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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-16 West Seneca, NY 14224 August 24, 2026 1. Town Clerk Newton re Proofs of Publication and posting of legal notice "OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND CITIZENS FOR OR AGAINST THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW 2026-10 MODIFICATION OF CHAPTER 109 TAXATION" in the Town of West Seneca. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried The following comments and questions were received: 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 Randolph, 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. 2 Page 5 of 211