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EB.03.11.2026.MinutesApproved (full text)

Town of West Seneca Ethics Board Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. 2 pages

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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA ETHICS BOARD 1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA, NY 14224 MARCH 11, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the West Seneca Ethics Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Leonard at 6:00 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Kayla Leonard, Chairperson Anna Parkes, Vice Chairperson Braedan Gillman Theresa Funk Maggie Mackert Michael Mingo, Deputy Town Attorney Absent: Councilmember Robert Breidenstein, Town Board Liaison (Excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to approve the Ethics Board meeting minutes from February 11, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried COMMUNICATIONS • Welcoming Michael Mingo, Deputy Town Attorney Chairperson Leonard welcomed Deputy Town Attorney Mingo and reported that Mr. Mingo will provide counsel, representation, and assistance with advisory opinions to the Ethics Board. • Roll Book Signatures Follow-Up Chairperson Leonard reported that the Clerk’s Office requires Ethics Board members to sign the roll book. Chairperson Leonard noted the Clerk’s Office maintains normal business hours, posing logistical challenges for volunteer board members. Chairperson Leonard will email Town Board Liaison Councilmember Breidenstein to seek Town Board approval for a staff member to bring the roll book to a future Ethics Board meeting for signatures. 1

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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA ETHICS BOARD 1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA, NY 14224 MARCH 11, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENT No members of the public offered comment. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes to enter into executive session at 6:07 PM to review disclosure forms as they pertain to past employment history, future employment plans, employment history of a corporation or limited liability company, and/or matters that may lead to the employment, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or business entity. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes, to move out of executive session at 6:26 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried Respectfully submitted by Matthew Fincel Secretary to the Ethics Board 2

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