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Planning Board minutes — February 19, 2026

Government
Town of Marilla
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes

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Supervisor Gingerich asked Mr. Hopkins how he concluded that $600,000 for extra law
  enforcement in Marilla was “one hundred percent inaccurate” when he was not present at the
  meeting the Supervisor had with law enforcement when this figure was discussed. Supervisor
  Gingerich stated that this amount (actually more) would be billed to the Town of Marilla and
  subsequently to the residents of Marilla equaling approximately $300/yearly to the average
  household, increasing over the years. Mr. Hopkins stated the idea that the town would incur this
  expense is “categorically wrong.” Mr. Rush also stated there would be no additional resources
  needed by the Town. Shawn Slammon requested statistics showing there was no increase in
  911/emergency calls from the same type of facilities. Mr. Hopkins stated they would make an
  effort to obtain those statistics. Debbie Zimmerman asked Mr. Hopkins to bring a detailed
  security plan to the Public Hearing. Max Strasser asked if Mr. Hopkins could guarantee the
  project would have no effect on the residents’ taxes. Mr. Hopkins stated there would be no effect
  on taxes because of this project. Max Strasser also asked about liability insurance protection in
  place so no lawsuits could be filed against the Town of Marilla. Mr. Hopkins stated he would
  investigate the type of insurance they are envisioning having. Mr. Hopkins requested copies of
  any letters the Town of Marilla might receive so they could be prepared to address any questions.
  Debbie Zimmerman asked why Sheriff Garcia would “praise” the organization given the fact that
  there was no organization mentioned in his letter. Mr. Hopkins stated Sheriff Garcia was
  referring to the services offered by the organization currently without naming the organization.

IV.  New Business

  None.

V.  Old Business

  None.

VI.  CEO Report

  None.

VII.  Open Board Presentation

  None.

VIII.  Adjournment

  MOTION for adjournment made by Debbie Zimmerman; SECOND Max Strasser. All in favor.

Respectfully submitted,
Paula Shatzel
Clerk