Southtowns Record

TBM08.10.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Aug 31, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Parks and recreation, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Zoning and land use

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Meeting Minutes 2026-15
West Seneca, NY 14224  August 10, 2026

NEW BUSINESS

1. PERSONNEL

1. Highway Superintendent Adams re Retirement of Sanitation General Crew Chief Kevin McCartan

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of
Kevin McCartan from his position as Sanitation General Crew Chief effective August 29, 2026, noting
his last day of work will be August 28, 2026.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. Chief Cosgrove re Promotion of Detective Joseph Reidy, Jr. to Lieutenant

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to promote and change
the title of Detective Joseph Reidy, Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant effective August 11, 2026, at an
annual salary of $120,430.06 to be paid from Police budget line 01312000.50161.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

3. Director of Recreation Cox re Title change of Lifeguard Luke Blatchley

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to promote and change the
title of Luke Blatchley from Lifeguard to Head Lifeguard at the rate of $19.00 per hour effective
August 11, 2026.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE VOTED ON

1. Deputy Supervisor Greenan re Renewal of Cyber Insurance

Kathleen Rapasadi of Tompkins Insurance/Gallagher Insurance was present along with Randy
Glenn. Mr. Glenn provided the following information:
- The town has had cyber insurance
- Cyber liability is experiencing an uptick
- CFC is one of the best companies for cyber insurance
- Recommend that the town increase the computer crime coverage from $250,000 to $500,000
- There are two options for the town's consideration; a $0 retention/deductible or a $10,000
retention/deductible
- The premium, after taxes and fees, for the 2nd option ($10,000 retention/deductible) would be

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