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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 Director of Senior Services Lignos requested that the Cleaning Supplies line be reinstated at the amount of $7,000 and explained that the computer software, maintenance of fitness equipment, and other items are paid for through this line. Supervisor Dickson asked what expenses the Repair & Maintenance line is used for. Director of Senior Services Lignos stated the funds are used for the repair and maintenance of vans. Councilmember Sherman asked for information about the My Senior Center Program. Director of Senior Services Lignos explained that it is used for many activities across the Senior Center. Supervisor Dickson stated it might be desirable to create a line more appropriate for this expense. Supervisor Dickson asked if the projected revenue of $100,000 is achievable. Director of Senior Services Lignos stated that amount should be achievable, but the closure for renovations this year will impact this year's revenue. Councilmember Robertson asked what expenses are paid from the Fitness Consultant line. Director of Senior Services Lignos stated this is for the person that conducts fitness classes. Historical Preservation Commission Councilmember Robertson stated he would like to reinstate funds in the amount of $10,000 for Professional Services as the commission continues to work toward designating properties as Historical Landmarks. Supervisor Dickson stated debt services have been trending down and sales tax revenue is steadily increasing. Councilmember Breidenstein referred to the large increase in unemployment insurance and asked why it tripled. Director of Finance Wnek stated the amount is based on the current unemployment bills from NYS. Councilmember Sherman referred to the decrease of $50,000 for Workers Compensation Insurance and asked what that is attributed to. Supervisor Dickson stated the amount is what the town predicts will be spent on the expense and commented on the decreases in the General Fund and Highway Fund over the last 7 years. Police Department Chief Cosgrove discussed the Overtime line and the personnel staffing circumstances that significantly increased the costs. Councilmember Breidenstein asked what the budget to budget increase was. Chief Cosgrove stated he is requesting 3 new Police Officers. One of the officers would be a School Resource Officer and the West Seneca Central School District would pay 80% of their salary for 40 weeks of the year. Police Officers' roles have expanded, and Chief Cosgrove is requesting two additional officers to meet the department's needs. Additionally, the Police Community Policing Program was combined under Overtime. Councilmember Breidenstein asked where the Mental Health Clinician's salary was allocated. Chief Cosgrove stated this position is under Other Expenses. Disaster Preparedness 4 Page 12 of 176