Town of Chautauqua & Village of Mayville
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Plan has been approved by all Comprehensive Plan Committee members and was adopted by Town & Village Board members on December 17, 2025.
Town Adoption of plan - Resolution
Village Adoption of plan - Resolution
12/17/2025 Joint meeting Minutes (pending)

What is the Comprehensive Plan?
The Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville worked together on a Comprehensive Plan — our action plan for the next decade! This plan reflects what is important to our residents and our community. Our Comprehensive Plan will inform decisions on community facilities, housing and business development, infrastructure, and much more!

THE REVISED DRAFT PLAN IS HERE!!
Make your Voice Heard​
Appendix

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Please Submit your comments and feedback on our plan's website: www.chautauquamayvillefuture.com

Group - Comprehensive Plan

Banner/Group - Comprehensive Plan

Full room for the Public Meeting that was held October 22nd

Comprehensive Plan Updates:

For your information:
SEQRA Full Environmental Assessments 
​Part 1  
Part 2
Part 3
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November 12th, 2025
The Town and Village held the public hearing for the Plan.
The Negative Declaration Resolution was approved. 
Resolution SEQRA Negative Declaration

Adoption of the Plan December 17, 2025
Town Board Resolution
Village Board Resolution

 

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​Committee Members​:

Scott Cummings - Town Board Member
Tom Carlson- Town Board Member
Rick Syper - Village Board Member
Dan Roush- Village Board Member
Jessica Emhardt - Town Office
Sorena Gilkinson - Chamber of Commerce
Mary Schiller – Village/Chairperson Village Zoning Board of Appeals
Mark Smith – Village/Chairperson Village Planning Board
Julie Lescynski – Town Resident
Russell Boehner – Town/Chautauqua Institution Property Owner Association
Sharon Smead – Village Resident
Tim Hull – Town Resident/Town Justice
Zach Stahlsmith – Chautauqua Lake Central School Board
Pat Appelbe - Town Resident
Jennifer Obert- Village Treasurer
Brian Pender- Chamber of Commerce President

Joint Comprehensive Plan Links

• 2022 - Joint Comprehensive Plan SURVEY RESULTS
• ​Benefits of a JOINT Comprehensive Plan
• Sept. 2023 RFP (Request for Proposal) for the preparation of the joint comprehensive plan
• 11/5/2023 RFP revised Cover letter
• 11/7/2023 Final Revised RFP for Joint Comprehensive Plan 
• 1/29/2025 BUSINESS FORUM 

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 MEETING MINUTES

• Meeting - 01/31/2023
• Meeting - 02/15/2023
• Meeting - 03/15/2023
• NYDOS Meeting - 05/31/2023
• Meeting - 6/21/2023
• Meeting - 7/19/2023
• Meeting - 8/16/2023
• Meeting - 9/20/2023
• RFP Bid Openings - 10/12/2023
• Meeting -10/18/2023
• RFP Bid Openings - 12/18/2023
• Meeting - 12/20/2023
• Meeting - 1/4/2024
• Meeting - 3/20/2024
• Meeting - 4/17/2024
• Meeting - Zoom 6/19/2024                        
• Meeting Notes - 9/3/2024
• Meeting Notes - 9/25/2024
• Meeting - 9/25/2024
• ​Meeting - 10/22/2024
• Meeting - 11/6/2024
• Meeting - 1/29/2025
• Meeting - 3/19/2025
• Pashek Notes from 3/19/2025
• ​Pashek Notes from 4/16/2025
• Meeting - 4/16/2025
• Pashek Notes from public event 6/4/2025
• ​Meeting - 6/4/2025
• Pashek Notes from 7/30/2025
  

MEETING AGENDAS

• Meeting Agenda - 02/15/23
• Meeting Agenda - 03/15/2023​
• Project initiation meeting with DOS Agenda 5/31/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 6/21/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 7/19/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 8/16/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 9/20/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 10/18/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 12/20/2023
• Meeting Agenda - 1/4/2024
• Meeting Agenda - 1/17/2024
• Meeting Agenda - 3/20/2024
• Meeting Agenda - 4/17/2024
• Zoom Meeting Agenda - 6/19/2024
• October Public Event - 10/22/2024
• Meeting Agenda - 1/29/2025
• Meeting Agenda - 3/19/2025
• Special Joint Meeting - 12/17/2025