Youngstown public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed water rate increase of $0.25 per 1,000 gallons. The board will also consider a service contract increase for Xerox and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.
- Public hearing for water rate increase from $4.85 to $5.10 per 1,000 gallons
- Proposed Xerox service contract increase from $192 to $431.44 per month
- Resolution 011-2024 to declare a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as surplus
- Approval of audited vouchers totaling $139,504.28
- Discussion of remaining ARPA funds for elevator shaft work, floor replacement, and clock tower capping
Village Board
The Village Board of Trustees will vote on extending a short-term rental moratorium and a resolution requesting continued state aid. The board is also reviewing several contracts and facility use requests for upcoming community events.
- Proposed 6-month extension of short-term rental moratorium to June 10, 2025
- Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $41,709.78
- Contract for Weiland Greenhouses hanging baskets at a cost of $1,275.00
- Independent Health Medicare insurance renewal at $480.57 per month for one retiree
- Resolution requesting the State commit to $50 million in unrestricted state aid for 2025-26
Village Board
The Village Board is discussing the demolition of a cold storage building and the construction of multi-unit condominiums at 701 Nancy Price Drive. The session includes determinations on environmental reviews, rezoning, and site plan approval for the project.
- Rezoning of 701 Nancy Price Drive from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences
- Site Plan approval for 701 Nancy Price Drive
- SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance determinations for 701 Nancy Price Drive
- Sewer billing start dates for Rick Lohr's Water Street property and Eldorado lot
- Renewal of a permit for Kristel Stevens to house 5 chicken hens
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss and vote on several steps for a proposed multi-unit condominium development at 701 Nancy Price Drive, including SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance, as well as rezoning the property from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences and approving the site plan. The board will also consider renewing a permit for raising fowl for a trustee, who will recuse herself from the vote.
- Discussion and roll-call votes on SEQR lead agency, classification, and significance for 701 Nancy Price Drive
- Rezoning of 701 Nancy Price Drive from C-Commercial to RA-8 General Residences (favorable recommendation from Niagara County Planning Board)
- Site plan approval for 701 Nancy Price Drive (sketch plan approved August 6, public hearing September 4)
- Renewal of raising fowl permit for Trustee Kristel Stevens (no cost, valid Oct 24, 2024 – Oct 23, 2025, with recusal)
- Village Board will enter executive session for pending litigation after the work session
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on rezoning 701 Nancy Price Drive from commercial to RA-8 General Residences, along with SEQR classification and site plan approval for a multi-unit condominium development. The board also considers a resolution for a Lower Niagara River Trail grant with a $20,000 annual maintenance commitment, budget amendments for various grants and donations, and renewal of raising fowl permits.
- Rezoning and site plan for 701 Nancy Price Drive – demolish cold storage, build multi-unit condos (roll call votes)
- Resolution for Phase I Lower Niagara River Trail grant – village commits up to $108,000 plus $20,000 annual maintenance
- Grant donations: Project Play ($6,7900.00), Let's Get Moving ($12,000), Sensory Space ($7,500; $2,978.60 donated to village), and Lions Club police donation ($150)
- Creation of temporary Project Play Director position as contractor for $1,500
- Renewal of raising fowl permits for Kyle Heath, James & Jodi Woock, and Kristel Stevens (Stevens recuses)
Village Board
The Village Board is reviewing a local law regarding the use of metal detectors on village property and forming a policy for short-term rentals. The session also includes updates on EV stations, a greenway grant, and a development proposal for 701 Nancy Price Drive.
- Local Law 1-2024: Proposed rules for special use permits for metal detection devices
- Short Term Rentals: Policy formation during a moratorium extended through December 10, 2024
- 701 Nancy Price Drive: Proposal by Ant Russ Properties, LLC to demolish a cold storage building for multi-unit condominiums
- Greenway Project: Grant proposal update and resolution
- Sewer billing update for Rick Lohr's Water Street marina property
Village Board
The Board is reviewing budget amendment requests for a new DPW pickup truck and increased CHIPS funding. The meeting also addresses the resignation of Police Chief Joe Paul and the appointment of Shawn Bosi as Acting Chief.
- Budget amendment request for $64,000 for a DPW F250 pickup truck and equipment
- Budget amendment request for $45,000 to increase CHIPS funding
- Appointment of Shawn Bosi as Acting Police Chief following Joe Paul's resignation
- Annual software support contract with Williamson Law Book Company for $1,571.00
- Discussion regarding local law 1-2024 on metal detection devices in parks