Christopher Underhill

The meeting included the presentation of the annual Historian report, for which a proclamation was given for years of service, and an update on the Wind Project. Financial matters addressed included the acceptance of the November 2025 financial report and the approval of bills on Abstract #11 totaling $149,749.81. The board approved the November 2025 appropriations. The Highway report detailed shared services provided to neighboring towns, completion of FEMA repairs on Snyder and Edward's roads, and various equipment maintenance and repairs, concluding with the approval of a resolution to purchase a 2026 Ford XL 350 pickup truck from the Town Highway Equipment Reserve Fund. Water department activities included submission of the October 2025 report, sample collection, repair of a main leak on South Main St., and discussions regarding SRBC Grant fund movement for purchasing monitoring instruments. Code enforcement reported on permits, inspections, and reviews. In Supervisor reports, updates were provided on the wastewater E.D.A. Grant resubmission, the adoption of the 2026 budget, and final revisions to the Solar Law. Furthermore, the board accepted the Map, Plan, and Report prepared by Larson Design Group for the formation of a sewer district to serve the commercial area, determining the action to be a 'Type I' Action under SEQRA. The board adopted the solar law with grammatical changes made by the county planning department. The meeting concluded with a closed session to confer with legal counsel before adjournment.

The Town Board meeting included authorizing the Supervisor to enter an agreement with Disaster Recovery Partners, not to exceed $80,000.00. The Board accepted the September 2025 financial report and approved payment of bills on Abstract #9 totaling $344,736.36. Highway discussions detailed road grading, roadside mowing progress, and drainage work on Reservoir Road completed according to FEMA specifications following Hurricane Deb damage. The Highway report also mentioned equipment maintenance, salt/sand preparation, equipment sharing agreements, and the potential acquisition of a new used truck. Water department activities included required reporting, sample submission, pump house repairs, and hydrant flushing. The Board approved reappointment for the Town Assessor and accepted the Wayne Finger Lakes natural gas bid. Furthermore, the Board established a public hearing for October 20, 2025, to consider overriding the New York State Tax Cap for Fiscal Year 2026 via Resolution No. 14-2025. Resolution No. 15-2025 proposed the adoption of Solar Energy Facility Regulations, initiating a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) SEQRA review. Finally, the Board declared a CAT Excavator and three sanders as surplus equipment and authorized the hiring of a paving company to seal the parking lot.

The special meeting included a public hearing regarding the budget, which was opened and subsequently closed. The Board also adopted the solar law with incorporated edits.

The meeting included a guest speaker addressing a dog issue on Pratt Street. Key actions involved accepting financial reports and approving payment of bills under Abstract #1. A significant portion of the meeting focused on Sewer District No. 1 matters, including filing the Explanation of Estimation for Cost of Hook-up Fees, adopting an Order related to the Map, Plan, and Report prepared by Larson Design Group, and approving a resolution to pay for the Preliminary Engineering Report and Map, Plan, and Report. The board also established the procedure for further sewer district actions and referred the MPR to the NYS Department of Health. Additionally, the board approved water bill leniency for a specific property. Supervisor Wordingham provided updates regarding FEMA obligations following Tropical Storm Deb and ongoing discussions concerning road use agreements with Terra-Gen for Allis Road access.

The meeting established key organizational items for 2026. Decisions included designating the Corning Leader as the official newspaper and Community Bank and Five Star Bank as official banks. Several appointments were made or ratified, including Brian Chaffee as Security Officer, and various town officials such as the Town Historian, Code Enforcement, and Budget Officer. Specific resolutions addressed contracts for Water District bookkeeping and truck rental services, designated the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor to sign checks, established the mileage reimbursement rate at 72.5 cents per mile, and adopted rules of conduct for public attendance and participation. The regular meeting date was set for the 3rd Monday of each month, with an exception for holidays.