Southtowns Record

TBM05.11.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Jun 2, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Housing, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road  Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09
West Seneca, NY 14224  May 11, 2026

the appointment for details including a probation period, salary or hourly, cost of living increases,
termination provision, etc.
- Appreciates the Town Board's thoughtful answers
- Reiterated the importance of transparency from the Town Board

Joseph O'Donnell, Nancycrest Lane:
- Referred to the audiovisual system the Town Board will utilize and hopes training is a component of
the product
- Thanked the Town Board for the Mill Road designation and the Kloc's Grove vote
- Expressed agreement with other speakers that the public has an opportunity to comment on agenda
items and that the items are not voted upon before public comments are heard; this occurred with a
Town Justice appointment last year
- Are there any personal relationships that could cause conflict between the new Municipal Director of
Human Resources and any employees

Deputy Supervisor Greenan read the following comments from Facebook:
- Suggested moving the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to the Court Room to
utilize the new audiovisual system and broadcast these meetings to YouTube, also
- Has the town considered closing the parks at dusk
- Is there an update on the water pressure problem on Cedar Ridge Drive
- Is a new Town Board member being appointed at this meeting

COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
Director of Recreation Cox
- Regarding Ellis and Associates, this is a professional contract with them and there are 3
agreements: 1) Ellis and Associates to train the town's lifeguards; 2) Ellis Swims Program; 3)
Equipment
- Most recreation programs are on a waitlist
- Swim lessons registration are open

Chief Cosgrove
- The Special Olympics Torch Run in West Seneca on Saturday, May 23rd at 11 A.M. for $30

Councilmember Robertson
- Encouraged all to participate in the Memorial Day Parade
- Join us for a cleanup and beautification of Veterans Park this coming Saturday at 9 A.M.

Councilmember Breidenstein
- Reposting a vacancy on the Youth and Recreation Commission, interested parties can contact
himself
- Seneca Greenhouse will be delivering the 50 planters for the Memorial Day Parade

Supervisor Dickson
- Memorial Day Parade from the Southgate Plaza to Veterans Park
- Personnel decisions are confidential
- The Town Board moves every full time promotion or appointment to the front of the meeting as
standard practice

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