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Councilman Newman aye Councilman Butcher aye Councilwoman O’Connor aye Carried. ayes-5 noes-0 4. Update - Dog Control Acting Dog Control Officer Daniel Whitehead reported that he attended a two-day conference hosted by the NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets regarding recent changes to dog control laws. He met with several dog control officers from other municipalities and discussed options for compliant kennel arrangements. Mr. Whitehead stated that the Grand Island Dog Control Officer indicated they have kennel availability and that he is waiting for a return call to discuss and potentially execute a contract for boarding services. The Grand Island facility is already inspected and registered with the Dept. of Ag & Market. He noted that our town typically needs to kennel two to three dogs a year. Mary Healy from Ag & Markets has granted the Town a 30-day extension to finalize kennel arrangements. Supervisor Howard directed this item to remain under old business until a contract can be secured. 5. Battery Storage Systems Supervisor Howard stated the Town Clerk has spoken with the Colden Town Clerk, on the progress of their law. We can use it as a reference or guide for our law. The Supervisor asked Councilman Newman to oversee. 6. Resolution approving Spectrum Northeast, LLC in the Town of Wales, County of Erie, New York RESOLUTION Granting a Cable Television Franchise Agreement, held by Spectrum Northeast, LLC in the Town of Wales, County of Erie, New York An application has been duly made to the Board of the Town of Wales, County of Erie, New York, by Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”), a limited liability company organized and existing in good standing under the laws of State of Delaware doing business at 95 Methodist Hill Drive, Rochester, NY 14607, for the approval of a renewal agreement for Charter's cable television franchise for fifteen (15) years commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission. The franchise renewal agreement would bring the franchise into conformity with certain provisions of the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended, and certain court rulings. A public hearing was held in the Town of Wales, New York on May 12th ,2026 at 7 P.M. and notice of the hearing was published in the East Aurora Advertiser on May 1st 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of the Town of Wales finds that Spectrum Northeast, LLC has substantially complied with the material terms and conditions of its existing franchise and with applicable law; and Spectrum Northeast, LLC has the financial, legal and technical ability to provide these services, facilities and equipment as set forth in its proposal attached; and. Spectrum Northeast, LLC can reasonably meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Wales hereby grants the cable television franchise of Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Wales for fifteen (15) years commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission and expiring fifteen (15) years hence. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Wales hereby confirms acceptance of this franchise renewal agreement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Gallo aye Councilman Newman aye Councilman Butcher aye Councilwoman O’Connor aye Supervisor Howard aye Carried. ayes-5 noes-0 The foregoing having received a 5 aye 0 noes, vote was thereby declared adopted. 7. Approval to hire Building Inspector Clerk MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher acknowledging the Building Inspectors chose to hire Sharon Beach Stites as the Building Inspectors Clerk. Carried ayes-5 nose-0 NEW BUSINESS: 1.Renewal of Williamson Law Book Contract for Building Inspector software MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving Renewal of Williamson Law Book Contract for Building Inspector software. Carried ayes-5 nose-0 2. Approval of attending Highway School in Ithica (budgeted item) approx. $800.00 MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Gallo approving The Highway Superintendent to attend at a cost not to exceed $800.00. This is a budgeted item. Carried ayes-5 nose-0 3. Approval to renew EZPASS for Truck #1 MOTION# __by Councilman Gallo, second by Councilman Butcher approving the renew for the EZPASS for Tr uck #1. 4. Engineer Agreement MOTION#__By Councilman Butcher and second Councilman Gallo approving AZAR Design Co. & Engineering contract still the end of the year at the same price for their retainer and extra professional services as Wendel Engineering . Carried aye-5 noes-0 5. Planning Board member Britt Donnelly reappointment for a five (5) year-term MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving Britt Donnelly for reappointment for a 5-year term to the Planning Board. Carried ayes-5 nose-0 COMMUNICATIONS -EMW Boys & Girls dropped off a card and cookies -County Executive - Potential sales tax revenue losses for the town if the County Legislature amends the sales tax on gasoline. -South Wales Fire Co. Chicken BBQ this Sunday May 17th -Pat Sphan - Historian planning Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26th at 11:00am