Daniel L. Delcamp

This Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville serves as a policy guidebook for long-term community prosperity, providing strategies and direction focused on key issues identified by residents. The plan is structured around four main pillars: Economic Vitality, Land Use & Development, Community Livability & Housing, and Mobility & Access. Its vision is for the community to remain a vibrant lakefront destination, valuing agricultural heritage, and growing as a center for wellness and natural beauty, ensuring lasting prosperity through investment in local character, tourism, and economic vitality.

The committee reviewed a 2% Bed Tax Grant application submitted to the county, which included four letters of support. Discussion included the committee's new webpage on the Village website, plans for Lakeside Park & Grove (including a student-designed learning path and spring bulb planting), Arbor Day activities (including the Tree City USA designation application), April tree clinics, an April cleanup of vines along the Lakeshore, and fundraising ideas (such as partnering with local nurseries and offering memorial plaques and trees).

This Steering Committee meeting focused on filling a vacancy on the committee with suggestions including Jennifer Obert and Brian Pender. Discussion included getting Chautauqua Lake Central School involved in the Comprehensive Plan process, potentially using student involvement for public service credit.

The Steering Committee reviewed information gathered from references for four planning firms (Ingalls, Pashek, Wendel, and Colliers). The committee formulated questions for upcoming interviews with these firms, noting the importance of securing a New York State contract for a Smart Growth Grant. Specific questions were developed for Wendel and Ingalls regarding work done for the Town of Ripley, and for Pashek regarding WMBE requirements and differences between Pennsylvania and New York State regulations. Interviews were scheduled for January 23rd. Public input regarding wind and solar energy was declined at this time.

The committee meeting focused on updates regarding contracts and agreements for the Joint Comprehensive Plan, including the approval of an agreement with Pashek and the submission of the contract to the New York State Department of State. The meeting also included planning for a kick-off meeting with Pashek staff, members of the Steering Committee, and members of the Town and Village Boards. Discussion included local projects such as fire department consolidation, a tree program, Habitat for Humanity, Tim Hortons, and the potential purchase of the Webb Condo Property. The committee expressed interest in the Village acquiring the Webb Condo property to add to the park. Finally, the committee discussed the attendance of some members and plans to address low attendance.