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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 P.M. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · 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 minutes of the January 7, 2026 meeting. 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. 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
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM. 2 WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA, NY 14224 FEBRUARY 4, 2026 Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Applicant Carey is looking to maximize usable green space for five young grandchildren and their dogs, as a portion of the yard is already occupied by a fenced-in pool. Detaits: The proposed fence is a four-foot-high, see-through, wrought-iron styte. The appticant provided letters of support from three neighbors. Utitity easements exist on the property. Tronolone asked if there was any approva[ needed from NYS DOT or Erie County. Code Enforcement Officer Busse stated no requirement need if they are not within 500 feet of a county road. Conc[usion: The motion was approved 5-0, contingent on the appticant providing letters from utitity
Carried, 5–0
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Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient, to close the public hearing and grant a variance for property located at 3 Rene Drive. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient
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Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Greenan, to Approve Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone, to table to February 2026 meeting. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone
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Motion by Deputy Supervisor Greenan, seconded by Bedient, to adjourn the meeting al7:44pm. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Deputy Supervisor Greenan, seconded by Bedient
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the agenda as published with the following items moved to the front of the agenda: 1) Personnel Item No. 4; 2) Discussion Item No. 1; and 3) Presentation Item No. 1. Additionally, Personnel item numbers 5 - 7 and Communication items 5 -9 will be grouped together. 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 approve the 2026 Organizational Meeting Minutes of January 12, 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 Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-01 of January 12, 2026. On the question, Councilmember Piekarec referred to his comments about the Internal Audit Committee and requested the minutes be amended to state "Amazon shipping charges." 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 Piekarec, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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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
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following Negative Declaration: 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 120 South Avenue ("Subject Property"), for development of two warehouses 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 adverse env…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 6
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to grant the request to rezone property located at 120 South Avenue changing its classification from C-1 and R-50 to C-2 with the following conditions: 1) no materials to be stored outside; 2) the property currently known as 134 South Avenue add a deed restriction for no future development; and 3) the two parcels be merged. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor to sign Erie County Form PO-17 New Position Duties Statement to create a part-time Recreation Supervisor position. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein asked how the position would be paid. Supervisor Dickson stated the Recreation Supervisor line would be used. 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 resignation of Lauren J. Masset from the position of full-time Recreation Supervisor effective January 23, 2026. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein spoke very highly of Ms. Masset's dedication to the position and thanked her for time with the town. Supervisor Dickson and Councilmember Robertson echoed the sentiments. 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 change the title of Lauren J. Masset from full-time Recreation Supervisor to part-time permanent Recreation Supervisor effective January 23, 2026, at a rate of $44.04 per hour. 5 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 January 26, 2026 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 appoint part-time Public Safety Dispatcher Emily Floreno to full time Public Safety Dispatcher, Group 7A, Step 1 at the rate of $25.74 per hour per the White Collar Union Contract effective February 2, 2026, to be paid from account line 01312000.50155. 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 status of part- time Public Safety Dispatcher David Vasquez to part-time seasonal effective February 1, 2026, through June 30, 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 status of part- time Clerk Typist Janet Kropczynski to part-time seasonal effective February 1, 2026, to be paid from account code 01762000.50138. 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 Scott Cooke as part-time permanent Van Driver at the rate of $16.00 per hour effective January 27, 2026, to be paid from account code 01762000.50146. 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 authorize the Supervisor to execute a one-year contract with Farmer Pirates Compost LLC at a total maximum service cost not to exceed $5,620.00. 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 a two-year extension of the contract with Modern Disposal Services, Inc., for recycling services effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein