David Catholdi

The meeting included several presentations, such as a Women's History Month proclamation, the 100-year anniversary proclamation for Twelve Corners Middle School, and a State of the Town address. The board addressed various communications, including insurance attestation forms, regional planning council correspondence, audit reports, and resident letters regarding site improvements. Key business matters included the approval of claims, authorization of consulting services for the Finance Department, budget transfers and appropriations for 2025 and 2026, approval of a five-year contract for police body-worn cameras, engagement with Hurwitz Fine P.C., approval of a change order for photovoltaic design services, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Ethics, and Board of Assessment Review. An executive session was held to discuss an employee's position.

The Town Board discussed and approved several items, including the authorization of a consulting services agreement for the Finance Department and the approval of 2025 budget transfers and 2026 re-appropriations for grant and capital projects. The Board also reviewed various communications and claims for payment. Additionally, they considered resolutions regarding the surplus declaration of a police vehicle, the execution of a five-year contract for police body-worn cameras, the engagement of legal services, a change order for photovoltaic array design services, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Ethics, and Board of Assessment Review. A request for a public hearing regarding the Brighton Consolidated Sewer District Extension #114 was also reviewed.

The Town Board meeting agenda included a proclamation for the Lunar New Year Festival Celebration. Key new business items involved approving claims for payment totaling $11,477,889.22, authorizing an agreement with Geese Control of New York for geese control services, approving a resolution for Match Assurance funding of $335,941 for the TAP Grant application related to the Multiversity Trail project, and authorizing a public hearing for a proposed redevelopment project at 885 South Winton Road involving Malek's Bakery and Lipman's Kosher Market. A communication regarding the Monroe County Sales Tax Distribution for the Fourth Quarter 2025 was also noted.

The Town Board meeting addressed several key items. Agenda topics included a proclamation for Black History Month and two public hearings: one to consider the adoption of Local Law #1 of 2026, which amends the Limited Income Senior Tax Exemption, and another concerning improvements to the entrance monuments for the Home Acres Neighborhood Improvement District. New business involved approving claims, accepting a $500.00 donation to the Police Department from Howard and Daphne Cohen, authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign an agreement for a 2026 Chevrolet Ambulance, executing a sanitary sewer easement, authorizing appointments to various volunteer boards, and establishing traffic control signs for Elmwood Avenue. The Supervisor's matters included approving an order to prohibit the use of Town of Brighton resources to support civil immigration enforcement. The Board also moved into an executive session to discuss litigation.

The Town Board meeting included presentations recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, followed by an open forum. Key discussions and actions in New Business involved the approval of claims totaling over $1.3 million across various funds, accepting a $1,000 donation to the Police Department and amending the budget, authorizing an agreement for cyber insurance not exceeding $17,580 for 2026, and authorizing the solicitation of bids for goods, materials, equipment, and services for the Public Works and Highways and Sewers departments based on the 2026 Budget. Additionally, the Board authorized the Supervisor to approve change orders up to $1,633 for the Town Hall Renovation project. A significant public hearing was held regarding the proposed removal and replacement of six trees across various addresses, based on recommendations from the Brighton Tree Council.