Votes: Village of East Aurora
Motions and their votes, copied word for word from the minutes we've archived, newest meeting first.
Who moved and seconded, the tally and the roll call appear only where the minutes state them. They're picked out automatically, so each motion links to its page in the minutes, which are the record.
131 motions, not counting routine ones (include them).
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o Refer to the Planning Commission on November 10, to consider Site Plan and Special Use permit applications from Hopkins, Sorgi, & McCarthy, owner's agent of property 260 Quaker Road (formerly known as 270 Quaker Rd) to construct a two-story multi-family senior housing building with four detached garage accessory structures on an 11.05-acre lot. The building will have 21 one-unit and 97 two-unit types for a total of 118 units, and the site will have 166 surface parking spaces with 24 garage spaces. o Approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 417 Prospect Ave, demolition for an addition. o Permission to advertise the BID for the Hamlin Park sidewalk project…
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Kamp
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 1
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Failure to comply with any permit condition may result in enforcement under applicable law, including consideration of revocation by the Village Board pursuant to §285-52.6, following any required notice and opportunity to be heard. Nothing in this paragraph limits immediate termination of an event due to a violation of the Noise/Amplified Sound condition. Seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas to Award the auction amounts from Auctions International for a 2020 Ford Explorer Police VIN 96106 to EliasTorres2788 in the amount of $7,700.00, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A motion by Trustee Bojanowski to approve the Village of East Aurora’s resolution to participate in the NY Helps program as written: HELPS PROGRAM Whereas, the Village of East Aurora board of Trustees has the authority to manage the Village Personnel efficiently and effectively in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including New York State Civil Service Laws and the Erie County Rules for the Classified Service; and Whereas, the New York State Civil Service Commission has developed and the Erie County Personnel Department has adopted the NYS HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide) program, which allo…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Kamp
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 4 (full wording); vote on page 10, motion 4
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas to Appoint Andrew Atkinson to the position of part-time public safety dispatcher, to commence on October 20, 2026, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Root
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NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Trustees hereby: 1) Authorize the Village of East Aurora to co-sponsor Wonderland 2026; and 2) Authorize Village of East Aurora employees to enter upon the property of the private landowner to harvest, remove and transport the Tree to the site of the Wonderland winter market, but such authorization shall not require Village personnel to remove the Tree if in their sole judgment and discretion such removal cannot be accomplished safely; and 3) Authorize the Village of East Aurora to enter into a written Agreement with the private landowner authorizing the Village to harvest, remove and transport the Tree for good and valuable consideration i…
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Kamp
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording)
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp to approve a peddler solicitor permit for Michael Yohe to operate a horse- drawn carriage, seconded by Trustee Cameron and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Cameron
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Victoria Sturman of the EA Chamber of Commerce Carolcade Friday, December 18, 2026, 7-8 pm on Main Street in front of Vidler’s, seconded by Trustee Kamp and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Kamp
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Cameron and seconded by Trustee Kamp and carried on October 5, 2026.
Carried · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Kamp
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Kamp and seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and carried on October 5, 2026.
Carried · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• AGREEMENT WITH ERIE COUNTY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Trustee Kamp, offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of East Aurora desires to enter into a contract to participate in the Erie County Community Development Block Grant (ECCDBG) program for the following projects, listed in order of their ranking of priority by the East Aurora Village Board: 1. Police Station Elevator Modernization 2. ADA Ramp for Library 3. Rural Transit Service program for the 2027 - 2028 year; WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of East Aurora deems it in the public interest to authorize the Mayor of the…
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Cameron
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording)
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Trustee Kamp offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, the Police Department has a 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor (VIN 1FM5K8AB2LGB66106) as surplus property to be auctioned off in the next 90 days. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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o Approve a Temporary Use Permit for the GADC for an event at Fireman’s Field on September 27, 2026. The foregoing motions and resolutions were seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron to give permission for the Mayor or designee to sign a contract with GoNetSpeed for a 5-year contract for internet service at all three Village locations, seconded by Trustee Kamp and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Kamp
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• A motion by Trustee Viger to set a public hearing on October 19, 2026, for a local law regarding aggressive panhandling, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp to give permission for the Mayor to sign an agreement with Community Solar, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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Trustee Cameron moved and Trustee Lazickas seconded that WHEREAS, the Village of East Aurora believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, we believe that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; WHEREAS, we believe that supporting housing production of all kinds in our community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices f…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording); vote on page 3, motion 1
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o Approve Village Administrator Jessica Tufte to participate in the Climate Education & Community Engagement Civic Ecology Lab, September 8--October 4th, the cost of the lab is $90. o Approve the promotion of Peter Calleri of the DPW to MEO Position effective September 9th, 2026 o Accept the resignation of Police Detective Paul O’Brien effective September 5, 2026 The foregoing motions and resolutions were seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp to give Permission for the Mayor or designee to sign a contract with Barton and Loguidice for a study on an all-way stop at the corner of Pine and Girard, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Root
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• 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.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Kamp
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron to approve the Bylaws of the Parks and Open Space Committee, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Root
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• 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…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Root, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 7 (full wording)
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Bojanowski and seconded by Trustee Lazickas and carried on August 17, 2026. Refer to the Planning Commission a Site Plan
Carried · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp to set a Public Hearing, September 21, for a Site Plan Application for 63 South Grove, David Surpinski, for deck reconstruction for the Addition, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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Trustee Cameron offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, the Clerk – Treasurer is hereby authorized to modify the 2026/2027 Budget in the following manner: Revenue – 4.3089.0000 - $ 10,000 Expenditures – Police and Fire Dispatch - equipment 5-3420.0200 - $10,000 Dispatch Technology Funding from Lorigo The following resolution was seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and duly put to a roll call vote, which resulted in the following: Approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 90 Sycamore St. o Approve the Demo/Substantial Modification to the residence at 729 Warren Ave. o Accept the Resignation for the retirement of Police Office…
Carried · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 2 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 2
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of the principal of and interest on such bonds (and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds) as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation will be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes becoming due and payable in such year. Unless paid from other sources or charges, there will annually be levied on all the taxable real property of the Village a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes as the same becomes due and payable. SECTION 7.Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Section…
Result not stated
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 3 (full wording); vote on page 8, motion 3
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Trustee Lazickas Trustee Cameron Trustee Bojanowski Trustee Kamp Trustee Viger Trustee Root Mayor Wochensky NAYS: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted
Carried
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The foregoing motions and resolutions were seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas to approve the Police Department to hold a National Night Out Event on August 4 at Hamlin Park, seconded by Trustee Viger and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron to give permission for the mayor to sign a permit with Erie County DPW to install an all-way stop at the corner of Center and South St, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp to modify the election schedule for the Village trustees to Biennial even- numbered elections, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A motion by Trustee Root to give permission for the Mayor to sign an agreement with NYSEG outlining the tree maintenance plan in the Village, seconded by Trustee Cameron and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Root, seconded by Trustee Cameron
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• A motion by Trustee Viger to approve a Special Use Permit application for The Bank at EA, at 649 Main St., by Peter Sorgi, project attorney, to provide restaurant services when there is no venue booked, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Viger to appoint Karin Dojnik to the position of Senior Police Clerk to commence on or after August 3 at a rate of $25.46 to start with 32 hours of personal leave without the waiting period, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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NEW BUSINESS • 30 Day advanced notice for Liquor license for Roycroft, 40 South Grove o No Comments • Hamlin Park Wood, Surplus, and possible agreement o Mayor Wochensky reviewed the agreement with the GADC for the Hamlin Park wood surplus. He said that they are working with Trustee Lazickas and the Village Tree Board. • Jett Food Truck – Jillan Majka fee waiver for operating a food truck in the village without a permit o The food truck owners said that there was a miscommunication and misunderstanding for the Heart of Music Festival. They said that they would like to work with the Village on getting a permit. Mayor Wochensky explained that he has concerns. Code Enforcem…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 12 (full wording)
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Kamp and seconded by Trustee Root and carried on June 15, 2026.
Carried · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Root
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Kamp and seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and carried on July 6, 2026 to adopt Local Law No. 5 of 2026 entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING
Carried · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Kamp and seconded by Trustee Viger and carried on June 15, 2026.
Carried · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Viger
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Cameron and seconded by Trustee Root and carried
Carried · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Root
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A motion by Trustee Cameron, to approve the resignation of Jeff Rabey, Village Trustee, effective June 2, 2026, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski