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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-14 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 27, 2026 - Will they receive tax breaks for the new business in town - Supervisor Dickson stated Costco is not receiving tax breaks and is not aware of any discussions with Erie County. - If Erie County were to give Costco tax breaks, will West Seneca still collect taxes - Supervisor Dickson stated Erie County IDA decides to provide breaks, but companies pay a PILOT which progressively increases over the life of the agreement. Mr. Finbar stated there are qualifications a company must meet to qualify for ECIDA breaks. Ms. Smolen provided financial figures for Costco and stated she is hopeful that are not given breaks. Supervisor Dickson stated a public meeting would be held if Costco applies for tax breaks. Beverly Leising, Harwood Road: - Is grateful for the cull program - Are the fuel and postage funds bankrupted due to the rising costs of each - Director of Finance Wnek stated the town stays above or within an acceptable fund balance range. - Was the town able to submit the application for grant funding for the Orchard Park Road project by the deadline - Mr. Foote confirmed the town will meet the deadline. COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS Director of Recreation Cox - Extending summer programs until August 30th and will include the addition of activities and camps Chief Cosgrove - Wished Mallory Giunta well in her career in law enforcement - Recognized Jay Mazurkiewicz's long career with the town and offered condolences to his family Director of Finance Wnek - Budget planning for 2027 is underway Councilmember Sherman - Reminded all of the Terry Buchwald, aka Elvis, concert at the Lions Bandshell on Thursday Councilmember Breidenstein - Also recognized Jay Mazurkiewicz's long career with the town and offered condolences to his family Highway Superintendent Adams - Very busy summer season - Received the playground equipment for Carriage Park and Westgate Park and installation will be completed in the next two months - Greymont culvert project is scheduled for August Town Clerk Newton - Unpaid taxes must now be paid at Erie County Deputy Supervisor Greenan - The Farmers Market will be set up in the park area this week with parking available on the hill - The next newsletter will be available in early September EXECUTIVE SESSION 8 Page 11 of 182