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 Sherman, to adopt the following resolution adding the option of investment in the EPIC fund at the discretion of the Finance Director. WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law, Article 5-G, Section 119-o (“Section 119-o”) empowers municipal corporations, such as the Town of West Seneca (the “Town”), to enter into agreements for the performance of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis, with other municipal corporations; and WHEREAS, the Town is considering investing portions of its available investment funds in cooperation with other municipal corporations and/or districts pursuant the EPIC Fun…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 9 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 9
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize Town Board Member Mary Sherman to attend the New York State Association of Towns Newly Elected Town Officials Training, January 21 – 23, 2026, in Corning, New York, at a cost not to exceed $900, noting funds are available in account 01101000.50414. 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 Piekarec, to approve Change Order Number 2 for the St. David's Drive Drainage Project in the amount of $11,220.00. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein challenged the decision to preserve the shrubbery. Mr. Foote stated the plantings were mature, and the gutter was uncovered during the project. Councilmember Breidenstein asked when the work was completed. Mr. Foote stated in October. Councilmember Robertson stated he would prefer the Town Board approve additional costs before additional work is completed. Mr. Foote stated there is a general urgency during projects and timely decisions must be made. Councilmember Roberston questi…
Carried, 3–2 Not unanimous · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 11 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Supervisor and the town's grant writer to apply for a grant through the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund. 5 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road PROCEEDINGS West Seneca, NY 14224 Meeting # 2026-01 January 12, 2026 On the question, Councilmember Sherman if the statement about municipalities being compliant with standards by December of 2025 was correct. Highway Superintendent Adams stated the standards were pushed back. WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced fu…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 12 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 12
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to award the land surveying services contract to the lowest bidder, True North Land Surveying, in the total amount of $7,300 for professional land surveying services to support upcoming Town projects and endeavors noting the scope of services includes performing boundary surveys and property staking at 3699 Seneca Street, a vacant lot on Orchard Park Road, and 2589 Clinton Street. 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 authorize two Justice Court Clerks and one Town Justice to attend the annual NYC Town and Village continuing education training February 15–17, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $6,600.00 with funds available from Budget line 01111000.50414. 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 authorize the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01101000.50414 Town Board Training from 01122000.50414 Supervisor Training Increase $900.00 01101000.50414 Town Board Training $900.00 Total Increases Decrease $900.00 01122000.50414 Supervisor Training $900.00 Total Decreases 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 approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 336,200.19 Highway Fund: $ 292,864.08 Trust & Agency: $ 0.00 7 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road PROCEEDINGS West Seneca, NY 14224 Meeting # 2026-01 January 12, 2026 Capital Fund: $ 375,781.15 Sewer Districts: $ 21,377.45 Water Districts: $ 6,251.66 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 240.38 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 1,174.67 Total: $ 1,033,889.58 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 receive and file the Ethics Board Annual Report for 2025. 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 receive and file the Town Clerk monthly report for December 2025. 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 receive and file the Building and Plumbing Reports for December 2025. 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 receive and file the Youth and Recreation Program Highlights for 2025. 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 adjourn the meeting at 7:57 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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1. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that Chris G. Trapp be appointed as Town Attorney for a two-year term as set by Town Law Section 24 at an annual salary of $77,063 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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2. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that the elected Town Officials are salaried as follows: Supervisor Gary Dickson $75,300.00 Town Clerk Kate Newton $74,984.00 Highway Supt. Brian Adams 98,792.00 Council Members (4) Jeffrey Piekarec $21,630.00 Scott Robertson $21,630.00 Mary Sherman $21,630.00 Robert Breidenstein $21,630.00 Town Justices (2) Jon Minear $47,361.00 Paul Michalek $47,361.00 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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3. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that Joseph G. Trapp be appointed as Town Prosecutor at an annual salary of $10,300 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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4. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that Joseph G. Trapp be 1 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road 2026 Organizational Meeting West Seneca, NY 14224 January 12, 2026 appointed Deputy Town Attorney at an annual salary of $5,000 effective January 1, 2026, and act as counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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5. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that Shauna Dittmar be appointed American with Disabilities Officer and Harassment Compliance Officer for the Town of West Seneca. On the question, Councilmember Sherman asked if the position was an appointed term and was it compensated. Supervisor Dickson stated the position is appointed annually and there is no compensation. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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6. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, reaffirming that Mark Beehler be appointed to the Planning Board effective January 1, 2026, for a seven-year term ending December 31, 2032. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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7. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, reaffirming that William Wise be appointed to the Planning Board effective January 1, 2026, for a five-year term ending December 31, 2030. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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8. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, reaffirming that Stephen Stachowski be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2026, for a five-year term ending December 31, 2030. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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9. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, reaffirming that Stephen Stachowski be appointed as Zoning Board of Appeals Chair for a one-year term effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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10. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that the Highway Superintendent announces that Nicholas Gugliuzza is appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent effective January 1, 2026, at an annual salary of $6,700 as set in the 2026 budget and that he act in the capacity of the Highway Superintendent in the event of his absence for any reason, e.g. vacation, illness, etc. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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11. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that the Chief of Police announces that Captain James Unger has been selected as Emergency Management Liaison at an annual stipend of $6,000 pursuant to the PBA contract. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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12. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, that the Town Clerk announces that Molly Martin is appointed Deputy Clerk effective January 1, 2026, at an annual stipend of $2,750. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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13. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, that Pam Neal is appointed 2nd Deputy Clerk effective January 1, 2026, at an annual stipend of $500. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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14. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, that Kate Newton be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, at an annual salary of $4,500 effective January 1, 2026, all fees collected to go to the Town General Fund. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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15. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, on the recommendation of the Town Clerk, that Molly Martin be appointed Deputy Receiver of Taxes at an annual salary of $2,000 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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16. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, on the recommendation of the Town Clerk, that Molly Martin be appointed Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics at an annual salary of $1,800 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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17. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, on the recommendation of the Town Clerk, that Pam Neal be appointed Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics at an annual salary of $700 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec
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18. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Tammie Maurino be appointed as Secretary to the Planning Board at an annual salary of $4,650, effective January 1, 2026. On the question, Councilmember Robertson requested that a current revision of the chart of roles and responsibilities for the secretary positions be provided. Supervisor Dickson acknowledged the 3 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road 2026 Organizational Meeting West Seneca, NY 14224 January 12, 2026 request and confirmed that it will be provided. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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19. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Teressa Stacey be appointed as Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals at an annual salary of $4,650, effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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20. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Matthew Fincel be appointed as Secretary to the Ethics Board, at an hourly rate of $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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21. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Matthew Fincel be appointed as Secretary to the Historical Preservation Commission at an hourly rate of $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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22. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Matthew Fincel be appointed as Secretary to the Environmental Commission at an hourly rate of $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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23. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, that Matthew Fincel be appointed as Secretary to the Youth and Recreation Commission at an hourly rate of $16.50 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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24. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that Brian Adams be appointed as Dog Control Officer at an annual stipend of $7,000 effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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25. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that Thomas Murtha be appointed to a one-year term as Bingo Inspector for the Town of West Seneca at an annual salary of $1,200, with said terms commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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26. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that Eric Conley be appointed Emergency Manager at a salary of $28.00 per hour, per incident, effective January 1, 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road 2026 Organizational Meeting West Seneca, NY 14224 January 12, 2026 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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27. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, that Daniel McCartan, John Monson, Joann Sands be appointed Deputy Emergency Managers at a salary of $23 per hour, per incident, effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman