Youngstown public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Board approved the abstract of audited vouchers and confirmed the appointment of a part-time police officer. Members agreed to review special use permit fees for background checks and plan to make Zoning and Planning Board appointments in September.
- Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers for July 14-August 10, 2023 in the amount of $228,226.41
- Confirmed appointment of Matthew Cipolliti as part-time Police Officer at $21.00/hr
- Agreed to review special use permit fees for background checks
- Agreed to move forward with Zoning and Planning Board appointments in September
Village Board
The Board approved several financial authorizations, including a property purchase and a REDI project amendment. They also authorized a new recreation hire and approved a software contract for water and sewer billing. A special use permit for the Historic Youngstown Festival of the Arts was tabled for further review.
- Approved purchase of 120 Lockport Street for $150,000
- Approved REDI project amendment for GHD in the amount of $154,000
- Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $120,474.47
- Approved hiring of Kelsey Jeffs for Recreation effective 7/6/23 at $14.20/hr
- Approved $1,496 annual software support contract with Williamson Law Books
- Approved letter of support for Niagara County Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Approved in-house training for Planning and Zoning Boards state requirement
- Tabled special use permit for Historic Youngstown Festival of the Arts
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a request by David Riley to divide a single parcel at 100 Main Street into two separate parcels. Approval is conditional upon the removal of building dimensions from the survey before final signatures.
- Approved Minor Subdivision for David Riley at 100 Main Street (5-0)
Village Board
The Board approved a pass-through sewer rate increase from the Town of Porter. Additionally, the Board approved appropriation adjustments for water and sewer and budget amendments for AARPA and Archives funds for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023.
- Approved sewer rate increase from $6.58/thousand gallons to $7.03/thousand gallons
- Approved appropriation adjustments for water and sewer for fiscal year ending May 31, 2023
- Approved general fund budget amendments for AARPA funds ($11,812.96) and Archives funds ($8,094.48)