Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — March 16, 2026

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Village of North Collins
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Village Board
Meeting
Mar 16, 2026
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Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Public safety

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH COLLINS BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MONDAY, March 16, 2026 AT
6:30 PM.

Mayor George called the Regular meeting to order at 6:30pm and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mayor Vincent George  Trustee Corinne Leone
  Clerk/Treasurer Erica Ward  Trustee Lisa Voss
  Trustee Charles R. Lantaff

  Excused Attorney Richard Schaus
  Excused Trustee Richard Bley

  MOTION to approve minutes of the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
  Minutes made by Trustee Bob Lantaff. Seconded by Trustee Lisa Voss.
  Unanimous. Carried.

VISITORS:
Michael Gullo  John Spengler  Norm Andolina
Dan Kehr  Vicki Kehr  John Mills
Lindsay Demmerly  Lynn Divincenzo  Mike Ortiz
David Haidon  Phil Tremblay  Jay Alessi
Jim Duffy  Ried Smith  Rich Cooper
Jackie Bollinger  Micaela Bollinger  Frances George
Judge Wayne Luther  Nick Enders  Mike Wittmeyer
Carol Wittmeyer

Erie County Legislature, John Mills came to present a proclamation to Mayor
Vincent George to honor all of his years of service to the residents of the Village of
North Collins. Mayor George is retiring after 27 years of working for the residents.

Town Justice Wayne Luther spoke about people who Mayor George encouraged
throughout their lives and thanked him for his years of service.

Village Resident John Spengler representing the Historical Society congratulated
the Mayor on his retirement. The Historical Society will be displaying pieces of the
plane that crashed in Lanford/New Oregon back in April of 1958. The collection of
pieces will be on display starting April 4th until the 30th.

Town Board Councilperson, Mike Ortiz, came to thank Mayor George for working
great with the Town of North Collins and also with his children and family.

MAYOR’S REPORT

  Second January Sales tax remittance – 9.42% higher than the corresponding
  2025 transfer. Year to date receipts same as last year at this time.

  Ehmke Quote – The quote of $8456 is for back up emergency replacement
  parts for the pump.

  MOTION to purchase emergency backup parts for the pump from
  Ehmke in the amount of $8456 made by Trustee Robert Lantaff.
  Seconded by Trustee Lisa Voss. Unanimous. Carried.

  Natures Pride Quotes – There is a lot of overgrowth at the water building
  located on Milestrip Road. The first quote is to cut, remove and clean up 40
  trees, no stumps at $14,000. The second quote is same work, but 20 trees in
  the amount of $8,000. No decision was made. Tabled for the new Board.

  Williamson Tax Support – The annual tax software support is due in the
  amount of $1089.