Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — May 13, 2026

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Town of Eden
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May 13, 2026
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Public safety, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

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May 14, 2026

SECTION 3.  Such funds are to be used for purchase of Ambulance District equipment as defined by Section 6-
  c.1.c of the General Municipal Law
SECTION 4.  That out of the total sum of $49,559.30 plus interest earned January 1 2026 through date of
  transfer held in the General Fund account A878.1, Emergency Squad Capital (Equipment)
  Reserve be and the same hereby appropriated for the “Ambulance District Capital (Equipment)
  Reserve Fund of the Town of Eden”, and the Supervisor of the Town of Eden is hereby
  authorized, empowered and directed to transfer said funds as outlined in this paragraph.
SECTION 5.  Such additional sums as may hereafter be appropriated shall become part of the fund.
SECTION 6.  The moneys of the fund shall be accounted for in a separate fund balance account. The
  Supervisor, in his/her discretion, may invest monies in the fund in the manner provided in Section
  6-f of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Interest earned and capital gains
  realized on investments accrue and become part of the reserve fund. Interest and gains on reserve
  fund balances “follow the principal.” If reserve fund cash is commingled with other moneys for
  investment purposes, the reserve fund must receive its prorated share of any interest or capital
  gains earned on the total investment
SECTION 7.  No expenditure shall be made from the fund except by authorization of the town governing body
  of the Town of Eden pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law of
  the State of New York.
SECTION 8.  This resolution is subject to permissive referendum.

#114-2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Wilhelm to approve the resolution as presented.; seconded
by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  14. Burials on Private Lands:

#115-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to refer the request for legislation preventing burials on
private lands to the Code Review Committee; seconded by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed: None;
Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  15. VFIS:

#116-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the VFIS insurance for the Volunteer Fire
Fighters in the amount of $3,219.00 effective July 1, 2026; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All;
Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

  16. Addendum to Vet Contract and Dog Redemption Fee Schedule:

Emily Hawkins gave a detailed overview of the changes to the NYS Agriculture and Markets law requirements
and their impact on the Towns dog redemption process.

#117-2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Walker to approve the second addendum to the 2026 Dog
Shelter Lease Agreement between the Town of Eden and the Eden Veterinary Clinic as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

Changes to Dog Redemption Fee Schedule

Redemption Fees:
Day 1: $45
Subsequent Days: $40

Required Exam at Intake: (unless completed by DCO pending certification)
$65.00 (healthy)
$80.00 (sick)

Deworming/Parasite Prevention: (upon arrival)
$50 per dog up to 100#
$100 per dog 101# plus
Upon Expiration of Stray Hold (5/7/9 days Per NYS Agriculture and Markets Law Section 117)
Distemper/Parvo Vaccination:
$50.00 per dog
Bordetella Vaccination:
$60 per dog
Rabies Vaccination:
$35.00 per dog
Additional required medical fees:
Payments for additional required medical needs if the dog is deemed to be sick will be charged at the
exact billed rate given by Eden Veterinary Clinic for services.

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