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Town of Holland Town Board Aug 12, 2026 13 pages

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TOWN OF HOLLAND TOWN BOARD MINUTES July 8, 2026 TOWN OF HOLLAND TOWN BOARD MINUTES July 8, 2026 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING- Supervisor Geoffrey Hack called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., open to the public at the Holland Town Hail, 47 Pearl St., Holland, NY 14080. Roll Call followed. Town Board Members Present: Councilwoman Karen Kline Councilman Bill Kolacki Councilman Dan Lotito Councilwoman Lynne Roth Supervisor Geoffrey Hack Other Officials Present: Town Clerk Jill Dix Highway Superintendent Jason Simmons Attorney Ron Bennett Bookkeeper Peg Koss Planning Board Chairman Marty Regan Zoning Officer Deputy William Shimburski Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION # 48-2026 Motion made by Councilwoman Kline and seconded by Councilwoman Roth to approve the June 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes. 5 AYE/ 0 NAY/0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED SUPERVISOR’S REPORT A. Resignation- Bruce Reinagel- Constabulary RESOLUTION # 49-2026 Motion made by Councilman Kolacki and seconded by Councilman Lotito to accept Bruce Reinagel’s letter of resignation with regret. 5 AYE/ 0 NAY/ 0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED B. Erie County Community Forestry- Holland 66.3% tree coverage canopy C. Community Center Rentals RESOLUTION # 50-2026 Motion made by Supervisor Hack and seconded by Councilman Lotito to raise the cost of renting the Community Center to $250.00 with a $150.00 required deposit effective January 1, 2027. 5 AYE/ 0 NAY/ 0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED D. Humphrey Cemetery Celebration August 1°, 2026 at 11am E. Budget Amendments RESOLUTION # 51-2026

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TOWN OF HOLLAND TOWN BOARD MINUTES July 8, 2026 Councilwoman Roth motioned to approve the following budget amendments. Councilwoman Kline seconded the motion. BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 7/8/2026 GENERAL FUND A599 Unexpended Fund Balance $34,250.00 A960 Appropriations A5132.4 Highway Building- Contractual $15,750.00 A7110.4 Parks- Contractual $18,500.00 To fund S&P Ratings for bond/Pickleball Courts WATER FUND SW599 Unexpended Fund Balance $47,326.74 SW8310.2 = Water- Capital Improvements $39,500.00 SW8310.23 Water- Special Projects CDBG $7,826.74 To paint water tower/CDBG expenses 5 YEA/0NO/0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 52-2026 Motion made by Councilwoman Roth and seconded by Councilwoman Kline to set the 2027 Budget work session for August 24" and August 25" at Spm. 5 AYE/ 0 NAY/ 0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Buildings- Councilman Kolacki Constabulary- Councilman Kolacki Town Park and Community Center- Councilman Lotito Planning Board- Councilwoman Kline Environmental Committee- Councilman Lotito Beautification- Councilwoman Roth COMMUNICATIONS- 1. Zoning Board of Appeals minutes. 1 variance granted. BUILDING/ZONING OFFICER —Justin Quant. Report submitted. AURORA DOG CONTROL OFFICER —Report submitted. GRANT WRITER - Jill Dix HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND FACILITIES- Jason Simmons. Report Submitted. NEW BUSINESS A. Wa OLD BUSINESS A. nla

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TOWN OF HOLLAND TOWN BOARD MINUTES July 8, 2026 TOWN ATTORNEY- Ron Bennett TOWN CLERK - Jill Dix COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - The following vouchers were presented for payment: Abstract 7 General District Claims in the amount of $62,886.07 forth in Abstract A-7 Highway District Claims in the amount of $117,894.42 as set forth in Abstract DA-7 Water District Claims in the amount of $50,956.03 as set forth in Abstract SW-7 Light District Claims in the amount of $1,464.11 as set forth in Abstract SL-7 Garbage District Claims in the amount of $35,275.49 as set forth in Abstract SR-7 Trust and Agency District Claims in the amount of $8,872.68 as set forth in Abstract TA-7 RESOLUTION # 53-2026 Motion made by Councilwoman Kline and seconded by Councilman Kolacki resolve the Town of Holland pay the preceding vouchers. 5 YEA/0 NAY /0 ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED Supervisor Hack adjourned the June Regular Town Board Meeting at 7:31pm in honor of community members that have passed away. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Jill Dix Holland Town Clerk

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WATER RATES 2027 Account Set Up Fee: $30.00 Shut Off Fee: $30.00 Minimum for first 5,000 gallons: Zone #1 - $39.93 Then $6.56 per thousand Zone #2 - $43.20 Then $7.29 per thousand FLAT RATES — 7% CAPITAL PROJECT Residential $39.47 per quarter Commercial. Institutional with less than 20 sanitary water closets - $77.54 Commercial. Institutional with more than 20 sanitary water closets - $203.65 Tapping Fee $2,500.00 for %” $2,700.00 for 1” $3,000.00 minimum for larger than 1” plus time and material Relevy Fee: $100.00 Late fee interest rate: 10% Non-Compliance Fee (no return of meter cards): $150 (enacted by TB January 2017)

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RESOLUTION #-2026 Motion made by and seconded by resolve the Town of Holland, in accordance with New York Town Law, Section 198, has authorized the Erie County Tax Department to place a lien upon the real property for various unpaid accounts of water and other charges. __YEA/__NO/__ ABSTAIN MOTION CARRIED TOWN CLERK’S CERTIFICATION I, Jill Dix, Town Clerk of the Town of Holland, DO CERTIFY, that I have compared the preceding Resolution with the original thereof filed or recorded in my office in the Town of Holland, Erie County, New York, on the 12th day of August 2026, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Holland this 12th day of August 2026. Jill Dix, Town Clerk Town of Holland

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PERM 1 (2/12) UNDERTAKING For the benefit of The New York State Department of Transportation In connection with work affecting state highways (For use by New York municipalities and federal agencies WHEREAS, the undersigned ( Municipality, County, Town, City or Village, or any agency of the federal government, hereinafter referred to as “Permittee”) from time to time receives permits from the New York State Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "NYSDOT") and otherwise conducts activities and operations upon highways and/or within right-of-way controlled by the State of New York for such purposes as the obstruction, installation, construction, maintenance and/or operation of facilities; and WHEREAS, Permittee’s access and operation upon state right-of-way is conditioned upon compliance with Highway Law Sections 52, 103, 203 and/or 234, including the conditions that Permittee assume all responsibility for (a) the temporary control of all modes of traffic (including motorized and non-motorized travel) affected by Permittee’s operations, (b) complete restoration of state facilities to their condition prior to permitted use or activity, and (c) all claims, damages, losses and expenses, NOW, THEREFORE, in relation to all operations and/or actions undertaken within state right-of- way, Permittee hereby agrees to the following terms and conditions: 1. Permit Applications. Excepting only activities undertaken to protect public safety because of emergency conditions or incidents, Permittee shall provide timely written notice to NYSDOT of operations or activities affecting state right-of-way. Under normal circumstances, a minimum of five business days notice shall be provided. Notification of emergency activities shail be provided to NYSDOT as soon as practicable after the activity. The Permittee shall apply for project-specific permits for activities not allowed under any existing annual permit. Such application shall identify proposed project locations, desired dates/hours, proposed work/activities, traffic control, and site restoration 2. Applicable Rules, Regulations & Conditions. Permittee shall comply with all of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to construction, maintenance activities and operations and shall further comply with such terms and conditions that may be imposed by NYSDOT in connection with permitted activity or operations. Temporary Traffic Control, highway safety appurtenances, and restoration of state facilities shall be completed in accordance with NYSDOT regulations and standards. 3. Site Restoration. Permittee shall, at its own expense, promptly complete the work allowed under each permit and, within a reasonable time, restore State property damaged by its work/activities to substantially the same or equivalent condition as existed before such work was begun as determined by the Commissioner or his/her designee. In the event that the Permittee fails to so restore damaged State property within what the Commissioner deems to be a reasonable time, the Commissioner, after giving written notice to the Permittee, may restore the property to substantially the same or equivalent condition as existed before the Permittee’s work/activities, in which case, Permittee agrees to reimburse the reasonable expenses in connection therewith. NYSDOT PERM 1 (rev, 2/12)

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PERM 1 (2/12) 4, Payment & Release of Liens. Permittee shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and materials relating to its work in the public right-of-way, and agrees to defend and save harmless NYSDOT against any and all lien claims made by persons supplying services or materials to Permittee in connection with Permittee’s work. 5. Indemnity. In addition to the protection afforded to NYSDOT under any available insurance, NYSDOT shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the Permittee, its agents, employees, or to any other person, or to any property, occurring on the site or in any way associated with Permittee’s activities or operations, whether undertaken by Permittee’s own forces or by contractors or other agents working on Permittee’s behalf. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Permittee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of New York, NYSDOT, and their agents from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to, claims for personal injuries, property damage, wrongful death, and/or environmental claims and attorney fees arising out of any such claim, that are in any way associated with the Permittee’s, activities or operations under any and all permits issued using this Undertaking. FURTHERMORE, Permittee hereby warrants that the obligations of this Undertaking are backed by the full faith and credit of Permittee. Permittee may insure or bond any of the obligations set forth herein, or may rely upon self-insurance, budgeted funds, or funds for general operations. This Undertaking shall be applicable to all permitted activities and operations undertaken after the date of execution and work initiated while this Undertaking is in effect. This Undertaking may be revoked by the Permittee or rejected by NYSDOT upon thirty days written notice but will continue to apply to all permitted activities/operations that were permitted by virtue of this Undertaking. Unless terminated for the purpose of future activities/operations, this Undertaking shall have a term of twenty (20) years and shall be kept on file to facilitate the issuance of future permits to which it will apply. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, (Municipality- County, Town, City, Village or federal agency) agrees to the terms of this Undertaking, and has caused its execution by the authorized officer or employee (attach Resolution of Approval). Authorized Agent Date Print Name/Title { ) Address Phone number Address e-mail NYSDOT PERM 1 (rev. 2/12)

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SEWAH STUDIOS,INC. 190 Millcreek Rd. Marietta, Ohio BUILDING A BRIDGE TO THE PAST 740-373-2087 QUOTATION (Valid 90 Days From Receipt) Date: 07/23/2026 To: Geoffrey Hack From: Andrea Stewart RE: “Fort Humphrey” Dear Geoffrey, Thank you for your interest in Sewah Studios and our historical markers. Please find the information you requested below. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to send a message in the Sewah Customer Portal or give me a call at your convenience. This quotation is good for 90 days. This price includes delivery to a commercial location that has a loading dock or has equipment available to remove the marker from the truck. If those qualifications are not available, we would be happy to deliver to a business or residential address with a liftgate and an appointment for an additional $200, Thank you and we look forward to working with you on this project. New York 18” x 32”, 1.5” Letters, Same Sided $2,170.00 “Etched Plate & Cleanup with Hand painted Logo $425.00 7’ Octagonal Post included Delivery to Loading Dock or Equipment for Removal included Total $2,595.00 Sincerely, Andrea Stewart *If logo is provided in a black and white, editable Vector File, we can reduce the Etched Plate price to $175.00 Confidential

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July 2026 Permits Work Submitted Issued Municipal address Category type Work target Applicant Status date date B-2026-42 |0 SANDERS HL Pond New Other Vincent Kirsch Ready to issue 7/1/26 B-2026-43 |13861 SANDERS HL Agricultural building |New Animal confinement Allison Kirsch Permit issued 7/5/26, 7/10/26 B-2026-44 |0 Residential building |Addition {Single-family dwelling |Coralay Construction |Permit issued 7/13/26] 7/14/26 B-2026-45 |29CANADAST Accessory structures {New Pole Barn John Newell Permit issued 7/15/26} 7/15/26 B-2026-46 |7 CHERRYWOOD RDG _ [Residential building Re-roof |Single-family dwelling |Dmitry Dedovets Permit issued 7/22/26 8/4/26 B-2026-47 |103 TAYLOR HTS Accessory structures |New Deck KRS Carpentry Permit issued 7/22/26| 7/22/26

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July 2026 Code Enforcement Workspace Municipal address Category Case description Last visit status CE-2024-7 18 CANADA ST Trash/Debris/Rubbish/Litter Junk on property 9/25/24, 8:04 PM | Active CE-2024-13 |11732 NORTH CANADA Unsafe Structure Unapproved structure on property Active CE-2024-21 |51S MAIN ST Trash/Debris/Rubbish/Litter |Open storage of junk/debris Active CE-2024-23 (9710 VERMONT HL Property Maintenance Vehicle being stored on property 9/15/25, 9:38 AM| Active CE-2024-34 |7207 HUNTERS CRK RD Unsafe Structure Unsafe structure 11/3/25, 8:55 PM| Active CE-2024-40 |18 CANADA ST Chickens/Roosters Unsafe structure 12/31/24, 10:24 AM| Active CE-2025-6 7207 HUNTERS CRK RD Unsafe Structure Building code violation New CE-2025-19 |7077 OLEAN RD Property Maintenance Exposed septic tank 6/30/25, 11:53 AM | Active CE-2025-21 |55S MAIN ST Grass/Weeds Exceed 10" Overgrown Lawn 7/29/26, 5:13 PM|Active CE-2026-1 11586 HOLLAND GLENWOOD RD ___|Unsafe Structure Unsafe Structure Active CE-2026-2 122 S MAIN ST Property Maintenance Trash stored on property 3/2/26, 1:59 PM|Active CE-2026-4 9362 S PROTECTION RD Trash/Debris/Rubbish/Litter |Open storage of junk and trash 3/9/26, 11:42 AM | Active CE-2026-10 |56 WATER ST Property Maintenance High grass, junk in yard 5/27/26, 6:00 PM| Active CE-2026-11 |11996 HUMPHRIES HILL RD No Permit Building without a permit 6/1/26, 12:32 PM|Active CE-2026-12 |9954 VERMONT HL Property Maintenance Lawn not being maintained Active CE-2026-15 |67 PEARL ST Trash/Debris/Rubbish/Litter _|Open storage of junk 6/17/26, 5:36 PM | Active

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Town of Aurora All Calls & Complaints Summary Report by Date: 07-01-2026 through 07-31-2026, for Category: HOLLAND DOG CONTROL - HOLLAND DOG aller Name/Address Date/Phone Notes Closed Holland Dog Control irie County Sheriff-Dog running at 07-04-26 Roger called out and impounded the dog. Owner is 07-05-26 ‘573 Hunters Creek Rd Josh Wagner, 7207 Hunters Creek Rd, Holland, SA Dog is a pitbull mix. Dog does not have Rabies vaccine and is not licensed. Dr. Kanter gave vaccine on 7/5/26 $20 given to Dr., Took $13 for license. Given to Jill on 7/6/26 to license dog. License #1510. Impoundment/kennel fee of $130. "Roscoe" trie County Sheriff-Plgs running at 07-13-26 7/13/26 Roger received a cail from the sheriff about a 07-14-26 3aunders Hill Rd couple of pigs runnng at large on Sanders Hill Rd, Holland. They wanted to know if dog control handtes pigs. They are classified as livestock and we lack equipment, training and jurisdiction to manage them. They were advised to call SPCA or DEC for support. Roger stated if they need him to assist he will help if he can. 7/14/26 sheriff's department contacted DCO office and spoke to Dave. He offered to post something on the DCO Facebook page. The post was shared many times and reached the owners, who stated they would retrieve them. oshua Wagner-tost dog 07-27-26 Rosco slipped his collar and ran off. Okay to give ‘207 Hunters Creek Rd (716)560-0972 number out if someone calls. Brindle pitty with coonhound spots on feet. tew York State Police-found dog 07-29-26 Roger was called out by officer Adam Schuler of the 07-29-26 ine Valley Camp Ground NYS police. He had a dog that was found running at large across from the Pine Valley Camp Grounds. Roger arrived and took the dog to be impounded. Half way back he got a call from the sheriff's dept that the owner was on the other line. He spoke to owner, Sandy Biackosdki at 12440 Pine Valley Rd, =e aeneet| Dog is a white Great Pyrenees show dog. Dog is licensed and updated on Rabies Vac. She showed proof of license and he charged her $50 . She had another dog missing, that she was able to track to shelter 21 at campground. Money given to Steph 7130/26. Total count: Holland Dog Control Pane 4 DRAG_OR

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Highway Superintendent Report for July 2026 Road Work: Mowed road shoulders. Gravel ditch 17 Cherrywood Ridge. Ditch Hawks Hill, Wagner, Parker. Sent two trucks to Town of Colden to oil & chip. Blacktop gutter on 9426 Burlingham Rd. Swept roads in town. Blacktop shoulder 9345 Burlingham Rd. Cut shoulders on Burlingham Rd. Cut shoulders on Day Rd. Trimmed brush around guard rails on Cherrywood Ridge. Equipment: Put new blades on flai! mower. Fixed spreader plate on 2010 Kenworth. Fixed road widener for blacktop shoulders. Fixed hay shredder for highway lawn. Snow Removal: N/A Water: Monthly reports submitted to the Department of Health. Monthly samples submitted to the Department of Health. Worked on Water St. pumphouse improvements. Gerwitz & McNeil doing electric panel. Black Rock Controls doing control panel. Bailey Electric rebuilt backup motor for Burlingham station. Installed rebuilt motor at Burlingham station. Facilities: School stripped and waxed floors at Community Center. Cut brush at cemetery on Rt. 16. . Cleaned hockey equipment out of basement at Community Center — blocking panel box. Installed patriotic marker at Humphrey Cemetery. Cleaned up Humphrey Cemetery, filled holes. August Tasks: Recycle Parker Rd. Shoulders on Parker Rd.

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