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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 January 26, 2026 Town Engineer Foote provided the following updates: - The town was denied the following grants and has requested as formal debrief from NYSDEC and NYSEFC - 2025 WIIA Water grant for the replacement of water mains along Seneca Street and within Water District No. 2 - 2025 WIIA Sewer grant - 2025 WQIP grant for the proposed Phase 9 Sanitary Sewer Project - Requested to modify the schedule for the NYSDEC Consent Order - Requesting Town Board approval to submit grant applications for the following recommended projects: - 2026 WIIA Water Grant – Consideration for replacement of the Orchard Park Road water main in advance of the NYSDOT project which is expected to be completed in 2027-2028. The water mains are listed on the ECWA recommended improvement list. Additionally, there should be consideration to upsize the sanitary sewer mains. The work could be completed as part of the DOT project as a betterment. - 2026 WQIP Sewer and 2026 WIIA Grant – Consideration for the replacement and upsize of the sanitary sewer mains along Orchard Park Road or for Phase 10 Sanitary Sewer Project which builds upon prior rehabilitation efforts and supports continued compliance with the Consent Order. Councilmember Robertson asked where the connection is located. Mr. Foote stated near the medical park on Orchard Park Road. Councilmember Piekarec asked where the cost of Phase 8 currently stands and is Mr. Foote certain there will be funds remaining when completed. Mr. Foote stated there is approximately $800,000 and is hopeful a sag in the sewer line on West Willowdale and the pipe on Potters Road could be addressed. Councilmember Piekarec asked if the NYSDEC has signed off on these projects. Mr. Foote stated the two projects are maintenance. Councilmember Piekarec asked if property owners are being approached regarding the access roads construction. Mr. Foote stated the property owners will be contacted. Councilmember Robertson asked how the sagging lines were identified. Mr. Foote stated the sagging was discovered when the lines were televised and cleaned, the intention was to replace them in Phase 9. Supervisor Dickson stated the Potters Road line had been known. Councilmember Robertson asked when the grant applications are due and the funding they would provide. Mr. Foote stated the applications are due in May and the funding would be 70% for WQIP, 25% for WIIA for sewer, and 60% for WIIA for water. Councilmember Robertson asked Mr. Foote to provide costs for the Town Board's review. Supervisor Dickson stated the town can apply for a Congressional Earmark for Phase 9. Councilmember Sherman asked for clarification of the SCADA software and the cost. Mr. Foote explained that real-time sewer levels and flow rates are provided noting the town currently has a very antiquated system. Mr. Foote stated the cost is approximately $100,000 and there could be some cost offsets. Councilmember Piekarec stated this system would be helpful along Orchard Park Road. 3. PRESENTATIONS 1. Supervisor Dickson re Farmer Pirates composting program 8