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Page 36 March 12, 2026 h) Town of Ashford Resolution- Supervisor Drozd asked the Board if they have any interest in passing a Resolution similar to the Town of Ashford for the electric delivery charges-cost control and transparency. Council Member Zittel asked if any other town have done this, and Town Clerk Safford and Supervisor Drozd do not know of any other Towns doing this. Council Member Zittel then stated that he would like to table this matter under the Board has more information. Motion by Council Member Zittel, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to table this matter. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. i) Auditorium Floor Refinishing – Supervisor Drozd asked the Board to approve spending up to $5000 to refinish the auditorium floors, as discussed in the work session. Motion by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to approve the work on the auditorium floors. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. j) Accept rates for Azar Engineering re: Ross Road Bridge NY Grant – The rates are the same as 2025. Motion by Council Member Drake, seconded by Council Member Zittel, to accept the rates. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. k) Approve Azar Engineering to work with MDA on the survey for the new WWTP- Motion made by Council Members Zittel, seconded by Council Member Drake to approve Azar Engineering to work with MDA. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. l) Approve changes in Employee Manual regarding the Health Insurance Buyout Policy- as discussed in the work session. Motion by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Kassel, to approve the changes. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. Motion was made by Council Member Krzemien, seconded by Council Member Drake to add m) Approve Kevin Manchester leave of absence extension. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. m) Kevin Manchester leave of absence extended- his leave would be extended for another two payroll periods that would go until 4/11/26, for a continuation of his unpaid leave. Motion by Council Member Drake, seconded by Council Member Krzemien, to approve the changes. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. Motion was made by Council Member Kassel, seconded by Council Member Krzemien to add n) Hire Eric Wiedemann to help in CEO office while Kevin Manchester is on leave. Council Members Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. n) Hire Eric Wiedemann to help CEO Roberts while Kevin Manchester is on leave- CEO Roberts asked the Board to hire Mr. Wiedemann to work with him part time. Council Member Zittel asked if he has experience to help out with Diane West’s job while she is also out on leave-CEO Roberts said he would help as much as he can. Tracy McNally is going to be helping if needed in the CEO in the office while Diane West is off. CEO Roberts is asking for Mr. Wiedemann to be hired temporarily for a maximum of 19.5