Southtowns Record

TBM09.28.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 29, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Public safety, Zoning and land use, Audits and oversight

Original document

Same meeting

Motions and votes

Copied word for word from these minutes. Who moved and seconded, the tally and the roll call appear only where the minutes state them. Picked out automatically: the minutes themselves are the record. All votes for this government.

  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with one amendment, that Personnel Item no. 4 is moved to the front of the meeting. 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 1

  2. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-17 of September 14, 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 Sherman, to open the public hearing. 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 3

  4. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. 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 4

  5. 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 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-18 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 28, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

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

  6. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Martha Franklin to the position of part-time permanent Senior Clerk Typist at an hourly rate of $24.13, effective September 29, 2026, to be paid from account code 01167000.50138. 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 accept the resignation of Matthew Fincel from the role of Secretary to the Environmental Commission, Ethics Board, Historical Preservation Commission, and Recreation Commission, effective October 1, 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 7

  8. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Claire Termini as Cashier effective September 22, 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 8

  9. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to change the title of Andrew Oscypala from part-time Public Safety Dispatcher to full time provisional Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 12, 2026, at Group 7A, Step 5 at the salary of $67,018.30 per the attached MOU with the White Collar Union and contingent upon the approval of residency waiver by Erie County Personnel, noting the position will be paid from account line 01312000.50155. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 9

  10. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the purchase agreement of a new 2020 Titan Leaf Pro Guthrie Heli-Arc Inc. in the amount of $47,941.00, per HGACBUY contract GR01-20, to be paid from the 2026 Highway Equipment line 02511000.50200. On the question, Councilmember Sherman asked if this was used equipment. Highway Superintendent stated the equipment was a demonstration model used less than 10 hours and a new model would cost approximately $80,000.00. 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 authorize the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies from 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education Increase $500.00 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies $500.00 Total Increases Decrease $500.00 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education $500.00 Total Decreases 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 11

  12. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 165,927.54 Highway Fund: $ 205,226.83 Capital Fund: $ 84,471.18 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 2,999.95 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 115.72 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 339.86 Total: $ 459,081.08 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 12

1 routine motion (minutes, bills, agenda, adjournment…)
  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 7 P.M. 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 13

Text · page 8 of 9

Read the whole document on one page (all 9 pages, each with its own heading)

Memorandum of Agreement
  Between
  The Town of West Seneca
  And
  Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.
  Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 815
  Town of West Seneca White Collar Unit # 6713-02

  THIS UNDERSTANDING, by and between the Town of West Seneca (hereinafter, “Town”) and
the Civil Service Employees Association, Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 815 Unit 6713-02
(hereinafter, “CSEA”) and,

  WHEREAS, the Town and CSEA are parties to a collective bargaining agreement (hereinafter,
“CBA”) covering the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028 and

  WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatcher (PSD) position is a CSEA represented title, covered
under the current CBA and

  WHEREAS, the PSD title is allocated to a Group 7A on the Job Classification Schedule within
the CBA and

  WHEREAS, the CBA states that upon initial appointment, each employee shall be paid in
accordance with the wage schedule in the CBA, except for those employees in job classification 8 or
above with verifiable relevant experience, who shall be paid the beginning salary as determined by the
Town and

  WHEREAS, the Town is currently experiencing elevated staffing challenges within the title of
PSDs

  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein,
it is understood and agreed by and between the parties as follows:

  1. This Memorandum of Agreement documents a singular exception to the standard CBA salary
  schedule, specific to the appointment of Andy Oscypala the position of PSD. This agreement
  shall not set precedent for any future hires or alter the established salary schedule within the
  CBA.

  2. Andy Oscypala previously served in this role as a part-time PSD for 18 consecutive years. His
  knowledge and experience allow him to bypass any training period and equip him to immediately
  train other incoming PSDs

  3. To address this specific hiring need, the parties agree to a starting salary equivalent to a Group
  7A, Step 5, of the salary schedule within the CBA. This represents an exception to the established
  starting rate for this position.

  4. This agreement is limited solely to the appointment of Andy Oscypala to the position of PSD and
  shall not be cited as a basis for demanding a similar pay rate for current or future employees.

  5. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the existing CBA, remain in full force and effect.