Southtowns Record

YRC.01.21.26.Minutes.Approved

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Youth & Recreation Commission
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Sep 4, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes

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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER  WEST SENECA YOUTH & RECREATION COMMISSION
1300 UNION ROAD  MEETING MINUTES
WEST SENECA, NY 14224  JANUARY 21, 2026

Mr. Cox requested more data to inform 2026 operations recommendations, commentary with the
data on program performance and future planning, and budget breakdowns to align spending with
program demand. Mr. Cox also requested information about any satisfaction surveys of residents.

Ms. Adrian stated registration counts differ from actual attendance and emphasized evaluating
service to waitlisted residents. Ms. Adrian requested attendance metrics and resident versus non-
resident usage to prioritize high-demand programs.
Chairperson Blonski stated she will circulate the Supervisor’s data report and will request
additional details on attendance, budgeting, and any post-program surveys assessing participant
satisfaction and desired changes from Recreation Supervisor Lauren Masset. Chairperson Blonski
will obtain updated data for the next meeting.

  •  2026 Veterans Park Pool Fees

Chairperson Blonski reported that pool admission and lesson fees were not increased last year
but that Recreation Supervisor Lauren Masset now advises an increase in fees.

Mr. Cox cited figures of approximately $163,000 in pool operating costs and $43,000 to $49,000 in
revenue, expressing a desire to narrow the fiscal gap.

Ms. Adrian emphasized affordability and accessibility of Town of West Seneca recreation services
and cautioned that excessively high fees would reduce access.

Motion by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Morris, to present to the Town Board a recommendation to
adjust Veterans Park Pool fees as follows: single-visit resident to $4; single-visit non-resident to
$7; resident 10-visit punch pass to $25; non-resident 10-visit punch pass to $50.

  Ayes: Maura Lillis Blonski, David Cox, Caron Morris.  Noes: Kathryn Adrian.
  Abstain: None  Motion: Failed

  •  Proposed Activity Center & Ice Rink

Chairperson Blonski reported no update from Councilmember Sherman.

  •  Recommendation for Park Renaming

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