Southtowns Record

TBM03.23.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Apr 15, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road  Minutes - Meeting # 2026-06
West Seneca, NY 14224  March 23, 2026

 - What studies have been done for the Town Board to rely on, including traffic, water, sewer, and
 emergency services
 - Have independent studies been completed and available for the public
- Was a full Environmental Impact statement required under SEQRA, if not, why
- What alternatives were considered for the property without changing the law
- Can the Town Board confirm that no commitments were made to the property owner prior to the
public hearings
- Expressed concerns about the costs that would be incurred by taxpayers during Article 78 legal
proceedings
- Expressed concerns about transparency and influence
- Encouraged the Town Board to decline to consider the applicant's rezoning request

Amanda Putrelli, Lein Road:
- Adjacent property owner of 1245 Seneca Creek Road
- Strongly opposes the proposed rezoning
- In her opinion, this is spot zoning
- The town submitted inaccurate information to Erie County and cited an email released through a
FOIL request noting the Town Attorney citing 27 arguments against the rezoning and 11 - 12 in
support
- Nearly every resident directly affected opposes the request, noting nearly 400 signatures,
widespread neighborhood signage, public participation at Town Board meetings
- Concerns include declining property values, reduced quality of life, pedestrian safety risks,
environmental harm, increased strain on overburdened county infrastructure, irreversible loss of the
neighborhood's character and green space; proposal seeks to undue decades of preservation efforts
by the Kloc family
- Purchased property because of the green space

NEW BUSINESS
1.PERSONNEL
1. Town Clerk Newton re Retirement of part-time Clerk Typist Donna Ferron

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of
part-time Clerk Typist Donna Ferron effective March 9, 2026.

Ayes:  5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried
2. Town Clerk Newton re Status change of Pamela Neal from part-time Seasonal to part-time Senior
  Clerk Typist

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the status
change from seasonal to part-time for part-time Senior Clerk Typist Pamela Neal effective March 4,
2026.

Ayes:  5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried
3. Chief Cosgrove re Retirement of Lieutenant David Szmania

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of

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