New York Record
Town of Webster
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John Cahill

Councilmember2024-2027

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
1:36:48
Avg per meeting
4:37
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1727

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2026[52]

Verizon Cell Tower Construction on Wildflower Drive

Potential reduction in property values for surrounding homeowners.

medium↑May 2026[29]

Backyard Chicken Coop Application at 440 Lake Road

Minimal administrative fees for permit renewals.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Sewer Code Amendments (Local Law No. 4)

Annual financing costs for homeowners are estimated around $1,600 over 30 years based on the lowest bid.

critical→Jul 2026[20]

Town of Webster 2027 Final Budget

Property owners outside the Village will pay about $0.23 more per $1,000 of assessed value; sewer customers will actually pay about $8.45 less.

high↓May 2026[14]

Local Law No. 3 Traffic and Parking Regulations

Minimal administrative and advertising costs.

medium↓Mar 2026[14]

economic development

This massive project pumps serious commercial growth into Webster, boosting our local economy and tax base.

high↓Apr 2026[13]

Climate Action and Smart Growth Grant Applications

Participation is free and opens access to state grants ranging from $10,000 to $2 million.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Well field / open space preservation

critical↓Jun 2026[12]

Municipal Flag Policy and Community Inclusivity

None anticipated directly from policy discussions.

medium↑Aug 2026[12]

Commercial Signage Updates (7-Brew & Canandaigua National Bank)

Private commercial investment in local business branding and property improvements.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure

Potential future infrastructure costs for sidewalk and pedestrian improvements.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

2026 Town Organizational Structure and Appointments

Determines salaries, mileage reimbursement rates, and administrative expenses budgeted for 2026.

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Bay-Ridge Residential Re-Subdivision

Costs for utility separation and septic system remediation fall to the property owner.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Waterview Apartments Phase 3 Expansion

Expands multi-family housing options and local rental stock.

high↓Jun 2026[10]

Dinks & Links Recreation Facility Proposal

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Van Alystyne Park Subdivision stormwater pond dedication

Accepting the dedication would put future maintenance of the stormwater pond on the Town.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

fairlife facility agreements and Certificate of Occupancy

Up to $34,920, funded from fairlife's lump-sum payment rather than general tax revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

E-Bike Safety and Regulation

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Electronic Voucher System Transition

Saves storage costs and staff time long-term, with short-term consulting or personnel expenses.

high↓Jun 2026[8]

Solar Energy Zoning Code Clarification

Clarifying the zoning code could reduce potential town expenditures on costly legal disputes.

Decisions during term (389)

Recorded while Cahill was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (418)

404 yes14 no

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Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1026A by the Director of Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the addition of one temporary part-time office clerk position to the 2026 list of authorized positions for the Highway Department

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

waive the New York State Liquor Authority On-Premises Alcohol Beverage License 30-day notification period requirement for Himalayan Kitchen & Nepali Flavors LLC, located at 1075 Ridge Road, Suite 700

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

set a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2026, amending certain sections of Chapter 257 of the Webster Town Code

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

enter into Executive Session pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law §105(1)(e) and (f) to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and matters reg

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the October 1, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve Change Order No. 2 for the Salt Barn/Truck Washout Capital Project H232 relating to the installation of the new water service line for the Truck Washout Building, in the amount of One Hundred

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the Town of Webster 2027 Budget as presented by the Finance

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve a license agreement to allow a portion of an above ground pool, pool deck, and fire pit within a Town stormwater drainage easement at 950 Lothario Circle, Tax ID #079.13-4-1

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the revised Fixed Asset Policy and Procedure Manual with a revision date of 10/15/2026 as presented by the Finance Director

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

authorize the Town Clerk to advertise and to solicit bids for the Vosburg Pump Station

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1026A by the Director of Finance in the amount of $355,730.09

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

adopt the 2027 Town of Webster Fee Schedule and the 2027 Webster Parks and Recreation Center Lodge Facility & Field Rates as presented

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

return to regular session at 9:45 p.m.

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

Approve October 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to approve the following items for auction from the Police Department: • 2002 Doolittle Cargo Trailer Asset Tag #03564

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to approve the September 17, 2026 Town Board Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to grant limited relief from an established stormwater drainage easement at 495 Dawn Circle.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to approve the September 17, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1026 by the Director of Finance in the amount of $1,269,995.98.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Councilman Cahill, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1026 by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to approve the amendment of the New York State Department of Transportation Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to approve the Amendment Number 4 of the New York State Department of Transportation Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

Voted noSep 17, 2026

Renewal of Grant Consulting Contract with J. O’Connell & Associates

Believed professional service contracts should periodically undergo competitive bidding and review.

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Waterview Apartments Phase 3 Area Variances

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Garage at 1725 State Road

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Garage Addition at 539 Countryside Lane

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Covered Porch at 522 Hackberry Way

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Chickens at 1054 Klem Road

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Home Addition at 400 Lake Road

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the August 20, 2026 Town Board Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to enter into Executive Session pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law §105(1)(f) to discuss matters regarding medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corpo

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #0926 by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to authorize the Supervisor to sign a Benefits Contract for Police Captain Mark Reed.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to issue a Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQR for the Town of Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the following items for recycling from the Assessment Department: • Dell Monitor Asset Tag #08071

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #0926 by the Director of Finance in the amount of $367,370.62.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to return to regular session at 8:46 p.m.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the 2026 Budget Expenditure Transfers as submitted by the Finance Director.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the 2026 Budget amendments as presented by the Director of Finance.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of August 20, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of Bills (Warrant #0926)

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of Prepaid Warrant

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of Purchase Orders

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of 2026 Budget Expenditure Transfers

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of 2026 Budget Amendments

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

SEQR Negative Declaration for Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project