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Town Board minutes — January 14, 2026

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Town of Eden
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Jan 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026

placed in the competitive class without further exam; and
Whereas, Erie County has recommended that the below resolve clause regarding the
appointment process be approved to allow the Town of Eden to appropriately utilize the NYS
Helps program in its most efficient form so as not to delay the ability of employees hired through
the program to gain permanent status.
Now therefore be it resolved, that any individual appointed by this honorable body prior to or
going forward which is afforded the opportunity to utilize the NYS Helps program, as approved
and administered by The County of Erie, shall be, without further approval of this body,
appropriately placed where possible into said program and upon completion of the minimum
probationary term of the position and the requirements as outlined/approved by Erie County
Civil Service, be afforded the rights of that of a competitive class appointment without further
exam or approval by this body.

#12­2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the resolution as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  10. EMS Billing Rates:
Level of Service  Current Rates  Recommended rates

Basic Life Support­ E/NE  $1,400  $1,600

Advanced Life Support­  $1,900  $2,100
E/NE

Advanced Life Support­2  $2,400  $2,600

P/I  $1,050  $1,100

Mileage  $40/mile  $45/mile

Treat and Release  $500  $550

#12­2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the rate changes for EMS Services as presented;
seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  11. Ambulance Contract:

#13­226: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the agreement between the Town of Eden and
the Eden Emergency Squad, Inc. for Emergency Ambulance Service in the Town of Eden effective 1/1/2026
through 12/31/2026.; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion
carried.

  12. Set Public Hearing:

#14­2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to set the public hearing for proposed Local Law 1­2026
Establishing a new date for meetings of the Board of Assessment Review pursuant to Real Property Tax Law
Section 512.1­a for February 11, 2026 at 6:30PM.; seconded by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed:
None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

#15­2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to enter the Hearing for the Order to Remove or Repair the
Unsafe Building at 2520 Hemlock Road.; seconded by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed: None;
Abstain: None; Motion carried.

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