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Regular Meeting February 13, 2026 10 Councilman Reichert – Aye Councilman Nolan - Aye Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Motion Carried. Councilman Nolan stated that the main reason this is being done as majority of other towns are four-year terms and it will give whoever is the Supervisor time to get to know the requirements, procedures and process of all government duties. With it being only a two-year term there really isn’t enough time to learn everything that is needed to know. Personally, think it is best to give someone the opportunity to have four years in office instead of two years. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to authorize a One-time payment of $250,000 to the Marilla Historical Society for the lost venue space of approximately 1800 square feet (910 square feet by the Marilla Post Office and the remainder to the Town) located in the Marilla Community Center. The town part to be vacated within two years of this Resolution. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to accept the Resolution for ICE. Motion Carried. Town of Marilla, New York Resolution Supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Federal Immigration Enforcement Efforts WHEREAS, the Town of Marilla is a close-knit rural community in Erie County, characterized by its family-oriented residents, strong sense of community, and dedication to maintaining its peaceful rural lifestyle; and WHEREAS, communities across New York State, including areas in Western New York, have experienced significant strains on housing affordability, the availability of affordable rentals and homes, local employment opportunities and wage growth, healthcare services, and public resources, due in part to high volumes of immigration and recent migrant relocations; and WHEREAS, effective federal immigration enforcement is essential to uphold national laws, secure the nation’s borders, remove individuals who violate immigration statutes, and alleviate undue pressures on local communities that lack the capacity, resources, or funding to absorb rapid population changes without local consent; and WHEREAS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plays a vital role in carrying out these federal responsibilities, including civil and criminal enforcement, deportation proceedings for those unlawfully present, and policies aimed at restricting unauthorized immigration; and WHEREAS, robust federal action—including mass deportation of immigration violators where lawful and restrictionist immigration policies—is necessary to protect taxpayer-funded services, preserve community stability, ensure public safety, and prioritize the needs of long-term residents; and WHEREAS, while immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, local expressions of support can encourage federal authorities to prioritize resources and enforcement in ways that benefit small communities like Marilla; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marilla hereby: 1. Expresses its strong support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its mission to enforce federal immigration laws. 2. Affirms the importance of federal immigration enforcement, including deportation of those in violation of immigration laws and policies restricting immigration, as necessary measures to address local and national impacts. 3. Encourages federal authorities to continue and expand efforts to secure borders, enforce existing laws, and prioritize the removal of criminal violators and those unlawfully present. 4. Directs the Town Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to relevant federal officials, including ICE leadership and Congressman Nick Langworthy, to convey the Town’s position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption. Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Marilla this 13th day of February, 2026.