Southtowns Record

TBM09.14.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 1, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Audits and oversight, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

Original document

Same meeting

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Meeting 2026-17 Minutes
West Seneca, NY 14224  September 14, 2026

Councilmember Breidenstein asked when the full written report would be available. Mr. Widmer
stated he anticipates the report would be available within two weeks. In his opinion, the town's fund
balance management has been spot on.

Supervisor Dickson stated the audit would be posted on the town's website when it is available.
3. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE VOTED ON
1. Supervisor Dickson re Community Development Block Grant proposals

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to schedule a public
hearing for October 12, 2026, to provide an opportunity for citizens to express community
development and housing needs and to discuss possible projects which would benefit low and
moderate income persons in the Town of West Seneca.

Citizens are urged to attend this meeting to make known their views and/or written proposals on the
Town's selection of potential projects to be submitted for possible funding by the Federal Community
Development Grant Program.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. Town Engineer re Plant 6 Pump Station Building Repairs

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to reject the bid received
on September 2, 2026, from Best Restoration Services, Inc. in the amount of $735,000 for the Plant 6
Sanitary Pump Station Building Repairs project.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

3. Highway Superintendent Adams re SPCA contract renewal

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor
to execute the renewal contract with the SPCA to continue the town's partnership.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

Highway Superintendent Adams stated a major change in this contract is the temporary suspension
of animal cruelty investigations due to manpower and funding.

Chief Cosgrove stated the Police Department will continue to receive guidance from the SPCA.

Councilmember Sherman requested confirmation on the length of the contract, for example one year,
or automatically renewed annually. Highway Superintendent Adams stated that he will follow up on
this question.
4. Administrative Court Liaison re 2027 JCAP Grant application

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Town of
West Seneca Court to complete and submit the necessary application for the JCAP grant in the
2026-2027 cycle up to $30,000.

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