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.

690 motions, not counting routine ones (include them).

  1. Planning Board

    Motion by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Planning Board Member Wise, to table the request, pending variances. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Planning Board Member Wise

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 1

  2. Planning Board

    Motion by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Planning Board Member Wise, to table the request, pending variances. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Planning Board Member Wise

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 2

  3. Ethics Board

    Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to approve the Ethics Board meeting minutes from January 14, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  4. Ethics Board

    Motion by Ms. Funk, seconded by Ms. Mackert, to nominate Vice Chairperson Leonard as chairperson of the Ethics Board. Ayes: Ms. Mackert, Ms. Funk, Ms. Parkes Noes: None Abstain: Vice Chairperson Leonard

    Result not stated · Moved by Ms. Funk, seconded by Ms. Mackert

    Yes: Ms. Mackert, Ms. Funk, Ms. Parkes · Abstained: Vice Chairperson Leonard

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  5. Ethics Board

    Motion: Carried

    Carried

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  6. Ethics Board

    Motion by Ms. Funk, seconded by Chairperson Leonard, to nominate Ms. Parkes as Vice Chairperson to the Ethics Board. Ayes: Chairperson Leonard, Ms. Funk, Ms. Mackert Noes: None Abstain: Ms. Parkes

    Result not stated · Moved by Ms. Funk, seconded by Chairperson Leonard

    Yes: Chairperson Leonard, Ms. Funk, Ms. Mackert · Abstained: Ms. Parkes

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  7. Ethics Board

    Motion: Carried

    Carried

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5

  8. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with one walk-on item from Town Clerk Newton. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  9. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-02 of January 26, 2026. On the question, Councilmember Robertson asked if comments from Facebook could contain more detail. Town Clerk Newton explained the minutes are a summary. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  10. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to approve Bid Opening Minutes of January 29, 2026, State Aid Bridge NY (Culvert) Project. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  11. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to open the public hearing. 1 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 9, 2026 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

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

  12. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5

  13. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6

  14. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 7

  15. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to amend the granted use permit for 2544 Clinton Street to construct a single multifamily dwelling. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein reiterated his concerns about the all-electric component of the proposed project and further, the additional number of units. Councilmember Breidenstein stated he was shocked to learn that funding was not in place and the applicant is purchasing tax credits from brokers, noting he can cite many examples of federal funding not coming to NYS for these types of projects. Another concern is regarding transportation and the applicant's noncommittal of creating a shelter or having conversat…

    Carried, 4–1 Not unanimous · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 8

  16. Town Board

    OLD BUSINESS TABLED ITEMS

    Tabled

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 9

  17. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to reopen the public hearing to hear all interested parties and citizens for or against the request for a rezone and special use permit for property located at 1245 Seneca Creek Road changing its classification from R-90 to R-60(S) to allow a boutique hotel and the service of alcohol in the town of West Seneca. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 10

  18. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 16 of the minutes, motion 11

  19. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to table the item related to SEQRA. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 14

  20. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Justice Court Clerk Maureen Brownsey effective February 20, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 15

  21. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to change the status of part-time Clerk Typist Erika McCann Rettig to seasonal effective February 23 - July 23, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 16

  22. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Taylor Dolan as Police Officer, effective February 3, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 17

  23. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Haley Coniglio as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher, effective February 2, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 18

  24. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Autumn Kopciowski as a part-time Clerk Typist in the Town Clerk's Office at a rate of $18 per hour effective February 10, 2026, to be paid from the Town Clerk part-time account line 01141000.50138, noting Ms. Kopciowski has completed her paperwork and the background check and drug test have been 17 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 9, 2026 completed. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 17 of the minutes, motion 19; vote on page 18, motion 19

  25. Town Board

    Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to amend and adopt the resolution accordingly. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 20

  26. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the attached final Change Order 1 from E & R General Construction, Inc. for the Water District 8 Water Systems Improvements Project, noting the Change Order is a deduction of $184,746.05. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 21

  27. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize Captain Bryan French to attend Accreditation Training on March 17-18, 2026, in Onondaga County, New York, noting the training is provided at no cost by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the costs for lodging and meals is not to exceed $400 and will be paid from the 2026 Police Training line 01312000.50459. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 22

  28. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize one lieutenant to attend Pepperball Instructor/Armorer Certification training June 4 - 5, 2026, in Johnson City, New York, at a cost not to exceed $1000 will be paid from the 2026 Police Training line 01312000.50459. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 23

  29. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the request of Green Philosophy 716, located at 101 Slade Avenue, for a second sign. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 24

  30. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the following 20 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 9, 2026 2025 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2025 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies from 01141000.50442 Town Clerk Records Management Increase $500.00 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies $500.00 Total Increases Decrease $500.00 01141000.50442 Town Clerk Records Management $500.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 20 of the minutes, motion 25; vote on page 21, motion 25

  31. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to Kindly approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 159,466.67 Highway Fund: $ 203,946.31 Trust & Agency: $ 0.00 Capital Fund: $ 86,907.58 Sewer Districts: $ 26,405.55 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 176.73 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 843.56 Total: $ 477,746.40 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein

    Page 21 of the minutes, motion 26

  32. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the 2025 Fair Housing and Affirmative Action Report. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 21 of the minutes, motion 27

  33. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the 2025 End of Year and 2026 January Town Clerk reports. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 21 of the minutes, motion 28

  34. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Building and Plumbing Department reports for January 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 22 of the minutes, motion 29

  35. Historical Preservation Commission

    Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico, to authorize Chairperson Lang to draft and send a letter to the appropriate Town department stating that the Historical Preservation Commission has no objection to the proposed project at 555 Meyer Road, as the site contains no historical significance. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  36. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to open the public hearing Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  37. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to approve the proofs of publication Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  38. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to approve the December 2025 meeting minutes Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Canied

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  39. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Greenan, seconded by Chairperson Stachowski, to grant the request for the 8ft fence. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 2 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0, 2 abstaining · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Chairperson Stachowski

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  40. Zoning Board of Appeals

    Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient, to table this item until the March 2026 meeting. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5