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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | July 13, 2026 including conditions, to Neil Hopkins/RNH 298 LLC to expand campground operations at 298 Ellicott Road, East Aurora, NY. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Councilmember Garvey moved to approve the Village of East Aurora Action #243 Est. VEA as Lead (VEA) to establish themselves as Lead Agency for the purposes of fulfilling the Agency on VEA SEQRA requirements relative to the proposed VEA Water System Water System Improvements Project. The Project will be located in the VEA and Town of Improvement Aurora. Deputy Supervisor McCann reiterated that this will be a study into Project what the village needs to improve and repair their water systems, and since the VEA is located within the Town of Aurora, this benefits the residents of both municipalities. Deputy Supervisor McCann seconded. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. A motion to authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation Action #244 Auth for NYDEC to (NYDEC) to enter Majors Park for Giant Hogweed control purposes made by enter Majors Park Councilmember Wrazen was seconded by Councilmember Armbrust. Upon approved a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Deputy Supervisor McCann motioned to approve an hourly rate with Action #245 3-Hour minimum for a three-hour minimum for the Court Officers that provide security at the Town Court Officers Justice Court. Deputy Supervisor McCann also noted that these officers drive approved in from Buffalo after a day shift in the Buffalo courts, and don’t return home until late so this is very fair. Supervisor Snyder also added that rarely do they exceed a three-hour shift. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garvey. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. A motion to approve the request from Highway Superintendent Action #246 Gunner for the purchase of a new EV Pick-Up Truck for the Highway Request from Department was brought by Councilmember Armbrust and seconded by D.Gunner for new EV Truck approved Councilmember Wrazen. Supervisor Snyder commented on the truck only being $25,000 seeming low, and Highway Superintendent Gunner explained that it is a very basic model with no “bells and whistles”. It is not a full-sized pick-up truck, as it can only tow 2000 lbs. and hold 1000 lbs. in the bed, but it will be perfect for hauling the lawn equipment used by the Highway Department. The range on the electronic truck is 200 miles, and Superintendent Gunner estimates it will only be used for around 15 miles a day. This truck would be the best deal for the Town of Aurora taxpayers, and it has a very favorable warranty as well. Deputy Supervisor McCann also commented that he looked into the vehicle and noted that from design to manufacturing, it was all done in the United States. Councilmember Garvey also mentioned that the purchase of an electronic vehicle for the Town’s fleet could positively impact the Town’s Climate Smart rating. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilmember Garvey motioned to approve establishing Capital Action #247 Project H2-NY Forward for West Falls Improvements and to record an Capital Project H2- NY Forward interfund loan in the amount of $10,000 from General Fund (A) fund balance. approved Supervisor Snyder advised this would be for the projects of the library, a playground and Veterans Park in West Falls that are currently on-going. Deputy Supervisor McCann seconded. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilmember Wrazen motioned to approve a Budget Transfer from Action #248 the Town Clerk from account A1410.413 – PT Contractual to account Budget transfer A1410.401 – Office Supplies in the amount of $1,000 to prevent a shortage approved for Town after the $1,170 payment for tax envelopes. Councilmember Armbrust Clerk seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Deputy Supervisor McCann motioned to approve a Budget Transfer Action #249 Budget transfer from Kathleen Moffat in the Supervisor’s office in the amount of $1,500 from approved for K. account A1950 – Taxes & Assessments to account A1910 – Unallocated Moffat Insurance to correct the overdrawn Appropriation account. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garvey. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. A motion to surplus an Epson Stylus NX415 printer from the Senior Action #250 Center was brought by Councilmember Armbrust. The printer is over 10 years Surplus of old printer approved old and will not need to be replaced. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wrazen. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. 3