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Town Board minutes — April 22, 2026

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Town of Eden
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Apr 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026

  review to be incurred by the Town. All necessary reviewing professionals assisting the
  Town in such reviews shall provide an estimate of the approximate cost of review
  services. The board(s) may periodically and at its discretion require the replenishment
  of the escrow account established hereunder, with justification and notice provided to
  the applicant. Upon completion of the application and review process, any balance
  remaining in the escrow account shall be refunded to the applicant within 30 days of
  the submission and payment of the final bill by the Town and payment in full of all
  application and approval fees. In the event there is a shortfall in the escrow account, no
  final approval or permit may be issued until the balance of the outstanding amount is
  fulfilled by the applicant.

  #98-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry approving the changes to Section 108-3, Schedule
  of Fees, as presented; seconded by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None;
  Motion carried.

  5. Ron Maggs Part Time:

#99-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to hire Ronald Maggs as a laborer for as needed projects
deemed necessary by the Town Supervisor at a rate of pay of $35.00 per hour not to exceed $10,000 this 2026
budget year; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  6. Evergreen Acres:

  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ROAD AND DRAINAGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
  EVERGREEN ACRES, PART III, PHASE 1
WHEREAS the Town Board is in receipt of reports from the Town Engineer and Highway
Superintendent confirming satisfactory completion of certain public improvements for Evergreen Acres
Part III, Phase 1 and recommending Town Board acceptance of such public improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Eden Town Board does hereby accept the roadway and drainage public
improvements in Evergreen Acres Part III, Phase 1, subject to the following:
  1. Town Attorney approval of title insurance and recording in the County Clerk’s Office of all
  documentation required to accept dedication of the road and drainage improvements in Phase 1
  and temporary turnaround easement on Sublot 29.
  2. Delivery of an executed deed for Evergreen Acres Part III, Phase 2 to be held in escrow by
  town’s legal counsel to secure timely completion of all required public improvements for
  Evergreen Acres, Part III, Phase 2.
  3. Maintenance bonds required by Town Code for the public improvements accepted in this
  Resolution shall be delivered to the Town of Eden within 72 hours of the Town Board accepting
  the public improvements.
  4. No conditional or final certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any subdivision lot
  improvements in Phase 1 unless and until street lighting public improvements in Phase 1 have
  been satisfactorily completed, dedicated and accepted by the Town Board, as required by town
  code.
#100-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the resolution as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

Hearing of Visitors:
  Two residents of the Town of Eden spoke about the recent decision to close the Eden Highway
Department’s brush drop-off area after hours. In the past, the site had been accessible 24/7 for residents. However,
due to significant misuse and increasing costs to taxpayers, the Town has implemented a policy to lock the gate
outside of regular operating hours.

#101-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session for
Building Department Contractual; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain:
None; Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11PM.

  Respectfully submitted by,

  Emily Hawkins, Town Clerk

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