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• No motion was made on giving permission for the mayor to sign a permit with Erie County DPW to install an all-way stop at the corner of Pine and Girard Ave. o Mayor Wochensky reviewed what information the county forwarded to the Village. He said that the 4-way stop at this intersection is more complicated. Trustee Cameron agrees with the public comments. Trustee Root said that the Village still needs calming measures but that a stop sign is not the answer. Trustee Kamp said that he is concerned about putting a stop sign at that intersection but that something needs to be done. Trustee Cameron said that she would like more from the county. Trustee Kamp said a study is in place and that we should pause on this stop sign for now. Mayor Wochensky said that a conversation should be had with Gina at the county and report back at the next meeting. • A motion by Trustee Kamp to modify the election schedule for the Village trustees to Biennial even- numbered elections, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved. o Trustee Kamp reviewed the reasons for getting the elections on to an even schedule. • A motion by Trustee Root to give permission for the Mayor to sign an agreement with NYSEG outlining the tree maintenance plan in the Village, seconded by Trustee Cameron and unanimously approved. o Mayor Wochensky reviewed tree issues in the past and said that NYSEG has finally signed an agreement that includes scheduled tree trimming, a smaller tree box, stump grinding, and putting in new trees where they have been removed. • A motion by Trustee Viger to approve a Special Use Permit application for The Bank at EA, at 649 Main St., by Peter Sorgi, project attorney, to provide restaurant services when there is no venue booked, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved. o Trustee Viger asked the applicant if they planned on having live outdoor music. The applicant said no, and the only music would be low ambient restaurant music. • A motion by Trustee Viger to appoint Karin Dojnik to the position of Senior Police Clerk to commence on or after August 3 at a rate of $25.46 to start with 32 hours of personal leave without the waiting period, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved. o Police Chief Welch reviewed the interview process. NEW BUSINESS • 30 Day advanced notice for Liquor license for Roycroft, 40 South Grove o No Comments • Hamlin Park Wood, Surplus, and possible agreement o Mayor Wochensky reviewed the agreement with the GADC for the Hamlin Park wood surplus. He said that they are working with Trustee Lazickas and the Village Tree Board. • Jett Food Truck – Jillan Majka fee waiver for operating a food truck in the village without a permit o The food truck owners said that there was a miscommunication and misunderstanding for the Heart of Music Festival. They said that they would like to work with the Village on getting a permit. Mayor Wochensky explained that he has concerns. Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy explained the Brick and Mortar vs Food Truck permits for the Heart of Music Festival. A motion by Trustee Kamp to waive the fees for operating a food truck in the village without a permit for Jett Food Truck, with the condition that they come into the Village Clerk's Office and get their Food Truck Permit, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved. • Violation Notice and Heart of Music Follow-up – Riley Street Station, Anthony Amabile o Anthony Amabile- Owner, Riley Street Station- He apologized for upsetting anyone in the Village and said that he asked the officers what would happen if he stayed open a half hour to an hour longer. He said that our officers said that because he signed a document saying that he was a part of the Heart of Music Festival, he had to abide by the rules of shutting the music off at 9 pm and closing by 10 pm. He said that he told the officers that he never signed anything. Mayor Wochensky asked him if he was aware that he was a part of the Heart of Music Festival and the rules set forth by the Village Board, even if he had not signed a document. Mr. Amabile said that he was aware that he was a part of the Heart of Music Festival but let the music go on anyway.