Village Board minutes — January 5, 2026 (full text)

JANUARY 5, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hamburg was called to order by Mayor Thomas P. Tallman at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5. 2026 at the Village Hall, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York. PRESENT: Thomas P. Tallman Mayor Paul Gaughan Deputy Mayor Holly Park Trustee Jeff Davis Trustee Jason Cozza Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Mary McKee Deputy Clerk Marc Shuttleworth Supt. of Public Works Joshua Haeick Recreation Supervisor Richard Schara Police Chief Excused: Laura Hackathorn Trustee Edward J. Murphy, III Village Attorney 1. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Trustee Davis, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Monday, December 15, 2025. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED PUBLIC EXPRESSION: Jennifer Schmitt, 102 Holiday Lane, submitted a letter and photos regarding an issue with the traffic on Holiday Lane just after the curve heading towards Sunset Drive. She had previously asked about getting a stop sign put in to slow traffic down coming around the curve, and cited several traffic incidents where damage was done to private property along that route. Ms. Schmitt said she is concerned when backing out of her driveway and shoveling the driveway. The photos submitted showed a December 3, 2025 incident where a vehicle struck her mailbox. She would like to know the process for getting a stop sign in that area. If not a stop sign, can something be done to slow traffic down like a speed bump or other “slow down” signage. Jessica Rayna, 149 E. Prospect, is hoping to hold the “It Takes A Village” 5K Run on June 6, 2026, using the same route as 2025. Last year 350+ runners participated and $7,000 was raised and given back to the Hamburg Schools. They are looking to have even more runners this year and want to target the money for programs that helps kids feel valued. Ms. Rayna said of the 359 who participated last year, 160 of were young people under the age of 18, and 120 were under 12. The run promotes social connections, builds confidence, helps kids in setting goals and also keeps them active. CORRESPONDENCE: A) Jennifer Schmitt, 102 Holiday Lane re: traffic on Holiday Lane. TRUSTEE MOTIONS: 2. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Trustee Davis, to transfer $1,079.82 from H.62.150.2025.353 DPW Equipment Capital Project into A.0878 DPW Equipment Reserve. Funds are to be used for future equipment purchases. Upon completion of this transfer, the closure of H62 DPW Equipment Capital Project account can be completed. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 71

JANUARY 5, 2026 3. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Trustee Davis, to transfer $105.00 from A.2770 Miscellaneous Revenue into the A.0878 Police Equipment Reserve. This money was collected by the Police Department for copy fees and charges in December 2025. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 4. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Trustee Davis, to increase the budget of A.2705 Gifts and Donations and A.7140.100 Personnel Services in the amount of $36,789.50. Funds received from Mr. Eddie Stuhmiller for personnel needed to maintain Legion Field. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 5. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, to hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Village Hall, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, NY to take and hear comments regarding a Special Use Permit for a bar/restaurant at 351 Union Street. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 6. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, to accept, with regret, the resignation of Patricia Orton as a School Crossing Guard PT in the Police Department, effective January 5, 2026. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 7. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, WHEREAS, the next General Village Election for officers will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the polls for said election will be open beginning at 12:00 o’clock p.m. and ending at 9 o’clock p.m. at the Village Hall, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York. This resolution shall take effect immediately. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 8. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Park, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for an 8’ x 12’ barn-style 72

JANUARY 5, 2026 storage shed at 5466 Camp Road, Kwik Fill, as presented by store manager Cynthia Conrad. The storage shed will have a brown metal roof and LP Smart Panel siding painted beige. It will be located adjacent and parallel to the existing dumpster enclosure on the north side. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of December 16, 2025, and the Architectural Review Committee having made a recommendation to this Board that said application be approved, and this Board having reviewed said application, the Board of Trustees hereby APPROVES: the Application for Certificate of Compliance for a storage shed at 5466 Camp Road, Kwik Fill, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 9. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for two wall signs at Proud Moments ABA, 485 Sunset Drive, as presented by Rick Johnson of X-press Signs. Both signs are 32” x 120” flat dibond with black lettering and a multi-colored heart logo on a white background. The signs will be hung over the north and northwest entrances. No lighting is proposed at this time. Existing non-compliant flag signs must be removed. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of December 16, 2025, and the Architectural Review Committee having made a recommendation to this Board that said application be approved, and this Board having reviewed said application, the Board of Trustees hereby APPROVES: the Application for Certificate of Compliance for signage at 485 Sunset Drive, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 10. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Park, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for signage at Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, 151 Elmview Avenue, as presented by Robert Bronkie of Cooper Signs. Signage includes: one (1) 24” x 61.5” non-illuminated cabinet wall sign over the main entrance consisting of white background with gray lettering and green logo; one (1) 109.2” x 61.5” sign on the front brick face consisting of individual gray lettering and a green logo. No lighting was proposed at this time. A ground sign was presented and approved but did not meet the code for size. The applicant will need to bring the sign into compliance or seek a variance before a permit can be issued for the ground sign. The Architectural Review Committee approved the aesthetics of the sign. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of December 16, 2025, and the Architectural Review Committee having made a recommendation to this Board that said application be approved, and this Board having reviewed said application, the Board of Trustees hereby APPROVES: the Application for Certificate of Compliance for signage at 151 Elmview Avenue as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 73

JANUARY 5, 2026 11. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for signage and lighting at Pizza Hut, 140 Pine Street, as submitted by Michael Yost of Yost Neon Signs. Signage includes: one (1) 33” x 11.5 opaque Lexan panel with translucent lettering and logo on the Buffalo Street monument sign, matching the other signs on the panel in size and lighting; one (1) 18” red LED lighted “roof” logo and 18” individual LED, channel-mounted letter underneath. Red ¾” LED strip lights to be used as linear accents in corners. All lighting will be consistent with existing plaza lighting brightness. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of December 16, 2025, and the Architectural Review Committee having made a recommendation to this Board that said application be approved, and this Board having reviewed said application, the Board of Trustees hereby APPROVES: the Application for Certificate of Compliance for signage and lighting at 140 Pine Street, Pizza Hut, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 12. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize the payment of the Village of Hamburg Accounts for the period ending January 5, 2026. GENERAL FUND…………………………………........................... $ 309,063.17 TRUST & AGENCY FUND……………………………..…..……........190,430.62 TOTAL ALL FUNDS ………………………………..…………..$ 499,493.79 AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED 13. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign a proposal from Playmetrics for an online registration portal/software for the Village Recreation Department. AYES: Four NAYS: None CARRIED STAFF REPORTS: Police Dept.: Nothing to report this evening. Department of Public Works: Nothing to report this evening. Recreation Dept.: Recreation Superintendent Josh Haeick said his department, along with students and volunteers from both Hamburg and Frontier High Schools, the HHS Finance Academy, and the Service Collaborative of WNY, will be distributing door hangers in the next couple of weeks for the 15th annual MLK Food Drive. Josh said food insecurities continue to be an issue in our area, and he is hoping a another friendly “paws vs. claws” competition brings a lot of donations from this district-wide effort. Residents can leave their bag(s) of non-perishable goods at the end of their driveway on Monday, January 19 and volunteers will pick them up. Food can also be dropped off at the HHS gymnasium entrance. Kickoff begins at 8:30 a.m. in the HHS cafeteria. FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening. 74

JANUARY 5, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Tallman wished everyone a Happy New Year and said he is looking forward to the MLK Food Drive and thanked Josh for all of his efforts. The Mayor also thanked the Environmental Conservation Commission for another successful Enchanted Forest Walk down at the Anna Mae Bacon Bird Sanctuary, which wrapped up the last of the Hamburgh Holidays activities this past week. There are other projects coming up this year, including a new concession stand at Legion Field. The next Work Session of the Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. These meetings are open to the press and public The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary McKee Mary McKee Deputy Clerk 75