TOWN OF PAVILION
YEAR END MEETING MINUTES
December 29, 2025
7:00PM
The Town Board of the Town of Pavilion held the Year End Board meeting on December 29, 2025 at the Town Hall, One Woodrow Drive, Pavilion, New York 14525 at 7:00 pm:
Supervisor James Thater-Present
Councilperson John Rudgers- Present
Councilperson Donald Oberlin-Present
Councilperson Dean Davis- Present
Councilperson Kennth Steinmetz-Present
Others: Stacy Halsted, James Cleveland, Robert LaPoint, Scot Savidge, Don Carney, George Jinks, Nicole LoBello
Following pledge to the Flag, Supervisor Thater opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Supervisor Thater made a motion to open public hearing at 7:05 PM, seconded by Councilperson Davis.
REPORTS:
Highway James Cleveland:
- UV Improvement Project checks received Total Project Cost $485, 717.74 our cost $121,429.44
- CHIPS Payment came in
- Ice Complaints around Bulk Water Sales possible sign in future & due to maintenance and efficiency saving eliminate coin for sales- bills only
- Idea of making Peoria Road a seasonal road next year
Highway John Rudgers: (Absent)
- No Report
Sewer Donald Oberlin:
- Inspection came back: minor corrections to be made
Code Enforcement-Kenneth Steinmetz:
- A few permits issued this month, a new home going in on Dillon Road, no major updates
Water -Dean Davis
- No Report, same status as meetings prior
OLD BUSINESS:
- Trees in park to be undecorated by January 4th
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilperson Davis offered a motion, seconded by Supervisor Thater
Resolution 80, 2025 Approve Pre-pays to be paid with account pay for National Grid, Elan Financial, and RG&E
RESOLVED:
Approved by unanimous vote (5-0). Voting was as follows:
Supervisor James Thater Aye
Councilperson John Rudgers Aye
Councilperson Donald Oberlin Aye
Councilperson Dean Davis Aye
Councilperson Kenneth Steinmetz Aye
Councilperson Steinmetz offered a motion, seconded by Councilperson Oberlin
Resolution 81, 2025 Approve the following 2025 Budget Transfers
RESOLVED:
Approved by unanimous vote (5-0). Voting was as follows:
Supervisor James Thater Aye
Councilperson John Rudgers Aye
Councilperson Donald Oberlin Aye
Councilperson Dean Davis Aye
Councilperson Kenneth Steinmetz Aye
Information:
- Organization & Regular Meeting January 14, 2026
- New Appointments at the Organizational Meeting
- Appreciation to Dean Davis, Donald Oberlin, Judge Lawerence Dagan, and Lisa Schiske for their years of service
Approval:
Councilperson Davis offered a motion, seconded by Councilperson Steinmetz
Authorization for clerk to draw a warrant on the supervisor to pay bills and to approve the December 2025 Abstract 013.
General $ 20,410.85
Sewer: $ 5,716.77
Highway: $27,519.15
Water $ 713.75
Capital: $ 1,650.55
RESOLVED:
Approved by unanimous vote (5-0). Voting was as follows:
Supervisor James Thater Aye
Councilperson John Rudgers Aye
Councilperson Donald Oberlin Aye
Councilperson Dean Davis Aye
Councilperson Kenneth Steinmetz Aye
At 7:30 PM, Supervisor Thater offered further comment for public hearing.
Public hearing closed at 7:36 PM, motioned by Supervisor Thater and seconded by Councilperson Davis.
Supervisor Thater offered a motion, seconded by Councilperson Oberlin
Resolution 82, 2025 Approve Local Law 1, 2025: Zoning map amendments
WHEREAS, a request for a change in zoning designation has been submitted for parcel 8.-1-35 the parcel located at 6287 Telephone Road by the Town Board of the Town of Pavilion, New York and,
WHEREAS, the requested new zoning designation of Industrial / Commercial – IC for this parcel is in conformity with the Town of Pavilion Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the language in zoning laws shall include auto sales & service.
RESOLVED:
Approved by unanimous vote (5-0). Voting was as follows:
Supervisor James Thater Aye
Councilperson John Rudgers Aye
Councilperson Donald Oberlin Aye
Councilperson Dean Davis Aye
Councilperson Kenneth Steinmetz Aye
Supervisor Thater made a motion at 7:39 PM to adjourn the meeting seconded by Councilperson Davis. Approved by unanimous vote (5-0). Voting all ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Halsted
Town Clerk