Text · page 2 of 22
WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-16 West Seneca, NY 14224 August 24, 2026 Jim Manley, Larkwood Road: - Supports the local law - Made a comment about the language from February - Supervisor Dickson stated the proposed local law uses the language passed in the NYS budget James Raymond, Cedar Ridge Drive: - Fully supports this law and asked how many veterans in the town qualify for this - Requested clarification on what "severe" means - Is the town considering expanding the types of veteran exemptions available Mr. Trapp stated this local law would expand the types of veterans exemptions and the Veterans Administration would determine the designation of veterans who are severely disabled, not the town. Supervisor Dickson referred to what was passed by NYS: A veteran must be 100% disabled and documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs stating they are permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service, in addition to other criteria. Supervisor Dickson stated the Town Assessor would review applications for this exemption and Mr. Finbar had indicated the number of residents that may qualify is about 280. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt Local Law 2026- 10 Modification of Chapter 109 Taxation in the Town of West Seneca. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein stated that he would contact the school districts to encourage them to also adopt this exemption. Supervisor Dickson commented that he understands Erie County is adopting this for the county taxes. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board will now entertain public comments for an item on the agenda or for any topic of concern. Each speaker should state your name and street for the record. Please be respectful in your comments and do not divulge any personal or confidential information (for example: names, specific situations, etc.). Speakers should recognize that not all questions or comments can be answered immediately and may require additional research. It is the Board’s goal to respond in a thoughtful, timely, and accurate manner. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following comments and questions were received: James Raymond, Cedar Ridge Drive: - Has participation changed since the town began using YouTube and, in his opinion, the change limits public comments 2