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 Chairperson Leonard, seconded by Ms. Parkes, to move out of executive session at 6:29 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 6:29 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 Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to move the appointments of Brennan Garvey and Marc Priore to the front of the agenda, and group the Communications to be Voted On items in one motion. 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 approve Meeting Minutes 2026-10 of May 28, 2026. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 2 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0, 2 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the following resolution and appoint Marc Priore as a Town Council Member to fill the vacant term effective immediately: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca traditionally operates with five members, inclusive of the Town Supervisor, and WHEREAS, due to the resignation of one Town Board member, there currently is a vacancy on the Town Board, and WHEREAS, it is within the authority of the Town Board to select an individual to fill such seat pending the general election in November 2026 at which time such appointee shall have the right to seek election for the remainder of the unexpired term of…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Councilmember Breidenstein, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 2 of the minutes, motion 3 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to accept the retirement of Donald Bebak from his position as the Working Crew Chief for Buildings and Grounds Department after 29 years of service, noting his official retirement date will be May 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 Robertson, to appoint Brennan Garvey as a full time Buildings & Grounds Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $25.92 per hour, effective June 9, 2026, to be paid from the Buildings & Grounds full-time account line 001-7110-0144-0000- 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 Sherman, to change the status of the following Recreation Department employees from part-time to part-time seasonal, effective June 10, 2026, at the designated hourly rates listed below: Recreation Leader Erin Sullivan -$21 per hour Nate Mellerski -$22 per hour 3 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-11 West Seneca, NY 14224 June 8, 2026 Chris Mellerski -$22 per hour Hanna Dylik -$22 per hour Aiden Czaja -$22 per hour Ava Rivarola -$21 per hour Recreation Attendant Isobel Bucki - $18.50 per hour Nancy Birkmeyer $18.50 per hour Kennedy Louth $18.50 per hour Hayden Zarbo- $18 per hour Olivia Hun…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 3 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording); vote on page 4, motion 6
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to increase the rate of pay for Recreation Attendant Adelyn Louth to $17.50 per hour effective June 10, 2026. 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 Sherman, to appoint the following part- time Recreation Department employees with seasonal status at the rates of pay as listed effective June 10, 2026: Recreation Attendant Allison Culliton- $17 per hour Parker Wright- $17 per hour Kathryn Harrington- $17 per hour Oliver Dana- $17 per hour Matthew Odom- $17 per hour Hunter Krug - $17 per hour Recreation Aid Sophia Margarone- $16 per hour Juliana Giammaresi- $16 per hour Jack Keane- $16 per hour Luke Blatchley - $16 per hour Delaney Banks - $16 per hour Olivia Renzoni - $16 per hour Adam Skrzypczyk - $16 per hour 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 4 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording); vote on page 5, motion 8
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to appoint the following part- time Recreation Department employees with seasonal status at the rates of pay as listed effective June 10, 2026: Recreation Aid Lily Robertson- $16 per hour Sophie Robertson- $16 per hour Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Board Member Breidenstein, to appoint the following part-time Recreation Department employees with seasonal status at the rates of pay as listed effective June 10, 2026: Recreation Attendant Abby Sherman- $17 per hour Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Board Member Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the purchase of (70) seventy Streamlight TLR-7 HLX USB lights per the quote from Amchar Wholesale Inc. in accordance with NYS contract #PC70923 for the total amount $9,841.30 to be paid from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Program account. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the purchase of holsters from AmChar Wholesale at a cost of $9,687.77 for the department’s new duty weapons to be paid from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Program. 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 authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from NYS Sheriff’s Association proceeds awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police were reimbursed $6,971.92 by the NYS Sheriff’s Association for overtime costs incurred; and WHEREAS, the payment was received from the NYS Sheriff’s Association on May 21, 2026 in the amount of $6,971.92 will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund as Other Public Safety Income, account 01000100.41589: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2026 budget amendment to increase Other Public Safety In…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording); vote on page 7, motion 13
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the sale of excess woodchips by the Highway Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Highway Department received proceeds from the sale of excess woodchips in the amount of $10,990; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this sale were received on October 29, 2025 have been recognized as revenue in the Highway Fund as Sale of Excess Scrap and Materials, account 02000200.42650: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2025 budget amendment to increase Highway Sale of Excess Scrap and Materials Income by $1…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 7 of the minutes, motion 14 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the following 2025 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the Town of Cheektowaga to the Highway Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Highway Department performed a service contract for the Town of Cheektowaga in the amount of $75,000; and WHEREAS, the payments received from this service contract on October 29, 2025 have been recognized as revenue in the Highway Fund as Services for Other Governments, account 02000200.42300: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2025 budget amendment to increase 7 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minu…
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
Page 7 of the minutes, motion 15 (full wording); vote on page 8, motion 15
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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: $ 92,455.19 Highway Fund: $ 53,379.83 Capital Fund: $ 71,617.60 Sewer Districts: $ 1,379,252.08 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 26.08 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 41.00 Total: $ 1,596,771.78 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 Robertson, to enter into executive session to discuss the Queens Landing litigation at 6:44 P.M. 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 exit executive session 9 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-11 West Seneca, NY 14224 June 8, 2026 and return to the open meeting at 7 P.M. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 5–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 18; vote on page 10, motion 18
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 7 P.M. 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 Sherman, to accept the agenda as published with the following two changes: The Police Department Presentation will be moved to the top of the agenda and a walk-on item is being added, the creation of Buildings Maintenance Mechanic under Personnel items. Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-09 of May 11, 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 create the position "Recreation Aide (PT)" and authorize the Director of Human Resources to submit the attached PO17 to Erie County Personnel. 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 appoint Spencer Przybyla as a part-time Laborer in the Sanitation Department effective May 29, 2026, at a rate of $17.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork, to be paid from the Sanitation part-time account line 001-8160-0149-0000-0000. 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 appoint Aaron Sandal as a part-time Laborer in the Building & Grounds Department effective May 29, 2026, at a rate of $16.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork to be paid from the Building & 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 Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to appoint Michael Fleming as a part-time Laborer in the Building & Grounds Department effective May 29, 2026, at a rate of $16.00 per hour contingent upon completion of paperwork to be paid from the Building & 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 Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to promote and change the title of Timothy John from a Highway Motor Equipment Operator to a Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Group 5, Step 5 at a rate of $36.77 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 change the title of Carl Radtke from a Highway Motor Equipment Operator to a Highway Auto Mechanic Group 5, Step 5 at the same rate of $36.77 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway Mechanic full time account line 002-5130-0116-0000-0000. 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 create the position "Buildings Maintenance Mechanic" and authorize the Director of Human Resources to submit the attached PO17 to Erie County Personnel. 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 promote and change the title of Kevin Farrell from a Highway Motor Equipment Operator to a Buildings Maintenance Mechanic Group 6, Step 5 at a rate of $38.54 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 promote and change the title of Nicholas Gugliuizza from a Highway Auto Mechanic to a Buildings Maintenance Mechanic Group 6, Step 9, at a rate of $38.54 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 promote and change the title of Adam Karczyk from a Highway Laborer to a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 8, at a rate of $34.28 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 promote and change the title of Kevin O'Shaughnessy from a Highway Laborer to a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 8, at a rate of $34.28 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 promote and change the title of Eric Anderson from a Highway Laborer to a Highway Motor Equipment Operator Group 2, Step 8, at a rate of $34.28 per hour, effective May 25, 2026, as per the Blue Collar Contract to be paid from the Highway full time account line 002-5110-0144-0000-0000. 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 accept the resignation 4 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-10 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 28, 2026 of Nolan Boltz as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher, effective May 15, 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 accept the resignation of Patti Wade as part-time seasonal Clerk effective June 1, 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 appoint Nancy Kilger as a part-time Clerk Typist effective May 29, 2026, at the rate of $16 per hour to be paid from budget line 01762000.50138. 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 change the status of part-time Clerk Typist Matthew Fincel from part-time seasonal to part-time permanent effective June 1, 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 appoint the following part-time Recreation Department employees with seasonal status at the rates of pay as listed, effective June 1, 2026: Recreation Leaders Tess Smith- $22.00 per hour Emma Brodzik- $22.00 per hour Recreation Attendants Alex Attia- $17.50 per hour Samantha Kaufman- $18.50 per hour Heidi Becker- $17.00 per hour Jayden Dains- $17.00 per hour Adelyn Louth- $17.00 per hour Riley Blake- $17.00 per hour Mara McCrea- $17.50 per hour Meghan Blake- $18.50 per hour Recreation Aid Owen Milley- $16.00 5 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-10 West Seneca, NY 14224 May…
Carried, 3–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 5 of the minutes, motion 19 (full wording); vote on page 6, motion 19