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).
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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: $ 135,551.77 Highway Fund: $ 57,588.84 Capital Fund: $ 15,640.71 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 6,325.19 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 255.06 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 7,109.59 Total: $ 222,471.16 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Town Clerk monthly report for September 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · 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 reports for September 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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• A motion to approve proof of publication was made by Margaret Bebak and seconded by James Frick; Noes: none; Motion carried.
Carried · Moved by Margaret Bebak, seconded by James Frick
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Old Business • SPR 2026-009 — Visone Enterprises Inc, Site Plan Approval for 2806 Seneca Street o Motion to table by Margaret Bebak and seconded by Joseph Sherman Noes: none; Motion carried.
Carried, seconded by Joseph Sherman Noes
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Ms. D’Amico, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to approve the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. D’Amico, seconded by Mr. Siuta
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with one amendment, that Personnel Item no. 4 is moved to the front of the meeting. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-17 of September 14, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt Local Law 2026- 11 Moratorium on Data Centers with the following amendment: removal of the two paragraphs concerning healthcare facilities and educational institutions. 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-18 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 28, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Martha Franklin to the position of part-time permanent Senior Clerk Typist at an hourly rate of $24.13, effective September 29, 2026, to be paid from account code 01167000.50138. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Matthew Fincel from the role of Secretary to the Environmental Commission, Ethics Board, Historical Preservation Commission, and Recreation Commission, effective October 1, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Claire Termini as Cashier effective September 22, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to change the title of Andrew Oscypala from part-time Public Safety Dispatcher to full time provisional Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 12, 2026, at Group 7A, Step 5 at the salary of $67,018.30 per the attached MOU with the White Collar Union and contingent upon the approval of residency waiver by Erie County Personnel, noting the position will be paid from account line 01312000.50155. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the purchase agreement of a new 2020 Titan Leaf Pro Guthrie Heli-Arc Inc. in the amount of $47,941.00, per HGACBUY contract GR01-20, to be paid from the 2026 Highway Equipment line 02511000.50200. On the question, Councilmember Sherman asked if this was used equipment. Highway Superintendent stated the equipment was a demonstration model used less than 10 hours and a new model would cost approximately $80,000.00. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, 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 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies from 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education Increase $500.00 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies $500.00 Total Increases Decrease $500.00 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education $500.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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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: $ 165,927.54 Highway Fund: $ 205,226.83 Capital Fund: $ 84,471.18 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 2,999.95 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 115.72 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 339.86 Total: $ 459,081.08 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with one amendment, that Personnel Item no. 4 is moved to the front of the meeting. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-17 of September 14, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt Local Law 2026- 11 Moratorium on Data Centers with the following amendment: removal of the two paragraphs concerning healthcare facilities and educational institutions. 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-18 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 28, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Martha Franklin to the position of part-time permanent Senior Clerk Typist at an hourly rate of $24.13, effective September 29, 2026, to be paid from account code 01167000.50138. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Matthew Fincel from the role of Secretary to the Environmental Commission, Ethics Board, Historical Preservation Commission, and Recreation Commission, effective October 1, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the resignation of Claire Termini as Cashier effective September 22, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to change the title of Andrew Oscypala from part-time Public Safety Dispatcher to full time provisional Public Safety Dispatcher effective October 12, 2026, at Group 7A, Step 5 at the salary of $67,018.30 per the attached MOU with the White Collar Union and contingent upon the approval of residency waiver by Erie County Personnel, noting the position will be paid from account line 01312000.50155. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the purchase agreement of a new 2020 Titan Leaf Pro Guthrie Heli-Arc Inc. in the amount of $47,941.00, per HGACBUY contract GR01-20, to be paid from the 2026 Highway Equipment line 02511000.50200. On the question, Councilmember Sherman asked if this was used equipment. Highway Superintendent stated the equipment was a demonstration model used less than 10 hours and a new model would cost approximately $80,000.00. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, 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 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies from 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education Increase $500.00 01141000.50419 Town Clerk Supplies $500.00 Total Increases Decrease $500.00 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education $500.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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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: $ 165,927.54 Highway Fund: $ 205,226.83 Capital Fund: $ 84,471.18 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 2,999.95 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 115.72 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 339.86 Total: $ 459,081.08 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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• Motioned by: Tronolone • Seconded by: Greenan to open the Public Hearing. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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• Motioned by: Greenan, and • Seconded by: Bedient to approve proofs of publication. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Bedient
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• Motioned by: Tronolone • Seconded by: Bedient for approval of the August 2026 Minutes. • A correction was made to change an agenda item number under Old Business from 2026- 029 to 2026-22 for 29 Class Avenue. The motion was amended to include this correction. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried as amended.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Bedient
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• Motioned by: Greenan • Seconded by: Tronolone for approval. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Tronolone
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• Motioned by: Tronolone • Seconded by: Greenan for approval. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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• Motioned by: Bedient • Seconded by: Stachowski for approval. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Bedient, seconded by Stachowski
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• Motioned by: Bedient • Seconded by Greenan to close the Public Hearing. • Vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 0. The motion carried.
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Bedient, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the roles and responsibilities chart attached as it pertains to agendas and minutes for the Planning Board, Zoning Board, and other boards with an amendment: the fifth line is now assigned to the Town Clerk's office to include "Preparing agenda packet" and publishing the agenda online for the public. Additionally, until secretaries are hired for the four smaller boards, the agendas and minutes will be provided to the Town Clerk's Office in "pdf" form and any future interpretation as to the meaning of the chat will be resolved by the Supervisor's Office in coordination with the Board's Liaison. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abst…
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Councilmember Breidenstein as Town Board Liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of 2026. 1 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1300 Union Road Minutes Special Town Board Meeting West Seneca, NY 14224 September 22, 2026 Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the roles and responsibilities chart attached as it pertains to agendas and minutes for the Planning Board, Zoning Board, and other boards with an amendment: the fifth line is now assigned to the Town Clerk's office to include "Preparing agenda packet" and publishing the agenda online for the public. Additionally, until secretaries are hired for the four smaller boards, the agendas and minutes will be provided to the Town Clerk's Office in "pdf" form and any future interpretation as to the meaning of the chat will be resolved by the Supervisor's Office in coordination with the Board's Liaison. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abst…
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1 (full wording)