2026_01_14_Year_End_&_Board_Meeting.pdf

January 14, 2026 Town of Erin Year End Meeting & Regular Board Meeting Supervisor Schmidt called the Year End & regular Board meeting of the Erin Town Board to order on this date. Supervisor Schmidt did the roll because the Clerk was not present at the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: William VanRiper, Jr., Ryan Buzzetti, Alan Hughson, Michael Shutts, Dawn Schmidt. PUBLIC PRESENT: Mark Margeson, Ellen Coolbaugh, Jennifer Bates, Joe Frega, Kyle Wieder. A motion was made by M. Shutts and seconded by A. Hughson to pay the audited bills as they appear on the General Fund Abstract 13 #197-211 totaling $8,590.74; and the Highway Fund Abstract 13, #159-167 totaling $16,269.95; and the Street Lighting Fund Abstract 13, #210, totaling $165.67 and the audited bills as they appear on the General Fund Abstract 1, #1-7, totaling $4,745.62; and the Highway Find Abstract 1, #1-5, totaling $6,758.24. Motion Carried: Ayes: W. VanRiper, Jr., R. Buzzetti, A. Hughson, M. Shutts, D. Schmidt. Nays: None. A motion was made by M. Shutts and seconded by A. Hughson to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the regular Board Meeting on November 12, 2025 and approve the minutes. Motion Carried: Ayes: W. VanRiper, Jr., R. Buzzetti, A. Hughson, M. Shutts, D. Schmidt. Nays: None. COMMUNICATIONS • Judge Wieder has the paperwork ready for his annual audit. Council Member VanRiper, Jr. and Council Member Shutts will do the audit. • CPE’s quote for three (3) carbon monoxide detectors installed is $510.40. Board suggested to check with John McCracken on style and have Harold Spencer purchase and install them. • Chemung County Spring Household Hazardous Waste collection will be Saturday, May 16th. Pre-registration is required by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-734-4453 Wednesday, April 22-Wednesday, May 13th from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00- 4:00. Chemung County residents only. The Board will hold a tire day on Saturday, April 18th 9:00-11:00. AGENDA FOR THE TOWN OF ERIN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 14, 2026; 1. RESOLUTION 20-2026 AUTHORIZING 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENTS RESOLUTION 20-2026 AUTHORIZING 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Resolution By: M. Shutts Seconded By: A. Hughson Motion Carried: Ayes: W. VanRiper, Jr., R. Buzzetti, A. Hughson, M. Shutts, D. Schmidt. Nays: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS Town Attorney-No report. Planning Board-Deda Cedar- Waiting to hear back from the Town Attorney on changes made to Local Law #10. John McCracken will follow up with Attorney next week. There have been no special permits. There was no meeting in December. Parks, Recreation and Senior Committee-Deda Cedar- The Senior Group has new leadership. Brenda Roberson and Kathy Seymour are co-chairs, Jamie Wilcox is the treasurer. There were 18 in attendance at the last meeting. There was no meeting in January for Parks & Rec. The next meeting will be the 1st Tuesday in February. They are planning an Easter egg hunt for March 28th. Joe Frega – Woodfest – The next meeting will be February 9th at the Town Hall at 6:30. The last meeting had seven (7) people. There will be a tractor show this year. Mark Margeson reminded Joe to file the paperwork for the Hotel Tax Funding on time. ACCOUNT FROM ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A1010.4 Town Board Contractual A1010.1 Town Board Personnel Svcs $ 0.16 A1110.2 Justice-Equipment A1110.1 Justice-Personnel Svcs 0.04$ A1220.11 Supervisor-Deputy Per. Svcs A1220.1 Supervisor-Personnel Svcs 0.04$ A1450.4 Elections-Contractual A1340.4 Budget Officer-Contractual 909.21$ A1620.43 Buildings-Telephone A1620.41 Buildings-Electric 7,698.29$ A1620.44 Buildings-Contractual Other A1620.41 Buildings-Electric 1.91$ A1620.44 Buildings-Contractual Other A1620.45 Buildings-Maintenance 1,466.98$ A1990.4 Contingency A1910.4 Insurance 4,882.44$ A3620.2 Safety Inspection-Equipmt A1920.4 Municipal Assoc Dues 475.75$ A5132.2 Garage-Bldg & Equip A3310.4 Soil & Water-Contract 1,087.69$ A5132.2 Garage-Bldg & Equip A3510.4 Control of Animals-Contractual 400.00$ A5132.2 Garage-Bldg & Equip A3610.4 Board of Assessment-Review 450.00$ A5132.2 Garage-Bldg & Equip A3620.4 Safety Inspection-Contractual 2,728.00$ A5010.1 Street Admin-Equip A5010.1 Street Admin-Personnel Svcs 195.64$ A5010.4 Street Admin-Contractual A7110.4 Park Contractual 335.31$ A7550.4 Celebrations-Contractual A7620.4 Adult Recreation-Contractual 295.00$ Total A Fund Budget Amendment: 20,926.46$ DA5142.1 Snow Removal-Personnel Svcs DA5110.1 Roads Maintenance-Personnel Svcs 16,232.78$ Timing DA5130.2 Machinery-Equipment DA5130.4 Machinery-Contractual 14,931.39$ DA5112.21 CHIPS Outlay DA5142.4 Snow Removal-Contractual 12,817.75$ DA5112.21 CHIPS Outlay DA9060.8 Hospital & Medical Insurance 5,713.61$ Total DA Fund Budget Amendment: 49,695.53$ MOVE BUDGET FROM: MOVE BUDGET TO: MOVE BUDGET FROM: MOVE BUDGET TO: Code Enforcement-John McCracken – Still dealing with complaints on Breesport North Chemung Road. He was given verbal permission by a neighbor, but he is waiting for written permission. The neighboring property that he will be on is in the Town of Baldwin. He will check with the Town Attorney to verify that written permission is acceptable. He needs evidence to apply for a search warrant. Howard VanSkiver has a special permit regarding a subdivision of property on Federal Road to build a new home. The Board accepted the special permit for Howard VanSkiver and passed on to the Erin Planning Board. Highway Superintendent-Harold Spencer- They have been plowing and have used a lot of stone. People are complaining about the dust because when the millings dry out, they become dust. The patch truck will not pass inspection and the parts needed are obsolete. It is a 1996 GMC. They have been using Harold’s dump trailer. Elmira has patch trucks they are getting rid of. The truck in Hornellsville is ready and can be picked up at any time. The Town will bond for the truck. In order to use CHIPs money, it needs to be paid in full first. Harold will give Diane the paperwork and she will email it to Supervisor Schmidt. In December someone backed over a stop sign in town. A temporary one was placed until NYSEG could mark it. It is in place now. Scrap was returned and a check for $206.40 was given to the Supervisor. County Representatives-Mark Margeson- Met with the City and suggested they go back and ask for the sales tax revenue to go back to how it used to be. The County Executive said no. The city is not taking advantage of the County. The County taxes did not go down-the county tax rate was modified $.20 less; however, the equalization rate went up 2.5%. Most taxes went up. The Towns have to raise taxes in order to supplement. The sewer project is grossly overbudget. Supervisor -Dawn Schmidt- If you ran for office in 2025, it will be a three (3) year position due to the law that was passed that elections will be on even years. November report from the Sheriff’s Department - 42 incidents, 4 traffic tickets, 15 traffic stops, 1 traffic accident. December Sheriff’s report - 26 incidents, 5 traffic stops, 1 accident. With no comments from the public Supervisor Schmidt closed this portion of the meeting. A motion was made by W. VanRiper, Jr. and seconded by M. Shutts to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried: Ayes: W. VanRiper, Jr., R. Buzzetti, A. Hughson, M. Shutts, D. Schmidt. Nays: None.