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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-07 West Seneca, NY 14224 April 13, 2026 Councilmember Sherman made the following comments: Jeff Piekarec served as a member of the West Seneca Town Board; however, it must be acknowledged that he committed an egregious error by disclosing sensitive information. The release of such information constitutes a serious breach of trust. Unfortunately, this situation puts the town in a bad light. We deserve much better than that. It is my opinion that Mr. Piekarec made the appropriate decision in resigning from his position as councilman. Councilmember Robertson stated that he echoes the statements of Councilmembers Breidenstein and Sherman. There is no place for this and these actions. We run to serve the community and do right by the residents and when there are trust issues and informational breaches, everyone is put in a very tough position. He is pleased that Councilmember Piekarec did the proper thing and resigned. We will move forward to rectify this situation and will do everything in our power to facilitate good government for the residents of West Seneca. Supervisor Dickson stated that as soon as the breach of confidence was discovered on March 31st, he met with Councilmember Piekarec on April 1st and told him that Mr. Piekarec had lost the trust of all his colleagues on the Town Board. On Friday, a Special Town Board meeting was called for Monday, April 6th. Mr. Piekarec resigned earlier on Monday and therefore I canceled the Special Town Board Meeting. 2. Deputy Supervisor Greenan re Title Change of Elyse Engleka Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the position title of Elyse Engleka from “Cashier” in the Town Clerk’s Office to full-time “Clerk Typist (HELPS)” in the Police Department, effective April 14, 2026, to be paid in accordance with the White Collar Union Contract at a starting salary of $52,110.56 from account code 001.3120.0137. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 3. Deputy Supervisor Greenan re Creation of Position - "Assistant Director of Finance" Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to create the position "Assistant Director of Finance", and authorize the Supervisor's Office to submit the attached PO17 form to Erie County Personnel. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried *Appendices* 4. Councilmember Robertson re Resignation of Haris Ismail from the Environmental Commission Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the resignation of Haris Ismail from the Environmental Commission effective March 20, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 5. Town Justice Court Administrative Liaison Almeida re Appointment of Cindy Pietz as part-time Clerk Typist Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Cindy Pietz as a part-time Clerk Typist in the Justice Court Department effective April 30th, 2026, at a rate of $20 per 3 Page 7 of 207