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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | February 23, 2026 Councilmember Wochensky moved to authorize the addition of Deputy Action #67 S. Meyer added as Town Clerk Stephanie Meyer as an authorized agent on the Town Clerk auth agent on checking account at the Bank of Holland, a designated depository for the Town Clerk Bank of Town of Aurora. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion. Upon a vote Holland account being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Action #68 Councilmember Wrazen moved to refer the Special Use Permit and Site 1196 Big Tree site Plan Review from Rachel Krajrewski of Carner Development Group at 1196 Big plan & SUP referred Tree Road, East Aurora, NY to operate a campground, and construct seasonal to Planning Brd cottages, treehouses, a lodge and convert existing residences into sleeping rooms and an administration building to the Planning Board for review and recommendation(s). Councilmember Armbrust seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS and REPORTS: A. Building Permits Report – Jan ‘26 D. Supervisor Report – Jan ‘26 B. Calls & Complaints Report – Jan ‘26 E. Police Department Report – Jan ‘26 C. Dog Control Report – Jan ‘26 BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Councilmember Wrazen shared that he attended the Planning Board meeting that focused on review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan that helped him formalize a communication that will outline some next steps that include forming an oversight implementation committee as well as conducting a zoning and audit reconciliation that will compare the future land use plan to zoning. Planning Board Chairman Crow added that an implementation recommendation summary will be provided to the board the week of February 23, 2026. Councilmember Wrazen added that he will confer with a colleague who has participated in a Comprehensive Plan rollout for further rollout ideas. In closing, he stated he’d connect with the grant writer Robbyn to see if there is any funding available for launching a Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Armbrust also partook in the Planning Board meeting and expressed her appreciation of the dedication and thoughtfulness of the board while they reviewed the Comprehensive Plan. She also attended her first Sewer District meeting with Councilmember Wrazen where she learned of an upcoming project to change the existing sand filters to cloth, which can be replaced for water polishing. Tours of the facility will be offered when the weather improves. Councilmember Wochensky talked about the change of date for the Climate Smart Task Force meeting which was rescheduled to Wednesday February 25, 2026. He asked for participation especially in light of a planning meeting that will guide what the committee will do through the end of the year as they seek Silver Certification. Councilmember asked about the meeting time stating there may be some confusion on the website. Councilmember Wochensky said he would look into that. Councilmember McCann was accepted to attend the Utica Environmental Consortium in June. He will participate in the Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Food to Energy Educational Program. Additionally he mentioned attending the latest Zoning Board of Appeals meeting noting it was well run. Supervisor Snyder shared that he and Councilmember Wrazen met with Waste Management to discuss the roll out of bins in the town with a new start date of September 1, 2026 committing to a well-constructed communication plan for residents. He also met with a representative from GoNetspeed to help to provide internet in the gap sections of Willardshire and Knox Roads. Councilmember Wochensky added that one of the service issues is the private road. AUDIENCE II: none STAFF REPORTS: Police Chief Welch said three new part-time dispatchers have been hired. He’s also asked the Village to approve hiring a new full-time police officer who would be a lateral transfer from Rochester. The department is applying for funding from Senator Charles Schumer’s for a federal cops grant. Chief Welch has been sourcing some reasonably priced used office furniture to update the department. He has also repurposed one of the former police chief offices to serve as a conference/briefing room which means the entire first floor is now useable space. Planning Board Chairman Crow mentioned the Planning Board meeting held the week prior in review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and the forthcoming memo with recommendations about priorities and implementation indicated that he’s been traveling and was unable to attend some meetings. He’s looking forward to the February Planning Board meeting where they will discuss the Comprehensive Plan and a few other referred projects. 3