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WALES TOWN BOARD MEETING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Minutes of January 13th, 2026 The 1st meeting of the Wales Town Board was held on the 13th day of January 2026 at the Wales Community Center, 12345 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, New York. Starting at 7:00pm The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Tim Howard ROLL CALL: Supervisor Tim Howard Aye Councilman Don Butcher Absent Councilman Dave Newman Aye Councilman Donald Gallo Aye Councilwoman Brenda O’Connor Aye INVOCATION: led by Supervisor Howard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by Councilman Gallo ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion #__ by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Gallo, approving the agenda as presented. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Motion # __ by Councilman Newman , second by Councilman Gallo, approving the minutes of December 13th as presented. 3 aye, 1 noes from Councilwomen O’Connor Carried PUBLIC COMMENTS: none 1. ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2026 Call to Order by the Supervisor * Roll Call * Invocation * Pledge of Allegiance * Adoption of Agenda * Acceptance of Minutes of Prior Meeting(s) * Invitation for Public Comment on Agenda Items * Old Business * New Business * Communications * Reports of Department Heads * Reports of Committees * Representatives of Community Organizations * Review and Action of Supervisor’s Report * Review and Action of Town Clerk’s Monthly Report * Action of General Fund Bills * Action of Highway Fund Bills * Adjournment Motion # ___ by Councilwoman O’Connor and second by Councilman Gallo approving “Adoption of Rules of Procedure for Town Board Meetings - 2026" as outlined above. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 2. SALARIES FOR TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - 2026 Motion#__by Councilwoman O’Connor and second by Councilman Gallo approving the list of 2026 Salaries for Town Officers and Employees as attached and reported. Note that all payrolls will be paid out of .1 accounts 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 3. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY OFFICIALS FOR USE OF HOME FACILITIES Motion# __by Councilman Gallo and second by Councilman Newman, approving the Highway Superintendent to receive $10.00 per month for radio home usage. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 4. DESIGNATE PERSONS OR PERSONS TO SIGN AND COSIGN CHECKS Motion# __ by Councilman Gallo and second by Councilwoman O’Connor, approving Supervisor Howard or Deputy Supervisor Butcher and Melinda Eaton or Pat Owczarzak as co-signers for Town checks. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 5. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANKS Motion #__by Councilwoman O’Connor and second by Councilman Gallo, approving M & T Bank, Bank of America, Five Star Bank, Bank of Holland, Key Bank and Chase Bank, NY Class as official banks with which the town will do business. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 6. AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO RENT SPACE FOR TOWN FUNCTIONS Motion # __by Councilwoman O’Connor and second by Councilman Gallo authorizing the supervisor to rent space for town functions for such things as public hearings, etc., as needed. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 7. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Motion# __by Councilwoman O’Connor and second by Councilman Gallo, approving the East Aurora Advertiser as the official newspaper for the Town of Wales. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 8. AUTHORIZE TOWN OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AT TOWN EXPENSE Motion # __by Councilman Newman and second by Councilman Gallo, approving town officials to attend meetings. Out of town expense will require a special request and approval by the Town Board. Detailed receipts and vouchers are required. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried 9. REVIEW TOWN OF WALES PROCUREMENT POLICY – 2026 Motion # ___Councilman Gallo and second by Councilman Newman approving the 2026 Procurement Policy with the change of a few names. 4 aye, 0 noes Carried