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Town Board minutes — August 12, 2026

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Town of Eden
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Town Board
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Aug 12, 2026
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Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Audits and oversight, Moratoriums, Roads and traffic

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August 12, 2026

  5. Take all other actions and execute such documents as may be necessary or appropriate to
  effectuate this Resolution and the adoption, filing, and implementation of the Local Law; and be
  it further

  RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Code Enforcement
Officer, and other appropriate Town officials, employees, and consultants are hereby authorized and
directed to take all actions necessary or appropriate to implement and administer Local Law No. 7 of
2026; and be it further

  RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

#173-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry, on a roll call vote, to adopt as written, Local Law No. 7
of 2026, a Local Law Repealing and Replacing Chapter 172 of the Code of the Town of Eden entitled “Solar
Energy Systems”; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion
carried.

8. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Law Imposing a Moratorium on Data Centers:

#174-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to set a Public Hearing for a proposed local law imposing
a twelve (12) month moratorium on siting, development or construction of data centers, accessory data centers
and cryptocurrency data mines within the Town of Eden for September 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm. A zoning referral
(GML 239-m) will be sent to Erie County; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None;
Abstain: None; Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Report:
  • Supervisor Ventry thanked the Corn Festival board for a job well done. He also thanked all of the
  volunteers and our community for making the festival a success.
  • Councilmember Wilhelm added that she was impressed with everyone’s dedication.

Hearing of Visitors:
  • James Szymanski, a local boy scout, proposed a collaborative project with the Town to fulfill his Eagle
  Scout requirements.
  • James would like to design a Town of Eden flag.
  • James would also like to work on redesigning the Town Seal if time allows. The project must be
  completed by his 18th birthday.
  • The Board would like to see a proposal packet for the project and time to discuss it.
  • The Board suggested creating a feedback committee for community input.

#175-2025: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to end the Regular Board meeting at 7:30 pm and enter
into executive session for a discussion regarding Police Contractual; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm;
Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried.

Executive Session ended at 8:30 pm.
  Respectfully submitted by,

  Jennifer Johnston, Deputy Town Clerk

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