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4.) Local Law No. 7 of 2025 – 12-month Moratorium The Board discussed an amended draft of Local Law No. 7-2025 establishing a 12-month Moratorium on certain solar-related approvals. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Gallo, approving to commence the process to enact the revised Local Law No. 7-2025 now Local Law 1-2026. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Gallo, directing the Town Clerk to post a Public Hearing on the proposed local law immediately preceding the next regular meeting on March 10, 2026. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 5.) Dog Control /Wyoming County shelter update Supervisor Howard reported limited response from Wyoming County regarding possible shared dog-control or shelter services. The matter will be further explored, including potentially attending a Wyoming County Board of Supervisors meeting. The Building Inspector is currently performing Dog Control duties under a separate pay rate similar to the Town Constables, as previously authorized. Expenses to date are well below last year’s contract cost. NEW BUSINESS 1.) Request to renew the Town Clerk’s annual Williamson software for $1,055. MOTION # __By Councilman Butcher, second by Councilman Newman, approving the Williamson software that is a budgeted item. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 2.) Standard Workday Resolution for Edward Wilkolaski TOWN OF WALES NYS & LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM STANDARD WORKDAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR EDWARD WILKOLASKI BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wales/30425 hereby establishes the following standard workdays for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System based on appointed Official Edward Wilkolaski Zoning Board Chairperson - term 6/12/22-6/11/2027 record of activities results .53 I, Melinda Eaton, clerk of the governing board of the Town of Wales, of the State of New York do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original resolution passed by such board, at a legally convened meeting held on the 13th day of August, 2024 on file as part of the minutes of such meeting, and that same is a true copy thereof and the whole of such original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Wales on this 10th day of February 2026. Affidavit of Posting: I, Melinda Eaton, being duly sworn, deposes and says that the posting of the Resolution began on 02/10/2026 and continued for at least 30 days. That the Resolution was available to the public on the Employer’s Website at www.townofwales.com MOTION# __by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilman Gallo approving Resolution Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution for Edward Wilkolaski. Carried ayes-5 noes-0. 3.) Emergency Alert Systems The Board reviewed the Town’s subscription to the CodeRED emergency notification system. New York State and Erie County now provide free emergency alert services, including State alerts and the ReadyErie mobile app. Our Disaster Coordinator explained that this system from the State and County is already being charged to the taxpayers and the town would save over $2,000 a year. He talked to representatives of ReadyErie mobile app and they can send out alerts just to Wales area if the need arises. Residents will be informed of these options via a newsletter mailing with tax bills. The Town Clerk will send a notice of cancellation to CodeRED. MOTION# __by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilwoman O’Connor approving to let our contract with CodeRed expire and not renew. Carried ayes-5 noes-0. 4.) Looking for approval for Western Star plow truck, budgeted $150,000 needed from reserves for $50,000. The Highway Superintendent discussed the plow-truck replacement schedule and related funding.