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Page 41 April 9, 2026 have been a few things holding them up-the railroad was not responding to attempts at communication, and the original property survey that was received showed that the railroad right of way was infringing on the property that the Town has for the plant. There has been progress over the past few weeks with both of those. The original survey has been looked at again by the surveyor based upon information provided by the railway, and he modified the survey. The Town does have the land needed for this project. Mr. Henning also stated that there had been some communication recently with the DEC-they know that MDA is awaiting information from them that is affecting the project schedule, and they are going to get back to them as soon as possible. At this point the DEC has not gotten back to MDA on the discharge permit for the WWTP. After the design is complete, the whole engineering design will have to be submitted to the DEC for review and approval. Supervisor Drozd asked Mr. Henning how long it might take to get this done, and he doesn’t know how long the DEC will take to do their part. It will probably be months. Mr. Henning told the Board that the new plant is going to be designed with a tank at the front end with a pump station to help accommodate peaks in the flow coming in, and the tank is also going to double as a grit settling chamber. Supervisor Drozd replied that there are some areas in Crane Ridge that are having infiltration issues and would like to have some smoke testing done to see what is coming out, and Mr. Henning said that smoke testing or camera work would be helpful. b) RIC Energy-This was discussed before Resident Concerns. Attorney Attea spoke with Mr. Sorgi when he left the meeting earlier, and Mr. Sorgi is requesting a Special Meeting between now and the May 2026 Town Board Meeting to address the vote on the Special Use Permit, understanding that there might still be things that need to be negotiated on. He would like this since the Town is past the statutory deadline for the response, and told Town Attorney Attea that his client might feel compelled to bring some type of action against the Town. Supervisor Drozd replied that the Town is technically in negotiations with them for a Host Agreement, and would like to sit down with someone from RIC Energy to discuss these negotiations. The Board discussed setting a date for a Special Town Board meeting, and decided on April 28th at 7pm. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider a vote on the Special Use Permit for the RIC Energy project. If the negotiations are not successful, the meeting can be cancelled. Motion by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to hold a Special Town Board meeting on April 28, 2026. Council Members Drake, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Council Member Zittel abstained. Carried. ITEM #6 NEW BUSINESS a) Audit of the Bills – Council Member Krzemien audited the Bills this month. Year 2026 Abstract 4: General Fund A, Abstract 4, $35,266.67 General Fund B, Abstract 4, $31.25 Joint Van, Abstract 4, $660.76 Craneridge Sewer District, Abstract 4, $5,014.75 Craneridge Sewer Project, Abstract 4, $5,303.00 Highway DB, Abstract 4, $12,969.70 Kissing Bridge Water, Abstract 4, $1,480.36 Cattaraugus St. Water, Abstract 4, $4,518.80 Motion by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Zittel, to approve the bills as presented in Abstract 4. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. b) Retirement ROA – Town Clerk Safford, Deputy Town Clerk Dell and Highway Supt. Heim completed their three-month Record of Activities.