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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 NEW BUSINESS • Park Cleanup Subcommittee and Public Engagement Ms. Hicks stated that a subcommittee has previously handled park cleanup scheduling and recommended re-establishing such a subcommittee. Mr. Wyeth volunteered to print and distribute flyers. Chairperson Amadon stated recent events were posted to the Commission’s Facebook page and suggested creating an electronic poster and coordinating with the Town for social media distribution; Chairperson Amadon noted Town platforms did not post the most recent event. Councilmember Sherman expressed appreciation on behalf of the Town and supported forming a subcommittee to schedule regular cleanups (monthly or bi-monthly), coordinating with the Highway Superintendent, Mr. Adams. Mr. Wyeth volunteered to serve on the cleanup subcommittee. Ms. Geller proposed combining cleanups with family-friendly activities, such as crafting bee hotels or butterfly houses, to attract parents and children; Ms. Geller volunteered to participate on the subcommittee. Ms. Lakomski supported the combined event concept and expressed interest in assisting, noting weekend constraints but willingness to participate. Members discussed additional educational components, including pollinator gardens, home habitat certification, and pesticide alternatives, with potential public workshops during winter months when attendance is typically higher. Mr. Wyeth offered contacts for beekeeping and pesticide-reduction presentations. Ms. Geller stated she has a contact affiliated with Cornell who could present on small farms, pollinators, and related topics during winter. • Planning Spreadsheet and AI Data Centers Chairperson Amadon stated the Planning Spreadsheet will be reviewed at the June meeting prior to the summer recess (no meetings in July and August), to reassess priorities. Chairperson Amadon raised potential environmental and infrastructure impacts associated with large AI data centers, including power grid strain and electricity costs, and suggested preparing a formal recommendation to the Town Board addressing zoning and environmental considerations. Ms. Hicks asked whether West Seneca is being considered for data centers and referenced a one-year moratorium on battery storage facilities. Councilmember Sherman stated she is not aware of any current plans or proposals for data centers in West Seneca and will inquire regarding any interest or plans. 3