Southtowns Record

7/14/26 Minutes

Government
Village of Gowanda
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jul 14, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes, Public safety

Original document

Same meeting

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Motion 7-33-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve Johnson Controls quote
to replace the VSD for fan motor to fix HVAC System $6,118.58. Motion carried.
Motion 7-34-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann Johnson Controls quote to
relocate the controls computer system to the office $1,501.36. Motion carried.

C & S was awarded the RFP for the BOA predevelopment and marketing. An agreement for that was
provided to the board for approval.
Motion 7-35-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the C & S Contract agreement
for BOA redevelopment and marketing. Motion carried.

Motion 7-36-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the WWTP capital
project pay app #8 to BECC Electric to 5/31/26 at $152,958.88. Motion carried.

Motion 7-37-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the WWTP capital
project pay app #20 to STC Construction to 5/31/26 at $289,106.91. Motion carried.

Motion 7-38-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the change order #1 for
Quakenbush to reflect final close out deduct $10,000. Motion carried.

Motion 7-39-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the WWTP capital
project pay app #5,6,7 (final) for Quakenbush to 3/31/26 at $16,606.09. Motion carried.

American Power and Gas is the energy supplier for all the Villages NYSEG accounts. A 12-month renewal
at a reduction fixed rate from last year.
Motion 7-40-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the American Power
and Gas supply agreement. Motion carried.

There is drainage and erosion issues at the Maltbie/Hill intersection. The Maltbie rd. project was
previously approved. Through Cattaraugus County Soil and Water there is an opportunity to apply for
funding to assist with developing cost estimates so the Village seek funding. They will act as lead agency
with the supporting resolution.
Motion 7-41-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the Cattaraugus
County Soil & Water support of Maltbie/Hill St reconstruction planning grant resolution. Motion carried.

The insurance renewal was provided to the board.
Motion 7-42-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the insurance
liability/property/auto/cyber package at$157,113.22 for 7/1/26 renewal. Motion carried.

An RFP was provided to the board for a consultant to assist with the small grant fund that was awarded to
the Village from NY Forward. The consultant fees will be paid out of the grant funding.
Motion 7-43-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the RFP for project
management and administration of the NY Forward Small Project Fund. Motion carried.

Motion 7-44-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve Budget Modification
request #8 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year for General and Sewer fund. Motion carried.

Motion 7-45-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Truste Zimmermann to approve the abstract bills

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