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.
164 motions.
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A motion was made by Trustee Kamp to adjourn the meeting at 10:38pm, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously carried.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A Motion by Trustee Cameron to approve all consent agenda items o Minutes of Village Board Meeting for April 20, 2026 o Payment for May 4 Abstract 2025/2026 fiscal year for a total of $248,512.41. o Permission for the Mayor or his designee to sign the MS4 report o Temporary Use Permit for EA Union Free School, Jackey Rabey - 5th & 6th Grade Field Day on June 9th (rain date June 10th), from 7:30 am -1:30 pm. o Temporary Use Permit for The Roycroft Campus Corp, Samantha Lehsten, Summer Art and Antique Show on June 27th -28th, from 10 am-5 pm. o Temporary Use Permit for The Roycroft Campus Corp, Samantha Lehsten, Fall Festival October 3rd - 4th 10 am-5 pm o Permission for…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey
Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording); vote on page 2, motion 1
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp, to Appoint Patrick Richey & Monique Brannon to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 4-year term ending April 1, 2030, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Bojanowski to assign a fire department clerk WHEREAS, the Village of East Aurora Fire Department needs additional support for administrative tasks, and WHEREAS, the fire department needs tasks like required training tracked properly, purchasing policies documents that need to be properly recorded, and required reporting reviewed to ensure that they are submitted by the department in a timely manner, and WHEREAS, Christine Cappola, Sr. Administrative Assistant of the DPW, has agreed to assist with these clerical tasks for the Fire Department Chief and Clerk-Treasurer; and WHEREAS, the positions shall be paid a stipend for this work; and NOW, THEREFORE,…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Root
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3 (full wording)
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A motion by Trustee Rabey to open an executive session at 8:54pm for personnel issues, administrator interviews, and a contractual agreement with the Village Attorney, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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A motion was made by Trustee Bojanowski to adjourn the meeting at 9:39pm, seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously carried.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A Motion by Trustee Rabey to o Approve the Village Board minutes for April 20, 2026 o Approve the payment of Abstract for April 20, 2026, with a total of $41,454.10 o Refer to the Planning Commission, May 5, at Special Use Permit for application for 635 Main St, Sylvia Walworth of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, for a vehicle service shop o Set a Public Hearing on May 18, for the Site Plan application for the Aurora Village Shopping Center at 123 Grey Street to replace the existing parking lot lighting with new quad, dark sky- compliant LED fixtures. o Approve a Hamlin Park Temporary Use Permit for Aurora Players for theatrical productions on various dates in the summer of…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Kamp
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording); vote on page 3, motion 1
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, An Application of a Request for an Amended Special Use Permit, received by the Office of the Village Clerk on May 27, 2025, is hereby: APPROVED, as submitted, for applicant Michelle Baco, Store Manager for Five Below, for staging
Result not stated · Moved by Trustee Lazickas
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merchandise outside of their storefront for sale. The Village Board shall be Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). A Negative Declaration is made under SEQRA, and said application is determined to be an Unlisted Action. The following findings and conditions from the Village Planning Commission are incorporated herein: Findings: The proposed action will not interfere with pedestrian traffic flow on the sidewalk or create any unsafe situations. The proposed action is consistent with the practice of other stores in the Plaza. Conditions: Merchandise is displayed only during the hours of operation of the store. The outdoor displays cannot imp…
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Root
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3 (full wording)
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas An Application of a Request for an Amended Special Use Permit, received by the Office of the Village Clerk on January 16, 2026, is hereby: APPROVED, as submitted, for applicant Erin Redding & Zachary Goodrich of 533 Prospect Avenue to
Result not stated · Moved by Trustee Lazickas An Application
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construct a 22'x45' detached garage with an Access01y Dwelling Unit (ADU). The ADU will at grade and at the rear of the structure with side entry. The one-bedroom ADU will be for family and occasional guests of the property owners that owner-occupy the primary singlefamily dwelling on the property. The current 12.86'x23.53' (303 sq. ft.) detached garage will be demolished for the construction of this new proposed structure. The Village Board shall be Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). A Negative Declaration is made under SEQRA and said application is determined to be an Unlisted Action. The following findings and conditions from the Village…
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Root
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 5
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron, to approve the 2026-2027 Capital Plan as submitted by the Capital Committee, seconded by Trustee Root, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Root
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• ADOPT 2026-2027 BUDGET Trustee Kamp, offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget for the Village of East Aurora for the fiscal year 2026/2027 is hereby ADOPTED with a tax rate of $ 22.657 per thousand.
Result not stated
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• A motion by Trustee Rabey, to Permission for the mayor to sign a contract with Robbyn Drake as an independent contractor for Grant writing services at a rate of $77.00 per hr, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Cameron
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp, to appoint Mark Hartley to the position of Emergency Manager and Dan Dytchkowsky as Deputy Emergency Manager for a term of one year to expire April 5, 2027, 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 Lazickas, to give permission for the Mayor to sign a contract in conjunction with the Town of Aurora for Skylighter for the 3rd of July Fireworks, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• A motion by Trustee Kamp, to set a Public Hearing on 5/18/2026 for Local Law Amending chapter 112 Demolition , seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Kamp, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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A motion was made by Trustee Bojanowski to adjourn the meeting at 8:23pm, seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously carried.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Cameron for a negative declaration and seconded by Trustee Lazickas and carried on April 6, 2026.
Carried · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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The foregoing resolution was duly made by Trustee Bojanowski and seconded by Trustee Root and carried on April 6, 2026..
Carried · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve the Chief of Police Patrick Welch to go to the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) conference, October 24-27th, the cost of the conference is $500 plus travel, 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 Lazickas, to approve a Temporary Use Hamlin Park Permit for ITAC, It Takes a Community, June 13th from 10 am to 6 pm for a drug and alcohol-free youth event, contingent on proper insurance being provided to the Clerk’s Office one month before the event, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Cameron
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• A motion by Trustee Bojanowski, to set a public hearing on May 4, 2026, to consider the Village’s Annual MS-4 Report, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Bojanowski, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron, to consider approving budget adjustments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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Revenue – 4.2770 Unclassified - $ 2,761.63 Expenditures – 5.3120.0140 Police Overtime - $2,761.63 DEA OT Reimbursement Revenue – 4.2770 Unclassified - $ 1,464.35 Expenditures – 5.3120.0140 Police Overtime - $ 1,464.35 DEA OT Reimbursement Revenue – 4.2770 Unclassified - $ 5,139.25 Expenditures – 5.3120.0140 Police Overtime - $ 5,139.25 DEA OT Reimbursement The following resolution was seconded by Trustee Root and unanimously approved
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Root
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Accept the resignation of Shane Krieger, Village Administrator, for retirement to commence on April 3rd 2026, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• A motion by Trustee Root to approve the following resolution, WHEREAS, the Village Administrator has resigned, and WHEREAS, the Village advertised the position on March 24, 2026, and WHEREAS, the Village has yet to interview and fill the position, and WHEREAS, the Clerk-Treasurer could continue to perform duties of the Village Administrator on an out-of-title basis, and WHEREAS, Maureen Jerackas, Village Clerk-Treasurer, has agreed to continue to cover the duties working out of title as Village Administrator for a period not to exceed Six (6) months, and a training period that doesn’t exceed One (1) year, until the right candidate can be found; and WHEREAS, the positions…
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Root, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 9 (full wording)
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A motion by Mayor Wochensky to open an executive session at 8:45pm for attorney interviews, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mayor Wochensky, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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A motion by Trustee Lazickas to close the executive session at 11:19pm, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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A motion was made by Trustee Lazickas to adjourn the meeting at 11:20pm. Seconded by Trustee Bojanowski and unanimously carried.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Bojanowski
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve the Temporary Use Permit for Heart of Music Festival, June 13, 2026 starting as early as 1pm with the Aurora Ice Rink ending music at 10pm with the venue closing at 11pm and everyone else ending music at 9pm and closing at 10pm, pending an approved Certificate of Liability Insurance (To the clerk at least a month prior) and the approved Part 18 paperwork from Erie County. (to the clerk by noon the Friday before), seconded by Trustee Rabey, and was unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Rabey
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Peggy Cooke, Aurora Ice Association, Inc., for the East Aurora Classic Market, 115 Riley Street, from 7 am-1 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays from May until November, with alcohol for tasting only and selling of bottled alcohol without the intent to consume on site with all proper approvals from the State and Local authorities, seconded by Trustee Flynn, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Flynn
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• A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Jamie Dingro, EA Famers Market, 115 Riley Street, from 7 am-1 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays from May until November, with alcohol for tasting only and selling of bottled alcohol without the intent to consume on site with all proper approvals from the State and Local authorities, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Cameron
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• A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Jerrica Hinman, Hometown Market EA, 54 Elm Street & 644 Oakwood, monthly on Thursdays from 4pm-7pm & Sundays from 10am-2pm from May to October, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Scheer
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron, to approve a peddler solicitor permit for Michael Yohe to operate a horse-drawn carriage, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron, to refer to the Planning Commission on April 7, 2026 the Site Plan application from Roger Andrews of Sestor Properties at 47 Elm Street to revitalize the existing lot into a multi-use commercial retail, and office building, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Viger
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• A motion by Trustee Viger, to set a public hearing April 20, 2026 for Special Use Permit application Erin Redding and Zachary Goodrich at 533 Prospect Ave. for a detached garage ADU, 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 Lazickas, to set a public hearing April 20, 2026 for Special Use Permit application from James Boglioli of Benderson Development for Five Below at 123 Grey St. The proposal is for staging merchandise outside of their storefront, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Rabey
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• A motion by Trustee Cameron, to give permission for the mayor to sign an MOU with the PBA, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey
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Revenue – Appropriated Fund balance - $ 196,000 Expenditures – Street maintenance Equipment 5.5110.0200 - $196,000 Move DPW reserve money already approved to spend into the budget The following resolution was seconded by Trustee Cameron and unanimously approved.
Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Cameron