Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — April 27, 2026

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Town of Aurora
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Town Board
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Apr 27, 2026
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Roads and traffic, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage

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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | April 27, 2026
  A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Aurora took place on Monday, April 27, 2026,
beginning at 6:30 PM. The Board met in-person at the Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood
Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The meeting was live streamed via YouTube.

  Present:  Joseph McCann  Councilmember
  Raymond M. Wrazen  Councilmember
  Jessica Armbrust  Councilmember
  Charles D. Snyder  Supervisor

  Excused:  Brigid Maloney  Town Attorney

  Others Present:  Rich Miga  Assistant Code Enforcement Officer
  Paul Ernst  Zoning Board Chairman
  Douglas Crow  Planning Board Chairman
  Patrick Welch  Chief of Police
  Chris Musshafen  Recreation Director
  Luke Wochensky  Village Mayor
  David Gunner  Highway Superintendent
  Benjamin Garvey  Newly Appointed Councilmember
  (Effective 5/9)

  Supervisor Snyder opened the meeting at 6:30 PM with the recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.

Before moving into public hearings, Supervisor Snyder reminded those in attendance to use the
microphone when addressing the Board so comments could be properly recorded. He also noted
that, as the Town continues working toward American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, anyone,
including representatives of the town and village, should use official titles when referring to Town
officials and staff.

  The first item on the agenda was a public hearing that Supervisor Snyder opened at 6:31 PM
about Local Law Intro 8-2026: Dog Control. After asking for questions or feedback and hearing no
one, the hearing was closed at 6:32 PM.

  Supervisor Snyder opened the second hearing at 6:32 on the topic of the Site Plan Review
and Special Use Permit for 612 Buffalo Road. Hearing no one, he closed the hearing at 6:33.

  Councilmember McCann moved to approve the Consent Agenda  Action #149
  4/13 TB min &
consisting of the April 13, 2026 Town Board meeting, April 21, 2026 Work Session
  4/31/26 Work
minutes and the April 27, 2026 Abstract of Claims, consisting of vouchers 403  Session, & 4/27/26
through 470, and P-Card voucher 471 to be paid from the following funds:  abstract approved

  General Fund  $  64,077.59
  Part Town Fund  $  2,160.68
  Highway Part Town Fund  $  32,137.60
  Town Court Renovations  $  27,125.00
  Special Districts  $  394,596.81
  Trust & Agency  $  364.46
  Water  $  729.43
  Grand Total Abstract  $  521,191.57

Councilmember Armbrust seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken:
ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried.

AUDIENCE I:

  Evan Roden, Town resident, addressed the Board regarding the
appointment of a new Town Board member. He expressed concern about the
process, stating that there did not appear to be a public hearing, public
comment period, or opportunity for residents to apply for the appointment. He
also raised concerns about public accountability and the relationship
between the appointment and the future election process.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  Action #150
  Councilmember Wrazen moved to approve the updated Social Media  Social Media Policy
policy removing Deputy Supervisor Wochensky as a social media  update approved
administrator; Councilmember Armbrust seconded the motion. Upon a vote
being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried.

Supervisor Snyder noted appreciation for the input received  and
acknowledged that the policy may continue to evolve over time.

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