Southtowns Record

TBA05.28.2026 packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
May 22, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Housing

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  DRAFT TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09
West Seneca, NY 14224  May 11, 2026

- A new Councilmember will be appointed during a Town Board meeting

Councilmember Sherman
- The Environmental Commission will be hosting a park cleanup event at the Burchfield Nature and
Art Center on Saturday, May 16th
- Was amazed to learn that Vigilant Fie Company had 1,200 calls per year
- Wished all a Happy Memorial Day

Highway Superintendent Adams
- The second paving project will begin: Nancycrest Lane, Marycrest Lane, and Carriage Lane
- There is an uptick in vandalism to the parks and restroom facilities and extra security measures are
being considered, including cameras and gates, and requested the public to report suspicious activity

Supervisor Dickson stated fences or gates are impractical at many parks and commented that a porta
potty was blown up at Fisher Road Park. Chief Cosgrove stated the Police Department takes this
activity very seriously and Detectives follow up on the incidents.

Town Attorney Trapp
- Referred to the procurement policy and noted that the Town Board attempted to obtain 3 bids and
companies cannot be forced to bid; the amount was under $10,000

Code Enforcement officer Schieber
- 3 project application for the Planning Board meeting: an EV parking facility on Orchard Park Road,
the re-purposing of St. Peter's Church on Orchard Park Road, and the white mansion at 2544 Clinton
Street

Town Clerk Newton
- Thanked the Town Board for accepting the pilot program for public comments and the public for
being cordial as this makes completing the meeting minutes easier
- Second notices were mailed and late fees and penalties cannot be waived, 923 late notices were
mailed
- Contact the Town Clerk for solicitor permit application appointments
- Encouraging couples to make appointments for marriage licenses

Supervisor Dickson confirmed that per Town Clerk Newton, Erie County makes the town whole for
Town and County taxes.

Deputy Supervisor Greenan
- The Farmers Market will begin on Thursday, May 21st and continue every Thursday thought the
summer

ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at
7:59 P.M.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

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