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WHEREAS, the Town of Collins will be conducting the Emergency Controlled Demolition of Structures at 13619 Route 62 and 2327 Wheater Road in the Town of Collins, and WHEREAS, in accordance with NYS Industrial Code Rule 56 Project and Air Monitoring Services during asbestos abatement must be provided, and WHEREAS, the Town of Collins sent out Request for Proposals (RFPs) for air monitoring services to three (3) firms and received the following proposals: Advanced Contracting Services $1,500 – 13619 Route 62 PO Box 986 $1,500 – 2327 Wheater Road Grand Island, NY 14072 Stohl Environmental $2,458 – 13619 Route 62 3860 California Road $2,458 – 2327 Wheater Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 56 Service No Bid PO Box 110 Elma, NY 14059 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Collins Town Board hereby accepts the Proposals from Advanced Contracting Services, PO Box 986, Grand Island, NY 14072, to supply Project and Air Monitoring Services during the demolition and removal of all debris at 13619 Route 62, Collins, NY at a cost of $1,500.00 and also during the demolition and removal of all debris at 2327 Wheater Road, Collins, NY at a cost of $1,500.00 and that the Town Supervisor be authorized to sign the Acceptance of Proposals with Advanced Contracting Services. 6. Discussion on moratorium on the issuance of application and granting of permits for the siting of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Town of Collins. A number of residents have received letters regarding these systems that need two acres that they can lease for $40,000.00 per year. A few years ago, the town did a moratorium adopting solar and wind, but nothing was done for battery. Supervisor Martin will check with Drew to see where we stand and then set a public hearing for November. New Topics – Discussion and Comments 1. Public address system for the town hall courtroom – PCCVA will come in to check out what would be needed. Supervisor Martin will contact them. Workshop 2026 Budget Supervisor Martin went through the current budget explaining what the lines covered, went through the budget calendar , the 2% tax cap and the fire budget. Previous year’s salaries were increased by 3%. For 2027 salaried employees will receive a 3% raise, highway full and part-time will receive $1.00 per hour (3.102% up to 3.5%. Part timers will receive $.75 per hour (just over 3% but some recreation will receive almost 4%). New Topics – Discussion and comments With no further business, on a motion by Supervisor Martin seconded by Councilmember Overhoff the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. _________________________________ Becky Jo Summers, Town Clerk