Alexander Pickett

The meeting commenced with the welcoming of a new Board member representing City Council, followed by the election of the Board Chairperson, Greg Anderson. Committee assignments were announced for the Personnel, Strategic Planning, and Finance & Capital Projects Committees, including their respective future meeting dates. A public comment was received from a resident suggesting a partnership with Klaw Industries for recycling glass from the BPU waste stream for use in concrete production. The Board approved warrants for bills across multiple funds (Electric Light, Water Rent, Wastewater Operating, Solid Waste Operating, District Heating) totaling $2,286,880.41 for the period ending January 26, 2026. The executive officers' action in drawing payrolls and disbursements from the General Fund in December 2025 was approved and ratified. Resolutions were adopted authorizing blanket purchase orders up to specified limits for miscellaneous supplies and materials from local vendors, and a blanket purchase order up to $90,000 for vehicle maintenance and repair services by Boyle's Motor Sales. Salary ranges for salaried staff positions were revised effective January 1, 2026, representing a 2.00% adjustment. The Board authorized an Electric Division Purchase Order for $87,500 to K&E Fabricating Company, Inc., for on-site repair of the HRSG Economizer at the Samuel A. Carlson Generating Station. An agreement was authorized with Caysea Contracting Corporation for asbestos abatement services at the Carlson Generating Station for a sum not to exceed $58,750, as they submitted the lowest evaluated cost in response to an RFP. The General Manager reported on operational matters, including the use of the LM6000 Gas Turbine due to frigid temperatures to protect customers from high FAC rates, successful management of system integrity during cold weather, and ongoing work with NYPA to finalize a rate structure agreement. The review of bids for solar projects was postponed until the next month's committee meetings, and updates were provided on finalizing the 2025 unaudited financial results.

This document announces the launch of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' community-owned, open-access fiber network. It details service availability across the BPU electric territory, competitive pricing for residential and commercial services, and incentives for early sign-ups. The initiative aims to provide affordable, reliable, and future-ready internet access, fostering competition and supporting community growth, education, and economic development through enhanced connectivity. The full system is expected to be operational by December 31, 2026.

The document outlines the schedule of water rates for District 17 in the Town of Ellicott, New York. It includes basic service charges based on meter size for metered accounts and fire services, as well as consumption charges per billing unit. The schedule also specifies rates for private fire protection service hydrants and new service connection charges. Additionally, it addresses the handling of unpaid water charges, detailing how they are reported and included on customer tax bills.

The meeting addressed various financial resolutions, including the approval of warrants to pay bills for different funds and the ratification of actions related to payrolls and disbursements. Also discussed was an agreement with AECOM for environmental consulting services, the acquisition of real property in Kiantone for excavated materials, and the adoption of the Wastewater Division Budget for 2026. Schedules of Wastewater Rates for each municipality served were approved. Additionally, the Water Division Budget for 2026 was adopted, including a 7.5% rate increase, and the General Manager provided a report covering the Electric Division budget, power plant operations, and fueling station construction.

The Board of Public Utilities issued a notice regarding revised leaves to its Schedule for Electric Service, which includes proposed changes in rates and charges for various service classifications. These changes are intended to provide a rate increase of approximately 9.96% based on retail sales revenue and will apply to services supplied to customers on or after January 1, 2026. Details of these changes can be found in the revised Schedule P.S.C. No. 7.