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Regular Meeting 28 May 14, 2026 Motion: Councilwoman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Nolan to Adopt Local Law #2 2026, One-Year Moratorium on Motocross Tracks and Courses. Motion Carried. Motion: Councilman Reichert moved, seconded by Councilman Sebastiano to enter into a Land Lease Agreement with the Marilla Historical Society. Motion Carried Motion: Councilman Nolan moved, seconded by Councilman Dolegowski regarding the Special Use Permit Application for Rooming House at 11441 Stolle Road. Motion Carried. Supervisor Gingerich Jr asked the following questions to Attorney Sean Hopkins Representing the William and Diane Foundation 1. Do you consider yourself an honest and trustworthy individual? Attorney Hopkins answered Yes. 2. When did you file the Special Use Application on behalf of the William and Diane Hein Foundation? (December 2025) Attorney Hopkins replied it was in November 2025. Supervisor replied it was actually it was December 2025. I’ll take November if you want. Attorney Hopkins replied whenever it was sent to the Town Clerk. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied it was December 2025. 3. Does our Code as of December allow for Rooming Houses in an Agriculture Zoned District? (November 6, 2025, A zones to B and B-1) Attorney Hopkins replied Yes. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied that is incorrect. Attorney Hopkins replied OK. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied on November 6 at our Board Meeting in 2025 Roming Houses were moved from A Zones to B and B1 Zoning Districts, so when you filed the application, the Special Use Application was not a permitted use in that zone. Attorney Hopkins asked when was that modified? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied you should have checked before you filed your Special Use Permit. Attorney Hopkins asked where? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied online. Attorney Hopkins asked the Building Codes reflect that? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied our minutes reflect that and the Zoning Code does. Attorney Hopkins asked if a Public Hearing was held. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied it was held on November 6, 2025. Attorney Hopkins asked was that referred to Erie County Department of Planning? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied Yes, it was, everything was. Attorney Hopkins asked if a negative Declaration was issued? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied Yes. Attorney Hopkins replied he is not sure why someone would be telling him that now. Supervisor Gingerich Jr replied that is your job to check. Attorney Hopkins replied, Check what? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied what the Town Ordinances are when you submitted the application. 4. Are you aware of Path of WNY organization? Attorney Hopkins replied he is not going to disclose any information. Supervisor Gingerich Jr. stated to have the record show he is denying to answer that question. PATH stands for People Against Trafficking Humans 5. What does Path stand for? Supervisor Gingerich Jr. replied he just stated what it stands for.