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Home My WebLink AboutTB 2026-04-09 attTB 4-9-26 Page 1 of 11 TOWN OF DRYDEN TOWN BOARD MEETING April 9, 2026 Zoom Hybrid Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Leonardo Vargas- Mendez, Cl Christina Dravis, Cl Spring Buck Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk Rick Young, Highway/DPW Superintendent Other Town Staff: Amanda Anderson, Bookkeeper Ray Burger, Planning Director *Cassie Byrnes, Secretary to the Supervisor *Denotes attendance via Zoom Supv Leifer opened the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Financials/Human Resources RESOLUTION #92 (2026) – APPROVE ABSTRACT #4 Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves Abstract #4, as audited, general vouchers #283 through #395 ($1,277,859.98) and TA vouchers #16 through #19 ($10,683.86), totaling $1,288,543.84. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes PRESENTATION BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY BORGER STATION ANNUAL REPORT Don Houser of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Gas Transmission and Storage (BHE GT&S) introduced Chris Caparata, Operations Supervisor at the Borger Station, who has been with the company for about 15 years. This report and presentation is a condition of approval for improvements to the station in 2021 and concerns that residents had for air quality in the area. The attached slide deck was reviewed. Core principles of the company consist of employee commitment, environmental respect, regulatory integrity, operational excellence, customer service, and financial strength. Members of the pipeline group were reviewed, and maps show where they each operate. In New York State they have 900 miles of pipeline, 75 employees, 2 natural gas storage fields, and 8 compression stations. In the ranking by Mastio Natural Gas Transportation survey, the BHE Pipeline Group has held the 1st position for 21 consecutive years. TB 4-9-26 Page 2 of 11 Emissions for the Borger Station were reviewed with all indicating that the 2025 emissions were far below the potential to emit under their air permit. Some have increased slightly due to the increased demand for natural gas. The station pumped 181,645,421 MSCF (1,000 standard cubic feet) of gas in 2025. Environmental stewardship is a priority for the company and employees are very conscious of that, taking precautions to prevent gas from escaping into the atmosphere. The business is highly regulated in every state they operate in as well as by the federal government. They work with regulators and have good relationships with them. The recent upgrades made at Borger Station have made the air healthier for residents. As part of their community engagement efforts, they have a philanthropy budget and provide grant opportunities and employee volunteers in local efforts. The board thanked D Houser for his time and the report. HIGHWAY/DPW DEPARTMENT Highway Superintendent Rick Young has requested authorization for three purchases. There are two for 2027 Western Stars, one to be delivered hopefully before next snow season and the other delivered in the next year and a half. One is prebuilt and one is yet to be built. The Teleskid he would like to purchase can be delivered in about a month. RESOLUTION #93 (2026) – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 2027 WESTERN STAR Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2027 Western Star XCab and chassis, per Onondaga County Contract #0010914, at a cost not to exceed $375,000.00 using budget line DA-5130.2. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #94 (2026) – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 2027 WESTERN STAR Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2027 Western Star Cab and Chassis DD 13525, per Onondaga County Contract #0010914, at a cost not to exceed $370,000.00 using budget line DA-5130.2. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #95 (2026) – AUTHORIZE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TELESKID TB 4-9-26 Page 3 of 11 Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the sale of #24 2020 JCB Teleskid by Auctions International with proceeds from the sale to be placed in DA5130.2, and authorizes the purchase of new JCB Teleskid per NYS Contract NYS065 at cost not to exceed $122,000.00. 2nd Cl Buck Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Irish Settlement Road/Midline Road Speed Limit Request – The County contacted the town about support for a speed limit reduction on portions of Midline Road and Irish Settlement Roads. Residents of Irish Settlement Road had already collected signatures on a petition for a reduction of the speed limit. When the county learned that, they extended the area all the way to Route 13 and provided crash data for that area also. RESOLUTION #96 (2026) – REQUEST LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON IRISH SETTLEMENT AND MIDLINE ROADS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas, Irish Settlement Road and Midline Road in the Town of Dryden have become more densely populated and more heavily travelled over the years, yet retain a speed limit of 55 miles per hour, and Whereas, the Town Board has received a petition from residents requesting a reduction in the speed limit on Irish Settlement Road to help protect residents, pedestrians, bicylists and families with children and pets using the roadway, and Whereas, Irish Settlement Road merges with Midline Road and continues to the Caroline town line, and Whereas, the length of these two roads is hilly and contains many curves causing line of sight issues, as well as straight areas where motorists tend to speed up between the curves, and Whereas, Tompkins County Highway is planning work on Irish Settlement and Midline Roads and has reviewed the crash data for these roads, and Whereas, the Town Board is concerned with the safety of pedestrians and cyclists as well as residents of Irish Settlement and Midline Roads, the travelling public, and road work crews, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board hereby requests that the speed limit on the entire length of Irish Settlement Road and Midline Road from its intersection with Irish Settlement Road to the Caroline town line be reduced to 45 mph and requests that NYS Department of Transportation conduct a study of the area to determine whether such a reduction in speed limit is warranted, and it is further TB 4-9-26 Page 4 of 11 RESOLVED, that this board will pass the petition received on to Tompkins County Highway and the NYS Department of Transportation and request that the traffic mitigations and safety measures are considered. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes R Young and some of his staff will attend a Water Training and Competition in Saratoga next week. Those attending will receive education credits. Trail work continues on the rail trail from Route 366 to Pinckney Road. The concrete will be poured for the footers tomorrow. Bernie Cornelius has donated a lot of fill for the wet areas and there has been some tree cutting and stump grinding. The concrete trestle on Pinckney Road was failing and falling. It has been shored up and is moving along nicely. There has been a problem with residents passing the barricades and continuing on the trail. New signage will be installed. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Dryden Fiber - Dave Makar, Executive Director for Dryden Fiber, has provided the board with resolutions for consideration tonight. The first is to authorize him to sign the make ready documents. Occasionally the electricians doing the make ready work find they have to spend a little more money than the quoted amount. They then must stop work until the next board meeting to have a change order approved. That can mean a delay of up to three or four weeks. Having this resolution in place will avoid that situation. Resolution #97 (2026) - Authorization to sign Dryden Fiber Make-Ready Documents Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, Dryden Fiber awards contracts for electrical and telecommunications make ready work to a contractor in order to place the fiber for the Dryden Fiber network on poles, and WHEREAS, the work is bid out to specific contractors who are approved by the electric and telecommunications entities and the work is awarded based on lowest price to the project and time availability of the contractors, and WHEREAS, in order to keep the project moving forward, the Executive Director may need to sign an agreement or change order before the next town board meeting, therefore RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to sign all make- ready contracts that have been put out to bid and are awarded and to sign any change orders necessary for the make-ready contracts up to $15,000. 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes TB 4-9-26 Page 5 of 11 At the beginning of this project Airosmith Development was doing the work for the state highway permits. When Vantage took over, they brought the state permitting in house, thinking it would save time and money. After several months of trying to get permits approved by the state, it was decided to ask Airosmith to take on the remaining state highway permits. They are very well versed in the MIP projects and have managed MIP projects. Resolution #98 (2026) Authorization to sign Agreement for Dryden Fiber with Airosmith Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, Dryden Fiber needs to apply for Department of Transportation (DOT) permits in order to work in certain right of ways along state roads in Dryden and Caroline, and WHEREAS, Airosmith Development has worked with Dryden Fiber in the past and with the new areas of construction their services are needed again, and WHEREAS, the scope of work for each permit area will vary depending on the amount of work to be completed but it is budgeted not to exceed $300,000 which includes possible subcontracting of survey work, therefore RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to sign and execute all agreements and scopes of work with Airosmith Development up to $300,000 with any increases to be approved by the Town Board 2nd Supv Leifer Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Every time Dryden Fiber has to make underground construction outside of a town right-of-way an easement is necessary. Oakbrook Drive is a town-owned road from Route 366 about two thirds of the way up the hill, then splits and becomes private drives for 24 and 41 Oakbrook Road. An easement is needed to run fiber between 24 Oak Brook and 41 Oak Brook. Resolution #99 (2026) -Authorize the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to Sign an easement for underground construction at 24 Oak Brook Drive Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas, Dryden Fiber is working to build into the Oak Brook Drive neighborhood, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber’s preferred connection is an underground pathway on the private drive section of Oak Brook Drive, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber would construct the network connection through an underground buried pathway between a hand hole on the public right-of-way, through the property of 24 Oak Brook Drive and then to the property on 41 Oak Brook Drive and the property owner at 24 Oak Brook Drive has agreed to the easement, TB 4-9-26 Page 6 of 11 Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to sign an easement with Edward Boutros, the owner of 24 Oak Brook Drive, to allow for underground access from the right-of-way to the new handhole on the property. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Resolution #100 (2026) - Authorize the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to Sign an easement for underground construction at 41 Oak Brook Drive Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas, Dryden Fiber is working to build into the Oak Brook Drive neighborhood, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber’s preferred connection is an underground pathway on the private drive section of Oak Brook Drive, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber would construct the network connection through an underground buried pathway between a hand hole on the property of 24 Oak Brook Drive and the property on 41 Oak Brook Drive and the property owner at 41 Oak Brook Drive has agreed to the easement, Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to sign an easement with Nickolas Bellisario, the owner of 41 Oak Brook Drive, to allow for underground access from the right-of-way to the new handhole on the property. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Resolution #101 (2026) - Authorize the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to Sign easements for underground construction in the town of Dryden Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas, Dryden Fiber is working to build throughout the town of Dryden, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber’s secondary preferred connection is via underground construction, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber has identified the best way in certain cases is to construct the fiber underground through private parcels, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber would negotiate and secure easements on behalf of the project and the town of Dryden, and Whereas, Dryden Fiber would only move to authorization after the property owner has agreed to the easement, TB 4-9-26 Page 7 of 11 Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Dryden Fiber Executive Director to sign easements with Dryden property owners to allow for underground access on the property. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Vantage has looked ahead at where Dryden Fiber will need future easements, and they identified 237 more easements that will need to be acquired for the underground parts of the project in advance of construction. They estimate two hours of work per easement. A subcontractor job description has been developed for this task and they have a candidate. A resolution will be prepared for approval at next week’s meeting. Cortland Road Sewer District Rate – The Village of Dryden has increased its sewer rate, and the town will have to pass that increase on to users in the Cortland Road Sewer District. Resolution #102 (2026) - Amend Cortland Road Sewer District 2026 Sewer Rate – SS3 Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the sewer districts served by Cortland Road Sewer District are part of a single sewer district; and WHEREAS, the Village of Dryden increased their rates starting with the 4/15/2026 billing date; and WHEREAS, no revenues will be generated from property taxes or assessments for the sewer district for the 2026 budget cycle; therefore RESOLVED, effective for usage beginning April 1, 2026, this Town Board hereby establishes the Cortland Road Sewer District sewer rate according to the table below. Sewer 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes TB 4-9-26 Page 8 of 11 Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Authorize Contract for Repair Café Location – The Climate Action Committee (CAC) would like to hold their April 18 Repair Café at the Dryden Center for Community and presented a contract for approval. The cost per occasion is $100.00 though the CAC is not certain yet if they will hold more than one event in this calendar year. Resolution #103 (2026) - Approve contract between the Town of Dryden and the Dryden Center for Community to provide rental space for the Climate Action Committee’s Repair Café event on April 18, 2026 and at future dates to be determined. Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas the International Repair Café Foundation was established “to make repair a part of the local community once again. It aims to maintain and spread repair expertise, and to promote social cohesion by bringing together neighbors from all walks of life and sets of motivations in the form of inspiring and accessible meetings,” and Whereas when local residents can get broken items repaired for free at Repair Café events, the items gain new use and are diverted from the waste stream, thus reducing pollution and solid waste, and Whereas the Town of Dryden Climate Action Committee (CAC) has voted to use the structure to gather local residents who are skilled at repair of various items together with residents who need repairs, and Whereas the CAC sponsored a successful pilot Repair Café event at the Neptune Fire Hall on September 26, 2025; and Whereas the CAC wants to take advantage of the development of the new Dryden Center for Community as a location for Repair Café events on April 18, 2026, and at future dates to be determined, Whereas the 2026 Town Budget includes funds for CAC activities (A8710.41 Climate Action Initiatives) to promote climate resilience and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, now Therefore, be it resolved that the Dryden Town Board approves the contract with the Dryden Center for Community to provide space for the CAC’s Repair Café events, beginning April 18, 2026, and approves payment of the space rental costs, $100 for each event. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Affordable & Workforce Housing Appointment – Will Olson has offered to be the Village of Freeville representative on the Affordable & Workforce Housing Committee. RESOLUTION #104 (2026) – APPOINT AFFORDABLE & WORKFORCE HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBER - OLSON TB 4-9-26 Page 9 of 11 Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Will Olson as a member of the Affordable and Workforce Housing Committee. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes A resolution was offered to recognize the efforts of Dryden Fire Departments and Dryden Ambulance, and other departments that responded to a fatal fire on April 1, 2026. Resolution #105 (2026) - Thanking Dryden’s Fire Departments and Mutual Aid Partners That Responded to the April 1, 2026, Fatal Fire and Offering Condolences to the Families of the Victims Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: Whereas, on April 1, 2026, the Neptune Hose Company, WB Strong Fire Department, the Varna Volunteer Fire Department, Dryden Ambulance and their mutual aid partners from neighboring municipalities, responded immediately to the fatal blaze at 321 Cortland Road, displaying unwavering bravery and professionalism; and Whereas, the Town Board and the Town of Dryden offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Paisley Wood, Christy Oralls, and Katherine Gray, the victims of this fatal fire; and Whereas, our first responder volunteers face life threatening danger to serve our community every time that they respond to fires and other emergencies; and Whereas, our first responders tirelessly train to be prepared to assist town residents in times of crisis; and Whereas, our first responders come to aid those in need at all hours to provide lifesaving aid and comfort to victims and their families; and Whereas, the town of Dryden contracts with town fire departments and ambulance service to provide this vital service; Therefore, be it Resolved that the Town Board and the Town of Dryden mourn the tragic loss of life on April 1, 2026; and Be it further Resolved that the Town Board and the Town of Dryden, once again, expresses gratitude to the volunteer first responders and EMS professionals serving this community in times of crises. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Buck Yes Cl Dravis Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes TB 4-9-26 Page 10 of 11 Trillium Woods Discussion – Supv Leifer shared a draft local law for a moratorium on large subdivisions on farmland. He recognizes changes were made to the current plan, but the issues there will happen in other parts of the town. The Conservation Board is taking up the topic next week at a special meeting. Austin Beck and Doug Antzcak, of the Ag Advisory Committee, were present. A Beck read excerpts from the comprehensive plan that support the committee’s request for a moratorium. There are multiple open space goals, and goal #3 is specific to agriculture. The Ag Advisory Committee feels very strongly that if the town believes that document is driving the future and what is done in the town, we need to seriously consider preventing this development from happening. It will set a precedent. There is potential to develop 80 acres of prime farmland. Where do we stop development? If Dryden lets this project happen, where do we draw the line? The Ag Committee needs time to produce some sort of ag protection zoning. For fifteen years Dryden has been talking about how to manage this, and it is time to do so. They need to do research and need a pause to figure this out. Cl Lamb said the board could legitimately do a moratorium because a zoning rewrite is underway, but it needs to be addressed in the new zoning law in the conservation subdivision section. The Zoning Advisory Group was talking about requiring a conservation subdivision to preserve 50% of open space. He is concerned that going too broadly on soils could take some areas that are developable off the chart for the next eighteen months. There is an affordable housing crisis right now, and he would not want to jeopardize that type of project. A Beck agrees and thinks the Ag Committee would be willing to discuss wording on how to move forward. Meeting in the middle somewhere would be valuable and move this forward. Soil mapping would be helpful, and Cl Lamb has a graduate student who is willing to take on that project. The town would need to outline what they would like to see mapped out. Some of the maps in the comp plan would be helpful. The Ag Committee supports developments closer to town. Supv Leifer noted that soils are a finite resource and we need to know what is there before it is developed. They will need time to figure out how to do it right. Russ Beck said the acreage they would lose is replaceable in this instance. They would have to find land further from their farm. The bigger issue is fifteen new homes directly across the road from a dairy farm that is going from 1200 to 4000 cows. Any potential buyer of lots there would have no idea of what that will be. The farm generates a lot of traffic with large vehicles. Subjectiveness of where to do a development is important. A blanket policy does not necessarily work. Cl Buck would like forested land and environmentally sensitive land to also be considered. She does not want to force people to deforest areas in order to build. CL Lamb noted that in this instance a conservation subdivision would not solve the compatibility issue of putting new homes next to a working, growing farm. How do we balance the interest of that landowner who does not want their fortune tied to the farm’s plans? R Beck said they already have a purchase agreement with the landowner to purchase the property at the same price if this developer backs out. There would be no changes in the way it is protected today. Cl Buck would like to see the same protections offered by the developer. TB 4-9-26 Page 11 of 11 There was more discussion about protecting soils and considering areas that have public utilities for development, though it may mean giving up some land that is currently farmed. The Ag Committee is looking for protection from major subdivisions. The goal is to protect the finite resource of agricultural tillable ground and protection from major subdivisions on agricultural land. Preservation of open space is important. Supv Leifer will continue working on the moratorium. Cl Lamb would like to see if there are areas that should be excluded from it. Cl Buck suggested adding the UNAs and forested land. Cl Vargas-Mendez noted that the Affordable & Workforce Housing Committee supports the Ag Committee’s request. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bambi L. Avery Town Clerk ` 1 Town of Dryden Borger Operations 2025 April 9, 2026 Don Houser Director, Policy & Capital Projects 2 23,800 Employees 13 MILLION Customers and end-users 213,200 Circuit miles of electric transmission and distribution 49,700 Pipeline miles of natural gas transmission and distribution 28 STATES With customers and end- users served by regulated energy businesses 50 STATES With mortgage, brokerage and franchise businesses 3 EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT: We equip employees with the resources and support they need to be successful. We make no compromise when it comes to safety and security. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT: We use natural resources wisely, protecting our environment and striving to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. REGULATORY INTEGRITY: We pursue frequent, open communication with regulators and policymakers regarding our business performance. CUSTOMER SERVICE: We are committed to providing innovative solutions that our customers want and need. FINANCIAL STRENGTH: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, we invest in hard assets and pursue long-term opportunities to strengthen the future of the company. CORE PRINCIPLES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Our high standards for operations enable us to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, perform our work safely, and preserve our assets. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS VISION MISSION We are in business to serve our customers. Fairly, Efficiently and Reliably. These statements mean that we will: •Deliver on time what we promise •Share the purpose behind our actions •Commit to making it easy to do business with us •Negotiate and perform in good faith •Invest in the pipeline to provide our customers with highly reliable service and to meet their future growth needs To be the preferred provider of natural gas transportation, storage and LNG services based on our integrity, operational excellence, financial strength and environmental responsibility. •Deliver highly reliable and low-cost transportation and storage services to our customers •Create a culture to achieve balanced outcomes through the application of our core principles •Develop an exceptional employee base, which safely operates and maintains our business •Identify internal growth and deliver on capital opportunities Demonstrate our vision of being the best by leading the natural gas industry and BHE in all relevant metrics and delivering sustainable business solutions which reduce our risk. 4 5 6 MILES OF PIPELINE 21,000 TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY 21.5 billion cubic feet per day STORAGE FACILITIES 22 STATES WITH ASSETS 27 WHO WE ARE: 10 States of Operation 1,500 Employees 5,400 miles of transmission line 7 A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, BHE GT&S is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions through its interstate natural gas transmission, storage and liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets. 756 bcf of storage LNG operations in Lusby, MD, Jacksonville, FL Trussville, AL, Wyalusing, PA BHE GT&S BUSINESSES 8 Cove Point LNG •14.6 BCF storage capacity; 1.8 BCF daily send-out capacity and 9.1 million gallons per day of export capacity •415+ LNG cargoes since 2018 to 30 countries Carolina Gas Transmission •Transportation-only service provider •Owns and operates nearly 1,500 miles of transmission pipeline •Wholesale customers including power generators, industrials, LDC’s, municipalities, and energy marketers. Eastern Gathering & Processing •220,000 Mcf/day processing capacity •560,000 gal/day fractionation capacity •Products extracted: propane, butane, iso butane, natural gasoline •Flexible loading onto pipe, rail, truck, barge PIVOTAL LNG •JAX LNG in Jacksonville, FL: 360,000 gallons per day of liquefaction capacity. 4 million gallons of on-site storage serving maritime and on-road trucking •Trussville LNG in Trussville, AL: 60,000 gallons per day of liquefaction capacity. 4.8 million gallons of on-site storage •Towanda LNG in Wyalusing, PA: 50,000 gallons per day of liquefaction capacity. 180,000 gallons of on-site storage Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage •4,000 miles of pipeline across six states (MD, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV) •9.5 bcf of natural gas designed availability •420 bcf of working storage •Provides natural gas transportation and storage services with one of the largest underground natural gas storage systems in the U.S. NY FOCUS 900 miles of pipeline 75 employees 9 BHE GT&S, through its operating company Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, LLC (EGTS), provides natural gas transportation and storage services in NY. EGTS system links to other major pipeline markets in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. It provides reliable energy for large customers including power generators and local distribution companies. EGTS’s underground natural gas storage system is the largest in the northeast and one of the largest in the United States. Our system provides reliable energy for a variety of industrial customers, power generators, and local distribution companies. Thanks to our proximity to the Marcellus & Utica shale gas production region, we have the capability to deliver gas when and where it is needed the most. 8 compressor stations with more than 102K hp In 2025 EGTS ranked 3rd among 38 other pipelines in the customer satisfaction 2 natural gas storage fields 10 Storage Fields: Woodhull Storage Quinlan Storage Stations: Silver Springs Sheds Borger Utica Brookman Corners Horseheads QUINLAN WOODHULL NEW YORK SHEDS UTICA SILVER SPRINGS BORGER HORSEHEADS BROOKMAN CORNERS MASTIO NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SURVEY •Reliable transportation •Honest communication •Scheduled volume accuracy •Accessible representatives •Invoice accuracy Customer Service – Top 5 Needs Berkshire Hathaway Energy Index Rankings Category Eastern Gas Carolina Gas Transmission Northern Natural Gas Kern River Gas Transmission Overall 3rd 4th 2nd 1st Mega Pipelines 2nd 1st Regional Pipelines 2nd 1st * Mega Group includes pipelines meeting, or exceeding 3,500 miles of pipe, serves 3 states & delivers 1 Tcf * Regional Group includes pipelines with less than 3,500 miles of pipe, or serves less than 3 states BHE Pipeline Group was first in the Major Organizational Group, a position now held for 21 consecutive years 12 Borger Station Emissions 2025 Emissions - NOx In atmospheric chemistry, NOx is a generic term for the nitrogen oxides that are most relevant for air pollution, namely nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These gases contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain, as well as affecting tropospheric ozone. PTE = Potential to Emit 58 . 6 8. 0 8. 3 8. 9 9. 5 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 NOX Emissions - CO CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can be harmful when inhaled in large amounts. CO is released when something is burned. The greatest sources of CO to outdoor air are cars, trucks and other vehicles or machinery that burn fossil fuels. A variety of items in your home such as unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, leaking chimneys and furnaces, and gas stoves also release CO and can affect air quality indoors. PTE = Potential to Emit 9. 4 2. 3 2. 1 2. 2 2. 4 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 CO Emissions - VOCs Volatile organic compounds, VOCs for short, are a common type of EPA- regulated drinking water contaminant. Even today,VOCs can be found in a number of products that are used on a daily basis, like paint thinners, pesticides and insect sprays. PTE = Potential to Emit 2. 1 0. 5 0. 7 0. 8 0. 8 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 VOCS Emissions - PM “Particulate matter” (PM) is the general term used to describe solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. The composition and size of these airborne particles and droplets vary. PM can be emitted directly or formed in the atmosphere. “Primary” particles are those released directly to the atmosphere. These include dust from roads and black and/or elemental carbon from combustion sources. PTE = Potential to Emit 14 . 1 3. 7 4. 4 4. 8 4. 9 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 PM Emissions - SOx Sulfur oxides (SOx) are compounds of sulfur and oxygen molecules. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the pre- dominant form found in the lower atmosphere. It is a colorless gas that can be detected by taste and smell in the range of 1,000 to 3,000 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3). PTE = Potential to Emit 1. 4 0. 4 0. 5 0. 5 0. 5 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 SOX Emissions – CO2 Carbon dioxide is an acidic colorless gas with a density about 53% higher than that of dry air. PTE = Potential to Emit 10 9 3 5 7 28 4 6 6 34 4 3 0 37 6 1 2 38 1 8 6 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 CO2 Emissions – CH4 Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs abundantly in nature and as a product of certain human activities. Natural Gas is a naturally occurring mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons consisting primarily of methane (97%). BHE GT&S has a methane intensity rate of 0.021%, which is one of the best in the industry. PTE = Potential to Emit 25 . 6 6 6. 4 7. 9 8. 6 8. 7 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 CH4 Emissions – CO2e CO2e is the shorthand for carbon dioxide equivalents. It is the standard unit in carbon accounting to quantify greenhouse gas emissions PTE = Potential to Emit 11 0 0 6 0 28 6 4 3 34 6 4 6 37 8 4 9 38 4 2 4 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 CO2E Emissions – Total HAPs Hazardous air pollutants, also known as toxic air pollutants or air toxics. Examples of toxic air pollutants include: •benzene, which is found in gasoline; •perchloroethylene, which is emitted from some dry- cleaning facilities; and •methylene chloride, which is used as a solvent and paint stripper by several industries. PTE = Potential to Emit 0. 4 0 0 0. 0 7 0. 0 9 0. 1 0 0. 1 0 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL HAPS Emissions - Formaldehyde A colorless, pungent- smelling gas; an important hazardous air pollutant. Sources include environmental tobacco smoke and other combustion sources; pressed wood products (such as particle board); and certain textiles, foams, and glues. PTE = Potential to Emit 0. 3 0 0 0. 0 4 0. 0 5 0. 0 6 0. 0 6 PTE 2022 2023 2024 2025 FORMALDEHYDE Borger Station Pumped Gas Volume in *MSCF 1 Mscf (1,000 cubic feet) of natural gas, which equals approximately 1 million BTUs (1 MMBtu), can power an average U.S. home's heating, water heating, and cooking for about 5–10 days during winter. It can also generate roughly 100– 120 kWh of electricity, enough to power an average home for over 4 days. *mscf = thousand standard cubic feet of gas 99,248,749 134,647,373 167,206,139 177,206,168 181,615,421 0 20,000,000 40,000,000 60,000,000 80,000,000 100,000,000 120,000,000 140,000,000 160,000,000 180,000,000 200,000,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Volume in MSCF S ENVIRONMENT *Numbers above are for EGTS, CGT, and CP transmission assets. Industry standard is 0.28% Methane Reduction Initiatives include: •Portable compression to drawdown gas prior to pig, pipeline or station maintenance •Installation of vapor recovery We are committed to using natural resources wisely and protecting our environment for the benefit of future generations. COMMITMENT Our Environmental RESPECT Policy details our commitment in the areas of Responsibility, Efficiency, Stewardship, Performance, Evaluation, Communication and Training. COLLABORATION Part of the ONE Future Coalition,a group of more than 45 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% or less by 2025— a goal BHE GT&S has already reached. ACTION 24 0.000% 0.010% 0.020% 0.030% 0.040% 0.050% 0.040%0.039% 0.036%0.033% 0.030%0.028%0.026%0.025%0.024%0.023%0.023%0.022% BHE GT&S Transmission & Storage - 12 Month Rolling Methane Intensity (%) GOAL - 0.050% 0.021% As we continually work to achieve balanced outcomes for all stakeholders, we share insight into the energy of our customers and work cooperatively with regulators, legislators and other stakeholders to build a secure, sustainable energy future for those we serve. By pursuing frequent, open communication with regulators regarding our business performance, we adhere to a policy of strict regulatory compliance. Some of our regulatory bodies included here. REGULATORY INTEGRITY 25*This list is not exhaustive •$1.1M philanthropy budget allocated through Community Investment Board (CIB) in each state. Areas of giving are: ✓Environment ✓Community Enhancement ✓Arts & Culture ✓Education/STEM ✓Safety & Wellness •BHE Foundation supports our causes with additional $100K into BHE GT&S charitable giving program •Annual United Way campaign •Employee led Community Councils that coordinate local volunteer events •New York Focus: ✓$30,000 donation to Town of Dryden to complete the Dryden Rail Trail COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 27 THANK YOU Follow us on LinkedIn bhegts.com