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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 NEW BUSINESS • Commission Planning Spreadsheet & Data Center Recommendations Chairperson Amadon introduced a review of the Commission's planning spreadsheet, an action register created to track priorities and project statuses. Chairperson Amadon proposed adding a new item to document and research the potential environmental impacts of data centers to prepare recommendations for the Town Board. Ms. Duffy volunteered to assist with this research. The Commission’s discussion focused on advising the Town Board to consider a one-year moratorium on new data center construction to allow for a thorough review of impacts, identifying several areas of environmental concern: air emissions from backup generators, sound levels, excessive water consumption, water pollution, and impacts on wildlife. Motion by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Duffy, to direct Chairperson Amadon to draft a formal letter to the Town Board recommending a review of the environmental and economic impacts of data centers and consideration of actions such as a one-year moratorium and/or zoning changes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried • Rooftop Solar Installations on Town Buildings: Chairperson Amadon proposed adding the consideration of rooftop solar installations on Town- owned buildings to the Commission’s planning spreadsheet. The Commission agreed to add this topic to the Commission’s planning spreadsheet. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Duffy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried Respectfully submitted by Matthew Fincel, Secretary to the Environmental Commission 3