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 Robertson, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the Engagement Letter with Harris Beach Murtha for bond counsel services for 2026. On the question, Councilmember Piekarec stated that, in his opinion, the bids should have been included with the agenda packet and will vote against the appointment. Ayes: 4 Noes: 1 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–1 Not unanimous · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt the following resolution identifying qualified engineering services companies as follows: WHEREAS, The Town of West Seneca issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for Water and Wastewater Projects in order to procure professional engineering services on a qualifications-based basis in accordance with applicable New York State requirements; and WHEREAS, The RFQ sought statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms licensed in the State of New York to provide engineering services including, but not limited to, planning, evaluation, design, bidding, construction administration,…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 18 (full wording); vote on page 10, motion 18
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Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following resolution ADOPTING A 90-DAY PILOT “RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT” AGENDA ITEM: WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to enhance transparency, communication, and respectful civic engagement at Town Board meetings; and 10 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 January 26, 2026 WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed the addition of a structured opportunity for Board responses to public comments; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to implement this practice on a pilot basis to evaluate its effectiveness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV…
Carried, 4–1 Not unanimous · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 19 (full wording); vote on page 12, motion 19
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to reappoint Ben Szablewski to the Environmental Commission for the following term: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. 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 Gina Geller to the Environmental Commission for an open vacancy for a term from January 1,2026, through December 31, 2027. 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 recognize that the West Seneca Bee, the town's official newspaper, will now be known as the Southtowns Bee. 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 authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the purchase of a used Nautilus HD Diesel Floor Scrubber and Sweeper from HJS in the amount of $19,000.00 with funds from the 2026 Highway Equipment Budget Line 0511000.50200. 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 purchase of ammunition in the amount of $13,966.73 per the quote from Amchar Wholesale Inc. in accordance with NYS contract #PC68734 with funds from 2026 budget line 01312000.50409. 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 vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows:: General Fund: $ 129,537.74 Highway Fund: $ 83,882.18 Trust & Agency: $ 0.00 Capital Fund: $ 2,525.89 Sewer Districts: $ 775.26 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 0.00 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 223.34 Total: $ 216,944.41 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 Capital Project Report 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 enter into executive session to interview candidates for Deputy Town Attorney/Prosecutor and to discuss current litigation, 1000 Queens Grant LLC v. Town of West Seneca, Town of West Seneca Town Board et al at 8:03 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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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to leave executive session 14 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 January 26, 2026 and return to the open meeting at 9:13 P.M. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 14 of the minutes, motion 28; vote on page 15, motion 28
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Michael Mingo as Deputy Town Attorney/Prosecutor for 2026 at the rate of pay provided for in the 2026 budget, and appoint him as counsel to the West Seneca Ethics Board. 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 adjourn the meeting at 9:14 P.M. 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 Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Morris, to recommend to the Town Board the dog park be located at Mill Road Park. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Morris
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Motion by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Morris, to present to the Town Board a recommendation to adjust Veterans Park Pool fees as follows: single-visit resident to $4; single-visit non-resident to $7; resident 10-visit punch pass to $25; non-resident 10-visit punch pass to $50. Ayes: Maura Lillis Blonski, David Cox, Caron Morris. Noes: Kathryn Adrian. Abstain: None Motion: Failed
Failed Not unanimous · Moved by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Morris
Yes: Maura Lillis Blonski, David Cox, Caron Morris · No: Kathryn Adrian
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Motion by Mr. Cox, seconded by Chairperson Blonski, to recommend to the Town Board that three separate parks be named in honor of three separate individuals per the Veterans Committee’s recommendation, with specific park assignments to be researched and presented at the next meeting. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Cox, seconded by Chairperson Blonski
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Motion by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Adrian, to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Adrian
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Motion by Ms. Lipiew, seconded by Ms. Hernon, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from December 4, 2025. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Lipiew, seconded by Ms. Hernon
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Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Taylor, to nominate Evelyn Hicks as an associate member of the Environmental Commission. 2 WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 1300 UNION ROAD MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA, NY 14224 JANUARY 15, 2026 Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Mr. Taylor
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Motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Tuberdyke, to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Tuberdyke
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to approve the Ethics Board meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to table the vote on accepting e- signatures until the next Ethics Board Meeting. The board will research County and State ethics board verdict on the acceptance of e-signatures. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman, to table the determination and voting on the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Ethics Board for the next meeting. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Mr. Gillman
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk 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 Ms. Funk
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk, to move out of executive session at 6:21 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Funk
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Motion by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Mackert, to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Vice Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Mackert
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Senior Services Advisory Board
Kris Baron motioned to approve; Marilyn Stephens seconded the results, motion carried, approved 5-0.
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Kris Baron, seconded by Marilyn Stephens
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Senior Services Advisory Board
Ciminelli agreed to act as Chairperson. Motioned by Kris, Seconded by Marilyn, motion carried,
Carried · Moved by Kris, seconded by Marilyn
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Senior Services Advisory Board
approved 5-0.
Carried, 5–0
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Senior Services Advisory Board
• Select Secretary: Recording of minutes Secretary. Georgi Busse agreed to act as Secretary. Motioned by Kris, Seconded by Lydia. Motion carried, approved 5-0
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Kris, seconded by Lydia
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Senior Services Advisory Board
Motion by Kris Baron, seconded by Marilyn Stephens – Motion Carried, 5-0 approved
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Kris Baron, seconded by Marilyn Stephens
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the agenda as published with the following change: Personnel Item Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are moved to the beginning of the meeting. 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 Meeting Minutes 2025-24 of December 22, 2025. 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 accept the retirement of Dina Weixlmann as the Secretary to the Highway Superintendent effective January 10, 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 appoint Carly Pappas as full time Secretary to the Highway Superintendent Group 3, Step 1 of the White Collar contract as of January 10, 2026, at an annual salary of $44,902.90 to be paid from the account line 001-5010-0137- 0000-0000. 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road PROCEEDINGS West Seneca, NY 14224 Meeting # 2026-01 January 12, 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 accept the retirement of Brian Cummins from his position as a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator after 39 years of service effective January 27, 2026, noting his last day of work will be January 26, 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 appoint Evin Ksiezarczyk as Police Officer at the training rate of $29.80 per hour with an effective start date of January 13, 2026, noting this appointment is contingent upon successful completion of pre- employment requirements. 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 appoint Wilford Whitney III as Police Officer at the training rate of $29.80 per hour with an effective start date of January 13, 2026, noting this appointment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements. 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 authorize the Supervisor to execute the excess workers' compensation contract with Midwest Employers Casualty with a total premium for two years of $298,530.00. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman