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TOWN OF AURORA TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION January 20, 2026 The following members of the Aurora Town Board met on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding a work session. The Board met in-person at the Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. Present: Luke Wochensky Councilmember Joseph McCann Councilmember Raymond M. Wrazen Councilmember Charles D. Snyder Supervisor Absent/Excused: Brigid Maloney Town Attorney Jessica Armbrust Councilmember Others present: Meaghan Tent Recreation Dept. Supervisor Snyder opened the session at 6:30 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1) Presentation of plans for new courtroom at 571 Main Street: Paul Ernst from FFAE presented the plans for the new courtroom above the police station. The current courtroom is outdated and unsafe. Updates will include more security, including security doors at all access points that will be locked during business hours and guarded during court. There will be two conference rooms for meetings with lawyers or the DA. The bench itself will be moved from its current position to the opposite side of the room, closer to the judge’s chambers. An ADA compliant lift will be installed to get up the 3 steps to the bench if needed. Councilmember Wochensky asked about electrical for screens in the waiting room to show people when they are due in the courtroom, no such plans for that at this time. Councilmember McCann asked about people paying fines during the day, there will be a window they can pay them at, much like the current set up. Mr. Ernst’s proposal for his work, and working with someone to do the millwork, construction documents and monitoring during construction came in at around $48,000. CM Wochensky asked about the cost of the whole project, Supervisor Snyder believes its around $400,000 and includes some asbestos removal from the adhesive used for the original carpets. Timeline will be clearer once all numbers are firmed up. 2) EA Bike Bus using Town Hall lot for two evening events: Mike Robinson spoke to the board regarding the Village Play Bike Bus using the parking lot of Town Hall for their two evening events that occur during the school year, one in the fall and one in the spring/summer. They have used it once before with EAFD providing some blocking and an escort down to Parkdale. The next event is Tuesday, June 23rd, and they are looking for more formal approval to use the lot. CM Wochensky suggested getting the Highway Department involved for use of blockades. Supervisor Snyder asked if all participants arrive by bike, or if some come by car w/bikes. It was noted some do come by car, but they are instructed to find street parking. Meaghan Tent brought up some safety concerns, as well as debris left behind (sidewalk chalk) and Mr. Robinson stated they are looking into ways to improve safety, starting with getting formal approval and the start of a non-profit to get a certificate of insurance. In conclusion, Supervisor Snyder, CM Wochensky, or both, will have a meeting with the Highway Department about the event, and a formal writing of a policy regarding the use of the lot being written up, similar to the use of parks, was discussed.