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o Approve canceling the August 3, 2026, Village Board meeting. o Approve Connor Yuhas as a member of the East Aurora Fire Department. o Approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 500 North Street Joe Ann Willson The foregoing motions and resolutions were seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved. OFFICIAL CONSIDERATIONS Mayor Wochensky asked the Village Board for their thoughts on 270 Quaker Road application. Trustee Root asked about how far back from the road is the main portion of the development is, the revised plan and are the amenities for the residents. The applicant said that the development is 620 feet from the road and he noted that a storm water management system has to be implemented. The amenities are only for the residents. He said that this would be their fourth senior housing and they are looking for a shuttle service between all four and the amenities. Mayor Wochensky noted that this is a zoning change and would prefer to have a newer comprehensive plan that addresses this situation. Planning did a great job and noted the findings and conditions. He spoke about other implications of making these changes but feels that they’re needed and wants more time to review. Trustee Cameron agrees that she needs time to consider. Trustee Bojanowski mentioned potentially making an additional condition for Town and Village residents; the applicant stated that it would violate the Fair Housing Act. Trustee Kamp said that he would like to increase the housing stock. Mayor Wochensky noted the traffic issue and wants to look into that. Trustee Cameron noted how hard it is to walk there and would like a traffic circle. • A motion by Trustee Lazickas to appoint Rebecca Deoca to the position of part-time public safety dispatcher, to commence on June 16, 2026, was seconded by Trustee Kamp and unanimously approved. • A motion by Trustee Root to give permission for the mayor to sign a contract with Blue Zone for planning services, seconded by Trustee Kamp and unanimously approved. o Mayor Wochensky spoke about Blue Zone and how this is not a commitment to any future construction project, but it is an opportunity to bring in nationally recognized expertise, engage our residents, and gather information that can help guide future decisions. He said the study that was done had results like Main Street being narrowed and the bump-outs. Mayor Wochensky is proposing that we proceed with option two, the two-day on-site workshop. The total project cost would be approximately $27,700, including project management, community engagement, existing conditions review, stakeholder meetings, walking audits, a community workshop, findings, and direct expenses. It is at a reduced cost because they are already in Buffalo at the time. Trustee Root said that she has been to his workshop and has had great conversations with Mr. Burton. Trustee Kamp said that he likes how it works with the comprehensive plan and spoke about Blue Zone. Trustee Viger asked if this was the only company that does this. Mayor Wochensky noted that this is a professional service; he said that we can just use this company and work off of Buffalo. Trustee Kamp asked about deliverables, and Mayor Wochensky said that the goal is to have specific projects that we are able to implement to improve the characteristics of our village. Trustee Lazickas asked about the savings and what the regular cost would be. Mayor Wochensky said that in similar communities, it was around $50,000. Trustee Cameron is concerned about bikeablilty being in the plan, as that is very important to her. Mayor Wochensky said that it was specifically discussed. • A motion by Trustee Kamp to approve a Hamlin Park Temporary Use Permit for Kevin Beers of Revive Wesleyan Church for Church in the Park each Sunday in August (August 2, 9, 16, and 23) from 8 am to 1 pm with no amplification before 10 am and the amplification to end at noon. The amplified sound shall not exceed 70 decibels when measured at the right of way surrounding the park, seconded by Trustee Viger and unanimously approved.