Southtowns Record

6/9/26 Minutes

Government
Village of Gowanda
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

Original document

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Motion 6-14-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to declare the electrical emergency
on 5/24/26. Motion carried.

The Charter Franchise agreement is nearing renewal; a draft renewal was provided to the board for
approval and a public hearing will need to be set. The draft includes a 15 year term, but the board desires
to keep it at a 10-year term.
Motion 6-15-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the charter
communications Franchise draft agreement pending the 10-year term. Motion carried.

Motion 6-16-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to set the Charter Franchise
public hearing for July 14, 2026 at 5:45pm. Motion carried.

Motion 6-17-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve budget
amendment #1 for the sewer fund to accept the insurance proceeds for the sewer roof damage. Motion
carried.

Motion 6-18-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve budget mod #9 for 2025-2026
fiscal year for General fund, water fund and sewer fund. Motion carried.

Motion 6-19-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the abstract bills
to pay for General $291,317.27, Water $17,368.35, Sewer $61,823.44 and Capital Projects $3,1500.
Motion carried.

Executive Session

Motion 6-20-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to recess into executive session
at 7:14pm for employee contract agreement. Motion carried.

Executive Session adjourned at 7:46pm.

Motion 6-21-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to accept the working sewer
supervisor contract for Sam Lauer with language modifications as discussed. Motion carried.

Adjourn

Motion 6-22-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve to adjourn the meeting at
7:47 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted
Danielle Wagner
Clerk

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