Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — February 9, 2026

Government
Town of Collins
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes

Original document

Same meeting

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The water report was handed out by Supervisor Martin.
REGULAR MEETING  TOWN OF COLLINS  FEBRUARY 9, 2026 2

Attorney Musacchio reported on the assessment case.
Town Clerk reported sales of $ 4,234.40 and the Town’s portion was $ 3,803.58.

Town Board Reports
Councilmember McLean reported at the next Senior’s luncheon the Sheriff’s Department will have
a demonstration of the K-9 Division.

New Business
1. Resolution need to approve ad for summer 2026 beautification laborers
RESOLUTION 81: APPROVE AD FOR SUMMER 2026 BEAUTIFICATION LABORERS
Motion made by Supervisor Martin seconded by Councilmember Overhoff to approve placing
the following ad in the Gowanda/Lakeshore Pennysaver and News and the Springville Pennysaver
for the February 21, 2026 and February 28, 2026 issues, as follows:
  SUMMER POSITIONS
  The Town of Collins is accepting applications for
  SUMMER BEAUTIFICATION LABORERS
  Positions are opens to those 18 years and over.
  Rate of pay is $18.70 per hour.
  Preference given to Collins residents.
  Applications are available Monday-Friday at the Collins Town Hall,
  14093 Mill St, (9 am-5pm, closed 1-2 pm) or on the Town's website
  www.townofcollinsny.gov
  Completed applications will be accepted at the Town Clerk's office by Wednesday,
  March 4, 2026 at 4 pm in person, by mail or email to [email protected]
ADOPTED  Aye 5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay 0

2. Resolution needed to set the date for the 2026 Liberty Fest
RESOLUTION # 82: SET DATE FOR 2026 LIBERTY FEST
Motion made by Councilmember Overhoff seconded by Councilmember Porter that the following
resolution is:
  ADOPTED  Aye  5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay  0

  WHEREAS, the Town of Collins wishes to promote sociability among the Town residents, and
  WHEREAS, since 2011 the Town has sponsored the Liberty Fest, which has been well
received by the community, and
  WHEREAS, the Town wishes to again provide the residents with a similar opportunity to enjoy
this event and has budgeted $11,500 of unreimbursed town funds for it, and
  WHEREAS, the Liberty Fest Committee met on August 24, 2025 to recommend Saturday, July
11, 2026 from 5-11 PM for the Liberty Fest celebration with a rain-date of Sunday, July 12, 2026 for
fireworks only.
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Collins 2026 Liberty Fest will be held on
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 5-11 PM with a rain date of Sunday, July 12, 2026 for fireworks only.

3. Resolution needed to approve the Town of Collins Fire Protection District No. 1 contract with the
Village of Gowanda
RESOLUTION # 83: APPROVE TOWN OF COLLINS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. 1 CONTRACT WITH
VILLAGE OF GOWANDA
Motion made by Councilmember Porter seconded by Councilmember Pfeifer to approve the
Town of Collins Fire Protection District No. 1 Contract with the Village of Gowanda for the years
2027, 2028 and 2029.
ADOPTED  Aye 5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay 0