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 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 DRAFT 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 Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Duffy, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Duffy
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Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Lakomski, to proceed with the purchase of the posted Ms. Lipiew requested. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Lakomski
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the following changes: - The Audit Presentation moved to the top of the agenda - Personnel item nos. 5, and 11, regarding promotions and new hires to follow - The remaining Personnel items will be voted on in one vote 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 approve Meeting Minutes 2026-16 of August 24, 2026, with the following corrections: - References to James "Randolph" corrected to James "Raymond" - Under Councilmember Breidenstein's comments on page 4 add the statement that the planters were purchased by the town with Town Board approval given at the April 13, 2026, meeting - Typographical errors on page 15: Adams' and Councilmember 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 approve the Bid opening Minutes of September 2, 2026, for the Plant 6 Sanitary Pump Station - Building Repairs project. 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 status of part-time Senior Clerk Typist Pamela Neal to seasonal Senior Clerk Typist effective September 15, 2026, to February 17, 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 Breidenstein, to change the status of part-time Clerk Typist Autumn Kopciowski to seasonal Clerk Typist from September 15, 2026, to February 17, 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 Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of David Marino from his position as a Buildings and Grounds Laborer effective August 31, 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 Breidenstein, to approve a leave of absence of up to one year for Eric Anderson from his position as a full time Highway Motor Equipment Operator, per the Blue Collar Union Contract, effective September 14, 2026. 2 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-17 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 14, 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 promote and change the title of James Nicholas from Highway Working Crew Chief to Highway General Crew Chief Group 7, Step 5 at the rate of $39.69 per hour effective August 31, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract, noting this position oversees the Sanitation Department and will be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 promote and change the title of Samuel Gioia from Heavy Equipment Operator to a Working Crew Chief Group 6, Step 5 at a rate of $38.54 per hour effective September 14, 2026, as per the Blue-Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 Breidenstein, to promote and change the title of Derek Sleger from a Highway MEO to a Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Group 5, Step 9 at the rate of $36.77 per hour effective August 31, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 Breidenstein, to promote and change the title of James Deppeler from a Highway Laborer to a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 7, at the rate of $32.79 per hour effective September 14, 2026, as per the Blue-Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Full Time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 Breidenstein, to authorize the Finance Department to terminate the employment status of full time Police Officer Recruit Cameron Cswaykus effective August 21, 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 Breidenstein, to authorize the Finance Department to terminate the employment status of full time Public Safety Dispatcher Gerard Mazurkiewicz effective July 20, 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 change the titles of Hannah Boltz and Joseph Evans from part-time Public Safety Dispatchers and appoint them as full time Public Safety Dispatchers effective September 15, 2026, Group 7A, Step 1 at the salary of $53,530.55 per the White Collar Union Contract and to 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 Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve the title change of Jaimie Kaminski from full time “Principal Personnel Clerk” to full-time provisional “Chief Personnel Clerk”, effective September 15, 2026, at a Group 9, Step 4 ($76,470.29) in accordance with the White-Collar Union Contract. 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 Breidenstein, to schedule a public hearing for October 12, 2026, to provide an opportunity for citizens to express community development and housing needs and to discuss possible projects which would benefit low and moderate income persons in the Town of West Seneca. Citizens are urged to attend this meeting to make known their views and/or written proposals on the Town's selection of potential projects to be submitted for possible funding by the Federal Community Development Grant Program. 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 Breidenstein, to reject the bid received on September 2, 2026, from Best Restoration Services, Inc. in the amount of $735,000 for the Plant 6 Sanitary Pump Station Building Repairs project. 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 Supervisor to execute the renewal contract with the SPCA to continue the town's partnership. 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 Town of West Seneca Court to complete and submit the necessary application for the JCAP grant in the 2026-2027 cycle up to $30,000. 5 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-17 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 14, 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 authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement with Erie County STOP-DWI to allow the West Seneca Police Department to participate in the reimbursement programs offered. 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 the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 635,232.81 Highway Fund: $ 168,782.22 Capital Fund: $ 322,765.45 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 0.00 Sewer Districts: $ 16,088.06 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 94.57 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 5,852.96 Total: $ 1,158,816.07 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 August 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 Grant report. 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 Code Enforcement Department's Building and Plumbing reports for August 2026. 6 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting 2026-17 Minutes West Seneca, NY 14224 September 14, 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 to call the meeting to order at 6:00 PM was made by Margaret Bebak and seconded by Joseph Sherman, Noes: 0; Abstain: 0; Motion carried.
Carried · Moved by Margaret Bebak, seconded by Joseph Sherman
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• Motion by Chairperson Margaret Bebak; seconded by James Frick Noes: 0; Abstain: 0; Motion carried.
Carried · Moved by Chairperson Margaret Bebak, seconded by James Frick Noes
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o Motion by: Chairperson Margaret Bebak o Seconded by: James Frick o Noes: None o Abstain: None o Motion carried
Carried, seconded by James Frick
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o Motion by: Chairperson Margaret Bebak o Seconded by: Timothy Hayes o Recommendation: Table the item pending ZBA variance outcome and final site plan submittal. o Noes: None o Abstain: None o Motion carried
Carried, seconded by Timothy Hayes
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Ms. Berbary, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to approve the August 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Berbary, seconded by Mr. Siuta
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• Motion to open Public Hearing: Tronolone • Second: Lang • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Lang
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• Motion to approve proofs of publication: Lang • Second: Tronolone • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Tronolone
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• Motion to approve July 2026 minutes: Bedient • Second: Greenan • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Greenan
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Old Business 2026-022, 29 Klas Avenue o Applicant not present; motion to table to end of meeting: ▪ Motion: Tronolone ▪ Second: Lang ▪ Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Lang
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• Motion to close public hearing and grant variance: o Motion: Greenan o Second: Lang • Condition added: Gate must be self-closing, self-latching; applicant confirmed. • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Lang
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• Motion to grant variance: o Motion: Tronolone o Second: Greenan • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Greenan
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• Motion to approve variance: o Motion: Lang o Second: Tronolone • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Tronolone
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Return to Old Business • 2026-029, 29 Klas Avenue o Applicant still not present; third attempt. o Motion to receive and file (non-denial to allow potential reapplication): ▪ Motion: Stachowski ▪ Second: Bedient ▪ Rationale: Three failed appearances. ▪ Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Failed, 5–0, seconded by Bedient