Southtowns Record

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Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Oct 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 29, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic

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Motions and votes

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  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the following amendments: - Addition of Personnel Item no. 12 from Highway Superintendent Adams - Move Personnel Item nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 be moved to the front of the agenda Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  2. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-19 of October 12, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  3. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Supervisor to enter into the Managed Services Agreement with Alternative Information Systems (AIS) for a 36-month term, effective January 1, 2027, at a monthly cost of $16,732.30, plus one-time implementation fees of $4,950.00; and noting the current contract with AIS will remain in effect through December 31, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  4. Susan Kims, Covington Drive: - At a July 10, 2017, Town Board meeting, a resolution was adopted requesting sound barriers in

    Carried

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  5. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to terminate the following 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 non-active Buildings and Grounds part-time laborers effective October 26, 2026: Matthew Armstrong Dylan Blanchard Joseph Goreman Teague Houlihan Jason Lehsten Aaron Sandal Alexender Smith Steve Amoia Sr. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5; vote on page 3, motion 5

  6. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Spencer Przybyla as a Sanitation Department seasonal part-time Laborer effective October 11, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  7. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Timothy Healy from a Highway Sewer Maintenance Worker and appoint him as a Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Group 5, Step 5 at a rate of $36.77 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7

  8. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Andrew Pangallo from a Highway Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 6, at rate of $31.82 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8

  9. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Mitchell Mancuso from a Highway Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 6, at the rate of $31.82 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 9

  10. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Alexander Locher from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the blue collar contact to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 10

  11. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Jacob Miller from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar contact to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 11

  12. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Michael Thomasulo from a Buildings & Grounds Part-Time Laborer and promote him to a Full-Time Buildings & Grounds Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, be paid from the Buildings & Grounds full time account line 001-7110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 12

  13. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Joseph Rozmus from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 13

  14. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Brandon Evans from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 14

  15. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to acknowledge the unfortunate passing of Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Scott Windover, a valued employee of the West Seneca Police Department who lost his battle with cancer on October 10, 2026, and to separate him from employment with the Town of West Seneca for the purpose of the acquisition of 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 the appropriate benefits which would be due his family. On behalf of the West Seneca Police Department and the Town of West Seneca, our thoughts are with the Windover family at this difficult time. Ayes:…

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 15 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 15

  16. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Matthew Bauer from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 16

  17. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the agreement with Johnson Controls for the purchase and installation of a camera system at the new Highway Department facility located at 100 Gemcor Drive, in the amount of $59,300.00, through NYS OGS Contract Group 77201, Award No. 23150 to be paid from the Capital Projects budget line for the Gemcor Facility. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 17

  18. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the vehicle list for auction/disposal with Auctions International noting all funds generated from Highway vehicles will go to the Highway fund and proceeds generated from Senior Center equipment will go to the General Fund in their equipment lines. Highway: #1001–2016 Ford Escape, Vin# 1FMCU9GXGUC89933 Senior Center: #317-2013 Ford Econo Van, Vin# 1FBNE3BL5DDA43798 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 18

  19. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the new lease agreement for the Engineering plotter with WNY Imaging, noting the 3-year lease payments will remain within the Engineering budget, and all other details will stay the same, including the Munis system budget line. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 19

  20. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize Chief Cosgrove to sign an agreement with Utility Associates, Inc, a sole source provider, for the renewal of our contract for body worn and patrol vehicle cameras noting the renewal is a (5) five-year term at a total cost of $417,500.00 ($83,500/yr) and provides for a refresh of all body worn hardware, in-car cameras and support for the duration of the agreement to be paid from the equipment budget line (50200). 6 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 20; vote on page 7, motion 20

  21. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the purchase of (2) two rifles per the quote from Escarpment Arms, noting the prices on the quote are in accordance with NYS contract #PC70927 in the total amount of the purchase is $6,987.20 to be paid from 2026 budget line 01312000.50209. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 21

  22. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 119,372.83 Highway Fund: $ 21,075.42 Capital Fund: $ 5,590.37 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 9,340.50 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 0.00 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 0.00 Total: $ 155,379.12 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 22

  23. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to receive and file the ARPA Closeout report. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 23

  24. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to receive and file the Capital Project Reports for August 2026 and September 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 24

3 routine motions (minutes, bills, agenda, adjournment…)
  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to enter into Executive Session to discuss the case Kostek vs. Town of West Seneca at 6:53 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 25

  2. Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to leave executive session and return to the open meeting at 7:32 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 26

  3. Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 27

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes
West Seneca, NY 14224  October 26, 2026

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:

Constance Scioli, Covington Drive:
- Requested an immediate noise and pollution study behind her home
- The volume of traffic on Route 219 has increased since it was constructed
- National Fuel removed several trees that provided a natural barrier to the noise and pollution
- Traffic has increased due to the new Buffalo Bills stadium and expressed concerns about the
Costco store that is planned
- In her opinion, the way of life is not sustainable and commented on many house being sold
- Residents are seeking a Type 2 sound barrier from NYS Thruway Department

Supervisor Dickson stated there is an easement on the lands where the trees were removed and
asked Ms. Scioli if residents had approached the Thruway. Ms. Scioli confirmed the residents have
made the request for sound barriers and were told that unless there is a construction project to widen
or add lanes, the NYS Thruway does not ever plan to add a sound barrier. Supervisor Dickson stated
he had received the same answer to his own inquiries but would support analyzing the problem for
the purpose of approaching the NYS Thruway or others with a stronger argument. Supervisor
Dickson noted that this is another instance where the town would step in to assist residents with
county and state issues. Mr. Foote stated obtaining a baseline of the noise level is the place to start
the process and he would obtain quotes for an acoustical survey to be presented at the next Town
Board meeting.

Ms. Scioli presented a petition with signatures to Town Clerk Newton.

A town resident, name and address are unintelligible:
- Commented that he also raised the issue of noise and that, in his opinion, his Assemblyman did not
follow up
- Other municipalities do have decibel meters

Charles, Union Road and Mill Road area:
- Referred to Communications Item no. 5 and, in his opinion, the purchase of rifles is vague and
requested additional information - Chief Cosgrove stated the purchase is for two tactical rifles for the
SWAT members.

Susan Kims, Covington Drive:
- At a July 10, 2017, Town Board meeting, a resolution was adopted requesting sound barriers in
different areas of the town

NEW BUSINESS
1. PERSONNEL
1. Highway Superintendent Adams re Termination of Non-Active PT Buildings and Grounds Laborers

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to terminate the following
  2