Southtowns Record

TBA02.09.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Feb 6, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Water, sewer and drainage, 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  Meeting # 2026-02
West Seneca, NY 14224  January 26, 2026

Jeana Franjoine from Farmers Pirates Compost provided an overview of the composting program
that the town undertook in 2023. Ms. Franjoine stated they are proposing to continue the program for
another year. Supervisor Dickson stated many residents love the program.

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to
execute a one-year contract with Farmer Pirates Compost LLC at a total maximum service cost not to
exceed $5,620.00.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

4. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE VOTED ON
1. Supervisor Dickson re Renewal of Recycling Contract

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve a two-year
extension of the contract with Modern Disposal Services, Inc., for recycling services effective
February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. Supervisor Dickson re Selection of Harris Beach Murtha as Bond Counsel

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor
to execute the Engagement Letter with Harris Beach Murtha for bond counsel services for 2026.

On the question, Councilmember Piekarec stated that, in his opinion, the bids should have been
included with the agenda packet and will vote against the appointment.

Ayes: 4  Noes: 1  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried
Voting For: Supervisor Dickson, Councilmembers Breidenstein, Robertson, Sherman
Voting Against: Councilmember Piekarec
Abstain: None
3. Supervisor Dickson re Selection of Qualified Engineering Companies for Engineering Services for
  Water and Wastewater Projects

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt the following
resolution identifying qualified engineering services companies as follows:

WHEREAS, The Town of West Seneca issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering
Services for Water and Wastewater Projects in order to procure professional engineering services on
a qualifications-based basis in accordance with applicable New York State requirements; and

WHEREAS, The RFQ sought statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms licensed
in the State of New York to provide engineering services including, but not limited to, planning,
evaluation, design, bidding, construction administration, inspection, and project close-out for various
water and wastewater system improvement projects to be undertaken by the Town on an as-needed
basis; and

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