Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — September 22, 2026

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 22, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage

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Town of Aurora | Work Session | September 22, 2026

the proposal be considered and placed on the next agenda noting the contract is already under
legal review.

4. Climate Smart & 2025 Comprehensive Plan Websites

Councilmember Wrazen brought up the future of the Comprehensive Plan and Climate Smart
websites. The group generally supported keeping the information publicly accessible while
moving ownership and control of Town-branded websites directly to the Town. Town Clerk Viger
said the accounts should be transferred to the Town Clerk’s Office and eventually incorporated
into a redesigned Town website.

5. Beautification/AED Donation from Legislator Lorigo + NY Forward Grant

Supervisor Snyder discussed the West Falls/Colden Community Center beautification work what
would include the clean up the traffic circle at the end of Route 400. The work on Route 400 is also
part of the NY Forward grant. High school students are expected to assist with circle cleanup, and
Mastersons Nursery will help identify plants to retain, develop landscaping options and estimate
costs. Grant funds may first be used on the traffic circle, with remaining funds coordinated with
the NY Forward project. The Board discussed AED purchases using grant funding, with updated
quotes to be obtained.

6. League of Women Voters Candidate Night

The Board also discussed a League of Women Voters event and whether Town Hall could be used
given the policy against political uses of the room.

7. 2027 Budget

The preliminary budget was reported to be about $20,195 under the tax cap before final insurance
figures and before adding the proposed $16,000 GovPilot expense. The Board acknowledged the
budget is tight but still has time for adjustments.

Jeanne H. Viger
Town Clerk

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