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Page 75 July 9, 2026 TOWN OF CONCORD TOWN BOARD July 9, 2026 Work Session 5:30 p.m. Supervisor Drozd opened Work Session: 1. ECRT is applying for a grant so there will most likely be residents attending the meeting to express their opinions regarding the matter. 2. Supt Heim has been working with Bubba Fox on a new sign for the Town Park. He advised that the sign is complete and now at the shop to be installed. 3. The public comment period closed for the Bridge of NY Project. There were no comments received by the State. Jerry Sentz wrote back advising Supervisor Drozd that they will now submit the final report and obtain the final design. That should hopefully then go out to bid for spring construction. 4. Supervisor Drozd relayed a note from Town Clerk Safford asking if the board had anymore comments or input on the proposed new website design and if the board was okay with the new color scheme of the site being red, white, and blue. Council member Krzemien questions whether or not said colors were ADA approved. Deputy Town Clerk Dell will research and advise if there are any issues. 5. Next Wednesday at 8am will be the public hearing on the Data Center moratorium. 6. NYS Electric & Gas substation in Boston off of Boston-Colden Rd. has had repairs and upgrades completed. 7. Supervisor Drozd advised that the cost of the Jim Siminski plaque had been split 50/50 with the Village and on June 12th, the Town received $112.50 from the Village, which covers their half the cost. 8. Second quarter Sales Tax distribution $235,908.15 9. Plumbing repairs at the Town Hall were completed by Trenchless Today on 06/25/26. The company reported a total of six working days, usually consisting or nearly 12-hr days. At final bill will be submitted. 10. June Sales Tax is reported to be 6.7% higher than last year. 11. Year-to-date receipts for the year are 4.71% higher than last year. 12. Yearly fire extinguisher check has been completed at all buildings and vehicles by Trost Fire Equipment on 06/23/26. 13. Senior Center generator also had maintenance on 07/07/26 as alarms were going off. Issues have been fixed. 14. Supervisor Drozd received notice from NYS regarding potential affect of the Ross Rd. Bridge project on historical properties & it was found that there is no negative affect to historical properties under Article 36 CFR 800. As such, the project should go out for bid later this year for spring construction. 15. Contrary to earlier belief, the Local Law regarding solar projects cannot be amended to include Tier 1 & Tier 2 projects. A special meeting must first be held so the notice has already been sent to Journal for publication. 16. Council member Zittel spoke to Ron Miller regarding parking concerns at the East Concord Firehall and it was advised that town trucks are only permitted to park around the back of the hall from now on.