Mayor’s Office
Four months have elapsed since the spring edition of the Sloan Connection was published. We have completed the
storm sewer replacement, curb installation, milling and paving of Celina and Mann Streets. Wrazen
Parkway has been milled and paved, and Griffith will be completed after a minor sanitary repair
near Broadway.
Our multi-year repair/replacement of sanitary project has been delayed all summer, pending Public
Works and Concrete contract approvals by the Environmental Facility Corporation (EFC). The EFC
is the funding agency for our WQIP and WIIA grants, and the contracts ratified by the Village Board
five months ago have been pending EFC approval since. However, televising and over 11,000 feet
of slip lining has been completed where possible.
Slip lining or CIPP can be undertaken only where pipes are not out of alignment or completely disintegrated, which
would necessitate a spot repair/or reconstruction. With the impact of COVID on material costs, shortage of
products and labor, what was originally estimated to be a three year project will likely extend an additional few
years. We ask our residents for their patience and understanding while the Village is forced to contend with these
delays that are beyond our control.
The Village has been contacted by the School District, requesting the lowering of the speed limit around Woodrow
Wilson from 30mph to 20mph for the safety of students. We have received numerous complaints of speeding and
reckless driving in the area, and should be approving a resolution at our October 11th meeting. Please be aware of
this impending change in speed limit on both Reiman and Halstead in the close vicinity of the school. We will
request the Cheektowaga Police to increase enforcement in the area, especially during student drop off and pickup
times.
In September, the Village facilitated the demolition of 2123 Broadway Street, a vacant structure that had fallen into
severe disrepair and was in imminent danger of collapse. It was condemned by our Code Enforcement Officer, who
subsequently ordered its removal. During demolition, the contractor discovered possible ground contamination and
the presence of two underground holding tanks. We immediately contacted the DEC, who have opened a formal
investigation. As Mayor and life-long Villager, it is my commitment to our citizens that we pursue any action needed
on vacant properties to ensure residents safety, protect our neighborhoods and preserve our quality of life.
From the desk of Mayor Thomas Ferrucci