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 table the item to allow the Town Attorney to review the agreement. 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 closeout and release all liens for the St. David's Drive Drainage Project completed by Legend Excavating LLC., 8080 Barnum Rd., Cassadaga, NY 14718. 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 approve and authorize the Supervisor to sign the attached Change Order 4 for the Phase 8 Sanitary Sewer Improvements project extending the contract times to June 1, 2027 (substantial completion) and July 1, 2027 (final payment) noting the original contract is scheduled to be completed at the end of October 2026, and there is additional work that is being planned in the Spring of 2027. 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 approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment from 01199000.50480 Contingency for the replacement of personnel filing cabinets. Increase $1,050.00 01143000.50200 Human Resources Equipment $1,050.00 Total Increases Decrease $1,050.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $1,050.00 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 Robertson, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the 2026 Legislature Lindsay Lorigo Grant awarded to the Senior Center: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Senior Center received a grant from Legislature Lindsay Lorigo in the amount of $5,000.00; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this grant have been recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – Other, account 01000100.43089; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2026 budget amendment to increase State Aid – Other by $5,000.00 for the receipt of the Legislature Lindsay Lorigo. Senior Center…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services from 01199000.50480 Contingency for True North Land Surveying invoice approved at 1/12/2026 Board Meeting Increase $7,300.00 01144000.50451 Engineering Professional Services $7,300.00 Total Increases Decrease $7,300.00 01199000.50480 Contingency $7,300.00 Total Decreases 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 Supervisor's 2027 Tentative Ad Valorem Budget and Tentative Benefit Basis Budgets as the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing on November 9, 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 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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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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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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• Motion to approve minutes from 2026-09 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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o Public comments: None recorded. New Business • 2026-006 — Home Away from Home Kennels, 1585 Orchard Park Road Request: Recommendation to rezone to C-2(S) to permit the existing dog kennel and a small expansion. o Recusal: Chairperson Margaret Bebak recused due to conflict; Joe Sherman presided. o Applicant/Business Representatives: ▪ Hayley Welshans (Owner; resides adjacent at 1589 Orchard Park Road) ▪ Breanna Andrews (Manager; resident within 1 mile) o Applicant Presentation: ▪ Existing use: Dog boarding, daycare, grooming; no change to services proposed. ▪ Purpose of expansion: Add interior area for extra kennels and indoor play space; no changes to hours (7:00 AM–6…
Carried, seconded by Eric Sailor
Page 1 of the minutes, motion 4 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 4
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• Motion to adjourn meeting by Joseph Sherman and seconded by Timothy Hayes: Ayes:5, Noes:0 • Motion carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Joseph Sherman, seconded by Timothy Hayes
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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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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Ms. D’Amico, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 PM. 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 Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 7 P.M. 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 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