Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kevin M. Karr’s organization
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and ratified various financial resolutions, including the approval of warrants for multiple funds. Key business included the authorization of professional services for 3D scanning of the power plant, approval of blanket purchase orders for local vendors, and the execution of an agreement for underground fiber facility installation. The Board also reviewed reports on summer construction progress, fiber project updates, wastewater treatment plant maintenance, and upcoming capital projects. Resolutions were passed to accept bids for the demolition and replacement of building gutters, the supply of vertical turbine water pumps, and the excavation and installation of an electrical duct bank.
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The board observed a moment of silence for a late board member and heard public comments regarding utility services and billing. The board approved resolutions to pay audited bills for electric, water, wastewater, solid waste, and district heating funds, and ratified payroll and disbursements. It authorized a purchase order for 3D scanning services at the power plant, approved blanket purchase orders for local vendors, and entered into an underground fiber facilities installation and reimbursement agreement with EntryPoint Networks, Inc. Additionally, the General Manager provided updates on various infrastructure projects, including fiber network installation, wastewater treatment plant maintenance, power plant overhauls, and upcoming community initiatives.
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.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
