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2-12-2026 - REGULAR FEBRUARY MEETING Present: Councilman Matthew Krist Councilman Krissy Kittleson Councilman Kathleen Becker Supervisor Beverly A. Gambino Absent: Councilman Leonard R. Hochadel Also Present: Highway Superintendent Christoper Dabolt Town Clerk Jennifer L Bray Approx. 5 guests Supervisor Gambino called the Regular February meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge to the Flag led by ECSO Deputy Shane Miller. Supervisor Gambino stated that there was one set of minutes from the Organizational and Regular meeting held on January 8th to be approved. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Kittleson, the minutes were approved as submitted. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Warrant #2 of 2026, including vouchers #16 through #95, totaling $98,596.25 of which $44,841.61 was for the General Fund, $45,812.77 was for the Highway Fund, $5,451.14 was for the Fire Protection Fund and $2,490.73 was for the Streetlighting Fund. On a motion by Kittleson, seconded by Krist, the Warrant was approved for payment. Carried, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Department Reports Deputy Miller updated the Board on ECSO activities in the Town. He reported that the Erie County Sheriffs Community Engagement Team has a Facebook page that for the community to follow and will be launching a new app for sending tips to them. Supervisor Gambino stated that she had agreed to allow a public comment from Town resident Stephen Welk of Matteson Corners Rd. Mr. Welk read a letter that he had written regarding Hand Rd. being closed for an extended period of time and sited numerous concerns he has about that. Tony Dash from Waste Management spoke regarding the delivery of new recycling totes that will be given to town residents over the next few weeks. He spoke briefly about garbage collection and the changes coming to recycling pickup. Superintendent Dabolt reported about a potential road salt shortage the many municipalities are dealing with after the harsh winter. Supervisor Gambino stated that the next item on the agenda was a resolution to approve a new fireman for the Chaffee Sardinia Fire Company. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Kittleson, the following resolution to be known as Resolution #4 of 2026 was moved for adoption. Resolution #4 – 2026 APPOINTMENT OF CHAFFEE-SARDINIA VOLUNTEER FIREMAN WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board is in receipt of the application of Donn L. Smith, and Who has applied for a volunteer position as a Volunteer Firefighter to the Chaffee-Sardinia Memorial Fire Company and, WHEREAS, Donn L. Smith is currently a resident of the Town of Sardinia, and WHEREAS, the Sardinia Town Board supports and approves the appointments of Donn L. Smith, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the appointment of Donn L. Smith, Volunteer Fireman to the Chaffee-Sardinia Memorial Fire Department. DULY ADOPTED, this 12th day of February, 2026 by the following vote: Becker, aye, Hochadel, absent, Krist, aye, Kittleson, aye, Gambino, aye. So resolved, 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. Supervisor Gambino stated that the next item on the agenda was a resolution to approve hiring Wendel for engineering services to work on the Towns behalf on a proposed solar project that has been applied for by National Energy Development. On a motion by Krist, seconded by Kittleson, the following resolution to be known as Resolution #5 of 2026 was moved for adoption. Resolution #5 – 2026 TOWN OF SARDINIA RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT