Southtowns Record

EC.04.16.2026.Minutes.Approved

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Environmental Commission
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Sep 4, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic

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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES
  WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224

  •  Vacancy exists for 1 member on the Commission

Chairperson Amadon reported one vacancy on the Commission. Chairperson Amadon stated
he contacted prior interested parties and requested submission of a resume and cover letter to
Deputy Town Supervisor Amelia Greenan.

  •  Nomination for Vice-chair for the Commission

Chairperson Amadon inquired about Commission members’ interest in assuming the Vice
Chairperson position. Mr. Szablewski stated willingness to run meetings in Chairperson
Amadon’s absence.

Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Brittany Hernon, to nominate Ben
Szablewski as Vice Chairperson.
Ayes: All  Noes: None  Abstain: None  Motion: Carried

  •  Nomination for Financial Secretary of the Commission

Chairperson Amadon reported the Town Code requires a Financial Secretary and stated that
the Commission will revisit this topic at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
  •  Per Town Codes for the commission, a report summarizing the commission’s
  accomplishments in 2025 is to be sent to the Town Board

Chairperson Amadon stated that the Commission’s annual accomplishments report, required
by Town Code by April 1 of each year, is in development summarizing 2025 activities.
Chairperson Amadon stated he will circulate a draft report to the Commission for review before
final submission.

  •  Public information on energy efficiency programs
Ms. Geller reported the expectation of strong seasonal heat and suggested posting NYSERDA
program links for energy audits, insulation, and home efficiency upgrades to the Commission’s
Facebook page and website.

  •  Cornell Cooperative Extension events and local plant sales

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