Kati Smith

The meeting included updates on FEMA projects, specifically focusing on the financial status and proposed repairs to MacMaster Road. Discussions also covered Invenergy's turbine site surveys, concerns about road access near a resident's property, and updates on lagoon decommissioning. Reports were given on highway projects, the fire department, cemetery funds, general bills, building permits, and a rabies shot clinic. The board also addressed the adoption of the New York State Unified Solar Permit, updated building permit fees, and tabled a proposed ambulance service agreement for further discussion.

The meeting included updates on FEMA flood damage repair work, including the MacMaster Road project. Invenergy reported on contacting people without contract agreements and environmental surveys for transmission lines. Casella offered water testing services. Discussions included the closing and cleaning of lagoons, an upcoming open house, and the potential announcement of water testing for PFAS and metals. The board approved bills, a budget resolution to cover FEMA expenses, and a resolution to increase the work day for the Animal Control Officer. Reports were given on highway work, building code permits, animal control, SAM facilities grants, block grants, and the fire department contract. Discussions also included building code changes, the adoption of Steuben County codes, NYS energy codes, and a Clean Energy Communities Action Grant. Finally, the board reviewed funding from CHIPS for road repairs and reviewed information on a new communications tower.

The meeting covered FEMA funding updates, including the receipt of \$1,400,062.33 and the submission of \$3.2 million in additional requests. Reports were given on electric vehicle fire safety training, the EMS situation, and county refugee relocation plans. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, including budget resolutions and the payment of bills. A highway report detailed road grading progress, and updates were provided on website development, the fire department contract, community development block grants, and clean energy community action grants. Discussion also included building permit fees and the approval of a contract for two new dump trucks. A building code report was given, and an inquiry was made about remote meeting capabilities.