Southtowns Record

1196 BIG TREE ROAD PUBLIC HEARING

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Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
Kind
Notice
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Parks and recreation, Audits and oversight

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‘Town of Aurora  | Working Session  | March 17, 2026
into town code. Councilmember Wrazen concurred having had the same idea: formalize
the committee, set recurring meetings and align goals. Councilmember Wochensky said it
would be advisable to officially form that committee through board action.

NYForward Grant Selection Committee

  Supervisor Snyder teed up a quick chat about his recommendations for the
NYForward Grant Selection committee. In addition to himself, he suggested
Councilmember Wochensky, Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy, Kathleen Moffatt,
William Heidt, Meaghan Tent, Conor Schneider, Donna Schwarzewholzer and Adam
Zaremski. This committee will propose how fo implement the funds awarded to the town.

Invasive Hemlock Aphid Qwens  Falls

  Councilmember Wrazen discussed the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA], an invasive,
aphid-like insect which has been identified as a threat to the trees in the vicinity of Owens
Falls Park. The Land Conservancy recently treated hemlocks at J.P. Nicely Park providing a
5-7 year stave off period. Councilmember Wrazen expressed the need to go fo the next
level of treatment which introduces insects native to the Northwest US to eradicate the
issue long term. He is in contact with the Land Conservancy about what needs to be done
to advance matters proactively.

Executive Session

  Supervisor Snyder made a motion to enter executive session to discuss an ongoing
litigation at 7:49 PM, Councilmember Wochensky seconded. At 8:15 PM, Councilmember
McCann moved to exit executive session and Councilmember Wrazen seconded the
motion.

  The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.

Jeanne H. Viger
Town Clerk