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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | September 14, 2026 A2025 Community Pool Rev. $48,000.00 $54,219.50 $6,219.50 A7180.0426 Pool Maintenance $24,000.00 $3,869.69 $6,219.50 Councilmember McCann seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilmember Armbrust moved to approve sending a TE-9 traffic safety study Action #332 request to Erie County Department of Transportation based on a resident request for TE-9 Traffic Study Reading Road. Councilmember Wrazen seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: approved for ayes - five, noes - none. Motion carried. Reading Rd COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS: A. Town Clerk – Aug ’26 Report E. Highway Work Orders – Aug ’26 Report B. Town Clerk – Aug ’26 Water Report F. Parks Work Orders – Aug ’26 Report C. Dog Control – Aug ’26 Report G. Building Dept – Aug ’26 Report D. Senior Center – Aug ’26 Report H. Erie County Agricultural District Enrollment BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Councilmember McCann stated how much he appreciated the Village compost drop-off program, noting how easy and efficient it was to use. He said the Town’s deer management Frequently Asked Questions document has been reviewed and will be posted on the website and social media, with continued public feedback encouraged. He also reported on a meeting with Rick Richert, a local Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, regarding the deer management programs he lead in Clarence and West Seneca, noting that West Seneca’s program provided approximately 38,000 meals to FeedMore WNY in its first 15 months. Councilmember McCann also discussed evaluating a new emergency notification system to replace CodeRED, whose contract expires in December. Councilmember Garvey reported on the August 27 Repair Café, which drew 55 participants and achieved a 75% repair success rate. The event diverted 322 pounds from landfills, saved an estimated $4,270 in replacement costs, and offset approximately 1,891 pounds of carbon. He also highlighted the educational aspect of the event, with volunteers teaching participants how to make repairs themselves. Councilmember Armbrust also commented positively on the meeting with Rick Richert and the value of communities sharing information about deer management. She praised the compost program and noted that compostable liners can be used in collection bins to help control odors and make participation easier. Councilmember Wrazen reported continued growth in the composting program, noting that nearly all available bins at the Village Department of Public Works were full during the most recent collection. He said the Town will review participation with and tonnage with Erie County program partners after approximately two months and consider future locations and possible winter access. He noted that the industrial composting facility that supports our compost program accepts materials such as bones and bread that are difficult to compost at home. Councilmember Wrazen also shared information from a Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management (NEST) meeting, including that an estimated 35% to 45% of household garbage is compostable. He discussed concerns about declining landfill capacity in New York and the potential for higher disposal costs, reinforcing the value of diverting organic waste. He also noted the growing need for safe disposal options for rechargeable and other batteries as battery-powered household equipment becomes more common. Supv. Snyder had no report. AUDIENCE II: (Occurred during AUDIENCE I, out of courtesy to speaker vs. waiting until this portion of the meeting) Jane McKale, Town resident, spoke in opposition to the deer bait-and-shoot program. She expressed concern about killing deer and asked the Town to consider alternative population-control methods before moving forward with lethal measures. She specifically suggested exploring deer contraception and possible fundraising options to help cover the cost of a nonlethal approach. STAFF REPORTS: Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Richard Miga, Planning Board Chair Doug Crow & Zoning Board Chair Paul Ernst had nothing to report. Zoning Board Member Rod Simeone raised two zoning-related issues. First, he said the Code Committee anticipated receiving requests for front-yard sheds related to the new Waste Management bin program and had already received one such request. He suggested addressing the issue during the upcoming code review. Second, he reported a zoning matter involving a property governed by a homeowner’s association where those requirements may conflict with Town Code, noting that legal guidance will likely be needed. Councilmember McCann moved to adjourn at 7:07 PM, seconded by Action #333 Councilmember Garvey. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion Meeting carried. adjourned Jeanne H. Viger Town Clerk 4