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Town of Aurora | Work Session | May 19, 2026 The following members of the Aurora Town Board met on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM for the purpose of holding a work session. The Board met in-person at the Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The meeting was live streamed via YouTube. Board Members Present: Joseph McCann Councilmember Raymond M. Wrazen Councilmember Jessica Armbrust Councilmember Benjamin Garvey Councilmember Charles D. Snyder Supervisor Others present: David Gunner Highway Superintendent Roger LeBlanc Dog Control Officer Elizabeth Cassidy Code Enforcement Officer Paul Ernst Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Rod Simeone Zoning Board of Appeals Member Douglas Crow Planning Board Chairman Jeanne Viger Town Clerk Supervisor Snyder opened the session at 6:30 PM with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Supervisor Snyder noted that the meeting was being recorded and identified the board members full titles for clarity, and that he’d be referring to them by first name throughout the meeting. 1.) Town Hall Door Security System Nick Fodero, of WNY Networks, Inc. and the town’s IT contractor, reviewed the proposed replacement of the Town Hall door access control system. The current system controls nine doors and has become increasingly unreliable over the past several months. Three vendors were reviewed: Great Lakes Building Systems, Life Safety Security, and Parkside Fire & Security. Great Lakes, the town’s existing provider, was recommended because they know the building’s current system, can reuse much of the existing wiring, locks, controllers, readers, and employee fobs, and provided the most favorable overall pricing. The proposed Brivo system would be cloud-based with a local controller backup. If internet service goes down, the system would continue using the last saved settings and sync again when service is restored. The system would allow authorized users to schedule door access, lock or unlock doors remotely, rename doors clearly, and make changes through a secure web portal or app. There was discussion about the five-year subscription cost, possible negotiation, warranty differences between systems, and the useful life of the new equipment. Nick said the expected controller life is likely 7 to 10 years, though some systems last longer. The board expressed support for the recommendation. 2.) Climate Smart Committee: Community Solar Program Councilmember Garvey reported that the Climate Smart Task Force requested permission to publicize the town’s community solar program and share updated results with residents. Updated figures show approximately 835,000 kilowatt-hours offset and about $13,500 in annual savings. Participants noted that they personally see savings on their electric bills. The program does not require solar panels on a resident’s property, has no upfront cost, and participants may cancel at any time. There was discussion about making clear that residents and possibly businesses may be eligible when enrollment opens again. The board supported publicizing the program as a town initiative that can reduce electricity costs while supporting clean energy. 3.) Court Officers: Three-Hour Minimum 1