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Village of Gowanda Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 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 (arrived at 6:11), Trustee Paul Zimmermann, . Trustee Wanda Koch, Trustee Carol Sheibley Employees: Clerk Danielle Wagner, Treasurer Traci Hopkins, WWTP Supervisor Andy Carriero, Water Supervisor, Highway Supervisor Adam Reid, Code George Poff Absent: Code Jason Pickering, OIC Ross Olzewski, Attorney Deb Chadsey Public: Mark Burr, Jack Brolyes, Shane Miller, Phil Palen Agenda & Minutes Motion 4-161-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the agenda for the March 10, 2026 board meeting. Motion carried. Motion 4-162-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 board meeting. Motion carried. Public Participation Jack Broyles-Get the lead water line inventory letter he received-feels the Village should be responsible to replace home owners water lines. Mark Burr-Hollywood theater will be celebrating 100 years April 17-19. The organ went out for Restoration/repairs-should be back October 2027. Phil Palen-National Fule is replacing line by the museum there is a damaged tarmac would like the Village work with National Fuel to repair it. Official Business Mayor/Board of Trustees The Gowanda Library submitted a request to increase the annual Village Contribution. The board would like to increase $250 this year and revisit that increase annually to get the library up their to request. Motion 4-163-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the Gowanda Library request for additional funding. Motion carried. Academy Place property has applied for a tax exemption. The Village will get the pilot payment for the 2026-2027 year but not after that.