Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — January 26, 2026

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Village of North Collins
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026
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Topics
Zoning and land use, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Housing

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intended to replace water lines on Dewey Ave. at a cost of $150,000 and
  sidewalks on Brant Rd. costing $35,000.

  Climate Smart Grant Decision – The New York State Department of
  Environmental Conservations has completed its review and regrets to inform
  the Village that we were not selected for this award. This grant was for the
  Main Street project.

  Erie County Sewer Board – Mayor George has been reappointed to the Erie
  County Sewer District No. 2 Board of Managers for another 2­year term.

  Resignation of Mason Meyers – A letter of resignation was received by
  Mason Meyers, a village police officer, on January 12, 2026.

  Software Renewal – The annual software support contract for the water &
  sewer needs to be renewed with Williamson Law Book Company.

  Dog Control Contract – The annual dog control contract with the Town of
  North Collins, for the amount of $3450.00 is up for renewal.

  MOTION to renew the dog control contract with the Town of North
  Collins in the amount of $3450 made by Trustee Lisa Voss. Seconded
  by Trustee Robert Lantaff. Unanimous. Carried.

  New ZBA Members – The Mayor has appointed Lynn Divincenzo and Lindsay
  Demmerley to the Zoning Board to replace the vacant seats.

  MOTION to approve Lynn Divincenzo and Lindsay Demmerley to the
  Zoning Board made by Trustee Corinne Leone. Seconded by Trustee
  Lisa Voss. Unanimous. Carried.

  ROC­SEQRA Resolution – Regarding the new apartment building next the
  temple, there are 3 steps to this project. 1. Site plan review in front of the
  planning board. 2. ZBA variance needed for the size of the building and
  parking lot. 3. Environmental review. A resolution will need to be made to
  declare the Village Board to be the lead agency to make any environmental
  decisions on the ROC project.

  MOTION for resolution to declare the Village of North Collins Board as
  the lead agency on the ROC project made by Trustee Richard Bley.
  Seconded by Trustee Corinne Leone. Unanimous. Carried.

  Set Budget Meeting – The first budget meeting will be on Thursday, February
  19, 2026 at 1pm in the Village Hall.

TRUSTEES REPORTS:

  Trustee Lantaff – Nothing to report.

  Trustee Voss – All of the Christmas decorations in the park are down. The
  NEST meeting was cancelled due to the weather, and will meet again in
  March. The next paint and electronic collection will be on Wednesday,
  February 18th from 2:30 to 4:30pm. Lastly, there were no changes of
  foreclosed homes around the Village.

  Trustee Leone – Questioned the bill for the hydrant parts? It was paid for
  with insurance claim money from a car accident hitting the hydrant during
  a snow storm. The Town has been quiet, other than Vicki Kehr at her first
  meeting. EMS cancelled their December meeting due to the weather.
  The NC EMS and Fire Companies annual installation dinner is on March
  21st. The Hogan house on Spruce Street is still a mess. The gutter is off
  and it looks like the debris was covered up and just left there. Is it possible