Village of Westfield

The board discussed a tree plan for Moore Park, working with Wendel Associates for lighting and electrical planning. A donation request for the Legion Flag was approved. The board approved a request for Full Strength Coffee to paint a mural on their building, including the temporary closing of Market Street. The WDC contract was approved for the Mayor to sign. The board discussed the Grape Festival. Reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, Recreation Department, Code Enforcement, Zoning, Historian, Public Works, Water & Sewer Department, and Treasurer were reviewed and approved. The board also discussed annual supplies bid awards, time off requests, Bourne Street transformers bid, declaring surplus equipment, and utility pole purchases. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, resulting in the approval of employee positions and a wage increase for the Code Enforcement Officer.

The meeting included the introduction of the new Police Chief Gregory Wozneak. The board approved the Building Permit Fee Schedule, resolutions for MEUA and NYMPA delegates, and Resolution #10-2025 regarding Discovery & Bail Reform Services. A letter of support for the McClurg Museum's funding application was submitted, and the Village approved being a Grape & Wine Festival Banner Sponsor. Updates were given by the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Recreation Director, Mayor (Zoning), Historian, and Public Works Department. The board approved a sick day for Brendan Freeman, awarded a bid for Bourne St. transformers, approved the purchase of a camera system for various facilities, awarded the engineering contract for the Outdoor Amphitheater Project, and approved a vacation carryover for Andrew Thompson. Financial reports and budget transfers were approved, along with various warrants. The board discussed food truck fees, resident questions, and entered an Executive Session to discuss Personnel issues, with no action taken afterward.

The board approved a sign request for Community Bank contingent on reducing internal illumination. They also approved a request for a 6' fence at 39 Union St. Concerns were raised by a town resident regarding the Taylor Road area, including drug use and water contamination. The board noted the need for a conversation about vacant housing in the community.

The meeting included updates on Village DPW departments' projects, with no change regarding future work at the WPCF as they await the EDA grant application. Electric Department projects were discussed, including the bid opening for new transformers and optimism regarding a NYSERDA grant for PSE to study a second primary feed for the Village. Future water projects and support by MRB are on hold due to no award for the EFC grant. The Board discussed the CGR report, addressing chain of command and communications, and encouraged more involvement by Andrew and Erin with the Public Works Dept. Erin will follow up on the Drinking Water Source Protection Plan, and the developer continues to seek grant funding for the Welch building special use permit. The preliminary design for the pool rehab project was reviewed, and Smart Cable sensors have been installed to monitor power usage. Lighting in Moore Park and repointing at the Water Treatment plant were also discussed. A new police chief has been hired, and there was an open meeting regarding awarded grants scheduled.

The meeting included updates on ongoing and past projects, particularly the future work at the WPCF, where they are awaiting the EDA grant application outcome. Discussions covered the scope of the press building addition and the next steps in design. Updates were provided on Electric Department projects, including the anticipation of advertising for new transformers. Alternatives for future water projects on the Water System Master Plan were weighed, and the lead service line review is ongoing. The CGR report and recommendations remain a topic for future discussion, and the Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is unchanged, with the pursuit of a buffer zone easement west of the reservoir remaining a priority. The developer of the Welch building special use permit continues to seek grant funding to address the increased electric load. The design for the pool rehab project is planned to be completed for work to begin after the summer of 2026. The DEED program, which allows monitoring of power usage, had its grant contract signed, with Smart Cable Sensors expected to be installed soon. Electrical Engineering support agreements were signed, and information on lighting fixtures and poles for Moore Park was provided to the Planning Board for review. An emergency repair on N. Portage of the main waterline was awarded to St. George Enterprises, and the need to replace the outdated water meter radio reader was noted.