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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 6, 2026 7:30 P.M. WHEREAS, Johnson Controls provided a proposal dated April 7, 2026 for the replacement of the existing panel with a Simplex 4007ES Hybrid Addressable Fire Alarm System which will be installed in the same location as the current panel and will work with the existing field devices and wiring; and WHEREAS, the proposal includes the equipment, material, and skilled labor to complete the upgrade as well as the removal of existing panel, installation of the new Simplex 4007ES, circuit terminations, system programming, testing, and final certifications in accordance with applicable codes; and WHEREAS, a Starlink cellular communicator will be provided to replace the failed communication device and enable full event reporting to the Johnson Controls Central Station at an annual cost of $180 added to the current monitoring agreement between Johnson Controls and the Town; and WHEREAS, the price of the proposal totals $6,670.32 as available under NYS Contract #PT68816, Group #77201, Award #23150 as well as an additional $180 a year added to the current monitoring contract; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston authorizes the upgrade and installation of the fire alarm system in the Highway Garage in an amount not to exceed $6,670.32 to be appropriated from A-1620- 0200 Buildings - Equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the addition to the monitoring contract for cellular monitoring services in an amount of $180/year. 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 – 37 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER – FUEL TANK REMOVAL (SWAF #2) WHEREAS, on January 1, 2025, the Town Board adopted Resolution No. 2025- 12, authorizing the Town to enter into a contractual relationship for the closure and removal of underground storage tanks; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Boston authorized the Town Supervisor to accept LaBella Associates, D.P.C.’s Proposal No. P2500740 for the closure and removal of the underground storage tanks for a total cost not to exceed $46,900.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been advised that additional work was required due to the discovery of petroleum-impacted soils during construction, necessitating additional labor, equipment, transportation, disposal, laboratory analysis, and reporting; and WHEREAS, a Supplemental Work Authorization Form (SWAF #2) dated April 7, 2026, was provided to the Town Board outlining the additional scope of work to be performed by LaBella Associates, D.P.C.and associated fees totaling $11,950.00; and WHEREAS, due to exigent circumstances relating to compliance with regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Town