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AGENDA
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
BOARD MEETING
April 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Work Session 5:30 PM-GAR
C-Gateway Park Playgroun
d Presentation
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge to the flag
3. Swear In Electees
4. Agenda Approval
5. Meeting Minutes
e Board meeting 3/10/26
¢ Budget Hearing Minutes 3/3
1/26
© Special Meeting 3/31/26
6. Public Participation
7. Official A ppointments- action
8. Committee Appointments
- action
9. Annual Motions- action
10. Correspondence
¢ National Academy of Public Adm
inistration 250 Public
Service Champion Award to Car
¢ American Public Works Ass ol Sheibley
ociation NYS Chapter Disast
Year- Point Peter Reservoir er/Emergency Construction Rep
Restoration air Project of the
* GARC Board Meeting Min
utes 1-31-2026
© Tree City USA Recogniti
on 2025 fiom Arbor Day Fou
ndation
11. Board Round Table
12. Official Business
a. Mayor/Board of Trustees
* 2026-2027 Village of Gowanda
Final Budget — action
© Board Liaison Job Description
— action
¢ GARC Authorization to Mov
e Forward with Playground
Developed Plans and Cost Est Improvements at Gateway Par
imates with Village Support k per the
¢ Declare the Mar of $10 ,28 8.2 0- action
ch 31, 2026 Hail Storm an Eme
rgency with Authorization to
action Make Nec essary Repairs - ;
¢ Hail Damage Assessment to Date
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Authorization to Engage Wendel :
/Ge neral Contractor to Assist with
Construction Coordination- act Damage Assessment and
ion
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Pursue NYSEG’s Interest in
Vacant Ambulance Building
Record of Activity Recertifi - action
cation for Village Treasurer
Gow anda Softball State Champions
Signs
. Code Enforcement
ao ¢ Business Permit Go Catt Pri
nting and Promo-action
c. ZBA
d. Public Works
Highway — Adam Reid
¢ Cemetery Hill Drainage
and Road Erosion Emergency
Malibie Road Repair Repair- action
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* Valley Fab Snow Plow Equipm
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Sewer — Andy Carriero
* WWTP Compost Buildi
ng Emergency Roof Repair-
¢ Accept the Retirement Res action
ignation for Andy Carriero
effective Jane 13, 2026- action
Water — Kirk T; rumpore
* Designer Pools Water Access
Request
© Water System Preliminary
Engineer Report-Project Stat
¢ Leak Forgiveness 4/ 8/26-acti us Update- May Work sessio
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¢ Leak Forgiveness 4/1 3/26-acti
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. Clerk — Danielle Wagner
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* Water/Sewer Relevy-action
¢ Williamson Law Book Tax
Collection Software Renewa
© Credit Card Policy- action l 4/1/26 ~ 3/31/27- action
- Police — Ross Olszewski
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¢ Drone Equipment — action
¢ Drone Policy & Procedures
for Department Use- action
f. Disaster Coordinator- Nick
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g. Fire —Carol Sheibley/Paul
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Declare the 2008 Ford F 350
as surplus-action
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Approval to list 2008 Ford
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Fire Aeriel Truck Damage — l-action
Insurance Claim
h. Enviro nmental-Phil Palen
Arbor Day Proclamation April 24,
2026-action
* Spring Tree Planting of (9)
Trees Pending Notification
Letters- action
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i, Joint Activity/Recreation — Carol Sheibley
j. Legal — Ded Chadsey
k. Treasurer — Traci Hopkins
Erie County 2026-2027 CDBG Project Agre
ement for St Johns Park Improvements-
Municipal Solutions General Financial Serv action
ice Contract Update- action
Fiscal Stress Scores for Period Ending 5/31
/2025
Village Planters -Earth Planter Self Watering
Lifetime Warranty
Municipal Building Second Floor Debri Remo
val and Clean-up @ $3,500- action
FEMA Point Peter Required Reporting and Corr
espondence Support to Kathleen Ellis from
DAC proceeds not to exceed $3,900- actio FEMA
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Budget Amendment #5 General Fund to
accept DAC Proceeds- action
Budget Modification #6 — action
Finance Report March 2026
Abstract Bills to Pay March 2026 — actio
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13. Next Meeting Announcement — May
12, 2026
14. Adjournment
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ZOAR VALLEY GATEWAY PARK
Project Viability SparkNotes
Project Concept
- Cohesion, Inclusion, Efficiency, Future Expansion
- Age appropriateness with public safety-centered equipment
- Central hub of interaction with the Inclusive Multi SeeSaw
- Custom equipment color flexibility to harmonize with existing playgrou
nd
Project Viability - Maximum 40 points
- Construction Readiness - Sufficiency of Site Control not included in
Expansion Concept (to be provided by Gowanda)
- Evidence of Furtherance — Kompan onboarded as Design Professional for
concept preparation, budgetary proposals, layout of addition on site
o SEQR/Permitting by Gowanda
o Sealed Architectural/Engineering plans available via Kompan post
design approval(included in project overall budget)
o Product Data provided with plans/elevations of equipment by Kompan
Financial Review - 0-30 points
- Total Project Budget — Provided Section 2, prepared by BCC on April 10,
2026
- Quotes/Proposals — Equipment Proposal Provided Section 2, prepared by
Kompan on April 10, 2026
o includes budgetary cost for installation, freight, borders, excavation,
restoration, and EWF (Engineered Wood Fiber) to match existing
surface; prepared and provided by Kompan via email on April 6, 2026
- Sales Quote - To be provided by Kompan post-Owner concept approval
including finalized border cost, finalized sitework cost, and finalized EWF cost
Matching Funds - 0-10 points
- NYS PLAYS Grant provided 80% match to $39,000 secured funds by Gowanda
~ Cannot be used alongside Municipal Parks and Recreation Gra nts Awards
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Village of Gowanda
Special Meeting Minutes
March 31, 2026
The Village of Gowanda special meeting was called to order by Mayor Nephew at 5:30 PM.
Present: Mayor Mark Nephew, Trustee Paul Zimmermann, Trustee Carol Sheibley
Employees: Clerk Danielle Wagner, Treasurer Traci Hopkins
Absent: Trustee Peter Sisi, Trustee Wanda Koch
Public Present: No public present
The purpose of the special meeting is to approve the abstract bills to pay due to having bills that need to
be paid before the April 21* board meeting. Also, the event application for the Easter Sunrise Service
for the Gowanda Free Methodist Church that was submitted late.
Clerk-Danielle Wagner
Motion 3-179-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the Easter
Sunrise Service Event Application at Gateway Park on 4/5/26 from 7am-8am. Motion carried.
Treasurer-Traci Hopkins
The abstract bills to pay was provided to the board for approval.
Motion 3-180-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the abstract bills
to pay for General $14,147.44, Water $24,455.71, and Sewer $18,954.84. Motion carried.
Adjourn
Motion 3-181-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to adjourn the meeting at
5:34 PM. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Danielle Wagner
Clerk
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Village of Gowanda
Budget Hearing Minutes
March 31, 2026
The Village of Gowanda Board of Trustees Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Nephew at 5 PM.
Present: Mayor Mark Nephew, Trustee Paul Zimmermann, Trustee Carol Sheibley
Employees: Clerk Danielle Wagner, Treasurer Traci Hopkins
Public: No public present
Mayor Mark Nephew gave the 2026-2027 Budget Presentation.
No public comment.
The budget Hearing was adjourned at 5:25PM.
Respectfully submitted
Danielle Wagner
Clerk
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Village of Gowanda
Board Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2026
The Village of Gowanda Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Mayor Nephew at 6:00 PM.
Present: Mayor Mark Nephew, Trustee Peter Sisti (arrived at 6:11), Trustee Paul Zimmermann,
. Trustee Wanda Koch, Trustee Carol Sheibley
Employees: Clerk Danielle Wagner, Treasurer Traci Hopkins, WWTP Supervisor Andy Carriero, Water
Supervisor, Highway Supervisor Adam Reid, Code George Poff
Absent: Code Jason Pickering, OIC Ross Olzewski, Attorney Deb Chadsey
Public: Mark Burr, Jack Brolyes, Shane Miller, Phil Palen
Agenda & Minutes
Motion 4-161-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve the agenda
for the March 10, 2026 board meeting. Motion carried.
Motion 4-162-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the minutes from
the February 10, 2026 board meeting. Motion carried.
Public Participation
Jack Broyles-Get the lead water line inventory letter he received-feels the Village should be responsible to
replace home owners water lines.
Mark Burr-Hollywood theater will be celebrating 100 years April 17-19. The organ went out for
Restoration/repairs-should be back October 2027.
Phil Palen-National Fule is replacing line by the museum there is a damaged tarmac would like the Village
work with National Fuel to repair it.
Official Business
Mayor/Board of Trustees
The Gowanda Library submitted a request to increase the annual Village Contribution. The board would
like to increase $250 this year and revisit that increase annually to get the library up their to request.
Motion 4-163-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Koch to approve the Gowanda Library request
for additional funding. Motion carried.
Academy Place property has applied for a tax exemption. The Village will get the pilot payment for the
2026-2027 year but not after that.
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Code-George Poff
Building Permits 3, Inspections 2, Complaints filed 1, Violations on patrole4, notices sent 4, Court cases 1.
Highway-Adam Reid
An employment ad will go out in the penny saver next week.
Maltbie Road/West Hill St drainage and road reconstruction-Cattaraugus County Soil & Water has some
potential funding the Village could use to repair the drainage. The County requires an engineering study
proposal to be done. The Village will prepare an RFQ to go out, get a drainage study prepared and get it
to the County.
The road repair is something that the Village can not use CHIPS funding for because that section of road is
not the Villages. The Village is working on getting updated per an agreement that was made a long time
ago with Town of Perrysburg.
Water-Kirk Trumpore
The Village has had some big water main leaks that need to be declared an emergency for the repairs.
Motion 4-164-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the water line break
emergency repairs on Dawson Dr. on 2/18/26. Motion carried.
Motion 4-165-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the water line break
Emergency repairs on Cemetery Hill on 3/3/26. Motin carried.
» Motion 4-166-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the water line break
Emergency repairs on Maple Ave on 3/14/26. Motion carried.
Mark Burr presented the board with the WNY American Public Works Association Award for Point Peter
Reservoir Project.
The EPA will be going door to door again in March for the water line inventory that the State has mandated
all municipalities to complete. They will also be some digging to verify water service line around the water
shut off valve.
The Point Peter Reservoir FEMA funding has fully reimbursed to the Village on 2/18/26 which the Village
will use to pay off that debt.
Clerk-Danielle Wagner
A draft credit card policy was presented to the board for review and approval at the Organizational
meeting. The Village,currently does not have one but really should consider adopting.
Fire-Caro/ Sheibley
The Fire department currently has a 2008 Ford F350 that they are looking to get rid of. The truck originally
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belonged to the Sewer Department. Sewer would like to explore the possibility of taking the truck back
before it gets declared as surplus. The board has tabled this for now.
Environmental
Motion 4-167-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Koch to accept the tree donation of $250 in
Jack Torrance memory to be moved to the tree reserve. Motion carried.
Treasurer-Traci Hopkins
Motion 4-168-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the 2026-2027 tentative
budget draft #2. Motion carried.
Motion 4-169-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sisti to authorize to set the 2026-
2027 Budget Public Hearing for Tuesday March 31, 2026 at SPM. Motion carried.
The required single audit has been completed.
Motion 4-170-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to accept the single audit and
Financial statements provided by RA Mercer for period ending 5/31/25. Motion carried.
Motion 4-171-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to authorize to submit DOCCS
updated waste water collection and treatment contribution rate effective 6/1/26 per audited financials for
Period ending 5/31/25. Motion carried.
Motion 4-172-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the authorization
to renew health coverage with Highmark BC/BS effective 6/1/26. Motion carried.
Motion 4-173-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve the MRC Big Trash
pick up on May 18, 2026 agreement. Motion carried.
The Department of State AVM/OPWDD building will have a small section demoed by the State.
Congressmen Langworthy Community Project Funding request-the Village submitted for grants funds to
make repairs for the Municipal Building.
The fire department had to have one of the trucks towed while responding toa call. The insurance
company has reimbursed the Village the towing fees.
Motion 4-174-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Koch to accept the insurance
proceeds for the Ariel truck towing at $860.00. Motion carried.
Motion 4-175-Motion by Trustee Zimmermann, seconded by Trustee Sheibley to approve budget
amendment #4 for General Fund Insurance revenues. Motion carried.
Motion 4-176-Motion by Trustee Sisti, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to approve Budget Modification
#5 for General sand & Salt and Sewer Fund for Hopper Collection Bin. Motion carried.
Motion 4-177-Motion by Trustee Sheibley, seconded by Trustee Sisti to approve the abstract bills to pay
for General Fund $38,376.81, Water Fund $26,636.76, Sewer Fund $38,559.41, and Capital Projects
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$13,994.40. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be April 21, 2026 at 6 PM.
Adjourn
Motion 4-178-Motion by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Zimmermann to adjourn the meeting at
7:12 PM. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Danielle Wagner
Clerk
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
ANNUAL MOTIONS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motions A-R
A. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held on the second Tuesday of the
month at 6:00 P.M.
. That the Gowanda Office of Community Bank, NA and Citizens Bank be designated as
depositories of Village funds for the ensuing year.
That the Village Clerk or Treasurer be authorized to draw an order to reimburse for
reasonable expenses of Village Officials and employees attending the regular monthly
meetings of the Erie County Village Officials Association, the Cattaraugus County
Village Officials Association, Southtowns Planning and Development, and Association
of Erie Co. Governments using the Expense Reimbursement attached.
That the Department Heads of the Police, Public Works, Recreation and Clerk’s Office
be authorized to approve their department time sheets as submitted for payroll processing
within the structure of the budget.
That the Mayor of the Village be and hereby is authorized and empowered to execute
such application and documents necessary to apply to the proper state agency regarding a
youth recreation program for the Village of Gowanda.
That the policy of the Village of Gowanda shall be for all Department Heads or their
approved designee to purchase whenever practical such items as Gasoline, Tires,
Blacktop, Street Oil, Chlorine and any other such items as directed by the Board, from
_ the New York State Office of Standards and Purchase on what is commonly known as
“State Bid”. The Authorized Purchasing Agents for the Village of Gowanda are
attached.
. That the Treasurer be authorized by law to temporarily invest moneys not required for
immediate expenditure in time open or day to day deposit accounts in financial
institutions authorized by New York State Department of Audit and Control.
That the Treasurer is authorized to pay all utilities and regular occurring operating
expenses upon receipt to avoid late fees and penalties.
That any non-profit Village-oriented organization be allowed use of the Village parking
lots for approved special events on a no fee basis. Requests must be filed at least thirty
(30) days in advance with a certificate of insurance. The organization involved shall be
responsible for all clean up as directed by the Public Works Department.
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Village of Gowanda
Annual Motions
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J. The official newspaper of the Village of Gowanda is hereby officially designated as the
Observer.
K. That the Village departments will make all purchases in accordance with the Village
Purchasing Policy and Procedures and Procurement Policy and Procedures as
attached.
L. That all Village investments are made in accordance with the Village of Gowanda
Investment Policy and Guidelines as attached.
M. _ The Village’s Safety policy will be adhered to and remains in effect as per attached.
N The Drug and Alcohol Policy will be obeyed and remains in effect as per attached.
O. The meetings will follow the General Rules of Procedure for meetings.
P. The Village’s Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Policy will be adhered to and remains
in effect as per attached.
Q. The Village’s Information Technology policy will be adhered to and remains in effect
as per attached.
R. The Village’s Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Violence in the Workplace
Incident Report will be adhered to and remains in effect as per attached.
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
PURCHASING AGENTS
April 8, 2025
Traci Hopkins, Village Treasurer
Danielle Wagner, Village Clerk
Heidi Pifeugar, Accounts Payable/Deputy Clerk
Ross Olszewski, Police Officer-in-Charge
Steve Raiport, Fire Chief
Adam Reid, Highway Supervisor
Kirk Trampore; Water Operator
Andy Carriero, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
Mark Benton, Recreation Director
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
THIS RESOLUTION SETS FORTH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE VILLAGE OF
GOWANDA to meet the requirements of General Municipal Law, Section 104-b.
Purpose
Goods and services which are not required by law to be procured to competitive bidding must
be procured in a manner so as to assure the prudent and economical use of public moneys, in the best
interest of the taxpayers, to facilitate the acquisition of goods and services of maximum quality at the
lowest possible cost under the circumstances, and to guard against favoritism, improvidence,
extravagance, fraud and corruption. To further these objectives, the governing board is adopting
internal policies and procedures governing all procurements of goods and services which are not
required to be made pursuant to the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal Law,
Section 103 or any other general special or local law.
Procedures for Determining Whether Procurements are Subject to Bidding
The procedures for determining whether or not a procurement of goods and services is subject
to competitive bidding and documenting the basis for any determination that competitive bidding is
not required by law is as follows:
$1 to $3000 At the discretion of Board and/or Department Head
$3,001 to $9,999 Written quote from at least 2 separate vendors (if available).
$10,000 and up Sealed bids in conformance with Municipal Law, Section 103.-
Proper documentation is required when the quote is not awarded to the vendor giving the
lowest price. Quotes will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor.
Proper documentation, acceptable to the Board, must be given if the required number of quotes
camnot be accommodated
Statutory Exceptions From These Policies and Procedures
Except for procurements made pursuant to General Municipal Law, Section 103 (3)
(throughout county contracts) or Section 104 (throughout State contracts), State Finance Law, Section
175-b (from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped), Correction Law, Section 186 (articles
manufactured in correctional institutions), or the items excepted herein (see below), alternative
proposals or quotations for goods and services shall be secured by use of written requests for
proposals, written quotations, verbal quotations or any other method of procurement which furthers the
purposes of General Municipal Law, Section 104-b.
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Procedures for Public Works Projects/Contracts
$1 to $5,000 At the discretion of the Board and/or Department Head
$5,001 to $9,999 Documented telephone quotes from at least 3 separate vendors (if
available)
$10,000 to $19,999 Formal written Requests for Proposals with a response from at least 2
vendors and if possible 3 vendors.
$20,000 and up Formal sealed bids in conformance with Municipal Law, Section 103.
In all circumstances, whenever other than the lowest quote is awarded, there must be written
Documentation of the reason for the award.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN A QUOTE THAT EXCEEDS THE BID LIMIT BE
AWARDED. —
Professional Services and Consultants
$1 to $10,000 Annual charge will be at the discretion of the Department Head, and
with the approval of the Board.
$10,000 to $19,000 Price will be obtained by formal written quotes from at least 2 sources.
The award will be made at the discretion of the Department Head and
with the approval of the Board.
$20,000 and up Prices will be obtained by formal Request for Proposal, with the award
of contract being made by the Board.
Awards to other than the lowest proposer must be properly documented with the
rationale/reason for the rejection of the lowest price.
Any and all procedures not specifically covered in this policy will be adhered to as covered
in General Municipal Law, Section 104-b. -
An emergency exists whereiri the delay caused by soliciting quote would endanger the health. 2
welfare, or property of the municipality, or more important the individual taxpayer, then the
procurement of goods and services will be at the discretion of the property department head with
documentation as to the nature of the emergency and shall be sent to the Governing Board, within five
working days of such procurement.
Exception to Policy
For purposes of clarity the Village adopts the following exceptions to the competitive bidding
requirements: (1) the Village is not required to perform their own advertising for competitive bids if
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the purchases are properly made under a federal, state, county or cooperative contract that has been
competitively bid by the federal, state or county government; (2) cooperative contract agreements; (3)
emergencies; (4) items available only from a sole source; (5) professional services; (6) true leases; (7)
insurance; and (8) second-hand equipment from other governments.
Annual Review
The governing board shall annually review these policies and procedures. The Board shall be
responsible for conducting an annual review of the procurement policy and for an evaluation of the -
internal control structure established to ensure compliance with the procurement policy.
Unintentional Failure to Comply
The unintentional failure to fully comply with the provisions of this General Municipal Law,
Section 104-b shall not be grounds to void action taken or give rise to a cause of action against the
Village of Gowanda or any officer or employee thereof. ;
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Resolution
Adopted on April 5, 1999 by unanimous vote of the governing board of the Village of
Gowanda.
Amended 4-9-2019 unanimous vote of the governing board of the Village of Gowanda.
Amended 10-12-2021 to add exception to policy and unanimous vote of the governing board of
the Village of Gowanda
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FORM
PURCHASE VENDOR: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT (multiple if split):
REASON/DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE: O Split c Fire
O Administration O Recteation
o Highway 3 Sewer
; oO Water O Code Enforcement /
SPLIT (Why) O Police O Other
Line Item: Budget Code: Anticipated Amount; _Funds Available 0 Yes 0 No
Line Item: Budget Code: Anticipated Amount: Funds Available c Yes a No
Line Item: Budget Code: Anticipated Amount: Funds Available Q YesONo |
Ifmatked “No” above- please document budget allocation plan
Purchasing Employee: - Date:
understand that ALL. purchases need prior written approval by my department head before a purchase can be mate.
Department Head Approval: Date:
Department Head Approval (if split): Date:
Department Head Approval (if split): Date:
understand that all purchases from my department budget require prior written approval before a purchase can be made by any employee designee.
Administration Approval (above $500 only): Date: _
This form must be attached to receipt and ot invoicc to be included with cach voucher for payment
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FORM
PURCHASE VENDOR: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT (multiple if split):
REASON/DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE: a Split OD Fire
O Administration O Recteation
a Highway O Sewer
; o Water 0 Code Enforcement
SPLIT (Why) O Police O Other
Line Item: . Budget Code: Anticipated Amount: _ Funds Available 0 Yes oN °
Line Item: : Budget Code: Anticipated Amount: Funds Available 0 Yes 0 No
Line Itém: Budget Code: Anticipated Amount: Funds Available 0 Yes 0 No
Jf marked “No” above- please document budget allocation plan
Purchasing Employee: Date:
L understand that ALL purchases need prior written approval by my department bead before a purchase can. be made,
Department Head Approval: ; : Date:
Department Head Approval (if split): Date:
Department Head Approval (if split): Date:
L understand that all purchases from my department budget require prior written approval before a purchase can be made by any employee designee.
Administration Approval (above $500 only): Date: _
This form must be attached to receipt and ot invoice to be included with each voucher for payment
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINE
The objective of the Investment Policy of the Village of Gowanda are to minimize risk; to insure
that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a competitive rate
of retum. In accordance with this policy, the Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest all funds
including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in:
Certificates of Deposit issued by a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York
State; ,
Time Deposit Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State;
Obligations of New York State;
Obligations of the United States Government;
All funds except Reserve Funds may be invested in:
Obligations of agencies of the Federal Government if principal and interest are guaranteed by the
United States.
With the approval of the State Compiroller, in Reserve Anticipation Notes or Tax Anticipation
notes of other local governments.
Only Reserve funds may be invested in;
Obligations of the Village of Gowanda
No other Village of Gowanda officials have the authority to receive money in their official
capacity. ;
All investments made pursuant to this investment policy shall comply with the following conditions;
1. COLLATERAL
a. Certificates of deposit shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or
obligations of Federal Agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the
United States, or obligations of New York State local governments, or a combination of
same. Collateral shall be delivered to the Village of Gowanda or a Custodial Bank with which
The Village of Gowanda has entered into a Custodial Agreement. The market value of
collateral shall at all times exceed the principal amount of the certificate of deposit by 5%.
Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than weekly, and market value shall mean the
bid or closing price as quoted in the Wall Street Journal or as quoted by another recognized
pricing service.
b. Collateral shall not required with respect to the direct purchase of obligations of New York
State, obligations of the United States, and obligations of Federal agencies the principal and
interest of which are guaranteed by the United States Government
2. DELIVERY OF SECURITITES
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a. Payment shall be made by or on behalf of the Village of Gowanda for obligations of New
York State, obligations the principal and interest which are guaranteed by the United States,
United States obligations, ‘Certificate of Deposit, and other purchased securities upon the
delivery thereof to the Custodial Bank, or in the case of a book-entered transaction, when the
purchased securities are credited to the Custodial Bank’s Federal Reserve System account.
All transactions shall be confirmed in writing,
WRITTEN CONTRACTS ;
Written contracts are required for Certificate of Deposit, and custodial undertakings.
With respect to the purchase of obligations of the United States, New York State, or other
government entities, etc. in which adequately protected by conditioning payment on the physical
‘delivery of purchased securities to the Village of Gowanda or Custodian, or in the case of book-
entry transactions, on the crediting of purchased securities to the Custodians Federal Reserve
System account. All purchases will be confirmed in writing to the Village of Gowanda.
It is therefore, the policy of the Village of Gowanda, to require written contracts as
follows:
a. Written Contracts shall be required for the purchase of all certificates of deposit.
b. A written contract shall be required with Custodial Bank.
DESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAL BANK
a. Custodial Bank. The trust Bank Company chartered by the State of New York is designated
to act as Custodial Bank of the Village of Gowanda’s investments.
FINANCIAL STRENGHT OF INSTITUTIONS
All trading partners must be credit-worthy. Their financial statements must be reviewed
at least annually by the Chief Fiscal Officer to determine satisfactory strength or the Chief Fiscal
Officer may use credit rate agencies to determine credit-worthiness of trading partners.
Concentration of investments in financial institutions should be avoided. The general rule is not
to place more than $500,000 in overnight investments with any one institution.
Investments in time deposits and certificated of deposit are to be made with banks or trust
companies. Their annual reports must be reviewed by the Chief Fiscal Officer to determine
satisfactory financial strength.
When purchasing eligible securities the seller shall be required to deliver the securities to
our Custodial Bank.
OPERATIONS, AUDIT AND REPORTING
‘The Chief Fiscal Officer or the Deputy Fiscal Officer shall authorize the purchase and
sale of all securities and certificates of deposit on behalf of the Village of Gowanda. Oral
directions concerning the purchase or sale of securities shall be confirmed in writing. The Village
of Gowanda shall pay for purchased securities upon the delivery or book entry thereof.
The Village of Gowanda will encourage the purchase and sale of securities and
certificates of deposit through a competitive or negotiated process involving telephone
solicitation of at least two (2) bids for each transaction.
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At the time New York State auditors conduct the annual audit of the accounts and
financial affairs of the Village of Gowanda, the.New York State auditors shall audit the
investments of the Village of Gowanda for compliance with the provisions of these Investment
Guidelines.
With sixty (60) days of the end of the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the Chief
Fiscal Officer shall prepare and submit to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Gowanda a
quarterly investment report which indicates new investments, the inventory of existing, and such
other matters as the Chief Fiscal Officer deems appropriate.
The Board of Trustee of the Village of Gowanda shall review and approve the annual
investment report, if practicable, at the.second meeting in September of éach year.
At least annually, and if practicable, the Annual Organizational meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Gowanda, the Board of Trustees shall review and amend, if necessary,
these Investments Guidelines.
The provisions of these Investment Guidelines and any amendme3nts hereto shall take
effect prospectively, and shall not invalidate the prior selection of any Custodial Bank or prior
investment.
Adopted on April 5, 1999 by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Gowanda.
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SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
The Village of Gowanda maintains that its residents and employees are its most important asset.
Therefore, their safety is our greatest responsibility. Safety is a combined effort on tlie part of
both management and employees through training and cooperation. In all of our assignments,
the health and safety of all should be the utmost consideration. Our primary goal is to produce
an atmosphere free from potential accidents, fire hazards and health problems.
When consistently incorporated with other management efforts, loss control techniques have a
profound effect on the reduction of personnel injuries, property damage, and work interruptions.
By placing continual emphasis on the refinement of operational procedures, employee discipline,
and healthful working conditions, it is possible to virtually eliminate the major causes if
municipal losses.
Every Department Head is responsible for developing mental attitudes of safety among all the
personnel under his or her supervision and establishing a safety program in conjunction with the
Village Safety Committee that will eliminate unsafe conditions that can cause unnecessary
injuries and accidents. It will also be the Departments Head’s responsibility to follow all
Federal, State and Local standards in putting the Safety Program into effect.
Every assignment must have safety precautions built into them and the employees shall comply
with all safety standards and regulations.
Safety is a mental attitude, everyone must think safety. It shall be the Village Safety Committees
responsibility to coordinate the efforts of all departments so that all employees constantly think
safety. Safety adherence and performance will be considered an important measure of
supervisory and employee performance evaluations at the municipality.
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Resolution No. 252-95
ESTABLISHING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
WHEREAS, as of January 1, 1996, the Village of Gowanda was required by federal
regulation (Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991) to commence random drug and alcohol testing
on Village employees who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and
WHEREAS, by resolution dates November 14, 1995, Resolution Number 252-95, the Village
adopted such policy, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Gowanda has determined that a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
applicable to employees of the Village not subject to the policy adopted by Resolution 252-95 or
subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the terms of a union contract, is desirable to
protect the welfare and safety of the public and to provide a safe working environment for all
employees of the Village.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Gowanda hereby adopts the Village of Gowanda Drug
and Alcohol Testing Policy as set forth below:
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the Village of Gowanda policy
governing drug and alcohol testing for employees not otherwise subject
to state or federal drug and alcohol testing programs or subject to drug
and alcohol testing pursuant to the terms of a union contract.
As an employer, the Village of Gowanda maintains a strong commitment
to provide a safe work environment for its employees and the public they
serve. This policy is based upon the states practice and policy prohibiting
the use of alcohol and drugs on the job or prior to reporting to work. The
policy is consistent with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1989
and the Cattaraugus County Drug Free Workplace Policy of 1989. It is the
intent of this policy to assure compliance with Federal and State law and
regulations regarding drug and alcohol testing of employees.
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PROHIBITIONS
The Village explicitly prohibits:
e The use, possession, solicitation for, or sale of narcotics or other illegal drugs, alcohol, or
prescription medication without a prescription on Village premises or while performing an
assignment by the Village (expecting therefrom authorized social or public functions while such |
. employee is not at work).
* Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs or alcohol away from the Village
premises, is such impairment or influence adversely affects the employees work performance or
the safety of the employee or of others.
* Possession, use, or solicitation for, or sale of legal or illegal drugs or alcohol away from Village
premises, if such activity or involvement adversely affects the employee’s works performance or
the safety of the employee or of others. :
¢ The presence of any detectable amount of prohibited substances in the employees system while at
work, while on the premises of the Village (expecting therefrom authorized social or public
functions while such employee is not at work), or while on Village business. “Prohibited
substances” include illegal drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs not taken in accordance with a
prescription give to the employee.
The Village may conduct drug testing under one or another of the following circumstances:
« FOR CAUSE TESTING: The Village may ask an employee to submit to a drug test at any time it
holds a reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
including, but not limited to , the following circumstances: evidence of drugs or alcohol on or
about the employees person or in the employees vicinity, unusual conduct on the employees part
that suggests impairment or influence of drugs or alcohol, negative performance patterns, or
excessive and unexplained absenteeism.
« POST-ACCIDENT TESTING: Any employee involved in an on-the-job accident or injury under .
circumstances that suggest possible use or influence of drugs or alcohol in the accident or injury
event may be asked to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test. “Involved in an on-the-job accident or
injury” means not only the one who was injured, but also any employee who potentially
contributed to the accident or injury event in any way.
« RANDOM TESTING: Employees may be selected at random for drug testing at any
interval determined by the Village.
All sample collection shall be conducted by a medical office designated by The Board of
Trustees for such purpose and all testing shall be done by a laboratory certified by the State of
New York. The chain of custody of all samples shall be documented in writing. Samples shall
be preserved until (i) a negative test result is obtained or (ii) the effected employee declines in
writing to have a repeat test performed after an initial positive test result.
If an employee is tested for drugs or alcohol and the results indicate a violation of this policy, the
employee shall be entitled to request a repeat testing of the sample and if such repeat test is
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positive, or in the event the employee does not request a repeat test, the employee shall be
subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and possibly including discharge from
employment. Prior to any dismissal from employment, the employee shall be entitled to present
a defense to such disciplinary action before a hearing board appointed by the Board of Trustees
for such purpose.
In the event that the violation of this policy by a specific individual is a first occurrence, such
individual may elect to use his or her health benefits to enroll in an appropriate and sanctioned
rehabilitation program, in which event no action shall be taken against such employee as long as
such employee is actively participating in such appropriate and sanctioned rehabilitation program
and completes such programs and provides evidence of completing such program to his or her
supervisor. ;
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EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL TESTING
I hereby agree, upon a request made under the drug/alcohol testing policy of the Village of
Gowanda (the Village), to submit to a drug or alcohol test and-to furnish a sample of my urine,
breath, and/or blood for analysis. I understand and agree that if lat any time refuse to submit to
a drug or alcohol test under Village policy, or if I otherwise fail to cooperate with the testing
procedures, I will be subject to immediate termination. I further authorize and give full
permission to have the Village and/or physician designated by the Village, send the specimen or
specimens so collected to a laboratory for a screening test for the presence of any prohibited
substances under policy, and for the laboratory or other testing facility to release any and all
documentation relating to such test to the Village and/or to any governmental entity involved in a
legal proceeding or investigation connected with the test.
I will hold harmless the Village, its designated physician, and any testing laboratory the Village
might use, meaning that I will not sue or hold responsible such parties for any alleged harm to
me that might result from such testing, including loss of employment or any kind of adverse that
might arise as a result of the drug or alcohol test, even if a Village or laboratory representative
makes an error in the administration or analysis of the test or the reporting of the results. I will
further hold harmless the Village, its designated physician and any testing laboratory the Village
might use for any alleged harm to me that might result from the release or use of information or
documentation relating to the drug or alcohol test, as long as the release or use of the information
is within the scope of this policy and the procedures as explained in the paragraph above.
This policy and authorization have been explained to me in a language I understand, and I have
been told that if I have any questions about the test or the policy, they will be answered.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE VILLAGE WILL REQUIRE A DRUG SCREEN TEST UNDER.
THIS POLICY. WHENEVER I AM INVOLVED IN AN ON-THE-JOB ACCIDENT OR
INJURY UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT SUGGEST POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT OR
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL IN THE ACCIDENT OR INJURY EVENT.
Employee’s Name Name of company Representative
Date Date
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Village of Gowanda
27 East Main Street
Gowanda NY 14070
Phone (716) 532-3353 Fax (716) 532-2938
GENERAL RULES OF PROCEDURE
The mayor shall preside at the meeting. In the Mayors absence, the Deputy Mayor shall
preside ;
The presiding officer may debate, move, and take other action that may be taken by other
members of the Board
Board members are not required to rise but must be recognized by the presiding officer
before making motions and speaking
A board member, once recognized, shali not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to
call him/her to order. If a board member, while speaking, be called to order, they shall
cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he/she shall be
permitted to proceed.
There is no limit to the number of times a member may speak on a question
Motions to close or limit debate may be entertained but shall require a two-thirds vote
Board members shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity
and good taste
GUDIELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment period of the
meeting or at such other time as a majority of the Board shall allow
Speakers must give their name and organization, if any
Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer
Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes on a given topic. After everyone who
wishes to speak has spoken once, the Mayor or presiding officer may grant an additional
3 minutes to a previous speaker.
Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker.
Board members may, with the permission to the Mayor, interrupt a speaker during their
remarks, but only for the purpose of clarification or information
All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof
Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and
good taste
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Sexual Harassment Policy for
All Employers in New York State
Village of Gowanda Sexual Harassment Policy
Introduction
The Village of Gowanda is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination. All employees are required to-work in a
manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of the
Villages commitment to a discrimination-free work environment. Sexual harassment is against the
law’ and all employees have a legal right to a workplace free from sexual harassment and employees
are urged to report sexual harassment by filing’a complaint internally with the Village of Gowanda.
Employees can also file a complaint with a government agency or in court under federal, state or local
antidiscrimination laws.
Policy:
1. The Village of Gowanda policy applies to all employees, applicants for employment, interns,
- whether paid or unpaid, contractors and persons conducting business, regardless of
immigration status, with Village. In the remainder of this document, the term “employees”
refers to this collective group.
2. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Any employee or individual covered by this policy who
engages in sexual harassment or retaliation will be subject to remedial and/or disciplinary
action (€.g., counseling, suspension, termination). ‘
3. Retaliation Prohibition: No person covered by this Policy shall be subject to adverse action
* because the employee reports an incident of sexual harassment, provides information, or
otherwise assists in any investigation of a sexual harassment complaint. The Village of
Gowanda will not tolerate such retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, reports or
provides information about suspected sexual harassment. Any employee of the Village of
Gowanda who retaliates against anyone involved in a sexual harassment investigation will be
subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. All employees, paid or unpaid
interns, or non-employees” working in the workplace who believe they have been subject to
such retaliation should inform the Village Treasurer or Mayor. All employees, paid or unpaid
interns or non-employees who believe they have been a target of such retaliation may also
seek relief in other available forums, as explained below in the section on Legal Protections.
‘ While this policy specifically addresses sexual harassment, harassment because of and discrimination against persons of
all protected classes is
prohibited. In New York State, such classes includeage, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability,
marital
status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and criminal history.
2A non-employes is someone who is (or is employed by) a contractor, subcontractor, vendor, consultant, or anyone providing services
in the workplace.
Protected non-employees include persons commonly refarred to as independent contractors, “gig” workers and temporary workers,
Also included are
persons providing equipment repair, cleaning services or any other services provided-pursuant to a contract with the employer.
Adoption of this policy does not constitute a conclusive defense to charges of unlawful sexual harassment. Each claim of sexual
harassment will be
determined in accordance with existing legal standards, with due consideration of the Particular facts
andi circumstances of the olaim, including but not
limited to the existence of an effective anti-harassment policy and procedure.
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Sexual harassment is offensive, is a violation of our policies, is unlawful, and may subject the
Village of Gowanda to liability for harm to targets of sexual harassment. Harassers may also
be individually subject to liability. Employees of every level who engage in. sexual harassment,
including managers and supervisors who engage in sexual harassment or who allow such
behaviorto continue, will be penalized for such misconduct.
The Village of Gowanda will conduct a prompt and tharough investigation that ensures due
process for all parties, whenever management receives a complaint about sexual harassment,
or otherwise knows of possible sexual harassment occurring. The Village of Gowanda will
keep the investigation confidential to the extent possible. Effective corrective action will be
taken whenever sexual harassment is found to have occurred. All empioyees, including
managers and supervisors, are required to cooperate with any internal investigation of sexual
harassment.
All employees are encouraged to report any harassment or behaviors that violate this policy.
The Village of Gowanda will provide all employees a complaint form for employees to report
harassment and file complaints. (attached)
Managers and supervisors are. required to report any complaint that they receive, or any
harassment that they observe or become aware of, to the Village Treasurer or Mayor.
This policy applies to all employees, paid or unpaid interns, and non-employees and all must
follow and uphold this policy: This policy must be provided to all employees and should be
posted prominently in all work locations to the extent practicable (for example, in a main office,
not an offsite work location) and be provided to employees upon hiring.
What Is “Sexual Harassment’?
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal, state, and (where
applicable) local law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation
,
self-identified or perceived sex, gender expression, gender identity and the status of being
transgender. . .
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct which is either of a sexual nature, or which
is
directed at an individual because of that individual’s sex when:
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, even if the
reporting individual is not the intended target of the sexual harassment:
Such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment; or
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions
affecting an individual's employment,
A sexually harassing hostile work environment includes, but is. not limited to, words, signs, jokes,
pranks, intimidation or physical violence which are of a sexual nature, or which are directed
at an
individual because of that individual’s sex. Sexual harassment also consists of any unwanted verbal
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or physical advances, sexually explicit derogatory statements or sexually discriminatory remarks
made by someone which are offensive or objectionable to the recipient, which cause the recipient
discomfort or humiliation, which interfere with the recipient's job performance. .
Sexual harassment also occurs when a person in authority tries to trade job benefits for sexual
favors. This can include hiring, promotion, continued employment or any other terms, conditions or
privileges of employment. This is also called “quid-pro quo” harassment.
- Any employee who feels harassed should report so that any violation of this policy can be corrected
promptly. Any harassing conduct, even a single incident, can be addressed under this policy.
Examples of sexual harassment
The following describes some of the types of acts that maybe unlawful sexual harassment and that
are strictly prohibited:
e Physical acts of a sexual nature, such as:
© Touching, pinching, patting, kissing, hugging; grabbing, brushing against another
employee’s body or poking anather employee's body;
o Rape, sexual battery, molestation or attempts to commit these assaults. ~
« Unwanted sexual advances or propositions, such as:
o Requests for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning the
target’s job performance evaluation, a promotion or other job benefits or detriments:
© Subtle or obvious pressure for unwelcome sexual activities.
* Sexually oriented gestures, noises, remarks or jokes, or comments about a person's sexuality
or sexual experience, which create a hostile work environment.
.
* Sex stereotyping occurs when conduct or personality traits are considered inappropriate
simply
because they may not conform to other people's ideas or perceptions about how individual
s of
a particular sex should act or look. ;
e Sexual or discriminatory displays or publications anywhere in the workplace, such as:
o Displaying pictures, posters, calendars, graffiti, objects, promotional material, reading
materials or other materials that are sexually demeaning or pomographic. This includes
such sexual displays on workplace computers or cell phones and sharing such displays
while in the workplace.
e Hostile actions taken against an individual because of that individual's sex, sexual orientatio
n,
gender identity and the status of being transgender, such as:
o Interfering with, destroying or damaging a person's workstation, tools or equipment, or
otherwise interfering with the individual's ability to perform the job;
o Sabotaging an individual's work;
© Bullying, yelling, name-calling.
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Who can be a target of sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can occur between any individuals, regardless of their sex or gender: New
York
Law protects. empioyees, paid or unpaid interns, and non-employees, including independent
contractors, and those employed by companies contracting to provide services in the workplace
.
Harassers can be a superior, a subordinate, a coworker or anyone in the workplace including an
independent contractor, contract worker, vendor, client, customer or visitor. .
Where can sexual harassment occur?
Unlawful sexual harassment is not limited to the physical workplace itself. It can occur while
employees are traveling for business or at employer sponsored events or parties. Calls, texts,
emails,
and social media usage by employees can constitute unlawful workplace harassment, even if they
occur away from the workplace premises, on personal devices or during non-work hours.
Retaliation
Unlawful retaliation can be any action that could discourage a worker from coming forward
to make or
support a sexual harassment claim. Adverse action need not be job-related or occur
in the workplace
to constitute unlawful retaliation (e.g., threats of physical violence outside of work hours).
Such retaliation is unlawful under federal, state, and (where applicable) local law. The New York
State Human Rights Law protects any individual who has engaged in “protected activity.” Protected
activity occurs when a person has:
© made a complaint of sexual harassment, either internally or with any anti-discrimination
agency;
* testified or assisted ina proceeding involving sexual harassment under the Human Rights Law
or other anti-discrimination law;
* opposed sexual harassment by making a verbal or informal complaint to management,
or by
simply informing a supervisor or manager of harassment:
* reported that another employee has been sexually harassed: or
encouraged a fellow employee to report harassment.
Even if the alleged harassment does not turn out to rise to the level of a violation of law,
the individual
is protected from retaliation if the person had a good faith belief that the practices were
unlawful. |
However, the retaliation provision is not intended to protect persons making intention
ally false
charges of harassment.
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Reporting Sexual Harassment
Preventing sexual harassment is everyone’s responsibility. The Village of Gowanda cannot
prevent or remedy. sexual harassment unless it knows about it. Any employee, paid or unpaid
intern
or non-employee who has been subjected to behavior that may constitute sexual harassment is
encouraged to report such behavior to the Village Treasurer or Mayor. Anyone who witnesses
or
becomes aware of potential instances of sexual harassment should report such behavior to
the
Village Treasurer or Mayor.
Reports of sexual harassment may be made verbally or in writing. A form for submission of a written
complaint is attached to this Policy, and all employees are encouraged to use this complaint form.
Employees who are reporting sexual harassment on behalf of other employees should use the
complaint form and note that it is on another employee's behalf.
Employees, paid or unpaid interns or non-employees who believe they have been a target of sexual
harassment may also seek assistance in other available forums, as explained below in the section on
Legal Protections.
Supervisory Responsibilities
All supervisors and managers who receive a complaint or information about suspected sexual
harassment, observe what may be sexually harassing behavior or for any reason suspect that sexual
harassment is occurring, are required to report such suspected sexual harassment to
the Village
‘Treasurer or Mayor. In addition to being subject to discipline if they engaged in sexually harassing
conduct themselves, supervisors and managers will be subject to discipline for failing to report
suspected sexual harassment or otherwise knowingly allowing sexual harassment to continue.
Supervisors and managers will also be subject to discipline for engaging in any retaliation
,
Complaint and Investigation of Sexual Harassment
All complaints or information about sexual harassment will be investigated, whether that informati
on
was reported in verbal or written form. Investigations will be conducted in a timely manner,
and will be
confidential to the extent possible.
An investigation of any complaint, information or knowledge of suspected sexual
harassment will be
prompt and thorough, commenced immediately and completed as soon as possible. The
investigation
will be kept confidential to the extent possible. All persons involved, including
complainants,
witnesses and alleged harassers will be accorded due process, as outlined below, to protect
their
rights to a fair and impartial investigation.
Any employee may be required to cooperate as needed in an investigation of suspecte
d sexual
harassment. The Village of Gowanda will not tolerate retaliation against employees who
file
complaints, support another’s complaint or participate in an investigation regardin
g a violation of this
policy.
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While the process may vary from case to case, investigations should be done in accordance with the
following steps:
Upon receipt of complaint the Village Treasurer or Mayor will conduct an immediate review of the
allegations, and take any interim actions. (e.g., instructing the respondent to refrain from
communications with the complainant), as appropriate. If complaint is verbal, encourage the individual
to complete the “Complaint Form” in writing. If he or she refuses, prepare a Complaint Form based on
the verbal reporting.
If documents, emails or phone records are relevant to the investigation, take steps to obtain
and preserve them. ;
Request and review all relevant documents, including all electronic communications.
interview all parties invoived, including any relevant witnesses;
Create a written documentation of the investigation (such as'a letter, memo or email), which
contains the following:
o Alist of all documents reviewed, along with a detailed summary of relevant documents;
A list of names of those interviewed, along with a detailed summary of their statements;
A timeline of events;
aoood
A summary of prior relevant incidents, reported or unreported: and
The basis for the decision and final resolution of the complaint, together with any.
corrective action(s).
Keep the written documentation and associated documents in a secure and confidential
location.
Promptly notify the individual who reported and the individual(s) about whom the complaint
was made of the final determination and implement any corrective actions identified in the
written document.
Inform the individual who reported of the right to file a complaint or charge externally as
outlined in the next section. :
Legal Protections And External Remedies -
Sexual harassment is not only prohibited by the Village of Gowanda but is also prohibited by state,
federal, and, where applicable, local law.
Aside from the internal process at the Village, employees may also choose to pursue legal remedies
with the following governmental entities. While.a private attorney is not required to file a complaint
with a governmental agency, you may seek the legal advice of an attorney.
In addition.to those outlined below, employees in certain industries may have additional legai
protections. ;
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State Human Rights Law (HRL)
The Human Rights Law (HRL), codified as N.Y. Executive Law, art. 15, § 290 et seq., applies to all
employers in New York State with regard to sexual harassment, and protects employees, paid or
unpaid interns and non-employees, regardless of immigration status. A complaint alleging violation of
the Human Rights Law may be filed either with the Division of Human Rights (DHR) or in New York
State Supreme Court.
Complaints with DHR may be filed any time within one year of the harassment, If an individual did
not file at DHR, they can sue directly in state court under the HRL, within three years of the alleged
sexual harassment. An individual may not file with DHR if they have already filed a HRL complaint in
state court.
Complaining internally to the Village of Gowanda does not extend your time to file with DHR or in
court. The one year or three years is counted from date of the most recent incident of harassment.
You do not need an attomey to file a complaint with DHR, and there is no cost to file with DHR.
DHR wiil investigate your complaint and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that
sexual harassment has occurred. Probable cause cases are forwarded to a public hearing before an
administrative law judge. If sexual harassment is found after a hearing, DHR has the power to award
relief, which varies but may include requiring your employer to take action to stop the harassment, or
redress the damage caused, including paying of monetary damages, attorney's fees and civil fines.
DHR’s main office contact information is: NYS Division of Human Rights, One Fordham Plaza, Fourth
Floor, Bronx, New York 10458. You may call (718) 741-8400 or visit: www.dhr.ny.gov.
Contact DHR at (888) 392-3644 or visit dhr.ny.gov/complaint for more information about filing a
complaint. The website has a complaint form that can be downloaded, filled out, notarized and maited
to DHR. The website also contains contact information for DHR’s regional offices across New York
State.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal anti-
discrimination laws, including Title VII of the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act (codified as 42 U.S.C. §
2000¢ et seq.). An individual can file a complaint with the EEOC anytime within 300 days from the
harassment. There is no cost to file a complaint with the EEOC. The EEQC will investigate the
complaint, and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination has
occurred, at which point the EEOC will issue a Right to Sue letter permitting the individual to file a
complaint in federal court.
The EEOC does not hold hearings or award relief, but may take other action including pursuing cases
in federal court on behalf of complaining parties. Federal courts may award remedies if discrimination
is found to have occurred. In general, private employers must have at least 15 employees to come
within the jurisdiction of the EEOC. :
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An employee alleging discrimination at work can file a “Charge of Discrimination.” The EEOC has
district, area, and field offices where complaints can be filed. Contact the EEOC by calling 1-800-669-
4000 (TTY: 1-800-669-6820), visiting their website at www.eeoc.gov or via email at [email protected].
lfan individual filed an administrative complaint with DHR, DHR will file the complaint with the EEOC
to preserve the right to proceed in federal court.
Local Protections
Many localities enforce laws protecting individuals from sexuat harassment and discrimination. An
individual should contact the county, city or town in which they live to find out if such a law exists. For
example, employees who work in New York City may file compiaints of sexual harassment with the
New York City Commission on Human Rights. Contact their main office at Law Enforcement Bureau
of the NYC Commission on Human Rights, 40 Rector Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York; call
311 or (212) 306-7450; or visit www.nyc.gow/html/cchr/htmi/home/home
shtml!
Contact the Local Police Department
If the harassment involves unwanted physical touching, coerced physical confinementor coerced sex
acts, the conduct may constitute a crime. Contact the local police department.
Approved: 10/9/2018
Authorized:
DAVID SMITH, Mayor
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Village of Gowanda
IT Policy
Policy
The Village of Gowanda provides Information Technology (IT) resources to enable and facilitate
conduct of village business. All users including employees, temporary workers, contract
workers, consultants, elected officials and volunteer workers who use Village IT resources must
adhere to requirements and guidelines for IT security as specified in this policy. This policy -
applies to all Village owned or village provided IT resources including hardware, software,
networks, data and all telephones, blackberries and any other IT resources used to conduct
Village business. The Village IT policy also applies to privately owned equipment while
connected to Village owned or Village provided resources or when used to conduct Village
business.
Purpose
The Village of Gowanda is continually increasing its reliance on IT systems and data in support
of critical communication, training, business systems, human resources, project management,
and services. Our ability to service-our customers and conduct normal business operations is
impacted by our ability to appropriately maintain availability, integrity, and confidentiality of
computer systems and data. The purpose if this policy is to specify requirements and guidelines
for responsible and secure use of Village computer systems and data. These requirements and
guidelines are intended to protect the Village from inappropriate disclosure of confidential or
proprietary information, loss of competitive advantage, loss of productivity, damage to
reputation, exposure to civil and criminal liability, and inability to meet customer and contractual
obligations.
Prohibited Uses
Users must not attempt to circumvent security measures, effect security breaches, or interrupt
network communication in any way. Users must not access, read, change, or delete files, data, or
accounts not intended for their use. Circumventing user authentication or security of any host,
network, or account is not permitted. Network seanning, network sniffing, excessive pinging,
packet spoofing, denial of service, password cracking, or network probing in any fashion unless
expressly permitted in writing by the Village IT manager of the Village Board.
Users must not attempt to forge or misrepresent email message headers to mask the origin of any
email message. - Users must not attempt to impersonate another person using forged headers or
other misleading or identifying information. All email received or sent from Village IT systems
is the property of the Village of Gowanda. All email sent or received from other systems
pertaining to Village business is subject to review by Village IT manager and must be retained
and produced upon request of the Village Board. All email and’any other IT information must be
retained and provided to management upon request of the Village Board or the IT manage.
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International introduction of malicious code or unauthorized code (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan
Horses code, email bombs, logic bombs, etc) into any network or computer is prohibited. Using
Village resources to create or distribute malicious code to any network or computer is prohibited.
Users must not participate in peer-to-peer networks or use file sharing programs involving
computers outside the Villages internal network while connected to the Villages internal
network. Examples of such networks and programs include but are not limited to Gnutella,
KaZaa, iMesh, and Morpheus.
Secure Use of Computers and Networks
Users are assigned accounts and passwords for access to various IT resources, and users are
presumed to be responsible for access made to systems using their assigned account and
password. Users should not disclose their passwords to anyone. Users should not share accounts
and passwords, or permit anyone to use their accounts. Users must create, maintain, change and
protect their passwords in accordance with documented account and password procedures. Ifa
user suspects his/her password has been compromised, he/she must immediately report the
suspicion to a supervisor and must change his/her password.
All computers including laptop computers, desktop workstations and servers, that are connected
to the Village’s internal network by any method whether owned by the Village, employee or
third party, must be continually executing approved malicious code scanning software. The
software must be configured to update pattern files or virus signatures on a regular basis. Users
must not attempt to circumvent this process. Users who suspect their workstation has been
infected by a virus or other malicious code must immediately notify their supervisor.
Users who receive warning via email of viruses or other malicious code should immediately
notify supervisor. Users should not distribute such warnings to other users.
Users must not open email attachments received from unknown senders and must use caution
when opening unexpected email attachments from known senders.
Users must use caution when using “Internet Chat” or “Instant Messaging” programs that allow :
communication outside the Villages internal network. Such programs must only be used if
necessary for normal business conduct and never for the exchange of confidential information.
Users should be aware that such programs exchange messages in clear text, leaving conversation
vulnerable to sniffing. Conversations can also be recorded and viewed by third parties. Users
must not use the file exchange capability of such programs because Village deployed security
controls can be bypassed this way.
All installations of Village owned software on home machines must be performed in strict
accordance with terms and conditions specified in the vendor’s license agreement. The Village
Board must approve home installation of Village owned software on home computers, or access
to the Village IT systems software from any off-site location or any computer system not owned
by the Village of Gowanda. Users must uninstall Village owned software from home machines
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upon termination of employment with the Village or at any time such un-installation is ordered
by the Village Board.
Physical Security of Information Technology Resources
Logged-in desktop workstations and laptops must never be left unattended. Users must log out
of systems when leaving the desk, Users should deploy configuration options to automatically
lock inactive sessions. Users needing assistance with configuring their workstation to comply
should ask their supervisor for help.
Laptop computers are vulnerable to theft. Theft of a laptop computer will result in the loss of
Village assets and potentially the disclosure of confidential information, loss of intellectual
property, and the loss of productive hours needed to reconstruct data. Users must take care when
storing. confidential data on laptops. If it I necessary to store confidential data on a laptop, the
user is responsible for encrypting the confidential data. Users must never leave laptops as
baggage. Use of security cables should be considered to safeguard laptops against theft while in
the office or when traveling. Users must not leave laptops on desks or in unlocked offices
overnight unless the laptop is secured with a security cable or locked in a cabinet or desk. Users
should avoid storing laptops in vehicles. If it is necessary to temporarily store a laptop ina
vehicle, users should make sure the laptop is hidden from view. If possible, identification should
be permanently affixed to the laptop.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) are vulnerable to theft and misplacement. Users should not
store confidential information on PDA unless that information is encrypted.
Responsibility
The trend towards pervasive and ubiquitous computing necessitates the active involvement of all
system users in protecting information assets. Users must conduct their behavior accordingly
and employ high ethical standards while embracing the responsibility to follow all required and
recommended practices as specified in this policy and in documented IT Security Procedures
implemented.
The Village will provide service in support of this policy as applicable and necessary.
Additionally, Village employees, temporary workers, contract workers, consultants, elected
officials and volunteer workers are responsible for complying with an deploying documented IT
Security Procedures as appropriate.
Any user who discovers a violation of this policy must immediately contact his/her supervisor.
Any user who suspects that an IT security incident has occurred must report the incident to
his/her supervisor for evaluation.
The Village. will perform IT security audits and scanning of all IT resources without notice.
Users connecting privately owned equipment to Village provided resources consent to IT
security audits and scanning.
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Any user who violates the terms of this policy is subject to discipline up to and including
termination of employment, termination of services, and any applicable criminal and/or civil
penalties. :
Definitions
Malicious. Code: A class of computer code that includes computer viruses, “Ttojan Horses”, and
“worms”. Depending on the type malicious code, the code may be designed to reproduce or
replicate itself without the knowledge of the user and without any authorization. Malicious code
performs unexpected and unauthorized actions on a system and frequently causes harm to the
system or network.
Unauthorized Code: Any code that is executed on a system without the authorization and
approval of the Village. Frequently, unauthorized code is developed in the form of a “logic
bomb” that is intended to execute at a specific time or date or to be triggered by a certain event.
Logic bombs usually perform a harmful action like. changing or deleting files.
Email Bomb: Sending of massive amounts of email usually causing use of network or server
resources and excessive disk space. Email bombs may result in loss of email or other network
services for all users.
Network Scanning: A procedure for scanning networks in order to identify systems and available
services
Network Sniffing: A procedure for capturing or reading data as it is. transmitted across a network.
Ping: A network utility frequently used to detect if a system is responsive or running. Excessive
pinging can cause service loss or degradation.
Packet Spoofing: Falsifying the origin of data transmitted over a network.
Denial of Service: Any activity that causes a system or network to be unavailable.
Password Cracking: Guessing of accounts and passwords. Frequently, computer code is used to
generate guesses or perform guesses by checking for possible passwords.in a dictionary.
Network Probing: Any form of scanning, pinning, or generating of network packets for the
purpose of identifying and locating available systems and resources.
Peer-to-Peer Network: A communications model in which participating network members can
initiate a connection with another network member either directly or via a participating server.
Peer-to-peer networks are frequently used to exchange files over the Internet.
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Village of Gowanda Workplace Violence Policy Statement and Incident Reporting
Policy Statement- The Village of Gowanda is committed to the safety and security of all its
employees and is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free
from violence, threats of violence, harassment, verbal abuse, intimidation and other disruptive
behaviors. Individuals who commit such acts shall be subject to disciplinary action, criminal
penalties or both. Non-employees engage in such acts will be reported to the proper authorities.
The goal of this policy is to promote the safety and well being ofall village employees.
The Village of Gowanda needs employee cooperation to.implement this policy to effectively
maintain a safe working environment. It is the intent of the Village of Gowanda to convey that:
- All employees are responsible for maintain a safe work environment
- This policy covers not only acts of physical violence, but harassment, intimidation and
other disruptive behavior. ' .
- This policy covers incidents involving village employees on village property and other
areas while performing work duties.
- The Village will respond immediately to all reported incidents.
- The Village will act to stop all aggressive and inappropriate behavior, such as oral
statements, gestures, and expressions that communicate a direct or indirect threat of
physical harm. ;
Training- Training for employees is a necessary component of workplace violence prevention.
The Village of Gowanda with the assistance of Supervisors and employees will attend training
session to include basic skill in handling crisis situations. Emphasis during training will require
that threats or assaults receive immediate attention by reporting to the Police at 911.
Compliance- This policy is designated to meet the requirements.of New York State Labor Law
27b. The Village of Gowanda conducted a workplace violence assessment using a questionnaire
for public works employees and office staff to identify past/prior prohibited behavior and
conduct, The assessment questionnaires are on file in the Village office with the Village Clerk.
Ifa Village employee feels threatened while performing his/her Village duties, the employee
should report the incident to the Village designated contact person or by calling 911 if immediate
intervention is needed.
Contact Person(s): .
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
Workplace Violence Policy Statement
Policy Intent
Provide a safe workplace for all employees. Ensure a safe workplace and reduce risks of
violence, threatening or harassing behavior in the workplace. All employees should teview and
understand the provisions of this policy.
Purpose
It is vital that all employees feel safe while working and are free from threats, intimidation,
harassment and violence in the work place.
Responsibility
All employees are responsible for their safety, the safety of others and for promoting a work
environment that is free from violence, intimidation, threats and harassment.
PROCEDURE
Prohibited Conduct:
The Village of Gowanda does not tolerate any type of workplace violence committed against
their employees. Employees are prohibited from making threats or engaging in violent or
threatening behavior or activates.
The following list of behaviors, while not inclusive, provides examples of conduct that is
prohibited in the Village workplace. ,
e Causing physical injury or threatening to cause injury to another person
e Making threatening remarks inappropriate for the workplace
¢ Aggressive or hostile behavior that creates a reasonable fear of injury to another person
e. Intentionally damaging employer property or property of another business
¢ Committing acts motivated by, or related to, harassment or domestic violence
Reporting Procedures
Any potentially dangerous situations must be reported immediately to the employee’s supervisor
or the Village Clerk. Any person experiencing threatening or violent behavior or witnessing this
type of behavior should report immediately. Employees who encounter a potentially violent
situation in the workplace should remove themselves from the situation and report the incident to
their supervisor or the Village Clerk.
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Employees who feel that they are in danger, that another employee is in danger, or who witness
questionable behavior, have a responsibility to report the situation to a supervisor or the Village
Clerk. Incidents warranting confidentiality will be handled appropriately and information will be
disclosed to others only on a need-to-know basis. In an emergency situation, employees
should notify the Village Police Department or call 911.
Risk Reduction Measures
Hiring: All employees considered for hire will be subject to criminal background check.
Identifying and Reporting Risk: While it is not possible to predict every act of violence, some
behaviors can, at times, be an indication of future violent acts. Employees are expected to
exercise good judgment and discretion to inform their supervisor, the Village Clerk, or the Police
Department, if any employee encounters behavior in the workplace which could be a sign of
potentially dangerous situations. Such behavior may include, but not limited to the following:
Discussing weapons in an inappropriate manner, or bringing them to the workplace
Displaying overt signs of extreme stress, resentment, hostility or anger
Making threatening, hostile, or harassing remarks
Sudden or significant changes in behavior that caused fear for your safety
Displaying irrational or inappropriate behavior
Employees who feel that they are at risk of violence in the workplace for any reason, including
situations resulting from issues outside of work (such as domestic violence), should advise the
Superintendent of Public Works, Village Clerk, or their Supervisor.
Dangerous/Emergency Situations
If and when possible, employees should avoid confrontation with anyone who is armed,
dangerous, or who displays overly aggressive or hostile behavior. No attempt should be made to
disarm or engage the individual. If a supervisor can be safely notified of the need for assistance
without endangering the safety of the employee or others, such notice should be given.
Employees should contact the Village Police Department or call 911 in an emergency
situation.
Corrective Action
Threats, threatening conduct, or any other acts of aggression or violence in the workplace, will
not be tolerated. Any employee determined to have committed such acts will be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Non-employees engaged in
violent, hostile or harassing acts on the Village’s premises or against village employees in the
performance of their work duties will be reported to the proper authorities and fully prosecuted.
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VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
The following is a list of examples of violence in the workplace:
¢ Causing physical injury or threatening to cause injury to another
* Making threatening remarks inappropriate in the workplace
e Aggressive/hostile or harassing behavior that creates a reasonable fear of injury to
another
¢ Intentionally damaging employer property or property of another employee
¢ Possession of a weapon while on-company property or on company business
* Committing acts motivated by, or related to harassment or domestic violence
e Discussing weapons in an inappropriate manner, or bringing them to work
e Displaying overt signs of extreme stress, resentment, hostility, or anger
Making threatening, hostile or harassing remarks
e Sudden or significant changes in behavior that causes you to fear for your safety
If any of the above behavior is observed by a village employee itis to be brought to the attention
of the employee’s supervisor or the Village Clerk in an emergency situation employees are to
notify the Village Police Department or call 911.
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Violence in the Workplace
Incident Report
Village of Gowanda
Date of Incident:
Time of Incident:
Employee(s) Name:
Title:
Workplace Location:
What was employee.doing just prior to incident:
Incident Description (including names of involved employees, types of injuries,
verbal/physical, names of witnesses):
List preventive actions that the employer has taken of is considering as a result of this
incident to prevent against future occurrences:
Employer is responsible for maintaining any and all copies of any and all reports.
Employee Signature:
Authorized Employee Representative Signature:
Date:
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Your 250 Public Service Champion Nomination
1 message
Jillian McGuffey <[email protected]> 4 March 2026 at 16:22
Reply-To: Awards <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Cc: “[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Carol A. Sheibley,
Congratulations! On behalf of Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy), it is my
great privilege to inform you that you have been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion!
Local Gov 250 is a national effort led by a group of local governments and government associations to honor and elevate
the role of government as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. As part of this effort, the National Academy
of Public Administration and its partners created an awards process to honor 250 public servants who have had an
exceptional impact on their communities. You were nominated for this honor by the person CC’d on this email.
We have attached a certificate highlighting this honor and a list of the awardees’ names and titles for you to review.
Please review it IMMEDIATELY and let us know by Friday, March 9 if there are changes to how you should be
listed. This information will be included in a press release that will go out on Monday (3/ 16). We ask that you please do
not announce this news publicly until the Academy’s press release has gone out!
Most importantly, we will be celebrating YOU and your fellow 250 Champions ata reception in Philadelphia on
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We encourage you to bring your colleagues, friends, family, and nominators to the celebration. We will have catered food,
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Once the press release goes out on March 16, we strongly encourage you to share this news on your social media
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you can use in a social media post below.
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Over 350 public servants were nominated, all of whom have outstanding public service records and amazing qualities.
You should feel incredibly proud that you stood out amongst a remarkable cohort. If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out. Please note we may take a few days to respond.
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Greenman-Pedersen, inc (GPI) CopSolidation Conveyance System Project
PRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL AWARDS a Legend Excavating hemung County Sewer Districts
NYS Chapter Awards Chair, Macie Watson Larson Design Group
Vacri Construction Corporation
ron Calkins Young Leader of the Year $25 Million - $75 Million
Jacob Bower, P.E. Lincoln Park Pool Renovations and Structures:
LaBella Associates, D.P.C. - Reconstruction Less than $5 Million
City of Albany Recreation Department Delphi Fatls County Park, Cascades Hall
Excellence in Education Award Weston & Sampson PE, LS, LA, Architects, PC Madison County
Scott Brew Wolcott, P.E., PhD Jersen Construction Group Beardsley Architects + Engineers
Rochester Institute of Technology. C&S Companies
Disaster/Emergency Construction Repair:
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AndrewJ. Weiss P.E., BCEE ~ Allegany County CR 26 Emergency Response $5 Million - $25 Million
Onondaga County Water Authority & Bridge Replacement’ . Great Sacandaga Lake Fire District: New
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Public Works Leader of the Year LaBella Associates, D.P.C. Great Sacandaga Lake Fire District
Donald Poteto L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking, inc. LaBella Associates, D.P.C.
City of Buffalo Twin Tier Constructors, inc; Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., inc.
Public Works Industry: Transportation:
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City of Syracuse Intersection Improvements
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Environment: Colliers Engineering & Design
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Village of Dundee Schnabel Engineering of New York
Hazen and Sawyer East River Road improvement Project
Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. Winn Construction Services, Inc.
Kandey Company, Inc. Monroe County Department of Transportation
Blue Heron Construction Company, LLC
John W. Danforth Company
Town of Henrietta
Barton & Loguidice, D.P:C.
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp.
Sealand Contractors Corp.
CLOSING REMARKS
NYS Chapter President, David Britton
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GARC Board Meeting Minutes
1/31/2026
Location: Gowanda Village Hall
1. Meeting call to order by Mike Hutchinson @ 9:09am
2. Election: Mike Hutchinson made a motion to accept current officers to continue in their
same capacity for 2026
a. Motion to accept: Jay
b. Second to accept: Sean
c. Motion: Carried
3. Treasure’s Report: Rob Gaylord
a. GARC Accounts:
i. Money Market Account (3747) Balance: $66,123.85
ii. Checking Account (3826) Balance: $486.61
iii. | Peter Cooper MMK (Community Bank): $13,823,20
1. Summary of bills Paid Since Jan 25:
a. Betty Accordino $50 for Uploads/Updates to NYS Vault
b. Village of Gowanda $225 for Port-a-jon
c. Gernatt Gravel $25 for corrugated pipe at Gateway Park
d. Betty Accordino $337.50 Grant Writing
e. Gernall Gravel $399.76 for fill at Gateway Park
f. Nature’s Pride $800 seeding at Gateway Park
2. Confirming Resolution:
a. Motion to accept: Sean
b. Second to accept: Jay
c. Motion: Carried
b. OM&M Accounts:
i. Account Balances:
1. Peter Cooper MMK (Community Bank): $13,823,20
2. Peter Cooper Trust (Citizens Bank): $28,318.75
3. Peter Cooper CD: $255,728.00
ii. | Trust Accounts Transfer Authorization:
1. Transfer from Peter Cooper MMK Account (Community Bank) of
$3,286.55 to Peter Cooper Trust Account(Citizens Bank) to bring
balance of Citizens Account to $28, 318.75 fo cover anticipated
budget expenses
a. Motion to accept: Jay
b. Second to accept: Bill
c. Motion: Carried
c. Payment of Bills:
i. See above 3aita-F
d. Cattaraugus County Economic Development Grant:
i. Abandon previous economic study
1. Village, County and Chamber of Commerce did not accept
because of numerous issues with the study..
2. $39,000 Economic Development & Tourism Money from
Cattaraugus County left over.
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a. Conversations with Crystal Abers and John Walgus
confirm monies to be kept ($29,000 to GARC & $10,000 to
village) be used toward future economic development
projects within the Village of Gowanda
3. Discussed options to apply the grant money to other projects in
coordination with the Village.
4. No further action
e. Insurance Renewal:
i. D&O Insurance:
1. Rob worked to update the process to be billed. Issues with billing
in the past
2. No further action
4. Play Structure Grant:
a. GARC Authorized Bill to pursue NY PLAYS Grant for playground expansion
project
i. Many ideas discussed including reviewing already existing
projects/playgrounds in the community so not to have redundant play
opportunities
1. Motion to accept: Rob
2. Second to accept: Jen
3. Motion: Carried
b. GARC Authorized Betty to fill out the NY PLAYS Grant
1. Motion to accept: Rob
2. Second to accept: Jen
3. Motion: Carried
c. GARC Authorized Bill to be project manager for the playground expansion project
and in working with the Village to decide on the scope and details of the project.
i. Bill will work on a tentative timeline for the project
ii. | Sean will present at the next Village Board meeting to ask the board to
apply the full $39,000 from the Economic Development & Tourism Money
to be applied as “matching funds” to the playground project.
1. Motion to accept: Jay
2. Second to accept: Jen
3. Motion: Carried
d. Discussion options for playground expansion and projects.
i. No further action
5. Gateway Park Projects:
a. Discussion to finish Athletic Field #2
b. Discussion to adding frisbee golf
c. Discussion about option for concession building
d. Discussion about electricity
e. No further action
6. New Business:
a. Nomination for Jen Joslyn at representative from GARC on the BOA committee
1. Motion to accept: Bill
2. Second to accept: Rob
3. Motion: Carried
7. Notion to Adjoun at 11:05am
1. Motion to accept: Sean
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2. Second to accept: Jay
3. Motion: Carried
ore.
ces
Members Present:
Bill Mahoney
Jen Joslyn
Wanda Koch
Jay Ondus
Mike Hutchinson
Rob Gaylord
Sean Christopher
«
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211 N. 12th St,
Arbor Day Lincoln, NE 68508
Foundation. arborday.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gowanda Contact:
{Name}
{Phone}
{Email}
Arbor Day Foundation Contact:
Jasmine Putney
Arbor Day Foundation
402-216-9307
[email protected]
GOWANDA EARNS 2025 TREE CITY USA
RECOGNITION FROM ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
GOWANDA, New York (2/13/2026) — The Arbor Day Foundation named Gowanda a 2025 Tree City USA
in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and
celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization
plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972.
The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the
livability and sustainability of their local area for over 40 years.
"We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like Gowanda are leading the way,"
said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees are critical
infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation's cities. We're proud Gowanda
is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive
impact through trees."
In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce
stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are
planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy
costs for homeowners.
{OPTIONAL QUOTE FROM CITY OFFICAL/LOCAL TREE CITY REPRESENTATIVE}
To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree
board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban
forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program is operated in partnership with the National
Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To learn more about the program or how to
apply, visit arborday.org.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees,
They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters
united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more
than 50 years, they've answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside
their partners. And this is only the beginning.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the
power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
iy sears
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Arbor Day 21 N. 12th St,
Lincoln, NE 68508
Foundation.. arborday.org
Mayor Mark Nephew
27 East Main St
Gowanda, NY 14070
Dear Mayor Mark Nephew,
On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Tree City USA
program, I'm happy to extend my warmest congratulations to Gowanda on receiving a 2025 Tree City
USA recognition. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your community's unwavering
commitment to the planting, care, and celebration of trees.
In an era where cities and towns are facing increasing challenges related to air quality, public health, and
climate resilience, nurturing urban forests has never been more important. By prioritizing tree
stewardship, you've not only helped enhance Gowanda's livability, but you've also invested in a healthier,
more sustainable future for your residents.
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program has a long legacy of supporting a nationwide network
of passionate organizers and tireless tree planters. Since 1976, we've recognized thousands of
communities of all sizes that have created and maintained green spaces. While we all work in different
corners of the country, we are working in unison to create positive change through trees.
To be named a Tree City USA is to be part of something bigger.
We hope you are as excited as we are to share this accomplishment with your local media and your
residents. To that end, we've included a press release for you to distribute at your convenience. A digital
copy of the press release and other materials can be found in the Tree City USA Resource Center online at
arborday.org/TreeCitytoolkit.
Once again, congratulations on this outstanding achievement and thankyou for your dedication to
Gowanda's tree canopy. We believe cities that take care of their trees, take care of their people.
Best Regards,
“AN
Dan Lambe
Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation
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Village of Gowanda Board of Trustees
Board Appointed Department Liaison
Roles and Duties
Description
The Village of Gowanda Board appointed Department Liaisons ate membets of the
Village Board assigned by the Mayor to act as a liaison to Village departments. The
liaison acts as a link between the depattment and the Village Board. The liaison does
not make management decisions of the department, but work closely with the
department supervisor and staff as liaisons of the Village Boatd to provide support,
discussion, and recommendations regarding issues that need to be brought to the
Board’s attention.
Any member of the board has the authority to contact and work with any department
personnel, answer questions, and provide support to department opetations. Liaisons
ate designed to be the link between the board and specific departments to better
provide accessibility and support on a day-to-day basis.
Term of Office
One year. Reappointed at one-year increments while serving on the Village Board.
Liaisons ate appointed by the Mayor. Liaisons report to the Board of Trustees and
Mayot.
Purpose
To provide direct communication with the department supetvisor and staff of the
department as needed to help support operating decisions and requests.
Responsibilities
@ Serve as a link to the Board of department activity
® Advise the Village Board of department activities, problems, questions, ot
concetns
e Respond to questions or requests for information from the department or Board
@ Serve as a resource to the Board for department information
® Make recommendations to the board as necessary on behalf of the department
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Hail Storm Damage 3/31/26
Insurance Claim
Adjustor: Matthew Minichelli 518-240-1372
DAMAGE COMPANY INVOICE QUOTE/EST.
Windows
Boarding of Broken Windows Gui's Lumber $725.98 Rec'd - 4/21/26 abstract
Window Replacement- Village Hall GC Outstanding
Window/Siding Replacement - Ambulance Building GC Outstanding
Ductwork/Insullation
Ductwork insullation, boiler vent pipes- diagnostic fee Reding Inc. $189.00 Ree'd- 4/21/26 abstract
Ductwork insulation, boiler vent pipe, repairs Reding Inc. Repair Quote- outstanding coming 4/16
Ceiling Repairs/Mechanicals- Police Station GC Outstanding - Reding?
Flooring Replacement in Police Station Heritage Flooring 716-218-2274 Bob Pistorio- called to quote
Various Ceiling tiles need to be replaced througout Bldg. GC Outstanding
Roof Damage
Lower Roof (Police Station) emergency repair Murray Roofing $26,965.00 Lower Roof was temporary repaired 4/7 ¢” 4/8
Roof Damage and Full Replacement Needed Mutray Roofing $136,384.00 Replacement Quote Rec'd
AsbestosTesting Required (roof, ceiling) GC Outstanding
Coordination of Roof Mechanicals GC Outstanding
(ventilation, drainage pipe adjustments, satelite, electrical, brick work, hatch opening)
Other
Light Fixture Replacement- Municipal Building GC Ontstanding
Street Light Globes Green Mountain Waiting on Globe replacment quote
Municipal Bldg Lower Front Window Damage GC Outstanding
Lighting Covers Broken GC Ontstanding
Wendell General Contractor can provide damage assessment support, support itemized quotes/ estimates
required for the insurance company and coordinate the repair] replacement efforts
with all contractors to coordiate roof/ windows and all mechanical repairs/ replacements that will be impacted by roof
replacement including asbestos testing. Wendel can also review quotes for warranty, and cost effectiveness.
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Office of the New York State Comptrofier Received Date Recertification of the
SNYSLRS
New. York State. and Local Retirement System
Record of Activities
110 State Street, Albany, New York 12244-0003
Please type or print clearly
in blue or black ink RS 2419
Rev. 09/18)
NYSLRS ID Social Security Number fast 4 digits] Retirement System [check one] (Rev 08/48)
alee (elelele ole XXX-XX- lal @/@ Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
Police and Fire’ Retirement System (PFRS) [1
| Traci Hopkins
, certifythat | completed a 3-month record of
activities for the term that began 12/02/2024 for my position as Treasurer
| attest that the record of activities maintained for the above named tem is still representative of my
hours worked and that my responsibilities have not substantially or rnaterially changed. My current
term begins on 94/01/2026 and ends on 04/01/2027
uh lop )ci S 4/21/2026
Signature of Member Date
Employer Location Code; 40183
NOTE: A record of activities and any certification based upon such record shall not be valid for more than eight years from the date of
the taking of office for which the record of activities was initially maintained. ;
Please keep this form on file in your records.and submit a copy to NYSLRS only upon request.
CANA
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Village of Gowanda |
Office of Code Enforcement
Monthly Report for March 2026
Building Permits
Applications: 3
Permits Issued: 3
Fees Collected: $131.00
Inspections: 2
Business Permits
Applications: 1
Permits Issued: 0
Fees Collected: 0
Property Maintenance
Complaints Filed: 2
Violations on Patrol: 5
Violation Notices Sent: 7
Compliance Notices Issued: 0
Inspection. Request: 1
Inspections: 1
Legal Action
Pending Court Cases: 2
New Court Summons Issued: 0
Gowanda P.D. Assistance: 0
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NEW INFORMATION
« ACTION ITEM — Review business permit for Go Catt Printing and Promo to be
located at 13 South Water Street by Marlene Wakefield. All required paperwork
and proof of insurance have been received. Property has passed the inspection
as well. :
o Retail business selling printed t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, apparel
and promotional items.
e We are working diligently with property owners and contractors to review, and
issue building permits.
e Please be mindful and do a little homework prior to hiring an unknown contractor.
Public Service Announcement — Protect Your Property, Protect Yourself
The Village of Gowanda reminds ail residents and business owners to only hire
contractors who are properly licensed, insured, and approved to work within the Village.
After major storm events, it is common for unlicensed or out-of-area contractors to
solicit work. While some may appear legitimate, hiring unapproved contractors can
expose you to serious risks, including:
« Substandard or incomplete work
« Lack of accountability or recourse
e Personal liability for injuries or property damage
« Failure to obtain required permits and inspections
Approved contractors are required to meet Village standards, carry proper insurance,
and follow all applicable codes and permitting requirements—ensuring the work is done
safely, legally, and correctly.
Before hiring anyone:
Ask for proof of insurance
Confirm they are authorized to work in the Village
Ensure all required permits are obtained
Taking these simple steps helps protect your investment, your safety, and your
community.
For questions or to verify a contractor, please contact the Village Code Enforcement
Office.
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OLD INFORMATION .
* Complaint forms need to be completed and submitted when bringing concerns to
our attention. They are imperative if the issue rises to the level of legal and/or
court action.
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
27 € Main Street » Gowanda, NY 14070
{746)532-3353 « Fax (746)532-2928
BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION
Business Name: Gro Catt Printing awa Promo
. Business Address: (3 5 yuth a/, fer Steeer
Business Mailing adilress: ! 3 South Water Sn Gaus aurden ly 14124 |
Property Owner: Pheewi'x Prayee +
Desired Opining Date: 5/7/26
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: M arlewe WialePrecp
Applicant Address:
Applicant Mailing Address: Sia. me.
Applicant Phone Number: Ts
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Alf Businesses must:
i Contact the Gowanda Code. Enforcement Officer prior to doingany interioror exterior work on
the building.
Produce a Business plan ta outline your business goals and. objectives and attach itte this
application.
Register Business name with Cattaraugus County Clark's Officeanel attach a copy to this
application.
Apply'and submit a copy of your NYS Tax Resale Permit.
Allow the Code Enforcement Officer to conduct an inspection tthepremises.
Obtain.a Federal Empfoyer Identification Number (EIN) and proidea copy. with this application.
Obtain Workers Compensation and Disability Insurance coverage for your employees and attach
capies to this. application if applicable.. .
Be approved by the Village of Gowanda board to conduct a Busness within the Village.
Be issued a Business Permit by the Villageof Gowanda prior tooperating the proposed business.
Helpful Information:
Sales Tax 1.D. Number: Contact the New York State Departmentof Taxation and Finance
(1-800-462- 8100) and’ ask for a Salés Tax Kit or visit WW/W-nystx. gov
-State Taxes: General information contact the New York State Daeartnent of Revenue
{1-800-225-5829} or visit WWW nystax.gov. .
Federal Taxes and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN: Ff you are forming a
corporation or a partnership or if you plan to hire employees yournust file for an EIN
~ (IRS Farm SS-4). If you are a sole proprietorship with no emploges, you may use your own
social security number on federal tax forms. Stop at-your local KS office, Call
4-866-816-2068 for the appropriate paperwork, or visit WWWis. gov,
Contact your local office of the New York State-Department of laborte determine your
obligation to the New York State Unemployment Tax.
Contact the New York State Department of Taxation and Finane( 1- $00: 462- -8100) regarding
forms for New York State withholdings or visit WWW .nystax,gor.
New York State law requires that you abtaia: Workers Compensitionand Disability Insurance
coverage for your employees,
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BERGER Or
Department Of the Treasury IRS Notice CP575G
(internal Revenue Service
IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255-0023
important Information - Please Read
MARLENE ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD
GO CATT PRINTING AND PROMO
13 S WATER STREET
GOWANDA, NY 14070
February 20, 2026
We assigned you an employer identification number (EIN)
Your E!N is 41-4412189, The name control associated with this EIN is WAKE.
What you need to do
¢ If you did not apply for this EIN, visit IRS.gov/EINNotRequested.
¢ Use this EIN and your name exactly as they appear above when you fill out your tax returns. Otherwise, it may cause delays.
Keep a copy of this notice for your records because we'll only send it to you once. You can share a copy with future officers of
your organization or anyone asking for proof of your EIN. If your name or addressis incorrect as shown, send the correct
information to the address at the top of this notice.
® If a Limited Liability Company (LLC) elects to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation, the LLC must file Form
8832, Entity Classification Election. If an LLC wants to elect S corporation status and meets certain criteria, the LLC must timely
file Form 2553, Election by a Smal! Business Corporation. In that instance, we'll teat the LLC as a corporation as of the effective
date of the S corporation election and the LLC doesn't need to file Form 8832. Visit IRS.qov/LLC and refer to Publication 3402,
Taxation of Limited Liability Companies, for more information,
Additional Information
e Refer to Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data: A Guide for Your Business, for tips on keeping your EIN safe.
¢ Find tax forms or publications by visiting 1RS.gov/Forms or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
* Call us at 800-829-4932 if you can't find what you need online. if you prefer, you can write to the address at the top of this notice.
Notice CPS78G Employer !D Number 41-4412189 Page U1
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303 Court St
Little Valley, NY 14755
(716) 938-2293
Cattaraugus County Clerk Recording Cover Sheet
‘Received From:
MARLENE E WAKEFIELD “
11660 RT 39
PERRYSBURG, NY 14129
Method Returned : FILED
First PARTY 1
|GO CATT PRINTING & PROMO
First PARTY 2
|WAKEFIELD, MARLENE E
Index Type : Dba
Inst Number : 202602682
Book : Page:
Type of Instrument : Dba
Recording Fee: $25.00
Recording Pages : 2
’ Recorded Information
State of New York
County of Cattaraugus
| hereby certify that the within and foregoing was
recorded in the Clerks office for Cattaraugus
County, New York
On (Recorded Date): 02/19/2026
At (Recorded Time) :11:15:19 AM
LT
Doc ID - 015855340002
WEEK Pare
Darrell Klute, County Clerk
STATE OF NEWYORK COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS $8.
t, Dattall Klute, Car of Countya! Catluaugus of theCounly Gout of
sald County andol the Supreme Court, both being Courts of Record having &
common seal, .
DO HEREBY CERTIFY hag | have compared this copy with the orginal fled,
recorded, fled ad recoded lad andfitered, or entered in the office and Uial
the samy is a cunct vatscripliharealand ollhe Whole ofesid original,
IN WITNESS HHERIEO® | have harcunto set my hand and alined tne Seal
afagid Countyend Couts on
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This sheet constitutes the Clerks endorsement required by Section 319 of Real Property Law of the State of New York
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Business Plan
Go Cat Printing and Promo
Minority Women-Owned Small Business
Custom Apparel & Promotional Products
1. Executive Summary
Go Cat Printing and Promo is a minority women-owned small business specializing in
custom screen printing and personalized promotional products, including t-shirts,
sweatshirts, bags, and branded merchandise. The company serves individuals, small
businesses, schools, community organizations, and corporate clients seeking high-
quality customized apparel and promotional items at competitive prices.
Our mission is fo provide affordable, high -quality customized products while supporting
local communities and promoting minority entrepreneurship through reliable service and
strong customer reiation ships.
The business operates through direct customer orders, local partnerships, and digital
marketing channels. Go Cat Printing and Promo was established through owner
investment and is currently operating as a self-funded business without extemal
financing.
2. Company Description
Go Cat Printing and Promo provides custom apparel and promotional merchandise
using professional screen printing, heat transfer, and vinyl application techniques. The
business is owned and operated by a minority woman entrepreneur committed to quality
craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and community engagement.
Business Structure
° Minority Women-Owned Small Business (MWBE)
e Legal Structure: Sole Proprietor
e Location: Gowanda, NY
¢ Ownership: 100% minority woman-owned and controlled
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Competitive Advantage
¢ Personalized customer service
¢ Flexible order quantities (small and bulk)
+ Competitive pricing
¢ Quick tumaround times
¢ Community-focused business model
¢ Minority women-owned certification eligibility
e. Self-funded startup demonstrating financial stability
3. Market Analysis
Target Customers
e Small businesses
¢ Schools and athletic teams
¢ Nonprofit organizations
« Churches and community groups
e Event planners
¢ Families and individuals
«¢ Corporate organizations
e Healthcare organizations
e Government agencies
Industry Overview
The custom apparel and promotional products industry contin ue to grow due to
increased demand for branding, personalization, team apparel, and event merchandise.
Many organizations prefer working with local vendors who provide faster turnaround
fimes and personalized services compared to large online retailers,
Competitive Analysis
Competitors include:
e Large online customization companies
e Local print shops
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¢ Small home-based apparel businesses
Go Cat Printing and Promo differentiates itself through personalized service,
relationship-based sales, flexibility, and minority-owned business status.
4. Products and Services
Custom Apparel
e T-shirts
* Sweatshirts and hoodies
¢ Polo shirts
¢ Uniform apparel
« Athletic wear
* Corporate apparel
Promotional Products
e Tote bags
¢ Hats and caps
e Mu gs
e Water bottles
¢ Corporate giveaway items
« Event merchandise
Custom Services
« Screen printing
e Heat transfer and vinyl printing
¢ Logo placement and design assistance
¢ Bulk order discounts
* Special event packages
Future expansion may include embroidery services anda full e-commerce platfom.
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5. Marketing and Sales Strategy
Marketing Methods
¢ Social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
¢ Website and online ordering
e Local networking and community partnerships
¢ Vendor booths at events and festivals
e Partnerships with schools and sports teams
¢ Referral incentives and repeat customer discounts
e Promotional samples for businesses
Sales Strategy
e Direct consumer orders
e Bulk contracts with organizations
« Business-to-business partnerships
¢ Gommunity sponsorship opportunities
¢ Online sales growth
6. Operations Plan
Location ~
Operations are currently based in. commercial retail space located in Gowanda, NY with
potential future expansion into a larger commercial retail or production location.
Equipment
The business utilizes professional equipment including:
¢ Screen printing press
e Heat press machine
e Vinyl cutter
e Design software and computer system
e Drying and curing equipment
« Inventory storage systems
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Workflow
Customer consultation
apron =
Design approval
Production
Quality inspection
Delivery or pickup
7. Management and Organization
The business is owned and managed by the founder of Go Cat Printing and Promo,
who oversees:
¢ Operations management
* Production coordination
*« Marketing and sales
* Customer relations
e Financial management
e Vendor relationships
As the business grows, additional production staff and administrative support may be
added.
8. Financial Plan
Self-Funded Startup
Go Cat Printing and Promo is a self-funded business. The owner has personally
invested the capital necessary fo purchase equipment, inventory, and operational
supplies required to begin operations. The company is not currently seeking loans or
external funding.
This financial independence allows the business to grow strategically while maintaining
full ownership and control.
Future funding may be considered only for expansion opportunities such as additional
equipment, staffing, or commercial facility development.
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Startup Investment Covered
Owner investment included:
Screen printing equipment
Heat press and vinyl equipment
initial inventory
Business registration and licensing
Marketing and branding materials
Workspace setup and supplies
Revenue Streams
Custom apparel orders
Promotional merchandise sales
Bulk contracts
Repeat customer business
‘Community partnerships
Profit Strategy
Revenue growth will be driven through repeat customers, local partnerships, and
expanded marketing reach. Early profits will be reinvested into equipment upgrades,
marketing, and business expansion.
9. Community Impact
As a minority women-owned business, Go Cat Printing and Promo contributes to:
Local economic development
Supplier diversity initiatives
Community partnerships
Employment opportunities
Support for schools and nonprofit organizations
Minority entrepreneurship representation
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10. Future Goals
e Obtain MWBE certification
¢ Expand product offerings
e Hire employees
e Launch e-commerce platform
e Secure corporate and government contracts
e Open a retail storefront location
¢ Invest in additional production equipment
11. MWBE Certification Statement
Go Cat Printing and Promois independently owned, operated, and controlled by a
minority woman entrepreneur who manages all daily operations, financial decisions, and
strategic planning. The company is committed to supplier diversity, inclusive economic
development, and providing high-quality products to both public and private sector
clients.
Go Cat Printing and Promo demonstrates entrepreneurial commitment through owner-
funded startup investment, professional operations, anda focus on sustainable growth.
The company is positioned to become a reliable supplierof custom apparel and
promotional products for businesses, organizations, and government entities.
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SCHUTT'S SAW & MOWER SERVICE INC.
301 HAZELTINE AVENUE
JAMESTOWN NY 14701
716.664.3090
www.schuttssaw.com
Village of Gowanda 03/30/2026
Invoice No. 12768
1 Industrial Place Federal Tax ID# 16-0970725
Gowanda NY 14070 Facility # 7063806
716-353-1116 Adam 716-532-3353
Unit Information
N/U Year Make Model Serial No. Mode! Name MSRP Price
New 2026 HUSTLER 943928 SUPERZ KW 72" $18,949,00 $13,832.00
Parts & Accessories: Price Qty Ext Price
Unit(s) Price $13,832.00
Parts & Accessories $0.00
Labor $0.00
Extended Warranty $0.00
Freight $0.00
Dealer Prep $0.00
Cash Price $13,832.00
Trade Allowance $0.00
Payoff $0.00
Net Trade $0.00
Net Sale $13,832.00
Sales Tax $0.00
Lic/Reg Fees $0.00
Dealer Fees $0.00
Total Other Charges $0.00
Amount Due $13,832.00
Amount Paid $0.00
Balance Due $13,832.00
Vehicle Info:
Reg No.
Engine CC:
Color
Notes:
Trade Information
Thank You for Your Business!
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Valley Fab and Equipment, Inc.
9776 Trevett Road
PO BOX 380 Date Quote #
BOSTON, NY 14025 1/13/2026 BE31266
Name / Address
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
VILLAGE CLERK.
27 EAST MAIN STREET
GOWANDA, NY 14070
Customer Contact Customer Phone Customer Fax
ADAM REID 716-532-5931 716-532-2938
Item Description Qty Cost Total
EQUIPMENT VALLEY FAB EQUIPMENT WOULD LIKE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING 1 195,600.00} 195,600.00
EVEREST SNOW PLOW PACKAGE FOR VILLAGE OF GOWANDA SINGLE
AXLE CHASSIS. THIS EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE OFF ONONDAGA
COUNTY CONTRACT REF# 10914
10FT STAINLESS STEEL SIDE DUMP BODY
DOUBLE ACTING HOIST CYLINDER
THREE COAL DOORS
12" SPREADER PLATE
SHOVEL HOLDER-LADDER -STEPS
DUAL ARM DONOVAN TARP SYSTEM
STOP/TURN, FLASHERS, BACK UP LIGHTS
POLY FENDERS OVER REAR TIRES
PT HITCH WITH HEATED PLOW LIGHTS
MODEL#RHS132TML36SH
PLOW COMES WITH CURB AND MOLDBOARD SHOES, HYD REV,
CARIDE BLADES
PATROL WING SYSTEM MODEL# ACPF/ACP36/NT/40-MIRROR ON FRONT
POST
R.H WING MODEL W144-HD-10 CARBIDE BLADES
ACCESSORIES
PTO/HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION MOUNTED, STAINLESS STEEL
VT-TANK. ENCLOSURE, STAINLESS STEEL QUICK COUPLERS, 5100EX
SPREADER CONTROL, HOIST/PLOW AIR CONTROLS, AUX LIGHTS
(SPINNER-WING), 2EA AMBER/GREEN BEACON MOUNTED ON CHASSIS
ROOD BRACKETS.
QUOTE ONLY !! PRICE IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS.
Subtotal
Phone # Sales Tax (8.75%)
(716)941-6644 (716)941-5066
Total
Thave reviewed and in agreement with
the pricing associated with this order.
By signing this quote I hereby authorize Signature
to proceed with order.
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Valley Fab and Equipment, Inc.
9776 Trevett Road
PO BOX 380 Date Quote #
BOSTON, NY 14025 1/13/2026 BE31266
Name / Address
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
VILLAGE CLERK
27 EAST MAEN STREET
GOWANDA, NY 14070
Customer Contact Customer Phone Customer Fax
ADAM REID 716-532-5931 716-532-2938
Item Description Qy Cost Total
ONONDAGA CO | CONTRACT DISCOUNT -30.00% -58,680.00
QUOTE ONLY !! PRICE IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS.
Subtotal $136,920.00
Phone # Sales Tax (8.75%) $0.00
(716)941-6644 (716)941-5066
Total $136,920.00
Ihave reviewed and in agreement with
the pricing associated with this order.
By signing this quote I hereby authorize Signature
to proceed with order.
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Sewer Department
Board Meeting Report
April 2026
Daily Responsibilities:
e Daily Readings/Reports and Plant Inspection
e Pump approx. 10,000 gallons of primary sludge to sludge thickening tank.
. ‘Pump thickened sludge to Digester as needed.
e Lab Samples two times per day.
e Ongoing Responsibilities:
e Belt Press Sludge
e Repair and rebuild pumps.
e Clean Tanks.
e Flush Sewers (as needed and per maintenance schedule).
© General upkeep of grounds and buildings.
These items are directly related to the treatment plant.
This month additionally we have:
¢ Completed Monthly DMR for NYSDEC.
e Assisted and received assistance from Highway and Water as needed.
e Marked dig notices.
® Requested by Collins to clean out storm drain with vac truck.
e Assisted Perrysburg with plugged sewer line on Lincoln Ave. at their request.
e JD Northrup repaired/replaced manhole at West Main and Jamestown Street.
¢ Completed Non-compliance reports for NYSDEC.
e Attended multiple webinar trainings, most regarding new cyber security guidelines
and regulations for WWTP Operators.
e NYSDEC conducted yearly Sewer Plant inspection. The inspection was satisfactory.
e® Annual fire alarm inspection was conducted; no problems were found.
e Continuing to make adjustments to new equipment/processes.
e Perrysburg sewer force main was blocked at Thatcher Brook crossing near lift station.
Perrysburg was informed of notification responsibility for raw sewage spill. We
assisted with getting blockage removed at their request.
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April 14, 2026
Andrew Carriero
139 Commercial Street
Gowanda, NY 14070
Mayor Nephew,
lam submitting my resignation as Chief Operator of the Village Wastewater Treatment
Plant for retirement. This will be effective June 13, 2026. it has been a pleasure to work for the
Village and | have appreciated the opportunity to do so.
Sincerely and thank ey
Andrew Carriero
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Gowanda Water Department
MONTHLY BOARD REPORT
Gowanda- Processed 10,010,600 gallons for the month of March for a daily
average of 322,900 gallons. 10 Ufpo. Processed 8 work orders, Unhook hose bibs
and sort the usage out. Install 2 new valve box on chestnut. Read meters. Install 2
new meters on chestnut. Cleaned the gatehouse with sewer assistance. Fix Nissan
van serpentine belt tensioner. Start installing new vfd at point peter.
Collins 1- Processed 1,563,000 gallons for a daily average of 50,400 gallons. 8
Ufpo. Processed 3 work orders. Read meters. Tap and install new service on Flavia
with help from highway digging with backhoe. Work onthe chlorine fitting to try
and stop the air problem.
Collins 3- Processed 945,683 gallons for a daily average of 30,505 gallons Read
meters. Use vac truck to vac a hole on a leaking service on north division to fix the
. leak. Replaced the towns side of the service from the main to the curbbox.
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Norris Luther
President / Owner
(716) 832-6498 ext. 104
Jeremy Luther
Operations Manager
(716) 582-5498 ext. 102
Company Offices
& Main Retail Location To Gowanda Village Board
14650 US-62
Gowanda, NY 14070 I would like to formally request access to town water for our
(716) 532-5498
Fax: (716) 532-5499
property located at:
Kim Luther
Designer Pools 14650 Rt 62, Gowanda
Store Manager
Shannon Smuda Our current water supply now comes from a spring located a
Store Manager
quarter mile away near the railroad tracks. This system has
Jennifer York
Office Manager proven to be unreliable, as we frequently experience
disruptions due to frozen pipes, pipe breakage or electrical
Josh Lutz
Manager supply issues.
Retail Locations Your help with this would be greatly appreciated.
& Showrooms
3302 East Main Rd.
Dunkirk, NY 14048 Thank You,
(716) 672-7665
Fax: (716) 679-3503
Morgan Walker
Manager
Norris Luther .
2335 Foote Ave. Ext.
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-7946
Fax: (716) 483-7947
Andy Biondolillo
Store Manager
JoMarie Nagel
Assistant Manager
Kayla Carlson
Assistant Manager
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Village of Gowanda
Summary of Water System Preliminary Engineer's Report - Project Status Update
April 14, 2026 - Town Board Meeting
Prepared: April 8, 2026
25310 - (V) Gowanda Water System Preliminary Engineer's Report
° Site Visits and Meetings:
°o 10/20/25 — Project Kickoff Meeting with Village
oO 10/28/25 — Initial Site Visit with Water Dept. (springs, reservoir, treatment)
fe} 11/14/25 - Site Visit with Kirk (well and well house)
ie) 12/05/25 - Review Distribution System and Base mapping with Mark Burr
(o) 03/09/26 - Extensive Review of Existing Treatment Plant with Water Department
e = Task 1: Engineering Study and Report
We have gathered a number of existing reports, drawings and records from
various sources previously. All documents received have been digitized and
organized electronically for the Village’s use when the project is completed.
* At the end of February 2026, the Village discovered a large quantity of
existing drawings that had been in storage. The drawings were transferred
to our office where MDA staff reviewed/ digitized all drawings capable of
being scanned. These drawings included original 1930's treatment plant
plans, original 1929 finished water storage tank plans, and plans of other
assets within the water system. These drawings were of great value for this
Preliminary Engineers Report and provided key information that has
allowed us to better understand existing infrastructure.
An extensive on-site meeting was held with water department staff and MDA staff
after the large quantity of drawings were processed. During this meeting we
reviewed the existing treatment plant, reviewed treatment process schematics and
discussed operator’s day-to-day operations and challenges.
We have gained a good understanding of the current water system and have
assessed the condition of system assets. We have identified key items that are
either deficient because they do not meet current standards or are simply beyond
typical useful life and are considered weak points in the system, some of the major
items are as follows:
" 1.7MG finished water storage tank (clearwell) roof structure is in poor
condition
" 17MG finished water storage tank (clearwell) is 92 years old, piping
configuration does not allow the tank to be bypassed and several aspects
do not meet current standards
« 1.7MG finished water storage tank (clearwell) in need of service but unable
to be offline and serve Village at the same time
* Coke aeration filter is in deplorable condition. (CCHD Sanitary Survey 2024)
* Antiquated piping, appurtenances and flow metering at sources and
treatment plant
* Treatment plant backwash system is aged and lacks appropriate
redundancy
File: 25320
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Village of Gowanda - Project Summary Sheet - April 8, 2026
Deficiencies continued:
Point Peter Reservoir & Allen Spings site security and watershed
vulnerability / protection
Layne Well house on E. Hill Street is in very poor condition
Some existing wells that require proper decommissioning to protect
aquifer
Aged out-of-service water infrastructure on Hill Street and off Armes
Court that warrants decommissioning
2” galvanized pipe within the distribution system and 6” mains from 1889
(127 years old) still in service
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) within the water
system is severely underutilized
o The EDU analysis was completed for the Village/water system.
o Historical water meter billing records and water department production records
were analyzed and summarized.
o Base mapping of Distribution System in CAD has been completed; pipe age,
material, and size has been determined based on record drawings and
operator/ engineer insight. Schematic drawings for each existing process have also
been completed.
o Water modeling is underway, hydrant flow testing plans are being discussed with
Mark Burr and will be coordinated shortly with Kirk Trumpore now that the
weather is cooperating. We are looking to begin flow testing in the coming weeks,
° Preliminary Engineer’s Report is advancing in following areas:
Project Background and History - Completed
System Present Condition and Deficiencies - Nearly Completed
Alternative Analysis - Deficiencies identified, alternatives are being developed.
Discussion with Village (Mark Burr) will begin shortly. Cost analysis for
alternatives being developed has been initiated.
Please contact me via phone or email with any questions or comments regarding this update or
our service.
Respectfully,
Jake Alianello, P.E.
Partner/ Project Manager
MDA Consulting Engineers, PLLC
PO Box 604, 3 Bristol Lane
Ellicottville, New York 14731
Office Phone: 716-699-4650
Fife: 25310 2 of 2
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Name: Ping x Mord ing Mlle Address: LAV West Maen SF Account Number:
If determined eligible for Leak Forgiveness Program:
Eligible ® N Leak Fixed: Y es Sewer Abatement N
Billing Period: 3 3 | Jb
Current Bill: Water $: oF}. gi + Sewer $:_ St.
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Average Consumption (last 4 gtr. average prior to current leak bill): 3? Gs thon s
Average Water/Sewer Bill Totals (last 4 qtr. average prior to current leak bill):_ f 64
Current Bill Consumption (gallons): [10 9260
Leak Forgiveness Calculations:
Current Consumption ~ Average Consumption = /06 ‘i d60 /1,000 = lOG.Q6
tH 0, 260 - LA00 (Leak Forgiveness Eligibility) (Units)
($3.02/unit reduction) £ F ($2.01/unit reduction) wae
Unit x 50% Water Rate Reduction g_ 320.90 Unit x 50% Sewer Rate Reduction $ £13.58
Current Water Bill Portion $- 6 8 71% | Current Sewer Bill Portion $ St, 2 3
Water Forgiveness $ 320 10 Sewer Forgiveness $ L13,58
Total Water Adjusted Bill $ 3 66 ‘ 4 ( - Total Sewer Adjusted. Bill $ a 3 7. 6 a
Current Bill: $ [ } 3 4.6 Y
-Water Forgiveness $ : 3 ad. 40
-Sewer Forgiveness $ A13..593
TOTAL Adjusted Bill $ G04. S6
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Total Leak Forgiveness $ 9 34. HY
Recommended by Water Hearing Committee on \ g! a Lo
Water Hearing Village Board Liaison Signature
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Village of Gowanda Water Hearing Minutes
Hearing Requested By: A rag Mevdhing ~ A ie DateRequested:__ ‘7-6- 26
Property Address: 149 West Maun St
Contact Phone#: 7_ nn
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Village of Gowanda Water Hearing Minutes
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Property Address: (0 Brann. ¥
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Name: aa nday frepartis Address: _— y bea NN Account Number:
If determined eligible for Leak Forgiv ene ss Progr: am:
Eligible @LY N Leak Fixed: Febuacy Sewer Abatement] Nv
Billing Period: _ 37 3!-#
Current Bill: Water $: S27. BA + Sewer $: S2A¥.77 =Total Bill 5 ERR 1358 4
Average Consumption (last 4 qtr. average prior to current leak bill): 1b 532 ae ns
Average Water/Sewer Bill Totals (last 4 qtr. average prior to current lek bill):
Current Bill Consumption (gallons):__ (24,590
Leak Forgiveness Calculations:
Current Consumption - Average Consumption =__! a 768 [1000=__! IA .16
124 seo / b 532 (Leak Forgiveness Eligibility) (Units)
($3.02/unit reduction) 3 y J i ($2.01/ unit reduction) oy, 4 4 Ay
Unit x 50% Water Rate Reduction $ a Unit x 50% Sever Rate Reduction $ ATO
Current Water Bill Portion § $ 50 tod Current Sever BillPortion $ D2 5.77
Water Forgiveness g__ FORTS STi! Sewer Forgiveness ¢ DORR sO
Total Water Adjusted Bil g___‘“167 3% Total Sewer Adjusted BI] = $__ 30 1.73
Current Bill: $.
-Water Forgiveness $ 34f 1b
-Sewer Forgiveness $ 227 S 1
TOTAL Adjusted Bill $ 167,54)
Total Leak Forgiveness $ 569.20
Recommended by Water Hearing Committee on
Water Hearing Village Board Liaison Signature
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2026-2027 Water/Sewer Relevy
SBL Water ; Sewer
8-075-2-16 $ 386.02 $ 237.22
8-083-1-24 S 550.18 $ 322.86
8-083-3-28 S 623.80 $ 60.84
8-083-3-28 $ 554.30 $ 60.84
8-084-3-2.2 $ 1,356.57 $ 683.99
8.075-1-16 $ 127.97 § 72.67
8.075-1-19 S 631.76 $ 377.32
8.075-1-2 $ 58.19 $ 29.10
8.075-1-26 $ 634.31 $ 378.99
8.075-1-29 S 469.20 S$ 268.85
8.075-1-3 $ 45.54 § 15.56
8.075-1-37 S 785.02 $ 479.56
8.075-1-4 S 277.53 °S 140,94
8.075-1-44 S 814.74 $ 499.40
8.075-2-11 $ 648.29 $ 388.32
8.075-2-19 $ 264.50 § 132.25
8.075-2-23 S 147.74 $ 88.84
8.075-2-25 $ 151.87 $ 91.60
8.075-2-6 $ 272.08 $ 137.29
8.075-3-12 S 123.13 § 72.44
8.075-3-16.2 $ 490.16 S$ 286.35
8.075-3-2 $ 78.13 S$ 42.40
8.075-3-23 S 443.29 S$ 263.93
8.075-4-13 S 190.44 $ 95.22
8.075-4-27.2 $ 269.78 $ 135.77
8.075-4-4 S 379.93 $ 233.14
8.075-4-6 S 293.66 $ 151.72
8.083-1-10 S 1,079.62 $ 676.10
8.083-1-12 Ss 470.12 $ 269.42
8.083-1-17.4 §$ 174.57. § 87.29
8.083-1-18 S 760.33 S$ 463.09
8.083-1-19 S 268.71 S$. 147.43
8.083-2-12 S 174.57 S$ 87.29
8.083-2-16 Ss 264.50 $ 132.25
8.083-2-16 S 337.43 $ 180.92
8.083-2-30 $ 319.73 $ 169.10
8.083-2-30 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
8.083-2-36 S 338.18 S$ 205.29
8.083-3-11 S 411.37 $ 230.22
8.083-3-12 $ 677.15 $ 363.35
8.083-3-12 $ 582.84 S$ 344.62
8.083-3-13 S 190.90 § 107.03
8.083-3-27 S 162.35 $ 87.98
8.083-3-27 S 193.72 $ 108.92
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8.083-3-29 S 12.94 $ 7.75
8.083-3-29 $ 5.29 § 2.65
8.083-3-31 § 58.19 $ 29.10
8.083-3-32 5 1,224.11 § 772.52
8.083-3-32 $ 264.50 § 132.25
8.083-3-32 § 264.50 § 132.25
8.083-3-42 § 669.39 § 402.37
8.083-3-9 § 7.51 $ 4.13
8.083-4-13 $ 761.51 § 463.88
8.083-4-22 $ 309.11 $ 162.04
8.083-4-28 § 528.37 § 308.30
8.083-4-30 $ 798.78 § 488.73
8.083-4-32 § 264.50 § 132.25
8.083-4-33 § 384.25 $ 212,15
8.083-4-35 $ 959.99 $ 596.28
8.083-4-39 § 788.42 $ 530.07
8.083-4-40 $ 392.22 $ 551.07
8.083-4-50 $ 508.28 $ 294.92
8.083-4-51 $ 575.38 § 339.66
8.083-5-19 $ 58.19 § 29,10
8.083-5-26 $ 351.05 $ 189.99
8.083-5-47 § 460.78 $ 263.20
8.083-5-49 $ 165.92 $ 100.97
8.084-2-15 S 295.07 $ 165.03
8.084-2-17 5 653.64 $ 391.90
8.084-2-28 $ 72.32 § 38.54
8.084-2-30 $ 266.17 $ 133.37
8.084-3-1 § 714.46 $ 432.47
8.084-3-28 $ - 478.19 $ 274.84
8.084-3-5 § 390.29 $ 216.17
16.-028-3-14 $ 325.91 § 173.24
16.027-1-17 $ 58.19 § 29.10
16.027-1-22 § 195.32 § 109.97
16:027-1-27 $ 1,015.25 $ 633.18
16.027-1-29 $ 392.69 $ 217.80
16.027-1-3 § $74.24 $ 338.93
16.027-1-35 $ 531.51 $ 310.40
16.027-1-39 $ 2,032.48 § 1,311.89
16.027-1-44 § 589.89 § 349.36
16.027-1-46 $ 508.19 § 294.84
16.027-1-48 $ 397.51 § 221.00
16.027-1-9 $ 116.75 § 68.17
16.027-2-21 $ 5.29 $ 2.65
16.027-2-28 $ 692.73 § 441.85
16.027-2-46 $ 328.92 $ 175.21
16.027-2-47 § 344.71 § 198.16
16.027-2-6 $ 1,024.71 § 639.49
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16.027-2-8 $ 797.86 $ 488.12
16.027-3-10 §$ 182.70 $ 101.57
16.027-3-14 § 264.50 $ 132.25
16.027-3-2 $ 112.98 $ 65.65
16.027-3-21 §$ 74.22 § 42.41
16.027-3-29 § 222.32. $ 181.31
16.027-3-4 $ 545.62 § 193.23
16.027-3-4 5 190.44 § 95.22
16.027-3-5 $ 273.03 $ 137.94
16.027-3-5 § 523.39 S 304.97
16.027-3-7 $ 529.44 $ 326.78
16.027-3-8 $ 436.68 $ 247.15
16.028-1-15. § 317.41 §$ 167.57
16.028-1-24 § 553.64 $ 325.16
16.028-1-26 $ 121.67 $ -°
16.028-1-9 $ 63.70 §$ 32.76
16.028-2-21.1 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
16.028-3-15 § 360.51 S$ 196.32
16.028-3-21 § 264,50 $ 132.25
16.028-4-11.1 $ 450.56 .$ 256.40
16.028-419 § 707.63 $ 427.93
16.028-4-4 $ 292.46 $ 150.90
16.036-2-1 $ 607.34 $ 361.01
16.036-2-15 § 81.04 $ ~° 44.34
16.036-2-18 § 303.60 $ 558.70
16.036-2-19 § 122.35 $ 61.30
16.036-2-19 § $ 127.49 § 64.72
16.036-2-214 $ 289.32 $ 183.31
16.036-2-8 $ 425.98 $ 239.98
16.036-3-19 $ 168.20 $ 101.28
Total S 50,331.38 $ 28,605.82
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Erie County Water/Sewer Relevy 2026-2027
SBL Water Sewer
349-12-1-40 $ 706.32 $ 427.04
349-15-1-29 S 292.93 $ 151.24
349-15-1-32 $ 144.22 $ 75.89
349-15-1-32 S 345.28 $ 186.13
349-15-1-32 S 188.60 $ 97.75
349-16-1-4 S 201.25 $ 64.38
349.11-1-12 S 676.18 $ 406.90
349.11-1-14 S 552.90 $ 324.67
349.11-1-26 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
349.11-1-9 $ 639.56 $ 382.50
349.11-3-31 iS 346.82 $ 187.19
349.11-3-32 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
349.11-3-33 S 704.20 $ 425.62
349.11-3-36.1 S 772.75 § 471.39
349,11-3-37.112 $ 506.89 $ 303.75
349.11-3-6 S 725.91 §$ 440.12
349.12-1-22 Ss 329.02 $ 187.69
349.12-1-22 $ 244.01 S$ 130.95
349.12-1-22 S 205.72 § 105.42
349.12-1-22 $ 449.72 S$ 268.24
349.12-1-29.1 S 365.44 $ 199.59
349.12-1-30 S 989.25 $ 615.84
349.12-1-36 S 264.50 $ 132.25
349.12-1-39 $ 1,393.23 $ 885.37
349.12-1-8 S 430.57 S$ 243.03
349,15-1-20 S 460.01 $ 262.71
349.15-1-38 S 723.71 $ 132.25
349.15-1-38 S 672.32 $ 96.96
349.15-1-41 iS 294.71 $ 164.80
349.15-1-47 S 210.43 $ 120.06
349.15-1-6 $ 80.62 S$ 46.61
349.15-2-15 S$ 969.77 S$ 602.82
349.15-2-4 Ss 264.50 S$ 132.25
349.15-2-9 S 819.28 $ 526.29
349.16-1-12 S 264.50 $ 132.25
349.16-1-19 S 398.48 $ 221.64
349.16-1-20.2 S 731.11 $ 443.59
349.16-1-21 S 337.17 $ 180.73
349.16-1-21 S 94.86 S$ 53.56
349.16-1-24 S 585.56 $ 346.45
349,16-2-16 5 111.53 § 64.68
349.16-2-18 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
349.16-2-28 $ 619.78 $ 369.31
349.16-2-29 S 678.72 § 408.63
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349.16-2-44 $ 264.50 $ 132.25
349,16-2-44 $ 309.48 $ 162.28
349.16-2-49 § 379.03 $ 208.68
349.16-2-8 Ss 63.76 $ 41.23
349.20-1-17 $ 1,900.78 $ 1,223.99
349.20-1-18.1 $ 911.78 $ 564.13
349.20-1-26 $ 530.99 $ 310.05
Total $ 24,946.11 $ 14,057.85
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Williamson Law Book Company
790 Canning Parkway Victor, NewYork 14564
Village of Gowanda February 9, 2026
Accounts Payabie
27 E. Main St.
Gowanda, NY 14070
Annual Software Support Contract
Enclosed is an invoice renewing your Software Support coverage for the following program(s)
Tax Collection Software
(3/1/26 through 2/28/27)
This agreement is between Williamson Law Book Company (WLB) and Vilage of Gowanda (customer) and will
provide annual software support and maintenance as described herein.
Williamson Law Book Company agrees to provide the customer with:
» Support to assist with the above-named software program(s). Supportwill be provided by internet, phone
or fax during normal business hours.
Notice of all program enhancements and their benefits.
e All state mandated changes at ne extra charge.
The customer agrees to:
e Maintain hardware in proper working cendition.
® Make continued efforts to work with and properly use WLB software.
® Train new personnel in the event of employee turnover. (Additionaltraining may be purchased from WLB)
Charges for this Software Support shall be $1,036.00 as specified on the enclosed invoice.
“Please sign and return one copy of this contract with your payment**
Thank you,
Williamson Law Book Company
Accepted for the Village of Gowanda
By: Title: Date:
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CREDIT CARD POLICY
Introduction
The Village of Gowanda (The Village) credit card is a purchase card system benefiting
the Village and the Villages authorized user of the credit card by allowing purchases to
be made from vendors for certain types of goods and/or services that are not available
through other procurement means or from other vendors.
Policy
Usage of the Villages credit card is allowed at the discretion of the Treasurer to current
employees who are granted Village purchasing authority. Delegation of Village
purchasing authority governs the use of the credit card as a tool for purchasing materials
and services that follows the Villages the Purchasing Policies and Procedures; use of this
card is restricted to the purchasing of those goods or services that cannot be procured
through normal procedures. The use of the credit card does not justify the payment of any
sales taxes for which the Village is exempt. As in all other purchases, the merchant shall
be given a copy of the Villages tax exemption letter issued by the NYS Department of
Taxation and Finance and accordingly, state sales tax should not be charged. This is also
applicable to all telephone and internet orders.
Compliance with Policy, Violations and Consequences
Purchases made under this credit card policy and agreement shall comply with
the Village Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
Card user violations of this agreement or of any policy regarding the purchase of goods
or services will be investigated and may result in any or ail the following actions, but not
limited to: written warning, revocation of credit card privileges, cancellation of delegation
of purchasing authority, disciplinary action, termination, and/or criminal prosecution.
Human error and extraordinary circumstances may be taken into consideration when
investigating any violation of this agreement.
The Village Treasurer (Treasurer) or designee has the authority to investigate and to
determine whether a violation of purchasing or credit card policy has occurred and to
determine action deemed most appropriate pursuant to applicable law and/or Village
policy.
Violations of credit card usage include but are not limited to:
= Purchase of items for personal use
= Gasoline for personal vehicles
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« Alcoholic beverages
= Use of the credit card for cash advances
= Exceeding the credit card account credit tine limit
= Failure to return the credit card when card user is reassigned,
terminated or upon request
« Failure to turn in receipts or other back up documentation to the V
Treasurer within three (3) business days of the purchase
= Sharing the credit card or card account number with unauthorized
users
Ownership and Cancellation of the Credit Card
The credit card remains property of the issuing company. It may not be transferred to,
assigned to, or used by anyone other than an authorized user of the Village. Users of the
credit card are accountable for the activity on the card. The issuer or the Village may
suspend or cancel user privileges at any time for any reason. If the user is in possession
of a card, the user will surrender the credit card upon request to the Treasurer or fo any
authorized agent of the issuer.
Receipts
It is the responsibility of each credit card user to obtain transaction receipts from the
merchant each time the credit card is used, including telephone and internet charges.
These are to be immediately forwarded to the Treasurer for review and ensure eligibility
for payment. Failure to provide the required documentation for payment processing may
subject the user to loss of credit card privileges and may cause the amount charged to
be classified as a personal purchase by the card user.
Failure to provide receipts and allow for timely payment of the credit card purchase will
also subject the purchasing department to finance charges on the charge.
Disputed Items
It is each user’s responsibility to follow-up on any erroneous charges, returns or
adjustments to ensure proper credit is given on subsequent statements.
Safeguarding an Issued Credit Card
An issued credit card or card account number should always be treated with utmost care
and should be kept in a secure location and protected from misuse by unauthorized users.
When using the credit card for internet purchases, users should ensure that the site
utilizes industry recognized encryption transmission tools.
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Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
lf a credit card is lost or stolen, contact the Treasurer immediately, who will contact the
issuer and take the appropriate steps to protect the account from unauthorized purchases.
Authorization
Village employees must receive approval from the Village Treasurer to have permission
to use the Villages credit cards. Each department is responsible for notifying the Village
Treasurer of their authorized users of the Village credit card. The department will provide
such a listing which includes the signature of each user to the Treasurer. Any additions
or deletions to this authorized list will require same method of notification.
The credit card may be used only by Village authorized users who have authority to buy
goods and services on behalf of the Village of Gowanda. Each user is responsible for
ensuring safeguard of the credit card information.
The Treasurer helps ensure the proper use of credit cards by overseeing the Village
implementation and use of the card and/or account number.
Responsibility of Credit Card Users
Authorized employees must use the card responsibly and in accordance with this policy.
Credit card user responsibilities include, but not limited to:
= Purchasing items for Village of Gowanda business use only
= Never lending or sharing the credit card or card account number with
unauthorized users
« Purchasing only goods and services that are in accordance with the
City’s Purchasing Policy
= Knowing the credit card limitations and restrictions
= Returning the credit card to the Treasurer, as appropriate
= Forwarding proof of purchase documents, such as sales receipts or
computer print-outs, to the Treasurer immediately after internet or
telephone purchase to the Treasurer.
The Treasurer and/or designee is responsible for:
Implementation of this policy
Timely reconciliation of credit card accounts
Appropriate record keeping
Knowing the credit card limitations and restrictions
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Developing and implementing internal procedures that govern The
Village use of the credit cards
Answering questions about use of cards
Monitoring card usage to ensure that Village policies and procedures
are being followed
Assigning credit card privileges to authorized users
Communicating with the Village Board when new or modified cards
are necessary and requesting new cards from an approved issuer
Communicating with the Village Board when card
Cancellations are necessary and terminating of accounts and
Individual authority to use cards
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GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
27 East Main Street (716) 532-2020
Fax: (716) 532-3777
Gowanda, New York 14070
Ross Olszewski
Officer-in-Charge
April ist, 2026
March,2026 MONTHLY POLICE REPORT
This report indicates activity through 11:59 pm on March 31,2026
197 Calls for Service were answered
5 Police Reports Filed
- 0 Uniform Traffic Tickets were issued
1 Vehicle Accident report filed
1 Accident Driver Exchange forms completed.
1 Request for warrants from open investigations
1 Total Arrests were made:
0 - DWI
0 - Felony
3 - Misdemeanors
1 - Violations
0 - Warrant Served
Please contact me at any time regarding questions or concerns.
Respectfully submitted,
Ross Olszewski #7508
’ Officer in Charge
Gowanda Police Department
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ea | G me il Traci Hopkins <[email protected]>
Proposal for Acquisition of DJI Matrice Drone for Emergency Operations
1 message
Ross Olszewski <[email protected]> 24 March 2026 at 12:12
To: Traci Hopkins <[email protected]>, Wanda Koch <[email protected]>, Pete Sisti
<[email protected]>, [email protected], mark nephew <[email protected]>, Paul Zimmermann
<[email protected]>, Danielle Wagner <[email protected]>
Dear Members of the Village Board,
| am writing to request the purchase of a DJI Matrice drone at a cost of $6,489.99. This acquisition would serve as a
critical life-saving tool for our first responders and a significant asset to the safety of our community.
Justification for Need
Our region's proximity to Zoar Valley presents unique geographical challenges. The rugged terrain and dense forest
cover often make traditional ground searches slow and hazardous. Recently, we have seen a marked uptick in the need
for aerial reconnaissance during search and rescue (SAR) operations.
In the last few months alone, we have experienced multiple incidents requiring drone support. In each case, we were
forced to rely on outside agencies, resulting in substantial wait times for equipment to arrive on-site. In emergency
situations where every minute counts, having this technology stationed within our own village is no longer a luxury—it is a
necessity.
Strategic Benefits
* Rapid Deployment: Local ownership eliminates the transit delay from neighboring counties, allowing us to begin
aerial grids immediately.
+ Enhanced Capability: The DJI Matrice is specifically designed for industrial and public safety use, offering high-
resolution thermal imaging and flight stability that consumer-grade drones lack.
¢ Operational Support: | have discussed this proposal with Steve Raiport, whois in complete agreement that this
drone would be a vital asset to our community's emergency toolkit.
Personnel and Training
We are committed to the responsible and professional operation of this equipment:
* Current Staffing: We currently have one licensed drone operator on staff.
e Expansion: | am scheduled to take my FAA licensing examination within the next month to ensure we have
redundant, qualified pilots available for call-outs.
* §.0.P.: 1am currently working on an addition to our Standard Operating Procedures to include the use of a drone
with our agency.
Investing in this technology ensures that our department remains proactive rather than reactive when lives are on the line.
| am available to discuss the technical specifications or budget details further at your next meeting.
| have discussed this purchase Wanda in the past and also have discussed this with Traci, we do have the funds available
this fiscal year to purchase. The estimates and information will be included in the April board packet.
Total cost would be:
Drone Kit: $6,489.99
2 extra batteries: $477.78
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Spotlight Kit: $355.89
Totaling: $7,323.66
Thank you for your time and for your continued support of our community's safety.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me prior to the meeting so we can have an
opportunity to discuss.
Sincerely,
Ross Olszewski
Officer in Charge
Gowanda Police Department
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GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Policy # 87
Subject: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Created/Revised: 2026
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of an unmanned
aerial system (UAS) and for the storage, retrieval and dissemination of images and
data captured by the UAS. sUAS policies and procedures wil! be available on the
Gowanda Police Department website and will remain available, in the most current
format for the duration of any sUAS program implemented by the Officer-In Charge.
Policy Statement
The Gowanda Police Department (GPD) owns and operates a drone to provide
for the protection and safety of the citizens served by the agency, and for the protection
and safety of public safety personnel, by providing a safe and efficient aerial
observation perspective during public safety incidents and/or law enforcement
operations. Drone operations will be conducted in a safe, professional fashion.
Definitions
Drone (UAS) - An unmanned aircraft of any type that is capable of sustaining
directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely controlled (commonly referred to
as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone), and all of the supporting or attached
systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other
means.
Remote Pilot in Charge (RPIC) - Shall mean the pilot actually flying the
UAS, or charged with flying the UAS
Chief Pilot - The UAS Program Coordinator, to be named by the Officer-in-Charge
Privacy
The use of the UAS potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent
circurnstances, operators and observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not
intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable
expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure).
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Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently
recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of
privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning
imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS operations. UAS-
recorded data will not be collected, disseminated or retained solely for the purpose of
monitoring activities protected by the U.S. Constitution, such as the First Amendment's
protections of religion, speech, press, or assembly. Collection, use, dissemination or
retention of UAS-recorded data should not be based solely on individual characteristics
(e.g, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or
gender) which is a violation of law. UAS-collected information that is not maintained in a
system of records covered by the Privacy Act shall not be disseminated outside of the
agency unless dissemination is required by law, or fulfills an authorized purpose and
complies with agency requirements.
Chief Pilot
The Officer-in-Charge will appoint a UAS Program Coordinator or Chief Pilot
who will be responsible for the management of the UAS program. The Chief Pilot will
ensure that oversight procedures for the agencies' UAS use, including audits or
assessments, comply with existing agency policies and regulations; and enforce policies
and procedures, or confirm that policies and procedures are in place, which provide
meaningful oversight of individuals who have access to sensitive information (including
any PII) collected using UAS: and will have the following additional responsibilities:
+ Coordinating the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)
application process and ensuring that the COA is current.
« Ensuring that all authorized operators and required observers have completed
all required FAA and office-approved training in the operation, applicable laws,
policies and procedures regarding use of the UAS.
+ Developing uniform protocol for submission and evaluation of requests to
deploy a UAS, including urgent requests made during ongoing or emerging
incidents. Deployment of a UAS shall require the authorization of the Officer-in-Charge
or the authorized designee, depending on the type of mission. Such designees
shall include Gowanda Police Department Command Staff.
* Developing protocol for conducting criminal investigations involving a
UAS, including documentation of time spent monitoring a subject.
« Developing an operational protocol governing the deployment and operation of
a UAS including, but not limited to, safety oversight, use of visual observers,
establishment of lost link procedures and secure communication with air traffic control
facilities.
+ Developing a protocol for fully documenting all missions.
+ Developing a UAS inspection, maintenance and record-keeping protocol to ensure continuing
airworthiness of a UAS, up to and including its overhaul or life limits.
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. * Developing protocols to ensure that all data intended to be used as evidence are
accessed, maintained, stored and retrieved in a manner that ensures its integrity
as evidence, including strict adherence to chain of custody requirements. Electronic
trails, including encryption, authenticity certificates and date and time stamping, shall
be used as appropriate to preserve individual rights and to ensure the authenticity and
maintenance of a secure evidentiary chain of custody.
* Developing protocols that ensure retention and purge periods are maintained
in accordance with established records retention schedules.
* Facilitating law enforcement access to images and data captured by the
UAS.
* Recommending program enhancements, particularly regarding safety and
information security.
* Ensuring that established protocols are followed by monitoring and
providing periodic reports on the program to the Officer-in-Charge.
+ Conducting an annual collaboration on and review of UAS policy and
procedure involving pilots and the Training Coordinator/Accreditation Manager
* Compiling an annual report of UAS missions for release to the public
* It shall be the responsibility of the Officer-in-Charge or his designee to
publish an annual report to be posted on the department webpage and any other means
available to the public.
* Regularly review data-sharing agreements and policies, data use policies,
and record management policies applicable to UAS to ensure they conform to
applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
* Oversight and audit procedure of UAS missions conducted. Such procedure
shall include:
o Ensure that oversight procedures for agencies’ UAS use, including audits or
assessments, comply with existing agency policies and regulations; and ensure policies
and procedures, in place, are followed to provide meaningful oversight of individuals
who have access to sensitive information including any PII collected using UAS.
o At least bi-monthly evaluations by the Officer-in-Charge or his designee
(non-pilot)
o Spot check of UAS video data
o Check other provided mission data to ensure compliance with policy, procedure and
FAA regulations
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Use of UAS
Only authorized operators who have completed the required training shall be
permitted to operate the UAS.
Use of vision enhancement technology (e.g., thermal and other imaging
equipment not generally available to the public) is permissible in viewing areas only
where there is no protectable privacy interest or when in compliance with a search
warrant or court order. In all other instances, legal counsel should be consulted.
UAS operations should only be conducted during daylight hours and a UAS
should not be flown over populated areas without FAA approval. UAS operations
should only be conducted during night time hours with FAA approval.
Authorized Missions
UAS missions may be conducted:
» Where there are specific and articulable grounds to believe that the drone will collect
evidence relating to a specific instance of criminal wrongdoing or if the drone will intrude upon
reasonable expectations of privacy, where the Gowanda Police Department has obtained a
warrant based on probable cause, or where the Gowanda Police Department has obtained the
consent of an appropriate party, considering residency, ownership and privacy interests.
+ Where there is a geographically confined, time -limited emergency situation
in which particular individual's lives are at risk, including but not limited to a
fire, hostage crisis, or person lost in the wilderness.
+ For reasonable non-law enforcement purposes where privacy will not
be substantially affected such as geological inspections, environmental
surveys, infrastructure inspections, and where the data will not be used for secondary
law enforcement purposes.
+ For training purposes.
* UAS will monitor and assess critical infrastructure and provide
emergency incident situational awareness.
Approvals
UAS missions may be initiated with approval of the Shift Supervisor. In the event
that the UAS team will be comprised of one or more members currently working, the
approval of the Shift Supervisor is also necessary in determining what resources will be
assigned to the mission. The shift supervisor will have discretion to call in members who
are not currently working for the purposes of completing the mission.
All UAS missions involving an investigation into suspected criminal activity or
UAS missions conducted out of county shall require at least a two-person team, one
RPIC and one spotter or observer with the understanding that said responsibilities may
reverse as an incident becomes prolonged. For this reason, every effort should be made to
have two pilots comprise the team. However, with approval of the Shift Supervisor or
Chief Pilot a non-pilot member can perform as the observer as practicable.
UAS missions that appear non-criminal in nature should be conducted by at least
a two-person team but may be flown by a single pilot with the approval of the Shift
Supervisor or Chief Pilot,
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Any RPIC may refuse to fly for any reason and shall not be countermanded by
a supervisor or commanding officer. Reasons for refusing flight may include but are
not limited to weather conditions, safety concerns, manpower limitations or FAA
regulations and possible violations. It is a goal of the Gowanda Police Department to
provide UAS Mutual Aid to outside agencies when requested and practicable. The
Officer-in-Charge shall establish policies or procedures to authorize the use of UAS
assistance in support of Federal, State, local tribal or territorial government operations.
Certain Mutual Aid Agreements or Memorandums of Agreement or other protocols
may become established which may eliminate the need for approval of certain
individual requests. Any mutual aid request from an outside agency will be deferred to
a Shift Supervisor who will confirm the approval of the Officer-in-Charge or his
designee before authorizing any such mission or deferred directly to the Officer-in-
Charge if'a shift supervisor is not present or available. Once approved Mutual Aid
missions will be conducted in accordance with Federal and State law.
Storage and Retention of Media
All downloaded media shall be stored in a secure manner with access restricted
to authorized persons. A recording needed as evidence shall be copied into a suitable
medium and logged into evidence in accordance with established evidence procedures.
All actions taken with respect to retention of media shall be appropriately
documented. The type of video or photographic surveillance technology employed and
the manner in which recordings are used and stored will affect retention periods.
Recordings or photographic evidence related to a criminal investigation shall be retained
at least until the disposition of any criminal case and/or as long as the possibility of civil
litigation relative to the matter exists. Video or photographic data not related to a
criminal matter shall be maintained for a minimum of 180 days. Information collected
using SUAS that may contain PII shall not be retained for more than 180 days unless
retention of the information is determined to be necessary to an authorized mission of
the retaining agency, is maintained in a system of records covered by the Privacy Act or
is required to be retained for a longer period by any other applicable law or regulation.
Evidentiary Integrity
All downloaded and retained media relative to a criminal investigation shall be
treated in the same manner as other evidence. Media shall be accessed, maintained,
stored and retrieved in a manner that ensures its integrity as evidence. Electronic trails,
including encryption, digital masking, of innocent or uninvolved persons to preserve
anonymity, authenticity certificates, and date and time stamping shall be used as
appropriate to preserve individual rights and ensure authenticity and maintenance of a
secure evidentiary chain of command.
Prohibited Use
The VAS video surveillance equipment shall not be used:
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+ To target a person based solely on actual or perceived characteristics such as
race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability.
+ To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group. \
+ To conduct personal business of any type. The UAS shall not be
weaponized.
Public Notice of VAS Operations
The Gowanda Police department will update its website to reflect its current policy on its
use of UAS(s) on an ongoing basis, and will annually provide a general summary of its UAS
operations during the previous year, including a brief description of the types and categories of
operations conducted provided that such information does not endanger public safety or interfere
with public safety operations, The Department will inform the public through its website to
provide notice to the public regarding where and how the UAS(s) are authorized to operate,
Personnel Complaints
Personnel complaints include any allegation of misconduct or improper job
performance that, if true, would constitute a violation of policy or federal, state or local
law, policy or rule. Personnel complaints may be generated internally or by the public.
Inquiries about conduct or performance that, if true, would not violate office policy
or federal, state or local law, policy or rule may be handled informally by a supervisor
and shall not be considered a personnel complaint. Such inquiries generally
include clarification regarding policy, procedures or the response to specific incidents
by the Department.
The following applies to the source of complaints:
* Individuals from the public may make complaints in any form, including
in writing, by email, in person or by telephone.
* Any member becoming aware of alleged misconduct shall immediately notify
a supervisor.
+ Supervisors shall initiate a complaint based upon observed misconduct or
receipt from any source alleging misconduct that, if true, could result in
disciplinary action.
- Anonymous and third-party complaints should be accepted and investigated to
the extent that sufficient information is provided.
+ Tort claims and lawsuits may generate a personnel complaint.
» All complaints will be courteously accepted by any office member and
promptly given to the appropriate supervisor, Although written complaints are
preferred, a complaint may also be filed orally, either in person or by telephone. Such
complaints will be directed to a supervisor. Ifa supervisor is not immediately available
to take an oral complaint, the receiving member shall obtain contact information
sufficient for the supervisor to contact the complainant.
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+ Although not required, complainants should be encouraged to file complaints in
person so that proper identification, signatures, photographs or physical evidence may
be obtained if necessary.
+ Supervisors shall ensure that all formal complaints are documented on
a complaint form. The supervisor shall ensure that the nature of the complaint is
defined as clearly as possible.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Rules of conduct for personnel involved in the UAS/sUAS program
* Only authorized operators who have completed the required training shall
be permitted to operate the sUAS.
+ All personnel will strictly adhere to Gowanda Police Department’s SOP
regarding conduct
* Pilots will keep sUAS charged and ready for deployment at all times.
* Personnel will follow all federal, state and local laws and rules as they apply
to operating sUAS,
Supervision of personnel involved in UAS/sUAS program
* The sUAS “program coordinator” will be assigned by the Officer-in-Charge and
will oversee the Gowanda Police Department Drone Program including the Chief Drone
Pilot
* The Chief Drone Pilot will assume the first-line supervisor role to the remote
pilot in charge (RPIC)
Protocols for dealing with misuse and abuse of UAS/sUAS data
Any misuse and/or abuse of sUAS data will be considered a violation Gowanda Police
Department’s policy and will be administratively investigated following the Gowanda Police
Department’s SOP’s.
Mutual aid requests
Requests for mutual aid sUAS deployment from other agencies be approved in
the same matter as all other missions originating with the Gowanda Police Department.
The sUAS program coordinator and Chief Drone Pilot will be made aware of the
request. Personnel will operate under the rules of this policy and the entirety for the
Gowanda Police Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
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TREE CITY USA
An Arbor Day Faundatien Program
*** OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION ke
WHEREAS in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to
be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting
of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erison of
our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and
cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing
life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes,
Fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS trees in our Village increase property values, enhance the economic
Vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and
WHEREAS trees-wherever they are planted-area source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE, |, _Mark Nephew , Mayor of the Village of
Gowanda , do hereby proclaim
April 24 ,2026 , as ARBOR DAY
In the Village of__Gowanda , and | urge ail citizens to
Celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
Trees. and woodlands, and
FUTHER, | urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and
Promote the well-being of this future generations.
DATED THIS : day of ,
Mayor
@) arbor Day Foundation:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF ERIE
AND
THE VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
FOR
ST. JOHNS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of , 2026 between the COUNTY OF
ERIE, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, with principal offices located at 95 Franklin Street,
Buffalo, New York 14202, (hereinafter referred to as the “Grantee”) and the VILLAGE OF GOWANDA, a
municipal corporation of the State of New York, located at 27 East Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070
(hereinafter referred to as the “Subrecipient”).
WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (HCD Act), Public Law 93-383; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist theGrantee in utilizing such funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that;
I SCOPE OF SERVICE .
A. “Activities
The Subrecipient will be responsible for administering a CDBG Year 2026 Project — St. Johns Park
Improvement Project- in a manner satisfactory to the Grante and consistent with any standards
required as a condition of providing these funds. Such project will include the following activities
eligible under the Community Development Block Grant program. Said Activity(s) is more fully
described in Exhibit A(1). ;
Activity #1 Re-surface existing deteriorated basketball court withasphalt surface to be lined and
striped, purchase new steel hoops. Restore Splash padand install new spray feature.
B. National Objectives
All activities funded with CDGB funds must meet one of the CDBG piogram’s National Objectives:
benefit low- and moderate-income persons; aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
meet community development needs having a particular urgency, as defined in 24 CFR 570.208.’The
Subrecipient certifies that the activity (ies) carried out underthis Agreement will meet (indicate
which National Objective). Briefly describe how this National Objective will be met.
LMA - Residents of the services area are predominantly low ani moderate income.
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Cc. Levels of Accomplishment — Goals and Performance Measures
The Subrecipient agrees to provide the following levels of project services. Said services are further
described in Exhibit A(1).
Activity Total Units
Activity #1 815 low- and moderate-income persons to
be assisted
D. Performance Monitoring
The Grantee will monitor the performance of the Subrecipient against goals and performance
standards as stated above. Substandard performance as determined by the Grantee will constitute
noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such sabstandard performance is not taken
by the Subrecipient within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the Grantee, contract
suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. The Subrecipient shall file bi-annual reports
to the Grantee summarizing progress in meeting the goals and performance standard. Exhibit A(3)
contains information to be included in each reporting document
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Subrecipient shall start on the 1% day of April 2026 and end on the 31st day of March
2027. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein shall be extended to cover any additional
time period during which the Subrecipient remains in control of CDBG funds or other CDBG assets,
including program income. The Subrecipient shall complete alljob creation goals within three years
of the date of this Agreement.
il. BUDGET
The project budget is described in Exhibit A(2) of this Agreement.
Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the condilions of Paragraph IX (C)(2) of this
Agreement. In addition, the Grantee may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one
contained herein, and the Subrecipient shall provide such supplementary budget information in a
timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by the Grantee, Any amendments to the budget
must be approved in writing by both the Grantee and the Subrecipient.
PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the Grantee under this
Agreement shall not exceed $150,000. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be
made against the line-item budgets specified in Paragraph III herein and in accordance with
performance. Expenses for general administration shall also te paid against the line-item budgets
specified in Paragraph III and in accordance with performance.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Subrecipient’s financial management system
in accordance with the standards specified in 24 CFR 85.21.
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APPROPRIATIONS
This Agreement, and the Grantee’s liability thereunder, shall be executory only to the extent that the
Federal Government appropriates and makes available to the Grantee monies for the project(s)
specified in this Agreement.
VI. NOTICES
Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail, commercial courier, or
personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other electronic meas. Any notice delivered or sent as
aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or senting. All notices and other written
communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities
indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequent written notice.
Communication and details concerning this contract shall be directed to the following contract
representatives:
Grantee Subrecipient
Paul D’Oriando Mark
NephewD.
Principal Contract Monitor Mayor
Grantee The County of Erie Subrecipient__Village
of Gowanda _
[Address] 95 Franklin Street [Address]___27 East Main Street
[City, State, ZIP]___ Buffalo, NY 14202 [City, State, ZIP] Gowanda, NY 14070
[Telephone] 716-858-8390 [Telephone] __ 716-532-3353
[Fax Number] 716-858-7248 [Fax Number]
VI. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Local Cost Share:
The Subrecipient shall be responsible for contributing a direct cash contribution of $28,255 and/or an
in-kind contribution of $_0_, (representing 16% of the estimated project cost), prior to release of
final payment by the Grantee. Acceptable in-kind contributions shall be as defined by Erie County.
In the event the final project cost is less than the estimated cost described in Exhibit A (2), the
Subrecipient shall remain responsible for contributing the local share equal to 5 % of said final cost.
Said local share shall reflect the same percentage breakdown between cash and in-kind as shown on
Exhibit A (2). Full payment of the local cash match to the contractor shall occur prior to release of
final payment by the Grantee.
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XII = SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be
affected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in full force and effect.
' XIV. SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience
only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
XV. WAIVER
The Grantee’s failure to act with respect to a breach by the Subresipient does not waive its right to
act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failureof the Grantee to exercise or enforce
any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such rightor provision.
XVI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Gnntee and the Subrecipient for the use
of funds received under this Agreement and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or writien between the Grantee and the
Subrecipient with respect to this Agreement.
Date IDIS #
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first written above.
COUNTY OF ERIE VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
MARK C. POLONCARZ/LISA M. CHIMERA MARK D. NEPHEW
County Executive/Deputy County Executive Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
RICHARD E. STANTON DANIEL CASTLE, AICP
Assistant County Attorney , Commissiorer, Erie County Department of
Environment and Planning
Doc. No.:
Dated:
19
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Please provide a breakdown of all activities with estimated costs and timetable for completion of proposed project.
(Please document source(s) of this information)
Months Tentative
Total Cost Local Share Amount of CD Estimated Completion
Required Funds Required to Complete Date M/Y
Planning
Engineering
In House
Contract**
Consultant**
(specify type if
Non-engineering)
Construction
Contractor- Splash Pad $131,755 $0 $131,755
Development/Resurface
Contractor- Basketball $25,000 $6,755 $18,245
Resurfacing
Own Labor- Village $10,000 $10,000 $0
DWP Removal of
Concrete/Water
Infrastructure, Grading,
Install new Hoops
Materials
(2) Steel Park Basketball "$8,000 $8,000 ie)
Hoops
Operations
Salary/Fringes
_| Equipment- Rental of $3,500 $3,500 $0
Excavator/Jack Hammer
to Remove Concrete
Other —Specify Type
TOTAL $178,255 ~ $28,255 $150,000
(16% match)
Tota! Project Cost: $178,255
Local Project Funds: $28,255
CDBG Funds Requested: $150,000
Non-CDBG Secured Funding: $10,000 2026-2027 Budget $18,255 Special Project/Community Development Fund
*Source: $10,000 Village of Gowanda 2026-2027 Budget Allocations for Personnel
$18,255 Special Project/Community Development Fund Contibution
*Provide Documentation (letter, budget line, etc.) if over 5% of Total cost
**Requires RFP if CDBG funds are used. Engineers on retainer are acceptablelF HUD procurement
policies were followed in selection process. This item may include CD eligible audit costs (accounting, consultant)
required by Federal regulations for grantees and sub-grantees receiving $300,000 or more in total Federal financial
assistance ina year
***May include prior expenditures for Acquisition and Design: (4/18 — 11/25]and Construction (4/20-11/25)
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unicipal
olutions, Inc.
Municipal Financial Advisors
Mark Nephew, Mayor April 1, 2026
Village of Gowanda
27 East Main Street
Gowanda, New York 14070
Dear Mayor Nephew:
Municipal Solutions, Inc. is pleased to submit this updated contract in connection with the Village’s
general financial services for your consideration and approval, to become effective at the expiration of
our current contract.
Per the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s (MSRB) Rule G-42, we must have a currerit contract
in place prior to work commencing. This contract must state fair market value rates and fees and be
accepted by both the municipality and Municipal Solutions, Inc. We must, under rule G-42, show that
we've acted in good faith with the issuer and to ensure the accuracy of representation in our contracts
regarding the agreed upon scope and fees, whether the contract be a Preliminary Authorization to
Proceed or a Full Contract.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforces the rules and regulations set by the MSRB.
Municipal Solutions, Inc, is registered as a recognized municipal advisor with the SEC (MS ID #867-
00383) and the MSRB (MS ID #K0173) as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act).
This proposal is divided into the following parts and rates can be found in the attached Appendix B:
L Bond Anticipation Note Borrowing Scope of Services
I. Long-Term Serial Bond Borrowing Scope of Services
TI. General Financial Services
IV. Conflicts of Interest and Other Required Disclosures
V. - Miscellaneous
I. Bond Anticipation Note Borrowing Scope of Services
The following items will be completed under this portion of the contact, if appropriate, and as required
under current State and Federal regulations:
1) Prepare a Notice of Sale to be used in the advertisement of the sale and, if over $1,000,000,
prepare an Official Statement.
2) Prepare and convert Notice of Sale, financial information, and/or Preliminary Official Statement
files for upload to Municipal Solutions’ website and electronic ransfer to underwriters. Post results
to website after the sale.
Municipal Solutions, Inc. is a Member of the National Association 9 Municipal Advisors
62 Main Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 Phone: 585-768-2136 Fax: 585-394-4092
2528 State Route 21, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Phone: 585-394-4990 Fax: 585-394-4092
www.municipalsolution,com
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3) Conduct the Note sale and make recommendation on the acceptance of the bids.
4) Prepare, convert, and arrange for distribution of the Final Offical Statement, if prepared.
5) - Coordinate closing arrangements with the purchaser and otherappropriate officials.
IE. Long-Term Serial Bond Borrowing Scope of Services
The following items will be completed under this portion of the contract, if appropriate, and as required
under current State and Federal regulations:
1) Plan the optimum maturity date for the annual payment of the bonds.
2) T£$1,000,000 or more, prepare an Official Statement based on information provided to Municipal
Solutions by the Village, bond counsel and other third parties.
3) Coordinate the preparation of a Notice of Sale with bond counsel to be used in the advertisement
of the issue in compliance with the official compilation of codes, rules and regulations of the
NYS Comptroller and the NYS Local Finance Law.
4) Complete the debt statement, if required, and file with the New York State Comptroller.
5) Apply for a credit rating, when appropriate.
6) Qualify the issue for municipal bond insurance, when appropriate.
7) Prepare and convert Notice of Sale, financial information, and Preliminary Official Statement
files for upload to Municipal Solutions’ website, electronic transfer to underwriters and
submission of Notice of Sale to the Bond Buyer, when appropriate. Post results to website after
the sale.
8) When appropriate, qualify the issue to receive bids electronically using the IPREO electronic
bidding platform. Conduct the sale and make a recommendition on the acceptance of the bids.
Coordinate the closing with bond counsel, Village attorney, the successful bidder and the
Depository Trust Company (if necessary).
9) Prepare, convert and arrange for distribution of the Final Official Statement.
I. General Financial Services
The following items will be completed under this portion of the contact, if appropriate and as requested:
1) Attend construction or other meetings, prepare reports on fimncial matters of the Village, assist
with project and pre-referendum planning, long range and other planning issues, as required.
2) Assist the Village in the preparation of financial information that may be used for public
discussion or presentation to the bond rating agencies and investors.
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Gowanda, V. /M. Nephew -3- . April 1, 2026
3) Assist in the development of an operating budget, cash flow and operating expenses and offsetting
revenue forecasts.
4) Complete a time-frame calendar for all items to be. completed in connection with an anticipated
borrowing.
5) Prepare various maturity schedules for Village officials to determine repayment of anticipated
borrowed funds for planning purposes.
6) Advise on the timing, amount and maturity of an anticipated borrowing.
7) Coordinate board adoption of the bond resolution and other legal documents that may be required
with bond counsel.
8) Assist with debt service requirements for budgeting purposes.
9) Application to secure CUSIP numbers for borrowings, as required.
10) Convert financial documents into useable formats for processing, if necessary.
11) Compliance with IRS, MSRB and SEC regulations, reviews and updates.
12) Provide other financial consulting services as may be requested by the Village.
General Financial Services will be billed at the current hourly rate plus reimbursable expenses (see
Appendix B).
Requested services performed prior to contract execution or services beyond the scope of the contract
will be billed at the current hourly rate plus expenses. If the project ceases for any reason, an invoice
for any work completed will be due at the current hourly rate plus expenses.
The fees may be adjusted annually based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics Consumer Price
Index — All Urban Consumers.
Invoices will be submitted periodically. Payment is due within 45 days of the invoice date.
IV. Conflicts of Interest and Other Required Disclosures
Rule G-42 of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board requires us to provide you with certain
disclosures regarding conflicts of interest and other required disclosures (the “Disclosures’). Those
Disclosures are attached hereto in Appendix A. We further covenant and agree to provide to the
Village updated Disclosures as required by Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G-42 to the
extent any arise after the date of this letter. The Disclosures, and each delivery thereof, as provided
from time to time, shall be incorporated by reference as of the date thereof into this letter to the same
extent as if set forth herein.
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Gowanda, V. /M: Nephew
a4 April. 1, 2026
We at Municipal Solutions, Inc. opetate with
a core. valuecof honesty and integrity in-all aspect
our biisiness. We pride. ourselves in: cur compe s-of
tent and friendly: steff and our services 20 above
beyond what our contracts call and
for, We do our very bestto eeep costs down -and-p
back to:our:élients, If you Have any -colcertis that ass any savings
are-not addiewed it this contract; we would be
happy to discuss them. with you at -your convenience:
V. Miscellaneous
Upon acceptance ofthis proposal, please exetuté. and Tetum one copy
Main Street, LeRoy, New York 14482 following the next Board:mesing.to our LeRoy office locatedat 62
subject
The-terens set forth above are
to. charge if we. d0-not receive a signed. contract within:
30 days, ‘This contract will remain. itr
offect until terminated by either party: ‘You lave the right.to termitiate
this contract for-any reason at any
time,
Wevagree. {6 promptly amend’ or: supplement this letter to reflect
aay material changes oradditions:to the.
agreement evidenced. by this lettar,
Ifyou have ‘any: questions concerning this. proposal, please. do:
not hesitate to colitact me, We look
forward to. cur continued working relationship with the Village:
Sincerely,
Theresa K. Sriith
CEO
TRS/amp
Village of Gowanda, New York
Contract Dated April 1, 2026
Getieral Financial Services.
Accepted by:
Signature:
Naive/Title:
Date:
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Village of Gowanda's 2025 Fiscal Stress Score
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Dear Treasurer Hopkins:
The Office of the State Comptroller uses the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System to examine the annual financial information reported by
your Village. This analysis provides an objective assessr
. As of February 27, 2026, our review of the 2025 Annual Financia! Report (AFR) for your Village has been completed. Detailed information about
your Village's fiscal stress condition is availab
Your Village's fiscal stress scores and designations are summarized below:
Fiseai Stress Environmental Stress
FYE Score Designation Score Designation
2023 0.0 No Designation | 16.7 No Designation
2024 0.0 No Designation | 40.0 Moderate Environmental Sires
2025 0.0 No Designation | 20.0 No Designation
We encourage you to closely monitor your financial condition in the current and upcoming budget cycles. Our self-assessment tool allows
you to calculate fiscal stress scores based on currer
Fiscal stress scores for all non-calendar fiscal year-end local governments will be released to the public in the near future and you may
receive questions about your score/designation as well
More information about the System is available on our website.
Please contact the Data Management Unit at 866-321-8503, option 4 with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Director of Municipal Audits
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Unit Extended
Product Quantity Cost
Price
12 $439.00 $5,268.00
Urban Vase 31 -
Sandstone ZEPMV31-)
* List $549:
31° TOD x 26"H
Water Capacity: 18 Gal
Subtotal before Discounts: (subtotal
$6,588.00
based on List Price)
Discount Applied: ~$1,320.00
Shipping: $298.00 a
via RIST Priority
Tax: | $0.00
Payment method: Request For Quote
Total: | swam
Talk to us, anything else you want us to know?: We are now getting funding to help
purchase new planters to replace our 25 year old planters for downtown Gowanda, I had
received a price list in 2024, but now-need an updated quote to get approval from the
Village board. Your planters will be a tremendous improvement for the beautification of
our village.
Note: Delivery Hours: M-F 8am-2pm
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Shipping Appointment Contact: Traci Hopkins
Shipping Appointment Phone: 716-983-3863
Shipping Appointment Requested: Yes
Preposal Notes:
« Log-In if Prompted
* Username: [email protected]
¢ Password: EPgowandal23!
° Pre-Spring Early Order Incentives — Valid Through
4/1
° Thank You Traci, Barbara, and the Village of Gowanda For Your Support!!
o Lifetime Planter Warranty Included.
0 100% Made in the USA (Auburn NY)
° Industry Leading Stone Effects: Included at no extra charge
. Standard .
Model List Discount Min 12 Min 12
Urban Vase 31 $549 $499 $439
¢ Ship RIST LTL Freight Economy - Commercial Delivery Address Required.
o Forklift and/or Loading Dock required for unloading to avoid additional
Service Fees.
* Services Available Upon Request: Shipping Appointment ($35), Liftgate Service
($129)
9 Total Pallets: (2)
o Shipping Quote Valid for 30 Days
* Payment: Credit Card, Checks, OR POs Accepted with Credit Approval -
Terms NET 30 Days.
° Checks Made Payable To EarthPlanter, 13 Pulaski St. Auburn NY 13021
Shipping Notes:
Total Pallets: 2
Emails being CC'ed: [email protected] , barb. [email protected]
Billing address Shipping address
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EarthPlanter®
#1 Commercial Self-Watering Brand
Planting Instructions — Commercial Ground Models
Thank you for your purchase. Your business is greatly appreciated by the entire EarthPlanter team!
NOTE REGARDING SOIL
YOUR EARTHPLANTER IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO USE A PEAT-BASED SOIL-LESS GROWING MEDIUM, WE
RECOMMEND PRO-MIX BX AGTIV REACH
NEVER USE: DIRT, BARK, OR COMPOST-BASED SOIL AS THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR
PLANTER. YOU CAN LOCATE YOUR NEAREST PRO-MIX DISTRIBUTOR HERE;
httos://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
Need Help? Email us at [email protected]
NOTE REGARDING PLANTER PLACEMENT
EarthPlanter Commercial Models are designed to be used on hard surfaces. If you plan to place them on
mulch, loose stone, grass, or dirt, a paver should be placed under the planter. This will ensure excess water
can drain properly out of the bottom of the planter.
Have Questions? Email us at [email protected]
You can watch our installation videos here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEhOhLuU_uk
Do Not Fill with Water until you’ve transported the planter to its location. Once filled the planter will be heavy $0 filling the reservoir
should be done last.
1. Begin by wetting the Pro Mix as you add the soil to the planter (mix should be spongy not soaked). Make sure to fill the entire
center wick. Osmocote or other slow-release fertilizer should also be incorporated into the soil, especially the upper layers. This
will provide feeding for up to 3 months. Follow instructions and application rates closely. A liquid fertilization should also be
scheduled weekly or bi-weekly depending on your growth goals. This will provide more immediate nutrients to keep your plants
healthy and vibrant, especially during the heat of summer. Each plant is different so you should consult with your local nursery
professional on the best option for your plantings.
Step #1 is critical to the initial operation of your planter. Soil must be wet to prime the wick and ensure immediate self-watering
benefits.
2. Do not compress the soil while adding, it should remain loose. Continue filling until approximately 2-3” from the top of the
planter.
3. Begin planting. We recommend young plants with a developing root system. If planting a mature root ball make sure it’s the
correct size for your planter. Also, be sure to loosen the soil around the root ball by gently compressing with your hands. You
can also gently spray with a hose until the soil is loose and the roots are exposed. Once complete the root ball can be placed
into your EarthPlanter.
4. Begin filling the water reservoir by removing the top fill plug and placing your hose into the opening.
5. When the planter is full you will see and hear water coming out of the bottom. This is our internal overflow system that ensures
your planter cannot be overfilled and is a part of the planter’s normal operation.
6. Always replace the top plug after filling your planter. This keeps debris from entering the water reservoir.
7. Water the plants from the top to ensure the soil is completely moist. Once complete top watering is only required if you're
planting in the summer and/or planting during extreme weather conditions. In this case you should top water your plants every
other day for the first 7-10 days.
Your planter is ready to go! For additional information visit www.earthplanter.com. You can also email us at
[email protected] or call 877.815.9276.
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Village of Gowanda General Fund 2025-2026
Budget Amendment #5 General Fund Request 4/21/2026
LINE ITEM AMOUNT NOTES
GENERAL REVENUE:
2025-2026 Budgeted Revenue + Amendments $ 2,105,674.76
Approprtiated Fund Balance $ 200,000.00
Apptopriated Use of Reserves $ 150,000.00 (Equipment Beserve- Plow Truck Purchase)
Total Budgeted Anticipated Revenue $ 2,455,674.76
GENERAL REVENUE AMENDMENT: . oo .
To accept Direct Administrative Cost (DAC) from FEMA Point Peter
A2770 Other Unclassified Revenue $ 14,364.23 Project
Total Amendment (+) $ 14,364.23
TOTAL AMENDED REVENUE: $ 2,470,038.99
GENERAL ALLOCATIONS:
2025-2026 Budgeted Expense Allocations $ 2,455,674.76
Total Budgeted Allocations $ 2,455,674.76
GENERAL AMENDMENT:
A3010.110 Disaster Cordinator/FEMA Management §$ 3,900.00
Total Amendment (-) $ 3,900.00
TOTAL AMENDED ALLOCATIONS: $ 2,459,574,76
Budget revenue will not balance expenses as this is un-anticipated
revenue- and will help off-set Treasurer slary in lein of tax: revenue.
This will be reflected in a Fund Balance at the end of the year.
Some of the DAC procceds will be used to support Kathleen Ellis
and recognized with the amended allocation.
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Village of Gowanda
2025-2026 Budget Modification Request
BUDGET MODIFICATION #6 April 21, 2026
Budget 2025-2026 Budget Budget Transfer New Adjusted
General Fund Line Items (includes prior mods} Request Line Item Bud
A3410.410 FIRE UTILITIES - TELEPHONE g 3,800.00 $ 450.00 $ 4,250.00 10 move funds into fire utilities line items to cover estimated
expenses through 5/31/26 from fire line item balances avaialble to
A3410.418 FIRE UTILITIES- HEATING $ 2,500.00 $ 550.00 $ 3,050.00 balance budget expenses.
A3410.419 FIRE UTILITIES - ELECTRIC $ 5,000.00 $ 1,900.00 $ 6,900.00
A3410,202 FIRE HOSE REPLACEMENT $ 500.00. $ (500.00) $ -
A3410.412 FIRE SUPPLIES $ 4,000.00 $ (500.00) $ 3,500.00
A3410.421 FIRE FUEL $ 4,000.00 §$ (700.00) $ 3,300.00
A3410.428 FIRE LADDER INSPECTION $ 1,700.00 $ (580.00) $ 1,120.00
A3410.429 FIRE EDUCATION $ 1,160.00 § (500.00) $ 660.00
A3410.456 FIRE OSHA PHYSICALS $ 1,500.00 §$ (120.00) §$ 1,380.00
A3120.200 © POLICE EQUIPMENT $ 29,205.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 44,205.00 70 Move funds into Police Equipment to cover drone and police
furniture and equipment upgrades, to Police Supplies to cover
3120.41 POLICE SUPPLIES $ 2,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,500.00 underestimated supplies, and Police Professional and Tech to cover
A3120.44 POLICE PROFESSIONAL & TECH $ 2,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,000.00 on-going computer IT support, and evidence tracker software
renewal from Personnel fund balance.
A3120.101 POLICE PERSONNEL $ 200,388.00 $ (16,000.00) $ 484,388.00
A5110.201 HIGHWAY STREET MAINT EQUIPMENT $ 3,500.00 $ 13,000.00 §$ 16,500.00 70 move funds into Street maint equipment to cover the cost of a
new mower from Perssonnel balance
A5110.100 = HIGHWAY STREET MAINT PERSONNEL $ 166,307.00 $ (13,000.00) $ 153,307.00
A8170.4 HIGHWAY STREET CLEANING $ 3,000.00 $ 18,000.00 § 24,000.00 To move funds into Street Cleaning Mantenance to cover the cost
to add the high pressure water hose to the street sweeper for better
A8140.40 HIGHWAY STORM SEWERS $ 1,000.00 $ (1,000.00) $ “street maintenance fromState Retirement and Personnel balance
A9010.8 STATE RETIREMENT $ 56,000.00 $ (4,000.00) $ 52,000.00
A5110.100 HIGHWAY STREET MAINT PERSONNEL $ 166,307.00 $ (13,000.00) $ 153,307.00
A5110.423 HIGHWAY BLACKTOP/REPAIR $ 55,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 65,000.00 To move funds into the street maintenace black top repair line item
to cover Maltbie Road repairs before the end of the fiscal year from.
AS110.420 HIGHWAY EQUIP REPAIRS $ 25,000.00 $ (4,000.00) $ 21,000.00 other highway budget item line item balances, Other line item funds
A5142.200 SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP $ 165,000.00 §$ (2,000.00) $ 163,000.00 added to the blacktop balance can get this project complete.
45142.42 SNOW REMOVAL REPAIR $ 17,000.00 $ (2,000.00) $ 15,000.00
A5650.423 OFF STREET PARKING BLACK TOP. $ 1,500.00 $ (1,000.00) $ §00.00
A5110.425 HIGHWAY SIGNS $ 2,000.00 $ (1,000.00) $ 1,000.00
‘A5410.4 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT $ 5,000.00 $ (500.00) $ 4,500.00 To move funds into garbage removal to have funds available for big
trash in May from the sidewalk replacement line item balance.
A8160.491 GARBAGE $ 19,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 20,000.00 .
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A7110.4 PARKS CONTRACTUAL $ 10,500.00 $ 4,600.00 $ 15,100.00 7° move funds into the parks contractual line item to purchase new
Village street plantesr with a lifetime warranty, potting mix, and
ATS550.43 CELEBRATIONS $ 3,000.00 §$ (1,800.00) $ 1,200.00 chang hu park clean-up from the balance in celebrations and law
A1420.43 LAW CONTRACTUAL $ 4,400.00 $ (2,800.00) $ 4,600.00 contractual line items.
TOTAL $ 962,267.00 $ - $ 962,267.00
Budget 2025-2026 Budget Budget Transfer New Adjusted
Water Fund Line Items Request Line Item Bud
F8330.424 CHEMICALS $ 23,000.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 28,500.00 7° move funds to Chemicals to cover underestimated chemicais
F8330.418 PURIFICATION HEATING $ 2,000.00 §$ (2,000.00) $ cost due to cost increases from other line item balances.
F8330.430 PURIFICATION OTHER $ 1,000.00 $ (1,000.00) $ -
F8330.424 PURIFICATION REPAIRS $ 1,320.00 $ (1,000.00) $ 320.00
F8320.419 SUPPLY ELECTRIC $ 29,000.00 $ (1,500.00) $ 27,500.00
F8340.46 T&D REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $ 101,000.00 § 25,000.00 $ 126,000.00 70 move funds into T&D Repairs and Maintenance to cover
unanticipated water leaks and emergency repairs including the well
F8340.201 T&D HYDRANTS $ 5,000.00 § (5,000.00) $ . pump replacement. Other line item balances and $15,000 of
F9040.800 WORKERS COMP INS $ 2,600.00 $ (2,500.00) $ 100.00 contigency will be moved to T&D Repairs and Maintenance ta
F9060.80 HEALH COVERAGE $ 55,200.00 $ (2,500.00) $ 52,700.00 Palance the line item.
F1990.400 CONTINGENCY $ 50,158.00 $ (15,000.00) $ 35,158.00
F8310.453 ADMIN POSTAGE $ 1,350.00 $ 100.00 $ 4,450.00 7° move funds to Admin Postage to cover postage increases for
F83°0.102 ADMIN TRAINING $ 4,000.00 $ (100.00) $ 3.900.00 water billing and lead mailings from admin training balance
TOTAL $ 275,628.00 $ - $ 275,628.00
Budget Budget Transfer New Adjusted
Line Items Request Line Item Bud
G8110.453_ = ADMIN POSTAGE $ 1,350.00 $ “50.00 $ 1,400.00 To move funds to Admin Postage to cover postage increases for
68110430 ADMIN TRAINING/OTHER $ 9,500.00 $ (50.00) $ 9,450.00 "Orter billing
filing fifrom aaimin
dmin training bat
(raining balance
G8130.200 T&D EQUIPMENT $ 10,200.00 §$ 150.00 $ 10,350.00 To move funds to T&D Equipment to balance the line item from the
G8130.412 T&D SUPPLIES $ 10,500.00 $ (150.00) $ 40,350.00 dumping
ping hopper
Nopper p purchase from T&D Supplies
pp
G8130.419 T&D ELECTRIC $ 66,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 86,000.00 70 move funds to T&D Electric to cover underestiamted electric
expenses from T&D Heating and T&D Repairs and Maintenance.
G8130.418 T&D HEATING $ 33,000.00 $ (8,000.00) $ 25,000.00
G8130.46 T&D REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE $ 100,000.00 $ (12,000.00) $ 88,000.00
TOTAL $ 230,550.00 $ : $ 230,550.00
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April 21, 2026 Board Meeting
Financial Report
rt Capital Proj Comm. Dev/
Spec. Proj Fund
REVENUE (3/1/26- 3/31/26) $ 158,296.67 $ 54,696.95 $ 88,901.02 § 4,745.94 $ 45,487.94
(cash collected and invoiced) Interest Interest $487.94 BOA
PRE PAYS (3/1/26 - 3/31/26): Conteact Adance $45,000
Pre Pay Exp. Operating $ 14,991.34 $ 8,974.95 $ 24,819.26
Pre Pay Exp. Payroll Employee Deduction: $ 12,440.51 $ -
Payroll Expense (3/6 & 3/20) $ 48,778.35 $ 18,039.05 § 22,69743° $ -
TOTAL Pre Pays $ 76,210.20 $ 27,014.00 $ 47,516.69 $ : $ -
CASH FLOW BALANCE (3/31/26):
Operating Checking Balance $ . 55,470.53 $§ 25,646.82 § 43,111.78 $ -
Savings MM Balance Comm Bank $1,824,611.62 $ 397,711.40 $ 907,452.36
Comm Bank BAN Account $ 1,215,951.09 eRMA BAN
Comm Bank Cap Project $ 959,28
Special Project/Comm Development $ 419,044.09
Payroll Account $ 55,782.53
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (American Resewe Plan Fands- spent by 12/31] 24- balance) $ 43.00
PROJECT/GRANT ACCOUNTS
Peter Cooper Trust Funds (multiple accents) (for OMe¥M at Peter Cooper until 2040- infeudes CD and Trust Transfer Acent Esr) $ 303,362.42
BOA Project Account $ 45,000.00
WWTP Capital Project Account $ 412,573.89
TOTAL Cash Flow Available $ 1,935,864.68 $ 423,358.22 $ 950,564.14 $ 1,629,484.26 $ 767,449.51
ABSTRACT BILLS TO PAY:
Operating Expenses 15,481.06 $ 4,479.34 $13,035.19 $ 50,911.80 § 11,434.87
19 50,911.80 $ 11,434.87
ENDING CASH FLOW BALANCE: _ $ 1,920,383.62 § 418,878.88 $ 937,528.95 $ 1,578,572.46 $ 756,014.64
RESERVE ACCOUNTS 3/31/26
MDA: Water C&S EPA Environ
GENERAL FUND BALANCE Engineering Testing
$25,123.80 $5,000
General Fund Reserve for Fire Equipment: $ 15,074.43
General Fund Reserve for Highway Equipment $ 30,320.47 WWTP Cap Project Legal Services T.Brook.
General Fund Reserve for Police Equipment $ 15,310.50 $25,788.00 $6,434.87
General Fund Reserve for Repair $ 96,392.98
General Fund Reserve for Tree Emergency $ 24,321.87
TOTAL GEN FUND RESERVES $ 181,420.25
WATER FUND BALANCE
Water System Reserve $ 110,776.45
Water Equipment Reserve $ 44,112.99
TOTAL WATER FUND RESERVES $ 154,889.44
SEWER FUND BALANCE
Sewer System Reserve $ 196,615.19
Sewer Equipment Reserve $ 121,812.08
TOTAL SEWER FUND RESERVES — $ 318,427.27
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Village of Gowanda
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Memo Open Balance
Airgas USA, LLC
644117 Bottle Rental Oxy, Acetylene, Argon March 2026 36.75
Total Airgas USA, LLC 36.75
American Test Center
2260476 Annual Ladder Inspection on Aeriel Truck 1,120.00
Total American Test Center 1,120.00
Buffalo Recycling
360391 2/9/2026 Plastic Recycling 17.40
Total Buffalo Recycling 17.40
Casella Waste Systems Inc.
Inv#2138679 Wkly Trash March 2026 - 3 Way. Split 97.69
Total Casella Waste Systems Inc. 97.69
Country Auto
inv002 Replacement of Blower Motor Resistor 2017 Ford Explorer 238,58
Total Country Auto 238.58
EM Systems Inc.
Inv2990 Police Booking Sysem & LiveScan Equip 5,050.00
Total EM Systems Inc. 5,050.00
Emerling Agency
Fire Auto Endorsement plus $150,000 replace coverage 709.00
Total Emerting Agency 709.00
Erie County Comptroller
Refi#1 800083479 Tax Prep for Fiscal Y/E 2025 568.63
Total Erie County Comptroller 568.63
Fleet Maintenance
707632 Air Spring for 2015 Plow 78.79
Total Fleet Maintenance 79.79
Gowanda Highway Department
Diesel Usage Fire March 2026 246.25
Total Gowanda Highway Department 246,25
Gowanda Sewer Department
Fuel Usage Highway March 2026 176.48
Fuel Usage Police March 2026 202.44
Total Gowanda Sewer Department 378.92
Gui's Lumber
917553/2 Plywood to Cover Broken Windows- Haif Storm 725.98
Total Gui's Lumber 725.98
JME Ellsworth
inv1299714 Fuel Transfer Tank for Highway Garage 2,085.79
Total JME Ellsworth 2,085.79
Kavinoky Cook LLP
Bill #45895 Retainer Jan & Feb 2026 2,434.49
Total Kavinoky Cook LLP 2,434.49
McCormacks Hardware
1626D Building Light Bulbs 2/27/26 © 95.88
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Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Memo Open Balance
Total McCormacks Hardware 95.88
Norco
LD00037849 Cylinder Tank Rental Mach 2026 9.30
Total Norco 9.30
NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc
HRA Admin 073361 April 2026 (3 way split) 16.67
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Total NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc 16.67
PC Plug
Inv2128 Computer Screen Replacement 229,98
Total PC Plug 229.98
Prizm Document & Technology Solutions
01487 Software & Computer Monitor (3) Police (5) Office - April 202 407.00
Total Prizm Document & Technology Solutions 407.00
Reding Inc.
81583257 Disagnostic Fee- Ductwork/Ventilation Storm Damage 189.00
Total Reding Inc. 189.00
Schutts Saw & Mower Service Inc
146335 60V Leaf Blower 329.99
Total Schutts Saw & Mower Service Inc 329.99
Sewing Technology Uniform Co
51377 (3) Police Badges 285.00
Total Sewing Technology Uniform Co 285.00
Unifirst
1140407241 Mat, Paper Service Inv April 2026 66.09
Total Unifirst 66.09
Village of Gowanda Petty Cash
Petty Cash 2/9/26- 3/2/26 62.88
Total Village of Gowanda Petty Cash 62.88
15,481.06
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Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Memo Open Balance
CASELLA
2138679 Weekly Trash March 2026 (split) 97.69
Total CASELLA . 97.69
Cattaraugus County Health Dept
Multiple Samples March 2026 90.00
Total Cattaraugus County Health Dept 90.00 i
Cintas
4264666372 Mat Paper Serv Inv 4/2/26 100.37
Total Cintas 100.37
Crowelis
.
Accnt 5712 Supplies 3/19- 3/23/26 108.88
Total Croweils 108.88 i
Cyclops Process Equip
Inv#35096 Reagent Free Cinorine 2/24/26 941.28
Total Cyclops Process Equip 944.28
Gowanda Highway Dept
Diesel Fuel Usage March 2026 196.56
Total Gowanda Highway Dept 196.56
Gowanda Sewer
Fuel Usage March 2026 162.01
Total Gowarida Sewer 162.01
High Tide Technologies LLC
12509 Diamond Maps Renewal 1/1/26- 12/31/26 564.00
Total High Tide Technologies LLC 564.00
MecCormacks Hardware
1626) Water 3/3 - 3/26/26 135.97
Total McCormacks Hardware 135.97
Microbac Laboratories
. Drinking Water Sample April 2026 . 110.00
Total Microbac Laboratories 110.00
Midway Industrial Supply
IN316367 Conduit Box for VFD at Point Peter 266.72
Total Midway industrial Supply 266.72
NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc.
HRA Admin 073361 April 2026 (3 way spiit) 16.66
Total NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc, 16.66
Prizm Document & Technology Solutions
01487 Computer Monitoring April 2026 44.00
Total Prizm Document & Technology Solutions 44,00
Team EJP Blasdell NY
6621475 (6) Service Boxes. 570.00
Total Team EJP Blasdelt NY 570.00
Udig NY Ine.
26030901 Jan - March 2026 Locates 49.00 :
Total Udig NY Inc. 49.00 |
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2:43 PM
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Village of Gowanda - Water Fund
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Memo Open Balance
USA Blue Book
inv01002161 Analysis Supplies 70.00
Inv01016929 Marking Flags 36.20
Total USA Biue Bock 106.20
Village of Gowanda SF
A1446, 3/31/26 (Quarterly Bill 1/1/26- 3/31/26) 920.00
Total Village of Gowanda SF 920.00
4410
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Village of Gowanda - Sewer Fund
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Nemo Open Balance
Casella Waste Services
2138679 Weekly Trash March 2026 - Split 97.70
Total Casella Waste Services 97.70
Cintas
4264666372 Mat & Paper Service Inv 4/2/26 (Split) 100.37
Total Cintas 100.37
Crowells
Accnt 5711 Repair Supplies 1/27- 2/18/26
Total Crowelis
Gowanda Highway Department
Diesel Fuel Usage. March 2026
Diesel Fuel Usage Feb 2026
Tatal Gowanda Highway Department
Hamburg Overhead Door
641014 Overhead Door Repair
540949 Service Charge- Door Pulley/Shaft
Total Hamburg Overhead Door
J.D. Northrup Construction
20179 Emergency Manhole Repair W Main /Jamestown St
Total J.D. Northrup Construction
McCormacks Hardware
1626H Repairs Supplies 3/10 - 3/19/26
Total McCormacks Hardware
Microbac Laboratories
Multiple Samples 3/17- 4/10/2026
Total Microbac Laboratories
NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc
HRA Admin 073361 April 2026 (3 way split)
Total NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc
Prizm Document & Technology Solutions
#01487 Comp Monitoring Tech Support April 2026
Total Prizm Document & Technology Soiutions
USA Biue Book
INV01002161 Analysis Supplies 73.30
INV01016929 Marking Flags 36.20
Total USA Blue Book 109.50
Village of Gowanda - Water
A1440 & AQ527 1st Qrt 2026 1,794.86
Total Village of Gowanda - Water 1,794.86
13,035.19
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Gowanda Comm Development Fund
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions
Memo Open Balance
C&S Engineers inc,
EPA 1143058 TBrook Site Testing through 3/20/2026 §,000.00
Total C&S Engineers Inc. 5,000.00
Kavinoky Cook LLP
45912 Legal Serv Flood Mitigation 11/19/25- 2/28/26 6,434.87
Total Kavinoky Cook LLP 6,434.87
TOTAL 11,434.87,
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Village of Gowanda - Capital Projects
Unpaid Bills Detail
As of April 15, 2026
Memo Open Balance
MDA Consulting Engineers, PLLC
Inv#9686 for Engineering Study to 4-4-2026 25,123.80
Total MDA Consulting Engineers, PLLC 25,123.80
Municipal Solutions
24248 WWTP Cap Proj Fiscal Services EFC Funding 4/16/26- 3/31/26 588.00
Total Municipat Solutions 588.00
Wendel
Inv 394021-44 Prof Services thru 2-28-2026 25,200.00
Total Wendel 25,200.00
50,917.80
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2:12 PM Village of Gowanda
04/15/26 |
PrePay Report
March 2026 |
Date Num Memo Amount
Amherst Alarm
03/04/2026 12965 7966972 Central Monitoring April 2026 -1.00
03/30/2026 13034 8143187 Central Monitoring May 2026 -§1.00
Charter Communications Spectrum Business
03/25/2026 13028 8358 50 320 0018087 Muni Bldg/Police Intemet 3/1£ -140,00 :
Hover Networks, Inc
03/09/2026 12971 477793 Phone Services March 2026 -271.47
Independent Health
03/18/2026 13027 Acc#33534 Inv#4333582 April 2026 -3,832.27
National Fuel
03/04/2026 12966 9038035085 | Industrial Highway 1/15- 2/13/26 -528.89
03/04/2026 12970 3165685 04 Hidi Fire 1/15- 2/13/26 -293,52
03/16/2026 13020 6687624 09 27 East Main St 2/7- 311/26 -642.93
03/25/2026 13029 3165685 04 Hidi Fire 2/13- 3/16/26 ~105.57
03/25/2026 13032 903803505 | Industrial Highway 2/13- 3/16/26 -441.16
NOVA Heaithcare Administrators Inc
03/09/2026 12972 HRA Admin 071567 March 2026 (3 way split) ~16.67
NYSEG
03/04/2026 12967 1001-1895-306 Union St Gazebo 1/1 7- 2/16/26 ~22.22
03/09/2026 12973 1001-4211-132 Hidi Fire 1/28- 2/24/26 ~59.55
03/09/2026 12974 1001-1169-728 Municipal Bldg 12/24- 2/23/26 -1,423.51
03/09/2026 12975 4001-8687-037 Chang Hu 1/25- 2/24/26 -93.86
03/09/2026 12976 1001-8686-492 St John St 1/28- 2/2426 -491.51
03/09/2026 42977 1004-0266-610 S Water St Lighting 2/1- 2/28/26 -22.92
03/09/2026 {2979 1001-2714-621 St Lig Persia 2/1- 2/28/26 -1,980.32
03/09/2026 12980 1001-2714-639 St Lig Collins R3 2/1- 2/28/28 -1,525,72
03/09/2026 12981 1001-2714-829 St Lig R2 Gowanda 2/1- 2/28/26 ~606.45
03/09/2026 12982 1001-2714-837 R2 StLtg Gowanda 2/1- 2/25/26 10.18
03/16/2026 13021 1003-1744-559 Aldrich Fire 2/8- 3/4/26 -642.02
03/16/2026 13024 1003-3457-754 Gateway Park 2/5- 3/4/26 -512.48
03/16/2026 13025 1001-0114-618 27 W Main St 2/5- 3/4/26 -22.22
03/16/2026 13026 1009-0190-322 Highway Bldg 2/5- 3/4/26 -170.25
03/25/2026 13030 1001-1895-306 Union St Gazebo 2/17- 3/17/26 -22.22
03/25/2026 13033 1003-1703-415 tnd Place (split) 2/3- 3/3/26 -8.00
Purchase Power
03/04/2026 12968 Acent 8000-9090-1055-9727 Postage Meter Refill 1/ -200.00
03/16/2026 13022 Accnt 8000-9090-1055-9727 Postage Meter Refill 2/ 453.04 H
Spectrotel P2
03/25/2026 13031 Acct #313300 Inv#1361 6006 3/8 - 4/7/26 Phone Bill -43.66
Verizon
03/04/2026 12969 Accnt:651-760-995-000
1-98 Ald Fire PhiFax/Alarm < -81.59 !
03/16/2026 13023 Acent:651-760-995-0001-98 Ald Fire PhiFax/Atarm ¢ -81.59 i
Verizon Wireless i
03/09/2026 12978 Acc# 680187014 Inv#6 136819612 1/24 - 2/23/2026 -143,55 ;
-14,991.34
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Village of Gowanda
anes Pre-Pay Payroll Deductions
March 2026
Date Memo Amount
AFLAC
03/30/2026 AFLAC Accnt:NCK62 March 2026 invoice #806979 -573.48
AFLAC DENTAL & VISION
03/25/2026 20260316014317 AFLAC Dental/Vision April 2026 -206.15
Independent Health
03/18/2026 Acc#33534 Inv#4333582 April 2026 -3,981.86
NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc
03/06/2026 HRA Reid -28.60
03/07/2026 HRA Wagner -35.00
03/1 1/2026 HRA Malek ~125.00
03/14/2026 HRA Malek -4.60
03/14/2026 HRA Carriero -21.44
03/18/2026 HRA Malek -166.00
03/24/2026 HRA Conklin ~38,84
03/24/2026 HRA Carriero -§.40
03/27/2026 HRA Carriero -40.00
03/28/2026 HRA Malek -4.64
NYS Deferred Compensation
03/09/2026 Plan# 0045420001 Pay Center# 206064 3-6-2026 2,157.51
03/23/2026 Plan# 0045420001 Pay Center# 206064 3-20-2026 -2,182.56
NYS Employees Retirement
03/20/2026 Mar 2026 Employees Retirement- Enhanced Reporting -2,259.59
NYS Police Retirement System
03/20/2026 March 2026 Police Retirement Reporting 020- Enhanced Reporting -255.48
SEIU200 United
03/09/2026 Union Dues PR 3-6-2026 177.18
03/23/2026 Union Dues PR 3-20-2026 177.18
-12,440.51
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04/18/26
Pre Pay Report
March 2026
Date Memo Amount
Charter Communications
03/16/2026 Accnt#22979 Inv#30126 Crestwood Int/Phone 3/1 - 3/31/26 423.95
independent Health
03/18/2026 Acc#33534 Inv#4333582 April 2026 -3,422.00
National Fuel
03/04/2026 3165678 01 Crestwood Plant 1/12/26- 2/13/26 4,488.55
03/25/2026 3165678 01 Crestwood Plant 2/13/28- 346/26 -621.60
NOVA Healthcare Administrators Inc.
03/09/2026 HRA Admin 071567 March 2026 (3 way split) -16.66
NYSEG
03/04/2026 1001-1843-538 Sandhill Rd 1/15- 2/16/26 -22.22
03/09/2026 1001-2131-578 Hill St 1/17- 2/23/26 -22.22
03/09/2026 4001-2131-529 Point Peter 1/27-2/23/26 ~1,725.52
03/09/2026 1001-2131-560 Crestwood 1/27- 2/23/26 966.33
03/16/2026 1001-4468-721 47 W Hill Pump St 2/6- 3/5/26 -226.86
03/25/2026 1003-1703-415 Ind Place (split) 2/3- 3/3/26 -8.00
03/25/2026 1001-1843-538 Sandhill 2/17- 3/13/26 -22,92
Postmaster
03/30/2026 Water/Sewer Blling, 1st Qrt 2026 1,028 Bills (1/1/26 - 3/31/26) -333,62
Verizon Wireless
03/09/2026 Accnt 680187014 Jake Ph & Malek Inv6136819612 1/24- 2/23/25 -74.60
-8,974.95
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2:47 PM Village of Gowanda - Sewer Fund
eens Transaction List by Vendor
March 2026
Date Num Memo Amount
Charter Communications
03/25/2026 5701 Acont#142184301 Inv#31426 WWTP Internet 3/15- 4/14/26 -109.99
Charter Communications Spectrum Enterpris
03/03/2026 5869 142184301 Aldrich Internet 2/15- 3/14/26 -109.99
First Bank
03/09/2026 5674 Card End #0811 NYSEG Shut-off (Late) & Sander & Valve L ~334.74
Hover Networks Inc.
03/09/2026 5671 477793 March 2026 Phone Service -87.94
independent Health
03/18/2026 5700 ACCH33534 Inv#4333582 April 2026 4,764.50
National Fuel
03/03/2026 5670 3050750 02 WWTP 1/16/26- 2/13/26 -822.41
03/25/2026 5702 3050750 02 WWTP 2/13/26- 3/17/26 -1,700.65
NOVA Heaithcare Administrators Inc
03/09/2026 5672 HRA Admin 071567 March 2026 (3 way split) 16.67
NYS Dept of Env Conservation
03/10/2026 5677 Inv 9990000700401 SPDES Annual Disposal Permit ID#003; ~8,000.00
NYSEG
03/08/2026 5673 1001-8685-239 N Water Sewr Pump 1/28- 2/24/26 -66.97
03/09/2026 : 5675 1001-0114-766 Pump Station 2/3- 3/3/26 1,317.70
03/16/2026 §699 1001-0114-741 WWTP 2/3- 3/3/26 -7,040,34
03/25/2026 5703 1003-1703-415 ind Place Storage (split) 2/3- 3/3/26 -8.00
Postmaster
03/30/2026 5704 Water/Sewer Blling. ist-Qrt 2026 1,028 Bills (1/1/26 - 3/31/2t -333.61
Verizon Wireless
03/09/2026 5676 Accnt 680187014 Inv6134314770 1/24- 2/23/25 -105.85
-24,819.26
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