30th annual local government conference.

Overview
Registration
Accommodations
Agenda
Presentations​
Sponsorships
​Exhibitors

presentations
  1. ​General - Grant Writing and Project Development - Jay Grasso, G&G Municipal Consulting & Grant Writing
  2. General - Importance of Addressing Invasive Species - Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM
  3. Clerks - Dog Licensing & Dog Control - Libby Post, NYS Animal Protection Federation
  4. Board Members - Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Town Board - William Naylor, NYS OSC
  5. PZ Board Members - Pro-Housing Updates - Karis Rasmussen, NYS Homes and Community Renewal
  6. Code Enforcement - Basics of Onsight Water Treatment Systems - Becky Sims, RCAP Solutions
  7. Justices - The CourtRoom Update - Jennifer Schoeffel, OCA Division of Technology
  8. Court Clerks - Summary Proceedings Updates - Diane Turo, Esq., OJCS
  1. ​General - ARC Funding & Professional Development Initiatives - Fileve Palmer, Southern Tier West
  2. General - Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy as a Resource - Kimberly LaMendola, STW
  3. Clerks - Fiscal Responsibilities of the Town Clerk - William Naylor, NYS OSC
  4. Board Members - Effective Asset Management with GIS for Local Governments and Utilities - Matt Kalcich, Larson Design Group
  5. PZ Board Members - SEQR Positive Declarations - Shaun Logue, MRB Group
  6. Code Enforcement Officers - Zoning Enforcements for CEOs - Henry Zomerfeld, Hodgson & Russ
  7. Justices - Bail Update - Dan Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea, LLP
  8. ​Court Clerks - Legislative Updates 2025 and Cybersecurity - Ariel Lasher, OJCS
  1. General - Guidance for Establishing Effective Intermunicipal Agreements - Susan O'Rorke, NYMIR
  2. General - The Benefits of Being a NY Planning Federation Member - Nancy Perry, NY Planning Federation
  3. Clerks - Clerk's Responsiblity for Charitable Gaming, Licensing, NYS Gaming - Samantha Buchanan, NYS Gaming (via Zoom)
  4. Board Members - Mayors & Supervisors Roundtable Q&A - Lee James, Supervisor; Randy Shayler, Mayor from Allegany County; Colleen Meeder, Supervisor; Rebecca Brumagin from Chautauqua County: TBD from Cattaraugus County
  5. PZ Board Members - Community Host Agreement for Wind and Solar - Andrew Reilly, Wendel Companies
  6. Code Enforcement Officers - Statutory and Case Law Updates - Daniel Spitzer, Hodgson & Russ
  7. Justices - Summary Proceedings - Back to the Basics - Hon. Ariel Lasher, Assoc. Consel OJCS
  8. ​Court Clerks - DWI & DMV Point Updates - Joseph Gerstenzang, Esq.
  1. General - Codification of Local Laws - Todd Metcalfe, General Code
  2. General - Trail Development Towns - Carl Schoenthal, FoGVG and Rebecca Rowley
  3. Clerks - Introduction for Records Managers - Monica Hauck-Whealton, NYS Archives
  4. Board Members - Duties of Newly Elected Mayors & Supervisors - Neil Robinson, Robinson Law Company
  5. PZ Board Members - The Importance of Zoning & Implementation - Matthew Eldred, Harter Secrest & Emery 
  6. Code Enforcement - Rural Planning: Road Requirements, Design Standards - Andrew Reilly, Wendel 
  7. Justices - ABC's of Warrants - Diane Turo, Esq. OJCS and Hon. Ariel Lasher, OJCS
  8. Court Clerks - Ask a Clerk Q&A - All Clerks
SOUTHERN TIER WEST
​Center for Regional Excellence
4039 Route 219, Suite 200
Salamanca, NY 14779

716-945-5301  
​Fax 716-945-5550

STW"s mission is to help coordinate and enhance planning and development activities in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties so as to promote social, physical, and economic development in these counties. Southern Tier West seeks to improve the quality of life for the region's people and assure that the "people of the Southern Tier West region have access to adequate occupational, educational, and recreational opportunities; environment; health care services; housing; public safety; and transportation.
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