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5.) 2026 Donation to Holland post party for $100. The Board discussed that this is a budgeted item. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher, approving the donation of $100 to Holland Post Party. This is a budgeted item. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 6.) Approval on the 2025 Audit for the Court Clerk. The Board accepts the audit for the Court Clerk, completed by Councilman Butcher and Councilwoman O’Connor. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Newman, approving the audit for the Court Clerk. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 7.) Approval to pay the balance of attorney fees of $3,419.45 to Ralph Lorigo Law. The Board will pay the remainder of attorney fees incurred. The Town has exceeded our insurance coverage of $10,000. We will take it from attorney fees and the contingency fund. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher, approving the balance of attorney fees of $3,419.45 to Ralph Lorigo Law. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. 8.) Review of Franchise agreement with Charter Communications. Supervisor Howard explained to Councilman Butcher that the new contract is just a renewal of the last two contract with Charter Communications. It has been approved by the public service commission. The last agreement was written for 15 years. The addendum needs to be attached to the agreement, which was filed by the public service commission. There was an addendum due to the bankruptcy of Adelphia. The last contract went from 15 years to 10 years as per the public service commission. This current one is for 15 years. MOTION # __By Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher, approving to schedule and hold a public hearing on the Franchise agreement with Charter Communications. Carried ayes-5 nays-0. COMMUNICATIONS: The Supervisor confirmed that we received a check for $1,752 from Comp Alliance for long- term commitment and cooperative work with Comp Alliance. Our Highway Superintendent is the main person this is attributed and the ZBA Clerk has exceeded the stated hours as per the Town’s budget. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: Wales Center Volunteer Fire Company is having their Annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 11 a.m. until sold out. South Wales Fire Department is having a pancake breakfast this coming Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: Received reports from: ➢ Highway Department ➢ Town Clerk ➢ Building Inspector ➢ Supervisors Report REVIEW AND ACTION ON SUPERVISOR’S REPORT MOTION# __by Councilman Gallo, second by Councilman Butcher approving the Supervisor’s Report. Carried ayes-5 noes-0. REVIEW AND ACTION ON TOWN CLERK’S REPORT MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving Town Clerk’s Report. Carried ayes-5 noes-0. 3