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July 8, 2026 F. A statement that upon the failure of the violator to properly remove the human remains as required above, enforcement proceedings shall proceed in the Eden Justice Court and equitable relief may be sought by the Town in a court of higher jurisdiction as stated herein. 7. Appearance tickets. The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law to issue an appearance ticket to any person who the enforcement officer has reason to believe has violated this chapter and shall cause such person to appear before the Justice(s) of the Town of Eden in the Eden Town Court. 8. Penalties for offenses. Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable, after a finding of guilt in the Eden Town Court, by a fine fixed by the Justice Court in its sole discretion in an amount of not less than $250.00 or no more than $5,000.00. Additionally, the Town may also seek injunctive relief or any other equitable remedies to prevent the continued violation of this Chapter and the full costs of all such enforcement proceedings shall be the responsibility of the violator. 9. This local law shall become effective upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York. #154-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to add a new Chapter No. 92 entitled “Private Burial Grounds” to the Eden Town Code; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 5. Resignation of Police Officer Jeremy Lilga: Informational. The Eden Town Board accepted the resignation of Jeremy Lilga as a police officer for the Town of Eden effective July 26, 2026. Jeremy Lilga was thanked for his service and wished the best of luck in the future. 6. Videoconferencing Policy: VIDEOCONFERENCING POLICY TOWN OF EDEN 1. Source of Authority. Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 103-a (2)(b) the Town of Eden has authorized all members of any public body of the Town of Eden, designated by the Town Board in the town’s Videoconferencing Policy, to participate in meetings using videoconferencing technology. Participation shall be in accordance with Public Officers Law § 103-a and this Videoconferencing Policy. 2. Posting and Amendment. This policy must be posted on the official Town website and may be amended at any time consistent with Public Officers Law Article 7, provided that such amendment(s) shall not be effective until they are posted publicly on the Town’s website. 3. Scope. These procedures apply to all meetings of public bodies designated by the Town Board, and which are conducted by use of videoconferencing. Designated public bodies include: Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Board of Assessment Review. 4. Public Attendance. Except for such meetings or portions of meetings that are permitted to be closed to the public pursuant to Public Officers Law Article 7, the public shall be permitted to attend any meeting at the publicly noticed physical location for such meeting. At any meeting utilizing videoconferencing, and where public comment or participation is authorized, videoconferencing shall allow the same public participation or testimony as in-person participation. 5. Member Remote Attendance. Members of any public body designated by the Town of Eden may attend and participate in meetings using videoconferencing technology provided that: A. A quorum of the public body must be physically present at the publicly noticed physical location for such meeting; and B. The publicly noticed physical location for such meeting must be located within the geographical boundaries of the Town of Eden and accessible to the public for in-person attendance; and C. An extraordinary circumstance exists which precludes a member’s in-person attendance, including disability, illness, caregiving responsibilities, or any other 4