Southtowns Record

TBM08.24.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Sep 15, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Parks and recreation, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic, Zoning and land use

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Minutes Meeting # 2026-16
West Seneca, NY 14224  August 24, 2026

complaints before the new development began
- Regarding Neubauer Court, the town has offered a compromise in the letter sent to the residents,
and they are allowed to purchase the amount of property that makes them legal; after this process is
completed, the purchase of additional property can be discussed. Letters were sent to property
owners that have structures on the town-owned easement. It is at Highway Superintendent Adams'
discretion to maintain the town-owned property.
- Regarding data centers, a proposal for a limit on megawatts could be made during the public
hearing. The town should be proactive and put regulations in place before any applications are made.
- The contract with the Director of Human Resources is not finalized.

COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
Director of Recreation Cox
- The pool will close this Saturday, August 29th and end of summer activities are scheduled for
Wednesday
- A Fall Fest event at the Soccer Park is being planned for October 17th
- The Fall catalog of programs is available on the website

Supervisor Dickson stated the Town Board must balance every issue and must make decisions that
the members believe are best for the town.

Chief Cosgrove
- Recognized the comments about Police Department personnel and that Flock Cameras are a hot
topic
- The Special Olympic Torch Run was rescheduled for Friday, September 11th at 6 P.M.

Supervisor Dickson stated Flock Cameras are another tool to assist law enforcement and the pros
and cons of this technology must be weighed. Chief Cosgrove stated the Police Department is
experiencing a learning curve with this technology and data.

Director of Senior Services Lignos
- Upcoming renovations at the Senior Center are scheduled to start on October 5th and continue
throughout the month and will include flooring, ceiling and lighting improvements, new entry doors,
and other upgrades; anticipated reopening at the beginning of November
- Currently preparing a schedule of activities for the members while the center is closed, including
livestreaming fitness classes and using other meeting rooms across the town
- Frozen meal pickup will continue every Tuesday and members may have lunch at any other Senior
Center in Erie County

Councilmember Robertson
- Offered his condolences to the first responder community for the recent losses of members
- Noted the increase in vehicle and pedestrian accidents and reminded all to stay alert when driving
- Expressed excitement for the upgrades at the Senior Center and congratulated the Recreation
Department on a successful year
- Reminded all that the Town Board members are available through email

Supervisor Dickson
- Only land with existing structures on Neubauer Court is offered to property owners to purchase; but

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