Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — June 15, 2026

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Village of Hamburg
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Village Board
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Jun 15, 2026
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Public safety, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes

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JUNE 15, 2026

STAFF REPORTS:
Department of Public Works: DPW Superintendent Marc Shuttleworth announced that there is a recycling
event this Monday, June 22 at the DPW beginning at 7:30 a.m. Village resident can drop off electronics,
propane tanks, tires etc.

Recreation Dept: Recreation Supervisor Josh Haeick announced that the Village Swim Center and Splash
Pad are now open. The Splash Pad is free and there is a membership fee for the Village Swim Center.
Village residents get a lower rate on the swim fees.

Police Dept.: Police Chief Rick Schara recognized the two years of service by village police officer Kara
Stone. Officer Stone has decided to step outside of police work and the Chief wished her well.

FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Tallman was pleased to announce that Gov. Kathy Hochul awarded the
Village of Hamburg a $4.5 million dollar NY Forward grant that the Village applied for earlier this year.
The NY forward grant is aimed at the betterment of a community by revitalizing or improving downtown.
The Mayor noted that the City of Jamestown and the Village of Falconer were also awarded money. He
thanked Village Administrator Jason Cozza and Community Liaison Kim Bourke for all of their work on
the grant.

The Mayor also announced that tomorrow night’s Concert in Memorial Park will feature Tom Stahl & The
Dangerfield beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The next Work Session of the Board with department heads and staff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
July 6, 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, July 6, 2026. These
meetings are open to the press and public.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary McKee
Mary McKee
Deputy Clerk

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