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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL FEBRUARY 4, 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 Councilwoman Selby and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 -16 AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENGAGEMENT OF BARCLAY DAMON LLP FOR RETAINED LAND USE AND ZONING MATTERS INCLUDING ERIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 15 WHEREAS, the Town of Boston is involved in ongoing and potential land use, zoning, and regulatory matters, including matters arising under or related to Erie County Agricultural District No. 15 and proceedings before the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law § 305-a; and WHEREAS, such matters require specialized legal expertise in municipal land use regulation and Agriculture and Markets Law; and WHEREAS, Barclay Damon LLP has previously represented the Town of Boston in connection with zoning and agricultural district matters and has demonstrated familiarity with the Town’s codes, procedures, and regulatory framework; and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has received an engagement letter from Barclay Damon LLP dated January 20, 2026, for representation of the Town in connection with retained land use and zoning matters, together with the Firm’s Standard Terms of Engagement for Legal Services; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it to be in the best interests of the Town to authorize and ratify the engagement of Barclay Damon LLP in order to ensure continuity of counsel and efficient representation in ongoing and related land use and zoning matters, including those involving Erie County Agricultural District No. 15; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes and ratifies the engagement of Barclay Damon LLP pursuant to the engagement letter dated January 20, 2026, for the provision of legal services in connection with retained land use and zoning matters, including but not limited to matters involving Erie County Agricultural District No. 15 and proceedings under Agriculture and Markets Law § 305-a; and be it further RESOLVED, that legal services provided by Barclay Damon LLP shall be billed on an hourly basis in accordance with the terms and rates set forth in the January 20, 2026 engagement letter; and be it further RESOLVED, that no Town officer, employee, board member, or representative shall request or authorize legal services from Barclay Damon LLP pursuant to this engagement unless such request or authorization is made with the prior approval of either the Town Supervisor or the Town Attorney; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this engagement on behalf of the Town consistent with this resolution.