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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | July 13, 2026 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS: A. Supervisor’s Report – June ‘26 H. Certificates of Compliance/Occupancy B. Town Clerk’s Report – June ‘26 Issued – June ‘26 C. Tax Collector’s Report – June ‘26 I. Senior Center Report – June ‘26 D. Water Fee Collection Report – June ‘26 J. EA Police Dept. Report – June ‘26 E. Dog Control Report – June ‘26 K. Calls & Complaints – Building Dept. F. Building Dept. Report – June ‘26 L. Calls & Complaints – Parks & Rec G. Building Permits Issued – June ‘26 BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Deputy Supervisor McCann discussed the Deer Task Force Meeting that will take place this month. There are a shocking number of ticks in the area, and the Task Force will be working with Ryan Rockafeller from the NYDEC on ways to combat this. Councilmember Garvey commented on the success of Scoot Around June. There was a total of 109 participants that logged 1,621 miles. This diverted over 1,400 pounds of greenhouse emissions as a result. Councilmember Garvey also touched on his and Supervisor Snyder’s meeting with Go Bike Buffalo to discuss the creation of an active transportation plan for the Town of Aurora. They will be writing up a proposal for the Town to get started this fall. Lastly, Councilmember Garvey announced that the Dare to Repair campaign would be coming to the Senior Center Thursday, August 27. Residents can pre-register to bring their broken appliances and other household items from 4:30-7:30 PM to be fixed at no charge. Councilmember Wrazen chimed in that the cool thing about the program is that they encourage residents to participate in the repair so they can learn as well. The Rotary Club will also be at the event collecting bicycle donations. Councilmember Armbrust spoke about the most recent meeting regarding the Going Places Van program earlier this month and that it will be a discussion at the next Town Board Work Session. She also touched on the Blue Zone meetings the previous week and the Downtown Revitalization presentation. Councilmember Armbrust also mentioned she and her colleagues were able to check-in on the Town Court remodeling project thanks to Supervisor Snyder. Councilmember Wrazen reported that Eric County acknowledged receipt of the Town’s Letter of Intent to join their pilot composting program. Communication to set up a time to meet with the county regarding getting the program up and running is ongoing. Supervisor Snyder began by complimenting all that participated and helped organize this year’s 3rd of July events and parade, as all were a success. He thanked the Recreation Department, the East Aurora Police Department, the Highway Department and Village Department of Public Works for all working together to facilitate the events that he believes brought record crowds this year. As far as the Fourth of July event that was supposed to take place, Supervisor Snyder had checked the weather that day and decided it was best to cancel. He did express appreciation for those who still gathered. The portion of the event that was dedicated to locking the Time Capsule will be rescheduled for Thursday July 16 at the Aurora Municipal Center. Supervisor Snyder then discussed the meeting he had with Waste Management and announced that a representative from the company will be attending the July 27, 2026 Town Board Meeting to address any questions or comments any residents might have. The tentative roll out date for the new Waste Management program is August 24, 2026. Supervisor Snyder concluded with expressing how honored he was to have had the opportunity, alongside Mayor Wochensky, to present a proclamation to the Garden Club for their 100th anniversary. AUDIENCE II: none STAFF REPORTS: Highway Superintendent Gunner had no report Police Chief Welch reiterated the success of the Independence Day celebrations. He commented he believes it was the longest parade ever, and barring a few breakdowns of a participating Zamboni machine, it went very smoothly. The next major event in the Town and Village is the Sidewalk Sale on July 25th. There is a new permitting process with that, which they are learning. Chief Welch also mentioned that there are three upcoming retirements from the Police Department happening in the next couple of months, so they are in the process of accepting recommendations and resumes as well as conducting interviews to fill those positions. Chief Welch will also be attending a trip with Mayor Wochensky to Niagara on the Lake with village officials and residents to meet with their local government to discuss how they run things and get ideas to bring back to our Town and Village. Chief Welch went on to say has received verbal confirmation from Legislature Lindsay Lorigo that she’s going to have some funding secured for a couple of e-bikes for the Police Department. Also, they have been enforcing new speed limits on Luther and Snyder Road in the Town. Lastly, Chief Welch announced they have been putting together plans for National Night Out, the first to be held in 15 years. This event is a nationally sponsored event for the community to intermingle with police and first responders and will occur on August 4 th, 2026, from 6- 9 PM. 4