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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 - Does the town have a timeframe regarding the new Veterans law - Supervisor Dickson stated he is working closely with the Town Assessor as the new law evolves. - What criteria are used for notification letters - Mr. Schieber stated that relative to rezone and special permit applications, owners within 250' are notified. Mr. Foote stated right-of-way access was needed for the Phase 8 project. Lora Smolen, Cresthaven Drive: - What impact would the denied grants have on taxpayers - Supervisor Dickson stated the town has almost $1M to spend and taxpayers should not be impacted at this point in time and the town will continue to pursue funding. - Will the new apartments on Orchard Park Road have an impact on the sewer system - Mr. Foote stated the downstream analysis for both apartment projects was determined not to have a negative impact. - Should new construction be paused until the water and sewer lines are fixed - Supervisor Dickson stated that new developments have new water and sewer lines. COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS Councilmember Robertson - Congratulated the newly appointed employees and volunteers - Recognized the long winter and the Highway Department employees and reminded all to be good neighbors Councilmember Sherman - Attended the AOT training Councilmember Piekarec - Reminded all to keep fire hydrants clear and accessible - Reminded all of the boards and commissions meeting Town Clerk Newton - Wished Lauren Masset well and spoke of her many accomplishments with the town's Recreation Department and programs, Ms. Masset will be missed - 2026 Town and County Bills have been mailed and tax collection is ongoing EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Supervisor Dickson re Executive session to interview candidates for deputy town attorney/prosecutor and to discuss current litigation, 1000 Queens Grant LLC v. Town of West Seneca, Town of West Seneca Town Board et al. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to enter into executive session to interview candidates for Deputy Town Attorney/Prosecutor and to discuss current litigation, 1000 Queens Grant LLC v. Town of West Seneca, Town of West Seneca Town Board et al at 8:03 P.M. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to leave executive session 14 Page 18 of 177