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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 statement will be presented to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to assure the safety and liquidity needs of their funds; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, acting on behalf of the Town of West Seneca is hereby authorized to participate in the EPIC Fund NY program under the terms of the EPIC Fund NY MCA and information statement. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 3. Councilmember Sherman re Attendance at AOT training conference Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize Town Board Member Mary Sherman to attend the New York State Association of Towns Newly Elected Town Officials Training, January 21 – 23, 2026, in Corning, New York, at a cost not to exceed $900, noting funds are available in account 01101000.50414. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 4. Town Engineer re St. David's Drive Drainage Project Change Order Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to approve Change Order Number 2 for the St. David's Drive Drainage Project in the amount of $11,220.00. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein challenged the decision to preserve the shrubbery. Mr. Foote stated the plantings were mature, and the gutter was uncovered during the project. Councilmember Breidenstein asked when the work was completed. Mr. Foote stated in October. Councilmember Robertson stated he would prefer the Town Board approve additional costs before additional work is completed. Mr. Foote stated there is a general urgency during projects and timely decisions must be made. Councilmember Roberston questioned the amount of time that had passed before the change order was presented to the Town Board for approval. Mr. Foote acknowledged the need to relay the changes to the Town Board in a more timely fashion. Councilmember Piekarec agreed that timely notification should be made to the Town Board. Councilmember Sherman asked what impact saving the shrubs had on the project. Mr. Foote stated as the project began, the plans were adjusted to save the shrubs and additional paving was the result. Councilmembers Breidenstein and Piekarec reiterated that the Town Board should be made aware of any changes that impact the cost of a project. Ayes: 3 Noes: 2 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Voting For: Supervisor Dickson, Councilmembers Piekarec and Sherman Voting Against: Councilmembers Breidenstein and Robertson Abstain: None 5. Town Engineer re Animal Shelter Improvements Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Supervisor and the town's grant writer to apply for a grant through the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund. 5 Page 22 of 301