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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT 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 2 Page 5 of 251