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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | June 8, 2026 | DRAFT Councilmember Garvey motioned to approve the recycling of three Action #213 Recycling old Dell Optiplex computers that were formally used for research in the Historian’s computers from office, but have been replaced with newer, refurbished computers. Deputy Historian’s office Supervisor McCann seconded. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – approved none. Motion carried. A motion by Councilmember Wrazen to approve the hiring of Town Action #214 resident Christopher Rhoades at a pay rate of $21.60/hour to the Highway & New hire C. Parks Departments starting on or after June 9, 2026, was seconded by Rhoades – HWY & Parks Depts. Councilmember Armbrust. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Deputy Supervisor McCann motioned to approve the hiring of Town Action #215 New seasonal hire resident Christopher Cowfer as a seasonal employee to the Highway C. Cowfer – HWY Department. Councilmember Garvey seconded. He will start on or after June Dept. 9, 2026, at a rate of $18/hour. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. A motion by Councilmember Armbrust to change the status of Parks Action #216 Department employee Karen Lazickas from Clerk Typist PT to Clerk Typist PT K. Lazickas status Seasonal for five months was seconded by Councilmember Wrazen. This changed to seasonal change complies with Erie County Personnel regulations and does not employee impact the budget. This will go into effect beginning June 20, 2026 through November 20, 2026. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. The Town of Aurora was awarded $758,000.00 as part of the NY Action #217 Forward Grant. A motion by Councilmember Garvey and seconded by L. Cassidy Deputy Supervisor McCann was carried to appoint Code Enforcement appointed to oversee NY Officer Liz Cassidy to oversee and manage the funds. Supervisor Snyder Forward Grant commented that with the grant comes a considerable amount of paperwork and coordination with each phase and project. A stipend of $5,000 to perform these duties will be paid out in two lump sums; $2,500 to be paid out in the first payroll of August 2026, and the second $2,500 to be paid out upon completion of all NY Forward projects and duties. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS: A. Continuation – Agreement with Erie County D. Dog Control Report – Apr ‘26 Comm. Development Block Grant E. Calls & Complaints Report – Building Dept. Consortium F. Calls & Complaints Report – Parks & B. Parks & Recreation Report – Mar ‘26 Recreation C. Parks & Recreation Report – Apr ‘26 BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Deputy Supervisor McCann expressed his gratitude for everyone who attended and made the 2026 Pride event at Town Hall on June 6, 2026 a successful one. He thanked the East Aurora Police Department and Highway Department for helping with the event as well. He was also able to procure two new AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) machines. One of them is for use at Town Hall, the other will be at the West Falls Library. Councilmember Garvey thanked Deputy Supervisor McCann for putting together the June 6 Pride event. He also commented on his excitement about the Scoot Around June Challenge that is happening around the Town and Village. There are currently about 100 people signed up for the challenge, which encourages residents to bike to local businesses rather than drive. Councilmember Garvey also noted that there are currently 10 businesses participating in offering prizes to people who bike to their establishments, but notes that enrollment for business and participants is ongoing throughout the whole month of the challenge. Councilmember Armbrust attended the most recent Library Board meeting and was happy to report that the library was awarded a $20,000.00 grant for a Study Pod. This Pod will encourage the growth of out-of-school learning and is a big win for students in the area. Councilmember Wrazen commented on the successful Composting Summit that was held at Town Hall on June 2. Mayor Wochensky, General Foreman of Village Department of Public Works (DPW) Jeffrey Stoll, Highway Superintendent Dave Gunner as well as Deputy Supervisor McCann and Councilmember Garvey were in attendance. A presentation from Erie County was given regarding their Joint Organics Management pilot program. The Village DPW garage was discussed as a possible collection site for East Aurora, and Highway Superintendent Gunner has agreed to transport the materials to their final destination, although that is unknown at this time. Erie County would be responsible for any educational material for residents, as well as supplying tabletop 3