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

Original document

Same meeting

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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

- Is a new member of the Coalition on Open Government and thanked Mr. Wolf for attending the
meeting
- Appreciates that there is not a time limit on public comments

Kylie, Manhassett Street:
- Does not support time limits for public comments
- Expressed frustration about maintenance of restrooms at parks
- Disagrees with staffing practices
- Expressed frustration over the changes to the town code regarding chickens - Supervisor Dickson
stated these concerns have been addressed many times.

A comment was read from Facebook:
- West Seneca is the model for public comment by allowing people to speak freely

Councilmember Robertson stated that he is not aware of any intentions to limit or impose a time limit
on public comments, and surveyed the Town Board members. The Town Board members agreed
they do not intend any limitations.
NEW BUSINESS
1. PERSONNEL
1. Supervisor Dickson re Creation of part-time Recreation Supervisor Position

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor
to sign Erie County Form PO-17 New Position Duties Statement to create a part-time Recreation
Supervisor position.

On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein asked how the position would be paid. Supervisor
Dickson stated the Recreation Supervisor line would be used.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

2. Supervisor Dickson re Resignation of Recreation Supervisor Lauren Masset

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the resignation
of Lauren J. Masset from the position of full-time Recreation Supervisor effective January 23, 2026.

On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein spoke very highly of Ms. Masset's dedication to the
position and thanked her for time with the town. Supervisor Dickson and Councilmember Robertson
echoed the sentiments.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

3. Supervisor Dickson re Appointment of Lauren Masset as part-time Recreation Supervisor

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to change the title of Lauren
J. Masset from full-time Recreation Supervisor to part-time permanent Recreation Supervisor
effective January 23, 2026, at a rate of $44.04 per hour.

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