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 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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6; vote on page 4, motion 6

  2. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 7

  3. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 8

  4. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 9

  5. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 10

  6. Town Board

    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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 11

  7. Town Board

    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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 12

  8. Town Board

    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

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 13

  9. Town Board

    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

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 14

  10. Town Board

    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)

  11. Town Board

    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

  12. Town Board

    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

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 17

  13. Town Board

    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

  14. Town Board

    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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 19

  15. Town Board

    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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 20

  16. Town Board

    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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 21

  17. Town Board

    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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 22

  18. Town Board

    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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 23

  19. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to enter into executive session to allow Town Attorney Trapp to update the Town Board on two pending litigation matters involving the Town, Brown vs. West Seneca and 1000 Queens Landing vs. the Town of West Seneca at 7:16 P.M. Councilmember Breidenstein requested an additional item be discussed; the employment status of a particular person or persons. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 24

  20. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to exit executive session and return to the open meeting at 7:36 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 25

  21. Town Board

    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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 26

  22. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 27

  23. Ethics Board

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  24. Ethics Board

    Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes 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 Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  25. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes, to move out of executive session at 6:57 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Vice Chairperson Parkes

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  26. Ethics Board

    Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 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 4

  27. 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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  28. 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  29. 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  30. 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  31. 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5

  32. 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 6

  33. Historical Preservation Commission

    Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary, to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7

  34. Zoning Board of Appeals

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  35. Zoning Board of Appeals

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  36. Zoning Board of Appeals

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  37. Zoning Board of Appeals

    2024-043 Request of Dave Sutton of Sutton Architecture for property located at 555 Orchard Park Road for a variance to allow live music on the property (live music not permitted). Dave Sutton of Sutton Architecture, owner of the property and partner at The Ridge, presented an application to continue offering live music. The business has successfully offered live music for the past six to twelve months without any known complaints. The applicant requested a use variance to allow live music from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, for both indoor and outdoor spaces. The music is primarily indoors, with limited, smaller-scale music on the outdoor patio. Live music is considered a ne…

    Carried

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 4 (full wording); vote on page 2, motion 4

  38. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Stachowski, seconded by Greenan, to approve live music on property. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Greenan

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5

  39. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to table fence variance. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  40. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to approve 18 Dwelling units. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 7; vote on page 4, motion 7