Cheektowaga Town, NY

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Board - Special Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

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

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals meets Oct. 21, 2026 to review tabled and new variance cases. The largest is Frank A. Chinnici/Main McKesson LP's plan to merge 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway into a 144-unit residential complex on 6.1 acres, which would exceed the allowed 73 units and 35-foot height limit. Two related variance decisions in the packet are marked 'Pending,' and a public hearing was held 8/19/2026. Other items include properties on Union Road, Broadway, Banko Drive, Indian Road, Walden Galleria, East Cavalier Drive and Borden Road.

• 2026-45/46: Frank A. Chinnici/Main McKesson LP, 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway — area variances for 144 units on 6.1 acres (law allows 73), 50-ft buildings (35-ft max), 15-ft clubhouse (12-ft max); decisions listed as Pending
• 2026-47: Michael J. Metzger, P.E./JM&J Leasing Union Rd., LLC, 3150 Union Road — tabled item
• 2026-54: Marc Romanowski/Carwell Corrosion, 3438 Broadway Street — tabled item
• 2026-63: Joel Cady/WG Mall Company, LLC/Pyramid Management Group, One Walden Galleria — new item
• New items also listed for 239 Banko Drive, 91 Indian Road, 75 and 78 East Cavalier Drive, and 1155 Borden Road

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council - 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

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Board - Regular Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing eight development projects, including a 160-unit residential complex, several special use permits for wireless facilities, and zoning amendments. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Most items are listed as 'Unlisted' under SEQRA, with one negative declaration established.

• 100 McKesson Parkway: 160 residential units in four 4-story buildings plus clubhouse (SEQRA negative declaration RES-2026-81)
• 157 Cleveland Drive: lot subdivision, parking, grading, and new playground
• 535 Duke Road: micro cell facility on replacement utility pole in town right-of-way
• 6700 Transit: zoning amendment from M1/CM to MS Motor Service
• 3438 Broadway: zoning amendment and subdivision for 2,800 sq-ft rust inhibitor service building

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider three resolutions related to a proposed 109-foot Verizon wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road, including a negative environmental declaration, a special use permit, and site plan approval. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes approving a $13.66 million warrant, awarding an emergency masonry repair contract, and purchasing police radios.

• Resolution 2026-577: Negative Declaration (SEQRA) for 109-foot Verizon tower at 760 French Road
• Resolution 2026-578: Special Use Permit for Verizon tower at 760 French Road
• Resolution 2026-579: Site Plan approval for Verizon tower at 760 French Road
• Resolution 2026-613: Approve $13,662,930.74 in vouchers and warrants
• Resolution 2026-615: Award $18,190 emergency masonry repair at 275 Alexander Avenue to Morris Masonry

The Cheektowaga Town Board adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2026, amending Chapter 52 on Ambulance Services, after a public hearing where residents raised concerns about removing EMS advisory board authority. The board also approved a consent agenda covering warrants, grants, purchases, and personnel actions, and waived rules to add three resolutions including the ambulance law and a TCEA memorandum of agreement. Four resolutions, including three for 760 French, were moved to the table, and the board entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

• Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2026 amending Chapter 52 Ambulance Services
• Approved consent agenda including Resolutions 2026-613 through 2026-635 (with 2026-622 and 2026-634 removed for separate votes)
• Tabled Resolutions 2026-577, 2026-578, 2026-579 (760 French) and 2026-597 (Highway appointment)
• Waived rules to add Resolutions 2026-636, 2026-637, and 2026-638
• Closed public hearing on Local Law No. 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-638 authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the TCEA
• Approved Resolution 2026-636 extending services with Edmunds Gov Tech
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA, PBA, Captain's & Lieutenant's Association and Dispatchers contract negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several applications, including a pending decision regarding a multi-unit residential development. The project at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway proposes 144 units on 6.1 acres, which requires several area variances.

• Pending area variance for 144-unit residential complex at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway
• Proposed building height of 50 feet at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway
• Proposed clubhouse height of 15 feet at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway
• Tabled item 2026-47 for 3150 Union Road
• New item 2026-54 for 3438 Broadway Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variances for residential projects: a shed setback at 262 Lou Ann Drive, a driveway enlargement at 41 Rachelle Drive, a driveway enlargement at 84 Warsaw Street, and a six-foot fence at 10 Hedley Street. It denied a request for a second driveway at 23 Armond Lane, with the board suggesting the existing driveway be widened instead. Three items were tabled to October 21, 2026: two Main McKesson LP variances at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway and a JM&J Leasing Union Road use variance at 3150 Union Road. A Carwell Corrosion variance at 3438 Broadway Street was also tabled for further information.

• Approved shed setback variance at 262 Lou Ann Drive (6 ft from dwelling instead of 10 ft) — GRANTED [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved driveway enlargement to 1 ft from property line at 41 Rachelle Drive — GRANTED [4 TO 1], Ault opposed
• Denied second driveway and parking area at 23 Armond Lane — DENIED [0 TO 5]
• Approved driveway enlargement in front of dwelling at 84 Warsaw Street — GRANTED [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved six-foot fence at 10 Hedley Street, conditioned on fence starting six feet from sidewalk — GRANTED [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved six-foot fence at 3 Normandy Avenue with 45-degree angle condition at driveway — GRANTED [UNANIMOUS]
• Tabled Main McKesson LP variances at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway to 10/21/2026 — TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
• Tabled JM&J Leasing Union Road use variance at 3150 Union Road and Carwell Corrosion variance at 3438 Broadway Street to 10/21/2026 — TABLED [UNANIMOUS]

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met on September 15, 2026, to review various new and old business items, including project proposals, speed concerns, and sign requests. The commission reviewed proposals for a coffee shop on Walden Avenue, apartments on Mckesson Parkway, a Verizon facility on French Road, and a manufacturing facility on Broadway. Additionally, the commission addressed street sign requests and speeding complaints on local streets.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes
• Agreed to install a "NO OUTLET" sign at Pine Ridge Road and Villa Moraine Drive
• Agreed to replace a baseball sign on Standard Parkway
• Contacted XYLEM to install "NO OUTLET" and "NO TURN AROUND" signs on Standard Parkway

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

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review development applications. Old business includes a 160-unit residential project at 100 McKesson, while new business includes an office/warehouse complex at 0 Broadway and a drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• 100 McKesson: 160 residential units in four 4-story buildings (50,188 sq ft each) plus a 2-story clubhouse; SEQRA negative declaration RES-2026-81
• 0 Broadway: 8,000 sq-ft office building for UTECH Waterproofing and 9,000 sq-ft warehouse; SEQRA unlisted
• 1593 Walden: 7-Brew drive-thru-only coffee shop, 792 sq ft, 35 stacking spaces; special use permit; SEQRA unlisted

The Planning Board tabled reviews for a proposed coffee shop at 1593 Walden and residential housing at 100 McKesson. The board also recommended approval for a site plan amendment at 0 Broadway.

• Tabled 1593 Walden coffee shop review due to technical difficulties (4-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled 100 McKesson residential development review pending traffic study acquisition (4-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval for 0 Broadway site plan amendment (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved prior meeting minutes

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Council reviewed requests for member re-appointments and a new membership application. Members also reviewed the landscaping plan for the proposed Utech development on Broadway.

• Co-Chair Bakowski will draft a resolution for pending appointments
• Reviewed landscaping plan for Utech development at 3519-3523 Broadway

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, approving several resolutions including a $90,683 contract for tree installation along town highways, a $7.26 million amendment to the 2026 paving list, and a special use permit for a 109-foot Verizon telecommunications tower at 760 French Road. The board also introduced a public hearing for proposed amendments to the town's ambulance services law.

• Awarded $90,683 contract to Great Lakes Lawn and Snow LLC for tree installation along town highways (Bid #2026-10)
• Amended 2026 paving list to spend up to $7,261,482.63 on highway improvements
• Approved special use permit for 109-foot Verizon telecommunications tower at 760 French Road
• Approved site plan for Verizon tower project at 760 French Road
• Scheduled public hearing for September 22, 2026 on proposed amendments to Chapter 52 Ambulance Services

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including resolutions 2026-573 through 2026-611, after removing several items for separate discussion. The board also held a public hearing on a Verizon special use permit for 760 French, which was closed unanimously. No substantive decisions were made on the removed resolutions during this meeting; they were deferred to separate action.

• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 2026-573 through 2026-611 (unanimous)
• Removed resolutions 2026-577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, and 597 from consent agenda for separate action
• Closed public hearing for Verizon special use permit at 760 French (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2026-612 transferring employee position in Facilities Department
• Approved meeting minutes of August 25, 2026

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including a public hearing and three related approvals for a Verizon wireless tower at 760 French Road, a $1.94 million warrant, and a bid award for tree planting. The board will also introduce a local law to amend ambulance services regulations.

• Public hearing and resolutions for 109-ft Verizon tower at 760 French Road (Negative Declaration, Special Use Permit, Site Plan approval)
• Resolution 2026-574: Approve $1,942,233.42 in vouchers and warrants
• Resolution 2026-575: Amend 2026 paving list, reducing highway fund spending cap to $7,261,482.63
• Resolution 2026-576: Award tree planting bid to Great Lakes Lawn and Snow LLC for $90,683.00
• Resolution 2026-580: Call public hearing for Sept 22 on Local Law to amend Chapter 52 Ambulance Services

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda containing 39 resolutions (2026-573 through 2026-611), covering fund transfers, bids, appointments, and agreements. Several items were removed for separate discussion, including resolutions related to the 760 French Verizon special use permit, skid steer purchases, and an ambulance services local law. The board also held a public hearing on the Verizon tower application, which was closed unanimously, and entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda with 39 resolutions (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 760 French Verizon special use permit (unanimous)
• Removed resolutions 2026-577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, and 597 for separate action
• Approved resolution 2026-612 transferring employee position (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation and personnel appointment

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

The Environmental Advisory Committee held a meeting where no substantive decisions were made on pending projects. All reviewed items, including residential developments and zoning amendments, were tabled to allow for comment periods to expire or for additional studies to be completed.

• Tabled 100 McKesson Parkway development review pending traffic study
• Tabled 157 Cleveland Drive lot subdivision and site changes to allow 30-day comment period to expire
• Tabled 535 Duke micro cell facility permit to allow 30-day comment period to expire
• Tabled 32 Cloverdale micro cell wireless facility permit to allow 30-day comment period to expire
• Tabled 6700 Transit zoning amendment to allow 30-day comment period to expire
• Tabled 3150 Union development review to allow 30-day comment period to expire
• Tabled 3438 Broadway subdivision and zoning amendment to allow 30-day comment period to expire

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)

The Town Board voted to table resolutions appointing Parvez Rahman as councilmember and Michael J. Full as General Crew Chief, with a 4-2 vote. The board approved the consent agenda, including resolutions 2026-552 through 2026-571, and separately approved the purchase of a leaf collector and the appointment of Joseph McCarville as General Crew Chief. Public comments included concerns about the appointment, a Delta Sonic property, and a critical incident robot.

• Tabled Resolution 2026-540 and 2026-550 (appointment of Parvez Rahman as Councilmember) (4-2)
• Tabled Resolution 2026-551 (appointment of Michael J. Full as General Crew Chief) (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 2026-552 through 2026-571 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2026-555 (purchase of trailer mounted leaf collector)
• Approved Resolution 2026-565 (appointment of Joseph McCarville as General Crew Chief)
• Approved Resolution 2026-572 (limited suspension of vehicle use policy for SPCA vaccine event)
• Approved meeting minutes of August 11 and August 17, 2026

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

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for a single-family home at 4 Sprucewood Drive, tabled a proposed 144-unit residential complex at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway pending a traffic study, and granted variances for a fence, a home on an undersized lot, and a driveway expansion. A carport variance at 466 Cherokee Drive was denied, and a shed variance at 262 Lou Ann Drive was withdrawn.

• Granted variance for single-family home at 4 Sprucewood Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled 144-unit residential complex at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway until 9/16/2026 (unanimous)
• Granted two area variances for corporate headquarters at 3150 Union Road (unanimous)
• Granted fence height variance at 3 Elaine Court (unanimous)
• Granted undersized-lot variance for home at 34 Virginia Road (unanimous)
• Denied carport variance at 466 Cherokee Drive (0-5)
• Withdrawn shed variance at 262 Lou Ann Drive
• Granted driveway expansion variance at 124 Nagel Drive (unanimous)

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

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council met and reviewed site plans for three properties but took no formal votes or decisions. The council discussed proposed changes at 3438 Broadway (Carwell Collision), 157 Cleveland Drive (Buffalo Hearing and Speech Facility), and 100 McKesson Parkway (160-unit apartment complex), noting landscaping details and green space percentages. The meeting was procedural, with no approvals, denials, or tabling actions.

• Reviewed site plan for 3438 Broadway (Carwell Collision) noting existing honey locusts and planned plantings
• Reviewed site plan for 157 Cleveland Drive (Buffalo Hearing and Speech Facility) noting lack of landscaping details
• Reviewed site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway (160-unit apartment complex) noting green space percentages

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

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved a consent agenda including a PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas and the appointment of Parvez Rahman to the Councilmember seat, despite objections from some members about rushing the appointment to exceed the tax cap. The board also closed a public hearing on a proposed Good Cause Eviction Law without taking action. Several resolutions were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion, and the board entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2026-531 (PILOT with Harlem Villas) and Resolution 2026-540 (Appointment of Parvez Rahman as Councilmember)
• Closed public hearing on Local Law No. 6 (Good Cause Eviction Law) without a vote
• Approved Resolution 2026-531 (PILOT agreement with Harlem Villas)
• Approved Resolution 2026-540 (Appointment of Parvez Rahman to Council)
• Approved Resolution 2026-546 (Hiring/Termination of Part-Time/Seasonal Employees)
• Approved Resolution 2026-547 (Termination - Highway Department - Nicholas Birdwell Jr.)
• Approved Resolution 2026-548 (Authorize Grant Expenditure for Police Gym Equipment)
• Approved Resolution 2026-549 (Amendment to Appointment of Board of Ethics)

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

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

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

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

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed two site plans. The 157 Cleveland Drive plan for the Buffalo Hearing and Speech facility lacked landscaping details, so no action was taken. The landscaping plan for the Niagara Power Transformer addition at 1746 Dale Road was deemed appropriate. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed 157 Cleveland Drive site plan; no action due to missing landscaping details
• Reviewed 1746 Dale Road landscaping plan; deemed appropriate for the project

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