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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting Minutes 2026-15 West Seneca, NY 14224 August 10, 2026 complaints. The current project should benefit residents further upstream. Beverly Leising, Harwood Road: - The presentation by Mr. Richert about the deer cull program was excellent and is happy to hear that the program will be expanding - Requested a time frame for a financial report from the Civic and Patriotic Commission, specifically regarding $38,000 received by the town - Supervisor Dickson stated Councilmember Breidenstein would provide a report. - Will the expiring contract with the Civic and Patriotic Commission be amended to include financial reports - Mr. Trapp stated negotiations will begin this fall. - Part D Medicare will be reversed in January, expressed concern about rising costs of medication, and called for action to counter this to be taken now - Need organizations to help seniors David Klawitter, South Warren Avenue: - Congratulated the town for creating the fitness room and asked what employees are eligible to use the facility - Supervisor Dickson stated this was an initiative of the PBA. Chief Cosgrove stated full time town employees can use the facility. Mr. Klawitter asked why part-time employees are not eligible and suggested this be considered. Chief Cosgrove stated Assistant Chief Pelow made this recommendation. 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 4 Page 7 of 241