Southtowns Record

TB Minutes — 1-26-TBMtg-Final.pdf

Government
Town of Colden
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jan 8, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic, Energy and data center siting

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 12 of 17

TB Meeting, January 8, 2026
REORGANZIATIONAL & REGULAR TOWN MEETING
Colden Town Hall – 6:00 pm  Page 12

MOTION made to accept the modifications to Chapter 98 Vehicles and Traffic made by
Councilman Hrycik, 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

Supervisor DePasquale noted that the changes will go into effect as soon as the EC Dept of
Planning responds to the law, but the signs can be ordered.

OLD BUSINESS
Increases in Fees and Fines
Supervisor DePasquale asked if there were any questions regarding proposed updates to the
Town of Colden Fees and Fines. One notable change adds a fee of $5/month after a 30-day grace
period to late dog registrations. There were no comments or questions.

MOTION to accept the updated Fees and Fines made by Councilman Pietraszek, seconded by
Councilwoman Zurbrick and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
No Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING REPORT
No report.

CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Report for the month of December 2025 – CEO Dziulko read the following report:
3 Building Permits Issued  1 Court Appearance
1 New Dwelling Permit Issued  3 Fire Inspections
12 Certificates of Compliance

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No Report

DOG CONTROL OFFICER REPORT
Councilman Robinson stated that DCO Zak had no December dog activity but has been attending
NYS Ag and Markets meetings on the new kennel regulations. Zak said the new rules are
presenting a hardship to towns of all sizes as well as rescue operations.