Southtowns Record

09-14-2026 Agenda Resolutions

Government
Town of Collins
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026
Kind
Agenda
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use

Original document

Same meeting

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Ci zens are urged to a end this mee ng to make known their views and/or wri en proposals on the
  Town of Collins’ selec on of poten al projects to be submi ed for possible funding by the Federal
  Community Development Grant Program.

  The Hearing will also present a review of prior Community Development projects and expenditures and a
  discussion of eligible ac vi es. The mee ng room is wheelchair accessible. Those needing special
  arrangements should call the Town at (716) 532-4887 ext. 101 by October 8, 2026.

  RESOLUTION: SET TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 FOR PRESENTATION OF
  THE 2027 TENTATIVE BUDGET
  Mo on made by  , seconded by
  to set a Town Board Mee ng for Monday, October 5, 2026 for presenta on of the 2027 Tenta ve Budget.

  RESOLUTION: APPROVE TOWN OF COLLINS – ERIE COUNTY SPCA AGREEMENT
  WHEREAS, Erie County SPCA has o ered a new agreement to the Town of Collins covering the period
  October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, and
  WHEREAS, the Town of Collins wishes to retain the services of the Erie County SPCA for dog adop on
  services.
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Collins Town Board hereby approves entering into a new
  agreement with the Erie County SPCA commencing on October 1, 2026 and that Town Supervisor be
  authorized to sign the agreement.

  TOWN OF COLLINS LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2026
  A local law imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of applica ons and the gran ng of
  permits, licenses or approvals for the Si ng of Ba ery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Projects in the
  Town of Collins in order to allow for the adop on of appropriate regula ons pertaining to such land uses.
  Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Collins (“Town”) as follows:
  WHEREAS, the Town of Collins residents have received inquiries about leasing, si ng, and loca ng
  commercial BESS installa ons on land within the Town of Collins, and
  WHEREAS, current local laws, ordinances, and regula ons do not adequately address many of the issues
  and concerns which must be considered to fairly address the impacts of such uses upon the Town, and
  WHERAS, the Town Board has determined that it is necessary to protect the public interest and welfare
  by imposing a temporary moratorium on new si ng, loca on, and establishment of BESS Projects while
  the Town undertakes a comprehensive review of concerns and issues raised by these uses, and
  WHEREAS, such moratorium is intended to allow the Town su cient and necessary me to address such
  concerns and issues and enact new laws, ordinances or regula ons, and/or appropriate amendments to
  exis ng laws, ordinances or regula ons to properly address community impacts, concerns or issues in a
  manner which is meaningful and consistent with the Town’s comprehensive plan.

  RESOLUTIONS 9/14/26
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