Batavia, NY

Historic Preservation Commission

The Batavia Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposal for porch repairs at 15 Thomas Avenue, submitted by contractor Randy Boyce. The board will first review the application for completeness before opening the hearing and taking action. The meeting also includes approval of the February 25, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing and action on porch repairs at 15 Thomas Avenue (applicant: Randy Boyce)
• Review of application for completeness for the 15 Thomas Avenue proposal
• Approval of February 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Section 6 discussion

Planning & Development Committee

City Council

The Batavia City Council will hold a business meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider several resolutions, including rejecting all bids for the City Centre public restroom construction project, upgrading security and technology for City Hall, and authorizing the use of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid for the Fire Station roof project. The council will also review and approve the May and June 2026 financial reports and minutes, and consider budget amendments for the General Fund and Health Insurance Fund, as well as a $334,000 transfer from Fire Department capital equipment reserves for a ladder truck purchase.

• Resolution to reject all bids for the City Centre Public Restroom Construction Project
• Resolution to upgrade security and technology for City Hall
• Resolution authorizing VLT aid for Fire Station roof project and creation of a capital project
• Resolution to authorize budget amendments for General Fund and Health Insurance Fund for 2025/2026
• Resolution to amend Fire Department budget to use $334,000 in capital equipment reserves for ladder truck purchase

City Council

The Batavia City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including rejecting all bids for the City Centre public restroom construction project because the lowest bid exceeded available funding. The council will also vote on funding for security and technology upgrades at City Hall, a fire station roof replacement, an access agreement with Econse for a wastewater treatment pilot project, and year-end budget adjustments. Public comments and communications on liquor licenses and event permits are also on the agenda.

• Reject all bids for City Centre Public Restroom Construction Project (lowest bid $468,300)
• Approve $330,000 for City Hall security and technology upgrades (funded by $205,000 Admin Reserves and $125,000 VLT)
• Create capital project and allocate $300,000 VLT aid for Fire Station roof replacement
• Authorize access agreement with Econse Water Technologies for MBR unit at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve budget amendments for 2025/26 fiscal year, including $125,000 General Fund transfer and $6,843.58 health insurance recovery

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four area variance requests at its July 23, 2026 meeting. Items include a steel cargo container at 100 Pearl Street, a shed at 225 Liberty Street, and deck replacements at 18 Fairmont Avenue and 14 Montclair Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its April 23 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Area variance for a 10' x 40' steel cargo container at 100 Pearl Street, a corner lot in a flood hazard area
• Area variance for a 12' x 20' shed at 225 Liberty Street, a parcel with two front lot lines in a flood hazard area
• Area variance to replace an existing deck at 18 Fairmont Avenue with a smaller deck in the same location
• Area variance to construct a new deck at 14 Montclair Avenue within the required rear yard clear space
• Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will review two proposals: a minor subdivision to transfer 10 West Main Street from the City to the Batavia Development Corporation, and a sketch plan for a Taco Bell relocation from 413 West Main Street to 244-248 West Main Street. The committee will also consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Minor subdivision at 10 West Main Street to convey property from City to Batavia Development Corporation
• Sketch plan review for proposed Taco Bell at 244-248 West Main Street, relocating from 413 West Main Street
• Taco Bell site in 100-year floodplain, requiring floodproofing; 26 parking spaces proposed (21 required by code)
• Two full-access driveways proposed on West Main Street and Montclair Avenue
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on accepting $8.3 million in state and federal grants and up to $3.2 million in interest-free financing for a citywide lead service line replacement project. They will also consider applying for a $1.5 million CDBG grant to replace a failing water main on Pearl Street. Other items include budget amendments for health insurance and workers' compensation, a court judge term correction, and an ice rink lease renewal.

• Accept $8,293,864 in grants and up to $3,223,442 in interest-free financing for lead service line inventory and replacement (total project cost not to exceed $12,670,000)
• Apply for up to $1,500,000 in CDBG funding to replace 3,700 linear feet of water main on Pearl Street from Brooklyn Avenue to River Street (total project cost $4,000,000)
• Approve budget amendments: Workers' Comp fund over by $112,480.42, Health Insurance fund over by $218,131.99
• Confirm Acting City Court Judge Andrea R. Clattenburg's term through September 10, 2029 (correcting prior resolution)
• Renew McCarthy Ice Arena operating agreement with Batavia Sports Management through July 31, 2032

The Batavia City Council approved two event permits: an open mic night with live music on July 3rd in Jackson Square and an overdose awareness day on August 26th in Austin Park. The council also moved several items to the business meeting, including a $1.5 million CDBG grant application for the Pearl Street water main replacement, a lead line inventory project, and a five-year ice rink lease renewal for Batavia Sports Management. No votes were recorded on the moved items, as they were only advanced for formal consideration.

• Approved Iburi Photography open mic night on July 3rd in Jackson Square
• Approved Uconnect Care overdose awareness day on August 26th in Austin Park
• Moved CDBG Pearl Street water grant application to business meeting
• Moved lead line inventory & replacement project to business meeting
• Moved ice rink lease renewal (5-year extension) to business meeting
• Swore in Deputy Fire Chief Herberger, Captain Gowanlock, Lieutenant Marinaccio

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions at a special business meeting. Key items include accepting $8.3 million in federal grants and $3.2 million in interest-free financing for a $12.7 million lead service line replacement project, and supporting a $1.5 million CDBG grant application for the Pearl Street water project. The council will also renew the operating agreement for the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena for five years, correct the term of Acting City Court Judge Andrea R. Clattenburg to September 10, 2029, and appoint Jason Smith to the Historic Preservation Commission. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.

• Resolution #94-2026: Accept $8,293,864 in IIJA grants and $3,223,442 in interest-free financing for a $12,670,000 lead service line replacement capital project.
• Resolution #93-2026: Support a CDBG application for up to $1,500,000 toward the $4,000,000 Pearl Street water infrastructure replacement project.
• Resolution #98-2026: Renew the operating agreement with Batavia Sports Management for the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena for five years (Aug 1, 2027 – Jul 31, 2032), with annual rent and capital payments escalating 3%.
• Resolution #97-2026: Confirm Acting City Court Judge Andrea R. Clattenburg's term runs from September 10, 2023 to September 10, 2029, correcting a prior resolution.
• Resolution #96-2026: Authorize budget amendments for the Health Insurance and Workers Compensation funds, superseding a prior amendment from June 2, 2026.

The City Council unanimously approved accepting $8.29M in grant funding and $3.22M in interest-free financing for a lead service line replacement project, establishing it as a capital project not to exceed $12.67M. The council also approved a $1.5M CDBG application for the Pearl Street water project, renewed the ice arena operating agreement for five years, and made several administrative appointments and budget amendments.

• Approved lead service line project, accepting $8,293,864 grant and $3,223,442 interest-free financing (9-0)
• Approved submission of CDBG application for Pearl Street water project, requesting up to $1,500,000 (9-0)
• Approved five-year renewal of David M. McCarthy Ice Arena operating agreement with Batavia Sports Management (9-0)
• Appointed Jason Smith to Historic Preservation Commission through Dec 31, 2028 (9-0)
• Designated Assistant City Manager as Responsible Local Official for NYSDOT EBO System (9-0)
• Approved budget amendments for health insurance and workers compensation funds, superseding #89-2026 (9-0)
• Confirmed Acting City Court Judge Andrea R. Clattenburg's term through Sept 10, 2029 (9-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (9-0)

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will review two proposals: a site plan modification to relocate the ADA ramp at Ellicott Station from the west to the east side, and a request to rezone 235 State Street from R-1 Residential to P-5 Planned Development District for a senior housing and commercial development. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on the rezone. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 21 meeting.

• Modify Ellicott Station site plan to move ADA ramp from west to east side of building
• Rezone 235 State Street from C-2 General Commercial to P-5 Planned Development District
• Proposed 106-unit senior apartment building and commercial space at 235 State Street
• Genesee County Planning Board recommends approval for both proposals
• Wetland assessment found 0.28 acres on 235 State Street parcel, no impacts expected

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for a $500,000 New York Main Street Anchor Grant to redevelop 10 West Main Street (the former police station), and two Assistance to Firefighters Grants totaling up to $1,075,000 for fire equipment and a vehicle. The council will also vote on budget amendments to close out the 2025/26 fiscal year, including adjustments for police overtime, legal expenses, and health insurance and workers' compensation funds.

• Resolution to apply for up to $500,000 NY Main Street Anchor Grant for 10 West Main Street (Brisbane Mansion) redevelopment
• Resolution to apply for up to $75,000 AFG Micro Grant for fire hose, thermal imaging cameras, AEDs, turnout gear, and training
• Resolution to apply for up to $1,000,000 AFG Vehicle Acquisition Grant to replace Rescue 14 (30-year-old fire apparatus)
• Budget amendment for Workers' Comp fund ($112,480.42 over budget) and Health Insurance fund ($212,131.99 over budget)
• General Fund budget amendments including $146,287.25 for police overtime and $27,641.75 for street maintenance salaries

The City Council held a special conference meeting with no final votes. It agreed to move seven items to the business meeting immediately following, including grant applications for the Brisbane Mansion and fire equipment, budget amendments, and a sick time buyout for deputy fire chiefs. Public comments addressed open meetings law concerns and school bullying, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Moved NY Main St anchor grant application for Brisbane Mansion to business meeting
• Moved Assistance to Firefighters Micro Grant (up to $75,000) to business meeting
• Moved AFG Vehicle Acquisition Program (up to $1M for Rescue 14) to business meeting
• Moved health insurance and workers comp budget amendment to business meeting
• Moved general fund budget amendment to business meeting
• Moved deputy fire chief sick time buyout to business meeting

City Council

The Batavia City Council will consider a resolution to enter into an agreement with Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation/Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel to provide police services for the 2026 concert series. Other items include amending the non-union employee policy, adding funds to the K-9 committed fund balance, renewing the occupancy agreement with Genesee County for the courts facility, rejecting all bids for a tilt trailer, and transferring $187,059 from the Water Fund Capital Improvement Reserve to the Water Fund Debt Service Reserve. The council will also vote on supporting a New York Main Street grant application and submitting applications for Assistance to Firefighters Grants.

• Resolution #85-2026: Agreement with Batavia Downs for police services at 2026 concert series
• Resolution #84-2026: Transfer $187,059 from Water Fund Capital Improvement Reserve to Water Fund Debt Service Reserve
• Resolution #80-2026: Amend policy for non-union employees
• Resolution #81-2026: Add funds to K-9 committed fund balance
• Resolution #86-2026: Support submission of 2026 New York Main Street grant application

The City Council approved a resolution amending the policy for non-union employees, allowing those with 15+ years of service to convert up to 20 days of accrued sick leave annually and increasing in-lieu-of payments for waived medical coverage to 50% of premium equivalent, capped at $15,000 per family plan. The vote was 8-1, with Councilmember DiSalvo voting no. The council also approved several other resolutions, including renewing the Genesee County courts facility occupancy agreement through 2036, rejecting all bids for a tilt trailer, and authorizing multiple grant applications and budget amendments.

• Approved non-union employee policy amendment for sick leave buyback and in-lieu payments (8-1)
• Approved adding $338.73 to K-9 committed fund balance, leaving $21,078.60 (9-0)
• Approved renewing Genesee County courts facility occupancy agreement through June 24, 2036 (9-0)
• Rejected all bids for tilt trailer purchase (9-0)
• Approved transferring $187,059 from Water Fund Capital Improvement Reserve to Debt Service Reserve (9-0)
• Approved police services agreement with Batavia Downs for 2026 concert series (9-0)
• Approved supporting NY Main Street grant application for 10 West Main Street, up to $500,000 (9-0)
• Approved submitting AFG grant applications for fire equipment ($75,000) and vehicle acquisition ($1,000,000) (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to apply for grant funding for park improvements, police technology, and tree services. A public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant program will be scheduled. The council will also authorize temporary use of a Town of Batavia fire engine while Engine 12 is repaired.

• Resolution to schedule a June 22 public hearing on the CDBG program
• Temporary use of a Town of Batavia fire engine while Engine 12 is repaired
• Application for up to $600,000 in NY Plays funding for Williams Park improvements
• Application for DCJS Law Enforcement Technology grant for police equipment
• Contracts with Cardinal Lawn & Landscape ($305,482.54) and AJ's Tree Service ($143,857.00) for tree work funded by a $758,950 DEC grant

The Batavia City Council unanimously approved six resolutions at a special meeting on May 26, 2026. Actions included scheduling a June 22 public hearing on the CDBG program, authorizing temporary use of a Town of Batavia fire engine while Engine 12 is repaired, and applying for NY PLAYS grant funding for Williams Park improvements. The council also authorized a DCJS law enforcement technology grant application, and entered into contracts with Cardinal Lawn & Landscape ($305,482.54) and AJ's Tree Service ($143,857.00) for tree planting and removal under a $758,950 DEC urban forestry grant. The council then entered executive session from 6:41pm to 7:06pm and adjourned at 7:07pm.

• Approved 8-0: Resolution to schedule a public hearing on the CDBG program for June 22, 2026 at 5:30pm
• Approved 8-0: Authorized temporary use of a Town of Batavia fire engine while Engine 12 is repaired
• Approved 8-0: Authorized application to NY PLAYS Initiative for up to $600,000 in playground improvements at Williams Park
• Approved 8-0: Authorized application for DCJS Law Enforcement Technology Grant for police equipment
• Approved 8-0: Entered agreement with Cardinal Lawn & Landscape for $305,482.54 in tree planting and maintenance under DEC urban forestry grant
• Approved 8-0: Entered agreement with AJ's Tree Service for $143,857.00 in tree removal services under DEC urban forestry grant
• Approved 8-0: Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Public Officer's Law Section 105(1)(f)

City Council

The Batavia City Council is holding a conference meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including amendments to the non-union employee benefit policy, a resolution for the K9 fund balance, and an agreement for police services at the Batavia Downs 2026 concert series. Other items include a renewal of the occupancy agreement for the Genesee County Court Facility, rejection of bids for a tilt trailer, and a transfer of water fund capital improvement reserves. The council will also consider applications for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and a Foam Party Zone event series.

• Non-Union Benefit Policy updates: increase sick leave buyback to 20 days for employees with 15+ years, and $5,000 in-lieu-of health insurance payment
• K9 Fund Balance Resolution
• Renewal of Occupancy Agreement for the Genesee County Court Facility
• Agreement for Police Services for the Batavia Downs 2026 Concert Series
• CDBG Pearl Street Water Grant Intent to Apply

The City Council approved two special event requests: the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 3rd, and a series of foam parties on Wednesdays in July at various parks. Council also discussed and agreed to move forward several items, including non-union benefit policy updates, a K-9 fund balance resolution, and a renewal of the occupancy agreement for the Genesee County Court Facility. No final votes were taken on most items, as they were moved to a future business meeting for formal action.

• Approved Alzheimer's Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 3rd at Centennial Park
• Approved Foam Party Zone WNY foam parties on Wednesdays in July at rotating parks
• Agreed to move forward non-union benefit policy updates (discussion only)
• Agreed to move forward K-9 Fund Balance Resolution (discussion only)
• Agreed to move forward renewal of occupancy agreement for Genesee County Court Facility (discussion only)
• Agreed to reject all tilt trailer bids and re-bid with open procurement (discussion only)
• Agreed to move forward transfer of Water Fund Capital Improvement Reserves (discussion only)
• Agreed to move forward agreement for police services at Batavia Downs 2026 concert series (discussion only)

City Council

The Batavia City Council will consider resolutions to purchase a hydro-excavation truck, lead puller, and hydrant cleaner for $759,500 from water and sewer equipment reserves, and to accept a $250,096 state grant for intimate partner violence reduction. Other items include declaring the Brisbane Mansion surplus property for transfer to the Batavia Development Corporation, reclassifying two city positions, and approving a sidewalk replacement contract with E.J. Militello Concrete, Inc.

• Resolution #65-2026: Transfer $434,500 from Water Fund Capital Improvement Reserve and use $759,500 total to purchase a hydro-excavation truck, lead puller, and hydrant cleaner
• Resolution #68-2026: Amend police budget to accept a $250,096 New York State STRIVE grant for intimate partner violence reduction
• Resolution #71-2026: Declare Brisbane Mansion surplus property and transfer it to the Batavia Development Corporation for redevelopment
• Resolution #73-2026: Enter into an agreement with E.J. Militello Concrete, Inc. for the 2026 City Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Resolution #62-2026: Release and transfer $37,396.73 from committed fund balance for zoning code update and future land use planning

The City Council approved a $622,717.50 contract with E.J. Militello Concrete Inc. for sidewalk replacements on several streets. The Council also declared the historic Brisbane Mansion as surplus property and authorized its transfer to the Batavia Development Corporation for redevelopment. Additionally, the Council approved a $250,096 state grant for the police department to address intimate partner violence and authorized a $434,500 transfer from water fund reserves to purchase a hydro-excavation truck and other equipment for lead service line replacement.

• Approved $622,717.50 sidewalk replacement contract with E.J. Militello Concrete Inc. (9-0)
• Declared Brisbane Mansion surplus and authorized transfer to Batavia Development Corporation (9-0)
• Approved $250,096 NYS STRIVE grant for police department to address intimate partner violence (9-0)
• Approved $434,500 transfer from Water Capital Improvement Reserve to purchase hydro-excavation truck, lead puller, and hydrant cleaner (9-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Genesee County for $500,000 infrastructure grant for Naramore Pump Station (9-0)
• Adopted the 2025 Genesee County Hazard Mitigation Plan (9-0)
• Approved reclassification of Secretary to Planning Clerk and Ordinance Enforcement Officer to Planning Coordinator & Ordinance Enforcement Officer (9-0)
• Authorized application for NYS EFC SECURE cybersecurity grant for water/wastewater systems (9-0)