• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the July 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $11,616.00 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.

• The Historian Report for July 2024 has been distributed to the board and is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Code Enforcement monthly report for July is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• Town Clerk Kellogg has received the Certificate of Satisfaction from Chautauqua County for the 2025 Town/County Tax year.
• Councilman Lee made a motion to accept resignation of Robert Hannah, Deputy Clerk effective July 10,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve Agreement with Cintas for Town Hall building. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to forgive Sewer District fees in the Amount of $774.48 on Account #218 due to a leak. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Appoint Alicia Green as Deputy Clerk/Tax Collector/CBI Billing clerk at the rate of $17/Hr. for 35 hours effective August 4,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Authorize Town Clerk to purchase through Quadient, Lineage a letter folding machine at a price not to exceed $2920.50 with an annual maintenance fee of $480.00 that will be split among the departments that will utilize the machine. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.

• The July work report was shared with the board.
• Highway Superintendent expresses they’re getting ready to pave the parking lot at the highway barn, on the schedule with the County from the 25th through the 27th.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to authorize the execution of a three year contract with DFT for the Highway department building. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• DFT is requesting transition to Fiber Optics phone at Barker Library, and Chapel in Forest Hill Cemetery.

• Supervisor Pacos makes notice that Pomfret Town Hall will be closed on Friday, August 22, 2025, due to the set up for the Fredonia Farm Festival.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the waiver of the 30-day municipality notification for liquor license at 5377 West Lake Rd. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the contract with Municipal Solutions for the water infostructure improvement grant for Chestnut Rd Water District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Lee made a motion to approve the contract with Municipal Solutions for the water infostructure improvement grant for Berry Rd Water District. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to accept resignation of Kayla Sullivan, Recreation Director of Town of Pomfret effective August 4,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos thanks Kayla for all her hard work running an excellent program for us. Councilwoman Eckman agrees she’s done so much and mentions with the help from Angela Mackowiak they’ve been a power duo and done great things for the community.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Appoint Katelyn Mawhir as Pomfrets Cemetery Sexton at the rate of $17/Hr. effective August 11,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Lee made a motion to approve the Grant Application by the Town Justices for a JCAP grant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve converting the Forest Hill Cemetery internet and phone from DSL to Fiber with a $64.95 monthly charge. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve and authorize Supervisor to sign the purchase / sale agreement on September 9,2025 for the New Town Hall located at 10410 Chestnut Rd. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos makes a statement about closing next month on the New Town Hall building, we’ll be doing a final walk-through and getting our floor plans put together so we can put the renovations out to bid.

• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lee to approve the updated Water rates for all districts besides Van Buren Bay and Lily dale and all sewer districts excluding Lily Dale and the PPD Sewer district. Effective July 1, 2025, the rates are as follows:

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to declare the negative Declaration resolution on the SEQR for the Local Law for the updated zoning. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve and adopt the Local Law #1 of 2025 for zoning regulations. The motion was seconded by Councilman lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Daniel Pacos would like to give a huge thanks to everyone who’s helped accomplish the updated zoning regulations.

• Reminder Festivals Fredonia will be sponsoring Red White and Blues on Friday September 5th at the Legion and Bever Club and Saturday sept 6th at a variety of establishments in the downtown area with the head liner 3 o’clock in the Gazebo.
• Councilman Eckman made a motion to appoint Angela Mackowiak as the new Town of Pomfret recreation director at a rate of pay established in the 2025 budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Daniel Pacos gives an update on North End Phases 1 & 2, Expressing that as for Phase 2 we’re currently trying to lock down the location for the water tank. CPL is putting out a proposal that will get sent along and see if the property owners are interested.  

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• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the June 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $12,973.75 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.

• The Historian Report for June 2025 has been distributed to the board and is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Code Enforcement monthly report for June is on file in the Clerk’s office.

• Greg Hite from 7 Marthas Vineyard, appreciates the Town Board for their time and commitment to serving the Town. However, Greg, his wife and many other residents of Marthas Vineyard are opposed to the installation of streetlights on Marthas Vineyard. Greg mentions they would have appreciated mailed out notices to the homeowners to review this project beforehand instead of coming home to see their lawns had been marked with flags and paint on their lawns. Greg states his concerns that there are 4 drainage lines that go to the storm drain, if they’re damaged it’ll cause considerable problems for the houses around. He’s concerned the location of the light fixtures will visually lower the curb appeal of their houses. Also mentions his concerns about the four wheelers Driving up and down the roads.
•  Supervisor Pacos advises Greg to get ahold of the Police Department of concerns of four-wheelers on the road.
• Greg Hite requests National Grid should put the light posts on the yards of people who want them.
• Jude Gardner answers back that it’s a small street and they’re not going to be put the lights right next to each other.
• Mariah Kravitz residing at 9 Marthas Vineyard voices her concerns of the location of the lights as she and her Husband Ben Kravitz have put in a lot of finances into maintaining their yard. She stresses she doesn’t want her yard to be ruined and not fixed as to how it was before they came. She wishes there would have been talk to about what was going on before they came in and marked her yard up without discussion.
• Ted Tendorf, residing at 10 Marthas Vineyard, resident for 21 years on that street, discusses Him and his wife who have done a lot of walking and running, and doesn’t think lights have ever been an issue. The issue is more the speed at which people usually drive. He doesn’t think a lot of people go through the neighborhood at night; it’s mainly people who let their dogs out. Ted also voices he wishes they would have gone about this differently.
• Councilwoman Eckman reads a concerning message from Andrew Benchley within Marthas Vineyard regarding strong support in stalling streetlights along Martha’s Vineyard.  Pointing out that it’s a dead-end street in a rural area and very dark. The street is home to many families, including a large number of young children who bike, walk dogs, play outside and wait for the school bus. The lack of lighting creates a growing safety concern. She believes that the installation of streetlights would provide safety for children and pedestrians, especially when walking home at dusk or waiting for the early morning bus.  Installation of lights will help the neighborhood discourage unwanted criminal activity.
• Councilwoman Eckman Also received messages with support for the Lights on Martha's Vineyard Drive from Kyle Yelich, Dave Dunning, J O’Connor and Adam Dimitri.
• Jude suggests that he can try and talk to National Grid and see if they’ll let us recommend where we can place the lights.

• The June work report was shared with the board.
• Jude updates that we’ll be paving. All the roads that we wanted to oil, and stone are completed
• The highway parking lot is almost completed, where we used free millings to build up the parking lot and get it closer to the paving work being completed. Working on the parking lot is for downtime not taking up time working on the Town.

•  Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve Jeanne Ebersole as Pomfrets Assessor for the year 10/01/2025 – 9/30/2031 term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
•  Councilman Rak made a motion to approve the water application within the North End Water District to Marc Pacos, located at 9691 Chautauqua Rd, SBL:131.00-1-8 with approval from the Village of Fredonia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously with one abstention.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to authorize Supervisor to sign the approval on the Host Community agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Eckman that we hold a Public Hearing on the Increase of All Sewer Rates excluding Lily Dale Water District at the Town Hall on August 13,2025 at 6:20 P.M prior to our regularly scheduled Pomfret Town Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Eckman that we hold a public hearing for reviewing the new Zoning Law as proposed at Town Hall on August 13,2025 at 6:25 PM prior to our regularly scheduled Pomfret Town Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Designate the Town board of Town of pomfret as the Lead Agency under State Environmental Quality review after SEQR for purposes of enactment of this New Zoning law. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor pacos gives updates on the following:
  • The Van Buren Bay Water District Improvement project, stating that we’ve finally received the go ahead from USDA and approval to schedule the pre-construction meeting.
  • The Northend Phase II & III – waiting on sizing of the water tank for project so we can get moving and get this out to Bid.
  • Were resubmitting grant applications for Berry Rd & Chestnut Water Districts.

• Rak mentions he’s been talking back and forth with J.B Bell frequently, concerning burst open pipes at the Lily Dale water treatment plant, Casella’s has been working on some patch work, but were looking for some funding to fix the initial problem. Supervisor Pacos mentions it’s not an open funding period, it’s an Annual Grant period.

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• Lee mentions the Library has been pulling from their own budget to fix the leaks from their roof, stating that the roof was supposedly under warranty by a Contractor who had done work previously, and they were not Honoring that warranty.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion on behalf of the Fredonia/Pomfret Rec Department to Hire Bailey Wegrynowksi on Cleveland Ave, at the rate of $15.50 with a start date of July 1,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Eckman mentions there are 337 participants registered for the Rec Program and more continue to register daily.

• Passafaro gives updates on the New Town Hall Stating:
  • We’ve passed the Resolution to purchase; it’s been posted and published.
  • Resolution that we’re satisfied with the engineering inspection reports.
  • Obtained the necessary zoning permits from the ZBA, the use was permissible as the Special use permit in that zone.
  • We’ve submitted our application to USDRD for the grant and loan; the supervisor has emails to the effect that grant has been committed.
  • Were subject to the Adoption of the Bond Resolution for the additional money issue, that Bond Resolution was adopted several months ago and that’s gone through.
• A motion was made by Councilman Schaeffer to direct Town Attorney to notify the seller that the contingencies set forth in the contract, have been satisfactorily completed by the Town and the Town is prepared to proceed the closing. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Pacos and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve a pay increase to $17.00 Hr. for Erin Sayers and Robert Hannah effective July 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion not to request reimbursement for the over payment of wages for Robert Hannah due to an Accounting error from 1/2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the May 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $12,836.20 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.

• The monthly Code Enforcement report for May is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Pomfret Offices and Buildings will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday and Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Fourth Holiday.

• The May work report was shared with the board.
• National Grid’s doing a great job at Foresthill Cemetery June 11,2025 for Arbor Day.
• The Highways been helping the County with milling work needed done, mentioning in return they’ll be giving us Free Millings to use with our Dirt roads needing work.
• Scheduled to pave and chip seal with the county, depending on weather. Plans to pave Osborne, Maytum and Lakeview. We’ll be Chip Sealing Walden Rd, Bearlake Rd, and Ransom Rd.
• Superintendent Jude Gardner Informs that the both the new trucks for the highway are in.
• Update that Councilwoman Eckman and Superintendent Jude Gardner have been following up with National Grid regarding the 2 lights on Marthas Vineyard, they’ll be contacting us to get them put in.

• Roberta BeLote speaks on behalf of residents that live in Bear Lake about the traffic not obeying the speed limit of 30mph. Mentioning the many people walk, bike, and use the road to cross to the lake.  They’re concerned about the safety of the residents, especially with so many children during the summer months. Residents are looking for some kind of assistance to get people to slow down during the busy summer months.
• Resident Chris McGuiggan comments on a Resident who’s visually impaired who walks his dog, and he’s nervous with all the traffic coming through he could get hurt.
• Resident Valorie Butt’s indicates there’s not much signage such as “Slow down kids at play”. A sign may help warn people to slow down in that area.
• Supervisor Pacos comments we’ll talk to the highway superintendent and see if he can contact the Police himself and see what they can do to help with the issue.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to waive the Late fee for a water bill Customer residing at 9420 Route 60. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos received a notice from the Village of Fredonia, notifying us of their new water/sewer rates. The water rate of $7.60 per 1000 plus the $30 base fee and Sewer rate of $9.20 per 1000 plus $30 base fee going into effect as of July 1st, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Eckman that we hold a Public hearing on the Increase of All Sewer Rates excluding Lily Dale on Wednesday July 9,2025 at 6:20 PM prior to our regularly scheduled Pomfret Town Board Meeting.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the draft for Pomfret Zoning Codes and send it to Jeff to put into Final form. The motion was seconded my Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos Thanks everyone who’s worked on this project for the Zoning Codes.
• Councilman Lee made a motion to approve increase water rates for VanBuren Bay water district customers billed by CBI Water works with a rate increase of .25 per 1000 to a rate of $9.80 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to authorize Supervisor Pacos to submit grant application to NYS Parks through the Environmental Protection Funds Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage through the 2025 Consolidated Funding Application for improvement of the Barker Street Playground. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the following resolution regarding authorizing conveyance of part of Frisbee Road, Lily Dale Road Right-Of-Way. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Lee made a motion for Approval of the USDA Community Facilities Grant agreement. The Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.

• Supervisor Pacos updates on the New Town hall stating he’s received our Special Use Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals; proof has been sent to all board members. We’ve met most of the requirements for closing. Dunkirk is still on the fence if they’re going to commute with us or continue with a sperate building.
• Supervisor Pacos received an update about the Pioneer Cemetery Wall stating, they’re coming back with a design for the contractor to install tiebacks for highpoints in the structure, they’ll be covering the costs to the rebuild.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to Approve the cost on a Quote for          EL ’Dorado to be charged to our water districts in the amount of $3,310.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos received an invitation to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation 39th Annual Meeting, Monday June 23rd, 2025, at 4:00PM.

• Councilman Rak expresses many residents come to him asking about Village water issues. The board speaks on behalf that the Town of Pomfret is a purchaser of the Village water, any issues about water needs to be directed to the Village

• Fredonia Festival will be holding their annual Italian Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Fredonia Beaver Club. The festival will begin from 11:00A.M. to 8:00P.M with appearance from Italian Dancers from Erie, PA.

• Councilman Lee updates that the Lafayette Festival was a huge success! Lee personally thanks Max Walters from the History Museum for all his work he did with helping put it together.

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• Councilman Rak made a motion to Award the Bid for the Van Buren Bay Water District Meter Pit procurement contract to Evertt J. Prescott, Inc of Blasdell, New York in the amount of $106,974.00 with the recommendation and Bid tabulations from CPL.  The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Lee made a motion to Award the Bid for the Van Buren Bay Water District water line replacement work to S. St. George Enterprises, Inc of Fredonia New York in the amount of $1,875,868.00 with recommendation and Bid tabulations from CPL. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to authorize the following resolution to Declare a Negative Declaration under SEQR for the Town Hall Project.  The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Rak made a motion to approve the following bond resolution for the Acquisition of a Building for use by the Town Hall at 10410 Chestnut Rd. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee carried by a roll call vote.

SECTION 16. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish (one time) and post on the sign-board of the Town, this resolution, or a summary thereof, together with a notice of adoption of this resolution subject to permissive referendum, within ten days after the date of adoption of this resolution.

• Councilman Lee made a motion to approve the following bond resolution for the Reconstruction and Improvements for use by the Town Hall at 10410 Chestnut Rd. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried by a roll call vote.

SECTION 16. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish (one time) and post on the sign-board of the Town, this resolution, or a summary thereof, together with a notice of adoption of this resolution subject to permissive referendum, within ten days after the date of adoption of this resolution.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to increase Robert Hannah hours from 16 hours a week to 35 hours a week, with the appropriate amount of 16 hours billed for Deputy, 15 hours billed for CBI Water Clerk, and 4 hours billed towards Sexton effective June 5,2025 at the Rate of $16.20 an hour. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.

• David Soch states he’s a member of the board of Van Buren Bay residence association and he’s looking for any knowledge of a start date on the water district replacement.  Dan Pacos replies being that Steve St. George has held this bid since November 2024; he assumes he’ll want to get a start on the project sooner than later. David voices his concerns about the residence, stating it’s going to be crowded and busy during the week of the 4th of July. He’d just like to be able to give them a heads up when the project is going to be started.
• Bec Moiser questions if in the future we see of any savings and getting our own meter readers. Supervisor Pacos comments that CBI employees are the Town of Pomfret, we formed CBI from Brocton, Portland, Sheridan, Dunkirk and Pomfret. Brocton and Portland left, leaving Sheridan, Pomfret, and Dunkirk. Bec voices her opinion on the Cemetery wall that has fallen over, we assured her we are leaving it up to the Engineer and contractor to fix it and that they are bearing 100% of the costs.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the April 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $7,934.00 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• Pomfret Town Justice report for April 2025 is as follows:

• The Code Enforcement monthly report for March is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Pomfret Offices and Buildings will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day Holiday.

• Heidi Sobecki questions when the New Town Hall Building blueprints will be available. Supervisor Dan Pacos states we haven't closed on the building and were currently waiting on the Decision of the Town of Dunkirk if they'll be merging with us or not. We don’t have set in stone blueprints.

• The April work report was shared with the board.
• A motion made by Councilman lee authorize Highway supervisor Jude Gardner to purchase plastic pipe at a cost not to exceed 6,500 for the culvert replacement on webster rd. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.

• Supervisor Pacos holds a discussion on the Annual Easter Egg hunt in Laona. Stating we authorize an expenditure for the Annual hunt. Councilwoman Eckman comments concerns where all the children for the event are coming, mentioning the amount we approve for the event is 1/3 of what we spend on Fredonia festivals which holds 1000s of attendees for multiple events. Budget for next year will be discussed when next budget is passed.
• Supervisor Pacos Is happy to report we’ve been approved to receive designation as a Pro Housing Community as of April 29,2025. With the help from the code enforcement office and Assessors taking time to upload a lot of information needed on building permits and such.
• A motion made by Councilwoman Eckman to authorize the submission of special use permit and authorize the Supervisor to Sign. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• A motion was made by Councilman Schaeffer to approve the Decommissioning plan for the Pomfret III solar plan project on webster rd. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the water application within the Berry Road Water District to Debra Mancuso, located at 4699 Berry Rd, SBL:112.20-1-53 with approval from the Village of Fredonia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the water/sewer application within the North End Water District/ Route 60 Sewer District to O’Reilly’s Auto Enterprises, LLC located at 10374 Bennett Rd, SBL:114.05-2-6 with approval from the Village of Fredonia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the water application within North End Water District to Steve St. George, located at 9674 Route 60, SBL:131.00-1-53 pending approval from the Village of Fredonia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos received Correspondence from the Village of Cassadaga lake, that water rate is being raised by .50 per 1,000. We’ll compare our new rates for Lily Dale after the quarter and adjust as needed.  
• Supervisor Pacos gives an update on the Cemetery Wall, after speaking to Eric Wise from CPL and the contractor on Monday they still feel that it was caused by vandalism.  Due to the fact of nothing behind the wall shifted besides the stone used for fill. Contractors will be working on fixing this in a timely manor at no cost to the Town.  
• Supervisor Pacos updates us on the progress of the New Town Hall stating where we’re currently working on the Special Use Permit and Bond Resolution. Jeffrey Passafaro has taken care of the Survey and Title Search. We’ve also reached out to Dunkirk to extend the offer for the shared building concept.

• Councilman Rak states JB has renewed his license and would like to see everything done for the Lily Dale Sewer District. Supervisor Pacos states the grant application is in the process of being completed.

• Councilwoman Eckman spoke on the update for the tree survey project going on at Foresthill and Pioneer Cemeteries. Mentions meeting with the For Love of Tree group regarding how to maintain the health of the Trees. Stating multiple trees will need to be removed. Discussion on what types of trees will be planted in place of the trees that will be taken down.
• Councilwoman Eckman states on March 10th there was a meeting held with the Mayor, Trustee, Rec Director and assistant Rec Director on if the Town of Village was Cutting funding, they’d need to set up a registration Fee. The Village of Fredonia decided to approve the registration, Fee. Being that The Town of Pomfret pays 50% of the program we agree that we as the Town should comply and have a registration fee to make it uniform.
• Daniel Pacos made a motion to charge $20.00 Registration fee for Kids Rec Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and Carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman states she’s had many questions/comments from residents about updates on Bidding on Phase 2 and 3 Water District. Dan Pacos replies they’re waiting on the Labella Study. We should have their report by the end of the month to figure out what size tank will need to be put in.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion on the recommendation of the Rec Department to hire the following personnel for the Fredonia Pomfret Rec Program; motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.

• James Hobbs                                                               $17.50
• Joella Bauza                                                                $17.50
• Own Ludwig                                                               $17.50
• Abigail Lauer                                                              $17.50
• Landon Trippi                                                             $17.50
• Liam Moon                                                                 $17.50

• Thomas Askar                                                             $17.50

• Andrew Daminski-Hunt                                            $15.50
• Max Corrente                                                              $15.50
• Hannah Riewaldt                                                        $15.50
• Own Rush                                                                   $15.50
• Victoria Miller                                                            $15.50
• Willam Rose                                                               $15.50
• Michael Hahn                                                             $15.50
• Sarah Davis                                                                 $15.50
• Julia LeBaron                                                              $15.50
• Madeline Parent                                                          $15.50

• Councilman Lee gives us a reminder of the Lafayette Festival happening June 3, 2025, starting at 4:00pm.

• Councilman Schaeffer remarks on Jude Gardner and his crew doing a great job working on the Highways Departments property. Councilwoman Eckman and Supervisor Pacos comment It’s looking better than it’s ever looked.

• Attorney Passafaro makes note that the 2024 Assessment roll is completed.

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• Tom Panasci Asks how much is the increase over the original? - $657,000.
• Resident asks if the contract has been awarded yet? Mr. Pacos responded it wasn’t because it was over the original authorization. Deputy Ann Eckman replies we do have the bids, so now we can award it.
• Resident asks how much of the money is public money and how much is local money? Mr. Pacos says there is a grant portion and the rest is a loan which with be local repayment.
• Resident asks is there a time frame one the bid has been awarded . Mr. Pacos replies they’re hoping to get started this summer. Stating the contractor is ready to go once were awarded , but there’s things that have some legal things to be done after the public hearing
• Resident questions if the repayment of the loan is going to be passed on to their monthly bills. Mr. Pacos responded the payments will be added on County/town tax bills. The Vanburen bay water district is what’s called an Advil Orem water district, water costs are shared based on assessed values.
• Paula Coats asks how many users? – Board responds they’re not exactly sure how many customers that includes.
• Paula Coasts then asks what specific area this includes. Mr. Pacos explains it includes the VanBuren Bay Water District.
• Resident asks about the extra $33.33 charge. Stating he has 3 sections, one of them being a private road. Mr. Pacos explained we can talk to the assessor’s office to see where the amount comes from. Explaining that all properties have to charged this assessment on the tax bills. Stating that charge for the following years will be based on the final borrowing debt service.
• Resident brings up that she gets water through CBI. Mr. Pacos mentions CBI is a shared service between the towns which just bills for the water and collects. Explaining that when the North County Water District took over that area and started supplying, Dunkirk and Sheridan didn’t have the ability to bill customers, we then went together and started this shared service to do the billing.
• Resident asks if this applies to everyone who got a letter, and asks if they’re putting all new water systems in.  Mr. Pacos explains this project will replace all the water lines that were put in back in the 30’s stating its brought a lot of problems with water quality, water flow, breaks and leaks.
• Residents brings concern asking if their roads are going to be dug up. Pointing out that they’ve had issues in the past, stating the roads were going to be replaced and instead they just patched the roads instead. He’s asking if the roads are going to be replaced or what part of the roads are going to be dug up. Mr. Pacos asks for his contact information, and he’ll get back to him with further information.
• Resident asks once the main water line is in, are the lines to the houses going to have to be replaced? Mr. Pacos explains that it depends on your service line if you have a lead service line you’ll have to replace it . Board states it was in the original report that It’ll be replaced under contract, and they’ll verify.
• Resident states she’s on a well and wonders where she stands and asks if she’ll be able to have access to the water lines. Mr. Pacos explains she’s can request additional line to her house.
•  Resident asks if they can find out where water lines are on her property. Highway superintendent states they’ll mark with blue flags where the water lines are located.
• Resident states her concern about their single lane dirt road being dug up, wondering how they’ll get to their houses. Highway Superintendent states they’ll make sure there is a way to get to their houses
• Crowd has concerns asking if they’ll have another meeting before the construction starts. Mr. Pacos states you can always Contact the Town Clerk with questions / concerns or come to a town meeting to discuss any matter.
• Residents questions if they’ll have smart meters, Mr. Pacos states the grant we have will install smart meters that we can read from the office. The meters will read your meter every 15 minutes and if it senses any issues, it’ll send an alert.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the March 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $8,174.00 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• The tax report for March (2% Penalty) is as follows: $661,387.55
• Bills Processed: 268

• Pomfret Town Justice report for March 2025 is as follows:

• The Historian Report for March 2025 has been distributed to the board and is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Code Enforcement monthly report for March is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• The Pomfret Town Hall Offices and Buildings will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday.

• Resident Ben Recklyn displays his concern that we should have a noise ordinance. Councilman Schaeffer reports there’s a County wide noise ordinance that he believes we comply with.

• The March work report was shared with the board.
• Highway Superintendent Gardner reported he’s gotten a few different Quotes on Stump grinding, stating he rented one and we’ve done about 25 stumps in Forestville cemetery, suggesting its something to think about in the future.  
• Councilwoman Eckman made the motion to approve the following Cemetery Seasonal Employees, motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
  • Russell Conti - 3622 Route 83, Fredonia                   $17.93 per hour
  • James Lemanski - 74 Risley St, Fredonia                  $15.50 per hour
  • Edwin Kaus - 396 Lake Shore Drive E, Dunkirk       $15.50 per hour
  • Andrew Field - 3509 Webster Rd, Fredonia              $15.50 per hour

• The Town of Pomfret received an Invitation to Celebrate Professional Municipal Clerks from May 4th- May 10th, 2025.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the Resignation of Thomas Starks from CBI Billing Clerk affective May 2nd. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Rak made a motion to approve the Resignation of Jacob Purol from CBI Billing Clerk affective March 14th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the months of May, June, August, and September as Annual Fireman’s fund drive months in the Town of Pomfret. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• As the Town Clerk has reported that no petition seeking a referendum on the Resolution duly adopted, posted and published to acquire lands and buildings for a Town Hall, Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Confirm and Authorize Supervisor Dan Pacos to execute the contract of sale to purchase Chestnut Rd property for a new Town. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos mentions he’s happy to report we’ve reached out to the Town of Dunkirk because of the location of the building, asking if they’re willing to share the building with the Town of Pomfret as they’ve been looking for some time. Being right on the town line we believe we’d make great use of a shared municipal building
• Discussion held on Zoning Law updates – Tabled till next Month’s Meeting
• The Town Board received a letter from Chautauqua County about the water quality in the North End / Berry Water district. Accepting our corrected action plan.
• Councilman Rak made a motion to Approve the Pro Housing Resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to Approve the Final Order for the VanBuren Water District 202-b proceeding set forth as follows. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Lee made a motion to Approve the following amended Bond resolution on Resolution for the VanBuren Water District. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Approve the Amending Lily Dale Sewer Distrcits rates at quarterly minimum rate of $45 for the first 5,000 Gal, and $9.38 for every 1,000 above the minimum effective April 1st, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Daniel Pacos gives an update on various projects.
  • Pioneer Cemetery wall having most of the equipment gone and the wall being completed.
  • North End water district phases II & III were about 90% designed of the system itself with some of the permitting in place, teams working on the pump stations and water tank designs.
  •  Porter Avenue culvert is a little behind, they’re wrapping up the design and permitting with DOT this summer, project will be a 2026 construction project.
  •  We’re submitting funding applications for the engineering planning Grant for our Lily Dale sewer District.
  • Moving ahead with the Contract for the New Town Hall, we’ll be working on preliminary designs and floor plans once we know if we have partners with us or not.
  • Berry and Chestnut RD water projects - we’ve submitted grant applications to USDA, waiting to hear back from them.
  • We’re submitting for funding on the Barker playground project. Hoping to make it more accessible for wheelchairs, and sensory stations throughout

• Councilman ran mentions the Battery storage, wondering what company are we working with, having the idea to see if reaching out to people in the area would be interested in having them with their solar farms to help charge them.

• Councilwoman Eckman updates the board she’s been working with Ecos Cooperative Inc regarding the health of the trees in Foresthill, mentioning they’ve completed their inventory. After having the Town pay additional dollars for them to check out the Pioneer Cemetery while they were there, they’ll be presenting their recommendations. Stating one thing that they did find when doing their assessment is a lot of the Hemlock trees have infestation. They do believe that the trees can be saved. With the weather we’re on hold till it’s nice to do further treatment.

• Councilman Lee gives a brief update about working with the Barker Library Association of the daughters of American revolution to put together a Lafayette festival. Discussing they’ll be having a week of events going on the first week of June in the Barker Commons.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the February 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $5,512.50 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• The tax report for February 7, 2025 (1% Penalty) is as follows:
• Bills Processed: 137

• Pomfret Town Justice report for February 2025 is as follows:

• The Code Enforcement monthly report for February is on file in the Clerk’s office.

• The February work report was shared with the board.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to authorize superintendent to dispose of old fax machine. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve the sale of an older roller to Town of Arkwright for $7,000. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously
• Councilman Rak made a motion to approve Jude to spend 2,500 to have ice blocks applied to metal roof at Forest Hill Cemetery. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously

• Bob Dando, Pomfret resident, asks what the plans are for the current Town Hall, board comments on their plans to sell it with potential buyers, after building is appraised and gone to market.
• Bob Dando also questions about the time frame till the move to the New Town Hall, Supervisor Pacos estimates, hopefully 12 months depending on how long the final process takes with closing and renovating the building.

• Councilman Rak made a motion adopt the Amending Bond Resolution for Cemetery Wall project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to accept CPL’S recommendation from CC Environmental Planning at an offer quoted price of $7,830 covered though North End Water District Phase 3 project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion for approval of Fredonia Animal Hospital Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman.
• Councilman Rak made a motion for an approval for payment for damages done to a fence on 55 Lambert Ave. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• The Board held a discussion on the Tech Wash Car Wash and the non-billing of sewer service since the business opened. This has been tabled till further notice.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the Lily Dale water district water rates. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve the following resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Rak made a motion to Amend a contract for Intermunicipal cooperation for shared Assessors office good through September 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Rak made a motion to approve the Decommissioning Bond for the Scholfield Solar Project with Warrens recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Dan Pacos made a motion to approve Jacob Purol’s payrate at $18.72 hourly for CBI effective January 1,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Dan Pacos made a motion to amend Thomas Starks’ payrate to $18.72 hourly for CBI effective March 10,2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Dan Pacos mentions a few invitations from The Grape Belt Heritage Association on March 27th with guest speaker Kathy Young. And Boys and Girls Club with Northern Chautauqua County will be holding an Event on April 25th at Shorewood County Club beginning at 6:00PM.

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• Festivals of Fredonia will be holding their Easter Festival Saturday April 12th at the Methodist Church, serving up Pancake breakfast.

• Relays information from Michael Lee that there will be a festival Sunday June 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM celebrating General Lafayette’s visit to Fredonia in 1825. We have a week’s worth of events and will be kicking the week off with Tea with the Marquis. Tickets will be publicly available around April 1st, but the organizers would like to reach out to any public officials for interest first. Please reach out to the contact email BLLARK@yahoo.com if you and/or guests are interested in joining!

• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to adopt the increasing the maximum cost for 202-B project for Vanburen. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the January 2025 report of monies collected. A total of $4,331.00 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• The tax report for January 9-February 8, 2025 (Penalty Free) is as follows:

• Pomfret Town Justice report for January 2025 is as follows:

• Pomfret Town Justice report for January 2025 is as follows:

• The Pomfret Town Hall Offices and Buildings will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day.

• The Board received the January 2025 work report, and it is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• Requests CBI Under pomfret for UDIG

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• The Board received the Annual Audit of the Justice Court records, and Clerk Kellogg will send them to the state.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to accept the Town Justice Court Audits, conducted by Supervisor Pacos, with no items to be noted for the year 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• The Town Board held a brief discussion with planning board members regarding Zoning, mentioning the map needing corrections. The subject will be on hold until Next month’s meeting.
• The Town Board held a discussion on Lil Dale water/sewer rates.
• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to approve Samantha Kellogg as AP Clerk for CBI at the Rate of $160.68 per month. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Discussion on forming a Waterfront advisory Committee.

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• Councilman Rak mentions a grand scale H2A program to bring in farm workers, looking to buy out many of the churches around the area.

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• Passafaro comments on Vanburen project stating if the maximum of the project goes up, we’ll have to redo a public hearing.

• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board an annual report of all monies collected through the office in 2025. A total of $11,8457.20. A copy of the report is on file with Town Clerk Kellogg.
• Town Clerk Kellogg provided to the Pomfret Board the December 2024 report of monies collected. A total of $4,879.50 was collected. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• Pomfret Town Justice report for December 2025 is as follows:

• The Annual Historian Report for the year 2024 has been distributed to the board and is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• Code Enforcement Officer, Warren Kelly, provided to the board a report of all activity for the year of 2024. The report is on file with the Clerk’s Office.
• The Pomfret Offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The Board received the December 2024 work report.

• Councilman Shaffer made a motion with the reserve as established by the highway superintendent to post the old 2002 Ingersoll ran DD 30 Roller Vin#17389 to Auctions International. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously.
• Councilman Shaffer made a motion to approve the purchase of 2 new cemetery mowers as approved and listed on the 2025 budget.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve all full-time employees the option of purchasing Combined life insurance at their own cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rack and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman commented new truck will be here mid-June that was purchased previously along with the new Roller.
• Councilman Eckman made a motion to Authorize National grid to install 2 new streetlights on Martha's Vineyard. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Pacos and carried unanimously.

• Jessica Wurster held a presentation on Norther Chautauqua County Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Looking to have a Draft plan followed this year to meet deadlines
• Member of the audience made remarks of looking at kayaking stations on Canadaway Creek on Creekside properties, Supervisor Pacos acknowledged we have the Kayak launch at Cassadaga lake.
• Member of the audience commented on not limiting signage in Town properties for political signage.

• Supervisor Pacos Introduces Deputy Robert Hannah to the Board and guest.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to appoint Samantha Kellogg as Records Management Officer. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously. With all benefits and rights that accrue.
• Councilman Rak made a motion to Adopt NYS Archives LGS 1 records with pension and disposition schedule. The motion was seconded by Schaeffer and carried unanimously.

• Councilman Schaeffer made a motion to Approve contract with Municipal Solutions. This motion was seconded by Councilman Lee and carried unanimously
• Andy Martin proposed final Chapter 300 of Zoning Drafts
• Councilman Lee made a motion to approve the awarding of the proposal N W contracting for a base fee of $ 91,751.00 as recommended by our Engineers. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Eckman and carried unanimously.
• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to approve Pay application # 2 for Cemetery wall restoration with N. Matthews Enterprises totaling $81.710.83 Signed off by the engineer and contractor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rak and carried unanimously.
• Supervisor Pacos reports working with Mayor Ferguson for the Village on the New Years Eve ball drop at the White Inn having an excellent turn out and had great feedback on the event. We have plans on how to improve and include more businesses in the event! Supervisor Pacos Thanks all that helped with the Successful Ball Drop!

• Mentions the Lily Dale Water treatment and concerns for any updates. Supervisor Pacos comments current projects are moving slowly and will be looked further into.

• Councilwoman Eckman made a motion to Change our Regular scheduled Town Board Meeting February 12,2025 to February 5,2025 @ 6:30 on 9-day street Town Hall, as Supervisor Pacos will be out of town. Motion was seconded by Councilman Schaeffer and carried unanimously.

• Comments after speaking to the Supervisor anyone needing any Tax matters to reach out.