Tonawanda Town public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The board will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It will hold hearings on three variance requests: a personal generator at 186 Deumant Terrace, a PVC fence at 169 Grayton Rd, and a 7,000‑sq‑ft commercial building at 1530 Military Road. Decisions will be rendered after the hearings or at the next meeting on January 21, 2026.

• Area variance for a personal generator at 186 Deumant Terrace (residential)
• Area variance for a 6‑ft PVC fence in side yard and 3‑ft PVC fence in front yard at 169 Grayton Rd (residential)
• Area variance for a 7,000‑sq‑ft, 3‑unit commercial building at 1530 Military Road (commercial)

The board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It granted an area variance to install a personal generator in the side yard at 186 Deumant Terrace. It also granted an area variance to install a 6‑foot PVC fence in the side yard and a 3‑foot fence in the front yard at 169 Grayton Road. All three decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for personal generator at 186 Deumant Terrace (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for PVC fence at 169 Grayton Road (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board is meeting to decide on a license agreement for Youth, Parks and Recreation Department advertising and various year-end 2025 budget transfers and amendments. The body will also review several professional service contracts and personnel changes.

• License Agreement with Gibby Consulting Group, LLC for Youth, Parks and Recreation advertising
• Purchase of office furniture for Development Services Building totaling $381,053.71
• Professional Services Agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for an online property portal not to exceed $17,000
• Software agreement with NOVOTX, LLC for Water and Sewer districts not to exceed $144,000 over two years
• Change Order for townwide accessible curb ramps with Master's Edge, Inc. for an increase of $55,746.50

The Tonawanda Town Board entered an executive session and then approved a one‑year license agreement with Gibby Consulting Group to sell advertising, marketing and sponsorships for the Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. It also approved a $3,311.63 claim payment to National Fuel Gas Distribution and adopted multiple personnel status changes for the Information Technology and Highway departments. Additional resolutions authorized the Supervisor to execute settlement agreements and an amended memorandum with the Salaried Workers Association.

• Approved License Agreement with Gibby Consulting Group for Youth, Parks & Recreation (4‑0)
• Approved $3,311.63 claim payment to National Fuel Gas Distribution (4‑0)
• Adopted IT personnel status changes for three employees (5‑0)
• Adopted Highway Department personnel changes for three employees (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Salaried Workers Association (4‑0)
• Authorized execution of two labor settlement agreements (4‑0)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved the November 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Town Board issue a negative declaration for the 2260 Sheridan Drive site‑plan amendment. The proposals for 1699 Military Road and 1121 Sheridan Drive were tabled pending additional documentation. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2260 Sheridan Drive addition (5-0)
• Tabled 1699 Military Road site‑plan review and special use permit pending further documents
• Tabled 1121 Sheridan Drive site‑plan review and SUP amendment pending updated application
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the agenda and accepted the November minutes and the treasurer’s report. It authorized a $3,720.00 purchase of forty new chairs for the community room. The board also adopted the revised Library Petty Cash policy. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted November 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved $3,720.00 purchase of 40 new community‑room chairs (motion carried)
• Adopted revised Library Petty Cash policy (motion carried)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board will receive and consider sealed proposals for the purchase of ferrous chloride. The chemical is used as a coagulant aid for phosphorus removal at town wastewater facilities.

• Bids for approximately 40-80 tons of ferrous chloride, dry weight
• Delivery locations: 779 Two Mile Creek Road and 550 Creekside Drive
• Contract term: One calendar year from notice of award

The Town Board scheduled a bid opening for a ferrous chloride solution contract on December 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The Town Clerk will publicly read sealed proposals in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, Kenmore, NY. Bidders must submit three copies, include a signed non‑collusion statement, and address bids to the Town Clerk at 2919 Delaware Avenue. No votes or substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits. Key items include warehouse developments on Military Road and a nursing home conversion to senior apartments.

• 901 Sheridan Drive: Certa Pro Painters building re-use for construction/property service
• 2042 Military Road: Glendale Development 8,640 sf and 10,800 sf warehouse buildings
• 2716 Kenmore Ave: 4,900 sf building addition
• 3456 Delaware Ave: Conversion of former nursing home to Senior Apartments
• 4630 River Road: Discussion of 3 Apartment Buildings

The Board approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It approved the site‑plan application for 901 Sheridan Drive, authorizing the Chairman to execute necessary documents (5‑0). It also approved the site‑plan for 2042 Military Road, adopting the resolution unanimously. Finally, the Board issued a Negative Declaration for the 4,900 sf addition at 2716 Kenmore Avenue.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 901 Sheridan Drive site plan; Chairman authorized to execute documents (5‑0)
• Approved 2042 Military Road site plan; adopted unanimously
• Issued Negative Declaration for 2716 Kenmore Ave addition (no vote recorded)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will vote on adopting Local Law 6‑2025 that amends the town’s water code. It will also hear a minor subdivision request for 2295 Kenmore Avenue. Several financial resolutions will be considered, including a $7 million sanitary‑sewer lining project, a $53,581.49 aquatic‑center equipment purchase, and a $238,000 truck acquisition.

• Adopt Local Law 6‑2025 amending Chapter 212 (Water) of the town code
• Approve minor subdivision of 2295 Kenmore Avenue into three lots
• Authorize up to $7,000,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Repair Reserve for Job 3127 – sanitary sewer lining
• Approve purchase of four fiberglass footboards and a Daktronics timing system for the Aquatic and Fitness Center for $53,581.49
• Approve purchase of one new tandem‑axle Kenworth truck for $238,000

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Local Law 6‑2025, amending Chapter 212 to set minimum standards for water meters. The Board also issued a negative SEQR declaration for the same water amendment and approved the minor subdivision of 2295 Kenmore Avenue into three lots. Additionally, the Board approved several insurance claim payments totaling $2,686.69 and $6,152.50. An executive session was entered and adjourned to discuss Police Department personnel matters.

• Enter Executive Session on Police Department personnel matters – Adopted (5-0)
• Adjourn Executive Session – Adopted (5-0)
• Issue Negative SEQR Declaration for Local Law Intro. 6‑2025 (Water) – Adopted (5-0)
• Enact Local Law 6‑2025 (Water) – Adopted (5-0)
• Close Hearing 2025‑30 on Minor Subdivision 2295 Kenmore Ave – Adopted (5-0)
• Approve Minor Subdivision Application for 2295 Kenmore Ave – Adopted (5-0)
• Close Hearing 2025‑31 on Unlicensed Vehicle at 22 Glenside Ave – Adopted (5-0)
• Approve insurance claim payments: $2,686.69 to Pah Du and $6,152.50 to Diamond Medical Examinations – Adopted

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several requests for area variances in R-1 Single-Family Residential zones. Most requests involve installing mechanical equipment in side yards where regulations require them to be in the rear yard.

• Request by Paul Burgio (267 Brighton Rd) to install an air conditioning condenser unit in the side yard
• Request by Garry Dewitt (915 Delaware Rd) to install an air conditioning condenser unit in the side yard
• Request by Robert Brawn (93 Willowgrove S) to install an emergency standby generator in the side yard
• Request by Alaa Khamo (190 Fairlane Ave) to install a 6 foot high wood fence on a corner lot

The board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting unanimously. It granted an area variance to Paul Burgio for relocating an air‑conditioning condenser at 267 Brighton Rd, and a similar variance to Garry Dewitt for 915 Delaware Rd. Both variances were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 267 Brighton Rd air‑conditioning unit (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 915 Delaware Rd air‑conditioning unit (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the expiration of a permissive referendum that authorizes up to $235,497 from the General Fund for a police signal truck. It will hold hearings and vote on special use permits for 901 Sheridan Drive, 4630 River Road, and 2042 Military Road. Additional items include a $5,574.50 insurance claim payment, renewal of town insurance policies, and a utility work permit with National Grid for Parkhurst Boulevard.

• Expiration of permissive referendum authorizing up to $235,497 for a police signal truck (Resolution 2025-658)
• Special use permit hearing and resolutions (negative declaration and grant) for 901 Sheridan Drive
• Grant of special use permit and open development area for Giuseppe Holdings at 4630 River Road (Resolution 2025-735)
• Approval of insurance claim payment of $5,574.50 (Resolution 2025-738)
• Authorization of a utility work permit with National Grid for work on Parkhurst Boulevard (Resolution 2025-744)

The Board adopted a negative environmental declaration for 901 Sheridan Drive (Resolution 2025-732) and then approved a special use permit for the same site (Resolution 2025-733). It also re‑affirmed a conditional negative declaration for the Giuseppe Holdings project at 4630 River Road (Resolution 2025-734). Both related hearings were closed, and the Board entered and adjourned an executive session unanimously.

• Adopted negative declaration for 901 Sheridan Drive (Resolution 2025-732) – vote 5-0
• Granted special use permit to 901 Sheridan Drive LLC (Resolution 2025-733) – vote 5-0
• Re‑affirmed conditional negative declaration for 4630 River Road project (Resolution 2025-734) – vote 5-0
• Closed hearing on 901 Sheridan Drive special use permit (Hearing 2025-26) – vote 5-0
• Closed hearing on 4630 River Road development (Hearing 2025-27) – vote 5-0
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters – vote 5-0
• Adjourned executive session – vote 5-0

SEQR - Special

The SEQR Committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Town Board reaffirm the project's status as an unlisted activity and keep the conditioned negative declaration in place. The committee also recommended that the project will not cause a disproportionate pollution burden on the nearby disadvantaged community. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2025 SEQR meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Town Board reaffirm prior determination that 4630 River Road is an unlisted activity and the conditioned negative declaration remains appropriate (4-0)
• Recommended Town Board determine the project will not cause or increase a disproportionate pollution burden on the designated disadvantaged community (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved the October 8, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The review of the 4630 River Road site plan was tabled pending further information. The committee noted no comments or objections to the Town of Amherst serving as lead agency for the Urban Renewal Overlay District. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled further review of 4630 River Road site plan
• Recorded no objections to Amherst acting as Lead Agency
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Board - Budget - Regular

The Board held a public hearing to consider the Town of Tonawanda’s 2026 Preliminary Budget, including special districts and the assessment roll. Members will vote on Resolution RES-2025-729 to adopt the budget as amended. Additional resolutions address the 2025 assessment roll base proportions (RES-2025-730) and authorize payments for delinquent water charges ($1,207,349.66), omitted taxes ($544.01), and highway cleanup ($57,098.39).

• Public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget (including special districts and assessment roll)
• Resolution RES-2025-729 to adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget as amended
• Resolution RES-2025-730 to adopt current base proportions for the 2025 Assessment Roll and authorize forms RP-6701 and RP-6703
• Resolution RES-2025-731 to authorize payment for delinquent water charges ($1,207,349.66), omitted taxes ($544.01), and highway cleanup ($57,098.39)

The Board adopted the 2026 Preliminary Budget with $127,262,875.39 appropriated and $10,000,000.00 estimated revenues. It also adopted the current base proportions for the 2025 Assessment Roll and approved a Letter of Authorization for delinquent water charges, omitted taxes, and highway cleanup. All actions were approved unanimously by the five board members present.

• Adopted 2026 Preliminary Budget (Resolution 2025-729) – all five members voted Yes
• Adopted current base proportions for the 2025 Assessment Roll (Resolution 2025-730) – all five members voted Yes
• Approved Letter of Authorization for delinquent water charges ($1,207,349.66), omitted taxes ($544.01) and highway cleanup ($57,098.39) (Resolution 2025-731) – all five members voted Yes
• Adjourned meeting – all five members voted Yes

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss and vote on multiple site plans for warehouses, apartments, and a building addition. The board will also approve a resolution clarifying that a cannabis dispensary at 3481-3497 Delaware Ave. is approved for retail sales only, not onsite consumption.

• 2718 Elmwood Ave. — Upstate USA Mixed use project (action)
• 3497 Delaware Ave. — Art of Gas Site Plan Usage clarification (action)
• 2042 Military Road — Glendale Development warehouse buildings (discussion)
• 4630 River Road — 3 Apartment Buildings (discussion)
• Resolution for 3481-3497 Delaware Ave. cannabis dispensary (action)

The Board approved the October 1 minutes (7‑0). It amended the 2718 Elmwood SEQR action to an Unlisted Action and accepted a Negative Declaration (7‑0). It restated approval of the Art of Gas cannabis dispensary site plan, allowing retail sales only and requiring a new Continuity Plan without on‑site consumption. It also approved the site plan for 1460 Military Road, issuing a Negative Declaration for the 11,000‑sf warehouse.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended 2718 Elmwood SEQR action to Unlisted Action with Negative Declaration (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Accepted SEQR Committee recommendation for Negative Declaration on 2718 Elmwood (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Restated approval of cannabis dispensary site plan, retail sales only; required new Continuity Plan (resolution adopted)
• Tabled site plan for 2042 Military Road pending Town Board public hearing (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled site plan for 1460 Military Road pending Zoning Board variances (adopted)
• Approved site plan for 1460 Military Road warehouse, issued Negative Declaration (adopted)
• Approved site plan for 1460 Military Road, authorized Chairman to execute documents (adopted)

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will determine site plan approvals for several warehouse developments and a building addition. The board will also resolve a usage clarification for a cannabis dispensary to prohibit onsite consumption.

• 2718 Elmwood Ave.: Site plan review and SEQR determination for Upstate USA mixed use project
• 3497 Delaware Ave.: Resolution for WNY Art of Gas to allow retail cannabis sales only, prohibiting onsite consumption
• 2042 Military Road: Discussion of SEQR and site plan for two warehouse buildings (8,640 sf and 10,800 sf)
• 1460 Military Road: Action on SEQR and site plan for an 11,000 sf warehouse building
• 2716 Kenmore Ave.: Action on SEQR and site plan for a 4,900 sf building addition

The Board approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It amended the SEQR action for 2718 Elmwood Ave. to an Unlisted Action with a Negative Declaration. It restated approval of the cannabis dispensary site plan at 3481‑3497 Delaware Ave., allowing retail sales only and requiring a new Continuity Plan. It tabled site‑plan approvals for 2042 Military Road and 2716 Kenmore Ave., and approved the site plan and Negative Declaration for the 11,000 sf warehouse at 1460 Military Road.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025 meeting (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended 2718 Elmwood Ave. SEQR action to Unlisted with Negative Declaration (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Restated approval of cannabis dispensary site plan at 3481‑3497 Delaware Ave.; required new Continuity Plan (approved, vote not recorded)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for 2042 Military Road Glendale Development pending Town Board approval (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for 2716 Kenmore Ave. pending revised drawing and ADA‑compliant parking (vote not recorded)
• Approved Negative Declaration for 1460 Military Road 11,000 sf warehouse (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Approved site‑plan for 1460 Military Road warehouse (Integrated Quality Solutions LLC) (adopted, vote not recorded)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a property tax levy exceeding state limits and adopted resolutions for community events, personnel matters, and grant applications. The board also approved payments and agreements with various local organizations.

• Adopted Local Law 5-2025 to exceed property tax levy limits
• Approved $10,131 in insurance claims
• Authorized $306,997 in CDBG agreements with Village of Kenmore
• Approved Halloween parade and trunk-or-treat events
• Authorized grant applications for affordable housing and pool reconstruction

The Board adopted Local Law 5‑2025 to allow a property tax levy above the state limit for fiscal year 2026, passing unanimously. It also approved several community event permits, paid two insurance claims totaling $10,131, and authorized multiple personnel hires and re‑hires. All actions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Local Law 5‑2025 to override tax levy limit (5‑0)
• Approved block party at 138 Westfall Drive on Nov 2, 2025 (5‑0)
• Authorized Halloween parades for Brighton, Kenilworth, and Kenmore fire companies (5‑0)
• Approved Knox United Presbyterian Church trunk‑or‑treat event on Oct 31, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved payment of insurance claims totaling $10,131 (5‑0)
• Approved multiple personnel hires, re‑hires, and status changes (5‑0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Police Department personnel matters (5‑0)
• Adjourned Executive Session (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to consider area variances for residential properties. The board will decide if these requests for fences, generators, and utility buildings meet local zoning requirements.

• Request for a 6-foot fence in a side yard at 363 Wrexham Ct N
• Request to install an emergency standby generator in a side yard at 66 Dorset Dr
• Request to retain 6-foot fences in front and side yards at 354 Maldiner Ave
• Request to erect a 49 SF utility building in a front yard at 34 Ashford Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It granted an area variance allowing Jennifer Herrmann to install a six‑foot side‑yard fence at 363 Wrexham Court North, also unanimous. It granted an area variance permitting Brian Flessa to place an emergency standby generator in the side yard at 66 Dorset Drive, again unanimous. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 363 Wrexham Ct N fence (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 66 Dorset Dr generator (unanimous)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from 9/9/25, and the payment of bills. It also approved the scheduled meeting dates for 2026. The board decided it will adopt the town’s system‑wide AI policy once that policy is finalized. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes of 9/9/25
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved 2026 meeting dates
• Decided to adopt system‑wide AI policy once established
• Adjourned meeting

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved the September 10, 2025 minutes and voted unanimously to recommend negative declarations for the site plan reviews at 2716 Kenmore Avenue, 1460 Military Road, and 901 Sheridan Drive. The Committee also voted to have the Town Board re‑establish itself as lead agency for the 4630 River Road review, tabled Local Law Chapter 215 zoning amendments, and recommended negative declarations for the Aquatic & Fitness Center addition and both Lincoln and Mang pool house projects.

• Recommended negative declaration for 2716 Kenmore Avenue site plan (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 1460 Military Road site plan (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 901 Sheridan Drive site plan and special use permit (5-0)
• Recommended Town Board re‑establish itself as lead agency for 4630 River Road review (5-0)
• Tabled Local Law Chapter 215 – Zoning amendments
• Recommended negative declaration for Job 2727.7 Aquatic & Fitness Center addition (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Job 3180 – Lincoln Pool House (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Job 3180 – Mang Pool House (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will review site plans for several commercial projects, including a mixed-use development on Elmwood Avenue and a change of use for a painting business on Cooper Avenue. The board will also discuss preliminary site plans for warehouse buildings and a proposal for retail cannabis sales.

• 2718 Elmwood Ave. — Upstate USA Mixed use project (action)
• 71 Cooper Ave. — Brandel Painting Change of Use (action)
• 1180 Military Road — 8,575 sf Flex Space building (action)
• 2042 Military Road — Glendale Development warehouse buildings (action)
• 3495 Delaware Ave. — retail cannabis sales (discussion)

The board approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It approved the site plan and parking waiver for the Upstate USA mixed‑use project at 2718 Elmwood Avenue (6‑0). It also approved site plans for 71 Cooper Avenue and 1180 Military Road, issuing a Negative Declaration for the latter.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Approved site plan and parking waiver for 2718 Elmwood Ave – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Approved site plan for 71 Cooper Ave – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Approved site plan for 1180 Military Road – unanimous adoption
• Issued Negative Declaration for 1180 Military Road flex‑space – unanimous

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider several resolutions, including approving insurance claim payments of $250,627.69 and related expenses of $20,927.54. A hearing on a special use permit for six upper‑floor residential units at 2718 Elmwood Avenue will be held, with a resolution to grant the permit. Additional items include contracts for software, security cameras, and plan‑review services.

• Hearing on Special Use Permit for six upper‑floor residential units at 2718 Elmwood Avenue (Upstate USA Insurance Agency LLC)
• Resolution RES-2025-642: Approve insurance claim payments of $250,627.69 and claim expenses of $20,927.54
• Resolution RES-2025-657: Approve Granicus Legistar software agreement at a one‑time cost of $56,379.09
• Resolution RES-2025-656: Approve payment of $49,840.67 to PremCom Corporation for new security cameras at the Public Safety Building
• Resolution RES-2025-655: Approve SAFEbuilt, LLC plan‑review services agreement with a cost not to exceed $30,000

The Board entered and later adjourned an executive session, then closed a hearing on the special use permit application. It adopted a negative SEQRA declaration for the project and granted the special use permit with conditions. The Board also approved payments for several insurance claims, including a $250,000 payment to Stephen Guetti.

• Entered Executive Session on Police Department personnel matter – Adopted
• Adjourned Executive Session – Adopted
• Adjourned Work Session – Adopted
• Closed hearing on 2718 Elmwood Ave special use permit – Adopted
• Adopted negative SEQRA declaration for 2718 Elmwood Ave project – Adopted
• Granted Special Use Permit for six upper‑floor residential units at 2718 Elmwood Ave – Adopted
• Approved payments for multiple insurance claims, including $250,000 to Stephen Guetti – Adopted

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hear five area variance requests, including a request for a six-foot fence in a residential district and a sign variance for a commercial building under construction.

• Fred Lyn Frandina seeks 6-foot fence at 25 Marjann Ter
• NAS Sign Company seeks signage variance at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd
• JV Property Holdings seeks office/warehouse variance at 1180 Military Road
• Board to approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting
• Decisions to be rendered at next meeting on October 15, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It granted an area variance allowing a six‑foot side‑yard fence at 25 Marjann Terrace. It also granted an area variance permitting a pole sign and three wall signs at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard, with the condition that the north and south wall signs not be illuminated.

• Approved August 20, 2025 ZBA minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for a six‑foot fence at 25 Marjann Terrace (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for pole and three wall signs at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard, with illumination restriction (unanimous)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the August 12 minutes, and approved the treasurer’s report. The board also scheduled Kenmore to host the next A.C.T meeting on October 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Scheduled Kenmore to host A.C.T meeting on October 18, 2025 (information to be distributed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 pm (motion carried)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board is deciding on a fire protection agreement for Ellicott Creek Fire District #13 and a special use permit for a property services company. Members will also discuss a collaborative project with the Village of Kenmore to upgrade the Town Water Treatment Plant.

• Fire protection agreement with Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. for District #13
• Special Use Permit for a property services company at 71 Cooper Avenue
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of Kenmore for Town Water Treatment Plant upgrades
• GIS on-call support contract with Geocove, Inc. not to exceed $25,000
• Payment of $21,720.67 to ESRI for Arc GIS Desktop Licenses

The Board adopted a five‑year fire protection agreement with the Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Company, committing annual payments from $82,609.65 in 2026 to $89,419.34 in 2030. It also approved a Special Use Permit for a property‑services company at 71 Cooper Avenue, authorized two block parties, granted a bonfire permit to St. Amelia's School, and allowed the Highway Department to loan equipment for the Roman Catholic Community’s Fall Fling. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Fire Protection Agreement with Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Dennis C. Braendel at 71 Cooper Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved block party permits for 177 Puritan Rd. and 127 Forbes Ave. (5‑0)
• Approved bonfire permission for St. Amelia's School at 2997 Eggert Road (5‑0)
• Approved loan of highway equipment to Roman Catholic Community for Fall Fling (5‑0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It will discuss several site‑plan reviews and special‑use permit requests, including projects on Military Road and River Road. The board will take action on a parking waiver for the Upstate USA mixed‑use project located at 2718 Elmwood Ave. Additional items include special‑use permit renewals and enforcement issues.

• Action: Parking waiver for Upstate USA mixed‑use project, 2718 Elmwood Ave
• Discussion: Site plan review for 1180 Military Rd – 8,575 sf flex‑space building
• Discussion: Preliminary site plan review for 2042 Military Rd – Glendale Development, 8,640 sf and 10,800 sf warehouse buildings
• Discussion: Preliminary site plan review for 1530 Military Rd – 9,000 sf warehouse building
• Discussion: Special use permit recommendation for 4630 River Rd – three‑apartment buildings

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It approved a parking waiver for the Upstate USA mixed‑use project at 2718 Elmwood Ave (5‑1) and recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for three apartment buildings at 4630 River Road, subject to conditions and Town Board review (6‑0). All other site‑plan applications were tabled pending variances, revised plans, or Town Board action.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Tabled 1180 Military Rd flex‑space site plan (6‑0)
• Tabled 2042 Military Rd warehouse site plan (6‑0)
• Tabled 1530 Military Rd warehouse site plan (6‑0)
• Approved parking waiver for 2718 Elmwood Ave (5‑1)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for 4630 River Rd apartments (6‑0)

Town Board - Regular

The Board will hold a hearing on Local Law Intro 4‑2025 concerning town noise regulations and vote on adopting that amendment. It will also consider a $44,920,000 improvement project for the Water Acquisition and Storage District (Job 3115) and a $26,952,000 bond resolution to fund the same project. Additional items include budget transfer approvals, community event authorizations, and routine personnel and claim resolutions.

• Hearing on Local Law Intro 4‑2025 "Noise"
• Resolution RES‑2025‑534 to adopt Local Law 4‑2025 amending Chapter 133 (Noise)
• Hearing on Water Acquisition and Storage District improvement of facilities for $44,920,000 (Job 3115)
• Resolution RES‑2025‑537 to adopt a bond resolution for $26,952,000 for Job 3115 water improvements
• Resolution RES‑2025‑545 approving 2025 budget transfers for various departments

At the August 25 meeting the Town Board enacted Local Law 4‑2025, updating the town’s noise regulations. The Board also issued negative SEQRA declarations for both the new noise law and the $44.92 M Water Treatment Plant Electrical Substation and Pump Improvements project. Finally, the Board approved the $44.92 M water district improvements (Job 3115).

• Adjourned work session – Adopted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting – Adopted (unanimous)
• Closed Hearing 2025‑18 (Noise) – Adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025‑533: Issue Negative SEQRA declaration for Local Law 4‑2025 – Adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025‑534: Enact Local Law 4‑2025 (Noise) – Adopted (unanimous)
• Closed Hearing 2025‑19 (Water Acquisition) – Adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025‑535: Issue Negative SEQRA declaration for Job 3115 water project – Adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025‑536: Approve $44.92 M water district improvements (Job 3115) – Adopted (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four area variance requests, including a request to install a 6-foot fence on a corner lot and a proposal for an 8,575-square-foot office/warehouse building on Military Road.

• Area variance for 6-foot wood fence at 74 Glenhurst Rd
• Area variance for 7-unit office/warehouse building at 1180 Military Road
• Area variance for landlocked parcel access easement at 2040 Military Rd
• Approval of July 16, 2025 Zoning Board meeting minutes
• Decision on 2025-22 and 2025-23 variance requests

The Zoning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It granted Matthew McCarthy an area variance to install a 6‑foot fence on his corner lot. The board unanimously tabled the variance request for an 8,575‑sq‑ft office/warehouse project submitted by JV Property Holdings.

• Approve July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Grant area variance for 6‑ft fence at 74 Glenhurst Rd (unanimous)
• Table variance request for 8,575‑sq‑ft office/warehouse at 1180 Military Rd (unanimous)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the agenda, accepted the June 10 minutes, and accepted the treasurer’s report. It adopted a Suspension of Privileges for Health and Safety Reasons Policy and accepted the Social Media Policy as written. The board voted to continue its contract with the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System and then adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• June 10 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Treasurer’s report accepted (motion carried)
• Suspension of Privileges for Health and Safety Reasons Policy adopted (motion carried)
• Social Media Policy accepted as written (motion carried)
• Contract with Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System continued (vote carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the minutes from the July 14 meeting and address the expiration of two permissive referendums for police department garage resurfacing projects costing up to $18,900 and $19,500. A hearing will consider the minor subdivision of 901 Sheridan Drive into two lots, and a resolution will renew the town's cable franchise agreement with Verizon New York for a five‑year term. Additional resolutions include authorizing four block party permits and approving insurance claim payments of $10,453.90 and $143.05.

• Expiration of permissive referendums PRM-2025-6 ($18,900) and PRM-2025-7 ($19,500) for police department garage resurfacing
• Hearing on minor subdivision of 901 Sheridan Drive into two lots
• Vote on a five‑year Verizon cable franchise renewal agreement
• Resolution to approve four block party requests
• Resolution to approve insurance claim payments totaling $10,453.90 and a $143.05 claim

The Board approved a five‑year non‑exclusive cable franchise renewal with Verizon. It also approved the minor subdivision of 901 Sheridan Drive into two lots and authorized five block‑party permits. Claim payments totaling $10,596.95 were approved, and the Board adopted a resolution to enter an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved Verizon cable franchise renewal (5‑year) (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision of 901 Sheridan Drive into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved five block‑party permits (unanimous)
• Approved claim payments totaling $10,596.95 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to enter executive session on personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to adjourn executive session (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss several preliminary site plans for warehouse and flex space buildings. The board will also review special use permits for mixed-use and residential projects, including a request for a 12-month extension for 4630 River Road.

• Site plan review for Five Star Services 3,200 sf building at 1320 Military Road
• Preliminary review of warehouse/flex buildings at 1180, 2042, 1530, and 1460 Military Road
• Special use permit discussion for Upstate USA mixed use project at 2718 Elmwood Ave.
• Special use permit recommendation for 3 apartment buildings at 4630 River Road
• Change of use discussion for Brandel Painting at 71 Cooper Ave.

The board approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting (5-0). It approved the site plan for Five Star Services' 3,200‑sf building at 1320 Military Road, pending a revised drawing that removes parking from the right‑of‑way (5-0). The board recommended approval of a special use permit for Braendel Painting & Remodeling at 71 Cooper Avenue (5-0). Several other site‑plan applications were tabled pending variances, revised plans, or Town Board action.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Five Star Services site plan at 1320 Military Road, conditional on revised parking drawing (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Braendel Painting at 71 Cooper Ave (5-0)
• Tabled 1180 Military Road site plan pending Zoning Board variances (5-0)
• Tabled 2718 Elmwood Ave site plan pending parking layout and Town Board permit (5-0)
• Tabled 4630 River Road site plan (5-0)
• Tabled 2042, 1530, and 1460 Military Road site plans pending variances and revised plans (5-0)
• Tabled final site plan approval for 71 Cooper Ave pending Town Board permit (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-486, authorizing a call for sealed proposals to replace, relocate, and install exterior and interior cameras at the Frank H. Pfonner Public Safety Building, 1835 Sheridan Dr. The bid opening is scheduled for July 28, 2028 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building in Kenmore. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for advertising the bids, and the Board reserved the right to reject any or all proposals.

• Call for sealed proposals to replace, relocate, and install exterior and interior cameras at 1835 Sheridan Dr.
• Bid opening set for July 28, 2028 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for bid advertisement
• Board reserves right to reject any bids or re‑advertise as deemed in the Town’s best interest

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-513 to reject the sole bid from Park Place Installations Inc. for exterior and interior cameras at the Frank H. Pfonner Public Safety Building. The $65,993.84 bid was found non‑compliant with the project specifications. The Town Clerk is authorized to return the certified check or bid bond to the bidder.

• Rejected $65,993.84 camera replacement bid from Park Place Installations (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Clerk to return certified check or bid bond to the bidder

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It will then consider three area variance applications: Kevin Klenke seeks a 6‑foot fence at 74 Greenleaf Ave; Giovanni Surdi seeks a 6‑foot fence and a driveway widening to 31 ft 4 in at 124 Millwood Dr; and John Duerr (Kenton Elmwood Commons LLC) seeks approval for a pole sign at 3200 Elmwood Ave that exceeds the 50% digital display limit.

• Approve minutes of the June 25, 2025 ZBA meeting
• Variance 2025‑19: 6‑ft fence request at 74 Greenleaf Ave
• Variance 2025‑20: 6‑ft fence and 31 ft 4 in driveway request at 124 Millwood Dr
• Variance 2025‑21: Pole sign with 57% digital area at 3200 Elmwood Ave

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a 6‑foot fence at 74 Greenleaf Avenue. It also granted variances for a 6‑foot fence and a widened driveway at 124 Millwood Drive. A third variance was approved for a pole sign with digital display at 3200 Elmwood Avenue. All three decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 Zoning Board meeting (unanimous)
• Granted 6‑ft fence area variance for 74 Greenleaf Ave (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Granted 6‑ft fence and driveway‑width variances for 124 Millwood Dr (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Granted pole‑sign area variance for 3200 Elmwood Ave (unanimous, 5‑0)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board is conducting public hearings to amend traffic laws regarding stop signs and lane designations. The board is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for hourly employees and several block party requests.

• Public hearing on installing stop signs at Deerhurst Park Blvd and Devonshire Rd/Dorset Dr and Grosvenor Rd
• Public hearing on parking restrictions and lane designations at Woodcrest Blvd and Colvin Blvd
• Approval of seven block party requests including Westfall Dr, Athens Blvd, and Stoneleigh
• Payment of $1,925.00 for a claim expense by USI Insurance and Benefits
• Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for Hourly Employees' Association (HEATT) for 2025-2028

The Board entered and adjourned an executive session, approved the June 23, 2025 minutes, and held public hearings on traffic‑sign amendments. It adopted Resolution 2025‑460, adding stop and all‑way signs at Deerhurst Park Boulevard intersections, and Resolution 2025‑461, installing parking‑restriction and right‑turn signs on Woodcrest Boulevard. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Entered Executive Session on personnel issues – Adopted (4‑0)
• Adjourned Executive Session – Adopted (4‑0)
• Adjourned Work Session – Adopted (4‑0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes – Adopted (unanimous)
• Closed Hearing 2025‑14 on Stop‑Sign amendment – Adopted (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑460 to install new stop and all‑way signs at Deerhurst Park Blvd – Adopted (4‑0)
• Closed Hearing 2025‑15 on Parking and Lane‑Designations amendment – Adopted (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑461 to install new parking‑restriction and right‑turn signs on Woodcrest Blvd – Adopted (4‑0)

SEQR - Regular

The committee approved the May 14, 2025 minutes. It tabled the 2040 & 2942 Military Road site‑plan pending additional documents. It recommended negative declarations for the 2718 Elmwood, 1180 Military Road, Job 3141.1 grinder‑pump study, and Job 2965 oxygen‑generation projects, and a certification for the Job 3115 water‑treatment plant improvements. The draft Local Law Chapter 215 zoning amendment was also tabled.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (5‑0)
• Tabled 2040 & 2942 Military Road site‑plan review (5‑0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2718 Elmwood site‑plan (5‑0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 1180 Military Road site‑plan (5‑0)
• Recommended certification for Job 3115 water‑treatment plant upgrades (5‑0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Job 3141.1 grinder‑pump study (5‑0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Job 2965 oxygen‑generation facility (5‑0)
• Tabled Local Law Chapter 215 zoning amendment (5‑0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The commission approved the minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting. Updates on garden tours, holiday decorating, and speaker series were discussed, but no formal actions were taken. A motion to dismiss was introduced, but the outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Kevin Leous, seconded by Sandy Diagostino)
• Motion to dismiss introduced (motion by Kevin Leous, seconded by Brian Smith; outcome not recorded)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site‑plan reviews, including an action on the 2,000‑square‑foot Taco Bell drive‑through at 2415 Sheridan Drive. The board will also discuss preliminary reviews for projects on Military Road and Elmwood Avenue, and will address rezoning matters. Additional items include special‑use permit renewals and enforcement issues.

• 2415 Sheridan Drive – 2,000 sf Taco Bell drive‑through restaurant: SEQR determination (action)
• 2415 Sheridan Drive – 2,000 sf Taco Bell drive‑through restaurant: site plan (action)
• 1180 Military Road – 8,575 sf flex‑space building (discussion)
• 2042 Military Road – Glendale Development, 8,640 sf and 10,800 sf warehouse buildings (discussion)
• 2718 Elmwood Ave – Upstate USA mixed‑use project, existing building (discussion)

The board approved the June 4, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It tabled site‑plan approvals for 2415 Sheridan Drive, 1180 Military Road, and 2718 Elmwood Ave pending further approvals. The board recommended declaring 2042 Military Road an open development area (5‑0). It also recommended approval of a special use permit for 2718 Elmwood Ave to allow up to six apartments with specific conditions (5‑0).

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for 2415 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for 1180 Military Road (5-0)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for 2718 Elmwood Ave (5-0)
• Recommended open development area for 2042 Military Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 2718 Elmwood Ave (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted three resolutions (2025‑401, 2025‑402, 2025‑403) to call for sealed bids on jobs related to waste hauling, biosolids disposal, and biosolids hauling from the wastewater treatment plant. The bids are to be received on July 1, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, Kenmore. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for advertising the bids, and the Board reserved the right to reject or re‑advertise any proposals.

• Resolution 2025‑401: Call for sealed bids for Job 3176 – Waste Hauling and Disposal from the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Resolution 2025‑402: Call for sealed bids for Job 3175 – Biosolids Disposal from the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Resolution 2025‑403: Call for sealed bids for Job 3157 – Biosolids Hauling from the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for bid advertisements per General Municipal Law §103(2).
• Bids for all three jobs to be received July 1, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four area variance applications: a 6‑foot wood fence at 260 Grandview Avenue, a 6‑foot vinyl fence at 85 Lamson Road, a driveway widening to 18 feet at 161 Woodward Avenue, and a detached garage with a 10‑foot overhead door at 623 Harrison Avenue. After the hearings, the board will vote on each variance and may render decisions at this meeting or at the next meeting on July 16, 2025. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• 260 Grandview Avenue – request for 6‑foot wood fence (current code limits 4 ft side yard, 3 ft front yard)
• 85 Lamson Road – request for 6‑foot vinyl fence (code limits 4 ft side yard and prohibits plastic fencing)
• 161 Woodward Avenue – request to widen driveway to 18 ft and increase impervious surface to 71 % (code limits 12 ft width and 60 % coverage)
• 623 Harrison Avenue – request for detached garage 20 × 32 ft with 10‑foot overhead door (code limits door height to 9 ft)
• Approval of minutes from the ZBA meeting held on May 21, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. It also unanimously granted an area variance to allow a 6‑foot wood fence at 260 Grandview Avenue. A second unanimous variance was granted for a 6‑foot vinyl fence at 85 Lamson Road, with conditions on staking and setback.

• Approved May 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 6‑ft wood fence at 260 Grandview Ave (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 6‑ft vinyl fence at 85 Lamson Rd with staking and 2‑ft setback condition (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a Special Use Permit for a Taco Bell drive-through at 2415 Sheridan Drive. The board also approved various personnel agreements, a water rate contract with the Village of Kenmore, and a $20,000 audit for youth facilities.

• Approve Taco Bell drive-through permit at 2415 Sheridan Drive
• Approve $20,000 audit for youth facilities
• Approve water rate agreement with Village of Kenmore
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with HEATT
• Approve sick leave donation bank agreements

The Board closed the hearing on Quick Service Realco's application and issued a negative SEQRA declaration for the project. It then granted a Special Use Permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive with multiple conditions. The Board also approved a block party on Twyla Place for August 16‑17, 2025, and authorized ten barricades for St. Bartholomew's Church Vacation Bible School. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adjourned Work Session (5-0)
• Closed hearing on Quick Service Realco application (5-0)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for Quick Service Realco project (5-0)
• Granted Special Use Permit for Quick Service Realco drive‑through restaurant (5-0)
• Approved block party on Twyla Place, Aug 16‑17, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized delivery of 10 barricades to St. Bartholomew's Church for Vacation Bible School (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a drive-through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive. The board is also considering several personnel contracts, a PILOT agreement for 4635 River Road, and various department requests.

• Special Use Permit application for Taco Bell at 2415 Sheridan Drive
• PILOT agreement with AC POWER 38, LLC for 4635 River Road
• Professional services contract with Lumsden McCormick, LLP not to exceed $20,000
• Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with Hourly Employees' Association (HEATT) for 2025-2028
• Payment of $1,359.51 for claim expenses by USI Insurance and Benefits

The Board issued a negative SEQRA declaration for the Quick Service Realco drive‑through project and then adopted a Special Use Permit with detailed conditions. It also approved a block party on Twyla Place and authorized ten barricades for St. Bartholomew's Vacation Bible School. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adjourn Work Session (5-0)
• Close Hearing on Quick Service Realco application (5-0)
• Adopt Negative SEQRA Declaration for 2415 Sheridan Drive project (5-0)
• Grant Special Use Permit to Quick Service Realco, LLC for 2415 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Approve Block Party request for Brad Bauman at Twyla Place (5-0)
• Authorize Highway Department to deliver 10 barricades to St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church (5-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending Schedule XI (parking, standing, stopping restrictions) and Schedule XIII (lane designations) for the Colvin Boulevard Road Diet. A resolution (RES-2025-384) will be voted on to adopt those amendments. Additional items include approving a $15,581 claim payment, authorizing a $12,500 fireworks display at Kenney Park, and approving waste‑disposal services at $92 per ton with a $245 hauling fee.

• Hearing (HEAR-2025-12) on amending Schedule XI and Schedule XIII for Colvin Blvd Road Diet
• Resolution RES-2025-384 to adopt the proposed traffic‑sign and lane‑designation changes
• Resolution RES-2025-386 to approve claim payments of $15,581
• Resolution RES-2025-390 to contract fireworks display at Kenney Park for $12,500
• Resolution RES-2025-393 to authorize waste‑disposal services at $92/ton plus $245 hauling fee

The Board voted 0‑5 to defeat Resolution 2025‑384, rejecting the proposed changes to Schedule XI (parking, standing, stopping restrictions) and Schedule XIII (lane designations) for the Colvin Boulevard Road Diet. The hearing on the amendment was closed after the vote. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and adopted three block‑party requests. The work session was adjourned earlier in the evening.

• Defeated Resolution 2025‑384 (traffic amendment) – vote 0‑5 (all No)
• Closed hearing on traffic amendment (adopted)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (adopted)
• Adjourned work session (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑385 – authorized three block parties

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will review site plans and special use permits for several commercial developments. The meeting includes discussions on flex space and warehouse buildings, as well as a retail conversion on Delaware Ave.

• 3685 Delaware Ave.: Former auto repair to retail SEQR citation edit (action)
• 1320 Military Road: Five Star Services 3,200 sf building site plan
• 1180 Military Road: 8,575 sf flex space building preliminary review
• 2042 Military Road: Glendale Development 8,640 sf and 10,800 sf warehouse buildings
• 2718 Elmwood Ave.: Upstate USA mixed use project preliminary review

The Planning Board approved the minutes from May 7, 2025. It amended the SEQR citation for the 3685 Delaware Avenue retail project to the correct sections. The board removed the 1320 Military Road item from the agenda and tabled several site‑plan applications pending further approvals.

• Approved May 7 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended SEQR citation for 3685 Delaware Ave (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Removed 1320 Military Road item from agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled 1180 Military Road site plan pending Zoning Board variances (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled 2042 Military Road site plan pending parking plan and variances (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled 2415 Sheridan Drive site plan pending Special Use Permit (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Tabled 2718 Elmwood Ave site plan pending parking, landscape, and other details (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-340 to advertise sealed proposals for Job 3089 – Manhole Rehabilitation at various locations. Bids are to be received on May 27, 2025 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 is designated for advertisement. The Board retains the right to reject any or all bids.

• Call for sealed proposals for Job 3089 – Manhole Rehabilitation (various locations)
• Bid receipt scheduled for May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building
• Bid bond required: minimum 5 % of the base bid amount
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as newspaper for bid advertisement
• Board may reject any or all bids and re‑advertise if deemed in the town’s best interest

The Board adopted Resolution 2025‑340, calling for sealed proposals for Job 3089 – Manhole Rehabilitation at various locations. The bid opening was set for May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building and the Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the advertising newspaper. The resolution required each bid to include a certified check or bond of at least 5 % of the base bid and reserved the Board’s right to reject any or all bids. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑340 to call for sealed bids for Job 3089 (5‑0)
• Designated the Ken‑Ton Bee as the newspaper for bid advertisement
• Set bid receipt and public opening for May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
• Required a bid bond or certified check of at least 5 % of the base bid
• Reserved the Board’s right to reject any or all bids
• Bids received on May 27, 2025 were referred to the Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four requested area variances. These include requests for a larger residential garage and three different commercial signage or building setbacks.

• Leo Blatz: Request to build a 1,537 sq ft attached garage at 94 Deerhurst Park Blvd, exceeding the 900 sq ft limit
• Mil-Sher Business Center Inc: Request for a digital pole sign at 1530 Military Road with a height of 87 inches above ground
• MKD Elmview Associates LLC: Request for a wall sign extending beyond the wall surface at 3680 Delaware Avenue
• Marathon Engineering/Locke Development Group LLC: Request for setbacks and parking variances for an 1,800 sq ft drive-through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It also unanimously granted an area variance to allow a larger attached garage at 94 Deerhurst Park Blvd. In addition, the Board unanimously granted an area variance for a 36" × 60" digital sign at 1530 Military Road.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 94 Deerhurst Park Blvd garage (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 1530 Military Road digital sign (unanimous)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. David Burr was officially appointed by the board. The next regular meeting was scheduled for July 8, 2025. The motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Appointed David Burr
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8, 2025
• Motion to adjourn carried

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted a resolution to accept sealed bids for the Old Town Waterline Improvements project. Bids must be submitted by May 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building.

• Resolution 2025-307 adopted to call for bids
• Job 3147: Old Town Waterline Improvements
• Bid submission deadline: May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
• Bid security: 5% of base bid required
• Bid tabulation by Water Resources Committee

On April 21, 2025 the Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-307, calling for sealed proposals for Job 3147 – Old Town Waterline Improvements. The resolution set the bid receipt date for May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM, designated the Ken‑Ton Bee as the advertising newspaper, and required a 5% bid bond. The Board reserved the right to reject any bids or re‑advertise. On May 20, 2025 the Clerk recorded that bids had been received and will be tabulated by the Committee Chairman and the Director of Water Resources.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-307 to call for sealed bids for Job 3147 (unanimous ayes: Emminger, Santa Maria, Szarek, O'Malley, Hennessy)
• Designated Ken‑Ton Bee as the newspaper for bid advertisement
• Required each bid to include a certified check or bond of at least 5% of the base bid
• Set bid receipt date and time: May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room
• Reserved the Board’s right to reject any bids or re‑advertise
• Recorded receipt of bids on May 20, 2025
• Assigned bid tabulation to the Committee Chairman and the Director of Water Resources

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will meet on May 19, 2025 to consider a series of resolutions and reports. Key items include a $53,250 emergency repair contract for the water treatment plant, claim payments of $6,224 and $1,394.77, and a workers’ compensation coverage increase to $219,113. The agenda also contains approvals for community event contracts, a park concert series, and a $29,088 state grant award.

• Resolution RES-2025-355: Emergency repair at the Water Treatment Plant – $53,250
• Resolution RES-2025-349: Claim payments – $6,224 and $1,394.77
• Resolution RES-2025-359: Workers’ compensation coverage increase to $219,113
• Resolution RES-2025-353: Concert at Kenney Park – $1,800
• Resolution RES-2025-354: Summer concert series with six bands – $3,830

The Board adopted several resolutions, including authorizing $6,224 in claim expenses and $1,394.77 in claim payments, granting permission to loan 20 picnic tables for a high‑school event, and allowing a block party on Ashford Avenue on July 25, 2025. It also approved a slate of new hires, re‑hires, status changes, transfers, and separations across town departments. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-347 to loan 20 picnic tables to Kenmore West High School (June 16, 2025)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-348 to permit a block party on Ashford Avenue July 25, 2025 with open‑container exemption
• Adopted Resolution 2025-349 approving claim expense payments of $6,224 and claim payments of $1,394.77
• Adopted Resolution 2025-350 approving multiple new hires, re‑hires, status changes, transfers, and separations
• Moved to enter Executive Session to discuss LMHF contract and litigation (motion adopted)
• Moved to adjourn Executive Session (motion adopted)
• Moved to adjourn the Work Session (motion adopted)
• Approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 Town Board meeting

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved the March 12 minutes (4-0). It voted 4-0 to recommend a negative declaration for the 2415 Sheridan Drive site plan and special use permit. It also voted 4-0 to amend the Type II determination for 3685 Delaware Avenue. A negative declaration was recommended for the revised lease at 2005 Sheridan Drive (4-0). Two items were tabled pending further information.

• Approved March 12 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2415 Sheridan Drive site plan & special use permit (4-0)
• Amended Type II determination for 3685 Delaware Avenue (4-0)
• Tabled 2040 & 2042 Military Road site plan pending more information
• Tabled Local Law – Chapter 215 zoning draft pending changes
• Recommended negative declaration for 2005 Sheridan Drive lease of office space (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the April 8, 2025 minutes, and approved the treasurer's financial report. The board also adopted the Meeting Room Policy without changes and adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Accepted Meeting Room Policy as is (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (motion carried)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the treasurer’s financial report and adopted the existing Meeting Room Policy without changes. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Accepted Meeting Room Policy as is (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (motion carried)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will take action on site plans for an Amazon vehicle inspection building and a solar farm extension. The board will also discuss preliminary site plans for a Taco Bell, a flex space building, and a truck repair facility.

• 4635 River Road – AC Power Solar Farm site plan extension (action)
• 800 Riverwalk Parkway – Amazon vehicle inspection building SEQR Determination and Site Plan (action)
• 1320 Military Road – Five Star Services 3,200 s.f. building (discussion)
• 2415 Sheridan Drive – 2,000 s.f. Taco Bell drive-through restaurant (discussion)
• 1180 Military Road – 8,575 s.f. Flex Space building (discussion)

The Board approved a one‑year extension for the AC Power Solar Farm site plan at 4635 River Road. It approved the site plan for the Amazon vehicle inspection building at 800 Riverwalk Pkwy, requiring an additional fire hydrant before a Certificate of Occupancy. The special use permit for a Taco Bell drive‑through at 2415 Sheridan Drive was adopted unanimously. Several other projects were tabled or removed from the agenda.

• Approved minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved 1‑year extension of site plan for 4635 River Road AC Power Solar Farm (7‑0)
• Approved site plan for 800 Riverwalk Pkwy Amazon vehicle inspection building with condition to install fire hydrant (7‑0)
• Adopted special use permit for 2415 Sheridan Drive Taco Bell drive‑through (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Taco Bell hours of operation (7‑0)
• Tabled 1180 Military Road 8,575 sf flex space building (7‑0)
• Removed 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive John’s Towing project from agenda (7‑0)
• Tabled 800 Riverwalk Pkwy site plan prior to final approval (7‑0)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will review the Old Town Waterline Replacement Project, a $7,905,800 improvement funded partly by a $6,800,000 bond issue, and related resolutions including a SEQR negative declaration and a public interest order. Other agenda items include a contract adjustment with Republic Services for non‑hazardous solid waste, a license agreement with Harper's Healthy Vending Co. for vending machines at town facilities, and a hearing to amend parking restrictions on Brompton Road. The meeting also covers routine approvals such as minutes, proclamations, community event permits, claim payments, personnel actions, and an appointment.

• Republic Services contract adjustment for non‑hazardous solid waste (attachment provided)
• License agreement with Harper's Healthy Vending Co. for vending machines at Municipal Building, Senior Center, and Water & Sewer Maintenance Building
• Old Town Waterline Replacement Project: total cost $7,905,800, $6,800,000 bond issuance, SEQR negative declaration, public interest order, and bond resolution
• Amendment to Schedule XI parking, standing and stopping restrictions on Brompton Road (sign removals and installations)
• Approval of Block Party request (Resolution RES‑2025‑323) and Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company summer bash permit (Resolution RES‑2025‑324)

The Board rescinded a prior vending‑machine resolution and adopted a new Service License Agreement with Harper's Healthy Vending Co. It also adopted a negative SEQRA declaration and approved the Old Town Waterline Replacement project, estimated at $7,905,800, to be funded by a $1,105,800 federal grant and $6.8 M in bonds. All votes were unanimous.

• Adjourned Work Session (5-0)
• Closed Harper's Healthy Vending Co. license hearing (5-0)
• Approved Service License Agreement with Harper's Healthy Vending Co. (5-0)
• Closed Old Town Waterline hearing (5-0)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for Job 3147 (5-0)
• Approved Old Town Waterline Replacement project $7,905,800 (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is receiving sealed proposals for two specific municipal projects. Bids will be collected and referred to the Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Job 3151: Energy Efficiency Block Grant (Ice Resurfacer Purchase)
• Job 3126: Lawn Maintenance for Water Resources and Engineering

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-283 calling for sealed proposals for Job 3151 Ice Resurfacer, setting the bid opening for April 22, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The resolution designates the Ken‑Ton Bee as the advertising newspaper and requires a bid bond of at least 5% of the base bid. The motion passed unanimously (mover: Gina Santa Maria; seconder: Carl Szarek; AYES: Emminger, Santa Maria, Szarek, O'Melley, Hennessy).

• Adopted Resolution 2025-283 to call for sealed bids for Job 3151 Ice Resurfacer (unanimous)
• Designated Ken‑Ton Bee as newspaper for bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Required each bid to include a certified check or bond of at least 5% of the base bid (unanimous)
• Reserved the Board's right to reject any or all bids and re‑advertise or award partial contracts (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board is discussing a potential $7,905,800 project for the Old Town Waterline Replacement and a $224,289 contract for streetlight installation on Colonial Avenue. The body is also reviewing a vending machine license and various personnel and budget requests.

• Bid of $224,289 to Power & Construction Group, Inc. for Colonial Avenue streetlight installation
• Proposed hearing for $7,905,800 in improvements for the Old Town Waterline Replacement project
• Hearing for a vending machine license with Harper's Healthy Vending Co.
• Temporary structure permit for TNT Fireworks at 2309 Eggert Road from June 16 to July 5, 2025
• Proposed hearing to amend parking, standing, and stopping restrictions on Brompton Road

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted several resolutions, including permission for a St. Amelia's School bonfire, approval of numerous personnel hires and status changes, and authorizations for highway, water, health and public‑health actions. It also approved budget transfers requested by various departments and left the Harper's Healthy Vending license hearing open for a later date.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-257 granting St. Amelia's School bonfire permission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-299 approving new hires and status changes across Youth, Parks & Recreation, Water, Wastewater and Highway departments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-300 authorizing the Supervisor to execute Highway Superintendent documents (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-301 approving placement of three BOCES student interns in the Water & Sewer Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-302 authorizing a free rabies vaccination clinic at the Highway Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-303 approving budget transfers as listed by various departments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-304 authorizing the Supervisor to sign documents for a health‑insurance feasibility study (5-0)
• Left Hearing 2025-9 on Harper's Healthy Vending license open for continuation on 5/5/25 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three area variance requests for residential properties. The board will decide on fence height, a garage addition, and a new garage with habitable space. Decisions will be rendered after the hearings.

• Patricia Gallegher/Charles Sugent seeking 6-foot fence variance at 2140 Parker Boulevard
• Jeff Walnock seeking to demolish garage and build 2-story addition at 19 Cortland Avenue
• Donald Pray seeking to demolish garage and build new garage with habitable space at 50 Grimsby Road W
• Approval of March 19, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It unanimously granted an area variance to install a 6‑foot PVC fence at 2140 Parker Boulevard. It also unanimously granted an area variance for a two‑story addition at 119 Cortland Avenue.

• Approved minutes of the March 19, 2025 Zoning Board meeting (motion passed)
• Granted area variance for a 6‑ft PVC fence at 2140 Parker Blvd (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for a two‑story addition at 119 Cortland Ave (unanimous)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals met on April 16, 2025 to hear three area variance applications for single‑family residential properties. Applicants seek a 6‑ft PVC fence at 2140 Parker Blvd, a two‑story addition that encroaches the side‑yard setback at 19 Cortland Ave, and a garage replacement with additional habitable space at 50 Grimsby Road W. The board will render decisions after the hearings or at its next meeting on May 21, 2025.

• Area variance for a 6‑ft PVC fence at 2140 Parker Blvd (R‑1 zoning)
• Area variance to demolish a garage and add a two‑story addition at 19 Cortland Ave (R‑1 zoning)
• Area variance to replace a garage and add habitable space at 50 Grimsby Road W (R‑1 zoning)

The board unanimously approved an area variance allowing a 6‑foot PVC fence at 2140 Parker Boulevard. It also unanimously approved an area variance for a two‑story addition with an attached garage at 19 Cortland Avenue. Both decisions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote.

• Granted area variance for 6‑ft PVC fence at 2140 Parker Blvd (5‑0 unanimous)
• Granted area variance for two‑story addition with garage at 19 Cortland Ave (5‑0 unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

At its March 24, 2025 meeting, the Tonawanda Town Board adopted two resolutions to solicit sealed bids. Resolution 2025‑239 calls for bids to purchase approximately 60‑80 tons of calcium carbonate (pulverized limestone) for the Water Resources Department, with bids due April 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Resolution 2025‑240 calls for bids on Job 3033.301 for Colonial Avenue streetlight installation and related equipment, also due April 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Both bids will be advertised in the Ken‑Ton Bee and received by Town Clerk Marguerite Greco.

• Calcium carbonate (60‑80 tons) purchase bid, deadline April 15 2025 3:30 PM
• Colonial Avenue streetlight installation (Job 3033.301) bid, deadline April 15 2025 3:30 PM, requires 5% bid bond
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as newspaper for advertising both bids
• Budgeted funds for limestone from Account 122.380.8330.920 84520
• Bids to be received in Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore, NY

The Board adopted Resolution 2025‑239, unanimously calling for sealed proposals for 60‑80 tons of calcium carbonate (pulverized limestone) for the Water Resources Department. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the advertising newspaper. The Board also adopted Resolution 2025‑240, unanimously calling for sealed bids for the Colonial Avenue streetlight installation and equipment purchase.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑239 to call for bids for calcium carbonate (unanimous)
• Designated the Ken‑Ton Bee as the newspaper for the limestone bid (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑240 to call for bids for Colonial Ave streetlight project (unanimous)
• Designated the Ken‑Ton Bee as the newspaper for the streetlight bid (unanimous)

Library Board - Regular

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the March 11 minutes. A motion to retain the existing procurement policy was carried. The board then adjourned the meeting. The next meeting is set for May 13, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• March 11 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Current procurement policy retained (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider approving the sale of three vacant lots at Pirson Parkway, a waterline improvement for 700 Colvin Woods Parkway, and a scoreboard installation at Kenny Park. The meeting also includes approving payments for insurance claims and a sick leave donation bank for hourly employees.

• Approve sale of 35, 60, and 80 Pirson Parkway to Thermbond Real Estate Holdings
• Approve waterline improvements for 700 Colvin Woods Parkway
• Approve scoreboard installation at Kenny Park for $26,025
• Approve payments to USI Insurance totaling $339,281.41
• Approve sick leave donation bank agreement with hourly employees

The Board adopted a minor subdivision for 185 Dupont Avenue, split into two lots. It tabled a resolution to allow St. Amelia's bonfire. It approved the annual Firefighters' Memorial Service at the Aquatic Center. It authorized payment of claim expenses and claims totaling $339,281.41 and approved a sick‑leave donation bank agreement.

• Approved Minor Subdivision of 185 Dupont Avenue into two lots (5-0)
• Tabled Community Events Resolution 2025-257 for St. Amelia's bonfire (5-0)
• Approved Firefighters' Memorial Service at Aquatic Center (5-0)
• Approved claim expense payments of $107,782.10 and claim payments of $231,499.31 (Resolution 2025-259) (5-0)
• Approved Sick‑Leave Donation Bank agreement with HEATT (Resolution 2025-260) (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will review site plans and special use permits for a Sheridan Drive auto sales lot and an Amazon vehicle inspection building at 800 Riverwalk Parkway. The board will also discuss a Taco Bell drive-through restaurant and a towing facility.

• 861 Sheridan Drive: Special Use Permit for auto sales
• 800 Riverwalk Parkway: Amazon vehicle inspection building site plan
• 2415 Sheridan Drive: Taco Bell drive-through restaurant proposal
• 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive: John's Towing truck repair building
• 700 Colvin Woods: Phase II site plan review

The Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan and special use permit for an auto‑sales facility at 861 Sheridan Drive. The board also unanimously approved the site plan, parking waiver, and rooftop solar array for the Phase II IMA Life project at 700 Colvin Woods. Both approvals were recorded with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved site plan and special use permit for auto sales at 861 Sheridan Drive (7-0)
• Approved site plan, parking waiver, and rooftop solar for Phase II IMA Life at 700 Colvin Woods (7-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for Amazon vehicle inspection building at 800 Riverwalk Parkway (7-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for Five Star Services building at 1320 Military Road (7-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for vehicle storage lot at 1520 Military Road (7-0)
• Removed 1520 Military Road item from agenda (7-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted a resolution to call for sealed bids for approximately 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil for the remainder of the 2025 season. The bids are due by 3:30 P.M. on April 1, 2025, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building in Kenmore.

• Resolution 2025-238 adopted to call for bids
• Bid deadline: April 1, 2025 at 3:30 P.M.
• Bid location: Council Room, Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore
• Bid quantity: Approximately 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil
• Bidder contact: Ted D. Rymarczyk, Superintendent of Highways, 450 Woodward Ave

The Board adopted Resolution 2025‑238 unanimously, directing the Town Clerk to receive sealed proposals for approximately 2,000 cubic yards of shredded residential‑quality topsoil for the 2025 season. The resolution designates the Ken‑Ton Bee as the newspaper for advertising the bid and reserves the Board’s right to reject any or all bids and re‑advertise. Bids are to be received by April 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑238 to call for bids for approx. 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil (unanimous)
• Designated Ken‑Ton Bee as newspaper for bid advertisement
• Set bid receipt deadline: April 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Council Room
• Reserved right to reject any bids and re‑advertise or award partial contracts

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted a resolution to call for sealed bids on asphalt concrete and tar (plant mix) of various sizes. The proposals must be submitted in accordance with New York State specifications and are due on March 25, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Resolution 2025-204: Call for bids on asphalt and tar mix
• Bid submission deadline: March 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
• Bid location: Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Kenmore, NY
• Specifications: Latest New York State Specifications and any Revisions
• Newspaper for advertising: Ken-Ton Bee

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2025-204, calling for sealed proposals for asphalt concrete and tar (plant mix) to be submitted by March 25, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The resolution was adopted unanimously. The Clerk reported that two bids were received at the March 25 deadline.

• Adopted resolution to call for sealed bids for asphalt concrete and tar (unanimous)
• Reserved right to reject any or all bids and re‑advertise (resolution)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on local laws regarding the licensing of electricians and plumbers, as well as off-street parking areas. The board is also reviewing fee increases for building and professional licenses.

• Proposed Local Laws 1, 2, and 3 of 2025 regarding electrician licensing, plumber licensing, and off-street parking
• Proposed fee increase for base building permits to $75 and plumbing/electrical licenses to $125
• Grant application for up to $75,000 from NYS Archives Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund
• Authorization for the Police Chief to establish a Therapy Canine Program
• Expenditure of up to $80,000 for Kenilworth Library ADA Restroom Renovation

The Town Board adopted three Local Laws: electricians licensing (Local Law 1‑2025), plumbers licensing (Local Law 2‑2025), and off‑street parking regulations (Local Law 3‑2025). It also approved claim payments totaling $6,678 to four claimants. All actions were adopted by unanimous votes of the members present.

• Adopted Local Law 1‑2025 (electricians licensing) (5‑0)
• Adopted Local Law 2‑2025 (plumbers licensing) (5‑0)
• Adopted Local Law 3‑2025 (off‑street parking areas) (5‑0)
• Approved claim payments totaling $6,678 (5‑0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss PERB case (4‑0)
• Adjourned Executive Session (4‑0)
• Adjourned Work Session (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It will hold hearings on three area variance applications: a heat‑pump unit in the side yard at 64 Danbury Lane, an emergency standby generator in the side yard at 11 Heritage Court, and a large illuminated ground sign at 84 Hawthorne Avenue. The board will vote on each variance after the hearings, with any remaining decisions to be taken at the next meeting on April 16, 2025.

• Area variance for Philip Barrett – heat‑pump unit in side yard, 64 Danbury Lane (R‑1 residential).
• Area variance for John Edholm – emergency standby generator in side yard, 11 Heritage Court (R‑1 residential).
• Area variance for NAS Sign Company – illuminated ground sign exceeding height, setback, and face‑area limits, 84 Hawthorne Avenue (R‑2 residential).

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals granted three area variances: for a heat pump condenser at 65 Danbury Lane, a standby generator at 11 Heritage Court, and a large illuminated digital ground sign for Kenilworth Fire District #2 at 84 Hawthorne Avenue. The board tabled a request for a drive-through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive until May 21, 2025. All decisions were unanimous with member Brian C. Mahoney absent.

• Granted area variance for heat pump condenser in side yard at 65 Danbury Lane, with screening condition (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for standby generator in side yard at 11 Heritage Court (unanimous)
• Granted area variances for illuminated digital ground sign at 84 Hawthorne Avenue for Kenilworth Fire District #2 (unanimous)
• Tabled area variance request for drive-through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive until 5/21/2025 (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is seeking sealed proposals for the Water Resources Department. The town intends to purchase approximately 20 to 30 tons of sodium silico fluoride for the Water Treatment Division.

• Call for bids for 20-30 tons of sodium silico fluoride
• Bids returnable March 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM

The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-203, calling for sealed bids for approximately 20-30 tons of sodium silico fluoride for the Water Treatment Division. Bids were received on March 18, 2025, with two bids submitted, and will be referred to the Director of Water Resources for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-203 calling for bids for sodium silico fluoride (unanimous)
• Received two bids for sodium silico fluoride; referred to Director of Water Resources for review

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved minutes from February 12, 2025, and recommended that the Town Board issue a negative declaration for the Kenmore Rotary's project at 4290 River Road, finding it consistent with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The committee tabled the 2415 Sheridan Drive site plan review pending a noise study, and confirmed Type II determinations for projects at 800 Riverwalk Parkway and 3685 Delaware Avenue.

• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended LWRP consistency certification for 4290 River Road project (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 4290 River Road project (5-0)
• Tabled 2415 Sheridan Drive site plan review pending noise study
• Confirmed Type II determination for 800 Riverwalk Parkway site plan
• Confirmed Type II determination for 3685 Delaware Avenue site plan

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board of Trustees met on March 11, 2025, and approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. They also approved paying $60 each to a Fredonia University jazz trio for an April 6 concert, and retained the Conflict of Interest and Financial policies as-is. No major policy changes or significant decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Accepted February 11, 2025 minutes
• Accepted treasurer's report including payables and Key Bank statements
• Approved $60 payment to each of three Fredonia University jazz trio students for April 6 concert
• Retained current Conflict of Interest Policy as is
• Retained Financial Policy as is
• Adjourned at 6:40 pm

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted a resolution to solicit sealed proposals for fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, seed, insecticides and growth regulators for 2025. Bids are to be submitted by March 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the official newspaper for the advertisement. Received bids will be tabulated by the YPR director and the committee chair.

• Call for sealed bids for fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, seed, insecticides and growth regulators for 2025
• Bids to be received March 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as the official newspaper for bid advertisement
• Town Board reserves the right to reject any bids or re‑advertise
• Received bids will be referred to the Chairman of the Committee and Director of YPR for tabulation and recommendation

The Town Board authorized a call for sealed bids for fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, seed, insecticides, and growth regulators for 2025. Bids were received on March 11, 2025, and referred to the committee chairman and Director of Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation and recommendation. No contract award was made at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-169 calling for bids on 2025 lawn chemicals and supplies
• Designated the Ken-Ton Bee as official newspaper for bid advertising
• Received bids on March 11, 2025; referred to committee for tabulation

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider a special use permit for automobile sales at 861 Sheridan Drive. It will adopt local laws licensing electricians and plumbers, and amend fees to raise the building permit fee to $75 and plumbing/electrical license fees to $125. The board will also vote on two contracts with Flock Group Inc. for license‑plate reader cameras totaling $43,520, along with several other resolutions and agreements.

• Special Use Permit for automobile sales at 861 Sheridan Drive (C General Business District)
• Adopt Local Law 1‑2025 (electricians licensing) and Local Law 2‑2025 (plumbers licensing)
• Amend fees: raise base building permit fee to $75 and plumbing/electrical license fees to $125 (Resolution RES‑2025‑189)
• Contract with Flock Group Inc. for 10 license‑plate reader cameras at $27,200 (Resolution RES‑2025‑163)
• Contract with Flock Group Inc. for 6 additional license‑plate reader cameras at $16,320 (Resolution RES‑2025‑164)

The Town Board approved two resolutions to purchase license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc: 10 cameras for $27,200 and a trial of 6 additional cameras for $16,320, despite a resident speaking in opposition during the public portion. The board also granted a special use permit for automobile sales at 861 Sheridan Drive, and tabled several items related to electrician and plumber licensing fees and payments to examining board members, deferring them to the next meeting on March 24, 2025.

• Approved purchase of 10 license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc for $27,200.
• Approved trial agreement for 6 additional license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc for $16,320.
• Granted special use permit to Ferman Kakh Hamh for automobile sales at 861 Sheridan Drive with conditions.
• Tabled adoption of Local Law 1-2025 (Electricians, Licensing of) until March 24, 2025.
• Tabled adoption of Local Law 2-2025 (Plumbers, Licensing of) until March 24, 2025.
• Tabled amendment to raise building permit fee to $75 and plumbing/electrical license fees to $125.
• Tabled payment of $100 per meeting to Examining Board of Plumbers and Electricians members.
• Approved bid of Chestnut Ridge Nursery for approximately 250 trees at $27,360.

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss several site plan reviews and special use permits. The board will take action on a retail conversion at 3685 Delaware Ave. and hold discussions on various commercial developments.

• 3685 Delaware Ave.: Action on site plan and SEQR determination for former auto repair to retail
• 2415 Sheridan Drive: Discussion on 2,000 s.f. Taco Bell drive-through restaurant
• 800 Riverwalk Parkway: Discussion on Amazon vehicle inspection building
• 1320 Military Road: Discussion on 3,200 s.f. Five Star Services building
• 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive: Discussion on 4,800 s.f. John’s Towing truck repair building

The Tonawanda Planning Board recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a 2,000 sq ft Taco Bell drive-through restaurant at 2415 Sheridan Drive, with 12 conditions including restricted hours, sound study, fencing, and rodent control. The board also approved a site plan for converting a former auto repair facility to retail at 3685 Delaware Ave, determining it a Type II action under SEQR. Several other projects were tabled pending further review.

• Recommended approval of Taco Bell Special Use Permit at 2415 Sheridan Drive with 12 conditions (7-0)
• Approved site plan for retail conversion at 3685 Delaware Ave, SEQR Type II determination (7-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 861 Sheridan Drive auto sales pending Town Board SUP approval (7-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1320 Military Road Five Star Services building (7-0)
• Tabled site plan for 800 Riverwalk Parkway Amazon vehicle inspection building
• Tabled site plan for 1520 Military Road vehicle storage lot
• Tabled site plan for 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive John's Towing truck repair building
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is receiving and opening sealed proposals for the supply of approximately 250 trees. These trees are intended to be planted by the town in the spring of 2025. Bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Director of FPR for tabulation and recommendation.

• Bids for the supply of approximately 250 trees to be planted in Spring 2025

The Town of Tonawanda held a bid opening on March 4, 2025, for the supply of approximately 250 trees to be planted in spring 2025. Two bids were received: one from Schichtel's Nursery Inc. for $7,150.00 and one from Chestnut Ridge Nursery Inc. (amount not clearly recorded). The bids were referred to the Chairman of the Committee and Director of Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Received bids for supply of ~250 trees (2 bids submitted)
• Referred bids to Committee Chairman and Director of YPR for tabulation and recommendation

Bid Openings - Regular

The Board adopted a resolution to advertise sealed bids for Job 3077.3, which covers HVAC upgrades at the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center. Bids must be received by February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room, with a bid bond of at least 5 % of the base bid. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for the advertisement, and the Board reserved the right to reject any or all proposals.

• Call for sealed bids for Job 3077.3 – HVAC upgrades at Aquatic & Fitness Center
• Bid submission deadline: February 25, 2025, 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building
• Required bid bond: minimum 5 % of the base bid amount
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated for bid advertisement per General Municipal Law §103
• Board may reject any or all bids and re‑advertise or award portions as deemed appropriate

The Town Board received two bids for Job 3077.3, HVAC Upgrades at the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center. Bids were submitted by Parise Mechanical Inc. and John W. Danforth Company. The bids were referred to the Chairman of the Committee and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Adopted resolution calling for bids for HVAC upgrades (unanimous)
• Received two bids for Job 3077.3 - HVAC Upgrades at Aquatic & Fitness Center
• Referred bids to Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold hearings on a major subdivision of River Road/Riverwalk Parkway and on unsafe buildings at 10‑14 Hurst Court. It will vote on several resolutions, including approval of the subdivision application, a lease for two John Deere hybrid mowers costing $174,407.84, and a purchase of license‑plate reader cameras for $27,200. Additional items include a claim payment of $2,243.11 and authorizations for community events and inter‑municipal agreements.

• Hearing on Major Subdivision River Road/Riverwalk Parkway
• Resolution RES-2025-151 to approve the subdivision application for River Road and Riverwalk Parkway
• Resolution RES-2025-161 to lease two John Deere hybrid mowers for $174,407.84
• Resolution RES-2025-163 to purchase ten license‑plate reader cameras for $27,200
• Resolution RES-2025-155 to approve a claim payment of $2,243.11

The Town Board voted to authorize the Town Attorney and Goldberg Segalla LLP to file a charge of unlawful strike against the Town of Tonawanda Police Club, Inc. with the Public Employment Relations Board, based on an alleged work slowdown by police officers. The board also approved a major subdivision for Montante Construction, declared a building at 10-14 Hurst Court unsafe, and tabled two license plate reader camera contracts.

• Authorized filing unlawful strike charge against police union (4-0)
• Approved Montante Construction major subdivision into 6 sublots (4-0)
• Declared 10-14 Hurst Court building unsafe, ordered securing/removal (4-0)
• Tabled $27,200 contract for 10 license plate reader cameras (4-0)
• Tabled $16,320 trial contract for 6 additional license plate reader cameras (4-0)
• Approved $2,243.11 insurance claim payment to National Grid (4-0)
• Approved $174,407.84 lease for two John Deere mowers (4-0)
• Approved $164,087.87 purchase of wireless microwave units (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review four applications for area variances regarding residential property modifications. The board will decide if these requests meet the necessary criteria to deviate from current zoning codes.

• 94 Danbury Lane: Variance for a heat pump condensing unit installed in the side yard
• 28 Northwood Drive: Variance for an attached garage encroaching 4 feet into a 6 foot side yard setback
• 89 Pickford Avenue: Variance for a 6 foot high PVC fence on a corner lot
• 292 Oakridge Avenue: Variance for an air conditioning condenser installed in the side yard

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals granted three area variances for residential properties, allowing an attached garage encroachment, a 6-foot PVC fence on a corner lot, and an air conditioning condenser in a side yard. One application for a heat pump condenser was withdrawn. All decisions were unanimous.

• Granted area variance for attached garage at 28 Northwood Drive (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for 6-foot PVC fence at 89 Pickford Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for air conditioning condenser at 292 Oakridge Avenue (unanimous)
• Withdrawn application for heat pump condenser at 94 Danbury Lane

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda SEQR Committee approved minutes from January 15, 2025, and recommended that the Planning Board approve the IMA Life Phase II site plan at 700 Colvin Woods Parkway, which includes a 36,000-square-foot addition and 40 new jobs. The committee tabled the 2415 Sheridan Drive Taco Bell project pending more information, including a noise analysis. Several other items were determined to be Type II activities with no further SEQR review.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended IMA Life Phase II site plan to Planning Board (5-0)
• Tabled 2415 Sheridan Drive Taco Bell project for more info
• Determined 861 Sheridan Drive as Type II activity
• Determined Local Law Chapter 140 updates as Type II activity
• Determined Public Safety Building locker room renovations as Type II activity
• Determined EV charging stations at Paddock Park as Type II activity
• Determined EV charging stations at Mang Park as Type II activity

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board approved the Investment Policy and discussed a mural project funded by a $22,500 grant from Assemblyman William Conrad's office. The board also approved the minutes with agenda changes and the list of bills. No public comment was received, and the meeting was procedural with no major decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved meeting minutes with agenda changes (removed claim audit policy review, added mural discussion)
• Approved list of bills
• Approved Investment Policy (motion by Kathy, seconded by Mark)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board meeting on February 10, 2025 will vote on a series of resolutions, including a request to authorize the purchase of six Ford Explorer police vehicles. Other items include approving a $15,603.75 insurance claim payment, authorizing library ADA restroom renovation funding up to $80,000, and approving contracts for GIS support and mower leasing. The board will also consider personnel hires and other departmental requests.

• Resolution RES-2025-128: Purchase of six Ford Explorer police vehicles for $251,815.80 (NY State contract PC68978)
• Resolution RES-2025-125: Up to $80,000 for Kenilworth Library ADA restroom renovation
• Resolution RES-2025-124: GIS on‑call support services not to exceed $20,000
• Resolution RES-2025-127: Lease of three John Deere 1600 turbo terrain mowers for $236,744.05 (NY State contract PC69683)
• Resolution RES-2025-120: Payment to USI Insurance and Benefits for claim expenses totaling $15,603.75

The Town Board approved all resolutions on the agenda, including the purchase of six new Ford Explorer police vehicles for $251,815.80, a 5-year lease for three John Deere mowers at $236,744.05, and a $760,240.00 bid for stone and blacktop. The board also authorized a $20,000 GIS support contract, an $80,000 library restroom renovation, and a hearing for a major subdivision. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the disciplinary hearing officer designation.

• Approved purchase of 6 Ford Explorer police vehicles from DeLacy Ford for $251,815.80 (5-0)
• Approved 5-year lease of 3 John Deere mowers from Finch Turf for $236,744.05 (5-0)
• Accepted Pariso Logistics bid for stone and blacktop at $760,240.00 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 for Kenilworth Library ADA restroom renovation, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 GIS on-call support contract with Geocove, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $15,603.75 in insurance claim payments (5-0)
• Approved hires, status changes, and transfers including new Police Officer Recruit Gianna Casali (5-0)
• Designated Scott Horton as hearing officer for disciplinary charges against Bikramjit Singh (4-0-1)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will vote on site plans and permits for properties on Sheridan Drive, Military Road, and Delaware Avenue. The board will also discuss preliminary plans for a Taco Bell and new warehouse space.

• Special Use Permit for auto sales at 861 Sheridan Drive
• Site plan and SEQR determination for 3,200 s.f. Five Star Services building at 1320 Military Road
• Site plan and SEQR determination for retail conversion at 3685 Delaware Ave.
• Preliminary review of 2,000 s.f. Taco Bell drive-through at 2415 Sheridan Drive
• Preliminary review of 19,440 s.f. warehouse space at 2042 Military Road

The Planning Board recommended approval of a special use permit for auto sales at 861 Sheridan Drive, with conditions including a 6-foot fence and a 20-vehicle limit. Several other site plans were tabled pending revisions, including Five Star Services at 1320 Military Road and a former auto repair at 3685 Delaware Ave. Two items were removed from the agenda because applicants failed to appear.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for auto sales at 861 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 1320 Military Road (Five Star Services) (6-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 3685 Delaware Ave (former auto repair to retail) (6-0)
• Removed 2042 Military Road warehouse from agenda (6-0)
• Removed 100 Sawyer Ave auto storage lot from agenda (6-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted two resolutions authorizing sealed bids for the 2025 Stone and Blacktop contract and for liquid polyacrylamide polymer for the wastewater treatment facility. Bids are to be submitted by February 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for advertising the bids, and budgeted funds were allocated from the town’s water resources accounts.

• Call for bids: Stone and Blacktop 2025 for Water & Sewer Maintenance Division
• Call for bids: Liquid Polyacrylamide Emulsion Polymer, 50,000‑100,000 active pounds for wastewater treatment
• Designated newspaper for advertising: Ken‑Ton Bee
• Budgeted funds allocated from accounts 22.380.8340.880 84330 and 124.380.8120.880 84330 (Stone & Blacktop) and account #124.380.8130.840 84350 (Polymer)
• Bids to be received on February 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Council Room, Municipal Building

The Town Board unanimously adopted resolutions to call for sealed bids for a one-year supply of liquid polyacrylamide emulsion polymer for the wastewater treatment plant and for stone and blacktop for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division. Bids were received on February 4, 2025, and referred to the committee chairman and Director of Water Resources for tabulation and recommendation. No contract awards were made at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-75 calling for bids for liquid polyacrylamide emulsion polymer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-74 calling for bids for stone and blacktop (unanimous)
• Received bids for liquid polyacrylamide emulsion polymer on Feb 4, 2025
• Received bids for stone and blacktop on Feb 4, 2025
• Referred received bids to committee chairman and Director of Water Resources for tabulation

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board met to receive sealed proposals for 2025 copy paper for all town departments. The received bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Director of Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation and recommendation.

• Receipt of bids for 2025 Copy Paper (Town Wide)

The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-73 to advertise for sealed bids for the 2025 town-wide copy paper contract, with bids due January 28, 2025. Three bids were received and will be reviewed by the committee and Director of Youth, Parks & Recreation for recommendation. No contract has been awarded yet.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-73 to call for bids for 2025 copy paper (unanimous)
• Received three bids for copy paper: Quill LLC, Eaton Office Supply, Bi-Rite Global LLC
• Referred bids to committee and Director of YPR for tabulation and recommendation

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will consider a series of resolutions covering claims payments, personnel matters, departmental requests, and various contracts and agreements. Items include an $8,736.98 insurance claim payment, a salary amendment, and multiple service contracts such as a $68,170.72 purchase of ambulance equipment and a $134,785.50 change order for the YPR Enhancement Project. The board will also vote on grant contracts for the police department and a public hearing request.

• Resolution RES-2025-89: Approve $8,736.98 payment by USI Insurance for claim expenses
• Resolution RES-2025-102: Purchase four Stryker Stair Pro Model 6252 chairs and warranties for $68,170.72
• Resolution RES-2025-105: Approve Change Order 1 increasing the YPR Enhancement Project by $134,785.50
• Resolution RES-2025-99: Execute a $25,000 grant contract with Erie County for the Police Department
• Resolution RES-2025-94: Authorize a municipal cooperation agreement for shared assessor services with the Town of Grand Island

The Town Board unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including $68,170.72 for new Stryker stair chairs and warranties, a $134,785.50 change order for the YPR Enhancement Project, and a $25,000 grant from Erie County for the Police Department. They also approved personnel actions, including a pay increase for part-time paramedics, and authorized several intermunicipal agreements and contracts. The board called for bids on HVAC upgrades at the Aquatic & Fitness Center and scheduled a public hearing on an unsafe building at 10-14 Hurst Ct.

• Approved $68,170.72 purchase of 4 Stryker stair chairs and warranties (5-0)
• Approved $134,785.50 change order for YPR Enhancement Project (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 Erie County grant for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Erie County grant for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved paramedic pay increase to $28.00/hr (5-0)
• Approved hires, re-hires, and separations (5-0)
• Approved shared assessor agreement with Town of Grand Island (5-0)
• Called for bids on HVAC upgrades at Aquatic & Fitness Center (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda SEQR Committee approved minutes from November 13, 2024, and made three recommendations. It recommended the Town Board and/or Planning Board approve the major subdivision for Riverview Solar Technology Park, creating two additional lots. It determined that updates to local laws on electrician and plumber licensing are a Type II activity, requiring no further review. It also recommended re-issuing a negative declaration for the Development Services Building Project, now involving leasing space at 2005 Sheridan Drive and renovations to several town facilities.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Riverview Solar Technology Park major subdivision (4-0)
• Determined local law updates on electrician/plumber licensing are Type II activity (no vote recorded)
• Recommended re-issuing negative declaration for Development Services Building Project (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will meet to approve payments, personnel changes, and contracts for police grants, ambulance equipment, and sewer infrastructure. The meeting also includes a public hearing on February 24.

• Approve $68,170.72 for Stryker stair chairs and warranties
• Authorize $25,000 and $10,000 grants for Police Department
• Approve sewer modification permit for 700 Colvin Woods Parkway
• Approve contract extension for EMS Medical Director Services ($8,750)
• Call for bids on HVAC upgrades at Aquatic & Fitness Center

The Town Board approved all 20 resolutions on the agenda, including a $68,170.72 purchase of four Stryker stair chairs and warranties for ambulance equipment, a $134,785.50 change order for the YPR Enhancement Project, and a $25,000 grant contract with Erie County for the Police Department. The board also authorized several agreements, including shared assessor services with Grand Island, an EMS agreement with Twin City Ambulance, and renewals of joint policing agreements with the Village of Kenmore. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $68,170.72 purchase of 4 Stryker stair chairs and warranties (5-0)
• Approved $134,785.50 change order for YPR Enhancement Project (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 Erie County grant contract for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved shared assessor services agreement with Town of Grand Island (5-0)
• Approved EMS agreement with Twin City Ambulance Corp. (5-0)
• Approved renewal of joint SWAT team agreement with Village of Kenmore (5-0)
• Approved $8,736.98 in insurance claim payments (5-0)
• Approved up to 30,000 gallons of road de-icer at $1.77/gallon (5-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Board will consider a hearing and resolution to approve the minor subdivision of 1520 Military Road into two lots. It will also address the expiration of a police equipment capital reserve fund referendum, several personnel title and hiring resolutions, and authorizations for agreements and contracts. Additional items include a request to amend the Rails‑to‑Trails agreement and a renewal contract with Tyler Technologies.

• Hearing and Resolution RES‑2025‑65: Approve Minor Subdivision of 1520 Military Road (Phase 1B)
• Expiration of Permissive Referendum PRM‑2025‑1 related to Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Resolution RES‑2025‑66: Amend 2024‑831 to correct employee titles hired Dec 23 2024
• Resolution RES‑2025‑69: Authorize amendment to the Rails‑to‑Trails Agreement with NFTA and City of Tonawanda
• Resolution RES‑2025‑72: Approve renewal of Tyler Technologies support contract for $141,775 for 2025

The Town Board approved the minor subdivision of 1520 Military Road into two lots, including the final plat plan, after a public hearing. The board also approved several administrative items, including personnel changes, a highway fund expenditure agreement, and a software support renewal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minor subdivision at 1520 Military Road into two lots (5-0)
• Approved highway fund expenditure agreement for road repairs on Willowbreeze Road, Edgewood Avenue, and Brompton Road (5-0)
• Approved $141,775 renewal of Tyler Technologies New World software support (5-0)
• Approved personnel hires, title changes, and separations (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 2024-831 to correct employee titles and pay rates (5-0)
• Designated Supervisor Emminger as voting delegate to Association of Towns meeting (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Rails to Trails Agreement with NFTA and City of Tonawanda (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 2024-813 to award HLA snow plow wing purchase to Monroe Tractor for $24,300 (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will meet to review site plans for various properties, including a warehouse on Military Road and a mixed-use project on Delaware Avenue. The board will also discuss the election of officers and the 2025 calendar.

• 1320 Military Road – Five Star Services accessory building
• 3685 Delaware Ave. – Former auto repair to retail
• 2042 Military Road – 19,440 sf warehouse space
• 861 Sheridan Drive – Amended Special Use Permit for auto sales
• Election of Acting Chairperson and Secretary

The Tonawanda Planning Board tabled site plan approval for a 3,200 sq ft accessory building at 1320 Military Road, pending resolution of snow storage, lighting, dumpster location, concrete removal, drainage, and garage door location issues. The board also tabled an amended special use permit for auto sales at 861 Sheridan Drive pending additional details. Several other preliminary site plan reviews were discussed or removed from the agenda due to applicant absence. The board approved minutes, re-elected officers, and set the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Re-elected Mark Rountree as Acting Chairman (7-0)
• Re-elected Fred Kubus as Recording Secretary (7-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 1320 Military Road accessory building (7-0)
• Tabled amended special use permit for 861 Sheridan Drive auto sales
• Removed 2949 Elmwood Ave mixed-use parcels from agenda (7-0)
• Tabled 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive John's Towing truck repair building
• Set 2025 Planning Board meetings for first Wednesday of each month

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The Commission for the Conservation of the Environment met on January 7, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed plans for an Arbor Day celebration on May 2, 2025, and noted a record 25 entrants in the holiday decorating contest. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Kevin, second by Sandy)
• Scheduled Arbor Day celebration for May 2, 2025 (proposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 pm (motion by Sandy, second by Brian)

Town Board - Organizational

The Tonawanda Town Board meeting will consider a series of resolutions covering the town's 2025 schedule, rules of order, employee salaries, benefits, and policies. Key items include adopting the Police Department Rules, Orders, and Regulations for 2025, approving the town's purchasing and IT equipment disposal policies, and confirming appointments for Town Assessor, Comptroller, and Attorney. The board will also set the mileage allowance and travel authorization for town officials.

• Resolution RES-2025-8 – Adopt Police Department Rules, Orders, and Regulations for 2025
• Resolution RES-2025-13 – Approve 2025 Purchasing Procedures and Expense Reimbursement Policy
• Resolution RES-2025-14 – Approve 2025 Information Technology Equipment Disposal Policy
• Resolution RES-2025-15 – Re‑appoint Jill Murphy as Town Assessor (6‑year term)
• Resolution RES-2025-19 – Set mileage allowance at 70¢ per mile for town business

The Tonawanda Town Board held its organizational meeting and unanimously adopted a series of resolutions setting the town's administrative framework for 2025. This included approving salaries for elected officials and non-bargaining employees, establishing employee benefits and health insurance plans, and making numerous appointments to town boards and positions. The board also set the 2025 meeting schedules for itself and various committees.

• Approved 2025 salaries for elected officials and non-bargaining employees (5-0)
• Approved 2025 employee benefits and health insurance plan (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jill Murphy as Town Assessor for a 6-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Deborah Schwarz as Town Comptroller for a 2-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Kooshoian as Town Attorney for a 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule for Town Board and work sessions (5-0)
• Approved 2025 fee schedule for various town services (5-0)
• Approved 2025 rules of order for the Town Board (5-0)