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APRIL 6, 2026 measures, including installing French drains. Mr. Rich said he spoke with about 20 residents on 4 Streets in that area and only one had no flooding. Even those that have installed sump pumps and/or French drains flooded again. He asked if the system functioned for this long without issues, something must have changed. He noted that it seemed like it surcharged and pushed back to the residents. Capping has not necessarily been effective and he felt they should not have to compensate for municipal surcharge. Jenna Bajdas, 67 Randall Terrace, said they have a fully furnished basement, including moving her son’s bedroom down there after there was damage from ice damning and now she is looking at $20,000+ in estimates to cleanup and repair. Mayor Tallman thanked everyone for coming out and for all of their comments. He said that following the heavy rains two years ago, engineering conducted a study and the Village made changes, including the addition of receivers in that area, increasing the size of the grates, clearing of the outfall, and the Village also applied for a grant, which they unfortunately were not awarded. They continue to look for other grant opportunities. They will also go back to the engineers and evaluate the situation once again. Additional DPW employees were called out to assist, but there was flooding over other areas of the village, and they had to work in those other areas as well. The Mayor said he appreciates the residents who came out to assist in clearing some of the receivers, as there are hundreds of them throughout the village. With more than 2.5” of rain in a very short period of time, the system was overwhelmed. The Mayor said they will keep people apprised of what they find and welcomed them to attend any future meetings. CORRESPONDENCE: None this evening. TRUSTEE MOTIONS: 1. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to establish Capital account H063- 2026.370 Boardroom Improvements for new furniture, flooring, technology, and painting or the Village Boardroom. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 3. MOTION by Trustee Hacakthorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to transfer funds from A.878 Facility Reserve account to H063-2026.370 Boardroom Improvements in the amount of $49,002.08. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 4. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign an agreement between the Village of Hamburg and LaBella Associates for the Youth Center Building Condition Report, in an amount not to exceed $25,815. Account to be charged is A.1010.451 Consultant. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 5. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, that the Village Recreation Commission recommends the Board approve the salaries for the following Recreation Attendants PT Seasonal for the 2026 Spring/Summer Season, effective 4/7/2026: 104