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

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

63. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that no Town equipment
may be used for personal use.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

64. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that the Town Board sets
the following rules relating to use of Highway personnel and equipment for emergencies:

a. West Seneca Highway Department is authorized to provide for emergency assistance to the local
school systems, fire districts and other municipalities, if personnel or equipment are requested; and
b. An emergency must exist and have been declared in the Erie County municipality requesting
assistance; and
c. Highway Superintendent will promptly notify the Supervisor of such action. A written summary will
be immediately given to the Town Clerk and Town Attorney outlining the details of the emergency
service, including the Emergency Operations Center; and
d. Town equipment will be operated by West Seneca employees in the majority of work situations.
However, slow-moving vehicles (roller), stationary equipment (air compressor or pumps) and light
tools may be loaned to another Highway Department to be used and operated by their employees
and fees may be assigned to the Municipality that receives long term aid; and
e. West Seneca Highway Superintendent is authorized to request aid from other towns in Erie
County. Non-West Seneca personnel and equipment will work under the supervision of the West
Seneca Highway Superintendent.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

65. Department/Committee Liaison Assignments

Supervisor Dickson
AIS IT Services
Assessor's Office
Code Enforcement/Buildings Department
Engineering Department
Erie County Sewer District 1 Board of Managers
Finance Department
Human Resources
Insurance
Legal Department
Rotella Grant Management

Councilmember Breidenstein
Ethics Board
Planning Board
Police Department
West Seneca Central School District

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