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Town Board minutes — March 11, 2026

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Town of Eden
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Mar 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026

WHEREAS, on December 10, 2025, the Town Board granted a Special use
Permit, subject to conditions, including:
1. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall execute a
Decommissioning Agreement and post financial security in an amount equal to
150% of the approved decommissioning cost estimate, consistent with §172­8(G).
2. Within 90 days of this approval, the Applicant shall enter into a Host Community
Agreement with the Town pursuant to §172­8(J) with a value of not less than
$3650/MW/Year with a 2% annual escalator which shall remain in place for the
life of the project.

3. Within 90 days of this approval, the Applicant shall enter into a Payment in Lieu
of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement for a term of 15­years for not less than
$2000/MW/Year with a 2% annual escalator; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the Applicant submitted proposed PILOT,
Host Community, and Decommissioning Agreements to the Town consistent with the
conditions of the Special Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Town Bord has had an opportunity to review and comment on
the proposed PILOT, Host Community, and Decommissioning Agreements, which are
attached hereto as Exhibits A, B and C respectively and incorporated herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the Supervisor to execute the PILOT and Host Community Agreements
attached hereto as Exhibits A, B and C for the Eden PV II solar energy facility.

#70­2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Walker to approve the resolution as read; seconded by
Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: Ventry, Wilhelm, Walker, Byrnes; Opposed: None; Abstain: Vacco; Motion
carried.

**Full copies of the agreement can be obtained through the Town Clerk’s Office

  16. Garret Champagne­Foret – add to Eden Fire Roster:

#71­2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Wilhelm to add Garret Champagne­Forte to the active roster
for Eden Fire pending his physical and background check; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All;
Opposed: None; Abstain: All; Motion carried.

  17. Michael Hine – Remove from Eden Fire Roster:

The Town Board thanked Mike Hine for his service to the Town of Eden

  18. Cancel Demolition Order:

#72­2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to cancel the Demolition Order for 8698 South Main Street
issued by the Eden Town Board on June 26, 2024 and authorizing the Supervisor to execute an instrument
confirming the cancellation of same for public record purposes; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All;
Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  19. Notice to Bidders: Swartz Field Sidewalk Installation:

  TOWN OF EDEN
  NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Eden, New
York, at the Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York, 14057, until 11:00AM, Monday, April
6, 2026, where bids will be publicly opened and read on the following items:

  2026 Swartz Field Sidewalk Installation

Specifications for these items are on file at the Town Clerk’s Office. Bids to be submitted on forms provided by
the Town which may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York, 14057.
All bids must be accompanied by a Certificate of Non­Collusion supplied by the Town of Eden as required by the
General Municipal Law.

Date of completion will be specified by the bidder and will be a factor for consideration by the Town Board in its
determination of acceptance for a contract. The Town Board reserves the right to reject all bids and to re­
advertise for new proposals. All bids are F.O.B. Eden, New York.

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