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 create the position "Chief Personnel Clerk", and authorize the Supervisor's Office to submit the attached PO17 form to Erie County Personnel. 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 appoint Marcia Donner as a full time Senior Clerk Typist effective July 14, 2026, at Group 3 Step 1 $44,902.90 of the White Collar contract to be paid from budget line 01141000.50137. 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 appoint David Castro as a part-time seasonal Laborer in the Building and Grounds Department effective July 14, 2026, at a rate of $16.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork and to be paid from the Building & Grounds part-time account line 001-7110-0149-0000-0000. 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 Robertson, to change the status of the following employees from part-time to part-time seasonal, noting the hourly rate of pay will remain $17.00 for part-time Sanitation employees and $16.00 for part-time Buildings and Grounds employees: Sanitation Matthew Bauer Matthew Beehler Christopher Buttino Max Clifford Caleb Derfert Brandon Evans Richard Hochstine Jayden John Bryce Moonan Alexander Murphy Spencer Przybyla Conner Reidy Joseph Rozmus Nicholas Russell Michael Zatlukal Buildings & Grounds Michael Fleming Connor Malota Michael Marinaro Brendan Martin Matthew Northem Alan Parker Alexander Pawlik Timothy Purtill Richard Szymanski Mi…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 15 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of Police Lieutenant David Wright effective July 12, 2026, noting his last day on the payroll will be July 11, 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 the following as Police Officers at the training rate of $29.80 per hour effective July 21, 2026, noting these appointments are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements: Cameron Cswaykus Tyler French Alyssa Kelleher Joshua McTigue 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 Jacob Doyle as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher, effective July 12, 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 Sherman, to appoint Hannah Boltz and Joseph Evans as part-time Public Safety Dispatchers effective July 14, 2026, at the rate of $22.25 per hour to be paid from budget line 01312000.50148. 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 appoint Raymond Fischer as a part-time Court Security Officer, effective July 14, 2026, at the rate of $25.50 per hour to be paid from account line 0131.2000.0142. 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 accept the resignation of Matthew Fincel from the part-time Clerk Typist position effective July 13, 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 appoint Matthew Fincel as a full-time Principal Clerk Typist (HELPS) effective July 14, 2026, at an annual salary of $52,335.07 to be paid from budget line 01762000.50137. 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 promote and change the title of the following employees from Recreation Aid to Lifeguard at the pay rate listed below. Delaney Banks- $18.50 per hour Avery Jurek- $18.50 per hour Connor Cox- $18.00 per hour Oliver Dana- $18.00 per hour Macen Fontana- $18.00 per hour Owen Jaworski- $18.00 per hour Anthony Arrigo- $18.00 per hour Jordan Lindsay- $18.00 per hour Quinn Mcnerney- $18.00 per hour Nicholas Sobczyk- $18.00 per hour Olivia Stalker- $18.00 per hour 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 Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the resignation of Brittany Hernon effective June 30, 2026, leaving a member opening for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2027, and further, accept the resignation of Charles Tuberdyke effective June 30, 2026, leaving an opening for a Youth Member with an unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following Type II SEQR determination: 9 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-13 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 13, 2026 Whereas, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations) under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) provides that certain actions identified in the subdivision (c) of that section are not subject to environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law. Resolved, that the Town of West Seneca hereby determines that the proposed Phase 10 and Orchard Park Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements is a Type II action i…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 25 (full wording); vote on page 10, motion 25
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following authorizing resolution: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and review of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its Phase 10 & Orchard Park Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements certified engineering report, to address the repair and maintenance of the Town's Sanitary Sewer System, herein called the “Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project and address said compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conse…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 26 (full wording); vote on page 11, motion 26
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for 2025 Highway State Aid: WHEREAS, Consolidated Highway Improvement Project (CHIPS), EWR, PAVENY and Pave Our Potholes (POP) grant revenue was not originally budgeted for during the 2025 budget process; WHEREAS, the Town received the four aforementioned grants from the Department of Transportation for the 2025 fiscal year in the amounts of $159,006.05, $90,613.47, $82,983.14 and $55,606.05, respectively; WHEREAS, the cash received from these grants will be recognized as revenue in the Highway Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby author…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 11 of the minutes, motion 27 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the following 2026 budget transfer: 11 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-13 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 13, 2026 RESOLVED, that the Town of West Seneca Board authorizes the following 2026 budget transfer for an adjustment to 01141000.50406 Town Clerk Memberships and Dues from 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education, Training Increase $35.00 01141000.50406 Town Clerk Membership Dues $35.00 Total Increases Decrease $35.00 01141000.50414 Town Clerk Continuing Education $35.00 Total Decreases Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 11 of the minutes, motion 28; vote on page 12, motion 28
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 193,993.32 Highway Fund: $ 58,532.46 Capital Fund: $ 286,699.02 Trust & Agency Fund: $0 Sewer Districts: $ 2,806,976.46 Water Districts: $ 1,846.79 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 68.83 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 1,421.06 Total: $ 3,349,537.94 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 receive and file the Town Clerk report for June 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 receive and file the Building and Plumbing reports for June 2026. 12 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-13 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 13, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 12 of the minutes, motion 31; vote on page 13, motion 31
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to enter into executive session at 7:32 P.M to allow Town Attorney Trapp to discuss pending litigation, Queens Landing versus the Town of West Seneca. 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 exit executive session and return to the open meeting at 7:46 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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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 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 Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes, to approve the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes
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Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes, to enter into executive session at 6:09 PM to review disclosure forms as they pertain to past employment history, future employment plans, employment history of a corporation or limited liability company, and/or matters that may lead to the employment, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or business entity. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes
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Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes, to move out of executive session at 6:37 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes
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Motion by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico, to waive the reading of the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico, to approve the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. D'Amico
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Historical Preservation Commission
Motion by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary, to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 PM. 2 WEST SENECA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Ball, seconded by Ms. Berbary
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the exception that Personnel Item no. 6 would be moved to the top of the agenda. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-11 of June 8, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Priore, to approve the Meeting Minutes from the June 18, 2026, Special Town Board Meeting . Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Priore
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve Local Law 2026- 3 Modification of Chapter 12-20.8 Outdoor Entertainment in the Town of West Seneca per the current amendment. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following resolution as recommended by the Joint Veterans Committee and Recreation Commission for the renaming of three town parks: Whereas, the Joint Veterans Committee presented a recommendation to the Town Board to rename three (3) Town Parks in honor of West Seneca Veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States of America. Whereas, the Town Board fully supported this recommendation and directed the Joint Veterans Committee to coordinate with the Recreation Commission to select the parks within the Town to be renamed. Whereas, it is within the authority of the Town Board to…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 5 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 5
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Priore, to create the position of "Principal Clerk Typist", recognizing it as a Group 5 employee in accordance with the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the CSEA White Collar Union. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Priore
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize Neil McCormick to take up to a one-year leave of absence from his position as a full-time Sanitation Department Laborer, per the Blue Collar Union Contract effective July 6, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Michael Zatlukal as a part-time Laborer in the Sanitation Department effective June 30, 2026, at a rate of $17.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork, and will be paid from the Sanitation part-time account line 001-8160-0149-0000-0000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to appoint Michael Thomasulo as a part-time Laborer in the Building & Grounds Department effective June 30, 2026, at a rate of $16.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork, and will be paid from the Building & Grounds part-time account line 001-7110-0149-0000-0000. 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-12 West Seneca, NY 14224 June 29, 2026 Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of Police Officer Gregory Kinner effective June 26, 2026, noting his last day on the payroll will be June 25, 2026. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein