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Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-b, the Erie County Legislature designated September 1 through September 30 as the annual thirty-day period during which landowners may submit requests to include predominantly viable agricultural land into an existing certified agricultural district. Copies of the application form have been provided to Municipal Clerks, Assessors, and Chief Elected Officials for distribution to interested landowners. The application is also available online at www.erie.gov/agenrollment. The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning will accept applications from September 1 through September 30. Any questions on this process should be directed to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. A public hearing will be scheduled at a later date to consider all requests and recommendations of the Erie County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. CONTACT: Sarah Gatti, Principal Planner Erie County Environment & Planning 95 Franklin Street, 10th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 858-6014 Fax: (716) 858-7248 Email: [email protected] • Community Solar Presentation- Brad Tito made a presentation about the community solar program. Mayor Wochensky spoke about his own experiences with his home and with the town. Village Board decided to put this on the next agenda. • Panhandling Law- Mayor Wochensky noted that this is more of an aggressive panhandling law. Police Chief Welch reviewed the status of the issues in the Village that are beyond basic panhandling and are aggressive. He spoke about the rural outreach center and ways to curb aggressive panhandling. Trustee Kamp asked about other municipalities’ policies. Police Chief Welch spoke about areas across the state that have these laws. Mayor Wochensky said that Village Administrator Tufte and Village Attorney Rautenstrauch were currently working on the wording. Mayor Wochensky would like to schedule a public hearing at the next meeting. • Memorial Tree Bench Policy- Mayor Wochensky said that he is working with Village Administrator Tufte to make this policy for memorial trees, benches, and bike racks. He said that he would like that on the next meeting. SPEAKERS & COMMUNICATIONS • Karen Spencer- 31 Hamlin Ave- She said that she did not receive a mailing about the public hearing for 206 Main and went to the Village Clerk's office today for a FOIL. She spoke about the SUP Memo and about her concerns about noise and parking at 206 Main Street. • Holly Schintzius- 31 North Willow- She sent an email requesting a zoning change. The concerns are that she believes 206 Main Street should be considered a high-intensity use and entertainment use, not just a restaurant. She believes the noise and parking situation are a big problem. • Alaina Smith- 54 Hamlin- She has concerns about pedestrians walking in the area of 206 Main Street. When she called the state, they said that the Village had to request pedestrian crossing devices in that area. She also would not like a concert venue there either. • Jim Suttell- 69 Hamlin- He noted that 206 Main Street has become a problem and is worried it will get worse. He thanked the Village DPW, the EAPD, and the Village support at the Toytown Car Show; without the Village's cooperation, it would not happen. • Mary Ann Colopy- HPC Chairwoman- She reviewed the current status of the National Historic District on Main Street and said that the vote was being held on Wednesday. The district goes from Olean Street up to Riley.