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TB Meeting, March 12, 2026 REGULAR TOWN MEETING Colden Town Hall – 7:00 pm Page 6 INSURANCE REPORT Councilman Robinson reported that an approximately 18% increase in health insurance costs will take effect September 1, 2026, the Board will begin looking at different options soon. LIBRARY REPORT Councilman Hrycik reported the following: • West Falls-Colden Library is featuring Architectural Styles 101 class and is currently expanding adult and youth programs. A new sign is being installed. • Boston Free Library has an Easter Craft class on April 2nd and Easter games on April 12th. The site also offers preschool story time, sourdough bread class, chess club and a spring gardening class. Call to register for all events. PERSONNEL REPORT Supervisor DePasquale reported that Town’s annual Comp Alliance training will be scheduled soon, both during the day and evening. A daytime webinar will be available to those unable to attend the in-person sessions. PLANNING REPORT Councilman Hrycik reported on the Planning Board’s continuing work on poultry regulation, Mill St bridge replacement, Kummer Park project, and repairs to the Highway building. The Board and Planning Chairman discussed Colden’s Short-Term Rentals code. MOTION made by Supervisor DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Hrycik and unanimously approved to schedule a Public Hearing for Short Term Rentals at the April meeting. (This public hearing was later withdrawn by the Town Board) WATER DISTRICT REPORT Councilman Pietraszek reported the following: • Usage update: At present time consumption billed by ECWA 1,910,000 gal. cost $ 8,346.70 + $434.87 = $ 8,781.57 expenditure for January water usage. o ECWA water cost $4.8 / K • Water usage for January – G/M/30D • Continue to replace meters and registers if broken with new NexT10, • Turned off hydrant #8 (last in BC Rd lay), waiting weather • hydrant on 240 near Gutekunst fixed and billed insurance company no payment yet • Master meter usage up from 40K to 80k, frozen meters & lines fixed in consumer basements. Master now reading 51K, almost to prefreeze weather. Continue to turn valves in attempt to resolve Water Billing: • Open Accounts as of 02/02/2026 billing: Water Charge (223 units) $22,158.31 (2602892 gal)