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Town Board Meetings

The Big Flats Town Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. There is time during each meeting for the Board to hear public comment on any issue. Meetings on the second Wednesday are at 4:30pm and meetings on the fourth Wednesday are at 7:00pm after the Water Board Meeting. All Meetings are in Big Flats Town Hall at 476 Maple Street.

Public hearings, meeting changes, additional meetings, and meeting cancellations are posted on the Announcements Page.

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• September 08, 2010
• September 07, 2010

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Meet the Town Board

Town Supervisor Teresa Dean (13)

476 Maple Steet
Big Flats, New York 14845
(607) 562–8443 x204
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Teresa Dean, a resident of Big Flats for 40+ years is starting her elected term as the Town Supervisor. As a past Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Transcribing Typist to the Planning, Building, Code and Drainage departments, Teresa is deeply invested in the interests of the town.

Teresa acknowledges that the biggest problem facing Big Flats is balancing equalization rate and assessment. She is concerned with the annual trending that has been happening in the Town. Business growth while maintaining the rural atmosphere and the recently vacant commercial structures is also a concern. With financial cuts in state and county budgets and the effects it will have on the rural areas means that we have to be aware of frivolous spending.

Currently, Teresa is the owner of a local fitness center. In the past she has served as the Vice President, President and even Secretary of Chemung / Schuyler Municipal Clerks’ Association; Directory Director for the New York State Town Clerk’s Association; member of the Big Flats Youth Commission; and Big Flats Task Force that was instrumental in providing research and information for the Community Center. Teresa was the chairman of Parade Committee and member of the Big Flats Community Days, member and Elder of the Big Flats Presbyterian Church. She and her husband, Chris, have two sons, Brian and Tyler.

Deputy Supervisor Edward Fairbrother (11)

(607) 796–9720
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Edward Fairbrother, a resident of Big Flats for 33 years is starting his fourth term on the board and is the Deputy Town Supervisor. As a past member of the Planning Board, Edward is deeply invested in the interests of the town. “I was approached by citizens in the town to run. They felt that a solid business background was needed on the Town Board. Having been a member of the Planning Board, I realized the need to protect the best interest of our Town. I want to preserve and make sure future generations want to make Big Flats their home.”

Ed acknowledges that the biggest problem facing Big Flats is balancing business growth with maintaining the rural atmosphere. He is concerned with cuts in state and county budgets and the effects it will have on the rural areas. The struggle to maintain roads and traffic flow without interrupting the lives of residents is a constant concern, as are issues with sewer and water systems.

To deal with these issues the Town Board is in the process of reviewing zoning regulations and analyzing the Town’s comprehensive plan. For budget issues, Edward believes that the Board must use solid business practices. He also feels that it is important to listen and address the needs of the Town and its residents.

His experience and contribution to the Town is extensive. In the past he as served as the President of Big Flats Cinderella Softball and the Big Flats Lions Club. He was the chairman of Big Flats Community Days, facility chairman of the Chemung County YMCA, chairman of St. Mary Our Mother Parish Festival, and a member of the Board of Directors of Alfred Tech. He and his wife, Mary Lee, have three grown children and three grandsons and a granddaughter. They are very proud that their son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter have chosen to be residents of Big Flats.

Boardmember Marcia Hudock (11)

(607) 562–8285
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In 2007, Marcia Hudock was elected to her first term as the newest Town Board member. Marcia looks forward to serving the residents of Big Flats and working on ways to make Big Flats a more desirable place in which to live. She will serve as a liaison with the Parks Commission, Community Service Award and the Planning Board.

Prior to her election to the Town Board, Marcia has been actively involved in the Big Flats community and local school system for the last ten years. She has served as a Board of Director for Big Flats Community Day, Inc., and Committee Chair for Cub Scout Pack 86. As a parent volunteer in the Horseheads school district, she has served on site-based teams for Big Flats Elementary and Horseheads High School. In addition, she participated on hiring committees and was an officer for the Horseheads High School Choir Parents Group and marching band chair for multiple fundraisers.

Marcia received her degree in Radiography. She has worked in several industries including energy, medical, and service, and has held positions in human resources, medical technology, and marketing & sales. As a member of the business community, she remains active in the Chemung County Chamber, was previously involved with the chambers in Steuben and Schuyler counties, and was a member of the Convention & Visitors Bureau for Chemung County Chamber of Commerce.

Marcia is originally from Youngwood, Pennsylvania, a small town very similar to Big Flats, and has been a resident of Big Flats since 1997. Married for 28 years, Marcia and her husband, Richard, have two children: Lauren, a post-graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, and, Steven, a freshman at The American University. They are both graduates of Horseheads High School.

Marcia brings a unique experience and a fresh perspective to Big Flats Town Board and is committed to serving the Big Flats community. She welcomes your comments and ideas.

Boardmember Dave Manchester (13)

(607) 739–1915
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Dave has lived and worked in the Town of Big Flats for 30 years. He and his wife Audrey have raised three children here. He is a past member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He is familiar with the Town Board as he sat on the board from 1993 to 2001 and was re-elected in 2006 to the present.

During his past tenure on the board he had a hand in many projects. Some of those include: Community Park expansion, the Towns’ master plan, fee schedule for commercial development and the early planning of Retirement Estates just to name a few.

His current objectives focus on the residents of the community and their quality of life. He wants to keep taxes under control, better the residential neighborhoods by working with the Code Enforcement and Zoning office, encourage safe, affordable housing, and maintain and improve our excellent park system.

Boardmember Mike Smith (13)

(607) 562–3518

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Mike is a life-long resident of Big Flats and is the fifth generation owner/operator of Smithome Farms. He is a graduate of Alfred State with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He and his wife Maureen have three boys, Connor, Tyler and Austin.

Being a resident and local business owner Mike brings two views to the board and understands the challenges facing Big Flats. He wants to preserve our quality community, control taxes and support our local businesses, while balancing residential and commercial growth. “We have many good programs in our community, such as the youth and senior programs, I would like to see these continue and explore opportunities for improvement and growth.”

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