2025
CURRENT ISSUES/BILLS
External links
Information on NYS Heat Act
Impact Study-Prepared for NYSBA by Davey Resource Group
Impact Study regarding Article 24-Rule Changes-Wetlands
MEETINGS
April Meeting
Local
o Lancaster moratorium- This expires at the end of March. There is a public hearing April 7th to pass a few changes that were made. One change includes a single family lot having a larger lot size and in order to develop it needs to be near a sewer district. Another change is that the multi family and mixed use with retail development has now been separated. There is a new map that will be circulated to the Committee to show this. On March 31st this committee will have a zoom pre meeting to discuss points of interest regarding the changes that are being proposed to address at the public hearing.
o Wheatfield- This Moratorium has expired with just a few zoning changes including lot sizes which has increased.
o Orchard Park- There is a meeting on March 18th including Joe Benedict, Phil Nanula, Andy Romanowski, Jim Marrano, Ken Zollitsch, Bill Tuyn and David Capretto with the Orchard Park Town Supervisor Republican Nominee Joe Liberti to discuss the impact of delayed housing development procedures and the mention of a moratorium.
State and National
o NYSBA met with the DEC and discussed wetlands in urbanized areas. They are talking about general permits and the details of each.
o Lobby Day is March 18th. There will be review session on March 12th to discuss issues that can be addressed in Albany. BNBA Members Don Wilson and Daniel Wilson will be attending Lobby Day.
o Codes Council has met with about 70 people in attendance. Electrification and the sprinkler issues were main topics. Both of these has gone to public comment with Electrification dates and product allowed to use changing and sprinklers to be used in Town Homes and not required in a single family home.
New Business
o Bill has been in touch with the Erie County Water Authority to change the codes on who is responsible for maintenance on public water sources that are installed near private roads. Bill will give an update once things have been decided or the next direction of the code
o It was questioned if the Niagara Region Construction Alliance is aware and taking any action on this water issue. Joe is going to reach out to someone that was involved in the Association previously. As well as Phil who also has a connection with someone previously involved.
o A representative from Congressman Kennedy’s office reached out to Joe Benedict in light of any possible lumbar tariffs that may come our way. They are at 14% and with the new administration may go up to 25%, but this is on the Federal level and may not effect the state level.
Next meeting will be Monday, May 12th at 11:30am via zoom
Government Affairs Committee normally meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 11:30am via zoom.
Want to be part of the committee? Email Jennifer at [email protected]. Must be a BNBA member.
