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Webster public meetings in 2025

74 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town approves transfer of $380,477.75 from wastewater project to Debt Service Fund

The Webster Town Board approved routine financial items submitted by the Director of Finance, including bills, prepaid warrants, purchase orders, and budget transfers and amendments. It also approved several resolutions: closing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Project and moving $380,477.75 to the Debt Service Fund; extending the Town contract with Campus for the fairlife facility; and confirming the cost‑share agreement for the $9.8 million FastNY grant. Additional approvals covered the closure of the Webster Thomas High School Stream Restoration Project with an $18,162.70 fund transfer and the recycling of various assets from the Sewer Department and Parks and Recreation.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved 2025 budget bills totaling $1.15 million

The board unanimously approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the 2025 budget bills in Warrant #1225A, covering general, highway, sewer, library, and other funds for a total of $1,154,559.01. The board also approved prepaid vouchers, purchase orders, and budget transfers, each passing with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board hosts presentation on open space preservation

The Town Board will hear a presentation by Josh Artuso about open space preservation in Webster, covering its past, present, and future. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed open space preservation; no formal actions taken

The Webster Town Board held a workshop on open space preservation, reviewing past strategies and future plans. Members expressed support for updating Environmental Protection Overlay District (EPOD) maps, but the draft requires further quality checks and public input before any formal decision. No votes, approvals, or other official actions were recorded during the meeting.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Shed variance approved with conditions for 1140 Brooktree Lane

The Webster Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider several applications. A variance for a shed at 1140 Brooktree Lane was approved with a condition to obtain a license agreement. Variance requests for a carport at 438 McEwen Drive and an accessory building at 671 Willow Lane were tabled to the January 13, 2026 meeting. The board also amended conditions for a prior variance at 478 Lakeview Terrace and approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves shed variance with conditions, tables two other requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the variance request for a shed at 1140 Brooktree Lane, requiring the applicant to obtain a license agreement with the Town of Webster Highway Department. The board tabled the carport variance for 438 McEwen Drive and the accessory building variance for 671 Willow Lane, postponing both to the January 13, 2026 meeting. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves 2026 fee schedules and road dedications

The Webster Town Board approved the 2026 fee schedules for the town and parks, authorized legal services for tax matters, and approved temporary and permanent road dedications. A public hearing on a Progressive Development District was cancelled as the applicant withdrew their proposal.

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✓ Decided: Town adopted the 2026 fee schedule and park rates

The Board rescinded the previously adopted 2026 fee schedule and then approved a revised 2026 Town of Webster Fee Schedule and 2026 Parks and Recreation Center Lodge and Field rates. It also authorized a one‑year extension of cleaning services for $136,126.44 and approved solicitation for the Woodard Road sanitary sewer project. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board workshop scheduled for Dec 4, 2025 was cancelled

The Town Board workshop set for December 4, 2025 at the Town Board Room was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Vision Mitsubishi preliminary site plan denied at Webster Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board approved final site plans with conditions for Piranha Rents and Bella Terra Maintenance Garage. It denied the preliminary site plan for Vision Mitsubishi at 765 Ridge Road. The board also approved a modification of site‑plan conditions for fairlife at 1886 Tebor Road and adopted the October 7 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two projects, denies one, and accepts a site plan change

The Planning Board approved the Piranha Rents equipment‑rental store and the Bella Terra maintenance garage, both with conditions. It denied the Vision Mitsubishi building addition and parking‑lot expansion because the plan did not show how vehicles could be unloaded on site. The board also approved the Fairlife site‑plan modification as presented.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Bella Terra Maintenance Garage variance approved with height and use conditions

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on November 25, 2025 to consider several area variance applications. The board approved the Bella Terra Maintenance Garage variance on Terra Verde Way Lot 209, adding conditions that the accessory structure cannot exceed 20 feet in height and cannot be converted to office space without board approval. Fence variances were also approved for 524 Lake Road and 637 Ironwood Circle. Other applications, including a carport variance at 438 McEwen Drive and an accessory building variance at 671 Willow Lane, were tabled to the December 9, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves fences, garage and pool projects, tables three applications

The board approved area variances for fences on Lake Road and Ironwood Circle, and approved the Bella Terra maintenance garage with conditions, a pool patio on Abruzzi Drive, and a garage addition on County Line Road. It tabled the carport request on McEwen Drive, the accessory building at Willow Lane, and a shed on Brooktree Lane until December 9, 2025. The Lake Road fence approval recorded five AYES and one member absent.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town approves $22,382.50 transfer to close Dog Kennel Capital Project H0240

The Webster Town Board approved a series of routine financial and administrative actions. Items included a $22,382.50 transfer to finish the Dog Kennel Capital Project, authorizations for contracts and a settlement, and adoption of the 2026 authorized positions list. Several resolutions were adopted, while one item on cleaning services was tabled.

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✓ Decided: Town Board supports Energy Choice Act and approves $867.5K budget

The Webster Town Board approved several financial items, transferred funds to close the Dog Kennel project, rescinded a prior surveying contract, authorized a new surveying agreement, and adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the Energy Choice Act. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review Energy Choice Act and Renewable Natural Gas project

The Town Board will hold a workshop featuring presentations on the Energy Choice Act and the West Webster TAP Grant application. Officials and consultants will also discuss the financial benefits and engineering costs of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed energy and wastewater projects but took no formal actions

The board heard a correction on the Costich Engineering sidewalk grant cost, a request to support the Energy Choice Act, a presentation on adding a Renewable Natural Gas component to the wastewater treatment project, and a proposal from Navitas to convert digester gas to RNG. After discussion, no votes or approvals were recorded for any of the items. The meeting concluded with only informational presentations and general dialogue.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board grants preliminary approval for 6.63 MW solar facility

The Webster Planning Board reviewed several commercial site plans and sign requests. The board granted preliminary approval for a solar generation facility and an equipment rental store, along with several business signs.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves multiple sign applications and advances Piranha Rents project

The board approved sign applications for Moon’s Thaimyanmar, Eagle’s Nest Golf Lounge, Cost Cutters, and Piranha Rents as presented. Preliminary approvals with conditions were granted for Webster Solar Garden and Bella Terra‑Maintenance Garage. The board designated itself lead agency for the Piranha Rents equipment rental store, found the action non‑significant under SEQR, and authorized filing the Negative Declaration.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town sets public hearing for development district at 799 Holt Road

The Town Board approved several administrative policies and contract renewals. They also scheduled a public hearing for December 4 to discuss a Progressive Development District at the former Lumber Yard site.

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✓ Decided: Town Board adopted revised procurement policy

The Board approved the October 16, 2025 Town Board minutes and the October 16 workshop minutes. It approved the budget bills listed in Warrant #1125, including $4.66 million in total appropriations. The Board also approved prepaid vouchers of $916,259.47, purchase orders, and adopted a revised Procurement Policy. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Board will hear on sidewalk grant, wash station, park storage, RNG project

The Town Board meeting will consist of four presentations. Topics include a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for sidewalks in West Webster Hamlet, an update on the Salt Barn/Wash station project with cost estimates and demolition plans, a discussion of the Sandbar Park storage container bid process, and the results of the Withum report on a sewer renewable natural gas project. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed projects but recorded no formal decisions

The board reviewed a Transportation Alternatives Program design contract, a $4.7 M salt‑barn and truck‑washout project, a modular storage‑container concept for Sandbar Park, and a renewable natural gas study. No votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded for any item. The discussions focused on next steps such as bidding, funding sources, and timing.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board adopts 2026 final budget and fee schedule

The Webster Town Board approved the Town's 2026 Final Budget and the 2026 Fee Schedule, including rates for the Webster Parks and Recreation Center Lodge Facility and fields. The board also appointed Kelsey Feeney as Director of Personnel. Several license agreements were approved for a shed at 819 Houston Road, a chain‑link fence at 637 Ironwood Circle, and a privacy fence at 619 Bending Bough Drive. A local law amendment updating building construction and property maintenance codes was also adopted.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board adopts 2026 budget with 4‑1 vote

The Board adopted the Town of Webster 2026 budget, passing the motion 4‑1. It also approved the October 2, 2025 workshop and regular minutes, the bills and vouchers in Warrant #1025B, purchase orders, and appointed Kelsey Feeney as Director of Personnel. Finally, the 2026 fee schedule and Parks & Recreation rates were adopted.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Finance Director presents the 2026 Town Budget

The Town Board will hear a presentation by Paul Adams, the Director of Finance, covering the proposed 2026 budget. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this item; it is informational.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made; the board reviewed the 2026 budget proposal.

The Webster Town Board held a workshop meeting on October 16, 2025 where Finance Director Paul Adams presented the 2026 budget message and detailed expenditure, tax levy, and revenue figures. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Use variance for motor vehicle sales at 1186 Ridge Rd denied

The Webster Zoning Board held a public hearing on October 14, 2025 to consider three applications. A use variance for motor vehicle sales at 1186 Ridge Rd was denied. An area variance for a garage addition at 523 Lake Rd was approved as presented, and an area variance for Vision Mitsubishi at 765 Ridge Rd was approved with conditions. The board also reviewed a special use permit for 747 Herman Rd, directing the applicant to return in October 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board approves several permits and tables two applications

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved the shed on Birch Lane, the fence on Thrushwood Lane, the roof on Dewitt Road, an accessory building on Thyme Drive, two garages on Ridge Road and Lake Road, and a deck on Summit Drive with conditions. The VIP Motorsports variance request for 1186 Ridge Road and a deck & carport on McEwen Drive were both tabled for future meetings.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves a 1,536‑sf pole barn on County Line Road with conditions

The board held a public hearing to consider four applications. It approved the preliminary and final site plan for a 1,536‑square‑foot metal pole barn on a 2.7‑acre lot at 895 County Line Road, with a condition that the barn be used for personal use only. It also approved a dock and covered boat lift at 237 Inspiration Point Road as presented, gave feedback on a sketch plan for a 4,600‑square‑foot equipment rental store at Five Mile Line Road, and approved a sign replacement for the Care A Lot child‑care facility at 369 Phillips Road.

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✓ Decided: Board gave final approval for 1,536‑sf pole barn at 895 County Line Rd

The Planning Board approved the SEQR Type II classification, preliminary approval and final approval for Joseph Giorgione’s 1,536 sf pole barn on County Line Road, with a condition that it be used for personal use only. The board also approved a dock and boat cover at 237 Inspiration Point Rd and a Care‑a‑Lot sign at 369 Phillips Rd as presented. Feedback was provided on the Piranha Rents application, but no decision was made.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves permits for multi-tenant complex at 633 Basket Road

The Town Board held a public hearing on proposed code changes regarding property maintenance and Temporary Certificates of Occupancy. The board approved several permits and a tree removal contract addendum, while tabling a bid solicitation for Sandbar Park.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved industrial and special use permits for 633 Basket Road project

The board approved both an Industrial Use Permit and a Special Use Permit for HL Lockwood LLC's multi‑tenant complex at 633 Basket Road. It also adopted the September 18, 2025 workshop and board minutes and approved the financial items in Warrant #1025 totaling $1,702,300.36. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

HR Director Brayton Connard presents on DPW commissioner

The Town Board meeting will include a presentation by Human Resource Director Brayton Connard regarding the Department of Public Works commissioner. No decisions are listed; the agenda may change.

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✓ Decided: Town Board held workshop on DPW structure, no decisions made

The Board reviewed three organizational models for the Department of Public Works and discussed the vacancy of the Deputy DPW Commissioner. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board schedules hearings for 2026 budget and Xerox annexation petition

The Town Board approved several public hearing dates, including the 2026 Preliminary Budget and a joint hearing with the Village of Webster regarding a Xerox Corporation annexation petition. The board also authorized a contract for a biogas conversion project evaluation and approved the disposal of various town assets.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved the 2026 tentative budget, setting tax rates and fund allocations

The board approved the August 21, 2025 Town Board minutes, adopted the warrant bills and vouchers totaling $851,168.93, and adopted the 2026 tentative budget with a $5.52 property tax rate. It also authorized a $3,900‑per‑month grant‑consulting contract and a $48,000 contract for the town magazine, and consented to the Village of Webster boundary reduction.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Discussion on food truck service and possible concept at Sandbar Park

The Town Board will discuss the food truck service at Sandbar Park and consider recommendations for a new food service concept. The board will receive an update on IMA efforts to house stray dogs. An update on proposed code changes will be presented. An update on renewable energy initiatives will also be provided.

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✓ Decided: Town Board workshop held; no formal actions were approved

The September 18, 2025 Town Board meeting consisted of presentations on a proposed intermunicipal agreement for stray‑dog housing, a seasonal food‑service concept for Sandbar Park, updates to the town code, and a renewable natural gas project for the wastewater plant. No votes or resolutions were recorded, so no decisions were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board approves residential variance requests and car wash extension

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several residential variance requests for sheds, garages, and decks, along with a use variance for motor vehicle sales. The board also approved a one-year extension for a car wash use variance.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves 2026 tentative budget and $48k magazine contract

The Webster Town Board met on September 4, 2025, and approved routine financial items, the 2026 tentative budget, and two contracts. The board also consented to a village boundary change and waived a liquor license notification period for a local restaurant.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2026 tentative budget and multiple financial measures

The Board approved the August 21, 2025 Workshop and Board minutes. It adopted the bills, vouchers, purchase orders and the 2026 tentative budget presented by the Finance Director. The Board also approved two service contracts, a boundary adjustment for the Village of Webster, and related financial authorizations.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board reviews solar facility and commercial expansions

The Webster Planning Board considered several site plan applications and sketch reviews. Decisions included conditional approvals for residential structures and the denial of a childcare facility sign request.

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✓ Decided: Two applications approved with conditions, one sign denied, others tabled

The Planning Board tabled the Dinks and Links project until the October 7 meeting and a pole barn application from Joseph Giorgione until October 6. It approved with conditions the pole barn application from John Hayes and the garage application from Jay Palmero. Feedback was provided on the Webster Solar Garden LLC and Vision Mitsubishi Webster applications. The board denied the Care A Lot sign application from Connor Ewing.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on $85M Navitas contract and energy aggregation participation

The Webster Town Board will meet on August 21, 2025, to approve routine bills, purchase orders, and several resolutions. Key decisions include authorizing a contract for the Navitas $85 million project and joining the Monroe County Energy Aggregation Group for 2025–2030.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4.5 M budget for town operations and capital projects

The Webster Town Board approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the workshop minutes. It adopted the budget bills in Warrant #0825A totaling $4,512,260.93. Additional actions included approving prepaid vouchers of $664,750.30, purchase orders, a Justice Court Assistance Program application, a contract with Campus Construction Management up to $94,200 for the Navitas $85 M sewer project, and participation in the Monroe County Energy Aggregation Group through 2030. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board receives sewer plant construction update

The Town Board will hear a presentation from engineering and community development summer interns. Additionally, Bob Wimmer of Navitas will provide a second part construction update on the sewer plant project.

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✓ Decided: Board reviewed interns' reports and biogas tax credit option; no actions taken

The Board heard a presentation by interns Caitlyn Parsons and James Sardo who reported inspecting 113 stormwater ponds, 78 wooded areas (identifying 75 qualified EPOD sites) and creating 11 GIS maps. They also reported completing 10 SWPPP inspections, 9 sewer/storm lateral inspections and 8 downspout inspections. The Board then heard from Navitas representatives about a federal biogas tax credit that could apply to the town’s wastewater treatment plant upgrades, outlining potential CHP and RNG options with capital costs of $5 million and $9 million respectively. No formal votes or approvals were taken; the Board will continue reviewing the opportunity and consider next steps in future meetings.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board meeting cancelled; all items postponed

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been cancelled. All applications, including use and area variance requests, will be rescheduled for a future meeting. No decisions were made at this time.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board holds second budget workshop for 2026

The Town Board is reviewing tentative 2026 budgets from various department heads. The meeting includes presentations on a technical staff agreement and a proposed sidewalk project.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed IMA renewal and Lake Road sidewalk; no actions taken

The Board heard a presentation on renewing the Intermunicipal Agreement with Irondequoit, Penfield, and Monroe County, which would change the term to five years with an automatic renewal option. The Board also reviewed a proposal for a 500‑foot, 10‑foot‑wide sidewalk on Lake Road from Bay Road to Sandbar Park, including cost estimates of about $291,000 and potential 50% grant reimbursement. No vote or formal resolution was recorded on either matter.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves Lake Road sidewalk and Irondequoit Bay agreement

The Town Board decided on several intermunicipal agreements and service contracts. Key actions included approving infrastructure improvements and renewing environmental committee participation.

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✓ Decided: Town Board issues Negative Declaration for Verizon tower at 1209 Creekside Trail

The Board approved the July 17, 2025 Town Board minutes and adopted the town’s budget and prepaid vouchers. It appointed Shelley LaRocca as the School Tax Collector and authorized several intermunicipal agreements and contracts. Finally, the Board issued a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the proposed Verizon wireless facility at 1209 Creekside Trail.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board to review warehouse expansion and apartment project

The Planning Board will consider several site plan approvals for commercial and residential developments. Key items include a two-phase warehouse project and a 47-unit apartment building. A public hearing is scheduled for the apartment project.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Sienna Reserve subdivision with conditions

The Board approved the Sienna Reserve project (Insite Land Development, Orchard Rd) with conditions, including no fence along the rear property line and 4×4 posts with signs marking the conservation easement. It also approved Cobblestone Place Phase 2, McAlpin Industries Phase 1 modifications, McAlpin Industries Phase 2 final site plan, Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, and Lockwood Electric as presented. The Dinks and Links project was tabled to the September 2 meeting pending additional information.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Town Board holds first 2026 budget workshop

The Town Board is conducting a seven-year budget analysis and reviewing tentative 2026 budgets. Department heads will present their budget proposals for various town services.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves settlement for Holt Road and Ridge Road land litigation

The Town Board decided on several land-use and infrastructure matters, including a settlement for three parcels of land. The board also advanced a solar farm proposal to the Planning Board and approved a school resource officer contract.

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✓ Decided: Town Board tables Creekside cell tower lease and SEQR resolutions

The Board voted 5-0 to table the Verizon Wireless lease and the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for the proposed Creekside Cell Tower site at 1209 Creekside Trail. The matter will be revisited at a future meeting, likely on August 7, 2025. No other substantive actions were approved during this session.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review solar farm proposal and town-wide revaluation

The Town Board will hold a workshop featuring presentations on a proposed solar farm and the town-wide revaluation process. The board will also receive a construction update on the sewer plant project.

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✓ Decided: Board to gather more information on Xerox solar farm before next action

The Town Board heard a presentation from Montante Solar on a 6.63‑MW solar farm to be built on Xerox land. After discussion, the Board agreed to collect additional information and consult with relevant officials before taking further action, and to revisit the proposal at a future meeting. Presentations on the townwide property revaluation project and the sewer plant upgrade were also provided, but no decisions were made on those items.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board approves auto service addition and residential variances

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals considered several use and area variance applications. The board approved a commercial addition and three residential property modifications, while one application was withdrawn and another was tabled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves several applications and withdraws one

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Best Buy Auto Supply variance at 771 Ridge Road, the privacy fence at 457 Thrushwood Lane, the season room at 918 Lothario Circle, and the garage addition at 860 Buttermilk Circle. The commercial vehicle parking request at 741 Hailey Drive was withdrawn by the applicant. The VIP Motor Sport application at 1186 Ridge Road was tabled for a later date.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves 5-year EMS contract with Penfield Volunteer Ambulance

The Town Board decided on several infrastructure and service agreements. Key actions included authorizing a grant application for Sandbar Park and renewing a traffic signal agreement with Monroe County.

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✓ Decided: Town Board denied $924,320 grant for East Branch Shipbuilders Creek restoration

The Board rejected a $924,320 grant request for the East Branch Shipbuilders Creek Restoration project (2-3). It approved several other grant applications, including $350,459 for Sandbar Park LWRP (5-0) and $75,000 for GIS mapping (5-0). It also authorized a Brownfield co‑applicant role for $343,800 in projects (5-0) and approved the June 18, 2025 minutes (5-0).

Thu Jul 3, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review animal control and grant application strategies

The Town Board will hold a workshop to review presentations on animal control facilities and a grant application strategy. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed kennel options and grant plans; no decisions taken

The Board heard a presentation on options for a new animal control and dog kennel, including capital construction alternatives and intermunicipal agreements. Members asked questions about capacity, location, and cost, but no vote or resolution was adopted. A separate presentation outlined several grant opportunities for infrastructure and recreation projects, with no approvals recorded. The Board indicated that any resolutions will be considered at the July 17 meeting.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves several residential and commercial site plans

The Webster Planning Board reviewed multiple subdivision and site plan applications. The board granted approvals for several projects while tabling others for the August 5, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several development projects and tables two applications

The Webster Town Planning Board approved the Providence Section 9 subdivision, a pole barn on Klem Road, a parking lot expansion at 1050 Gravel Road, and the Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union bank project, each with specified conditions. It also approved the Lockwood Electric industrial building with conditions. The Cobblestone Place Phase 2 and Sienna Reserve applications were tabled for the August 5, 2025 meeting.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board reappoints Donna Komor as Town Assessor

The Town Board met to approve financial documents and personnel appointments. The board decided on a license agreement for a utility shed and authorized the auction of highway equipment.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves utility shed easement license at 713 Northbrook Way

The Board approved the June 5, 2025 Town Board Workshop minutes and the June 5, 2025 Town Board minutes, and adopted the financial bills, prepaid vouchers, purchase orders, budget transfers and budget amendments presented in Warrant #0625A. It reappointed Donna Komor as Assessor for a six‑year term and granted a license allowing a 12’ × 16’ shed to be placed within the stormwater and sewer easement at 713 Northbrook Way, subject to conditions. The Board also approved the auction of four Highway Department assets and entered an Executive Session to discuss real‑property and securities matters. All motions carried with votes ranging from 4‑1‑0 to unanimous 5‑0.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop cancelled for June 18, 2025

The workshop scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board to consider use and area variances for local properties

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review several variance requests. These include a proposed motor vehicle service station addition and various residential property adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved area variance for 1315 Lake Road subdivision

The Zoning Board approved an area variance allowing a minimum lot size of 19,457.9 sq ft at 1315 Lake Road. It also approved several other applications: OR’s Resubdivision, a privacy fence, a driveway expansion with drainage conditions, and a Lockwood Electric project. Two applications—Best Buy Auto Supply and a commercial vehicle parking request—were tabled until the July 8, 2025 meeting.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board holds public hearing on proposed Creekside cell tower location

The Town Board conducted a public hearing regarding a cell tower location at Creekside. The board also approved several budget amendments, drainage easement license agreements for fences, and a demolition contract.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves fence easement relief for three properties

The Webster Town Board approved limited relief to allow fence construction that encroaches stormwater drainage easements at 1129 Shallow Brook Terrace, 753 Tanya Circle, and 493 Sherborne Road. Each resolution was adopted unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The approvals include conditions and a licensing agreement to be recorded with the Monroe County Clerk.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review cell tower proposal and demolition bids

The Town Board will receive presentations on the MS4 annual report and a proposed Verizon cell tower at Creekside. The board will also review bid results for the demolition of 600 Ridge Road.

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✓ Decided: Town Board workshop presented grant and park updates; no actions taken

The board heard a grant‑funding progress update from Maria Dewar, noting $4.95 million received from 2010‑2019 and $25.85 million from 2020‑2025. The Parks and Recreation Director, Chris Bilow, reported on the Sandbar Park summer food‑truck program scheduled from June 1 to September 15 with six local trucks and no space fees. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves EV charging stations and commercial site plans

The Webster Planning Board reviewed several site plan and sign applications. Three projects were approved as presented, while five other matters, including a 47-unit apartment complex and a banking facility, were tabled to July 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approves four permits and tables six items to July 1

The Webster Planning Board approved the Ambience Nails Spa sign, an EV charging station, the Sherra Trading Post, and a Play‑a‑Latte sign as presented. It tabled the Providence Section 9 subdivision, the Klem Road pole barn, Cobblestone Place Phase 2, the Parking Lot Expansion at 1050 Gravel Rd, and the Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union project to July 1, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded.

Tue May 20, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board to consider site plan for McAlpin Industries warehouse

The Webster Planning Board will meet to review a request from McAlpin Industries. The applicant is seeking final site plan and special use permit approval for a light manufacturing warehouse.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves McAlpin Industries final site plan and permit

The board granted final approval of the site plan and special use permit for McAlpin Industries’ Phase I warehouse at 875 Publishers Parkway. The approval is subject to conditions listed in the meeting minutes, including storm‑water requirements, signage coordination, and a one‑year construction deadline. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

Thu May 15, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Board approves amendment to Ridge Commons overlay district removing 991 Ridge Road parcel

The Town Board approved routine financial items, adopted a workplace violence prevention policy, and set a public hearing for a proposed Creekside cell tower. A resolution to hold a public hearing on property maintenance code changes was tabled. The board also approved an amendment to the Ridge Commons Progressive Development Overlay District, removing a portion of 991 Ridge Road, and authorized an agreement for stormwater facility construction at Finn Park.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves Ridge Commons development plan amendment

The Webster Town Board approved an amendment to the development plan for the Ridge Commons properties on Ridge Road. It also granted a licensing agreement for a decorative fence at 479 Sandystone Circle, adopted a Workplace Violence Prevention Program, and approved the town’s budget bills, prepaid vouchers and purchase orders. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Thu May 15, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board workshop on grant history and Sandbar Park food truck update

The Town Board is holding a workshop to hear two presentations: one on grant efforts from 2010-2025, and another on the summer 2025 plan for food trucks at Sandbar Park. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and subject to change.

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✓ Decided: Town Board hears grant funding update and Sandbar Park food‑truck plan

The board heard a presentation from Maria Dewar on grant funding trends, noting $4.95 million received from 2010‑2019 and $25.85 million from 2020‑2025. A separate update from Parks and Recreation Director Chris Bilow outlined the upcoming Sandbar Park food‑truck program scheduled for June 1 to September 15, 2025, and discussed possible future storage‑container facilities. No actions or votes were taken on these items.

Tue May 13, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board to review 10 variance and permit requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several area variances for residential additions and setbacks. The board will also review two special use permit applications for chicken coops and one request regarding a subdivision lot size.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved nine development applications, including additions and permits

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved eight applications as presented, with conditions on several. Approvals included two residential additions, two special‑use chicken permits, a garden shed, an amended porch variance, a front walkway setback, and a conditioned addition with deck removal. The Mama Lors subdivision plat was tabled until the June 10 meeting. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Tue May 6, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Preliminary site plan approval granted for McAlpin Industries warehouse

The Webster Planning Board reviewed several commercial and residential development applications. The board granted preliminary approval for a light manufacturing warehouse and provided feedback on three other sketch plan reviews.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board grants preliminary site‑plan approval for McAlpin Industries

The board approved a preliminary site‑plan for McAlpin Industries at 875 Publishers Parkway and set a special meeting for May 20, 2025 to consider final approval and a special permit. The Providence Section 9 subdivision request was tabled until the June 3, 2025 meeting. Other items received feedback or were noted as withdrawn.

Thu May 1, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Public hearing on Ridge Commons PDD amendment; demolition at 600 Ridge Road approved

The Webster Town Board held a public hearing to amend or correct a Planned Development District (PDD) established in 2019 at Ridge Commons. The board approved resolutions to solicit bids for demolition at 600 Ridge Road, adjust easements on Shallow Brook Terrace, refer a project at 633 Basket Road to the Planning Board, and authorize contracts including a $16,550 amendment with Barton & Loguidice for Shipbuilders Creek work and a $57,014.60 change order for Morsch Pipeline. A resolution to set a public hearing on potential code enforcement changes was tabled.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved $4.14 M in bills for town services

The Board approved $4,139,937.63 in bills covering general, highway, sewer, library and capital projects, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved prepaid vouchers of $311,733.29 and purchase orders, each passing 4‑0. Additional actions included tabling a code‑enforcement hearing, authorizing demolition service advertisements, abandoning and taking new sewer and stormwater easements at two Shallow Brook Terrace properties, and referring a 633 Basket Road industrial project to the Planning Board, all approved unanimously.

Thu May 1, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to receive update on Webster Revitalization Hamlet efforts

The Town Board will hold a workshop to review a presentation regarding the Webster Revitalization Hamlet efforts. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Town Board receives update on Revitalization Hamlet; no decisions made

The Board heard a presentation on the Webster Revitalization Hamlet, covering the status of 600, 602 and 598 Ridge Road. No votes, approvals, or other actions were taken; the Board only discussed ongoing efforts and next steps. The meeting was adjourned without further business.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board rescinds public hearing on code enforcement changes

The Town Board met to approve financial warrants and bills. The board rescinded a resolution for a May 1, 2025, public hearing regarding potential code enforcement changes. One vehicle was approved for auction.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved 2025 budget bills totaling $1.67 million

The Board voted 3‑0 to table the April 3, 2025 Town Board Workshop Minutes and the April 3, 2025 Town Board Minutes until the next meeting. It then approved the financial bills in Warrant #0425A, including $1,671,020.91 in total appropriations, approved $392,999.63 in prepaid vouchers, and approved the accompanying purchase orders. The Board also rescinded Resolution #128 of 2025, canceling the scheduled May 1 public hearing on code changes, and authorized the auction of a 1994 Chevy Kodiak dump truck (Asset Tag #3928).

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop for April 17, 2025 cancelled.

The scheduled Town Board Workshop for April 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves garage variances and chicken-keeping permit

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for garage additions at 310 Colorado Drive and 1291 Millcreek Run, and a special use permit to keep up to eight chickens at 747 Herman Road. The board also conducted a one-year review of a chicken coop special use permit at 877 Maple Drive.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two garage additions, a chicken permit, and related variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Cumpston two‑car garage and addition application and the Western garage addition application as presented. It also approved a special‑use permit for Mary Zindle to keep up to eight chickens, prohibiting roosters, with a required six‑month review in October 2025. Both area‑variance motions (Resolutions 25‑0013 and 25‑0014) were adopted with unanimous AYE votes from all present members.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Board approves $459k in additional costs for sewer pipe project

The Town Board approved routine financial items, accepted a Justice Accounts report, and authorized a GIS services contract. Two change orders totaling $459,371.01 were approved for the Phillips to Tebor Road Conveyance Pipe Project, and the Supervisor was authorized to sign an engineering design contract for the Vosburg Pump Station. Public hearings were scheduled for a Ridge Commons Planned Development District (PDD) amendment and for potential code enforcement changes (the latter was later noted as postponed).

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✓ Decided: Board set May 1 public hearing to consider new code‑enforcement local law

The Town Board approved the March 20 meeting minutes and a $1,010,908.83 budget package. It authorized several contracts, including a GIS services contract up to $69,300 and an engineering design contract for the Vosburg Pump Station up to $369,635. The Board also scheduled a May 1 public hearing to consider a new local law codifying code‑enforcement procedures.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board discusses Penfield ambulance update and GIS project scope

The Webster Town Board will hold a workshop to receive presentations on four topics: the scope of work for the GIS Phase 1 project, potential code enforcement changes, an update on the first full year of Penfield Volunteer Ambulance service, and the Conveyance pipe project from Tebor Road to Phillips Road. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

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✓ Decided: Town Board presented updates; no decisions were approved or denied

The board heard updates on EMS call statistics, GIS improvement plans, code enforcement proposals, and the Conveyance Pipe Project. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting. All items were discussed but remain pending further action.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves 47-unit apartment building at Cobblestone Place Phase 2

The Webster Planning Board held a public hearing and approved a subdivision for a 47-unit market-rate apartment building at 1025 Ravenside Lane. The board also approved site plans for 40 new apartment units at 1048 Shoecraft Road with conditions, several sign permits, and conducted a sketch plan review for a new banking facility. Administrative matters included seasonal product approval and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved subdivision of 10‑acre Cobblestone Place Phase 2

The board approved the subdivision of 1023 and 1025 Ravenside Lane into two 5‑acre parcels for a 47‑unit apartment building (Resolution 25‑0028). It also adopted a Type WM SEQR resolution (25‑0027) and approved several sign applications for Pearle Vision, NBT Bank and Scottish Shortbread, each with unanimous AYE votes and Mr. Gasic absent. The ShoeCraft Road Apartments project received preliminary/final site‑plan approval. All actions were recorded as presented without further discussion.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Town Board approves resolution for FAST NY grant for Xerox campus roads

The Webster Town Board approved routine financial items including bills, budget transfers, and a budget amendment. A resolution was passed to authorize a precursor development agreement for a Webster Economic Development Agency application for a FAST NY grant to improve roads at the Xerox campus. The board also approved the recycling of surplus equipment from the Sewer Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $9.8 M FAST NY grant application for Xerox campus projects

The Webster Town Board unanimously approved the March 6 meeting minutes and a precursor agreement to apply for a $9,800,000 FAST NY infrastructure grant for the Xerox campus. It also approved the bills in Warrant #0325A totaling $4,374,506.17, prepaid vouchers of $658,549.09, purchase orders, 2025 budget transfers, and budget amendments. All motions carried by a 4‑0 vote.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Workshop to hear PROSAR restructuring, pump station, and grant update

This is a Town Board workshop with three presentations and discussions, no formal votes or decisions. Topics include restructuring the PROSAR parks committee, the Vosburg Pump Station, and a follow-up on a potential FAST NY grant application through the Webster Economic Development Agency.

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✓ Decided: Town Board held a workshop meeting; no actions were approved

The board heard presentations on restructuring the PROSAR committee, an update on the Vosburg Pump Station improvement project, and a potential FAST NY Grant for infrastructure at the Xerox campus. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The board will consider authorizing design work for the pump station at the April 2 meeting and the FAST NY grant application before its April 1 deadline.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board approves variances for 47-unit apartment building at 1025 Ravenside Lane

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider six area variance applications. The board approved variances for a ground-mounted solar array, a home addition, a new single-family dwelling with conditions, and a 47-unit apartment project. Two applications for waterfront cottages were withdrawn by the applicant.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves 4 area variances, withdraws 2 Lake Rd applications

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variances: a solar array at 1822 Lake Rd, an addition at 256 Birch Lane, a new single-family dwelling at 478 Lakeview Terrace (with conditions), and the Cobblestone Place Phase 2 development at 1025 Ravenside Lane. Two applications for demolition and rebuild at 253 and 257 Lake Rd were withdrawn by the applicant after board concerns about setting a precedent for multiple dwellings on one parcel. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Thu Mar 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves $30,000 sewer study and salt barn design contract

The Town Board approved several contracts for infrastructure projects and finalized 2024 budget transfers. The board also initiated a public comment period for a Brownfield Opportunity Area and appointed a new Zoning Board of Appeals member.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves design contract for new Highway Salt Barn and Truck Wash

The Webster Town Board approved a contract with MRB Group for site and building design of the Highway Salt Barn and Truck Wash, not to exceed $118,500. The board also approved a $30,000 contract with Barton & Loguidice for a Sewer Department Local Limit Study, and established a 30-day public comment period for the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) plan. All other resolutions, including the approval of bills and budget transfers, were passed.

Thu Mar 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop Cancelled

The Town Board Workshop scheduled for March 6, 2025, was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves 56-unit townhouse project and various site plans

The Webster Planning Board reviewed several residential and commercial development applications. The board approved a multi-building townhouse complex and a pole barn, while initiating a SEQR review for a large light manufacturing project.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 56-unit Waterview Phase III townhouse project

The Webster Planning Board approved the Waterview Phase III project, a 56-unit townhouse development with a community center on a 13.5-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Willow Point Way and Nautical Mile Drive. The board issued a negative declaration under SEQR, granted subdivision, EPOD, LWRP, preliminary, and final site plan approvals, all with conditions. The approvals were granted over the dissenting votes of members Anderson and Gasic, who raised concerns about wetland delineation and a DEC dock permit.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves contract for Court Building heating pump replacement, legal services, and budget transfers

The Webster Town Board approved routine financial items including bills, budget transfers, and amendments. The Board authorized the Supervisor to sign a contract with Crosby Brownlie for heating/hot water pump replacement at the Town Court Building, and an amended Open Space Preservation Agreement for a Ridge Rd. parcel. Inter-municipal agreements for STOP DWI programs were approved, along with recycling of surplus equipment from Sewer and Highway Departments. Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals were also finalized.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board approves $5.95M in bills and 2024 budget transfers

The Webster Town Board approved warrants totaling $5,949,136.33, including prepaid vouchers of $5,210,352.69, and authorized numerous 2024 budget transfers and amendments. The board also approved contracts for legal services, court building heating work, and STOP DWI programs, and made appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to receive update on New Highway Facility Project

The Town Board will hold a workshop to hear a presentation from Highway Superintendent Pat Stephens. The discussion focuses on the status of the New Highway Facility Project.

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✓ Decided: Highway facility project on track, under budget by $6.9M

The Webster Town Board held a workshop meeting where Highway Superintendent Pat Stephens presented an update on the new Highway Facility project. The project received a Certificate of Occupancy on February 14, 2025, and is under the approved bond amount by $6,885,652. Stephens proposed next steps for a salt barn and truck washout facility, with a resolution planned for the next meeting. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves area variance for large McAlpin Industries development

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and approved an area variance for McAlpin Industries at 875 Publishers Parkway. The variance allows construction of a multi-phase development totaling 300,000 square feet (first phase 120,000 SF) where the maximum permitted is 45,000 SF in the OP Core Area North - Office Park District. The board also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves area variance for 300,000 SF McAlpin Industries building

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for McAlpin Industries to construct a 300,000 SF multi-phase manufacturing warehouse at 875 Publishers Parkway, where the maximum allowed building size is 45,000 SF. The approval was unanimous (4-0) and includes conditions that the applicant must obtain all necessary permits and that significant construction must begin within one year. The project will be built in phases, with the first phase being 120,000 SF.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves bond counsel contract with Harris Beach PLLC

The Webster Town Board approved multiple resolutions including a contract for bond counsel services to Harris Beach PLLC, renewal of the Sunset Valley Manufactured Home Community mobile home park permit, and a fill permit at 990 Salt Road. Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals were tabled. The meeting also included a proclamation for retiring employee Bev Geier.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $5.58M in bills and capital project spending

The Webster Town Board approved a $5,575,955.51 warrant covering bills and capital projects, including $3.51M for the WWTP Upgrade Phase II. They also renewed a mobile home park permit, designated the Town Engineer as MS4 Stormwater Official, granted a fill permit and a fence easement license, appointed a Conservation Board member, and awarded bond counsel services. Two Zoning Board of Appeals appointments were tabled.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop cancelled for February 6, 2025

The Town Board Workshop scheduled for February 6, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Public hearing on 56-unit townhouse project tabled to future meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the previously tabled Waterside @ Willowpoint Phase III, which proposes 56 townhouses and a community center on 13.5 acres, but the application remains tabled to a future meeting. Two sign approvals (Legacy Games and The Creator's Heart) have already been approved as presented. The board will also approve the January 7, 2025, meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two signs, tables Waterview Phase III

The Webster Planning Board approved sign applications for Legacy Games at 803A Ridge Road and The Creator's Heart at 765A County Line Road, both as Type II SEQR actions. The board tabled the Waterview at Willowpoint Phase III application for 56 residential units and a community center, and noted the withdrawal of the Scottish Shortbread Co. sign application. The board also amended the November 12, 2024 minutes to correct the SEQR status.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves over $2.3 million for 2025 highway projects

The Town Board approved funding for highway repairs and improvements and referred a manufacturing expansion project for site plan review. The board also authorized a request for proposals to update sewer department local limits and appointed two board members.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $1.95M highway spending plan

The Webster Town Board approved a $1.95 million highway spending plan for general repairs and permanent improvements, including mill and pave projects on three roads. The board also referred the Ideal Group Manufacturing expansion to the Planning Board for site plan review, approved a $197,610 Microsoft license agreement, and authorized an RFP for sewer local limits update. All votes were 4-0.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Update on EMS services and proposed expansion of Ideal Group Manufacturing

The Town Board will receive a nine-month update on emergency medical services from Penfield Volunteer Ambulance, covering call statistics from October-December 2024. They will also review a proposed style guide for town communications and discuss a concept plan for expansion of Ideal Group Manufacturing at 999 Picture Parkway.

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✓ Decided: Town Board hears EMS update, style guide, and expansion plan

The Webster Town Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They received updates on emergency medical services, a communications style guide, and a proposed manufacturing expansion. The board is preparing to refer the expansion proposal to the Planning Board.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves Bill Grays signage, pole barn, preserve sign

The Webster Zoning Board held a public hearing and approved three variance requests. Bill Grays Tap Room received approval for façade signs as presented and a monument sign with a height condition. A new pole barn at 580 Bay Road and a nature preserve sign at 1775 Ridge Road were both approved as presented.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves Bill Grays signage variances at 964 Ridge Road

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances for Bill Grays signage at 964 Ridge Road, allowing three building-mounted facade signs (instead of one), 380 sq ft of signage (exceeding the 294 sq ft limit), and a 10-foot monument sign (instead of 6 feet). The board also approved a pole barn variance at 580 Bay Road and a sign variance for the Braman Nature Preserve. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board to review 120,000 SF warehouse proposal on Publisher’s Parkway

The Webster Planning Board will hold a meeting to review several site plan applications, sign approvals, and sketch plan reviews. The agenda includes public hearings for a solar PV system and a commercial building addition.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves solar, in-law apartment, signs, auto addition

The Webster Planning Board approved several applications, including a solar PV system, an in-law apartment waiver, signage for Bill Gray's and Braman Nature Preserve, and a site plan for Vision Auto Group. Several other applications were tabled, and feedback was provided on two projects. The board also appointed its Vice Chairman and Secretary.

Thu Jan 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop Cancelled

The January 2, 2025 Town Board Workshop has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Thu Jan 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board holds 2025 organizational meeting

This is a procedural organizational meeting of the Webster Town Board. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document, so the meeting is expected to cover routine matters such as appointments and meeting schedules.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board adopts 2025 meeting schedule, appointments, and pay raises

The Webster Town Board held its 2025 Organizational Meeting, approving 48 resolutions unanimously (5-0). These included setting the 2025 meeting schedule, designating the official newspaper, appointing board members to various committees, and approving a 2% salary increase for non-union salaried employees and officials. The board also set the 2025 minimum wage for part-time hourly employees at $15.50 per hour.

Thu Jan 2, 2025

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves routine financial items and proclamations

The Town Board held a regular meeting on January 2, 2025, to approve several routine financial items, including bills, prepaid warrants, purchase orders, and 2024 budget transfers and amendments. The board also issued proclamations honoring Amy Crumley and Eileen Brookins, and opened the floor for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board approves $2.14M in bills and 2024 budget transfers

The Webster Town Board held a regular meeting on January 2, 2025, approving several routine financial items. The board approved warrants totaling $2,136,329.73, including prepaid vouchers, and approved 2024 budget transfers and amendments. Two proclamations honored retiring Library Board members Eileen Brookins and Amy Crumley. No public comments were received.