Mark Peake

The board approved payment vouchers and the purchase of Welcome to Historic Lyons signs. They authorized a Sip and Stroll event and the Curfew Law, while also managing financial matters such as a Certificate of Deposit renewal and authorizing outdoor seating requests. The board designated itself as the Lead Agency for the Taylor Park Improvements Project and issued a negative declaration under SEQR. Additionally, the board approved an RFP for 52 Broad Street, authorized an RFP for the demolition of the ambulance building, hired a Building Safety Inspector, awarded the 2026 mowing contract, and declared equipment surplus for auction. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding litigation.

The board discussed and approved several items, including payment vouchers and the purchase of Welcome to Historic Lyons signs. They finalized the Curfew Law, renewed a Certificate of Deposit, and approved outdoor seating for a local business. The board also authorized negotiations for a property purchase, granted authority for facility maintenance to the State of New York, and awarded a bid for 52 Broad Street. Significant actions included designating the board as the Lead Agency for the Taylor Park Improvements Project and issuing a Negative Declaration for environmental impacts. Additional approvals were granted for the demolition of the ambulance building, the hiring of a Building Safety Inspector, the 2026 mowing contract, and the surplus of town equipment. Litigation matters were discussed during an executive session.

The Board approved the payment of vouchers and held public hearings regarding a proposed curfew law and a special permit request for 7539 Zurich Road, the latter of which was granted contingent on H-2A housing standards. The Board heard a presentation from a local charity group, approved the Lyons Farmers Market program for 2026, authorized an agreement with E.G.S. Advanced Energy Solutions, and contracted for a soil sample at the Clyde Road property. Discussion was held regarding park design engineering, and the Board resolved to support a demand concerning NYSEG delivery rates and approved the purchase of a Hyundai payloader.

The board approved payment vouchers totaling $503,130.34 and authorized Flatley Read to complete environmental assessments for four town properties. The meeting included the renewal of a certificate of deposit, the tabling of discussions regarding Central Park, and the review of a property proposal by EDP Renewables at the town dump. Furthermore, the board authorized a budget transfer for the purchase of a payloader, discussed upcoming community clean-up events, authorized the solicitation of electrical repair quotes for streetlights on William Street, and conducted an executive session regarding pending litigation.

The Board awarded the bid for the Mainline Water Valve Replacement Project to City Hill Excavating, Inc. and the bid for the Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project to Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC. Additionally, the Board reviewed options for new Welcome to Lyons signage and conducted an executive session to discuss confidential employment and corporate matters.