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3.) Request to approve Local Law 3-2026 Chapter 200 Zoning Code MOTION # __By Councilman Gallo, second by Councilman Butcher, made a motion to schedule the Public Hearing for May 12, 2026 for Local Law 3-2026 Chapter 200 Zoning Code. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 4.) Dog Control - Request for Dan to attend a two-day conference. Dan would like to attend this two-day conference on Dog Control for which there is an overnight stay for the conference. MOTION # __By Councilman Butcher, second by Councilwoman O’Connor, made a motion to allow the Dog Control Officer to attend a two-day Conference with one overnight stay. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. Supervisor Howard reported that Wyoming County is currently hesitant to accept our proposal due to concerns about handling large animal control cases or potential animal seizures. Councilman Butcher suggested exploring options with West Seneca and Tonawanda. The matter will remain on the agenda until it is resolved. Supervisor Howard stated that Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS) should be on the future agenda. We have a 12-month moratorium. NEW BUSINESS 1.) To post the Building Inspector Clerk position according to the Town policy MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher, approval to post the opening of the Building Inspector Clerk according to Town Policy. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 2.) Approval of purchasing new tires for the roadside mower. Supervisor Howard stated that the Highway Superintendent got three bids, and he suggested going with Sedam Tire bid for $4,396 as per our procurement policy. MOTION # __By Councilman Gallo, second by Councilman Newman, approving the Highway Superintendent using Sedam Tire for $4,396 as per our procurement policy for tires for the roadside mower. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 3.) 250th Celebration Update from Councilman Butcher There will be a house decorating contest and it’s going to be one selected from Marilla and one from Wales, there is registration forms at the Town Hall or go online to request one. Open to both homes and businesses. It should be Patriotic, non-partisan, family friendly and red, white and blue themed. June 12, 2026 is registration deadline. Judging will begin on June 14, 2026. Judging will be graded on Patriotism, creativity, Visual appeal and neatness. The Parade is open to everyone. There will be awards and judges’ decisions are final. Sign-ups sheets are at both the Marilla and Wales Town halls. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. on July 4th, 2026. Line up starts at 11:30 a.m. Many of the roads will be blocked off that day. Kiwanis Clubs of both Towns will be the judges. Next meeting Monday at Marilla Fire Hall at 7:00 p.m. Supervisor Howard stated they will have a modified Turkey shoot, it will be presented to the committee. It is proposed to be on June 8th, 9th and 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elma Rod and Gun club. No award for the winner but every participant will be in a drawing to get a Henry Commemorative Rifle. Conservation club will not accept any money for it. We have to supply volunteers to score the targets and keep records. They will supply all range officers, and they will have their bar open after the shoot. Only 250 people maximum. Wales will have 125 tickets, and Marilla will have 125 tickets. They will sell out quickly. Both towns will have something for the oldest male and female of their towns. 4.) Approval on purchasing new Town copier. The town wants to approve a new copier with which there are bids as per our procurement policy and there was a consensus that WNY Imaging was the company to continue a contract with, to provide a new machine, supplies and service of which it was a budgeted item in the amount of $4,599 and a monthly service for supplies and maintenance of $35. $500 was taken off the price for removal. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Newman, approving the purchase of a new copier from WNY Imaging Systems $4,599 monthly service of supplies and maintenance of $35 and $500 was taken off the price for removal of old copier as per our procurement policy. This is a budgeted item. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 2