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Village of Gowanda Board Meeting Minutes July 14, 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, Attorney Deb Chadsey, Highway Supervisor Adam Reid, Code George Poff, OIC Ross Olszewski Absent: WWTP Supervisor Sam Lauer, Water Supervisor Kirk Trumpore, Code Jason Pickering Public Present: Barb Heitzenrater, John Jensen, Jack Broyles, Bill & April Bundschuh, Brad Mohawk Agenda & Minutes Motion 7-23-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the agenda for the July 14, 2026 meeting. Motion carried. Motion 7-24-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 board meeting. Motion carried. Public Participation Barb Heitzenrater-sewer issue on Caroline Rd that caused damaged to their line because of Village tree roots. Believes it is reasonable for the Village to pay for the repairs. Jack Broyles-Water bill complaint and only 2 speed limit signs on Buffalo St. Bill & April Bundschuh broken sidewalks in the Village and the lacking of response from the Police Department/ Troopers, Erie County Sheriffs do a good job responding. Brad Mohawk-Panther Prowl 5k is set for September 20th. Correspondence • Letter of intent to become a ZBA member from Joshua Trippi • DOT acquiring right of way Official Business Mayor/Board of Trustees Motion 7-25-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the resolution to renew the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Spectrum Northeast. Motion carried.