Southtowns Record

TBA01.26.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Jan 23, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Housing

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  DRAFT  TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road  2026 Organizational Meeting
West Seneca, NY 14224  January 12, 2026

covered by contractual provisions between the Town and either the Blue or White Collar CSEA Units
or the West Seneca PBA be granted extended benefits, including health and welfare fund related
benefits, in accordance with the CSEA White Collar Contract or the equivalent thereof, with the
exception of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police, who are granted said benefits in
accordance with the West Seneca PBA Contract or the equivalent thereof. Those individuals to
whom this is applicable shall include the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, Assessor,
Deputy Supervisor, HR Director, Secretary to the Highway Superintendent, two full-time Court Clerks
to the Town Justices, Chief of Police, and Assistant Chief of Police. In addition to the health
insurance benefits set forth in the CSEA White Collar Contract or West Seneca PBA, said elected or
appointed officials shall also be entitled to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold Plan. The extended
benefits granted to elected or appointed officials shall not include contractual wage or salary
increases or other monetary allowances, including longevity, except for the Town Court Clerks to the
Town Justices who will mimic the salary and longevity increases in Group 5 of the White-Collar Union
Contract.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

51. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that pursuant to §119(1)
of the Town Law, the Town Clerk be authorized to draw warrants to pay any claims for fixed salaries,
for principal and interest on bonded or refunded debt or other loans on the legal or stated
compensation of Officers or Employees of the Town or accounts becoming due upon lawful contracts
for periods not exceeding one (1) year from January 1, 2026.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

52. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that the Town continue its
Procurement Policy in the manner set forth in the Procurement and Purchasing Policy adopted by the
Town in 2022 and as may be amended.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

53. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that all vouchers for
claims upon the Town shall be acceptable for audit, in the manner set forth in the Procurement and
Purchasing Policy adopted by the Town in 2022.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

54. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that the mileage rate
allowed to public officials and Town employees be the same as the Federal Internal Revenue
regulations and in the manner set forth in the policy adopted by resolution of the Town Board.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

55. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that Petty Cash
Funds/Change Funds be created as follows:

Accounting and Financial Consult. Services: $250

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