Webster, NY

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Planning Board is holding a public hearing on two preliminary site plan applications for 125-foot telecommunications towers by Verizon. The board will also review several sign permits and one building addition. No dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda.

• Preliminary site plan approval for a 125-foot Verizon tower at 1222 Wildflower Drive (R-3 District)
• Preliminary site plan approval for a 125-foot Verizon tower at Lake Road and County Line Road (LL District)
• Sign approval for Penfield-Webster EMS at 607 Phillips Road (I-N District)
• Sign approval for Supercuts at 900 Holt Road (HC District)
• Preliminary site plan approval for a 15,000 SF building addition at 764 Ridge Road (CO District)

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop with two presentations: the Community Development and Engineering Department's 2026 Summer Interns will present their work, and Town Engineer Keith Mortimer will present on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for the Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project (WTIP). No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• 2026 Summer Interns presentation from Community Development and Engineering Department
• SEQR presentation for Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project (WTIP) by Town Engineer Keith Mortimer

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Town Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and purchase orders, and to act on several resolutions. Key items include a proposed annexation of Xerox campus land to the Village of Webster, a local law amending traffic regulations, and license agreements for privacy fences in stormwater easements. The board will also consider a contract for engineering services and a liquor license notification waiver.

• Resolution to annex a portion of the Xerox campus from the Town to the Village of Webster
• Local Law #3 of 2026 amending traffic regulations (Sections 320-1, 320-4, 320-6)
• License agreements for privacy fences in stormwater easements at 989 John Leo Drive and 1620 Glendowan Terrace
• Contract with Costich Engineering for CAD services, not to exceed $3,500
• Waiver of 30-day liquor license notification for United Buffet 941, Inc. at 941 Hard Road

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four area variance applications. These include a multi-building apartment complex and three individual residential requests.

• Waterview Apartments Phase 3: Request for setbacks to allow 6 buildings and a community center (56 units) at Willow Point Way and Nautical Mile Drive
• 611 Cardile Drive: Request for a 6-foot privacy fence in a front yard
• 741 Hailey Drive: Request to park a 20-foot commercial food truck on a crushed stone pad in the backyard
• 537 Vosburg Rd: Request for a 41ft front setback where 50ft is required for a single-family home

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law #3 regarding vehicle and traffic regulations, then consider a resolution to grant a hardship exemption from the development moratorium for the proposed Dinks and Links project. Other business includes declaring lead agency for SEQR on a transportation infrastructure project, appointing a school tax collector, and approving a $7,000 appraisal for a property at 1886 Basket Rd.

• Public hearing on Local Law #3 – Vehicle and Traffic Regulations
• Resolution to declare Town as Lead Agency for SEQR for Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project
• Consideration of hardship exemption from development moratorium for Dinks and Links project (tax IDs 079.10-1-2.3 and 079.10-1-1.11)
• Resolution to appoint Shelley LaRocca as School Tax Collector for Wayne Central School District properties
• Resolution to authorize $7,000 appraisal of specialty property at 1886 Basket Rd by GAR Appraisal LLC

The Webster Town Board voted 5-0 to deny a hardship exemption from the development moratorium for the proposed Dinks and Links project, finding the applicant did not meet the legal standard of clear and convincing evidence. The Board also approved a policy requiring video recordings of advisory board meetings, authorized a $7,000 appraisal contract for the fairlife property, and approved $2.88 million in bills and warrants. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Denied Dinks and Links hardship exemption from development moratorium (5-0)
• Approved $2,877,679.11 in bills via Warrant #0826 (5-0)
• Approved $778,346.54 in prepaid vouchers (5-0)
• Declared Town as Lead Agency for SEQR review of Webster Transportation Improvement Project (5-0)
• Established video/audio recording policy for advisory boards effective Sept 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized $7,000 contract with GAR Appraisal LLC for fairlife property appraisal (5-0)
• Authorized $256,476 in Wastewater Treatment Plant contingency funds (5-0)
• Approved CDBG/HOME cooperative agreement amendment with Monroe County (5-0)

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board is holding its second budget workshop for the 2027 fiscal year. Department heads will present their tentative budgets, including Community Development, Engineering, Town Clerk, Police, Sewer, Library, and Highway. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion session.

• Community Development tentative budget presentation at 4:30pm
• Police Department tentative budget presentation at 5:15pm
• Webster Public Library tentative budget presentation at 5:50pm
• Highway Department tentative budget presentation at 6:10pm
• All presentations are of tentative budgets; no votes or final decisions scheduled

The Webster Town Board held a budget workshop to review preliminary 2027 budget requests for multiple departments, including Police, Highway, and Wastewater. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational, with a caveat that personnel costs may change pending union contract negotiations.

• Reviewed preliminary 2027 budget requests for Building Maintenance, Fire Marshal, Public Works, Town Clerk, Tax Receiver, Police, Wastewater, and Highway
• Noted Police request is $11,251 higher than prior year, seeking permanent staffing of 35 officers
• Noted $200,000 transfer to capital reserve for Wastewater
• Noted $10,000 added to Public Works overtime for seasonal demand
• Noted $15,000 reimbursement from school district for printing/postage
• No formal votes or approvals taken

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider several site plan and subdivision applications. Discussions include new residential lots, apartment construction, and commercial building expansions.

• Aberdeen Estate Phase 3: Final site plan and subdivision for 36 single-family lots at Hazelhead Lane
• Cobblestone Place Phase 2: Extension for final site plan and subdivision for 47 apartment units at 1025 Ravenside Lane
• Vital Sign: Sketch plan review for a 15,000 SF one-story addition at 764 Ridge Road
• 7-Brew: Sign approval for five signs at 935 Hard Road
• Canadaugia National Bank: Sign approval for four wall-mounted signs at 1155 Ridge Road

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board is holding a budget workshop where department heads will present tentative budgets for the 2026 fiscal year. Presentations include Assessing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parks & Recreation, Justice Courts, and Communications. This is a workshop session, not a voting meeting; no decisions are expected.

• Presentations by Assessing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parks & Recreation, Justice Courts, and Communications departments

The Webster Town Board held the first of two 2027 budget workshops, reviewing preliminary budget requests from seven departments. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational, with final budgets pending union contract negotiations and COLA adjustments.

• Reviewed preliminary 2027 budget requests from Assessing, Finance, HR, IT, Parks & Recreation, Justice Court, and Communications
• Noted preliminary budgets exclude COLA increases pending union contract negotiations
• No formal votes or approvals taken during the workshop

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Town Board will vote on a hardship waiver from the temporary development moratorium (Local Law #2) for an existing commercial business expansion at 764 Ridge Road. Also up for action are the 2026-2027 School Resource Officer contract and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of Real Property Tax Services for the 2027 town-wide assessment revaluation. Other items include approving bills, warrants, purchase orders, and scheduling a public hearing on Local Law #3 regarding vehicle and traffic regulations.

• Hardship waiver from Local Law #2 (temporary development moratorium) for expansion at 764 Ridge Road, tax ID #079.17-1-8.1
• Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the 2026-2027 School Resource Officer (SRO) contract
• Resolution for Supervisor to sign MOU with ORPTS for 2027 town-wide assessment revaluation
• Resolution to schedule a public hearing on August 3, 2026, for Local Law #3 (Vehicle and Traffic Regulations)
• Approval of bills, prepaid warrant, and purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board will hold a workshop to hear presentations on the Tree City USA Program and local traffic regulations. The Town Engineer will also discuss a proposed request for disability signage.

• Presentation on Tree City USA Program
• Presentation on Local Law #3, Vehicle and Traffic Regulations
• Discussion on proposed disability signage request

The Webster Town Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed proposed updates to Local Law #3 on vehicle and traffic regulations, including new parking restrictions on Tebor Road and stop sign additions, and discussed a new process for disability-related warning signs. The Board also heard a presentation on the Tree City USA program but took no action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop meeting
• Reviewed proposed Local Law #3 traffic regulation updates
• Discussed new disability signage request process
• Heard presentation on Tree City USA program

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests for area variances for a home addition, a privacy fence, and a utility shed. The board will also review a zoning interpretation regarding the Xerox Solar Farm and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Area variance for 1,080 SF addition at 1249 Millcreek Run
• Area variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 1084 Bright Stream Way
• Area variance for 200 SF shed at 785 Somerdale Drive
• Zoning interpretation for Xerox Solar Farm permit type
• Approval of June 9 meeting minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to uphold the town's interpretation that the Xerox Solar Farm at 139 Caracus Drive does not require a special use permit because it sits in an Industrial District. The board also tabled the Waterview Apartments Phase 3 variance request until further notice after a motion to approve lacked a second. Three other applications — a home addition, a fence, and a shed — were approved unanimously.

• Upheld town's interpretation that Webster Solar Garden needs no special use permit (5-0)
• Tabled Waterview Apartments Phase 3 area variance request until further notice (5-0)
• Approved rear setback variance for 1,044 SF addition at 1249 Millcreek Run (5-0)
• Approved 6-foot privacy fence variance at 1084 Bright Stream Way (5-0)
• Approved shed variance at 785 Somerdale Drive (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider six scheduled matters at its July 7, 2026 meeting. Items include sign approvals for Invio and Burger King, a resubdivision of five single-family lots into four at Ridge and Bay Roads, final site plan approval for a 7-Brew coffee stand on Hard Road, a preliminary/final site plan for an accessory structure on Lake Road, and a one-year extension for the Sienna Reserve subdivision on Orchard Road. The board will also approve the June 2 meeting minutes.

• Invio sign: one internally illuminated 60 SF wall sign at 855 Publishers Parkway
• Bay-Ridge Corner Resubdivision: final site plan for lot line adjustments of 5 single-family lots into 4 at 423, 425, 429 Ridge Rd and 1036, 1036A Bay Rd
• 7-Brew: final site plan for a 510 SF prefabricated double drive-through coffee stand on Hard Road
• Accessory structure: preliminary/final site plan for a 615 SF building at 1052 Lake Road
• Sienna Reserve: 1-year extension for final site plan and subdivision of 10 single-family lots on Orchard Road

The Webster Planning Board approved a final site plan for a 510 SF double drive-thru coffee stand at 940 Hard Road, with conditions including no outdoor volume, shielded lights, and a required sign package. The board also approved a sign for INVIO at 855 Publishers Parkway, a resubdivision at Bay-Ridge Corner, an accessory structure at 1052 Lake Road, and a Burger King sign modification. A one-year extension was granted for the Sienna Reserve subdivision on Orchard Road.

• Approved 7 Brew coffee stand final site plan with conditions (7-0)
• Approved INVIO wall sign at 855 Publishers Parkway (7-0)
• Approved Bay-Ridge Corner resubdivision final site plan (7-0)
• Approved accessory structure at 1052 Lake Road with condition (7-0)
• Granted 1-year extension for Sienna Reserve subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Burger King sign modification at 940 Hard Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (7-0)

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board approved several routine items including a fill permit, resignations, and grant applications. The most notable action was authorizing a contract for an independent third-party review of two proposed Verizon cell towers, with costs reimbursed by Verizon. A resolution to sign the School Resource Officer contract for the 2026-2027 school year was rescheduled to July 16, 2026.

• Resolution to approve Fill Permit for 430 Pellet Road (approved)
• Resolution authorizing independent review of two proposed Verizon cell towers by William P. Johnson, RF Engineering Consultant, cost reimbursed by Verizon (approved)
• Resolution to authorize grant applications: Monroe County Climate Action Fund ($10,000) and NYS DOS Smart Growth Community Planning Program ($150,000 with 25% local match) (both approved)
• Resolution to cease all payments related to the RNG project for expenditures not yet incurred (approved)
• Resolution to re-classify one part-time Laborer to one part-time Cleaner at Parks and Recreation (approved)

The July 2, 2026 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Scialdone and featured public comments on animal shelters, Verizon facilities, and other town projects. No formal resolutions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board will hear presentations on the dog kennel, a request for disability signage, and a Monroe County Community Climate Action Fund Pilot Program grant application. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Presentation on Dog Kennel by Chief Dennis Kohlmeier and Barbara Hollands
• Discussion on proposed disability signage request with Town Engineer Keith Mortimer
• Presentation on Monroe County Community Climate Action Fund Pilot Program grant application by Maria Dewar

The Webster Town Board heard a detailed update on the town’s inability to meet state animal‑sheltering requirements and explored both intermunicipal agreements and a new shelter construction, concluding that a capital project may ultimately be needed but taking no action. The Board also reviewed a proposal to apply for a Monroe County Climate Action Fund grant to convert right‑of‑way areas to low‑maintenance native plantings, requesting additional cost information before any vote. No resolutions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board approved routine items including bills, minutes, and purchase orders. Key actions include authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Webster for shared equipment and services, appointing Dwayne Hilfiker as Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, and accepting the dedication of Alyssa Way as a town road. A resolution for independent review of proposed Verizon cell towers was rescheduled to July 2, 2026.

• Intergovernmental agreement for endpoint protection services with NYS Office of Information Technology and NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
• Intermunicipal agreement between Town of Webster and Village of Webster for shared equipment and services
• Appointment of Dwayne Hilfiker as Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator effective July 4, 2026
• Permanent road dedication of Alyssa Way in Westwood Estates Section 3 (1,692 feet from Allison Lane to Schlegel Road)
• Resolution for third-party review of proposed Verizon cell towers rescheduled to July 2, 2026

The Webster Town Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the supervisor to sign an intergovernmental agreement with New York State for free endpoint protection and response services (CrowdStrike) funded for three years. The board also approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Webster for shared equipment and services, and granted limited easement relief for a fence at 1072 Shoemaker Road. Other actions included appointing a new Chief Wastewater Plant Operator, accepting permanent dedication of Alyssa Way, and accepting a resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Authorized supervisor to sign cybersecurity agreement with NYS (CrowdStrike) at no cost (5-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Village of Webster for shared equipment and services (5-0)
• Granted limited easement relief for split-rail fence at 1072 Shoemaker Road (5-0)
• Appointed Dwayne Hilfiker as Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (5-0)
• Accepted permanent dedication of Alyssa Way (0.32 miles) (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Adam Prescott from Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved warrant #0626A totaling $1,319,440.99 (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as submitted by Finance Director (5-0)

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board will hear a presentation to authorize applying for a 2026 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). A second presentation on the FAST NY program will be given by the Webster Economic Development Alliance. This is a workshop session and decisions may follow the presentations.

• Presentation to authorize application for 2026 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)
• Presentation on FAST NY by Leigh Anne Kimber of Webster Economic Development Alliance (WEDA)

The Town Board held a workshop to discuss two major initiatives: applying for a $150,000 state grant to fund zoning regulation updates following the Comprehensive Plan, and the Webster Transportation Infrastructure Project including roadway extensions. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board heard presentations and asked questions. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No decisions made; discussions only on grant application and transportation project

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals heard seven agenda items at its June 9, 2026 meeting. A zoning interpretation for the Xerox Solar Farm at 139 Caracus Drive was tabled to July 14. The board approved area variances for a pole barn, garage, resubdivision at Ridge and Bay Roads, and a subdivision lot width at 1640 Lake Road. A special use permit for a chicken coop at 1813 Halesworth Lane was approved with conditions requiring renewal and screening. Waterside Apartments Phase 3, a 56-unit development, was also tabled to July 14.

• Xerox Solar Farm zoning interpretation (Industrial vs Special Use Permit) tabled
• Area variance for 480 SF pole barn at 101 Midnight Trail approved
• Area variances for resubdivision of five lots into four at 423-429 Ridge Road and 1036 Bay Road approved
• Special use permit for 8x8 chicken coop and up to 8 hens at 1813 Halesworth Lane approved with conditions
• Waterside Apartments Phase 3 (56 units, 6 buildings) at Willow Point Way and Nautical Mile Drive tabled

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for a pole barn, garage, subdivision, lot width, and a special use permit for chickens, all as presented or with conditions. The board tabled a zoning interpretation challenge to the Xerox solar farm and the Waterview Apartments Phase 3 application to the July 14, 2026 meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved pole barn area variance at 101 Midnight Trail (6-0)
• Approved garage area variance at 514 Klem Road (6-0)
• Approved Bay-Ridge Corner subdivision variances (6-0)
• Approved lot width variance at 1640 Lake Road (6-0)
• Approved chicken special use permit at 1813 Halesworth Lane with conditions (6-0)
• Tabled Xerox solar farm zoning interpretation to July 14, 2026
• Tabled Waterview Apartments Phase 3 to July 14, 2026

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

At its June 4, 2026 meeting, the Webster Town Board approved a series of resolutions, including Local Law No. 2 implementing a temporary development moratorium. The board also authorized engaging Demarco Taylor Law Group PLLC for Article 78 litigation, accepted deed dedication of three park parcels for Westwood Estates Section 3, and approved various administrative items such as budget transfers, a privacy fence license, and personnel additions.

• Approved Local Law No. 2 implementing a temporary development moratorium in the Town of Webster.
• Authorized the Supervisor to sign an agreement with Demarco Taylor Law Group PLLC for Article 78 litigation.
• Accepted deed dedication of three park district parcels (tax IDs 050.04-1-72.002, 065.02-7-37, 065.02-7-38) for Westwood Estates Section 3 subdivision.
• Approved a license agreement for a 6-foot wooden privacy fence within a Town Stormwater Drainage easement at 645 Kayloc Circle.
• Approved budget transfers and budget amendments as presented by the Director of Finance.

The Town Board meeting consisted of public comments regarding the display of the Pride Flag at Town Hall. Supervisor Scialdone stated for the record that the decision to display the flag was made by him as Town Supervisor and was not a Board decision. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

This Town Board workshop features two presentations: one on the 2027 Revaluation Project data verification letters being mailed in early June, and another on renewable natural gas. No formal decisions or votes are on the agenda.

• Presentation by Robert Koszarek of KLW on 2027 Revaluation Project data verification letters mailed early June
• Presentation by Bob Wimmer of Navitas on renewable natural gas

The Webster Town Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Presenters provided updates on the 2027 townwide revaluation and a potential renewable natural gas project at the wastewater treatment plant. Board members discussed the projects but took no action.

• No votes or formal actions taken; meeting was informational

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Planning Board held a public hearing and took action on multiple applications. It approved a preliminary site plan for a 510 SF drive-through coffee stand on Hard Road with conditions, approved several sign requests and a cemetery expansion, but tabled a 39,100 SF indoor/outdoor recreation facility on Five Mile Line Road to a future meeting.

• 7-BREW: Preliminary site plan approved with conditions for a 510 SF prefabricated double drive-through coffee stand at Hard Road (0.73-acre parcel, HC District). Conditions include SWPPP, snow storage, and landscaping.
• Dinks and Links: Application tabled for a 39,100 SF indoor/outdoor recreation facility on a 9-acre parcel at Five Mile Line Road (HC District).
• Webster Union Cemetery: Preliminary/final site plan approved to add 1,740 graves and an associated road at 345 Webster Road (18.4-acre parcel).
• Bay-Ridge Corner Resubdivision: Preliminary site plan approved to re-subdivide five single-family lots into four at 423-429 Ridge Rd and 1036-1036A Bay Rd.
• RG&E Station 73: Final site plan approved to modernize an existing electrical substation at 891 Klem Road.

The Webster Planning Board granted preliminary site plan approval for a 510-square-foot 7-Brew double drive-through coffee stand on Hard Road, subject to conditions including a landscaping plan, snow storage plan, and addressing stormwater comments. The board tabled the Dinks and Links preliminary site plan and subdivision application for a 39,100-square-foot indoor/outdoor recreation facility on Five Mile Line Road, citing outstanding issues with the SWPPP, tree preservation, and site plan details. All sign applications on the agenda were approved, except for Dinks and Links which was tabled.

• Approved preliminary site plan for 7-Brew coffee stand on Hard Road (6-0)
• Tabled Dinks and Links recreation facility preliminary site plan
• Approved Bloom & Blend sign at 790 Ridge Road (6-0)
• Approved Lucky X Strike sign at 2400 Empire Blvd (6-0)
• Approved JF Jones Jewelers sign at 1170 Ridge Road (6-0)
• Approved Tempo sign at 807 Ridge Road (6-0)
• Approved Legacy Games sign at 1028 Ridge Road (6-0)
• Approved Bay Ridge Corner resubdivision (6-0)

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

This Town Board workshop features two informational presentations: Monroe County DOT on the Bay Road diet revised layout, and the chief wastewater operator on the treatment plant construction timeline. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Bay Road diet revised layout by Monroe County DOT
• Presentation on updated schedule for wastewater treatment plant construction by Chief Operator Rick Kenealy

The Town Board heard a presentation from MCDOT on the Bay Road Lane Diet, now planned from NY-104 to Lake Road, starting construction June 15. Board members expressed concerns about communication gaps but took no formal action. An update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project was also provided, noting that fairlife-related work met its deadline and revenue from waste receiving has begun.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Town Board approved all items on the May 21, 2026 agenda, including two major contracts: $311,250 for engineering services at the Vosburg Pump Station and $214,800 for construction administration on the Salt Barn/Truck Washout Building. Other actions included waiving a liquor license notification period for TEMPO Italian Kitchen, approving a $5,943 budget transfer to the Chief of Police salary account, and accepting the 2025 financial audit. The board also authorized bidding for polymer chemicals and approved surplus equipment for recycling.

• Approved $311,250 contract with MRB Group for bid packet and construction services at Vosburg Pump Station.
• Approved $214,800 contract with MRB Group for construction administration on Salt Barn/Truck Washout Building.
• Waived 30-day liquor license notification period for TEMPO Italian Kitchen & Bar Inc. at 807-A Ridge Road.
• Transferred $5,943 from Vehicle Gasoline account to Chief of Police Salary account.
• Waived $120 site plan fee for Webster Union Cemetery expansion at 345 Webster Road.

The board authorized two contracts with MRB Group: up to $311,250 for bid packet specs and construction administration on a future project, and $214,800 for construction administration on the Salt Barn and Truck Wash Out Building project. It also waived the 30-day liquor license notification for TEMPO Italian Kitchen & Bar, waived a $120 site plan fee for Webster Union Cemetery expansion, and approved a $5,943 budget transfer from vehicle gasoline to police salary. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $311,250 MRB Group contract for bid packet specs and construction administration (5-0)
• Approved $214,800 MRB Group contract for Salt Barn/Truck Wash project construction administration (5-0)
• Waived 30-day liquor license notice for TEMPO Italian Kitchen & Bar at 807-A Ridge Road (5-0)
• Waived $120 site plan fee for Webster Union Cemetery expansion at 345 Webster Road (5-0)
• Approved $5,943 budget transfer from vehicle gasoline to chief of police salary (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Basic Financial Statement audit (5-0)
• Authorized soliciting bids for polymer chemicals for wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved surplus/recycling of 11 sewer department items and 1 wooden desk (5-0)

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals met May 12 to hear several variance requests and special use permit renewals. Most applications were approved as presented, including additions at 518 Blackthorne Lane, 256 Birch Lane, 569 Bending Bough Drive, a shed at 872 Bay Road, and lot consolidation at 1052 Lake Road. A request by Debbie Rice for a zoning interpretation regarding the Xerox Solar Farm at 139 Caracus Drive was tabled to the June meeting. The board also renewed special use permits for hens at 255 Princeton Road and 555 Hills Pond.

• Accessory building at 671 Willow Lane was withdrawn by applicant.
• 1052 Lake Road accessory building approved on condition that prior variance for east side setback is forfeited after lot consolidation.
• Xerox Solar Farm at 139 Caracus Drive — zoning interpretation tabled to June per applicant's request.
• Special use permits for hens at 255 Princeton Road and 555 Hills Pond renewed through May 2030.
• Minutes of March 10 meeting approved.

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved five residential addition permits and two special use permit renewals for keeping hens. One application was withdrawn and another was tabled.

• Approved 255 Princeton Road hen permit renewal (5-0)
• Approved 555 Hills Pond hen permit renewal (5-0)
• Approved 518 Blackthorne Lane addition (5-0)
• Approved 256 Birch Lane addition (5-0)
• Approved 569 Bending Bough Drive addition (5-0)
• Approved 872 Bay Road secondary shed (5-0)
• Approved 1052 Lake Road accessory building (5-0)
• Tabled 671 Willow Lane variance application

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The May 7, 2026 Town Board Workshop meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board voted on 21 resolutions at its May 7 meeting. The resolution to become a Climate Smart Community was denied. A resolution to adjust the Chief of Police's salary was not approved as presented, and a resolution to engage with Connard HR for union negotiations (not to exceed $35,000) received no motion. All other resolutions were approved, including a fill permit for 1628 Lake Road, a $6,300 settlement, and a $13,500 annual security contract renewal.

• Resolution to become a Climate Smart Community denied
• Chief of Police salary adjustment not approved (10% above Police Captain base)
• Union negotiations with Connard HR not to exceed $35,000 – no motion made
• Fill permit approved for 1628 Lake Road
• Settlement with MRB for $6,300 approved

The meeting opened with a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week. Several residents spoke in favor of a Renewable Natural Gas proposal and registering as a Climate Smart Community. Comments also opposed a proposed Verizon cell tower at 1222 Wildflower Drive. No votes or decisions were recorded.

• Proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week read (no vote needed)
• No substantive decisions were made; all items were discussed only

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Planning Board held a public hearing and approved several items, including a final site plan and subdivision for 66 single-family lots in the Bella Terra Phase 3 development. They also reviewed a sketch plan for a 125-foot Verizon cell tower and requested an independent RF engineer review. Several sign applications were approved or tabled. A coffee stand application was tabled pending additional studies.

• Bella Terra Phase 3 final site plan and subdivision approval for 66 single-family lots on 21.2 acres south of Bellora Way.
• Verizon Wireless cell tower sketch plan review for a 125-foot tower at 1222 Wildflower Drive; board requests third-party RF engineer.
• 7-Brew coffee stand preliminary site plan public hearing tabled to June 2 pending traffic study and SWPPP.
• Sign approvals for Public Storage (665 Phillips Road) and Finger Lake Federal Credit Union (1055 Hatch Road), both with conditions.
• Bloom & Blend sign application (790 Ridge Road) tabled to June 2.

The Planning Board approved sign requests for Public Storage and Finger Lake Federal Credit Union with specific conditions. Applications for 7 Brew and Bloom & Blend were tabled, and the board requested an independent RF engineer review for a Verizon cell tower.

• Approved Public Storage signs at 665 Phillips Road with condition that the 46.71 SF easterly wall-mounted sign be removed
• Approved Finger Lake Federal Credit Union signs at 1055 Hatch Road with condition that the building number be added to wayfinding sign EG-3.2 Side A
• Approved Bella Terra Phase 3 as presented
• Tabled 7 Brew application to June 2, 2026, pending traffic study and SWPPP
• Tabled Bloom & Blend sign application to June 2, 2026
• Requested Town hire 3rd party RF Engineer to review Verizon Wireless 'Webster North' cell tower gap coverage analysis

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board will hold a workshop to hear two presentations. The first, at 6:30pm, covers future library preparation by Library Director Adam Traub and Town Engineer Keith Mortimer. The second, at 7:00pm, is a presentation by the Conservation Board on Climate Smart Community Registration. The agenda is subject to change.

• Presentation by Library Director and Town Engineer on future library preparation
• Presentation by Conservation Board on Climate Smart Community Registration

The workshop meeting included presentations on the Webster Public Library's long-term facility planning and the New York State Climate Smart Communities program. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board received information and discussed options for future action.

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board approved several routine items including bills and purchase orders. They also approved a resolution to refer the development moratorium to the County Planning Board for approval. A resolution to make Webster a Climate Smart Community was rescheduled to May 7, 2026.

• Resolution to refer the development moratorium to the County Planning Board — approved
• Resolution to approve the Whitestone contract for FAST NY — approved (cost proposal attached)
• Resolution to approve Town of Webster becoming a Climate Smart Community — rescheduled to May 7, 2026
• Resolution to approve a totaled police vehicle (Asset Tag #07376) — approved
• Approval of bills, prepaid warrant, and purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance

The Town Board approved several sets of meeting minutes, purchase orders, and $1,421,615.05 in bills. The Board also authorized a contract for environmental engineering services. Residents provided public comment on a proposed cell tower, a solar garden, and the Climate Smart Communities pledge.

• Approved April 2, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills in Warrant #0426A totaling $1,421,615.05 (5-0)
• Approved prepaid vouchers in Warrant #0426 for $945,433.43 (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Whitestone Associates Inc. for environmental engineering consulting services not to exceed $49,000.00

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to consider several area variance and special use permit requests. Key items include a Verizon cell tower height variance (tabled to May), an RG&E substation modernization with multiple setback variances, a special use permit for chickens, and various residential pool and home addition variances. Several items already show results as approved.

• Verizon cell tower height variance (125ft vs 100ft max) tabled to May 12 meeting
• RG&E Substation 73 modernization at 891 Klem Road approved with modifications on multiple setback variances
• Special use permit for 8'x18' chicken coop and up to 8 chickens at 1014 Mura Lane approved, must renew in one year
• Pool installation side-yard variance (5ft vs 15ft required) at 1085 Hrezent View Lane approved
• Home addition setback and lot coverage variances at 534 Forest Lawn Road approved

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variances and one special use permit, and tabled a Verizon cell tower request to May 12. Approved items include an inground pool at 1085 Hrezent View Lane (5-0), a chicken coop at 1014 Mura Lane, an addition at 534 Forest Lawn, a pool at 985 Danby Drive, and the RG&E substation modernization at 891 Klem Road with modifications to the front yard fence setback and removal of the minimum lot size variance.

• Tabled Verizon cell tower area variance request at Lake Road and County Line Road to May 12 (applicant request)
• Approved area variance for inground pool at 1085 Hrezent View Lane, allowing 5-ft side yard setback where 15 ft required (5-0 vote, two absent)
• Approved special use permit for chicken coop (8x18 ft, up to 8 chickens) at 1014 Mura Lane, with one-year renewal requirement
• Approved area variance for addition/renovation at 534 Forest Lawn as presented
• Approved area variance for pool installation at 985 Danby Drive as presented
• Approved area variance for RG&E substation modernization at 891 Klem Road with modifications: front yard fence set 13.7 ft from property line, removed minimum lot size variance

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for the Webster Solar Farm, adding 8,800 panels on Xerox property, and granted preliminary approval for an RG&E substation modernization at 891 Klem Road. Also approved was a one-year extension for the Watersview Phase 3 townhouse project (56 units) and a 2,826-square-foot auto repair addition at Best Buy Auto Sales. A proposed 7-Brew coffee stand was tabled to May 5. Several sign applications were approved.

• Webster Solar Farm amendment approved: 5.2 MW, 8,800 solar panels on Xerox lot
• RG&E Station 73 preliminary site plan approved for substation modernization at 891 Klem Road
• Watersview Phase 3 extension approved: 56 townhouse units and community center at 0 Willowpoint Way
• Best Buy Auto Sales addition: 2,826 SF auto repair structure at 771 Ridge Road, approved with conditions
• 7-Brew coffee stand at Hard Road tabled to May 5 meeting

The Planning Board approved several site plans and sign applications, including an accessory building for Best Buy Auto Sales at 771 Ridge Road with conditions regarding an easement and maintenance agreement. Also approved were a sign for United Buffet, a sign for State Farm, an upgrade for RG&E Station 73, and modifications for Webster Solar Gardens. A site plan for 7Brew was tabled to May 5, 2026.

• Approved preliminary/final site plan for Best Buy Auto Sales accessory building at 771 Ridge Rd, with conditions including easement filing and maintenance agreement
• Approved extension for Waterview Phase 3 at Willowpoint Way with conditions
• Approved sign for United Buffet at 941 Hard Rd as presented, honoring previous variance for two signs
• Approved sign for State Farm at 1065 Ridge Rd with condition: internal lighting only
• Approved upgrade for RG&E Station 73 at 891 Klem with conditions
• Tabled site plan for 7Brew at Hard Rd to May 5, 2026
• Approved modifications and extension for Webster Solar Gardens at 1460 Caracas Dr

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

The Town Board will receive presentations regarding the organizational structure of the Sewer Department and the use of the Contingency Budget. Additionally, the board will discuss an Open Space Conservation Grant opportunity.

• Sewer Department organizational structure update
• Contingency Budget usage presentation
• Open Space Conservation Grant opportunity

The board heard presentations on a proposed reorganization of the Sewer Department, a request to use $462,000 of contingency funds for wastewater plant upgrades, and an Open Space Conservation Grant opportunity for two parcels. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the board indicated a future vote will be needed on the grant applications and on staffing changes that require board approval.