Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ellen Ditonto’s organization
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The board approved a series of financial and operational resolutions. Key actions included the payment of audited bills, the purchase of an uninterruptible power supply for the Operations Center server room, and the acceptance of bids for gravel and topsoil. Additionally, the board approved a contract for vertical turbine pump removal and installation, professional services for the Cassadaga Pump Station Improvement Project, and software upgrades and maintenance agreements. The board also authorized a change order for steam turbine reassembly, the purchase of water electronic read transmitters, membership renewal with the American Public Power Association, and an agreement for the Jamestown Distribution System Modernization Project. General manager updates were provided regarding water main installation, progress on the community fiber project, and the successful Retool conference.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The board approved resolutions to pay audited bills for electric, water, wastewater, solid waste, and district heating funds, and ratified executive payroll and disbursements. Additionally, the board approved a warrant for district heating bond payments, authorized the purchase of a new cargo van for the water division, and approved a utility work agreement with the NYSDOT for highway rehabilitation. Annual maintenance support for grid router hardware was authorized, and the board approved contracts for the installation of battery energy storage systems at two separate sites. The General Manager's report included staff recognition, updates on spring water flushing and the yard waste site, progress on the community fiber project, and an annual risk management presentation.
Apr 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The board reviewed several financial and operational matters, including the audit report for the previous fiscal year, which resulted in an unmodified opinion for all divisions. Key actions included the approval of fuel supply contracts, procurement of a new utility vehicle, and authorization for demolition and repair work on local infrastructure. The board also approved the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes to fund design upgrades for a water pump station, authorized sewer slip lining work, and established blanket purchase orders for local vehicle maintenance. Furthermore, the board authorized a real estate purchase for a fueling station site, awarded a contract for the installation of a utility-owned rooftop solar facility, and entered into a lease agreement for its operation. Additional approvals covered software maintenance and network security renewals. Management provided updates on operational stability, the American Public Power Association safety award, progress on fiber infrastructure expansion, and a grant award for the Mason Industrial Park project.
Mar 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The board discussed and approved several resolutions including the payment of various bills and payroll disbursements across multiple funds. Authorization was granted for the purchase of software subscriptions, a skid steer loader, a mini hydraulic excavator, bucket trucks, and a deck-over trailer for various divisions. The board approved a revised Personnel Policy Manual, authorized the addition of a Systems Analyst position, and entered into a modified wholesale power agreement with the New York Power Authority. Additionally, the board awarded a contract for a utility-scale solar photovoltaic facility, made determinations regarding the environmental impact of battery storage projects, extended a sludge hauling contract, and approved cleaning services for an anaerobic digester. The general manager provided updates on retooling events, power plant repairs, water main leaks, fiber construction progress, and upcoming committee meetings.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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