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June 24, 2026 • Personal accounts shall not be represented as official Town accounts. • Confidential or non-public Town information shall not be disclosed. • Personal social media activity shall not interfere with official duties. • Town resources shall not be used for personal political activity. • Employees and officials shall comply with all applicable Town policies and standards of conduct. Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict rights protected by law. Emergency Communications Official social media accounts may be used to distribute emergency notifications and public safety information. Social media is intended to supplement, not replace, official emergency notification systems, emergency responders, or other official communication channels. Residents should not use social media to report emergencies. Emergencies should be reported by calling 911. Policy Administration The Town Board reserves the right to create, modify, suspend, or discontinue any official social media account and to amend this policy as necessary to meet operational needs and comply with applicable laws. #140-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the Social Media Policy as presented; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 5. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law for Solar Energy: TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION RESOLUTION INTRODUCING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF 2026 AMENDING CHAPTER 172 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND THE ENERGY OVERLAY DISTRICT; ACCEPTING DRAFT LOCAL LAW, OVERLAY MAP, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR REVIEW; AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Eden, Erie County, New York, held on June 24, 2026. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Eden has undertaken a review of Chapter 172 of the Town Code relating to Solar Energy Systems; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has prepared a proposed local law, identified as Proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2026, to repeal and replace Chapter 172 of the Town Code concerning Solar Energy Systems, including revisions to regulations governing the siting, development, operation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems and the establishment of an Energy Overlay District; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has also prepared a draft Energy Overlay District Map depicting the proposed boundaries of the Energy Overlay District; and WHEREAS, a draft Full Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) Part 1 has been prepared in connection with the proposed local law and associated mapping action; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to formally introduce the proposed local law and accept the draft local law, draft Energy Overlay District Map, and draft EAF for purposes of review, consideration, and public comment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby introduces Proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2026 entitled: “A Local Law Repealing and Replacing Chapter 172 of the Town Code of the Town of Eden Entitled ‘Solar Energy Systems’ and Establishing an Energy Overlay District” attached hereto; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the draft local law, draft Energy Overlay District Map, and draft Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 for purposes of referral, review, environmental review, and public consideration; and be it further RESOLVED, that a public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2026 shall be held before the Town Board on August 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Town Hall, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York, at which time all interested persons shall be heard; and be it further 7