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8-13-2026 - REGULAR AUGUST MEETING Present: Councilman Leonard R. Hochadel Councilman Matthew Krist Councilman Krissy Kittleson Supervisor Beverly A. Gambino Absent: Councilman Kathleen Becker Also Present: Highway Superintendent Dabolt Town Clerk Jennifer L Bray Approx. 3 guests Supervisor Gambino called the Regular August meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge to the Flag led by Deputy Miller. Supervisor Gambino then stated that there was one set of minutes from the Regular meeting held on July 6th to be approved. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Hochadel, the minutes were approved as submitted. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Warrant #8 of 2026, totaling $157,470.53 of which $45,015.24 was for the General Fund, $108,722.57 was for the Highway Fund, $1,518.64 was for Fire Protection and $2,214.08 was for Streetlighting. On a motion by Hochadel, seconded by Kittleson, the Warrant was approved for payment. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Department Reports Deputy Miller updated the board on the Erie County Sheriff’s activities in town. He noted that there had been 86 calls including 8 accidents, 3 arrests, 47 traffic stops and 19 other complaints. Deputy Miller reported that he had met with the Senior group at the park and did a presentation on fraud. Lastly he noted that the ECSO was asked to help with traffic control for an upcoming event in town. Councilman Kittleson reported that she has spoken with the Holland Willows to set up a senior holiday dinner. She stated that they have December 4th at noon available and that the cost per person would be between $20-$25. Councilman Kittleson noted that she also spoke to Waste Management and that they are willing to donate $1600.00 towards the dinner. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Hochadel, the dinner was approved. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Councilman Kittleson also reported that she has a meeting set up with Denzak to discuss playground equipment for both of the parks. Councilman Kittleson reported that she had attended an event at the Historical Society and noted how good the museum looked. Councilman Kittleson also reported that she attended the Legion Steak Roast and stated that they did a great job. Lastly Councilman Kittleson stated that the Chaffee Sardinia Fire Company will be hosting their annual tool raffle on September 13th from noon to 4 pm and anyone interested should contact a member of the fire company for tickets. Councilman Hochadel reported that the Music in the Park went well. Councilman Krist asked if the old home run fence could be taken down at Veterans Park and noted how popular disc golf is at the park. Superintendent Dabolt reported that he has the specs and price for the culvert pipe that is needed for repairs on Hand Rd. He noted that it is a specialty pipe that is 83 inches wide, 45 feet long and is bottomless with a cost of $17,986.67. Mr. Dabolt noted that it must be installed with a zero slope and will have to be trucked in due to the size. Because of the size and zero slope required Mr. Dabolt requested permission to get prices from Bob Hill with Union Concrete and from Bognar Construction to have the pipe installed. There was a brief discussion. On a motion by Gambino, seconded by Kittleson, permission was given to purchase the pipe and get bids for the installation. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Next Superintendent Dabolt requested permission to start the process of replacing the 2020 Freightliner. He stated that he has a bid from New York State contract # 25774 to piggyback on for a 2027 Freightliner M2106. He noted that the cost that would be put in the budget for next year would $137,982.16. On a motion by Gambino, seconded by Krist, approval was given to get a build slot for the 2027 Freightliner. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Supervisor Gambino stated that the next item to discuss was the senior trips that was tabled in July. A lengthy discussion followed. Topics discussed included but were not limited to issues of only being able to offer a tip to 52-54 people, if this practice is even permissible, cost per person, how to offer a trip, how to make trip attendance selection fair to residents and the possibility of doing a contract with the senior organization in the future. It was agreed that more thought and discussion should be had on what would be the best course of action going forward. Lastly the board reviewed a request from the Chaffee Sardinia Fire Company for appointment of Christopher Dabney of Savage Rd. as a new member. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Kittleson, the following resolution to be known as Resolution #17 of 2026 was moved for adoption.