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WHEREAS, we believe that even if emissions were dramatically reduced today, communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate change for decades to come, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Village of East Aurora , in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate, adopts the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge, which comprises the following ten elements: 1) Build a climate-smart community. 2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action. 3) Decrease energy use. 4) Shift to clean, renewable energy. 5) Use climate-smart materials management. 6) Implement climate-smart land use. 7) Enhance community resilience to climate change. 8) Support a green innovation economy. 9) Inform and inspire the public. 10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action. Seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved. o Mayor Wochensky reviewed that the Village passed this in 2010 but that the Village is going to work toward achieving a bronze status certification. • A motion by Trustee Viger to give Permission for the Mayor to sign a Master Service Agreement with Barton Loguidice for the Police Station Building evaluation for $28,400, including hazardous materials and testing fees, seconded by Trustee Kamp and unanimously approved. o Mayor Wochensky reviewed the status of the project to be a road map of all we need to do to get this building up to date. • A motion by Trustee Cameron to approve the Bylaws of the Parks and Open Space Committee, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved. • A motion by Trustee Root to Appoint Parks and Open Space Committee Members: o Rachelle Francis, 225 Sycamore Street, 1-year term to expire April 5, 2027 o Tim Glaudemans, 729 Warren Drive, 2-year term to expire April 3, 2028 o Zach Goodrich, 533 Prospect Avenue, 3-year term to expire April 2, 2029 o Andrea O Súilleabháin, 503 Griggs Place, 3-year term to expire April 2, 2029 o Colleen Raleigh, 181 Sycamore Street, 2-year term to expire April 3, 2028 o Nancy Smith, 176 Sycamore Street, 1-year term to expire April 2, 2027 o The Village Board discussed the terms. Trustee Cameron said that the bylaws required a staggered start and then 3-year terms after. Seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS • NYSEG Collaboration- Mayor Wochensky spoke about the agreement with NYSEG. James Cerroni, the municipal and community relations manager, spoke about this presentation and agreement. Ashley Wein, manager of vegetation management, said that she is meeting with the tree crews to go over this agreement, ensuring that they understand, and then will begin doing some of the tree trimming that was discussed. She said that she will be working with the Village to do tree plantings and potentially Arbor Day and Earth Day events. Any resident concerns will be directed to NYSEG and their arborist. Mayor Wochensky spoke about the collaboration with NYSEG and working through issues. Trustee Root said that this is an agreement that the Village can be proud of. NEW BUSINESS • Erie County Notice of Agricultural Districts- Mayor Wochensky read the document from the county: 30-DAY PERIOD FOR INCLUSION OF PREDOMINANTLY VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS INTO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS