Southtowns Record

March 10, 2026 Minutes

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Moratoriums, Energy and data center siting, Short-term rentals, Zoning and land use

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that determination, I do not see what evidence could be brought forth to appeal that. The town will not be paying any fees. This will be
through the Sheriff’s Office and Health Department.
We are still waiting on Wyoming County Board of Supervisors to decide if they will allow us to drop off a dog at their shelter if needed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.Wales Center Girl’s Softball team to use Town Park May-August
MOTION#__ By Councilwoman O’Connor second by Councilman Butcher approving the Wales Center
Girl’s softball team to use the Town Park May-August, with proof of insurance. Carried. ayes-5 noes-0
2.Kiwanis request for the use of Town Park for Easter Egg Hunt
MOTION#__ By Councilman Newman and second by Councilman Butcher approving the annual Easter
Egg Hunt in the Town Park on April 4th . Carried. ayes-5 noes-0
3.Request permission to survey/trap for European Cherry Fruit Fly in select locations within Wales, some of which
may be on town-owned property and are required to request your permission annually. This is U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s European Cherry Fruit Fly (ECFF) and Box Tree Moth (BTM) programs.
 MOTION#__ By Councilman Newman and second by Councilman Butcher approving the annual request
to survey/trap for ECFF/BTM in select locations within Wales. Carried. ayes-5 noes-0
COMMUNICATIONS:
The Bookkeeper has submitted the 12.31.2025 Town of Wales Annual Financial Report.
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: received Highway Dept., Town Clerk and Building Inspector.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION:
 Kiwanis will be holding an Easter egg hunt in the Town Park on Saturday,
 April 4th at 11am - registration will start at 10am.
 Wales Center Fire Sportsman Raffle this weekend
 South Wales Fire CPR classes we had 65 people attend
REVIEW AND ACTION ON SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving December 2025,
January and February 2026 Supervisors monthly reports. Carried ayes-5 nose-0
REVIEW AND ACTION ON TOWN CLERK’S REPORT:
MOTION # __by Councilman Butcher second Councilman Newman, approving the Town Clerk’s monthly reports.
For February 2026 as presented. Carried ayes-5 nose-0
GENERAL FUND BILLS:
MOTION # __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving General Fund Abstract # 003
voucher # 015-064 total of $ 286,994.98. Carried ayes-5 nose-0
HIGHWAY FUND BILLS:
MOTION # __ by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilman Gallo, approving Highway Abstract # 003
 voucher #015-026 total amount $11,453.03. Carried ayes-5 nose- 0
ADJOURNMENT In MEMORY OF Greogory James Jones
MOTION#__ by Supervisor Howard and seconded by Councilman Newman to adjourn the meeting at 7:51pm.
 Carried ayes-5 noes-0  Respectfully submitted, Melinda Eaton, Wales Town Clerk