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MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 2026 TOWN BOARD MTG This Regular Meeting of the Brant Town Board was held on Tuesday May 12, 2026, at the Brant Town Hall, located at 1272 Brant North Collins Rd, Brant, New York at 7:00 PM. PRESENT WERE: Mark DeCarlo Supervisor Mike Muffoletto Councilman Linda Giancarlo Councilwoman Donna Marien Councilwoman Tish Brady Councilwoman William Trask Sr. Town Attorney Barbara Daniel Recording Secretary ALSO, PRESENT AND LEGIBLY SIGNED IN WERE: Tracy Kaczmarek Supervisor’s Secretary Mark Slawek Chief of Police Chad Kaczmarek Resident Joe DeCarlo Town Assessor Angela Bedaske Resident Janice Ross Resident Debra Ritz Planning Board Chairperson Brian Rott Resident Julie Duffett Resident Patty Friend Town Historian Martin Rosiek Resident Ellsworth Nolan Highway Superintendent Alan Haungs Unite4Freedom The meeting opened at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVE MINUTES of the APRIL 14, 2026 MEETING: Councilwoman Giancarlo motioned to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Town Board meeting, and was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve the Supervisor’s Financial Report, seconded by Councilwoman Brady. 4 ayes, 1 nay (Councilwoman Giancarlo opposed). MOTION CARRIED . TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR’S MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REPORT : Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report. Seconded by Councilwoman Brady. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. COURT CLERK’S MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR KACZMAREK & GIER REGULAR AND BAIL ACCOUNTS: Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve both Bail and Regular Financial accounts for Justice Kaczmarek’s & Justice Gier for March 2026, seconded by Councilwoman Marien. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. POLICE REPORT FOR APRIL 2026: Prior to presenting his April report, the police chief approached the bench to deliver his April Police Report to each board member. A report was not given to the recording secretary, therefore anyone wishing to view the report can contact the chief directly. The chief then spoke of the ongoing ATV problems in the area. He noted that a farmer in the area had problems with them, but didn’t want to be a complainant, and told him to leave the kids alone. He added that this farmer also stated he put up a fence and pushed them onto other people’s crops. The chief then stated he was asked by The highway superintendent to perform a background check on a part-time laborer he would like to hire but when he performed the search, he had no driver’s license number for the person being background checked. REQUEST TO HIRE: The chief then requested the hiring of Matthew Evanetski as part time police officer at a rate of $29.60 per hour. He explained that he is in the process of phase one. He will need to move on to phase two before he can be put on the street. He has completed his background check, and must complete his psychological testing (usually takes a month). He will have an 18-month probationary period. REQUEST TO HIRE: The chief then asked to hire Frederick Constantino at a rate of $31.80 per hour for an 18-month probationary period. He currently works for the city of Buffalo for 4 years now. He will be subject to an 18-month probationary period. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the hiring of Matthew Evanetski as a part-time police officer at a rate of 29.60 per hour with an 18-month probationary period and subject to the certifications required by New York State laws. Councilwoman Giancarlo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Brady-aye. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to approve the hiring of Frederick Constantino as part-time police officer at a rate of $31.80 per hour with an 18-month probationary period. Councilwoman Giancarlo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Brady-aye. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to approve the police report as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Brady. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS: Superintendent Ellsworth Nolan presented his April report. He stated that he just provided the chief with the driver’s license for the applicant(Gavin Kellerman) and added that the paperwork didn’t ask for that. Councilwoman Marien wanted to be sure he wasn’t a minor. Ellsworth would like to hire him as part-time laborer for the highway, parks & eWaste and suggested $18.00 per hour with a maximum of 19-1/2 hours per week under the direction of the Highway Superintendent. He then advised the Town Board that he received quotes for the oil & chipping of the roads they would like to do. The quote was $65,000. He also stated that the park road needs to be done soon. He advised the Town Board of a new road treatment called “Micropaving”. Suit-Kote quoted $6,500 for the park roadway. This price is lower than oil and chipping because it is a temporary promotional rate. Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to approve the micropaving of the park roadway at a cost of $6,500.00, and was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Brady-aye. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO HIRE: In response to Highway Superintendent’s request to hire Gavin Kellerman as part-time laborer for the highway department to be also as needed by the park’s department and eWaste at a rate of $18.00 per hour under the direction of Superintendent Nolan and based on a successful background check. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the hiring, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Brady. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Finally, the Highway Superintendent advised the Town Board that Joe McEvoy will be leaving the Town of Brant at ither the end of June or July to work for the Town of Evans. When asked why, he stated a pay increase and benefits. He asked that an ad be placed in the paper to find a replacement. Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to approve the Highway report as presented and was seconded by Councilwoman Brady. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. TOWN CLERK’S APRIL 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT TO THE BOARD: Town Clerk Barbara Daniel read her April report. Tax collection will be extended to June 30 th in the Town Clerks office. Delinquent notices will be mailed soon. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to accept her report as read, seconded by Councilwoman Marien. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING BOARD REPORT: Planning Board Chairperson Debra Ritz presented her report. The Town Board was advised of a recent resignation of member Gary Pacioni and requested the Board move up one of the alternates. She also advised the Board they are continuing to review the solar applications and had nothing to report on them at this time. As for the Battery Energy Storage local law being proposed, she advised the Board that the Planning Board recommends setting up of a public hearing to allow the law to move forward. She then asked to clarify if the newest Solar project application had been referred to the planning board last month. Supervisor DeCarlo stated yes, it had. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to accept her report as read, seconded by Councilwoman Giancarlo. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED . ZONING BOARD REPORT: No Report. PARK’S & BUILDINGS REPORT: No Report. TOWN HISTORIAN REPORTS : Town Historian Patty Friend read her report. She mentioned that Councilwoman Giancarlo and Kristen visited her in the Historian room. She stated she is working on the Brant Summer Festival display. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report, seconded by Councilwoman Brady. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Giancarlo commended the great work done by Patty Friend. She asked the Board to provide her with a contractual to provide her with expenses. Tracy Kaczmarek spoke regarding it, stating it was already added to the budget last year. FIRE COMPANY REPORTS: None presented BRANT FARNHAM SENIORS: TABLED CODE ENFORCEMENT: Councilwoman Marien presented the Code Enforcement Officer’s report for April. The report noted that 10216 Southwestern Blvd is requesting a building permit to build a pole barn which is being referred to the Planning Board as it requires a site plan alteration for the Special Use Permit. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report as read and was seconded by Councilwoman Giancarlo. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS E-Waste schedule : Councilwoman Giancarlo met with Isabella regarding eWaste. She stated that because of all the discrepancies in the past, and to have someone collecting that knows what they are doing, the eWaste company offered to send an employee with a box truck to train someone from the Town. She suggested having the newly hired part-time laborer from the highway to learn the job. Attorney Trask suggested she schedule with the Superintendent because the new employee will be under his direction. Councilwoman Giancarlo then announced the collection will take place behind the highway garage on Saturday May 30 th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. She will have Kristen do a lot of advertising for the event. The next time the event will be held will be September. Tire drop off schedule: Councilman Muffoletto spoke with Jay Vacco, owner of WNY scrap processing who offered to provide a dumpster for tires at an extremely reasonable rate and remove it immediately. He stated he is giving the Town a good price because he wants to give back to the Town. The new highway laborer will also cover the tire event on May 30 th , along with the eWaste. Councilman Muffoletto stated that out of Towners bringing tires, will be charged per tire. Brant residents will be permitted to bring up to 4 old tires, and anything above 4 will require a fee per additional tire. The highway superintendent asked if the eWaste will be free. Councilwoman Giancarlo responded that it is normally free but because they are sending the box truck with an employee for training, the fee for the event will be $480.00. Discussion began regarding the cost, and possibly sharing the event with other towns to share the expense. Mr. Kaczmarek advised that Evans does their own events. Attorney Trask added that the Town should still reach out to other Towns. Councilman Muffoletto added that no tractor tires will be accepted. RECREATION BUS FEE INCREASE : Discussion began regarding the increased cost of the buses for recreation. After consideration, Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to raise bus fees as listed below: Residents was $175 for 1 child, raised to $250 was $315 for 2 children, raised to $465 was $440 for 3 children, raised to $675 was $515 for 4 children (+ $60 for ea. add’l child), raised to $815 (+ $75 ea add’l child) Non residents was $335 for 1 child, raised to $355 was $665 for 2 children, raised to $705 was $890 for 3 children, raised to $950 was $1,025 for 4 children (+ $95 for ea. add’l child), raised to $1,105 (+ $95 ea add’l child) Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilwoman Brady-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS: PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION : Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to accept the resignation of Planning Board member Gary Pacioni whose term should have ended in 2031. Councilman Muffoletto seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT: Supervisor DeCarlo stated he will look into the replacement of Gary Pacioni. The appointment will not take place tonight. POSTPONE JUNE MEETING : It was discussed that 30 days must pass before the Town can adopt the newly proposed law. After discussion, the Town Board decided to postpone the June Town Board meeting from June 9 th to June 16. The moratorium expires June 17, therefore they chose June 16. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to postpone the June meeting to June 16. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE LOCAL LAW : Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to set a public hearing for Tuesday June 16 at 7:30 pm to consider the adoption of proposed local law #1-2026, Battery Energy Storage Systems. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 1-2026: Supervisor DeCarlo then presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 26-0512a OF 2026 TOWN OF BRANT COUNTY OF ERIE STATE OF NEW YORK A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS LAW OF THE TOWN OF BRANT” WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Brant has considered proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2026 entitled “Battery Energy Storage Systems Law of the Town of Brant” (the “Proposed Local Law”); and WHEREAS, the Proposed Local Law is intended to establish regulations governing the siting, permitting, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems within the Town of Brant; and WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law § 239-m, the Proposed Local Law was referred to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, more than thirty (30) days have elapsed since such referral was made and no recommendation or comment has been received from Erie County pursuant to General Municipal Law § 239-m; and WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on March 10, 2026, the Town Board declared its intent to serve as Lead Agency for purposes of review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) with respect to the Proposed Local Law and circulated notice thereof to all involved and interested agencies; and WHEREAS, more than thirty (30) days have elapsed since circulation of the Notice of Intent to Declare Lead Agency and no objection or challenge to the Town Board serving as Lead Agency has been received; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Local Law was referred to the Town of Brant Planning Board for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted comments and recommendations concerning the Proposed Local Law; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed such comments and recommendations and has incorporated modifications to the Proposed Local Law where the Town Board deemed appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to conduct a public hearing concerning the Proposed Local Law pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law and Town Law of the State of New York; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Brant hereby schedules a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2026 entitled “Battery Energy Storage Systems Law of the Town of Brant” for June 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brant Town Hall, 1272 Brant-North Collins Road, Brant, New York 14027; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish and post notice of said public hearing in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law and any other applicable provisions of law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall consider all comments received at the public hearing before taking further action upon the Proposed Local Law. Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to adopt the resolution as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Brady. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo Aye Councilwoman Brady Aye Councilwoman Giancarlo Aye Councilman Muffoletto Aye Councilwoman Marien Aye RESOLUTION 26-0512A DULY ADOPTED this 12 th day of May 2026 by the Town Board of the Town of Brant, New York. The Town Attorney requested that Attorney Bridget O’Toole be present for the public hearing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWALS : Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to set the public hearing for the special use permit renewals for June 16, 2026 at 7:45 pm. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo Aye Councilwoman Brady Aye Councilwoman Giancarlo Aye Councilman Muffoletto Aye Councilwoman Marien Aye BOND COUNSEL RESOLUTION (highway Truck purchase) A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Bant, Erie County, New York (the “Town”) was convened in public sessions at the Town Hall, 1272 Brant-North Collins Road, Brant, New York on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock pm, local time. The meeting was called to order by the Town Supervisor and upon roll being called, the following members were present: PRESENT: Supervisor Mark DeCarlo Councilwoman Tish Brady Councilman Michael Muffoletto Councilwoman Linda Giancarlo Councilwoman Donna Marien ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Barbara J. Daniel, Town Clerk The following resolution number 26-0512b was offered by Supervisor Mark DeCarlo and seconded by Councilwoman Donna Marien, to wit; A BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 12, 2026, OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BRANT, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “TOWN”), AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TRUCK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE SUCH PURPOSE, SUCH AMOUNT TO BE OFFSET BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND/OR LOCAL FUNDS RECEIVED, AND DELEGATING THE POWER TO ISSUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE TOWN SUPERVISOR. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Brant, in the County of Erie, New York (the “Town”) (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the Board) as follows: SECTION 1. The Town is hereby authorized to acquire a truck and associated equipment including, but not limited to, a truck to be used by the Town’s Highway Department, including all necessary equipment, apparatus, warranties, and all preliminary and incidental costs thereto and in connection with the financing thereof (collectively, the “Purpose”). The estimated maximum cost of the Purpose is $200,000. SECTION 2. The Town Board plans to finance the estimated maximum cost of the Purpose by the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000 of the Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, such amount to be offset by any federal, state, county and/or local funds received. Unless paid from other sources or charges, there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of the Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes as the same shall become due and payable. SECTION 3. It is hereby determined that the Purpose is a class of objects or purposes described in subdivision 28 of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, and that the period of probable usefulness of the Purpose is 15 years; however, the bonds issued pursuant to this resolution, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, will mature no later than five years from the date of original issuance of such bonds or notes. SECTION 4. Current funds are not required to be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. SECTION 5. It is hereby determined the proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of five years. SECTION 6. The faith and credit of the Town are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds (and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds) as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation will be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes becoming due and payable in such year. Unless paid from other sources or charges, there will annually be levied on all the taxable real property of the Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes as the same become due and payable. SECTION 7. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and of Section 50.00, Sections 56.00 to 60.00, Section 62.00, Section 62.10, Section 63.00, and Section 164.00 of the Local Finance Law, the powers and duties of the Town Board pertaining or incidental to the sale and issuance of the obligations herein authorized, including but not limited to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and details as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said notes, are hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of the Town. Without in any way limiting the scope of the foregoing delegation of powers, the Town Supervisor, to the extent permitted by Section 58.00(f) of the Local Finance Law, is specifically authorized to accept bids submitted in electronic format for any bonds or notes of the Town. SECTION 8. The temporary use of available funds of the Town, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the purpose or purposes described in this resolution SECTION 9. This resolution shall constitute the declaration (or reaffirmation) of the Town’s “official intent” to reimburse the expenditures authorized in this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds, notes or other obligations authorized herein, as required by United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. SECTION 10. The Town Supervisor is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and may designate the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as “qualified tax-exempt bonds” in accordance with Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. SECTION 11. The Town Supervisor is further authorized to enter into a continuing disclosure agreement with the initial purchaser of the bonds or notes authorized by this resolution, containing provisions which are satisfactory to such purchaser in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c2-12, promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. SECTION 12. The Town Supervisor is further authorized to call in and redeem any outstanding obligations that were authorized hereunder (at such times and in such amounts and maturities as may be deemed appropriate after consultation with Town officials and the Town’s municipal advisor), to approve any related notice of redemption, and to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to effectuate any such calls for redemption pursuant to Section 53.00 of the Local Finance Law, with the understanding that no such call for redemption will be made unless such notice of redemption shall have first been filed with the Town Clerk. SECTION 13. The Town hereby determines that the Purpose is a Type II action that will not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, no other determination or procedures under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) are required. SECTION 14. In the absence or unavailability of the Town Supervisor, the Deputy Town Supervisor is hereby specifically authorized to exercise the powers delegated to the Town Supervisor in this resolution. SECTION 15. The validity of such serial bonds or of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such serial bonds may be contested only if: 1. (a) such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of the law which should be complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within 20 days after the date of such publication of this notice, or 2. such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. SECTION 16. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this resolution, or a summary thereof, together with a notice in substantially the form provided by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, in the official newspaper(s) of the Town, or if no newspaper(s) have been so designated, then in a newspaper having general circulation in the Town, which newspaper shall be designated by the Town Board in a separate resolution. SECTION 17. This Resolution is effective immediately. * * * The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on a roll call, which resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor DeCarlo Aye Councilwoman Marien Aye Councilwoman Giancarlo Aye Councilman Muffoletto Aye Councilwoman Brady Aye NOES: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPOINTMENT OF CO-DIRECTORS OF SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM: Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to appoint Rebecca Holmes and Savannah Clear as Co-Directors of the 2026 Brant Summer Recreation program at a rate of $21.50 per hour. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilwoman Brady-aye, Councilwoman Giancarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. HIRING 2026 RETURNING RECREATION STAFF : Councilwoman Brady presented the partial list of returning summer recreation hires. The following returning staff will be hired at the listed rate of pay, pending successful background check: (this is not a full list) Returning Counselors: Payrate $17.25/hour: Caden Herc Delaney Glose Nicole Vaught Daiya Kowalski Angelina DeJoy Cooper Hazard Zoe Fraier Jordyn Colvin Elizabeth Jarzynski Jackson Horning Hyde Horning Olivia Sullivan Josie DeJoy Councilwoman Brady motioned to approve the hiring of the returning staff as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Giancarlo. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Brady then presented the new counselors for approval pending successful background check. New Counselors: Payrate $16.75/hour Elizabeth DeJoy Caprina Pecori Kayla Friend Councilwoman Brady motioned to approve the hiring of the new staff members as presented, seconded by Supervisor DeCarlo. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that more staff will be approved later. 2026 POOL FEES : Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to keep pool fees the same as last year. Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR DECARLO TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT FOR RECREATION BUSES : Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to authorize the entering of a contract to lease school buses from Lake Shore Schools for the summer recreation program from July 6 th through August 14, 2026. The Agreement will include 2 electric buses for everyday pick up and drop off to Rec at a rate of $1.26/mile, and 2 diesel buses for field trips at a rate of $2.12 per mile. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. MEMORIAL PARK BENCHES: Supervisor DeCarlo then began discussion regarding a quote he received to paint the concrete benches at the Memorial Park. Discussions included holding off until enough warm dry days allow the concrete to fully dry out. Another option was to pressure wash them and simply remove all the paint to minimize annual maintenance. It was noted that this option would require the removal of the benches to prevent damage to the newly landscaped park. Another option was to replace them with new benches. No decision was made. The topic is tabled. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY : Supervisor DeCarlo announced the Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday May 25 th at the Memorial Park at 9 am. He added that a chicken BBQ will be held by Farnham Fire Dept at noon. BOARD REPORTS: No reports were presented RECOGNIZED PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Resident Marty Rosiek of 11086 Brant Reservation Rd which he stated is ground zero for the ATV problem. He stated he was the farmer who the police chief mentioned in his report. He wanted to clarify that the chief mischaracterized their conversation. He clarified that when he spoke to the chief, he did not say they are good kids and leave them alone. He added they are good neighbors and friends. He said his own property is fenced, but he is concerned with their safety when they go in the street. He reminded the Town Board that he feels the Town needs community policing where the police come over and speak with the parents and landowners. AL HAUNGS of Derby, representative for Unite4Freedom: He requested the Town Board consider signing the resolution to help keep America’s voting accurate. He is advocating for HAVA (Help America Vote Act). He then discussed various voting discrepancies in other states. Quoting their question to the Courts in Missouri: “According to the County Database, the number of people who voted is…THIS, but according to the State Database, the number was…THAT, according to the actual number you published, it was…THIS .” They then asked the court, over the course of eight hours, what number did you use to certify the election? Councilman Muffoletto asked Mr. Haungs what the outcome was. Mr. Haungs responded they have to go back to court as they were unable to answer this question. Mr. Haungs added that they are not accusing anyone of wrongdoing, they just want to understand how they certified the election. Meetings & Correspondence: The second May sales tax remittance is in. The current transfer is 12.96% greater than the corresponding 2025 amount. Year-to-date transfers are running at 2.33% ahead of last year at this time. APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT 5: Supervisor DeCarlo read the Abstract (5 of 2026): ABSTRACT 5 of 2026 *Prepaid and unpaid as of 5/12/26 Total Claims $ 202,063.98 Gen Fund Town wide Vouchers Totaling: $ 47,014.37 Gen Fund – Part Town Voucher Totaling: $ 13,985.13 Highway T.W. Vouchers Totaling: $ 136,950.31 Highway P.T. Vouchers, Totaling: $ 869.57 Street Lighting: Voucher Totaling: $ 3,244.60 Brant Water Dist 1 (SS2&SW): – Totaling $- PAYROLL (2 pay periods): General Town Wide Payroll 3/22/26-4/18/26 – Totaling $ 57,980.99 General Part Town Payroll 3/22/26-4/18/26 Totaling: $ 1,740.22 Highway Payroll TW 3/22/26-4/18/26 Totaling: $ - Highway Payroll PT 3/22/26-4/18/26 Totaling : $ 8,746.56 Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve Abstract 4 of 2026, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Roll Call was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo Aye Councilman Muffoletto Aye Councilwoman Giancarlo Aye Councilwoman Marien Aye Councilwoman Brady Aye MOTION CARRIED. Supervisor DeCarlo announced the next regular Town Board meeting to be held June 16th, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Councilwoman Giancarlo asked if the Williamson Law Book Accounting software has been updated yet. Supervisor DeCarlo replied that the most recent update has not been done yet. At 8:26 pm, Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to enter executive session for contractual reasons and no actions will be taken following the session other than adjournment in the memory of Lisa Gastle and Dan Mazur. The motioned was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. At 8:43 pm, Councilman Muffoletto motioned to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Marien. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted by, Barbara J Daniel Brant Town Clerk