Southtowns Record

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.

  1. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 10

  2. Town Board

    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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 11

  3. Town Board

    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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 12

  4. Town Board

    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

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 13

  5. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the Budget Work Session at 5:31 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 1

  6. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the Budget Work Session at 5:31 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 1

  7. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  8. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  9. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  10. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  11. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5

  12. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 6

  13. Zoning Board of Appeals

    • 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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 7

  14. Special Town Board Meeting

    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)

  15. Special Town Board Meeting

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2; vote on page 2, motion 2

  16. Special Town Board Meeting

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 P.M. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  17. Special Town Board Meeting

    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)

  18. Special Town Board Meeting

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2; vote on page 2, motion 2

  19. Special Town Board Meeting

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 P.M. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  20. Environmental Commission

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  21. Environmental Commission

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 2

  22. Environmental Commission

    Motion by Ms. Duffy, seconded by Mr. Wyeth, to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Duffy, seconded by Mr. Wyeth

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 3

  23. Youth & Recreation Commission

    Motion by Ms. Latham, seconded by Ms. Jarczyk, to approve the minutes from May 20, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Latham, seconded by Ms. Jarczyk

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  24. Youth & Recreation Commission

    Motion by Ms. Latham, seconded by Ms. Adrian, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Ms. Latham, seconded by Ms. Adrian

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2

  25. Town Board

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  26. Town Board

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  27. Town Board

    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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 3

  28. Town Board

    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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 4

  29. Town Board

    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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 5

  30. Town Board

    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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 6

  31. Town Board

    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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 7; vote on page 3, motion 7

  32. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 8

  33. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 9

  34. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 10

  35. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 11

  36. Town Board

    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

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 12

  37. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 13

  38. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 14

  39. Town Board

    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

    Page 4 of the minutes, motion 15

  40. Town Board

    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

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 16