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June 24, 2026 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish and post notice of said public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Home Rule Law and any other applicable provisions of law; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed local law, draft Energy Overlay District Map, and draft Environmental Assessment Form shall be maintained by the Town Clerk and made available for public inspection during normal business hours and through any additional means deemed appropriate by the Town Clerk; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. #141-2026: MOTION was made by Councilmemeber Walker to approve the resolution and set the public hearing to August 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM as presented; seconded by Supervisor Ventry; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 6. SEQRA for Solar Energy Systems: TOWN OF EDEN TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2026 AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ENERGY OVERLAY DISTRICT AS A TYPE I ACTION UNDER SEQRA; DECLARING INTENT TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING SEQRA COORDINATION 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 is considering Proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2026, a local law amending Chapter 172 of the Town Code relating to Solar Energy Systems and establishing an Energy Overlay District; and WHEREAS, the proposed action includes the adoption of amendments to the Town’s zoning regulations and the adoption of an Energy Overlay District Map identifying lands within the proposed Energy Overlay District; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is the agency principally responsible for the adoption of the proposed local law and associated zoning map amendment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and the implementing regulations set forth in 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board has reviewed the nature and scope of the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the proposed adoption of a zoning law amendment and zoning map amendment constitutes a Type I Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.4; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to initiate coordinated environmental review of the proposed action and establish a lead agency for purposes of conducting the environmental review required by SEQRA; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby classifies the proposed adoption of Local Law No. ___ of 2026 and the associated Energy Overlay District Map as a Type I Action pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intent to serve as Lead Agency for the coordinated environmental review of the proposed action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the circulation of a Notice of Intent to Establish Lead Agency, together with the proposed local law, draft Energy Overlay District Map, Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, and any supporting materials, to all involved agencies and interested agencies identified during the SEQRA review process; and be it further RESOLVED, that any involved agency objecting to the Town Board serving as Lead Agency shall submit such objection within the time period prescribed by SEQRA following receipt of the Notice of Intent to Establish Lead Agency; and be it further RESOLVED, that if no objection is received from any involved agency within the applicable coordination period, the Town Board shall thereafter be deemed Lead Agency for purposes of conducting the coordinated environmental review of the proposed action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, and such other Town officials, employees, consultants, and representatives as may be appropriate are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to complete SEQRA coordination, distribute materials, communicate with involved and interested agencies, receive and compile responses, and otherwise facilitate the environmental review process; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. #142-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to approve the resolution as presented; seconded by Councilmemeber Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 7. Referral of Proposed Local Law for Solar Energy Systems and Energy Overlay: 8