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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | January 26, 2026 Councilmember Armbrust moved to approve OOD water customer status Action #37 Grant OOD permit 8815 for Nathan Kalwicki of 8815 Falls Road, PO West Falls, NY contingent upon Falls Rd once SBL & receipt of the SBL from Erie County and a signed agreement from Mr. Kalwicki signed agreement agreeing to pay an annual debt service fee to the Town of Aurora. rcv’d from Kalwicki Councilmember McCann seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: aprvd ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Councilman McCann moved to set 6:30 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026 Action #38 Public at the Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, as the hrg set for 50 time, date and place for a public hearing on a site plan application for 50 Center Ridge Rd Center Ridge Road. Councilman Wrazen seconded the motion. Upon a vote site plan being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS and REPORTS: A. Recreation Director – December 2025 Report D. NYAOT – 2026 Meeting Information B. EAPD – December 2025 Report E. Supervisor – December 2025 Report C. NYSDEC – Salt Storage Grant BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Councilmember Armbrust stated the NYAOT Newly Elected Official training was helpful. Has access to the training materials and happy to share with any interested parties. Councilmember Wrazen stated there wasn’t a January Open Space meeting due to limited agenda items. Dale Morris officially left the committee, but there is a good candidate to fill his vacancy, Councilmember Wrazen will forward the candidate information to the rest of the town board. Supervisor Snyder thanked Highway Superintendent Gunner and his crew, specifically Mike Inglefinger for quickly addressing the frozen water line in the municipal center on Monday, January 26. There was further discussion with Superintendent Gunner about the cause and diagnosis of the issue. On a different topic, Supervisor Snyder stated he’s attempted in earnest and expressed difficulty in connecting with Waste Management in order to talk through a change they are initiating to change to supplied refuse and recycling totes sometime in April. He’d like to bring Waste Management in to attend an upcoming board meeting to present this change and have open dialogue with the board. There was board discussion about wanting to ensure we have the correct information in order to properly inform residents about this change. Supervisor Snyder said he’d continue to reach out to his contact at Waste Management. Finally, Supervisor Snyder expressed it was both a pleasure and honor to attend the West Falls Fire Company installation dinner for the 8th year. He finds it incredible to see the dedication and output from a volunteer fire company as they serve their community. AUDIENCE II: Town Justice Jeffery Markello thanked the board for their efficiency at conducting meetings and for approving the court construction proposal. It means a great deal to the Town Court from a safety and security standpoint. He, too, acknowledged that this has been in the works for some time and expressed gratitude for Paul Ernst of Fontanese Folts Aubrecht Ernst Architects, P.C.. While Judge Markello had hoped for more feedback from the Office Court Administration in reviewing the drawings, he informed that office that we’ll be proceeding with the drawings as they are. STAFF REPORTS: Highway Superintendent Gunner shared that there is a shortage of salt across the country but that we’re in good shape for the Town of Aurora and the brine program has made a big difference. In response to a question from Supervisor Snyder, Superintendent Gunner explained when salt is used vs. brine. Due to the extreme winter season, he is expecting a big pothole season in the spring. Highway Superintendent Gunner wanted to inform the board that this is the final item from the grant won. He recommends that we begin preparations for the next grant since they take time to win. Supervisor asked about the plan for the existing grapple truck, Highway Superintendent stated it would be sold with a favorable return expected. Police Chief Welch stated they’ve installed the sharps depository at the Police Department with good participation as well as a medication drop box. They’ve communicated this to the public. The Police Department is in a winter lull with community policing save weather related issues. Police Chief Welch met with Councilman Wochensky last week to review the new platform for CodeRed. Additionally Chief Welch alerted the board to an email based scam by persons attempting to represent themselves as village planning officials requesting money. This too was shared with the public via social media. Finally, Chief Welch thanked the Highway Department for their diligence with keeping up on the roads during snow season. 5