Town Board minutes — January 8, 2026 (full text)

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 1 Public Hearing January 9, 2026 A Public Hearing was held on January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marilla Town Hall, 1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, New York. Proof of publication in the Alden Advertiser as well as posting it on the Official Bulletin Board of the Town was presented by the Town Clerk. Officials present were: Earl Gingerich Jr., Supervisor Brian Nolan, Councilman Matthew Dolegowski, Councilman Randy Reichert, Councilman Anthony Sebastiano, Councilman Approximately (5) people were in attendance. Supervisor Gingerich stated that the Public Hearing was called to order. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss Allied Sportsman Gun Club Shooting Hours for 2026. Paul Domanowski from Clinton Street asked if the hours are the same as last year. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated they are the same as 2025. Hearing no further comment from those in attendance, the hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, _________________________ Town Clerk Public Hearing January 8, 2026 A Public Hearing was held on January 8, 2026, at 7:02 p.m. at the Marilla Town Hall, 1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, New York. Proof of publication in the Alden Advertiser as well as posting it on the Official Bulletin Board of the Town was presented by the Town Clerk. Officials present were: Earl Gingerich Jr., Supervisor Brian Nolan, Councilman Matthew Dolegowski, Councilman Randy Reichert, Councilman Anthony Sebastiano, Councilman Approximately (5) people were in attendance. Supervisor Gingerich stated that the Public Hearing was called to order. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss Local Law #1 2026 Supervisor Term from two- year to a four - year term. Hearing no further comment from those in attendance, the hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, _________________________ Town Clerk

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 2 The regular organizational meeting of the Marilla Town Board was held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:03 pm. 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 None Open Board Presentations from the Public None Old Business Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on 12/11/2025, and the Settlement Meeting held on 12/30/2025. Motion Carried. New Business Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to Adopt Allied Sportsman Shooting Hours for 2026. Councilman Reichert – Aye Councilman Nolan - Aye Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to Declare Lead Agency for Local Law #1 2026 and determine it is a Type II action. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Reichert – Aye Councilman Nolan - Aye Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Motion: Tabled until next month to Adopt Local Law #1 2026 Supervisor to a Four-Year term. Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to appoint Karen Krah as Assessor Clerk for 2026 and pay according to the adopted clerk's pay scale. Motion Carried.

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 3 Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to appoint Attorney Joel Kurtzhalts of Bennett, DiFilippo & Kurtzhalts for daily business and assessment litigation at a rate of $250 per hour. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert appoint Scott Rider as Building Inspector and CEO and Joe Nuttle as Assistant Building Inspector and CEO for 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano – Conservation Advisory Board Members -3 two-year terms to expire 12/31/27 – Jake Delude, Shane Huston, Lee Dobbins, Alternates are Alissa Straus, Wendy Schoenwetter and Jerel Bogdan through 2027 and Alissa Straus as Secretary for 2026. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Councilman Reichert - Aye Councilman Nolan – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano – Conservation Advisory Board Members – Jim Reichert - Chairman, Jake Delude - Vice Chairman for 2026, Erich Leroy as Graphic Designer through 2026. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Councilman Reichert - Aye Councilman Nolan – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to appoint Wayne Wolf as Town Constable for 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to appoint Dawn Stover as Court Clerk for 2026. Motion Carried. Town Clerk Sharon Foersch appointed Karen Krah as Deputy Town Clerk. Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to appoint Lee Dobbins to the position of Dog Control Officer in the year 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to appoint CPL as Architectural Engineer for the Town for the Year 2026 on an as needed basis. Motion Carried. Supervisor Gingerich appointed Hubert Kutter as Town Historian for 2026. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano Planning Board Member - 1 opening 7-year term to expire on 12/31/32 Deb Mamon, Chairwoman Wendy Schoenwetter, Clerk Paula Shatzel for 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to Appoint CPL as Consultants to the Planning Board for the year 2026 on an as needed basis. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to appoint Sharon Foersch Registrar of Vital Statistic and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Karen Krah for 2026. Moton Carried.

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 4 Motion: Senior Citizen Rec. Attendant/ Trip-Coordinator for 2026 is on hold until a replacement has been found. Supervisor Gingerich Appoints Sarah Jankowiak as his Administrative Assistant for 2026. Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to reappoint Ronald Unverdorben Jr. as Superintendent of Parks, Sanitation, Buildings and Cemetery for the year 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert - ZBA Member 1 opening 5-year term to expire on 12/31/30 Leonard Janiga, Alternate Jasmine Loggins, Leonard Janiga as Chairman, and Paula Shatzel as Clerk for 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to authorize the Supervisor to prepay utilities, postage, tipping fees, thruway tolls, insurance, medical, and other bills that do not exceed $2000 to avoid late payment charges. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to designate Alden State Bank, Five Star Bank and NY CLASS as depositories for the Town Supervisor. The Town Justices and Town Clerk's Office use Five Star Bank for the year 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to establish a petty cash fund in the amount of $400.00 for the Town Clerk's daily work and tax collection combined Office and $200 for the Court Clerk's Office. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to establish a mileage allowance of $.50 per mile. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to name the East Aurora Advertiser as the official newspapers for the Town for the year 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to authorize the Supervisor to pay various organizational dues for the year 2026. Motion Carried. Supervisor Gingerich appointed the following work committees: Affirmative Action – Randy Reichert Assessor Liaison – Anthony Sebastiano Auditing Claims – Entire Town Board Technology – Earl Gingerich Jr. & Matt Dolegowski Historical Society – Brian Nolan & Anthony Sebastiano HUD – Earl Gingerich Jr. Insurance – Earl Gingerich Jr. & Brian Nolan CAB Contact – Matt Dolegowski Library – Anthony Sebastiano Memorial Day – Chuck Manganaro, Jeff Lewinski, The Marilla Veterans, Ron Unverdorben & Matt Dolegowski Veterans Day – Ron Unverdorben, Matt Dolegowski, Chuck Manganaro, Marilla Veterans & Jeff Lewinski

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 5 Ag Day – Jim Reichert- Chairperson & Jake DeLude- Vice Chairperson, CAB Christmas in Marilla – Jim Reichert- Chairperson, Jake DeLude- Vice Chairperson, Anthony Sebastiano & Randy Reichert Park - NEST – Randy Reichert Pavilion Concerts – Randy Reichert Independence Day Celebration – Jim Reichert, Jake DeLude & Entire Town Board Fire Service Awards – Brian Nolan Agriculture and Farmland Protection – Matt Dolegowski, CAB Youth – Matt Dolegowski Cemetery - Health Insurance – Brian Nolan Buildings – Earl Gingerich Jr. & Randy Reichert Sanitation - Court Audit – Matt Dolegowski, Anthony Sebastiano Erie County Water Quality Committee – Anthony Sebastiano Fire Company Liaison- Public Safety- Brian Nolan Disaster Coordinator - Greg Jankowiak & Asst. Brian Nolan Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to appoint WNY Networks Inc. for IT Services for 2026. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to amend the resolution to change agenda to annual seminar at a cost of $1,500 to $2,000. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Dolegowski moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert authorize town employees to attend annual seminars at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Councilman Reichert - Aye Councilman Nolan – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to authorize the Code Enforcement Officers to attend the annual seminar. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to approve the Rules of Conduct for Town business and Town meetings. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to approve the resolution for renewals of Special Use Permits: WHEREAS, a number of special use permits are issued by the Town of Marilla subject to annual review and approval or subject to revocation; and

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 6 WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed the special use permits with the Code Enforcement Officer and has determined that all the properties are operating substantially in accordance with the requirements of the special use permits and that there have been no complaints. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board does hereby approve the following special use permits through December 31, 2026: 1. B & C Lewandowski 12997 Bullis Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 kennel 2. Judith Quirk 2390 Eldridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 kennel 3. Catherine Wojcik 13025 Bullis Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 kennel 4. Julie Garvey 12935 Williston Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 animal shelter 5. Leon Berner 257 Townline Road Lancaster, NY 14086 gravel/mining 6. First Baptist Church 11651 Bullis Rd, Marilla, NY 14102 picnic shelter 7. Bradley Keem 3976 Two Rod Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 milk hauling 8. Sugar Brook 1851 Four Rod Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 Horse Boarding 10. William Peter 600 Two Rod Rd., Marilla, NY 14102 Auto Repair Facility 11 Sandra Rogers 12632 Bullis Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052 kennel 12 Gregory Willey 11615 Clinton Street, Marilla, NY 14102 gas station/store 13 Kimberly Watkins 1498 Four Rod Rd., Alden, NY kennel This resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano accept annual reports from Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Assessors and Code Enforcements Office. Motion Carried. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated that the only thing that can be done now is to approve the wording of the Bond for Stolle Road and Two Rod Road Solar Projects as the Special Use permit requirements have not been met. The Solar Company was notified on 12/22/25 as per the Special Use Permit that they purchase materials from New York State and they showed them all out of state and we found several items can be manufactured or purchased from a business in Clarence, NY as our Engineers have researched and found. They have not acknowledged it as of yet to make changes. I’m sure there are other companies in New York State that make and sell the items they need. Until that is corrected the Permit will be on hold. The Solar Company will have to come up with a way to prove to the Town that the products are being made and purchased in New York State. The Solar Company will have to submit reports, receipts, etc. weekly or monthly to the Town Code Enforcement, Town Clerk and Supervisor to prove where they have gotten the equipment/parts in New York State. It is part of the requirements. The checks will be released from escrow tomorrow; deposited and give it 14 days to make sure they are valid checks and clear the bank. The Town has updated and adopted the new Building Permit fees which include fees for Personal and Commercial Solar Projects. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to Accept the wording for the Bond Issuance for the Stolle Road Solar Project. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Councilman Reichert - Aye Councilman Nolan – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried.

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 7 Motion: Councilman Sebastiano moved, seconded by Councilman Reichert to Accept the wording for the Bond Issuance for the Two Rod Road Solar Project. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Dolegowski – Aye Councilman Reichert - Aye Councilman Nolan – Aye Supervisor Gingerich - Aye Councilman Sebastiano - Aye Motion Carried. Report of Town Officials Building Inspector Scott Rider submitted a written report with 15 building applications received with fees totaling $6,562, 15 building permits were issued with a total value of $723,900, 10 inspections and a total of 120 logged activities were made for the month of December. He also submitted an annual report for 2025, 128 permits issued, fees totaling $36,451 and total value of $5,371,850. Assessor Chuck Mangarnro stated the early renewals have been mailed out. Marilla Fire Company, Bill Blarr stated he will give a list of everyone that has not turned in their paperwork for the payout as the Town has the check for those individuals. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated the town is in the process of opening a new account for the previous Service Awards program. Erie County Sheriff Malican stated there were 108 calls of service in December, 13 accidents, 3 injuries with 1 fatality, 0 arrests, 0 robberies, 1 Burglary, 2 arrests (1 DWI & 1 Juvenile) . He will be speaking with the department to increase patrols on Two Rod Road, Clinton Street and Three Rod Road as that is where the current issues seem to be. Open Board Presentations Councilman Reichert stated they are working on the 250th anniversary of Celebration details. The dates are July 3, 4 & 5, 2026. It will be a joint town event but will be held at the Marilla Fireman’s grounds. Councilman Nolan stated there have been some reports of speeding on Bullis Road and in the afternoon into the evening there was a white van with 3 adult males going around to homes. Erie Couty Sheriff Malican stated the department was made aware of it and dispatched a couple deputies to the area. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated the town does have a Solicitors Permit that is required in Marilla. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated he met with Under Sheriff Colley and Chief Donavan on the prospect of needing a full-time Deputy in the Town of Marilla. They may need to incorporate 4 full-time Deputies, currently have one for the town. They gave a cost breakdown for a full year, it would be $622,658 and that would increase in 2027 and 2028. The reason the town looked into was to find out for the security of the town due to the proposed Rooming House on Stolle Road. The Planning Board will be having there meeting on Thusrday January 15, 2026 regarding the Rooming House. The Planning Board does have the information regarding the full-time Deputies salaries for the meeting. After meeting with the Sheriffs, they gave some concerns stating that with only two Deputies for Elma, Marilla & Wales that when there are other events like football games, etc. that they could possibly be pulled for these events and that would mean a longer response time or not being able to respond if they are needed. Also, it is said that if the Rooming

Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 8 House goes into the town the towns call volume will go up. The town has its hands full, and it is our responsibility for security and to keep our residents safe. Councilman Dolegowski stated he would like to do a Resolution for the Marilla Country Store in March as they are celebrating there 175th Anniversary. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski to approve the claims previously audited by the Town Board. General Fund Vouchers 1-11 $ 7,323.18 Highway Fund Vouchers 1-7 $ 11,755.26 Special Districts; Sanitation Voucher 1-5 $ 1,711.81 Water 2 Vouchers $ .00 Water 3 Voucher $ .00 Water 4 Voucher $ .00 Water 5 Voucher $ .00 Cemetery Voucher $ .00 Special Fire Voucher $ .00 Community Dev Voucher $ .00 Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Town Clerk _________________________ Supervisor ________________________ Councilman ________________________ Councilman ________________________ Councilman________________________ Councilman _______________________