EB.03.11.2026.MinutesApproved (full text)
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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.
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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
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