Clymer Town Board OKs solar project documents
CLYMER, N.Y. — During their regular business meeting held Tuesday evening, members of the Clymer Town Board adopted a resolution that approved a revised visual screening agreement and operations and maintenance agreement — including a $60,000 bond for road use and landscaping costs — for a solar project on Upper Road being planned by RIC Energy.
The resolution also authorized the town supervisor, Brian Willink, to execute these and previously adopted agreements, including a decommissioning agreement and associated $265,000 bond, a community benefit agreement, escrow agreement and road use agreement, all of which were approved on Feb. 11 by Resolution No. 6 of 2025.
Board members are awaiting details from the New York State Department of Transportation regarding plans for a second informational meeting on a sidewalk project planned for 2027.
A judicial audit for Clymer’s portion of the Clymer/Sherman/Mina court system was also approved.
The town clerk’s office has been relocated from the fire hall to 562 Clymer-Sherman Road. Willink said the former office will be utilized by Chautauqua County EMS.
Regarding an ongoing water project, contractor bids will be opened at 11 a.m. April 24 at the town clerk’s office. Easements have been sent out to property owners who will be affected, but none have been returned as of yet.
An informational session to help inform residents about the scope of the project is planned for 6 p.m. on May 13, to be followed by the board’s regular business meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Scott Trisket, highway superintendent, said he is working on bids for gravel, blacktop and diesel fuel. County bids will be accepted for gravel, while the town will piggyback off of the Town of Ellicottville’s bid for blacktop, or accept the county bid. For diesel fuel, Lictus Oil & Propane matches the state bid price, Trisket pointed out.
Trisket also stated a major leak in the water system has been located and fixed.
Town Clerk Wendy Trisket said that 90% of the water readings are completed for the spring billing cycle. She has done eight dog license renewals and two marriage licenses since last month.
Also in the works is a transition from a .org website to a .gov. Once officially launched, the town’s new website will be townofclymerny.gov.
The town is still pursuing a USDA grant for a new municipal building to be built near Clymer Town Park. An application was submitted, but an environmental study still needs to be completed in order for the town to be eligible for these funds. The estimated cost of this study is $20,000, which could potentially be funded by grant money as well.
Town board meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the highway building, 8026 Route 474.