Cheektowaga Town, NY

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with several resolutions up for consideration. The most consequential item is the appointment of Parvez Rahman to fill a Councilmember vacancy, with two nearly identical resolutions (2026-540 and 2026-550) differing only in the effective date. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $10.08 million warrant, a public hearing for a Verizon cell tower, and equipment purchases for the Highway and Police Departments.

• Resolution 2026-540/550: Appoint Parvez Rahman as Councilmember, effective August 12 or immediately, through December 31, 2026
• Resolution 2026-554: Call public hearing for Verizon's 109-foot telecom tower at 760 French Road, set for September 8, 2026
• Resolution 2026-553: Approve warrants totaling $10,082,204.70 across all funds
• Resolution 2026-555: Purchase trailer-mounted leaf collector from Cyncon Equipment for $162,306.92
• Resolution 2026-556/557: Authorize police radio purchase ($15,672.95) and critical incident robot ($14,501.16)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review several development projects and zoning amendments. The agenda includes old business on a 160-unit residential development at 100 McKesson Parkway and a subdivision at 157 Cleveland Drive, plus new business on special use permits for micro cell facilities, zoning changes, and a corporate office development. The committee will discuss environmental review forms (SEAF/FEAF) for each item.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 160 residential units in four 4-story buildings with clubhouse
• 157 Cleveland Drive: lot subdivision, parking, landscaping, playground
• 535 Duke Road: micro cell facility on utility pole (special use permit)
• 6700 Transit: zoning amendment from M1/CM to MS (Motor Service)
• 3150 Union: 55,693 sq-ft corporate office with warehouse and repair garage

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals met to review pending zoning relief applications. Two properties were discussed: a special permit request at 4 Sprucewood Drive and multiple area variances for a 144-unit residential project at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway. Both items remain pending and require further action before construction can begin.

• Special permit pending for single-family home at 4 Sprucewood Drive (ZBA-2026-34)
• Area variances pending for 144-unit residential complex at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway (ZBA-2026-45/46)
• Project proposes merging two parcels totaling 6.1 acres for density of 24 units/acre
• Variances requested for building height (50ft vs 35ft max), lot area (6.1 vs 11.6 acres required), and frontage setbacks
• Decisions will be revoked if building permits not obtained within 6 months or construction not commenced within 1 year

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: appointing Parvez Rahman to fill a vacancy on the Town Board as Councilmember, effective immediately through December 31, 2026. The agenda includes only this appointment item, along with routine opening and closing procedures.

• Resolution 2026-550: Appointment of Parvez Rahman as Councilmember, effective immediately through December 31, 2026

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting and approved two appointments. Parvez Rahman was appointed to the position of Councilmember, and Michael J. Full was appointed as General Crew Chief (NC/P) Sanitation. Both resolutions passed without recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 2026-550 appointing Parvez Rahman as Councilmember
• Approved Resolution 2026-551 appointing Michael J. Full as General Crew Chief (NC/P) Sanitation

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider several development proposals, including a 160-unit residential project at 100 McKesson, a 7-Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden, and a corporate office/warehouse at 3438 Union Rd. Also on the agenda are special use permits for a wireless tower at 760 French and micro cell facilities at 535 Duke and 32 Cloverdale, plus zoning amendments at 6700 Transit and 3438 Broadway.

• 100 McKesson: 160-unit residential building with clubhouse, negative declaration established
• 1593 Walden: 7-Brew drive-thru coffee shop (792 sq ft)
• 3438 Union Rd: 55,693 sq-ft corporate office with warehouse and repair garage
• 760 French: 109-ft wireless tower with equipment on leased land
• 6700 Transit: zoning amendment from M1/CM to MS-Motor Service

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval for six projects, including a wireless tower at 760 French, micro cell facilities at 535 Duke and 32 Cloverdale, a parcel merger at 3150 Union, a zoning amendment at 6700 Transit, and a subdivision at 3438 Broadway. Two items were tabled: a drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden (at the applicant's request) and a 144-unit housing development at 100 McKesson (pending a traffic study and ZBA approval). All recommendations are subject to conditions or pending approvals as noted.

• Recommended approval of 109-ft wireless tower at 760 French (5-0), pending public hearing
• Recommended approval of micro cell facility at 535 Duke (5-0)
• Recommended approval of micro cell facility at 32 Cloverdale (5-0)
• Recommended approval of parcel merger at 3150 Union (5-0), pending ZBA variance
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 6700 Transit (5-0), pending ZBA and site plan
• Recommended approval of subdivision and zoning at 3438 Broadway (5-0), pending ZBA approval
• Tabled 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden (5-0), per applicant request
• Tabled 144-unit housing at 100 McKesson (5-0), pending traffic study and ZBA approval

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law creating a Good Cause Eviction Law for rental properties. The board will also consider several resolutions, including approving a $6.98 million warrant, authorizing a PILOT agreement for a 68-unit affordable housing project, and issuing bids for roof replacements at the Senior Center and Town Park.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2026 – Good Cause Eviction Law for rental properties
• Authorize PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas for 68 affordable housing units on Harlem, Viola, and Creekside roads
• Approve $6,983,185.76 in vouchers and warrants across multiple funds
• Notice to bidders for Senior Center Gazebo Roof replacement at 3349 Broadway
• Notice to bidders for Mega Shelter Roof replacement at Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law (Intro to Local Law No. 6 of 2026) that would create Chapter 195 of the Cheektowaga Town Code, titled 'Rental Property - Good Cause Eviction Law.' The board will also consider a consent agenda containing 22 resolutions, including a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation, an intermunicipal agreement with Buffalo for use of the police firing range, and appointments to the position of Councilmember and Assistant to the Supervisor.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2026 – Good Cause Eviction Law for rental properties
• Resolution 2026-531: Authorize Supervisor to execute PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation and Harlem Villas, LLC
• Resolution 2026-537: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with City of Buffalo for use of Cheektowaga Police Department firing range
• Resolution 2026-540: Appointment to the position of Councilmember Parvez Rahman
• Resolution 2026-541: Appointment of Assistant to the Supervisor (Exempt) Daniel W. Gniewecki

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting on August 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda included only the Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order, and Adjournment, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting that consisted entirely of an executive session to conduct interviews for the position of General Foreman for the Sanitation Department. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session at 5:01 PM for sanitation foreman interviews (motion by Nowak, second by Lewis)
• Exited executive session at 6:40 PM (motion by Pilarski, second by Bakowski)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM (motion by Pilarski, second by Bakowski, all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing development and special use permits for four sites. The body will discuss residential construction, wireless tower installations, and site improvements.

• Development review for 160 residential units at 100 McKesson Parkway
• Special use permit for a 109-foot wireless tower at 760 French Road
• Development review for lot subdivision and playground at 157 Cleveland Drive
• Special use permit for telecommunication tower equipment repair at 3393 Union Road

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval for a 160-unit residential development at 100 McKesson Parkway, pending variance confirmation. It also recommended approval for a wireless tower at 760 French Road, a subdivision and playground at 157 Cleveland Drive, and equipment replacement at 3393 Union Road. All votes were unanimous among present members, with most members absent.

• Recommended approval for 160-unit housing at 100 McKesson Parkway (4-0)
• Recommended approval for 109-ft wireless tower at 760 French Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval for subdivision and playground at 157 Cleveland Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval for telecom equipment replacement at 3393 Union Road (2-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is considering the creation of a community advisory body for the police department and reviewing a new rental property eviction law. The board will also hold public hearings regarding a utility pole permit and a PILOT agreement for housing development.

• Resolution 2026-490: Establishing the Cheektowaga Police Dept Community Advisory Council
• Local Law No. 6 of 2026: Rental Property - Good Cause Eviction Law
• Special Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless utility pole at 2013 Walden Avenue
• PILOT Agreement with Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation and Harlem Villas, LLC
• Approval of warrants totaling $4,710,623.23

The Town Board held a public hearing on a proposed Good Cause Eviction law (Local Law No. 6) and heard extensive comments from both supporters and opponents. After the hearing, the board discussed the matter but adjourned the hearing without a vote, scheduling further discussion for August 11, 2026. The board also approved a consent agenda including numerous routine resolutions and appointments, and moved a resolution to establish a Police Department Community Advisory Council to the table.

• Public hearing on Good Cause Eviction law (Local Law No. 6) adjourned without vote, continued to August 11, 2026
• Resolution 2026-490 (Police Dept Community Advisory Council) moved to the table (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Consent agenda approved, including 20 routine resolutions and appointments
• Special Use Permit for 2013 Walden Avenue closed (unanimous)
• PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation public hearing closed (unanimous)
• Resolution 2026-518: Notice to Bidders for tree installation along town highways approved
• Resolution 2026-520: Scajaquada Creek restoration project sponsorship and funding plan approved
• Resolution 2026-521: Committee to research conversion of Highway Department to DPW established

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold public hearings on a proposed Good Cause Eviction law for rental properties, a special use permit at 2013 Walden Avenue, and a PILOT agreement for Harlem Villas. The board will also consider a resolution to establish a Police Community Advisory Council and a consent agenda with numerous administrative items including appointments, purchases, and renewals.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6-2026 - Good Cause Eviction for rental properties
• Public hearing on PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation and Harlem Villas, LLC
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for 2013 Walden Avenue
• Resolution 2026-490: Establishing Cheektowaga Police Department Community Advisory Council
• Appointment of Director of Information Technology and Records Management - Daniel Griebner

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard reports on traffic complaints. It will request the Town Board to consider a traffic study for Mapleview Road, and Lt. Bzibziak will set up checkpoints for Chapel Avenue, Dean Road, and Marne Road. The commission also reviewed a request for a baseball sign on Standard Parkway and will have Lt. Bzibziak replace it.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Requested Town Board consider traffic study for Mapleview Road
• Lt. Bzibziak to establish checkpoint on Chapel Avenue
• Lt. Bzibziak to establish checkpoint on Dean Road
• Lt. Bzibziak to establish speed checkpoint on Marne Road
• Lt. Bzibziak to replace baseball sign on Standard Parkway

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four items, including a special permit for a single-family home on a substandard lot, two area variances for driveway setbacks, and a temporary permit for a home-based candle business. All applications are listed as pending following public hearings.

• Special permit for Valerie Stanek to build single-family home at 4 Sprucewood Drive on under-width and under-area lot.
• Area variance for Michael R. Sisti to enlarge driveway 2 feet from property line at 230 LeHavre Drive (requires 5 feet).
• Temporary permit for Jacqueline Garlow to operate home-based candle manufacturing at 1368 Losson Road.
• Area variance for Kelly McEvoy for driveway expansion 0.5 foot from property line at 158 Seton Road.

The Board approved two area variances for driveway expansions and a two-year temporary permit for a home-based candle business. One application for a single-family home was tabled due to missing revisions.

• Approved driveway enlargement at 230 LeHavre Drive with 2-foot setback condition (Unanimous)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for candle business at 1368 Losson Road with fire-rated cabinet condition (4-1)
• Approved driveway expansion at 158 Seton Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled special permit for home construction at 4 Sprucewood Drive until August 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2026

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one tabled application and three new variance or appeal requests. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No details on the nature of each request are provided in the agenda.

• Tabled item 2026-34: Valerie Stanek, 4 Sprucewood Drive
• New item 2026-42: Michael R. Sisti, 230 LeHavre Drive
• New item 2026-43: Jacqueline Garlow, 1368 Losson Road
• New item 2026-44: Kelly McEvoy, 158 Seton Road

The Town Board approved a consent agenda including the purchase of five 2027 Ford Police Interceptors and several insurance and software agreements. A public hearing for a special use permit at 20 Parwood Drive was opened and closed with no comments received.

• Approved purchase of five 2027 Ford Police Interceptors
• Approved Special Use Permit for 20 Parwood Drive
• Approved agreement with Lawley Insurance for Claims Management Services
• Approved temporary all-way stop control for Niagara Transformer Expansion Project
• Approved inter-municipal agreement for School Resource Officer with Cleveland Hill Union Free School District
• Approved appointment of Justice Jeffrey F. Voelkl as Acting Town Justice
• Approved establishment of the Cheektowaga Police Dept Community Advisory Council
• Approved termination of Declaration of Covenants for property at 777 Indian Road

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed local law to create Chapter 195 of the Town Code, titled Rental Property – Good Cause Eviction Law. The board will also consider numerous resolutions including a PILOT agreement for the Harlem Villas housing development, a bond refunding, appointment of police officers, and a revised fee schedule for planning and building departments. A consent agenda covers 39 items such as contract awards, software maintenance, and personnel appointments.

• Resolution 2026-454: Call for public hearing on Local Law No. 6 creating a Good Cause Eviction Law for rental properties
• Resolution 2026-453: Call for public hearing to authorize PILOT agreement between Town and Harlem Villas Housing Development Fund Corporation
• Resolution 2026-448: Appointment of police officers (competitive/permanent) for the Police Department
• Resolution 2026-460: Bond resolution authorizing issuance of 2026 refunding bonds
• Resolution 2026-461: Adoption of 2026 revised fee schedule for Planning, Building, Plumbing, Fire Safety, and Neighborhood Housing & Preservation offices

The Board of Ethics met on July 13, 2026, but no quorum was present, so no formal decisions were made. Members reviewed returned Financial Disclosure Statements, noting one lacked a signature, and scheduled the next meeting for August 10, 2026.

• No quorum present; no formal actions taken
• Reviewed returned Financial Disclosure Statements; one lacked a signature
• Scheduled next meeting for August 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Under old business, a special use permit for a 109-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road is on the agenda. New business includes a lot subdivision and site improvements at 157 Cleveland and a proposed 7-Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden Avenue. All items are classified as Unlisted SEAF FEAF under SEQRA.

• 760 French: Special Use Permit for 109-foot wireless telecommunications tower with accessory ground equipment
• 157 Cleveland: Development Review for lot subdivision, new accessible access area, parking stalls, grading, landscaping, and playground
• 1593 Walden: Development Review and Special Use Permit for 7-Brew drive-thru coffee shop (792 sq ft, 35 stacking spaces)

The Planning Board recommended approval for a development review at 157 Cleveland. Two other projects, involving a coffee shop on Walden Avenue and a wireless tower on French Road, were tabled for further study.

• Recommended approval for 157 Cleveland lot subdivision (4-0)
• Tabled 1593 Walden development review pending traffic study and DOT report
• Tabled 760 French Rd wireless tower construction pending balloon study and public hearing

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review a request for a wireless telecommunications tower and two development projects. The board is considering a new drive-thru coffee shop and site improvements for a facility on Cleveland.

• Special Use Permit for 109-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French
• Development Review for lot subdivision, parking, and playground at 157 Cleveland
• Development Review and Special Use Permit for 7-Brew coffee shop at 1593 Walden

Board - Regular Meeting

The board will vote on an amendment to the Flock Group ALPR camera contract for police, approve a negative declaration for a private battery energy storage system on a closed superfund site at 3695 Broadway, and set a public hearing for a Verizon small wireless facility at 20 Parwood Drive. They will also consider site plan approval for a community center at 3095 Genesee. A consent agenda includes routine fund transfers and warrant approvals totaling over $2.67 million.

• Resolution 2026-342: Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for police ALPR hardware/software
• Resolution 2026-417: Negative declaration for battery energy storage system at 3695 Broadway (closed superfund site)
• Resolution 2026-418: Development review/site plan approval for battery storage at 3695 Broadway
• Resolution 2026-415: Public hearing for Verizon small wireless facility at 20 Parwood Drive
• Resolution 2026-416: Site plan approval for community center at 3095 Genesee

The Town Board voted to table Resolution 2026-342, which would have added two FLOCK cameras to the police department. The motion was made by Councilmember Thompson and seconded by Councilmember Bakowski.

• Tabled Resolution 2026-342 (FLOCK camera expansion) (Thompson/Bakowski)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Bakowski/Elderkin)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 9, 2026
• Approved 30 resolutions for transfers, warrants, and appointments
• Approved Resolution 2026-443 (Juneteenth recognition)
• Approved Resolution 2026-444 (Police student interns)
• Approved Resolution 2026-445 (Senior Clerk appointment)
• Approved Resolution 2026-446 (Health Insurance Stop Loss Contract)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed four development projects and utility permits. The committee discussed the 100 McKesson Parkway, 1746 Dale, 2013 Walden, and 760 French Road projects. No formal decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed 100 McKesson Parkway project (160 residential units)
• Reviewed 1746 Dale project (lot merger and addition)
• Reviewed 2013 Walden ROW project (micro cell facility)
• Reviewed 760 French Road project (telecommunications tower)
• No formal decisions recorded

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider tabled items from prior meetings, including a temporary permit renewal for commercial fleet storage at 850 Aero Drive, an area variance for a detached garage height at 84 Kilbourne Road, and a use variance at 280 Pine Ridge Road to allow commercial uses in a residential district. The board will also hear several new variance applications for properties across the town.

• Tabled item 2026-23: Barclay Damon/Student Transportation of America seeks renewal of temporary permit for commercial automotive fleet storage at 850 Aero Drive (M2 zone) – currently pending.
• Tabled item 2026-25: Marcus Cline & Jennifer Hoffman seek area variance for a 14-ft detached garage at 84 Kilbourne Road (zoning max 12 ft) – currently pending.
• Tabled item 2026-30: Derrick C. Warburton Sr. seeks use variance at 280 Pine Ridge Road to allow private club, personal services, and restaurant/event space in an R-Residence District – currently pending.
• New item 2026-31: Frank A. Chinnici/Main McKesson LP application for 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway.
• New item 2026-40: Matthew C. Edwards/Buffalo Construction Consultants/Niagara Power Transformer application for 1746 Dale Road / 24 Anderson Road.

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a two-year renewal of a temporary use permit for Student Transportation of America to continue operating a bus depot at 850 Aero Drive, with a condition to pursue a zoning text amendment. The board also unanimously approved an area variance for a 14-foot garage at 84 Kilbourne Road, requiring front siding to match the house. A use variance for the historic George Urban Mansion at 280 Pine Ridge Road was discussed but no decision was made; applicants were directed to review parking agreements and conditions.

• Granted temporary permit renewal for Student Transportation of America bus depot at 850 Aero Drive (unanimous, 4-0)
• Granted area variance for 14-foot detached garage at 84 Kilbourne Road with siding condition (unanimous, 4-0)
• Discussed use variance for 280 Pine Ridge Road (George Urban Mansion) but took no vote; directed further coordination with town

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss new business regarding Mapleview Road and old business concerning Mildred Drive and general commission matters. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• New Business: Mapleview Rd.
• Old Business: Mildred Drive
• Old Business: Traffic Safety Commission discussion

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met on June 16, 2026, and addressed several resident complaints regarding stop signs, truck traffic, and speeding. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all requests were referred for review or enforcement action. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $467.00.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Referred stop sign request at Mapleview & Bixler to police review
• Set up checkpoint on Dean Rd for truck traffic monitoring
• Referred baseball sign replacement request for review
• Established speed checkpoint on Marne Rd
• Initiated speed checkpoint on Mildred Dr with summonses issued
• Discussed stipend request for TSC members; Town Board will consider

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a proposed 7-Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden Avenue. They will also review special use permits for two telecommunications facilities: a microcell at 2013 Walden and a 109-foot tower at 760 French. Additionally, an equipment upgrade at 20 Parwood and a change in use to a community cultural center at 3095 Genesee will be discussed.

• Review of Special Use Permit for 7-Brew coffee shop at 1593 Walden (drive-thru only, 792 sq ft)
• Review of Special Use Permit for microcell telecommunications facility at 2013 Walden
• Review of Special Use Permit for 109' telecommunications tower at 760 French
• Review of equipment upgrade at 20 Parwood
• Review of change in use to community cultural center at 3095 Genesee

The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval for a community cultural center at 3095 Genesee Street and for a microcell wireless facility at 760 French Road. It tabled a proposed 7 Brew coffee shop drive-thru at 1593 Walden Avenue pending a traffic study and tabled a 109-foot telecom tower at 2013 Walden Avenue pending a balloon study and public hearing. The board also recommended approval for a micro-cell equipment upgrade at 20 Parwood.

• Recommended approval for change in use to community cultural center at 3095 Genesee (5-0).
• Tabled 1593 Walden 7 Brew coffee shop drive-thru for traffic study and parking review.
• Recommended approval for microcell wireless facility at 760 French Road (5-0).
• Tabled 2013 Walden 109-ft telecom tower for balloon study and public hearing.
• Recommended approval for micro-cell equipment upgrade at 20 Parwood (5-0).

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Council reviewed landscape plans for three different development projects. The plans for 3695 Broadway and 100 Mckesson Parkway were deemed appropriate, while the site plan for 760 French Road showed no expected disturbance to existing vegetation.

• Approved landscaping plan for 3695 Broadway (Bess Battery Storage Systems)
• Reviewed site plan for 760 French Road (Verizon 150’ Telecommunications Facility)
• Approved landscaping plan for 100 Mckesson Parkway (160 unit Apartment Complex)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 5, which would create a chapter in the town code titled 'Town Term Limits Law.' The board will also consider an amendment to the agreement with Flock Group Inc. for police ALPR camera hardware and software. Consent agenda items include fund transfers, approval of warrants totaling $1,168,413.50, and environmental review and a special use permit for a Verizon telecommunications equipment replacement at 2560 Walden.

• Public Hearing: Local Law Intro No. 5 – Town Term Limits Law
• Resolution 2026-342: Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Cheektowaga Police Department ALPR cameras and software
• Resolution 2026-375: Transfer of funds including $44,041 from regular payroll and $24,212 from diesel fuel, among other accounts
• Resolution 2026-377 & 378: 2560 Walden – Negative Declaration under NYSEQRA and Special Use Permit for Verizon telecom tower equipment replacement
• Consent agenda warrant approval totaling $1,168,413.50 across multiple funds

The Town Board approved Resolution 2026-411, appointing Jacob T. Wodowski as a competitive/permanent detective in the Police Department. A presentation on Flock license plate reader technology was given, followed by extensive public comment on privacy and security concerns, but no vote on Flock was taken. The board also heard a report on the program's crime-solving successes.

• Approved appointment of Detective Jacob T. Wodowski (unanimous; resolution suspended rules)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 5, which would create a chapter in the town code titled Town Term Limits Law. The board will also consider nearly 40 resolutions, including an amendment to the Flock Group Inc. agreement for police hardware and software, adoption of a separate term limits local law (Local Law No. 7), and various appointments, purchases, and special event permits. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 5 – Town Term Limits Law
• Resolution 2026-342: Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Cheektowaga Police Department hardware and software products
• Resolution 2026-383: Adopt Local Law No. 7 of 2026 – Town Term Limits
• Resolution 2026-384: In Support of India's Law (S.9126A/A.10718A)
• Resolution 2026-390: Accept donated LED sports lighting fixtures from Highmark Stadium

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review several development proposals and a special use permit for telecommunications equipment. The most consequential item is a negative declaration for a 160-unit residential project at 100 McKesson Parkway, with four buildings and a clubhouse. Other items involve multi-parcel site modifications on Dale Road, including lot mergers, building additions, and parking reconfiguration.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 160 residential units in four 4-story buildings plus clubhouse; negative declaration RES-2026-81
• 2560 Walden: Special use permit to replace and co-locate telecommunication equipment
• 1747 Dale: Utility upgrades and three points of cross-parcel access for circulation
• 1746 Dale: Lot merger with 24 Anderson, demolition of southern building, 23,638 sq-ft addition
• 1755 Dale: Two additions totaling 31,910 sq-ft, parking reconfiguration, three connection points to 1747 Dale

The Environmental Advisory Committee met May 27, 2026, with only two members present (Dan Young and Pat Bowen). They recommended approval of five projects, including a 160-unit residential development at 100 McKesson Parkway, telecommunication equipment replacement at 2560 Walden, and three related Dale Road projects involving lot mergers, additions, and access modifications. All votes were 2-0.

• Recommended approval of 160-unit residential development at 100 McKesson Parkway (2-0, awaiting variance confirmation)
• Recommended approval of telecommunication equipment replacement/co-location at 2560 Walden (2-0)
• Recommended approval of utility upgrades and cross-parcel access at 1747 Dale (2-0)
• Recommended approval of lot merger and 23,638 sq-ft addition at 1746 Dale/24 Anderson (2-0, awaiting variance hearing)
• Recommended approval of two additions totaling 31,910 sq-ft and parking reconfiguration at 1755 Dale (2-0)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting on May 26, 2026 to vote on several resolutions, including a local law to amend the occupancy tax (Chapter 220, Article XI). Other items include a resolution supporting the NY Health Act, amendments to police ALPR camera agreements, and a contract for summer camp busing. The consent agenda covers minutes, a warrant totaling $9,290,739.50, and fund transfers.

• Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2026 amending the Town's occupancy tax (Chapter 220, Article XI), following a public hearing.
• Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Cheektowaga Police Department ALPR camera hardware and software (no dollar amount specified).
• Award summer camp busing contract to WNY Bus Co. for $11,675 for the Department of Youth & Recreational Services.
• Transfer $20,000 from Contingency to Facilities Maintenance & Repairs (Resolution 2026-339).
• Resolution supporting the NY Health Act (S.3425/A.1466) to establish universal health coverage for New York residents.

The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing numerous personnel appointments, fund transfers, and special event authorizations. Several resolutions regarding Flock cameras and local laws were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. The board also approved the renaming of Veterans Park to Pfc. Neil E. Bateman Veterans Memorial Park at Knob Hill.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 12, 2026
• Approved Resolution 2026-339 (Transfer of Funds)
• Approved Resolution 2026-341 (Summer Camp Busing award)
• Approved Resolution 2026-343 (Frey Electric Construction Co. change order)
• Approved Resolution 2026-346 (Purchase of Sights)
• Approved Resolution 2026-347 (Purchase of AED Electrodes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-349 (Cultural Group Funding)
• Approved Resolution 2026-350 (Minerva Information Solutions retainer)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on 14 new items, including a request for a front-yard and parking setback variance to build a drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden Avenue and adjacent Dale Road parcels, and a temporary permit for an outdoor fireworks sales display at 3825-3865 Union Road. A zoning decision document for the coffee-shop variance is included; other items are listed without detailed filings.

• Area variance for 1593 Walden LLC to build a 510-sq-ft drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden Ave and 1492, 1496, 1500 Dale Rd; seeks 43.43-ft front-yard setback (required 50 ft) and 2.49-ft parking setback (required 25 ft).
• Temporary permit application by Superior Tent Rentals/American Promotional Events for outdoor fireworks sales display at 3825-3865 Union Road in a C-Retail Business zone where outdoor sales are not permitted.
• Pending decision on area variance to merge four parcels and construct a commercial building with a walk-in cooler and five parking spaces.
• Additional items include applications for AC Power 48 LLC at 3695 Broadway, Niagara Transformer at 1755 Dale Rd, Student Transportation of America at 850 Aero Dr, and multiple residential variances (e.g., 39 Wilshire Rd, 84 Kilbourne Rd, 158 Seton Rd, 80 Milsom Ave, 1258 Walden Ave, 11 Gregory Ct, 280 Pine Ridge Rd).
• All items are listed as new but only the first two include detailed application materials; decisions are pending as of the meeting date.

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted all requests on the May 20, 2026 agenda. Approved a temporary use permit for a TNT Fireworks sales tent, area variances for a Seven Brew drive-through coffee shop at 1593 Walden Ave, fence-height variances for a battery energy storage system at 3695 Broadway, and two sets of variances for a Niagara Power Transformer manufacturing expansion at 1755 Dale Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Granted two-year temporary use permit for TNT Fireworks outdoor sales tent at 3825-3865 Union Road (unanimous)
• Granted front-yard and parking setback variances for Seven Brew drive-through at 1593 Walden Ave, contingent on DOT traffic study (unanimous)
• Granted two fence-height variances (8 ft) for battery storage facility at 3695 Broadway (unanimous)
• Granted side-yard setback variance for loading area at Niagara Power Transformer campus, 1755 Dale Road (unanimous)
• Granted three variances (front-yard setback, side-yard setback, circulation path) for Niagara Power Transformer expansion at 1755 Dale Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

ASHER (Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response) - Regular Meeting

The committee reviewed upcoming training dates and discussed potential grant proposals for vehicle replacement. No financial expenditures were recorded since the last meeting.

• TACC training scheduled for August 17th and August 24th
• RTF Ops Level training scheduled for September 26th and 27th
• Planning subcommittee on hold until Lt. McAdams returns from the FBI