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Town Board Meeting, September 2, 2026 REGULAR TOWN MEETING Colden Fire Hall – 7:00 pm 7 SECTION 11: EFFECTIVE DATE This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule (MHR) Law. MOTION to adopt a local law to extend the BESS moratorium; either for 6 months or by the filing date of the BESS law, whichever comes first, was made by Councilwoman Zurbrick, seconded by Councilman Robinson and approved by the following vote: On the Vote: Councilman Dennis Robinson - Yes Councilman Jesse Hrycik - Yes Councilwoman Patricia Zurbrick - Yes Councilman Gerald Pietraszek - Yes Supervisor James DePasquale - Yes A Local Law for the Regulation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) A public hearing on a local law to regulate BESS was opened at 7:14pm. Supervisor DePasquale said he received some comments and the Colden Fire Department has some concerns which will be given to the Planning Board for their review. There were no other questions or comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:17pm. MOTION to return the law to the Planning Board for further study was made by Supervisor DePasquale, seconded by Councilwoman Zurbrick and unanimously approved. A Local Law to add “Commercial Recreation Facility” to Ag zoning by Special Use Permit At 7:18 pm Supervisor DePasquale opened a public hearing on a local law to add “commercial recreation facilities” in Ag zoning areas by Special Use Permit (SUP). DePasquale and Chairman Kammer said allowing recreational facilities matches up with the recreational goals set in the town’s Comprehensive Plan. Resident Lara Hrycik said she’s happy the Town is using the Comprehensive Plan but said more zoning work needs to be done. The Board said zoning changes will happen in stages and SUPs allow the Town a level of control. There were no other questions or comments. The hearing was closed at 7:35pm. Vote was tabled. REQUEST TO BE ON THE AGENDA Michael Gloekler – Complaint about noise at Kummer Park 8561 Park St resident Michael Gloekler addressed the Board about increased activity at Kummer Park. Now that the Park has year-round activities, the equipment, noise and lights are a constant invasion of his privacy. He asked the board to restore a respectful start time of 8am, erect an acoustic barrier, and address the problem of his barn being partially constructed on park property. Councilman Robinson replied that the start time has been addressed and construction of the playground is mostly finished. Supervisor DePasquale said there has been a lot of positive feedback about the expanded park activities and the property issue will be investigated. OLD BUSINESS None