Jason Causer

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to various financial and project-related matters. Payments were approved for a range of services and projects, including those related to electric power engineering, natural gas distribution system improvements, water service line replacements, water storage tank replacements, and water system improvements. Subscriptions for integrity management and anti-drug & alcohol programs were approved. Additionally, the commission discussed and approved attendance for BEGWS employees at upcoming conferences. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and legal matters, and a permanent appointment for an Apprentice Lineworker was approved. The commission also approved a Phase I environmental site assessment for properties in the Village of Bath and payments for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades.

The commission held a regular meeting to discuss and approve several key items. These included approving payments, eligible expenditures for the Natural Gas Distribution System Improvements Project, payments to The DDS Companies for service line work, and eligible expenditures for the Water Service Line Investigation. They also discussed and approved an amendment for Larson Design Group regarding water service line investigations, expenditures for the Water Storage Tanks Replacement, declaring surplus items, and authorizing the purchase of iPads. The commission also discussed the WWTP Upgrades, approving some expenditures while others were not. Additionally, they entered into two executive sessions for personnel matters.

The meeting included an executive session regarding the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation. The commission accepted bids for a fire truck and a pickup truck from the auction and authorized the disposal of said vehicles. No bids were received for the generator, which will be placed in a different auction at a later date.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. Josh Sobilo was appointed to the Utility Commission. The board approved the payment of Village bills and budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Sergeant Recktenwald was approved to attend Investigating Intimate Partner Violence Training, and the Chief of Police was approved to attend K-9 recertification training. Matthew Butler was appointed as a Part-time Police Officer. Approvals were given for the Mossy Bank Park Reservation Form and Reservation Rules, Sidewalk Program invoices, Trick or Treating, and the Police Department Renovation BAN renewal. The board also discussed and approved contractor payment applications for WWTP upgrades and natural gas distribution system improvements, as well as water service line investigation and water storage tanks replacement. The Village and BEGWS were approved to switch internet and phone providers to Spectrum. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Project Confirmation for the Walgreens Project. The board entered an executive session for discussions regarding personnel and legal matters. The donation of 3-5 Exchange St was accepted.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and approvals related to various financial and operational matters. Budget amendments were approved for unallocated insurance, downtown park equipment, clerk personal services, police department equipment, and Mossy Bank contractual services. The board also approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for the use of Pulteney Park for Spirit of Christmas. A resolution supporting Congressman Nick Langworthy's Energy Choice Act and opposing mandated natural gas bans was passed. Agreements with Steuben County for law enforcement grants and K9 Jack were approved, as well as the Chief of Police's attendance at an arson seminar. Sidewalk program expenses were approved, and resolutions were passed for a full-time police officer appointment and the Street Superintendent's residency requirements. The board approved invoices for WWTP upgrades, natural gas distribution system improvements, and water storage tanks replacement. A copier lease agreement for the court and the purchase of a laptop for the Chief of Police were also approved. The board entered an executive session for discussions on potential litigation, personnel matters, and real property acquisition. Finally, the board approved the acquisition of 5-9 Exchange Street and a PBA request for a police officer to return to work on light duty.