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September 9, 2026 #194-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to set a Public Hearing for the Town Budget on October 28, 2026 at 6:45 pm; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 14. Police Chief Contract: #195-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to accept the Police Chief Contract between the Town of Eden and Chief Robert Lazarczyk, entered into September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 15. Surplus of Six Lengths of Forestry Hose (Eden Fire): #196-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to surplus and dispose six lengths of forestry hose; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 16. Request for Purchase of a New or Used Pickup Truck from Nick Blasz, Highway Superintendent. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR RICHARD S. VENTRY TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE OF THE TOWN OF EDEN SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM #197-2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Wilhelm authorizing Supervisor Ventry to appropriate a sum not to exceed $70,000.00 from the Restricted Highway Equipment Reserve Account D878.2 of the Town of Eden for a new or used Pickup Truck subject to permissive referendum; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 17. Set Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law regarding Wepax Water Service: #198-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to set a Public Hearing for a proposed Local Law establishing rules and regulations for the Wepax Road Water Service Area for October 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 18. Surplus Pagers and Charging Stations (Eden Fire): #199-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to surplus and possibly donate to Eden EMS Squad 14 Minitor V pagers and charging stations; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 19. Town Prosecutor Resignation: #200-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to accept the resignation of Kevin Condon, Eden Town Prosecutor, whose last day of employment is October 31, 2026; seconded by Councilmember Walker; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. Kevin was thanked for his service to the Town. Supervisor’s Report: • Resident’s have had questions about projects in the Town of Eden. Supervisor Ventry clarified that a National Grid Substation is being constructed on Sandrock Rd. and Route 62. There is also a culvert replacement on Larkin Road. • The Board is working on the 2027 Budget. Hearing of Visitors: • Harry Golata asked if Eden will have a tax reduction for Vietnam Veterans. Supervisor Ventry explained that the Town of Eden is waiting to see how this tax reduction is handled by the State and County. This item is on the Erie County Agenda for their meeting on September 10, 2026. Updates to follow. • Harry Golata also asked if it would be possible to change the speed limit on Schoolview Road. Supervisor Ventry explained that the State sets the school speed limit. The Board referred Mr. Golata to the Speed Review Committee. • Dan Malarkey asked the Board if it would be possible to create a sign with flashing lights at the traffic signal at E. Church St. and Route 62 to draw more attention to the fact that drivers need to “Stop Here on Red”. The Board referred Mr. Malarkey to the Highway Department for further questions. • Dan Malarkey also had questions about demolishing his shed and building a new one. The Board referred Mr. Malarkey to the Building Department. • Jimmy Szymanski reported that he is continuing to work on designing a new Town Flag for his Eagle Scout project. Jimmy shared the designs he is currently working on with the Board. The Board suggested that Jimmy reach out to community groups for feedback. 6