Village Board minutes — July 6, 2026 (full text)

JULY 6, 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, July 6, 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 Richard Schara Police Chief Joshua Haeick Recreation Supervisor Excused: Mary McKee Deputy Clerk Marc Shuttleworth Supt. of Public Works 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, June 15, 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 transfer $75.00 from A.2770 Miscellaneous Revenue into the Police Equipment Reserve A.0878. This money was collected by the Police Department for copy fees and charges in June 2026. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 3. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to approve a transfer of $12,179 from the A.878 Pool Reserve to A.7150.402 Other Expense to be utilized to pay for two replacement pumps for the pool boiler. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 4. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED APPROVED STREET TREE SPECIES LIST FOR THE VILLAGE OF HAMBURG 13

JULY 6, 2026 WHEREAS, the Village Board recognizes that street trees are a valuable public asset that enhance community character, improve air and water quality, provide shade, reduce stormwater runoff, support wildlife habitat, and contribute to the health and well-being of residents; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to promote a healthy, diverse, and resilient urban forest through the careful selection of tree species appropriate for planting within public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Village Environmental Conservation Commission has reviewed the proposed updated Approved Street Tree Species List and recommends that the Village Board adopt the revised list in order to promote a more sustainable, diverse, and resilient urban forest with an emphasis on tree species native to Western New York where appropriate; and WHEREAS, the updated Approved Street Tree Species List reflects current arboricultural best practices, increases species diversity, improves resistance to insects and diseases, enhances climate resilience, and emphasizes the use of tree species native to Western New York whenever appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that adoption of the updated Approved Street Tree Species List is in the best interest of the Village and will provide guidance for future street tree planting, replacement, and development activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby adopts the updated Approved Street Tree Species List, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted Approved Street Tree Species List shall supersede all previously adopted street tree species lists maintained by the Village. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all Village street tree planting and replacement projects, together with street tree planting required in connection with subdivision, site plan, or other development approvals, shall utilize species included on the adopted list unless an alternative species is approved by the Village Board or its designated representative based upon site-specific conditions or other sound arboricultural considerations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is directed to maintain the adopted Approved Street Tree Species List as an official Village document and make it available to Village staff, developers, contractors, and the public. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 5. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, VILLAGE OF HAMBURG RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF THE WEST END CORRIDOR BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA WHEREAS, the Village of Hamburg has participated in the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program and has completed the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan in accordance with Article 18-C of the New York State General Municipal Law and the guidance of the New York State Department of State; and 14

JULY 6, 2026 WHEREAS, the BOA Plan identifies strategies for the redevelopment and revitalization of brownfield, vacant, and underutilized properties within the West End Corridor; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that designation of the West End Corridor as a Brownfield Opportunity Area will advance the Village's economic development, environmental restoration, and community revitalization objectives by increasing access to State funding and redevelopment incentives; and WHEREAS, the Village has prepared a Request for Designation, together with the supporting documentation required by the New York State Department of State, requesting designation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Request for Designation and any related transmittal documents, and to submit the completed application and supporting materials to the New York State Secretary of State requesting designation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, and other appropriate Village officials are authorized to execute such additional documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and facilitate the Department of State's review of the designation request. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 6. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, MOTION TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE OF HAMBURG AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE WEST END CORRIDOR BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN ADOPTION WHEREAS, the Village of Hamburg has participated in the preparation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Plan pursuant to the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Program; and WHEREAS, the West End Corridor BOA Plan provides a comprehensive framework for the revitalization, redevelopment, and sustainable growth of properties within the designated Brownfield Opportunity Area; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the West End Corridor BOA Plan constitutes an action subject to review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 617.4 (b)(1) of the SEQRA regulations, the Village Board has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a “Type I Action,” and a coordinated review will be conducted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations, the Village of Hamburg Board of Trustees has determined that it is the appropriate agency to coordinate the environmental review of the proposed action; 15

JULY 6, 2026 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Hamburg Board of Trustees hereby declares its intent to serve as Lead Agency for the environmental review associated with the adoption of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to circulate the appropriate Lead Agency Coordination Notice to all involved and interested agencies, as required by SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon completion of the coordination process and environmental review, the Board of Trustees shall consider the adoption of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan and any related findings and determinations. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 7. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Hackathorn, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for signage at Golden Maple Boutique, 221 Buffalo Street, as presented by business owner Sydney Solem. Signage includes a 10’ x 5’ HDU wall sign with 10” to 20” gold letters mounted directly onto the fascia on a light gray background. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of June 16, 2026, 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 building design standards for signage at Golden Maple Boutique, 221 Buffalo Street, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 8. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Hackathorn, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for signage and lighting at Arctic Hibachi, 140 Pine Street, in the Hamburg Village Square. Owner Sun Wong presented black and white acrylic channel lettering with a white and gold logo on a black background. As per property owner Iskalo Development, the LED illumination will be calibrated to match the luminosity levels of the existing tenant signage throughout the Square. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of June 16, 2026, 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 building design standards for signage and lighting at Arctic Hibachi, 140 Pine Street, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 16

JULY 6, 2026 9. MOTION by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Hackathorn, to recommend the Village Board approve the Application for Certificate of Compliance for building design standards for a metal roof at 189 Buffalo Street. The owner will need to add 2 rows of continuous steel angle ice guards across the width of the roof, starting 6-8” from the edge for the first row and then adding another row 2’ up from the first row to protect snow or ice from falling on to the public sidewalk. Said application having been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) at their meeting of June 16, 2026, 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 building design standards for a metal roof at 189 Buffalo Street, pending the addition of ice guards, as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 10. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to authorize the payment of the Village of Hamburg Accounts for the period ending July 6, 2026. GENERAL FUND…………………………………..................................$177,942.87 CAPITAL FUND ……………………………………………………….....639,258.64 TRUST & AGENCY FUND……………………………..…..……............228,270.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS ………………………………..………………$1,045,471.51 AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED STAFF REPORTS: Recreation Dept: Nothing to report this evening. Police Dept.: Nothing to report this evening. FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Tallman announced that the mid-week Market returns to the Peace Park at 22 Buffalo Street in the village on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning July 15th and running through September 9th. The Mayor also announced that the initial kickoff meeting for the NY Forward grant was held last week and that Burgerfest is this Saturday, July 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. along Main and Buffalo Streets and in the village municipal parking lot. The next Work Session of the Board with department heads and staff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 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, July20, 2026. These meetings are open to the press and public. 17

JULY 6, 2026 The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jason T. Cozza Jason T. Cozza Village Administrator 18