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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes July 1, 2026 o On June 9, 2026, representatives from the Town of Hamburg Conservation Advisory Board, Amy Blundell and Leona Rockwood, met with site owner, Donald “Chip” Spittler and toured the site, 6433 Railroad Avenue, located between 2 sets of railroad tracks. o We learned that historically the wooded site was a lake during glacial times, farmland and a baseball field. o The site of the BESS is smaller than we initially thought, has no wetlands, no protected species and there are no plans to increase the side of the proposed BESS. o Concerns about impacts of sound, lighting, future plans, visuals and monitoring were discussed and we felt satisfied, no significant environmental impacts on the topics reviewed. o The CAB supports the position of NYSERTA, NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, as stated: “Energy Storage is a smart and reliable technology that helps modernize New York’s electric grid, helping to make the grid more flexible, efficient and resilient. With thousands of energy storage sites already in place across the State, this technology is playing an important role in making sure New York has affordable and dependable energy.” Technology - Tesla Megapack 2XL • Iron phosphate battery • Best-in-Class Energy Density & Round-Trip Efficiency • Rigorously tested for safety • 24-hour remote monitoring • Thermal imaging cameras • 5MS/20,000kWh (4 hours) Safety • Committed to full compliance with State guidelines and NFPA 855 safety standards • Equipment and design compliant with national and local safety codes. • Peer review during permitting. • Manufacturer design for hazard control. • Dispatchable personnel are available 24 hours a day. • Signage at facility and near property entrance. • Security monitoring of facility. • Emergency response plan before commissioning. • Central station monitoring. 11