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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-08 West Seneca, NY 14224 April 27, 2026 expenses on this grant. Increase: 01000100.43490 State Aid – Police $7,500.00 01312000.50415 Police/Other Contractual Expenses $7,500.00 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 5. Director of Recreation Cox re Aquatic safety and swim program transition Director of Recreation Cox stated Ellis and Associates would provide training for lifeguard instructors. The town would use the Ellis and Associates (E&A) type of certification. The next item on the agenda is a request for approval to transition swim lessons from the Red Cross to E&A. Supervisor Dickson asked why E&A was selected. Director of Recreation Cox stated Ellis and Associates of the gold standard lifeguard training in the United States and internationally. Supervisor Dickson asked if any local entities use E&A. Director of Recreation Cox stated that locally Darian Lake uses E&A, among other entities across NYS. Supervisor Dickson asked what this program replaces. Director of Recreation Cox stated that this program brings lifeguard training and certification in-house. Supervisor Dickson stated while the program costs more, it ensures the town has the appropriate number of lifeguard trainers and lifeguards going forward. Councilmember Breidenstein stated that in recent years the town used a private contractor to train lifeguard instructors and commented that this venue is no longer available. The proposal is a way to standardize the process and ensure the pool stays open. Supervisor Dickson stated the program would be funded from the Building Recreation Fund and explained recreation fees are collected from new housing development. The current fund balance is approximately $100,000. Councilmember Sherman stated E&A are risk managers, also. Director of Recreation Cox stated E&A does consulting, surprise audits, training, manuals, and in-services. Councilmember Sherman asked where the consultant is located. Director of Recreation Cox stated Wisconsin and commented that the company operates internationally. Councilmember Sherman asked if there were extra costs for this. Director of Recreation Cox stated there is a one-time cost to train the lifeguard trainers. Red Cross trainers are not as plentiful and are more difficult to find. Supervisor Dickson asked what the Jeff Ellis Swimming Program was. Director of Recreation Cox stated that is the swim lessons program. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the contract with Ellis & Associates (E&A) in an amount not to exceed $14,089.00 to provide an aquatic safety and swim program to be paid from the Building Recreation Fund account 04000000.20032. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 6. Director of Recreation Cox re 2026 pool rate schedule Director of Recreation Cox explained the proposed fee schedule and his recommendation of an unlimited option instead of punch passes. The passes will be sold digitally through the MyRec website. There will be payment options at the pool. Supervisor Dickson stated fee schedule includes a non-resident rate and asked if Director of Recreation Cox consulted with NYS. Director of 13