Ellicottville Village Board Meeting Notes: Washington Street Property, STR Pilot Program, and Chamber “Tasting” Discussion
Ellicottville Village Board Meeting Notes: Washington Street Property, STR Pilot Program, and Chamber “Tasting” Discussion
June Village Board meeting covers code enforcement action on a Washington Street property, short-term rental zoning discussions, and updates on CBD tax revenue distribution.
The June meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board of Trustees took place on the 16th, with highlights as follows:
BLIGHTED PROPERTY AT 41 WASHINGTON: Several townspeople were in attendance to bring to the attention of the Board the blighted property at 41 Washington that has been sitting for three years. The Village had also previously received additional complaints regarding the unattractive fencing, ditch, and mud. The building permit expired 2 months ago, so the opportunity was taken to propose a motion which was passed, for Code Enforcement to order that the fence be taken down, with the area seeded for grass, or face fines.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESSES “TASTINGS”: Barb Pump, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce presented the subject of “tastings” on behalf of interested Chamber members. Broaching what she called the “touchy subject,” not asking to address the Open Container Law, but to consider alternate scenarios in which members with specific rules in place be permitted to have “tastings.” Mayor John Burrell stated, referencing the Village Attorney, Richard Stanton, “We don’t have the ability to change, edit, or waive the law for any special events.” He went on to say that it is allowed at the 4 corners, meaning the Village Square, but not Monroe.
VILLAGE RECEIVES 2ND QUARTER CBD CHECK: The Village received 3% of gross sales for the 2nd Quarter from Enchanted Mountains Canna Co. on Washington Street. The total amount of the check was $2,603.07 which will be split with the Town, leaving the Village in receipt of $1,301.53.
“PILOT PROGRAM” PROPOSED BY LOCAL: Owners of 40 Madison addressed the Short-Term Rental zoning restrictions with a proposed “pilot program” in which responsible owners could prove STR zoning worthiness with special trial periods under supervision and for a specific time period, with “3 strikes you’re out” for violations. Mayor Burrell responded that the Village “can’t do anything” without changing the laws and that you have to have 3 on the Board to initiate a law change. He continued that it would be a time consuming and arduous pursuit that takes about 6 months. Otherwise, it would be “spot-zoning, and we can’t do it.”
The Ellicottville Village Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 W. Washington St. Their next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm. The public is encouraged to attend. Find upcoming meeting agendas and past meetings minutes at villageofellicottvilleny.gov.