Minutes
| TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF COXSACKIE February 10, 2026 PRESENT: Richard Hanse, SupervisorThomas Burke, Councilman Patrick Kennedy, Councilman Shane Pilato, Councilman Michale Veeder, Councilman/Deputy Supervisor Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk Scott Eldred, Highway Superintendent Donna Wasilewski, Bookkeeper/Budget Officer GUESTS: The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Hanse at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was opened to the County representatives Laura and Iciana, handouts were distributed and an informational presentation given. A motion to accept the minutes of January 13, 2026, was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder Supervisor opened the meeting to the public – no public comments. Highway Superintendent Eldred stated that they have been busy with snow and ice removal and are cutting brush. They assisted the Village of Coxsackie and Town of Athens with snow removal as well. Keeping up with equipment maintenance. The demo loader is here if anyone is interested. Tom congratulated Scott and his team on a fantastic job. Scott presented his 284 agreement; CHIPS money remains flat. A motion to accept the 284 agreement as presented was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent – 1 Veeder Chief of EMS Myrdycz submitted a written vehicle report. They had 106 calls for January. Resolution appointing members to the Board of Assessment Review was presented. The Town has a five-member board but currently it has two vacancies. Tracy Welch and Wendy Nieves have been suggested by interim assessor, Jacqueline Polizzi. A motion to appoint Tracy and Wendy to the Board of Assessment Review immediately was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder A proposal from Milton Cat for the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 930 Loader was presented. The quoted price off the Sourcewell bid is $233,568.52. The supplier offered a trade allowance of $16,000 on the old loader which would bring the total cost to $217,568.52. The Town will be bonding the purchase. A motion to approve the purchase was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder A Bond resolution in the amount of $217,568.52 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 930 Loader was presented. Supervisor received interest rates from the Bank of Greene County – 3.85% and the National Bank of Coxsackie – 3.60%. The Bond is for five years, and the first payment would be due in 2027. A motion to accept the Bond Resolution as presented was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder Proposed Local Law #1-2026 – a local law amending the Town zoning law prohibiting data centers and crypto mining facilities was presented. A motion to declare the Town Board to act as SEQR lead agency was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder A motion to schedule a public hearing on proposed Local Law #1-2026 was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kenendy and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder A motion to advertise for mowing bids for the 2026 season amended to begin April 1 was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried. Bids will be opened at the March 10 meeting. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder The proposed renewal for the Town’s Risk Insurance policy with the Reis Group was presented. It was noted that there was a net increase in our premium of 9% due to added coverage and inflation. The one-year policy will go into effect on February 15, 2026. The total cost is $91,360.86 (we had budgeted $90,000). A motion to accept the renewal as presented was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder A motion was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried authorizing the Town to pay Councilman Burke’s notary renewal fee. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder Shane stated that he is also a notary in the event anyone is in need. General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $168,415.32 were audited on abstract #2, voucher numbers 2026-84 through 2026-137. Bank reconciliations were presented for review. A motion to accept the December Justice reports was made by Shane Pilato seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder At 7:36 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried. Copies of all resolutions, agreements, and contracts are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
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