Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — January 5, 2026

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Town of Collins
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Audits and oversight, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING  TOWN OF COLLINS  JANUARY 5, 2026 16

Prison Advisory  Kenneth Martin, Jacquelyn McLean, Jeff Pfeifer
Seniors  Jacquelyn McLean, Jeff Pfeifer
Recreation  Jacquelyn McLean, Ray Porter
Southtowns Planning & Development  Brian Martin, Brenda Overhoff

Committees:
Buildings / Grounds / Parks  Jacquelyn McLean Chairwoman, Brian Martin,
  Kenneth Martin, Dana Jolls, Howard Lamb,
  James Smith, Jeff Pfeifer
Codes  Brian Martin, Kenneth Martin, James Musacchio
Finance  Jacquelyn McLean, Brenda Overhoff, Ray Porter
Insurance  Kenneth Martin, Jeff Pfeifer
IT / Website / Phone System  Jacquelyn McLean, Ray Porter
Liberty Fest  Jacquelyn McLean, Samantha McMullen, Janice Kief,
  Candace Termer, Jim Smith, Jeff Pfeifer, Ray Porter
Personnel  Jacquelyn McLean, Brenda Overhoff
Safety  Jacquelyn McLean, Samantha McMullen
Workplace Violence/  Jacquelyn McLean, Brenda Overhoff
  Sexual Harassment
Town Fees  Kenneth Martin, Ray Porter

New Business
1. Resolution needed to authorize advertisement for the position of Town Justice
Resolution # 67: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF TOWN JUSTICE
  Motion made by Councilman Overhoff seconded by Councilmember Porter that the
following resolution is:
  ADOPTED  Aye  5  Overhoff, Pfeifer, Porter, McLean, Martin
  Nay  0
  WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Town Justice for the Town of Collins, and
  WHEREAS, the Collins Town Board is authorized to take appropriate action to fill said
vacancy in accordance with applicable law, and
  WHEREAS, the Town Board believes it is in the best interest of the Town to publicly advertise
the vacancy to encourage qualified candidates to apply.
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Collins Town Board hereby authorizes the
advertisement of the vacancy for the position of Town Justice, and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following advertisement shall be placed in the Gowanda/
Lakeshore Penny Saver and the Springville Penny Saver for the weeks of January 17 and January
24, 2026, the Town’s official website, and/or other appropriate media as determined by the Town
Clerk or Town Supervisor.

  TOWN JUSTICE VACANCY
 The Town of Collins is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy in the Office of Town Justice.
  The appointed individual will serve until December 31, 2026. A successor will be elected in
  November 2026.
  Judicial experience or legal background preferred but not required.
  Must be a Town of Collins resident. Salary $30,919.63 annually, prorated from date of hire.
  Appointment subject to Town Board approval.
  Interested candidates should submit a letter outlining qualifications and experience,