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OFFICIAL CONSIDERATIONS • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve the application for 270 Buffalo Rd, Knox Mansion, as part of Stonegate, to consider making it a local landmark, seconded by Trustee Flynn, was unanimously disapproved, so the motion failed. o Trustee Rabey is unsure of the direct benefit. He would like to consider it in the future, but not hold residents to these requirements at this time. Mayor Mercurio asked Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy if she had inspected that building, and she said that it is due for a fire inspection. Trustee Lazickas said that he would like to see it preserved, but not by the Village’s choice at this point. • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve the Temporary Use Permit for Heart of Music Festival, June 13, 2026 from 3 pm-12 pm, pending an approved Certificate of Liability Insurance (To the clerk at least a month prior) and the approved Part 18 paperwork from Erie County. (to the clerk by noon the Friday before), seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and the motion was not voted on and was tabled. A motion by Trustee Rabey, to table the Temporary Use Permit for Heart of Music Festival, June 13, 2026 from 3 pm-12 pm, pending an approved Certificate of Liability Insurance (To the clerk at least a month prior) and the approved Part 18 paperwork from Erie County. (to the clerk by noon the Friday before), seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved. o Trustee Rabey opened the discussion and asked about the hours of the event. Mayor Mercurio called up the applicant. The applicant said he has from 3pm-10pm for music and all venues close by 11 pm, but for the rink, music until 11pm and then they close at midnight. He said that since the event doesn’t start until 3 pm and Elm Street Bakery is only open until 4, he doesn’t think the event will affect the business that much. The applicant asked if they could close Elm Street later, Police Chief Welch said he doesn’t believe that would be possible. Trustee Flynn has concerns about how late the event is asking to go, Mayor Mercurio said that he is OK with the extra hour for the rink, but not for the whole event. The applicant spoke about people going to a non- participating location. He defended the hours he is requesting and said that he does not plan to ask for even longer next year. Trustee Viger said that she would like to keep the same hours as last year, music ending at 9 pm and venues closing by 10 pm, and only giving the rink one extra hour. Mayor Mercurio asked if the Riley Street owner,"Anthony Amabile, had anything to add. Mr. Amabile said that he had no problems two years ago when it went later, and he thinks staying open later helps a little bit, but he is ok with the 9 pm-10 pm time as long as no one is kicking everyone out at 9 pm. Police Chief Welch discussed keeping this under control and the safety of the community. He said that keeping the time at 9 pm-10 pm is helping with that. The applicant spoke about last year and how well it went. He spoke about the later time and keeping the venues open so the patrons don’t shift to non-participating locations. Police Chief Welch wants to meet with the department heads about Elm Street. Trustee Cameron and Trustee Rabey both expressed their concerns about the time on the application. Trustee Viger asked about parking on West Fillmore. The applicant said that it will be one-sided parking and he will have plastic signs made up. Mayor Mercurio asked about having the department heads meet and come up with a proposal before the next meeting. Trustee Rabey said that he is still uncomfortable with the hours. Police Chief Welch said that all of the non-participating venues that will be open will be checked by Code Enforcement for capacity and fire codes to keep everyone safe. Trustee Viger wants Millard Fillmore open to local traffic only, along with coming from Temple to go out on Elm.