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

Motions and votes

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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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Only the uses, areas, capacities, entrances, hours, and activities expressly authorized by this permit are
  approved. Any material expansion or change requires prior Village Board approval of an amended special
  use permit pursuant to §285-52.7.
  Any change to the boundaries or expansion of the Approved Premises requires prior Village Board approval
  of an amended special use permit.
  Specific Conditions of Approval
  The Applicant shall operate the Approved Premises in accordance with the following conditions and the
  Detailed Operating Conditions incorporated into this special use permit.
Condition  Requirement
Hours/Days of Operation  The restaurant and bar may operate Sunday through Saturday from
  12:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. the following day.

  Live Music Events are subject to the separate hours and restrictions
  stated in the Detailed Operating Conditions.
Maximum Occupancy  The Approved Premises may not exceed 206 persons at any time,
  including employees and performers. The Front Restaurant and Bar
  Area and Main Street Outdoor Seating Area, combined, may not
  exceed 76 persons. The Rear Special Event and Entertainment Area
  may not exceed 130 persons. Any lower occupancy limit required by
  applicable building or fire codes will control.
Seating  The Main Street Outdoor Seating Area may contain no more than 16
  seats. The Front Restaurant and Bar Area may contain no more than 12
  tables with 48 seats and 16 bar stools. Rear-area seating and standing
  arrangements must conform to the Approved Floor Plan and
  applicable building and fire code requirements
Patron Access and Emergency  Ordinary patron entry and exit must be through the designated front
Egress  entrances shown on the Approved Plan (Main St. Door). Ordinary
  patron access to the Rear Special Event and Entertainment Area must
  be through the Front Restaurant and Bar Area. The garage doorway and
  side doors on Hamlin Ave. will not be used for ordinary patron entry or
  exit. All required emergency exits and exit routes must remain
  available and unobstructed.
Loading/Unloading  Performer equipment may be loaded and unloaded through the
  designated Hamlin Avenue side door, using the lawful loading location
  identified on the Approved Site Plan. Vehicles may remain only while
  actively loading or unloading and for no longer than 30 minutes per
  vehicle. Loading must not obstruct pedestrian passage, required exits,
  driveways, or emergency access.
Sidewalk Clearance  A continuous, unobstructed pedestrian passage at least five feet wide
  must be maintained along the Hamlin Avenue and Main St. sidewalk at
  all times. Equipment, signs, materials, deliveries, and patron queues
  may not encroach into this passage. Any greater clearance required by
  applicable law will control.
Outdoor Activities  Outdoor seating and food and beverage service may occur only within
  the 16-seat Main Street Outdoor Seating Area. No seating, food or