Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2024

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and several resolutions, after removing 14 items for separate discussion. The board tabled 10 resolutions related to 2025 bids and work session schedules due to a 3-3 vote. A motion to add a resolution appointing an Assistant to the Supervisor failed due to a nay vote.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Dec 10, 2024 and resolutions 2024-769, 770, 774, 779-783, 785, 786, 788, 793-798
• Tabled resolutions 2024-693, 739-747 (2025 bids and work session schedule) (3-3 vote)
• Removed 14 resolutions from consent agenda for separate action
• Failed to add Resolution 2024-799 (appointment of Assistant to the Supervisor) due to councilmember nay
• Approved meeting agenda as moved
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss employment history and litigation

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct SEQR reviews for several proposed construction projects. The body will discuss old business regarding three sites and new business regarding two additional developments.

• Review of 6,000 sq ft storage building at 3409 Broadway Street
• Review of 5,760 sq ft two-story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Review of two-story company headquarters and stormwater improvements at 485 Kennedy Road
• Review of 124-foot cell tower and infrastructure at 2733 William Street
• Review of 5,000 sq ft retail building and 2,000 sq ft storage building at 4868 Transit Road

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a 6,000 sq ft storage building at 3409 Broadway, with a negative SEQR declaration. Four other projects were tabled: 555 Ludwig Avenue, 485 Kennedy Road, 2733 William Street (cell tower), and 4868 Transit Road, pending further information or revisions. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Recommended approval of 6,000 sq ft storage building at 3409 Broadway (8-0)
• Tabled 555 Ludwig Avenue project pending updated documents (8-0)
• Tabled 485 Kennedy Road project pending grading/drainage comments (8-0)
• Tabled 2733 William Street cell tower project pending revisions (8-0)
• Tabled 4868 Transit Road retail/storage project pending comment period (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 18, 2024 and voted to place three area variance applications in pending status. The pending variances involve generator placement at 357 Barbados Drive and 102 Cherrywood Drive, and a redevelopment plan for 580 Dick Road that seeks reduced setbacks, additional parking, and reduced landscaping. The board also approved the meeting minutes and then adjourned.

• 2024-80: Area variance pending for James Wittman’s generator at 357 Barbados Drive, which would encroach the required 5‑foot buffer from the property line.
• 2024-81: Area variance pending for Eric Klaffka’s generator at 102 Cherrywood Drive, also encroaching the required 5‑foot buffer.
• 2024-82: Area variance pending for Dominic Schiraldi’s redevelopment at 580 Dick Road, seeking zero‑foot side/rear yard setbacks, 19 parking spaces (one short of the required 20), and only 1.86% landscaped area versus the required 15%.

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted all five area variance requests on the agenda. These included generator placements at 357 Barbados Drive and 102 Cherrywood Drive, a re-approval of variances for a site plan at 580 Dick Road, an unloading area setback at 1593 Walden Avenue, and a garage rebuild at 52 Delray Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved area variance for generator at 357 Barbados Drive (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for generator at 102 Cherrywood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved re-approval of variances for site at 580 Dick Road (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for unloading area at 1593 Walden Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for garage rebuild at 52 Delray Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission met and found sufficient handicap parking at 1593 Walden Avenue (Take 5 Auto Change), raising no concerns. They also noted Lt. David Vogel's reassignment from the Traffic Division to the Detective Division, with a replacement to be named in January 2025. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural.

• No concerns raised for handicap parking at 1593 Walden Avenue (Take 5 Auto Change)
• Noted Lt. David Vogel's reassignment from Traffic Division to Detective Division
• Accepted previous meeting minutes
• Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several pending projects. Old business includes reaffirming a site plan for 20 residential units at 5030 Genesee and reviewing additions and storage buildings at 555 Ludwig and 3409 Broadway. New business covers a site‑plan amendment at 580 Dick Road, a retail development at 4868 Transit, and a special use permit for a 124‑foot wireless tower by Verizon at 2733 William.

• 5030 Genesee – request to reaffirm expired site plan for 20 residential units
• 555 Ludwig – development review of a 5,760 sf two‑story office/showroom addition
• 3409 Broadway – development review of a 6,000 sq ft storage building (20 ft height)
• 580 Dick Road – approved site‑plan amendment to modify pump configuration and reduce stall count
• 2733 William – special use permit request for a 124‑foot Verizon wireless telecommunications tower

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended site plan approval for a zoning amendment at 5030 Genesee St, changing from C-Retail to RA-Apartments for a 20-unit residential building. They also approved site plans for 580 Dick Rd and 4848 Transit, tabled three other projects, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended site plan approval for 5030 Genesee St zoning amendment to RA-Apartments (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 580 Dick Rd pump configuration amendment (4-0, Burgett abstained)
• Approved site plan for 4848 Transit retail build, contingent on EAC review and other conditions (5-0)
• Tabled 555 Ludwig two-story addition (5-0)
• Tabled 3409 Broadway storage building (5-0)
• Tabled 2733 William St Verizon tower (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 11/14/2024 meeting (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed four landscaping plans at its December 11, 2024 meeting, but took no formal votes or decisions. The council found the landscaping plan for 555 Ludwig appropriate, noted missing tree details for 4868 Transit Road, and flagged that no landscaping plans were provided for 3409 Broadway and 485 Kennedy. The meeting was procedural, with no approvals or denials.

• Reviewed 555 Ludwig landscaping plan, deemed appropriate
• Reviewed 3409 Broadway revised plans, noted no trees or plantings included
• Reviewed 4868 Transit Road plan, noted unclear tree removal count
• Reviewed 485 Kennedy revised documents, noted no landscaping plan included

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board meeting will discuss the appointment of a Deputy Highway Superintendent under New Business. The agenda also includes routine items such as the pledge, call to order, old business, resolutions, and possible executive session. No other specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Consider appointment of Deputy Highway Superintendent

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on December 10, 2024, with no substantive decisions made. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history and negotiations with TCSU and TCEA, then adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history and union negotiations (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including approving a memorandum of understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit, changing the 2025 work‑session schedule, authorizing fund transfers and vouchers, amending the Granicus property‑management contract, and awarding major contracts for sanitary sewer repairs ($1,836,100) and snow‑removal services. Public hearings on two special‑use permits will also be held.

• Resolution 2024-665 – Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit
• Resolution 2024-693 – Change Town Board Work Sessions to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, seven days before regular meetings for 2025
• Resolution 2024-734 – Transfer of funds totaling $... for equipment repairs and purchases (e.g., $62,000 diesel, $41,000 police vehicles)
• Resolution 2024-738 – Award $1,836,100 contract to National Water Main Cleaning Co. for sanitary sewer lateral lining in Shed 3
• Resolution 2024-739 – Award snow and ice removal contract to Mancuso Landscaping for calendar year 2025

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included numerous resolutions such as bid awards for snow removal, grass cutting, demolition, and board-ups, as well as appointments and contract authorizations. Two special use permit public hearings were closed without decisions. Several resolutions were removed from the consent agenda for separate action, and a motion to suspend rules for additional items failed.

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions 2024-734 through 2024-764 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for special use permit at 1593 Walden (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for special use permit at 397 Cleveland (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 2024-756 and Resolutions 2024-739 through 2024-749 from consent agenda for separate action
• Moved Resolution 2024-665 (MOU with Supervisory Unit) to the table
• Failed motion to suspend rules for Resolutions 2024-765, 2024-766, 2024-767 (one nay)
• Approved meeting minutes of November 26, 2024

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding the Deputy Highway Superintendent. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Deputy Highway Superintendent

The Town Board convened for a work session to discuss new and old business. The board entered an executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and labor negotiations with TCSU and TCEA before adjourning.

• Entered executive session (5:57 PM)
• Exited executive session (7:00 PM)
• Adjourned meeting (7:00 PM)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider SEQR reviews for three development proposals. The proposals include a 1,600‑sq‑ft Tim Hortons coffee shop with a drive‑thru at Harlem Road and Cleveland Drive, a 6,000‑sq‑ft storage building at 3409 Broadway Street, and a two‑story, 5,760‑sq‑ft addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Review SEQR/Special Use Permit for 397 Cleveland Drive – 1,600 sq ft Tim Hortons coffee shop with 22‑seat dining area and 16‑car drive‑thru at Harlem & Cleveland.
• Review SEQR for 3409 Broadway Street – proposed 6,000 sq ft (60’ x 100’) storage building, 20‑ft height, meeting setback requirements.
• Review SEQR for 555 Ludwig Avenue – two‑story addition totaling 5,760 sq ft for office/workstation space, product showroom, conference rooms, and kitchen.

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a proposed Tim Hortons coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive, with a negative SEQR declaration pending a public hearing and Town Board vote. Two other development projects were tabled for further discussion. The prior meeting minutes were also tabled.

• Recommended approval for 1,600 sq ft Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive (6-0)
• Tabled 6,000 sq ft storage building at 3409 Broadway for further discussion
• Tabled 5,760 sq ft two-story building at 555 Ludwig Avenue for further discussion
• Tabled approval of prior meeting minutes

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on November 26, 2024. The agenda lists standard items such as a pledge of allegiance, call to order, new business, old business, resolutions, and a possible executive session. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the agenda.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on November 26, 2024, with no substantive decisions made. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history, potential appointment of a corporation, and TCEA negotiations, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session at 5:25 PM to discuss employment history, potential appointment of a corporation, and TCEA negotiations
• Exited executive session at 6:42 PM
• Adjourned at 6:43 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit, adopt the 2025 Benefit Basis Budget, and authorize three change orders for sewer‑lining work totaling $473,615. It will also adjust the schedule for 2025 Work Sessions, appoint an automotive mechanic crew chief, and amend the preliminary 2025 budget.

• Resolution 2024-665 – approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Cheektowaga Supervisory Unit
• Resolution 2024-683 – adoption of 2025 Benefit Basis Budget (Appropriations $18,666,554; Tax Levy $14,167,617)
• Resolution 2024-684 – Change Order No. 1 for sewer work approved for $177,115
• Resolution 2024-685 – Change Order No. 2 for sewer work approved for $210,622
• Resolution 2024-686 – Change Order No. 3 for sewer work approved for $85,878

The Cheektowaga Town Board voted 4-2 to table six resolutions, including the 2025 benefit basis budget and several sewer lining change orders, while a motion to table all resolutions failed 3-3. The board approved the consent agenda, which included appointments and routine items, and removed four resolutions for separate action.

• Tabled resolutions 2024-683, 2024-684, 2024-685, 2024-686, 2024-711, and 2024-715 (4-2)
• Defeated motion to table all resolution items (3-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of November 12 and resolutions 2024-719 through 2024-731 (unanimous)
• Removed resolutions 2024-716, 2024-717, 2024-718, and 2024-724 from consent agenda for separate action

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed an application for an area variance on the property at 397 Cleveland Drive. The variance seeks to reduce the required front‑yard setback from 50 ft to 16 ft and the required parking stalls from 30 to 14 for a proposed 1,600 sf Tim Hortons. The Board voted to place the variance application in pending status. Several other new applications were also listed for discussion.

• Pending area variance for 397 Cleveland Drive (front‑yard setback reduction, parking reduction)
• New application 2024‑74 for 96 Penwood Drive
• New application 2024‑75 for 120 Nadine Drive
• New application 2024‑76 for 82 Montfort Drive
• New application 2024‑77 for 1006 Beach Road

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted two area variances to Benderson Development for a property at 397 Cleveland Drive, allowing a 16-foot front yard setback (instead of the required 50 feet) and 14 parking stalls (instead of the required 30). The approval was conditional on installing a 6-foot fence along all residential properties. The board also approved several other variances and one special permit, and one variance was withdrawn.

• Granted two variances for Benderson Development at 397 Cleveland Drive (setback and parking) with fence condition (unanimous)
• Granted special permit to Obsidian Development Group for new home at 96 Penwood Drive (unanimous)
• Granted driveway widening variance at 120 Nadine Drive (3-2)
• Granted driveway widening variance at 82 Montfort Drive with 3-foot fence condition (unanimous)
• Granted fence height variance at 1006 Beach Road with condition to cut section to 3.5 feet (unanimous)
• Granted shed size variance at 229 Hyland Avenue (unanimous)
• Variance for generator at 15 Jeffrey Drive withdrawn

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding 555 Ludwig. The body will also review old business concerning a commission vacancy, 264 Seton Road, and Greenleaf Lane.

• Review of 555 Ludwig
• Discussion of TSC Vacancy
• Review of 264 Seton Road
• Review of Greenleaf Lane

The commission reported no concerns regarding a proposed building addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue. It also noted that a parking prohibition on Greenleaf Lane was approved by the Town Board following a public hearing.

• No concerns noted for proposed addition and 13 parking spaces at 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Denied request for 'Stop' sign on Seton Road to control speeding
• Confirmed Town Board approval of parking prohibition on northside of Greenleaf Lane

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review a zoning amendment for 5030 Genesee, propose a coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive, and review development plans for 3409 Broadway and 1593 Walden.

• Zoning amendment for 5030 Genesee (C-Retail to RA-Apartments, 20 units)
• Development review for 397 Cleveland Drive (coffee shop, 1,600 sq-ft)
• Development review for 3409 Broadway (6,000 sq-ft storage building)
• Development review for 1593 Walden (oil center retrofit, 2,000 sq-ft)
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended a rezoning for 5030 Genesee St to apartments and recommended a special use permit for an oil center at 1593 Walden. The board also tabled a storage building proposal for 3409 Broadway.

• Recommended rezone at 5030 Genesee St from C-Retail to RA-Apartments (5-0)
• Tabled storage building proposal at 3409 Broadway (5-0)
• Recommended site plan contingent on variances for 1593 Walden (5-0)
• Recommended special use permit for motor services at 1593 Walden to town council (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet on November 13, 2024. The agenda is procedural and serves as a reminder of changes to the meeting date and location.

• Meeting location changed to Town Hall Council Chambers
• Meeting dates changed to the second Wednesday of each month

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed landscaping plans for a building addition at 555 Ludwig and a new quick service oil change at 1593 Walden Avenue during a regular meeting with no quorum. The meeting consisted of reviewing old and new business before adjourning at 6:30 p.m.

• Reviewed landscaping plan for 555 Ludwig
• Reviewed landscaping plan for 1593 Walden Avenue

Board - Work Session

The agenda for this work session contains no specific items for decision or discussion. It consists of procedural boilerplate.

The November 12, 2024 work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board was called to order and adjourned without any new business, old business, or resolutions being discussed or acted upon. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt the 2025 ad valorem budget, approving $91.45 million in general fund appropriations and a $59.56 million tax levy. It will also adopt the 2025 benefit basis budget for special districts, approve a $177,115 change order for sewer cleaning and lining, and approve fund transfers and vouchers. Additionally, the Board will accept a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit.

• Adopt 2025 Ad Valorem Budget (Resolution 2024-681) – Appropriations $91,450,869; Tax Levy $59,560,375
• Adopt 2025 Benefit Basis Budget (Resolution 2024-683) – Appropriations $18,666,554; Tax Levy $14,167,617
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for sewer cleaning/lining (Resolution 2024-684) – $177,115
• Approve Transfer of Funds (Resolution 2024-678) – includes $18,202.82 for police equipment and other allocations
• Accept Memorandum of Understanding with Town Supervisory Unit (Resolution 2024-665)

The Town Board approved a local law creating a Historic Landmarks Preservation chapter in the Town Code. The board also approved various police equipment purchases, infrastructure bids, and personnel appointments via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2024 creating Historic Landmarks Preservation code
• Approved bid for asbestos survey and air monitoring at 44 Virginia Rd.
• Approved bid for demolition with asbestos at 82 Preston Road
• Authorized purchase of 5 police mobile car radios, ammunition, and suppressors
• Authorized purchase of 17 tactical vests
• Approved Youth Development Program Agreement 2024-2025
• Appointed Aaron T. Hausberger as Laborer in the Sanitation Department
• Appointed Joseph J. Horn as Automotive Mechanic Crew Chief

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee met and discussed upcoming activities, including Veterans Day events, a December 7th Holiday Market, and wreath-laying on December 14th. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and organizational.

• Discussed Veterans Day activities
• Noted funds still pending from town for Nob Hill Monument
• Presented plaques to WECK, Skylighters, and banner designer
• Reported $1,000 donations to Tunnels to Towers and NC Legion Post
• Planned two Nurses scholarships
• Voted to sponsor Legion Baseball team

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review SEQR comments for three development proposals. The first is a 1,600‑square‑foot Tim Horton's coffee shop with a 22‑seat dining area and a 16‑vehicle drive‑through at Harlem Road and Cleveland Street. The second is a 6,000‑square‑foot contractor equipment storage building at 3409 Broadway, measuring 60 × 100 feet and 20 feet high. The third is a two‑story, 5,760‑square‑foot addition for office and showroom space at 555 Ludwig.

• 397 Cleveland – 1,600 sf Tim Horton's coffee shop with 22 seats and 16‑vehicle drive‑through at Harlem & Cleveland
• 3409 Broadway – 6,000 sf contractor equipment storage building, 60 × 100 ft, 20 ft height
• 555 Ludwig – two‑story, 5,760 sf addition for office, showroom, conference rooms, and kitchen

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for three development projects: a Tim Hortons coffee shop at 397 Cleveland, a contractor equipment storage building at 3409 Broadway, and a two-story addition at 555 Ludwig. All recommendations passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 0 nays. The committee also approved the September meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended approval for 397 Cleveland Tim Hortons (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 3409 Broadway storage building (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 555 Ludwig addition (6-0)
• Approved September meeting minutes (6-0)

Board - Work Session

The Town of Cheektowaga Board is holding a work session to discuss the Prohousing Communities Designation. No other new business or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Prohousing Communities Designation with Dan Young

The work session included a presentation on the Prohousing Communities designation by Town Planner Dan Young, but no formal action was taken. The board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, public safety, and a corporate appointment, then adjourned.

• Discussed Prohousing Communities designation (no vote)
• Entered executive session for litigation, public safety, and corporate appointment (motion by Nowak, second by Kaminski)
• Adjourned at 6:58 PM (motion by Nowak, second by Pilarski)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a resolution to spend up to $2,202,694.18 on FY2024 street paving, new drainage and permanent improvements. It will also consider reappointments to the Conservation Advisory Council, several sewer‑work change orders totaling $473,615, a multi‑account fund transfer of $88,561.96, and amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance adding a no‑parking zone on Greenleaf Lane. Public hearings on the 2025 Annual Plan, Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and Benefit Basis Budget are scheduled, and a consent agenda containing routine items will be presented.

• Resolution 2024-571: Approve FY2024 highway paving and drainage list, spending up to $2,202,694.18
• Resolution 2024-632: Reappoint three members and add a new member to the Conservation Advisory Council
• Resolutions 2024-648, 2024-649, 2024-650: Approve three change orders for sewer cleaning, televising and CIPP lining totaling $473,615.00
• Resolution 2024-646: Transfer $88,561.96 among General, CDBG and Part Town accounts for various services and projects
• Resolution 2024-651: Amend Chapter 235 to prohibit parking on the north side of Greenleaf Lane between the library driveway and Harlem Road

The Cheektowaga Town Board held public hearings on the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant/HOME plan and the 2025 Preliminary Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis budgets; the budget hearings were kept open and adjourned to Nov. 12, 2024. The board approved the consent agenda (with eight resolutions pulled for separate action) and passed resolutions including traffic ordinance amendments, a site plan review at 225 Como Park, IT maintenance and equipment purchases, and a hockey memorandum of understanding. It also waived rules to add two resolutions, including terminating the Just Appraised services agreement. The minutes do not record the individual vote tallies or dollar amounts for the resolutions.

• Closed CDBG/HOME FY2025 annual plan public hearing (unanimous)
• 2025 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget hearing kept open, adjourned to 11/12/24 (unanimous)
• 2025 Benefit Basis Budget hearing kept open, adjourned to 11/12/24 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Oct. 8, 2024 minutes; 8 resolutions pulled for separate votes
• Moved Resolutions 2024-571 and 2024-632 to the Table
• Waived rules to add Resolutions 2024-676 and 2024-677
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 PM (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will review the 2025 tentative budget, including proposed tax rates and levy adjustments for various districts. The agenda lists changes to ad valorem rates, sewer and drainage levies, and other fund appropriations. No specific motions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• General Fund ad valorem rate increase to 5.842% (from 5.557%) for 2025
• Sanitary Sewer #1 levy increase of $1,567 (13.26%) for 2025
• Consolidated Sewer District levy increase of $423,642 (3.27%) for 2025
• Master Drainage District levy decrease of $205,208 (‑43.31%) for 2025
• Consolidated Garbage fund levy increase of $804,733 (8.38%) for 2025

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on October 18, 2024, to discuss the 2025 tentative budget. Department heads presented on sanitation, engineering, sewer, central garage, youth and recreation, law, building, planning, and highway. No formal decisions were made; the board only heard presentations and adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Pilarski, all in favor)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will discuss the 2025 tentative budget tax rates and levy amounts. The agenda compares 2024 and 2025 ad valorem rates for the General Fund, Highway Fund, and other districts. The proposed budget reflects a total ad valorem increase of $2,280,891, or 3.98%, raising the overall tax bill from $1,342.75 to $1,406.80 per $155,400 assessed value. Specific changes include increases for sanitary sewer and consolidated garbage and a large decrease in the Highway Fund levy.

• General Fund ad valorem rate rises to 5.842 (from 5.557) for 2025
• Overall ad valorem tax bill increases $64.05 to $1,406.80 per $155,400 assessed value
• Sanitary Sewer #1 levy increases $1,567 (13.26% rise) to $13,381
• Consolidated Garbage levy rises $804,733 (8.38% increase) to $10,405,973
• Highway Fund levy drops $317,059 (94.22% decline) to $19,447

The special meeting was held to discuss the 2025 tentative budget, with department heads presenting their budget requests. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the board only heard presentations and discussed various items. The meeting adjourned at 3:25 PM.

• Adjourned special meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including residential requests for 147 Croydon Drive, 50 Suzette Drive, 4563 Union Road, and 808 Borden Road. The board will also consider a commercial variance for a proposed 1,600 sf Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive, seeking a front‑yard setback reduction from 50 ft to 16 ft and a parking reduction from 29 stalls to 14. Decisions will be made on whether to grant these variances under Town Code Chapter 26.

• ZBA‑2024‑68: variance request for 147 Croydon Drive
• ZBA‑2024‑69: variance request for 50 Suzette Drive
• ZBA‑2024‑70: variance request for 4563 Union Road
• ZBA‑2024‑71: variance request for 808 Borden Road
• ZBA‑2024‑73: area variance for 397 Cleveland Drive Tim Hortons – front setback 16 ft (vs 50 ft) and parking 14 stalls (vs 29)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted two area variances for a pool house and fence at 147 Croydon Drive, and approved variances for air conditioning units at 4563 Union Road and a driveway expansion at 40 Sandy Lane. The board denied a variance for a 16.5-foot garage/pole barn at 50 Suzette Drive and a 5,000-square-foot garage expansion at 808 Borden Road. A variance request for 397 Cleveland Drive was tabled to the next meeting.

• Granted pool house and fence variances at 147 Croydon Drive (unanimous)
• Denied garage/pole barn height variance at 50 Suzette Drive (0-4)
• Granted air conditioning unit buffer variance at 4563 Union Road (unanimous)
• Denied garage expansion variance at 808 Borden Road (2-2)
• Granted driveway expansion variance at 40 Sandy Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for 397 Cleveland Drive to 11/20/2024 (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss new business regarding eight specific locations and address four items of old business. The meeting includes a discussion on a TSC vacancy.

• Review of Harlem Road
• Review of 3409 Broadway
• Review of 1272-1288 French Road
• Review of 6640 Transit Road
• Discussion of TSC Vacancy

The Traffic Safety Commission met and reviewed several development proposals and traffic requests, but took no formal votes or decisions. Items discussed included a proposed Tim Horton's, a warehouse, and a building addition, all with no objections raised. The commission also noted a parking prohibition hearing on Greenleaf Lane with no public opposition, pending Town Board approval.

• Reviewed proposed Tim Horton's at Harlem Road and Cleveland Drive; no concerns noted
• Reviewed 6,000 sq ft warehouse proposal at 3409 Broadway; requested site plan updates
• Reviewed 2,800 sq ft addition at 1272-1288 French Road; requested location plan
• Noted Greenleaf Lane parking prohibition hearing held with no opposition; pending Town Board approval
• Reinstalled 'Dead End' sign on Donald Drive and replaced 35 mph sign with 30 mph
• Did not recommend changes to parking at 22 David Street (OLV Human Services)
• No concerns with Pitt-Ohio snow removal equipment at 6640 Transit Road
• Reviewed DePaul Properties housing proposal at 3325 Genesee Street; no concerns noted

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing development proposals for five different sites. These include a commercial solar energy system, a coffee shop, and various building additions or new structures.

• Solar energy generating system (<3.25 MW AC) on up to 20 acres of a capped landfill at 0 (777) Indian Road
• 1,600 sq-ft coffee shop with drive-thru at 397 Cleveland Drive
• 6,000 sq-ft storage building at 3409 Broadway
• Two-story addition for 5,760 sq-ft of office and showroom space at 555 Ludwig
• 3,200 sq-ft open-air pavilion and walking trails at 225 Como Park Blvd.

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled proposals for a coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive and a storage building at 3409 Broadway. The board recommended site plans to the town board for 555 Ludwig, 225 Como Park Blvd., and 0 Indian Road, with conditions for the first two contingent on EAC review.

• Tabled coffee shop proposal at 397 Cleveland Drive (3-0)
• Tabled storage building proposal at 3409 Broadway (3-0)
• Recommended site plan for 555 Ludwig office/showroom to town board, contingent on EAC engineering changes and neg dec (3-0)
• Recommended site plan for 225 Como Park Blvd. pavilion to town board, contingent on EAC engineering changes and neg dec (3-0)
• Recommended site plan for 0 Indian Road solar project to town board (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint permanent police captain and lieutenant, create a Town Comptroller position, and rescind the 2023 cyclical reassessment resolution. It will also approve a $2,202,694.18 budget for FY2024 highway paving and drainage improvements, and adopt Local Law No. 8 amending the Building Construction Codes. Additional actions include amending contracts for a police classroom ($18,500) and ALPR camera upgrades, and approving various fund transfers and warrants.

• Approve $2,202,694.18 for FY2024 highway paving and drainage (Resolution 2024-571)
• Amend engineering services agreement with Nussbaumer & Clarke for an extra $18,500 for the police classroom (Resolution 2024-597)
• Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Police Department ALPR cameras (Resolution 2024-598)
• Create the Town Comptroller position (Resolution 2024-514)
• Adopt Local Law No. 8 to amend the Building Construction Codes Administration Law (Resolution 2024-599)

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the appointments of Jeffrey M. Schmidt as Police Captain and Eric A. Jakubowicz as Police Lieutenant, both competitive/permanent positions. The board also closed public hearings on a historic landmarks preservation law and a vehicle and traffic law amendment, and approved the consent agenda, which included numerous resolutions such as budget transfers, contract amendments, and appointments. Three resolutions were removed from the consent agenda for separate action, and several items were tabled.

• Appointed Jeffrey M. Schmidt as Police Captain (Resolution 2024-593)
• Appointed Eric A. Jakubowicz as Police Lieutenant (Resolution 2024-594)
• Closed public hearing on Historic Landmarks Preservation local law (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Vehicle and Traffic Law amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 40+ resolutions (unanimous)
• Removed Resolutions 2024-600, 2024-601, 2024-632 from consent agenda for separate action
• Tabled Resolutions 2024-514, 2024-528, 2024-590
• Approved meeting minutes of September 24, 2024

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on October 8, 2024. Board members will discuss a proposed cannabis law, set the schedule for future work sessions, and review the tentative budget for 2025. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed cannabis law
• Scheduling of future work sessions
• Review of tentative 2025 budget

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on October 8, 2024, discussing a cannabis law, work session scheduling, and the tentative 2025 budget. No formal decisions were made; the board entered executive session to discuss TCSU negotiations and adjourned without voting on any resolutions.

• Entered executive session to discuss TCSU negotiations (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Thompson)
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski)
• Adjourned at 7:00 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Pilarski)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council reviewed a landscaping plan for the proposed Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive/3700 Harlem Road, finding it appropriate. The council deferred review of two other projects pending landscaping plans and discussed moving future meetings to the second Wednesday.

• Found Tim Hortons landscaping plan appropriate for 397 Cleveland Drive/3700 Harlem Road
• Deferred review of 3409 Broadway shed addition pending landscaping plan
• Deferred review of 555 Ludwig building addition pending landscaping plan
• Discussed moving meetings to second Wednesday of month

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved a $250 donation to VA Recreation and discussed returning the 1812 Services event to June next year due to low attendance. Veterans Day events were scheduled for 9am at Forest Lawn, 11:30am at Town Park, and 1pm at Donovan Post. The committee also discussed a missing Bateman fund and suggested attending a Town Board meeting.

• Approved $250 donation to VA Recreation (motion by Wayne, second by Barb)
• Discussed returning 1812 Services to June next year (motion by Szarpa, second by Fritz)
• Scheduled Veterans Day events at Forest Lawn, Town Park, and Donovan Post
• Discussed missing Bateman money and suggested attending Town Board meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its August 28 meeting and review two pending SEQR items from prior meetings. It will discuss the 6640 Transit Road expansion and the 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing development. New business includes a Tim Horton's coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive, a storage building at 3409 Broadway, and a two‑story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue.

• 6640 Transit Road Development – phase 1 snow scraper, phase 2 fleet storage garage (SEQR review)
• 3325 Genesee Street Development – two‑phased transitional housing (~10,000 sq ft, 20 units; ~9,700 sq ft, 14 units) (SEQR review)
• 397 Cleveland Drive Development – 1,600 sq ft Tim Horton's coffee shop with 22 seats and 16‑car drive‑thru (SEQR & Special Use Permit review)
• 3409 Broadway Street Development – 6,000 sq ft storage building, 20 ft high (SEQR review)
• 555 Ludwig Avenue Development – 2,880 sq ft two‑story addition for showroom, offices, etc. (SEQR review)

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for the 6640 Transit Road expansion and the 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing project, both with negative SEQR declarations. The committee tabled the 397 Cleveland Drive Tim Hortons, 3409 Broadway storage building, and 555 Ludwig Avenue addition for further review. All votes were 6-0 with 8 members absent.

• Recommended approval for 6640 Transit Road expansion (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing (6-0)
• Tabled 397 Cleveland Drive Tim Hortons for further info (6-0)
• Tabled 3409 Broadway storage building for further details (6-0)
• Tabled 555 Ludwig Avenue addition for further details (6-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on September 24, 2024 at the Town Justice Court. The board will consider items presented by Toter Company, BusPatrol, and Powermarket.io representatives Tom Harty and Brad Tito. No other business items are listed.

• Toter Company – presentation
• BusPatrol – presentation
• Powermarket.io – presentation by Tom Harty & Brad Tito

The Town Board held a work session on September 24, 2024, with presentations from Toter Company, BusPatrol, and Powermarket.io. No formal resolutions or votes were taken during the session. The board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, property sale, negotiations, and other matters, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, property sale, negotiations, and other matters (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Pilarski)
• Exited executive session at 7:02 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Thompson)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will permanently appoint Police Chief Brian Coons and two public safety dispatchers. It will create a Town Comptroller position, rescind the 2023 cyclical reassessment resolution, and approve several fund transfers. Finally, the Board will adopt a zoning amendment changing four parcels from General Commercial to Motor Service District and issue a SEQRA Negative Declaration for the 1593 Walden development.

• Permanent appointment of Police Chief Brian Coons (Resolution 2024-561)
• Appointment of Public Safety Dispatchers Tyshanay D. Barbour and Tanteyana A. Williams (Resolution 2024-562)
• Creation of the Town Comptroller position (Resolution 2024-514)
• Rescission of Resolution 2023-670 (cyclical reassessments) (Resolution 2024-528)
• Zoning amendment and SEQRA Negative Declaration for 1593 Walden Ave and three Dale Road parcels (Resolutions 2024-565 & 2024-566)

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a consent agenda including appointments, fund transfers, and a zoning amendment for 1593 Walden, and also approved several resolutions removed from the consent agenda. The board closed a public hearing on a local law to amend building code administration. An executive session was held for union negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1593 Walden (Resolution 2024-566)
• Approved highway fund expenditures per Highway Law §284 (Resolution 2024-571)
• Approved termination of part-time/seasonal employees (Resolution 2024-584)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-9 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Police Chief Brian Coons (Resolution 2024-561)
• Approved appointment of public safety dispatchers (Resolution 2024-562)
• Entered executive session for TCSU and Dispatcher Union negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on September 18, 2024 to consider several applications. After a public hearing, the Board voted to place each application in a pending status, meaning approval is conditional on obtaining a building permit and meeting construction timelines. The items include area variances and special permits for residential accessory structures and new builds on multiple properties.

• Area Variance – 1414 Harlem Road (additional 288 sq ft shed, total 808 sq ft, exceeds 750 sq ft limit)
• Area Variance – 75 Applewood Road (494.4 sq ft garage expansion, total 959.96 sq ft, exceeds 750 sq ft limit; also 3‑ft setback violation)
• Special Permit – 305A Hyland Avenue (residential new build, lot width/area waiver)
• Area Variance – 305A Hyland Avenue (rear yard setback of 45’ 8”, exceeds required 55 ft)
• Special Permit – 305B Hyland Avenue (residential new build, lot width/area waiver)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted all requested variances and special permits, including a reaffirmation of nine variances for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation project at 3600 Harlem Road. One application was withdrawn by the applicant. All decisions were unanimous with four members present.

• Granted area variance for 288 sq ft shed at 1414 Harlem Road (unanimous)
• Granted two variances for garage expansion at 75 Applewood Road (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for residential new build at 305A Hyland Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted rear yard setback variance at 305A Hyland Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for residential new build at 305B Hyland Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted rear yard setback variance at 305B Hyland Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 74 Fath Drive with condition (unanimous)
• Granted two variances for garage and hot tub at 219 Chapel Avenue with drainage condition (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss new business items related to Seton Road, Losson Road, and other local streets, as well as address old business regarding a vacancy on the commission.

• Seton Road
• Losson Road
• Foisset Avenue
• Hawthorne Avenue
• Hoerner Avenue

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed multiple traffic complaints and requests. It approved installing 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 55 Foisset Avenue, 112 Hoerner Avenue, and 64 Yeager Drive, and requested the Highway Department to add 'cross-traffic does not stop' signs at Roycroft Blvd and Mapleview Road. Speed studies on Barbara Place and Preston Road showed no major concerns, and a 4-way stop request at Roycroft Blvd and Mapleview Road was denied because warrants were not met. A proposed Tim Horton's at Harlem Road and Cleveland Drive was discussed with a Benderson Development representative.

• Installed 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 55 Foisset Avenue
• Installed 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 112 Hoerner Avenue
• Installed 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 64 Yeager Drive
• Requested Highway Dept. to add 'cross-traffic does not stop' signs at Roycroft Blvd and Mapleview Road
• Denied 4-way stop at Roycroft Blvd and Mapleview Road (warrants not met)
• Speed study on Barbara Place showed average 22 mph, no action
• Speed study on Preston Road showed average 22 mph, no action
• Lt. Vogel to deploy speed trailer on Hawthorne Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing site plans and environmental quality reviews for three development projects. These include a multi-unit residential project, a coffee shop, and a storage building.

• 3325 Genesee Street: Proposed two one-story buildings with 34 total units
• 397 Cleveland Drive: Proposed 1,600 Sq Ft Tim Horton’s coffee shop with a 16 car drive-thru queue
• 3409 Broadway Street: Proposed 6,000 Sq Ft storage building 20’ high

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board work session will discuss new business items, including a presentation by James Burns of the Chamber of Commerce and a proposal by Best Brothers Development for residential infill at 77 Bennett. No decisions have been recorded yet; the items are slated for discussion. The meeting also includes old business, resolutions, and a possible executive session.

• James Burns (Chamber of Commerce) presentation
• Best Brothers Development proposal for residential infill at 77 Bennett

The Board held a work session with no formal votes. Supervisor Nowak announced that a Call for Public Hearing on the Historic Preservation Ordinance will occur at the next meeting. The Board also heard introductions from the Chamber of Commerce CEO and a residential infill proposal for 77 Bennett, and entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Scheduled Call for Public Hearing on Historic Preservation Ordinance for next meeting
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA and TCSU contract negotiations, pending litigation, and personnel matters
• Adjourned at 7:02 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote to create a new Town Comptroller position and approve several contracts, including a new police generator and sewer rehabilitation work. The board will also hear a public proposal to create an aggressive panhandling chapter in the town code.

• Create Town Comptroller position
• Approve $349,000 generator for Police and Court Building
• Approve sewer manhole rehabilitation change orders
• Public hearing on aggressive panhandling local law
• Approve warrant for $16.7 million in payments

The Town Board approved the consent agenda, including numerous resolutions for transfers, bids, appointments, and change orders. A public hearing was held on a proposed local law to create an aggressive panhandling chapter in the Town Code, with comments from a fire company representative and the police chief. The board also removed several resolutions from the consent agenda for separate action and suspended rules to add four additional resolutions.

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions 2024-531 through 2024-556 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 1593 Walden (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-8, aggressive panhandling (unanimous)
• Removed Resolutions 2024-547, 2024-549, and 2024-552 from consent agenda for separate action
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of August 27, 2024 and correction to August 13, 2024 minutes
• Suspended rules to add Resolutions 2024-557 through 2024-560 (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council was notified that future regular meetings will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month, starting with the September 4, 2024 meeting. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed landscaping plans for four projects: a building addition at 1286 French Road, a Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive/3700 Harlem Road, DePaul transitional housing for Veterans at 3325 Genessee St, and a snow scraper installation at 6640 Transit Road. All plans were deemed appropriate, but no formal votes were recorded. The council also discussed re-appointments and a new member application.

• Reviewed landscaping plan for 1286 French Road addition, deemed appropriate
• Reviewed landscaping plan for Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive/3700 Harlem Road, deemed appropriate
• Reviewed landscaping plan for DePaul Veterans housing at 3325 Genessee St, deemed appropriate
• Reviewed landscaping plan for Pitt Ohio snow scraper at 6640 Transit Road, deemed appropriate
• Discussed re-appointments for Joe Fischer and C. Sandy Przybylak, and new member application for Stephen Nowicki

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208, 3301 Broadway Street. The notice also references the Francis J. Donovan Post at 3210 Genesee Street. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the document.

The Veterans Affairs Committee discussed plans for upcoming events, including a Veterans Day service setup in October and restarting the Patriotic Commission. They also reviewed the successful Veterans Resource Fair and ongoing projects like the pickleball court. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Set agenda for 1812 service on September 15 at Cemetery and luncheon at Donovan Post
• Planned October meeting to set up Veterans Day services
• Agreed to restart Patriotic Commission
• Scheduled Bingo Party at VA Hospital for September 17 at 6:30 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider three items. First, it will revisit the 1593 Walden Avenue re‑zoning request for a quick oil‑change center. Second, it will review a two‑phase expansion at 6640 Transit Road, including a snow‑scraper and a fleet storage garage. Third, it will evaluate a two‑phase transitional housing project at 3325 Genesee Street.

• 1593 Walden Avenue – re‑zoning to MS‑Motor Services District for oil‑change center
• 6640 Transit Road – Phase 1 snow‑scraper; Phase 2 fleet storage and service garage
• 3325 Genesee Street – Phase 1 10,000 sq ft, 20‑unit building; Phase 2 9,700 sq ft, 14‑unit building for transitional housing

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval of a re-zoning and SEQR negative declaration for a quick oil change center at 1593 Walden Avenue. Two development reviews were tabled: 6640 Transit Road (fleet expansion) and 3325 Genesee Street (transitional housing), both pending further review and comment periods.

• Recommended approval of re-zoning to MS-Motor Services District at 1593 Walden Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for SEQR at 1593 Walden Avenue pending public hearing
• Tabled development review for 6640 Transit Road expansion
• Tabled development review for 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a resolution to hold a special election in December 2024 to decide whether to adopt a ward-based voting system for Town Board Councilmember seats. The board also plans to approve the purchase of 180 refuse totes for $11,340 and will hear a public comment on the demolition of a property at 44 Virginia Road.

• Vote on ward system referendum for December 2024
• Approve purchase of 180 refuse totes for $11,340
• Public hearing for demolition of 44 Virginia Road
• Resolution 2024-433: Special Use Permit for 3438 Broadway
• Resolution 2024-452: Sole source purchase of refuse totes

The Town Board approved a consent agenda covering fund transfers, site plan reviews, and several personnel appointments. A public hearing regarding the demolition of 44 Virginia Road was closed. Several resolutions remained tabled, including a proposal to reduce the number of council members.

• Closed public hearing for demolition of 44 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
• Approved amended meeting minutes of August 13, 2024
• Approved Consent Agenda items 2024-497 through 2024-526 (excluding 499, 503, 514, 516, 517)
• Approved appointment of Maintenance Worker Jason Rydzynski
• Approved appointment of Park Maintenance Worker 1 Austin Mackowiak
• Approved termination of Park Maintenance Worker 1 Austin Wieserner
• Approved travel authorizations for Police Department
• Approved special events for JFK High School Homecoming Parade and WNY Energy for Life Walkathon

Board - Special Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review three SEQR items: a re‑zoning request for 1593 Walden Avenue to a Motor Services District for an oil‑change center; a development review of 6640 Transit Road proposing a snow‑scraper and a separate fleet storage/vehicle service garage; and a two‑phase transitional housing project at 3325 Genesee Street with 20 units in phase 1 and 14 units in phase 2.

• 1593 Walden Ave – re‑zone to MS‑Motor Services District for quick oil‑change center
• 6640 Transit Rd – Phase 1 snow scraper; Phase 2 fleet storage and vehicle service garage
• 3325 Genesee St – transitional housing: ~10,000 sq ft, 20‑unit building (Phase 1) and ~9,700 sq ft, 14‑unit building (Phase 2)

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval of a re-zoning and SEQR negative declaration for a proposed quick oil change center at 1593 Walden Avenue. Two other projects—a fleet expansion at 6640 Transit Road and transitional housing at 3325 Genesee Street—were tabled for further review. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Recommended approval of re-zoning to MS-Motor Services District for 1593 Walden Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for SEQR for 1593 Walden Avenue pending public hearing (7-0)
• Tabled development review for 6640 Transit Road expansion (7-0)
• Tabled development review for 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing (7-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session at Town Justice Court to discuss a Historic Preservation Ordinance and a Draft EMS Study. The meeting will be recorded for public broadcast.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Review of Draft EMS Study
• Meeting held at Town Justice Court, 3223 Union Road

The board held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a historic preservation ordinance and a draft EMS study, and corrected a tax map parcel number on a prior resolution. The board then entered executive session for pending litigation, a potential criminal investigation, and TCEA negotiations.

• Corrected SBL on Resolution 2024-502 from 125.12-8-10.1 to 125.12-9-10.1
• Entered executive session at 6:03 PM for litigation, criminal investigation, and TCEA negotiations
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned work session at 7:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a use variance for a solar energy facility and special permits for two residential new builds. The board is also addressing several new items and a tabled application.

• Use variance for a privately developed solar energy generation facility at 777 Indian Road
• Special permit for a residential new build at 195 Northcrest Avenue
• Special permit for a residential new build at 257 Chapel Avenue
• New item review for 132 Woodgate Drive
• New item review for 133 David Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a use variance to AC Power/BFI Waste Systems for a privately developed solar energy generation facility on a 41-acre former garbage dump at 0 (777) Indian Road, which is not permitted as-of-right in the M-1 Light Manufacturing or M-2 General Manufacturing districts. The board also granted special permits for two new residential builds on non-conforming lots, an area variance for a driveway expansion, and an area variance for a fence, all unanimously.

• Granted use variance for solar facility at 0 (777) Indian Road (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for new build at 195 Northcrest Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for new build at 257 Chapel Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for driveway expansion at 132 Woodgate Drive (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for fence at 133 David Avenue with condition first panel be 3.5 feet high (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on August 21, 2024 at the Cheektowaga Senior Center. The board reviewed a use variance application for a privately developed solar energy generation facility at 777 Indian Road, which was placed on pending status pending a building permit and construction start. The board also considered special permit applications for residential new builds on 195 Northcrest Avenue and 257 Chapel Avenue, both of which were placed on pending status under the same conditions.

• Use Variance – solar energy generation facility – 777 Indian Road (pending)
• Special Permit – residential new build – 195 Northcrest Avenue (pending)
• Special Permit – residential new build – 257 Chapel Avenue (pending)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a use variance to AC Power/BFI Waste Systems for a privately developed solar energy facility on a former landfill at 777 Indian Road, covering about 41 acres in M-1 and M-2 manufacturing districts. The board also approved four other items: two special permits for new homes on non-conforming lots, one driveway expansion variance, and one fence height variance with a modification. All decisions were unanimous.

• Granted use variance for solar facility at 777 Indian Road (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for new home at 195 Northcrest Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for new home at 257 Chapel Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for driveway expansion at 132 Woodgate Drive (unanimous)
• Granted fence variance at 133 David Avenue with first panel limited to 3.5 feet (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Board conducted a work session covering the Historic Preservation Ordinance and a draft EMS Study. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session at 5:23 PM to discuss litigation and personnel matters
• Exited executive session at 6:58 PM

Board - Work Session

The work session was procedural, with no formal decisions made. The board discussed the Historic Preservation Ordinance and a draft EMS study, then entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters before adjourning.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and personnel (motion by Nowak, seconded by Pilarski)
• Exited executive session after discussion (motion by Nowak, seconded by Pilarski)
• Adjourned the work session at 6:59 PM (motion by Nowak, seconded by Pilarski)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to decide on a bond resolution for highway equipment and a personnel termination. The board is also reviewing a development project for Carwell Products on Broadway.

• Bond resolution for the acquisition of heavy highway equipment not to exceed $2,750,000
• Termination of Highway Department Laborer Timothy T. Jaworowicz effective June 13, 2024
• Review of project #2023-3492 at 3438 Broadway for a 2,500 sf expansion and service bays

The Town Board approved a large batch of resolutions including personnel appointments, contract executions, and the adoption of Local Law No. 8 of 2024. The board also declared the town a non-sanctuary town and moved several items regarding 3438 Broadway and highway equipment to the table.

• Approved Resolution 2024-478 adopting Local Law No. 8 of 2024 to amend Taxation Law
• Approved Resolution 2024-479 declaring the Town of Cheektowaga as a Non-Sanctuary Town
• Approved Resolution 2024-464 calling for a public hearing on establishing wards for Councilmember elections
• Approved Resolution 2024-457 awarding a bid for demolition at 217 Orchard Place
• Approved Resolution 2024-465 allowing Police Dept to acquire excess Dept of Defense equipment
• Approved Resolution 2024-470 for the purchase of computer equipment for Town Hall
• Tabled resolutions 2024-376, 2024-398, 2024-430, 2024-431, 2024-432, 2024-433, 2024-452, and 2024-453
• Approved meeting minutes of July 23, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing several development projects, including a 91-unit veteran housing complex and a request to re-zone land for an oil change center. The board will also consider expansions to existing sites on French Road and Broadway Street.

• Proposed 91-unit, three-story housing complex for veterans at 3600 Harlem Road
• Re-zoning request to MS-Motor Services District for a quick oil change center at 1593 Walden Avenue
• Proposed 34-unit project consisting of two one-story buildings at 3325 Genesee Street
• Proposed 2,700 square foot addition at 1286 French Road
• Proposed addition of 29 parking stalls at 2575 Broadway Street

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended site plan approval for a 91-unit, three-story veterans housing complex at 3600 Harlem Rd (5-0), along with approvals for expansions at 1286 French Rd, 2575 Broadway, and 6640 Transit Rd (the latter contingent on town engineer and EAC review). The board tabled a 34-unit project at 3325 Genesee St pending EAC review and recommended rezoning four parcels at 1593 Walden Ave to MS-Motor Services District. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended site plan approval for 2,700 sq ft addition at 1286 French Rd (4-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 91-unit veterans housing at 3600 Harlem Rd (5-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 29 additional parking stalls at 2575 Broadway (5-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 6640 Transit Rd contingent on town engineer and EAC review (5-0)
• Tabled 34-unit project at 3325 Genesee St pending EAC review (5-0)
• Recommended rezone to MS-Motor Services at 1593 Walden Ave (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider several development review items, including a 2,700‑sq‑ft addition at 1286 French Road, demolition and construction of a 91‑unit veteran housing complex at 3600 Harlem Road, and a parking expansion at 2575 Broadway Street. New business items include a development project at 6640 Transit Road with infrastructure additions, a two‑building, 34‑unit project at 3325 Genesee Street, and a rezoning request for an oil‑change center at 1593 Walden Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.

• 3600 Harlem Road – demolition of existing building and construction of a new three‑story, 91‑unit housing complex for veterans
• 6640 Transit Road – addition of a truck trailer snow sweeper, a salt storage shed, a pylon sign, and related infrastructure improvements
• 3325 Genesee Street – construction of two one‑story buildings housing a total of 34 units with shared entrance and sidewalk
• 1593 Walden Avenue – rezoning of four parcels to MS‑Motor Services District for a quick oil‑change center and application for a Special Use Permit
• 1286 French Road – proposed 2,700‑sq‑ft addition to existing space to expand multi‑purpose area, add a parent lounge, and increase storage

The Conservation Advisory Council voted to recommend site plan approval for several projects, including a 2,700 sq ft addition at 1286 French Rd, a 91-unit veterans housing complex at 3600 Harlem Rd, a parking expansion at 2575 Broadway, and a rezone to motor services at 1593 Walden Ave. They also tabled a 34-unit housing project at 3325 Genesee St pending EAC review and approved a site recommendation for 6640 Transit Rd contingent on town engineer approval. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except the French Rd project, which passed 4-0.

• Recommended site plan approval for 1286 French Rd addition (4-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 3600 Harlem Rd veterans housing (5-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2575 Broadway parking expansion (5-0)
• Recommended site plan for 6640 Transit Rd contingent on engineer and EAC review (5-0)
• Tabled 3325 Genesee St housing project pending EAC review (5-0)
• Recommended rezone to motor services at 1593 Walden Ave (5-0)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board adopted Resolution 2024‑454, which schedules two public hearings to gather input on a proposed plan to divide the town into wards for councilmember elections. The hearings will be held on August 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM and August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2 of the Town Justice Court, 3223 Union Road. The resolution includes three attachment maps: Cervas Plan 2, Cervas 1, and Mr. Young’s Plan. The resolution was sponsored by Supervisors Nowak, Kaminski, Pilarski, Jasinski, Bakowski, and Thompson.

• Resolution 2024‑454 calls for public hearings on a ward‑based election plan
• Public hearing scheduled for August 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
• Public hearing scheduled for August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Attachments: Cervas Plan 2, Cervas 1, Mr. Young’s Plan
• Sponsoring councilmembers: Nowak, Kaminski, Pilarski, Jasinski, Bakowski, Thompson

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting and passed Resolution 2024-454, which calls for a public hearing on a proposed plan to establish wards for Town Board councilmember elections. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Called public hearing on proposed ward plan for councilmember elections (Resolution 2024-454)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development projects for environmental impact. The meeting includes discussions on a solar generating system, affordable housing for veterans, and a commercial re-zoning request.

• 777 Indian Road: Proposed 3.25 mega watt solar generating system on approximately 25 acres
• 3600 Harlem Road: Proposed Veteran Villages three-story complex with 91 affordable residential units
• 1593 Walden Avenue: Proposed re-zoning to MS-Motor Services District for a quick oil change center
• 1286 French Road: Proposed 2,700 sf expansion for Fantastic Friends non-profit

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for three development projects and tabled a rezoning request. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the 1286 French Road expansion, the 3600 Harlem Road veteran housing complex, and the 777 Indian Road solar project. The 1593 Walden Avenue rezoning was tabled pending updated drawings.

• Recommended approval of 1286 French Road expansion (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 3600 Harlem Road veteran housing project (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 777 Indian Road solar project (7-0)
• Tabled 1593 Walden Avenue rezoning for updated drawings

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on July 23, 2024. The session included a presentation by the Cheektowaga Collaborative on the community's history, outcomes, and needs. The board also addressed two old‑business items: the Historic Preservation Ordinance and a draft Emergency Medical Services (EMS) study. No formal resolutions were listed.

• Presentation by Cheektowaga Collaborative on community history, outcomes, and needs
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Ordinance (old business)
• Review of Draft EMS Study (old business)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on July 23, 2024, featuring a presentation on the Cheektowaga Collaborative and discussions on a historic preservation ordinance and a draft EMS study. No formal resolutions or votes were taken; the board entered executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA negotiations, Public Safety Dispatchers negotiations, and personnel matters (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski)
• Exited executive session at 6:59 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Thompson)
• Adjourned the work session at 7:03 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Pilarski)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint seven new police officers and make permanent staffing changes in the Building and Plumbing Department. It will also terminate a Highway Department laborer. The Board will adopt a bond resolution authorizing up to $2,750,000 to finance the acquisition of heavy highway equipment.

• Appointment of seven Police Officers (Gianna Casali, Zachary Zotara, Bernice Dumbleton, John Lockwood, Matthew Bauth, Audrey Welsby, Ethan Bilski)
• Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer Mark C. Bielefeld (effective July 26, 2024)
• Appointment of Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Kyle Henrikson (effective July 26, 2024)
• Termination of Highway Department Laborer Timothy T. Jaworowicz (effective June 13, 2024)
• Bond resolution authorizing issuance of bonds not to exceed $2,750,000 for heavy highway equipment

The board adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024 to amend the town's taxation law, and approved a zoning district amendment, site plan, and special use permit for 3438 Broadway. It also approved a successor agreement with the Town of Cheektowaga Employees Association and several appointments, including seven police officers. The consent agenda, including warrants and change orders for the police training center, was approved.

• Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024 amending the taxation law
• Approved zoning district amendment (rezone) for 3438 Broadway
• Approved development review (site plan) for 3438 Broadway
• Approved special use permit for 3438 Broadway
• Approved TCEA successor agreement
• Appointed seven police officers (competitive/permanent)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and change orders for police training center
• Approved purchase of 95-gallon refuse and recycle totes

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a six-foot fence at 191 Burke Drive, allowing a taller fence than the standard 3.5 feet. The board also considered a large area variance request for a project at 3600 Harlem Road involving nine zoning relief requests.

• Approved six-foot fence variance at 191 Burke Drive
• Considered nine area variance requests for 3600 Harlem Road project
• Meeting held at Cheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway St.
• Variance for 3600 Harlem Road includes parking and landscape requirements
• Tabled item 2024-46 Sabbir Ahmed at 191 Burke Drive

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a set of nine area variances for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's 'Veteran's Villages' project at 3600 Harlem Road, covering lot area, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and signage. The board also granted a two-year temporary use permit for an office at 573 Aero Drive, approved two parking-related variances for 2575 Broadway, and approved a garage/pole barn variance at 390 Cayuga Creek Road. A use variance for a solar facility at 777 Indian Road was tabled until August 21, 2024, pending Environmental Advisory Committee review. All votes were unanimous among the four present members; board member Ralph Miranda was absent.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted nine area variances for Tunnel to Towers 'Veteran's Villages' at 3600 Harlem Road (unanimous)
• Granted two-year temporary use permit for office at 573 Aero Drive (unanimous)
• Granted two parking variances for Iskalo 2575 Broadway LLC at 2575 Broadway (unanimous)
• Tabled use variance for solar facility at 777 Indian Road to August 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for garage/pole barn at 390 Cayuga Creek Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:42 PM (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business regarding specific addresses and roads. The body will review traffic safety matters for several locations including Harlem Road, French Road, and Broadway.

• New business: 3600 Harlem Road
• New business: 1286 French Road
• New business: 2575 Broadway
• Old business: 265 Shanley Street, Claude Drive, and Peridot Lane
• Old business: Hunting Road and Treehaven Road, and Sugnet Road

The Commission reviewed traffic and parking requirements for three proposed developments on Harlem Road, French Road, and Broadway. The Highway Department was directed to install signage for a resident on Yeager. The Commission also reviewed the status of several previous signage and speeding requests.

• Directed Highway Department to install 'Autistic Child Area' signs at 64 Yeager
• Recommended 'No Outlet' sign installation at Topaz and Peridot Lane (installed)
• Recommended right-arrow sign installation at Treehaven Road and Hunting Road (installed)
• Recommended installation of two 'Autistic Child Area' signs near 5 Sugnet Road (installed)
• Recommended installation of two 'Autistic Child Area' signs near 265 Shanley Street (installed)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing several development proposals. These include a three-story veteran housing complex, an addition at 1286 French Road, and parking expansions at 2575 Broadway Street.

• 91-unit, three-story housing complex for veterans at 3600 Harlem Road
• 2,700 square foot addition to existing space at 1286 French Road
• Expansion of parking area with 29 additional stalls at 2575 Broadway Street

The Planning Board tabled four separate proposals for building additions, new housing, and parking expansions. Each item was postponed pending reviews by the EAC, engineering, or ZBA approval.

• Tabled 1286 French Rd addition pending EAC and engineering review (5-0)
• Tabled 3600 Harlem Rd veterans housing site plan pending EAC review (5-0)
• Tabled 3600 Harlem Rd addition site plan pending ZBA approval (5-0)
• Tabled 2675 Broadway parking expansion pending ZBA approval of two variances (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The council reviewed site plans for four properties regarding greenspace and tree preservation. Members moved to appoint a new council member and requested a change to the monthly meeting schedule.

• Moved to appoint Stephen Nowicki to the Council via Town Board resolution
• Requested moving meetings to the second Wednesday of the month
• Reviewed 1286 French Road site plan replacing greenspace with a 2,800 sq ft addition
• Reviewed 3600 Harlem Road site plan increasing greenspace to .32 of the site
• Reviewed 2575 Broadway site plan resulting in a $595.00 developer fee for net tree loss
• Reviewed updated 600 Thruway Plaza site plan with added shrub planting areas
• Reviewed 4942 Genesse Street plan for a dog play area with 52% greenspace

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to review various new and old business items. Topics include cannabis zoning laws, an EMS study draft, and the GO Bike Buffalo initiative.

• Cannabis zoning laws
• Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Draft EMS Study
• GO Bike Buffalo
• SmartGov by Granicus

The Town Board conducted a work session to review highway equipment, the GO Bike Buffalo plan, and a proposed software replacement for the Building & Plumbing Department. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

• Reviewed SmartGov software proposal costing approximately $120,000 first year and $48,000 annually
• Reviewed GO Bike Buffalo plan next steps
• Reviewed draft final EMS Study report
• Entered Executive Session at 6:49 PM to discuss TCEA negotiations and personnel matters

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is holding public hearings on a proposed zoning law amendment and a special use permit for 600 Thruway Plaza. The board also plans to approve a contract for monthly lobbying services and several personnel appointments.

• Local Law Intro No. 2024-7 to amend the Town Zoning Law
• Special Use Permit for 600 Thruway Plaza
• Lobbying services contract with Masiello, Martucci and Associates at $3,500 per month
• Asbestos survey and monitoring for 82 Preston Rd for $4,525
• Appointment of Mark C. Bielefeld as Code Enforcement Officer

The Town Board approved Local Law No. 7 of 2024 to amend the zoning law and authorized several site plans and special use permits. The board also approved a new stormwater management plan and various personnel appointments.

• Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2024 to amend the Zoning Law
• Approved Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 600 Thruway Plaza Drive
• Approved Site Plan and EAF Determination for 4942 Genesee
• Adopted new Town of Cheektowaga Stormwater Management Plan
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with City of Buffalo for police firing range use (2024-2025)
• Approved bid for asbestos survey and air monitoring at 82 Preston Rd.
• Authorized purchase of computer equipment for Town Hall
• Tabled lobbying services proposal from Masiello, Martucci and Associates

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review several development proposals. These include a new solar energy system and the creation of affordable residential units for veterans.

• Proposed 'Veteran Villages' at 3600 Harlem Road featuring 91 affordable units
• A 3.25 megawatt solar generating system on approximately 25 acres at 777 Indian Road
• Expansion of vehicle service bays and offices at 3438 Broadway Street
• A 2,700 square foot expansion for Fantastic Friends at 1286 French Road
• Addition of 29 parking stalls at 2575 Broadway Street

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a vehicle service bay expansion at 3438 Broadway and confirmed a Type II Action for parking expansion at 2575 Broadway. Three other development projects were tabled for further review.

• Recommended approval for 3438 Broadway expansion (6-0)
• Confirmed Type II Action for 2575 Broadway parking expansion (6-0)
• Tabled 1286 French Road expansion for more detail (6-0)
• Tabled 3600 Harlem Road veteran housing project for further review (6-0)
• Tabled 777 Indian Road solar system project for further review (6-0)

Board - Work Session

The Town Board work session includes discussions regarding 3600 Harlem Rd and tow rates. The board will also review cannabis zoning laws, a draft EMS study, and the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

• 3600 Harlem Rd
• Tow Rates
• Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Draft EMS Study
• Cannabis Zoning Laws

The Town Board held a work session that included two executive sessions for confidential discussions. A presentation on a veterans housing development at 3600 Harlem Rd was given, and tow rate increases were discussed, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes. Updates were provided on the Historic Preservation Ordinance, an EMS study, and cannabis zoning laws.

• Entered executive session to discuss criminal investigations (5:20 PM)
• Exited executive session (5:42 PM)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters (5:43 PM)
• Exited executive session (6:37 PM)
• Adjourned work session (6:54 PM)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve several service contracts and local law amendments. The agenda includes decisions on curbside recycling collection, building maintenance, and police department appointments. The board will also consider updates to the town's ambulance services and taxation laws.

• Awarded five-year contract for curbside recycling collection to Modern Disposal Services, Inc. at an annual cost of $1,402,283.25.
• Approved a one-year agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for building system maintenance at $150,895.00.
• Approved a proposal from Masiello, Martucci and Associates for lobbying services at $3,500.00 per month.
• Appointed Jeffrey M. Filipski to the rank of Detective in the Police Department.
• Enacted Local Law No. 6 of 2024 to amend the Ambulance Services Law.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held its regular meeting on June 26, 2024. A public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-7, which would amend the town's zoning law, was adjourned and left open to the July 9, 2024 meeting after comments from Fire Inspector Craig Maconaghy. The board approved its consent agenda, including the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes and Resolution Items 2024-342 through 2024-374, with nine resolutions pulled for separate action. The board also waived its rules to add Resolutions 2024-375 through 2024-383, and adjourned at 9:38 PM. The minutes do not record the individual outcomes or vote tallies for the separately taken resolutions.

• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-7 (zoning law amendment) adjourned and left open to July 9, 2024 (unanimous; Kaminski absent)
• Consent agenda approved, including June 11, 2024 minutes and Resolutions 2024-342 through 2024-374 (all in favor)
• Resolutions 2024-343, 2024-346, 2024-352, 2024-355, 2024-356, 2024-362, 2024-363, 2024-373 and 2024-374 removed from consent agenda for separate action
• Rules waived to add Resolutions 2024-375 through 2024-383 (all in favor)
• Resolution 2024-290 (shared services agreement with Erie County Associations of Town Superintendents of Highways) moved to the table
• Meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed several applications for area variances and a temporary permit. These requests include changes to driveway sizes, fence heights, and property line setbacks. All reviewed items were placed in a pending status.

• Temporary permit for indoor arcade and miniature golf at 4915-4917 Genesee Street
• Area variance for a stationary generator at 1275 Losson Road
• Driveway enlargement and patio expansion at 118 South Prince Drive
• Request for a six-foot tall fence at 191 Burke Drive
• Driveway extension requests at 18 Nagel Drive and 38 Marne Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved five area variances for residential property improvements, including driveway extensions and patio expansions. The board also granted a two-year temporary permit for an indoor arcade and miniature golf facility. One request for a fence variance was tabled to allow the applicant to consider safety modifications.

• Approved rear patio and driveway expansion at 118 South Prince Drive (4-0)
• Approved stationary generator variance at 1275 Losson Road (3-1)
• Approved 2-year temporary permit for arcade/mini-golf at 4915-4917 Genesee St (4-0)
• Approved driveway enlargement variance at 49 Harvest Lane (4-0)
• Approved driveway extension with safety buffer at 18 Nagel Drive (4-0)
• Tabled fence height variance for 191 Burke Drive (4-0)
• Approved 6-foot driveway extension at 38 Marne Road (4-0)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to review several development and safety requests. Items include a 91-unit veteran housing project at 3600 Harlem and a parking lot expansion at 2575 Broadway. The commission will also revisit discussions regarding Peridot Lane, Treehaven Road, and Sugnet Road.

• 91-unit affordable veteran housing at 3600 Harlem
• Parking lot expansion for 20+ cars at 2575 Broadway
• Facility expansion at 1286 French including a second story
• Request for child with autism sign at 265 Shanley Street
• Review of Peridot Lane, Treehaven Road, and Sugnet Road

The Traffic Safety Commission met June 18, 2024 and recommended several sign installations to the Highway Department: two "Autistic Child Area" signs near 265 Shanley Street and two near 5 Sugnet Road, a "No Outlet" sign at Topaz and Peridot Lane, and a right-arrow sign at Treehaven Road and Hunting Road. A requested "No Outlet" sign at Hunting Road and Treehaven Road could not be installed because Treehaven Road is not a dead-end street. Lt. Vogel will perform a speed survey on Claude Drive following a speeding complaint, and plans for 3600 Harlem Road, 2575 Broadway and 1286 French Road were received for review. The commission also noted Dave Przepiora's resignation effective 6/1/2024 and that the vacancy was posted on the Town website and Facebook page.

• Recommended two "Autistic Child Area" signs near 265 Shanley Street
• Recommended two "Autistic Child Area" signs near 5 Sugnet Road
• Recommended a "No Outlet" sign at Topaz and Peridot Lane
• Recommended a right-arrow sign at Treehaven Road and Hunting Road
• No Outlet sign at Hunting Road and Treehaven Road not approved; Treehaven Road is not a dead-end street
• Accepted prior meeting minutes (motion by M. McDonough, seconded by T. Skowron)
• Speed survey on Claude Drive assigned to Lt. Vogel after speeding complaint
• Plans received for 3600 Harlem Road, 2575 Broadway and 1286 French Road for review

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The meeting includes reviewing minutes from the June 23, 2023 meeting. The board will discuss complaint forms and advertising for a vacant position on the Board. Members will also review submitted 2024 Financial Disclosure Statements.

• Review of June 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding complaint forms
• Advertising for a vacancy on the Board
• Review of 2024 Financial Disclosure Statements

The Board of Ethics reviewed returned financial disclosure statements and noted that four were not returned. Members discussed adding specific criteria to the complaint form to better define ethics violations. A revised recruitment ad for a new board member was introduced.

• Reviewed financial disclosure statements; 4 not returned
• Discussed adding violation criteria to complaint form
• Introduced revised recruitment ad for new board member

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing several development proposals. These include a new three-story housing complex for veterans, an addition to a facility on French Road, and a revised site plan for a dog daycare on Genesee Street.

• Proposed 91-unit, three-story housing complex for veterans at 3600 Harlem Road
• Proposed 2,700 square foot addition to 1286 French Road
• Review of revised site plan for dog daycare and grooming at 4942 Genesee Street

The Planning Board recommended approval of a site plan for a dog daycare at 4292 Genesee St, contingent on engineering approvals. The Board tabled site plans for a 2,700-square-foot addition at 1286 French Rd and a 91-unit veteran housing complex at 3600 Harlem Rd, pending Engineering Advisory Committee review.

• Recommended site plan for dog daycare at 4292 Genesee St (4-0), contingent on EAC approval
• Tabled site plan for addition at 1286 French Rd pending EAC review (4-0)
• Tabled site plan for 91-unit veteran housing at 3600 Harlem Rd pending EAC review (4-0)
• Suspended reading of April 11th minutes (4-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session to discuss several ongoing items. Topics include cannabis zoning laws, a draft EMS study, and the historic preservation ordinance. The board will also address aid to youth.

• Cannabis zoning laws discussion
• Draft EMS study review
• Historic Preservation Ordinance update
• Aid to Youth discussion

The Board conducted a work session covering several discussion topics and an executive session. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to ambulance services laws. The agenda also includes resolutions for a monthly lobbying contract and allowing email submissions for assessment review petitions.

• Public hearing for Local Law No. 6 of 2024 regarding Ambulance Services
• $3,500 per month lobbying contract with Masiello, Martucci and Associates
• Resolution to accept Board of Assessment Review petitions via email
• $11,139.99 change order for electrical modifications at pump stations
• Approval of warrants and vouchers totaling $4,750,166.78

The Town Board approved a consent agenda covering fund transfers, personnel appointments, and special event permits. The board also closed a public hearing regarding ambulance services and moved a resolution on assessment review petitions to the table.

• Closed public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2024 regarding ambulance services (Unanimous)
• Approved shared services agreement with Erie County Associations of Town Superintendents of Highways
• Approved proposal for Masiello, Martucci and Associates to provide lobbying services
• Approved proposal for opposing offshore wind facilities in Lake Erie
• Appointed Innocenzo G. Bellavia as Superintendent - Wastewater Pump Station
• Appointed Erica J. Kaprowicz and Viktoriya V. Vorobyeva as Senior Court Clerks
• Appointed Laura A. Kreinheder as Clerk to the Town Justice
• Moved Resolution 2024-296 regarding Assessment Review Petitions Process to the Table

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hold a work session to discuss cannabis zoning laws and a historic preservation ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding aid to youth and a draft EMS study.

• Aid to Youth
• Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Draft EMS Study
• Cannabis Zoning Laws

The Cheektowaga Town Council held a work session on June 11, 2024. The council entered a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, TCEA negotiations, and a matter regarding a corporation. No public resolutions were passed, and the meeting adjourned without recording any final votes on open business items.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation, TCEA negotiations, and a corporation matter
• Exited executive session
• Adjourned the work session

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the June 5, 2024, Veterans Affairs Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming events including the 4th of July Parade, a War of 1812 Ceremony, and a Veterans Resource Fair. A $5,000 sponsorship for a service dog was noted, and a $30,000 parking lot project was identified as a need.

• Approved minutes from May 1, 2024 meeting
• Noted $5,000 sponsorship for service dog via Voiture 51
• Identified $30,000 cost for new parking lot at Donovan Post
• Scheduled War of 1812 Ceremony for Sept 15, 2024
• Scheduled 4th of July Parade assembly for 11:30am at Thruway Mall

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution appointing Thomas E. Fowler, Jr., Esq. as Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor, effective June 6, 2024, at an annual salary of $115,000. The resolution also exempts him from the town residency requirement, as he currently lives in Lancaster, NY. The board will vote on this appointment and then adjourn.

• Resolution 2024-313 appoints Thomas E. Fowler, Jr., Esq. as Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor
• Annual salary of $115,000.00 effective June 6, 2024
• Residency requirement waived for the appointee, who lives in Lancaster, NY

The Town Board held a special meeting on May 31, 2024. The board adopted Resolution 2024-313 to appoint the Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor. The meeting was adjourned shortly after this action.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-313 appointing Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor
• Adjourned meeting (Motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski, all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review three development projects under SEQR and site plan review: a 2,500 sq-ft expansion at 3438 Broadway Street, a new canopy and second drive-thru lane at 600 Thruway Plaza Drive, and a dog daycare and grooming facility at 4942 Genesee Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. No new business is listed.

• 3438 Broadway Street: 2,500 sq-ft expansion with three vehicle service bays, plus possible phase two
• 600 Thruway Plaza Drive: new canopy, second drive-thru lane, mobile pickup spaces, trash enclosure, storage room
• 4942 Genesee Street: dog daycare and grooming facility with fenced 55' x 100' patio
• SEQR comment expiration: Coordinated for all three projects
• Minutes approval for April 24, 2024 regular meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended negative SEQR declarations for projects at 600 Thruway Plaza Drive and 4942 Genesee Street. A development review for 3438 Broadway Street was tabled pending further engineering review of a remediation plan.

• Recommended negative SEQR declaration for 600 Thruway Plaza Drive (5-0)
• Recommended negative SEQR declaration for 4942 Genesee Street (5-0)
• Tabled development review for 3438 Broadway Street (5-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a historic preservation ordinance, a draft EMS study, and cannabis zoning laws. The agenda also includes a new business item presented by Rachel Straker. No formal resolutions are listed, and the meeting may include an executive session.

• Historic Preservation Ordinance discussion
• Draft EMS Study review
• Cannabis Zoning Laws discussion
• New business item by Rachel Straker

The Town of Cheektowaga Board held a work session on May 28, 2024. No public resolutions were adopted during the meeting. The session included a review of Community Development services, updates on pending studies, and closed-door discussions regarding litigation and union negotiations.

• Reviewed Community Development services and noted need to pass previously tabled resolutions
• Historic Preservation Ordinance discussed (no action recorded)
• Draft EMS Study remains under internal review
• Cannabis Zoning Laws discussed with no new input from Board Members
• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation and TCEA negotiations
• Entered Attorney-Client Privilege session
• Adjourned at 6:53 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting on May 28, 2024, with several resolutions up for discussion and vote. Key items include authorizing a $2,000,000 bond for drainage improvements on town highways, approving contracts for a 5-year Consolidated Plan and a Fair Housing Analysis, and scheduling a public hearing on ambulance service law amendments. The agenda also includes routine consent items like fund transfers and warrant approvals.

• Bond resolution for $2,000,000 to finance drainage improvements on town highways
• Contract with The Harrison Studio for $43,000 (Cheektowaga share $14,333) for 5-year Consolidated Plan
• Agreement with Erie County for $6,244 (Cheektowaga share) for Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
• Retain Lippes Mathias LLP as outside counsel for labor, civil litigation, and Article 7 proceedings
• Public hearing set for June 11, 2024 on Local Law to amend Chapter 52 Ambulance Services

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a successor labor agreement with the Town of Cheektowaga Employees Association (TCEA) and a reduction of budget expenditure for 2025, both taken off the consent agenda for separate votes. It also approved bond resolutions for drainage improvements and highway reconstruction, highway paving, a shared services agreement with Erie County highway superintendents, and a lobbying services contract added by suspending the rules. The minutes do not record individual vote tallies for these resolutions; most items passed by voice vote with 'All in Favor.'

• Approved TCEA successor agreement (Resolution 2024-297)
• Approved reduction of budget expenditure for 2025 (Resolution 2024-298)
• Approved bond resolution for drainage improvements on town highways (Resolution 2024-287)
• Approved bond resolution for reconstruction and resurfacing of various town highways (Resolution 2024-288)
• Approved highway paving (Resolution 2024-289)
• Approved shared services agreement with Erie County Associations of Town Superintendents of Highways (Resolution 2024-290)
• Approved lobbying services proposal from Masiello, Martucci and Associates (Resolution 2024-312)
• Approved opposing amendment to Erie County Charter regarding sales tax exemption (Resolution 2024-299)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters. New business includes one item on Peridot Lane, while old business covers six locations: 3881 Broadway, Bennett Road, Duke Road, Hunting Road, 4942 Genesee Street, and 600 Thruway Plaza Drive. No decisions or details are provided in the agenda.

• Peridot Lane (new business)
• 3881 Broadway
• Bennett Road
• Duke Road
• 4942 Genesee Street

The Traffic Safety Commission met on May 21, 2024, with four members present and one absent. The commission reviewed seven new business items and one old business item, raising no concerns on three development proposals and recommending sign installations at three locations. The commission also advised one resident that a speed limit request on Bennett Road should go to the Erie County Highway Department because it is a County road. No formal votes were recorded on the substantive items; the only motions were to accept prior minutes and to adjourn.

• No concerns raised on 3,120 s.f. building at 3881 Broadway (716 Gutters) with two driveways onto Indian Road
• No concerns raised on 9,435 s.f. building expansion at 585-675 Duke Road (Derrick Corporation)
• No concerns raised on proposed dog day care at 4942 Genesee Street with 27 parking spaces
• Recommended pedestrian crosswalks across driveways for Burger King drive-thru expansion at 600 Thruway Plaza Drive
• Requested Highway Department install right arrow sign at Treehaven and Hunting Road (No Outlet sign denied because Treehaven is not a dead-end)
• Recommended Highway Department install two 'Autistic Child Area' signs near 5 Sugnet Road
• Recommended Highway Department install 'No Outlet' sign at Topaz and Peridot Lane
• Advised Bennett Road speed limit request be directed to Erie County Highway Department (County road)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider 16 area variance applications, ranging from residential accessory structure setbacks to a commercial parking shortage. The board will also review minutes and a tabled item. Decisions are pending for all listed applications.

• 35 Wilshire Road: garage 768 sq ft (limit 750), roof height 14'7" (limit 12'), fence height 4' (limit 3.5'), fence setback 1 inch (limit 18')
• 301 Chapel Avenue: driveway extension 40 ft with 2 ft setback (limit 5'), shed 96 sq ft with 2 ft side setback (limit 3') and 2 ft from dwelling (limit 10')
• 1426 Borden Road: new 20x14 shed brings accessory structures to 2,529 sq ft (limit 750 sq ft)
• 87 Cleveland Drive: banquet center conversion requires 47 parking spots, only 30 provided
• 475 Dingens Street and 2040 Walden Avenue: Phantom Fireworks variance requests

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals approved 13 area variances and temporary permits at its May 15, 2024 meeting, most by unanimous votes. The only denial was a request at 87 Cleveland Drive to convert the back half of a building to a banquet center, which was denied 2 to 3 because the site has 30 parking spaces where 47 are required. The board also approved the April 17, 2024 minutes and adjourned at 9:24 PM.

• Approved April 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled item 2024-20 (35 Wilshire Road garage/fence variances) to meet with owner and revisit site
• Granted 2024-26 area variance for driveway extension and shed replacement at 301 Chapel Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted 2024-27 area variance for 20x14 shed at 1426 Borden Road (unanimous)
• Granted 2024-28 area variance for detached garage at 38 Chapel Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied 2024-29 area variance for banquet center parking at 87 Cleveland Drive (2-3)
• Granted 2024-30 through 2024-40 area variances and temporary permits (all unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 PM (unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Genesee St. pump station, a property at 3325 Genesee, and a Zoom policy. Old business includes a historic preservation ordinance, a draft EMS study, and cannabis zoning laws. No formal resolutions are listed, and the agenda is largely a discussion list rather than a set of final decisions.

• Genesee St. pump station discussion
• Property at 3325 Genesee
• Zoom policy for meetings
• Historic preservation ordinance
• Draft EMS study and cannabis zoning laws

The Board conducted a work session covering several new and old business items. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the listed agenda items. The Board entered an executive session to discuss a contract and a corporate appointment.

• Entered executive session at 6:51 PM to discuss Public Safety Dispatchers Contract and a corporate appointment
• Exited executive session at 7:05 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including funding $2.5 million in sewer infrastructure repairs and upgrades, and authorizing a $5 million bond for drainage improvements on town highways. The board will also vote on appointing a police lieutenant, reappointing a Board of Assessment Review member, and approving a notice for bids on public works equipment. A proclamation will honor Kashif Hakim for bravery, and the public can comment on agenda items.

• Resolution 2024-205: Approve $2.5M from sewer fund balance for sewer repairs and Genesee Street pump station upgrade
• Resolution 2024-206: Order after public hearing for $500,000 sewer expenditure (Genesee St. pump station)
• Resolution 2024-208: Bond resolution for $5,000,000 drainage improvements on town highways
• Resolution 2024-237: Appointment of Eric A. Jakubowicz as Police Lieutenant (effective May 15, 2024)
• Resolution 2024-235: Notice to bidders for equipment & operators for public works (Bid #2024-3)

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to amend the zoning code and Local Law No. 5 of 2024 to amend building construction codes administration. The board also approved various bid awards for uniforms, demolition, and environmental services, and authorized several personnel appointments.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2024 amending Zoning code (Approved)
• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2024 amending Building Construction Codes Administration Law (Approved)
• Awarded bid for work uniforms Bid #2024-13 (Approved)
• Awarded bid for demolition at 31 Coralwood Court Bid #2024-15 (Approved)
• Awarded bid for asbestos survey and air monitoring at 217 Orchard Place Bid #2024-16 (Approved)
• Approved appointment of Police Lieutenant Eric A. Jakubowicz (Approved)
• Approved appointment of Court Analyst Megan C. Green (Approved)
• Approved appointment of Recreation Leaders Sean M. McCowan and Ryan P. Smith (Approved)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review two development proposals: a remodel of the Burger King at 600 Thruway Plaza Drive, including a new drive-thru canopy and lane modifications, and a new dog daycare and grooming facility at 4942 Genesee with a fenced play area. Both are listed as unlisted actions under SEQRA, and the board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. No old business items are on the agenda.

• 600 Thruway Plaza Drive: Burger King remodel with new drive-thru canopy, trash enclosure relocation, and expansion to two drive-thru lanes with a bypass lane
• 4942 Genesee: proposed dog daycare and grooming facility with on-site training classes and a 5,500 sq ft fenced play area
• SEQRA review for both projects as unlisted actions

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval for a Burger King remodeling project at 600 Thruway Plaza Dr and a dog daycare facility at 4942 Genesee St. Both recommendations are conditional on pending variance approvals or Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) reviews. The board also voted to suspend the reading of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended site plan for 600 Thruway Plaza Dr Burger King remodel pending variance and EAC review (4-0)
• Recommended site plan for 4942 Genesee St dog daycare pending EAC review (4-0)
• Suspended reading of April 11th meeting minutes (4-0)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on May 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda includes only a call to meeting with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or for general discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Senior Center Conference Room, enter through Door #7

The council reviewed proposed site changes for 600 Thruway Plaza and 4942 Genesee Street. The minutes record the review of these projects but do not list any formal votes or decisions.

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee regular meeting on May 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Francis J. Donovan Post. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the call to meeting.

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

The Veterans Affairs Committee met to discuss upcoming Memorial Day events, stipend payments, and grant applications. Brian Pilarski reported that stipends and hall rentals were paid and stated an intention to request a Veterans budget increase. The meeting concluded with a discussion about a resource fair, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Stipends and hall rentals reported as paid
• Intention stated to request increase in Veterans budget
• Grant applications resubmitted for Donovan and Gierlach posts
• Memorial Day service location moved from Hennipin to Houghton park
• No formal votes or approvals recorded

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing three development projects for environmental impact under SEQR. The projects include a vehicle service expansion at 3438 Broadway Street, a canopy and second drive-thru lane at 600 Thruway Plaza Drive, and a dog daycare and grooming facility at 4942 Genesee Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting.

• 3438 Broadway Street: 2,500 sq-ft expansion with three vehicle service bays, possible second phase
• 600 Thruway Plaza Drive: new canopy, second drive-thru lane, mobile pickup spaces, trash enclosure
• 4942 Genesee Street: dog daycare and grooming facility with fenced 55' x 100' exercise patio
• SEQR review for all three projects (Coordinated)

The Environmental Advisory Committee tabled three development projects to allow for further review or updated submissions. The projects involved a vehicle service expansion, a Burger King remodel, and a dog daycare facility. No final approvals or denials were issued during this meeting.

• Tabled 3438 Broadway Street review pending remediation plan review
• Tabled 600 Thruway Plaza Drive review pending updated site plan
• Tabled 4942 Genesee Street review pending updated drawings
• Approved prior meeting minutes (AYE/NAY vote recorded, reason for Nay blank)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss new business items at 777 Indian Rd and 1593 Walden Avenue, as well as old business including a Historic Preservation Ordinance and a draft EMS Study Report. No resolutions are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural with discussion items rather than final votes.

• Discussion of 777 Indian Rd
• Discussion of 1593 Walden Avenue
• Historic Preservation Ordinance review
• Draft EMS Study Report review

The Town Board held a work session to review two development proposals: a solar array on a 40-acre Brownfield site at 777 Indian Rd and a 3-bay retail renovation at 1593 Walden Ave. No votes were taken on these projects. The Board also entered executive sessions to discuss union contract negotiations and financial matters regarding a corporation, followed by an attorney-client privilege session.

• Reviewed solar array proposal for 777 Indian Rd (no vote)
• Reviewed 3-bay retail renovation at 1593 Walden Ave (no vote)
• Entered Executive Session for union and financial discussions (unanimous)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
• Entered Attorney Client Privilege session
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including police department appointments, a public hearing on a zoning law amendment, and a demolition notice. The board will also vote on funding for sewer repairs, road resurfacing, and a bond for drainage improvements.

• Appointments: Jeffrey M. Schmidt as Police Captain, James M. Rutkowski as Police Sergeant, Kevin K. Matusiak and Jay R. Bartoszek as Detectives, effective April 24, 2024.
• Resolution 2024-205: Approve $2,500,000 from sewer district fund balance for sanitary sewer repairs and Genesee Street pump station upgrade.
• Resolution 2024-207: Approve $500,000 from highway fund balance for road resurfacing, including Eggert Rd, using town employees.
• Resolution 2024-208: Authorize up to $5,000,000 in bonds for drainage improvements on town highways.
• Resolution 2024-203: Approve change order #1 for $41,678.00 to CIR Electrical Construction Corp. for HVAC electrical work at Town Hall.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included meeting minutes and resolutions 2024-201 through 2024-233, with several items pulled for separate votes. The board also approved police appointments, including a police captain, sergeant, and two detectives, and closed two public hearings. No substantive debate or outcomes are recorded for the individually removed resolutions beyond their listing.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of April 9, 2024, and resolutions 2024-201 through 2024-233 (with some items removed for separate action)
• Approved appointment of Jeffrey M. Schmidt as Police Captain (Resolution 2024-197)
• Approved appointment of James M. Rutkowski as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2024-198)
• Approved appointment of Kevin K. Matusiak as Detective (Resolution 2024-199)
• Approved appointment of Jay R. Bartoszek as Detective (Resolution 2024-200)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-5 to amend zoning law (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on demolition of 82 Preston Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to hear nine area variance requests. Each request is listed as a new item, and the agenda includes draft decisions marking all as 'Pending.' The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• 69 Leni Lane: driveway enlargement variance (ZBA-2024-17)
• 181 Dartwood Drive: egress window setback variance (ZBA-2024-18)
• 14 Steven Drive: concrete parking pad for camping trailer (ZBA-2024-19)
• 35 Wilshire Road: garage size, height, and fence variances (ZBA-2024-20)
• 1231 Losson Road: two applications for driveway and accessory structure variances (ZBA-2024-21, 22)

At its April 17, 2024 regular meeting, the Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted six area variances covering driveways, an egress window, a garage, a bath house/shed, and business setbacks, all by unanimous votes. One garage and fence variance request at 35 Wilshire Road was tabled until May 15, 2024, and one application at 301 Chapel Avenue was withdrawn because the applicant requested more relief than published. The board also tabled the March 20, 2024 minutes after a member noted an error.

• Granted area variance for driveway widening at 69 Leni Lane (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for egress window at 181 Dartwood Drive (unanimous)
• Granted two area variances for concrete pad and driveway at 14 Steven Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled garage and fence variance request at 35 Wilshire Road until 5/15/2024 (unanimous)
• Granted two area variances for additional driveway at 1231 Losson Road (unanimous)
• Granted area variances for bath house/shed at 1231 Losson Road (unanimous)
• Application for driveway and shed variances at 301 Chapel Avenue withdrawn
• Granted area variance for facility addition at 585-675 Duke Road (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss two new business items: 3881 Broadway and 1111 Harlem Road. No old business is listed. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no details provided on the nature of the traffic safety concerns or proposals.

• New business: 3881 Broadway
• New business: 1111 Harlem Road

The Commission reviewed revised plans for a mixed-use building on Harlem Road and received submissions for several other properties. No formal votes on the project applications were recorded.

• Accepted minutes from the previous meeting
• Reviewed revised plans for 1111 Harlem Road (79 apartments and 1,740 s.f. commercial space)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review development applications, including a proposed Chase bank at 4960 Transit Road, a warehouse and office at 3881 Broadway, and a building expansion at 585 Duke Road. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. All items are under SEQRA review as unlisted actions.

• Chase bank: 3,331 sq ft with drive-thru at Wegman's Plaza, Losson Road
• 716 Gutters warehouse/office: 3,120 sq ft at 3881 Broadway
• Building expansion: 9,435 sq ft addition at 585 Duke Road
• SEQRA review for all three projects

The Cheektowaga Planning Board met on April 11, 2024, with all five members present. The board tabled a proposed 3,331-square-foot Chase banking center at 4960 Transit within the Wegman's Plaza, citing two contingencies: water line approval and storm water permit approval by the Town Engineer. The board recommended site plans to the Town Board for a 3,120-square-foot warehouse and business office at 3881 Broadway proposed by 716 Gutters, contingent on ZBA approval of all variances and Town Engineer approval, and for a 9,435-square-foot building expansion at 585 Duke, contingent on engineer approval, traffic safety approval, and a variance. All motions passed 5-0.

• Tabled 3,331 sf Chase banking center at 4960 Transit pending water line and storm water permit approvals by Town Engineer (5-0)
• Recommended site plan to Town Board for 3,120 sf warehouse/office at 3881 Broadway by 716 Gutters, contingent on ZBA variances and Town Engineer approval (5-0)
• Recommended site plan to Town Council for 9,435 sf expansion at 585 Duke, contingent on engineer, traffic safety, and variance approvals (5-0)
• Suspended reading of March 14, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss new business, including a property at 1111 Harlem Rd and potential zoning laws for marijuana dispensaries. They will also revisit old business on a historical preservation ordinance and a draft EMS study report. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of 1111 Harlem Rd property
• Marijuana dispensary zoning laws
• Historical preservation ordinance
• Draft EMS study report

The Town Board discussed requirements for marijuana dispensary zoning, including operating hours and distance from schools and daycares. A sub-committee was created to review the local law and propose changes. No final votes were recorded on the discussed ordinances or studies.

• Created sub-committee (Supervisor Nowak, Councilmember Jasinski, Councilmember Bakowski) to review marijuana dispensary zoning laws
• Added waiver item 2024-196 for Highway Drainage to bond $5 million over 10 years with $500,000 from Highway Reserves

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a memorandum of agreement to relax police officer residency requirements, a $500,000 bond for sewer improvements, and a zoning law amendment. The agenda also includes public hearings on local laws, a consent agenda with routine approvals, and a transfer of funds.

• Resolution 2024-129: Authorize Supervisor to sign agreement with Police Club to allow officers to live anywhere in Erie County after 5 years of service.
• Resolution 2024-148/149: Approve $500,000 bond for sanitary sewer replacement, with total project cost estimated at $3,950,000.
• Resolution 2024-172: Approve $57,162 change order for HVAC replacement at Town Hall, funded by ARPA.
• Resolution 2024-173: Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2024 amending Zoning Chapter 260.
• Resolution 2024-171: Approve warrants totaling $12,509,891.38.

The Town Board approved a wide range of administrative actions, including bids for topsoil, manhole covers, and sewer pipes. The board also adopted local laws regarding zoning and open burning and closed public hearings on building construction and taxation laws.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2024 amending Zoning (Approved)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2024 amending Burning, Open (Approved)
• Awarded bid for Topsoil & Hydroseed Bid #2024-5 (Approved)
• Awarded bid for Manhole/Catch Basin Frames & Covers Bid #2024-6 (Approved)
• Awarded bid for Sanitary Sewer Pipe and Fittings Bid #2024-7 (Approved)
• Awarded bid for Trees Along Town Highways Bid #2024-8 (Approved)
• Closed public hearing for Local Law Intro. 2024-3 on Building Construction Codes (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Local Law Intro. 2024-4 on Taxation Law (Unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on April 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council
• Meeting location: Senior Center Conference Room, enter through Door #7 at the rear of the Senior Building

The council reviewed landscaping and site plans for several properties, including West Herr Automotive and M&I Lab. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Reviewed 4814 Transit (American Tire Store) landscaping plan
• Reviewed 3881 Broadway (716 Gutters) site plan
• Reviewed 3438 Broadway (Carwell Corrosion) site plan
• Requested larger, more specific landscaping/site plans for West Herr Automotive on Transit Road
• Reviewed 585 Dick Road (M&I Lab) addition plans

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural call to meeting for the Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, scheduled for April 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Frank L Gierlach Post. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed beyond the meeting notice itself.

• Meeting notice only; no specific agenda items listed

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed upcoming events including Memorial Day and the 4th of July Parade, as well as various veteran support projects and scholarships.

• Approved minutes of last meeting

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting on April 2, 2024, at the Town Justice Court. The sole general discussion item is sewer and highway infrastructure needs. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents, limited to 15 minutes total and 3 minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of sewer and highway infrastructure needs
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Town Justice Court, 3223 Union Road
• All board meetings are recorded for public broadcast

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on April 2, 2024 that was largely informational. Mark Christel, Principal Engineer Assistant, gave a PowerPoint presentation on sewer and highway infrastructure needs, covering road reconstruction, sewer repairs, and resurfacing work from the past 15-20 years. Discussion touched on a DEC Consent Order with no set end date, three remaining sewer sheds, pump station repairs, and the town's Design Build Process. The board took no substantive votes; the only action was adjourning at 11:01 PM.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was a presentation and discussion
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:01 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski; all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing six development projects for environmental impact under SEQR. The agenda includes new commercial buildings, expansions, and re-zoning requests, with the committee providing comments on each.

• 3881 Broadway: 3,120 sq-ft office/warehouse building
• 3438 Broadway: 2,500 sq-ft expansion with vehicle service bays
• 4814 Transit Road: 6,294 sq-ft America's Tire store, re-zone to MS
• 4960 Transit Road: 3,331 sq-ft Chase bank with drive-thru
• 585 Duke Road: 9,435 sq-ft building expansion

The committee recommended approval and negative SEQR declarations for projects at 3881 Broadway Street, 4814 Transit Road, 4960 Transit Road, 4201 Genesee Street, and 585 Duke Road. One project at 3438 Broadway Street had its previous negative declaration recommended for rescission.

• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 3881 Broadway Street office/warehouse (7-0)
• Recommended rescinding previous negative SEQR declaration for 3438 Broadway Street expansion (7-0)
• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 4814 Transit Road America’s Tire store (7-0)
• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 4960 Transit Road Chase bank (7-0)
• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 4201 Genesee Street patio expansion (7-0)
• Recommended approval and negative SEQR declaration for 585 Duke Road building expansion (7-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss old business items, specifically a historical preservation ordinance and a draft EMS study report. No resolutions or new business are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2024, at the Town Justice Court.

• Historical preservation ordinance discussion
• Draft EMS study report review

The Board discussed revisions to the Historical Preservation Ordinance with the goal of becoming a Certified Local Government. Supervisor Nowak noted that an EMS Study report is nearly complete. No formal resolutions were voted on during the session.

• Entered Executive Session at 5:49 PM to discuss PBA contract negotiations 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 local laws and a demolition, and will consider resolutions including two bond authorizations totaling $7.75 million for highway reconstruction and drainage improvements. The board will also discuss acquiring residential properties. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-1 to amend the Open Burning Law
• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-2 to amend the Zoning Law
• Public hearing on demolition of 217 Orchard Place
• Bond resolution for $2,250,000 for reconstruction and resurfacing of various town highways
• Bond resolution for $5,500,000 for drainage improvements on town highways

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including the purchase of five 2025 Ford Police Interceptors and several permits for 3719 Union. The board also closed four public hearings regarding burning laws, zoning, a demolition, and sewer facilities.

• Approved purchase of five 2025 Ford Police Interceptors
• Approved Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 3719 Union
• Approved SEQRA EAF Determination for 3719 Union
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-1 (Open Burning Law) (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-2 (Zoning Law) (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on demolition of 217 Orchard Place (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Consolidated Sewer District facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Public Safety Dispatcher Thomas E. Brennan

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider four area variance applications. Each request involves a property owner seeking relief from specific zoning requirements, such as driveway setbacks, fence placement, generator buffer, and front yard open space. The board will also review minutes and any tabled items.

• James Mayle, 29 Marlene Drive: driveway expansion 8 feet in front of dwelling (variance pending)
• Windy Kowalski, 11 West Melcourt Drive: driveway extended 10 feet, fence 6 feet tall on property line (variance pending)
• Thomas Komosinski, 20 Jerome Court: generator encroaching into 5-foot buffer (variance pending)
• Atlantic Garages/Adam Szymczak, 186 Greenway Boulevard: 10x10 addition reducing front open space to 20 feet (variance pending)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variances related to driveway expansions, fencing, generator placement, and a home addition. One variance was granted with specific conditions regarding fence angles and sidewalk setbacks.

• Granted driveway expansion variance at 29 Marlene Drive (3-1)
• Granted driveway and fence variances at 11 West Melcourt Drive with conditions (Unanimous)
• Granted generator placement variance at 20 Jerome Court (Unanimous)
• Granted 10x10 front addition variance at 186 Greenway Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety concerns at five new locations, including 4201 Genesee Street, 4960 Transit Road, 3881 Broadway, Transit Road & Jessica Lane, and 1111 Harlem Road (revised). They will also revisit Cathedral Lane under old business. The agenda lists only these items, with no details on specific proposals or decisions.

• 4201 Genesee Street
• 4960 Transit Road
• 3881 Broadway
• Transit Road & Jessica Lane
• 1111 Harlem Road (Revised)

The Commission reviewed several site plans for commercial developments on Genesee Street, Transit Road, and Broadway. A request for a dead-end street sign on Peridot Lane was denied. The Commission also noted the replacement of two missing 'No Parking' signs on Cathedral Lane.

• Denied request for dead-end sign at 23 Peridot Lane
• Determined 'No Left Turn' signs are needed at Transit Road and Jessica Lane tire store
• Determined 'Stop' sign and stop bar are needed at 4960 Transit Road (Chase Bank)
• Confirmed replacement of two 'No Parking' signs on Cathedral Lane on 3/4/24

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing three development proposals: a Chase bank with a drive-thru at Wegman's Plaza, a warehouse/office for 716 Gutters, and a patio reconfiguration at the Hilton Garden Inn. Each project is an unlisted action under SEQRA, with the Chase project's lead agency comment period expiring March 27, 2024. The board will also approve minutes and address old and new business.

• 4960 Transit: 3,331 sq ft Chase banking center with drive-thru at Wegman's Plaza, Losson Road
• 3881 Broadway: 3,120 sq ft warehouse and business office for 716 Gutters
• 4201 Genesee: Hilton Garden Inn porte-cochere reconfiguration and new patio space
• SEQRA unlisted actions for all three projects; Chase lead agency expires 3/27/2024

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to call a public hearing for a special use permit for a proposed 3,331-square-foot Chase banking center at 4960 Transit Rd, contingent on Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) input, and also voted 5-0 to table the project contingent on EAC approval. The board voted 5-0 to table a proposed 3,120-square-foot warehouse and business office by 716 Gutters at 3881 Broadway pending further review. It voted 5-0 to recommend site approval to the Town Council for a porte-cochere reconfiguration and patio changes at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4201 Genesee St, dependent on EAC approval. The board also suspended the reading of the February 8, 2024 minutes by a 5-0 vote and adjourned.

• Suspended reading of Feb 8, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Called public hearing for special use permit for Chase banking center at 4960 Transit Rd, contingent on EAC input (5-0)
• Tabled Chase banking center project contingent on EAC approval (5-0)
• Tabled 716 Gutters warehouse/office at 3881 Broadway pending further review (5-0)
• Recommended site approval to Town Council for Hilton Garden Inn porte-cochere/patio changes at 4201 Genesee St, dependent on EAC approval (5-0)
• Adjourned (5-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss new business, including a historical preservation ordinance, and old business, including a draft EMS study report. No formal resolutions are listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of historical preservation ordinance
• Review of draft EMS study report

The Cheektowaga Town Board met in a work session on March 12, 2024, with agenda items on a historical preservation ordinance and a draft EMS study report, but the minutes record no decisions, votes, or outcomes on those items. The board entered executive session at 5:46 PM to discuss contract negotiations and pending litigation, exited at 6:55 PM, and adjourned at 6:54 PM. No resolutions were recorded. The minutes are procedural and do not show any approvals, denials, or tabling of business.

• Entered executive session at 5:46 PM to discuss contract negotiations and pending litigation (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski)
• Exited executive session at 6:55 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Pilarski)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski; all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes two public hearings on March 26, 2024: one to consider amending the town's open burning law, and another to consider a proposed $3,950,000 sewer improvement project for the Consolidated Sewer District. The Board will also vote on a resolution to approve a site plan for a proposed 5-story, 79-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space at 1111 Harlem Road, and will consider approving various departmental expenditures and memberships.

• Public hearing scheduled for March 26 on a proposed local law to amend the town's open burning law.
• Public hearing scheduled for March 26 on a proposed $3,950,000 sewer improvement project for the Consolidated Sewer District.
• Resolution 2024-113: Site plan approval for a 5-story, 79-unit apartment building with 1,740 sq ft of commercial space at 1111 Harlem Road.
• Resolution 2024-95: Approving memberships and permits for the Youth & Recreational Services Department, including fees for the Erie County Health Department for town pools ($2,504).
• Resolution 2024-112: Approving payment of $1,740,361.91 in general town bills and obligations.

The Town Board unanimously closed public hearings for a zoning amendment at 3438 Broadway and a drive-thru permit at 3719 Union. The Board approved a consent agenda containing numerous bids, hiring authorizations, and meeting minutes. Additionally, the Board passed bond resolutions for highway reconstruction and drainage improvements, along with several other resolutions removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Closed public hearing for 3438 Broadway zoning amendment (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 3719 Union drive-thru permit (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 27 minutes and Resolutions 2024-111 through 2024-137
• Approved Bond Resolution for reconstruction and resurfacing of town highways (Res 2024-123)
• Approved Bond Resolution for drainage improvements on town highways (Res 2024-124)
• Approved amendment to Public Works equipment contract (Res 2024-112)
• Approved site plan review for 1111 Harlem (Res 2024-113)
• Approved call for public hearing on sewer district facilities (Res 2024-116)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on March 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to meeting, location, and entry instructions); no specific discussion or decision items are listed.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed site and landscaping plans for six projects at its March 7, 2024 meeting. Members called the landscaping plans appropriate for the Hilton Garden Inn driveway/patio reconfiguration at 4201 Genesse Street, the Chase Bank addition at 4960 Transit Road, and the Harlem Villa Commons apartments at 1111 Harlem Road. For 3881 Broadway, 3438 Broadway, and 3719 Union Rd, the council noted the plans lacked specificity on landscaping. No formal approvals, denials, or votes are recorded in the minutes.

• 4201 Genesse Street (Hilton Garden Inn): landscaping plan for driveway/awning reconfiguration and 300 sq ft green space addition called appropriate
• 4960 Transit Road (Chase Bank in Wegmans plaza): landscaping plan called appropriate
• 1111 Harlem Road (Harlem Villa Commons): landscaping plan called appropriate; no discernable difference from 12/13/23 review
• 3881 Broadway (716 Gutters): site plan has greenspace but landscape plan lacks specificity
• 3438 Broadway (Carwell Corrosion): site plan unclear; appears 1 tree removed, 2 deciduous trees added; previously on 1/4/24 and 2/1/24 agendas with no specific plans available
• 3719 Union Rd (Acquest Village Plaza): updated site plan lacks specificity on landscaping; addresses drainage and utility issues only

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural notice for the Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee regular meeting on March 6, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at the Francis J. Donovan Post. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date and time: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
• Location: Francis J. Donovan Post, 3210 Genesee Street
• Committee contact: Councilmember Brian Pilarski

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members and guests provided updates on VA hospital volunteer services, upcoming scholarships, and community events.

• Approved minutes of last meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review four development projects for environmental review and site plan approval. The agenda includes amendments, special use permits, and a rezoning request. The committee will also approve minutes from the January meeting.

• 3135 Broadway Street: amended site plan for second phase, variance for outdoor storage, grading/drainage plan and SWPPP required
• 3719 Union Road: 16,102 sq-ft commercial building with three tenant spaces, including children's activity center, restaurant with drive-thru, and casual restaurant
• 3438 Broadway Street: 2,500 sq-ft expansion with three vehicle service bays, possible phase two with additional bay
• 3881 Broadway Street: 3,120 sq-ft building for offices and inside storage (2,820 sq-ft warehouse, 300 sq-ft office)

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for three commercial development projects. One new proposal for a warehouse and office building on Broadway Street was tabled for design changes and the expiration of the SEQR comment period.

• Recommended approval for 8,000 sq-ft warehouse/office expansion at 3135 Broadway Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 16,102 sq-ft commercial building at 3719 Union Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 2,500 sq-ft vehicle service expansion at 3438 Broadway Street (6-0)
• Tabled 3,120 sq-ft office and storage building at 3881 Broadway Street (6-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including granting a special use permit and site plan approval for an AT&T monopole telecommunications tower at 171 Central Boulevard. The board will also schedule public hearings for a zoning change at 3438 Broadway and a drive-thru special use permit at 3719 Union Road. Other items include reappointing a library board member, appointing a pump operator, and approving fund transfers and warrants.

• Special use permit and site plan approval for AT&T monopole tower at 171 Central Boulevard
• Public hearing set for March 12, 2024 on zoning change for Carwell Corrosion at 3438 Broadway (M1 to MS)
• Public hearing set for March 12, 2024 on drive-thru special use permit for Acquest Design at 3719 Union Road
• Reappoint Judith Mietlicki to Library Board (2024-2028)
• Approve $1,493,087.12 in warrants and fund transfers

The Town Board approved a wide range of items via a consent agenda, including police equipment purchases and special event authorizations. Additional actions included the reappointment of the Town Engineer and a consulting agreement for curbside recycling services.

• Approved purchase of police car computers
• Approved purchase of one used 1983 Rolba 8.5' snowblower
• Reappointed Town Engineer Patrick T. Bowen
• Approved agreement with Municipal Solid Waste Consulting, LLC for curbside recycling consultation
• Approved 2024 Youth & Recreation fees
• Authorized Supervisor to execute contract with Rotella Grant Management Company
• Approved Special Use Permit for 171 Central Boulevard
• Called public hearings for 3438 Broadway and 3719 Union

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with a presentation on the 1111 Harlem Road project, followed by discussion of board meeting dates and a draft EMS study report. No formal resolutions are listed, so no binding decisions are expected at this session.

• Presentation on 1111 Harlem Road by Dan Young and Rick Coburn
• Discussion of Town Board work session and meeting dates/times
• Review of draft EMS study report

The Board discussed implementing stricter timelines and structural changes to work sessions. A presentation on a draft EMS study report was reviewed, with the Supervisor noting concerns regarding specific recommendations.

• Decided to keep work session dates and times the same while adding more structure
• Entered executive session at 5:39 PM to discuss contract negotiations
• Exited executive session at 6:53 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 PM

Board - Public Hearing

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a public hearing to consider remedies for a potential New York Voting Rights Act violation, including adopting a district-based voting system and term limits. The board is reviewing expert reports on racially polarized voting and will hold additional hearings before drawing any new district plans.

• Public hearing on NYVRA violation and potential remedies
• Consideration of district voting system and term limits
• Review of Dr. Lisa Handley's report on racially polarized voting
• Two hearings scheduled: Feb 21 and Feb 24, 2024
• Comments accepted in-person or via townclerkwebmail@tocny.org

The Cheektowaga Town Board convened a public hearing on February 24, 2024 at the Town Justice Court, with all six members present. The only hearing item listed was a resolution identified as "NYVRA RESOLUTION" (ID # 16126); the minutes do not record any vote, discussion, or outcome on it. The board then voted unanimously to enter into attorney-client privilege at 9:27 AM with no action to follow.

• Held public hearing on Resolution ID # 16126 (NYVRA RESOLUTION); no vote or outcome recorded
• Approved entering attorney-client privilege with no action to follow (all in favor)

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 temporary permits. Decisions are pending on all items, including a fence setback variance, renewals for automotive service uses, and a building addition with multiple setback and landscape variances at 3438 Broadway.

• Area variance for 6-foot fence at 6 Parkview Terrace (ZBA-2024-1)
• Temporary permit renewal for auto repair/sales at 1270 Harlem Road (ZBA-2024-7)
• Temporary permit renewal for fleet storage at 850 Aero Drive (ZBA-2024-8)
• Area variances for building addition at 3438 Broadway: front setback 22.3 ft vs 50 ft required, parking setback 3.33 ft vs 25 ft, landscape 14.6% vs 15% (ZBA-2024-9)
• New items at 29 Marlene Drive, 1111 Harlem Road, 3719 Union Road, 3535 Genesee Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several area variances and temporary use permits for automotive and commercial businesses. Notably, the board approved multiple variances for a proposed 73-unit workforce-housing complex on Harlem Road.

• Approved 73-unit workforce-housing complex variances for height, setbacks, and parking (Unanimous)
• Approved area variances for building addition and landscaping at 3438 Broadway (Unanimous)
• Approved height and landscaping variances for 3719 Union Road (Unanimous)
• Granted temporary permit for automotive repair and retail at 1270 Harlem Road (Unanimous)
• Granted temporary permit for automotive fleet storage and servicing at 850 Aero Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted temporary permit for automotive window tint facility at 3535 Genesee Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled fence variance for 6 Parkview Terrace to allow site revisit (Unanimous)
• Tabled driveway expansion variance for 29 Marlene Drive (Unanimous)

Board - Public Hearing

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a public hearing to consider a New York Voting Rights Act letter alleging that the town's at-large voting system dilutes Black voters' influence. The board will review expert reports and consider remedies such as district-based voting and term limits. Two hearings are scheduled: February 21 at 7:00 PM and February 24 at 9:00 AM at the Town Court.

• Public hearing on NYVRA letter alleging vote dilution under at-large system
• Consideration of remedies including district voting and term limits
• Expert report by Dr. Lisa Handley on racially polarized voting patterns
• Black residents comprise approximately 19% of town population
• Hearings at Cheektowaga Town Court, 3323 Union Rd, on Feb 21 and Feb 24

The Town Board conducted a public hearing to gather community input regarding a potential New York Voting Rights Act violation. Residents provided testimony on the possible adoption of a district voting system and term limits. No final decision on remedies was made during this session.

• Closed public hearing on NYVRA resolution (Unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will review items listed under old business. These discussions include the commission's by-laws and specific traffic safety matters regarding various streets and addresses.

• TSC By-Laws
• Ellen Drive and Terry Lane
• Cathedral Lane
• 151 Claude Drive
• 300 Kennedy Road

The commission confirmed the installation of a 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign on Claude Drive. Other items including a rail depot project were withdrawn, and reviews for a dealership revision and by-law updates are ongoing.

• Approved 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign installation at 151 Claude Drive
• Denied 'Stop' sign request at Ellen Drive and Terry Lane based on speed study
• Noted withdrawal of proposed rail depot project at 300 Kennedy Road
• Requested sign crew check for missing 'No Parking' signs on Cathedral Lane

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a draft EMS (emergency medical services) study report from the Center of Government Research, presented by Jason Tolsma. The board will also revisit town board meeting dates and times. No formal resolutions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Draft EMS Study Report presentation by Jason Tolsma (Center of Government Research)
• Discussion of Town Board Work Session and Town Board Meeting Dates/Times

The Town Board reviewed a draft Emergency Medical Services (EMS) study report prepared by the Center of Government Research. The board entered a closed executive session to discuss a proposed real property sale, union negotiations, and personnel discipline. No public votes or new business decisions were recorded during the open session.

• Reviewed draft EMS Study Report by Jason Tolsma
• Entered Executive Session for property sale, union negotiations, and discipline
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 PM (All in Favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on several resolutions, including a special use permit for 171 Central Boulevard, and approvals for two commercial projects: a Delta Sonic expansion at 2295 Walden and a new America's Tire facility at 4814 Transit Road, which includes a zoning change. The board will also approve routine financial items like fund transfers and warrants.

• Special Use Permit public hearing for 171 Central Boulevard
• Resolution 2024-53: Negative Declaration for Delta Sonic expansion at 2295 Walden (13,165 SF, 16 stalls, rooftop solar)
• Resolution 2024-54: Site plan approval for Delta Sonic expansion at 2295 Walden
• Resolutions 2024-55/56/57/58: SEQRA, rezone, special use permit, and site plan for America's Tire at 4814 Transit Road (7,748 SF)
• Resolution 2024-52: Approval of $12,195,667.48 in vouchers and warrants

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved its consent agenda, including minutes from January 23, 2024 and a special meeting on February 5, 2024, along with Resolution items 2024-51 through 2024-82, with several resolutions pulled for separate action. The board also acted on resolutions concerning 4814 Transit, including a SEQRA determination, a zoning district amendment (rezone), a special use permit, and a development review site plan. A public hearing for a special use permit at 171 Central Boulevard was closed with no comments. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of January 23, 2024 and Special Meeting of February 5, 2024, and Resolutions 2024-51 thru 2024-82 (with some removed for separate action)
• Closed public hearing for Special Use Permit at 171 Central Boulevard with no comments (unanimous)
• Acted on Resolution 2024-55: SEQRA – EAF Determination – 4814 Transit
• Acted on Resolution 2024-56: Zoning District Amendment (Rezone) – 4814 Transit
• Acted on Resolution 2024-57: Special Use Permit (SUP) – 4814 Transit
• Acted on Resolution 2024-58: Development Review (Site Plan) – 4814 Transit
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 PM (motion carried)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals. They will consider a new commercial building with three tenant spaces, a revised workforce housing complex, and an expansion of an existing auto service business. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• 3719 Union: 16,102 sq ft commercial building with children's activity center, restaurant with drive-thru, and casual restaurant
• 1111 Harlem: revised 5-story, 79-unit workforce housing complex with 1,680 sq ft ground-floor commercial space and 7 variances
• 3438 Broadway: 2,500 sq ft expansion with three vehicle service bays, office, and waiting space; possible phase two with additional bay

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended site approval and a special use permit for a commercial building at 3719 Union Rd, contingent on several outside approvals. It also recommended site approval for a revised 79-unit workforce housing complex at 1111 Harlem Rd, contingent on all variances being approved, by a 3-2 vote. For 3438 Broadway, the board recommended rezoning from M1 to MS with certain exclusions and recommended approval of site plan and special use permit, both contingent on further approvals. The board also voted to suspend reading the December 14, 2023 minutes and then adjourned.

• Suspended reading of December 14, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended site approval and special use permit for 3719 Union Rd commercial building, contingent on DOT highway work permit, ZBA approval of 3 variances, town stormwater plan approval, DOT traffic study approval, engineering changes, and EAC site approval (5-0)
• Recommended site approval for 1111 Harlem Rd revised 79-unit workforce housing complex, contingent on approval of all variances based on current site plan (3-2)
• Recommended rezoning from M1 to MS for 3438 Broadway, except for motor fuel dispensing stations, motor vehicle and repair facilities, collision shop, and used automobile sales facility (5-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan and special use permit for 3438 Broadway, contingent on ZBA approval and variances, DOT approval of drainage and storm drainage system, and negative declaration by EAC (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting on February 7, 2024, at the Frank L. Gierlach Post in Sloan. The agenda contains only procedural items such as the call to meeting, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

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

The committee approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members discussed upcoming grant applications, the War of 1812 services, and a Veterans Resource Fair scheduled for August 29th.

• Approved January meeting minutes

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on February 5, 2024, at the Town Justice Court. The board entered attorney-client privilege at 5:05 PM and exited at 6:00 PM. A resolution numbered 2024-50, titled 'NYVRA RESOLUTION,' is listed, but the minutes do not record any vote or outcome for it. The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.

• Entered attorney-client privilege at 5:05 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski)
• Exited attorney-client privilege at 6:00 PM (motion by Councilmember Pilarski, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski)
• Adjourned at 6:14 PM (motion by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski; all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on February 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to meeting, location, and entry instructions) and no specific discussion or decision items are listed.

The council reviewed two development proposals. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed 4814 Transit Road site plan; landscaping plan noted as appropriate
• Reviewed 3438 Broadway proposal; noted no site plans were available

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a tabled area variance application for a proposed 5-story, 93-unit workforce housing complex with 2,000 sq-ft of commercial space at 1111 Harlem Road, plus six new variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The Harlem Road project seeks 10 variances from zoning rules covering setbacks, building height, parking, and residential percentage.

• 1111 Harlem Road: 93-unit workforce housing, 2,000 sq-ft commercial, seeks 10 variances (setbacks, height 50 ft vs 40 ft, parking 70 vs 197 spaces, etc.)
• 6 Parkview Terrace: variance request by Md Akhteruzzman
• 3135 Broadway: variance request by Thomas H. Shelbert, R.A./Dragon Drca - JM&R Electrical Co.
• 3825 Union Road: variance request by Kimley-Horn Engineering/GreenDrop
• 4917 Genesee Street: variance request by Crystal Luong

The Board granted variances for a 149-foot telecommunications tower and several temporary permits for a donation center and a pool hall. A workforce housing application was withdrawn to allow for a new submission, and a fence variance was tabled for a site revisit.

• Approved 149-foot AT&T tower height and 75-foot setback variance (Unanimous)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for GreenDrop donation station at 3825 Union Road (Unanimous)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for pool hall at 4917 Genesee Street (Unanimous)
• Granted variance for enclosed accessory storage at 3135 Broadway (Unanimous)
• Granted driveway setback variance at 146 Claude Drive (Unanimous)
• Withdrew workforce housing variance requests for 1111 Harlem Road
• Tabled fence variance at 6 Parkview Terrace for site revisit (Unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review four development projects, each requiring environmental review under SEQR. The agenda includes an amended site plan for 3135 Broadway Street, a new commercial building at 3719 Union Road, a re-zoning and special use permit for an America's Tire store at 4814 Transit Road, and an expansion at 3438 Broadway Street. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• 3135 Broadway Street: amended site plan for second phase, variance for outdoor storage, grading/drainage plan and SWPPP required
• 3719 Union Road: 16,102 sq-ft commercial building with children's activity center, restaurant with drive-thru, and casual restaurant
• 4814 Transit Road: 6,294 sq-ft America's Tire store, re-zone to MS, special use permit, three service bays and extended canopy
• 3438 Broadway Street: 2,500 sq-ft expansion with three vehicle service bays, office and waiting space, possible phase two

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted 6-0 on four items at its January 31, 2024 meeting. Three items — 3135 Broadway Street, 3719 Union Road, and 3438 Broadway Street — were tabled pending further review. The committee recommended a Negative Declaration for the 4814 Transit Road rezone and special use permit for an America's Tire store.

• Tabled 3135 Broadway Street amended development review/variance (6-0)
• Tabled 3719 Union Road development review/special use permit (6-0)
• Recommended Negative Declaration for 4814 Transit Road rezone/special use (6-0)
• Tabled 3438 Broadway Street development review/special use/SEQR/site plan/re-zoning/variance (6-0)

Board - Work Session

This is a routine work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board. The agenda includes only a pledge of allegiance, call to order, and a single old business item regarding the board's work session and meeting dates/times. No new business or resolutions are listed, so the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Review of Town Board work session and meeting dates/times

The Town Board held a work session that consisted primarily of two executive sessions. No public resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on AAP 2024, a public comment period, and a resolution to readopt the town's investment policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with the investment policy readoption being the main substantive item.

• Public hearing on AAP 2024
• Resolution 2024-15 to readopt the town's Investment Policy
• Investment policy details include permitted investments, collateralization, and authorized depositories
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including fund transfers, a police camera agreement amendment, and several personnel appointments. The board also closed a public hearing regarding AAP 2024 and authorized calls for a special use permit hearing.

• Closed AAP 2024 public hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers for 2023 and current period
• Amended agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Police Department ALPR Cameras
• Appointed Michael S. Malobecki as Superintendent - Wastewater Pump Station
• Appointed Jeffrey Oddo as Automotive Mechanic Crew Chief (Highway Department)
• Approved appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Board
• Authorized student interns for the Police Department
• Called public hearing for Special Use Permit at 171 Central Boulevard

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new traffic safety items at 300 Kennedy Road and 4814 Transit Road, as well as revisit old business including the commission's by-laws and specific locations like Ellen Drive, Terry Lane, Cathedral Lane, and 151 Claude Drive. The agenda lists these items without details, so the specific actions or proposals are not specified.

• New business: 300 Kennedy Road
• New business: 4814 Transit Road
• Old business: TSC By-Laws
• Old business: Ellen Drive and Terry Lane
• Old business: Cathedral Lane and 151 Claude Drive

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed two new business items: a proposed rail depot with propane storage at 300 Kennedy Road and driveway revisions for West Herr Ford at 4814 Transit Road. In old business, the commission noted the Town Board approved amendments to the 1985 Code regarding the TSC By-Laws, and it addressed traffic and parking concerns on Ellen Drive/Terry Lane, Cathedral Lane, and 151 Claude Drive. No formal decisions or votes on the new business items were recorded; the only motions were to accept the previous minutes and to adjourn.

• Accepted minutes from the last meeting (motion by R. Zynda, seconded by T. Skowron)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (motion by R. Zynda, seconded by T. Skowron)
• No vote recorded on 300 Kennedy Road rail depot proposal; referred for Traffic Impact Study
• No vote recorded on 4814 Transit Road (West Herr Ford) driveway revisions; signage requirements noted
• Noted Town Board approved amendments to the 1985 Code for TSC By-Laws (Public Hearing held December 26, 2023)
• No 'Stop' sign approved for Ellen Drive and Terry Lane; speed study found no speeding problem
• Directed sign crew to check for missing 'No Parking' signs on Cathedral Lane
• Confirmed 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign installed on 12/22/23 at 151 Claude Drive

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2024, to review several development proposals. Old business includes a 93-unit workforce housing complex at 1111 Harlem, a tire center at 4814 Transit Road, a vacuum station at 2295 Walden, a rail transfer depot at 300 Kennedy, and an AT&T cell tower at 171 Central Blvd. New business includes a commercial building at 3719 Union. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear a presentation on a proposal for 14 Hedwig.

• 1111 Harlem: 5-story, 93-unit workforce housing with 2,000 sq-ft commercial space, NYS grant funding
• 4814 Transit Road: Americas Tire Store, 6,294 sq-ft tire center with 3 bays
• 2295 Walden: Delta Sonic, 16-bay vacuum station with solar roof
• 300 Kennedy: Savage rail transfer depot with 2 propane tanks (60,000 gallons each)
• 3719 Union: 16,102 sq-ft commercial building with children's activity center and two restaurants

The Planning Board recommended site plans for a tire retail center and a vacuum station for Town Board review. The Board also recommended a public hearing for a proposed AT&T telecommunications tower.

• Recommended 4814 Transit Rd tire center site plan to Town Council (4-1)
• Recommended 2295 Walden vacuum station site plan to Town Board (5-0)
• Recommended public hearing for 171 Central Blvd AT&T tower special use permit (5-0)
• Tabled project at 3719 Union (5-0)
• Item at 1111 Harlem Rd remained tabled
• Item at 300 Kennedy remained tabled

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including appointing four new police officers, hiring two part-time public safety dispatchers, and awarding multiple contracts for snow removal, grass cutting, demolition, board-up, and tree removal services for 2024. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Appointment of four police officers: Noah Custard, Ethan Craddock, Teresa Welker, Andii Zvarych, effective Jan 17, 2024
• Hiring part-time dispatcher Brandon J. Kuczmarski at $27.29/hour, effective Jan 10, 2024
• Hiring part-time dispatcher Donald H. Douglas Jr. at $31.545/hour, with residency exemption, effective Jan 10, 2024
• Award snow/ice removal contracts to Mancuso Landscaping for town-owned and vacant properties (Bids 2023-35, 2023-36)
• Award grass cutting, demolition, board-up, and tree removal contracts to Mancuso Landscaping and Tri-State Clearing & Tree Services (Bids 2023-37 through 2023-41)

The Town Board approved the appointment of four police officers and two part-time dispatchers. The Board also authorized a settlement with Gannett Co., Inc. regarding a Freedom of Information Law request for police disciplinary records.

• Appointed Noah Custard, Ethan Craddock, Teresa Welker, and Andii Zvarych as Police Officers
• Hired Brandon J. Kuczmarski and Donald H. Douglas, Jr. as part-time Public Safety Dispatchers
• Authorized settlement of litigation with Gannett Co., Inc. (Democrat & Chronicle) regarding FOIL records
• Approved purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Malibu
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford F-550 Mini Dumps and two 2024 Ford F-250 4x4 Pick-up Trucks
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2024 amending Chapter 36 Traffic Safety Commission
• Appointed Jennifer L. Kregg as Assistant to the Supervisor
• Reappointed Robert Brandon as Zoning Board Chairman

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items from the Building & Plumbing Department: annual service contracts and a development review. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Building & Plumbing Dept. annual service contracts discussion
• Building & Plumbing Dept. development review discussion

The Town Board held a work session featuring communications from the Building & Plumbing Department regarding annual service contracts and development review. The board passed one resolution regarding the scheduling of future meetings.

• Resolution 2024-18: Assigned Councilmembers Pilarski and Thompson to provide a new schedule for Work Sessions and Town Board meetings

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on January 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural items such as the call to meeting and location details, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Senior Center Conference Room, enter through Door #7 at the rear of the Senior Building
• Convened by Supervisor-Elect Brian Nowak, Councilmember Brian Pilarski, and Councilmember-Elect Barbara Bakowski

The council determined the landscaping plan for 171 Central Blvd is appropriate after clarifying tree trunk measurements. No formal votes were recorded for other discussed projects.

• Determined landscaping plan for 171 Central Blvd wireless monotower is appropriate

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing six development projects for environmental impact, including a workforce housing complex, a rail transfer depot, a telecom tower, and commercial buildings. The committee will also approve minutes from the November meeting. All items are under review; no final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 3135 Broadway: 8,000 sq-ft warehouse/office addition (phase 02)
• 2295 Walden: Delta Sonic 16-bay vacuum station with solar roof
• 171 Central Blvd: AT&T 145-ft telecom tower on Town property
• 1111 Harlem: 5-story, 93-unit workforce housing with 2,000 sq-ft commercial
• 300 Kennedy: Savage 8-track rail transfer depot with 60,000-gallon propane tanks

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on January 3, 2024, with 6 members present and 8 absent. It recommended approval of a covered 16-bay vacuum station at 2295 Walden Avenue for Delta Sonic, subject to review of a final grading and drainage plan. Most other items were tabled: 3135 Broadway Street (pending SWPPP and grading/drainage review), 171 Central Blvd. (pending EAF review), 300 Kennedy Road (at applicant's request), and 3719 Union Road (to let the comment period expire). The 1111 Harlem Road workforce housing item remained tabled with no action required.

• Recommended approval of Delta Sonic covered 16-bay vacuum station at 2295 Walden Avenue (6-0, 8 absent)
• Tabled 3135 Broadway Street amended development review for SWPPP and grading/drainage plan review (6-0, 8 absent)
• Tabled 171 Central Blvd. AT&T 145-foot monopole tower for EAF and prior negative declaration review (6-0, 8 absent)
• Tabled 300 Kennedy Road Savage rail transfer depot at applicant's request (6-0, 8 absent)
• Tabled 3719 Union Road commercial building to allow comment period to expire (6-0, 8 absent)
• 1111 Harlem Road workforce housing remained tabled; no action required (0-0, 8 absent)
• Prior meeting minutes (11/29/2023) not approved; Pat Bowen requested update on conservation easement discussion for 0 Transit Road

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting on January 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Francis J. Donovan Post, 3210 Genesee Street. The agenda contains only procedural items such as a call to meeting; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting location: Francis J. Donovan Post, 3210 Genesee Street
• Meeting time: 7:00 p.m., January 3, 2024

The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting. Members provided updates on NYS grants, upcoming veteran events, and the status of veteran housing at 3325 Genesee St.

• Approved minutes from 11/1/23 meeting