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with interested and involved agencies, which there's a number of them in the area. The Bond resolution will need to be passed at the July 20th Board Meeting. • A motion by Trustee Cameron to give permission for the mayor to sign Part 1 of the SEQR for the water system improvement project, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved. • A motion by Trustee Bojanowski to approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 517 Linden Ave Colin Kujawski with added condition that the trim around the kitchen sink window resembles the current size, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved. SPEAKERS & COMMUNICATIONS • Judy Aktison Miller- 2 Woodbrook Drive- She said that she lives near the new development and has come in front of the Village Board before, wanting walkability improvement in her area. A petition was done in 2021; she came back in 2024 and spoke about the difficulty of putting in sidewalks. She would like sidewalks; she can’t bike that way anymore because it's so busy and wants the Village to reach out to Erie County. • Chris Miller- 2 Woodbrook Dr- He has concerns about the safety of Mill Road and making the area more walkable and safer. Police Chief Welch met with Gina from Erie County Highways, and what was determined at the time was, according to her, that there was no safe place for a crosswalk and that the road was designed before the condominium complex that they live in now. He said that he will revisit the issue. Mayor Wochensky noted that this is another area they may want to consider if Blue Zone can help with the conversation with the county. • Tom Morris- 179 Whaley- He has concerns about crosswalk signs, getting them replaced, and being constantly hit by vehicles. Also, people not stopping at stop signs and public safety are concerns. • Brandon Raleigh- 181 Sycamore- He asked if the chicken permit was approved or just approved for the public hearing. Mayor Wochensky said that the motion was made to approve the public hearing. He noted that the application was made for 6 chickens, not 4, so Trustee Kamp amended the permit to say 6, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved. • Nancy Smith- 195 Sycamore- She said that she is very happy about Blue Zone. Department Head and Trustee Reports Code Enforcement- None Police Chief- The second Heart of Music Festival went well, and said that introducing extra help from other police departments has made a big difference. There are two more vacancies coming to the police department soon, with retiring officers and the police clerk retiring as well. General Foreman- Milling is beginning tomorrow on Grey Street, heading to Buffalo, and then going to Girard from Maple to North Willow. The Village Facebook page will be updated with the milling information. Aeration at the park for trees is done, and noted that the setup and takedown for Heart of Music went well. Paving is not set up yet; he is hoping by July 3rd. President of the Fire Department- The Heart of Music went well; they had great coverage and worked with other departments. The fire department is preparing for the 3rd of July celebration. Planning Commission- The Commission reviewed the new comprehensive plan guidelines and looks forward to working with the Mayor on the plan. Village Engineer- He spoke about the water and the foot sidewalks along the Hamlin Park walkway. He spoke about the Police station and what work needs to be done there. They are trying to complete the Hamlin Park bathroom. Chamber of Commerce- They are working with the Village on the Summer Street Festival. Clerk Treasurer- Taxes are currently being collected. Trustee Lazickas- He said that there is a Tree Board mulching event on Thursday that he is going to assist. Trustee Root- The Pedestrian Bike Board discussed the bike bus and how large it was growing; maybe have people sign waivers at the beginning of the school year for safety. Trustee Viger asked if they need a permit. Mayor Wochensky said that they would discuss that.