Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — September 14, 2026

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Town of Collins
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Town Board
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use

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REGULAR MEETING  TOWN OF COLLINS  SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 1

A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Collins, County of Erie, State of New York was
held at the Town Hall, 14093 Mill Street, Collins, NY on Monday the 14th day of September 2026.

Present:  Kenneth Martin, Supervisor  Jacquelyn McLean, Councilmember
  Brenda Overhoff, Councilmember  Becky Jo Summers, Town Clerk
  Jeffrey Pfeifer, Councilmember  Mark Mangano, Hwy Superintendent
  Raymond Porter, Councilmember  James Musacchio, Attorney (7:32: pm)

Also Present: Zachary Nobles, David Gamel, Don Tharnish and EC Sheriff Brad Mohawk

Supervisor Martin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the pledge to the Flag.

RESOLUTION #151: AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion made by Supervisor Martin seconded by Councilmember Overhoff that the agenda be
accepted as presented:
ADOPTED  Aye 5 Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay 0

RESOLUTION # 152: MINUTES APPROVAL
Motion made by Councilmember McLean seconded by Councilmember Porter to approve the
minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting.
ADOPTED  Aye 5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay 0

Approval / Adoption of Abstract
Resolution # 153: ABSTRACT APPROVAL
Motion by Councilmember Porter seconded by Councilmember McLean that the bills be paid on
abstract # 9 for 2026 dated September 14, 2026 for listed vouchers # 491 – 556 for $ 147,548.51:
General – Townwide  36,175.78  Special Refuse Fund  4,246.66
General – Part Town  6,233.47  Water District # 1  21,889.96
Highway  29,417.61  Water District # 3  7,249.98
Par Improvements  40,881.00  Water District # 4  471.68
Special Lighting  982.37  Total  $ 147,548.51
ADOPTED  Aye 5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay 0

Correspondence
1. ECDEP 30-Day period for inclusion of viable agriculture lands into existing agriculture districts was
read.

2. Gowanda Ambulance service funding request received stating they cannot continue as is and
needs a contract and funding received from neighboring Towns.
3. Collins Center Fire Company has surrendered their EMS Agency Code effective immediately
and they no longer have EMT’s on staff.

Public Access
EC Sheriff Brad Mohawk handed out the list of calls for the last month and reported they will be
following school buses to and from school because there have been reports of cars passing them.
Supervisor Martin stated he has received calls regarding speeders and large trucks on Richardson
Road and 4-wheelers on town property.

Reports of Department Heads and Committees
Assessor reports the Bagdad Inn and Marty’s Restaurant will be demolished.
Town Clerk reported August sales of $ 6,559.65 with the Town’s portion $ 5,645.15.

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