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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 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 - Is the Civic and Patriotic Commission bound by the town's procurement policy - Did the Highway Department perform work installing the planters - What bids were received for the planters - How many FOILs have been received by the town and challenged the transparency of the Town Board - Is still waiting for resolution regarding water pressure issues on Cedar Ridge Drive and challenged the approval of new developments nearby - Did Young Development fulfill all requirements for their newest project Gary Bensman, Cedar Ridge Drive: - Expressed ongoing concerns that existing infrastructure cannot support new developments and spoke of instances of electrical outages and water issues - Spoke of low water pressure and his efforts at tracking the pressure throughout the neighborhood - The property owners pay substantial taxes and should not have to buy additional equipment to correct the low water pressure - In his opinion, the town has allowed too much development to the detriment of the residents Supervisor Dickson asked what cul-de-sac Mr. Bensman was referring to and when it was built. Mr. Bensman stated Cedar Ridge Road, which was built approximately 20 years ago. Supervisor Dickson stated the current Town Board did not approve most of what Mr. Bensman has taken issue with. Mr. Raymond began speaking from the audience and was asked to wait to speak in an appropriate manner. Supervisor Dickson stated that he challenges anyone that says the Town Board has limited anyone to communicate with them, and that the Town Board responds to every communication they receive. 3 Page 6 of 211