OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen Upgrades at Sheridan Bay Park have continued to progress in recent weeks.

SHERIDAN –After consulting with the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Town Board authorized Highway Superintendent Jeff Feinen to spend up to $25,000 to rectify erosion and flooding issues along the creek near Sheridan Bay Park leading into the town’s beach.

The beach is often washed out whenever the creek overflows. The waves from the lake and erosion this year took all of the material the town had placed along the creek, and the Town Board was told it would only get worse if a solution was not identified. The Town Board took action to maintain the shoreline to keep the town’s beach open and safe for public use.

Feinen plans to use blue clay and geo-grid to armor the creek, along with addition of more stone. The creek will also be redirected to overflow on the parking lot side. A grant is being worked on that could eventually stabilize the area completely. The Town Highway Department will handle the labor and use its own equipment for the work. The work will begin in the coming weeks.

Improvements have been made in recent months at Sheridan Bay Park. First, an old building was torn down, followed by the old pavilion. The bathhouse project is moving forward, with more than $375,000 of work already paid for as of mid-May. The project is supported by grant funding, with existing reserve funds set to cover the remaining costs. The Board approved a series of change orders pertaining to the project at its latest meeting, which did not exceed the original budget for the project because of contingency funds available.

In May, Supervisor Stephen Roach reported that a sign was stolen from the park, and damage was done to the interior of the bathhouse as it appeared that someone had attempted to tear out the copper pipe that was installed. A police report was filed.

Feinen was also authorized to purchase squash pipe to replace a culvert on Newell Road, along with guard rails, gravel and blacktop, at a total cost not to exceed $150,000. Just like with the creek project, the Highway Department will handle the labor of the project.

The Board approved a contract with Mathews Tree Service for the removal of trees in Pioneer Cemetery in the amount of $13,500. The Board also recently approved a contract with Roger Gloss for mowing at West Sheridan Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and the Municipal Complex, at a cost of $3,865 for the year.

The Board approved a donation of $1,500 to the Sheridan Historical Society, as budgeted for. A donation of $700 to the City of Dunkirk for its annual fireworks celebration was also approved.

In March, Code Enforcement Officer James Crowell handled four building permit applications, and issued six certificates of compliance and one certificate of occupancy. He conducted 20 inspections on construction and seven public safety inspections, with one investigation of complaint, one notice of violation, and one address change. In total, $712 was collected for distribution.

In April, Crowell received 17 building permit applications, conducted 18 inspections on construction, and seven public safety inspections, with one investigation of complaint, one notice of violation, one court action, and one address change. He collected $1,136.50 in the month of April.

In May, Crowell received 11 building permit applications, and issued seven certificates of compliance and five certificates of occupancy. He conducted 21 inspections on construction and two public safety inspections, with one investigation of a complaint, one notice of violation, and two address changes. A total of $557 was collected in the month of May.

The Town Clerk’s office collected $244 in revenue for the month of March, with $14 sent to the State for dog licenses, and the remaining $230 turned over to the town for distribution. In April, the Town Clerk’s office collected $274.50, with $27 sent to the State for dog licenses, and the remaining $247.50 turned over to the town for distribution. In May, the Clerk’s office collected $163, of which $22 went to the State for dog licenses.

The Town Justice Court received 190 Vehicle and Traffic law cases received (144 disposed of); 12 Penal Law cases (9 disposed of); one Regulation Law case, one Public Health Law case, and one Environmental Conservation Law case in the month of May. A total of $15,877.34 was collected and turned over for distribution. In March, the Court collected $14,856 in revenue. In April, the Court collected $15,684 in revenue.

The next Sheridan Town Board meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Sheridan Community Center.