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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. 1