Youngstown public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on two bond resolutions: one to issue up to $488,152 for the village’s share of a $780,000 waterline replacement on NY93 (Lockport Street), and another to issue up to $280,000 for slip‑lining improvements to a sanitary sewer line on Lockport Street. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $119,681.82, and two budget amendment determinations – $1,403.38 for professional services from Schroder, Joseph & Associates and $25,000 for additional costs under the Modern Disposal contract. Sales tax receipts of $43,097.29 and unpaid taxes turned over to Niagara County ($30,557.20) are reported.
- Approve abstract of audited vouchers: General $101,522.08, Water $3,689.67, Sewer $6,671.89, H‑Cap $7,798.18 (total $119,681.82)
- Budget amendment $1,403.38 for Schroder, Joseph & Associates services (personnel handbook review, advisory call)
- Budget amendment $25,000 for additional costs under Modern Disposal contract
- Bond resolution authorizing up to $488,152 for village’s share of waterline replacement on NY93 (Lockport Street)
- Bond resolution authorizing up to $280,000 for slip‑lining improvements to sanitary sewer line on Lockport Street
The Board approved the abstract of audited vouchers and two budget amendments totaling $26,403.38. It also adopted two bond resolutions authorizing up to $488,152 for a waterline replacement on NY‑93 and up to $280,000 for slip‑lining a sanitary sewer line on Lockport Street. All motions passed unanimously or with the required two‑thirds vote.
- Approved abstract of audited vouchers (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approved $1,403.38 budget amendment for Schroder, Joseph & Associates services (all in favor)
- Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Modern Disposal contract increase (all in favor)
- Adopted Resolution 013‑2025 authorizing issuance of bonds up to $488,152 for waterline replacement (4‑0 vote)
- Adopted Resolution 014‑2025 authorizing issuance of bonds up to $280,000 for sewer slip‑lining (adopted by required two‑thirds vote)
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on several budget adjustments, including an $8,547 emergency storm sewer repair, a $7,798.18 final payment to Milherst Construction for the REDI Project, a $4,251.88 share of the Veterans Park lighting replacement, and a $10,000 lead service line inventory cost. The Board will also consider a resolution authorizing the municipality’s betterment cost for the Lockport Street waterline project and select a firm for bond counsel services to finance the project.
- Approve $8,547 budget amendment for storm sewer emergency repair
- Approve $7,798.18 budget amendment for REDI Project final payment to Milherst Construction
- Approve $4,251.88 budget amendment for Veterans Park lighting replacement
- Approve $10,000 budget amendment for Lead Service Lines inventory and sampling assistance
- Approve Resolution #012-2025 for Lockport Street waterline betterment and select bond counsel (Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP or Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP)
The Village Board unanimously approved the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $112,655.96. It also approved budget amendments for a storm sewer emergency ($8,547), the REDI Project final payment ($7,798.18), Veterans Park lighting ($4,251.88), and a $10,000 lead service‑line inventory program. Additionally, the Board adopted Resolution #012-2025 approving the cost estimate for the Lockport Street waterline betterment.
- Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers ($112,655.96) – unanimous
- Approved $8,547 storm sewer emergency budget amendment – unanimous
- Approved $7,798.18 REDI Project final payment budget amendment – unanimous
- Approved $4,251.88 Veterans Park Lighting budget amendment – unanimous
- Approved $10,000 Lead Service Lines inventory budget amendment – unanimous
- Adopted Resolution #012-2025 for Lockport Street waterline betterment – unanimous
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on a resolution to approve a waterline and sewer lining project on Lockport Street and determine the status of a continued public hearing on short-term rentals. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for Village Center repairs.
- Resolution to approve Lockport Street waterline and sewer lining project
- Budget amendment of $3,400 for Village Center chimney and water leak repairs
- Continuation of public hearing on Short-Term Rental local law 002-2025
- RFP for Bond Counsel
- Renewal of Raising Fowl Permits for three residents
The trustees approved the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $189,671.43 and a $3,400 budget amendment for Village Center repairs. Raising‑fowl permits for three residents and for Trustee Stevens were renewed. The board accepted a planning‑board resignation, approved a $150,000 transfer to KeyBank, and tabled the Lockport Street betterment project while continuing the short‑term‑rental public hearing.
- Approved abstract of audited vouchers $189,671.43 (all in favor)
- Approved $3,400 Village Center repair budget amendment (all in favor)
- Renewed Raising Fowl permits for Kyle Heath, James and Jodi Woock (all in favor)
- Renewed Raising Fowl permit for Kristel Stevens (all in favor, Stevens recused)
- Accepted resignation of Planning Board member Sue MacNaughton
- Approved $150,000 transfer from NYCLASS to KeyBank (4‑1 vote)
- Tabled all decisions on Lockport Street water‑line and sewer betterment project
- Continued public hearing on short‑term‑rental regulations
Village Board
The Village Board of Trustees will review several budget amendments for infrastructure and equipment. The board is also deciding on a new recreation hire and a zoning designation correction for a specific property.
- Budget amendment of $14,480.00 for Falkner Park Splash Pad Aquavator timer
- Budget amendment of $20,808.25 for a new LED sign from N-A-S Sign Company
- Budget amendment of $4,995.00 for a Fuel Management System via Fleischmann Service Corp
- Correction of zoning for 701 Nancy Price Drive from RA-8 to R-8A
- Proposal to hire Jessica Fitzpatrick as Recreation Leader at $16.80 per hour
The Board approved the abstract of audited vouchers and four budget amendments: $14,480 for a Falkner Park splash‑pad timer, $4,995 for a fuel‑management system, $20,808.25 for a new LED sign, and $7,166 for website .gov and ADA upgrades. It also corrected the zoning designation for 701 Nancy Price Drive, hired Jessica Fitzpatrick as a recreation leader at $16.80 per hour, and adopted a resolution declaring DPW equipment surplus.
- Approved abstract of audited vouchers (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approved $14,480 budget amendment for Falkner Park splash‑pad timer (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approved $4,995 budget amendment for Fuel Management System (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approved $20,808.25 budget amendment for new LED sign (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approved $7,166 budget amendment for website .gov transition and ADA compliance (all in favor, none opposed)
- Amended October 24 2024 minutes to change zoning of 701 Nancy Price Drive from RA‑8 to R‑8A and authorized clerk to update DOS filing (4 yes votes)
- Approved hiring of Jessica Fitzpatrick as Recreation Leader at $16.80/hr (all in favor, none opposed)
- Adopted Resolution 010‑2025 declaring DPW lawn mower and miscellaneous equipment surplus (all in favor, none opposed)
Village Board
The Village Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing regarding short-term rentals. The board is also considering budget amendments for legal services and park equipment.
- Public hearing continuation regarding short-term rentals
- $14,480 budget amendment for Falkner Park Splash Pad Aquavator timer
- $385.02 budget amendment for Greco Trapp, PLLC legal services
- Resolution 010-2025 to declare a DPW lawn mower and miscellaneous items as surplus property
- Receipt of $56,761.98 in June 2025 sales tax from Niagara County
Village Board
The Board approved the Abstract of Audited Vouchers totaling $367,869.90 after correcting a mislabeled voucher. A $128.78 budget amendment for legal services was approved, with one trustee abstaining. Membership changes for four volunteers at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company were approved. The Board also approved opening a public hearing on short‑term rentals.
- Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers ($367,869.90) – motion by Trustee Stella, seconded by Trustee Quarantillo, all in favor
- Approved $128.78 budget amendment for legal services – motion by Trustee Quarantillo, seconded by Trustee Stella, all in favor except Trustee Stevens (abstention)
- Approved fire company membership change for Gregory Quarantillo Jr. – motion by Trustee Stevens, seconded by Trustee Stella, all in favor
- Approved fire company membership changes for Jaden Reid, Oliver Clark, Olivia Reagan, Anthony Jones – motion by Trustee Quarantillo, seconded by Trustee Stella, all in favor
- Approved opening of short‑term rental public hearing – motion by Trustee Quarantillo, seconded by Trustee Stella, all in favor
Village Board
The Board appointed Danielle Waz, Chris Trapp, Peter Pfohl, Alexandra Long, and Kim Winning to their respective village positions. It also approved Resolution 005‑2025 for advance claim payments, Resolution 008‑2025 designating KeyBank and NYCLASS as depositories, and the May and June 2025 audited voucher abstracts. All motions passed with unanimous support.
- Appointed Danielle Waz as Deputy Village Clerk‑Treasurer/Deputy Registrar (unanimous)
- Appointed Chris Trapp as Village Attorney (unanimous)
- Appointed Peter Pfohl as Village Historian (unanimous)
- Appointed Alexandra Long as Village Clerk/Registrar (unanimous)
- Appointed Kim Winning as Village Treasurer/Tax Collector (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 005‑2025 for advance payment of utility and other claims (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 008‑2025 designating KeyBank and NYCLASS as official depositories (unanimous)
- Approved abstracts of May and June 2025 audited vouchers (unanimous)
Village Board
The Board hired Jonathon Guthrie as a full‑time DPW laborer and approved the site plan for the Dollar General store at 214 Lockport Street with specific conditions. It also authorized several community use requests, including the Children’s House picnic and Town of Porter activities. Short‑term rental regulations were discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved hiring of Jonathon Guthrie as full‑time DPW laborer (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for 214 Lockport Street (Dollar General) with conditions on sidewalks, gates, and future design changes (unanimous)
- Approved Children’s House End‑of‑Year Picnic at Falkner Park Pavilion (no motion needed)
- Approved Town of Porter Yoga classes in the Cora Gushee Room (no motion needed)
- Approved Town of Porter Story Hour in the Village Gym (no motion needed)
Village Board
The Board adopted the final 2025‑2026 village budget after a motion by Trustee Quarantillo and second by Trustee Stella. The motion passed with all trustees in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously.
- Approved 2025‑2026 budget (all in favor)
- Adjourned executive session (all in favor)
Village Board
The April 10 Village Board meeting covered departmental reports, financial vouchers, proposed budget amendments, and contract proposals. A public hearing on the draft 2025‑2026 budget was announced. However, the minutes do not record any motions being passed, denied, or tabled, so no concrete decisions were made.
Village Board
The board approved a $618 legal services budget amendment and a $9,632.42 sewer repair amendment. It also approved contracts for the annual financial report, email licenses, and insurance renewal. The board entered executive session and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved $618 legal services budget amendment (all in favor)
- Approved $9,632.42 River Road lift station suction line repair amendment (all in favor)
- Approved $4,400 contract with Tronconi Segarra & Associates for the Annual Financial Report (all in favor)
- Approved $1,689.60 contract with Planet Technologies for 20 email licenses (all in favor)
- Approved signing of Gallagher Insurance renewal documents for June 1, 2025 renewal (all in favor)
- Approved motion to enter executive session (all in favor)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all in favor)