Youngstown, New York

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several actions, including appointing a new Village Clerk, approving a budget amendment to fund the Gazebo Restoration Project by selecting a contractor, and reviewing an updated Employee Handbook. They will also vote to switch the Clerk’s Office phone system to Spectrum VOIP, saving $26.75 per month, and schedule a public hearing on August 20, 2026 to adopt updated fire and building codes.

• Appointment of Angela Skimin as Village Clerk (motion required)
• Budget amendment to move funds from contingency account A1990.4 to Parks & Playgrounds expenses A7140.4 for the Gazebo Restoration Project and select a contractor
• Approval of the updated Employee Handbook to satisfy state requirements
• Switch phone carriers from Charter Communications to Spectrum VOIP, reducing monthly charges by $26.75 with no setup fees
• Motion to schedule a public hearing on August 20, 2026 for adoption of the 2022 Part 1203 Model Law and updated NY State fire and building codes

Village Board

The Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to swear in elected officials and appoint village officers. The body is also reviewing annual resolutions, procurement guidelines, and various software contracts.

• Appointments for Deputy Village Clerk-Treasurer, Village Attorney, Village Historian, and Village Treasurer
• Budget amendment of $8,000 for paving the north end of the Village Center parking lot
• Four software support contracts with Williamson Law Book Company totaling $6,099
• Approval of easements for properties on Water Street and Main Street
• Resolution No. 008-2026 setting employee mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile

The Board appointed new officials, adopted several resolutions, and approved a budget amendment to fund paving the north end of the Village Center parking lot. It also authorized four annual software support contracts and designated KeyBank and NYCLASS as depositories. All motions passed with no opposition except one abstention on a solicitors permit.

• Appointed Deputy Village Clerk‑Treasurer Nadine Tidwell (motion passed, none opposed)
• Appointed Village Attorney Chris Trapp (motion passed, none opposed)
• Approved Resolution 010‑2026 designating KeyBank and NYCLASS as depositories (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment of $8,000 for north‑end Village Center parking lot paving (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved four annual software support contracts with Williamson Law Book Company (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 008‑2026 mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $179,262.50 (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Solicitors Permit for Rueben Hand (motion passed, Summerville abstained)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote to approve the abstract of audited vouchers for the period ending May 21, 2026, totaling $292,792.98 across general, water, and sewer categories. They will also consider a solicitor’s permit allowing Noah’s Educational Books and Apps to conduct door‑to‑door outreach for about two weeks. A motion will be made to enter executive session to discuss an employee issue. The agenda notes a March 2026 sales tax receipt of $51,562.81.

• Approve abstract of audited vouchers: General $74,569.19, Water $7,857.92, Sewer $210,365.87, total $292,792.98
• Approve solicitor’s permit for Noah’s Educational Books and Apps to go door‑to‑door (≈ two weeks)
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss an employee issue
• Record March 2026 sales tax distribution received: $51,562.81

The trustees approved the abstract of audited vouchers for the period ending May 21, 2026. They granted a door‑to‑door permit to Noah’s Educational Books and Apps pending a background check. The board entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers (no opposition)
• Granted door‑to‑door permit to Noah’s Educational Books and Apps pending background check (no opposition)
• Entered Executive Session (no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting (no opposition)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board discussed a request by Richard Lohr to remodel the ground floor of 343 Main Street for residential use. The board determined the application was not a variance request, but rather an acknowledgment of a pre-existing nonconforming use. The matter will return to the permit plan review process.

• Review of residential remodel at 343 Main Street
• Discussion of Waterfront Commercial 1 (WC1) zoning requirements (40% commercial/60% residential split)
• Determination that the application was not a variance request

The Zoning Board concluded the 343 Main Street application is not a variance request and will return to the permit plan‑review process. The board also noted a need to clarify the fire rating of interior walls. A motion to close the public hearing was made and seconded, and a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded.

• Motion to close public hearing made by Tom Murphy, seconded by Bill Lolo (6:37 pm)
• Motion to adjourn meeting made by Norman Papaj, seconded by Keith Hartloff (6:47 pm)
• Application determined not to be a variance request; permit plan review to continue
• Clarification required on fire rating of walls between residential units

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approving the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $436,184.60 and adopting the draft 2026‑2027 budget. Trustees will vote on a resolution declaring DPW equipment, including a dump truck and plow, as surplus property for public sale. A budget adjustment of $23,130.72 for repairs to a 2003 International dump truck will be approved. The meeting will also include a motion to enter executive session to discuss an employee issue.

• Approve abstract of audited vouchers: General $295,019.72, Water $36,223.69, Sewer $104,941.19 (total $436,184.60)
• Adopt the 2026‑2027 village budget
• Declare DPW dump truck, plow, and other items as surplus property for auction
• Approve $23,130.72 budget adjustment for repairs to the 2003 International dump truck
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss an employee issue

The Board approved the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $436,184.60. It declared DPW equipment surplus and authorized its sale. A $23,130.72 budget amendment for dump‑truck repairs was approved. The draft 2026‑2027 budget was adopted and the meeting moved to executive session to discuss an employment matter.

• Approved abstract of audited vouchers ($436,184.60) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 007-2026 declaring DPW equipment surplus – motion carried
• Approved $23,130.72 budget amendment for dump‑truck repairs – motion carried
• Approved 2026-2027 draft budget – motion carried
• Moved to executive session to discuss employment of a particular individual – motion carried

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will review the draft 2026-2027 budget presented by Deputy Mayor Stortecky and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Winning. The meeting includes a public hearing to allow residents to provide input before the budget is adopted on April 30.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget
• Presentation of the draft 2026-2027 budget

The Village Board adopted Resolution 62026 authorizing an additional $8,608.59 payment to the New York Department of Transportation for the Route 93 betterment project. The payment amount reflects a negotiated reduction from $25,903 to $8,608, saving $17,295. The motion passed unanimously with Yes votes from Trustees Stella and Quarantillo, Deputy Mayor Stortecky, and Mayor Reisman. The clerk, treasurer, and mayor were authorized to take the necessary steps to effectuate the payment.

• Approved $8,608.59 payment to NYDOT for Route 93 betterment (unanimous vote)
• Authorized village clerk, treasurer, and mayor to execute the payment

Village Board

The Board will vote on Resolution #001‑2026 to transfer the Nancy Price Scholarship funds to the Friends of Youngstown and to disband the Recreation Commission. It will also adopt resolutions setting the May 19, 2026 general election date, confirming there will be no Village Registration Day, and appoint election inspectors and a custodian. Additional items include authorizing continued grant‑writing services at $500 per month, approving copier services up to $431 per month, and discussing a possible water or sewer rate adjustment.

• Resolution #001‑2026: transfer Nancy Price Scholarship funds to Friends of Youngstown and disband Recreation Commission
• Resolution #004‑2026: set 2026 general election for May 19, 2026 at 240 Lockport Street, polls 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
• Resolution #005‑2026: announce no Village Registration Day for 2026 election
• Appointment of election inspectors (Jennifer Kilmer, Joseph Rotella, Lisa Lucas, Peter Pfohl) at $16/hr and custodian Jack Bush at $50 plus mileage
• Grant writing contract renewal for Shana DiCamillo at $500 per month; copier services authorization up to $431 per month

The Board approved a resolution scheduling the 2026 Village of Youngstown general election for May 19, 2026. It also approved the dissolution of the Recreation Commission, transferred the Nancy Price Scholarship funds to Friends of Youngstown, and extended the grant‑writing contract with Shana DiCamillo through May 31, 2027. Additional actions included a $5,500 budget amendment for emergency sewer repairs and authorization to contract copier services up to $431 per month.

• Approved budget amendment $5,500 to transfer funds for emergency sewer repair (unanimous)
• Approved abstract of audited vouchers totaling $54,120.26 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Nancy Price Scholarship funds to Friends of Youngstown (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting May 19, 2026 as the general election date (unanimous)
• Approved notice that there will be no Village Registration Day for 2026 election (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of four election inspectors at $16/hr (unanimous)
• Approved extension of grant‑writing services contract with Shana DiCamillo through May 31, 2027 at $500/month (unanimous)

Village Board

The Board of Trustees will review a budget transfer for a new dump truck and discuss NYSDOT road reconstruction projects on Lockport Street. The meeting includes a continued public hearing on short-term rentals and decisions on park use permits.

• Budget amendment of $213,748.00 for a DPW dump truck
• NYSDOT Project PIN 5011.37: Reconstruction of Lockport Street (NY Route 93) including facility adjustments and highway lighting
• Proposed $125 per vendor fee for a Farmers Market at Falkner Park (May-October 2026)
• Request to close 2nd Street from Lockport Street to William Street for the Nancy Price 5K Run on May 8, 2026
• Public hearing continuation regarding short-term rentals

The Board unanimously approved the abstract of audited vouchers and a $213,748 budget amendment to move NYCLASS funds for a DPW dump truck. It also approved Brandon Campbell as a probationary fire company member, a park reservation for the Nancy Price 5K Run, a seasonal farmers market permit with a $125 vendor fee and $75 cleaning deposit, and a resolution authorizing NYSDOT adjustments to municipal facilities.

• Approved abstract of audited vouchers (all in favor)
• Approved $213,748 budget amendment to transfer NYCLASS funds for DPW dump truck (all in favor)
• Approved Brandon Campbell as probationary member of Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. (all in favor)
• Approved park reservation for Nancy Price 5K Run and 2nd Street closure (all in favor)
• Approved seasonal farmers market permit at Falkner Park: $125 vendor fee, $75 refundable cleaning deposit (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #002-2026 authorizing NYSDOT adjustments to municipal facilities (all in favor)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a continued public hearing to determine whether to accept Local Law 001-2026 regarding short-term rentals. The board will also review the village investment policy, an updated employee handbook, and water billing for vacant properties.

• Public hearing on Short-Term Rental Local Law 001-2026
• Youngstown Garden Club proposal for gazebo restoration
• Review of updated Employee Handbook by Schroder, Joseph & Associates, LLP
• Determination of water billing for vacant properties and Rick Lohr properties
• November 2025 sales tax distribution of $43,253.59