Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2023

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to decide on several resolutions, including reducing the number of council members from six to four, abolishing the Deputy Superintendent of Highways position, and appointing multiple police officers. The agenda also includes public hearings on repealing and adopting a local law regarding the Traffic Safety Commission, and a consent agenda with routine items like fund transfers and bid awards.

• Resolution 2023-671: Reduce council members from six to four, effective January 1, 2025 and 2026, subject to permissive referendum
• Resolution 2023-681: Abolish Deputy Superintendent of Highways position effective December 31, 2023
• Resolution 2023-688 to 2023-693: Appointments of Police Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeants, Detectives, and Public Safety Dispatcher
• Resolution 2023-696 and 2023-697: Award snow removal bids to Mancuso Landscaping for town-owned and privately-owned properties
• Resolution 2023-695: Approve warrants totaling $8,216,533.52

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to consider several applications, including a pending decision on a 93-unit workforce housing complex at 1111 Harlem Road. The board also reviewed a temporary use permit for outdoor storage at 0 Broadway.

• Pending area variance for 93-unit workforce housing and 2,000 sq-ft commercial space at 1111 Harlem Road
• Pending temporary use permit for outdoor storage at 0 Broadway (SBL: 103.17-1-12.2)
• Proposed 5-story building height of 50 feet at 1111 Harlem Road
• Proposed parking of 70 spaces at 1111 Harlem Road, against a required minimum of 197
• Public hearings held for 2023-62 and 2023-63

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss three new business items at specific locations: 171 Central Blvd, 0 Transit Road, and 111 Harlem Road. The commission will also revisit its by-laws under old business. The agenda provides no details on the nature of these items.

• New business: 171 Central Blvd
• New business: 0 Transit Road
• New business: 111 Harlem Road
• Old business: Traffic Safety Commission By-Laws

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review eight development projects, including a 93-unit workforce housing complex, a new automotive dealership, a tire center, a gas station expansion, a telecommunications tower, and a rail transfer depot. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. All items are under development review, with some involving zoning changes, special use permits, or variances.

• 580 Dick Road: new 3,928 sq ft two-tenant building and expansion of five double-sided pump stations
• 0 Transit Road: West Herr 21,180 sq ft automotive dealership
• 4814 Transit Road: Americas Tire Store 6,294 sq ft tire center with 3 bays
• 2295 Walden: Delta Sonic 16-bay covered vacuum station with solar roof
• 1111 Harlem: 5-story, 93-unit workforce housing with 2,000 sq ft commercial space, NYS grant funding

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting location has been temporarily changed to the Senior Center Conference Room because Town Hall is undergoing an HVAC project expected to last several months. The agenda contains only procedural notices about the meeting and location change, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting location changed to Senior Center Conference Room due to Town Hall HVAC project
• Town Hall offices and staff relocated during the project, expected to last several months

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to decide on several resolutions, including reducing the number of council members from six to four, adopting a cyclical reassessment schedule, and approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the Captains and Lieutenants Association. The board will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change at 580 Dick Road and consider various contracts and fund transfers.

• Resolution 2023-671: Reduce council members from six to four, effective 2025 and 2026
• Resolution 2023-670: Adopt cyclical reassessments for 2025 and every four years
• Resolution 2023-672: Approve 2024-2026 agreement with Captains and Lieutenants Association
• Public hearing: Zoning District Change & Special Use Permit at 580 Dick Road
• Resolution 2023-664: Approve $13,750/year SaaS agreement with Just Appraised, Inc.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session to discuss two primary items. The session includes a discussion on a Historic Landmark Preservation Ordinance and a Clean Energy Community Grant.

• Historic Landmark Preservation Ordinance discussion
• Clean Energy Community Grant discussion

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding a regular meeting on December 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Francis J. Donovan Post, 3210 Genesee Street. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review multiple development projects, including commercial builds, a telecommunications tower, and a workforce housing complex. These items involve discussions regarding zoning district changes, special use permits, and environmental reviews.

• 580 Dick Road: Proposed 3,928 SqFt two-tenant space and five double-sided pump stations
• 1035 Rein: Proposed 72,000 Sq-Ft climate controlled self-storage and three drive-up buildings
• 1111 Harlem: Proposed 5-story, 93-unit workforce housing complex with 2,000 Sq-Ft commercial space
• 171 Central Blvd: Proposed 145-foot AT&T monopole telecommunications tower on Town property
• 300 Kennedy: Proposed eight-track rail transfer depot with two 60,000 gallon propane tanks

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a report from GO Bike Buffalo on a study conducted under the Creating Healthy Schools & Communities Initiative, funded by the NYS Department of Health. The report will be presented by Town Planner Daniel Young. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Report on GO Bike Buffalo study under Creating Healthy Schools & Communities Initiative
• Presentation by Town Planner Daniel Young
• Funded by NYS-DOH

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including a public hearing for a zoning change and special use permit at 580 Dick Road, and to approve various contracts and purchases. The board will also vote on consent agenda items covering fund transfers, warrants, and bid notices.

• Public hearing set for Dec 12 on rezoning 580 Dick Road from C-Retail to MS-Motor Service for a gas station with retail space
• Approval of $13,812,813.79 in vouchers and warrants across all funds
• Change order #1 (final) for backup generator at Town Records Center, adding $9,050 to O'Connell Electric contract
• Purchase of four 2020 Toyota Prius LE hybrids for $73,600 from Hoselton Leasing
• Notice to bidders for 12,000 sq ft of rubber floor tiles for ice rink and asbestos survey at 31 Coralwood Court

Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Board with a purely procedural agenda: pledge, call to order, executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session scheduled

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items at specific locations, including 580 Dick Road, Cayuga Creek Road, Pine Ridge Road, 2295 Walden Avenue, and Nassau Lane and Zoerb Avenue. They will also revisit old business, including the commission's by-laws and prior traffic concerns at 144 Messer Avenue, 60 Lordan Drive, and Dingens and Rossler. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no dollar amounts or ordinances listed.

• New business: 580 Dick Road
• New business: Cayuga Creek Road
• New business: Pine Ridge Road
• New business: 2295 Walden Avenue
• Old business: Traffic Safety Commission By-Laws

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to vote on two resolutions adopting the 2024 budgets. The first adopts the general (ad valorem) budget with appropriations of $87,136,150 and a tax levy of $57,309,484. The second adopts the benefit basis budget for special districts with appropriations of $16,015,098 and a tax levy of $13,950,172. Both budgets were previously presented at a public hearing on October 24, 2023.

• Resolution 2023-610: Adopt 2024 Ad Valorem Budget with $87,136,150 in appropriations and $57,309,484 tax levy
• Resolution 2023-611: Adopt 2024 Benefit Basis Budget with $16,015,098 in appropriations and $13,950,172 tax levy
• Public hearing for both budgets held October 24, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider six area variance applications. Each application seeks relief from specific zoning requirements, and the board will vote on whether to grant the variances. The agenda includes decisions on driveway expansions, a shed, a garage, and a proposed gas station and convenience store redevelopment.

• Area variance for driveway expansion and shed at 43 Charlotte Road (ZBA-2023-56)
• Area variance for 432 sq ft garage addition at 911 Losson Road (ZBA-2023-57)
• Area variance for driveway hammer pad at 1248 Losson Road (ZBA-2023-58)
• Area variance for gas station and convenience store expansion at 580 Dick Road, including zero-foot setback, 19 parking spaces, and 1.86% landscaping (ZBA-2023-59)
• Area variance for Walden Galleria property (ZBA-2023-60) and 86 Grand Boulevard (ZBA-2023-61)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to adopt the 2024 town budget, including a $57.3 million tax levy, and to consider several resolutions. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning change at 1035 Rein Road and demolition of 31 Coralwood Court. The board will also vote on site plan approval for a parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd. and grant easements to NYSEG for utility work.

• Adopt 2024 Ad Valorem Budget: $87,136,150 appropriations, $57,309,484 tax levy
• Adopt 2024 Benefit Basis Budget: $16,015,098 appropriations, $13,950,172 tax levy
• Site plan approval for 5 additional parking spaces at 555 Como Park Blvd.
• Reject bids for interlocking/rubber floor tile at Cheektowaga Ice Rink (Bid #2023-33)
• Grant 20-foot easements to NYSEG at 325 Sonwil Drive and 2291 Clinton Street for $1.00 each

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session to discuss updates to the 2024 assessments. The board will also discuss matters regarding the Dingens Street Pool.

• Update to 2024 Assessments
• Dingens Street Pool discussion

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review new and old business. The main new item is a site plan and special use permit application for a Delta Sonic property at 2295 Walden, which proposes demolishing a former Dunn Tire building and constructing a 13,165 square foot indoor vacuum station with 16 member-only stalls and a rooftop solar array. Several previously tabled projects remain on hold, awaiting revised plans or comments from agencies.

• 2295 Walden: Site plan and special use permit for Delta Sonic, including demolition of former Dunn Tire and new 13,165 SF vacuum station with 16 stalls and solar array
• 485 Kennedy: Tabled, awaiting revised site plan and drainage per engineering directives
• 580 Dick Road: Tabled, awaiting responses and public comment; public hearing on hold pending parcel legal description
• 4814 Transit: Tabled, awaiting NYS-DOT comment for site plan revision
• 1035 Rein: Tabled, public hearing for zoning district change scheduled for November 14, 2023 at 7 PM

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review a site plan and special use permit for a Delta Sonic indoor vacuum station at 2295 Walden, which includes demolishing the former Dunn Tire and adding a rooftop solar array. The board will also receive updates on several tabled projects, including 485 Kennedy, 580 Dick Road, 4814 Transit, and 1035 Rein, which remain on hold pending various submissions or comments.

• 2295 Walden: Delta Sonic proposes 13,165 SF indoor vacuum station with 16 member-only stalls, rooftop solar, new paving, drainage, lighting, and a ground sign along Union
• 485 Kennedy: tabled, awaiting revised site plan and drainage per engineering directives
• 580 Dick Road: tabled, awaiting responses and public comment; public hearing on hold pending legal description
• 4814 Transit: tabled, awaiting NYS-DOT comment for site plan revision
• 1035 Rein: zoning district change public hearing set for November 14, 2023 at 7 PM

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing four projects under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process, all with uncoordinated review status. These include a proposed America's Tire store at 4814 Transit Road requiring a rezoning and special use permit, a company headquarters at 485 Kennedy Road, a self-storage facility at 1035 Rein Road, and a demolition and redevelopment at 580 Dick Road. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 27 meeting.

• 4814 Transit Road: 6,294 sq ft America's Tire store, rezoning to MS, special use permit, 3 service bays
• 485 Kennedy Road: two-story company headquarters on 1/3 acre
• 1035 Rein Road: 72,000 sq ft climate-controlled self-storage building plus 13,600 sq ft of single-story units
• 580 Dick Road: demolition and construction of two retail/convenience stores (1,428 and 2,500 sq ft), continued use of 5 gas pumps

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider a resolution calling for a criminal investigation into Councilmember Brian M. Nowak, who allegedly offered a $400,000 contract extension to Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner in exchange for not hiring a deputy. The board will also hold public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budgets and vote on several routine items, including fund transfers, a demolition bid, and notices for public hearings on a zoning change and a building demolition.

• Resolution 2023-563: Authorize investigation into Councilmember Nowak's alleged bribery of Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner
• Public hearings on 2024 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and 2024 Benefit Basis Budget
• Resolution 2023-573: Award $24,000 bid to Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. for demolition with asbestos at 34 Virginia Road
• Resolution 2023-574: Call for public hearing on zoning change for 1035 Rein Road (M1 to CM) for a 72,000 SF self-storage facility
• Resolution 2023-575: Notice of hearing for demolition of 31 Coralwood Court

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider a resolution calling for a criminal investigation into Councilmember Brian M. Nowak for allegedly attempting to bribe Superintendent of Highways Mark Wegner. The board will also hold public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budgets and vote on several resolutions, including a zoning change for a self-storage facility and demolition contracts.

• Resolution 2023-563: Authorizes police and district attorney to investigate alleged bribe by Councilmember Nowak
• Public hearings on 2024 Preliminary Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis Budgets
• Resolution 2023-574: Calls for public hearing on zoning change for 1035 Rein Road (self-storage)
• Resolution 2023-573: Awards $24,000 demolition contract to Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. for 34 Virginia Road
• Resolution 2023-572: Approves $13,670,765.27 in warrants and vouchers

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider five variance requests. One is a tabled item from a previous meeting, and four are new applications. The board will hold public hearings and vote on each request, with decisions noted as pending.

• Area variance for a 4-foot chain link fence at 49 Linden Street (tabled from 9/20/2023)
• Area variance to expand driveway at 118 Freda Avenue
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 118 Nagel Drive (zero-inch setback)
• Area variances for generator placement at 111 Knollwood Drive and 21 Isabelle Road
• Use variance for outdoor storage at 0 Broadway (SBL 103.17-1-12.2)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss 11 new business items, including specific street locations and a highway department signs budget, plus old business items like by-laws and prior road reviews. The agenda lists locations but no details on the nature of each item.

• 25 Medina Street
• 144 Messer Ave
• 8 George Urban Blvd.
• Highway Department Signs Budget
• 4814 Transit Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing two site plans: a climate-controlled storage facility on Rein Road and a re-zoning/special use permit for retail and fuel at Dick Road. No new business is on the agenda.

• 1035 Rein Road: 24,000 sq ft three-story climate-controlled storage tower plus 13,600 sq ft single-story storage buildings
• 580 Dick Road: demolition and construction of two retail/convenience stores (1,428 SF and 2,500 SF) with 5 fuel pumps (10 stalls)
• 580 Dick Road: re-zoning and special use permit request
• Minutes approval for September 14, 2023 meeting

Board - Work Session

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Board. The agenda lists only the pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for resolution items, and possible executive session, with no specific topics, contracts, or ordinances detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway
• Audio and video recording for public broadcast
• No specific resolution items listed on the agenda

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the appointment of a new police captain, approval of a $11.47 million warrant, and various contracts and purchases. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2024 preliminary budget, and the board will also consider a change order for Town Hall window and door replacement.

• Appointment of Thomas P. Gerace III as Police Captain, effective October 11, 2023
• Approval of $11,467,513.17 in vouchers and warrants across multiple funds
• Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Town Hall window and door replacement, adding $13,001.94 (with $10,000 offset by contingency)
• Award of bid for roofing and siding at Town Park Garage to Building Innovation Group for $227,192.00
• Call for public hearing on 2024 preliminary ad valorem budget and benefit basis budgets on October 24, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Meeting date: Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: First Floor Council Chambers, Cheektowaga Town Hall, 3301 Broadway Street

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 4, 2023, at the Francis J. Donovan Post. The agenda contains only procedural items such as a call to meeting, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting location: Francis J. Donovan Post, 3210 Genesee Street

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review environmental review forms for three projects: a rezone/special use permit for an America's Tire store at 4814 Transit Road, a site plan for a company headquarters at 485 Kennedy Road, and a site plan for a self-storage facility at 1035 Rein Road. The committee will also approve minutes from five prior meetings. All items are under SEQR review with uncoordinated comment expiration.

• 4814 Transit Road: Rezone to MS and special use permit for 6,294 sq ft America's Tire store with three service bays and extended canopy
• 485 Kennedy Road: Two-story company headquarters on 1/3 acre
• 1035 Rein Road: Self-storage facility with 72,000 sq ft climate-controlled building and three single-story buildings totaling 13,600 sq ft
• Minutes approval for April, May, June, July, August 2023 meetings

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session on September 26, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond a pledge, call to order, and possible executive session. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Meeting to be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Possible executive session if needed

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on demolishing a house at 37 McNaughton Avenue, rezoning 4814 Transit, and a local law on cannabis establishments. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including awarding contracts for sewer rehabilitation projects and other purchases.

• Public hearing on demolition of 37 McNaughton Avenue
• Public hearing on rezone and special use permit for 4814 Transit
• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2023-8 creating a chapter on cannabis establishments
• Award bid to National Water Main Cleaning Company for $1,340,666.30 for sewer manhole rehab
• Award bid to Insituform Technologies LLC for $2,957,004.60 for sewer CIPP rehab

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider one tabled item and seven new applications for area variances and a temporary permit. The most consequential item is a request to allow a faith center at 2519 Genesee Street to operate with fewer parking spaces than zoning requires, relying on on-street parking. Other items involve driveway, fence, generator, and home-business permits. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Area variance for faith center at 2519 Genesee Street to reduce required parking from 15 to 9 spaces, with on-street parking for the rest
• Temporary permit renewal for home-based firearms business at 750 French Road, requested for 2 years through Dec 31, 2025
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 118 Nagel Drive, 8 inches from property line (required 5 feet)
• Area variance for 4-foot chain link fence at 49 Linden Street, 7.8 feet from property line (required 10 feet) and height 3.5 feet
• Area variance for generator placement at 7 Jeffrey Drive encroaching on 5-foot buffer

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items including specific roads and speed bump requests, plus one old business item. The agenda lists locations but no details on the nature of the requests or recommendations.

• Nagel Drive
• Cayuga Creek Road
• Eggert Road
• Anderson Place
• Speed Bump Requests

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing four site plans and special use permits, including a proposed America's Tire store, a company headquarters, a climate-controlled storage facility, and a temporary parking lot. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. Items are at various stages, with some returning for revised plans and others new.

• 4814 Transit Road: 6,294 sq ft America's Tire store, rezone to MS and special use permit
• 485 Kennedy Road: 4,500 sq ft two-story company headquarters
• 1035 Rein Road: 24,000 sq ft climate-controlled storage tower plus 13,600 sq ft storage buildings
• 590 Duke Road: 23,040 sq ft temporary parking lot with 48 spaces for Derrick Manufacturing

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: an audit review presentation by Carl Widmer of Drescher & Malecki LLP, and the 2024 assessment plan presented by Town Assessor Michael Milks. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Audit review presentation by Drescher & Malecki LLP
• 2024 assessment plan by Town Assessor Michael Milks

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on September 12, 2023, reviewing an audit presentation and the 2024 assessment plan. Motions were made to enter executive session at 5:44 PM and to exit it at 6:55 PM; the minutes do not record vote outcomes for those motions. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:55 PM.

• Motion to enter executive session at 5:44 PM (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to exit executive session at 6:55 PM (outcome not recorded)
• Adjournment at 6:55 PM approved (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including a $2.75 million bond for sewer improvements, a rezone and special use permit for an America's Tire store, and site plan and special use permit approvals for an automotive dealership. The board will also consider a demolition hearing for a dangerous building and approve routine financial transfers and warrants.

• Bond resolution for $2,750,000 for Consolidated Sewer District improvements
• Rezone and special use permit for America's Tire at 4814 Transit Road
• Site plan approval for automotive dealership at 6386 Transit Road Phase 02
• Notice of hearing for demolition of 37 McNaughton Avenue
• Transfer of $17,507.68 from Housing Rehabilitation to Lemoine Curb Replacement

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda, which included minutes of the August 22 meeting and Resolutions 2023‑474 through 2023‑507. It waived the rules to consider Resolutions 2023‑508 and 2023‑509, approved a $2,750,000 sewer bond and an LED street‑light bond, and authorized several agreements and appointments. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Adopted consent agenda items including minutes and Resolutions 2023‑474‑507 (all in favor)
• Waived rules to consider Resolutions 2023‑508 and 2023‑509 (all in favor)
• Approved Sewer Bond Resolution $2,750,000 (Resolution 2023‑481, all in favor)
• Approved LED Street Light Bond (Resolution 2023‑482, all in favor)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute agreement with NFTA (Resolution 2023‑495, all in favor)
• Appointed Jason A. Tolsma as Director of Emergency Services and Safety (Resolution 2023‑500, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: an audit review presentation by Carl Widmer of Drescher & Malecki LLP, and the 2024 assessment plan presented by Town Assessor Michael Milks. No resolutions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Audit review presentation by Carl Widmer, Drescher & Malecki LLP
• 2024 Assessment Plan by Town Assessor Michael Milks

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring an audit review presentation and a discussion on the 2024 Assessment Plan. No formal resolutions were voted on during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session at 5:44 PM to discuss union contracts, real property sale, and attorney-client privilege
• Exited Executive Session at 6:55 PM

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural notice for the Veterans Affairs Committee regular meeting on September 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Frank L. Gierlach Post in Sloan. No agenda items are listed beyond the call to meeting.

• Meeting location: Frank L. Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street, Sloan

The committee met to receive reports from various veterans organizations and representatives. No formal decisions, votes, or legislative actions were recorded during the meeting.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review two projects under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process. They will consider a rezoning and special use permit for a proposed America's Tire store at 4814 Transit Road, and a site plan for a two-story company headquarters at 485 Kennedy Road. The committee will also approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• 4814 Transit Road: Rezone to MS and special use permit for 6,294 sq. ft. America's Tire store with three service bays and extended canopy
• 485 Kennedy Road: SEQR/site plan for two-story company headquarters on 1/3 acre
• Minutes approval for April 26, May 31, June 28, and July 26, 2023 meetings

The committee tabled a proposed America’s Tire store at 4814 Transit Road and a headquarters building at 485 Kennedy Road. Both items were postponed pending further documentation and site plans.

• Tabled re-zone and special use permit for America’s Tire at 4814 Transit Road (3-0)
• Tabled SEQR/Site Plan Review for headquarters building at 485 Kennedy Road (3-0)
• Skipped approval of prior meeting minutes

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: an update on the streetlight conversion project by Wendel, and a follow-up on Resolution 2023-444 regarding code compliance at hotels housing asylum seekers long-term. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Streetlight Conversion Project Update - Wendel
• Update on Resolution 2023-444: Ensure the Town's Codes are Being Complied With at Cheektowaga Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers Long-Term

The Town Board conducted a work session to discuss a streetlight conversion project and code compliance at hotels housing asylum seekers. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a cable television agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC and a special use permit for 6386 Transit Road Phase 2. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, a $1.43 million warrant, a snow blower purchase, and other resolutions.

• Public hearing: Cable Television Agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 6386 Transit Road - Phase 2
• Resolution 2023-450: Transfer of funds, including $37,500 for Village of Sloan park equipment
• Resolution 2023-452: Award bid for Blue Diamond 84" skid steer snow blower to Wear Parts and Equipment Co. Inc. for $16,999
• Resolution 2023-457: Authorize application for $19,445 JAG grant for police

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including several personnel appointments, sewer rehabilitation notices, and equipment purchases. The Board also voted to retain outside counsel regarding the New York City asylum-seeker program and awarded a bid for the Police Classroom and Training Center.

• Approved Resolution 2023-452 for one Blue Diamond 84" Skid Steer Snow Blower
• Approved Resolution 2023-459 to attach Flock Safety security cameras to Town utility poles
• Approved Resolution 2023-461 appointing Julie Parke to the Board of Ethics Committee
• Approved Resolution 2023-472 awarding the bid for the Police Classroom and Training Center
• Approved Resolution 2023-473 to retain outside counsel for the New York City asylum-seeker program
• Approved appointments for Assessor, Assistant Field Assessor, Computer Support Assistant, Administrative Clerk, Court Clerk, Community Development Aide, Pump Operator, and Automotive Mechanic Helper
• Approved Resolution 2023-455 and 2023-456 regarding sanitary sewer manhole and facility rehabilitation notices
• Closed public hearings for a Spectrum Northeast, LLC cable agreement and a special use permit for 6386 Transit Road (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review site plans and related applications for three projects. Old business includes a site plan review for a building alteration at 100 Sonwil Drive and a proposal for a new retail tire service center at 4814 Transit Road. New business includes a site plan for a commercial building at 485 Kennedy. The board will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• 100 Sonwil Drive: demolition of 3,602 sq ft, new entrance, 51-space front parking lot, 13-space lot with access drive to 80 Sonwil Drive
• 4814 Transit Road: new retail tire service center, 6,300 sq ft principal building, 1,470 sq ft service canopy on 1.25 acres adjacent to residential
• 485 Kennedy: two-story, 4,000 sq ft commercial building for existing conforming use, 63 parking spaces
• Minutes approval for July 10, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Board recommended a site plan for building demolition and parking at 100 Sonwil Drive to the Town Board. A zoning change from CM to MS and a special use permit for a retail tire service center at 4814 Transit Road were also recommended to the Town Board. A proposal for a commercial building at 485 Kennedy was tabled.

• Recommended site plan for 100 Sonwil Drive to Town Board (4-0)
• Recommended zoning change from CM to MS and special use purpose for 4814 Transit Road to Town Board (3-1)
• Tabled proposal for 485 Kennedy due to applicant absence (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several area variances for fences, parking, and a generator. A temporary use permit was granted for a vehicle glass repair business, while two fence variance requests were denied.

• Denied 6-foot fence variance at 4056 Union Road (0-5)
• Granted stationary generator variance at 83 Croydon Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted temporary use permit for automotive glass repair at 3535 Genesee Street (Unanimous)
• Granted 6-foot fence variance at 857 Dick Road (Unanimous)
• Denied 4-foot chain link fence variance at 1376 Harlem Road (1-4)
• Granted parking variance for faith center at 2695 Harlem Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled parking and screening variances for faith center at 2519 Genesee Street (Unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve warrants, set public hearings, and decide on several land-use items. Key actions include scheduling hearings for a new automotive dealership at 6386 Transit Road and a cable franchise agreement with Spectrum, as well as approving special use permits and site plans for an automated car wash at 2725 Union. The board will also accept a bid for asbestos air monitoring and authorize bids for pool chemicals and roof/siding work.

• Resolution 2023-436: Approves $14,521,353.63 in warrants across town funds
• Resolution 2023-437: Public hearing Aug 22 for Northtown Automotive dealership at 6386 Transit Road
• Resolution 2023-438: Public hearing Aug 22 for Spectrum Northeast cable franchise agreement
• Resolutions 2023-439/440: Approve special use permit and site plan for automated car wash at 2725 Union
• Resolution 2023-441: Accepts $3,375 bid from AMD Environmental for asbestos air monitoring at Town Hall

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 14 resolutions and the July 25, 2023 meeting minutes. Key actions included authorizing code compliance checks at hotels housing asylum seekers and approving several site plans and public hearing calls.

• Approved meeting minutes of July 25, 2023
• Approved Resolution 2023-437: Call for Public Hearing for 6386 Transit Road- Phase 2
• Approved Resolution 2023-438: Call for Public Hearing for Spectrum Northeast, LLC cable agreement
• Approved Resolution 2023-439 and 2023-440: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 2725 Union
• Approved Resolution 2023-441: Air monitoring for Town Hall window and door replacement
• Approved Resolution 2023-444: Ensure code compliance at hotels housing asylum seekers
• Approved Resolution 2023-445: Final sale of Police Department Segways
• Approved Resolution 2023-446: Visual inspection of Alexander Community Center window lintels

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session on August 8, 2023, with a largely procedural agenda including the pledge, call to order, and possible executive session. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting to be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Councilmember Linda Hammer attending via videoconferencing
• Possible executive session if needed

The Board reviewed revisions to Resolution 2023-444 regarding code compliance at hotels housing asylum seekers. The revised text directs the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer to inspect these hotels and report back by August 18.

• Revised Resolution 2023-444 to direct the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer to inspect hotels housing asylum seekers for code compliance by August 18

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board, held on August 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes only procedural items: pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for town board resolution items, possible executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting will be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Councilmember Linda Hammer attending via videoconferencing
• Town Board resolution items listed as a placeholder, no details provided

The Town Board revised Resolution 2023-444 to direct the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer to inspect hotels housing asylum seekers for local and state code compliance. The revised resolution requires a report back to the board by August 18.

• Revised Resolution 2023-444 to mandate code compliance inspections at hotels housing asylum seekers
• Directed Supervising Code Enforcement Officer to report inspection findings by August 18

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review environmental forms for three proposed projects: a site plan for 100 Sonwil Drive, a site plan for 6386 Transit Road, and a rezoning/special use for 4814 Transit Road. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• 100 Sonwil Drive: demolition of 3,602 sq. ft. and new entrance, plus 51-space and 13-space parking lots
• 6386 Transit Road Phase 2: car dealership on southeast corner adjacent to Transit Road
• 4814 Transit Road: 6,294 sq. ft. America's Tire store, rezoning to MS, special use permit, three service bays
• Minutes approval for April 26, May 31, June 28, 2023 meetings

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a building demolition and expansion project at 100 Sonwil Drive. Two other site projects on Transit Road were tabled pending further information.

• Recommended approval for 100 Sonwil Drive site plan (3-0)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Road Phase 2 site plan review
• Tabled 4814 Transit Road re-zone and special use request

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session on July 25, 2023. The main item of discussion is rat control and rodent prevention, with a presentation by Peter Tripi from the Erie County Health Department. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion on rat control and rodent prevention with Erie County Health Dept.

The Town Board held a work session featuring a discussion with Peter Tripi from the Erie County Health Department regarding rat control and rodent prevention. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on appointing ten new police officers, approving a zoning change and site plan for an expansion of Pocketeer Billiards at 2460 Clinton Street, and leasing town property at 171 Central Boulevard for a wireless tower. The board will also approve routine financial transfers and warrants.

• Appointment of 10 police officers, effective July 26, 2023
• Zoning change and site plan approval for Pocketeer Billiards expansion (6,288 sq ft) at 2460 Clinton Street
• SEQRA negative declaration and lease approval for a 145-ft wireless tower at 171 Central Boulevard
• Transfer of $6,500 to Teen Center salary and expense accounts
• Approval of $14,958,449.85 in warrants across all funds

The Town Board approved the appointment of 11 police officers and passed a consent agenda containing 21 items. These included a zoning change and site plan for 2460 Clinton and a lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. A public hearing for 2715-2725 Union Road was closed.

• Approved appointment of 11 police officers (Resolution 2023-414)
• Closed public hearing for Site Plan & Special Use Permit at 2715-2725 Union Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning district change and site plan for 2460 Clinton (Resolutions 2023-418, 2023-419)
• Approved lease of 171 Central Boulevard to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (Resolutions 2023-420, 2023-421)
• Approved creation of four part-time Building Safety Inspector positions (Resolution 2023-425)
• Approved appointment of Zachary T. Williams and Kollin A. Zawadzki as Senior Sewer Maintenance Workers (Resolutions 2023-428, 2023-429)
• Approved travel authorizations for Building, Plumbing, and Police Departments (Resolutions 2023-432, 2023-433, 2023-434, 2023-435)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to review seven area variance applications. Each request is currently marked as 'Pending' after public hearings, with decisions to be made at a later date. The items involve property owners seeking relief from local zoning laws for various modifications.

• 100 Sonwil Drive: parking lot expansion, 11-foot setback relief (ZBA-2023-31)
• 1137 Borden Road: shed exceeding 750 sq ft limit (ZBA-2023-32)
• 4056 Union Road: 6-foot fence in side yard (ZBA-2023-33)
• 3 Martinique Drive: additional driveway for work vehicle parking (ZBA-2023-34)
• 54 Nancy Place: parking in front yard (ZBA-2023-35)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several area variances for parking expansions, a shed, and an AC unit. One request for a six-foot fence was tabled, and one request regarding commercial vehicle storage was denied.

• Approved parking lot expansion setback relief at 100 Sonwil Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory structure (shed) size variance at 1137 Borden Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled six-foot fence request at 4056 Union Road (Unanimous)
• Approved additional access/parking drive at 3 Martinique Drive, but denied storage of commercial vehicles on property (Unanimous)
• Approved parking drive expansion in front lawn at 54 Nancy Place (Unanimous)
• Approved drive expansion within 1 foot of property line at 154 Como Park Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved AC unit placement within 5-foot buffer at 546 Beach Road (Unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including Century Road and Colette Avenue, and old business items such as 6386 Transit Road, the commission's by-laws, and Farmingdale Road. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision, but no specific actions or details are provided.

• Century Road
• Colette Avenue
• 6386 Transit Road
• Traffic Safety Commission By-Laws
• Farmingdale Road

The commission reviewed speed data for Century Road and Colette Avenue. It noted the installation of signs at 167 Farmingdale Road and an updated site plan for 6386 Transit Road.

• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Recommended installation of 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 167 Farmingdale Road (completed by Highway Department)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board recommended site plans for a game room addition at 2444-2460 Clinton and a car dealership at 6386 Transit Road Phase 2. Two other projects were tabled for further review or due to applicant absence.

• Recommended site plan for 2444-2460 Clinton game room addition and site upgrades to Town Board (5-0)
• Recommended site plan for 6386 Transit Road Phase 2 car dealership to Town Board (5-0)
• Tabled site plan review for 100 Sonwil Drive demolition and parking lot (5-0)
• Tabled site plan, zoning change, special use permit, variance and EAF review for 4814 Transit Road retail tire service center (5-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session on July 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes only the pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for town board resolution items, and possible executive session. No specific decisions or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preliminary.

• Meeting will be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Possible executive session if needed
• No specific resolution items listed on the agenda

The Town Board conducted a work session and moved Resolution 2023-388 to the Consent Agenda. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel appointments, employment history, TCEA negotiations, and attorney-client privilege.

• Moved Resolution 2023-388 to the Consent Agenda

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing resolutions on police detective appointments, fund transfers, a senior citizen tax exemption, demolition and fire alarm contracts, a public hearing for a car wash, and other administrative items. The public comment period and public hearings are scheduled, and the board will vote on these items.

• Resolution 2023-388: Appoint Eric Derby and Matthew Maggio as provisional Detectives in the Police Department, effective July 12, 2023.
• Resolution 2023-391: Adopt Local Law No. 5 of 2023 to amend senior citizen tax exemption income limits, with exemptions from 50% to 5% based on income up to $48,399.99.
• Resolution 2023-392: Award bid to Durable Demolition LLC for demolition and asbestos abatement at 23 Toelsin Road for $28,000.
• Resolution 2023-393: Approve purchase and installation of a new fire alarm system at Alexander Community Center from Great Lakes Building Systems for $29,065.82.
• Resolution 2023-394: Call for a public hearing on July 25, 2023 for a site plan and special use permit for an automotive vehicle wash at 2715-2725 Union Road.

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 25 resolutions, including a local law regarding senior citizen tax exemptions. Other actions included awarding bids for demolition and fire alarm installation and authorizing several police department travel requests.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2023 regarding senior citizen tax exemptions
• Approved bid for demolition and asbestos abatement at 23 Toelsin Road
• Approved bid for new fire alarm system at Cheektowaga Alexander Community Center
• Approved purchase of Blue Diamond 84" Skid Steer Snow Blower (Notice to Bidders)
• Approved electrical modifications for ADA elevator at Alexander Community Center
• Created Code Enforcement and Planning Officer position
• Approved three separate travel authorizations for the Police Department
• Approved Notice to Bidders for Building & Plumbing Department office renovations

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular Town Board work session agenda with no listed substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 3301 Broadway, and will be recorded for public broadcast. The agenda includes only the pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for town board resolution items, a possible executive session, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM
• Location: Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY
• Meeting will be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Agenda includes placeholder for Town Board resolution items
• Possible executive session if needed

The Town Board conducted a work session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel appointments, employment history, TCEA negotiations, and attorney-client privilege. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Moved Resolution 2023-388 to the Consent Agenda
• Entered Executive Session at 5:12 PM
• Exited Executive Session at 7:00 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing three projects: a rezone for an auto glass repair shop at 3535 Genesee Street, a site plan for Sonwil's building demolition and parking expansion at 100 Sonwil Drive, and a site plan for a car dealership at 6386 Transit Road. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Rezone from CM-General Commercial to MS-Motor Service at 3535 Genesee Street for auto glass repair shop
• Sonwil site plan: demolish 3,602 sq ft, new entrance, 51-space front parking lot, 13-space lot connecting to 80 Sonwil Drive
• Young Development car dealership at 6386 Transit Road Phase 2

The committee tabled a rezoning request for 3535 Genesse Street and a site plan review for 100 Sonwil Drive. A project update was provided for 6386 Transit Road Phase 2, which had been previously approved.

• Tabled rezoning of 3535 Genesse Street from CM-General Commercial to MS-Motor Service (5-0)
• Tabled site plan review for 100 Sonwil Drive to allow SEQR comment period to expire (5-0)

Board - Work Session

This is a regular work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with a pledge of allegiance, call to order, and a placeholder for town board resolution items. The board may also enter executive session if needed before adjournment.

• Town Board resolution item(s) listed as agenda item III
• Possible executive session (if needed)
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY

The Town Board conducted a work session that included an executive session to discuss a person's appointment and employment history. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session at 5:12 PM to discuss a person's appointment and employment history
• Exited executive session at 7:02 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving $4,546,879.05 in vouchers and warrants, purchasing various insurance coverages for $420,540, accepting a $150,000 GIVE grant for the police department, and upgrading the ALPR system. A public hearing is scheduled for Local Law Intro. 2023-4, which would amend the town's taxation law.

• Resolution 2023-366: Approves $4,546,879.05 in vouchers and warrants across multiple funds
• Resolution 2023-368: Awards insurance coverages to Houston Casualty Company for $420,540 annual premium
• Resolution 2023-371: Accepts $150,000 GIVE grant for police violence prevention
• Resolution 2023-372: Upgrades ALPR system with Flock Group Inc. for up to $53,500
• Resolution 2023-367: Awards asbestos survey contract for 34 Virginia Road to Aurora Environmental LLC for $3,710

The Town Board closed a public hearing regarding Local Law Intro. 2023-4 to amend the Town's Taxation Law. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda containing 20 resolutions and appointed two staff members.

• Closed public hearing for Local Law Intro. 2023-4 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved bid for asbestos survey and air monitoring at 34 Virginia Road (Res 2023-367)
• Approved GIVE grant acceptance and ALPR system upgrade (Res 2023-371, 2023-372)
• Authorized professional services agreement with GHD for Pfohl Brothers Landfill Site (Res 2023-374)
• Appointed Michael Milks as Acting Assessor (Res 2023-386)
• Appointed Danielle Westfield as Administrative Clerk for Building & Plumbing Department (Res 2023-387)
• Approved various personnel appointments and seasonal hiring (Res 2023-376 through 2023-383)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes from its May 22 meeting, examine final 2023 financial disclosure statements (covering 2022 information), and prepare a list of names to refer to the Town Board. In executive session, the board will discuss the status of a complaint form submitted to the Town Board via the Law Department. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or decisions on specific projects or contracts.

• Review of minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting
• Review of final 2023 financial disclosure statements (for year 2022)
• Prepare list of names requiring referral to Town Board
• Executive session: discussion of complaint form status

The Board reviewed three returned Financial Disclosure Statements. The Board noted that the Town Board has not yet responded to a request for member term renewal or the approval of a new complaint form.

• Reviewed 3 Financial Disclosure Statements
• Identified one unsigned disclosure form to be returned for signature
• Noted one individual has not returned a completed disclosure form

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider five applications: one tabled item and four new items. All are area variances or a temporary permit request, with decisions pending. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Area variance for 6-ft fence at 103 Sable Palm Drive (ZBA-2023-25)
• Area variance for generator encroaching on 5-ft buffer at 86 Barbados Drive (ZBA-2023-27)
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 20 John Brian Lane (ZBA-2023-28)
• Area variance for driveway and walkway at 79 Lydia Lane (ZBA-2023-29)
• Temporary permit for medical supply warehouse at 1694 Walden Avenue (ZBA-2023-30)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several residential variances for fences, generators, and driveways. The board also granted a two-year temporary permit for a medical supply warehouse in a motor service district.

• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 103 Sable Palm Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved generator buffer variance at 86 Barbados Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion at 20 John Brian Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway and walkway variance at 79 Lydia Lane (Unanimous)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for medical supply warehouse at 1694 Walden Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (All in Favor)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items on Harlem Road, Century Road, and Oriole Place, as well as old business items including 6386 Transit Road, its by-laws, and several streets. The agenda lists only street names without specific details on the nature of the discussions or decisions.

• Harlem Road
• Century Road
• Oriole Place
• 6386 Transit Road
• Traffic Safety Commission By-Laws

The Traffic Safety Commission recommended the installation of 'Autistic Child Area' signs near 167 Farmingdale Road. The commission denied requests for speed bumps on Century Road and a stop sign at Andres Place and Oriole Place based on town policy and MUTCD guidelines.

• Recommended Highway Department install 'Autistic Child Area' signs near 167 Farmingdale Road
• Denied speed bump request for Century Road between Treehaven and Burke Road
• Denied stop sign request at Andres Place and Oriole Place
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board - Work Session

This is a work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board. The agenda contains only the pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for town board resolution items, executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting will be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Executive session is scheduled
• Town board resolution items are listed but none specified

The Town Board conducted a work session that primarily consisted of an executive session. No substantive public decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session at 5:07 PM to discuss personnel, collective negotiations contracts, and attorney-client privilege
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a local law to amend the taxation law and a rezoning request for 0 Creekside Drive and 0 Viola Drive. The board will also vote on resolutions including fund transfers, bid awards for window and HVAC replacements, and notices to bidders for demolition and police training center construction.

• Public hearing on Local Law Intro. 2023-4 to amend the Taxation Law
• Rezone 0 Creekside Dr. & 0 Viola Dr. from R-Residential to CM-General Commercial for mixed-use complex
• Award HVAC replacement at Town Hall: MLP Plumbing $700,690, CIR Electrical $188,555, Lakeside Contracting $598,100
• Award clerestory window replacement at Highway Dept to Jens Glass Company $196,950
• Transfer $229,000 from Highway Fund to Capital Project Fund

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 35 resolutions, including various bid awards, personnel appointments, and professional service agreements. Two public hearings were held regarding a taxation law amendment and a district rezone.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2023-331 through 2023-365
• Approved bid for HVAC replacement at Town Hall (Res 2023-335)
• Approved bid for clerestory window replacement for Highway Department (Res 2023-334)
• Approved zoning district change for 0 Creekside Dr. & 0 Viola Dr. (Res 2023-337)
• Approved easement with Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC near 2300 Clinton Street (Res 2023-343)
• Authorized lease with Erie County Board of Elections for Senior Center as early voting site (Res 2023-344)
• Adjourned public hearing for Local Law Intro. 2023-4 regarding Taxation Law (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for District Rezone at 2460 Clinton (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review two new business items: a site plan for a proposed Splash Car Wash on Union Road and a zoning change request for an auto glass repair shop on Genesee Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 11, 2023 meeting. No old business is on the agenda.

• Site plan review for Splash Car Wash at 2715-2725 Union Road: 5,600 sq ft single-tunnel car wash with 22 vacuum stalls
• Rezone request for 3535 Genesee Street: from CM-General Commercial to MS-Motor Service for an auto glass repair shop
• Minutes approval for the May 11, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Board recommended a site plan for a new car wash to the Town Board. A request to rezone a property on Genesee Street for an auto glass repair shop was tabled for further review.

• Recommended site plan for 5,600 sq. ft. car wash at 2715-2725 Union Road (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 3535 Genesee Street from General Commercial to Motor Service (5-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee reviewed Memorial Day event improvements and planned a VA Hospital picnic. Members shared updates on upcoming ceremonies, fundraisers, and donations for VA Hospital Bingo.

• Proposed limiting Memorial Day speeches to 3-5 minutes
• Proposed moving Memorial Day event to 11:30am
• AMVETS to donate $75 to VA Hospital Bingo

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on June 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for June 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: First Floor Council Chambers, Cheektowaga Town Hall
• No agenda items listed beyond the call to meeting

The council reviewed a tabled rezoning request for a Transit Road project and discussed increasing developer tree removal fees. No formal votes were taken by the council during this meeting.

• Tabled rezoning request for Transit project pending tree survey and wetlands determination
• Proposed increasing developer tree removal fee to $100 per tree (max $5,000)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee tabled a rezoning request for West Herr Automotive and a request for 3535 Genesse Street. A site plan review for Splash Car Wash required no action from the committee.

• Tabled rezoning of 8.91 acres for West Herr Automotive (4-0)
• No action taken on Splash Car Wash site plan review at 2715-2725 Union Road (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 3535 Genesse Street from CM-General Commercial to MS-Motor Service (4-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: a police and court generator, and Town Hall HVAC, both presented by Paul Piwowarski and Mark Bielefeld. No resolutions are listed for this meeting, and the agenda is otherwise procedural (pledge, call to order, adjournment).

• Discussion of Police and Court Generator
• Discussion of Town Hall HVAC

The Town Board held a work session to discuss the Police and Court generator and Town Hall HVAC. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded for the discussion items. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel, collective negotiations, and attorney-client privilege.

• Entered executive session at 5:52 PM
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to decide on several items, including two district rezones, a series of fund transfers, and a negative environmental declaration for a proposed car wash. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes and a warrant for payments. Public comments were heard on the first rezone, and the second rezone is scheduled for a hearing.

• District rezone at 0 Transit (SBL 114.02-10-16 & 114.02-10-17) with public comments heard
• District rezone at 0 Creekside Drive & 0 Viola Drive
• Resolution 2023-296: Transfer of funds totaling over $2 million across multiple departments
• Resolution 2023-297: Transfer of funds for traffic signs, software licensing, and food pantry assistance
• Resolution 2023-299: Negative SEQR declaration for Splash Car Wash at 2715-2725 Union

The Town Board unanimously closed public hearings for rezoning at 0 Transit and 0 Creekside Drive/0 Viola Drive. A consent agenda was approved covering 32 resolutions, including various bid awards, personnel appointments, and fund transfers.

• Closed public hearing for District Rezone at 0 Transit (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for District Rezone at 0 Creekside Drive & 0 Viola Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023
• Approved Resolution 2023-300: Zoning District Change for 2715-2725 Union (Splash Car Wash)
• Approved Resolution 2023-309: Authorization to purchase one Chevrolet Tahoe SSV
• Approved Resolution 2023-311: STOP-DWI Agreement with Erie County
• Approved Resolution 2023-330: Contract for Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services Study
• Approved Resolution 2023-328: Call for Public Hearing for District Rezone at 2460 Clinton (Pocketeer Billiards)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes from a prior meeting, examine 2023 financial disclosure statements (for year 2022), discuss their responsibilities, and review member term expiration dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of minutes from July 25, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2023 (for year 2022) financial disclosure statements
• Discussion of Board of Ethics responsibilities and duties
• Review of board members' expiration dates
• Scheduling of future meetings

The Board of Ethics reviewed 35 financial disclosure statements for 2023. The board will send follow-up notices to six individuals who did not return their statements.

• Reviewed 35 Financial Disclosure Statements
• Determined 6 Financial Disclosure Statements were not returned
• Decided to send follow-up notices to 6 non-responders
• Entered Executive Session from 3:40 p.m. to 4:12 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider 12 area variance applications, including one tabled item and 11 new items. Decisions on these variances are pending, and construction cannot begin until building permits are approved.

• Area variance for 6,288 sq ft expansion at 2444-2460 Clinton Street (Pocketeer Billiards) with parking relief from 719 to 59 spaces
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 16 Sprucewood Drive (Jeremy Taylor)
• Area variance for concrete flat-work at 25 Riffel Terrace (Michelle A. Kaminski)
• Area variance for 8-foot fence at 164 West Grand Boulevard (Paul Knope)
• Area variance for 4-foot front yard fence at 3357 Genesee Street (Carolyn Moses)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several area variances for driveway expansions, fence heights, and building setbacks. One request for a side yard fence was tabled, and a previous request for a driveway expansion was also tabled for more information.

• Tabled driveway expansion at 16 Sprucewood Drive for more information (Unanimous)
• Approved concrete flat-work and driveway expansion at 25 Riffel Terrace (Unanimous)
• Approved 6,288 SqFt building expansion and parking relief at 2444-2460 Clinton Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 8-foot high backyard fence at 164 West Grand Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-foot high front yard fence at 3357 Genesee Street (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion onto neighboring property at 57 Wabash Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion at 1837 Kensington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion at 17 Donlen Drive (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items at Treehaven & Burke Drive, 617 Doat Street, and 42 Fath Drive, as well as old business including 6386 Transit Road and a review of the commission's by-laws. The agenda lists these items for discussion, but no specific actions or decisions are noted.

• New business: Treehaven & Burke Drive
• New business: 617 Doat Street
• New business: 42 Fath Drive
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road
• Old business: Traffic Safety Commission By-Laws Review

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the installation of 'Autistic Child' and 'Dead End' signs on Fath Drive. Requests for speed bumps on Treehaven Road and Doat Street were denied based on town policy. Other requests regarding sign relocation and site plans remain under investigation or review.

• Approved installation of 'Autistic Child' and 'Dead End' signs on Fath Drive
• Denied speed bump requests for Treehaven Road and Doat Street per town policy
• Referred 'No Parking' sign relocation at 500 Darwin Drive to C. Markel for investigation
• Accepted previous meeting minutes

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with no old or new business items for review. Instead, the board will review the New York State document 'Creating the Community You Want: Municipal Options for Land Use Control' to prepare for expanding land uses and to consider recommended revisions to local law. This is a discussion and review session, not a decision-making meeting on specific projects.

• Review of NYS document 'Creating the Community You Want: Municipal Options for Land Use Control'
• Purpose: prepare for expanding land uses and recommend revisions to local law
• No old business items
• No new items for review or recommendation to the Town Board
• Minutes approval for April 13, 2023 regular meeting

The meeting was held with no items to hear. The time was used for Planning Board education advancement.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with one item of discussion: a presentation by LIVEBARN Inc. No resolutions or votes are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• LIVEBARN Inc. presentation by Krystle Feind

The Town Board held a work session featuring a presentation by LIVEBARN Inc. The board also entered an executive session to discuss TCEA Captains and Lieutenants Collective Negotiations.

• Entered executive session at 6:24 PM to discuss TCEA Captains and Lieutenants Collective Negotiations
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a new public nuisance abatement law, tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and senior citizens, and awarding a tree planting contract. Public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit, two district rezonings, and a demolition.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 1551 Harlem Road
• Public hearing: District Rezone for 2715-2725 Union Road
• Public hearing: District Rezone for 0 Transit
• Public hearing: Demolition of 34 Virginia Road
• Resolution 2023-261: Award bid of $82,700 to Diversified Landscape Construction LLC for tree installation along town highways

The Town Board closed public hearings regarding a special use permit for 1551 Harlem Road and rezoning requests for 2715-2725 Union Road and the demolition of 34 Virginia Road. A public hearing for a district rezone at 0 Transit was adjourned. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including a new public nuisance abatement law.

• Closed public hearing for Special Use Permit at 1551 Harlem Road (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for District Rezone at 2715-2725 Union Road (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for District Rezone at 0 Transit (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Local Law No. 2 of 2023 creating Public Nuisance Abatement chapter
• Approved award of bid for furnishing and installation of trees along town highways
• Approved cultural group funding for the year 2023
• Authorized Inter Municipal Agreements for School Resource Officers with Cleveland Hill and Cheektowaga Central School Districts

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council, called by Councilmember Linda Hammer. The agenda contains only the call to meeting with date, time, and location; no specific discussion or decision items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in First Floor Council Chambers, Town Hall

The Conservation Advisory Council decided to author a resolution increasing the tree replacement cost for developers from $35 to $250 per tree, with a higher maximum fee under consideration. The council had no comment on a use permit renewal at 3689 Broadway due to no tree removal. Members raised concerns about a rezoning at Transit Road involving tree-covered greenspace and wetlands, and about a special use permit for a Tim Horton's at 1551 Harlem Road, citing traffic, noise, and light pollution.

• Authorized resolution to increase tree replacement cost to $250 per tree (no vote recorded)
• No comment on use permit renewal at 3689 Broadway (no objection)
• Discussed concerns on Transit Road rezoning from RS to MS (no action taken)
• Discussed concerns on special use permit for 1551 Harlem Road (no action taken)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting on May 3, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 208 of Town Hall. The only listed action is the review of the April 5th, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review of April 5th, 2023 meeting minutes

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee held a Meet the Candidates Night on May 3, 2023. No committee matters were discussed and no substantive decisions were made.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval and negative SEQR declarations for projects at 2444-2460 Clinton and 1111 Harlem. A rezoning request for West Herr Automotive was tabled, and a proposal for 1551 Harlem Road was deferred to legal.

• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 2444-2460 Clinton game room addition (4-0)
• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 1111 Harlem mixed-use development (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for West Herr Automotive at 0 Transit (4-0)
• Deferred 1551 Harlem Road restaurant special use permit to legal (4-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with a largely procedural agenda, including the pledge of allegiance, call to order, and possible executive session. No specific resolutions or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting to be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Possible executive session if needed

The Town Board amended Resolution 2023-231 to include the phrase "per ton" for the last two listed years. The board also entered an executive session to discuss collective negotiations for TCEA Captains and Lieutenants.

• Amended Resolution 2023-231 to add "per ton" after the amount for the last two listed years
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA Captains and Lieutenants Collective Negotiations

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a public hearing on a special use permit for 1551 Harlem Road, with a petition of 57 nearby residents opposed to converting the site into a Tim Hortons. The board will also consider two rezonings for a car wash and an automotive dealership, and vote on appointments, fee eliminations, and contracts.

• Public hearing on special use permit for 1551 Harlem Road (Tim Hortons conversion)
• Rezone 2715-2725 Union Road for automated car wash (public hearing May 9)
• Rezone 0 Transit for new automotive dealership (public hearing May 9)
• Resolution 2023-246: appoint three Senior Public Safety Dispatchers
• Resolution 2023-171: eliminate e-waste recycling fees

The Town Board approved a wide range of administrative actions via a consent agenda, including software renewals and personnel changes. Public hearings were held regarding a tax exemption for volunteer emergency workers and a taxation law amendment, while a special use permit hearing for 1551 Harlem Road was adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 2023-171 to eliminate e-waste removal and recycling fees (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for Special Use Permit at 1551 Harlem Road (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro 2023-3 to amend Taxation Law (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-246 appointing three Senior Public Safety Dispatchers
• Approved Resolution 2023-231 awarding bid for yard waste disposal
• Approved Resolution 2023-232 awarding contract for EMS study
• Approved Resolution 2023-258 awarding bid for 2018 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Project

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider eight applications for area variances and one temporary permit. Two previously tabled items (garage at 1155 Borden Road, fence at 1874 Kensington Avenue) are pending, and six new items will be heard, including driveway expansions, a fence, a generator, a garage replacement, and a temporary contractor's yard. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Area variance for 12.5-ft garage roof (limit 12 ft) and 1,200 sq ft footprint (limit 750 sq ft) at 1155 Borden Road
• Area variance for 6-ft fence (limit 3.5 ft) at 1874 Kensington Avenue
• Area variance for driveway expansion to 20 ft in front of dwelling at 16 Sprucewood Drive
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 46 South Rossler Avenue
• Temporary permit for contractor's yard at 3689 Broadway (M1 district)

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several area variances for residential garages, fences, and driveways. The board also approved a two-year temporary permit for a building contractors yard. One request for a driveway expansion was tabled for further information.

• Approved height and square footage variances for garage at 1155 Borden Road (Unanimous)
• Approved modified 6-foot fence plan at 1874 Kensington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Tabled driveway expansion request at 16 Sprucewood Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion at 46 South Rossler Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved garage replacement and expansion at 2479 Genesee Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-foot fence with specific placement at 76 Basswood Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved generator placement encroaching into easement at 37 Rachelle Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for contractors yard at 3689 Broadway (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting with no new business on the agenda. The only items listed under old business are 6386 Transit Road and Heather Ault, but no details are provided in the agenda.

• 6386 Transit Road (old business)
• Heather Ault (old business)

The commission addressed requests for speed bumps on Cherokee Drive and Lamark Drive, noting that town policy precludes their use. Lt. Vogel will conduct speed surveys for both locations. The commission also noted a Planning Board recommendation for a rezoning request at 6386 Transit Road.

• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Determined town policy precludes speed bumps on Cherokee Drive; Lt. Vogel to conduct speed survey
• Determined town policy precludes speed bumps on Lamark Drive; Lt. Vogel to conduct speed survey
• Reviewed Planning Board recommendation to approve rezoning for car dealership at 6386 Transit Road

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: authorizing the supervisor to sign a contract with Paradigm for workers' compensation injury care. The contract, dated April 4, 2023, covers an injured worker and totals $1,465,984, with payments scheduled over 270 days. The board will vote on this resolution and then adjourn.

• Resolution 2023-229: Authorize Supervisor to execute Outcome Plan Contract with Paradigm for $1,465,984
• Contract covers injured worker Troy Blackchief, claim #7248068
• Payment schedule: $879,590 at signature, $293,197 at 90 days, $146,598 at 180 days, $146,599 at 270 days
• Contract subject to Town Attorney's Office approval

The Town Board met for a special session and passed one resolution. The board authorized the Supervisor to execute an Outcome Plan Contract.

• Approved Resolution 2023-229 to authorize Supervisor to execute Outcome Plan Contract

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review three development proposals. They will consider a recommendation for a public hearing on a car wash at 2715-2725 Union Rd., and discuss site plans and rezonings for a game room addition at 2444-2460 Clinton and a 5-story mixed-use development at 1111 Harlem. The board will also approve minutes from the March 9 meeting.

• 2715 & 2725 Union Rd: Splash Car Wash, 5,600 sq ft car wash with 22 vacuum stalls, seeking PB recommendation for public hearing
• 2444-2460 Clinton: Pocketeer Billiards LLC, 6,288 sq ft game room addition with parking, landscape, fencing; rezone and variances needed
• 1111 Harlem: Tony D'Arpino, 7-parcel rezone for 5-story mixed-use with 93+ residential units and 3,000+ sq ft commercial
• Minutes approval for March 9, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Board recommended three zoning changes and one special use permit to the Town Board. These recommendations support a new car wash, a game room addition, and a mixed-use residential development.

• Recommended zoning change from CM to MS and special use permit for car wash at 2715 & 2725 Union Rd (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change to CM for game room addition and site upgrades at 2444-2460 Clinton (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change from CM & R to NS for 5-story mixed use development at 1111 Harlem Rd (5-0)

Board - Work Session

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Board. The agenda contains only the pledge of allegiance, call to order, a placeholder for town board resolution items, a possible executive session, and adjournment. No specific resolutions, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting to be held at Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY
• Meeting will be audio and video recorded for public broadcast
• Agenda includes placeholder for Town Board resolution items
• Possible executive session if needed

The Town Board conducted a work session on April 11, 2023. No resolutions were voted upon or decided during the meeting. The board entered a brief executive session to discuss a person's medical history.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including eliminating fees for e-waste recycling to comply with new state regulations, transferring funds, approving warrants, and scheduling public hearings on tax exemptions. The board will also hear a public hearing on a proposed public nuisance abatement law and a special use permit for 1551 Harlem Road.

• Resolution 2023-171: Eliminate fees for e-waste recycling (previously $15-$50 per item) to comply with NYS law
• Resolution 2023-203: Transfer $78,000 from Police Misc. Revenues to Equipment Repairs and Maint.; $2,820 from Environmental Hazard Testing to Housing Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2023-204: Approve warrants totaling $822,669.06
• Resolution 2023-205: Call public hearing for April 25 on tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (10% exemption)
• Resolution 2023-206: Call public hearing for April 25 on amending senior citizens tax exemption income brackets

The Town Board closed a public hearing for a new Public Nuisance Abatement law and approved an amendment to its administrative hearing section. A special use permit hearing for 1551 Harlem Road was adjourned to April 25, 2023. The Board also approved a wide range of consent agenda items including equipment purchases and personnel appointments.

• Closed public hearing for Local Law Intro No. 2023-1 (Public Nuisance Abatement) [Unanimous]
• Amended Local Law Intro No. 2023-1 to change 'Building Commissioner' to 'Supervising Code Enforcement Officer'
• Adjourned special use permit hearing for 1551 Harlem Road to April 25, 2023 [Unanimous]
• Voted to leave Resolution 2023-171 regarding E-Waste fee elimination on the table (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-220 appointing Town Attorney John Dudziak as Parliamentarian [Unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2023-228 opposing the proposed NYS ban on natural gas heating and appliances
• Approved purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 (Resolution 2023-213)
• Approved appointment of Daniel T. Young as Planner (Resolution 2023-219)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council, held as a work session. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: pledge of allegiance, call to order, and adjournment, with no listed resolutions or discussion items. The meeting will be recorded for public broadcast.

• Meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers, 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY
• Audio and video recording for public broadcast
• No resolution items listed on the agenda

The meeting consisted of a call to order, a brief executive session to discuss a person's medical history, and adjournment. No public resolutions or policy decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session at 5:34 PM
• Exited executive session at 6:08 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 PM

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its March 1st, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only the call to meeting and the attached minutes for approval.

• Review of March 1st, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the March meeting. Members shared updates regarding a state grant for a Veterans Monument, July 4th parade banners, and upcoming Memorial Day services.

• Approved March meeting minutes

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing four projects for environmental comments under SEQR, including a car wash, an automotive dealership, a game room addition, and a mixed-use development. These are discussions and comment opportunities, not final decisions.

• 2715 & 2725 Union Rd: Splash Car Wash, 5,600 sq ft car wash with 22 vacuum stalls, rezone
• 0 Transit Rd: West Herr Automotive, rezone 8.91 acres to MS for retail auto sales
• 2444-2460 Clinton St: Pocketeer Billiards, 6,288 sq ft game room addition, site upgrades, rezone
• 1111 Harlem Rd: 5-story mixed-use, 93+ residential units, 3,000 sq ft commercial, rezone to NS

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a car wash development on Union Road. Three other projects involving rezoning and site plans for automotive sales, a billiards hall, and mixed-use development were tabled.

• Recommended approval for Splash Car Wash at 2715 & 2725 Union (6-0)
• Tabled West Herr Automotive rezone at 0 Transit with referral to Town Board for public hearing (6-0)
• Tabled Pocketeer Billiards LLC site plan and rezone at 2444-2460 Clinton (6-0)
• Tabled 5-story mixed-use development rezone at 1111 Harlem (6-0)

Board - Work Session

This is a work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board, not a voting meeting. The board will hear updates from the Town Historian, a grant update from GO Bike Buffalo on the Creating Healthy Schools & Communities program, and discuss the US DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. No resolutions are listed for this session.

• Town Historian Annual Update by Maureen E. Gleason
• Creating Healthy Schools & Communities Grant Update by GO Bike Buffalo
• US DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program discussion

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring presentations from GOBike Buffalo and the Town Historian. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes approving over $1 million in warrants and awarding several contracts. Key contract awards include a $383,000 project to replace windows and doors at Town Hall, a $370,800 project for a new ADA-compliant elevator at the Alexander Community Center, and a $17,601.40 contract for work uniforms. The board will also vote on a resolution to set a public hearing for a proposed local law on public nuisance abatement.

• Resolution 2023-170: Approves warrants totaling $1,009,512.34 across all town funds.
• Resolution 2023-174: Awards $383,000 contract to Allstate General Contracting for window and door replacement at Town Hall.
• Resolution 2023-175: Awards $370,800 contract to Bison Elevator Service for a new ADA-compliant elevator at the Alexander Community Center.
• Resolution 2023-171: Eliminates fees for E-waste recycling, making the service free for residents and non-residents.
• Resolution 2023-179: Schedules a public hearing for April 11, 2023, on a proposed local law for public nuisance abatement.

The Town Board approved a wide range of bids for town hall renovations, public works projects, and demolition services. A public hearing for a special use permit at 1551 Harlem Road was adjourned, while the hearing for the demolition of 1746 Dale Road was closed.

• Approved bid for Town Hall window and door replacement (Res 2023-174)
• Approved bid for new ADA compliant hydraulic elevator at Town Hall (Res 2023-175)
• Approved bid for controlled demolition at 23 Toelsin Road (Res 2023-178)
• Approved bid for manhole/catch basin frames and covers (Res 2023-196)
• Approved bid for town-wide tree removal (Res 2023-197)
• Approved bid for concrete installation (Res 2023-198)
• Approved bid for topsoil and hydroseed (Res 2023-199)
• Adjourned public hearing for 1551 Harlem Road special use permit (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission determined that 2444 Clinton requires delineated pedestrian access from the sidewalk. A speed data analysis for 413 Huxley Drive showed no significant speeding. The Commission noted a Planning Board recommendation for rezoning at 6386 Transit Road.

• Required delineated pedestrian access from Clinton Street sidewalk to 2444 Clinton
• Determined no significant speeding at 413 Huxley Drive based on data analysis
• Accepted previous meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a basement egress, a garage expansion, and a driveway enlargement. Requests for a detached garage and a 6-foot fence were tabled pending further information and site visits.

• Approved area variance for basement emergency egress at 21 Nantucket Drive West (Unanimous)
• Approved area variances for accessory structure size and setbacks at 108 Fairvale Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for driveway enlargement at 59 West Toulon Drive, conditioned on Highway Department curb cut approval (Unanimous)
• Tabled area variance for detached garage height and size at 1155 Borden Road due to drainage concerns (Unanimous)
• Tabled area variance for 6-foot fence at 1874 Kensington Avenue due to safety and sightline concerns (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 15, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Town Board held a work session featuring a discussion on tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers, and seniors. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session at 5:57 PM to discuss PBA collective negotiations, personnel discipline, and employment history
• Exited Executive Session at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution opposing New York State's proposed ban on natural gas heating and appliances, along with several other items including public hearings on sewer improvements and special use permits. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering fund transfers, a warrant for payments, a demolition hearing, police equipment acquisition, and various contracts.

• Resolution 2023-129 opposing NYS natural gas heating and appliance ban
• Public hearings: sewer district improvements, special use permits at 465 French Road and 1551 Harlem Road
• Resolution 2023-142: notice of hearing for demolition of 1746 Dale Road
• Resolution 2023-143: authorize police to acquire excess Dept of Defense equipment (1033 Program)
• Resolution 2023-147: $91,650 upgrade to emergency communications radio software (Zetron)

The Town Board adopted several amendments to Resolution 2023-129 regarding the proposed ban on natural gas heating and appliances in New York State. The board also approved a wide range of administrative items via a consent agenda and closed two public hearings.

• Adopted amendment to Resolution 2023-129 regarding renewable energy technology (Unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Resolution 2023-129 adding 'currently' to the 4th WHEREAS (5-1)
• Adopted amendment to Resolution 2023-129 adding 'both affordable and' to the 6th WHEREAS (5-1)
• Defeated motion to add a WHEREAS clause regarding global gas reserves to Resolution 2023-129 (2-4)
• Closed public hearing for Consolidated Sewer District facilities improvement (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Special Use Permit at 465 French Road (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for Special Use Permit at 1551 Harlem Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2023-140 through 2023-166 (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider two rezoning requests. The first seeks to rezone properties at 2715 and 2725 Union Road to allow construction of a car wash. The second seeks to rezone part of a site on Transit Road from residential and neighborhood services to motor services for a new retail automotive dealership. The board will recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• Rezone for 5,600 sq ft car wash with 22 vacuum stalls at 2715 & 2725 Union Rd
• Rezone 8.91 acres of a 16.02-acre site on Transit Rd from R-Residential & NS-Neighborhood Services to MS-Motor Services for West Herr Automotive

The Planning Board recommended a district rezone from R-Residential and NS-Neighborhood Services to MS-Motor Services for 8.91 acres of a 16.02-acre site. The recommendation to the Town Board includes specific restrictions on vehicular access and prohibited uses.

• Recommended rezoning of 0 Transit Road to MS-Motor Services for retail automotive sales (4-0)
• Prohibited vehicular access from the project site to Como Park Blvd
• Prohibited motor fuel dispensing stations, repair facilities, collision shops, and used automobile sales at the site

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on March 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to meeting) and no substantive discussion items are listed.

The Conservation Advisory Council discussed a proposed tree fee increase and landscaping for a business expansion. The council expressed a preference for at least five trees in the landscaping plan for 2444 Clinton Street.

• Proposed increasing tree fee from $35 to $250
• Recommended 5 or more trees for 2444 Clinton Street landscaping plan

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee regular meeting on March 1, 2023. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond the call to meeting.

• Meeting location: 40 & 8, 810 Rein Road

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed grant applications, a July 4th parade float, and upcoming local events. No other formal legislative actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of last meeting

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers, and seniors, and the upcoming 4th of July parade. No formal resolutions are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Discussion of tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers, and seniors
• Discussion of the 4th of July parade

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on tax exemptions and the 4th of July Parade. The board entered an executive session to discuss public safety, collective negotiations, and an employee's medical history.

• Entered executive session at 5:45 PM to discuss public safety, TCSU and Town of Cheektowaga Dispatcher's collective negotiations, and an employee's medical history
• Exited executive session at 6:50 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, warrant payments totaling $7,466,040.51, and several contract awards. They will also call for public hearings on a $2.75 million sewer district improvement project and two special use permits for existing drive-thrus. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Resolution 2023-113: Transfer of funds within CDBG accounts, including $400,000 for CARES Act sidewalk replacement and $60,000 for pedestrian safety improvements.
• Resolution 2023-114: Approval of warrants totaling $7,466,040.51 across multiple funds, including $3,337,169.89 from the General Fund.
• Resolution 2023-115: Award bid of $138,000 to Stenzel Electrical Construction Inc. for electrical service upgrade and generator at Union-Ellen Pump Station.
• Resolution 2023-116: Award bid of $34,400 to S.E.G. Construction & Abatement, Inc. for asbestos abatement in Town Hall Tax Office.
• Resolution 2023-118: Call for public hearing on March 14, 2023 for $2,750,000 sewer district improvements.

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing resolutions 2023-113 through 2023-139, excluding 2023-129. These actions included awarding bids for infrastructure and facility upgrades and calling for public hearings on sewer and zoning matters.

• Approved meeting minutes of February 14, 2023
• Awarded bid for electrical service upgrade and generator at Ellen and Union Pump Station (Res 2023-115)
• Awarded bid for asbestos abatement at Town Hall Tax Office (Res 2023-116)
• Awarded bid for transaction counter modifications at Town Hall (Res 2023-117)
• Called for public hearing on Consolidated Sewer District facilities improvement (Res 2023-118)
• Called for public hearings for special use permits at 465 French Road and 1551 Harlem Road (Res 2023-119, 2023-120)
• Approved site plan for 3459 Harlem Road (Res 2023-122)
• Authorized request for proposals for Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services Study (Res 2023-123)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business at four locations (413 Huxley Drive, 3459 Harlem Road, 465 Harlem Road, and Vern Lane) and old business at three locations (6386 Transit Road, Bixler & Mapleview, and Eggert Road). The agenda lists only these items without details on specific actions or proposals.

• 413 Huxley Drive
• 3459 Harlem Road
• 465 Harlem Road
• Vern Lane
• 6386 Transit Road, Bixler & Mapleview, Eggert Road

The Commission recommended installing a stop sign at the northwest corner of Bixler and Mapleview, pending an engineering study. Other actions included planning speed trailer deployments for Huxley Drive, Vera Lane, and Eggert Road.

• Recommended stop sign installation at northwest corner of Bixler and Mapleview
• Approved deployment of speed trailer at 413 Huxley Drive when weather permits
• Approved deployment of speed trailer at Vera Lane when weather permits
• Approved deployment of speed trailer at Eggert Road when weather permits
• Determined 465 French Road proposal has insufficient vehicle queueing per Town Code

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider two area variance applications. Both requests were discussed at a public hearing and the board voted to mark them as pending, meaning no final decision was made. Construction cannot begin until a building permit is applied for and approved.

• Area variance for Terence Cochrane Jr. at 138 Garland Avenue to build a garage exceeding the 12-foot height limit and 750 sq ft footprint limit
• Area variance for Michael Bielanin at 18 Old Farm Court for a driveway enlargement and walk within 2 feet of the property line, where 5 feet is required
• Both variances are pending; no final approval granted
• Public hearings held on 2/15/2023 for both applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a garage exceeding height and size limits at 138 Garland Avenue. The board granted a variance for a driveway enlargement and pedestrian walk at 18 Old Farm Court.

• Denied area variances for garage height and 1,600 sq ft footprint at 138 Garland Avenue (0-5)
• Granted area variance for driveway enlargement and pedestrian walk within 2 feet of property line at 18 Old Farm Court (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of January 18, 2023

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including awarding contracts for emergency demolition, air quality monitoring, tree removal, temporary fencing, and street light standards. The board will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs annual plan, and hear a presentation from Norfolk Southern Railway.

• Public hearing on FY 2023 CDBG and HOME Annual Plan
• Resolution 2023-75: Approve warrants totaling $16,689,982.03
• Resolution 2023-78: Award street light standards bid to Illuminating Expressions Distribution, LLC for $23,158.00
• Resolution 2023-82: Notice to bidders for ADA elevator at Alexander Community Center, funded by $350,000 state grant
• Resolution 2023-83: Notice to bidders for 2023 work uniforms

The Town Board approved several bond resolutions for highway reconstruction, drainage improvements, and building and park upgrades. The board also approved a large consent agenda covering various bids, personnel appointments, and intermunicipal agreements. A public hearing for the FY 2023 Annual Plan was closed with the decision reserved.

• Closed public hearing for FY 2023 Annual Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved bond resolution for reconstruction and resurfacing of various Town Highways
• Approved bond resolution for drainage improvements on Town Highways
• Approved bond resolution for improvements to various Town Buildings
• Approved bond resolution for improvements to various Park Roadways and Parking Lots
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2023-73 through 2023-105
• Approved purchase of Knox Boxes
• Authorized agreement with Uniland Development Company

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on February 14, 2023, to discuss three specific items. The agenda included a presentation by WCP Grant Writing Consultants, plans for Independence Day activities and the parade, and a review of capital projects. No resolutions were listed for vote on this agenda.

• WCP Grant Writing Consultants presentation by Scott Burto
• Independence Day Activities and Parade discussion
• Capital Projects review by Paul Piwowarski and Mark Christel

The Town Board conducted a work session to discuss WCP grant writing consultants, Independence Day activities, and capital projects. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded for these items. The board entered a brief executive session to discuss personnel discipline.

• Entered executive session at 6:05 PM to discuss the discipline of a particular person
• Exited executive session at 6:25 PM

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board recommended site plan approval to the Town Board for a cultural and religious center on Harlem Road and a new service station and convenience store on Dick Road. Both recommendations are contingent on final engineering changes by EAC.

• Recommended site plan approval for 3459 Harlem Road change of use to cultural and religious center (5-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 580 Dick Road demolition and construction of service station and convenience store (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Council discussed the inadequacy of the current $35.00 reimbursement fee for trees lost during development projects. Councilmember Linda Hammer will contact Town Attorney John Dudziak to determine the procedure for raising this fee.

• Action to contact Town Attorney John Dudziak regarding procedure to raise lost tree fees assigned to Linda Hammer

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski. The agenda contains only the call to meeting with no listed agenda items, so it is procedural in nature.

The committee voted to invite town candidates to present their platforms at the May 3rd meeting at the Donovan Post. Members received information regarding state grants and heard reports from local veterans posts.

• Approved motion to invite town candidates to speak at May 3rd meeting (P/C)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review two projects. They will consider a site plan change for a property at 3459 Harlem Road to convert from lawn mower sales to a cultural and religious center, and a rezoning request for a portion of a Transit Road site to allow new retail automotive sales. The committee will make recommendations on both items.

• 3459 Harlem Road: change of use to cultural and religious center, increased paved surface
• 0 Transit: rezone 8.91 acres from R-Residential & NS-Neighborhood Services to MS-Motor Services for West Herr Automotive
• SEQR comment expired 9/10/2022 for Harlem Road project

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution to pause the 2014 full-value tax assessment policy for one year, resuming in 2024. The board will also hold public hearings on demolishing 34 Virginia Road, the FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant and HOME plans, and a Restore NY application. Consent agenda items include approving warrants totaling $1,306,560.15 and awarding multiple contracts to Mancuso Landscaping and Candella Construction for snow removal, grass cutting, demolition, and board-up services.

• Resolution 2023-4: Pause full-value tax assessments for one year, resuming for 2024 roll
• Public hearing: Demolition of 34 Virginia Road
• Public hearing: FY 2023 Annual Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Resolution 2023-40: Approve warrants totaling $1,306,560.15
• Award bids to Mancuso Landscaping for snow/ice removal, grass cutting, demolition, board-up services

The Town Board approved a wide range of service bids for snow removal, grass cutting, and property maintenance. The Board also adopted a resolution to pause the adoption of full value for tax assessments. Public hearings were held regarding a property demolition and the Restore NY application.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-4 to pause 'Adoption of Full Value for Tax Assessments' (Unanimous)
• Approved bids for 2023 snow and ice removal for town-owned and private properties
• Approved bids for 2023 grass cutting and landscaping for town-owned and private properties
• Approved bids for 2023 minor demolition, pool closure, board-up, and emergency demolition
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to amend the Code of Ethics
• Approved purchase of police car computers
• Approved agreement with David Clarence Scott, CDE for sexual harassment training
• Closed public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss four items: Union Road improvements with a NYS DOT representative, grant management with Bernie Rotella, a recap of the 2022 blizzard response, and the 2023 assessment plan. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Union Road improvements discussion with NYS DOT representative Mr. McKay
• Rotella Grant Management discussion with Bernie Rotella
• 2022 blizzard recap presented by Chief Brian Gould and Mark Christel
• 2023 Assessment Plan presented by Assessor Jill Murphy

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on road improvements, grant management, blizzard recaps, and assessment plans. No substantive public decisions were recorded. The board entered and exited executive sessions twice to discuss attorney-client privilege and personnel appointments.

• Entered executive session for attorney-client privilege (Unanimous)
• Exited executive session (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel appointments (Unanimous)
• Exited executive session (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on January 18, 2023, to consider two area variance applications. Both applications were discussed and voted on, with decisions left as 'Pending.' The first involves a drive-thru at 465 French Road, and the second involves a parcel subdivision at 1 Walden Galleria.

• Area variance for Shelby's Place/Eric Gawron at 465 French Road to maintain a drive-thru 150 feet from an intersection (code requires 220 feet) and an 8-space queue (code requires 16).
• Area variance for 1 Walden Galleria/James L. Soos to create Parcel 1-A with reduced front yard setback (50 feet required) and reduced side yard setback (10 feet required).
• Both variance decisions are pending; building permits must be obtained within 6 months and construction started within 1 year.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variance requests. One allows a drive-thru to remain closer to an intersection and with fewer queue spaces than current law requires, and the other allows a parcel subdivision at Walden Galleria that does not meet minimum yard setbacks.

• Granted area variance for Shelby's Place (465 French Road) regarding drive-thru intersection distance and vehicle queue length (Unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 1 Walden Galleria regarding front yard and side yard setback minimums for a proposed parcel subdivision (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business at 2715 & 2725 Union Road, Bixler and Mapleview, and 555 Como Park Blvd., plus a financial disclosure statement. Old business includes 100 McKesson Parkway and 6386 Transit Road. The agenda lists only locations and topics with no details on specific actions or recommendations.

• 2715 & 2725 Union Road
• Bixler and Mapleview
• 555 Como Park Blvd.
• 100 McKesson Parkway
• 6386 Transit Road

The Commission recommended the installation of a stop sign at the northwest corner of Bixler and Mapleview. Several site plan reviews for Union Road, Como Park Boulevard, McKesson Parkway, and Transit Road remain pending due to missing or illegible documentation.

• Recommended stop sign installation at northwest corner of Bixler and Mapleview
• Requested location and site plans for Splash Car Wash at 2715 & 2725 Union Road
• Requested location and site plans for 555 Como Park Boulevard
• Determined speed trailer for Eggert Road will be deployed when weather permits
• Requested legible site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway residential project
• Requested updated site plan for car dealership at 6386 Transit Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review educational information about zoning policy practice and the appeal process. No old or new business items are on the agenda, making this a procedural and informational session only.

• No old business
• No new business
• Educational review of zoning policy practice and appeal process

The Planning Board met on January 12, 2023, with no items on the agenda for hearing. The session was used for Planning Board education advancement.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss three items: a new project at Calspan, a Restore NY application, and a matter involving Councilmember Linda Hammer and the Board of Ethics. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• New project at Calspan
• Restore NY application
• Board of Ethics discussion involving Councilmember Linda Hammer

The Town Board conducted a work session featuring presentations on a Restore NY application and a new Calspan project. No formal resolutions were passed, and one item regarding the Board of Ethics was pulled for a later date.

• Pulled Board of Ethics discussion to a later date
• Entered executive session to discuss Williams vs Town of Cheektowaga pending litigation

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on appointing six new police officers, consider pausing full-value tax assessments for one year, and hold public hearings on a PILOT agreement for Magnolia Housing and a local ethics law amendment. The board will also approve warrants totaling $1,606,191.88 and schedule hearings for CDBG/HOME funds, a Restore NY application, and demolition of a dangerous building.

• Appointment of six police officers (Resolution 2023-1)
• Pause of full-value tax assessments for one year (Resolution 2023-4)
• Warrants totaling $1,606,191.88 (Resolution 2023-2)
• Public hearing for PILOT agreement with Magnolia Housing
• Public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road

The Town Board approved a consent agenda covering multiple administrative resolutions, including the purchase of five police interceptors and the establishment of 2023 salaries and holidays. Two public hearings were closed with decisions reserved regarding a tax agreement and the Code of Ethics. The Supervisor also created a Helping Seniors Committee.

• Approved purchase of five new 2023 Ford Police Interceptors
• Approved 2023 salaries for Town officials and employees
• Approved 2023 Town Board meeting dates and holidays
• Closed public hearing on Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law to Amend the Code of Ethics (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 program fees for Youth & Recreation
• Approved agreements with Erie County for Stiglmeier and Town Park improvements
• Created Helping Seniors Committee consisting of Councilmembers Adamczyk, Jasinski, and Pilarski

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Meeting date: January 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: First Floor Council Chambers, Town Hall, 3301 Broadway Street

The Council reviewed landscape and tree plans for four properties. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for these items.

• Reviewed landscape plan for Subaru Dealership at 6386 Transit Road
• Reviewed landscaping for car wash at 2715-2777 Union Road
• Reviewed retail rebuild plan at George Urban and Dick Road
• Reviewed site at 555 Como Park Blvd

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several projects, including a proposed rezone for Northtown Automotive, a change of use on Harlem Road, parking lot expansion, a new service station, and a car wash. The committee will make recommendations on each item, which are listed as old and new business.

• Rezone 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit Rd from C-Retail to MS-Motor Services for new car sales only
• Change of use at 3459 Harlem Rd from lawn mower sales to cultural/religious center with more parking
• Parking lot expansion at 555 Como Park Blvd adding 5,568 sq ft for 9 new spaces
• Demolition and new construction of 5,905 sq ft service station and 2,000 sq ft convenience store at 580 Dick Rd
• New 5,600 sq ft car wash with 22 vacuum stalls at 2715 & 2725 Union Rd

The committee recommended negative declarations for projects at 6386 Transit, 555 Como Park Blvd, and 580 Dick Road. Two other projects were tabled pending further information or review of impacts.

• Recommended Negative Declaration for 6386 Transit / Northtown Automotive (6-0)
• Tabled project at 3459 Harlem Road due to unaddressed impacts and pedestrian pathway issues (6-0)
• Recommended Negative Declaration for 555 Como Park Blvd (6-0)
• Recommended Negative Declaration for 580 Dick Road (6-0)
• Tabled project at 2715 & 2725 Union / Splash Car Wash pending Trip Generation and Stacking Queue Analysis (6-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting on January 4, 2023, at the Frank L. Gierlach Post in Sloan. The only listed agenda item is the review of the December 7, 2022 meeting minutes. No other business is specified.

• Review of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee decided to invite town candidates to present their platforms at the May 3rd meeting at the Donovan Post. Members also received information regarding State Grants and discussed various post reports and upcoming events.

• Approved invitation for town candidates to speak at May 3rd meeting (P/C)