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

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the _______
Day of September 2026.

________________________________  _______________________________
Gary Dickson  Civil Service Employee Association
Town of West Seneca  Doug Busse, Unit President
Supervisor  Unit 815-6713-02

  ________________________________
  Civil Service Employee Association
  Jose L Cruz, Labor Relations Specialist