EB.01.14.2026.Minutes.Approved (full text)
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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA ETHICS BOARD
1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES
WEST SENECA, NY 14224 JANUARY 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the West Seneca Ethics Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Leonard at
6:01 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Kayla Leonard, Vice Chairperson
Theresa Funk
Braedan Gillman
Maggie Mackert
Absent: Anna Parks (Excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to approve the Ethics Board meeting
minutes from November 12, 2025.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
• Thanking Former Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Leonard thanked former Chairperson Teager for his dedicated service, particularly for
his work in updating the Town of West Seneca ethics code and the disclosure forms.
• Consideration of E-Signatures
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to table the vote on accepting e-
signatures until the next Ethics Board Meeting. The board will research County and State ethics board
verdict on the acceptance of e-signatures.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA ETHICS BOARD
1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES
WEST SENECA, NY 14224 JANUARY 14, 2026
• New Chairperson and New Vice Chairperson
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to table the determination and voting on
the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Ethics Board for the next meeting.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk to enter into executive session at 6:09 PM to
review disclosure forms as they pertain to past employment history, future employment plans,
employment history of a corporation or limited liability company, and/or matters that may lead to the
employment, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or business
entity.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to move out of executive session at 6:21
PM.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Mackert, to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 PM.
Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Respectfully submitted by Matthew Fincel, Secretary to the Ethics Board
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