Southtowns Record

tbm09.28.2026budgetws

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 9, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Roads and traffic

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Same meeting

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road  Budget Work Session
West Seneca, NY 14224  September 28, 2026

Remained the same. Chief Cosgrove stated the town is under a contract with the Code Red system.

Highway Superintendent Adams addressed the following:

General Fund lines
Buildings
- No substantial changes but there are small increases based on trends and price increases
- Community Center: Added an "Equipment Repair and Maintenance" Line for HVAC monitoring and
maintenance
- Traffic Control - no change
- Electrical Department - overtime and contractual salary increases

Supervisor Dickson stated the Salary of the Dog Control Officer was increased by 3%.

- Superintendent of Highways - Salary increase for Superintendent was included
- Increase in Overtime line
- Highway Garage - Increase in Repair & Maintenance line
- Buildings and Grounds - Contractual salary increase and additional full time employee for the
evening shift
- Ice Rink - Small increase in Repair & Maintenance line
- Buildings & Grounds Pool - Does not anticipate repairs and maintenance
- Cultural Center and Historical Property - Small increases utility costs
Councilmember Breidenstein asked if security cameras are placed at the Community Center and
Library. Highway Superintendent Adams stated there are security cameras and are investigating
upgrades.
- Building & Grounds Senior Center - Increase to Repair & Maintenance as equipment is aging.
- Sanitation - Salary of Labors should indicate 16. Councilmember Robertson referred to the
Longevity and Incentives line at $0. Highway Superintendent Adams stated Sanitation employees do
not receive this.
- Recycling - Increase for purchasing replacement totes.

Highway Superintendent Adams stated that the town was not awarded the NYS Plays application,
but would like to proceed with the Harlem Road Park replacement next year.

Highway Fund
Supervisor Dickson stated there will be large equipment replacements the Highway Department will
need.
- Significant increases for Blacktop Paving, Parts, and Salt and Chemicals lines
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the Budget Work
Session at 5:31 P.M.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

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