Votes: Town of West Seneca
Motions and their votes, copied word for word from the minutes we've archived, newest meeting first.
Who moved and seconded, the tally and the roll call appear only where the minutes state them. They're picked out automatically, so each motion links to its page in the minutes, which are the record.
690 motions, not counting routine ones (include them).
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the following amendments: - Addition of Personnel Item no. 12 from Highway Superintendent Adams - Move Personnel Item nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 be moved to the front of the agenda Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-19 of October 12, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Supervisor to enter into the Managed Services Agreement with Alternative Information Systems (AIS) for a 36-month term, effective January 1, 2027, at a monthly cost of $16,732.30, plus one-time implementation fees of $4,950.00; and noting the current contract with AIS will remain in effect through December 31, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Susan Kims, Covington Drive: - At a July 10, 2017, Town Board meeting, a resolution was adopted requesting sound barriers in
Carried
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to terminate the following 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 non-active Buildings and Grounds part-time laborers effective October 26, 2026: Matthew Armstrong Dylan Blanchard Joseph Goreman Teague Houlihan Jason Lehsten Aaron Sandal Alexender Smith Steve Amoia Sr. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Spencer Przybyla as a Sanitation Department seasonal part-time Laborer effective October 11, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Timothy Healy from a Highway Sewer Maintenance Worker and appoint him as a Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Group 5, Step 5 at a rate of $36.77 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Andrew Pangallo from a Highway Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 6, at rate of $31.82 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Mitchell Mancuso from a Highway Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 6, at the rate of $31.82 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Alexander Locher from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the blue collar contact to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Jacob Miller from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, as per the Blue Collar contact to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Michael Thomasulo from a Buildings & Grounds Part-Time Laborer and promote him to a Full-Time Buildings & Grounds Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective October 26, 2026, be paid from the Buildings & Grounds full time account line 001-7110-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Joseph Rozmus from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Brandon Evans from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to acknowledge the unfortunate passing of Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Scott Windover, a valued employee of the West Seneca Police Department who lost his battle with cancer on October 10, 2026, and to separate him from employment with the Town of West Seneca for the purpose of the acquisition of 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 the appropriate benefits which would be due his family. On behalf of the West Seneca Police Department and the Town of West Seneca, our thoughts are with the Windover family at this difficult time. Ayes:…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 15 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 15
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to promote Matthew Bauer from a Part Time Sanitation Laborer to a Full Time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective October 26, 2026, to be paid from the Sanitation full time account line 001-8160-0144-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the agreement with Johnson Controls for the purchase and installation of a camera system at the new Highway Department facility located at 100 Gemcor Drive, in the amount of $59,300.00, through NYS OGS Contract Group 77201, Award No. 23150 to be paid from the Capital Projects budget line for the Gemcor Facility. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the vehicle list for auction/disposal with Auctions International noting all funds generated from Highway vehicles will go to the Highway fund and proceeds generated from Senior Center equipment will go to the General Fund in their equipment lines. Highway: #1001–2016 Ford Escape, Vin# 1FMCU9GXGUC89933 Senior Center: #317-2013 Ford Econo Van, Vin# 1FBNE3BL5DDA43798 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the new lease agreement for the Engineering plotter with WNY Imaging, noting the 3-year lease payments will remain within the Engineering budget, and all other details will stay the same, including the Munis system budget line. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize Chief Cosgrove to sign an agreement with Utility Associates, Inc, a sole source provider, for the renewal of our contract for body worn and patrol vehicle cameras noting the renewal is a (5) five-year term at a total cost of $417,500.00 ($83,500/yr) and provides for a refresh of all body worn hardware, in-car cameras and support for the duration of the agreement to be paid from the equipment budget line (50200). 6 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road 2026 - 26 Meeting Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 October 26, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the purchase of (2) two rifles per the quote from Escarpment Arms, noting the prices on the quote are in accordance with NYS contract #PC70927 in the total amount of the purchase is $6,987.20 to be paid from 2026 budget line 01312000.50209. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 119,372.83 Highway Fund: $ 21,075.42 Capital Fund: $ 5,590.37 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 9,340.50 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 0.00 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 0.00 Total: $ 155,379.12 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to receive and file the ARPA Closeout report. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to receive and file the Capital Project Reports for August 2026 and September 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Vice Chairperson Szablewski, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from September 17, 2026. • Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Passed
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Vice Chairperson Szablewski
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Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Duffy, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Duffy
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Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Lakomski, to proceed with the purchase of the posted Ms. Lipiew requested. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Lakomski
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the agenda as published with two changes: - addition of Communications Item no. 8: accept the 2027 Tentative Budgets as the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing - move the Personnel Item to the front of the agenda Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to Kindly approve Meeting Minutes 2026-18 of September 28, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Faith Gummo as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 19, 2026, at the rate of $22.25 per hour to be paid from budget line 01312000.50148. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing of October 12, 2026, which was held at the West Seneca Town Hall for suggestions by the public for Community Development Block Grant projects to be submitted for funding, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Seneca Town Board submits the following projects to be considered for funding by the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program during the 2026-2027 grant cycle, requesting CDBG funds: 1st Priority Sunshine Park and Lexington Green Paving Project - $371,829.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY, that the West Seneca Town Board…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to table the item to allow the Town Attorney to review the agreement. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to closeout and release all liens for the St. David's Drive Drainage Project completed by Legend Excavating LLC., 8080 Barnum Rd., Cassadaga, NY 14718. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve and authorize the Supervisor to sign the attached Change Order 4 for the Phase 8 Sanitary Sewer Improvements project extending the contract times to June 1, 2027 (substantial completion) and July 1, 2027 (final payment) noting the original contract is scheduled to be completed at the end of October 2026, and there is additional work that is being planned in the Spring of 2027. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment from 01199000.50480 Contingency for the replacement of personnel filing cabinets. Increase $1,050.00 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment $1,050.00 Total Increases Decrease $1,050.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $1,050.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the 2026 Legislature Lindsay Lorigo Grant awarded to the Senior Center: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Senior Center received a grant from Legislature Lindsay Lorigo in the amount of $5,000.00; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this grant have been recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – Other, account 01000100.43089; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2026 budget amendment to increase State Aid – Other by $5,000.00 for the receipt of the Legislature Lindsay Lorigo. Senior Center…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services from 01199000.50480 Contingency for True North Land Surveying invoice approved at 1/12/2026 Board Meeting Increase $7,300.00 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services $7,300.00 Total Increases Decrease $7,300.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $7,300.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Supervisor's 2027 Tentative Ad Valorem Budget and Tentative Benefit Basis Budgets as the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing on November 9, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman