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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

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TB Meeting, January 8, 2026
REORGANZIATIONAL & REGULAR TOWN MEETING
Colden Town Hall – 6:00 pm  Page 2

Miller introduced Deputy Malican as an additional community contact. Malican said his primary
areas of concentration are Elma, Marilia, and Wales but will also be available to help Colden
residents. Miller thanked the Highway Department for their help during the storms.

Adoption of 2026 Procurement Policy
Supervisor DePasquale asked the Board members for any questions or concerns regarding the
updated 2026 Procurement Policy. There were no questions or comments.

MOTION made by Councilman Pietraszek, seconded by Councilman Hrycik and unanimously
approved the 2026 Procurement Policy. Councilman Robinson was absent.

Supervisor DePasquale read the following resolution to adopt the policy:

  RESOLUTION #2026-01
  Adoption of Town of Colden Procurement Policy

WHEREAS, the Town of Colden, during the conduct of municipal functions and duties, must
procure and utilize materials, supplies, services, and professional expertise for the routine
execution of municipal responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Colden, acknowledges the requirements contained
in NYS General Municipal Law (GML) Section 104-b which requires every town to adopt
internal policies and procedures governing all procurements of goods and services which are not
subject to the bidding requirements of GML Section 103 or any other law; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Colden, desires to establish the Town’s
Procurement Policy defining these guidelines; and

WHEREAS, on January 8th, 2026, the Town of Colden adopts this resolution to establish such a
Procurement Policy for the 2026 Calendar year and continuing until such time as the policy is
amended; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and hereby adopts the Town
of Colden Procurement Policy, as filed with the Town Clerk, and attached to this resolution.

MOTION to accept the resolution made by Councilwoman Zurbrick, seconded by Councilman
Hrycik and adopted by the following vote:

On the vote:
  Councilman Hrycik  yes
  Councilman Robinson  excused
  Councilwoman Zurbrick  yes
  Councilman Pietraszek  yes
  Supervisor DePasquale  yes