TB 2026-05-20 Agenda & Minutes (full text)

AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING - TOWN OF BOSTON May 20, 2026 – 7:30 P.M. ITEM NO. I PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Prayer 4. Other Preliminary Matters ITEM NO. II REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Correction and Adoption of the Minutes from May 6, 2026 2. Consideration of all Fund Bills ITEM NO. III CORRESPONDENCE 1. Town Clerk’s Report for April 2026 2. Dog Control Officer Report for April 2026 3. April Income Statement & Cash Balances 4. North Boston Volunteer Fire Company form 990 for 2025 5. Boston Emergency Squad form 990 for 2025 ITEM NO. IV NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests from the Floor (3-minute time limit per person) 2. Resolution 2026 - 42 Authorizing 2026 Early Voting Election Polling Location Lease Agreement 3. Resolution 2026 – 43 Authorizing 2026 Primary and General Election Polling Location Lease Agreement 4. Application for Use of Facility – Conservation Advisory Council – Annual Local Environmental Awareness Fair (LEAF) Event 5. Application for Use of Facility – Cynthia McCloud, Graduation Party 6. Application for Use of Facility – Scott and Renee Nellist, Birthday Party 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

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 2026 7:30 P.M. Present: Supervisor Jason Keding, Councilman Robert Penders, Councilwoman Kathleen Selby, and Councilman Max Stephan. Also Present: Highway Superintendent Telaak, Attorney for the Town McCann, Town Clerk Sandra Quinlan Supervisor Keding called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Reverend Ted Brelsford, Faith United Church of Christ, opened the meeting with a prayer. 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 Councilman Penders to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026 regular meeting. 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, upon review by the Town Board, that fund bills in the amount of $287,333.76 be paid. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried Supervisor Keding stated the following has been received and filed under correspondence: Town Clerk’s Report for April 2026 Dog Control Officer Report for April 2026 April Income Statement & Cash Balances North Boston Volunteer Fire Company form 990 for 2025 Boston Emergency Squad form 990 for 2025 New business: Requests from the Floor: Supervisor Keding stated the floor is open for public comment.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 2026 7:30 P.M. The following persons were heard: Pam Zylinski, Conservation Advisory Committee member Roy McLean Deputy Miller, Community Engagement Team, Erie County Sheriff’s Office Supervisor Keding stated the floor is closed. A motion was made by Councilman Stephan and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 - 42 AUTHORIZING 2026 EARLY VOTING ELECTION POLLING LOCATION LEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Erie County Board of Elections has requested to use Boston Town Hall as a poll location for Early Voting (Primary) from June 13th, 2026 – June 21st, 2026 and Early Voting (General) from October 24th, 2026 – November 1st, 2026, and has offered the Town $900 per election to lease the required space; and WHEREAS, hosting an early voting location is a convenience to Town residents and conflicts with other groups using the space at issue, if any, are anticipated amicably to be resolved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a lease agreement with the Erie County Board of Elections for Boston Town Hall to serve as an early voting location for the 2026 primary and general elections in exchange for a payment totaling $900 per election, totaling $1,800. 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 - 43 AUTHORIZING 2026 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION POLLING LOCATION LEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Erie County Board of Elections has requested to use Boston Town Hall as a poll location for the June 23rd, 2026 primary election and the November 3rd, 2026 general election, and has offered the Town $100 per election date to lease the required space; and WHEREAS, hosting a general election voting location is a convenience to Town residents and any conflicts with other groups using the space at issue, if any, are anticipated amicably to be resolved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a lease agreement with the Erie County Board of Elections for Boston Town Hall to serve as a general election poll location on June 23rd, 2026 and November 3rd, 2026 in exchange for a payment totaling $200.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 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 Councilwoman Selby to approve the Use of Facility application from Conservation Advisory Council, LEAF Event, September 12, 2026, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Community room, Boston Town Park, Lions Shelter, and bathroom facilities. 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 Councilwoman Selby to approve the Use of Facility application from Cynthia McCloud, June 28, 2026, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, for graduation party, Community room with kitchen, and bathroom facilities. 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 Councilman Penders to approve the Use of Facility application from Scott and Renee Nellist, September 13, 2026, morning to dusk, for birthday party and Bills game, Lions Shelter, and bathroom facilities. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried Old business: Supervisor Keding stated that there is no Old business. Reports and Presentations: Highway Superintendent Telaak reported on the following: Paving work on Shero Road between Zimmerman Road and Feddick Road was completed last Friday using NovaChip. Valley Circle Lane off of Heinrich Road was paved on Monday. Today highway workers were out along the shoulders, the edge of the blacktop laying gravel along the edge to make it safe. Driveway approaches are to be tapered next week to eliminate any abrupt edge lips. Several roads will be oiled and stoned this year, anticipated for mid-June, weather permitting.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 2026 7:30 P.M. Councilwoman Selby reported on the following: Thanked the Conservation Advisory Council and Pam for the wonderful job on the fishing derby; the weather cooperated, many fish were caught, and the children enjoyed the lunch provided. Wished residents a safe Memorial Day weekend, and more to come on the Memorial Day service. Councilman Penders reported on the following: Attended the fire departments memorial service honoring deceased firefighters, a great presentation by all three fire companies. The Emergency Squad is looking forward to the new gas tank being available to eliminate the need to purchase fuel at convenience stores on credit. Offered extended remarks on the topic of drainage and development, drawing on a well-known incident in the Town of Cheektowaga in which a paid engineer told the assembled public that their flooding problems were a direct consequence of having paved over their land with an airport, a major mall, and an interstate. This is an example to emphasize the need for thorough drainage planning before any new development proceeds, and acknowledged the complexity of identifying responsible parties when water flows across multiple jurisdictions. Enjoy the weekend and Memorial Day, thank you to our veterans. Councilman Stephan reported on the following: Since the last meeting, visited properties in response to resident phone calls about drainage concerns. Observing conditions firsthand—including a drain running beneath properties through a space of only ten feet between houses—underscored the severity of issues that should not have been created decades ago. Actively investigating the jurisdictional complexity of county, state, and town road drainage, and that within the next one to two months the town expects to pursue state grant funding to address these longstanding problems. Personal remarks, noting that his late father was a proud World War II veteran and that he has family currently serving in the military. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: Blood drive held on Tuesday, May 5th, 20 units of blood collected, helping to save the lives of 60 local patients. The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in the community room. A reminder that peddlers' permits are required in the Town of Boston for all door-to-door sales and soliciting activity, noting recent soliciting related to solar and pesticide services. The permit process is straightforward, with a fee of $10.00 per person and $10.00 per vehicle. Companies soliciting in town without a permit are encouraged to contact the Town Clerk's office. Recognized the Parks department for maintaining immaculate town fields and flower beds in preparation for the season, the department's significant workload with only three staff members.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 2026 7:30 P.M. The Boston Memorial Day service, Monday, May 25th. The emergency services processional, rather than a traditional parade, consisting of a State Trooper vehicle followed by EMS and the three fire companies, and Sheriff vehicle. From Faith United Church of Christ to the Boston Town Park, with the program beginning at 1:15 PM under the Lion's shelter. The Boston Town Band will perform, and Town Historian Frank Gamel will deliver the remarks. The public was encouraged to attend. Supervisor Keding reported on the following: Boston State Road will see significant activity this season. Erie County Highway has formally notified the town that Boston State Road from Zimmerman Road to Mill Street will be reduced to single-lane traffic beginning June 15th , with an anticipated completion date of July 3rd or until complete. The entire affected area will be milled and resurfaced. Noted the upcoming Trooper Brinkerhoff Run and cautioned residents to travel carefully on Boston State Road. Sheriff's Office has notified the town that the drug and syringe drop boxes located at Town Hall will be removed from the program. He expressed disappointment with the decision, noting that the boxes are used regularly and are emptied weekly. The nearest alternative drop locations will be in Colden and Orchard Park. Regarding a noise complaint on Sunset Lane, Sheriff's deputies addressed the matter both last year and this year. Addressed social media discussion regarding two new white gooseneck-style attachments installed on poles at the intersection of Boston State Road, Herman Hill Road, and Zimmerman Road, as well as concrete pads in the area. Clarified that these are traffic counters and crossing infrastructure installed and managed by the New York State Department of Transportation, and that the town has no authority or control over that intersection. Seeking additional specifics from NYSDOT and will share them with the public once available. A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 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