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 Piekarec, to adopt the following SEQR TYPE II DETERMINATION resolution: Whereas, the Town of West Seneca Town Board (the “Board”) has considered the impacts to the environment for roadway and pedestrian improvements along Seneca Street between Main Street 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-05 West Seneca, NY 14224 March 9, 2026 and Ridge Road. The improvements include new curbing, sidewalks, pedestrian signals, drainage improvements and restoration. Whereas, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations) under the State Environmental Quality Re…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording); vote on page 3, motion 6
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to adopt the following Municipal Resolution for 2026 NYS Transportation Alternatives Program: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and review of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, titled ‘Seneca Street and Ridge Road Pedestrian Improvements’, to address the need for safe pedestrian travel around West Seneca West Senior High School, herein called the “Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) authorizes State assistance to municipalities for active transportation-related projec…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 7
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the 2025 NYS STOP DWI proceeds awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police were reimbursed $2,611.69 by the NYS Stop-DWI Foundation for DRE overtime costs incurred; and WHEREAS, the payments received from the NYS Stop-DWI Foundation in the amount of $2,611.69 will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – DWI Refunds, account 01000100.43090: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2025 budget amendment to increase 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCE…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 8
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the Queen of Heaven proceeds awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police were reimbursed $6,933.03 by the Queen of Heaven Carnival for overtime costs incurred; and WHEREAS, the payment was received from the Queen of Heaven Carnival on July 23, 2025 in the amount of $6,933.03 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 2025 budget amendment to increase Other Public Safety Income…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 9 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the New York State Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund earned by the Engineering Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Engineering Department was awarded a grant by the New York State Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund, the proceeds of which are to be used towards the electronic records management; and WHEREAS, the payment is to be received during the 2026 fiscal year in the amount of $65,185.00 and will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – Records Management Grant, account 0100010…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 10 (full wording); vote on page 6, motion 10
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SECTION 11. Pursuant to subdivision b. of Section 35.00 of the Law, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in the manner prescribed by Article Seven of the Town Law of the State of New York (the “Town Law”). The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the date of adoption of this resolution, to post and publish a notice satisfying the requirements of Section 90 of the Town Law, which shall set forth the date of adoption of this resolution, shall contain an abstract hereof, and shall specify that this resolution was adopted subject to a permissive
Carried
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On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein reiterated his previous position about the county. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0
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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: $ 486,109.96 Highway Fund: $ 57,396.36 Capital Fund: $ 79,987.80 Sewer Districts: $ 23,643.62 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 409.47 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 2,101.17 Total: $ 649,648.38 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to receive and file the Friends of the Burchfield Nature and Art Center 2025 Annual Report. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein thanked the volunteers. They do an amazing job. Supervisor Dickson stated the park is a gem and adds value to the town. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to appoint David Cox as part- time seasonal Director of Recreation at a rate of $44 per hour, effective March 5 - April 19, 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to Open Public Hearing Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Bedient, seconded by Lang, to approve proofs of publication. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Bedient, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient, to table January minutes until March. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient
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Motion by Bedient, seconded by Tronolone, to table for March meeting. 1 WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER Zoning Board of Appeals {300 Union Road Minutes #2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 25,2026 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Bedient, seconded by Tronolone
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Motion by Bedient, seconded by Greenan, to grant construction of 18'6 accessory building. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Bedient, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Bedient, to grant the reduction of the required car stacking. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Bedient
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Bedient, to close public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Bedient
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with the following changes: Personnel item nos. 4, 5, and 6 will be heard first and a walk-on for Communications from Councilmember Sherman, no. 7. 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 Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-03 of February 9, 2026. On the question, Councilmember Robertson referred to Kloc's Grove item and noted a typographical error, "shirt" should be "short." On the question, Councilmember Sherman referred to page 5 of the agenda packet, page 2 of the meeting minutes and stated the Engineering Department letter noted the number of gallons of sewage would be less than the "original" plan, not "revised." Deputy Town Clerk Martin confirmed the corrections would be made. 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 Breidenstein, to adopt the following 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 Full Environmental Assessment Form ("FEAF") prepared by the applicant for property located at 1475 Orchard Park Road ("Subject Property"), for development of twenty-nine townhouses 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 significant adve…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3 (full wording); vote on page 3, motion 3
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to grant the rezone and Special Use Permit for property located at 1475 Orchard Park Road changing its classification from C-1 and R-75 to C-1(S) to permit the construction of a multi-unit residential development in the Town of West Seneca. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Frank Malota from a Highway MEO and appoint him as a Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Group 5, Step 9 at a rate of $36.77 per hour effective February 23, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Jason Celli from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 effective February 23, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Brian Wilds from a Sanitation Laborer and appoint him as a Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 effective February 23, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Samuel Feneziani from a part-time Buildings and Grounds Laborer and appoint him as a full time Buildings and Grounds Laborer, Group 1 Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour effective March 9, 2026, noting this position will be paid from Sanitation. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Michael Biddeman from a part-time Sanitation Laborer appoint him as a full time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $25.30 per hour per the Blue Collar Contract effective February 23, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the title of Joseph Chrosniak 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 February 23, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of Clerk Typist Kristine Bajdas from the Police Records Office effective February 28, 2026, noting her last day on the payroll will be February 27, 2026. 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 Robertson, to adopt the following resolution appointing the Supervisor to be the Town’s Responsible Local Official: WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has implemented a web- based reporting system called Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) to streamline and satisfy Title VI Civil Rights Reporting requirements for Federal Aid for locally sponsored contracts; and 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-04 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 23, 2026 WHEREAS, NYSDOT requires that each local municipality as a sub-recipient to NYSDOT of Federal funds and sp…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 12 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 12
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Notice of Extension of Collector's Warrant requesting the extension of the time to collect the taxes remaining unpaid to June 30, 2026, noting this allows the Town to keep the penalties rather than the County. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the Engineering services proposal from GHD for providing engineering services for the implementation of a permanent flow monitoring program, sewer model recalibration, and re-evaluation of the existing SSES Report for the Town’s sanitary sewer system as follows, and authorize the Supervisor to sign and return a copy of the proposal. 6 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-04 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 23, 2026 Task 1: Flow Metering, in the amount of $15,900 Task 2: Model Recalibration, in the amount of $149,300, Task 3: Alternatives Analysis, in the amo…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 14 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 14
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Town Engineer to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified environmental consulting firms to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a vacant parcel located at 4397 Seneca Street. 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 Robertson, to approve the purchase of (70) seventy Glock Model 45 Generation 6 duty weapons, with mounted optics, per the quote from Amchar Wholesale Inc. in accordance with NYS contract #PC68734 noting the total amount of the purchase is $56,044.10, less trade in, up to a credit of $17,625.00, which will be determined by the condition of and total number of trades received by the dealer to be paid for with funds from the 7 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-04 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 23, 2026 Federal Asset Forfeiture Program account. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 7 of the minutes, motion 16 (full wording); vote on page 8, motion 16
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize Chief Cosgrove to enter into an agreement with Flock Group, Inc, of Atlanta Georgia, for a Flock Aerodome M4TD first responder drone with the contract amount of $100,000 annually, for a period of two years, noting the contract contains a 180 day opt out period, wherein the agreement may be terminated without penalty or fees and further noting that during the “trial,” it is determined that the technology is not useful or external funding cannot be obtained, the intent will be to opt out of the contract. 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 Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to extend the current agreement with West Seneca Little Loop for one year, expiring December 31, 2026, at the same rate and terms to afford both parties additional time to finalize the license agreement. On the question, Councilmember Robertson suggested the item be tabled the item until the next meeting to finalize the agreement. Councilmember Piekarec suggested an extension of 30 days instead. Councilmember Sherman stated that she understands negotiations would be ongoing, and a new agreement would be presented upon its completion. Councilmember Breidenstein stated an extension is reasonable and would not impede re…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 8 of the minutes, motion 18 (full wording)
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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: $ 513,512.43 Highway Fund: $ 184,438.75 Capital Fund: $ 207,635.50 Sewer Districts: $ 41,712.74 Water Districts: $ 0.00 8 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-04 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 23, 2026 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 129.61 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 102,967.12 Total: $ 1,050,396.15 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint David Cox as Recreation Director at an annual salary of $80,153.60, with 3 weeks of vacation, and benefits as per the White Collar contract effective as soon as practical. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the resignation of David Cox from the Youth and Recreation Commission effective February 24, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Ms. Lipiew, seconded by Mr. Taylor, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from January 15, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Lipiew, seconded by Mr. Taylor
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Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Lipiew, to vote Evelyn Hicks in as an associate member of the Environmental Commission. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Lipiew