Southtowns Record

TBM10.12.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Oct 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 29, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Audits and oversight, Public safety, Roads and traffic

Original document

Same meeting

Motions and votes

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  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the agenda as published with two changes: - addition of Communications Item no. 8: accept the 2027 Tentative Budgets as the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing - move the Personnel Item to the front of the agenda Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  2. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to Kindly approve Meeting Minutes 2026-18 of September 28, 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 4

  3. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open 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 5

  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 6

  5. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Faith Gummo as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 19, 2026, at the rate of $22.25 per hour to be paid from budget line 01312000.50148. 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 7

  6. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing of October 12, 2026, which was held at the West Seneca Town Hall for suggestions by the public for Community Development Block Grant projects to be submitted for funding, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Seneca Town Board submits the following projects to be considered for funding by the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program during the 2026-2027 grant cycle, requesting CDBG funds: 1st Priority Sunshine Park and Lexington Green Paving Project - $371,829.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY, that the West Seneca Town Board…

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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording)

  7. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to table the item to allow the Town Attorney to review the agreement. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 9

  8. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to closeout and release all liens for the St. David's Drive Drainage Project completed by Legend Excavating LLC., 8080 Barnum Rd., Cassadaga, NY 14718. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 10

  9. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve and authorize the Supervisor to sign the attached Change Order 4 for the Phase 8 Sanitary Sewer Improvements project extending the contract times to June 1, 2027 (substantial completion) and July 1, 2027 (final payment) noting the original contract is scheduled to be completed at the end of October 2026, and there is additional work that is being planned in the Spring of 2027. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 11

  10. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment from 01199000.50480 Contingency for the replacement of personnel filing cabinets. Increase $1,050.00 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment $1,050.00 Total Increases Decrease $1,050.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $1,050.00 Total Decreases 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

  11. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the 2026 Legislature Lindsay Lorigo Grant awarded to the Senior Center: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Senior Center received a grant from Legislature Lindsay Lorigo in the amount of $5,000.00; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this grant have been recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – Other, account 01000100.43089; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2026 budget amendment to increase State Aid – Other by $5,000.00 for the receipt of the Legislature Lindsay Lorigo. Senior Center…

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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording)

  12. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services from 01199000.50480 Contingency for True North Land Surveying invoice approved at 1/12/2026 Board Meeting Increase $7,300.00 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services $7,300.00 Total Increases Decrease $7,300.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $7,300.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 14

  13. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Supervisor's 2027 Tentative Ad Valorem Budget and Tentative Benefit Basis Budgets as the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing on November 9, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 15

  14. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 135,551.77 Highway Fund: $ 57,588.84 Capital Fund: $ 15,640.71 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 6,325.19 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 255.06 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 7,109.59 Total: $ 222,471.16 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 16

  15. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Town Clerk monthly report for September 2026. 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

  16. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Building and Plumbing reports for September 2026. 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

3 routine motions (minutes, bills, agenda, adjournment…)
  1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting of September 22, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  2. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve Minutes from the Budget Work Session of September 28, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  3. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 19

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  2026 - 19 Meeting Minutes
West Seneca, NY 14224  October 12, 2026

  TO HEAR ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY
  DEVELOPMENT FUNDS" in the Town of West Seneca.

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

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

No public comments were received.

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

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

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 public comments were received:

James Randolph, West Bihrwood Drive:
- Referred to Communications Item no. 2, the renewal with Alternative Information Systems:
  - Is this a new contract - Supervisor Dickson stated the contract is a continuation
  - Why is there a one-time implementation fee - Supervisor Dickson stated they are moving from a
cloud base to a server based in town
  - Did not see an indemnification clause should AIS be negligent, does AIS carry cyber insurance,
does the town's cyber insurance policy cover breaches from AIS - Town Attorney Trapp stated that he
would prefer to review the agreement before responding to the questions.

NEW BUSINESS
1. PERSONNEL
1. Chief Cosgrove re Appointment of Faith Gummo as PT-Public Safety Dispatcher

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Faith Gummo
as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 19, 2026, at the rate of $22.25 per hour to
be paid from budget line 01312000.50148.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. FOR DISCUSSION
1. Director of Recreation Cox re 2026 Pool Operations Report

Director of Recreation Cox presented the attached 2026 Pool Operations report.

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