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Agreement by the Town Attorney, so that the Town of Sardinia may engage their services regarding the siting and permitting of the Sardina East, LLC battery storage project. DULY ADOPTED, this 6th day of July, 2026 by the following vote: Becker, aye, Hochadel, absent, Krist, aye, Kittleson, aye, Gambino, aye. So resolved, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Department Reports Highway Superintendent Dabolt reported that he has gotten information from the Erie County Soil and Water regarding the culvert pipe that is needed to repair Hand Rd. He noted that he needs to confirm the dimensions before beginning the project and stated that the specs are for a bottomless pipe that is 83 inches wide, 57 inches tall and 45 feet long. Lastly Superintendent Dabolt reported that most of his road work is done and the crack sealing in the Town Hall parking lot was able to be done at no extra charge using leftover material from the road work. Councilman Kittleson had nothing to report. Councilman Becker reported that she had a request from a resident for a separate time at the pool for senior citizens. There was a brief discussion and it was suggested that they try going during the already established lap swim time. Councilman Becker presented information on potential bus trips for the senior citizens. They are as follows. • Horizon Club Tours – December 17 - Holiday Pops with lunch at Ilio DiPaolo – Cost per person for 45-52 (max 56 ) people $159.00 – includes driver gratuity • Scenic Excursions – December 17 - Holiday Pops with lunch at Ilio DiPaolo (or Hofbrauhaus for an additional $5 per person) – Cost per person for 45-52 people $159.00 - driver gratuity not included • Scenic Excursions – Erie Station Dinner Theater date to be determined – family style lunch at the theater – Cost for 40 plus people $125.00 – driver gratuity not included • Scenic Excursions – December 2 – Home for the Holidays with Tom Bender at Salvatore’s Italian Garden - Cost for 40 plus people $119.00 – driver gratuity not included There was a lengthy discussion which included cost per person, total overall cost, how participants would be selected, past trips, budget concerns, past practice, what other towns do for trips, procurement requirements and restrictions. Supervisor Gambino also raised concerns about the large number of cancelations on past trips. Councilman Becker made a motion that the board approve the trip from Horizon to the Holiday Pop with the person attending paying $25.00 and the Town covering the balance of $134.00 for a total of $7236.00 for 54 people and 2 free tickets. No second was made. Councilman Kittleson suggested that each person should pay more of the cost of the trip. Discussion continued regarding procurement, the cost and it was suggested that each person pay $60.00 to $68.00 per person to stay under procurement amounts as well as making people more invested in the trip. Councilman Becker expressed that cost would be too high and she was not for that. Supervisor Gambino made a motion to table the discussion. No second was made. Discussion continued. Town Clerk Bray suggested that the trip from Scenic Excursions to Salvatore’s for the Home for the Holidays show. The cost was discussed as well as details of the trip. It was suggested that each person could pay $30.00 with the balance of $89.00 paid by the Town for a total of $4806.00 which keeps the trip within procurement guidelines. Discussion on the trips continued. Councilman Krist made a motion to table the discussion until the details on how to offer the trip fairly to everyone could be worked out and noted that the Home for the Holidays trip seems to be the most economical. Supervisor Gambino seconded the motion. Supervisor Gambino gave a report on swim lesson signups. She stated that there are 174 kids signed up of which 113 are residents and 61 are non-residents. There have been 74 pools passes sold of which 51 are residents and 23 are non-residents. Town Clerk Bray reported that after a meeting with Tony Dash from Waste Management they have decide to allow for road side pick up of 1 bulk item per month on the third Monday each month starting in August. Other details of trash and recycling were given as well. There being no other business to come before the Board Supervisor Gambino asked for a motion to adjourn the June meeting. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Kittleson, the July meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer L. Bray, RMC Town Clerk