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Board approves parking rule, MS4 filing and routine permits; schedules multiple public hearings
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the Village Board adopted a local no‑parking rule for parts of North Street, authorized the mayor to sign the annual MS4 stormwater report and approved a package of temporary‑use permits, appointments and budget actions; the board also set public hearings on several items for May 19.
The Village Board handled a series of routine but consequential items on April 21, approving a local no‑parking law on portions of North Street, authorizing the mayor to sign the village’s annual MS4 stormwater‑management report, and granting a slate of temporary‑use permits and appointments.
Key approvals and scheduling:
- North Street no‑parking local law: Trustees approved an amendment to village code (section 2‑49‑28) designating no‑parking zones on North Street (south from Whaley Ave. to Maple St.; north from Maple St. west to dead end). The board took a roll‑call vote: Steve Lisickas — Aye; Kristen — Aye; Ernie — Aye; Jeff Raby — Aye; Grace — Aye; Mayor Peter Mercurio — Aye. Motion approved unanimously by those voting present.
- MS4 annual report: Trustees authorized the mayor to sign the village’s annual MS4 (stormwater) permit report. Staff said it was standard annual material with no substantive changes this year.
- Appointments and permits: Mayor Mercurio appointed Stacy Blattner to the Hamlet Park Committee for a one‑year term ending April 2026. The board approved temporary‑use permits for a Hometown Market vendor (Jerica Hinman), the Town of Aurora’s Backyard Bash concert series (Thursdays, July 10–Aug. 28, 4–9 p.m.), the East Aurora Arts Society fine‑art exhibition (June 28–29, contingent on certificate of insurance), and bands in the 42 North Brewing Company beer garden (specific dates in June, August and November). The board approved a temporary‑use permit for a town market vendor, and multiple other routine event approvals.
- Public hearings set: Trustees set May 19 public hearings for a range of items, including (a) a permit request to keep six hens at 863 Lawrence Ave., (b) a site‑plan application and sign request for Bank of Holland at 250 Quaker Road, and (c) discussion of a bait‑and‑shoot deer‑control program for the village. The board also referred a special‑use permit for an accessory building to the planning commission for its May 6 meeting.
- Infrastructure and administrative items: The board authorized advertising bids for roof repairs at the Department of Public Works building, approved budget adjustments and a budget modification for fiscal year 2024–25, authorized disposal/auction of surplus vehicles and equipment, approved two new members of the East Aurora Fire Department (Sean Sekula and Andrew Mokney), and set a May 19 public hearing for a dog‑permit request at 293 Center Street.
Most of the items passed with routine roll‑call or unanimous voice votes; where discussion occurred trustees asked for minor clarifications (for example, the East Aurora Arts Society permit was approved contingent on an insurance certificate).
