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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | September 28, 2026 • Hotel: $274 Councilmember Wrazen seconded. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilmember Wrazen moved to approve hiring Jacqueline Scheck, a non- Action #340 resident, as a part-time court employee at an hourly rate of $33.85. Orientation planned Hire non-resident for on or after September 29, 2026 will be considered first day worked. Councilmember J. Scheck Court McCann seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Officer Motion carried. approved Councilmember Garvey moved to approve the revised budget transfer to correct Action #341 overdrawn Recreation budget appropriation line which was submitted as Agenda item Recreation 6N during the September 14, 2026 Board meeting: budget transfer • From: A7185.400 Golf Vendors $17,511.50 correction • To: A7130.400 Educational Vendors $17,511.50 approved Councilmember Wrazen seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Action #342 Councilmember Wrazen moved to authorize the Supv. to sign the Stormwater Supv. authorized Pollution Prevention Plan Review (SWPPP) for National Fuel to complete the Colden to sign Colden Storage Well #1546I Coiled Tubing Fishing Project from GHD, 285 Delaware Avenue Suite Storage Well 500, Buffalo, NY 14202, not to exceed $800. Councilmember McCann seconded. Upon a SWPPP vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Action #343 Councilmember McCann moved to approve a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to TUP for Campus Campus Cycling Collective/Adam Zawadski of Maple Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 to host a Cycling bicycle race at JP Nicely West Falls Park using a temporary grass and trail course on Collective event November 8, 2026 from 7 AM to 7 PM. Councilmember Garvey seconded the motion. at JP Nicely Park Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. approved Councilmember Garvey moved to approve sending a TE-9 traffic safety study Action #344 request to Erie County Department of Transportation based on two residents request for TE-9 Traffic Study Porterville Road from Girdle Road leading into the village/Pine Street. Councilmember approved for Wrazen seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes - four, noes - none. Motion Porterville Rd carried. Action#345 Councilmember Wrazen moved to authorize the Supv. to sign a letter of support for Supv. authorized West Falls Conservation Society (WFCS) as they apply for grants that will fund the second to sign letter of phase of its universally accessible outdoor archery course. Councilmember McCann support for WFCS seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Action #346 Councilmember McCann moved to approve the meeting time change for the ZBA Meeting October 15, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting from 7 PM to 6 PM due to the time change heavy case load. Councilmember Garvey seconded the motion. Upon a vote being approved taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS: A. Recreation – Aug ’26 Report C. EA Police Department – Aug ’26 Report B. Supervisor – Aug ’26 Report D. Energy Affordability Program BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Councilmember Wrazen reported that the Open Space Committee met after a brief hiatus and discussed several new ideas. He plans to review the proposals with the committee chair and bring appropriate recommendations to the Town Board at a future meeting. He also reported on the Town and Village composting program. Material is collected at the East Aurora DPW and transported by Town Highway staff to the correctional facility. Nearly three tons of material had been collected to date. The Town and Village will continue gathering data, particularly through the winter months, to determine the long-term viability of the program. Councilmember Garvey reported on a volunteer effort at Parkdale Elementary School, where approximately 35 volunteers helped construct a new playground. He announced a paint recycling event scheduled for October 24, 2026 from 9 AM to 1 PM at Parkdale Elementary School. Residents will be able to make appointments to dispose of eligible paints, stains, lacquers, varnishes, primers and similar materials. He also reported that high school students would participate in a community volunteer day and assist with cleanup at the Route 400 roundabout. The work will prepare the area for its planned conversion to a water-smart pollinator garden. Councilmember McCann reported that the Town continues to receive feedback regarding its deer mitigation efforts. He said he planned to visit a property in Angola where approximately 20 acres had been fenced to keep deer out. While he did not believe the approach was likely practical on a Town-wide basis, he said the Town would continue evaluating possible options. He also reported continued work on the Town's emergency notification plan. 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 reported that the New York Forward projects continue to advance. Preliminary cost estimates have been developed for West Falls projects involving Veterans Park, the library, and the community playground. A public informational meeting was being planned for the end of October, subject to 3