Southtowns Record

May 12, 2026 Minutes

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 12, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Short-term rentals, Energy and data center siting, Budget and taxes

Original document

Same meeting

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-Marilla Wales and America 250th event at Elma Conservation Club June 8th 9th &10th a Turkey Shoot sponsored my EA American
Legion. For more info contact Councilman Butcher.
MOTION # __ By Supervisor Howard, second by Councilman Newman canceling the May 26th Town Board
Workshop meeting. Carried. ayes-5 noes-0
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: received Highway Dept., Town Clerk and Building Inspector.
REVIEW AND ACTION ON SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
MOTION# __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving April 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 April 2026 as presented. Carried ayes-5 nose-0
ENERAL FUND BILLS:
MOTION # __by Councilwoman O’Connor, second by Councilman Butcher approving General Fund Abstract # 005
voucher #146-187 total of $46,638.48 and Solar Escrow $1448.25 Carried ayes-5 nose-0
HIGHWAY FUND BILLS:
MOTION # __ by Councilman Butcher, second by Councilman Gallo, approving Highway Abstract # 005
voucher # 38-46 total amount $9,301.62 Carried ayes-5 nose- 0
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF: Grace Wysocki & Hank Bavaro
MOTION#__ by Supervisor Howard and seconded by Councilman Newman to adjourn the meeting 7:53 pm.
Carried ayes-5 noes-0  Respectfully submitted, Melinda Eaton, Wales Town Clerk