TBM10.12.2026

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 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