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.
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to close the public hearing. 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 and adopt Local Law 2026-5 Modification of Chapter 28-2A Alternate Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Members in the Town of West Seneca. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein stated that this does not permit the regular board members to winter or snowbird out of state. Mr. Trapp stated this is correct. Councilmember Sherman asked how many alternate members could be selected. Supervisor Dickson stated up to two alternate members for each board. 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 open the public hearing. 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 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 Robertson, to adopt the Negative SEQRA Declaration Resolution: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca, as lead agency acting pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, has reviewed Part I of the Short Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF") prepared by the applicant for property located at 2806 Seneca Street ("Subject Property"), for development of multi- family housing and associated site work and parking (the "Project"), and reviewed the draft completed Part II and Part III of the EAF analyzing the potential for the Project to result in any signifi…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 13
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the request for a Special Use Permit for property located at 2806 Seneca Street for a multifamily development in the Town of West Seneca. 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 appoint Carleen Florea to the full-time position of Municipal Director of Human Resources at an annual salary of $100,000 effective May 12, 2026, to be paid from account code 001.1430.0451, and noting the position will be subject to a five-year employment contract. 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 Supervisor Dickson, to accept the resignation of Barb Lipiew from the Environmental Commission effective April 26, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Supervisor Dickson
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Motion by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Erin Lakomski to the Environmental Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2027. 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 Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Robert Wyeth to the Environmental Commission for a term ending December 31, 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 Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to change the title of part- time Laborer Anthony Delmonte and appoint him as a full time Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department Group 1, Step 1, at a rate of $25.92, effective May 26, 2026, to be paid from the Buildings & Grounds full-time account line 001-7100-0144-0000-0000. 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 Richard Hochstine as a part-time Laborer in the Sanitation Department effective May 12, 2026, at a rate of $17.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork to be paid from the Sanitation part-time account line 001-8160-0149-0000-0000. 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 Timothy Purtill as a part-time Laborer in the Building & Grounds Department effective May 12, 2026, at a rate of $16.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork and onboarding to be paid from the Building & Grounds part-time account line 001-7110-0149-0000-0000. 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 a flex-time work schedule for Court Clerk Rachel Nalewajek. 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 accept the resignation of part-time seasonal Senior Clerk Sherrie Przewozny effective April 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 Sherman, to approve the following changes to the hourly pay rates for the listed part-time Senior Center Department employees effective May 12, 2026. These changes are essential for retaining dedicated staff and recognizing their commitment to our Senior Center. The 2026 budget can accommodate these changes. Clerk Typist Jeanette Kropczynski $17.50 per hour from budget line 01762000.50138 Food Service Workers Jennifer Janiszeski $16.50 per hour from budget line 01762000.50146 Doris Irlbacher $16.50 per hour from budget line 01762000.50146 Karen Thompson $16.50 per hour from budget line 01762000.50146 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Mot…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 24 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to appoint the following part- time seasonal Recreation Department employees at the listed rates of pay effective May 12, 2026: Pool Supervisor Carolyn Morris $29.00 per hour Assistant Pool Supervisors Emily Skrzypczyk $23.00 per hour Loralei Urbanski $23.00 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 Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Supervisor Dickson, to adopt the Response to Public Comment as a standing Town Board agenda item following public comment for all regularly scheduled Town Board meetings, effective May 11, 2026. 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 Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the proposal from Tech Savvy, 3768 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224, in the amount of $9,090.28 to provide permanent cameras that will tie into the audio system and stream to the town's channel on YouTube. 11 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026 On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein stated that while he supports the decision, he would abstain from the vote due to a potential conflict with one of the companies that was involved in the bidding process. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 11 of the minutes, motion 27; vote on page 12, motion 27
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to designate the property located at 919 Mill Road as a Local Landmark pursuant to Chapter 78C of the Town Code. 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 authorize Town Clerk Kate Newton and Deputy Town Clerk Molly Martin to attend the Association of Tax Receivers & Collectors Conference in Niagara Falls, NY, June 7 -10 2026, with expenses to be paid from budget line 011410000.50414. 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 authorize the Supervisor to sign the Cooperative Agreement dated November 25, 2025, with the Erie County Water Authority and the Town of Elma to connect the existing West Seneca water system to the higher-pressure Elma system noting the estimated project cost is $191,000, which will be funded through the available fund balance in Water District No. 1. The Agreement clearly defines ownership, costs, and responsibilities among all parties. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following local share resolution for the 2026 Engineering Planning Grant application: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca is planning to submit an application to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) for a 2026 Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) to complete Phase 10 of the Town’s sanitary sewer system evaluation program, including televising of sanitary sewer mains, evaluation of sanitary sewer manholes, and development of recommendations to reduce inflow and infiltration and improve overall system performance; and WHEREAS, the proposed Phase 10 study area consists of approximately 90,000…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 13 of the minutes, motion 31 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase two (2) sunshade structures for the pool at Veterans Park from 13 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026 Parkitects Inc. under Sourcewell Contract #101625-LSI in the amount of $13,223.88 to be paid from equipment line 01711000.50200 and noting the town will be reimbursed through a grant received from Erie County Legislator Lorigo’s office. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 13 of the minutes, motion 32; vote on page 14, motion 32
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into agreement with the insured Trinity Lutheran Church for the school's field day on June 5, 2026, at Firemans Park. 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 authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into agreement with the insured, Spectrum Health and Human Services, for their event on August 26, 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 authorize the Recreation Director to execute all necessary agreements with third-party insured licensees, in accordance with the following fee schedule: Usage Fee Type Cost Diamond per hour or part of hour $35.00 Diamond per hour or part of hour w/ $45.00 Lights Soccer Field per hour or part of hour $65.00 Grassy Area per hour or part of hour $25.00 Grassy Area prepared as a playing field $65.00 per hour or part of hour Road Race $500+ (Determined by the Highway Superintendent) 14 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026 Ay…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 14 of the minutes, motion 35 (full wording); vote on page 15, motion 35
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 1,139,722.32 Highway Fund: $ 35,449.82 Capital Fund: $ 8,695.94 Sewer Districts: $ 8,919.46 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 127.21 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 390.39 Total: $ 1,193,305.14 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 receive and file the Town Clerk report for April 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 receive and file the Building and Plumbing Reports for April 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 adjourn the meeting at 7:59 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D’Amico, to approve the April 1, 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. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary, to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the vacant board position and discussions leading to the appointment and employment of a candidate. 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 exit executive session and return to the open meeting at 5:25 P.M. 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 adjourn the meeting at 5:26 P.M. 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 enter into executive session to interview candidates for the Municipal Director of Human Resources position at 3:45 P.M. 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 exit executive session at 5:52 P.M. and return to the open meeting. 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 accept the agenda as published with the following changes: the public hearing will be moved to the end of the meeting and Communications Item No. 2 will be moved to the beginning of the meeting. 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 approve Meeting Minutes 2026-07 of April 13, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein