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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road PROCEEDINGS West Seneca, NY 14224 Meeting # 2026-01 January 12, 2026 Jacqueline Balikowski, Highland Avenue: - Referred to the For Discussion item and asked why there is not an attachment - Suggested the public have an opportunity to make comments after the Town Board Members and Department Heads portion Jeff Quain, Davis Road: - Expressed concern about the appointment of the Town Prosecutor and what process was followed - Inquired as to who runs the town's Facebook page and noted turning off comments limits public comments and violates First Amendment rights - Supervisor Dickson stated Mr. Quain is not correct and one cannot discriminate, and there is no obligation for the town to give a public forum on every post. A public comment from Facebook asked why notification of the meeting agenda is not given when individuals have enrolled. Supervisor Dickson referred the inquiry to Town Clerk Newton who stated she was working with Deputy Supervisor Greenan regarding this prior to Ms. Greenan's leave. NEW BUSINESS 1. FOR DISCUSSION 1. Councilmember Breidenstein re Revision to Town Board Meeting Agenda format Councilmember Breidenstein apologized for the lack of supporting information as he attempted to include his proposal with the agenda item. Councilmember Breidenstein commented on the public's expectation that the Town Board provide answers to their comments and questions, and proposed that two standing items be added to the agenda: Response to Public Comment and Department Head Responses. Councilmember Piekarec stated in his opinion, the current process is adequate and formalizing the proposed process is not necessary. Supervisor Dickson stated the town has the most liberal policy and allows far more public comments than the vast majority of towns. 2. PERSONNEL 1. Highway Superintendent Adams re Retirement of Secretary to the Highway Superintendent Dina Weixlmann Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Dina Weixlmann as the Secretary to the Highway Superintendent effective January 10, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 2. Highway Superintendent Adams re Appointment of Carly Pappas as Secretary to the Highway Superintendent Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Carly Pappas as full time Secretary to the Highway Superintendent Group 3, Step 1 of the White Collar contract as of January 10, 2026, at an annual salary of $44,902.90 to be paid from the account line 001-5010-0137- 0000-0000. 2 Page 19 of 301