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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-14 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 27, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried *Appendices* Supervisor Dickson welcomed Gene Majchrzak from Senator Gallivan's Office. 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 comments and questions were received: Deer Control Program Coordinator Rick Richert provided the following information: - Requested support from town officials to contact large property owners for access - 173 deer culled between October 2025 and April 2026 - 100 deer were called in February and March of 2025 - Approximately 9055-pounds of meat were provided to food banks or 38,000 meals - Very safe year, shotguns and crossbows were used - Provided a count and the locations of the total - 9 hunters participated - In his opinion, there is a noticeable difference around the Soccer Park and spoke of the large number at the Developmental Center and along Route 400 Chief Cosgrove noted the Police Department did not receive any complaints, which speaks to the professionalism of the hunters. Carla, Angle Road: - What is the town code related to kids riding mini bikes and expressed concerns about safety - Chief Cosgrove stated levels 1, 2, and 3 exist and will increase patrols in this area. James Randolph, West Bihrwood Drive: - Supports exemptions for veterans - Questioned the changes to qualifications listed and the purpose of the changes, for example to narrow the exemptions or another purpose - Have the exemptions been abused - Was there a typo after limitations Supervisor Dickson stated the item at this meeting is to schedule a public hearing and Mr. Finbar will be available for the public hearing to answer questions. NEW BUSINESS 1. PERSONNEL 2