Wellsville town board told 'it's not about today, but rather tomorrow'

The Wellsville town board met for one hour and thirty-eight minutes Wednesday night. During the session, members heard from Jones Memorial Hospital Vice President Brenda Szabo. Her presentation was all about building for the future. Szabo explained her efforts with the local waterfront revitalization program. In short, the effort is aimed at "making the most of the Genesee River in every town and village it passes through. Szabo called the initiative "an investment in our future." She quipped that she may not see the collective fruits of effort, but she hoped she would. In summary, the effort is a long-term plan to boost tourism and activity along walking and hiking trails and activities on the river. The town board voted unanimously to support the revitalization effort. In other business:

1. Gave approval for highway superintendent Dean Arnold to attend a continuing education program and purchase a new copier.
2. Voted to move forward with a new LED lighting project at the Wellsville Airport.
3. Acknowledged the recent paving efforts in the Morningside neighborhood off Bolivar Road. Highway superintendent Arnold clarified for the public that Short's convenience store paid for the paving of their parking lot (in the construction zone). Basically, they agreed to pay for the work while crews were there. The town did not pay for blacktopping private property.
4. Appointed Michael Miller and Jesse Case to handle contract negotiations with the highway department, Teamsters Local 317.
5. Approved signing the health insurance- HRA renewal.
6. Approved a contract for mowing services at Elm Valley cemetery.
7. Established a town of Wellsville Enterprise Fund for the Assessor's office.
8. Entered into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation involving Code Enforcement.