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 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 by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to enter into executive session at 7:02 P.M. to discuss two items, law case LG112DOE v. Town of West Seneca et al. and matters leading to the discipline of a particular person. 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 Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to exit executive session and return to the open meeting at 9:14 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, 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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• Motion to approve minutes from meeting #2026-08 by Chairperson Margaret Bebak; seconded by Timothy Hayes, Noes: 0; Abstain: 0; Motion carried.
Carried · Moved by Chairperson Margaret Bebak, seconded by Timothy Hayes
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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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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Ms. Berbary, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 PM. 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
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• Motion to close: o Motion: Tronolone o Second: Lang • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried)
Carried, 5–0, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the agenda as published with the following additions: two personnel items from Highway Superintendent Adams and one request to schedule a public hearing regarding a moratorium on data centers. 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 Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-15 of August 10, 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. 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 Breidenstein, to adopt Local Law 2026- 10 Modification of Chapter 109 Taxation in the Town of West Seneca. On the question, Councilmember Breidenstein stated that he would contact the school districts to encourage them to also adopt this exemption. Supervisor Dickson commented that he understands Erie County is adopting this for the county taxes. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Andrew Skrzypczyk from his position as a Buildings and Grounds Laborer after over 20 years of service. His last day of work was May 29, 2026, and his official retirement date was May 30, 2026. Supervisor Dickson stated that, in his opinion, Andy was a superb employee and his care of the Community Center building and planters was unmatched. Councilmember Breidenstein agreed and stated that Andy would be missed. 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 Breidenstein, to accept the resignation of Erika McCann Rettig as a part-time Court Clerk effective August 13th, 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Senior Police Clerk Martha Franklin effective August 29, 2026, noting her last day on the payroll will be August 28, 2026. Chief Cosgrove spoke of the many duties Martha performed in her role as Senior Police Clerk for the Police Department and expressed his gratitude. 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 Robertson, to change the status from provisional and appoint Courtney Girard as permanent full-time Real Property Appraiser Technician Group 7 Step 4 effective August 25, 2026, to be paid out of budget line 01135500.50105. 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 Robertson, to appoint Parker Hubbard as a part-time Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department at the rate of $16.00 per hour effective August 25, 2026, contingent upon completion of paperwork and to be paid from the Buildings & Grounds part-time account line 001-7110-0149-0000-0000. 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 Robertson, to appoint Matthew Wojcik as a part-time Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department at the rate of $16.00 per hour effective August 25, 2026, contingent upon completion of paperwork and to be paid from the Buildings & Grounds part-time account line 001-7110-0149-0000-0000. 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 Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following resolution to authorize local matching funds for the Certified Local Government grant application: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca, through its Historic Preservation Commission, is pursuing funding through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's FY2026 Certified Local Government Grant Program for an Intensive-Level Historic Resource Survey of the Lower and Middle Ebenezer areas of the Town; and WHEREAS, the proposed project would build upon the Town's previously completed reconnaissance-level historic resource survey and would undertake intensive-level docum…
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 7 of the minutes, motion 12 (full wording); vote on page 8, motion 12
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the attached resolution for the Town Board to retroactively accept the Undertaking with the State of New York Department of Transportation. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein