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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL JULY 15, 2026 7:30 P.M. grants secured by the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District and contributions from the benefiting landowners; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the project will help reduce streambank erosion, improve drainage, protect water quality, and preserve public infrastructure within the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to contribute up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from the Town's Drainage Reserve Fund toward the project; and WHEREAS, expenditures from the Drainage Reserve Fund are subject to permissive referendum pursuant to applicable provisions of the New York General Municipal Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the expenditure of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from the Town's Drainage Reserve Fund as the Town's contribution toward the Anthony Gulf Streambank Stabilization Project being administered by the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District; and be it further RESOLVED, that such expenditure shall be subject to permissive referendum as required by law; and be it further RESOLVED, that upon expiration of the permissive referendum period without the filing of a valid petition, or upon approval by referendum if required, the Town Supervisor is authorized to disburse the funds and execute any documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the Town's participation in the project. This Resolution shall take effect immediately, subject to the permissive referendum requirements of the General Municipal Law. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilwoman Selby and was seconded by Supervisor Keding, RESOLUTION 2026 - 55 NYS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT – 2026 NYS WATER GRANT WHEREAS, the Town of Boston, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the existing conditions, problems and review of available data for the Boston drinking water system, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in the Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2 map, plan and report, is required to address the repair and maintenance of the Boston drinking water system’s water main and pump station infrastructure. The Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2, herein called the “Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project and address said compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) authorizes State assistance to municipalities for drinking water quality improvement projects by