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 Supervisor to execute the agreement between ErieNet and the Town of West Seneca which will allow ErieNet to use a pole on Town property for their telecommunication services. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 14

  2. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the bidding for sanitary sewer flow metering improvements at various Town sanitary sewer lift stations and overflow locations and the bidding of SCADA system improvements to integrate the new flow metering data into a centralized monitoring and data collection system. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 15

  3. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the Standard Work Day reporting for Town Prosecutor Joseph G. Trapp. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 16

  4. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the service contract with Stark Tech (DBA U&S Services) in the amount of $52,475.00, which includes the Base Bid, Alternate no. 1 and Alternate no. 2, pursuant to State Contract PT69752 for the update and installation of a new chiller plant control and monitoring system, including a backup control system, for the ice rink to be paid from line 01714200.50445. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 17

  5. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to amend the motion to include the following information, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the service contract with Stark Tech (DBA U&S Services) in the amount of $52,475.00, which includes the Base Bid of $25,750.00, Alternate no. 1 for $14,975.00, and Alternate no. 2 at $11,750.00, pursuant to State Contract PT69752 for the update and installation of a new chiller plant control and monitoring system, including a backup control system, for the ice rink to be paid from line 01714200.50445. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 18

  6. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the agreement with Heritage Flooring in the amount of $66,700.00, pursuant to State Contract #PC70838, for the purchase and installation of new flooring at the Town Senior Center noting funding for this project will be reimbursed to the Town through Erie County as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that was awarded to the Town earlier this year. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 19

  7. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute the purchase of a new 2025 Ford Transit wheelchair van for the Senior Center from Towne Ford in the amount of $79,165.00, through OGS Mini-Bid #23166, with reimbursement to be provided through Erie County Community Development Block Grant awarded to 9 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-16 West Seneca, NY 14224 August 24, 2026 the Town earlier this year. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 9 of the minutes, motion 20; vote on page 10, motion 20

  8. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the attached addendum with the West Seneca Central School District for the School Resource Officers, noting the 4th Addendum will cover the reimbursement for 5 School Resource Officers from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and is a continuation of the original agreement signed with the West Seneca Central School District in 2016 and reflects the current rate of pay in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the West Seneca Police Benevolent Association. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 21

  9. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the Supervisor and Chief of Police to sign the agreement with the Town of Cheektowaga and Village of Depew formalizing the relationship between the parties and combining Tactical Team resources. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 22

  10. Town Board

    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 01714200.50200 Ice Rink Equipment from 01714200.50445 Ice Rink Repair & Maintenance, 01162100.50417 Buildings – Town Community Center Cleaning & Other Supplies, 01162100.50200 Buildings – Town Community Center Equipment & 0185400.50498 Drainage Culvert, Pipe, Lumber, Sand, etc. Increase $52,475.00 01714200.50445 Ice Rink Equipment $52,475.00 Total Increases Decrease $32,475.00 01714200.50445 Ice Rink Repair & Maintenance $5,000.00 01162100.50417 Buildings – Town…

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

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 23 (full wording); vote on page 11, motion 23

  11. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to schedule a public hearing to consider a local law declaring a 12-month moratorium on the development and/or creation of any data center in the Town of West Seneca until August 31, 2027. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 24

  12. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 783,315.22 Highway Fund: $ 304,429.81 Capital Fund: $ 14,852.65 Trust & Agency Fund: $ 19,529.07 Sewer Districts: $ 1,024,550.72 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 130.67 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 23,517.04 Total: $ 2,170,325.18 Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 25

  13. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Town Clerk monthly report for July 2026 . Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 26

  14. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Building & Plumbing reports for July 2026 . Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 11 of the minutes, motion 27

  15. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to receive and file the Capital Project Reports for June 2026 and July 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 12 of the minutes, motion 28

  16. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 P.M. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 14 of the minutes, motion 29

  17. Planning Board

    A motion was made by Chairperson Bebak to approve the proofs of publication. The motion was seconded Eric Sailor. • Ayes: All • Noes: 0 • Abstain: 0 • Motion carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Eric Sailor

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  18. Planning Board

    A motion was made by Chairperson Bebak to approve the minutes from meeting #2026-07. The motion was seconded by Joseph Sherman. • Ayes: All • Noes: 0 • Abstain: 0 • Motion carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Bebak, seconded by Joseph Sherman

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  19. Planning Board

    o Motion by: Margaret Bebak o Seconded by: James Frick o Ayes: Majority (voice vote "Aye") o Noes: Joseph Sherman & William Wise o Abstain: None stated o Motion carried

    Carried, seconded by James Frick

    Page 3 of the minutes, motion 3

  20. Planning Board

    ▪ Motion by: Chairperson Margaret Bebak ▪ Seconded by: Joseph Sherman ▪ Ayes: All ▪ Noes: None ▪ Abstain: None ▪ Motion carried

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Joseph Sherman

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 4

  21. Planning Board

    ▪ Motion by: Chairperson Margaret Bebak ▪ Seconded by: Joseph Sherman ▪ Ayes: All ▪ Noes: None ▪ Abstain: None ▪ Motion carried

    Carried unanimously, seconded by Joseph Sherman

    Page 5 of the minutes, motion 5

  22. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with one change, Personnel item no. 2 will be moved to the front of the agenda. 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

  23. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-14 of July 27, 2026 . Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  24. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  25. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to close the public hearing. 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 4

  26. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to grant a special use permit for property located at 1340 Orchard Park Road for the service of alcohol in the Town of West Seneca. 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 5

  27. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Kevin McCartan from his position as Sanitation General Crew Chief effective August 29, 2026, noting his last day of work will be August 28, 2026. 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 6

  28. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to promote and change the title of Detective Joseph Reidy, Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant effective August 11, 2026, at an annual salary of $120,430.06 to be paid from Police budget line 01312000.50161. 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 7

  29. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to promote and change the title of Luke Blatchley from Lifeguard to Head Lifeguard at the rate of $19.00 per hour effective August 11, 2026. 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 8

  30. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the quote for cybersecurity insurance from CFC in the amount of $24,342.82 with crime coverage increasing to $500,000 with a $10,000 retention (deductible). Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 9

  31. Town Board

    Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt the following resolution reassigning an out-of-service police vehicle to the Recreation Department: WHEREAS, the Town Board previously and unanimously adopted a resolution on June 29, 2026,

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Sherman

    Page 6 of the minutes, motion 10

  32. Town Board

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officials are authorized and directed to update the Town's vehicle inventory, insurance, and any other records necessary to effectuate this reassignment. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

    Carried, 4–0

    Page 7 of the minutes, motion 11

  33. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the purchase of new recreation management software from Dash by DaySmart at the cost of $6,000 for the department's administration of programs and space reservations to be paid from budget line 01714000.50216 — computer software. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 12

  34. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 56,847.81 Highway Fund: $ 28,323.91 Capital Fund: $ 29,356.63 Trust & Agency Fund: $0 Sewer Districts: $ 9,931.86 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 26.02 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 3,326.18 Total: $ 127,812.41 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 8 of the minutes, motion 13

  35. Town Board

    Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried

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

    Page 10 of the minutes, motion 14

  36. Historical Preservation Commission

    Motion to waive the reading of the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes by Mr. Ball, second by Ms. D’Amico. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D’Amico

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  37. Historical Preservation Commission

    Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico, to approve the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 2

  38. Historical Preservation Commission

    Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta, to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried

    Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Mr. Siuta

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3

  39. Senior Services Advisory Board

    Nancy Miloff motioned to approve; Kris Baron seconded the results, motion carried, approved 4-0.

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Nancy Miloff, seconded by Kris Baron

    Page 1 of the minutes, motion 1

  40. Senior Services Advisory Board

    Motion by Lydia Ciminelli, seconded by Georgi Busse – Motion Carried, 4-0 approved

    Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Lydia Ciminelli, seconded by Georgi Busse

    Page 2 of the minutes, motion 2