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WEST SENECA YOUTH & RECREATION COMMISSION -- MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER, 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 • Commission Contacts Ms. Latham requested that all members contact information be collected, including their email address, phone number, and preferred means of contact. She also requested that Secretary Fincel email the Commission two weeks in advance of a meeting and that Commission members be asked for input on agenda. Chairperson Blonski stated that this would be the standard going forward. • Vacant Seats & Terms Ending Councilmember Sherman reported that Councilmember Breidenstein attempted to recruit members to fill the current vacant seat on the Commission but was unsuccessful. The Commission expressed concern over the challenge that five out of the six current Commission members’ terms will be ending on December 31, 2026. Ms. Latham confirmed that she will not be renewing her position in 2027. • Correspondence with Ms. Steffanie Matta Chairperson Blonski reported about an interaction she had with Ms. Steffanie Matta from the Town of West Seneca Police Department. Ms. Matta inquired about the Youth & Recreation department’s programming for people with special needs and expressed interest in establishing such a program. Chairperson Blonski clarified that this was a general inquiry. • Follow-Up On Strategic Recreation Plan Ms. Latham reported that a strategic plan for the Youth & Recreation Department was created years ago and inquired as to the overall progress of the plan. Ms. Adiran reports that Mr. Cox read the document at the start of his term but has not started working on it yet. Ms. Adrian also reported that she would search for the comprehensive plan document(s) in her email and share them with the Commission PUBLIC COMMENT None received. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Latham, seconded by Ms. Adrian, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried 2