Plans For Madri Gras Parade Underway
Plans for the Mardi Gras Parade Underway
The Village Board Begins Planning for March Event, Announces New Hire and More…
Mayor John Burrell and fellow Board members gathered Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00pm to discuss the current agenda in place for the Village of Ellicottville. Having a rather quick meeting, most of the discussion followed previous topics and resolutions that are still looking to be made.
Jumping right into business, good news was announced that the Town and Village have agreed on a new hire to the Engineering Department. The now-filled role will assist Ben Slotman, the Head of Engineering, and is a welcomed addition for both the Town and Village of Ellicottville.
Speaking of good news, a special event is in the making, and while it is not new to the village, the Mardi Gras Parade was put in motion for the upcoming date of Saturday, March 9, 2024. The high energy event is the perfect send-off for the winter season and offers plenty of fun to be had for all ages throughout the area. The parade will be held the same weekend as Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival. Locals and travelers alike can look forward to the event, while the Village prepares for the necessary organization and means needed to make for a safe and enjoyable time.
Moving on, the Department of Planning submitted their monthly report which involved no current action from the Board beyond its approval. Also approved without objection were the previous Board minutes dated December 19th and December 28th, the Financial report, Audit of Claims, and the Mayor’s report.
The Engineering Department had a few minor updates to present within their report, one of which was for the Board to review and sign the EV Make Ready Agreement, as well as the National Grid terms and conditions. These two actions are relevant to the Mill Street parking lot, which remains closed as the Village finalizes the last few details and connections that need to be made. As stated by the official site of the Joint Utilities of New York, “The goal of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Make-Ready Program is to support the development of electric infrastructure and equipment necessary to accommodate an increased deployment of EVs within New York State by reducing the upfront costs of building charging stations for EVs.” Once these agreements are made, the parking lot becomes one step closer to completion.
Another project that has seen some headway within the Engineering Department, from the Public Works Division, is the Washington Street Light Project, which recently had their contractor submit the revised pole sheet cuts. The project will continue to be updated as it all comes together. Once complete, the new streetlights will serve for safe walkability while staying true to the charm of the village.
Wrapping up the Board meeting, Members reviewed the DPW report which included plowing and street clean-up. The Village continues to prepare for any expected winter storms and heavy snowfall with readily available working plows and sidewalk clearing. The report indicates the department’s constant upkeep and repairs to equipment to best serve the community. The report was approved without opposition.
The Board meeting was adjourned, and members will reconvene on the third Tuesday of the month of February, as usual. To keep up to date with the happenings of the Village of Ellicottville you can check in on the official website at www.ellicottvillegov.com.