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Page 34 March 12, 2026 when the clock starts ticking. The application was deemed complete months and months and months ago. He knows that Mr. McCann is filling in, but the law does not say 62 days unless Brian Attea and Caleb Henning want a little more time. He said that they have worked with the Town the whole time. He knows that the Town gave a Positive Declaration for no reason to try and delay them, hoping they would go away, and they didn’t. We went through and spent $140,000 and blew another year and went through four Public Hearings. They have complied with everything, and the Negative Declaration says that. You are acknowledging that you are not following the law and the law does not talk about complete application because you cannot have a Public Hearing without a complete application. Mr. Sorgi asked the Board if there would be a vote at the next meeting, and if they could commit to that at the very least. Attorney McCann stated that we can’t commit to that at this time, and Mr. Sorgi replied that they can’t commit to following the law. Town Attorney Attea needs to review it, and it will be on the agenda for the next meeting, to Attorney McCann’s understanding. For what purpose on the agenda, Mr. Sorgi wanted to know. Attorney McCann told Mr. Sorgi that he needs to talk to Town Attorney Attea about that. Attorney McCann told Mr. Sorgi that he understands his position and will convey it to Mr. Attea. Mr. Sorgi asked if he would be told in advance if there are any questions, can he ask for that courtesy, and Supervisor Drozd told him if they come up with anything he will let him know. Supervisor Drozd said that he never got anything from Mr. Sorgi, that it was sent to the Town Clerk, and Mr. Sorgi said that it is not his job to submit anything. After the Public Hearing closed the Board had 62 days to vote. It is not his job to tell them, so that is not an excuse, but he appreciates the honesty about not following the law. Supervisor Drozd stated that on advice of the Town Attorney, General Council and the Town Engineer he cannot have a vote today. ITEM #5 NEW BUSINESS a) Audit of the Bills – Council Member Zittel audited the bills this month. Year 2026 Abstract 3: General Fund A, Abstract 3, $23,118.52 General Fund B, Abstract 3, $1,706.88 Craneridge Sewer, Abstract 3, $3,276.83 Highway DB, Abstract 3, $23,165.08 Kissing Bridge Water, Abstract 3, $2,591.44 Trevett Rd. Water, Abstract 3, $2,290.80 Motion by Council Member Zittel, seconded by Council Member Krzemien, to approve the bills as presented. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. b) Approve Town Clerk Safford – Town Clerk Conference Training in Albany – Town Clerk Safford has requested that the Town Board approve her attendance at the Town Clerk Conference in Albany, April 19th to April 22nd; this was included in the 2026 Budget. Motion by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to approve Town Clerk Safford’s training. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. c) Kayla Higgens-Permission to survey/trap for ECFF – The Board is awaiting input from Town Attorney Attea on this, so it will be tabled until next month. d) Diane West, leave of absence (maximum six weeks.) Motion by Council Member Zittel, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to approve this unpaid leave. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried.