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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-18 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 28, 2026 the closed systems - Data centers often provide their own power and the town could benefit from the additional power - In his opinion, the town should not be afraid of advancement and the town needs the advancement or will get run over by it Jean, Seneca Street: - Does not support data centers and should not allow them - Referred to Erin Brokovich's work related to data centers around the world and other resources available - There are many detrimental effects of data centers up to many miles away from them James Randolph, West Bihrwood Drive: - Supports the moratorium - The decibel average is between 92 - 96 and is continuous - Careful consideration must be made and spoke to the detrimental effects on property values and quality of life Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Supervisor Dickson stated that, in his opinion, three big issues are water, electricity, and noise. The facility in North Tonawanda is an example of allowing a facility into the town and then being stuck with noise issues that would be almost impossible to fix. Another concern is the NYS school property and the fact that NYS does not follow local zoning laws. NYS implemented a moratorium on data centers 50-megawatts and larger. Supervisor Dickson stated that he cannot think of any suitable location in town for any business generating a significant amount of noise. Councilmember Breidenstein stated he agrees with Mr. Randolph's statements about the decibel levels data centers generate and compared the noise to the 100 decibel level at the Buffalo Bills home opener game. Although there are locations in town where data centers could be located, the town should do their due diligence regarding data centers and supports the moratorium. Councilmember Sherman referred to the language of the moratorium, specifically the paragraphs stating the moratorium would not apply to healthcare facilities and schools and questioned why they must be excluded. Mr. Trapp stated they do not have to be excluded, but explained the entities are not doing this for commercial purposes but solely for their own use. Supervisor Dickson stated there are no pending requests and would like to remove the paragraphs. Councilmember Robertson supports the moratorium to allow the town to do diligent research. Councilmember Breidenstein supports the town having a lower megawatt level than NYS. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt Local Law 2026- 11 Moratorium on Data Centers with the following amendment: removal of the two paragraphs concerning healthcare facilities and educational institutions. 2