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 Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to approve a 10.5 front setback for a pool. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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2026-013 Request of Kristina Lighten for property located at 2 Cheryl Road to allow for construction of a 6' high fence in front/side yard (maximum height in front/side yard 4' and rear yard 6'). The board approved a variance to allow a six-foot-high fence in a required front/side yard area at 2 Cheryl Road. - Applicant: Christina Layton, owner of 2 Cheryl Road. - Request: A variance to construct a 6-foot-high privacy fence where a maximum height of 4 feet is allowed. - Project Details: The property is a corner lot, making the area along the back of the house an official "front side yard." The applicant is replacing a chain-link fence and will keep the portion adjacent to the sidewalk at a c…
Carried
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 14 (full wording)
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Lang presented the area variance test findings. Is there an undesirable change to the neighborhood? No. The improvement is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Is there an alternative? Yes. Alternative methods were explored, and the proposal minimizes the variance by limiting the six-foot fence to the back of the home. Is the request substantial? No. The request is not substantial and is consistent with other similar variances previously approved.
Result not stated
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Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to approve of construction of a 6’ fence in front/side yard. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew
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Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Brittany Hernon, to nominate Ben Szablewski as Vice Chairperson. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Brittany Hernon
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with the following changes: move Personnel Item nos. 6 and 7 to the beginning of the meeting and add a walk-on personnel item no. 11 from Councilmember Sherman. Councilmember Breidenstein referred to Communications item no. 3 and stated the amount to be voted on is $11,000 not $13,000. 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 approve Meeting Minutes 2026-06 of March 23, 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 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
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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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
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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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
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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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 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-07 West Seneca, NY 14224 April 13, 2026 hour to be paid from the Town Justice part-time account line 01111000.50138. 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 Police Officer Christofer Alberti to the rank of Police Lieutenant effective April 14th, 2026, at an annual salary of $120,430.06 to be paid out of police budget line 01312000.50161. 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 promote Police Officer David Steinwandel to the rank of Police Lieutenant effective April 14th, 2026, at an annual salary of $120,430.06 to be paid out of Police budget line 01312000.50161. 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 the following adjustments to the hourly pay rates for the listed part-time Recreation Department employees effective May 1, 2026: Recreation Attendant Nancy Birkmeyer $18.50 per hour Isobel Bucki $18.50 per hour Kennedy Louth $17.50 per hour Brooke Weber $18.50 per hour Recreation Leader Aiden Czaja $22.00 per hour Hanna Dylik $22.00 per hour Alexia Krawczyk $22.00 per hour Christian Mellerski $22.00 per hour Nathan Mellerski $22.00 per hour 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 change the title of the following part-time Recreation Attendants to Recreation Leader effective May 1, 2026. Ava Rivarola at $21 per hour Erin Sullivan at $21 per hour 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 appoint the following part- time Recreation Attendants effective April 14, 2026, as follows: Haden Jarmusz at $18.00 per hour Lillian Sikora at $17.00 per hour Olivia Hunger at $17.00 per hour Sean Sullivan at $17.00 per hour 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 change the position title of David Cox from Recreation Supervisor PT to full time provisional Director of Recreation II at an annual salary of $80,153.60, effective April 20, 2026, to be paid from account code 001.7140.0100. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the renewal proposal from Tompkins Insurance Agency for insurance through NYMIR for the period of May 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027, in the amount of $815,532.22. 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 Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to change the June 22, 2026, Town Board meeting to June 29, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor or designee to execute an agreement with Seneca Greenhouse in the amount of $11,318.50 for the delivery of fifty (50) 30" sun-tolerant, heat-resistant planters and patriotic-themed planters for the town hall campus for the 250th and 175th town-wide patriotic celebrations noting Seneca Greenhouse was the lowest, most responsible bidder and funds will come from the budget code Celebrations 01755000.4. Councilmember Sherman asked how long the planters would last. Councilmember Breidenstein stated the planters should last through the first frost. Supervisor Dickson asked if the planters would…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 15 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following resolution regarding the Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) applied for in 2025 and received $100,000: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca previously submitted an application to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) for an Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) to complete a sanitary sewer system evaluation, including flow monitoring, hydraulic analysis, and development of recommendations to reduce inflow and infiltration and improve system performance; and WHEREAS, the Town was awarded an Engineering Planning Grant in 2025 in the amount of 6 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROC…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 16 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 16
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the attached Change Order No. 3 to reallocate funds within the Phase 8 Sanitary Sewer contract from completed pay items to Pay Item 14 (Allowance), noting this will allow the remaining allowance funds to be used to complete sanitary sewer replacement work along West Willowdale Drive, as well as address other deficiencies identified as part of the project. Further noting the Change Order extends the contract completion date and a table summarizing the adjustments for each pay item is included. 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 award the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment services for the properties located at 4393 and 4397 Seneca Street to Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. in the total amount of $3,000, noting that while this was not the lowest, Roux’s proposal provides a comprehensive and well-documented scope of services that fully meets the requirements of ASTM E1527-21 and the All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) standard under CERCLA. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein asked CPL representative Mark DiPasquale to speak about the additional value that Roux's proposal provides the town. Mr. DiPasquale stated Roux did a…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 7 of the minutes, motion 18 (full wording); vote on page 8, motion 18
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the attached fee schedule for the 2026 summer camp programs. Director of Recreation Cox summarized the programs and stated the goal is to expand the Recreation Department programs. Some programs will have fees while there will still be many free programs available. Supervisor Dickson asked if non-residents participate. Director of Recreation Cox stated residents are able to register first, there are waiting lists, and commented that there were many no-shows despite the registrations. 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 approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 339,923.32 Highway Fund: $ 456,699.39 Capital Fund: $ 35,139.64 Sewer Districts: $ 24,841.30 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 306.89 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 1,530.92 Total: $ 858,441.46 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 receive and file the Town Clerk monthly report for March 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 Breidenstein, to receive and file the Youth and Recreation Commission Annual Report for 2025. Ayes: 0 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 0–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to receive and file the Capital Project Reports for February 2026 and March 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 Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Supervisor Dickson, to agree to the settlement of Brown vs. The Town of West Seneca, etal, in the amount of $50,000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Supervisor Dickson
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Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes, to approve the Ethics Board meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D’Amico, to approve the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D’Amico
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Siuta, seconded by Ms. D’Amico, to open the public hearing at 6:39 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Siuta, seconded by Ms. D’Amico
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary, to approve the Proofs of Publication. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Ms. D’Amico, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to close the public hearing at 6:43 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. D’Amico, seconded by Mr. Siuta
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary, to approve the nomination of 919 Mill Road for designation as a local landmark by the Town of West Seneca. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to approve the revised local landmark application form as amended. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to open Public Hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to approve Proofs of Publication. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone to approve ZBA January 28, 2026, and February 25, 2026, meeting minutes. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone