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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 7:30 P.M. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried Supervisor Keding stated that there is no Old business. Reports and Presentations: Highway Superintendent Telaak reported on the following: Regarding a bucket truck, he indicated agreement with a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement between the Highway and Parks departments, noting that the Town should move forward on acquiring a bucket truck before the holiday season to accommodate flag removal, light changes, and holiday decorations. Reported a drainage issue at the Parks building, where a rotted pipe leading from a receiver has caused a hole to develop in the parking lot. Investigation and repair work is anticipated in the next one to two weeks, with the possibility that additional piping may need to be replaced if further deterioration is found. Brush pickup is ongoing and going well, wood chips are available to residents upon completion of a request form. Highway crews have been mowing shoulders, performing skid paving and edge repairs, and preparing plow trucks for winter and completing inspections. With regard to salt supply, salt has been delivered but fell short of the quantities ordered. The price of salt increased on September 1st from $57 per ton to $93 per ton. Will talk to the Town attorney to work with the County attorney on a potential class-action with other affected municipalities. Confident that salt on hand is sufficient for the start of winter. Councilwoman Selby reported on the following: Extended wishes for a safe and happy Labor Day weekend and reminded the public that school would be resuming shortly, asking motorists to exercise patience with school buses during the early weeks of the year as routes are adjusted and keep an eye out for children. Councilman Penders reported on the following: Attended a meeting with the fire departments the previous evening and received an informative overview of the considerable costs associated with firefighting equipment, particularly noting that certain equipment expires in regard to date of manufacture rather than condition or mileage, necessitating replacement regardless of use. A code update meeting is scheduled for the following week. Zoning Board meeting would be held the following evening with six or seven items on the agenda. Acknowledged the 25th anniversary of September 11th, expressing respect for those involved and for individuals still suffering from illnesses resulting from their response to the attacks.