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• Each large highway plow truck is on a 12-year replacement cycle. A new truck is effectively ordered every four years so that each of three trucks is replaced after roughly 12 years of service. • The next replacement is Truck 3 (2014 model), anticipated to be ordered in 2026, with delivery likely in late 2028 as a 2027 model year vehicle. The Superintendent reported: • Current quoted cost for the cab and chassis is approximately $194,900 if ordered now. • The 2026 budget line includes $150,000 toward the truck purchase. • He requested a transfer of $50,000 from the Highway Equipment Reserve (approximate balance $263,000) to fully fund the cab-and-chassis purchase, with equipment to be budgeted separately in a later year. The Board discussed that such a transfer will require a formal budget amendment resolution prepared by the bookkeeper and adopted at a special meeting. A work session scheduled for next week Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. This may be converted to a special meeting followed by a work session, limited to consideration of the budget amendment for the truck purchase. 5.) Municipal Engineering Services for 2026 The Board discussed transitioning from Wendell Engineering to a different engineering firm for future work as a matter of professional service. Supervisor Howard will contact surrounding towns such as Holland and Aurora regarding their current engineers and will solicit interest from other firms not already heavily involved with adjacent municipalities. COMMUNICATIONS: REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: Court Security – Constable badges The Board discussed identification and attire for Town Court Constables. • Three constables currently serve, though only one or two may be scheduled per court session, at the discretion of the Town Justices. • Two constables also serve as Court or Police Officers in other jurisdictions and may appear in uniform. A retired Trooper may serve in plain clothes. Consensus was reached to obtain identification badges for Constables to wear on a blazer or jacket and to use when serving papers. The Town Clerk is going to obtain pricing and proceed within normal purchasing limits. Building Inspector/CEO Permission was given by Supervisor and Town Clerk to the Building Inspector/CEO due to weather conditions the Building Inspector/CEO spent the night in Niagara Falls in January so he was able to attend a conference. Due to the circumstances permission was granted and is reflected in the abstract. Dog Control duties – Building Inspector The Supervisor noted that the Building Inspector has been appointed to handle certain Dog-Control duties at a separate compensation rate, and that current expenditures remain below prior year contract costs. Received reports from: ➢ Highway Department ➢ Town Clerk ➢ Building Inspector REVIEW AND ACTION ON SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Supervisor’s year-end financial report is pending completion of 2025 closing entries and will be presented at a later date. REVIEW AND ACTION ON TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: MOTION# __by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilwoman O’Connor approving Town Clerk’s Report. Carried ayes-5 noes-0. GENERAL FUND BILLS: MOTION# __by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilman Newman approving General Fund Abstract #014 vouchers totaling $13,556.09 and Abstract #002 vouchers totaling $6,574.87. Carried ayes-5 noes-0.