Town Board minutes — April 9, 2026 (full text)
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Regular Meeting
April 9, 2026
The regular meeting of the Marilla Town Board was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at
7:00 p.m. at the Marilla Town Hall, 1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, New York. Officials present
were:
Earl Gingerich Jr., Supervisor
Brian Nolan, Councilman
Matthew Dolegowski, Councilman
Randy Reichert, Councilman
Anthony Sebastiano, Councilman
Supervisor Gingerich called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
was given.
Communications
None
Committee Reports
Councilman Reichert stated that the 250 th anniversary celebration planning is in great shape and
officially published, have the music lined up and the applications for the parade and/or house
decorating were mailed out with the latest newsletter. Anyone that wants to be involved feel free to
reach out to the Highway Superintendent or any of the Board Members.
Councilman Dolegowski stated the EMW Football and Cheerleading registration is now open and the
Town of Marilla Earth Day is set up for the week of April 22- 26, 2026 and asks that everyone to
help keep our town beautiful by picking up trash on the side of the road and in the ditches.
Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated he is talking with the County to have the Four Rod Road bridge
detour changed to Two Rod Road instead of Three Rod Road. He is encouraging the Board Members
and residents to contact Erie County Highway as well.
Open Board Presentations from the Public
None
Old Business
Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting held on 3/12/2026.
Motion Carried.
New Business
Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to approve Erba Verde
Farms LLC a letter on non oppositions to an additional temporary permit by the NYS
Liquor Authority for upcoming farm dinner events. They are allowed four and
requested five. Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to set a Public
Hearing for Local Law #2 2026 for a one-year moratorium on permitting of
motocross tracks and courses within the town to be held on Thursday May 14, 2026,
at 7:00 pm. Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to Declare Lead
Agency for SEQRA review purposes and determines that the Proposed action for
Local Law #3 2026 is a Type II action, and no further environmental review is
required. Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to set a Public Hearing
for a ground Lease Agreement with the Marilla Historical Society for Thursday May
14, 2026, at 7:05 pm. Motion Carried.
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Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to set a Public Hearing
for 11411 Stolle Road for Thursday May 14, 2026, at 7:10 pm. Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to authorize the
Supervisor to sign an agreement with the Union and Sanitation worker Randy Volino.
Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to amend the agenda to
add the hiring of Cheyanne Stillwell for $3,500 to handle the social media, marketing,
etc. for the 250th Anniversary celebration. Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to authorize the
Supervisor to sign the contract for hiring of Cheyanne Stillwell for $3,500 to handle
the social media, marketing, etc. for the 250th Anniversary celebration. Motion
Carried.
Report of Town Officials
Building Inspector Scott Rider submitted a written report with 10 building permits, with fees totaling
$6,937, with a total value of $1,436,000, 9 inspections and a total of 154 activities were made for the
month of March.
Open Board Presentations
None
Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to approve the
claims previously audited by the Town Board.
General Fund Vouchers 99 – 158 $ 42,0636.47
Highway Fund Vouchers 34 – 43 $ 7,434.69
Special Districts.
Sanitation Vouchers 33-43 $ 21,410.69
Water 2 Voucher $ .00
Water 3 Voucher $ .00
Water 4 Voucher $ .00
Water 5 Voucher $ 00
Cemetery Vouchers $ .00
Special Fire Voucher 3 $ 27,747.00
Community Development 3-4 $ 1,018.20
Motion Carried.
Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to
adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Town Clerk _________________________ Supervisor ________________________
Councilman ________________________ Councilman ________________________
Councilman________________________ Councilman _______________________