Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — November 2, 2026

Government
Village of East Aurora
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Nov 2, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Housing

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Same meeting

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  1. o Refer to the Planning Commission on November 10, to consider Site Plan and Special Use permit applications from Hopkins, Sorgi, & McCarthy, owner's agent of property 260 Quaker Road (formerly known as 270 Quaker Rd) to construct a two-story multi-family senior housing building with four detached garage accessory structures on an 11.05-acre lot. The building will have 21 one-unit and 97 two-unit types for a total of 118 units, and the site will have 166 surface parking spaces with 24 garage spaces. o Approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 417 Prospect Ave, demolition for an addition. o Permission to advertise the BID for the Hamlin Park sidewalk project…

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Kamp

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 1

  2. Failure to comply with any permit condition may result in enforcement under applicable law, including consideration of revocation by the Village Board pursuant to §285-52.6, following any required notice and opportunity to be heard. Nothing in this paragraph limits immediate termination of an event due to a violation of the Noise/Amplified Sound condition. Seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 2

  3. • A motion by Trustee Lazickas to Award the auction amounts from Auctions International for a 2020 Ford Explorer Police VIN 96106 to EliasTorres2788 in the amount of $7,700.00, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Root

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 3

  4. • A motion by Trustee Bojanowski to approve the Village of East Aurora’s resolution to participate in the NY Helps program as written: HELPS PROGRAM Whereas, the Village of East Aurora board of Trustees has the authority to manage the Village Personnel efficiently and effectively in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including New York State Civil Service Laws and the Erie County Rules for the Classified Service; and Whereas, the New York State Civil Service Commission has developed and the Erie County Personnel Department has adopted the NYS HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide) program, which allo…

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Kamp

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 4 (full wording); vote on page 10, motion 4

  5. • A motion by Trustee Lazickas to Appoint Andrew Atkinson to the position of part-time public safety dispatcher, to commence on October 20, 2026, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Root

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 5

  6. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Trustees hereby: 1) Authorize the Village of East Aurora to co-sponsor Wonderland 2026; and 2) Authorize Village of East Aurora employees to enter upon the property of the private landowner to harvest, remove and transport the Tree to the site of the Wonderland winter market, but such authorization shall not require Village personnel to remove the Tree if in their sole judgment and discretion such removal cannot be accomplished safely; and 3) Authorize the Village of East Aurora to enter into a written Agreement with the private landowner authorizing the Village to harvest, remove and transport the Tree for good and valuable consideration i…

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Kamp

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording)

1 routine motion (minutes, bills, agenda, adjournment…)
  1. A motion was made by Trustee Lazickas to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 pm, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously carried.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 7

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The Applicant’s application was reviewed by the Village Planning Commission and received a positive
recommendation to be approved by the Village Board, along with findings and modifications as follows and
which are incorporated in the below Special Conditions.
The permit herein is issued to the Applicant for 206 Main Street and cannot be transferred without the
written consent of the Village Board. No activities other than the activities specifically set forth in this
Special Use Permit may be conducted. No activities will be deemed incidental to the activities permitted
by this Special Use Permit unless and until such activities are approved as incidental activities by
resolution of the Village Board. The Village Board hereby reserves the right to revoke this Special Use
Permit in the event the Applicant or owner of the premises in which the use is permitted is found to be in
violation of any of the below stated conditions.
CONDITIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT
“Property” means the building located at 206 Main Street, East Aurora, NY.
“Approved Premises” means the portions of the Property delineated on the Approved Site Plan (as
defined below) as the Front Restaurant and Bar Area, Main Street Outdoor Seating Area, and Rear Special
Event and Entertainment Area, together with the restrooms, corridors, and other supporting spaces
expressly identified as serving those areas.
“Approved Plan” means the site use plan, including floor plan, as attached below.

Approved Use
The Village Board approves the Applicant to operate the following uses within the Approved Premises:
Front Restaurant and Bar Area: The area labeled “Front Restaurant and Bar Area” on the Approved Floor
Plan, consisting of 991 square feet of interior space.
Main Street Outdoor Seating Area: The area labeled “Main Street Outdoor Seating Area” on the Approved
Site Plan, consisting of 280 square feet.
Rear Special Event and Entertainment Area: The area labeled “Rear Special Event and Entertainment
Area” on the Approved Floor Plan, consisting of 819 square feet of interior space for seating and other
space, including bathrooms and the stage.
Back-of-House Support Area: The area behind the stage is separately delineated and labeled “Back-of-
House Support Area” on the Approved Floor Plan.
The Front Restaurant and Bar Area is approved for restaurant and bar use.
The Rear Special Event and Entertainment Area is approved for restaurant and bar use, indoor private
parties, ticketed events, live music, and other indoor entertainment activities customarily associated with
a restaurant, bar, or private event venue, subject to the capacities, hours, noise limitations, and other
conditions of this permit. Such entertainment shall remain accessory and subordinate to the approved
restaurant, bar, and special event uses and shall not constitute a separate or independent principal use of
the premises. No entertainment or activity that materially changes the nature, intensity, or character of the
approved uses shall be permitted without prior approval of the Village Board.
The Back of House Support Area may be used for office/administrative functions, storage, mechanical
purposes, and other customary support functions incidental to the operation of the Approved Premises.
The area shall not be used for public seating, entertainment, food or beverage service, and no patrons or
members of the general public shall be permitted in this area. Access shall be limited to employees and
other authorized personnel.
All activities must remain within their designated areas on the Approved Plan. No outdoor entertainment,
outdoor cooking, or business activity in the Excluded Area behind the stage is authorized.