Tonawanda Town public meetings in 2024
71 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board approved a series of resolutions including the purchase of police laptops and ambulances, budget transfers, and the approval of a minor subdivision at 1534 Military Road. The meeting also included the approval of minutes and the expiration of a permissive referendum.
- Police Department: Purchase of Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks for $142,779.05
- Police Department: Purchase of Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks for Paramedics at $50,056.63
- Town Board: Approve purchase of 4 new ambulances at $945,640.00
- Town Board: Approve transfer of funds from Recycling Equipment Reserve to Sanitation Equipment Reserve
- Town Board: Approve minor subdivision of 1534 Military Road into two lots
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting. It will hold hearings on four area variance applications, including a fence height request, a subdivision proposal, and two accessory‑structure height requests. Decisions on these variances will be recorded at this meeting or at the next meeting on January 15, 2025.
- Approve minutes of the Zoning Board meeting held November 20, 2024
- Area variance for 94 Gardenwood Lane: request for a 6‑foot fence on a corner lot
- Area variance for 185 Dupont Avenue: subdivision creating a 4,050 sq ft lot with 30 ft frontage, below the 4,500 sq ft and 45 ft minimums
- Area variance for 46 Glenside Avenue: accessory structure 13 ft high, exceeding the 12 ft limit
- Area variance for 160 Stoneleigh Avenue: accessory structure size exceeds code limits
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved all four area variance requests on the agenda. These included a 6-foot fence on a corner lot, a residential lot subdivision with reduced area and frontage, a 13-foot-high accessory structure, and a 192-square-foot storage shed. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.
- Approved 6-ft fence variance at 94 Gardenwood Lane (unanimous)
- Approved lot subdivision variance at 185 Dupont Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved 13-ft accessory structure variance at 46 Glenside Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved 192-sq-ft shed variance at 160 Stoneleigh Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: CROSSETT, INC. (Violation Identified)
⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: UPS - BUFFALO FREIGHT (Violation Identified)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-819 to advertise and receive sealed proposals for consumable paper products for all town departments. Bids are to be submitted by December 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building in Kenmore. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the official newspaper for the bid advertisement. Received bids will be forwarded to the committee chair and the Youth, Parks & Recreation department for tabulation and recommendation.
- Call for sealed bids for 2025 consumable paper products town‑wide (Resolution 2024‑819).
- Bid receipt scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore.
- Ken‑Ton Bee designated as official newspaper for bid advertisement per General Municipal Law §103(2).
- Resolution adopted unanimously (movers: Carl Szarek; seconders: Gina Santa Maria).
The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-819, calling for sealed bids for 2025 consumable paper products for all town departments, returnable December 10, 2024. Bids were received from three vendors, and the Clerk referred them to the committee and Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-819 calling for bids on 2025 consumable paper products (unanimous)
- Designated Ken-Ton Bee as official newspaper for bid advertising
- Received bids from Dobmeier Supply, Central Poly-Bag Corp., and W.E. Mason Co.
- Referred bids to committee and Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation
Library Board - Regular
The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board of Trustees met on December 10, 2024, and approved the study room usage policy with recommended changes, retained the lost and found and open meeting policies without changes, and accepted the treasurer's report. The board also discussed weather-related closings, with the decision delegated to Mary, and noted the receipt of a state construction grant and upcoming renovation work.
- Approved study room usage policy with recommended changes (motion carried)
- Retained lost and found policy without changes (motion carried)
- Retained open meeting policy without changes (motion carried)
- Accepted treasurer's report including payables and Key Bank statements (motion carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
- Accepted minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting as presented (motion carried)
Planning Board - Regular
The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will consider actions for a flex space building on Sheridan Drive. The board will also discuss several preliminary site plans for warehouses, retail, and vehicle storage across Military Road, Delaware Avenue, and Elmwood Avenue.
- Action on 8,933 sf office/warehouse building with 8 flex space units at 817 Sheridan Drive
- Discussion of 19,440 sf warehouse space (up to 14 units) at 2042 Military Road
- Discussion of 3,200 sf accessory building for Five Star Services at 1320 Military Road
- Discussion of retail conversion of former auto repair at 3685 Delaware Ave.
- Discussion of 4,800 sf truck repair building for John’s Towing at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting and address several expirations of bond estoppel and permissive referenda related to ambulance purchases, dump‑truck funding, and a wastewater treatment plant project. The Board will hold hearings and vote on a special use permit for Maya Town, LLC to operate a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue, and on amending Schedule XI to add "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" signs on Merle Drive between Military Road and Nicholas Drive North. Additional resolutions will cover a grant application for the 1740 Military Road site, a claim payment of $2,519, and personnel actions.
- Expiration of Bond Estoppel 2024-ESTOP-1 for purchase of up to four ambulances
- Expiration of Permissive Referendum PRM-2024-15 for $234,034 dump‑truck purchase from the Water and Sewer Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
- Expiration of Permissive Referendum PRM-2024-16 for up to $500,000 professional services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Oxygen Generation System Replacement Project
- Hearing and Resolution RES-2024-800 to grant or deny a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue
- Hearing and Resolution RES-2024-801 to amend Schedule XI with "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" signs on Merle Drive between Military Road and Nicholas Drive North
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board is receiving sealed proposals for Job 3077.6. This project involves roof replacement and HVAC upgrades at the Highway Department Office Building and Paint Shop Building.
- Job 3077.6: Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades at the Highway Department Office Building and Paint Shop Building
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for residents seeking area variances to install equipment in side yards. Current regulations generally require such equipment to be located in the rear yard.
- Variance request for emergency standby generator at 61 Snug Haven Court
- Variance request for emergency standby generator at 22 Kingsbury Lane
- Variance request for emergency standby generator at 1117 Colvin Boulevard
- Variance request for two heat pump condensers at 121 Deerhurst Park Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Resolution 2024‑740 to re‑advertise sealed proposals for Job 3083 – Belmont Restroom Renovation after receiving no bids previously. The board set the bid receipt date for November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. Proposals must include a certified check or bid bond of at least 5 % of the base bid, and the Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for advertising.
- Re‑advertise sealed bids for Job 3083 – Belmont Restroom Renovation
- Bid receipt scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
- Require bid bond of minimum 5 % of the base bid
- Ken‑Ton Bee designated as advertising newspaper
- Board reserves right to reject any or all bids
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will vote on the 2025 Preliminary Budget, including special districts and assessment roll. It will also consider personnel actions and authorize several equipment purchases for the Police Department and emergency services. Additional items include a sanitation equipment reserve fund and a playground equipment project. All items are presented as resolutions for board approval.
- Resolution RES-2024-756 – Adopt the 2025 Preliminary Budget (including special districts)
- Resolution RES-2024-764 – Authorize $33,550 purchase of a Crash Data Retrieval unit for Police
- Resolution RES-2024-765 – Authorize $81,606.70 purchase of a Trimble X9 Laser Scanning System for Police
- Resolution RES-2024-766 – Authorize $27,796 purchase of seven Glide Scope Go 2 video laryngoscopes for the Paramedic Unit
- Resolution RES-2024-767 – Approve $80,443.54 purchase of inclusive playground equipment for Old Town Playground and Lincoln Parks DFK Pavilion
Town Board - Budget - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, covering the town and its special districts. The Board will also consider Resolution RES-2024-751, which would authorize the Supervisor to sign all documents needed to establish a municipal ambulance service for the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore. Minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting will be approved, and the meeting will be adjourned to November 18, 2024.
- Hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Tonawanda, including special districts and the assessment roll
- Resolution RES-2024-751 to authorize the Supervisor to sign documents for establishing a municipal ambulance service
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider several actions, including a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also act on site plan and SEQR determinations for the National Fuel Solar Array at 2121/2141 Military Road. Additional items include preliminary reviews of multiple site plans and a discussion of rezoning matters.
- Special Use Permit request for short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave (action)
- SEQR Determination and Site Plan for National Fuel Solar Array at 2121/2141 Military Road (action)
- Preliminary review of 2042 Military Road warehouse space (discussion)
- Preliminary review of John’s Towing 4,800 sf truck‑repair building at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive (discussion)
- Rezoning agenda item (discussion)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting and address the expiration of several permissive referenda. It will receive the 2025 preliminary budget and review a LCRR compliance presentation. The Board will consider multiple resolutions, including a $1.1 million bond to purchase up to four ambulances and several infrastructure expenditures.
- Adopt a $1,100,000 bond for purchase of up to four ambulances (RES-2024-738)
- Approve $500,000 for professional services on the wastewater treatment plant oxygen generation project (RES-2024-733)
- Approve $274,900 for purchase of two CAT 420 backhoe loaders (PRM-2024-13)
- Approve $59,750 for a new 25‑ton trailer (RES-2024-739)
- Approve up to $20,000 for firetower building improvement (PRM-2024-12)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for three residents seeking area variances to install equipment in side yards. Current regulations require these items to be located in the rear yard.
- Area variance request for air conditioning condenser unit at 138 Devonshire Road
- Area variance request for emergency standby generator at 60 Halladay Lane
- Area variance request for emergency standby generator at 1589 Colvin Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board called for sealed bids on October 15, 2024, for one new 25-ton trailer. The bids were received and will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Committee and the Town Engineer.
- Resolution 2024-686: Call for bids for one new 25-ton trailer
- Bid opening scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
- Ken-Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for advertising the bid
- Bids received and referred to the Chairman of the Committee and Town Engineer for tabulation
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board approved a resolution to exceed the state property tax cap for fiscal year 2025 and adopted a rezoning for 817 Sheridan Drive. The board also adopted resolutions for a four-way stop at Woodstock Avenue and Yorkshire Road and approved a $10,000 grant for an ambulance study.
- Rezone 817 Sheridan Drive from MU-N to MU-GC
- Adopt Local Law 3 of 2024 to exceed 2025 property tax cap
- Install all-way stop at Woodstock Avenue and Yorkshire Road
- Approve $10,000 conditional grant for ambulance study
- Approve payments totaling $7,783.83
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several actions, including a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also act on site‑plan extensions for Ken Ton Electronics and Gabe’s Collision, and a SEQR determination for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. Additional items include discussions of preliminary site plans, a rezoning agenda, and other special‑use permit renewals.
- 39 Fowler Ave – Short term rental, request for Special Use Permit (action)
- 2256 Sheridan Drive – Ken Ton Electronics, extension of site plan approval (action)
- 440 Niagara Falls Blvd – Cannabis dispensary, SEQR determination (action)
- 2121/2141 Military Road – National Fuel Solar Array (discussion)
- Rezoning (discussion/action item)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-612 to call for sealed proposals for Job 3113.1, a generator installation at the Senior Center on 291 Ensminger Road. Bids are to be received on October 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, with a required bid bond of at least 5% of the base bid. Advertisements will appear in the Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper and the Construction Exchange to meet state M/WBE requirements.
- Call for bids on Job 3113.1 – generator installation at 291 Ensminger Road Senior Center
- Bid bond required: minimum 5% of the base bid amount
- Advertisements in Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper and Construction Exchange for M/WBE compliance
- Sealed proposals to be received Oct 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building
- Board reserves right to reject any or all bids and re‑advertise
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board is receiving and opening sealed bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac VI NIB Headsets. These headsets are intended for use by the Town of Tonawanda Police Department SWAT Team. Bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
- Receipt of bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac VI NIB Headsets for the Police Department SWAT Team
The Town Board opened bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac headsets for the Police Department SWAT team on September 24, 2024. One bid was received from Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for $31,263.40. The bid will be referred to the committee chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.
- Received one bid for 3M Peltor SwatTac headsets from Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC ($31,263.40)
- Referred bid to committee chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will consider several items, including a resolution to grant a Special Use Permit for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard, a permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane, and an amendment to speed limits on Brighton Road near Kenmore East High School. The board will also approve budget transfers, adopt the FY2024 Community Development Block Grant budget, and address the expiration of a permissive referendum for a Dish Wireless antenna lease at 1275 Parker Boulevard.
- Resolution RES-2024-638 – grant Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane
- Resolution RES-2024-640 – grant Special Use Permit for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard
- Resolution RES-2024-641 – amend Schedule IX‑A speed limits on Brighton Road near Kenmore East High School
- Resolution RES-2024-646 – approve budget transfers for 2024 as requested by various departments
- Resolution RES-2024-647 – adopt FY2024 budget for the Community Development Block Grant program
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three area variance applications for residential properties. Applicants seek a generator in a side yard, a 192‑square‑foot utility building in a front yard, and a 403‑square‑foot garage addition that exceeds setback and size limits. The board will vote on the requests after the hearings or at its next meeting on October 16, 2024.
- David Chamberlain – variance to install an automatic standby generator in the side yard of 158 Leicester Road (First Residential zone).
- William Long – variance to construct a 192‑sq‑ft utility building exceeding the 180‑sq‑ft limit, proposed in the front yard of 615 Delaware Road.
- Rachel Stowell – variance to add a 403‑sq‑ft garage addition that would exceed the 6‑ft side‑yard setback and garage footprint limits at 122 Hartford Avenue.
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board is receiving and opening sealed proposals for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation. Bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
- Receipt of bids for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation
The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-564 to advertise for sealed bids for Job 3083, the Belmont Restroom Renovation, with bids due September 10, 2024. The resolution designates the Ken-Ton Bee as the advertising newspaper and requires a 5% bid bond. At the bid opening, the Clerk received an unspecified number of bids, which will be referred to the Town Engineer for review.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-564 to call for bids for Belmont Restroom Renovation (unanimous)
- Set bid opening for September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM
- Designated Ken-Ton Bee as advertising newspaper
- Required 5% bid bond with each proposal
- Received bids at September 10 opening; referred to Town Engineer for tabulation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular
The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding the subdivision of 145 Belmont Avenue into two lots. The meeting also includes votes on several community event permits, personnel changes, and various service contracts.
- Public hearing and resolution for minor subdivision of 145 Belmont Avenue
- Three-year agreement with USI Insurance Services costing $200,100
- 60-month lease with Toptracer Range Systems for Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome at $1,999.44 per month (10 months annually)
- HOME 2024 Subrecipient Agreement with Town of Cheektowaga for affordable housing at Victoria Place
- Loan agreement with National Museum of Naval Aviation for the F9F-6P Cougar Jet at Kenney Park
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits, including an action on a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also review SEQR determination and site plan for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd. Additional items include discussions of a solar array, a cannabis dispensary, and other development proposals. The agenda also lists rezoning, park redevelopment, and public comment items.
- 39 Fowler Ave – short‑term rental, special use permit (action)
- 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd – O’Reilly Auto Parts, SEQR determination (action)
- 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd – O’Reilly Auto Parts, site plan review (action)
- 2121/2141 Military Road – National Fuel solar array (discussion)
- 440 Niagara Falls Blvd – cannabis dispensary (discussion)
The Tonawanda Planning Board approved the site plan for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd, issuing a negative declaration under SEQR and imposing conditions including tree planting, a fence, and storm drainage. The board tabled several other items, including a short-term rental at 39 Fowler Ave and a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd, pending further information or approvals. No other final decisions were made.
- Approved O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd with conditions (5-0)
- Issued negative declaration for O'Reilly Auto Parts SEQR review (5-0)
- Tabled short-term rental special use permit at 39 Fowler Ave (5-0)
- Tabled site plan for 817 Sheridan Drive office/warehouse (5-0)
- Tabled site plan for 3685 Delaware Ave retail conversion (5-0)
- Tabled site plan for John's Towing at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 21, 2024 to approve minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and to hear two area variance applications. One application from Phyllis Ann DePronio seeks permission to maintain a 6‑foot fence at 55 School Street, exceeding the 4‑foot side‑yard limit. The second application from DJJ & J Enterprises LLC (BOHLER) requests a commercial building at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard that would encroach about 7.4 feet into the required 65‑foot front‑yard setback and exceed sign‑area limits for pole and wall signage. The board will render decisions after the hearings or at its next meeting on September 18, 2024.
- Approve minutes of ZBA meeting held July 17, 2024
- Area variance request for 55 School Street to replace a 6‑foot fence (regulation limit 4 ft)
- Area variance request for 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard commercial building encroaching ~7.4 ft into 65‑ft setback
- Proposed pole sign at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd exceeds allowable face area by 30 sq ft (total 150 sq ft)
- Proposed wall signage at same site exceeds allowable face area by ~55 sq ft (total ~355 sq ft)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board met to receive sealed proposals for the supply of approximately 200 trees to be planted in the fall of 2024. The bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
- Bids for the supply of approximately 200 trees to be planted in fall 2024
Town Board - Regular
The Town Board will hold a hearing on a $10,565,000 improvement to the Water Acquisition and Storage District’s treatment plant, funded by $4,565,000 from the American Rescue Plan, $3,000,000 NYS grant, and a $3,000,000 bond. It will consider a bond resolution to issue the $3 M and a related resolution authorizing the upgrade. Additional items include approvals for community block parties, insurance claim payments, a $477,675.81 attorney fee, and several departmental agreements and budget transfers.
- Hearing on $10,565,000 Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrades (Job 3102)
- Resolution RES-2024-550: Adopt $3,000,000 bond for the water plant upgrades
- Resolution RES-2024-553: Approve insurance claim payments of $22,166.22 and $8,787.05
- Resolution RES-2024-554: Approve attorney payment of $477,675.81 to Gross Shuman P.C.
- Resolution RES-2024-558: Approve 2024 budget transfers requested by various departments
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider two Special Use Permit applications: one for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave and another for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane. It will also review a Site Plan Approval extension for 934 Niagara Falls Blvd and discuss several preliminary site plan reviews, the Brighton Park redevelopment, and an update on the Tonawanda Coke project.
- 39 Fowler Ave – Special Use Permit request for short‑term rental (action)
- 62 Kingsbury Lane – Special Use Permit request for accessory dwelling unit (action)
- 934 Niagara Falls Blvd – Site Plan Approval extension request (action)
- Brighton Park redevelopment (discussion)
- Update on Tonawanda Coke project (discussion)
Board of Ethics - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board of Ethics will meet on August 6, 2024 to approve the minutes from its December 28, 2023 meeting. The board will also review the 2023 financial disclosure forms and note that eleven forms have not been received by the Town Clerk's Office. After the official business, the board will open a public portion for comments.
- Approve minutes of the Board of Ethics meeting held December 28, 2023
- Review 2023 financial disclosure forms; eleven forms are missing
- Public comment period for individuals to address the board
Town Board - Special
The Town Board is meeting to appoint a new Town Justice and Deputy Town Attorney. The board will also consider an agreement to provide police officers for local high schools.
- Appointment of J. Patrick Lennon as Town Justice to fill the vacancy left by Daniel T. Cavarello
- Appointment of Daniel T. Cavarello as Deputy Town Attorney "B" through December 31, 2024
- School Resource Officer Agreement with Ken-Ton Union Free School District for two officers at Kenmore East and Kenmore West Senior High Schools (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board approved a series of resolutions including the purchase of park equipment, budget transfers, and legal services. The board also authorized the sale of a police vehicle and the abandonment of a portion of two road rights-of-way.
- Purchase of park equipment for Paddock Chevrolet Spray Park ($73,426.50)
- Sale of police vehicle to Wilberts Premium Auto Parts ($3,000)
- Abandonment of Hawthorne Avenue and Ford Avenue rights-of-way
- Approval of legal services retainer for PFAS settlement ($100,000 grant)
- Authorization of budget transfers for 2024
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three area variance applications. Two applicants seek permission to install automatic standby generators in side yards at 102 Deerhurst Park Boulevard and 459 Ashford Avenue. A third applicant requests to widen the driveway at 286 Grandview Avenue to 17 ft 6 in. The board will review findings and vote on each request.
- Area variance for automatic standby generator at 102 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (First Residential)
- Area variance for automatic standby generator at 459 Ashford Avenue (First Residential)
- Area variance to widen driveway to 17 ft 6 in at 286 Grandview Avenue (First Residential)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Board adopted a resolution extending the bid deadline for Job 3107 from June 25 2024 to July 16 2024. It also adopted a resolution calling for sealed bids for Job 3107 – sanitary sewer lining at various locations, with bids due June 25 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers, requiring a 5% bid bond and advertisement in the Ken‑Ton Bee. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.
- Extend bid date for Job 3107 from June 25 2024 to July 16 2024 (Resolution 2024‑467).
- Call for sealed bids for Job 3107 – sanitary sewer lining (Various Locations) (Resolution 2024‑395).
- Bids to be received June 25 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Kenmore.
- Require each bid to include a certified check or bond of at least 5 % of the base bid.
- Advertise the bid notice in the Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper.
Planning Board - Regular
The Planning Board will take action on site plan reviews for townhouses on Englewood Avenue and a pharmacy at Kenmore Ave. The meeting also includes discussions regarding several preliminary site plans, including cannabis dispensaries and a solar array.
- Site plan approval extension request for Life Storage at 2122 Colvin Blvd.
- SEQR determination and site plan review for two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue.
- Conversion of an auto repair facility to a pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave.
- Preliminary site plan discussion for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd.
- Discussion of a National Fuel solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road.
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will consider several resolutions including block party requests and a 5K run/walk. The agenda also includes updates on town vehicle use policies, personnel changes, and service agreements for animal shelter services. Additionally, the board will review budget adjustments for culvert removal and pool improvements.
- Approval of block party requests for Athens and SouthLawn
- Request for St. Amelia's 5K Run/Walk on September 7, 2024
- USI Insurance claims of $32,687.18 and claim expenses of $4,153.25
- West Park Drive Culvert Removal change order decreasing costs by $16,291.75
- Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvement change order decreasing costs by $12,222
Planning Board - Regular
The Town of Tonawanda Board will meet to consider community requests and administrative resolutions. Agenda items include approving block parties, reviewing personnel changes, and authorizing various town service contracts.
- Approval of two block party requests for Athens and SouthLawn
- USI Insurance claim payments of $32,687.18 plus expenses of $4,153.25
- Agreement with Village of Kenmore and The Pit Chic for animal shelter services
- West Park Drive Culvert Removal change order decreasing costs by $16,291.75
- Edmunds GovTech service agreement renewal for $15,328.64
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-423 to call for sealed proposals for three roof replacement jobs. The work includes the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Water & Sewer Maintenance building, and Golf Course Maintenance facility. Bids are due July 2, 2024.
- Roof replacement: Aquatic & Fitness Center (1 Pool Plaza)
- Roof replacement: Water & Sewer Maintenance (525 Belmont Avenue)
- Roof replacement: Golf Course Maintenance (480 East Park Drive)
Town Board - Regular
The Town Board will consider a license agreement for concessions at the Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena. The agenda also includes budget transfers, personnel changes, and utility permits for fiber optic installation. Additionally, the board will review requests for block parties and equipment loans for local events.
- License agreement with BAM Food Services for arena concessions
- $25,869.40 implementation cost for Granicus OneMeeting software
- Niacom utility work permit for fiber optic cable installation
- Approval of four block party requests: Byron, Stoneleigh, Danbury, and Fayette
- Donation of three 2009 Ford Escapes to local fire districts
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is considering several area variance applications. These include requests to exceed size limits for an accessory structure and permission to place generators in side or front yards. Decisions may be made during this meeting or at the July 17, 2024, meeting.
- Variance for a 288 square foot accessory structure at 583 Montrose Avenue
- Request to install a standby generator in the side yard at 143 Devonshire Road
- Request to install a standby generator in the side yard for Gary Kotaska
- Request to install a standby generator in the front yard at 15 Green Court
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board approved a request to solicit bids for dumpster services for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department. Sealed proposals are due June 11, 2024.
- Call for bids: Job 3017.2 - Dumpster Service for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department
Planning Board - Regular
The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board meets to review development proposals that determine where new commercial and residential structures can be built. Members will take action on site plans for a solar farm at 4635 River Road, two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue, and a pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Avenue. Several other projects, including cannabis dispensaries and battery storage facilities, are scheduled for discussion rather than final approval.
- Action on site plans for a solar farm at 4635 River Road
- Action on two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue
- Action to convert a former auto repair shop into a pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave.
- Discussion of cannabis dispensaries at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd and 1699 Military Road
- Updates on the Brighton Park redevelopment and townwide rezoning project
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board adopted a resolution to solicit sealed proposals for Water Plant Filter Upgrades (Job 3102). The project includes replacing filter underdrains, media, and valves, as well as installing a new air scour system. Bids are due by June 4, 2024.
- Call for bids for Job 3102 - Water Plant Filter Upgrades
- Project includes replacement of filter underdrains, media, and backwash supply valves
- Installation of a new air scour system with blowers, piping, and actuators
- Bid deadline is June 4, 2024, at 3:30 PM
- MWBE participation goal set at 30% and SDVOB goal at 6%
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on a three-year exclusive pouring rights license agreement with Coca-Cola for town facilities, and on a special use permit for a solar energy facility at 4635 River Road. The board will also consider a $4.7 million bid award for Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements and a $20,000 expenditure for Kenmore Library garage ceiling repair.
- License agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities, 3-year term starting June 4, 2024
- Special use permit for AC Power 38 LLC for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road in MU-1 and MU-W districts
- Award of $4,747,838 low bid to New Frontier Excavating & Paving for Job 3116 - Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements
- Expenditure up to $20,000 from Library Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Library garage ceiling repair
- Fireworks display at Kenney Park on July 3, 2024, by Young Explosive Corporation at a cost of $11,500
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board voted unanimously to advertise for bids for Job 3116 – Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements. Sealed proposals are due May 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers. This is a routine step to solicit contractors for a public works project.
- Job 3116 – Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements
- Bids returnable May 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
- Bid bond or certified check required for at least 5% of base bid
- Ken-Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for advertising bids
- Board reserves right to reject any or all bids
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is considering resolutions including a HUD five-year action plan, a special use permit hearing for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road, and a license agreement with Coca-Cola for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities. The board will also vote on several contracts and service agreements, and receive the 2023 annual financial report.
- Resolution to submit HUD Fifth-Year Action Plan for funding period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025
- Call for hearing on June 3, 2024 for a special use permit for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road (AC Power 38 LLC)
- Call for hearing on June 3, 2024 for a license agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities
- Agreement with O'Donnell & Associates for raw water treatment consulting at $3,000 per month
- Kronos cloud migration project with one-time costs of $34,700 and annual subscription of $59,664
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on two area variance requests. One involves converting a multi-use building into two-family dwellings at 886 Englewood Ave, and the other seeks to build a garage exceeding height limits at 85 Deerhurst Park Boulevard.
- 886 Englewood LLC seeks variances to convert a multi-use building into a two-family dwelling, construct a new two-family dwelling, and install parking at 886 Englewood Ave
- Douglas Davis seeks a variance to build a 25x27 foot two-story detached garage 21 feet high, exceeding the 16-foot height limit, at 85 Deerhurst Park Boulevard
- Erie County Department of Environment and Planning reviewed the Englewood Ave proposal with no recommendation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board has adopted a resolution to call for bids, returnable May 7, 2024, for fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, seed, insecticides, and growth regulators for the 2024 season. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
- Bids due May 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
- Items include fungicides (e.g., Manxtima, Daconil), fertilizers (e.g., Turf King 35-0-10), herbicides (e.g., Round Up), insecticides, and growth regulators
- Board reserves right to reject any and all bids or award partial contracts
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is holding its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, with a work session at 4:30 PM and the main meeting at 7:00 PM. The board will vote on a series of resolutions including approving claim payments, budget transfers, personnel changes, and several construction-related contracts and change orders. The most significant item is accepting a $231,458.28 bid for milling and paving town parking lots.
- Approve $19,269.15 in claim expenses via USI Insurance and Benefits
- Accept low bid of $231,458.28 from J & D's Sealtech Corp. for milling and paving town parking lots (Jobs 3136 and 3160)
- Approve $44,220 agreement with LiRo Engineers for sludge incinerator demolition design (Job 2890.5)
- Approve change orders: $16,451.75 increase (Job 2023-204), $27,492 decrease for Senior Center roof (Job 3113), $65,770 decrease for Sheridan Parkside roof (Job 3077.1A1), $42,500 increase for Sheridan Park culvert (Job 3088), $55,000 increase for LCRR/LCRI program (Job 3095)
- Appoint Bruce Zeftel as alternate member to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Planning Board will meet on May 1, 2024, to consider several site plan reviews and special use permits. Action items include a site plan for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd., two townhouses at 886 Englewood Ave., and a pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Ave. Discussion items include a battery storage facility at 430 Sawyer Ave., two cannabis dispensaries, a solar farm at 4635 River Road, and a truck repair building at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive.
- 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd. – O'Reilly Auto Parts, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
- 886 Englewood Avenue – 2 Townhouses, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
- 747 Kenmore Ave. – Former auto repair facility to Pharmacy, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
- 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
- 4635 River Road – Solar Farm (discussion)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is meeting to vote on a $12 million transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, and to consider a site plan review and special use permit for a utility-scale solar facility at 4635 River Road. Other actions include approving insurance claims totaling $287,717, purchasing six police vehicles for $241,830, and authorizing various contracts and bids.
- Expiration of permissive referendum for $12,000,000 transfer from Sewer Consolidated District Fund to Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund
- Resolution RES-2024-326: Site plan review and special use permit for a utility-scale solar facility at 4635 River Road
- Resolution RES-2024-334: Purchase of six 2024 Ford Explorer AWD police vehicles from DeLacy Ford for $241,830
- Resolution RES-2024-319: Approve payments by USI Insurance and Benefits for claims totaling $287,717
- Resolution RES-2024-325: Authorize signing an environmental easement with NYS DEC for 793, 795, and 797 East Park Drive, subject to permissive referendum
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on several area variance requests, including a previously tabled fence height variance at 194 Irvington Dr and a major redevelopment at 886 Englewood Ave. The board will also consider multiple other variance applications and approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.
- Previously tabled variance for a 6-foot fence at 194 Irvington Dr (David Williams)
- Area variance for 886 Englewood Ave to convert multi-use building to two-family dwelling, construct new two-family dwelling, demolish garage, and install parking
- Multiple other area variance applications (ZBA 2024-6 through 2024-11) with findings and decisions
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024 ZBA meeting
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board has adopted a resolution to advertise for sealed bids for the Belmont Restroom Renovation project (Job 3083). Bids will be opened on April 9, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
- Job 3083 — Belmont Restroom Renovation
- Bids returnable April 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
- Bid bond required: 5% of base bid amount
- Ken-Ton Bee designated for legal advertising
Library Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new zoning code to replace Chapter 215. The board will also vote on a license agreement for concession services at two golf courses, approve a grievance settlement with the Police Club, and authorize several contracts and purchases.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Local Law 2-2024, a complete replacement of the Town's zoning code (Chapter 215)
- License agreement with BAM Food Services (Mike's Subs Express) for concessions at Sheridan and Brighton Park Golf Courses
- Grievance settlement agreement between the Town and the Police Club
- Emergency sanitary sewer repair on Cresthill Avenue by Milherst Construction, Inc. at a cost of $133,155
- Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements (Job 2178.1) with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. for an increase of $97,800
Town Board - Regular
The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting Local Law 2-2024, which would repeal and replace the entire Chapter 215 (Zoning) of the Town Code. The board will also consider a license agreement for golf course concessions, approve a grievance settlement with the police union, and authorize several infrastructure contracts and purchases.
- Public hearing and vote on Local Law 2-2024 to replace the entire zoning code
- License agreement with BAM Food Services for concessions at Sheridan and Brighton Park Golf Courses
- Grievance settlement agreement between the Town and the Police Club
- Emergency sanitary sewer repair on Cresthill Avenue by Milherst Construction, Inc. at a cost of $133,155
- Change order for Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. for an increase of $97,800
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is opening bids for three contracts: approximately 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil for multiple departments, bunker sand for golf courses, and lawn cutting/property cleanup services. Bids were received and will be reviewed by department heads for recommendation.
- Bid for 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil (residential quality) for Youth, Parks & Recreation, Water/Sewer Maintenance, and Highway Departments
- Bid for bunker sand for golf courses 2024 from Weaver Golf & Turf Solutions at $99.45/ton including fuel surcharge
- Bid for Job 2878-2024 lawn cutting and property cleanup for the Building Department
- Leo Brenon Topsoil submitted a bid with prices including $29.00/yard delivered and $24.00/yard picked up
- Town reserves right to reject any and all bids or award partial contracts
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a regular meeting on March 25, 2024. The agenda includes public hearings and votes on license agreements for advertising and concessions at town golf courses, as well as resolutions on emergency repairs, contract extensions, and change orders for various infrastructure projects. Notable items include emergency repairs to the police building's automation system at a total cost of $80,316, and a $228,600 agreement for waterline improvement design services.
- Emergency repairs for Building Automation System upgrade at AFC and Police Building, total cost $80,316 (RES-2024-258)
- License agreement with Bench Craft Company for advertising at three golf courses (RES-2024-251)
- Concession license agreement with BAM Food Services (Mike's Subs Express) for two golf courses (RES-2024-252)
- Agreement with WM. Schutt Associates for Old Town Waterline Improvements Project design, $228,600 (RES-2024-268)
- Acceptance of low bid $367,000 for Public Safety Building Boiler Replacement (RES-2024-271)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is holding hearings and voting on several resolutions, including emergency repairs to the police building's automation system for $80,316, a license agreement with Bench Craft Company for advertising at golf courses, and a license agreement with BAM Food Services for golf course concessions. The board will also consider multiple change orders for sewer and water infrastructure projects, a boiler replacement bid for $367,000, and a concrete replacement bid for $477,294.
- Emergency repairs to police building automation system at $80,316 (RES-2024-258)
- License agreement with Bench Craft Company for golf course advertising (RES-2024-251)
- License agreement with BAM Food Services for golf course concessions (RES-2024-252)
- Award of bid for boiler replacement at Public Safety Building for $367,000 (RES-2024-271)
- Award of bid for concrete replacement for Water & Sewer Division for $477,294 (RES-2024-272)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board authorized two bid solicitations returnable March 19, 2024: Job 3156 for concrete replacement for the Water and Sewer Division, and Job 3157 for biosolids hauling from the wastewater treatment plant. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.
- Job 3156 — Concrete Replacement for Division of Water and Sewer
- Job 3157 — Biosolids Hauling From the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Bids due March 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
- 5% bid bond required for concrete replacement proposal
- Ken-Ton Bee designated as advertising newspaper for both bids
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is holding hearings on two area variance requests. One involves installing a standby generator and AC condenser in a side yard where prohibited, plus a 6-foot fence where 4 feet is the limit. The board will vote on the appeals, with decisions possibly rendered at the meeting or at the next meeting on April 17, 2024.
- Area variance for standby generator and AC condenser in side yard at 194 Irving Dr
- Request to erect 6-foot fence in side yard where 4-foot height limit applies
- Public hearings on ZBA appeals 2024-4 and 2024-5
- Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on a special use permit for a three-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street and a minor subdivision at 286 Oakridge Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions including a $12,000,000 transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, and awarding contracts for Kenmore Pool improvements ($424,100) and police pistols ($88,676.65).
- Hearing and vote on a Special Use Permit for a 3-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street.
- Hearing and vote on a Minor Subdivision at 286 Oakridge Avenue.
- Resolution to transfer $12,000,000 from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Capital Reserve Fund.
- Award of bid for Job 3139 - Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool Improvements for $424,100.
- Award of bid for Job 3152 - Police Department Pistols for $88,676.65.
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss several preliminary site plans, including two cannabis dispensaries, a battery storage facility, and a solar farm. They will also take action on a two-family to three-family unit conversion and two townhouses. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- 1699 Military Road – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
- 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
- 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
- 4635 River Road – Solar Farm (discussion)
- 1179 Tonawanda Street – Conversion of 2 family unit to 3 family unit building (action)
Bid Openings - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board unanimously approved resolutions to call for bids for approximately 200 trees to be planted in spring 2024, sodium silico fluoride (20-30 tons), and liquid chlorine (250-300 tons) for the Water Resources Department. Bids will be opened on March 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM.
- Bids for approximately 200 trees to be planted by the Highway Department in spring 2024
- Bids for 20-30 tons of sodium silico fluoride for water treatment
- Bids for 250-300 tons of liquid chlorine for wastewater and water treatment
- All bids returnable March 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of a local law to increase the disability tax exemption under Chapter 189 of the town code. The board will also vote on multiple resolutions, including an $84,750.12 contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services, a $201,419 renewal for workers' compensation coverage, and a $111,591.30 purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks for the parks department.
- Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-2024 to increase the disability tax exemption (Chapter 189)
- Contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services at $84,750.12
- Renewal of workers' compensation coverage and risk management services not to exceed $201,419
- Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 XL pickup trucks from Van Bortel Ford for $111,591.30
- Change order for Kenmore Avenue waterline improvements decreasing cost by $228,887.80
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to increase the disability tax exemption. The board will also consider over 20 resolutions, including contracts for insurance, equipment purchases, and grant applications. A proclamation for Meals on Wheels Month will be presented.
- Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-2024 to increase the disability tax exemption under Chapter 189 (Taxation).
- Contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services at $84,750.12 for three years.
- Renewal of workers' compensation coverage not to exceed $201,419.
- Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 pickup trucks for $111,591.30.
- Grant application to DASNY for a spray park project at YPR Enhancement Park.
Bid Openings - Regular
The Town Board has authorized a call for sealed bids for the supply of stone and blacktop materials and dirt removal services for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division. Bids are due February 13, 2024, and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Budgeted funds from specific accounts will be used.
- Bids sought for Crusher Run #2, #1 stone, #2 stone, blacktop cold patch, and dirt removal
- Estimated quantities: 13,000 tons crusher run, 6,200 tons #1 stone, 1,000 tons #2 stone, 600 tons blacktop cold patch, 25,000 tons dirt removal
- Fuel price adjustment formula included in bid specifications
- Delivery primarily at 525 Belmont Avenue; dirt removal from same site
- Budgeted funds from accounts 122.380.8340.880 84330 and 124.380.8120.880 84330
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will consider spending up to $340,000 from the Recreational Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements, and up to $150,000 from the Police Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for a boiler replacement at the Public Safety Building. The board will also vote on a $2.5 million bond amendment for the Development Services Center, approve a $113,500 bid for cemetery fence restoration, and call for bids on several capital projects including the boiler replacement, pool improvements, a pistol purchase, and a building demolition. A public hearing is scheduled for February 26, 2024 on a local law to amend Chapter 189 (Taxation) regarding a disability exemption increase.
- Up to $340,000 from Recreational Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements (Job 3139), subject to permissive referendum
- Up to $150,000 from Police Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for Public Safety Building boiler replacement (Job 3150), subject to permissive referendum
- Amending bond resolution for $2,500,000 for Development Services Center (Job 2966)
- Acceptance of low bid of $113,500 from Senco Metals, LLC for failing cemetery fence restoration (Job 2954)
- Call for hearing on February 26, 2024 for Local Law Intro. 1 of 2024 to amend Chapter 189 (Taxation) regarding disability exemption increase
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular
The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two area variance requests for accessory structures installed in front yards where they are prohibited by zoning code. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its December 13, 2023 meeting and adjourn to its next regular meeting on February 21, 2024.
- Kyle Adema (ADEMA Heating & AC) seeks a variance for a standby generator installed in the side yard at 76 Lorna Lane, prohibited by Article IV, Section 215-12M.
- Lori McDouglad seeks a variance to install a heat pump condenser in the front yard at 340 Deerhurst Park Boulevard, also prohibited by Section 215-12M.
- Board will consider four statutory area-variance factors for each appeal: neighborhood character change, feasible alternative, substantiality, and environmental impact.
- Minutes of the December 13, 2023 ZBA meeting are up for approval.
- Next regular ZBA meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM.
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace. The board will also consider several contracts and expenditures, including a $1.86 million professional services agreement for water treatment plant upgrades, a naming rights agreement with Paddock Chevrolet for a park, and bond resolutions for the YPR Enhancement Project and Brighton Spray Park.
- Public hearing and vote on special use permit for dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace
- Bond resolution for $1,400,000 in additional costs for Job 3057 - YPR Enhancement Project
- Bond resolution for $600,000 in additional costs for Brighton Spray Park and park upgrades
- Professional services agreement with GHD for $1,855,050 for water treatment plant electrical and pump upgrades (Job 3115)
- Naming rights agreement with Paddock Chevrolet for a town-owned park on Brompton Road, to be called Paddock Chevrolet Park
Planning Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits, including a battery storage facility, two cannabis dispensaries, a dog day care conversion, and an auto repair expansion. The board will also elect officers and discuss training requirements.
- 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
- 1699 Military Road – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
- 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
- 350 Greenhaven Terrace – Conversion of former Greenhaven Library to dog day care (action)
- 1103 Brighton Road – Single Family residential removal for auto repair expansion (action)
Town Board - Regular
The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings for special use permits: an auto repair and used car sales at 1103 Brighton Road, a dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace, and a recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including approving claims, personnel changes, a revised anti-harassment policy, and various contracts and purchases.
- Special use permit for WNY One Stop Automotive at 1103 Brighton Road (auto repair and used car sales)
- Special use permit for Alrob Holdings LLC at 350 Greenhaven Terrace (dog day care and grooming)
- Special use permit for Christopher Cammarata at 225 Fire Tower Drive (recreational facility)
- Approve payments for USI Insurance claim totaling $5,510.42 plus $2,518.69 expenses
- Authorize $48,013.80 payment to National Grid for ice rink electric service at 251 Brompton Rd
Town Board - Organizational
The Tonawanda Town Board holds its annual organizational meeting to appoint a new councilmember, set meeting schedules, approve salaries and benefits for town officials and non-union employees, and adopt policies for police, purchasing, and vehicle use for 2024.
- Appointment of Timothy Hennessy as Town Councilmember for a one-year term (RES-2024-1)
- Approval of 2024 salaries and rates of pay for town officials and non-bargaining unit employees (RES-2024-4)
- Adoption of 2024 rules and regulations for the Police Department, Paramedic Unit, and Public Safety Dispatch (RES-2024-9)
- Re-appointment of Matthew Sutton as Town Engineer through December 31, 2025 (RES-2024-32)
- Re-appointment of Mary Sullivan-Szarek and Brian Mahoney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for five-year terms (RES-2024-23)