TB 2026-09-30 Agenda & Minutes (full text)

AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - TOWN OF BOSTON September 30, 2026 – 7:30 P.M. ITEM NO. I PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Other Preliminary Matters ITEM NO. II REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Correction and Adoption of the Minutes from September 16, 2026 2. Consideration of all Fund Bills ITEM NO. III CORRESPONDENCE 1. Erie County Department of Public Works – Short-term Single Lane Road Restrictions 2. Dog Control Officer Inspection Report from NYS Agricultural and Markets 3. BAN Sales Results 4. 2027 Tentative Budget 5. What’s in the 2027 Tentative Budget 6. Code Enforcement Officer Report August 2026 7. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Maplewood Cemetery, Wreaths Across America 8. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Great Falls Council – Cub Scout Pack 9. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Boston Democratic Social Club ITEM NO. IV NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests from the Floor (3-minute time limit per person) 2. Public Hearing - Federal Community Development Grant, CDBG 3. Resolution 2026 – 63 Erie County 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant Request 4. Resolution 2026 – 64 Unpaid Water Bills 5. Resolution 2026 – 65 Property Clean Up Charges 6. Schedule Public Hearing for Tax Cap Override (10/21) – TBD if needed

7. Schedule Public Hearing for 2027 Budget (10/21) 8. Request for appointment for Ralph Galluzzi to Planning Board – Alternate Member Term through 12/31/2028 9. Boston Fire Company Auxiliary Meat Raffle Fundraiser request ITEM NO. V OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. VI REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Highway Superintendent 2. Councilmembers 3. Town Clerk 4. Supervisor ITEM NO. VII ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 1. Adjournment of Meeting

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. Present: Supervisor Jason Keding, Councilman Robert Penders, Councilwoman Kathleen Selby, and Councilman Max Stephan. Also Present: Highway Superintendent Robert Telaak, Attorney for the Town Ryan McCann, Town Clerk Sandra Quinlan. Supervisor Keding called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm. Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Keding stated there are no other Preliminary matters. Regular business: A motion was made by Councilwoman Selby and was seconded by Supervisor Keding to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2026 regular meeting. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Abstain Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes three (3) Yes one (1) Abstain Carried A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby upon review by the Town Board, that fund bills in the amount of $65,304.22 be paid. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried Supervisor Keding read the Public Hearing Notice: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BOSTON A Public Hearing will be held on September 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM Eastern Prevailing Time at the Boston Town Hall, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, New York regarding the use of Federal Community Development Funds in the Town of Boston. The Town of Boston is eligible for a Federal Community Development Grant under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for citizens to express community development and housing needs and to discuss possible projects which would benefit low and moderate-income persons in the Town of Boston. Citizens are urged to attend this meeting to make known their views and/or written proposals on the Town of Boston's selection of potential projects to be submitted for possible funding by the Federal Community Development Grant Program. The hearing will also present a review of prior Community Development projects

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. and expenditures and a discussion of eligible activities. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Those needing special arrangements should call the Town of Boston at (716)941-6113 by September 25, 2026. By Order of the Town of Boston Town Board Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk An Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer Supervisor Keding stated the public hearing is open for public comment. Supervisor Keding stated that Rural Transit is always a number one priority for this grant. There was no comment from the public. Supervisor Keding stated the public hearing is closed. Supervisor Keding stated the following has been received and filed under correspondence: Erie County Department of Public Works – Short-term Single Lane Road Restrictions Dog Control Officer Inspection Report from NYS Agricultural and Markets BAN Sales Results 2027 Tentative Budget What’s in the 2027 Tentative Budget Code Enforcement Officer Report August 2026 Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Maplewood Cemetery, Wreaths Across America Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Great Falls Council – Cub Scout Pack Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Boston Democratic Social Club New business: Requests from the Floor: Supervisor Keding stated the floor is open for public comment. The following person was heard: Roy McLean Supervisor Keding stated the floor is closed.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby, RESOLUTION 2026 - 63 ERIE COUNTY 2027-2028 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REQUEST WHEREAS, the Town of Boston seeks to participate in the 2027-2028 Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Boston held a public hearing on September 30, 2026 at the Boston Town Hall for comments on proposed projects for the upcoming CDBG funding cycle, and WHEREAS, a few projects were brought up and the Town Board has agreed to submit an application for consideration of funding in the 2027-2028 funding cycle, and WHEREAS, the Town will provide no less than 5% matching funds for the 1st Priority Project, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boston Town Board submits the following projects to be considered for funding by the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program during the 2027-28 grant cycle: 1st Priority - Rural Transit Service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Boston Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign, submit and execute a Contract(s) with Erie County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the cited project upon approval of the CDBG application. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilwoman Selby and was seconded by Supervisor Keding, RESOLUTION 2026 - 64 UNPAID WATER BILLS WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Town Law, unpaid water bills may be collected using the methods for enforcement and collection of unpaid town taxes or assessments for special improvements; and WHEREAS, the water charges set forth below are unpaid, due, and owing; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boston Town Board hereby requests that the Boston Assessor and Erie County Finance Department place the following Unpaid Bills on the 2026 Assessment Roll for collection in the 2027 Town and County Taxes: Amount S.B.L. # Service Address $91,150.65 135 ECWA Customers – 2026 Delinquent Water Accounts – Town of Boston – Owed to ECWA

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. $ 31.23 211.02-2-17 6177 WARD RD. Owed to Town of OP $ 43.62 211.02-2-20 6193 WARD RD. Owed to Town of OP $ 83.25 212.00-1-11.11 6551 WARD RD. Owed to Town of OP $ 3.56 211.02-2-19 6189 WARD RD. Owed to Town of OP Total Unpaid Water amounts to $91,312.31 Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Stephan and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 - 65 PROPERTY CLEAN UP CHARGES WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Town Law, property clean up charges may be collected using the methods for enforcement and collection of unpaid town taxes or assessments for special improvements; and WHEREAS, the property listed below has fallen into disrepair and deemed by the Town Code Enforcement Officer as a safety hazard needing disaster relief in the form of lawn mowing and weed whacking, thus leading the Town to incur property clean up charges; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boston Town Board hereby requests that the Boston Assessor and Erie County Finance Department place the following property clean up charges on the 2026 Assessment Roll for collection in the 2027 Town and County Taxes: Amount S.B.L. # Service Address $ 1,000.00 258.06-3-1.121 9287 BOSTON STATE RD. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilman Penders to schedule a public hearing for Tax Cap Override, October 21, 2026 at 7:40 pm. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilman Stephan to schedule a public hearing for 2027 Budget, October 21, 2026 at 7:45 pm.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Supervisor Keding to appoint Ralph Galluzzi as alternate member to the Planning Board, term ending December 31, 2028. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to approve the Boston Fire Company Auxiliary Meat Raffle Fundraiser reschedule request for March 6, 2027 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Patchin Fire hall, 8333 Boston State Road. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried Supervisor Keding stated that there is no Old business. Reports and Presentations: Highway Superintendent Telaak reported on the following: Brush pickup would begin on October 1st, with every road receiving one pass during the month of October. Residents were encouraged to have brush curbside and were advised that wood chips are available to Boston residents upon completion of a release form. Reported that the drainage project in front of the parks and squad building has been completed, including the installation of new drain pipe and repaving of the area. Additionally, bank stabilization work on Valley View had started the prior day, with rock delivery anticipated and completion expected within the following day. Councilwoman Selby reported on the following: Nothing to report. Councilman Penders reported on the following: Nothing to report. Councilman Stephan reported on the following: Enthusiastic about the ongoing research into a new playground, noting the value of comparing costs and designs with nearby facilities and the potential to manage expenses by repurposing some older equipment. He also

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. reminded residents to pay close attention to the brush pickup schedule dates to ensure compliance. Is volunteering to assist with locking up Town Hall during extended hours associated with early voting. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: October 1st would be the last day for the first round of deer management permits (DMPs), issued through the NYSDEC, to be available at the Town Clerk's office. Hunting and fishing licenses would continue to be available. The next ConnectLife blood drive will be held Tuesday, October 6th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in the community room. Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. Supervisor Keding reported on the following: Water System: Addressed the recent water outage affecting residents in the vicinity of Chestnut Ridge Road and south, caused by a 6-to-7-foot crack in the water main that required Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) to shut down service. He explained that because the town operates under a lease- managed water district arrangement—meaning the town owns the system but ECWA handles all operations, maintenance, and repairs—direct real-time updates to the town are limited. He emphasized that Water Phase 2 will substantially address these service reliability issues, including over 9,000 linear feet of new water line and the addition of a secondary service connection coming down Boston Colden Road, which will provide a redundant supply from the south end of town. The project remains pending approvals from the New York State DEC and other county and state entities before going out to bid. Directed residents to the Town of Boston website for full documentation, including all resolutions, water district maps, and project information. Bookkeeper Recognition: Congratulated Town Bookkeeper Ellie Pericak on receiving the Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation from the New York Society of Municipal Finance Officers, noting she is among only a handful of town bookkeepers in the state to have achieved the accreditation. Erie County Mobile DMV: Friday, October 30th, an Erie County Mobile DMV will be hosted at Town Hall from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, open to all Erie County residents. Prior event drew over 50 participants, well above the typical 12–15 seen at most mobile DMV locations. Nuclear Energy Summit: Attended the Upstate Nuclear Energy Summit in Waterloo on September 17th. He noted that Generation 3+ nuclear reactors are viable technology, capable of operating on footprints as small as 14–15 acres and using air-cooled systems that do not require water. He observed that nuclear energy is increasingly being discussed at the state level as a complement to solar, wind, and battery storage, and indicated that the town may pursue local code provisions to ensure municipal oversight. North Boston Park/South Town Slammers: Reported that the town is close to finalizing a community partnership agreement with South Town Slammers to assist with improvements to the North Boston Park baseball diamond, with the goal of revitalizing that field.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 7:30 P.M. Hamburg Dispatch: A dispatch services contract meeting for EMS, police, and fire is scheduled for October 1st. Upcoming Meetings and Budget: Confirmed there is no Town Board meeting on October 7th. The next meeting will be on October 21st. The 2027 Budget Presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 PM in the community room, encouraged residents to attend. Acknowledged that the town is likely to exceed the tax cap this year, citing legally obligated debt service on water infrastructure projects, a 60-plus percent increase in road salt contract costs, and rising diesel fuel prices as primary drivers. He indicated all details would be presented at the October 14th budget session. Sewer Board: Noted an upcoming sewer board meeting the following Wednesday to discuss improvements to the wastewater treatment facility and rate considerations. A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried Open Meetings Law, Public Officers Law, Article 7, §106. Minutes. Minutes shall be taken at all open meetings of a public body which shall consist of a record or summary of all motions, proposals, resolutions and any other matter formally voted upon and the vote thereon. These minutes are an unofficial copy unless the original signature of the Town Clerk is affixed below. The original official paper minutes are stored in the Town’s vault. _______________________________________________ SANDRA L. QUINLAN, BOSTON TOWN CLERK