Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2025

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to discuss local laws regarding term limits and sewer connections. The body is also deciding on equipment repairs, the rescinding of previous resolutions, and the issuance of a request for proposals for streetlight maintenance.

• Public hearing for Local Law Intro No. 9 of 2025 regarding term limits
• Authorization of $17,871.43 for repairs to a Vermeer HG6000 Horizontal Grinder
• Proposed amendment to Town Sewers Law (Chapter 198-27) with public hearing on January 13, 2026
• Proposed repeal of Article X Opt-Out Exemption for Certain Energy Systems of the Town Taxation Law
• Issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) for streetlight repair and maintenance services

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the meeting agenda and the Consent Agenda, adopting a series of resolutions. These included authorizing highway equipment repairs, setting board meeting dates and holidays for 2026‑2027, adopting new building permit and plumbing fees, and accepting the resignation of a Conservation Advisory Council member. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions 2026-1 through 2026-20 (unanimous)
• Authorized repairs to Highway Department's Vermeer HG66000 grinder (Resolution 2025-835)
• Established Town Board meeting dates for 2026 and first 2027 meeting (Resolution 2026-6)
• Established holidays for 2026 and first 2027 holiday (Resolution 2026-7)
• Adopted procedure for Consent Agenda 2026 (Resolution 2026-8)
• Adopted revised building permit and plumbing fees (Resolution 2026-10)
• Accepted resignation of Conservation Advisory Council member (Resolution 2026-13)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Board approved several resolutions, including adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to amend the zoning code for bulk storage of combustible liquids and Local Law No. 2 of 2026 limiting dog ownership to three dogs per property. It also authorized purchases of two Fisher 8'‑6" V‑Plows for the Facilities and Sewer Maintenance departments at $7,800 each, and approved $17,871.43 for repairs to the Highway Department’s Vermeer HG6000 Horizontal Grinder. Additionally, a $500,000 award (with a 10 % match) was granted for a new addition to the town dog kennel.

• Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2026 amending the zoning code to regulate bulk storage of combustible liquids
• Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2026 limiting dog ownership to three dogs per property
• Approve purchase of a Fisher 8'‑6" V‑Plow for the Facilities Department for $7,800
• Approve purchase of a Fisher 8'‑6" V‑Plow for the Sewer Maintenance Department for $7,800
• Authorize $17,871.43 repair of the Highway Department’s Vermeer HG6000 Horizontal Grinder

The Board approved a series of resolutions on the consent agenda, including purchases of highway equipment, Fisher V plows for facilities and sewer maintenance, police car computers, Hagglunds track systems, and a Cisco enterprise agreement. The Board also approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Cheektowaga Police Club and established 2026 program fees for youth and recreation. A motion to suspend rules to consider additional resolutions was defeated by a 4‑2 vote. The public hearing on term limits was kept open unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-835 authorizing repairs to the Highway Department's Vermeer HG66000 Horizontal Grinder (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-837 and 2025-838 purchasing one new Fisher V plow each for the Facilities and Sewer Maintenance Departments (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-861 Memorandum of Agreement with the Cheektowaga Police Club (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-866 purchase of police car computers (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-867 purchase of two new Hagglunds track systems (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-872 renewal of the Cisco Enterprise Agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-862 establishing 2026 program fees for Youth & Recreation (consent agenda)
• Motion to suspend rules defeated (ayes: Bakowski, Benczkowski, Filipski, Thompson; nays: Pilarski, Nowak)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to address several tabled items. The board is considering variance requests for residential fencing and the establishment of a battery energy storage land use.

• 274 Huth Road: Request for 8-foot fence in front, rear, and side yards
• 3695 Broadway: Request for privatized battery energy storage use in M1-Light Manufacturing District
• 676 S Huth Road: Tabled item for Thomas Smith
• 2581 Genesee Street: Tabled item for Alamuzzaman Chowdhury

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the November 19, 2025 minutes. It tabled three variance requests (274 Huth Road, 3695 Broadway, 2581 Genesee Street) and granted the driveway variance for 676 S Huth Road. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (3 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent, 1 remote)
• Tabled 274 Huth Road fence variance (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Tabled 3695 Broadway battery storage variance (2 aye, 1 nay)
• Granted 676 S Huth Road driveway variance (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Tabled 2581 Genesee Street fence variance (3 aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (3 aye, 0 nay)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding specific roads and locations. The body will review traffic safety matters for Hedwig Avenue, Sky Harbor, and 940 Losson Road, as well as intersections at Losson & Union Roads and William Street & Union Road.

• Hedwig Avenue
• Losson & Union Roads
• William Street & Union Road
• Sky Harbor
• 940 Losson Road

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to recommend installing 30 mph speed limit signs on Tadio Parkway. It also decided to forward Councilmember Diane Benczkowski's request to review red right‑turn arrows at several intersections to the NYSDOT. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend 30 mph speed limit signs be installed on Tadio Parkway
• Forward request to review red right‑turn arrows at Losson Rd, Union Rd, William St, and Union Rd to NYSDOT

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review a telecommunications tower proposal, a cemetery expansion, and a zoning amendment for a retail property. The meeting will also address a site plan amendment for a construction project.

• 940 Losson: 155-foot wireless tower with 21 devices
• 50 Maryvale: Cemetery expansion for 3,768 above-ground niches
• 100 McKesson Pkwy: Zoning change from retail to residential apartments
• 3719 Union: Site plan amendment for NYSDOT road reconfiguration

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 (1 absent) to table the 940 Losson Rd. development review pending EAC and DEC input on wetlands. The board also voted 4‑0 (1 absent) to recommend approval of the 50 Maryvale Dr. and 100 McKesson Pkwy. projects, each pending EAC approval. A recommendation of approval was also made for the 3719 Union Rd site plan amendment, following NYSDOT guidance.

• Project 940 Losson Rd. development review tabled (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Project 50 Maryvale Dr. development review recommended approval pending EAC (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Project 100 McKesson Pkwy. development review recommended approval pending EAC (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Project 3719 Union Rd site plan amendment recommended approval as advised by NYSDOT (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council will convene on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No specific agenda items are listed in the notice. The meeting was called by Councilmember Tony Filipski.

The council reviewed the proposed AT&T cell tower at 940 Losson Road. No landscaping plan was provided, and no action was taken. The next meeting is tentatively set for January 14, 2026.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt Resolution 2025‑822, determining that the Highway Superintendent violated the 2025 Town Highway Law §284 agreement by making unauthorized expenditures. It will also adopt Resolution 2025‑823 directing the Superintendent to stop paying wages for unbudgeted Working Crew Chief positions and warning of personal liability. Additionally, the Board will approve an amendment to the Town Vehicles Policy (Resolution 2025‑824) and consider two local law introductions affecting the Town Animals Law and the Zoning Law.

• Resolution 2025‑822 – declares Highway Superintendent violated the 2025 284 Agreement
• Resolution 2025‑823 – orders cessation of unauthorized Working Crew Chief wage payments
• Resolution 2025‑824 – amends the Town Vehicles Policy with new usage rules
• Local Law Intro No. 2025‑7 – amendment to the Town Animals Law (Chapter 58)
• Local Law Intro No. 2025‑8 – amendment to the Town Zoning Law

The Cheektowaga Town Board closed two public hearings on proposed amendments to the Town Animals Law and the Zoning Law. It approved the meeting agenda, moved three resolutions to the table, and adopted a consent agenda that approved dozens of resolutions covering bids, equipment purchases, and staff appointments. The Board also waived procedural rules to add Resolution 2025‑853, authorizing a bid for solid‑waste tipping. All actions passed with unanimous support.

• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2025‑7 (Town Animals Law amendment) – unanimous
• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2025‑8 (Zoning Law amendment) – unanimous
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous
• Moved Resolutions 2025‑822, 2025‑823, 2025‑824 to the Table – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda items (Resolutions 2025‑826‑852) including bids, purchases, and appointments – unanimous
• Waived rules to add Resolution 2025‑853 (solid waste tipping bid) – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet on December 3, 2025, at the Frank L Gierlach Post. The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The committee met on December 3, 2025. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Members gave updates on monument funding, flagpole lighting, upcoming services, and other topics. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2026.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development proposals, including a new telecom tower and commercial expansions. The body will discuss site plan amendments and development reviews for projects on Losson, Broadway, Transit, Union, and Stradtman.

• Proposed 155 foot mono-pine wireless tower at 940 Losson
• Proposed 53,000 sq-ft commercial tire storage and servicing building at 3419 Broadway
• Site plan amendment for 42 additional parking stalls and a gazebo at 6386 Transit
• Proposed 13,462 square-foot retail addition at 2695 Union
• Proposed 6,327sf addition and 8 parking stalls at 50 Stradtman

The November 26, 2025 meeting listed several project items and recorded votes (8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 5 absent) but did not indicate whether any were approved, denied, or tabled. Consequently, no substantive actions were documented in the minutes.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt Local Law No. 5, creating Chapter 201 on short‑term rentals. It will also approve a Negative Declaration for a private battery storage project at 3695 Broadway, approve fund transfers and vouchers, and award snow‑removal contracts to Mancuso Landscaping for 2026. Public comment is scheduled before the board votes on these items.

• Resolution 2025-761 – Negative Declaration for private battery storage at 3695 Broadway (Use Variance, NYSEQRA).
• Resolution 2025-783 – Transfer of funds between special districts and CDBG (e.g., $3,640 for housing rehab).
• Resolution 2025-785 – Adoption of Local Law No. 5 creating Chapter 201 on short‑term rentals.
• Resolution 2025-786 – Award of snow and ice removal contract for town‑owned and BENLIC properties to Mancuso Landscaping (2026).
• Resolution 2025-787 – Award of snow and ice removal contract for vacant private properties to Mancuso Landscaping (2026).

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included resolutions 2025‑783 through 2025‑817. It adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2025 creating a short‑term rental chapter in the town code. A motion to suspend rules allowed the Board to consider and approve resolutions 2025‑818 through 2025‑825, covering storm‑sewer repairs, vehicle purchases, and a wastewater upgrade. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 2025‑783‑817, including minutes of Nov 12 (all in favor)
• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2025 – Short Term Rentals (Resolution 2025‑785)
• Suspended rules to consider resolutions 2025‑818‑825 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑818 – Award of bid for storm sewer repairs
• Approved Resolution 2025‑819 – Purchase of one new Ford F250 crew cab 4x4
• Approved Resolution 2025‑820 – Purchase of one new Ford F250 crew cab 4x4
• Approved Resolution 2025‑821 – Wastewater utilities operation upgrade change order No. 1

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed an area variance application (ZBA‑2025‑55) to split 430 Dick Road into two parcels. A public hearing was held on 10/15/2025 and the Board voted to place the variance in pending status. The decision will be revoked if a building permit is not obtained within six months or construction does not begin within one year.

• Area variance (ZBA‑2025‑55) for parcel split at 430 Dick Road, parcels A and B
• Requested setbacks: rear yard 2.83 ft (required 5 ft), parking setback 0 ft (required 10 ft), landscape screening 0 ft (required 10 ft)
• Front yard screening for Parcel B proposed at 15.29 ft (required 25 ft)
• Public hearing conducted on 10/15/2025
• Decision pending; permit must be obtained within 6 months and construction started within 1 year

The Zoning Board approved corrected minutes from the October 15 meeting. It granted the multiple area variances requested for 430 Dick Road (2025‑55) with a 3‑to‑1 vote. It tabled the fence variance (2025‑56) and the battery‑storage variance (2025‑60) unanimously. It also granted a driveway expansion variance for 49 Kemp Avenue (2025‑61) with a 4‑to‑0 vote. No decision was recorded for the 676 S Huth Road application.

• Approved corrected minutes of October 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted variances for 430 Dick Road (2025‑55) – RESULT: GRANTED [3 TO 1]
• Tabled fence variance for 274 Huth Road (2025‑56) – RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 0]
• Tabled battery‑storage variance for 3695 Broadway (2025‑60) – RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 0]
• Granted driveway variance for 49 Kemp Avenue (2025‑61) – RESULT: GRANTED [4 TO 0]

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss new business regarding four specific addresses. The commission will also address old business concerning a traffic signal on Dick Road.

• Walmart – 2490 Walden Avenue
• 940 Losson Road
• 2695 Union Road
• 3419 Broadway
• Dick Road – Traffic Signal

The commission accepted the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned. No approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. Existing projects were noted with no further comments, and a traffic signal complaint was resolved.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will discuss four development review items. These include an AT&T wireless tower at 940 Losson, a large retail addition and demolition at 2695 Union, a site‑plan amendment for 6386 Transit adding parking and a dog‑park gazebo, and a building addition with parking at 50 Stradtman. No decisions have been recorded yet; the board will consider each proposal.

• 940 Losson – AT&T proposes a 155‑foot mono‑pine wireless tower with 21 devices on <0.25 acre.
• 2695 Union – Demolition of a stand‑alone structure and a 13,462 sq‑ft addition, increasing total area to 33,542 sq‑ft.
• 6386 Transit – Amendment to add 42 parking stalls and a gazebo shelter at the dog park.
• 50 Stradtman – 6,327 sq‑ft building addition plus 9,345 sq‑ft paved improvements and 8 new parking stalls.

The board voted 3‑0 to recommend approval of the projects at 2695 Union Rd., 6386 Transit Rd., and 50 Stradtman, each pending Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) approval. The 940 Losson Rd. project was tabled pending EAC and DEC input on wetlands. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of 2695 Union Rd. development (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 6386 Transit Rd. development (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 50 Stradtman development (3-0)
• Tabled 940 Losson Rd. development pending EAC and DEC input (3-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt a new occupancy tax for hotels, allowing a rate of up to 3% of the per‑day room rental. It will also approve the 2026 ad valorem budget (appropriations $95,525,751, tax levy $61,217,164) and the 2026 benefit‑basis budget (tax levy $14,323,915). Additional resolutions include fund transfers to police and other departments, an amendment to the Dog Ordinance, and a change to a vehicle purchase contract.

• Adopt Local Law No. 4 – Occupancy Tax for Hotels, rate not to exceed 3% of per‑day room rent
• Adopt 2026 Ad Valorem Budget: Appropriations $95,525,751; Tax Levy $61,217,164
• Adopt 2026 Benefit Basis Budget: Tax Levy $14,323,915; Appropriations $18,068,325
• Approve transfer of funds (e.g., $20,000 to Hockey, $32,000 to Police Legal/Personnel, $4,000 to Police Other Equipment, etc.)
• Amend Dog Ordinance (Chapter 58) to allow three‑day redemption of impounded dogs and adjust impoundment fees

The Board approved the 2026 Ad Valorem Budget and the 2026 Benefit Basis Budget. It also adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2025 amending the town's hotel occupancy tax. The Consent Agenda and several resolutions were approved, and two resolutions were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Adopted 2026 Ad Valorem Budget (All in Favor)
• Adopted 2026 Benefit Basis Budget (All in Favor)
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2025 amending hotel occupancy tax (All in Favor)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including meeting minutes and resolutions 2025-750 through 2025-778 (All in Favor)
• Removed Resolutions 2025-750, 2025-761, and 2025-762 from the Consent Agenda (All in Favor)
• Moved Resolutions 2025-746, 2025-779, and 2025-780 to the Table (All in Favor)
• Suspended rules to include Resolution Items 2025-781 and 2025-782 (All in Favor)
• Closed Special Use Permit hearing for 3825 Union (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is deciding on the preliminary budgets for the 2026 fiscal year, including the general town budget and budgets for special districts. The board will adopt the preliminary budgets and set the tax levy amounts.

• Adopt Ad Valorem Budget for 2026 ($95.5M appropriations, $61.2M tax levy)
• Adopt Benefit Basis Budget for 2026 ($18.1M appropriations, $14.3M tax levy)
• Public Hearing held for 2026 Budget Discussions
• Resolution 2025-779: Adopt Ad Valorem Budget for 2026
• Resolution 2025-780: Adopt Benefit Basis Budget for 2026

The Board met on November 6, 2025 to hear public comments on the 2026 preliminary ad valorem budget. Finance Director Brian Krause presented the budget details, including projected spending of $113,594,760, a tax levy increase of $1,898,206 (2.58%), and various revenue and expense changes. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on the budget were recorded at this meeting.

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall Room 208. The agenda consists only of the call to meeting, the venue address (3301 Broadway Street), and a reference to the Francis J. Donovan Post at 3210 Genesee Street. No resolutions, contracts, or other items are listed for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the minutes from the last meeting after a motion by Fritz and a second by Paige. Members discussed upcoming veterans events, including a Friday night program, a craft show, bingo, and a veterans breakfast. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of last meeting (motion by Fritz, second by Paige)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The council reviewed a proposal to merge three parcels at 3419 Broadway for a 53,000‑square‑foot commercial tire storage and service building. The landscaping plan, which retains existing mature trees and adds nine new deciduous trees, was deemed appropriate. No vote or formal approval was recorded.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the August meeting, review two pending development projects from previous meetings, and discuss several new items. New business includes a parcel merger for a 53,000‑sq‑ft tire storage building at 3419 Broadway, a use variance for private battery energy storage at 3695 Broadway on a closed Superfund site, Verizon’s request to co‑locate on a town telecom tower at 3223 Union, and AT&T’s proposal for a 155‑foot wireless tower at 940 Losson. The committee will also review a drive‑thru café zoning amendment at 3825 Union and an expansion at 2490 Walden.

• Review of 2490 Walden expansion: 4,671 sq‑ft internal stock storage, 11,762 sq‑ft disturbance area
• Review of 3825 Union drive‑thru café stand (535 sq‑ft) and zoning amendment to CM‑General Commercial district
• Review of 3419 Broadway parcel merger for a new 53,000 sq‑ft commercial tire storage and service building
• Use variance request for private battery energy storage at 3695 Broadway on a closed NYS Superfund site
• Verizon telecom co‑location request on town property at 3223 Union

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of four projects: a 53,000‑sq‑ft commercial tire storage building at 3419 Broadway, a private battery energy storage facility at 3695 Broadway, Verizon’s co‑location on a town telecom tower at 3223 Union, and AT&T’s 155‑ft wireless tower at 940 Losson. Each recommendation received four AYES, zero NAYS, with nine members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of 3419 Broadway commercial tire storage project (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of 3695 Broadway private battery energy storage project (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of 3223 Union Verizon co‑location project (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of 940 Losson AT&T wireless tower project (4‑0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including a wage agreement for the Tree Trimmer position and a rescission of a prior highway fund authorization. It will approve fund transfers and adopt the 2026 preliminary ad valorem and benefit‑basis budgets. The Board will also set public hearings for these budgets and for Local Law No. 5, which would allow a property tax levy exceeding the state limit.

• Resolution 2025-624 – Execute Memorandum of Agreement to raise the Tree Trimmer wage to $29.617, retroactive to July 21, 2025.
• Resolution 2025-658 – Rescind Resolution 2025-498 that had authorized Highway Superintendent expenditures.
• Resolution 2025-717 – Transfer $3,110.12 from K‑9 Police expense to Medical Expense, $370.17 from Building & Maintenance Repairs to Maintenance Supplies, and $3,020.00 from Girl Scouts of WNY to Housing Rehab.
• Resolution 2025-721 – Intro to Local Law No. 5 of 2025 to permit a property tax levy above the limit; public hearing scheduled for November 6, 2025.
• Resolutions 2025-719 and 2025-720 – Schedule public hearings on the 2026 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and the 2026 Benefit Basis Budget for special districts.

The Cheektowaga Town Board waived rules to consider Resolutions 2025‑746 through 2025‑749 and adopted them. Resolution 2025‑746 enacts Local Law No. 4 of 2025 amending the town’s hotel occupancy tax. Resolution 2025‑749 amends the preliminary budget for FY 2026. Several other resolutions, including a STOP‑DWI agreement and equipment purchases, were also approved.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2025 (hotel occupancy tax) – Resolution 2025‑746 (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Memorandum of Agreement – Resolution 2025‑747 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of RTU 1 fan assembly at Anna Reinstein Memorial Library – Resolution 2025‑748 (unanimous)
• Amended Preliminary Budget for 2026 – Resolution 2025‑749 (unanimous)
• Approved STOP‑DWI Agreement with Erie County (2024‑2025) – Resolution 2025‑735 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple procurement notices (portable chemical toilets, custodial supplies, demolition, storm sewer repair) – Resolutions 2025‑724 to 2025‑727 (unanimous)
• Approved town donation of bike racks – Resolution 2025‑734 (unanimous)
• Approved various personnel appointments and travel authorizations – Resolutions 2025‑737 to 2025‑744 (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will convene a special meeting to discuss the budget. The session is scheduled for 10:00 AM on October 24, 2025, at the Council Chambers.

• Budget discussion
• Special meeting at Council Chambers
• 3301 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on October 24, 2025. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the agenda consisted of a pledge, moment of silence, a comptroller presentation, and a discussion of the tentative 2026 budget. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that received unanimous support.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:40 PM (all in favor, motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet on Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cheektowaga Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists six new‑business locations and six old‑business locations, each identified by address. No further description of actions or proposals is provided in the agenda.

• 75 Innsbruck
• 4455 Genesee St
• 751 French Rd
• Standard Pkwy
• 32 Joel Dr

The commission reviewed several proposals—including a Walmart site plan, an EV charging station, and warehouse expansions—but did not approve or deny any of them. It reported that a "No Parking" sign at 47 Victoria Blvd was replaced and recommended denying a 1‑hour parking request near the mosque. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting concluded at 8:10 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several new items, including a request to operate an automotive service and repair facility for fleet vehicles in a general commercial district. The board is also considering applications for properties on Walden Avenue, Dick Road, Huth Road, Cayuga Creek Road, Ellen Drive, and Federal Avenue.

• Use Variance request for automotive service and repair facility at 100 Thruway Plaza Drive, Unit F
• Zoning item 2025-54: Walmart Stores, Inc. at 2500 Walden Avenue
• Zoning item 2025-55: Peter F. Hunt at 430 Dick Road
• Zoning item 2025-56: Ryan Dewalers at 274 Huth Road
• Zoning item 2025-59: Ahmed Alfuraiji at 43 Federal Avenue

The board approved the September 17, 2025 minutes. It granted a use variance for 100 Thruway Plaza Drive to operate an automotive service, with conditions on oil and tire storage. It also granted two lighting area variances for 2500 Walden Avenue. Two other applications (Dick Road parcel variances and a fence variance on Huth Road) were tabled for further information.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (All in Favor)
• Granted use variance for 100 Thruway Plaza Drive, condition on oil/tire storage (UNANIMOUS)
• Granted lighting area variances for 2500 Walden Avenue (UNANIMOUS)
• Tabled Dick Road parcel variances until 11/19/2025 (UNANIMOUS)
• Tabled fence variance for 274 Huth Road until 11/19/2025 (UNANIMOUS)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on several resolutions, including a wage agreement for the Tree Trimmer position, an amendment to the Sewers Law, and a fund transfer of over $2.3 million. The board will also award a $4,615 contract for an asbestos survey at 60 Pine Ridge Road and issue a Negative Declaration for an EV‑charging station project at 4193 Genesee. Additional items include rescinding a prior highway expenditure resolution and reviewing FY 2026 budget items.

• Resolution 2025-624 – authorize a Memorandum of Agreement to raise the Tree Trimmer wage to $29.617
• Resolution 2025-628 – adopt Local Law No. 3 amending Chapter 198‑27 (Connection Inspection) of the Sewers Law
• Resolution 2025-656 – transfer of funds totaling $2,300,601.71 among police, CDBG, highway and other accounts
• Resolution 2025-659 – award UNYSE, LLC a $4,615 contract for asbestos survey and air monitoring at 60 Pine Ridge Road
• Resolution 2025-660 – issue a Negative Declaration for EV‑charging station project (19 stalls) at 4193 Genesee

The Cheektowaga Town Board closed the FY 2026 Annual Plan public hearing unanimously and approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which included dozens of resolutions such as a snow and ice removal agreement with Erie County and a correspondence authorizing denial of a cannabis license. Several staffing actions were also approved, including a code enforcement officer appointment and an employee termination.

• Closed public hearing on FY 2026 Annual Plan – unanimous approval
• Approved meeting agenda – motion carried
• Moved Resolution 2025-628 to the table – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions 2025-656 through 2025-712) – all in favor
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal Agreement with Erie County for 2025‑2028 (Resolution 2025-698)
• Authorized correspondence to NY State Office of Cannabis Management supporting denial of license at 2789 Union Road (Resolution 2025-694)
• Approved termination of employee Katherine M. Waterrose (Resolution 2025-702)
• Appointed Code Enforcement Officer Robert Komasara Jr. (Resolution 2025-705)

Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is convening a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• 2026 Budget Discussions

The Board voted to adjourn the special meeting at 3:16 PM. The motion was made by Supervisor Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Bakowski, and passed with all members in favor.

• Adjourned the special meeting at 3:16 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider three development review items. The board will discuss a double‑lane drive‑thru café stand at 3825 Union. It will also review AT&T's proposal for a 155‑foot wireless tower at 940 Losson. Finally, the board will evaluate a combined‑lot commercial tire storage and service building of about 53,000 sq ft at 3419 Broadway.

• Project 3825 Union – double lane drive‑thru café stand within existing plaza
• Project 940 Losson – AT&T 155‑foot mono‑pole wireless tower with 21 devices
• Project 3419 Broadway – combination of three lots for 53,000 sq ft tire storage building

The board approved the development review and zoning amendment for 3825 Union Rd. and approved the 53,000‑sq‑ft commercial tire storage and service building at 3419 Broadway. It tabled the AT&T wireless tower proposal at 940 Losson Rd. pending EAC feedback and a balloon test. Each vote was 3‑0 in favor, with two members absent.

• Approved 3825 Union Rd. development (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved 3419 Broadway tire facility (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Tabled 940 Losson Rd. wireless tower proposal (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Board - Special Meeting

The Board will hear a presentation of the 2024 audit by Corey Sveinsson‑Skobel of Drescher Malecki LLP. It will then discuss the town’s 2026 budget. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 audit presentation by Corey Sveinsson‑Skobel (Drescher Malecki LLP)
• 2026 budget discussions

The Board voted to adjourn the special meeting at 4:29 PM. The motion was made by Supervisor Brian Nowak, seconded by Councilmember Vernon Thompson, and passed with all members in favor. No other actions or approvals were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:29 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council meeting was called for October 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No agenda items were provided, indicating a procedural or informational session.

The council discussed a proposed AT&T cell tower at 940 Losson Road, a Union Liquor expansion at 2695 Union Road, and a Walmart Supercenter addition at 2490 Walden Avenue. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the Union Road landscaping plan was noted as appropriate and no changes were noted for the Walmart project. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208, 3301 Broadway Street. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details; no specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed.

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting. Bob P. was assigned to take over the VA Bingo program from Art. The next committee meeting was scheduled for November 5, 2025 at the Donovan Post at 7 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 3 meeting minutes (motion by Barb, second by Art)
• Bob P. assigned to take over VA Bingo from Art
• Next meeting set for Nov. 5, 2025 at Donovan Post, 7 p.m.
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Brian, second by Joe P/C)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider seven development review items. Topics include a proposed 16‑stall electric vehicle charging station, a parking area expansion adding 20 stalls, several building expansions, and a zoning amendment changing a parcel from residential mobile home to retail use. The committee will discuss these proposals and record any decisions.

• Project 4193 Genesee – review of a 16‑stall publicly accessible electric vehicle fueling (charging) station.
• Project 751 French – review of a parking area expansion of 6,620 sq‑ft adding 20 parking stalls.
• Project 4911 Genesee – zoning amendment from RMH‑Residential Mobile Home to C – Retail Business.
• Project 3825 Union – review of a 535 sq‑ft double‑lane drive‑thru café stand and related zoning amendment to CM‑General Commercial.
• Project 75 Innsbruck – review of a 4,000 sq‑ft warehouse addition for storage and equipment.

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted 5-0-9 (ayes‑nays‑absent) to recommend approval for the projects at 4193 Genesee St, 751 French Rd, 4455 Genesee St, 4911 Genesee St, 75 Innsbruck Dr, and the zoning amendment at 3825 Union Rd. The committee tabled the items for 2490 Walden Ave and 3825 Union Rd pending further information. All recommendations were made after the Planning Board’s recommendation and a Negative SEQR Declaration where noted.

• Recommended approval of 4193 Genesee St EV charging project (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Recommended approval of 751 French Rd parking expansion (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Recommended approval of 4455 Genesee St research building expansion (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Tabled 2490 Walden Ave storage expansion pending variance results (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Recommended approval of 4911 Genesee St zoning amendment to C‑Retail (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Recommended approval of 75 Innsbruck Dr warehouse (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)
• Tabled 3825 Union Rd drive‑thru café and zoning amendment (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 Absent)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on several resolutions, including a wage agreement for the Tree Trimmer position, approval of $7,422,037.02 in vouchers, rescinding a prior software resolution, adopting Local Law No. 3 to amend the Sewers Law, and scheduling a public hearing on FY 2026 CDBG/HOME programs. The board will also direct the publication of a notice to bidders for reroofing the Highway Department Garage (Bid #2025-33). These items are presented on the consent agenda and as separate resolutions.

• Resolution 2025-624: Authorize execution of Memorandum of Agreement to raise Tree Trimmer wage to $29.617 retroactive to July 21, 2025
• Resolution 2025-626: Approve vouchers totaling $7,422,037.02 across General Fund, Risk Retention Fund, Debt, HUD, and other accounts
• Resolution 2025-628: Adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2025 amending Chapter 198‑27 (Connection Inspection) of the Sewers Law
• Resolution 2025-629: Call for public hearing on Oct. 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM to discuss FY 2026 CDBG and HOME programs
• Resolution 2025-630: Publish Notice to Bidders for reroofing the Highway Department Garage (Bid #2025-33) with sealed bids due Oct. 22, 2025

The Town Board approved a series of resolutions, including the adoption of Local Law No. 3 to amend the Sewers Law, support for Congressman Nick Langworthy's Energy Choice Act, and several personnel appointments. All motions on the consent agenda were carried with unanimous support. The board also entered and exited executive sessions as scheduled.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 to amend the Sewers Law (All in Favor)
• Supported Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) and opposed natural‑gas bans (All in Favor)
• Approved appointments for Assistant Superintendent Wastewater Pump Station, Recreation Supervisor, and other staff positions (All in Favor)
• Approved bids for town surplus equipment (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑624 to authorize Supervisor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑629 to call a public hearing on FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑638 for a hot‑water unit for the Cheektowaga Ice Rink (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑641 to authorize Supervisor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with hockey organizations (All in Favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed five area‑variance applications at a regular meeting on September 17, 2025. Each application was discussed after a public hearing and the Board voted to place the variances in pending status. The variances involve fence height and setback, driveway extensions, and expanded signage area. No construction may begin until a building permit is obtained.

• 219 Barbados Drive – request for a 6‑ft fence (code max 3.5 ft) and placement 7 ft from property line (code requires 10 ft).
• 89 Danielle Drive – request to expand the driveway 9 ft forward of the dwelling, which zoning does not permit.
• 25 Hillwood Drive – request to expand the driveway 3.10 ft forward and 2 ft with a 4.2 ft setback (code requires 5 ft).
• 3600 Harlem Road – request for signage totaling 174 sq ft (code max 22 sq ft) and a monument sign with lettering not allowed by code.
• Public hearings were held on 8/20/2025 for the Barbados Drive case and on 9/17/2025 for the other four cases.

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It granted variances for a six‑foot fence and setback at 219 Barbados Drive, an eight‑foot driveway extension at 89 Danielle Drive, driveway and setback variances at 25 Hillwood Drive with a condition, signage variances at 3600 Harlem Road, and a use variance for Valley Tire Company’s three Broadway parcels. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Granted fence height and setback variances for 219 Barbados Drive (unanimous)
• Granted 8‑foot driveway variance for 89 Danielle Drive (unanimous)
• Granted driveway and setback variances for 25 Hillwood Drive, conditioned not to cement the 2‑foot extension (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances for 3600 Harlem Road (unanimous)
• Granted use variance for Valley Tire Co. parcels 3419, 3425, 3443 Broadway (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (all in favor)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission will review safety issues at 10 specific locations, including intersections and schools. The agenda includes both new and old business items.

• 47 Victoria Blvd
• Genesee Street & Loxley Road
• 279 Dean Road
• Rowley Road
• Mary Queen of Angels school

The commission accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved replacement of a No Parking sign at 47 Victoria Blvd and installed No Parking signs at William Street and Neibert Place. The Erie County Highway Department was asked to install delineators on Bennett Road. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion made and seconded) – approved
• Replaced “No Parking” sign at 47 Victoria Blvd – sign to be replaced by Lt. Bzibziak
• Installed “No Parking” sign at corner of William Street and Garland Avenue – sign installed
• Replaced “No Parking” signs on Neibert Place – signs replaced
• Erie County Highway Department to install delineators on Bennett Road – delineators to be installed
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed – meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several development proposals, including expansions and a new warehouse. It will also discuss a zoning amendment that would reclassify 4911 Genesee from residential mobile home to commercial retail. Decisions will be made on the proposed building additions, parking expansion, and the drive‑thru café stand. All items are listed on the agenda for the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• 555 Ludwig – two‑story addition, 5,760 sq‑ft of office and showroom space
• 2490 Walden – 4,671 sq‑ft expansion for internal stock storage, 11,762 sq‑ft disturbance area
• 4911 Genesee – zoning amendment from RMH‑Residential Mobile Home to C‑Retail Business
• 4455 Genesee – 6,000 sq‑ft expansion of existing research and testing facility
• 751 French – parking area expansion adding 20 parking stalls over 6,620 sq‑ft

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted 4‑0 (1 absent) to recommend approval for the 555 Ludwig, 2490 Walden Ave, 4911 Genesee St, 4455 Genesee St, 751 French Rd, and 75 Innsbruck projects. The 75 Innsbruck approval is pending Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) approval. The 3825 Union Rd project was tabled pending EAC input. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 555 Ludwig development (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent) – pending zoning
• Approved 2490 Walden Ave expansion (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Approved 4911 Genesee St zoning amendment (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Approved 4455 Genesee St expansion (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Approved 751 French Rd parking expansion (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Approved 75 Innsbruck warehouse (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent) – pending EAC approval
• Tabled 3825 Union Rd drive‑through cafe (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent) – pending EAC input

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

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

The council reviewed a proposed 6,000‑sq‑ft expansion at 4193 Genesee Street and a 4,000‑sq‑ft pole barn at 75 Innsbruck. Both landscaping plans were described as appropriate, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any decisions on the projects.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider a special use permit for 4193 Genesee and an amendment to the Town Sewers Law during the public hearing portion of the meeting. The board will approve a series of resolutions, including a transfer of funds, a warrant audit, and multiple contract awards such as a $4,631 asbestos survey, a $21,517 street‑tree purchase, a $79,502 tow‑behind stump grinder, a $14,118 garage‑door replacement, and a $17,650 emergency generator connection. Old and new business items will also be discussed, and the consent agenda items will be voted on.

• Award of $79,502 contract for a 2025 Carlton 7500 tow‑behind stump grinder to Baschmann Services Inc.
• Award of $21,517 contract for furnishing street trees to Russel’s Tree & Shrub Farm LLC
• Award of $14,118 contract for replacing the overhead garage door at the rear highway garage to Hamburg Overhead Door
• Award of $17,650 contract for connecting an emergency back‑up generator for the Highway Department to Zacher Electric
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for 4193 Genesee and Local Law Intro No. 4 of 2025 to amend the Town Sewers Law

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the Consent Agenda, which encompassed dozens of resolutions such as awarding bids, authorizing agreements, and appointing personnel. It also authorized a municipal cooperation agreement to share attorneys for assessment challenges and approved a collective bargaining agreement. The Board waived rules to add two additional resolutions and closed the Special Use Permit hearing unanimously. No motions were denied.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including Resolutions 2025-599 through 2025-623 (All in Favor)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Municipal Cooperation Agreement for sharing attorneys (Resolution 2025-609) (All in Favor)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign TCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Resolution 2025-610) (All in Favor)
• Appointed Town Assessor Janene Sweet (Resolution 2025-613) (All in Favor)
• Approved purchase of new cutting hammers for Highway Department (Resolution 2025-608) (All in Favor)
• Approved award of bid for asbestos survey at 336 Beach Road (Resolution 2025-598) (All in Favor)
• Waived rules to include Resolutions 2025-624 and 2025-625 (All in Favor)
• Closed Special Use Permit hearing unanimously (Closed unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the Francis J. Donovan Post.

• Regular Veterans Affairs Committee meeting
• Meeting location: Francis J. Donovan Post
• Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (motion by Kruger, seconded by Lachut). It set Veteran’s Day services for 11:30 a.m. at Town Park followed by a ceremony and lunch at the Donovan Post. The tribute wall will be moved to Pine Lawn Cemetery from October 2‑6, with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on October 2 and a call for volunteers. Additional items such as a $50 contribution request for VA Bingo prizes and the restart of the Donovan Fish Fry were also noted.

• Approved minutes of the prior meeting (motion by Kruger, seconded by Lachut)
• Scheduled Veteran’s Day services at Town Park 11:30 a.m., then Donovan Post
• Approved moving tribute wall to Pine Lawn Cemetery Oct 2‑6
• Set opening ceremony for tribute wall at 6 p.m. on Oct 2, requesting volunteers
• Requested $50 contribution from each Post for VA Bingo prize books
• Announced restart of Donovan Fish Fry on Sep 5 with Polish Villa 2U catering

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider three old‑business items. It will review a standalone use variance request for public‑vehicle servicing at 3419 Broadway. It will also review development applications for a new 7,749‑sq‑ft daycare at 1571 Harlem Road and a two‑story, 31,478‑sq‑ft climate‑controlled storage facility at 550 Cayuga Road. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Use variance request for 3419 Broadway (public‑vehicle servicing)
• Development review for a 7,749 sq ft single‑story daycare at 1571 Harlem Road
• Development review for a two‑story, 31,478 sq ft climate‑controlled storage facility at 550 Cayuga Road

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval of a use variance for 3419 Broadway Street and development reviews for 1571 Harlem Road and 550 Cayuga Road. All three items received a Negative Declaration for SEQR. No other business was acted upon.

• Recommend approval of Use Variance for 3419 Broadway St (4-0)
• Recommend approval of 7,749 sq ft daycare at 1571 Harlem Rd (4-0)
• Recommend approval of 31,478 sq ft storage facility at 550 Cayuga Rd (4-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including a transfer of state aid and other fund reallocations, approval of vouchers and warrants, and the rescission of an apprenticeship policy for public works. It will also schedule public hearings for a special use permit to install 16 electric‑vehicle charging stalls at 4193 Genesee and for a proposed amendment to the Town Sewers Law. Additional items include a local law introducing short‑term rentals and several special‑use permit applications.

• Resolution 2025-568: Transfer $20,000.00 State Aid and reallocate $8,000.00, $12,000.00, $1,894.00, and $21,956.96 to various funds
• Resolution 2025-569: Approve vouchers and warrants totaling $1,432,245.59 across General, Highway, and other funds
• Resolution 2025-570: Rescind the town’s apprenticeship requirement for public‑works contracts
• Resolution 2025-571: Public hearing on Sep 9, 2025 for a Special Use Permit to add 16 EV‑charging stalls at 4193 Genesee
• Resolution 2025-572: Public hearing on Sep 9, 2025 to consider Local Law Intro No. 4 amending Section 198‑27 of the Town Sewers Law

The Board closed four public hearings unanimously, removed two resolutions from the consent agenda, approved all consent agenda items, and waived rules to include two additional resolutions for consideration.

• Closed Short Term Rentals public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed Special Use Permit 105 Susan hearing (unanimous)
• Closed Special Use Permit 742 Beach hearing (unanimous)
• Closed Special Use Permit 539 Cleveland hearing (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 2025-583 from Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Removed Resolution 2025-570 from Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved all items on Consent Agenda, including Resolutions 2025-568 through 2025-593 (all in favor)
• Waived rules to include Resolutions 2025-594 and 2025-595 (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held its regular meeting on August 20, 2025. The board reviewed several area variance applications, each of which was placed on a pending status after public hearings and board votes. Pending variances include requests for additional parking at 6386 Transit Road, a driveway expansion at 66 Leni Lane, a garage expansion at 174 Messer Avenue, and setback and parking changes at 1571 Harlem Road. Each pending decision is subject to the applicant obtaining a building permit within six months and beginning construction within one year.

• 6386 Transit Road – request for additional parking spaces within five feet of the parcel line
• 66 Leni Lane – request to expand the driveway eight feet in front of the dwelling
• 174 Messer Avenue – request to expand a detached garage to 1,452 sq ft, exceeding the 750 sq ft limit
• 1571 Harlem Road – multiple setbacks, parking, and landscaping variances for a retail building

The board waived approval of the meeting minutes. It withdrew the 6386 Transit Road parking variances after multiple tables. It denied the driveway variance for 66 Leni Lane by a 0‑to‑5 vote. It granted several variances unanimously, including a garage expansion on Messer Avenue, a site‑plan reapproval for a day‑care on Harlem Road, Burger King layout changes on Union Road, and Starbucks parking adjustments on Transit Road.

• Waived approval of minutes (motion carried)
• Withdrew 6386 Transit Road parking variances after being tabled (no vote recorded)
• Denied 66 Leni Lane driveway variance (0‑to‑5)
• Granted 174 Messer Avenue garage expansion variance (unanimous)
• Granted 1571 Harlem Road day‑care site‑plan reapproval (unanimous)
• Granted 4199 Union Road Burger King variances (unanimous)
• Granted 4770 Transit Road Starbucks parking variances (unanimous)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the appointment of Patrick Gilmartin to the Board of Ethics. It also awarded multiple contracts to C.M.H. Company, Inc. for equipment and operators covering drainage, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete restoration, and road reconstruction projects. Funding sources include a Water Quality Improvement Grant and specific town account numbers.

• Resolution 2025-562: Appointment of Patrick Gilmartin to the Board of Ethics (effective immediately, term ends Aug 1 2030).
• Resolution 2025-563: Award of $1,005,040 contract for drainage improvements (Ivanhoe, Marne, Preston, Rowan, Carol) to C.M.H. Company, Inc., funded by a Water Quality Improvement Grant.
• Resolution 2025-564: Award of $276,560 contract for sanitary sewer repairs to C.M.H. Company, Inc., chargeable to Account #255.8125.4543.
• Resolution 2025-565: Award of $28,492 contract for storm sewer repairs to C.M.H. Company, Inc., chargeable to Account #400.8140.4431.
• Resolution 2025-566: Award of $43,760 contract for concrete restoration to C.M.H. Company, Inc., chargeable to Account #255.8125.4438.

The board adopted Resolution 2025-562 appointing Patrick Gilmartin to the Board of Ethics Committee. It also approved five separate bids for drainage, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete restoration, and full‑depth road reconstruction on Pleasant Parkway. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-562 appointing Patrick Gilmartin to Board of Ethics Committee
• Approved Resolution 2025-563 award of bid for equipment and operators for drainage improvements (Bid #2025-21)
• Approved Resolution 2025-564 award of bid for equipment and operators for sanitary sewer repairs (Bid #2025-25)
• Approved Resolution 2025-565 award of bid for equipment and operators for storm sewer repairs (Bid #2025-26)
• Approved Resolution 2025-566 award of bid for equipment and operators for concrete restoration (Bid #2025-27)
• Approved Resolution 2025-567 award of bid for full‑depth road reconstruction of Pleasant Parkway (Bid #2025-18)
• Motion to adjourn passed with all members in favor

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review development projects including a large climate-controlled storage unit and a new daycare facility. The board is also considering additions to existing facilities and a new electric vehicle charging station.

• 550 Cayuga: Proposed demolition of storage unit for a 31,478 sq-ft climate-controlled storage unit
• 1571 Harlem: Proposed 7,749 sq-ft single-story daycare facility
• 4193 Genesee: Proposed 16-stall public electric vehicle fueling station
• 555 Ludwig: Proposed two-story addition for a total area of 5,760 sq-ft
• 1755 Dale: Proposed 1,440 sq-ft addition to a manufacturing facility

The Cheektowaga Planning Board approved the 550 Cayuga Rd storage unit, the 1755 Dale Rd manufacturing addition, the 1571 Harlem Rd daycare, and the 4193 Genesee St electric‑vehicle charging station. The 555 Ludwig two‑story addition was tabled at the request of the applicant. All approvals were voted 4‑0 with one member absent.

• Approved 550 Cayuga Rd storage unit (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 Absent)
• Approved 1755 Dale Rd manufacturing addition (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 Absent)
• Approved 1571 Harlem Rd daycare facility (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 Absent)
• Approved 4193 Genesee St EV charging station (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 Absent)
• Tabled 555 Ludwig two‑story addition per company request (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 Absent)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council will meet on August 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No specific agenda items were listed; the meeting appears to be a routine gathering.

The council met on August 13, 2025 at Cheektowaga Town Hall. Several projects were discussed, including an EV charging station at 4193 Genesee Street, a Walmart addition at 2490 Walden Avenue, a church parking lot at 751 French Road, and a daycare center at 1571 Harlem Road. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will consider authorizing expenditures for the 2025 paving, drainage, and reconstruction list. The meeting includes a public hearing on the demolition of 60 Pine Ridge Road and several contract awards for maintenance services.

• Authorization of up to $5,048,610.70 for 2025 highway paving, drainage, and reconstruction
• Public hearing for the demolition of 60 Pine Ridge Road
• One-year building systems service agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $159,000.00
• Mowing contract for Pfohl Brothers Landfill awarded to Mowcon Enterprises LLC for $15,000.00 per year
• Mowing contract for Galleria Detention Basins awarded to Advanced Environmental Resources, LLC for $14,000.00 per year (2026-2027)

The Board closed the public hearing on the demolition of 60 Pine Ridge Road unanimously. It approved the meeting agenda and moved three resolutions (2025-481, 2025-498, 2025-504) to the table. The full consent agenda, containing dozens of resolutions such as the short‑term rental ordinance and multiple contract awards, was approved unanimously. A motion to suspend the rules was rejected (6 ayes, 1 nay).

• Closed public hearing on demolition of 60 Pine Ridge Rd (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Moved Resolutions 2025-481, 2025-498, 2025-504 to the table (all in favor)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including Short Term Rentals ordinance and numerous contract bids (all in favor)
• Rejected motion to suspend rules (ayes 6, nays 1)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing development proposals and a use variance for three specific sites. The committee will evaluate these items under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

• Development review for a 31,478 s.f. climate-controlled storage facility at 550 Cayuga Road
• Development review for a 7,749 s.f. daycare facility at 1571 Harlem Road
• Use variance review for public vehicle servicing at 3419 Broadway

The Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed three proposals—a two‑story storage facility at 550 Cayuga Road, a 7,749 sq ft daycare at 1571 Harlem Road, and a use variance for public‑vehicle servicing at 3419 Broadway Street. Each item was tabled to allow the comment period to expire or for engineering review. All three motions received 5 AYES, 0 NAYS, with 9 members absent.

• 550 Cayuga Road development review tabled (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 absent)
• 1571 Harlem Road daycare project tabled (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 absent)
• 3419 Broadway Street use variance tabled (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 absent)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics meeting on July 28, 2025 will review 2025 financial disclosure statements for 2024 that were submitted after the initial review. The agenda also includes a pledge of allegiance, discussion of old business, and new business. No quorum was noted for the meeting.

• Review of 2025 Financial Disclosure Statements (for 2024) submitted after initial review

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics met on July 28, 2025, but no quorum was present. Members reviewed financial disclosures that had been returned after an initial review. One disclosure was noted as still delinquent. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint five new police officers and consider a rezoning request for a proposed administration building at 2345 William Street. The board will also hold public hearings on a short-term rental law and a demolition permit.

• Appointment of five police officers (Robert J. Dombrowski, Phearon Chhum, Gregory C. Justen Jr., Emily C. Sierk, Nicholas R. Wojciechowski)
• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2 of 2025 regarding Short Term Rentals
• Public hearing on demolition of 336 Beach Road
• Resolution to rezone two parcels from R-Residence to C-Retail Business District at 2345 William Street
• Resolution for a 3,920 sq-ft administration building at 2345 William Street

The Board adopted Resolution 2025-475, appointing five police officers after a unanimous motion. It also approved the Consent Agenda, which included meeting minutes, a health‑insurance stop‑loss contract, purchases of police interceptors and tactical headsets, and the creation of several town accounts. All votes were recorded as all in favor.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-475 appointing five police officers (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including meeting minutes of June 24 and July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-497 health‑insurance stop‑loss contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-501 purchase of six new 2026 Ford Police Interceptors (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-502 purchase of ten tactical communication headsets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-493 establishment of CHIPS account (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-494 establishment of Pave or Potholes (POP) program account (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-495 establishment of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction for Local Highway (PAVE‑NY) account (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed applications for area variances at 6386 Transit Road, 900 French Road, and 24 Chapel Avenue, and a use variance for Valley Tire Company at 3419‑3443 Broadway. After public hearings, the Board voted to place each application in pending status. Pending status requires a building permit within six months and construction to start within one year, or the variance will be revoked.

• Area variance for additional parking at 6386 Transit Road (Bryan Young/6386 Transit Road LLC)
• Area variance for driveway expansion at 900 French Road (Thomas Hurd)
• Area variance for fence installation at 24 Chapel Avenue (Bryan Craven)
• Use variance for motor‑service use at 3419, 3425, 3443 Broadway (Valley Tire Co., Tim Asinger)
• Application for variance at 1362 George Urban Boulevard (Tracy Nguyen)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve new and replacement signage for various town locations, including Bennett Road, Leo Place, and William Street.

• Hwy. Sign Department review
• Bennett Road signage
• Leo Place signage
• No Dumping Signs
• William Street No Parking Sign

The commission voted to move the town highway sign crew into the police traffic division. It also acted on several public complaints, including installing new traffic signs, repairing potholes on Leo Place, and planning a patrol checkpoint on Cloverleaf Drive. Some items, such as a left‑turn arrow request and parking‑restriction investigation, remain pending. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Reassigned Highway Department sign crew to TOCPD Traffic Division
• Installed No Dumping signs on Helen St, Cayuga Creek Rd dead end, and West Grand Blvd dead end
• Repaired potholes on private Leo Place on 7/7/25
• Planned patrol car checkpoint on Cloverleaf Drive to address speeding complaint
• Requested Highway Dept. to install No Outlet sign at Cloverleaf Drive & Transit Road
• Requested Engineering Dept. to advise NYSDOT on left‑turn arrow at Cloverleaf & Transit Road
• Will replace knocked‑down No Parking signs and install No Outlet sign at Andrews & Neibert
• Will investigate parking restrictions in front of Pubski’s bar on William Street

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review development proposals for three projects. These include a new climate-controlled storage facility and additions to existing commercial sites.

• 550 Cayuga: Proposed demolition of a storage unit for a 31,478 sq-ft two-story climate-controlled storage unit and height variance
• 555 Ludwig: Proposed two-story addition for a total building area of 5,760 sq-ft
• 6640 Transit – Phase 02: Amendment to approved site plan for a 4,985 sq-ft fleet vehicle service garage to adjust fence placement

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled three pending projects: the 555 Ludwig two‑story addition, the amendment to the 6640 Transit Rd Phase 2 site plan, and the 550 Cayuga Rd special‑use permit and height variance. Each motion received four affirmative votes and one member absent. No approvals were granted.

• Tabled 555 Ludwig two‑story addition (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Tabled amendment to 6640 Transit Rd Phase 2 site plan (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Tabled 550 Cayuga Rd special‑use permit and height variance (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The meeting is called by Councilmember Tony Filipski and is open to the public.

• Regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council
• Meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers
• Called by Councilmember Tony Filipski

The council reviewed the landscaping plan for 2345 William Street, noting it was appropriate for the project. They also discussed demolition of the existing storage unit at 550 Cayuga to allow a new two‑story climate‑controlled storage building, with no impact on surrounding landscaping. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold public hearings regarding a new local law for short-term rentals and a project at 2345 William Street. The board is also reviewing several mowing contracts and a large set of fund warrants.

• Public hearing for Local Law Intro No. 2 of 2025 to create a Short Term Rentals chapter in the Town Code
• Proposed rezoning of 0 and 282 Crisfield Avenue from Residence District to Retail Business District for Empire One Community Federal Credit Union
• Mowing contract for Pfohl Brothers Landfill awarded to Mowcon Enterprises LLC for $12,500 per year (2025-2027)
• Mowing contract for Galleria Detention Basins awarded to Mowcon Enterprises LLC for $10,500 per year (2025-2027)
• Approval of warrants totaling $13,925,089.11 across multiple funds

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that covered dozens of resolutions, such as a fund transfer, software contracts, and public‑hearing notices. Motions to keep two public hearings open – one on the 2345 William project and another on short‑term rentals – were carried unanimously. Several resolutions were removed from the consent agenda before approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (All in Favor, Motion Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Resolutions 2025-438 through 2025-471 (All in Favor, Motion Carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-438 Transfer of Funds (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-439 Warrant (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025-446 Call to Public Hearing – Special Use Permit (consent agenda)
• Approved public hearing for 2345 William; motion to keep hearing open carried unanimously
• Approved public hearing for Short Term Rentals; motion to keep hearing open carried unanimously
• Moved Resolution 2025-431 to the Table (motion made; outcome not recorded)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary item is a development review for a proposed office building.

• Rezoning of 282 Crisfield Avenue and 0 Crisfield Avenue from R-Residence District to C-Retail Business District
• Proposed construction of a 3,920 square foot administrative office building at 2345 William Street

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on June 25, 2025. The minutes note a vote of 5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 9 absent on the 2345 William Street re‑zoning item, but they do not state the final outcome. No other actions or approvals were documented.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is deciding on a special use permit for a 120-foot wireless tower and a mortgage settlement for a property on William Street. The board is also calling for a public hearing to create a new town code chapter regulating short-term rentals.

• Special Use Permit for a 120-foot wireless tower at 2733 William
• Mortgage settlement proposal of $9,000 for 2524 William Street
• Public hearing scheduled for July 8, 2025, regarding Local Law Intro No. 2 (Short Term Rentals)
• Approval of warrants totaling $5,254,203.99
• Public hearing for 2345 William (113.62-3-4.1)

The Town Board opened and kept a public hearing on 2345 William. It approved the consent agenda, which included numerous resolutions from 2025-406 through 2025-435. The Board waived procedural rules to add and approve Resolutions 2025-436 (Transfer of Funds) and 2025-437 (Appointment of Town Assessor). Several resolutions were removed or reassigned, and all resolutions were moved to the table.

• Opened public hearing on 2345 William (unanimous)
• Kept public hearing open (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including resolutions 2025-406 to 2025-435 (all in favor)
• Waived rules to include and approve Resolution 2025-436 Transfer of Funds (all in favor)
• Waived rules to include and approve Resolution 2025-437 Appointment of Town Assessor (all in favor)
• Removed Resolutions 2025-408, 2025-409, 2025-431, 2025-435 and changed sponsor for 2025-432, 2025-433, 2025-434 (motion passed)
• Removed Resolution 2025-429 (motion passed)
• Moved all resolutions to the table (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed multiple applications for area variances and a temporary permit at its June 18, 2025 meeting. Each application was heard publicly and the Board voted to place the requests in a pending status, pending a building permit and construction start. The pending items include parking, driveway, and site‑use changes at several properties across town.

• Area variance pending for 6386 Transit Road – additional parking spaces within 5‑ft setback
• Area variance pending for 61 Isabelle Road – 13‑ft driveway expansion in front of dwelling
• Temporary permit pending for 1694 Walden Avenue – extension of warehousing in motor service district
• Area variance pending for 52 The Ave – 8‑ft concrete pad placed 0.94 ft from property line
• Area variance pending for 45 Lucy Lane – driveway expansion 5 ft south, 1.6 ft from property line

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals approved a two‑year temporary use permit for a hospice storage facility at 1694 Walden Avenue. It also granted driveway and site variances for 61 Isabelle Road, 45 Lucy Lane, 49 Strasbourg Drive, and 187 Aris Avenue, while denying variances for 52 The Ave and a fuel‑tank at 400 Pfohl Road. Several items, including the 6386 Transit Road parking variance and the Thomas Hurd driveway request, were tabled for future consideration.

• Tabled 6386 Transit Road parking variance (unanimous)
• Granted 61 Isabelle Road driveway extension to 10 ft with bollards (unanimous)
• Granted temporary two‑year permit for hospice storage at 1694 Walden Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied 52 The Ave concrete pad variance (1 to 4)
• Granted 45 Lucy Lane driveway extension with drainage conditions (3 to 2)
• Granted 49 Strasbourg Drive A/C unit variance (unanimous)
• Granted 187 Aris Avenue driveway variance (unanimous)
• Denied 400 Pfohl Road above‑ground fuel tank variance (0 to 5)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission held a regular meeting on June 17, 2025, with no new business items on the agenda. The meeting focused on old business items, including Cloverleaf Drive, 555 Ludwig Avenue, and 102 Dubonnet Drive.

• Old business: Cloverleaf Drive
• Old business: 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Old business: 102 Dubonnet Drive

The commission agreed to address a speeding complaint on Cloverleaf Drive by having Lt. Bzibziak provide a patrol car checkpoint and to request a No Outlet sign at Cloverleaf and Transit Road. A curve sign was installed on Northbound Dubonnet Drive opposite house numbers 122‑126. The commission also noted that a location plan is needed for a proposed warehouse at 3409 Broadway and recorded a truck‑traffic complaint on Gruner Road.

• Patrol car checkpoint to address speeding on Cloverleaf Drive scheduled (planned)
• Request to Highway Dept. to install No Outlet sign at Cloverleaf & Transit Roads (pending)
• Request to Engineering Dept. to advise NYSDOT on left‑turn arrow at Transit Road (pending)
• No Outlet sign at Cloverleaf & Transit Roads confirmed installed (completed)
• Curve sign installed on Northbound Dubonnet Drive opposite 122‑126 (completed)
• No further comments on 555 Ludwig Avenue building addition (no action)
• Location plan required for proposed 6,000 SF warehouse at 3409 Broadway (requested)
• Truck‑traffic complaint on Gruner Road recorded (noted)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Board of Ethics will meet to review 2025 financial disclosure statements for 2024 that were submitted after the initial review. The agenda also includes time for old and new business.

• Review of 2025 Financial Disclosure Statements (for 2024)

The Cheektowaga Town Board of Ethics met on July 28, 2025, but no quorum was present, so no actions were taken. Members reviewed financial disclosures and noted that one disclosure remains delinquent. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m., and no next meeting was scheduled.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics met on July 28, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda included a pledge of allegiance, a review of 2025 financial disclosure statements for 2024 that were submitted after the initial review, and discussion of old and new business. Because no quorum was present, the board could not take formal action on the items.

• Review of 2025 Financial Disclosure Statements (for 2024) submitted after initial review
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

The Board of Ethics met on July 28, 2025, but no quorum was present. Members reviewed financial disclosures, noting one delinquent disclosure. No actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The council reviewed the photometric plan for 2345 William Street and noted that no changes were made to the landscaping plan, which was deemed appropriate. A proposed increase in the tree fee was mentioned, with Barbara Bakowski assigned to follow up after the retirement of Rick Colburn. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will meet to discuss public hearings for sewer improvements and approve notices to bid for sewer and storm sewer repair projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at 2345 William Street.

• Public hearing for sewer facility improvements ($750,000)
• Notice to bid for sanitary sewer repairs related to NYSDEC Order
• Notice to bid for storm sewer replacement on Kemp Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning at 2345 William Street
• Designation of Highway Engineer

The Town Board voted to waive rules and approve Resolution 2025-402, seeking state authorization for a local bed or occupancy tax. It also approved amendments to an electric contract, accepted the acting assessor's resignation, and appointed a new town assessor. The board approved the full consent agenda, including numerous funding and contract resolutions, and removed three pending resolutions from that agenda.

• Waived rules to consider Resolutions 2025-402 through 2025-405 (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-402 to request state authorization for a Bed Occupancy Tax (All in Favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-403 to amend agreement with Frey Electric Construction Co. (All in Favor)
• Accepted resignation of Acting Assessor Allison Burke (Resolution 2025-404) (All in Favor)
• Appointed Tina M. Rados as Town Assessor (Resolution 2025-405) (All in Favor)
• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including amended meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Removed Resolutions 2025-387, 2025-388, and 2025-389 from the Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved multiple resolutions on funding, contracts, and events (Resolutions 2025-384 through 2025-401) (All in Favor)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a special meeting on June 6, 2025. The agenda includes standard opening items and an executive session to interview candidates for the Town Assessor position. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Executive session to interview Town Assessor candidates

The Board voted to enter an executive session at 1:03 PM to interview candidates for the Town Assessor position. The session was scheduled to end at 3:47 PM, and the motion to exit was approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:48 PM, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Entered executive session at 1:03 PM – motion carried
• Exited executive session at 3:47 PM – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:48 PM – motion carried

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet on June 4, 2025, at the Frank L Gierlach Post. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The committee reviewed old business, noting the memorial construction by BVMG to be completed by Labor Day. New business included announcements of a War of 1812 ceremony on June 22 and various community events such as a Boy Scouts flag raising and a 4th of July parade. Additional items shared were upcoming meals, fund needs, and volunteer opportunities. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review a proposed 124-foot cell tower at 2733 William Street and a rezoning request for 2345 William Street to allow a 3,920-square-foot administrative office building.

• Review of 2733 William Street cell tower project
• Review of 2345 William Street re-zoning to C-Retail Business District
• Meeting held at Alexander Community Center
• Meeting held virtually and in-person

The committee did not approve the prior meeting minutes because they were not presented. The 2733 William Street cell‑tower project was approved by a 4‑0 vote. The re‑zoning request for 2345 William Street was tabled pending the comment period and public‑hearing results.

• Prior meeting minutes not approved (minutes not presented)
• Approved 2733 William Street cell‑tower project (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Tabled 2345 William Street re‑zoning request

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint Patrick J. Coyne as a Sewer Maintenance Worker and raise the senior clerk Tracy A. Beecher's salary to $52,000. It will approve a large transfer of funds across many accounts and authorize vouchers and warrants totaling $7,088,304.78. The board will also award a bid for youth and recreation clothing to Great Idea Promotions and call a public hearing on a proposed administration building at 2345 William Street.

• Appointment of Sewer Maintenance Worker (Patrick J. Coyne)
• Transfer of Funds-2024 moving amounts such as $13,262.00 (Fines & Forfeited Bail) and $412,739.00 (State Aid Police)
• Approval of vouchers & warrants totaling $7,088,304.78 across multiple funds
• Award of bid for Youth & Recreation clothing to Great Idea Promotions (Clarence, NY)
• Amendment of senior clerk salary to $52,000 effective May 16, 2025

The Town Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included Resolutions 2025-355 through 2025-378, and removed Resolutions 2025-354, 2025-366, and 2025-371 from that agenda. The Board moved Resolution 2025-335 (appointment of a sewer maintenance worker) to the table and waived the rules to consider Resolutions 2025-379 through 2025-383. The public hearing on 2733 William was closed unanimously, and the Board entered and later exited an executive session before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions 2025-355‑378 (All in Favor)
• Removed Resolutions 2025-354, 2025-366, 2025-371 from Consent Agenda (Motion by Benczkowski)
• Moved Resolution 2025-335 (Sewer Maintenance Worker appointment) to the Table (Motion by Pilarski, seconded by Bakowski)
• Waived rules to include Resolutions 2025-379‑383 (All in Favor)
• Closed public hearing on 2733 William (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session at 8:14 PM (Motion by Supervisor Nowak)
• Exited Executive Session at 8:59 PM (Motion by Pilarski)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 PM (All in Favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss several new and tabled area variance and temporary permit requests. Key items include temporary outdoor fireworks sales displays and residential property modifications.

• Temporary Use Permits for Phantom Fireworks outdoor sales displays at 1 Galleria Drive and 475 Dingens Street
• Area Variance for additional parking spaces at 6386 Transit Road
• Area Variance for a new attached garage at 59 Steven Drive
• Area Variance for a 4-foot vinyl fence at 2848 William Street
• Review of new items for 84 Autumnwood Drive, 24 Furlong Road, 2365 William Street, 2372 Harlem Road, and 110 Bronx Drive

The board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It tabled the 6386 Transit Road LLC area variance for another month. The board unanimously granted two temporary use permits for Phantom Fireworks at the Walden Galleria Mall and at 475 Dingens Street. It denied a garage setback variance at 59 Steven Drive and unanimously approved several other variances, including a fence at 2848 William Street, driveway expansions at 84 Autumnwood Drive and 24 Furlong Road (4‑1 vote).

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (All in Favor)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Road LLC area variance (Unanimous)
• Granted Temporary Use Permit for Phantom Fireworks at 1 Galleria Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted Temporary Use Permit for Phantom Fireworks at 475 Dingens Street (Unanimous)
• Denied garage setback variance at 59 Steven Drive (5 Nays)
• Granted fence variance at 2848 William Street (Unanimous)
• Granted driveway variance at 84 Autumnwood Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted driveway variance at 24 Furlong Road (4‑1)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission opened, accepted the previous minutes by motion (outcome not recorded), and adjourned. No approvals, denials, or other formal decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted mainly of receiving complaints and noting pending requests.

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed landscaping plans for 555 Ludwig, 3409 Broadway, and 2345 William Street projects. For each project, the council stated the landscaping plan was appropriate for the project. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Landscaping plan for 555 Ludwig deemed appropriate
• Landscaping plan for 3409 Broadway deemed appropriate
• Landscaping plan for 2345 William Street deemed appropriate

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a local law that would allow the town to opt out of state-mandated tax exemptions for certain energy systems, such as solar and wind. The board will also call for a public hearing on a $750,000 project to improve the Consolidated Sewer District and advertise bids for sanitary and storm sewer repairs.

• Vote on Local Law No. 2 of 2025 to opt out of solar/wind tax exemptions
• Public hearing on $750,000 Consolidated Sewer District facility improvements
• Bid advertisement for sanitary sewer repairs related to NYSDEC Order on Consent
• Bid advertisement for storm sewer replacement on Kemp Avenue
• Presentation on DEC Consent Order

The Town Board approved Local Law No. 2 of 2025, which amends the town’s Taxation Law (Resolution 2025‑261). The board also approved a series of procurement contracts, equipment purchases, and appointments covering police, sewer, and recreation services. Additionally, the board authorized the Supervisor to execute a multi‑jurisdictional SWAT team agreement with the Village of Depew and a lease of the Senior Center for early‑voting. A motion to move all resolutions to the Table was defeated 2‑5.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2025 amending the Taxation Law (Resolution 2025‑261) – Approved
• Approved purchase of two new Auma electric actuators for Plant 3 (Resolution 2025‑311) – Approved
• Approved purchase of a 4" 20 HP pump for Union Road Pump Station (Resolution 2025‑312) – Approved
• Authorized Supervisor to execute combined multi‑jurisdictional SWAT team agreement with Village of Depew (Resolution 2025‑322) – Approved
• Authorized lease of Senior Center as early‑voting polling location (Resolution 2025‑324) – Approved
• Authorized Chief of Police to execute software contract with Transfinder Corp. for police department (Resolution 2025‑325) – Approved
• Approved appointment of Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker (Resolution 2025‑334) – Approved
• Motion to move all resolutions to the Table defeated (2‑5) – Defeated

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will consider a town-wide zoning amendment recommendation from the Comprehensive Plan. The board will also review a proposal for a new administration building and zoning change at 2345 William.

• Comprehensive Plan Action Item Recommendation for town-wide zoning amendment
• Zoning amendment from R-Residential to C-Retail Business at 2345 William
• Proposed 3,920 sq-ft administration building for Empire One Community FCU at 2345 William

The Cheektowaga Planning Board unanimously approved a comprehensive plan recommendation for a town-wide zoning amendment. It also approved Empire One Community FCU's request to change the zoning of 2345 William St. from residential to C‑Retail Business. Both motions passed with 4 votes in favor and 0 against. The zoning amendment is pending further approval from the EAC.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendment (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2345 William St. (4-0, pending EAC approval)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review a proposal for a 3,920 sq-ft administration building at 2345 William. The board is also considering a town-wide zoning amendment recommendation from the Comprehensive Plan.

• Proposed zoning amendment from R-Residential to C-Retail Business for 2345 William
• Proposed 3,920 sq-ft administration building for Empire One Community FCU
• Comprehensive Plan Action Item Recommendation for a town-wide zoning amendment

Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to authorize a notice to bidders for the acceptance and disposal of yard waste for the remainder of 2025. The contract covers approximately 3,500 tons of materials including grass clippings, leaves, and wood chips.

• Resolution 2025-300: Notice to Bidders for Yard Waste Disposal (Bid# 2025-15)
• Bid deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M.
• Contract term: Approximately June 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025
• Estimated volume: 3,500 tons per year

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on May 2, 2025 with five councilmembers and one supervisor present. The board considered Resolution 2025‑300, a notice to bidders for disposal of yard waste generated in 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 AM by a unanimous motion.

• Resolution 2025‑300 presented (yard‑waste disposal notice)
• Motion to adjourn at 10:07 AM carried unanimously

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider the old‑business item for a special use permit for a 124‑foot wireless telecommunications tower proposed by Verizon at 2733 William. The committee will discuss the permit request and its compliance with SEQRA as an unlisted action. No new business items are scheduled.

• Special use permit request for a 124‑ft Verizon wireless tower at 2733 William (unlisted SEQRA action)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2025, amending the town’s Taxation Law to opt out of real‑property tax exemptions for a range of new energy systems. The board also confirms permanent appointments of two part‑time Court Officers, approves a $16,035.50 transfer within the CDBG fund, and rescinds a prior spending‑freeze resolution.

• Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2025 to opt out of tax exemptions for solar, wind, farm waste, micro‑hydroelectric, fuel cell, micro‑CHP, electric storage and fuel‑flexible energy systems
• Permanent appointment of Zachary A. Wurl as part‑time Court Officer in the Police Department
• Permanent appointment of Walter P. Zielinski as part‑time Court Officer in the Police Department
• Transfer of $16,035.50 from CDBG Acquisition (700.1023.2200) to Housing Rehab (700.1023.0600)
• Rescind Resolution 2025‑247, which imposed an immediate spending freeze

The Town Board approved a Consent Agenda that adopted Resolutions 2025-257 through 2025-296. Several resolutions were removed from the Consent Agenda before adoption. The Board also suspended normal rules to consider three additional resolutions (2025-297, 2025-298, 2025-299) and approved them. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 2025-257 through 2025-296 (all in favor)
• Removed Resolutions 2025-259, 2025-260, 2025-261, 2025-266, 2025-267, 2025-268, 2025-270, 2025-271, 2025-277, 2025-280, 2025-282, 2025-283, 2025-284 from Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Suspended rules to consider Resolutions 2025-297, 2025-298, 2025-299 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-257 – Transfer of Funds
• Approved Resolution 2025-262 – Award of Bid for Work Uniforms (Bid #2025-4)
• Approved Resolution 2025-285 – Appointment of Motor Equipment Operator (B) – Sanitation Department (Brandon P. Kowal)
• Approved Resolution 2025-291 – Special Event: Walk for Apraxia Western New York

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed several variance applications and voted to place each on pending status. Pending decisions include area variances for 6386 Transit Road and 95 Hemenway Road, and use variances for 4193 Genesee Street and 3529 Broadway. Construction may not begin until a building permit is obtained within six months and work starts within one year.

• Area variance pending for 6386 Transit Road (additional parking within 5 ft setback)
• Area variance pending for 95 Hemenway Road (heat pump placement within 5 ft setback)
• Use variance pending for 4193 Genesee Street (6,000‑gal above‑ground fuel tank)
• Use variance pending for 3529 Broadway (above‑ground fuel tank replacement)
• Use variance pending for 4193 Genesee Street (above‑ground fuel tank replacement)

The board approved the March 19 minutes unanimously. It tabled the 6386 Transit Road parking variance unanimously. It granted a heat‑pump placement variance at 95 Hemenway Road unanimously. It denied three above‑ground fuel‑tank variances and a driveway variance with recorded vote counts.

• Approved March 19 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Road parking variance (unanimous)
• Granted heat‑pump variance at 95 Hemenway Rd (unanimous)
• Denied JD2 Environmental above‑ground fuel tank variance (1 aye, 4 nays)
• Denied Andrew Rak above‑ground fuel tank variance (0 ayes, 5 nays)
• Denied Randy J. Walker Jr. driveway variance (2 ayes, 3 nays)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Traffic Safety Commission holds its regular meeting on April 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists new business item 1 concerning Cloverleaf Drive and old business item 1 concerning Eggert Road. No further details about the matters to be decided are provided in the agenda.

• New business – item 1: Cloverleaf Drive
• Old business – item 1: Eggert Road

The Traffic Safety Commission noted a speeding complaint on Cloverleaf Drive and assigned Lt. Bzibziak to provide a patrol car checkpoint. It also addressed concerns about Eggert Road speed‑limit signs, tasking Lt. Bzibziak to research accident history and to inform Pat Bowen of a requested relocation. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Lt. Bzibziak assigned to provide a patrol car checkpoint on Cloverleaf Drive
• Lt. Bzibziak assigned to research accident history on Eggert Road
• Lt. Bzibziak assigned to advise Pat Bowen about relocating the southbound Eggert Road speed sign per Heather Ault’s request
• Motion to accept minutes from the last meeting was made by M. McDonough and seconded by N. Frank
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was made and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will meet to approve minutes and review two development proposals: a 5,760-square-foot addition at 555 Ludwig and a 124-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 2733 William.

• Review 555 Ludwig development review
• Review 2733 William special use permit
• Approve meeting minutes

The Board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The special‑use permit for 2733 William St was tabled pending comments from the Thruway Authority, EAC and Power Authority. Conditions for the 555 Ludwig project were also tabled at the developer’s request.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled special‑use permit for 2733 William St (pending agency comments)
• Tabled conditions for 555 Ludwig project per developer request

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is directing the Town Clerk to publish a notice for accepting sealed bids to dispose of yard waste collected by the town through December 31, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at the Town Hall.

• Resolution 2025-253: Notice to Bidders for Yard Waste Disposal (Bid #2025-9)
• Bid opening scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM
• Bid submissions to be submitted to the Town Clerk at 3301 Broadway

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on April 10, 2025. A motion was approved to enter an executive session at 10:06 AM for interviews, and a second motion was approved to exit that session at 12:11 PM. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:12 PM with all members in favor. Resolution 2025‑253 regarding yard‑waste disposal was recorded but no vote outcome was noted.

• Entered executive session at 10:06 AM (motion carried)
• Exited executive session at 12:11 PM (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 PM (all in favor, motion carried)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to authorize the publication of a notice to bidders for the disposal of yard waste. This contract covers waste generated and collected by the town through December 31, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-253: Notice to Bidders for the Acceptance for Disposal of Yard Waste (Bid# 2025-9)
• Bid opening scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M.

The council adopted Resolution 2025-253, a notice to bidders for yard‑waste disposal for the remainder of 2025. A motion to enter an executive session for interviews was approved at 10:06 AM, and a motion to exit the session was approved at 12:11 PM. The council then adjourned at 12:12 PM; all motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-253 (Notice to Bidders for Yard Waste Disposal)
• Entered executive session at 10:06 AM (motion carried, all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 12:11 PM (motion carried, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 PM (motion carried, all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a $722,903.18 warrant covering multiple fund accounts. It will also consider a special use permit for 4959 Genesee and introduce Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to amend the town's Taxation Law. Additional actions include awarding a contract for air‑quality monitoring equipment and approving purchases of refuse and recycle totes.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 4959 Genesee (93.01-1-12.1)
• Public hearing: Intro to Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to amend the Taxation Law
• Resolution 2025‑219: Approval of $722,903.18 in vouchers across General, CDBG, HUD, and other funds
• Resolution 2025‑220: Award of bid to UNYSE LLC for air‑quality monitoring equipment (Bid# 2025‑3)
• Resolution 2025‑223: Purchase of refuse and recycle totes for $29,040

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included 22 resolutions ranging from fund transfers to equipment purchases and staff appointments. The meeting agenda was also approved. Two public hearings—one on a special‑use permit for 4959 Genesee and another on Local Law No. 1 of 2025—were closed unanimously.

• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including 22 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing on 4959 Genesee special‑use permit (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Transfer of Funds (Resolution 2025‑218) (unanimous)
• Approved Award of Bid for Air Quality Monitoring equipment (Resolution 2025‑220) (unanimous)
• Approved Appointment of Administrative Clerk for Building and Plumbing Department (Resolution 2025‑239) (unanimous)
• Approved Youth & Recreation Terminations (Resolution 2025‑238) (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208. Councilmember Brian Pilarski notes this is his last meeting notice, as he will retire on April 25, 2025 after 41 years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga. No agenda items or decisions are listed.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will conduct SEQR reviews for three proposed developments. The committee is evaluating the environmental impact of a building addition, a cell tower, and a vehicle collision shop.

• Review of a 5,760 sf two-story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Review of a 124’ cell tower and infrastructure at 2733 William Street
• Review of a 12,475 square foot vehicle collision shop with 16 service bays at 4959 Genesee Street

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted 4‑0 (10 absent) to recommend approval of the 555 Ludwig Avenue two‑story building project. It also voted 4‑0 (10 absent) to recommend approval of the 4959 Genesee Street vehicle collision shop project, pending a public hearing for its special‑use permit. The 2733 William Street cell‑tower project was tabled at the applicant’s request, with a 4‑0 vote (10 absent).

• Recommend approval of 555 Ludwig Avenue development (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 10 absent)
• Recommend approval of 4959 Genesee Street vehicle collision shop (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 10 absent)
• Table 2733 William Street cell‑tower project at applicant’s request (4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 10 absent)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider a public hearing on Intro to Local Law No. 1 of 2025, which would amend the town's taxation law to opt out of certain energy system property tax exemptions. The board will also approve vouchers and warrants totaling $27,313,114.51 and appoint individuals to vacant municipal positions. Additional public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit at 4959 Genesee and other agenda items.

• Resolution 2025-187: Call for public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to opt out of energy system tax exemptions
• Resolution 2025-186: Approval of vouchers and warrants totaling $27,313,114.51 across multiple funds
• Resolution 2025-185: Appointment of two public safety dispatchers to provisional positions
• Resolution 2025-168: Appointment of Haley N. Wipperman as Clerk Typist in Building and Plumbing Department
• Resolution 2025-188: Public hearing scheduled for April 8, 2025 on Special Use Permit for 4959 Genesee

The Town Board approved all items on the Consent Agenda, including the purchase of bulletproof vests (Resolution 2025-194). It removed four resolutions (2025-186, 2025-187, 2025-207, 2025-209) from the Consent Agenda, moved Resolution 2025-168 to the table, and suspended rules to consider Resolutions 2025-213 through 2025-217. The newly considered resolutions authorized agreements, contract extensions, and several staff appointments.

• Approved all Consent Agenda items, including purchase of bulletproof vests (Resolution 2025-194) – all in favor
• Removed Resolutions 2025-186, 2025-187, 2025-207, 2025-209 from the Consent Agenda – all in favor
• Moved Resolution 2025-168 (Clerk Typist appointment) to the table – all in favor
• Suspended rules to consider Resolutions 2025-213‑217 – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-213 authorizing Supervisor to sign agreement with Town Employees Association – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-214 authorizing Intermunicipal Agreement with Erie County for park bench funding – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-215 extending contract for equipment and operators for Public Works projects – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-216 appointment of Park Maintenance Worker I (Jordan D. Pocobello) – all in favor

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will consider six variance requests for properties across the town, including a request to install an above-ground fuel storage tank and requests to reduce property line setbacks for garages and heat pumps.

• Area Variance for 4959 Genesee Street (Caliber Collision) to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 4.4 feet
• Area Variance for 6386 Transit Road to allow parking within 5 feet of the parcel line
• Area Variance for 35 Ruth Drive to allow a garage conversion that would place parking in front of the dwelling
• Area Variance for 95 Hemenway Road to allow a heat pump within the 5-foot buffer of the property line
• Use Variance for 4193 Genesee Street to install a 6,000 gallon above-ground fuel storage tank

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted Caliber Collision two area variances for its property at 4959 Genesee Street, allowing reduced side yard and landscaping setbacks of 4.4 feet instead of the required 10 feet. The approval was conditioned on the completion of an easement to the town's pumping station and compliance with all conditions set by the Town EAC. All other items on the agenda were either tabled or denied.

• Granted two area variances to Caliber Collision at 4959 Genesee St (unanimous)
• Tabled 35 additional parking spaces at 6386 Transit Rd for site plan revision (unanimous)
• Denied garage conversion parking variance at 35 Ruth Dr (0-5)
• Tabled heat pump placement variance at 95 Hemenway Rd for more info (unanimous)
• Tabled above-ground fuel tank use variance at 4193 Genesee St (unanimous)
• Tabled above-ground fuel tank use variance at 3529 Broadway (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway variance at 118 Nagel Dr for one month (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding speed limits and a specific address on Transit Road. The body will also address a vacancy within the commission.

• Eggert Road speed limit
• 6640 Transit Road
• TSC Vacancy

The Traffic Safety Commission recommended Mark Jedd and Nathan Frank for appointment to fill vacancies, and both were subsequently appointed by the Town Board. The commission also discussed complaints about solar-powered speed signs on Eggert Road, which were installed without the commission's knowledge, and will investigate their placement and accident history. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Mark Jedd for TSC appointment (approved by Town Board)
• Recommended Nathan Frank for TSC appointment (approved by Town Board)
• Directed Lt. Bzibziak to research accident history on Eggert Road
• Agreed to determine who is responsible for locating Eggert Road speed signs

Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to appoint Elias Farah as Acting Assessor following the resignation of Michael Milks. The appointment is proposed to be effective immediately.

• Appointment of Elias Farah as Acting Assessor with an annual salary of $60,000
• Term for Acting Assessor expires September 15, 2025

The board appointed Elias A. Farah as Acting Assessor. Two resolutions to purchase underground conduit for a new emergency generator at the Police & Court Building were tabled. The meeting adjourned at 5:09 PM.

• Appointed Elias A. Farah as Acting Assessor
• Tabled Resolution 2025-139 (1-inch underground conduit purchase)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-140 (4-inch underground conduit purchase)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review five development proposals, including a wireless tower, a collision shop, and two building additions, during its regular meeting on March 13, 2025.

• Review of 555 Ludwig two-story addition project
• Review of 3409 Broadway 6,000 sq-ft storage building
• Review of 2733 William wireless telecommunications tower
• Review of 4959 Genesee vehicle collision shop
• Landscape approval for 4954 Transit water service relocation

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval for development reviews at 3409 Broadway and 4959 Genesee St, and landscape approval at 4954 Transit, each with conditions. The board tabled projects at 555 Ludwig and 2733 William pending resolution of drainage, parking, or other issues. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Recommended approval for 3409 Broadway development review (4-0), pending storm drainage approval by EAC and engineers
• Recommended approval for 4959 Genesee St (4-0), pending EAC and SUP approvals
• Recommended approval for 4954 Transit landscape (4-0), with shrubs to cover a 3x3x3 hot box
• Tabled 555 Ludwig project (4-0) until drainage and parking resolved, with EAC and parking variance expected
• Tabled 2733 William project (4-0) as per representatives

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Town of Cheektowaga has scheduled a regular Conservation Advisory Council meeting on March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No specific agenda items are listed; the notice serves only to announce the meeting.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed the landscaping plan for 4959 Genesee St. (Caliber Collision) and found it appropriate, but took no formal vote. The council also discussed a pending request to increase the tree replacement fine from $35 to $100, with follow-up scheduled.

• Reviewed Caliber Collision landscaping plan; deemed appropriate (no vote)
• Discussed tree fine increase from $35 to $100; no action taken

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is deciding on multiple personnel appointments for the Highway Department and awarding bids for emergency fencing, police equipment, and demolition. The board will also consider a $1.45 million warrant for various town funds and purchases for emergency generator conduits.

• Approval of $1,455,395.79 in vouchers and warrants across multiple funds
• Award of $19,300.00 bid to Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. for demolition at 44 Virginia Road
• Award of $24,100.32 bid to Dana Safety Supply for police handgun sights and lights
• Purchase of underground conduit from Power-Flo Technologies Inc. for $1,660.60 and $9,234.20
• Award of bid to Millennium Construction, Inc. for emergency temporary fencing

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a local law creating a chapter in the town code titled 'Cannabis Establishments' (Resolution 2025-176). The board also made several appointments, including Tami Janocsko as Director of Administration and Employee Relations, and approved a consent agenda covering numerous routine items. Several resolutions were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion and action.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 creating a chapter on cannabis establishments (Resolution 2025-176)
• Appointed Tami Janocsko as Director of Administration and Employee Relations (Resolution 2025-179)
• Appointed Tami Janocsko as Drug Enforcement Representative (Resolution 2025-180)
• Appointed Tami Janocsko as Appointing Authority (Resolution 2025-181)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2025-136 through 2025-175 (with eight removed)
• Approved purchase of 1-inch and 4-inch underground conduit for emergency generator (Resolutions 2025-139, 2025-140)
• Adopted amended policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services (Resolution 2025-150)
• Approved special event for July 4th Parade (Resolution 2025-171)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on March 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208. The agenda contains only the call to meeting; no specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee met on March 5, 2025, and approved yearly stipends for posts, with several checks already distributed. No action was taken on the $10,000 banner allocation, and the meeting included reports on upcoming events and community activities.

• Approved yearly stipends for posts (motion by Kowalski, second by Vanderbush)
• Approved minutes of February meeting (motion by Kowalski, second by Vanderbush)

Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for discussing matters related to the appointment or employment of a specific individual.

• Executive session regarding appointment or employment of a person

The Cheektowaga Town Board convened a special meeting on March 3, 2025, and immediately entered executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment or employment of a particular person. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the board exited executive session and adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel appointment/employment (motion by Nowak, second by Benczkowski)
• Exited executive session at 7:38 PM (motion by Pilarski, second by Nowak)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (motion by Pilarski, second by Bakowski; all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) items for three specific properties. The body will discuss proposed additions, a cell tower, and a new collision shop.

• Review of a 5,760 sf two-story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Review of a 124’ cell tower and infrastructure at 2733 William Street
• Review of a 12,475 square foot vehicle collision shop at 4959 Genesee Street

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on February 26, 2025, and took no final approval or denial actions. All three items on the agenda—555 Ludwig Avenue, 2733 William Street, and 4959 Genesee Street—were tabled due to missing information or pending comment periods. The committee voted 7-0 to table each item, with five members absent.

• Tabled 555 Ludwig Avenue development review (7-0) pending applicant presence and outstanding submittals
• Tabled 2733 William Street special use permit (7-0) pending location confirmation and owner approval
• Tabled 4959 Genesee Street development review/SEQR/special use permit (7-0) pending comment period expiration on March 2, 2025

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including a notice to bidders for air‑quality monitoring during emergency demolitions, a Negative Declaration for project #2024‑3246, and conditional approval of the site‑plan for a 5,000 sq‑ft retail building with a 2,000 sq‑ft accessory storage structure at 4868 Transit Road. The Board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Public comment is scheduled before the resolutions are acted upon.

• Resolution 2025‑94: Publish Notice to Bidders for air‑quality monitoring services (Bid# 2025‑3) with bids due March 12, 2025.
• Resolution 2025‑95: Declare a Negative Declaration for local project #2024‑3246 at 4868 Transit Road under NYSEQRA.
• Resolution 2025‑96: Approve the site‑plan for project #2024‑3246 (5,000 sq‑ft retail, 2,000 sq‑ft accessory storage) with conditions on wetlands, stormwater, and tree survey.
• Consent agenda: Approve meeting minutes from January 28, 2025.
• Public comment period: Residents may speak up to three minutes each, limited to one comment per person.

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and several resolutions, and separately approved resolutions removed from the consent agenda, covering site plan reviews, a 5-year plan, and appointments. The board also waived rules to consider additional resolutions, including appointments, a special event, and a memorializing resolution. An executive session was held to discuss employment history, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2025-94, 100, 101, 103, 107-113 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-95: EAF determination for 4868 Transit
• Approved Resolution 2025-96: Site plan review for 4868 Transit
• Approved Resolution 2025-97: EAF determination for 0 Crisfield
• Approved Resolution 2025-98: Site plan review for 0 (485) Kennedy
• Approved Resolution 2025-99: 2025-2029 5-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025 CDBG Annual Plan
• Approved Resolution 2025-104: Appointment of Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor
• Approved Resolution 2025-105 and 2025-106: Appointments to Highway Department

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider Resolution 2025-117 to appoint Diane Benczkowski to the vacant councilmember position. The appointment would be effective immediately, with salary set by the town, and would run through December 31, 2025. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

• Resolution 2025-117 – appointment of Diane Benczkowski as Councilmember (term through Dec 31 2025)

The board held a special meeting and approved Resolution 2025-117, appointing Diane Benczkowski to the position of Councilmember. The board then entered executive session to discuss TCEA contract negotiations and adjourned afterward. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Diane Benczkowski as Councilmember (Resolution 2025-117)
• Entered executive session for TCEA contract negotiations (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review pending variance applications and tabled items. The board will consider an area variance for a property on Martinique Drive and a use variance for Empire One FCU on Crisfield Avenue.

• Area variance for 67 Martinique Drive (attached overhang canopy)
• Use variance for Empire One FCU at 0 Crisfield Ave (commercial office)
• Tabled items: Charles Yarington and Kelly L. Seiser applications
• Public hearing for Empire One FCU held on 1/15/2025
• Erie County review of Empire One FCU project submitted

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals denied two area variances (2025-1 and 2025-2) by unanimous 0-5 votes, granted two area variances (2025-3 and 2025-4) unanimously, and tabled one variance (2025-5) for further review. The board also approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.

• Denied area variance for canopy and parking pad at 67 Martinique Drive (0-5)
• Denied use variance for commercial office at 0 Crisfield (0-5)
• Granted area variance for two 55-foot silo tanks at 1730 Dale Road (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 4,985 sq ft maintenance garage at 6640 Transit Road (unanimous)
• Tabled area variance for setback relief at 4959 Genesee Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission will consider several new business items, including TOCPD, 3409 Broadway, and 397 Cleveland Drive. It will also review old business items, specifically the TSC vacancy and 19 Pine Ridge Terrace. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• TOCPD (new business)
• 3409 Broadway (new business)
• 397 Cleveland Drive (new business)
• TSC Vacancy (old business)
• 19 Pine Ridge Terrace (old business)

The Traffic Safety Commission recommended Mark Jedd and Nathan Frank for appointment to fill a vacancy, following interviews. The commission also reviewed a proposed 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 3409 Broadway, requesting additional site plans, and noted no further comments on the Tim Horton's at 397 Cleveland Drive. A request for an 'Autistic Person Area' sign at 19 Pine Ridge Terrace was fulfilled by the Highway Department on January 28.

• Recommended Mark Jedd for appointment to the TSC
• Recommended Nathan Frank for appointment to the TSC
• Requested location and parking layout plans for 3409 Broadway warehouse
• Noted no further comments on Tim Horton's at 397 Cleveland Drive
• Confirmed installation of 'Autistic Person Area' sign at 19 Pine Ridge Terrace

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review several development applications, including a coffee shop, office addition, storage building, and a vehicle service garage. The board will also consider a special‑use permit for a 124‑foot Verizon telecommunications tower on private property at 2733 William. Decisions will be made on these proposals during the meeting.

• Project 397 Cleveland – 1,600 sq‑ft coffee shop with drive‑thru at Cleveland & Harlem
• Project 555 Ludwig – 5,760 sq‑ft two‑story office/showroom addition
• Project 3409 Broadway – 6,000 sq‑ft storage building, 20 ft high
• Project 2733 William – 124‑ft Verizon wireless tower (special use permit)
• Project 4959 Genesee – 12,475 sq‑ft vehicle collision shop

The Cheektowaga Planning Board met on March 13, 2025, and took action on four projects. It recommended approval for 3409 Broadway (development review), 4959 Genesee St, and 4954 Transit (landscape approval), each with conditions. The board tabled 555 Ludwig and 2733 William. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Recommended approval for 3409 Broadway (4-0), pending storm drainage approval by EAC and engineers
• Recommended approval for 4959 Genesee St (4-0), pending EAC and SUP approvals
• Recommended approval for 4954 Transit landscape (4-0), with scrubs to cover a 3x3x3 hot box
• Tabled 555 Ludwig (4-0) until drainage and parking are resolved
• Tabled 2733 William (4-0) as per representatives

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Town of Cheektowaga issued a call to the Conservation Advisory Council for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No specific agenda items, contracts, or proposals are listed in the notice.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed several projects, including a landscaping plan for 6640 Transit that preserves three trees and adds three October Glory Red Maples, which they deemed appropriate. They also noted that no site or landscaping plans were found for the new project at 4959 Genesee. The council requested that a resolution be drafted to increase the fine for removing trees without replacement from $35 to $100 per tree, with Barbara Bakowski and Brian Pilarski as sponsors. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Requested resolution to increase tree removal fine from $35 to $100 per tree
• Reviewed landscaping plan for 6640 Transit Phase 02 as appropriate
• Noted no site or landscaping plans found for 4959 Genesee project

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved vouchers and warrants totaling $6,686,593.23 for several town funds. It also appointed Diane Benczkowski to fill a councilmember vacancy through December 31, 2025. New business items included discussion of pickleball courts, reinstating the Deputy Highway Superintendent position, and a presentation on enterprise fleet management.

• Approval of vouchers/warrants totaling $6,686,593.23 for General Fund, Risk Retention Fund, Debt, HUD Housing Rehabilitation Fund, Special Districts Fund, Highway Fund, Capital Fund, HUD CDBG Fund, Part Town Fund, and NYS Affordable Housing
• Appointment of Diane Benczkowski as Councilmember, effective February 12, 2025, through December 31, 2025
• Discussion of proposed pickleball courts
• Proposal to reinstate the position of Deputy Highway Superintendent
• Presentation on Enterprise Fleet Management

The Town Board held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed pickleball court issues at Town Park, heard a presentation on fleet management, and reviewed resolutions for the upcoming board meeting, including a softball purchase and a councilmember appointment. The board also entered executive session to discuss legal and labor matters.

• Discussed pickleball court problems at Town Park
• Heard Enterprise Fleet Management presentation
• Reviewed resolutions for February 25, 2025 board meeting
• Entered executive session for legal update and TCEA negotiations

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208. The agenda notice lists only the meeting details and the Frank L. Gierlach Post location at 50 Gates Avenue. No specific agenda items or decisions are identified in the notice.

The Veterans Affairs Committee met and made several motions, including requesting $10,000 from the Town Board for street pole banners and moving the ceremony to June 21st. They also discussed spending the Veterans budget and the status of the Knob Hill Veterans Memorial. No final decisions were made on these items; they were proposed and discussed.

• Motion to have 1812 after party at Gierlach Post P/C
• Motion to move ceremony to June 21st P/C
• Motion to request $10,000 from Town Board for street pole banners P/C
• Memorial Day and Veterans Day to stay at Donovan Post

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss several development review applications, including office/warehouse and retail projects, and a special use permit for a Verizon wireless tower. The committee will also consider a use variance for a commercial office in a residential district. Decisions will be made on these proposals during the meeting.

• Project 485 Kennedy – 4,000 sq‑ft office/warehouse for D & H Paving (development review)
• Project 555 Ludwig – 5,760 sq‑ft two‑story addition with office and showroom (development review)
• Project 6640 Transit – P2 – 4,985 sq‑ft fleet service garage (development review)
• Project 2733 William – 124‑ft Verizon wireless telecommunications tower (special use permit)
• Project 0 Crisfield – commercial office use variance in R‑Residence District

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on January 29, 2025, and voted on several development projects. They recommended approval for a headquarters building at 485 Kennedy Road, a fleet garage at 6640 Transit Road, a retail building at 4868 Transit Road, and a commercial office at 0 Crisfield. Two projects, at 555 Ludwig Avenue and 2733 William Street, were tabled at the applicant's request.

• Recommended approval for 485 Kennedy Road headquarters as Type II Action (6-0)
• Tabled 555 Ludwig Avenue development at applicant's request (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 6640 Transit Road fleet garage with negative SEQR declaration (6-0)
• Tabled 2733 William Street cell tower at applicant's request (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 4868 Transit Road retail building with negative SEQR declaration (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 0 Crisfield commercial office use variance with negative SEQR declaration (6-0)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board work session will discuss the Deputy Highway Superintendent position as new business. The meeting will also address any outstanding old business items, consider resolutions, and may hold an executive session if needed. The session is recorded and available online.

• Deputy Highway Superintendent (new business discussion)
• Old Business items (unspecified)
• Resolutions (unspecified)
• Potential Executive Session (if needed)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on January 28, 2025, with all members present. The agenda included only one new business item, 'Deputy Highway Superintendent,' but no decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM without any resolutions or substantive actions.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the appointment of Brian M. Bzibziak as Police Lieutenant and Charles T. Szymborski as Police Sergeant. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including bids for property maintenance services, and made numerous appointments to boards and departments. Several resolutions were tabled for later consideration.

• Appointed Brian M. Bzibziak as Police Lieutenant (Resolution 2025-84)
• Appointed Charles T. Szymborski as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2025-85)
• Approved consent agenda including bids for snow removal, demolition, and board-ups (Resolutions 2025-50 to 2025-77)
• Approved bids for grass cutting and tree removal (Resolutions 2025-53, 2025-56)
• Authorized outside counsel for labor law (Resolution 2025-61)
• Adopted amended procurement policies (Resolution 2025-62)
• Appointed Justin Young as ZBA Chairman and Heather Ault as ZBA Member (Resolutions 2025-79, 2025-80)
• Tabled resolutions on salaries, tax credit, and appointments (Resolutions 2025-13, 2025-14, 2025-15, 2025-20, 2025-33, 2025-46, 2024-792, 2025-10)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to address new business items and a vacancy. The agenda includes discussions regarding the TOCPD and a Town Board appointment.

• Discussion of 19 Pine Ridge Terrace
• TOCPD item
• Town Board Appointment
• TSC Vacancy

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the installation of a two-sided 'Autistic Person Area' sign at 19 Pine Ridge Terrace, with the Highway Department handling installation. The commission also noted the reassignment of Lt. David Vogel from the Traffic Division to the Detective Division and the appointment of Councilmember Tony Filipski to oversee the commission. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved installation of two-sided 'Autistic Person Area' sign at 19 Pine Ridge Terrace
• Noted Lt. David Vogel's reassignment to Detective Division (replacement to be identified)
• Noted Councilmember Tony Filipski assigned to oversee Traffic Safety Commission
• Accepted Treasurer's Report showing balance of $242.00
• Accepted minutes from last meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and voted on two applications. An Area Variance for 67 Martinique Drive, proposing an attached overhang canopy and a covered parking pad, was placed in pending status. A Use Variance for 0 Crisfield, seeking commercial office use in an R‑Residence District, was also placed in pending status. Both variances will be revoked if a building permit is not obtained within six months or construction does not begin within one year.

• Area Variance pending for 67 Martinique Drive (attached overhang canopy and covered parking pad)
• Use Variance pending for 0 Crisfield (commercial office in R‑Residence District)
• Construction cannot start until a building permit is obtained; permit must be secured within six months and construction begun within one year

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals tabled both variance requests on the January 15, 2025 agenda. A request for an area variance at 67 Martinique Drive was tabled so the board could revisit the property. A use variance request for a commercial office at 0 Crisfield was tabled pending more information. No final decisions were made.

• Tabled area variance for 67 Martinique Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled use variance for 0 Crisfield (unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board work session will consider two new business items. First, the Indian Road solar project will be discussed. Second, an update on the AED (automated external defibrillator) program will be provided. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Indian Road – Solar Project (new business item)
• AED Program Update (new business item)

The board convened for a work session to discuss the Indian Road solar project and an AED program update, but took no formal votes on these items. The board then entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, real property acquisition/sale/lease, and TCEA negotiations, and adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, real property, and TCEA negotiations (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (motion carried)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will appoint three new police officers and fill several staff vacancies through resolutions. It will approve a $7,730 transfer within CDBG funds and endorse vouchers totaling $776,944.13. A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2025 to consider a local law that would allow a property tax levy above the state‑imposed limit. Additional public hearings will address the FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan for CDBG and HOME programs.

• Appointment of Police Officers: Jeremiah W. Gechell, Corey M. Snyder, Conor R. Mentel
• Appointment of Patricia Mountain to the Board of Assessment Review (term Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2029)
• Transfer of $7,730 from CDBG Housing Rehab to Environmental Hazard Testing
• Approval of vouchers and warrants totaling $776,944.13 across multiple town funds
• Call for public hearing on Local Law No. 1 authorizing a property tax levy above the limit (Jan. 28, 2025)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a public hearing on a local law to regulate cannabis establishments, heard comments, and closed the hearing unanimously. The board then approved the consent agenda, which included numerous appointments, fund transfers, and routine resolutions, after removing several items for separate discussion. Key resolutions passed included establishing 2025 salaries for town officials and employees, authorizing a property tax levy override hearing, and approving special event permits for local 5K races.

• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2024-11 (cannabis establishments) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 salaries, appointments, and routine resolutions
• Approved Resolution 2025-5: Call for public hearing on property tax levy override
• Approved Resolution 2025-14: Established salaries of town officials and employees 2025
• Approved Resolution 2025-44: Special event permit for Infant of Prague Church 5K
• Approved Resolution 2025-45: Special event permit for Tunnel to Towers 5K
• Approved Resolution 2025-48: Town Board's determination after hearing
• Approved Resolution 2025-49: Reduction of budget expenditure for 2026

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider six development review applications from its old business agenda, including office, warehouse, coffee shop, storage, retail, and a wireless telecommunications tower. It will also review two new development proposals: an accessory fleet garage at 6640 Transit and a dairy silo expansion at 1730 Dale. Decisions will be made on the proposed constructions and the special use permit request.

• 485 Kennedy – 4,000 sq‑ft office/warehouse for D & H Paving (development review)
• 397 Cleveland – 1,600 sq‑ft coffee shop with 22 seats and drive‑through (development review)
• 2733 William – 124‑ft wireless telecommunications tower for Verizon (special use permit)
• 6640 Transit – Phase 02 accessory fleet vehicle service garage, 4,985 sq‑ft (development review)
• 1730 Dale – addition of raw milk and cream silos and related annexes (development review)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed two development projects and proposed increasing the tree loss fee. The council recommended a fee increase from $35 to $100 per tree for trees removed and not replaced on development sites, requesting a resolution with sponsors. No final decision was made; the proposal awaits further action.

• Motion to increase tree loss fee from $35 to $100 per tree (moved by Nowicki, seconded by Przybylak)
• Reviewed 3409 Broadway - Masters Edge Galasso Holdings, Inc. (no landscaping plan provided)
• Reviewed 397 Cleveland Drive – Tim Hortons (landscaping plan deemed appropriate)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider a resolution to fill a vacancy in the Facilities Department’s Parks Division. The resolution appoints Mark P. Mez, currently a maintenance worker, to the position of Working Crew Chief, effective January 7, 2025. The appointment follows the town’s collective bargaining agreement.

• Appointment of Mark P. Mez as Working Crew Chief, Facilities Department (Parks Division)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on January 6, 2025, and passed Resolution 2025-1, appointing Mark P. Mez as Working Crew Chief in the Facilities Department (Parks Division). The meeting was brief, lasting only two minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Mark P. Mez as Working Crew Chief, Facilities Department (Parks Division) (Resolution 2025-1)