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Batavia City Council Meeting. July 6, 2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Chamber of Commerce Update and New Business Introduction
Margaret Pearl, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on chamber activities. She welcomed new members: Loaves and Fishes Community Services, Jung Family Painting, Martin Tech Services, and Pavage Law Group. Pearl highlighted the success of the annual golf outing on June 22nd and announced upcoming events including a business tour with State Representative Matt Hansen and Senator Linda Holmes, the Chamber Eats feature of Riverside Pizza and Pub, and a ribbon cutting for Windmill Weekly on July 28th. She also announced the retirement of membership coordinator Shirley Matt after seven years and the hiring of Kristen Winter as the new membership and engagement coordinator. Sandy Cha, owner of ASL Boba Tea located at 817 North Randall Road, was also introduced. ASL Boba Tea specializes in Korean shaved ice (bingsu), matcha drinks, and boba tea with unique golden boba. The business has been open for three months and has received strong support from the community and surrounding areas, with customers traveling significant distances to visit. Cha highlighted the fusion of Korean and Thai cultures in their offerings, such as the mango sticky rice bingsu. The business operates daily from 12 PM to 9 PM. Council members expressed their pleasure in having ASL Boba Tea in Batavia and praised its unique offerings and appealing decor. [cite: 155-252, 254-447]
Appointments to Task Force and Environmental Commission, and Approval of Street Resurfacing Contract
The council discussed and approved the appointment of members to the IRP task force and the Betavia Environmental Commission. For the IRP task force, Max Weiss and Steve Allen were appointed as staff liaisons. Sebastian Wedig from Wedi Corporation, Carrie Ashenbach, Patrick McVey, and Ian Jstone were appointed as resident members. One position for a member of the Betavia Environmental Commission remains to be filled. The task force is a four-month project with approximately eight to nine meetings. Updates from the task force are expected, with suggestions for council members to attend and provide input. The task force meetings are scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 PM in the Appleton conference room, with the first meeting on July 15th. Ellen Ramandi and Allison Wall were appointed to the Betavia Environmental Commission for three-year terms. The council also authorized the execution of a contract with Builders Paving LLC for the 2026 street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement program, rescinding a previous resolution due to a non-conforming bid. Builders Paving LLC was the lowest bidder for this contract. [cite: 456-521, 526-556, 565-624]
City Administrator Reports on Ongoing Projects and Public Safety Initiatives
The City Administrator provided updates on various city operations. Demolition of a chimney at 21-31 North River Street is in progress. Office remediation and furniture installation for the Economic Development and Planning and Zoning offices at City Hall are complete, allowing staff to move back into their departments. The city has increased the number of permits available online to 36 types. Application review for firefighter-paramedic positions, which closed on July 1st, has begun to create a hiring list for three new positions. Additional safety barricades were purchased for large events like the fireworks display, receiving positive public and employee feedback. The final change order for the wastewater treatment plant project will be presented next week; the project was completed on June 22nd, on time. The kickoff meeting for the Harvard Street reconstruction occurred on July 1st. Public information meetings are planned for the road diet improvements. Lead service line replacement has moved to South Batavia Avenue. Firefighter Najin presented a fire safety program to students at Valley Sheltered Workshop. The Administrator also expressed gratitude to all first responders, including public works, police, and fire departments, for their work during numerous call-outs between Thursday night and Friday morning, and for ensuring safety at large events. [cite: 634-712]
Mayor Highlights Fireworks Tradition, Addresses Safety Hazard at Prairie and Wilson Intersection
Mayor's report included appreciation for the Betavia Fireworks Committee, now in its 50th+ year, which originated after World War II as a tribute to service members. The fireworks display, originally on Illinois Avenue and later moved, has become a significant annual event for Betavia, with residents from surrounding areas attending. The Mayor noted a need for new members on the fireworks committee as some key members may step down. He also addressed a safety concern regarding the intersection of Prairie and Wilson, where the sidewalk construction does not meet the railroad track height, creating a hazard, particularly for seniors and children. This issue involves BNSF (the railroad) and has resulted in injuries. The Mayor has discussed the matter with Congressman Foster and indicated plans to raise it with the railroad directly. The city has approached BNSF, and Laura has sent a letter notifying them of recent incidents. The difference in height is 8 to 10 inches. The railroad removed previously placed stone that brought the ground up to sidewalk grade. Weeds are also growing in the area within the railroad's right-of-way. [cite: 715-940]
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