Southtowns Record

TB Minutes — 3-2026-Min-Final.pdf

Government
Town of Colden
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Roads and traffic, Short-term rentals, Audits and oversight, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Zoning and land use

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TB Meeting, March 12, 2026
REGULAR TOWN MEETING
Colden Town Hall – 7:00 pm  Page 4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BUILDING/PARKS REPORT
Councilman Robinson reported that damage done by a delivery truck to the Highway garage is being
addressed, the Senior Center main door lock and hot water dispenser need to be serviced and a security
camera at the Highway garage has been repaired.

CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Report for the month of February – CEO Kotlarsz read the following report:
  • 1 Certificate of Occupancy  • 1 Court Appearance
  • 3 Certificates of Compliance  • 2 Fire Inspections

 Kotlarsz said construction on a new home by A Soldier’s Journey Home begins next week. It is
 the first one to be built in New York. The group is looking for volunteers for work in May.

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 Councilwoman Zurbrick reported that there will be a pancake breakfast at the Colden Fire Hall
 this Sunday, an Easter egg hunt on April 4, 2026, at 11:00 am sharp, and asked for a motion to
 give the Town’s annual $500 donation to the Colden Fire Company for Easter candy.

 MOTION made by Councilwoman Zurbrick, seconded by Supervisor DePasquale and
 unanimously approved to donate $500 to the Colden Fire Department for Easter candy.

 DOG CONTROL OFFICER REPORT
 Withdraw Janis Kidd’s Kennel Permit
 Councilman Robinson said Janice Kidd of 8860 Phillips Rd would like to withdraw her Special
 Use Kennel Permit with the Town.

 MOTION made by Supervisor DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Robinson and
 unanimously approved to end Janis Kidd’s kennel permit.

 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD REPORT
 Supervisor DePasquale contacted Mark Gaston from Erie County Soil and Water about some
 homeowners’ concerns over significant erosion from the creek along Route 240. He is waiting to
 hear back.

 HIGHWAY REPORT
 Superintendent Wohlhueter reported the following:

  March Highway Report

  •  We continue to be in good shape during this major shortage of road salt we are seeing.
  •  We have just begun starting to service the spring equipment in between plowing.
  •  The Volvo DD25B Roller and Towmaster T-12DT Trailer requested and approved in the
  2026 budget along with the Tommy Gate for the utility truck have ordered