Newfane approves $324,850 blanket purchase order for wastewater plant

The Newfane Town Board approved a blanket purchase order of $324,850 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at its Jan. 2 reorganizational meeting. Supervisor John Syracuse brought the motion; Councilman Robert Horanburg moved the motion and Councilman Peter Robinson seconded.

Town Clerk Donna M. Lakes conducted a roll-call vote; the board recorded "5 Aye 0 Nay" and the motion carried. The purchase order was listed among the items on the reorganizational agenda and approved as presented.

The board did not discuss the line-item details during the meeting; materials attached to the agenda identify Nick Irr as the Chief Operator for the WWTP who submitted the blanket purchase order request. The approval authorizes town staff to proceed with routine purchases for plant operations under the stated ceiling.