Southtowns Record

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.

804 motions.

  1. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt the following resolution with regards to playground improvements at Harlem Road Park: Whereas, the Town of West Seneca Town Board (the “Board”) has considered the impacts to the environment for installing new playground equipment at the Harlem Road Park. Whereas, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations) under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) provides that certain actions identified in the subdivision (c) of that section are not subject to environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law. Whereas, the Board has reviewed the Scope of Work set forth abo…

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 20 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 20

  2. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the grant application for 2026 NY Plays Grant Initiative. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 21

  3. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, Nicholas Gugliuzza to attend the 2026 Highway School from June 1 - 3, 2026, at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00 to be paid from continuing education line 01501000.50414. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 22

  4. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize Detective Captain James Unger and Detective Anthony Ferrucci to attend the Colonel Henry F. Williams International Homicide Seminar from September 20 - 25, 2026, in Albany, New York at a cost not to exceed $2,800.00 to be paid from 2026 Police Training line 01312000.50459. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 23

  5. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from NYS Sheriff’s Association proceeds awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police were reimbursed $7,977.25 by the NYS Sheriff’s Association for overtime costs incurred; and WHEREAS, the payment was received from the NYS Sheriff’s Association on May 5, 2026 in the amount of $7,977.25 will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund as Other Public Safety Income, account 01000100.41589: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2026 budget amendment to increase Other Public Safety…

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 24 (full wording)

  6. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the recognition of revenue from the NYS DOJ Law Enforcement Technology Grant awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police Department received a Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the NYS DOJ in the amount of $227,698; and WHEREAS, the Town received these funds in June 2024 and they were recorded as deferred revenue in the General Fund; and WHEREAS, during the 2025 fiscal year, the Police Department spent $53,046.74 of these funds allowing the Town to recognize revenue from the grant for this amount in the General Fund as State Aid – Police,…

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 25 (full wording); vote on page 9, motion 25

  7. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the use of revenue from Erie County Legislator Lorigo grant awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police received a Local Grant from Erie County in the amount of $14,724; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this grant on May 1, 2025 and June 12, 2025 have been recognized as revenue in the General Fund as Other Public Safety Income, account 01000100.41589: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2025 budget amendment to increase Other Public Safety Income by $14,724 for the receipt of the Local Eri…

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 26 (full wording)

  8. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 302,260.33 Highway Fund: $ 57,923.88 Capital Fund: $ 27,869.57 Sewer Districts: $ 10,970.83 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 128.63 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 8,657.98 Total: $ 407,811.22 9 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-10 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 28, 2026 Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 27; vote on page 10, motion 27

  9. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to receive and file the Capital Project Reports for April 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 28

  10. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 P.M. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 29

  11. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to Open Public Hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  12. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Greenan, seconded by Bedient, to Approve Proofs of Publication. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Bedient

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  13. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Stachowski, seconded by Lang to deny front yard fence. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Lang

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  14. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan to approve construction of 6” fence. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 4

  15. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Stachowski, seconded by Green to approve EV charging station canopy and setbacks. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Green

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 5

  16. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Greenan, seconded by Lang to approve corner lot fence. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Lang

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 6

  17. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Stachowski, seconded by Bedient to approve garage height. Ayes: 4 Noes: 1

    Carried, 4–1 Not unanimous · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Bedient

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 7

  18. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Lang, seconded by Tronolone to deny chickens in R-50 zoning. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Lang, seconded by Tronolone

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 8; vote on page 7, motion 8

  19. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motioned by Tronolone, seconded by Lang to approve front porch setback. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 9

  20. Environmental Commission

    Motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Geller, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from April 16, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Geller

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  21. Environmental Commission

    Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve Ben Szablewski as Vice Chairperson. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Taylor

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  22. Environmental Commission

    Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Geller to nominate Barb Lipiew as Associate enter to the Commission. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Geller

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  23. Environmental Commission

    Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Mr. Tuberdyke, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Mr. Tuberdyke

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 4

  24. Youth & Recreation Commission

    Motion by Ms. Adrian, seconded by Ms. Morris, to approve the minutes from January 21, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Adrian, seconded by Ms. Morris

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  25. Youth & Recreation Commission

    Motion by Chairperson Blonski, seconded by Ms. Adrian, to schedule a Youth & Recreation Commission meeting for June 17, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Blonski, seconded by Ms. Adrian

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  26. Youth & Recreation Commission

    Motion by Chairperson Blonski, seconded by Ms. Latham, to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Blonski, seconded by Ms. Latham

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3

  27. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to table the approval of the April 2026 meeting minutes until the June 2026 meeting. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  28. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to enter into executive session at 6:09 PM to review disclosure forms as they pertain to past employment history, future employment plans, employment history of a corporation or limited liability company, and/or matters that may lead to the employment, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or business entity. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  29. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to move out of executive session at 7:00 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  30. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Mackert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Mackert

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  31. Senior Services Advisory Board

    Georgi Busse motioned to approve; Kris Baron seconded the results, motion carried, approved 5-0.

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Georgi Busse, seconded by Kris Baron

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  32. Senior Services Advisory Board

    Motion by Lydia Ciminelli, seconded by Georgi Busse – Motion Carried, 5-0 approved

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Lydia Ciminelli, seconded by Georgi Busse

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  33. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the following changes: Personnel item no. 1 will be moved to the front of the agenda and Personnel item nos. 6 - 12 will be voted on together. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  34. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-08 of April 27, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  35. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes from the Special Town Board Meeting of May 4, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  36. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. 1 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 4; vote on page 2, motion 4

  37. Town Board

    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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5

  38. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  39. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7

  40. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 8