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THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH COLLINS WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9th, 2026, AT 6:00 PM IN THE NORTH COLLINS TOWN HALL, 10569 MAIN STREET, NORTH COLLINS, NEW YORK.PRIVATE PRESENT: Supervisor John Tobia Councilmen: Ellen M. Mathis - Excused Michael Ortiz - Excused Peter Robbins Vicki Kehr Town Clerk Lynn M. DiVincenzo Town Attorney Richard Schaus - Excused Highway Supt. David J. Winter Item 1. Supervisor John Tobia called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Item 2. Approved the February 2026 Meeting Minutes, as previously presented. Moved: Peter Robbins Second: Vicki Kehr ROLL CALL: Ayes: Tobia, Kehr, Robbins Noes 0. Motion carried. AUDIT OF BILLS Item 3. MOVED: Peter Robbins BE IT RESOLVED that the following claims, as set forth in Abstract # 3 and in the amount of $99,516.64 are approved for payment by the Town Board: A#, 84,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,95,106,107,109,110,111,112,113,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,123,124,125,127,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,138, B# 86,88,89,94,107,122,125,126,135, DA# DB# 96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,117,118,127,128,137, SR# 114, SW# 85,88,108,135, SECOND: Vicki Kehr ROLL CALL: Ayes: Robbins, Tobia, Kehr. Noes 0. Motion carried. Item 4. VISITORS: John Spangler: Gave a report on what will be going on in the months to come at the Historical Society. Jim Lint: Asked about a key again for the Community Center. Item 5. HIGHWAY: Doing all they can with the tree work and ditching while the weather lasts. Supervisor John Tobia gave David Winter a Proclamation from Legislator John Mills for all their hard work this past winter. Item 6. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Talked about a case that was in court. The court liaison will speak with the judge who oversees the case to see where it is in court. LIBRARY: None HISTORIAN: None RECREATION: Adult Aerobics is on the last session. Easter Egg hunt: At Fricano Town Park on March 28th. Summer Recreation is open for signups. Spoke with Kevin Zittle from Eden about the soccer program. He is going to reach out to his board to see if they can combine. Erie County Sheriffs: Gave a written report. The 411-tip line has been launched. You can send confidential information. You can download the Sheriff app for free. The app and 411 have been up and running for about 3 weeks. Item 8. COUNCILMEN Kehr: Spoke with: Don Koch, Commander of the American Legion - they are having a meat raffle on March 20th- tickets are 45 dollars. Maggie Orrange, Historian - working on a marker for New Oregon. Also writing an article on Wentland's Funeral Home and Tractor Pull - 80 years. The flag rope needs to be replaced at MJF Town Park. Teresa Baskerville helps out Collins Court. Jeff Gier, judge from Brant, passed away. Robbins: Ron Miller replaced the hot water tank in the American Legion. Waiting for Perry Green to set up a date to do the roof for the library. Ortiz: Excused Mathis: Excused Motor Fuel Bids: We received one bid from NOCO Energy Corp. No Lead Gas 1.8497+.25 Diff= 2.0997 Number 2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel –2.363 + .25 = 2.6135 Number 2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel mixed 70/30 with Kerosene to be used 11/15/2026-3/31/2027 –2.3635-3.5945 -.25 Diff = 3.2329 Hourly Rate for Service Work $200.00 Non-Collusive bidding certification included. MOVED: Peter Robbins BE IT RESOLVED, the North Collins Town Board accepts the Motor Fuel bid from NOCO., if David Winter, Highway Superintendent, approves the bid. SECONDED: Vicki Kehr ROLL CALL: Ayes: Tobia, Kehr, Robbins Noes 0. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: MOVED: John Tobia BE IT RESOLVED, the North Collins Town Board approves the Garbage Contract Bid Packet and instructs the Town Clerk to publish it in the Dunkirk Observer. All sealed bids must be in by 4 pm May 11th, 2026 SECONDED: Peter Robbins ROLL CALL: Ayes: Tobia, Kehr, Robbins Noes 0. Motion carried. MOVED: John Tobia BE IT RESOLVED, the North Collins Town Board approves the following budget transfers: SECONDED: Peter Robbins ROLL CALL: Ayes: Tobia, Kehr, Robbins Noes 0. Motion carried. Item 9. SUPERVISOR: MOTION by Peter Robbins, seconded by Peter Vicki Kehr, to approve the Supervisors' Report for February 2026. Carried. Working with Anthony and Bernie Rotella on grants for Key Fob, Pavilions and more. NYS Playground Grant: We will table it until next month. The Comprehensive Plan is completed. Installation Dinner for North Collins Fire and EMS, March 21st- 5:30 pm John Tobis is Vice President of Rural Transit for 3 years in a row. North Collins needs drivers. Item 9. TOWN CLERK: February Monthly Town Clerks Report: Total Revenues $1397.00 Dog $34.00, DEC $0.00, Marriage, Supervisors $ 1363.00, Recreation $3750.00. Water $549.50 Paint and Electronic Recycling: March 18th 2:30-4:30pm Dog Control reports January and February 2026 submitted. Last day of Taxes without penalty, March 16th Town Clerk's Office Closed April 3rd and April 6th – for the Easter holiday. Item 10. ATTORNEY: Excused Item 11. ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn at 6:58pm pm by John Tobia. Second: Peter Robbins. Carried. Respectfully Submitted By, Lynn DiVincenzo Town Clerk