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TB Workshop, Thursday, April 16, 2026 TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING Colden Town Hall – 6:00 pm Page 1 WORKSHOP CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 pm PRESENT Councilman Dennis Robinson Councilman Jesse Hrycik Councilman Patricia Zurbrick Councilman Gerald Pietraszek Supervisor James DePasquale ALSO PRESENT Highway Superintendent Lee Wohlhueter Parks Worker Scott Kirby CEO Tom Dziulko Asst Recreation Supervisor Carrie DePasquale Planning Board Chairman Walter Kammer Approximately 1 resident Supervisor DePasquale opened the workshop at 6:00 pm to discuss Mill St bridge removal and Kummer Park improvement projects. Mill St Bridge Removal Project Chairman Kammer described the proposed Nussbaumer and Clarke design project to eliminate the Mill St bridge by removing the bridge and backfilling and leveling the roadway. The estimated cost of the project is $429,061 and construction would last 4-5 weeks. A temporary 2- lane access roadway for residents would be needed for the duration of the project and if left in place permanently, would lower the total project cost. Superintendent Wohlhueter requested the proposed roadbed paving material be changed from hot asphalt to cold mix, which would last longer and reduce the project cost. The bridge materials are likely hazardous but could possibly be disposed of by the railroad, also lowering the overall cost. An outside contractor would perform the work as the Town doesn’t have the equipment, but the Highway Department may be able to assist with hauling some materials. Procurement would take at least 90 days to complete, however if the site is declared an emergency due to the potential red flagging of the bridge, the timeline could be expedited. A meeting will be set up with G&W Railroad, the owner of the bridge, to present the proposed design. If they decide against doing the project, the NYDOT, Town of Colden, and Colden Fire Department will likely request they replace the bridge with one complying with current weight and safety standards. Mill St resident Louise Krolikowski asked about road access during the project. Chairman Kammer said there might be one day with limited access during the bridge demolition and construction of the temporary access road. Supervisor DePasquale said the EMS services would have an ATV ready for emergencies. Supervisor DePasquale paused the meeting at 6:50 pm and restarted the meeting at 7:10 pm.