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TB Workshop, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING Colden Fire Hall – 6:00 pm WORKSHOP CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:05 pm PRESENT Councilman Dennis Robinson Councilman Jesse Hrycik - excused Councilman Patricia Zurbrick Councilman Gerald Pietraszek Supervisor James DePasquale ALSO PRESENT Highway Superintendent Lee Wohlhueter CEO Tom Dziulko Planning Board Chairman Walter Kammer ESCO Deputy Miller Town Clerk Deborah Jusiak Approximately 1 resident Complaint from 8561 Park St The Board received a complaint about early activities, increased noise and lights at Kummer Park. Supervisor DePasquale said a 7:00 am start time will be enforced, and operations will limit trips to the Park building in the morning. Review of BESS Moratorium Extension Supervisor DePasquale explained that if approved, the 6-month extension would take effect once the current moratorium ends and it would end once the 6 months have elapsed or the proposed BESS local law is filed, whichever comes first. Kammer said the Planning Board will work on the application and fees and fines associated with the BESS law. Review Planning Board recommendation on permitted “Commercial Use Recreational” Facility The Board discussed having the Planning Board review the Erie County Dept of Planning’s feedback to the Commercial Use Recreational facility local law before voting on it. Review status of Town Constables The Board and Deputy Miller discussed the Town Court’s need for its armed constables to have a “peace officer” status. Some of the current constables need training to become certified peace officers and, in the meantime, more help may be needed. Supervisor DePasquale will explore hiring peace officers. WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 6:46 PM Respectfully submitted, Deborah Jusiak Town Clerk