Southtowns Record

TBM06.08.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Jul 10, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Audits and oversight, Zoning and land use

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Minutes Meeting # 2026-11
West Seneca, NY 14224  June 8, 2026

Councilmember Sherman referred to live entertainment at businesses abutting residential property
and questioned if a special permit is always required. Mr. Trapp stated the Code Enforcement Office
will be reviewing applications and would be aware of prior complaints.

Councilmember Breidenstein stated he would follow up with Mr. Schieber about permits for events
listed online.

3. Councilmember Breidenstein re Appointment of Town Council Member

Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the
following resolution and appoint Marc Priore as a Town Council Member to fill the vacant term
effective immediately:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca traditionally operates with five members,
inclusive of the Town Supervisor, and

WHEREAS, due to the resignation of one Town Board member, there currently is a vacancy on the
Town Board, and

WHEREAS, it is within the authority of the Town Board to select an individual to fill such seat pending
the general election in November 2026 at which time such appointee shall have the right to seek
election for the remainder of the unexpired term of the individual who resigned, and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the people of the Town of West Seneca to have a fully
constituted Board of individuals so that their voices can be heard most effectively,

NOW, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca hereby
appoints Marc D. Priore as a Board member of the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board will now entertain public comments for an item on the agenda or for any topic of concern.
Each speaker should state your name and street for the record. Please be respectful in your
comments and do not divulge any personal or confidential information (for example: names, specific
situations, etc.). Speakers should recognize that not all questions or comments can be answered
immediately and may require additional research. It is the Board’s goal to respond in a thoughtful,
timely, and accurate manner.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following public comments were received:

Jeff Quain, Davis Road:
- Congratulated Councilmember Priore
- This is the second time the Town Board has made an appointment before the public could comment
and, in his opinion, this action shows a disregard for transparency
- Questioned why the appointment was placed under "Old Business" - Councilmember Breidenstein

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