Village Board minutes — May 18, 2026 (full text)

MAY 18, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hamburg was called to order by Mayor Thomas P. Tallman at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Village Hall, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York. PRESENT: Thomas P. Tallman Mayor Paul Gaughan Deputy Mayor Laura Hackathorn Trustee Holly Park Trustee Jeff Davis Trustee Edward J. Murphy, III Village Attorney Jason Cozza Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Mary McKee Deputy Clerk Marc Shuttleworth Supt. of Public Works Matt Cullen Police Captain Excused: Richard Schara Police Chief Joshua Haeick Recreation Supervisor 1. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Monday, May 4, 2026. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening CORRESPONDENCE: None this evening TRUSTEE MOTIONS: 2. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign the Retainer Agreement by and between the Village of Hamburg and Edward J. Murphy III, Esq., to act as attorney for the Village of Hamburg from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 3. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Village of Hamburg and Kimberly A. Bourke, Community Liaison, for a term beginning on June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2027. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 4. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign an agreement between the Village of Hamburg and Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., for engineering services associated with identified Village projects and other general services as authorized by the Village, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. 118

MAY 18, 2026 AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 5. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to approve a request by the Shake on the Lake theater group to hold Shake on the Lake in Memorial Park on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approval is subject to the submission of a Facility Use Application and Agreement and the appropriate insurance. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 6. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to authorize Mayor Thomas P. Tallman to sign the Consulting Agreement by and between the Village of Hamburg and Patrick J. Healy, Computer System Consultant, for a term beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2027. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 7. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, to accept, with regret, the resignation of Susan Vantine from the Village’s Civic Beautification Committee. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 8. 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: POOL MANAGER Mike Salerno $22.75/hr 6 Forsythia Dr. OP HEAD GUARDS Cassidy Kumiega $18.00/hr 6346 White Oak Way, Lakeview Rebecca Robbins $18.75/hr 4512 Cooperfield Dr. RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR Aime Hofner $22.25/hr 4941 Armor Drive LIFEGUARDS Gabriella Mancuso $16.90/hr 50 Rovner Pl. 119

MAY 18, 2026 LIFEGUARDS (continued) Bryce Terry $16.55/hr 42 Oakhill Dr. Evan Sullivan $16.25/hr 2285 Hobblebush Ln. Maeve Lickfeld $16.25/hr 121 Choate Ave. Anna Reukauf $16.25/hr 4933 Brenner Dr. Kay Lindstrom $16.25/hr 8355 Holly Hill Ct. 14057 Katherine Holmes $16.25/hr 149 Sunset Dr. Addison Kumeiga $16.60/hr 6346 White Oak Way 14085 Dominic Buczkowski $16.65/hr 8702 Park Dr. Miles Liebenow $16.00/hr 317 Pleasant Ave. Jonah Moscato $16.00/hr 15 Schult Rd James Steffen $16.00/hr 188 George St. Nathan Reukauf $16.00/hr 4933 Brenner Dr. Ethan Kaminski $16.00/hr 218 Buffalo St. Joseph Rogers $16.00/hr 6697 Versailles Rd. Lakeview 14085 Brady Sullivan $15.75/hr 2285 Hobblebush Lane Sam Watkins $15.75/hr 310 Highland Ave. Elise Smith $15.75/hr 103 Pierce Ave. 120

MAY 18, 2026 Reilly Herbert $15.75/hr 104 Hawkins Ave. Tanner Severson $15.75/hr 43 Union St. Evan Liebenow $15.50/hr 317 Pleasant Ave. Sarah Reagan $15.50/hr 120 Long Ave. Brenden Pieszak $15.50/hr 21 Euclid Ave. Lily Teijeira $15.00/hr 5211 Scranton Rd. POOL STAFF: (NON-LIFEGUARDS) Mitch McDonnell $17.00hr 6518 Old East Eden Rd AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 9. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, seconded by Trustee Park, RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WOODVIEW PARK PLAYGROUND WHEREAS, public playgrounds serve as essential recreational spaces that contribute to the health, development, and well-being of children and families in our community; and WHEREAS, recent observations, community feedback, and preliminary inspections have revealed that several municipal playgrounds are in varying states of disrepair, including but not limited to outdated equipment, and general wear and tear; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the municipality to ensure that public play spaces are safe, accessible, inclusive, and in good working condition for residents of all ages and abilities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Village of Hamburg acknowledges the urgent need for updates and improvements at Village neighborhood playgrounds; The Village enthusiastically supports the seeking of NYPLAYS funding to replace the playground at Woodview Park, and agrees to utilize Village funding to satisfy the 20% required match. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 121

MAY 18, 2026 10. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Hackathorn, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE AND FEDERAL ACTION TO ESTABLISH HIGH SCHOOL FIREFIGHTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHEREAS, the Village of Hamburg relies significantly on the service and dedication of volunteer fire departments to protect life and property within the community; and WHEREAS, volunteer fire departments throughout New York State and the nation are experiencing ongoing challenges with recruitment, retention, and training of new members; and WHEREAS, providing structured firefighter education and training opportunities to high school juniors and seniors would introduce young people to public safety careers while addressing critical workforce shortages in fire service; and WHEREAS, integrating firefighter training into high school curricula would allow students to earn academic credit toward graduation while acquiring valuable life skills, leadership experience, and nationally recognized firefighting certifications; and WHEREAS, students completing such programs would enter volunteer and career fire service with foundational training already completed, resulting in significant cost savings for towns, villages, and cities that would otherwise bear the expense of initial firefighter training; and WHEREAS, municipalities and career fire departments would benefit by hiring candidates who are already trained and certified, provided such candidates successfully complete all required New York State Civil Service examinations; and WHEREAS, New York State has previously demonstrated support for fire service recruitment and training through initiatives such as firefighter training stipends, grants, and assistance programs; and WHEREAS, existing federal grant programs, including those administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provide a framework that could be expanded or adapted to support firefighter education programs within secondary schools; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Hamburg respectfully urges the New York State Legislature and the United States Congress to develop, support, and fund a comprehensive firefighter education program for high school juniors and seniors that integrates certified firefighter training into approved high school curricula, provides academic credit toward graduation, and creates a direct pathway into volunteer or career fire service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such a program would strengthen public safety, reduce municipal training costs, and promote long-term sustainability of volunteer and career fire departments across New York State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Governor of the State of New York, the New York State Legislature, the Village’s State and Federal representatives, and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). 122

MAY 18, 2026 AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 11. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Hackathorn, to authorize the appointment of John Licata, 135 Prospect Avenue, to the position of School Crossing Guard PT, effective May 19, 2026, with a daily rate of $30.30 and a probationary period of six months from the date of this appointment AYES: NAYS: 12. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to transfer $11,266.50 from A.0878 Recreation Reserve to A.7310.443 Building Maintenance for the repair and painting of the Youth Center. This is for an expense that is part of an Erie County grant for the Youth Center. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 13. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize the payment of the Village of Hamburg Accounts for the period ending May 18, 2026. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED GENERAL FUND…………………………………................................$211,738.04 CAPITAL FUND ………………………………………………………...167,156.26 TRUST & AGENCY FUND……………………………..…..……..........355,099.70 TOTAL ALL FUNDS ………………………………..……………….$733,994.00 AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 14. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, to approve a Special Use Permit in accordance with Village of Hamburg Code Section 250-43, Special Use Permit, Section 250-20.4 Use Lists, and Section 250-23.22 Short-term Rentals for a Short-term Rental located at 202 Pleasant Avenue. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED STAFF REPORTS: Department of Public Works: Nothing more to report this evening. Police Dept.: Nothing more to report this evening. 123

MAY 18, 2026 FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: Mary Odden, 102 Oak Hill Drive, wanted to talk about the lighting from Glen Meadows Park that intrudes on the residents of Oak Hill Drive. She did have a discussion with Marc Shuttleworth just prior to this portion of the meeting and he agreed to work with her on the issue. Ms. Odden suggested that any added lighting in the future should be turned inward into the park and not outward. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Tallman reported that summer is around the corner and there are lots of good things coming up for the village. The next Work Session of the Board with department heads and staff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. Pending matters, including agenda items for the Regular Board Meeting, will be discussed. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. These meetings are open to the press and public. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary McKee Mary McKee Deputy Clerk 124