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Village of Gowanda Board meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 The Village of Gowanda Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Mayor Nephew at 6:00 PM. Present: Mayor Mark Nephew, Trustee Peter Sisti, Trustee Paul Zimmermann, Trustee Wanda Koch, Trustee Carol Sheibley Employees: Clerk Danielle Wagner, Treasurer Traci Hopkins, Highway Supervisor Adam Reid, WWTP Supervisor Sam Lauer, Code George Poff, Jason Pickering, OIC Ross Olzewski Public Present: Jack Broyles, Theresa Girome, Johsua Trippi Agenda & Minutes: Motion 8-47-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the agenda for the August 11, 2026 meeting. Motion carried. Motion 8-48-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. Official Business Code-George Poff Jason Pickering Building Permits 35, business permits 2, complaints filed 3, notices sent 3, inspections 2, legal pending 2. 2 business permits were provided to the board for approval. Motion 8-49-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the business permit for Hager’s Flowers and Gifts. Motion carried. Motion 8-50-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibleyto approve the business permit for Tri-County Heating and Cooling. Motion carried. ZBA Motion 8-51-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to appoint Johsua Trippi as Zoning Board Member for term ending 2028. Motion carried Highway-Adam Reid Erie County Water and Soil has been in touch regarding the flooding in a ditch that happens behind the houses on Buffalo St from the car wash down. There may be some funding available.