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City Of Olean Council Meeting (06/23/2026)
Published: Jun 23, 2026
EV Charging Station Grant Contracts Under Review, No Firm Timetable Provided
An update was provided on the status of the EV charging station grant. The grant contracts are with contract review, indicating that the direct contact person is satisfied with the submitted pieces. However, there is no timetable for the review process. Once the contracts are approved by the legal group and signed, the city can counter-sign and proceed. There is no major deadline against the city, but the original schedules suggest proceeding promptly. The contract review process is expected to take time, followed by the need to put out an RFP for installation. The grant is a state grant for approximately $500,000. The city wants to ensure the grant is not lost, as it represents an investment in downtown and would provide needed charging infrastructure.
Agreement Approved for Comprehensive Zoning Update Services
The council considered a professional services agreement for a comprehensive zoning update. The agreement is with Neighborhood Evolution LLC and CH Bannis Design. Funding of $150,000 is from the Department of State, with no direct city match required, but in-kind services (tracked time) will meet the match requirement. The city will front the $150,000 and seek quarterly reimbursements. The selected firm is described as grassroots, with Chuck Bannis recognized for previous work on form-based code in 2015 and Bernice Rattle noted as a sought-after expert nationally. The motion to approve the agreement was made and seconded.
Olan Council Debates Ash Tree Removal Costs and Billing Procedures
A discussion occurred regarding the reimbursement process for ash tree removal and related costs. The city had initially stated full funding of the Ash Capital Fund, but actual funding was $68,570. Trees removed from right-of-ways followed a policy where residents pay half and the city pays the other half. The city employees were instructed to stop charging residents for right-of-way trees until a decision was made. The council needs to authorize DPW to proceed with billing for unreimbursed costs. There was debate about whether residents should pay for ash trees removed due to city policy, with differing interpretations of the legislation and its intent regarding cost-sharing. Ultimately, a motion was made and seconded to authorize DPW to proceed with billing the property owners for the remaining balance.
Resident Reports Lingering Lawn Damage and Poor Communication After Fire Hydrant Incident
A resident reported ongoing issues with lawn restoration after a fire hydrant on Fifth Avenue was hit by a vehicle in October. The hydrant was initially installed with the wrong base, and subsequent repair attempts in March and May left the lawn damaged. The resident experienced poor communication from DPW regarding when the restoration would occur. The excavator from the city reportedly drove onto the resident's personal sidewalk, causing damage. The resident was initially told it was their responsibility to fix the damage, which was incorrect, and later told it was fixed when it was not. The issue was brought to the council due to the prolonged lack of resolution and miscommunication.
Splash Park Admission Fee Set at $5 Per Session
A resolution was presented and approved to designate the admission fee for the splash park at $5 per session, per person. Children two years old and under are free. This resolution was discussed in committees, and sponsors were already in place. The clerk called the roll for the vote.
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