Town Board Regular Meeting Agenda, Jan 5, 2026 — Agenda (full text)
Page 1
Agenda
Brad M. Rybczynski Town Clerk
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
4. Agenda Items
4.1. Rules of Order
4.2. Appointment of Town Attorneys
4.3. Deputy Supervisor
4.4. Supervisor’s Office Appointments
4.5. Official Newspapers
4.6. Public Employee Dishonesty and Faithful Performance Bond
4.7. Appointing Authority
4.8. Temporary Emergency Personnel
4.9. Temporary Deposit Accounts
4.10. Depositories of the Town of Hamburg
4.11. Bank or Trust Companies
4.12. Authorization to Sign Purchase Orders
4.13. Financial Policies
4.14. Standard Workday
4.15. Military Leave
4.16. Meal Expenses
1
Page 2
4.17. Mileage Rate
4.18. Highway Expenditure
4.19. Expenditure of Highway Moneys
4.20. Deputy Highway Superintendent
4.21. Buildings and Grounds Deputy
4.22. Deputy Town Clerk Appointments
4.23. Registrar of Vital Statistic
4.24. Tax Collector
4.25. FOIL Officer
4.26. FOIL Appeals Officer
4.27. Appointment-Town Historian
4.28. Housing Discrimination Officer
4.29. Marriage Officers
4.30. Emergency Management Committee
4.31. Clerk to Judge Appointment
4.32. Court Stenographers
4.33. Commissioner Woodlawn Sewer District
4.34. Engineering Consultant Services
4.35. Human Resource/Labor Employment Counsel Services
4.36. EECG Consulting Services
4.37. Drescher Malecki LLP
4.38. Allied CPAs, PC
4.39. Wendel
4.40. Planning Board
4.41. Zoning Board of Appeals
4.42. Ethics Board
4.43. Traffic Safety Advisory Board and Coordinator
2
Page 3
4.44. Health & Safety Committee
4.45. Health Insurance Committee
4.46. Hamburg Moves
4.47. Hamburg Trails
4.48. HIDA
4.49. Conservation Advisory Board
4.50. Recreation Advisory Board
4.51. Senior Age-Friendly Community Committee
4.52. Youth Advisory Board
4.53. Healthy Alliance
4.54. HC Equity and Inclusion
4.55. Hamburg Vision
4.56. Shoreline Revitalization Committee
4.57. LWRP Committee
4.58. Veterans
4.59. Town Technology Committee
4.60. Police Chaplain
4.61. Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees
4.62. Bingo Inspectors
4.63. Board Liaison Dept/Committees
4.64. PAF-Town Board
4.65. Recreation Fees
4.66. Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Service Fee Schedule
4.67. Budget Amendment-Highway Department
4.68. HUD Grant 2026
4.69. Approve PAF-Legal Department
4.70. Code Enforcement School
3
Page 4
4.71. Appointment of Plumbing Examiner
4.72. Salary & Wage
4.73. Part Time Salary & Wage
5. Public Comment
6. Meeting is adjourned by Supervisor
4
Page 5
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.1. Rules of Order
RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board does hereby approve the Rules of Order
ATTACHMENTS:
HAMBURG TOWN BOARD RULES OF ORDER 2026 (2) (3).pdf
5
Page 6
HAMBURG TOWN BOARD
RULES OF ORDER
6
Page 7
The following Rules of Order for the Hamburg Town Board shall be adopted immediately and
supersede the Rules of Order adopted by the Hamburg Town Board at its reorganizational
meeting in January of 2025.
1. REGULAR MEETINGS
A. Regular meetings of the Town Board shall be held on dates as established, at least quarterly,
by the Town Board. Regular meetings shall be on Mondays, starting at 7:00 pm.
B. Each regular meeting and all adjourned meetings shall be open for consideration of any
matter which in accordance with these rules, may be properly brought to the attention of the
Town Board.
C. All items duly noted and timely filed for the meeting agenda shall be considered by the Town
Board unless a majority of the Board votes otherwise. By majority vote of the Town Board, items
not filed timely, may be considered and voted upon. The Town Board shall end its regular
business meetings by 10 p.m. Any unfinished items shall be carried over to the next regular
meeting of the Town Board.
2. SPECIAL MEETINGS
A. Special meetings must be for business that is truly of an emergency or critical nature. A
special meeting shall be held at the call of the Supervisor pursuant to Town Law 62(2) or by
members of the Town Board as is specified in 62(2) of the Town Law. Appropriate notice shall
be given by the Town Clerk as to the time, nature, and place of the special meeting. Only
business specified in the public notice thereof may be transacted at a special meeting. Notice
shall be at least 48 hours before the date fixed for holding the Special Meeting.
B. In accordance with New York State Open Meetings Law, the Town Board designates the
following sites for the Town Clerk to place public notices for all meetings: (1) the Town of
Hamburg website; and (2) the Town Clerk’s bulletin board in the main lobby of the Hamburg
Town Hall.
3. WORK SESSIONS
A. Prior to each regular meeting, the Town Board may hold an informal Work Session in
accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law.
B. The regular work session shall be held at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, in the main
conference room of Town Hall.
C. At such work session the Town Board shall discuss the regular or special meeting work
agenda, and consider whether any late filed resolutions shall be considered as reflecting a true
emergency circumstance or a clearly memorial or ceremonial scope. Other matters may be
7
Page 8
discussed at a work session, notwithstanding the fact that such matters may not be placed on
the formal Town Board agenda unless of an emergency or critical nature.
4. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
A. All regular and special meetings of the Town Board shall be conducted in strict accordance
with the New York State Open Meetings Law and shall either be electronically recorded or
transcribed by a stenographer. All regular and special meetings of the Town Board shall be
open to the public, and held at the Hamburg Town Hall unless a majority of the Town Board
selects a different site.
B. The Order of Business, as applicable, for each meeting shall be:
1. Call of the Roll
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Moment of Silence for Military
4. Fire Exit references
5. Presentation of memorials
6. Discussion and approval of preceding meeting minutes
7. Proclamations or community announcements
8. Public hearings
9. Presentation of pre-filed resolutions and late resolutions.
10. Departmental reports
11. Public Comment on New Business
12.Town Board Member reports
13.Adjournment by the Town Supervisor
C. Order of Business for Special Meetings and work sessions shall be determined on a meeting
by meeting basis.
5. AGENDA PROCEDURES
A. Every item to be acted upon by the Town Board at a regular meeting thereof shall be
submitted electronically to the office of the Town Clerk by either individual Town Board Members
and/or their employees and/or representatives, by individual Department Heads and/or their
employees and/or representatives no later than 12 noon on the Thursday prior to the
commencement of each regular meeting of the Town Board, that the item being submitted is to
be acted upon. Adjustments to this deadline due to holidays may be made with notification to
Department Heads and Town Board Members.
B. No entity shall be permitted to reserve space on the agenda prior to the agenda deadline in
order for the text of these items to be given to the Town Clerk after the deadline is passed.
C. The Town Clerk shall prepare, subject to the review and final approval of the Town
Supervisor, and post the agenda along with all proposed resolutions, on the website of the Town
of Hamburg no later than 12 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular business meeting. Items
requiring one (1) week notice prior to enactment shall be posted immediately upon receipt.
8
Page 9
D. All requests for budgetary transfers or budgetary amendments from Department Heads shall
first be reviewed by the Town’s Finance Department. Once approved by the Finance Officer, the
request shall be put on the agenda by the Finance Department. Any requests that come directly
to the Town Clerk’s Office, other than those made by the Town Board members, without
following this procedure shall be sent to the Finance Director before any action is taken.
E. Suspension of the rules for unlisted items – no local law, ordinance, petition, resolution,
communication or item can be acted upon unless it appears on the agenda. This includes
committee reports unless there is a majority consent on the part of the Town Board. The Town
Board may by majority consent suspend the rules in order to consider unlisted items, however,
these items are limited to communications received after the agenda cut off related to an
agenda item and resolutions that clearly state why time is of the essence and why the resolution
cannot be tabled until a later scheduled meeting or Special Meeting
F. For the purpose of this section, the resolution approving the Audit of Cash Disbursements
shall be exempt and shall be treated as a properly pre-filled resolution without regard to time
presented to the Town Board.
6. MEETING PROCEDURES
A. QUORUM – The majority of the duly constituted membership of the Town Board shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn.
B. SUPERVISOR TO SECURE A QUORUM- In the absence of a quorum during the meetings
of the Town Board, the Supervisor may take such measures as provided by law and as may
deemed to be necessary to secure the presence of a quorum.
C. ROLL CALL: MINUTES-ABSENCES – At every meeting of the Town Board upon the
members being called to order, the roll call of members shall be called by the Town Clerk and
the names of those absent shall be inserted into the minutes. Any corrections, alterations or
additions to the minutes of the preceding meeting, shall then be read and then the minutes
approved or approved as amended. In all cases when an order, resolution or a motion shall be
entered in the minutes of the Town Board, the name of the member moving same shall be
entered along with the name of the individual affording a second to the main motion..
D. RESOLUTIONS READ, MOVED, AND SECONDED: The Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk
will read agenda items accordingly. A Town Board member shall move the resolution, order, or
motion read. Another Town Board member shall second the resolution, order, or motion. The
Town Board shall not discuss or entertain any agenda item that does not receive a second.
Discussion on any resolution, order, or motion is limited to Town Board members. The Town
Supervisor may call on Department Heads, consultants, or their designee to address the Town
Board related to the resolution.
9
Page 10
E. MAJORITY VOTE – An affirmative vote of a majority of the constituted membership of the
Town Board shall be the necessary to carry any local law, ordinance, proposition, resolution,
motion or any other matter except where it is otherwise provided herein or required by law that a
two-thirds (2/3) vote or unanimous vote is required.
F. RECORDING AYES AND NOES – On a roll call, the ayes and nays shall be taken and
entered in the minutes of the Town Board, and the Town Clerk shall record the names of the
members and the way each voted. However, resolutions may be adopted absent a roll call vote
simply upon calling for an aye or nay vote by the Supervisor. Votes with respect to the adoption
of local laws shall always occur pursuant to a roll call vote. Votes with respect to resolutions,
petitions or propositions shall be by voice vote unless a majority of the Town Board Members
present request a roll call vote.
G. ABSTENTIONS – every member present at the given Town Board meeting must cast his or
her vote on the question presented. The only exception to this procedure is when a member
abstains from voting in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Town of Hamburg or other
pertinent statute, rule or regulation.
H. PUBLIC EXPRESSION (PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR) -The purpose of public expression is
to allow the opportunity for the public to formally communicate with the Board on any new
matter involving the Town of Hamburg. Any member of the public shall be permitted to speak up
to three (3) minutes on any question before the Board. A member of the public addressing a
question or making a comment, shall address the Town Board itself and not other members of
the public or Department Heads/employees who may be in attendance. Such comments may be
made at the conclusion of the meeting set aside for public comment. In the opinion of the
Supervisor, public commentary may be suspended on a given question if the commentary
becomes unduly boisterous, argumentative, repetitive, or prolonged.
I. WITHDRAWAL OF RESOLUTION OR MOTION – Any resolution or motion offered by a
member of the Town Board may be withdrawn by the member presenting it at any time before
an announcement by the Supervisor of the vote thereon, or before an amendment to such
resolution or motion has been adopted, provided that the member seconding the resolution or
motion shall also withdraw his or her second to same.
J. MOTIONS NOT AMENDABLE OR DEBATABLE
1. All motions for an adjournment, for a recess for the previous question, or to lay on the table
shall be neither amended nor debated.
2. After the roll call on any question has begun, no member shall speak on the question nor
shall any motion be made until after the result is declared.
3.While the Supervisor or designee is stating any question or while the roll is being called, no
debate or discussion shall be in order.
K. PREVIOUS QUESTIONS – Once the vote has been called for on any resolution, order, or
motion all amendments and debate shall be precluded. The motion requires a second and must
10
Page 11
be approved by a majority of all members of the Town Board present. When the Town Board
shall order the previous question called and amendments are pending, the question shall first be
taken upon the amendment(s) and then upon the main question without further debate.
L. MOTION TO RESCIND – A motion to rescind can only be entertained when moved by a
Town Board member who voted with the majority in the action which is proposed to be
rescinded and the motion requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the
Town Board.
M. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CHANGING ONE ’S VOTE
1. A motion for reconsideration or a motion to change one’s vote shall not be in order unless
made on the same meeting day.
2. A motion to reconsider must be made by a Town Board member who voted with the prevailing
side on the action proposed to be reconsidered. Afterward, a change of vote can be made only
by permission of the Town Board. Such permission can be given by general consent or by
adoption of a motion to grant permission.
3.When a motion to reconsider or a motion to change one’s vote has been defeated, it shall not
be submitted to the Town Board without unanimous consent for a period of at least thirty (30)
days.
N. RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS – The Town Board shall not vote on any proposal or
resolution unless each member of the Town Board and the Town Clerk have possession of the
proposal or resolution in writing prior to the commencement of the meeting. Any amendment
during a meeting must be presented to the Town Clerk and the Town Board in a concise written
or oral manner.
O. MINUTES – The Town Board directs the Town Clerk to collect the names and addresses of
every person who speaks during public expression or during public hearings and to publish their
names in the Town Board meeting minutes.
P. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF ORDER- These Rules shall not be rescinded, altered,
or amended, nor shall any additional rule be added thereto except by a majority vote of the total
members of the Town Board and only after at least one (1) week notice in writing filed with the
Town Clerk.
Q. MAINTENANCE OF THE RULES OF ORDER: The Hamburg Town Attorney’s Office shall be
responsible for maintaining these Rules of Order and changing them pursuant to amendments
adopted by the Town Board. As soon as possible after their adoption and subsequent
amendment, the Rules of Order in effect shall be posted on the Town of Hamburg website and
shall be filed with the Town Clerk, who will make them available to the public upon request.
The Town Clerk shall have available for immediate visual display for the public a complete and
up-to-date copy of the Town Board Rules of Order. These Rules are effective immediately
11
Page 12
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.2. Appointment of Town Attorneys
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approve appointments of the following for a (2) two-year term
commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027:
TOWN ATTORNEY: Kenneth J. Farrell
DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY: Brian Attea
DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY: Joseph Gogan
TOWN PROSECUTOR: Timothy Gallagher
12
Page 13
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.3. Deputy Supervisor
RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby recognize the Supervisor's appointment of
Councilmember Dan Kozub as Deputy Town Supervisor effective immediately.
13
Page 14
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.4. Supervisor’s Office Appointments
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board recognizes the following Town Supervisor appointments:
Sherri Best-Secretary to the Supervisor and Laura Hahn- Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign
section 8 of the PO-17 for the part-time Bookkeeper position.
14
Page 15
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.5. Official Newspapers
RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates The Hamburg Sun, The Buffalo News, and Buffalo
Business First as the OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS for the Town of Hamburg for the year 2026 with the
option to terminate with a 30-day notice by either party.
15
Page 16
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.6. Public Employee Dishonesty and Faithful Performance Bond
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the form and sufficiency of the Travelers St. Paul
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND effective
December 15, 2009, covering all officers and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties,
including but not limited to, the Supervisor, Councilmembers, Town Justices (2), Town
Attorneys,Town Clerk and the Highway Superintendent, with a limit of $1,000,000 per loss over a
deductible of $25,000 each occurrence. Excess coverage in the amount of $750,000 is provided for the
Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerks.
16
Page 17
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.7. Appointing Authority
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board names Supervisor Lorentz as "APPOINTING AUTHORITY"
of the Town of Hamburg. Per Section 2 of the Civil Service Law the "APPOINTING AUTHORITY"
signs appointment forms and personnel changes submitted to his office; certifies that the Civil Division
payroll is accurate and in accordance with Civil Service Law; canvasses eligible lists and performs the
functions relating to Civil Service Law; signs PO1M Forms reporting appointments, terminations and
other personnel changes to Erie County Department of Personnel.
17
Page 18
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.8. Temporary Emergency Personnel
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Lorentz is authorized to sign properly submitted forms for hiring
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL, to be confirmed at the next immediate Town Board
Meeting following hiring.
18
Page 19
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.9. Temporary Deposit Accounts
RESOLVED, the Supervisor be authorized to temporarily deposit or invest town monies not required for immediate
expenditure in special time deposit accounts or certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company located and
authorized to do business in this state or obligation of the United States of America or obligations of the State of
New York
19
Page 20
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.10. Depositories of the Town of Hamburg
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approve the following: That the Manufacturers and Traders
Trust Company, Bank of America, Key Bank of W.N.Y., NBT Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase Bank,
Citizens Bank, NYPASS and MBIA "Class" be designated depositories of the Town of Hamburg, and
they are hereby requested, authorized and directed to honor checks, drafts or other orders of payment on
money drawn in the name of the Town of Hamburg including those payable to the individual order of
any person or persons whose name or names appear thereon as signer or signers thereof when bearing
or purporting to bear the facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Hamburg, and the
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Bank of America, Key Bank of W.N.Y., NBT Bancorp, JP
Morgan Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, Wilmington Trust and shall be entitled to honor and to charge the
Town of Hamburg for such checks, drafts or other, regardless of by whom or by what means the actual
or purported signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto, if such signature or
signatures resemble the facsimile specimens duly certified to or filed with the Manufacturers and
Traders Trust Company, Bank of America, Key Bank of W.N.Y., NBT Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase
Bank, Citizens Bank, NYPASS, Wilmington Trust and by the secretary or other officer of the Town of
Hamburg.
20
Page 21
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.11. Bank or Trust Companies
WHEREAS, Section 64 of the Town Law requires the Town Board to designate the BANKS OR
TRUST COMPANIES in which the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Justice (2), and Finance Office
Manager shall deposit all monies coming into their hands by virtue of their offices.
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the funds of the Town of Hamburg be deposited in any or all the
following banks:
Bank of America
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Key Bank of Western New York
NBT Bancorp
JP Morgan Chase & Co,
Citizens Bank
Wilmington Trust
NYPASS
at their respective offices within the Town of Hamburg, Blasdell, and Buffalo, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the said banks are hereby designated as depositories for the
funds of the Town of Hamburg.
21
Page 22
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.12. Authorization to Sign Purchase Orders
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board confirms that the following are authorized to sign Purchase
Orders, Town vouchers, Request for supplemental or budget transfers, and Payroll input sheets for their
respective department.
DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED IN THEIR ABSENCE
Assessor Kim Mercer Samantha Cartonia
Buildings & Grounds Ed Hughes Pat Ryan/C.Sortisio/V.Butera
Building Inspection Jeff Skrzypek Paul Ryerse
Central Supplies Pat Shea Kim Sessanna
Court Brigid Lavelle Town Justices Morgan and Rooth
Community Development Tim Regan Brigit Reynolds Hubert
Information Technology Jennifer Robertson Jeff Pulinski
Engineering Bob Haag Hunter Grad
Emergency Management Sean Crotty Nicholas Pikul
Finance/Personnel Pat Shea Kim Sessanna/Tara Rinaldi
Highway Department Ed Hughes Tom Sullivan
Historian James Baker Supervisor Lorentz
Legal Kenneth Farrell Brian Attea/Joseph Gogan
Recreation/Youth/Senior Jill Gorman King Martin Denecke/Hilary Pundt
Planning/Planning Board Josh Rogers Supervisor Lorentz
Police Peter Dienes Nicholas Ugale
Public Safety/Dispatch Sean Crotty Nicholas Pikul
Safety Committee Michael Bennett Supervisor Lorentz
Supervisor Supervisor Lorentz Sherri Best
Town Clerk/Tax Natalie NItsche Jill Slisz
Town Board Town Board Members Supervisor Lorentz
22
Page 23
Traffic Safety Matt Giacomini Supervisor Lorentz
Zoning Board Supervisor Lorentz Sherri Best
23
Page 24
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.13. Financial Policies
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board adopts the fiscal policies, effective immediately, as previously
adopted and updated.
24
Page 25
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.14. Standard Workday
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board hereby establishes the following as a standard workday for
elected and appointed officials for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New
York State and Local Employee's Retirement System:
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Supervisor, Councilmember, Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways Town
Justices- Five-day work week, six-hour day
APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorneys, Assessor, Planning Board
Members/Attorney, Zoning Board of Appeals Members/Attorney- Five-day work week, six-hour day
25
Page 26
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.15. Military Leave
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board adopts its Military Leave Policy effective January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026.
26
Page 27
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.16. Meal Expenses
RESOLVED, that reimbursement of out-of-town meal expenses will be a maximum of $65.00 per diem,
unless otherwise approved by the Town Board.
27
Page 28
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.17. Mileage Rate
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves a Mileage Rate for Town officials and employees for
the year 2026 at the current federal rate of $.68.
28
Page 29
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.18. Highway Expenditure
WHEREAS, Section 142 of the Highway Law requires the Town Board to approve all purchases of
equipment, tools, and other implements utilized for highway maintenance in excess of $1,000.00 per
year; and WHEREAS, Section 103 of the General Municipal Law requires public bidding for purchases
of equipment in excess of $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Hamburg makes numerous purchases from
time to time throughout the year in a total amount not to exceed the annual budget; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law it is desirable for the Town Board to
authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase said equipment, tools, and other implements in
excess of $1,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamburg Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized
to purchase without prior approval of the Town Board and without compliance with guideline 3 of the
Fiscal Policies: equipment, tools, and other implements to be used for highway maintenance,
construction, or reconstruction; snow plows or other devices for the removal of snow from highways in
a sum not to exceed $5,000.00.
29
Page 30
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.19. Expenditure of Highway Moneys
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, the Town Board
agrees that monies levied and collected for the repair and improvement of highways, and received from
the state for the repair and improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows:
The sum of $8,038,961.00 may be expended for general repairs upon 321.00 lane miles of town
highways, including sluices, culverts, and bridges (having a span of less than five [5] feet), and
boardwalks or the renewal thereof, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board executes in duplicate the AGREEMENT for
the EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS pursuant to any allocation that appears in the 2026
adopted budget.
30
Page 31
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.20. Deputy Highway Superintendent
RESOLVED, that the following individual is confirmed to serve as the first Deputy to the Highway
Superintendent in the indicated department for a one (1) year term effective January 1, 2026 and
expiring December 31, 2026: Tom Sullivan - Highway Department.
31
Page 32
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.21. Buildings and Grounds Deputy
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the appointment of the following as Deputy of Buildings
and Grounds for a one (1) year term effective January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026: Patrick
Ryan - Buildings and Grounds.
32
Page 33
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.22. Deputy Town Clerk Appointments
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board upon recommendation of the Town Clerk appoints Jill Slisz
and Wendy Pietrzak as Deputy Town Clerks, effective 1/1/26.
33
Page 34
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.23. Registrar of Vital Statistic
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Town Clerk Natalie Nitsche as REGISTRAR OF
VITAL STATISTICS and Deputy Town Clerk Jill Slisz as DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL
STATISTICS for District #1465 (Town of Hamburg) for the term of January 1, 2026 to December 31,
2026, and
WHEREAS, Section 4124 of the Public Health Law refers to compensation,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk Natalie Nitsche shall be paid a total of $2000.00
and Deputy Town Clerk Jill Slisz, shall be paid a total of $2000.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the combined districts of Hamburg are 1465 for the Town of Hamburg
and the Villages of Blasdell and Hamburg as provided under the law, and all fees collected by the
Registrar/Deputy Registrar in the discharge of his/her duties shall be the property of this municipality
and the fees collected as revenue to the town shall be entered in revenue account A2590.9. Funds to be
taken from Account #A.000.0909.
34
Page 35
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.24. Tax Collector
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Town Clerk Natalie Nitsche as Receiver of Taxes and
Deputy Town Clerk Jill Slisz as Deputy Receiver of Taxes for the term of January 1, 2026 to December
31, 2026.
35
Page 36
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.25. FOIL Officer
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Town Clerk Natalie Nitsche as FOIL Officer and
Deputy Town Clerk Jill Slisz as Deputy FOIL Officer for the term of January 1, 2026 to December 31,
2026
36
Page 37
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.26. FOIL Appeals Officer
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Joseph Gogan as FOIL Appeals Officer for the term
January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
37
Page 38
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.27. Appointment-Town Historian
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints James Baker as Town Historian for the year 2026.
38
Page 39
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.28. Housing Discrimination Officer
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Joseph Gogan as Housing Discrimination Officer for
a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026.
39
Page 40
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.29. Marriage Officers
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Natalie Nitsche, and Jill
Slisz as Marriage Officers for 2026.
40
Page 41
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.30. Emergency Management Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the HAMBURG EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM for
2026 as follows: Coordinator Sean Crotty, Deputy Coordinator Nicholas Pikul, Supervisor Lorentz, Deputy
Supervisor Kozub, Finance Director Pat Shea, IT Support Jennifer Robertson, Town Clerk Natalie Nitsche, Police
Chief Peter Dienes, Highway Superintendent Ed Hughes, Deputy Highway Superintendent Tom Sullivan, Buildings
& Grounds -Ed Hughes, Deputy Buildings & Grounds Pat Ryan, Engineering- Hunter Grad, Public Safety
Dispatchers Jack Chiappone/Mark Bernas, Fire Dept. TBD
41
Page 42
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.31. Clerk to Judge Appointment
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the appointment of Heather Gould to the position of
Clerk to the Town Justice for the Hon. Walter Rooth III, effective January 1, 2026.
42
Page 43
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.32. Court Stenographers
RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Justices be authorized to employ COURT STENOGRAPHERS
if necessary.
43
Page 44
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.33. Commissioner Woodlawn Sewer District
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the payment of $80.00 a day for each COMMISSIONER of the
WOODLAWN SEWER DISTRICT for each day actually spent in service to the District; and that each
Commissioner file with the Town Clerk an official undertaking bond in the amount of $4,000.00.
44
Page 45
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.34. Engineering Consultant Services
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg has a long standing relationship with GHD Consulting Services
Inc. in providing Town Engineering Consulting Services and the contract terms and amount for such
services are to be negotiated annually; and
WHEREAS, the Town and GHD have negotiated renewal of the contract per the attached proposal and
have agreed to 2026 professional services with no hourly rate increase; and
WHEREAS, funds for the 2026 contract year are available in Account A.1440.0440,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the 2026
contract between the Town of Hamburg and GHD Consulting Services Inc. and services are to begin
immediately..
ATTACHMENTS:
12686979-PRO-Farrell-Lorentz1-2026 Town Engineer Retainer (1).pdf
1286979_Q1153 Master Services Agreement_2026 Hamburg Retainer (GHD rev. 12.19.25) (1).pdf
45
Page 46
285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 500
Buffalo, New York 14202
United States
ghd.com
Our ref: 12686979
Original Sent Via Email
December 19, 2025
Elizabeth Farrell-Lorentz
Town Supervisor – Elect
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Proposal – 2026 Town Engineering Retainer
Dear Ms. Farrell-Lorentz:
GHD appreciates the opportunity to serve as the Town of Hamburg’s (Town) engineering consultant since
May 2016. During this time, we have gained a greater understanding of the Town's operations and
requirements for engineering assistance and believe a beneficial relationship has been developed between
GHD and the Town. As such, we respectfully submit our proposal for professional engineering services for the
2026 calendar year.
1. Town Engineering Support Team
With several new individuals joining the Town Board and Administration, we offer the following introduction:
Camie Jarrell, PE, has served as Town Engineer since March 2020 and is GHD’s main point of contact and
coordinates the provision of Town engineering services. She has 24 years of general municipal and civil
engineering experience and has been responsible for a variety of engineering tasks and projects including
feasibility studies, infrastructure design, drainage system analysis, site planning, grant and permit applications,
stormwater pollution prevention plans, and MS4 compliance reviews. Camie also serves as the engineering
representative to the Town of Aurora and works closely with the Towns of Lewiston and Niagara under GHD’s
general engineering services.
In addition to Camie, the Town will have access to GHD’s multi-disciplined team with local, national and
international resources to meet its needs. This includes but is not limited to civil, structural, mechanical,
electrical, and environmental engineers and scientists.
The Power of Commitment
GHD 337
46
Page 47
2. 2026 General Engineering Support Services
GHD proposes to provide general engineering support services, which mirror our previous contract authorized
by the Town. These services shall include:
2.1 General Engineering Retainer Services
GHD agrees to render general engineering retainer services to the Town as outlined below. Retainer services
represent tasks associated with the general municipal consultation addressed by the Project Manager/Town
Engineer. Retainer services include the following:
– Attendance at the Town Board work sessions and regular meetings per the schedule.
– Providing general consultation, department reporting, project updates, and advising the Town Board
during their meetings.
– Attendance at Planning Board work sessions and regular meetings.
– High level review and comment letters on any Planning Board applications that require engineering
approval.
– Working with the Planning Department on general issues related to applications.
Based upon the services outlined above, GHD proposes to provide General Engineering Retainer Services for
a lump sum fee of $22,800, invoiced in equal monthly installments of $1,900.
2.2 General Municipal Engineering Services
GHD shall also provide general municipal engineering services including support associated with specific Town
projects, general operation of the Engineering Department, working with the Town Board and other Town
departments, and meeting the general engineering needs of the Town. The general services will include the
following:
– Assistance with selection of outside firms for Town projects or needed services and coordination and
supervision of those projects as Town representative (GHD design services for Town projects would be
under a separate proposal).
– Supervision of staff in the Engineering Department and work-related activities.
– Review of site plan applications including fully engineered drawings and related materials following
Planning Board approval and participation in related meetings requested by applicants/developers or their
representatives.
– Complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) reviews and supervise engineering staff for
stormwater inspections (GHD will complete stormwater inspections only when need occurs and Town staff
is unavailable to a maximum of two inspections per year. GHD can provide a separate proposal for
additional inspections if requested).
– Providing general consultation and advising the Town’s Stormwater Coordinator and other related
departments on stormwater management and regulatory issues, and attendance at WNY Stormwater
Coalition meetings.
– Assistance with annual Engineering Department budget process and associated meetings.
– Attendance at any meetings of committees and with outside agencies that require engineering input, upon
direction of the Town Supervisor.
– Coordination with and assisting other departments with engineering related needs.
12686979 | Proposal – 2026 Town Engineering Retainer 2
47
Page 48
– Communication with residents and landowners in regard to general questions or complaints.
– Supervision and authorization of Engineering Department projects.
– Additional assistance on minor issues or questions by other engineering disciplines available within GHD.
Since the exact nature and extent of these services cannot be determined in advance, we will invoice on an
hourly basis for the actual number of person-hours expended on behalf of the Town. We will adhere to the
Town Board established budget for 2026 and provide regular updates of the budget expenditure throughout the
year to ensure GHD and the Town have a full understanding of the cost of services.
Should the Town wish to engage GHD for any services outside this scope, a separate proposal with associated
fees will be prepared for review and approval by the Town to amend this contract.
3. Fee
For 2026, GHD proposes to provide the engineering services outlined above for the following fees:
– General Engineering Retainer Services: $1,900 monthly retainer for a total of $22,800
– General Municipal Engineering Services: Time and Materials, Not-to-Exceed Budget of $152,200
– Project Manager/Town Engineer hourly rate will remain unchanged at $160 per hour.
This will conform with the Town established budget of $175,000 for engineering consultant services for 2026. In
addition, this contract can be extended annually based on the annually established budget and with a minor
increase in rate to be negotiated with the Town before the start of each year.
Should this proposal meet with your approval, please sign the accompanying Q1153 Master Services
Agreement and return an electronic copy via email for our files.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Town. If you have any questions are require additional
information, please do not hesitate to call.
Regards,
Camie Jarrell, PE Robert P. Lannon Jr., PE
Project Manager Project Director
+1 716 362-8879 +1 716 362-8806
[email protected] [email protected]
Copy to: Town Board
12686979 | Proposal – 2026 Town Engineering Retainer 3
48
Page 49
Master Services Agreement (North America)
Reference no: 12686979
This Master Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) is effective this _______ day of ___________ 20___,
(“Effective Date”) between GHD Consulting Services Inc., a New York corporation (hereinafter “GHD”) and Town
of Hamburg (hereinafter “Client”) (which are collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party”).
Premises:
I. GHD specializes in providing professional services which include, without limitation, engineering, design,
consulting, remediation, emergency response, construction phase services and other professional services
to companies such as Client.
II. Client desires to hire GHD to provide such services to Client at various times and places and GHD desires
to provide such services to Client.
III. Whenever Client desires to hire GHD to perform such services, such services will be described in a project
specific Work Authorization that will be subject to the terms of this Agreement.
In consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual promises set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of work.
(a) Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, from time to time, Client may request
that GHD perform certain services set forth in a Scope of Work which will be described in a written work
authorization in the form attached as Exhibit “A” to this Agreement or as the Parties otherwise agree (a
“Work Authorization”). GHD will undertake services only upon execution of a Work Authorization.
(b) Each Work Authorization will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Except for the
information included in each Work Authorization, GHD and Client will look solely to this Agreement for all
terms and conditions relating to the performance of the services. Each Work Authorization will constitute
and be construed as a separate agreement between the Parties and will apply only to the services
referenced in such Work Authorization. To the extent there is any conflict between the provisions of this
Agreement and a Work Authorization, the terms of this Agreement shall control the rights and obligations
of the Parties, unless a properly executed Work Authorization expressly amends and supersedes this
Agreement.
(c) GHD shall perform the services set forth in the Scope of Work contained in a Work Authorization. It is
understood that the services will be based on facts known and laws in place at the time of execution of
each Work Authorization. Each Party will promptly inform the other in writing if facts are discovered that
indicate that Scope of Work may need to be modified. If there is a change in law or project assumptions
which materially affect either Party’s obligations hereunder, upon receiving or providing the notice
described above, the Parties shall execute an amendment which will include, at a minimum, a description
of the proposed modifications and their effect on the scope, fees, and timelines specified in the Work
Authorization (an “Amendment”).
(d) Time for performance of the services will be agreed upon at the time of each Work Authorization and set
forth therein. If no specific periods of time or specific dates for providing services are specified in a Work
Authorization, GHD's obligation to render services under such Work Authorization will be for a period that
may reasonably be required for the completion of said services.
2. Changes in the services.
(a) Except for additional services required due to the fault of GHD, any change to the scope, schedule, extent,
or character of the services shall be set forth in a written Amendment to the Work Authorization which is
agreed upon and signed by GHD and Client.
(b) Unless otherwise provided herein, GHD shall not be required to perform any additional services unless the
Amendment sets forth the scope of the additional services and any adjustment in compensation for, and/or
the time to perform, such additional services.
(c) GHD shall also be entitled to an Amendment setting forth an equitable adjustment to its compensation,
based on standard rates for professional services and expenses, if any information provided by, or on
behalf of, Client is not complete and/or accurate or, as a result of the services performed hereunder, GHD
or any GHD employees are required to give evidence before, or provide any information to, a court or other
competent authority.
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 The Power of Commitment 1
49
Page 50
(d) GHD shall have no liability for any delay, and the services completion date shall be extended by the
equivalent time, associated with Client’s delay in executing an Amendment.
(e) If the Work Authorization includes providing professional services in respect of one or more incidents of a
spill, leak, discharge, emission, deposit, dumping, throwing, seeping, spraying, injection or addition into
the environment of any pollutant or toxic substance at one or more locations identified by Client (the
“Emergency Services”), the terms of Addendum 1 attached hereto and made a part of it for all purposes
by this reference, shall apply.
3. Payment for services.
(a) For services performed, unless the applicable Work Authorization provides for a lump sum, unit price, or
fixed fee basis, Client will pay GHD on a time and expense basis, and subject to the following:
(i) Services shall be charged at the hourly rates indicated in GHD's "Fee Schedule" in effect at the time
the Services are performed. The Fee Schedule is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “B” and made
a part of it for all purposes by this reference, until it is revised. The Fee Schedule is subject to revision
on a periodic basis, following notice to Client. The personnel rates in the Fee Schedule are all-inclusive,
including overhead and profit.
(ii) GHD shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with the services,
plus reasonable markup as specified in the Fee Schedule and/or Work Authorization, plus reasonable
travel and living expenses of GHD staff; communication and technology charges; printing and
reproduction costs; photographic expenses; advertising for bids; special delivery and express charges;
and costs of providing and maintaining site offices, supplies, and equipment.
(iii) For services performed or goods supplied by GHD’s subcontractors, Client shall pay GHD for the cost
of such services or goods plus markup, as set forth in the Work Authorization.
(b) For services rendered on a lump sum, unit price, or fixed fee basis, Client shall pay GHD for services that
are rendered on a percentage complete, or task complete basis as specified in the applicable Work
Authorization. The fees are all-inclusive, including overhead and profit, and apply to all labor.
(c) Unless otherwise agreed, GHD will invoice Client monthly for services completed. Payment of GHD
invoices shall be due upon receipt by Client. Invoices not paid within thirty (30) calendar days shall be
subject to an assessed interest charge of eighteen percent (18%) per annum or the highest amount allowed
by law, whichever is less. If Client disputes an invoice, Client shall notify GHD in writing within thirty (30)
calendar days of the invoice date identifying the cause of the dispute and paying that portion of the invoice
not in dispute. Failure of Client to notify GHD of any disputed amounts within the specified time shall deem
the invoice accepted by Client of the following types and with the following limits. Interest shall not accrue
on any disputed amount.
(d) GHD reserves the right without penalty to suspend performance of services in the event Client fails to pay
all amounts which are not subject to a bona fide dispute within forty-five (45) calendar days from the invoice
date. All suspensions shall extend the completion date of any affected project commensurately unless
otherwise agreed to by the Parties.
.
4. Insurance GHD agrees to carry throughout the term of this Agreement insurance policies outlined in the
Insurance Requirements provided by the Town of Hamburg (attached hereto) and will provide certificates of
insurance upon request to evidence such insurance.
5. Documents and data.
(a) Client shall be responsible for, and GHD may rely upon, the accuracy and completeness of all
requirements, instructions, reports, data, documents, site information, and other information furnished by
Client to GHD pursuant to each Work Authorization (“Client Data”). Client warrants that it owns all rights
to, or otherwise has rights to use and disclose, Client Data required to meet Client obligations set forth
herein. Client agrees to grant and hereby grants to GHD a non-exclusive, royalty-free, license to use Client
Data and perform all acts with respect to Client Data as necessary to perform the Scope of Work. GHD
shall have no obligation to validate the contents of Client Data for content, accuracy, usability or for any
other purpose..
(b) Client acknowledges that project or site information previously prepared by Client (or by a third party on
Client’s behalf) to GHD personnel not engaged in the provision of the services hereunder, shall not be
deemed to have been provided to or known by GHD personnel that are engaged in the provision of the
services hereunder.
(c) Client shall review any reports, plans, designs, drawings, specifications, bids, proposals, and any other
work prepared or furnished by GHD under this Agreement (the “Work Product”) before it is finalized. Client
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 2
50
Page 51
shall make decisions within a reasonable time and carry out its other responsibilities in a timely manner so
as not to delay the services. Client shall give prompt written notice to GHD whenever Client observes or
otherwise becomes aware of any failure by GHD to provide services that meet the standard of care
established in this Agreement.
(d) At the request of GHD, Client shall provide GHD with the following information (which shall also be
considered “Client Data”) to the extent such information is in Client's possession and is pertinent to the
Scope of Work, as determined by GHD:
(i) all criteria and full information as to Client's requirements; copies of all design and construction
standards which Client will require to be included in GHD's work; copies of Client's standard terms,
conditions, and related documents for GHD to include in bidding documents, when applicable; and
(ii) any other available information pertinent to the project, including, without limitation, reports and data
relative to previous designs or investigations; environmental, geological, and geotechnical conditions
of the project site and all surrounding areas at or adjacent to the project site; and insofar as such
information is not available, Client will pay GHD for the reasonable cost of obtaining such information.
(e) If applicable to the Scope of Work, Client shall be responsible for providing information, to the extent such
information is within Client’s possession, (which shall also be considered “Client Data”) regarding the
location of all known subsurface structures including but not limited to pipes, tanks, sewer, and utilities
(power, phone, cable, gas, water, etc.).
(f) If the Scope of Work includes subsurface digging, drilling, or other invasive work, upon GHD’s review of
Client Data, if any, and compliance with any notice requirements to all utilities concerning the possible
location of underground utilities, and following any on-site marking or notification in writing to GHD from
such utilities, in addition to other indemnity provisions in this Agreement, to the extent not prohibited by
law, Client shall release GHD from and defend, indemnify, and hold GHD harmless from and against all
costs, liability, loss, and expense whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential or indirect
damages, attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses) arising out of the subsurface work, to the extent such
work causes or contributes to: (i) any disruption of service to users or damage for business interruption,
production losses, or loss of revenues, profits, data or use; (ii) any damage to or destruction of any
subsurface structure; (iii) any injury or damage to property or injury to or the death of any persons; (iv) any
other damage, loss, or liability whatsoever; or (v) the assertion or filing of any claim, cause of action, or
judgment whatsoever relating to such matters, unless such damage results from GHD’s negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct.
(g) Client agrees that GHD may use the Client Data to add insight, analytics, and data science to the Services
and/or to provide or suggest additional solutions or services to Client. Client acknowledges and agrees
that GHD may store Client Data on a cloud computing service (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web
Services, etc.) and which may be transmitted to or stored outside the Country of origin, subject to applicable
laws.
(h) Client acknowledges and agrees that GHD may obtain and aggregate technical and other data related to
the services, that is: (i) is anonymized and presented in a way which does not reveal Client’s identity; and
(ii) may be combined with historical or recent data and information of other clients or additional data sources
(“Aggregated Data”). Client agrees that all right, title, and interest in Aggregated Data, including all
intellectual property rights, are hereby assigned to and owned solely by GHD. GHD may reproduce,
distribute, display, make publicly available, and otherwise use the Aggregated Data for any business
purpose, during and after the term of this Agreement.
6. Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years thereafter (and in the
case of trade secrets, until such time as the trade secret no longer qualifies for protection as such under
applicable law). GHD shall not disclose any Confidential Information relating to Client to any third parties other
than employees, subcontractors, or agents of GHD without the prior written consent of Client, except as required
by applicable law, regulation, or legal process, or as may be required by emergency situations. “Confidential
Information” includes, without limitation, whether received from or on behalf of the Client, whether marked or not;
(i) any information constituting a trade secret under applicable law, (ii) non-technical information relating to the
past, present or future business affairs of the Client such as pricing, margins, marketing plans and strategies,
finances, financial and accounting data and information, suppliers, customers, customer lists, purchasing data,
future business plans, (iii) technical information including patent, copyright, trade secret, and other proprietary
information. In the event GHD is requested pursuant to, or required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process
to disclose any Confidential Information, GHD will notify Client of the circumstances requiring such disclosure
and will refrain from such disclosure for the maximum period of time allowed by law so that Client may seek a
protective order or other appropriate remedy to protect any Confidential Information. This provision shall not
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 3
51
Page 52
apply to data or information which (i) is or becomes part of the public domain other than as a result of disclosure
by GHD; (ii) was acquired by GHD independently from third parties not under any obligation to Client to keep
such data and information confidential; (iii) was in GHD’s possession prior to disclosure of the same by Client; or
(iv) has been independently developed by GHD, or its employees, subcontractors, or agents.
7. Independent contractor and subcontracting. The Parties acknowledge and agree that GHD shall be an
independent contractor and shall have responsibility for and control over the means of providing the services.
GHD shall have the right to use subcontractors as GHD deems necessary to assist in the performance of the
services. GHD shall not be required to employ any subcontractor that is unacceptable to GHD.
8. Site access and safety. Client shall provide right of entry and safe access and necessary permissions for
GHD, its representatives, and its subcontractors to perform the services. GHD shall only be responsible for the
activities of its own employees and agents on a project site with respect to safety. GHD, its representatives, and
its subcontractors will comply with all reasonable known security, health, and safety requirements of the project
site owner which may be imposed upon GHD as a condition of its right-of-entry. If access to the project site is
required to perform the services and such access does not comply with applicable Client approved safety plans,
regulations and/or laws, GHD may, at its sole discretion, suspend services until such violations are remedied.
9. Hazards, materials, and samples.
(a) Unless otherwise stated in a Scope of Work, GHD shall have the primary responsibility of determining if
known or potential health or safety hazards exist on or near the project site upon which services are to be
performed by GHD or its subcontractors. Client warrants that it will make full and accurate written disclosure
to GHD as to any hazardous, radioactive, or toxic substance, or any irritant, contaminant, pollutant or
otherwise dangerous substance or condition ("Hazardous Conditions") which Client knows or has reason
to believe exist at each project site prior to the commencement of the services.
(b) If Hazardous Conditions are discovered by GHD during the performance of the services which it could not
have reasonably discovered prior to the commencement of the services and if the existence of such
Hazardous Conditions materially changes the nature or performance of the services or responsibilities at
the project site, Client and GHD shall execute an Amendment to address such changes. If the parties are
unable to agree on an Amendment within thirty (30) calendar days, the Work Authorization may be
terminated by GHD in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement. The Parties expressly
agree that, under otherwise specified in the Scope of Work, the discovery of the presence of mold,
asbestos, or lead-based paint will constitute a changed condition enabling GHD in its sole discretion to
terminate its provision of services if GHD and Client are unable to renegotiate the Scope of Work in a timely
manner. GHD will notify Client as soon as practicable should GHD encounter unanticipated hazardous or
suspected hazardous materials or conditions.
(c) GHD and Client recognize and agree that GHD has neither created nor contributed to the existence of any
Hazardous Conditions at any project sites, and as such, GHD has no responsibility in relation to the
presence of any such Hazardous Conditions. Accordingly, in the event of any claim against GHD arising
out of any actual or alleged Hazardous Conditions on a project site, Client agrees to defend, indemnify,
and hold GHD harmless from such claim(s) against GHD or its employees, agents, directors, officers, or
subcontractors, unless such claims arise out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of GHD. This
indemnity obligation shall cover, without limitation, any claims against or liability of GHD in relation to
preexisting conditions on the project site, any statutory liability, and/or any strict liability under any federal,
state, provincial, and/or local environmental laws alleging or asserting, without limitation, that GHD, by
virtue of status as an owner, operator, handler, generator, arranger, transporter, treater, storer, or disposer,
is liable for any Hazardous Conditions.
(d) In the event GHD performs sampling on behalf of Client, GHD shall preserve such samples obtained from
the project site as it deems necessary for the project, but not longer than 45 calendar days after the
issuance of any document that includes data obtained from such samples. GHD shall arrange for the
disposal of samples on behalf of the Client, which may consist of returning the samples to the project site
and Client agrees to pay GHD for the cost of disposing of such samples. Samples shall remain the property
of Client, and ultimate responsibility for their disposal shall remain with Client. Unless otherwise stated in
a Scope of Work, GHD shall not assume title to any samples taken on behalf of Client.
(e) Client may choose to engage GHD to manage or move Hazardous Conditions either on site, off site, or
both. However, Client understands that whether or not it engages GHD in this manner, Client's status as
owner or operator of the project site, or as handler, generator, arranger, treater, storer, disposer, or
transporter of Hazardous Conditions shall not be transferred in any way to GHD unless specifically agreed
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 4
52
Page 53
to in writing. Client agrees that GHD shall not be deemed to be an owner or operator of the project site at
any time. Client shall remain ultimately responsible for all applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws
and agency reporting requirements in relation to such Hazardous Conditions.
(f) Client acknowledges that GHD may have legal obligations with respect to public health and safety and will
cooperate with GHD to help ensure compliance with these obligations. If GHD discovers or identifies
conditions for which it reasonably believes Client is legally required to provide notice to a public agency, it
shall so advise Client and give Client the first opportunity to provide such notification. In any event, GHD
shall have the right to report the presence of any contaminant to public agencies having jurisdiction if it
reasonably believes that it is required by law to do so.
.
10. Standard of care GHD represents that the services shall be performed in a manner consistent with the
level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of GHD's profession practicing under similar
circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. No warranties, guaranties, or representations of any
kind, either express or implied, are included or intended by this Agreement or in any proposal, contract, report,
opinion, or other document in connection with any project hereunder. Upon receipt of notice from Client, GHD
shall promptly correct, without additional compensation, any services which fail to conform to the standard of
care established in this Section.
11. Indemnity and liability.
(a) Subject to the limitations of Section 11(d) and 11(e) below, GHD agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Client (including its officers, directors, and employees) from and against losses, damages, liabilities, and
expenses (including reasonable legal fees and reasonable costs of investigation) to the proportionate
extent caused by: (i) the failure of GHD to comply in material respects with federal, state, provincial, and
local laws and regulations applicable to the services; (ii) a breach by GHD of this Agreement; or (iii) the
negligence or willful misconduct on the part of GHD in performing the services.
(b) Subject to the limitations of Section 11(d) and 11(e) below, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
GHD (including its officers, directors, employees, agents and subcontractors) from and against losses,
damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees and reasonable costs of investigation) to the
proportionate extent caused by: (i) a breach by Client of this Agreement; (ii) the negligence or willful
misconduct of Client; or (iii) any condition existing at the project site prior to the arrival of GHD of which
GHD had no actual knowledge and over which GHD had no control.
(c) The indemnification commitments in this Agreement do not include a defense obligation by the indemnitor
unless such obligation is expressly stated.
(d) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE,
INCLUDING ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER ACTS; OR FOR ANY DAMAGES BASED IN
CONTRACT; OR FOR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION; GHD'S LIABILITY, INCLUDING THAT OF ITS
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS, SHALL BE STRICTLY
LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE VALUE OF THE WORK AUTHORIZATION OR $1,000,000.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, IF THE WORK AUTHORIZATION VALUE IS LESS
THAN $50,000, GHD’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO $50,000.
FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE EXISTENCE OF MOLD, ASBESTOS, OR
LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCOVERED DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES, GHD’S
LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF $100,000 OR THE LIMIT CONTEMPLATED ABOVE
IN THIS PARAGRAPH, WITH SUCH SUBCAP FALLING WITHIN AND REDUCING THE OVERALL LIMIT
OF LIABILITY.
CLIENT'S LIABILITY TO GHD (NOT INCLUDING PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS), INCLUDING THAT OF ITS
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND CONTRACTORS, WILL BE LIMITED TO
$1,000,000.
THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE
GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PARTY CAUSING SUCH DAMAGE.
(e) IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR
OTHERWISE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, AND/OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR THE LOSS OF
PROFITS, REVENUE, OPPORTUNITY, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, USE, DATA AND/OR GOODWILL.
THIS MUTUAL WAIVER IS APPLICABLE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO ALL DAMAGES
CONTEMPLATED IN THIS SECTION 11(E) THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE INCLUDED WITHIN A
PARTY’S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS.
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 5
53
Page 54
12. Intellectual property.
(a) GHD’s Work Product is deemed to be instruments of service and GHD shall retain ownership and property
interests therein, however, GHD hereby grants Client, upon Client's payment to GHD of amounts properly
due under this Agreement, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, license to use the Work
Product or make and retain copies for information and reference, to effectuate to the purpose contemplated
by the Scope of Work. Any reuse or modification of the Work Product without written verification or
adaptation by GHD for the specific purpose intended will be at Client's sole risk and without liability to GHD
and the Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GHD from all claims, damages, losses, and
expenses including attorneys’ fees or other costs arising out of or resulting from Client’s such unauthorized
use.
(b) Client acknowledges that inventions, works, products, software, copyrights, patents, derivative works, trade
secrets, trademarks and service marks (including all goodwill), domain names, social media sites, moral
rights, publicity rights, and privacy rights and any other materials which were created, conceived, or
reduced to practice prior to or independently of this Agreement by GHD, and trade secrets, know how,
methodology, and processes of GHD whether or not related to any Work Authorization (hereinafter the
“Background IP”) shall remain the property of GHD. To the extent that any such Background IP is
incorporated into the Work Product and on the condition that Client has fully paid GHD for the Work
Product, GHD hereby grants Client a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-
free, paid-up, license to utilize such Background IP solely with respect to the purpose contemplated by the
Scope of Work.
13. Termination.
(a) This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and, subject to the other terms of this Section 13,
will terminate thirty (30) calendar days after either party's receipt of written notice of termination from the
other party. The Scope of Work described in a Work Authorization will commence on the date set forth in
each Work Authorization. At the completion of the Scope of Work in each Work Authorization or as
otherwise provided in the Work Authorization, that particular Work Authorization will terminate.
(b) Client will have the right to terminate any Work Authorization at any time with or without cause, provided
that GHD is provided thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice of the termination. In the event of the
termination of a Work Authorization and/or this Agreement, Client shall pay GHD for all services performed
and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination, including but not limited to demobilization
costs, costs to cancel or suspend subcontracts, and other related close out costs.
(c) GHD may terminate its obligations pursuant to this Agreement or any Work Authorization under the
following circumstances:
(i) in the event of a breach or default of any material obligation by Client, except non-payment of disputed
amounts, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement;
(ii) if GHD is unable, for any reason beyond its control, including, without limitation, a Force Majeure event,
to perform its obligations pursuant to any Work Authorization or this Agreement in a safe, lawful, or
professional manner; or
(iii) In the event Client (i) ceases to do business in the normal course, (ii) becomes or is declared insolvent
or bankrupt, (iii) is the subject of any proceeding related to its liquidation or insolvency or (iv) makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
(d) If either circumstance described in Sections 13(c)(i) or 13(c)(ii) above occurs, GHD shall notify Client of
pertinent conditions and recommend appropriate action. If within thirty (30) calendar days of such notice
the circumstances described in Sections 13(c)(i) or 13(c)(ii) above have not been remedied or cured, GHD
may terminate this Agreement or any Work Authorization. In the event of termination, GHD shall be paid
for services performed prior to the effective date of termination plus reasonable termination expenses.
(e) In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason, it shall remain in full force and effect with respect
to any Work Authorization entered hereunder which has not yet been completed, unless such Work
Authorization is also terminated in accordance with this Agreement. The termination of a Work
Authorization will not terminate this Agreement or any other Work Authorization.
14. Dispute resolution. Both Parties agree in good faith to attempt to resolve amicably, without litigation, any
dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the work to be performed hereunder. Following notification
of a dispute, the Parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of notification to begin negotiations and
fifteen (15) business days from the notification date to complete negotiations, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
If any dispute cannot be resolved through direct discussions, the Parties agree to endeavor to settle the dispute
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 6
54
Page 55
by mediation. The Parties shall have forty-five (45) business days within which to commence the first mediation
session following the conclusion of their good faith negotiations or expiration of the time within which to negotiate.
Either Party may make a written demand for mediation, which demand shall specify the facts of the dispute. The
matter shall be submitted to a mediator mutually selected by the Parties. The mediator shall hear the matter and
provide an informal nonbinding opinion and advice in order to help resolve the dispute. The mediator's fee shall
be shared equally by the Parties. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, the matter may be submitted
to the judicial system in the courts of general jurisdiction where the project site is located. WHERE APPLICABLE,
IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY, THE
PARTIES EACH KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY ABSOLUTELY, UNCONDITIONALLY, IRREVOCABLY AND EXPRESSLY
WAIVES FOREVER TRIAL BY JURY. For the avoidance of doubt, GHD’s statutory or other right, if any, to file a
lien for Client’s nonpayment will not be conditioned upon or subject to the dispute resolution rules contained in
this Section.
15. Records and audit. Client shall have the right, upon reasonable advance notice, to audit records associated
with the services performed and the charges invoiced to Client pursuant to this Agreement. Client’s right to audit
shall not extend to proprietary information or the profit margin and composition of GHD’s fees, except for that
portion of the services priced on a cost reimbursable basis. Such records shall be open to inspection and audit
by authorized representatives of Client during normal business hours at the place where such records are kept
until the completion or termination of this Agreement and for a minimum of 3 years thereafter. GHD shall require
its subcontractors to similarly maintain records and to permit the inspection and audit of such records by Client
upon similar conditions and time periods.
16. Force majeure. If either Party is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by Force Majeure (as defined below) to
carry out its obligations under this Agreement, other than the obligation to pay funds due, that Party shall give
the other Party prompt written notice of the Force Majeure with reasonably full particulars thereof. Thereupon,
the obligations of the Party giving notice, so far as they are affected by the Force Majeure, shall be suspended
during, but not longer than, the continuance of the Force Majeure. The affected Party shall use all reasonable
diligence to remove or remedy the Force Majeure as quickly as possible, except that this requirement shall not
require the settlement of strikes, lockouts, or other labor difficulty. The term "Force Majeure" as used in this
Agreement shall mean an Act of God, natural events, labor, civil or industrial disturbance, pandemic,
governmental or legislative actions, or orders of any court or agency having jurisdiction of the Party’s actions,
unavailability of equipment, personnel, or information, and any other cause, which is not reasonably within the
control of the Party claiming suspension.
17. Notice. Notices pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed to have been duly given if
delivered in person, by prepaid overnight express delivery service, or by registered or certified mail with postage
prepaid and return receipt requested, or when sent by email and upon the receipt by the sending party of written
confirmation by the receiving party, provided, however, that an automated email confirmation of delivery or read
receipt shall not constitute such confirmation to the respective Party’s authorized representative identified below,
or at such other address as may be changed by either Party by giving written notice thereof to the other:
GHD Client
Attention: Camie Jarrell, PE [Enter name]
285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 500
Address: [Enter address]
Buffalo, NY 14202
Email: [email protected] [Enter email address]
Telephone: 716 362-8879 [Enter telephone number]
18. Miscellaneous.
(a) Third party beneficiaries. This Agreement does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies
upon any person other than the Parties.
(b) Municipal advisor rule. GHD’s services do not include serving as a “municipal advisor” or advising Client
or any other entity in any manner regarding municipal financial products or municipal securities.
(c) Reliance. GHD’s Work Product shall not be relied upon, and Client shall not allow GHD’s Work Product to
be relied upon, by any third party entity or person without GHD’s prior written consent, which shall be
granted only if such third party requests and is granted the right to rely prior to the commencement of the
services and such third party has (i) executed GHD’s standard form reliance agreement and (ii) paid any
fees specified in the Work Authorization. Client will indemnify and hold harmless GHD against any claim
by, or liability to, a third party arising from reliance on the Work Product in violation of this Section.
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 7
55
Page 56
(d) Waiver. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder will operate
as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege preclude
any other or further exercise thereof.
(e) Successors and assignment. Neither Party may assign, sublet, or transfer any rights under or interest
(including, but without limitation, monies that are due or may become due) in this Agreement without the
written consent of the other Party. The obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will not terminate
upon any attempted assignment that violates this Agreement. Any assignment or attempted assignment
violating this Agreement is void. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section, Client hereby
agrees that this Agreement may be assigned to another entity within the GHD group of companies that is
directly or indirectly wholly owned by GHD Group Limited (a “Related Entity”). Any such Related Entity
shall assume all GHD’s liabilities, duties, and obligations in, to, and under this Agreement, which
assignment may be effected without any prior notice or action on the part of GHD provided that GHD shall
give notice of such assignment to Client as soon as reasonably practicable. Client agrees to execute and
deliver any documents as may be reasonably requested to evidence consent to such assignment.
(f) Conflict of Interest. GHD and its Related Entities are engaged by a wide variety of clients, some of whom
may be competitors, suppliers, or customers of Client, or other parties with conflicting legal and/or business
interests to Client, including, without limitation, in relation to the services provided to Client by GHD. In
accordance with applicable professional standards, and except as set out below, GHD will not use any
confidential information regarding Client in connection with its engagements with other clients and will
establish safeguards to manage conflicts, which may include, in GHD’s reasonable discretion, the use of
separate personnel and data access controls. Client further agrees that GHD may, in its sole discretion,
disclose the fact or general nature of its engagement for Client to (i) internally to Related Entities in order
to check against potential conflicts of interest, and (ii) to the extent reasonably required in order to obtain
the consent of another entity or individual for GHD to act for such entity or individual, or for Client, in
connection with this Agreement or any future engagement.
(h) Severability and survival. The Parties agree that, in the event one or more of the provisions or a portion
thereof of this Agreement should be declared void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be
affected and shall continue in full force and effect. The Parties also agree that the obligations and
representations which by their nature are intended to survive the termination of this Agreement, including
those pertaining to indemnification, limitations of liability, and intellectual property, shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
(i) Governing law. This Agreement, and any Work Authorization hereunder, shall be governed by the laws
of the State or Province in which the project site is located.
(j) No Construction or adverse inference. The Parties have been provided an opportunity to negotiate the
terms of this Agreement. The terms and conditions contained therein shall not be construed in favor of or
against any Party.
(k) Applicable to Canadian Clients: Language Preference. It is the express wish of the Parties that this
Agreement and all related documents, including notices and other communications, be drawn up in the
English language only. Il est la volonté expresse des parties que cette Entente et tous les documents s’y
rattachant, incluant les avis et les autres communications, soient rédigés et signés en anglais seulement.
(l) Authority to sign. Each of the persons signing below on behalf of any Party hereby represents and
warrants that they are signing with full and complete authority to bind the Party on whose behalf they are
signing to every term of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
will be deemed an original and which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
(m) Affiliates. GHD and Client acknowledge that GHD and Client may respectively operate through their
subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies. In the event the services to be performed are offered by a GHD
subsidiary or affiliate and/or on behalf of a Client subsidiary or affiliate, all references in this Agreement to
GHD and Client, as applicable, shall be deemed to also include such subsidiary or affiliate and this
Agreement will be deemed to be a two-party agreement between GHD affiliate on the one hand, and the
applicable Client affiliate on the other hand. Each Party will cause its affiliates to comply with its obligations
under this Agreement.
(n) Entire agreement. This Agreement, including all attached Exhibits, and any Work Authorization issued
hereunder, constitutes the complete and final agreement between GHD and Client regarding the subject
matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications,
representations, undertakings, or understandings of the Parties, whether oral or written, relating to the
Services and subject matter of this Agreement, except to the extent that such prior communications have
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 8
56
Page 57
explicitly been incorporated into a Work Authorization. Any conflicting or additional standard or preprinted
terms and conditions of Client are not applicable and will have no force and effect, even if such terms and
conditions are attached to or included in a Work Authorization, unless such terms and conditions are
specifically referenced and agreed to by both Parties as representing an Amendment of this Agreement.
Modifications of this Agreement shall not be binding unless made in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of each Party.
In witness whereof, GHD and Client have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
representatives as of the Effective Date.
GHD Client
GHD
Consulting
Services Inc.
Robert P. Lannon Jr., PE Name:
Project Director Title:
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) | September 2024 9
57
Page 58
A: Work Authorization
Work Authorization No. [Enter identifying number or project number]
The Scope of Work described in this Work Authorization is governed by the terms and conditions of that certain
Master Services Agreement ("Agreement") dated [Enter day] day of [Enter month] [Enter year], between [Select
Scope of Work The scope of services to be provided by GHD, in
connection with this Work Authorization, is as follows:
Services Description [Enter the details of the Scope of Work, or attach documents
with such details to this Work Authorization]
GHD Subcontractor(s) [Enter details. If none, enter “n/a”]
Fee Description including markups [Enter the price or pricing scheme upon which GHD shall be
paid, or attach such pricing to this Work Authorization]
Materials/premises to be provided by Client [Enter details. If none, enter “n/a”]
Other information relevant to the Services [Enter details. If none, enter “n/a”]
Key dates
Commencement date Select date
Milestones, deadlines, timelines [Enter details]
End date Select date
Designated Representatives During the term of this Work Authorization, matters or issues
arising shall, as applicable, be directed to:
GHD Representative(s) [Enter Name of Client Representative]
Client Representative(s) [Enter Name of Client Representative]
Additional Terms and Conditions
Special Conditions [Insert terms and attach Special Conditions documents. If
none, enter “n/a”]
item] ("GHD") and [Enter client name] (“Client”).
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) Work Authorization | September 2024 1
58
Page 59
In witness whereof, GHD and Client have caused this Work Authorization to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.
GHD Client
[Select item]
Print name Print name
Print title Print title
GHD | Q1153 Master Services Agreement (North America) Work Authorization | September 2024 2
59
Page 60
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.35. Human Resource/Labor Employment Counsel Services
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the retainer agreement
for professional services with Barclay Damon LLP, effective January 1, 2026, with Jim Domagalski as
lead Labor Employment Counsel as needed at a rate not to exceed $350 an hour for the partner and not
to exceed $235 for the associate with a cap of $50,000 for 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025 Barclay Damon - retainer (1).pdf
60
Page 61
61
Page 62
62
Page 63
63
Page 64
64
Page 65
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.36. EECG Consulting Services
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Letter of
Agreement with EECG Consulting, LLC, for the calendar year 2026 for professional services including
but not limited to grants consulting, strategic planning, project management, grants management and
grant writing.
ATTACHMENTS:
EECG CONTRACT FY2026 Town of Hamburg (1).pdf
65
Page 66
EECG Consulting, LLC
FY2026 Consulting Services
Town of Hamburg, New York
Prepared By:
EECG Consulting, LLC
Submitted to:
Town of Hamburg, New York
Mark Melewski
Managing Director
EECG Consulting, LLC
5651 Main Street, Suite 8-133
Williamsville, New York 14221
Tel: (716) 228-8447
Email: [email protected]
www.eecgllc.com
Letter of Agreement
January 2026
© 2026 EECG Consulting, LLC
66
Page 67
Table of Contents
A. Cover Letter 3
B. Letter of Agreement 4
C. Contact Information 6
2 EECG Consulting, LLC
67
Page 68
A. Cover Letter
EECG Consulting, LLC
January 5, 2026
Hamburg Town Board
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Dear Hamburg Town Board:
I, Mark Melewski, Managing Director, EECG Consulting, LLC, would like to state my interest in providing
consulting services to the Town of Hamburg, New York for FY2026. The letter of agreement is identified in the
subsequent pages. If you have any questions or if you require any additional information please contact me directly
at (716) 228-8447. Thank you again.
Best Regards,
Mark Melewski
Mark Melewski
Managing Director
EECG Consulting, LLC
3 EECG Consulting, LLC
68
Page 69
B. Letter of Agreement
The letter of agreement for consulting services to be provided to the Town of Hamburg, New York for FY2026
including overview, deliverables, and compensation is identified below.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
January 5, 2026
Hamburg Town Board
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Dear Hamburg Town Board:
The following constitutes our agreement for consulting services to be provided by Mr. Mark Melewski,
Managing Director, EECG Consulting, LLC, Consultant, to and for the Town of Hamburg, New York, Client.
Consulting services will be performed on the following schedule:
Consultant agrees that, commencing with the effective date of this agreement and terminating on 12/31/2026, he will,
consistent with his other obligations, render to Client such consulting services as Client may request. The consulting
services provided will include but are not limited to: strategic planning, project development, grants management,
project management, project formulation, consultation, final project submission, grant writing, contracts, and
preparation of supporting attachments and/ or documents. Consultant shall not be required at any time to render
services that would conflict with any obligations of Consultant undertaken prior to the request for such services
by Client.
Fees and expenses agreed upon and schedule for payments are as follows:
Compensation for the consulting services identified above will be paid to EECG Consulting, LLC, by the Town of
Hamburg:
Invoices will be submitted by EECG Consulting, LLC to the Town of Hamburg on a regular basis
for services provided
Consulting services will be provided by EECG Consulting, LLC to the Town of Hamburg at a fee of
$80 per hour
Any consulting services requested by the Town of Hamburg outside of the scope of services identified in this
agreement will be provided by EECG Consulting LLC at a fee of $80 per hour and the request for such
services shall be made either by the Town Supervisor or pursuant to a resolution by the Hamburg Town Board
4 EECG Consulting, LLC
69
Page 70
Any and all purchases/ expenses for project related materials and/ or supplies approved by the Town of Hamburg
will be submitted to the Town of Hamburg for Full Reimbursement
All invoices shall include a brief description of the services rendered, the date upon which they were rendered,
the amount of time expended in rendering those services, and such invoices shall be payable upon thirty (30)
days of the invoice date
This agreement may be terminated by Client or Consultant at any time on thirty (30) days advance written notice.
This agreement represents the entire agreement between us and shall not be subject to any waiver, modification, or
discharge except in writing signed by both of us. No representations or conditions are made by either party except
as expressly contained in this agreement. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of New York.
Signatures:
Mark Melewski
X________________________________________________________
Mark Melewski, Managing Director, EECG Consulting, LLC
1/5/2026
_________________________
Date
X________________________________________________________
Authorized Representative, Town of Hamburg, New York
__________________________________________________________
Date
___________________________________________________________
Printed Name
___________________________________________________________
Title
5 EECG Consulting, LLC
70
Page 71
C. Contact Information
Mark Melewski, MPP
Managing Director
EECG Consulting, LLC
5651 Main Street, Suite 8-133
Williamsville, New York 14221
Tel: (716) 228-8447
Email: [email protected]
www.eecgllc.com
6 EECG Consulting, LLC
71
Page 72
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.37. Drescher Malecki LLP
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Letter of
Engagement with Drescher Malecki LLP for calendar year 2026 for professional services including but
not limited to policy and procedure review, internal audits, budget monitoring, information updates,
capital projects overview, and accounting system evaluation and support.
ATTACHMENTS:
Hamburg 2026 EL (1).pdf
72
Page 73
DRESCHER & MALECKI LLP
2 7 2 1 Tr a n s i t Ro a d , S u i t e 1 1 1
E l m a , N e w Yo r k 1 4 0 5 9
Te l e p h o n e : 7 1 6 . 5 6 5 . 2 2 9 9
Fa x : 7 1 6 . 3 8 9 . 5 1 7 8
January 1, 2026
Honorable Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Supervisor
Town of Hamburg
S6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Dear Supervisor Farrell Lorentz:
Drescher & Malecki LLP (“D&M”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is pleased to provide the Town of Hamburg,
New York (the “Town” or “you”) with the professional services described below. This letter, and the
attached Terms and Conditions Addendum and any other attachments incorporated herein (collectively,
“Agreement”), confirms our understanding of the terms and objectives of our "accounting services"
engagement and the nature and limitations of the services we will provide during the Town’s fiscal year
ending December 31, 2026. This engagement between the Town and our firm will be governed by the
terms of this Agreement.
Accounting Services. We will assist with various accounting services and projects of the Town by
providing staffing during the 2026 calendar year. Services may include, but are not limited to, those items
listed in Exhibit A. Additionally, D&M will be available for technical questions and issues that arise
throughout the course of business.
When applicable, we will conduct our engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for
Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs) promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services
Committee of the AICPA and comply with the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct, including the
ethical principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence, and due care.
We are not required to, and will not, verify the accuracy or completeness of the information you will
provide to us for the engagement or otherwise gather evidence for the purpose of expressing an opinion or
a conclusion. Accordingly, we will not express an opinion or a conclusion nor provide any assurance on
financial information within our work product.
Our engagement cannot be relied upon to identify or disclose any financial information misstatements
relating to our work product, including those caused by fraud or error, or to identify or disclose any
wrongdoing within the entity or noncompliance with laws and regulations.
Nichole M. Ruf is the engagement director for the accounting services specified in this letter. Her
responsibilities include supervising D&M’s services performed as part of this engagement and signing or
authorizing another qualified firm representative to sign any relevant reports. In performing our services,
D&M will comply with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct, which includes the ethical principles
applicable to the services we have agreed to perform.
Town’s Responsibility. The Town is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of records,
documents, explanations, and other information, including significant judgements, you provide to us for
the engagement. The Town will provide us with trial balances and other supporting data needed to
perform our procedures. The Town is responsible for adopting sound accounting policies to maintain an
73
Page 74
adequate and efficient accounting system to allow for the safeguarding of assets, the proper authorization
transactions, retention of adequate supporting documentation for those transactions and the design of a
system of effective internal controls.
The Town is responsible to prevent and detect fraud and to ensure that the Town complies with the laws
and regulations applicable to its activities. By your signature below, you also acknowledge that the Town
is responsible for all management decisions and responsibilities and for designating Elizabeth Farrell
Lorentz, Supervisor, whom you believe has suitable skills, knowledge, and experience to oversee our
preparation of the Town’s financial information. You are responsible for evaluating the adequacy and
results of the services performed and accepting responsibility for such services.
Confidentiality. During the course of this engagement we may have access to proprietary information of
the Town, including, without limitations, oral and written information and material concerning or
pertaining to personnel information, plans and/or projects. We acknowledge that such information,
regardless of its form, is confidential and proprietary to the Town, and that we shall not use, copy, or
disclose the information in whole or in part in any manner or to any person or entity without the express
prior written consent of a duly authorized officer of the Town.
Indemnity. To the extent we are acting on behalf of the Town and at the direction of management, the
Town agrees to indemnify us for any damages that may result from our good faith actions.
Fees. For projects detailed withing Exhibit C, we will bill based on the related fees. For additional
projects, the Town will only be billed for actual time worked. We will bill based on the hours of service
provided at the following discounted hourly rates during 2026: partners/directors $275; senior managers
$200; managers $175; supervisory staff $150; and, staff $125.
******
Sincerely,
Accepted and approved by the Town of Hamburg, New York:
_______________________________
Hon. Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Supervisor
Town of Hamburg, New York
January 1, 2026
74
Page 75
EXHIBIT A
Drescher & Malecki LLP is available to provide the following accounting services upon request:
1. Provide the Supervisor with anticipated on-site times
2. Communicate to the Town Board significant issues or concerns as necessary
3. Attend Town Board work sessions and board meetings as requested
4. Be available for technical questions and issues that arise throughout the course of business
5. Provide emergency support staff upon short notice, generally within 24-48 hours
6. Assist with drafting finance-related resolutions
7. Provide the Town with monthly detailed invoices to outline the specific duties performed
8. Advise the Supervisor and Town Board in fiscal matters
9. Assist with responses to any questions or requests initiated by the New York State Office of the
State Comptroller and other regulatory agencies
10. Provide guidance pertaining to maintenance of the Town's general ledger
11. Meet with department managers
12. Coordinate the external audit (as necessary)
13. Policies and procedures:
a) Read the current Town processes and prepare narratives/flowcharts of the key accounting
processes including accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, journal entry processing,
bank reconciliation performance, budgetary transfers and amendments, issuance and
payment of debt, etc. and provide recommendations.
b) Meet with management to identify areas of improvement and opportunity
c) Work with the Town to initiate a finance department policies and procedures manual
d) Provide the Town with recommended accounting practices alternatives
14. Assist in the preparation of bank account reconciliations
a) Monitor cash balances
b) Investment, as appropriate
15. General ledger functions:
a) Propose manual journal entries when identified, including cash receipts
b) Propose and assist in the preparation of budget amendments/transfers
c) Compare the Town's purchasing function and bid processing for compliance to the New
York State Office of State Comptroller rules and regulations
d) Compare and reconcile interfund loans and transfers
e) Ascertain that the trial balance reflects appropriate month-end balances
f) Propose non-routine/complex entries when identified
g) Propose year-end closing procedures
h) Assist in processing payroll and related functions
i) Review vouchers and enter abstracted vouchers into the general ledger
j) Prepare monthly financial reports for Town Board approval
16. Capital projects:
a) Assist in the accounting of capital projects, including maintenance of encumbrances,
retainage amounts and construction-in-progress
17. Capital assets:
a) Ascertain Town staff developed and maintained a complete inventory of capital assets
including the maintenance of the additions, deletions and reclassification of capital assets,
and the related depreciation expense
b) Provide sample policies for capital asset maintenance/replacement of capital assets
c) Identify amounts of funding needed in the multi-year capital plan as well as annual
budget needs routine maintenance repair and replacement of capital assets
75
Page 76
EXHIBIT A
18. Debt:
a) Assist with the accounting for the issuance and payment of bonds, bond anticipation
notes and leases
b) Provide the Town's Fiscal Advisors various accounting information and statistics
19. Budget monitoring:
a) Compare actual revenues and expenditures to the adopted budget
b) Present actual to budget performance comparison periodically to the Town Board
c) Meet with department managers as appropriate to analyze operational and financial data
and compare to departmental objectives and needs
d) Propose budget amendments and transfers to the Town Board
e) Draft budget transfer resolutions as requested
20. Budget assistance:
a) Consultation and meetings
b) Budget preparation
c) Budget proof and review
d) Tax cap submission assistance
e) Fund balance projections
21. Final budget and tax rates:
a) Final proof and printing
b) Preparation and review
c) Submission
22. Health insurance:
a) Oversee accounting for active employees and retirees health insurance including the
processing of claims, payment of premiums and billing of retirees
23. Annual independent audit (as necessary):
a) Compile information for the annual audit
b) Assist in providing auditors with reports and schedules
c) Assist with responses to any questions or requests from the auditor
d) Follow up on prior years' management letter comments issued by the auditors
24. NYS Annual Financial Report (AFR)
25. Other items:
a) Monitor the use of, and adjustment to, the Town's fund balances
b) Assist with preparation of demographic statistics related to the Town's other
postemployment benefits
c) Assist the Town with implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) statements
d) Estimate potential cost impacts of decisions relating to union contract negotiations
e) Provide guidance, including relevant financial information and suggestions, to the
Town Board in their decisions
76
Page 77
EXHIBIT B
Terms and Conditions Addendum
Overview
This addendum to the engagement letter describes our standard terms and conditions ("Terms and
Conditions") related to our provision of services to you. This addendum and the accompanying
engagement letter comprise your agreement with us ("Agreement"). If there is any inconsistency between
the engagement letter and this Terms and Conditions Addendum, the engagement letter will prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.
For the purposes of this Terms and Conditions Addendum, any reference to "we," "us," or "our" is a
reference to Drescher & Malecki LLP, and any reference to "you," or "your" is a reference to the party or
parties that have engaged us to provide services. References to "Agreement" mean the engagement letter
or other written document describing the scope of services, any other attachments incorporated therein,
and this Terms and Conditions Addendum.
Billing and Payment Terms
We will bill you for our professional fees and out-of-pocket costs monthly as work progresses. Payment
is due within 30 days of the date on the billing statement.
Electronic Data Communication and Storage
In the interest of facilitating our services to you, we may send data over the Internet, or store electronic
data via computer software applications hosted remotely on the Internet or clouds. Your confidential
electronic data may be transmitted or stored using these methods. We may use third party service
providers to store or transmit this data, such as providers of tax return preparation software. In using
these data communication and storage methods, our firm employs measures designed to maintain data
security. We use reasonable efforts to keep such communications and data access secure in accordance
with our obligations under applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. We require our third
party vendors to do the same.
You recognize and accept that we have no control over the unauthorized interception or breach of any
communications or data once it has been sent or has been subject to unauthorized access, notwithstanding
all reasonable security measures employed by us or our third party vendors. You consent to our use of
these electronic devices and applications and submission of confidential client information to third party
service providers during this engagement.
Third Party Service Providers or Subcontractors
In the interest of enhancing our availability to meet your professional service needs while maintaining
service quality and timeliness, we may use a third party service provider to assist us in the provision of
services to you which may include receipt of your confidential information. This provider has established
procedures and controls designed to protect client confidentiality and maintain data security. As the paid
provider of professional services, our firm remains responsible for exercising reasonable care in providing
such services, and our work product will be subjected to our firm's customary quality control procedures.
By accepting the terms and conditions of our engagement, you are providing your consent and allow us to
disclose your confidential information to a third party service provider, if such disclosure is necessary to
deliver professional service or provide support services to our firm.
77
Page 78
EXHIBIT B
Terms and Conditions Addendum
Records Management
Record Retention and Ownership
We will return all your original records and documents provided to us at the conclusion of the
engagement. Your records are the primary records for your operations and comprise the backup and
support for your work product. Our copies of your records and documents are not a substitute for your
own records and do not mitigate your record retention obligations under any applicable laws or
regulations.
Workpapers and other documents created by us are our property and will remain in our control. Copies
are not to be distributed without our prior written consent. Our workpapers will be maintained by us in
accordance with our firm's record retention policy and any applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Our firm destroys workpaper files after a period of seven (7) years. Catastrophic events or physical
deterioration may result in damage to or destruction of our firm's records, causing the records to be
unavailable before the expiration of the retention period as stated in our record retention policy.
Working Paper Access Requests by Regulators and Others
State, federal and foreign regulators may request access to or copies of certain workpapers pursuant to
applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Requests may also come in the form of peer review, ethics
investigations or in the sale of the accounting practice. If requested, access to such workpapers will be
provided under the supervision of firm personnel. Regulators may request copies of selected workpapers
to distribute the copies or information contained therein to others, including other governmental agencies.
If we receive a request for copies of selected workpapers, provided that we are not prohibited from doing
so by law or regulation, we agree to inform you of such request as soon as practicable. You may, within
the time permitted for our firm to respond to any request, initiate such legal action as you deem
appropriate at your own expense to limit the disclosure of information. If you take no action within the
time permitted for us to respond, or if your action does not result in a judicial order protecting us from
supplying requested information, we may construe your inaction or failure as consent to comply with the
request.
Summons or Subpoenas
All information you provide to us in connection with this engagement will be maintained by us on a
strictly confidential basis. If we receive a summons or subpoena which our legal counsel determines
requires us to produce documents from this engagement or testify about this engagement and we are not
prohibited from doing so by law or regulation, we agree to inform you of such summons or subpoena as
soon as practical.
You may, within the time permitted for our firm to respond to any request, initiate such legal action as
you deem appropriate at your sole expense to attempt to limit discovery. If you take no action within the
time permitted for us to respond, or if your action does not result in a judicial order protecting us from
supplying requested information, we may construe your inaction or failure as consent to comply with the
request. If we are not a party to the proceeding in which the information is sought, you agree to
reimburse us for our professional time and expenses, as well as the fees and expenses of our legal counsel,
incurred in responding to such requests. This paragraph will survive termination of this Agreement.
78
Page 79
EXHIBIT B
Terms and Conditions Addendum
Disclaimer of Legal and Investment Advice
Our services under this Agreement do not constitute legal or investment advice. We recommend that you
retain legal counsel and investment advisors to provide such advice.
Limitations on Oral and Email Communications
We may discuss with you our views regarding the treatment of certain items or decisions you may face.
We may also provide you with information in an email. Any advice or information delivered orally or in
an email (rather than through a memorandum delivered as an email attachment) will be based upon
limited research and a limited discussion and analysis of the underlying facts. Additional research or a
more complete review of the facts may affect our analysis and conclusions.
Due to these limitations and the related risks, it may or may not be appropriate to proceed with any
decision solely on the basis of any oral or email communication. You accept all responsibility, except to
the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Drescher & Malecki LLP, for any loss,
cost or expense resulting from your decision (i) not to have us perform the research and analysis
necessary to reach a more definitive conclusion and (ii) to instead rely on an oral or email
communication. The limitation in this paragraph will not apply to an item of written advice that is a
deliverable of a separate engagement. If you wish to engage us to provide formal advice on a matter on
which we have communicated orally or by email, we will confirm this in a separate engagement letter.
Management Responsibilities
While Drescher & Malecki LLP can provide assistance and recommendations, you are responsible for
management decisions and functions, and for designating an individual with suitable skill, knowledge or
experience to oversee any services Drescher & Malecki LLP provides. You are responsible for evaluating
the adequacy and results of the services performed and accepting responsibility for such services. You are
ultimately responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring ongoing
activities.
Conflicts of Interest
If we, in our sole discretion, believe a conflict has arisen affecting our ability to deliver services to you in
accordance with either the ethical standards of our firm or the ethical standards of our profession, we may
be required to suspend or terminate our services without issuing our work product.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this engagement letter including the scope of services engagement
contained herein, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the
parties agree first to try to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration
Association (“AAA”) under the Professional Accounting and Related Services Dispute Resolution Rules
before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure. The mediator will
be selected by agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, a mediator shall be
designated by the AAA. Any mediator so designated must be acceptable to all parties. The mediation
will be conducted in New York State. The mediation will be treated as a settlement discussion and,
therefore, will be confidential. The mediator may not testify for either party in any later proceeding
related to the dispute. No recording or transcript shall be made of the mediation proceedings. The costs
79
Page 80
EXHIBIT B
Terms and Conditions Addendum
of any mediation proceedings shall be shared equally by all parties. Any costs for legal representation
shall be borne by the hiring party.
Loss Limitation and Indemnification
Drescher & Malecki LLP’s liability for all claims, damages, and costs arising from this engagement is
limited to three times the total amount of fees paid by you to Drescher & Malecki LLP for services
rendered under this agreement.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Drescher & Malecki LLP and any of its partners,
principals, shareholders, officers, directors, members, employees, agents or assigns with respect to any
and all claims arising from this engagement, regardless of the nature of the claim, and including the
negligence of any party, excepting claims arising from the gross negligence or intentional acts of the firm.
Designation of Venue and Jurisdiction
In the event of a dispute, you and we agree that the courts of the state of New York, County of Erie, shall
have jurisdiction, and we agree to submit all disputes to the courts of the state of New York, County of
Erie or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, which is the proper and most
convenient venue for resolution. We also agree that the law of the state of New York shall govern all
such disputes.
Proprietary Information
You acknowledge that proprietary information, documents, materials, management techniques and other
intellectual property we use are a material source of the services we perform and were developed prior to
our association with you. Any new forms, software, documents or intellectual property we develop
during this engagement for your use shall belong to us, and you shall have the limited right to use them
solely within your business. All reports, templates, manuals, forms, checklists, questionnaires, letters,
agreements and other documents which we make available to you are confidential and proprietary to us.
Neither you, nor any of your agents, will copy, electronically store, reproduce or make available to
anyone other than your personnel, any such documents. This engagement letter will apply to all materials
whether in digital or “hard copy” format.
Statute of Limitations
You agree that any claim arising out of this Agreement shall be commenced within one (1) year of the
delivery of the work product to you, regardless of any longer period of time for commencing such claim
as may be set by law. A claim is understood to be a demand for money or services, the service of a suit,
or the institution of arbitration proceedings against Drescher & Malecki LLP.
Termination and Withdrawal
We reserve the right to withdraw from the engagement without completing services for any reason,
including, but not limited to, your failure to comply with the terms of this engagement letter or as we
determine professional standards require.
80
Page 81
EXHIBIT B
Terms and Conditions Addendum
Assumption
All parties acknowledge and agree that the terms and conditions of this agreement will inure to any
successor accounting firm by way of a merger or acquisition. As such, all rights and obligations under
this engagement letter shall survive and be in force to the fullest extent permitted by law or regulation.
Severability
If any portion of this agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, said finding shall not operate to
invalidate the remainder of the terms set forth in this engagement letter.
Entire Agreement
This engagement letter, including the Terms and Conditions Addendum and any other attachments,
encompasses the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all previous understandings and
agreements between the parties, whether oral or written. Any modification to the terms of this
engagement letter must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
*****
81
Page 82
EXHIBIT C
DMLLP Proposed Cost Structure
Task Estimated Amount
Budget assistance: $ 9,600
Budget preparation
Budget proof and review
Presentation preparation
Consultation and meetings
Tax cap submission assistance
Fund balance projections
Final budget/tax rates: $ 2,600
Final proof and printing
Preparation and review
Submissions to Erie County
Follow-up questions with County
82
Page 83
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.38. Allied CPAs, PC
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Letter of
Engagement for professional external auditing services with Allied CPAs, PC for the calendar year
2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Engagement Letter - Court AUP - 2025 (1).pdf
Engagement Letter - Tax AUP - 2025 (1).pdf
Engagement Letter - Clerk AUP - 2025 (1).pdf
Engagement Letter - Audit-Single audit - 2025 (1).pdf
83
Page 84
Engagement Letter
Agreed Upon Procedures - Justice Court
December 18, 2025
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the terms of our engagement and the nature
and limitations of the services we are to provide for Town of Hamburg’s Justice Court.
We will apply the agreed-upon procedures listed in the attached schedule that were specified
and agreed to by the Town of Hamburg (the Town) on the Town of Hamburg Justice Court (the
Court) records for the year ended December 31, 2025. Our engagement to apply agreed-upon
procedures will be conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures performed
or to be performed is solely the responsibility of those parties specified in the report and we will
require an acknowledgment in writing of that responsibility. Consequently, we make no
representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described in the attached schedule
either for the purpose for which the agreed-upon procedures report has been requested or for
any other purpose.
Because the agreed-upon procedures listed in the attached schedule do not constitute an
examination or review, we will not express an opinion or conclusion on the Court. In addition,
we have no obligation to perform any procedures beyond those listed in the attached schedule.
We plan to begin our procedures in approximately February 24, 2026.
We will issue a written report upon completion of our engagement that lists the procedures
performed and our findings. Our report will be addressed to Town Board. If we encounter
restrictions in performing our procedures, we will discuss the matter with you. If we determine
the restrictions are appropriate we will disclose the restrictions in our report. Our report will
contain a paragraph indicating that had we performed additional procedures, other matters
might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you. Our report is not
expected to be restricted to the use of specified parties.
There may exist circumstances that, in our professional judgment, will require we withdraw
from the engagement. Such circumstances include the following:
• You refuse to provide written agreement to the procedures and acknowledge that they
are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement.
• You fail to provide requested written representations, or we conclude that there is
sufficient doubt about the competence, integrity, ethical values, or diligence of those
providing the written representations, or we conclude that the written representations
provided are otherwise not reliable.
• We determine that the description of the procedures performed or the corresponding
findings are misleading in the circumstances of the engagement.
•
An agreed-upon procedures engagement is not designed to detect instances of fraud or
noncompliance with laws or regulations; however, should any such matters come to our
attention, we will communicate them in accordance with professional standards and applicable
law. In addition, if, in connection with this engagement, matters come to our attention that
contradict the Court, we will communicate such matters to you.
-1- 84
Page 85
Town of Hamburg Justice Court
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
You are responsible for the Court and that it is in accordance with New York State Laws; and for selecting the
criteria and procedures and determining that such criteria and procedures are appropriate for your purposes. You
are also responsible for, and agree to provide us with, a written assertion about the Court. In addition, you are
responsible for providing us with (1) access to all information of which you are aware that is relevant to the
performance of the agreed-upon procedures on the subject matter, (2) additional information that we may request
for the purpose of performing the agreed-upon procedures, and (3) unrestricted access to persons within the entity
from whom we determine it necessary to obtain evidence relating to performing those procedures.
At the conclusion of our engagement, we will require certain written representations in the form of a representation
letter from management that, among other things, will confirm management’s responsibility for the Court in
accordance with New York State Laws.
Jason Mayausky is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing the
report or authorizing another individual to sign it.
We estimate that our fees for these services will be $2,500. The fee estimate is based on anticipated cooperation
from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the
engagement. If significant additional time is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate
before we incur the additional costs. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses
and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended if your account
becomes overdue and will not be resumed until your account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for
nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination even
if we have not completed our report. You will be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse
us for all out-of-pocket expenditures through the date of termination.
You agree to hold us harmless and to release, indemnify, and defend us from any liability or costs, including
attorney’s fees, resulting from knowing misrepresentations to us.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of
our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as
described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. If the need for additional procedures
arises, or the procedures need to be modified, our agreement with you will need to be revised. It is customary for
us to enumerate these revisions in an addendum to this letter. If additional specified parties of the report are added,
we will require that they acknowledge in writing their agreement with the procedures performed or to be performed
and their responsibility for the sufficiency of procedures.
Very truly yours,
Allied, CPAs, PC
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the Town of Hamburg and the Town of Hamburg Justice Court.
By: ____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
-2- 85
Page 86
Agreed Upon Procedures – Justice Court Records
• Review the following Justice Court Records:
o Cash receipts
o Cash disbursements
o Bank reconciliations
• Complete Appendix 10 – Annual Checklist for Review of Justice Court Records
• Review and reconcile reports sent to Town and State agencies
• Verify all record keeping requirements promulgated by the Office of Court Administrations
are adhered to. The record keeping requirements are as follows:
1. Maintain individual case files containing all papers and other documents
pertaining to each case.
2. Maintain an index of all cases.
3. Maintain a cashbook, which chronologically itemizes all receipts and
disbursements.
4. Maintain official bank accounts in accordance with 22NYCRR §214.9.
5. Issue acceptable receipt forms for all moneys collected.
6. Deposit all moneys received to official bank accounts within 72 hours of
collection.
7. Make all disbursements by check signed by the Justice except for acceptable petty
cash transactions.
8. Submit monthly reports and remittances to the Justice Court Fund within 10 days
after end of month collected in accordance with the State Finance Law §99-a.
-3- 86
Page 87
Engagement Letter
Agreed Upon Procedures – Tax Collector
December 18, 2025
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the terms of our engagement and the nature
and limitations of the services we are to provide for the Town of Hamburg Tax Collector.
We will apply the procedures described in the attachment to this letter to Town of Hamburg
Town Collector. By signing this engagement letter, you agree to those procedures and
acknowledge that the procedures to be performed are appropriate for the intended purpose of
the engagement, which is to determine the accuracy of the Town Collector’s records. We
understand this engagement is not required pursuant to law, regulation, or contract. Our
engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures will be conducted in accordance with attestation
standards established by the AICPA. Those standards require that we obtain your written
agreement to the procedures to be applied and your acknowledgment that those procedures
are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement, as described in this letter. A
refusal to provide such agreement and acknowledgment will result in our withdrawal from the
engagement. No other parties will be requested to agree to the procedures and acknowledge
that the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes. We make no representation
that the procedures we will perform are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement
or for any other purpose.
Because the agreed-upon procedures do not constitute an examination or review, we will not
express an opinion or conclusion on Town of Hamburg’s Collector records. In addition, we have
no obligation to perform any procedures beyond those to which you agree.
We plan to begin our procedures on approximately March 19, 2026 and, unless unforeseeable
problems are encountered, the engagement should be completed by April 30, 2026.
We will issue a written report upon completion of our engagement that lists the procedures
performed and our findings. Our report will be addressed to the Town Board of the Town of
Hamburg. If we encounter restrictions in performing our procedures, we will discuss the matter
with you. If we determine the restrictions are appropriate we will disclose the restrictions in our
report. Our report will contain a paragraph indicating that had we performed additional
procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to
you. Our report is not expected to be restricted to the use of specified parties.
There may exist circumstances that, in our professional judgment, will require we withdraw
from the engagement., Such circumstances include the following:
• You refuse to provide written agreement to the procedures and acknowledge that they
are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement.
• You fail to provide requested written representations, or we conclude that there is
sufficient doubt about the competence, integrity, ethical values, or diligence of those
providing the written representations, or we conclude that the written representations
provided are otherwise not reliable.
• We determine that the description of the procedures performed or the corresponding
findings are misleading in the circumstances of the engagement.
• We determine that restrictions on the performance of procedures are not appropriate.
-1-
87
Page 88
Town of Hamburg Tax Collector
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
An agreed-upon procedures engagement is not designed to detect instances of fraud or noncompliance with laws
or regulations; however, should any such matters come to our attention, we will communicate them in accordance
with professional standards and applicable law. In addition, if, in connection with this engagement, matters come to
our attention that contradict the Town Collector, we will communicate such matters to you.
You are responsible for Town Collector’s records. In addition, you are responsible for providing us with (1) access
to all information of which you or the appropriate party are aware that is relevant to the performance of the agreed-
upon procedures on the subject matter, (2) additional information that we may request from the appropriate party
for the purpose of performing the agreed-upon procedures, and (3) unrestricted access to persons within the entity
from whom we determine it necessary to obtain evidence relating to performing those procedures.
At the conclusion of our engagement, we will require certain written representations in the form of a representation
letter from management that, among other things, will confirm management’s responsibility for Town of Hamburg
Collector records in accordance with New York State’s General Record Keeping Requirements.
Jason Mayausky, CPA is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing
the report or authorizing another individual to sign it.
We estimate that our fees for these services will be $1,250. The fee estimate is based on anticipated cooperation
from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the
engagement. If significant additional time is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate
before we incur the additional costs. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses
and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended if your account
becomes overdue and will not be resumed until your account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for
nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination even
if we have not completed our report. You will be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse
us for all out-of-pocket expenditures through the date of termination.
You agree to hold us harmless and to release, indemnify, and defend us from any liability or costs, including
attorney’s fees, resulting from knowing misrepresentations to us.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of
our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as
described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. If the need for additional procedures
arises, or the procedures need to be modified, our agreement with you will need to be revised. It is customary for
us to enumerate these revisions in an addendum to this letter. If additional specified parties of the report are added,
we may require that they acknowledge in writing their agreement with the procedures performed, or to be performed,
and their acknowledgment that the procedures are appropriate for their purposes.
Very truly yours,
Allied, CPAs, PC
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the Town of Hamburg and the Town of Hamburg Town
Collector.
By: ____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
-2-
88
Page 89
Agreed Upon Procedures – Tax Collector
• Review the following records:
o Cash receipts
o Cash disbursements
o Bank reconciliations
• Complete Appendix E – General Recordkeeping Requirements for Tax Collecting Officers
• Review deposits and trace to bank statements
• Summarize deposits and trace to collection summary and County abstract of settlement
• Summarize disbursements and trace totals to Town budget and County abstract
• Perform proof of cash for 2025 and tie to bank statements
• Review other items on County abstract of settlement and trace to supporting
documentation
• Review and reconcile reports sent to the Town of Hamburg and Erie County
-3-
89
Page 90
Engagement Letter
Agreed Upon Procedures – Town Clerk
December 18, 2025
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the terms of our engagement and the nature
and limitations of the services we are to provide for Town of Hamburg Town Clerk.
We will apply the procedures described in the attachment to this letter to Town of Hamburg
Town Clerk. By signing this engagement letter, you agree to those procedures and
acknowledge that the procedures to be performed are appropriate for the intended purpose of
the engagement, which is to determine the accuracy of the Town clerk’s records. We
understand this engagement is not required pursuant to law, regulation, or contract. Our
engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures will be conducted in accordance with attestation
standards established by the AICPA. Those standards require that we obtain your written
agreement to the procedures to be applied and your acknowledgment that those procedures
are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement, as described in this letter. A
refusal to provide such agreement and acknowledgment will result in our withdrawal from the
engagement. No other parties will be requested to agree to the procedures and acknowledge
that the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes. We make no representation
that the procedures we will perform are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement
or for any other purpose.
Because the agreed-upon procedures do not constitute an examination or review, we will not
express an opinion or conclusion on Town of Hamburg’s clerk records. In addition, we have no
obligation to perform any procedures beyond those to which you agree.
We plan to begin our procedures on approximately March 19, 2026 and, unless unforeseeable
problems are encountered, the engagement should be completed by April 30, 2026.
We will issue a written report upon completion of our engagement that lists the procedures
performed and our findings. Our report will be addressed to the Town Board of the Town of
Hamburg. If we encounter restrictions in performing our procedures, we will discuss the matter
with you. If we determine the restrictions are appropriate we will disclose the restrictions in our
report. Our report will contain a paragraph indicating that had we performed additional
procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to
you. Our report is not expected to be restricted to the use of specified parties.
There may exist circumstances that, in our professional judgment, will require we withdraw
from the engagement., Such circumstances include the following:
• You refuse to provide written agreement to the procedures and acknowledge that they
are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement.
• You fail to provide requested written representations, or we conclude that there is
sufficient doubt about the competence, integrity, ethical values, or diligence of those
providing the written representations, or we conclude that the written representations
provided are otherwise not reliable.
• We determine that the description of the procedures performed or the corresponding
findings are misleading in the circumstances of the engagement.
• We determine that restrictions on the performance of procedures are not appropriate.
-1-
90
Page 91
An agreed-upon procedures engagement is not designed to detect instances of fraud or noncompliance with laws
or regulations; however, should any such matters come to our attention, we will communicate them in accordance
with professional standards and applicable law. In addition, if, in connection with this engagement, matters come to
our attention that contradict the Town Clerk, we will communicate such matters to you.
You are responsible for Town clerk’s records. In addition, you are responsible for providing us with (1) access to all
information of which you or the appropriate party are aware that is relevant to the performance of the agreed-upon
procedures on the subject matter, (2) additional information that we may request from the appropriate party for the
purpose of performing the agreed-upon procedures, and (3) unrestricted access to persons within the entity from
whom we determine it necessary to obtain evidence relating to performing those procedures.
At the conclusion of our engagement, we will require certain written representations in the form of a representation
letter from management that, among other things, will confirm management’s responsibility for Town of Hamburg
clerk records in accordance with New York State’s General Record Keeping Requirements.
Jason Mayausky, CPA is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing
the report or authorizing another individual to sign it.
We estimate that our fees for these services will be $1,250. The fee estimate is based on anticipated cooperation
from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the
engagement. If significant additional time is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate
before we incur the additional costs. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses
and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended if your account
becomes overdue and will not be resumed until your account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for
nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination even
if we have not completed our report. You will be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse
us for all out-of-pocket expenditures through the date of termination.
You agree to hold us harmless and to release, indemnify, and defend us from any liability or costs, including
attorney’s fees, resulting from knowing misrepresentations to us.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of
our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as
described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. If the need for additional procedures
arises, or the procedures need to be modified, our agreement with you will need to be revised. It is customary for
us to enumerate these revisions in an addendum to this letter. If additional specified parties of the report are added,
we may require that they acknowledge in writing their agreement with the procedures performed, or to be performed,
and their acknowledgment that the procedures are appropriate for their purposes.
Very truly yours,
Allied, CPAs, PC
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the Town of Hamburg and the Town of Hamburg Town Clerk.
By: ____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
-2-
91
Page 92
Agreed Upon Procedures – Town Clerk
• Review the following records:
o Cash receipts
o Cash disbursements
o Bank reconciliations
• Complete Appendix D – General Recordkeeping Requirements for Town Clerks
• Review Town Clerk monthly reports and reconcile to monthly deposits from bank
statements
• Review check disbursements and reconcile to Town Clerk monthly reports
• Review fees and compare to established rates
• Perform proof of cash for the year ended December 31, 2025
• Review and reconcile reports sent to Town and State agencies
-3-
92
Page 93
ENGAGEMENT LETTER
December 18, 2025
Mrs. Cathy Rybczynski, Town Supervisor
and Honorable Town Board Members
Town of Hamburg
6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the services we are to provide the Town of
Hamburg for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Audit Scope and Objectives
We will audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information, and the disclosures, which collectively comprise the
basic financial statements of Town of Hamburg as of and for the year ended December 31,
2024. Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP)
provide for certain required supplementary information (RSI), such as management’s
discussion and analysis (MD&A), to supplement Town of Hamburg’s basic financial
statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is
required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an
essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate
operational, economic, or historical context. As part of our engagement, we will apply certain
limited procedures to Town of Hamburg’s RSI in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). These limited procedures will
consist of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and
comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the
basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic
financial statements. We will not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the
information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient appropriate
evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. The following RSI is required by
GAAP and will be subjected to certain limited procedures, but will not be audited:
1) Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
2) Budget vs. actual comparison schedules for the General Fund, Part-Town Fund, and
Highway Fund.
3) Schedule of the Town’s Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability (GASB 68).
4) Schedule of the Town’s Contributions to the NYSLRS Pension Plan (GASB 68).
5) Schedule of changes in the Town’s Total Pension Liability for LOSAP (GASB 73).
6) Schedule of changes in the Town’s Total OPEB Liability (GASB 75).
-1- 93
Page 94
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Audit Scope and Objectives (cont.)
We have also been engaged to report on supplementary information other than RSI that accompanies the Town
of Hamburg’s financial statements. We will subject the following supplementary information to the auditing
procedures applied in our audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing
and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the
financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, and we will provide an opinion on it in
relation to the financial statements as a whole, in a report combined with our auditor’s report on the financial
statements:
1) Schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
2) Combining and individual balance sheets and statements of revenue, expenditures, and
changes in fund balance and schedules for non-major governmental funds.
3) Combining and individual balance sheets and statements of revenue, expenditures, and
changes in fund balance for special districts in the special revenue funds.
The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinions about whether your financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with
GAAP, and report on the fairness of the supplementary information referred to in the second paragraph when
considered in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance
but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS
and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements,
including omissions, can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood
that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment of a reasonable user made based on the
financial statements. The objectives also include reporting on:
• Internal control over financial reporting and compliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts,
and award agreements, noncompliance with which could have a material effect on the financial
statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
• Internal control over compliance related to major programs and an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) on
compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of federal awards that could
have a direct and material effect on each major program in accordance with the Single Audit Act
Amendments of 1996 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform
Guidance).
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements and Single Audit
We will conduct our audit in accordance with GAAS; the standards for financial audits contained in Government
Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of
1996; and the provisions of the Uniform Guidance, and will include tests of accounting records, a determination of
major program(s) in accordance with Uniform Guidance, and other procedures we consider necessary to enable
us to express such opinions. As part of an audit in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards,
we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
We will evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by management. We will also evaluate the overall presentation of the financial
statements, including the disclosures, and determine whether the financial statements represent the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We will plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether from (1)
errors, (2) fraudulent financial reporting, (3) misappropriation of assets, or (4) violations of laws or governmental
regulations that are attributable to the government or to acts by management or employees acting on behalf of the
government. Because the determination of waste and abuse is subjective, Government Auditing Standards do not
expect auditors to perform specific procedures to detect waste or abuse in financial audits nor do they expect
auditors to provide reasonable assurance of detecting waste or abuse.
-2- 94
Page 95
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements and Single Audit (cont.)
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, combined with the inherent limitations of internal control, and
because we will not perform a detailed examination of all transactions, there is an unavoidable risk that some
material misstatements or noncompliance may not be detected by us, even though the audit is properly planned
and performed in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards. In addition, an audit is not
designed to detect immaterial misstatements or violations of laws or governmental regulations that do not have a
direct and material effect on the financial statements or on major programs. However, we will inform the
appropriate level of management of any material errors, any fraudulent financial reporting, or misappropriation of
assets that come to our attention. We will also inform the appropriate level of management of any violations of
laws or governmental regulations that come to our attention, unless clearly inconsequential. We will include such
matters in the reports required for a Single Audit. Our responsibility as auditors is limited to the period covered by
our audit and does not extend to any later periods for which we are not engaged as auditors.
We will also conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether there are conditions or events, considered
in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the government’s ability to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time.
Our procedures will include tests of documentary evidence supporting the transactions recorded in the accounts,
tests of the physical existence of inventories, and direct confirmation of receivables and certain assets and
liabilities by correspondence with selected individuals, funding sources, creditors, and financial institutions. We
will also request written representations from your attorneys as part of the engagement.
We have identified the following significant risks of material misstatement as part of our audit planning:
• Improper revenue recognition
• Management override of controls
• Lack of segregation of duties
Our audit of financial statements does not relieve you of your responsibilities.
Audit Procedures—Internal Control
We will obtain an understanding of the government and its environment, including internal control relevant to the
audit, sufficient to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to error or fraud, and to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks and obtain evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinions. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentation, or the override of internal control. Tests of controls may be performed to test the
effectiveness of certain controls that we consider relevant to preventing and detecting errors and fraud that are
material to the financial statements and to preventing and detecting misstatements resulting from illegal acts and
other noncompliance matters that have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. Our tests, if
performed, will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on internal control and,
accordingly, no opinion will be expressed in our report on internal control issued pursuant to Government Auditing
Standards.
As required by the Uniform Guidance, we will perform tests of controls over compliance to evaluate the
effectiveness of the design and operation of controls that we consider relevant to preventing or detecting material
noncompliance with compliance requirements applicable to each major federal award program. However, our
tests will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on those controls and, accordingly, no
opinion will be expressed in our report on internal control issued pursuant to the Uniform Guidance.
An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify significant deficiencies or material
weaknesses. Accordingly, we will express no such opinion. However, during the audit, we will communicate to
management and those charged with governance internal control related matters that are required to be
communicated under AICPA professional standards, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance.
-3- 95
Page 96
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Audit Procedures—Compliance
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, we will perform tests of Town of Hamburg’s compliance with provisions of applicable laws,
regulations, contracts, and agreements, including grant agreements. However, the objective of those procedures
will not be to provide an opinion on overall compliance, and we will not express such an opinion in our report on
compliance issued pursuant to Government Auditing Standards.
The Uniform Guidance requires that we also plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the auditee has complied with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of federal
awards applicable to major programs. Our procedures will consist of tests of transactions and other applicable
procedures described in the OMB Compliance Supplement for the types of compliance requirements that could
have a direct and material effect on each of Town of Hamburg’s major programs. For federal programs that are
included in the Compliance Supplement, our compliance and internal control procedures will relate to the
compliance requirements that the Compliance Supplement identifies as being subject to audit. The purpose of
these procedures will be to express an opinion on Town of Hamburg’s compliance with requirements applicable to
each of its major programs in our report on compliance issued pursuant to the Uniform Guidance.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements and Single Audit
Our audit will be conducted on the basis that you acknowledge and understand your responsibility for (1)
designing, implementing, establishing, and maintaining effective internal controls relevant to the preparation and
fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error,
including internal controls over federal awards, and for evaluating and monitoring ongoing activities to help ensure
that appropriate goals and objectives are met; (2) following laws and regulations; (3) ensuring that there is
reasonable assurance that government programs are administered in compliance with compliance requirements;
and (4) ensuring that management and financial information is reliable and properly reported. Management is also
responsible for implementing systems designed to achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
contracts, and grant agreements. You are also responsible for the selection and application of accounting
principles; for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal
awards, and all accompanying information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, and for compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including federal statutes),
rules, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements (including award agreements). Your responsibilities
also include identifying significant contractor relationships in which the contractor has responsibility for program
compliance and for the accuracy and completeness of that information.
You are also responsible for making drafts of financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, all
financial records, and related information available to us and for the accuracy and completeness of that
information (including information from outside of the general and subsidiary ledgers). You are also responsible
for providing us with (1) access to all information of which you are aware that is relevant to the preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements, such as records, documentation, identification of all related parties
and all related-party relationships and transactions, and other matters; (2) access to personnel, accounts, books,
records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed to perform an audit under the Uniform
Guidance; (3) additional information that we may request for the purpose of the audit; and (4) unrestricted access
to persons within the government from whom we determine it necessary to obtain audit evidence. At the
conclusion of our audit, we will require certain written representations from you about the financial statements;
schedule of expenditures of federal awards; federal award programs; compliance with laws, regulations,
contracts, and grant agreements; and related matters.
Your responsibilities include adjusting the financial statements to correct material misstatements and confirming
to us in the management representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by us
during the current engagement and pertaining to the latest period presented are immaterial, both individually and
in the aggregate, to the financial statements of each opinion unit taken as a whole.
-4- 96
Page 97
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements and Single Audit (cont.)
You are responsible for the design and implementation of programs and controls to prevent and detect fraud, and
for informing us about all known or suspected fraud affecting the government involving (1) management, (2)
employees who have significant roles in internal control, and (3) others where the fraud could have a material
effect on the financial statements. Your responsibilities include informing us of your knowledge of any allegations
of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the government received in communications from employees, former
employees, grantors, regulators, or others. In addition, you are responsible for identifying and ensuring that the
government complies with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, agreements, and grants. You are also
responsible for taking timely and appropriate steps to remedy fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that we report. Additionally, as required by the Uniform Guidance, it
is management’s responsibility to evaluate and monitor noncompliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the
terms and conditions of federal awards; take prompt action when instances of noncompliance are identified
including noncompliance identified in audit findings; promptly follow up and take corrective action on reported
audit findings; and prepare a summary schedule of prior audit findings and a separate corrective action plan. The
summary schedule of prior audit findings should be available for our review on May 30, 2025.
You are responsible for identifying all federal awards received and understanding and complying with the
compliance requirements and for the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (including
notes and noncash assistance received, and COVID-19-related concepts, such as lost revenues, if applicable) in
conformity with the Uniform Guidance. You agree to include our report on the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards in any document that contains, and indicates that we have reported on, the schedule of expenditures of
federal awards. You also agree to include the audited financial statements with any presentation of the schedule
of expenditures of federal awards that includes our report thereon. Your responsibilities include acknowledging to
us in the written representation letter that (1) you are responsible for presentation of the schedule of expenditures
of federal awards in accordance with the Uniform Guidance; (2) you believe the schedule of expenditures of
federal awards, including its form and content, is stated fairly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance; (3) the
methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period (or, if they have
changed, the reasons for such changes); and (4) you have disclosed to us any significant assumptions or
interpretations underlying the measurement or presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
You are also responsible for the preparation of the other supplementary information, which we have been
engaged to report on, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You agree to
include our report on the supplementary information in any document that contains, and indicates that we have
reported on, the supplementary information. You also agree to [include the audited financial statements with any
presentation of the supplementary information that includes our report thereon OR make the audited financial
statements readily available to users of the supplementary information no later than the date the supplementary
information is issued with our report thereon]. Your responsibilities include acknowledging to us in the written
representation letter that (1) you are responsible for presentation of the supplementary information in accordance
with GAAP; (2) you believe the supplementary information, including its form and content, is fairly presented in
accordance with GAAP; (3) the methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in
the prior period (or, if they have changed, the reasons for such changes); and (4) you have disclosed to us any
significant assumptions or interpretations underlying the measurement or presentation of the supplementary
information.
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a process for tracking the status of audit findings and
recommendations. Management is also responsible for identifying and providing report copies of previous
financial audits, attestation engagements, performance audits, or other studies related to the objectives discussed
in the Audit Scope and Objectives section of this letter. This responsibility includes relaying to us corrective
actions taken to address significant findings and recommendations resulting from those audits, attestation
engagements, performance audits, or studies. You are also responsible for providing management’s views on our
current findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as your planned corrective actions for the report, and
for the timing and format for providing that information.
-5- 97
Page 98
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Other Services
We will also assist in preparing the financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and related
notes of the Town of Hamburg in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles based on
information provided by you. We will also assist in preparing the depreciation schedules for the Town’s fixed
assets. These non-audit services do not constitute an audit under Government Auditing Standards and such
services will not be conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. We will perform the services
in accordance with applicable professional standards. The other services are limited to the financial statement
services defined in the subsequent paragraphs. We, in our sole professional judgment, reserve the right to refuse
to perform any procedure or take any action that could be construed as assuming management responsibilities.
We will prepare and file the Town of Hamburg’s Annual Financial Report (AFR), after receiving management
approval, as required by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The information necessary to complete the
Town of Hamburg’s AFR is received during our financial statement audit and remains the responsibility of
management for its accuracy, completeness, and timely filing.
You agree to assume all management responsibilities relating to the financial statements and related notes and
any other nonaudit services we provide. You will be required to acknowledge in the management representation
letter our assistance with preparation of the financial statements and related notes and that you have reviewed
and approved the financial statements and related notes prior to their issuance and have accepted responsibility
for them. Further, you agree to oversee the nonaudit services by designating an individual, preferably from senior
management, with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience; evaluate the adequacy and results of those services;
and accept responsibility for them.
You may request that we perform additional services not addressed in this engagement letter. If this occurs, we
will communicate with you regarding the scope of the additional services and the estimated additional fees, if any.
We may issue a separate engagement letter covering the additional services. In the absence of any other written
communication from us documenting such additional services, our services will continue to be governed by the
terms of this engagement letter.
Engagement Administration, Fees, and Other
We understand that your employees will prepare all cash, accounts receivable, or other confirmations we request
and will locate any documents selected by us for testing.
At the conclusion of the engagement, we will complete the appropriate sections of the Data Collection Form that
summarizes our audit findings. It is management’s responsibility to electronically submit the reporting package
(including financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, summary schedule of prior audit
findings, auditor’s reports, and corrective action plan) along with the Data Collection Form to the federal audit
clearinghouse. We will coordinate with you the electronic submission and certification. The Data Collection Form
and the reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s
reports or nine months after the end of the audit period.
We will provide copies of our reports to the Town of Hamburg; however, management is responsible for
distribution of the reports and the financial statements. Unless restricted by law or regulation, or containing
privileged and confidential information, copies of our reports are to be made available for public inspection.
The audit documentation for this engagement is the property of Allied CPAs, P.C. and constitutes confidential
information. However, subject to applicable laws and regulations, audit documentation and appropriate individuals
will be made available upon request and in a timely manner to regulators or its designee, a federal agency
providing direct or indirect funding, or the U.S. Government Accountability Office for the purposes of a quality
review of the audit, to resolve audit findings, or to carry out oversight responsibilities. We will notify you of any
such request. If requested, access to such audit documentation will be provided under the supervision of Allied
CPAs, P.C. personnel. Furthermore, upon request, we may provide copies of selected audit documentation to the
aforementioned parties. These parties may intend or decide to distribute the copies or information contained
therein to others, including other governmental agencies.
-6- 98
Page 99
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Engagement Administration, Fees, and Other (Cont.)
The audit documentation for this engagement will be retained for a minimum of five years after the report release
date or for any additional period requested by the regulators. If we are aware that a federal awarding agency or
auditee is contesting an audit finding, we will contact the party(ies) contesting the audit finding for guidance prior
to destroying the audit documentation.
Jason Mayausky, CPA is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing
the reports or authorizing another individual to sign them. We expect to begin our audit in March of 2024.
Our fee for services will be at our standard hourly rates plus out-of-pocket costs (such as report reproduction,
word processing, postage, travel, copies, telephone, etc.) except that we agree that our gross fee, including
expenses, will not exceed $31,000 for the financial statement audit. We expect to incur additional expenses
related to the Single Audit totaling $3,000. Our standard hourly rates vary according to the degree of responsibility
involved and the experience level of the personnel assigned to your audit. Our invoices for these fees will be
rendered each month as work progresses and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies,
work may be suspended if your account becomes 90 days or more overdue and may not be resumed until your
account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to
have been completed upon written notification of termination, even if we have not completed our report. You will
be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket costs through the
date of termination. The above fee is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption
that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the audit. If significant additional time is necessary,
we will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate before we incur the additional costs.
Reporting
We will issue a written report upon completion of our Single Audit. Our report will be addressed to the Town Board
of the Town of Hamburg. Circumstances may arise in which our report may differ from its expected form and
content based on the results of our audit. Depending on the nature of these circumstances, it may be necessary
for us to modify our opinions, add a separate section, or add an emphasis-of-matter or other-matter paragraph to
our auditor’s report, or if necessary, withdraw from this engagement. If our opinions are other than unmodified, we
will discuss the reasons with you in advance. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unable
to form or have not formed opinions, we may decline to express opinions or issue reports, or we may withdraw
from this engagement.
The Government Auditing Standards report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and
other matters will state that (1) the purpose of the report is solely to describe the scope of testing of internal
control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the
entity’s internal control or on compliance, and (2) the report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance
with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. The Uniform
Guidance report on internal control over compliance will state that the purpose of the report on internal control
over compliance is solely to describe the scope of testing of internal control over compliance and the results of
that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Both reports will state that the report is not
suitable for any other purpose.
-7- 99
Page 100
Town of Hamburg
Engagement Letter
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the Town of Hamburg and believe this letter accurately
summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree
with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us.
Very truly yours,
Allied CPAs, PC
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the Town of Hamburg.
Signature:
Title:
-8- 100
Page 101
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.39. Wendel
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Letter of
Engagement for professional planning services with Wendel Companies for the calendar year 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
2026 Town-Municipal Agreement Draft revised (1).docx
2026_CPIC Implementation proposal (1).docx
101
Page 102
2026 TOWN/MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 1st day of January 2026 by and between the Town of Hamburg, a
municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as the Town or OWNER, and Wendel WD
Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C., hereinafter referred to as
the Planner or WENDEL.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Town desires to have annual planning services performed for it to meet its day
to day requirements and
WHEREAS, WENDEL has offered to perform the services hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the Town and Planner do hereby agree as follows:
1. During the term of this Agreement, the Planner agrees to furnish the following planning
services for the Town:
a. Be represented by the designated qualified person (Josh Rogers) at two (2) Planning
Board meetings per month (for 12 months) and twenty-four (24) Town Board
meetings as requested (assumed 48 total meetings for budgeting purposes). This
includes preparation for these Planning Board meetings (review of plans and
preparation of memos) and preparation for the Town Board meeting and a Town
Board report on a monthly basis. Drew Reilly will provide assistance with this work
and attend meetings if Mr. Rogers is not available. If requested to attend more than
allotted Board meetings in a year, Wendel, in accordance with section 3 of this
contract, will notify the Town and receive authorization of the Town Supervisor prior
to performing these extra services.
b. WENDEL will provide representation at the Town Hall (8 extra hours per week
beyond those for the meetings described above), in general, on Mondays and
Wednesdays. The general duties to be performed during this time shall be as follows:
1.) Management of Planning Department Activities.
2.) Management of Development Applications.
3.) Meetings with Public and Development Applicants, when needed (on days at the
Town Hall).
4.) Consultation/Meetings with Departments, Committees and Town Board
Members.
5.) Wendel may provide up to 4 hours of training to members of the Planning Board,
Conservation Advisory Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Page 1 of 4
102
Page 103
c. Receive questions from the Town, its departments, boards, commissions, agents, and
employees, relative to general municipal planning services which require response at
times other than scheduled representation at the Town Hall (Telephone calls, text
messages, and emails). This service provides access to the other professionals at
Wendel. Any assignments from these calls, outside of our Retained services work,
will be considered extra services and require authorizations. Based on 2025 activities
and the need for additional input from Wendel, Wendel’s work will include, on
average, about 8 extra hours per week (for budgeting purposes).
d. Provide the Town with recommendations and examples for organizing and updating
Town procedures and record keeping. Review Town regulations during the year and
make recommendations for improvements.
e. Provide consultation for SEQR proceedings for Unlisted and Type 1 actions not
requiring an Environmental Impact Statement, as defined by said proceedings.
f. Attend information meetings of Federal, State and County agencies designated by the
Planner and alert the Town to events and/or decisions that may affect the Town.
2. The Town agrees to pay the Planner for services listed as items “1.a-f” at a rate of
$132,000.00 per annum, payable in monthly installments of $11,000.00, first payment to
commence at the end of the first month of service and upon submission of an appropriate
voucher, therefore, WENDEL services will begin on January 1, 2026. (This fee may be
renegotiated and adjusted if any circumstances change).
3. The following services (3.a-e) are not included in this contract fee amount and Wendel
shall obtain prior authorization of the Town Supervisor or Town Board prior to
performing any of these services. Fees for these services will be determined at that time,
when the specific scope can be identified, and a proposal (with a cost estimate) is
accepted by the Town Board. Billing for these “extra services” shall be in the format of
date, type of services performed, individual performing the work, amount of time
spent/date, and the fee amount. Work performed by Drew Reilly for these “extra
services” will be billed at the negotiated rate of $260 per hour and for Josh Rogers at a
rate of $110 per hour.
a. Provide consultation for SEQR proceedings for actions requiring an EIS, as
defined by said proceeding. Costs for EIS consultation may be charged to the
applicant per the SEQR Law. For reimbursement, the Town should seek the
assistance of their Town Attorney. Regardless of reimbursement, the costs
incurred by WENDEL (authorized by the Town) will be paid to WENDEL with
or without reimbursement by the applicant.
b. Preparation of aid/grant applications or supplements to applications prepared by
others.
c. Additional Town Board special meetings (wherein, attendance by Wendel is
required by the Town Supervisor). In this regard professional services shall be
billed on an hourly basis.
Page 2 of 4
103
Page 104
d. Representation at legal proceedings and assistance to Town Legal
Representatives.
e. Law, Code and Ordinance updates (Code Review Committee Services). The
Town has budgeted $20,000.00 for this activity in 2026. Large Code assignments
for the implementation actions of the new Comprehensive Plan will be done under
a separate agreement. This work will be billed on a time and expense basis. It is
assumed for budgeting purposes that the Code Review Committee will meet
twelve (12) times in 2026.
4. This Agreement shall become effective as of the 1st day of January 2026 and terminate
the 31st day of December 2026. Either party can terminate this Agreement upon 30 days
written notice to the other.
5. It is understood and agreed that all records, data and maps shall become the property of
the Town but that the Planner may keep such records at his place of business to facilitate
the performance of the services to be rendered hereunder. The Planner shall deliver such
records to the Town as it may request and upon payment of current amounts due under
this Agreement.
6. This Agreement is subject to the attached Professional Services Terms and Conditions as
listed on “Attachment A” enclosed and made part of this Agreement. In the event of any
conflict between the terms and conditions in the Agreement and “Attachment A”, the
Professional Services Terms and Conditions in the Agreement will control.
7. This Contract does not anticipate any design services. If such are needed, a separate
Contract will be drafted.
8. The Planner, and its individual representatives, acting in good faith in the discharge of his
or her duties, shall not thereby render himself for herself or the firm liable and is, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, relieved from all liability for any damage that may
accrue to persons or property by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his or
her duties. Any suit brought against WENDEL because of the acts or omissions
performed by him or her in the enforcement of any provisions of the codes, laws,
standards, statutes, and/or regulations shall be defended by the TOWN until final
termination of the proceedings. WENDEL shall be entitled to all defenses and municipal
immunities that are, or would be, available to the TOWN if the same services were
provided by the TOWN employees.
9. Hold Harmless: Indemnity: If a claim is made against WENDEL or WENDEL’s
representative that he or she failed to or improperly enforced any code, law, regulation,
standard or statute of the Town of Hamburg or any other government entity, the Town of
Hamburg agrees to and will defend and indemnify WENDEL or its representatives
against such claim or action.
In such action or claim, the parties agree that WENDEL shall be entitled to assert any
defense or immunity available to the TOWN.
Page 3 of 4
104
Page 105
10. Wendel shall meet the Town's insurance requirements as listed on the attached
Addendum.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and
year first above written.
By: __________________________________________
Town of Hamburg
Supervisor Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz
Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C.
By: ___________________________
Jesse Wendell, PE
Vice President of Engineering
Page 4 of 4
105
Page 106
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION 2026
Town of Hamburg
Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Supervisor
January 1, 2026
ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERING | ENERGY EFFICIENCY | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 106
Page 107
2
TOWN OF HAMBURG | 2025 Comprehensive Plan Implementation
SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Dear Supervisor Farrell Lorentz and Honorable Town Board:
The Town adopted the new 2022 Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Hamburg in January of 2023. The
new Plan included many recommendations and action items that will help the Town achieve its Vision.
Wendel began assisting the Town with some major rezoning actions in 2023 to help begin this
implementation, and you formed a Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC). This
committee helps to oversee the implementation of the Plan and receive from and provide input to the
Town Board.
The Town Board in 2023 reached out to and authorized Wendel to assist with the implementation
committee, which was then continued into 2024 and 2025. The committee, with help from Wendel,
began to further outline and prioritize the actions to be accomplished in 2026 and “set the table” for
actions in 2026. These actions included zoning code revisions, zoning map revisions, additional
studies, coordination with other agencies, groups and organizations, and formation/assistance to sub-
committees. The committee also looked at completing some of the other priority actions for 2025 and
issued a report to the Town Board for the 2026 budgeting process. The Town has asked us again to
assist the CPIC with their work in 2026 and a meeting will be scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
The following proposal includes Wendel’s estimated scope and fee for this work for 2026.
A. SCOPE OF WORK
Wendel proposes the following scope of work for the Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
1. Meetings with CPIC
a. The Wendel team will meet with the committee three (3) times during 2026 to ensure
that the committee is well-aligned and understands their tasks moving forward. For
these meetings, Wendel will prepare agendas, facilitate, and provide meeting minutes
and assignments. Wendel may also need to follow-up with the committee chair and
Town Board liaison between meetings and respond to questions raised.
b. As stated above, Wendel will hold a 2026 kickoff meeting with the implementation
committee. At this meeting we will discuss the approach to this year’s implementation
actions, committee responsibilities and goals, and potential sub-committees’
assignments. We will review the 2025 priority action items, identify those that can
proceed now and how they will proceed, and identify additional items for the year.
Assignments will be given at this meeting. At future committee meetings, we will assist
the committee in reviewing and recommending actions completed by sub-committees
and others.
107
wendelcompanies.com
Page 108
3
TOWN OF HAMBURG | 2025 Comprehensive Plan Implementation
2. Meetings with sub-committees or other groups throughout Town (assume 4) including but not
limited to:
a. HIDA/Business
b. Recreation
c. CAB and Ag committee
d. Village of Blasdell, Village of Hamburg
3. Wendel will also be involved with other Zoning Code assignments throughout 2026 (separate
proposal for “non-CFA” code work)
4. Agricultural protection plan (If the Town applies for a grant and receives it, work on the plan
would fall under a separate proposal)
5. With the sub-committees established, they will be responsible for organizing their meetings and
tasks. Wendel will act in a supporting role to each sub-committee.
6. Wendel will assist with the yearly report during the last quarter of 2026, and work with the
committee to establish goals for 2027. We will also help with setting up “systems” for the Town
to help manage this project. Throughout the year, Wendel will work with the Town Board liaison
to keep the Town Board up to date on the work being completed through the CPIC.
7. Wendel may also be assigned specific assignments, and not knowing the specific scope
required, we are including a fee allotment to address these issues.
B. CONTRACT FEE:
We trust the above scope of work meets the Town of Hamburg’s requirements. We are proposing to
perform the scope of work presented above (excluding those under a separate project) at our hourly
rates at a cost not to exceed $20,524.58 (this is to be carried over from the 2025 budget that was not
spent).
This work will be completed under the Terms and Conditions of our Term Agreement dated January 1st,
2026.
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrew C. Reilly Joshua T. Rogers, AICP
Director of Planning & Environmental Services Planner II/Resource Manager
Should Wendel’s proposal be accepted, Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape
Architecture P.C., a New York State licensed architecture and engineering firm that is part of a
consolidated group of Wendel Companies, will contract to undertake the work. Our letterhead and
plans will still prominently say “Wendel” and we will refer to ourselves as Wendel throughout the project.
108
wendelcompanies.com
Page 109
4
TOWN OF HAMBURG | 2025 Comprehensive Plan Implementation
By signing below, Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C.
(Wendel) is authorized to proceed with the services described herein.
ACCEPTANCE / AUTHORIZATION:
Accepted this _______________ day of ______________ , 20________
Print Name: __________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________________________
RETURN TO:
Wendel
ATTN: Andrew Reilly
375 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
109
wendelcompanies.com
Page 110
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.40. Planning Board
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Planning Board member Cynthia Gronachan as
Planning Board Chair for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31,
2026 and Richard Zajac as Planning Board member for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending
December 31, 2032, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Joseph Gogan as Planning Board
Attorney for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
110
Page 111
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.41. Zoning Board of Appeals
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Zoning Board of Appeals member Ric Dimpfl as
Zoning Board of Appeals Chair for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending
December 31, 2026, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Joseph Gogan as Zoning Board of Appeals
Attorney for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026
111
Page 112
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.42. Ethics Board
RESOLVED the Town Board appoints Mary Anne Dunne to the Ethics Committee for a five (5) year
term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2030.
112
Page 113
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.43. Traffic Safety Advisory Board and Coordinator
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoint the following to the TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY
BOARD for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026:
Traffic Safety Coordinator: Matt Giacomini- Chair, Michael Bennett, Lindsey Dunne, Eugene Paolini,
Bob Krone, John McKendry, Pat Ryan, Sam Blasz, Chad Witkowski, and Andrew Hochworter, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the following appointments for a
one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: Traffic Safety
Coordinator: Matt Giacomini and Assistant Traffic Safety Coordinator: Lindsay Dunne.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign
section 8 of the PO-17 for the Assistant Traffic Safety Coordinator position.
113
Page 114
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.44. Health & Safety Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoint the following to the Health and Safety Committee for
a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: Michael Bennett-
Chairperson, Town Supervisor Lorentz, Highway Superintendent Edward Hughes, Tom Sullivan-
Deputy Highway Superintendent, Scott Vuich -Blue Collar CSEA, Tim Regan-White Collar-CSEA,
John Baker, Captain-Command Officers, Jon Wright- PBA, Patrick Ryan, B&G, Jill Gorman-King,
Director of Youth, Recreation & Senior Services, Interim YRSS Martin Denecke, Mark Bernas, IAFF,
AJ Gallagher Insurance Agency Rep, Town Attorney or representative. Finance Director Pat Shea, and
Tara Rinaldi.
RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the appointment of Michael Bennett as Health & Safety
Coordinator for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
114
Page 115
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.45. Health Insurance Committee
BE IT RESOLVED the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Health Insurance
Committee: Supervisor Lorentz, Deputy Supervisor Kozub, White Collar CSEA Tim Regan, Blue
Collar CSEA Scott Vuich, John Baker, Captain, Command Officers Union, Jon Wright, PBA, Mark
Bernas, IAFF, Legal Dept/HR designee, Finance Director Pat Shea, and Health Insurance
representatives.
115
Page 116
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.46. Hamburg Moves
BE IT RESOLVED the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Hamburg Moves
committee for January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026: Brooke DeLucia, Tom Nemmer, Barb Reese,
Shannon Zdrojewski, Haley Patrone, and Dan Rosati.
116
Page 117
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.47. Hamburg Trails
BE IT RESOLVED the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Hamburg Trails committee
for January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026: Kathryn Walsh, Dan Rosati, Lynn Meslinsky, and Laura
Greene.
117
Page 118
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.48. HIDA
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Andrew Palmer as an at-large member to the
Hamburg Industrial Development Agency effective immediately.
118
Page 119
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.49. Conservation Advisory Board
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Conservation Advisory Board for
a two (2) year period commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027: Gardy Low, Leona
Rockwood, Kim Preshoff, Amy Blundell, Garrett Greiser, and Shannon Muldowney.
119
Page 120
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.50. Recreation Advisory Board
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Recreation Advisory Board for a
three-year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028: Tom Best Jr., Jeanine
Hillman, and Killian Zajac, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Recreation
Advisory Board for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026:
Dan Chiachia, Anne DiMatteo, and John McFall.
120
Page 121
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.51. Senior Age-Friendly Community Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Senior Age-Friendly Community
for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026: Todd Ehret,
Matthew Heidt, Joanna Dobbs, Cindy Hain-Manko, Andrea Maxick, Jennifer Gunia, Stephania Baxter,
Amy McKnight, Bill Barto, Karen Rogers and Patricia Michalek.
121
Page 122
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.52. Youth Advisory Board
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Youth Advisory Board for a one (1) year term
commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026: Joanne Balazs, Brian Bartelo, Kara Brese, Christie
Gleason, Ellen Henry, Amy Kane, Evan Sampson, and Killian Zajac
122
Page 123
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.53. Healthy Alliance
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Hamburg Healthy Alliance for a
one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: Thomas Adams, Beth
Anzalone, Becky Barnell, Donna Brauncheidel, Abigail Blaser, Justin Chemogorec, John Crangle, Toni
Czerwinski, Alexa Dayka, Nicole Dayka, Mary Beth Dreyer, Colleen Duggan, Christen Foley, Haley
Glassman , Jillian Gorman-King, Mae Helga, Andrew Hockworter, Colleen Kumiega, Andrew Lahrs,
Dennis Lalka, Madeline Lavelle, Grace McDonald, Nancy McTurk, Tricia Miller, Stacey Neri, Erin
Par, Victoria Payne, Kimberly Peck, Laura Sabia, Dawn Sagerman, Jennifer Smail, Tom Smardz, and
Dawn Springer.
123
Page 124
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.54. HC Equity and Inclusion
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Hamburg Coalition for Equity
and Inclusion for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026:
Max Donatelli, Joyce Donatelli, Jackie Hoak, June Vanremmen, Christina Uwimbabazi, Marjorie
Chapman, Dave Chapman, and Jun Wang-Tiedemann.
124
Page 125
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.55. Hamburg Vision
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Hamburg Vision Committee for a
one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: John Livsey, Jill
Gorman-King, Nicole Ruberto, Martin Denecke, Laura Hahn, Ed Rutkowski, Paul Peck, Supervisor
Lorentz, and Councilmember Dixon.
125
Page 126
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.56. Shoreline Revitalization Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Shoreline Revitalization
Committee for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026:
Joseph Kilian, Hank Kleinfelder, Chairs, Mark Melewski-Consultant, William Clark, Elizabeth
O'Donnell, Margaret Van Arsdale, Cynthia Brockman, Lynda Zglinicki, Denise Caggiano, Ron
Klimowicz, Patty Watson, Bob Elardo, Gloria Engler, Lyn Braun, William Mayer, Kim Ryan, Carrie
Meyer, Laura Hahn, Lynn Rudnicki, Leona Rockwood, Sam Insalaco, Donna Gonser, Paul Engler,
Francine Geyer, Nicole Falkiewicz, Tom Bender, Mike Kromke, Dave Woefling and Fire Chief
President or designee.
126
Page 127
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.57. LWRP Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoint the following to the LWRP committee for a one (1)
year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: Fire Chief President or
designee, Supervisor Lorentz, Laura Hahn, Hank Kleinfelder, Dave Woefling,Carrie Meyer, Kim Ryan,
Donna Gonser, Leona Rockwood, Lynn Rudnicki, William Clark, Josh Rogers- Consultant and Mark
Melewski-Consultant.
127
Page 128
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.58. Veterans
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the Veterans Committee for a one (1)
year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026: NY State Rep., E.C. Vets Rep.,
George Kennedy, Dan Kozub, Maria Kozub, Dennis Chapman, Joseph Suto, Lynn Matheis, Ken Paglei,
Gary Mosier, Brent Doyle, Patricia George, Diana Patton, Felice Krycia, and Jerzy Galaska.
128
Page 129
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.59. Town Technology Committee
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints the following to the IT Committee for a one (1) year term
commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 to assess the current and future technology and
security needs of all town facilities and departments: Jennifer Robertson, Supervisor Lorentz, Patrick Shea, Ed
Hughes, Sean Crotty, Todd Ehret, Jill Gorman-King, and Jeffrey Pulinski
129
Page 130
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.60. Police Chaplain
BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Deacon Robb Ciezki as Police Chaplain to a
one (1) year term effective January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
130
Page 131
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.61. Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees
WHEREAS, the Hamburg Town Board was notified that Holly Schreiber, Ph.D. is not seeking
reappointment to the Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees and her term is ending December 31,
2026,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the recommendation of
the Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees and appoints Heather Jackson to the Hamburg Public
Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31,
2030, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board thanks Holly for her service to the community while a
Hamburg Public Library Trustee
131
Page 132
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.62. Bingo Inspectors
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Ric Dimpfl and Reanna Krautsack as Bingo Inspectors for a one
(1) year period commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026
132
Page 133
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.63. Board Liaison Dept/Committees
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board recognizes the Town Supervisor’s designation of Town Board
member assignments as department and committee liaison as listed.
133
Page 134
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.64. PAF-Town Board
RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the attached PAF from the Town Board Department
ATTACHMENTS:
DOC010226.pdf
134
Page 135
135
Page 136
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.65. Recreation Fees
WHEREAS, Recreation Department staff and the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) annually review
all charges and fees for programs, leagues, rentals, classes, etc. administered and operated by the
department, and
WHEREAS, proposed increases of fees/charges to some of the programs offered is warranted to reflect
cost increases and other determining factors,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the 2026 Recreation Fee
Schedule.
136
Page 137
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.66. Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Service Fee Schedule
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law sections 209-b and 122-b, and as otherwise provided by law (the
“Law”) provides that the authorities having control of a fire department, fire company or ambulance
company that have authorized such fire department, fire company or ambulance company to provide
emergency and general ambulance service, including emergency medical service as defined in section
three thousand one of the Public Health Law may fix a schedule of fees or charges to be paid by persons
requesting such service or services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the Town of Hamburg (“Board”) after due deliberation, finds it in the best
interest of the Town of Hamburg to authorize the amendment of fees and charges for emergency
medical services and ambulance services Armor VFC, Big Tree VFC / EMS, Hamburg VFD, Lake
Shore VFC, Lake View VFC, Newton Abbott VFC, Scranton VFC, Woodlawn VFC, and Hamburg
Volunteer Ambulance Company, dba Town of Hamburg EMS through the Town of Hamburg as
authorized by Law and these Resolutions;
NOW THEREFORE, RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg hereby authorizes the amendment of
fees and charges for emergency medical services and ambulance services by Armor VFC, Big Tree
VFC / EMS, Hamburg VFD, Lake Shore VFC, Lake View VFC, Newton Abbott VFC, Scranton VFC,
Woodlawn VFC, and Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, dba Town of Hamburg EMS through
the Town of Hamburg as authorized by Law and as provided for by these Resolutions;
RESOLVED, that except as otherwise provided herein, these resolutions shall take effect immediately
ATTACHMENTS:
EMS fee scheudle amendment Town 2026 (1).docx
137
Page 138
TOWN OF HAMBURG
RESOLUTION TO AMEND FEES AND CHARGES FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law sections 209-b and 122-b, and as otherwise
provided by law (the “Law”) provides that the authorities having control of a fire
department, fire company or ambulance company that have authorized such fire
department, fire company or ambulance company to provide emergency and general
ambulance service, including emergency medical service as defined in section three
thousand one of the Public Health Law may fix a schedule of fees or charges to be paid
by persons requesting such service or services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the Town of Hamburg (“Board”) after due deliberation,
finds it in the best interest of the Town of Hamburg to authorize the amendment of fees
and charges for emergency medical services and ambulance services Armor VFC, Big
Tree VFC / EMS, Hamburg VFD, Lake Shore VFC, Lake View VFC, Newton Abbott VFC,
Scranton VFC, Woodlawn VFC, and Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance Company, dba
Town of Hamburg EMS through the Town of Hamburg as authorized by Law and these
Resolutions;
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg hereby authorizes the amendment of
fees and charges for emergency medical services and ambulance services by Armor
VFC, Big Tree VFC / EMS, Hamburg VFD, Lake Shore VFC, Lake View VFC, Newton
Abbott VFC, Scranton VFC, Woodlawn VFC, and Hamburg Volunteer Ambulance
Company, dba Town of Hamburg EMS through the Town of Hamburg as authorized by
Law and as provided for by these Resolutions;
RESOLVED, that except as otherwise provided herein, these resolutions shall take
effect immediately.
Councilmember moved, Councilmember seconded, and
the Town Board voted as follows:
Aye Nay
Supervisor Farrell Lorentz
Councilmember Bogulski
Councilmember Dixon
Councilmember Kozub
Councilmember Ortiz
The foregoing resolutions were thereupon declared duly adopted.
Dated: January 5, 2026
1
138
Page 139
2026 Town of Hamburg Schedule of Fees and Charges
Basic Life Support
BLS Transport Basic EMT level $1600
provided
Advance Life
Support
ALS 1 Transport $2100
Treatment above
basic EMT level
3 or more drugs
administered, or one
ALS 2 Transport $2600
of 7 procedures
done to patients*
BLS – level on
board another
BLS Intercept agency’s $700
transporting
ambulance
ALS – level on
board another
ALS Intercept agency’s $1100
transporting
ambulance
BLS – level
treatment or
Treat and
assessment to a
Release $500
patient who refuses
transport
Mileage Loaded Mileage $45 per mile
*The 7 procedures are as follows: Defibrillation, Cardioversion, External Pacemaker,
Intraosseous infusion, Airway Device Intubation, Chest Decompression, and Surgical
Airway
2
139
Page 140
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.67. Budget Amendment-Highway Department
WHEREAS, The Highway Dept. has received funds from residents for installation of drainage pipe
that has exceeded the amount budgeted for 2025 by $2,040.00.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approve that the funds exceeding the
budgeted amount will be deposited into Revenue Account DB.2770.7 and transferred to DB.5110.474.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Expense Account DB.5110.474 be increased by $2,040.00.
140
Page 141
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.68. HUD Grant 2026
WHEREAS, during September and October 2025, the Department of Community Development held
four public hearings to solicit funding requests from the public in anticipation of receiving funds from
the federal CDBG and HOME programs in the 2026 program year.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED that the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Town of
Hamburg Supervisor and Timothy Regan as designated signatories to sign any and all
documents/certifications required for submitting the Town of Hamburg’s: Draft, Final, and, amended, if
required, Action Plan for any and all funding received from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2026 Program Year (4/1/26 - 31/27).
141
Page 142
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.69. Approve PAF-Legal Department
RESOLVED the Hamburg Town Board approve the attached PAF for the Legal Department.
ATTACHMENTS:
Personnel Action Form
142
Page 143
143
Page 144
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.70. Code Enforcement School
Whereas, The State of New York requires continuing education for Code Enforcement Officers within
the Building Inspection Department, and
Whereas, The Niagara Frontier Building Officials Association is holding a conference on January 26-
28, 2026 located at the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott 1340 Millersport Highway Amherst, NY, and
Be It Resolved, : That the Town Board authorize travel requests for Code Enforcement Officers Paul
Ryerse, Jeffrey Skrzypek, Travis Berube, Jeremy Falbo, and Scott Courteau to attend the NFBOA
Conference training on Monday, January 26 to Wednesday January 28, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER REOLVED: that the Town Board approved the training request for the Code
Enforcement Officers at an annual cost of $375.00 per attendee. The total cost to the Town for the
three-day seminar will be $1875.00. Use of a Town vehicle will be required.
Funds available in Account#
A.3620.0492 – Safety inspection – Training and Seminars
144
Page 145
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.71. Appointment of Plumbing Examiner
WHEREAS, All plumbing and site utility work conducted in the Town of Hamburg shall be performed
only by duly licensed plumbers; and A licensed master plumber, journeyman plumber or site utility
contractor employing plumbers shall be present at all times when work is being performed on any
premises within the Town of Hamburg,
WHEREAS, Chapter 76-27 of the Town code authorizes the Town Board to designate a Town
Plumbing License Examiner for providing testing, review of applications, collecting fees,
administering, proctoring, and scoring of tests results. The examinations are to be held in the months
June and December;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Alan Herberger, 121 Pin Oak Drive, Williamsville NY
14221, be designated as the Town of Hamburg Plumbing License Examiner for 2026.
145
Page 146
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.72. Salary & Wage
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the 2026 Salary and Wage Schedule as submitted,
subject to amendments made during the course of the year based on changing circumstances as
determined by the Supervisor/Finance & Personnel Director.
ATTACHMENTS:
Salary and Wage 2026 (1).pdf
146
Page 147
TOWN OF HAMBURG
2026 SALARY & WAGE SCHEDULE
*Denotes wages pending ratification of White Collar Contract
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title 2026
Time/Part
Time
A1010 TOWN BOARD Elected Kozub, Daniel Council Member $ 20,888.40
Elected Bogulski, Frank Council Member $ 20,888.40
Elected Dixon, Lynne Council Member $ 20,888.40
Elected Ortiz, Nicholas Council Member $ 20,888.40
Part Time TBD Clerk (624hrs) $ 18.00 $ 11,232.00
Part Time Mahoney, Robert Clerk (312 hrs) $ 18.00 $ 5,616.00
Part Time Reynolds, Diane Clerk (312 hrs) $ 18.00 $ 5,616.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1110 JUSTICE COURT Elected Rooth, III, Walter Town Justice $ 64,550.70
Elected Morgan, Carl Town Justice $ 64,550.70
Full Time Lavelle, Brigid Clerk of the Justice Court $ 39.09 $ 81,616.79
Full Time Morris, Jackie Clerk to Town Justice $ 30.19 $ 63,035.26
Full Time Gould, Heather Clerk to Town Justice $ 30.19 $ 63,035.26
Full Time Zdon, Lisa Senior Clerk Typist $ 25.31 $ 52,847.28 *
Part Time McCarthy, John Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Burlow, Michael Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Costello, Vincent Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Baltes, Mark Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Janus, Stanley Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Kuppel, Philip Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time O'Connell, Daniel Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Part Time Gawley, Greg Court Officer (250 hrs) $ 26.27 $ 6,566.25
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1220 SUPERVISOR Full Time Farrell-Lorentz, Elizabeth Supervisor $ 87,546.94
Full Time Best, Sherri Secretary To Supervisor $ 37.64 $ 78,584.39
Part Time Hahn, Laura Bookkeeper to Supervisor $ 22.00 $ 22,968.00
Part Time TBD Bookkeeper to Supervisor $ 22.00 $ 22,968.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1310 FINANCE Full Time Shea, Patrick Director of Finance $ 95,199.40
Full Time Sessanna, Kimberly Assistant Accountant $ 32.41 $ 67,680.64
Full Time Reed, Alexis Junior Accountant $ 23.73 $ 49,550.75
Full Time TBD Account Clerk (Split between Finance/Personnel) $ 22.00 $ 22,968.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1340 BUDGET OFFICER Stipend Farrell-Lorentz, Elizabeth Budget Director $ 7,500.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1355 ASSESSING Full Time Mercer, Kim Assessor $ 97,855.15
Full Time Cartonia, Samanntha Assessment Clerk $ 25.86 $ 53,995.68 *
Full Time Wojcik, Laurie Assessment Clerk $ 25.86 $ 53,995.68 *
Full Time Scott, Stephanie Assessment Clerk $ 25.86 $ 53,995.68 *
Part time Wierzbicki, Margaret Assessment Board of Review $ 30.23 $ 510.00
Part time Kaney, Michael Assessment Board of Review $ 30.23 $ 510.00
Part time Hutchison Jr, Robert Assessment Board of Review $ 30.23 $ 510.00
Part time Wielinski, Brian Assessment Board of Review $ 37.71 $ 510.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1410 TOWN CLERK Full Time Nitsche, Natalie Town Clerk $ 83,586.00
Full Time Slisz, Jill Deputy Clerk I $ 30.09 $ 62,820.19
Full Time Pietrzak, Wendy Deputy Clerk II $ 30.09 $ 62,820.19
Full Time Mosack, Marissa Clerk Typist $ 24.56 $ 51,281.28 *
Part Time Morford, Rosina Clerk P/T $ 20.00 $ 28,580.00
Stipend TBD Bingo Inspector $ 3,359.82
Stipend TBD Bingo Inspector $ 3,359.82
Stipend TBD Tax Receiver $ 2,000.00
Stipend TBD Deputy Tax Receiver $ 2,000.00
Stipend TBD FOIL Processing $ 2,000.00
Stipend TBD Deputy FOIL Processor $ 2,000.00
Part Time Olivieri, Gail Clerk $ 20.00 $ 15,760.00
Part Time Urbanczyk,Jessica Clerk $ 20.00 $ 19,760.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1420 TOWN ATTORNEY Part Time TBD Town Attorney $ 80,828.47
Part Time TBD Deputy Town Attorney $ 30,000.00
Part Time TBD Deputy Town Attorney $ 12,000.00
Part Time TBD Town Prosecutor $ 30,000.00
Part Time Conlon, Cynthia Sr. Paralegal $ 40.63 $ 45,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
B1420 TOWN ATTORNEY Part Time TBD Zoning Board of Appeals-Attorney $ 3,026.22
Part Time TBD Planning Board, Attorney $ 10,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1430 PERSONNEL Full Time Rinaldi, Tara Senior Personnel Clerk $ 35.94 $ 75,035.83
Full Time Dubreville, Paula Payroll Clerk $ 28.76 $ 60,045.87
Part Time Mackiewicz, Lily Clerk P/T $ 20.00 $ 20,880.00
Stipend Shea, Patrick Stipend $ 5,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1440 ENGINEERING Full Time Kiener, Jane Sr. Clerk Typist $ 28.14 $ 58,756.32 *
Full Time Haag, Robert Jr Principal Eng. Asst $ 36.63 $ 76,483.44 *
Full Time Grad, Hunter Principal Eng. Asst $ 40.69 $ 84,960.72 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
147
Page 148
A1670 CENTRAL MAIL Part Time Zell, William Clerk P/T $ 18.00 $ 17,784.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A1690 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Full Time Robertson, Jennifer System Support Specialist $ 86,426.56
Full Time Pulinski, Jeffrey Microcomputer Technical Support Specialist $ 31.37 $ 65,502.04
Part Time Voge, Sean Computer Operator P/T $ 25.00 $ 30,000.00
Stipends $ 12,660.72
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A3020 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH Full Time Crotty, Sean Sr. Public Safety Dispatcher $ 47.95 $ 100,112.29
Full Time Chiappone, Jack Jr Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Bernas, Mark Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Brodnicki, Kyle Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Bienias, Anthony Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Pikul, Nicholas Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Jurek, Matthew Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Pede, Jordan Public Safety Dispatcher $ 40.59 $ 88,653.58
Full Time Moses, Brendan Public Safety Dispatcher $38.56/$40.59 $ 87,804.08
Full Time Moses, Connor Public Safety Dispatcher $38.56/$40.59 $ 86,797.20
Full Time Kramer, Kennith Public Safety Dispatcher $36.53/$38.56 $ 80,885.84
Full Time Schmidt, Christopher Public Safety Dispatcher $36.53/$38.56 $ 80,885.84
Full Time Schnorr, Daniel Public Safety Dispatcher $38.56/$40.59 $ 86,078.58
Full Time Hoff, Timothy Public Safety Dispatcher $34.50/$36.50 $ 76,848.00
Full Time Cole, Michael Public Safety Dispatcher $30.45/$32.48 $ 70,510.02
Full Time Martin, Adam Public Safety Dispatcher $30.45/$32.48 $ 66,697.68
Full Time Johnson, Morgan Public Safety Dispatcher $28.42/$30.45 $ 66,137.40
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
B3120 POLICE Full Time Acanfora, Evan Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 96,630.16
Full Time Adamowich, Michael Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 99,864.56
Full Time Baker, John Captain $ 68.83 $ 143,717.04
Full Time Blette, William Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,967.56
Full Time Bluman Jr, John Police Officer $48.09/$51.71 $ 107,912.56
Full Time Borowski, Nicholas Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Bullard, Jeffrey Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Butera, Christopher Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Caber, Theresa Police Clerk $ 24.56 $ 51,281.28 *
Full Time Calabrese, Marybeth Police Officer $41.37/$44.98 $ 89,527.20
Full Time Catovic, Nedim Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,967.56
Full Time Colling, Timothy Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Crawford, Timothy Detective Sergeant $ 55.90 $ 116,719.20
Full Time Cronmiller, Daniel Lieutenant $ 62.51 $ 130,520.88
Full Time Cross, Jonathan Lieutenant $ 62.51 $ 130,520.88
Full Time Devinney, Jeffrey Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Dhand, Paul Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Dienes, Peter Chief $ 167,631.60
Full Time Dreyer, Ryan Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Driscoll, Kurtiss Police Officer $31.01/$34.64 $ 68,756.40
Full Time Eagan, Joshua Lieutenant $ 62.51 $ 130,520.88
Full Time Ebert, Kelsi Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 97,376.56
Full Time Ehret, Todd Captain $ 68.83 $ 143,717.04
Full Time Faso, Nicholas Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Fusco, Madelynne Police Officer $31.01/$34.64 $ 68,756.40
Full Time Gallardo, Daniel Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Gier, Teresa Adm. Asst. to the Chief $ 34.84 $ 72,745.92
FullTime Gregoire, Sean Lieutenant $56.26/$59.38 $ 123,012.00
Full Time Hileman, Garrett Police Officer $37.75/$41.37 $ 82,181.36
Full Time Hochworter, Andrew Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Horrigan, Dennis Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Jasinski, David Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Karnath, S Police Officer $37.75/$41.37 $ 82,181.36
Full Time Karp, Nathan Police Officer $34.64/$37.75 $ 75,388.56
Full Time Kibler, Robert Police Officer $48.09/$51.71 $ 107,912.56
Full Time Kowalski, Cori Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Lahrs, Andrew Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Lakeman, Victoria Police Officer $31.01/$34.64 $ 68,756.40
Full Time Larosa, Joseph Lieutenant $59.38/$62.51 $ 127,140.48
Full Time Mccabe, Bret Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Meckley, Samuel Police Officer $48.09/$51.71 $ 102,844.56
Full Time Mencer, Andrew Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 96,008.16
Full Time Merlino, Russell Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Milley, Steven Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 99,864.56
Full Time Minich, Shaun Police Officer $41.37/$44.98 $ 89,528.48
Full Time Monaco, Alex Police Officer $37.75/$41.37 $ 82,181.36
Full Time Monaco, Jonathan Captain $ 68.83 $ 143,717.04
Full Time Murphy, Patrick Lieutenant $59.38/$62.51 $ 127,140.48
Full Time Nappo, Jason Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Paas, Robert Lieutenant $ 62.51 $ 130,520.88
Full Time Palmer, Nicholas Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Randall, Peter Police Officer $48.09/$51.71 $ 107,912.56
Full Time Rechin, Andrew Police Officer $34.64/$37.75 $ 75,392.50
Full Time Rickard, Michelle Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Ross, Brett Police Officer $44.98/$48.09 $ 96,630.16
Full Time Sauberan, Corey Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Sausner, Mindy Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
148
Page 149
Full Time Scharlock, Hannah Sr. Police Clerk $ 28.14 $ 58,756.32 *
Full Time Sherry, Matthew Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Stowell, William Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Full Time Sullivan, Kevin Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Sulski, Andrew Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Taylor, Joshua Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Ugale, Nicholas Captain $ 68.83 $ 143,717.04
Full Time Venditti III, Anthony Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time VACANT Police Officer $ 31.01 $ 64,745.96
Full Time Weyrough, Scott Lieutenant $ 62.51 $ 130,520.88
Full Time Widman, Howard Detective Sergeant $ 55.90 $ 116,719.20
Full Time Wilson, Eric Police Officer $ 51.71 $ 107,970.48
Full Time Wright, Jonathan Detective $ 55.38 $ 115,633.44
Part Time Capasso, Gail Police Clerk PT $ 22.77 $ 22,500.02
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A3225 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Full Time Whisner, Abby Domestic Violence Advocate $ 25.00 $ 52,200.00 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A3510 DOG CONTROL Full Time Stoberl, Richard Dog Control Officer $ 22.57 $ 47,126.16 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A3620 CODE ENFORCEMENT Full Time Rich, Marissa Senior Clerk Typist $ 25.31 $ 52,847.28 *
Full Time Ryerse Jr, Paul Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 38.72 $ 80,847.36 *
Full Time Skrzypek, Jeffrey Supervising Code Enforcement Officer $ 40.72 $ 85,023.36 *
Full Time Dusza, Steven Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 38.72 $ 80,847.36 *
Full Time Vella, Michael Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 38.72 $ 80,847.36 *
Full Time Courteau, Scott Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 38.72 $ 80,847.36 *
Full Time Travis Berube Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 38.72 $ 80,847.36 *
Full Time David Rice Assistant Code Enf. Officer $ 34.88 $ 72,829.44 *
Full Time Falbo, Jeremy Assistant Supervising Mechanic-Electric $ 34.88 $ 72,829.44 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A3630 TRAFFIC SAFETY Part time TBD Traffic Safety Coordinator $ 11,338.79
Part time TBD Assistant Traffic Safety Coordinator $ 2,101.20
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A4020 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Stipend TBD Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 2,000.00
Stipend TBD Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 2,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A5010 SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS Elected Hughes, Edward Highway Superintendent $ 88,366.19
Full Time Pierce, Cynthia Sr. Account Clerk $ 35.19 $ 73,476.72 *
Stipend TBD Deputy Stipend $ 7,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
DB5110 HIGHWAY Full Time Smith, Daren Working Crew Chief $ 40.29 $ 84,125.52
Full Time Henry, James Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Sullivan Jr, Thomas Working Crew Chief $ 40.29 $ 84,125.52
Full Time Reed, Michael Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Klimowicz, James Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Schweikert, Carl Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Ziobro, Scott Auto Mechanic $ 40.09 $ 83,707.92
Full Time Craig, Jason Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Jackson, Michael Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Fanning, Jacob Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Bevelock, Daniel Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Sauer, Paul Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Podkulski, Matthew Auto Mechanic's Helper $ 38.40 $ 80,179.20
Full Time Raiman, Collin Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Rogers, Linda Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Ronayne, John Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Bergmann, Joseph Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Schnorr, William Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Stone, Nicholas Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Collard, Seth Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Rychlik, David Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Nowak, Kyle Laborer $ 36.54 $ 76,295.52
Full Time Krull, Michael Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Fadale, Thomas Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Manning, Dwayne Laborer $ 32.88 $ 68,653.44
Full Time Baker, Jerrett Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Baron, Robert Motor Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 78,216.48
Full Time Flis, Richard Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Rigley, John Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Hefner, Robert Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Insalaco, Nicholas Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Bevelock, Dylan Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A6772 PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING Full Time Collins, Marc Senior Recreation Supervisor $ 33.50 $ 69,948.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A7020 RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Full Time Brown, Amy Account Clerk Typist $ 28.14 $ 58,756.32 *
Full Time King, Jillian Director of Recreation, Senior Services & Youth $ 100,291.50
Full Time Pundt, Hilary Senior Recreation Supervisor $ 33.50 $ 69,948.00
Full Time Zdrojewski, Shannon Clerk Typist $ 24.56 $ 51,281.28 *
Full Time Zoda, John Program Coordinator Senior Services $ 28.70 $ 59,925.60 *
Full Time Guziec, Meghan Program Coordinator Senior Services $ 31.89 $ 66,586.32 *
Full Time Ott, Megan Recreation Specialist $ 23.51 $ 49,088.88 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
149
Page 150
A7140 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Stipend TBD Deputy Stipend $ 7,000.00
Full Time Ryan, Patrick Working Crew Chief $ 40.29 $ 84,125.52
Stipend Hughes, Edward Stipend $ 6,000.00
Full Time Zahm Jr, Charles Maintenance Worker $ 39.28 $ 82,016.64
Full Time Sortisio, Christopher Working Crew Chief $ 40.29 $ 84,125.52
Full Time Negroni, Mark Auto Mechanic $ 40.09 $ 83,707.92
Full Time Krautsack, Reanna Skilled Laborer $ 38.06 $ 79,469.28
Full Time Bennett, Michael Maintenance Worker $ 39.28 $ 82,016.64
Full Time Nuwer, Daniel Mechanic Helper $ 38.40 $ 80,179.20
Full Time Obad, Louis Maintenance Worker $ 39.28 $ 82,016.64
Full Time Pawlowski, Rodney Skilled Laborer $ 38.06 $ 79,469.28
Full Time Mclaughlin, Sean Skilled Laborer $ 38.06 $ 79,469.28
Full Time Best, Frederick Auto Mechanic Helper $ 38.40 $ 80,179.20
Full Time Chmielowiec II, Thomas Maintenance Worker $ 39.28 $ 82,016.64
Full Time Giacomini, Matthew Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Stewart, Brian Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Butera, Valerie Senior Account Clerk $ 35.19 $ 73,476.72 *
Full Time Farrell, Joshua Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 38.37 $ 80,116.56
Full Time Jewett, John Skilled Laborer $ 38.06 $ 79,469.28
Full Time Jewett, Ryann Laboer $ 32.88 $ 68,653.44
Full Time Quinn, Logan Crew Leader $ 38.15 $ 79,657.20
Full Time Kukoleca, Charles Laborer $29.23/$32.86 $ 62,455.20
Full Time Sortisio, Jacob Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Mccormick, John Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 33,264.54
Full Time Kolb, Christopher Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 33,264.54
Full Time Scinta, Michael Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 33,264.54
Full Time Curtis, Nicholas Skilled Laborer $ 38.06 $ 79,469.28
Full Time Boswell, Ceejay Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 33,264.54
Full Time Sullivan, Patrick Working Crew Chief $ 40.29 $ 84,125.52
Full Time Walters, Derek Laborer $ 29.23 $ 61,032.24
Full Time Krull, Amber Laborer/Cleaner $ 19.30 $ 40,298.40 *
Part Time TBD Health & Safety Coordinator $ 5,599.97
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
A7181 TOWN PARK (MAINTENANCE) Full Time Fiorello, Louis Maintenance Worker $ 39.27 $ 82,003.90
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
7183 A 7183 GOLF COURSE Full Time Vuich, Scott Asst Greenskeeper $ 38.07 $ 79,487.65
Full Time Brand, James Asst Greenskeeper $ 38.07 $ 79,487.65
Full Time VACANT Greenskeeper $ 40.09 $ 83,707.92
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
7185 A 7185 ICE ARENA Full Time Mccormick, John Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 44,952.08
Full Time Kolb, Christopher Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 44,952.08
Full Time Scinta, Michael Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 44,952.08
Full Time Boswell, Ceejay Light Equipment Operator $ 37.46 $ 44,952.08
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
7510 A 7510 HISTORIAN Part Time TBD Historian $ 7,463.71
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
8010 B 8010 ZONING BOARD Part Time Adrian, Jeffrey Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Part Time Kuebler, John Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Part Time Dimpfl Jr, Richard Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Stipend TBD Zoning Board of Appeals-Chairperson $ 841.13
Part Time Falkiewicz, Nicole Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Part Time Hahn, Laura Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Part Time Yoder, Mark Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Part Time Chapman, Dennis Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,675.81
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
8020 B 8020 PLANNING BOARD Part Time Clark, William Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Part Time Gronachan, Cynthia Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Stipend TBD Planning Board-Chairperson $ 649.08
Part Time Geraci, Augustus Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Part Time Mccormick, Kaitlin Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Part Time Stewart, Brian Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Part Time McGhee-Chmura, Kate Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Part Time Ryan, Kimberly Planning Board $ 4,500.92
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
8110 S01 8110 WOODLAWN Part Time Kolb, Carol Appointed $ 5,500.00
Part Time Kresconko, Christopher Appointed $ 16,000.00
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
8686 A 8686 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Full Time Regan, Timothy Assistant Director of Community Development $ 42.24 $ 88,197.12 *
Full Time Reynolds-Hubert, Brigit Senior Clerk $ 24.56 $ 51,281.28 *
Department Full LAST / FIRST NAME Position Title
8760 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Stipend Crotty, Sean Appointed $ 3,000.00
150
Page 151
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
January 5, 2026 Meeting
4.73. Part Time Salary & Wage
RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board approves the listing of part-time and seasonal workers as set
forth in the 2026 Salary and Wage Schedule submitted subject to amendments to be made during the
course of the year based on changing circumstances as determined by the Supervisor/Finance &
Personnel Director.
ATTACHMENTS:
Part Time Carryover - Supervisor.xlsx (1).pdf
151
Page 152
TOWN OF HAMBURG
PART-TIME CARRYOVER
2026
Last Name First Name Default Position Default Department 2026 Pay
Braman Sandra Cleaner Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Sanabria Sandra Cleaner Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Kalieta Benjamin Clerk P/T Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Cerrillo Michael Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Hoelscher Sean Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Insalaco Benjamin Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Johnston Jeffrey Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Kiera Jordan Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Klubek Haley Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Lakso Bruce Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Piwko Benjamin Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Roberts Brycen Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Rogers Thomas Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Ryan Matthew Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Tanner Ethan Part Time Laborer Buildings and Grounds $16.00
Calandra Nicholas Part Time Laborer Highway $17.00
McGuire Mark Part Time Laborer Highway $17.00
Roth Jeffrey Part Time Laborer Highway $17.00
Schwab Jacob Part Time Laborer Highway $17.00
Walczyk Alex Part Time Laborer Highway $17.00
Hosie Jeffrey Part Time Laborer Highway $20.00
Demske Jacquelyn Crossing Guard Police $16.00
Schott Susan Crossing Guard Police $16.00
Danler Jennifer Police Matron Police $25.00
Harris Mary Police Matron Police $25.00
Kraft Donna Police Matron Police $25.00
Lemke Catherine Police Matron Police $25.00
Mcmillan Cheri Police Matron Police $25.00
Morlock Kathleen Police Matron Police $25.00
Pajak Monica Police Matron Police $25.00
Rovnak Shannon Police Matron Police $25.00
Comerate Phillip Recreation Attendant Rec-Golf Operations (Rec) $16.00
Haefner Patrick Recreation Attendant Rec-Golf Operations (Rec) $16.00
Kuznicki Thomas Recreation Attendant Rec-Golf Operations (Rec) $16.00
Pope Daniel Recreation Attendant Rec-Golf Operations (Rec) $16.00
Webber William Recreation Attendant Rec-Golf Operations (Rec) $16.50
Alleca Tamirat Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Baker Andrew Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Biellak Paul Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $18.50
Brooks Peter Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Brown Piper Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $18.50
Buffum Abigail Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Carpenter Daniel Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
152
Page 153
Collins Emilie Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Collins Ryan Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
Ehret Jenna Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Evertt Haley Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Frascella Claire Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Golembiewski Jason Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Gorman James Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Hazard Nathan Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $18.50
Herman Garrett Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Joslin Mark Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Joslin Mark Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Kennedy Matthew Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
Kumiega Trever Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Kumiega Mark Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Lease Warren Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
Maher John Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Monnin Riley Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
O'Brien Ryleigh Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
O'Brien Elizabeth Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.50
O'Brien Kathryn Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.50
Otremba Steve Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $19.50
Pasquarella Michael Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.50
Przybysz Megan Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Przybysz Emily Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Rautenstrauch Garrett Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.50
Reese Cole Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Santoro George Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Scherer Andrew Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Selvaggio Brooklyn Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Shea Christopher Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.50
Siebert James Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Sullivan Mikayla Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Wahl Robert Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $16.00
Wyman Declan Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
Zdrojewski Thomas Recreation Attendant Rec-Ice Arena Operations (Rec) $17.00
Barton Virginia Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Brown Joy Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Day Kress Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Doody Joseph Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
Flanigan James Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Gallardo Ramon Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $18.00
Galley Gail Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Gasiewicz Stanley Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Gooch Patrick Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Hilaire Rachel Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Hillman Jeanine Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Jedynak Richard Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
153
Page 154
Kane Charlene Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Kitchen Laurel Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Kruszka Joan Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $18.00
Lake Karen Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Lantzy Raymond Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.75
Lauria Theresa Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.50
Lizak Thomas Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.75
Manganello Jack Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
Montileone Linda Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Mueller David Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Nelson Gay Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.75
Parker Nancy Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
Pratico Lawrence Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Ring Francis Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
Rost Pamela Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $18.25
Sabett Barbara Clerk Typist P/T Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Sambora David Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Saunders Joyce Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.75
Skoney Dennis Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.75
Smith Mindy Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Stelley Michele Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Tanner Joanne Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
Wattie Alan Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.00
Wenzel Traci Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Werely John Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.00
White Mary Ann Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Whitney Kim Van Driver Rec-Programs for the Aging $16.50
Wojtaszczyk Darlene Recreation Attendant Rec-Programs for the Aging $17.25
Antonio Paige Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.50
Balaya Sophia Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.00
Bermingham James Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.25
Cilano Samuel Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $16.00
Coen Mitchell Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.50
Davis Brody Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.50
Dee Hailey Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.00
DeMeo Isabella Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.50
Emmerling Scott Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $19.50
Fitzgerald Matigan Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.00
Gullo Salvatore Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Lombardo Kristin Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $16.00
Macdonald Marissa Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.50
Massey Morgan Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $16.00
McDonnell Madelyn Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $16.00
Meade Juliana Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.50
Nelson Paul Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $16.00
Patronik Lucas Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Radomski Charles Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
154
Page 155
Radomski Jackson Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Regan Maggie Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Regan Abby Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Tothero Madeleine Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.00
Vitko Kaden Lifeguard Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $18.00
Wicka Paul Recreation Attendant Rec-Town Park Operations (Rec) $17.00
Barry Jake Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Benstead Nicholas Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Best Sydney Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Best Sara Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Bonetto Ryan Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $18.00
Brooks Danielle Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Bunn Olivia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
Cappara Rachel Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $18.50
Cole Grace Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Cook Madalyn Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Davis Colton Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
Dayka Carson Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $18.50
Denecke Martin Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
DiPronio Christopher Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.50
Farry Georgia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
Francavilla Colby Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Gorlewski Livia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Gorman Olivia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Hall Korri Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $19.50
Heine Dylan Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Hobbs Reagan Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.50
Joslin Melanie Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Mansfield William Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Phillips Asa Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
Plarr Macgregor Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Przybysz Rachel Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Ryan Malia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Smardz Emilee Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $18.50
Staffone Janene Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.50
Steger Joseph Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $19.50
Valtin Mary Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Walker Samone Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.50
Waters Olivia Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Watkins Sam Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $16.00
Watkins Paul Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $18.00
Wiencek David Recreation Attendant Rec-Youth Programs (Recreation) $17.00
Ortiz Patricia Clerk P/T Superintendent of Highways $17.50
Braun Sharon Clerk P/T Town Clerk $17.00
Hultquist Mary Clerk P/T Town Clerk $17.00
Magierski Alice Clerk P/T Town Clerk $17.00
155