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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 Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby, RESOLUTION 2026 -17 APPROVING GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Town of Boston is undertaking Phase 2 of its water main improvement project at various locations within the Town of Boston, Erie County, New York; and WHEREAS, CPL Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects & Surveyors, D.P.C. (“CPL”), as the Town’s consulting engineer, solicited proposals for geotechnical investigation services in connection with said project; and WHEREAS, proposals were received and reviewed from Whitestone Associates Engineering & Geology NY, PLLC (“Whitestone”), NW Contracting, and Atlantic Testing; and WHEREAS, CPL evaluated the proposals and recommended that the Town proceed with Whitestone Associates’ Alternate Bid (Hollow Stem Auger Borings Only), which provides enhanced subsurface data to better evaluate drilling risks associated with horizontal directional drilling; and WHEREAS, Whitestone submitted a written proposal dated December 19, 2025, Proposal No. PRY38639G.R25, for a lump sum cost of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($77,900.00), which proposal includes express limitations on scope and requires written approval for any additional services; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that acceptance of the Whitestone proposal, as recommended by CPL, is in the best interests of the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby approves the engagement of Whitestone Associates Engineering & Geology NY, PLLC to perform geotechnical investigation services for the Phase 2 Water Main Improvements project pursuant to its Alternate Bid (Hollow Stem Auger Borings Only), at a total cost not to exceed $77,900.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that no additional rock coring, consultation, or engineering services outside the approved scope of work shall be undertaken without prior written approval of CPL and authorization by the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Whitestone proposal and any related documents consistent with this resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes four (4) Yes Carried A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilman Stephan,