The Board addressed public concerns regarding construction hours for the Sunset View project and enforcement issues related to a travel trailer on Beaujean Road. Discussions were held regarding development concerns at the former Chautauqua Point golf course, particularly concerning noise and public nuisance. The Mayville Library presented a budget request highlighting increased program usage and staffing costs. The Board approved the addition of two members to the Tree Board and held a public hearing for a local law to override the tax levy limit. Additionally, the Board authorized a public hearing for changing the method of assessment for Water District 4, approved an addendum to the Chautauqua Utility District agreement, and scheduled a special meeting to review the tentative budget. Other business included reviewing an intermunicipal agreement for code enforcement with North Harmony, discussing annual contributions to the Chautauqua Lake Association, and passing budget amendments related to unanticipated sales tax revenues.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Chautauqua Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several key administrative, operational, and legislative items. Discussions included the authorization of new per diem Dog Control Officer positions and the establishment of updated fees for dog impoundment, boarding, and emergency medical care. The board addressed various infrastructure projects, including approving a grant application for the Bliss Road Culvert Replacement Project, amending the contract with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy for Starry Stonewort control, and agreeing to serve as the lead grant applicant for the Chautauqua Institution Elm Lane Stormwater Management Project. The Town Board also adopted a new Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy and held public hearings to extend existing moratoria on wind energy conversion systems, battery energy storage systems, and commercial solar energy facilities. Reports were received from the Town Clerk, Code/Zoning, Highway, and Assessor departments.
Dec 17, 2025·Strategic plan
Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville Comprehensive Plan 2025-2035
This community-driven Implementable Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville serves as a roadmap to guide a decade of projects and decisions. It aims to maintain the communities as a vibrant lakefront destination, preserving agricultural heritage, and fostering an identity as a center for wellness and natural beauty. The plan is structured around four key issues: Economic Vitality, Land Use and Development, Community Livability and Housing, and Mobility and Access, to ensure lasting prosperity for future generations through actionable strategies.
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