Southtowns Record

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.

  1. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to Consideration to approve the use of the Village Arborist for tree care in Hamlin Park. This work includes pruning and general care, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 11

  2. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to Approve Budget Adjustments for the 25/26 fiscal year, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 12

  3. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to give permission to advertise for the RFP for the feasibility study once the documents are ready, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 13

  4. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to give permission for the Mayor to sign an agreement with AMR for Emergency Medical Services, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 14

  5. Village Board

    A motion was made by Trustee Lazickas to adjourn the meeting at 7:51pm. Seconded by Trustee Viger and unanimously carried.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 15

  6. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve the application for 270 Buffalo Rd, Knox Mansion, as part of Stonegate, to consider making it a local landmark, seconded by Trustee Flynn, was unanimously disapproved, so the motion failed.

    Failed unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Flynn

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1

  7. Village Board

    A motion by Trustee Rabey, to table the Temporary Use Permit for Heart of Music Festival, June 13, 2026 from 3 pm-12 pm, 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 Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  8. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to approve the Temporary Use Permit, Hamlin Park, for Brian Lombardo, EA School District, for Varsity Baseball practice and home games, various dates and times from April to June, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3

  9. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to set a public hearing on April 6, 2026 an amendment to the Site Plan application from Brian Fisher of Fibbo Properties at 49 Knox Road to change the façade and the location of the exterior patios and sliding glass doors for units 1 and 2 that affect the south and west sides of the building, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 4

  10. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to refer to the Planning Commission on April 7, 2026 a Site Plan application from James Boglioli of Benderson Development, 123 Grey Street, to replace the existing parking lot lighting with new quad, dark sky-compliant LED fixtures, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5

  11. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Flynn, to set a public hearing for April 6, 2026, to consider a local law amending Chapter 112, Demolitions, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Flynn, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  12. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to permit the Mayor to sign an agreement with Erie County for Project 5764.22, Maple St, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7

  13. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to appoint Alexander Pierce to the position of police officer as a transfer at step 4 of the CBA to commence on or after March 16, 2026, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8

  14. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve Chad Egloff as a member of the East Aurora Fire Department, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 9

  15. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Flynn, to Approve Budget Adjustments for the 25/26 fiscal year, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Flynn, seconded by Trustee Cameron

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 10

  16. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Scheer, to set a Public Hearing on April 6, 2026 to review the Village 2026/27 Tentative Budget and capital plan, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Scheer, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 11

  17. Village Board

    Administrator Krieger said that he will do that. A motion by Trustee Lazickas to send a request to the county for a South Street and Center three-way intersection traffic study, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 12

  18. Village Board

    A motion was made by Trustee Viger to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm. Seconded by Trustee Rabey and unanimously carried.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 13

  19. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to appoint Amanda Fuhrmann to the position of Part-Time Account Clerk with a hire date of February 9, 2026, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1

  20. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to set a Public Hearing on March 16, 2026, at the Village Board Meeting to consider a Moratorium on the development of any self-storage facilities, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  21. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to accept Bob Matthewson as the 3rd Assistant Chief of the East Aurora Fire Department, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  22. Village Board

    A motion was made by Trustee Rabey to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 pm. Seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously carried.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 4

  23. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to approve setting the fee for the extra tote at $150 per year for property owners only, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 1

  24. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Approve a Temporary Use Permit, Anthony Amabile II, Riley Street Station, for EA St. Patrick’s Party at Riley Street Station on March 21, 2026, from 2 pm to midnight in their parking lot at 27 Riley Street, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 2

  25. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to Refer a Special Use Permit application to the Planning Commission for Erin Redding and Zachary Goodrich at 533 Prospect Ave. for a detached garage ADU, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3

  26. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Bunny Hop 5K Rotary Club- Sean Cunningham April 4th, 2026 from 7 am–3 pm, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 4

  27. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Viger, to Temporary Use Permit, Hamlin Park for the Kiwanis Club of EA for a Chicken BBQ, Sean Cunningham, June 3rd, 2026 from 8 am–9 pm, seconded by Trustee Cameron, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Cameron

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5

  28. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Approve Budget Adjustments for the 25/26 fiscal year, seconded by Trustee Viger, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Viger

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 6

  29. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Approve a Temporary Use Permit for Meaghan Tent, Town of Aurora, for the Town Summer camp, sports, and theater programs, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 7

  30. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Rabey, to Consider appointing the following to the position of Part-time Public Safety Dispatchers pending a successful background check: Ian Schrader, 296 Parkdale Ave, East Aurora, NY, effective 02/10/26 Kaitlyn Keller, 6350 Seneca Street, Elma, NY, effective 02/11/26. seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Rabey, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 8

  31. Village Board

    Speakers & Communications (II) • Kirk Colopy- 365 South Grove- He thanked Trustee Scheer for what he did for the Price house. He spoke about a saying from an old HPC chair that said “HPC leads the willing”. He spoke about the need to oppose the owners wishes and also said that the HOA doesn’t have a unanimous vote.

    Carried unanimously

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 9

  32. Village Board

    A motion was made by Trustee Viger to adjourn the meeting at 8:26pm. Seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously carried.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Viger, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 10

  33. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to approve an application from Robert & JoAnne Ruh of 315 Center Street for a permit to keep other than household pets, honeybees, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1

  34. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to approve an application from Anthony & Nicole Slawinowski of 266 Girard Ave for a permit to keep other than household pets, six hens, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Lazickas

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  35. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to set a Public Hearing on January 20, 2026 to consider an application from JoAnne Ruh of 315 Center Street for a permit to keep other than household pets, honeybees, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3

  36. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Approve a Hamlin Park Temporary Use Permit, Meaghan Tent Town of Aurora for Aktion Club Kickball, various dates, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 4

  37. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to Approve a Temporary Use Permit for Meaghan Tent Town of Aurora for the July 3rd Celebration, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5

  38. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Lazickas, to Approve a Temporary Use Permit for Meaghan Tent, Town of Aurora, for the Town Summer camp, sports, and theater programs, seconded by Trustee Scheer, and unanimously approved

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Lazickas, seconded by Trustee Scheer

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  39. Village Board

    • A motion by Trustee Cameron, to Set a Public Hearing on February 25, 2026 to discuss a Special Use Permit for The Grove, 33 Elm St., Jeremy O’Brien, for a café, seconded by Trustee Rabey, and unanimously approved.

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Trustee Cameron, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7

  40. Village Board

    • APPOINT INSPECTORS OF ELECTION FOR 2026 VILLAGE ELECTION Trustee Flynn, offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Village Election Law of the State of New York, the following Inspectors of Election are hereby appointed to serve at the specified amount of $175.00/Inspector per day for the General Village Election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This list is from the Erie County Board of Elections for 2026 Certified Inspectors and will be used to fill the positions and any necessary alternates to run the elections effectively. Donna Bodeker – 1736 Center Street Bradley Felton - 65 Buffalo Road Ka…

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Trustee Rabey

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording)