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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL APRIL 1, 2026 7:30 P.M. and to the best of the knowledge of the Fire Company, is a true and accurate reflection of the activities performed by the active members; WHEREAS, GML § 219-a(2)(d) requires the Town Board (Board) to review and approve the list, then return it to the Fire Company to be posted for thirty (30) days; and WHEREAS, the Board has completed its review of the provided list; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the list of volunteer firefighters of the Boston Volunteer Fire Company and the points earned by these firefighters during calendar year 2025; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this adopted resolution and the list shall be returned to the Fire Company for posting for a minimum of thirty (30) days. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 - 30 UPDATE PROCUREMENT POLICY WHEREAS, in 2023 New York expanded enforcement and interpretation of prevailing wage rules, particularly around maintenance, service, and system work performed for public entities under Articles 8 and 9 of the NY Labor Law; and WHEREAS, to bolster compliance with the requirements of Article 8 and 9 of the NYS Labor Law relating to prevailing wage, a new guideline is being added to the Town’s procurement policy directing that prior to the procurement and execution of any contract that may involve public work particularly in the fields of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, installation, or maintenance of public buildings, structures, or infrastructure performed by laborers, mechanics, or trades, the responsible department head shall review the scope of work to determine whether prevailing wage requirements may apply and where such requirements apply, the applicable prevailing wage schedules and certified payroll requirements should be worked into the contract documents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Boston does hereby update the Town’s procurement policies and procedures for this year: Guideline 1: General Every prospective purchase of goods or services shall be evaluated to determine the applicability of General Municipal Law, Sec. 103. Every Town officer, board, department head or other personnel with the requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter "Purchaser") shall estimate the cumulative amount of the items of supply or equipment needed in a given fiscal year. That estimate shall include the canvass of other Town departments and past history to determine the likely yearly value of the commodity to be acquired. The information gathered and