Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2021

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing five items, including rezoning requests and site plans, and will make recommendations on each. The meeting was rescheduled from December 29, 2021 to January 5, 2022. Items include a proposed smoke shop, a storage building, a campground, a fire hall expansion, and a daycare center.

• 3705 Harlem Road: Rezoning from NS to C for a proposed retail smoke shop
• 4455 Genesee Street: 3,840 SF post frame storage building for CUBRC
• 4938 Genesee Street: Rezoning from M1 to M2 for a high-end RV campground
• 234 Clover Place: U-Crest Fire Hall expansion and rezoning to CF
• 1571 Harlem Road: New 6,889 SF daycare center and retail building

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended SEQR negative declarations for a proposed smoke/retail shop at 3705 Harlem Road and a cold storage facility at 4455 Genesee Street. The committee tabled decisions on a mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road, a zoning change for a campground at 4938 Genesee Street, and a daycare facility at 1571 Harlem Road, pending further information or comment periods. A public hearing was recommended for a fire hall storage and training facility at 234 Clover Place.

• Recommended SEQR negative declaration for 3705 Harlem Road smoke/retail shop (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Recommended SEQR negative declaration for 4455 Genesee Street cold storage facility (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development pending NYSDOT comments (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)
• Tabled 4938 Genesee Street campground rezoning for further policy review (motion by Cultrara, 2nd by Coburn)
• Recommended public hearing for 234 Clover Place fire hall storage facility (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled 1571 Harlem Road daycare facility pending SEQR comment period (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)

Board - Work Session

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Cheektowaga Town Board. The board will convene, hold an executive session to discuss employment history and discipline of particular employees, the proposed sale of real property, and Public Safety Dispatchers collective negotiations. No specific resolutions or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on employment history and discipline of particular employees
• Executive session on proposed sale of real property
• Executive session on Public Safety Dispatchers collective negotiations

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on December 28, 2021, but took no substantive actions. Two resolution items (2021-680 and 2021-686) were pulled from the agenda, and the board entered executive session to discuss employee discipline, a real property sale, collective negotiations, and litigation. The meeting adjourned without any formal votes on policy or contracts.

• Pulled resolution items 2021-680 and 2021-686 from the agenda
• Entered executive session at 5:25 PM to discuss employee discipline, property sale, dispatcher negotiations, and litigation
• Exited executive session at 6:27 PM
• Adjourned at 6:28 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing resolutions on a solid waste law amendment, vendor contracts, a collective bargaining agreement, and various administrative items. The meeting also includes a public comment period for residents.

• Adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2021 amending the Solid Waste Law, setting tote fees at $75 for 95-gallon and $70 for 65-gallon totes
• Award bid for portable chemical toilets to Modern Disposal Services, Inc. for 2022-2023
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Town of Cheektowaga Supervisory Unit for 2021-2024
• Purchase excess workers compensation insurance from Midwest Employers Casualty at $106,964/year for 2022-2023
• Authorize $500,000 tax credit to Village of Depew for town police services

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, which included 19 resolutions covering items such as a local law amending the solid waste law, a collective bargaining agreement, and various contracts and appointments. The board also waived rules to add a resolution authorizing a shared services agreement with the Town of West Seneca. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.

• Approved consent agenda with 19 resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2021 amending Solid Waste Law (consent agenda)
• Accepted Supervisory Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement (consent agenda)
• Awarded bid for 2022 & 2023 portable chemical toilets (consent agenda)
• Authorized shared services agreement with Village of Depew (consent agenda)
• Authorized shared services agreement with Town of West Seneca (added via suspension of rules, unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of December 14, 2021 (consent agenda)
• Appointed Chris A. Federowicz as Motor Equipment Operator - A (consent agenda)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items concerning Cleveland Hill School and concerns raised by the Sloan area, as well as old business regarding 6386 Transit Road. The agenda lists these items without further detail, so no specific actions or decisions are indicated.

• Discussion of Cleveland Hill School traffic safety
• Discussion of Sloan area concerns
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission addressed a speeding complaint at Cleveland Hill schools, referred Sloan concerns to the village, and reviewed a Genesee Street RV repair project. For the 6386 Transit Road project, the TSC strongly recommended a deceleration lane on southbound Transit Road and requested additional documentation; review is ongoing. No final approvals or denials were made.

• Accepted minutes from last meeting (motion by Skowron, seconded by McDonough)
• Referred Sloan crosswalk/signage/bus shelter concerns to Village of Sloan
• Recommended two handicap parking spaces for 4938 Genesee Street project
• Strongly recommended deceleration lane on southbound Transit Road at 6386 Transit Road driveway
• Requested updated site plan, phasing plan, and responses to engineer comments for 6386 Transit Road

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider three area variance applications. Each request is listed as 'Pending' after public hearings, meaning the board has not yet made final decisions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and tabled items.

• Area variance for MaryLou K Koedel at 202 Cayuga Road to enlarge driveway and park in front of principal dwelling (ZBA-2021-91)
• Area variance for Fate Ingram at 117 Peoria Avenue for a 6-foot front-yard fence where 3.5 feet is allowed (ZBA-2021-93)
• Area variance for Michael D Henderson at 144 Treehaven Road for an egress window well 2.55 feet from property line, where 5 feet is required (ZBA-2021-94)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted three area variances at its December 15, 2021 meeting. The board approved a variance allowing MaryLou K. Koedel to continue using an existing driveway pad for parking and construction, with a condition to add a 9-foot driveway extension by October 22, 2022. It also approved a variance for Fate Ingram to keep a 6-foot fence in the front yard, and for Michael D. Henderson to install an egress window closer to the property line, with a condition to cover the steel drum.

• Granted variance for MaryLou K. Koedel to use existing driveway pad for parking/construction, with 9-foot extension due by Oct 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted variance for Fate Ingram for 6-foot fence in front yard at 12.5 feet from property line (unanimous)
• Granted variance for Michael D. Henderson for egress window 2.55 feet from property line, conditioned on covering steel drum (unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a rezoning request from the U-Crest Fire Department, shared services with the Village of Depew, an amendment to the senior exemption income limit, a request for ARPA funding from fire district commissioners, and health and wellness survey results. The board will also enter executive session for collective negotiations and employment history discussions.

• U-Crest Fire Department rezoning request presentation by Bill Graczyk
• Village of Depew shared services discussion with Rick Coburn
• Senior exemption income limit amendment by Jill Murphy
• Fire District Commissioners' request for ARPA funding
• Health and Wellness Survey Results for the Drug Free Coalition by Jill Gorman-King

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on resolutions including transferring the Office of Emergency Services under the Cheektowaga Police Department, approving site plans and asbestos surveys for unsafe buildings, and handling routine financial approvals. The agenda also includes a public hearing on amending the Solid Waste Law.

• Transfer Office of Emergency Services under the purview of the Chief of Police
• Approve site plan for 8,712 sq ft parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road (Don's Auto Body)
• Award asbestos survey bids for 49 Gualbert Avenue ($2,895) and 65 Haller Avenue ($3,585) to Aurora Environmental LLC
• Approve $8,372,685.62 in vouchers and warrants
• Public hearing on local law to amend the Solid Waste Law

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including 19 resolutions, and separately passed two pulled items: transferring the Office of Emergency Services under the Chief of Police and approving a supplemental agreement for the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. A public hearing on amending the Solid Waste Law was closed with no comments, with the decision reserved. The board also entered executive session for collective negotiations and employment history discussions.

• Approved consent agenda with 19 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-650 transferring Office of Emergency Services under Chief of Police
• Approved Resolution 2021-653 supplemental agreement for Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
• Closed public hearing on Solid Waste Law amendment, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for TCEA negotiations and employment history (7:20 PM)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to consider two site plan approval recommendations. The first is a proposed rezoning of 3705 Harlem Road from NS-Neighborhood Services to C- Retail Business District for a new smoke shop, with changes to parking and circulation. The second is a new post frame storage building at 4455 Genesee Street for CUBRC. The board will vote to recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• Rezoning request at 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C- for a smoke shop
• Site plan review for 3705 Harlem Road with parking and circulation changes
• New 32x120 (3,840 SF) post frame storage building at 4455 Genesee Street
• CUBRC storage building includes insulated metal roof, 14x14 overhead door, drilled pier foundation
• SEQR comment period for 3705 Harlem Road expires 12/9/2021

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled a recommendation on the rezoning and site plan for a proposed smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road, pending the Town Board's public hearing and an environmental review. The board recommended approval of a 3,840-square-foot storage building at 4455 Genesee Street for CUBRC, subject to engineering review of grading and drainage.

• Tabled recommendation for 3705 Harlem Road smoke shop rezoning (3-0, chairman abstained)
• Recommended approval of CUBRC storage building at 4455 Genesee Street (5-0)

Planning Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: old business at 3705 Harlem Road with Schenne & Associates, and new business at 4455 Genesee Street with Calspan/Encorus Group. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion-only session. All five board members are present.

• 3705 Harlem Road – Schenne & Associates (old business)
• 4455 Genesee Street – Calspan / Encorus Group (new business)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding a work session to discuss two site plan applications: a continuation of the 3705 Harlem Road project by Schenne & Associates, and a new application for 4455 Genesee Street by Calspan / Encorus Group. The meeting is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no votes are listed on the agenda.

• 3705 Harlem Road – Schenne & Associates (old business)
• 4455 Genesee Street – Calspan / Encorus Group (new business)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 208 of Cheektowaga Town Hall. The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to meeting, a holiday greeting, and no listed discussion or action items.

• Regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Committee
• Meeting location: Cheektowaga Town Hall, Room 208, 3301 Broadway Street
• Chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing three items under SEQR: a proposed 12-car parking lot expansion at Don's Auto Body on Union Road, a rezoning request for a smoke shop on Harlem Road, and a new storage building for CUBRC on Genesee Street. The committee will consider recommending approval, denial, or tabling each item.

• 3160 Union Road: Don's Auto Body proposed 12-car parking lot expansion, ~0.2 acres disturbed area
• 3705 Harlem Road: Rezoning from NS to C for proposed retail smoke shop, public hearing held Nov 23
• 4455 Genesee Street: CUBRC installing 32x120 ft post frame building, 15 ft high, unheated storage
• SEQR comment periods: Union Road expired, Harlem Road expires 12/9/2021, Genesee Street expires 12/3/2021

The committee recommended a SEQR Negative Declaration to the Town Board for the Don's Auto Body parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road, confirming ADA compliance and noting no substantial changes since the prior meeting. It tabled the proposed smoke/retail shop at 3705 Harlem Road to allow the SEQR review period to expire, and also tabled the Calspan cold storage site plan amendment at 4455 Genesee Street for the same reason. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended SEQR Negative Declaration for 3160 Union Road parking lot expansion (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Steve Berecz)
• Tabled 3705 Harlem Road smoke/retail shop recommendation to allow SEQR review period to expire (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Fred Beaman)
• Tabled 4455 Genesee Street cold storage site plan amendment to allow SEQR review period to expire (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Fred Beaman)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including town facility and room rental policies, an inventory management program, New York State's cannabis law, and negotiations with the TCEA and TCSU unions. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of town facilities/room rentals
• Discussion of inventory management program
• Discussion of NYS Cannabis Law
• Discussion of TCEA and TCSU negotiations

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on November 23, 2021, with all councilmembers present except Richard Rusiniak (excused). The board discussed town facilities/room rentals, an inventory management program, and the NYS Cannabis Law, but took no formal action on these items. The board entered executive session to discuss TCEA and TCSU negotiations, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session at 6:21 PM to discuss TCEA and TCSU negotiations (motion by Supervisor Benczkowski, seconded by Councilmember Hammer)
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM (motion by Supervisor Benczkowski, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski)
• Adjourned at 7:00 PM (motion by Supervisor Benczkowski, seconded by Councilmember Kaminski; all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a public hearing on rezoning 3705 Harlem Road and a CDBG application. The board will vote on a special use permit and site plan for a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at 4890 Transit Road, a lease agreement for town-owned land, and approve warrants totaling $8,474,531.58.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C- Retail Business District
• Special use permit and site plan for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at 4890 Transit Road, including drive-thru window
• Lease agreement with Popeye's for town-owned land at $3,500/year for 10 years, option to extend at $4,500/year
• Warrants totaling $8,474,531.58 across multiple funds
• Authorize contracts for 42nd Annual Polish American Arts Festival (July 29-31, 2022)

The Cheektowaga Town Board held its regular meeting on November 23, 2021, and took several actions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the November 9 meeting minutes and multiple resolutions, and also approved a resolution authorizing contracts for the 42nd Annual Polish American Arts Festival. Additionally, the board suspended rules to consider and act on several other resolutions, including adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2021 to amend the zoning law. Two public hearings were closed with decisions reserved.

• Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and resolutions 2021-436, 2021-437, and 2021-603 through 2021-616.
• Approved Resolution 2021-606 authorizing the Supervisor to execute contracts for the 42nd Annual Polish American Arts Festival.
• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 to amend the Zoning Law.
• Approved the purchase of 65 and 95 gallon refuse and recycle totes.
• Called for a public hearing on a local law to amend the Solid Waste Law.
• Retained outside counsel for litigation matters.
• Approved the purchase of cyber security insurance.
• Closed two public hearings (rezoning of 3705 Harlem Road and CDBG application) with decisions reserved.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to review seven applications for area variances and one temporary permit, all of which are listed as pending. The board will also approve minutes and address tabled items. Decisions on these requests will affect property owners' ability to proceed with construction or other uses that deviate from zoning laws.

• Area variance for carport at 287 Cherokee Drive (1 ft side yard vs required 5.5 ft)
• Area variance for fences at 500 Dick Road (6 ft and 4 ft vs 3.5 ft max)
• Area variance for AC unit at 52 Biscayne Drive (1 ft from property line vs 5 ft)
• Area variance for shed at 11 Cayuga Creek Road (18 ft 3 in height vs 12 ft max)
• Temporary permit for motor service at 1270 Harlem Road

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted six area variances and tabled one at its Nov. 17, 2021 meeting. Approved variances included a carport at 287 Cherokee Drive, two fences at 500 Dick Road, an air-conditioning unit at 52 Biscayne Drive, a shed at 11 Cayuga Creek Road, a driveway enlargement at 40 View Court, a temporary permit at 1270 Harlem Road, and a driveway enlargement at 5 W. Cavalier Dr. The board tabled a driveway enlargement request at 202 Cayuga Road for more information.

• Granted carport variance at 287 Cherokee Drive (1 ft from side property line, vs. 5.5 ft required) - unanimous.
• Granted two fence variances at 500 Dick Road (6 ft stockade and 4 ft brick/metal, vs. 3.5 ft max) - unanimous.
• Granted air-conditioning unit variance at 52 Biscayne Drive (1 ft from property line, vs. 5 ft required) with condition to maintain grass or use decorative stone - unanimous.
• Granted shed height variance at 11 Cayuga Creek Road (18 ft 3 in, vs. 12 ft max) - unanimous.
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 40 View Court (3 ft from property line, vs. 5 ft required) - unanimous.
• Granted temporary permit for motor services at 1270 Harlem Road until Jan. 31, 2022 - unanimous.
• Tabled driveway enlargement request at 202 Cayuga Road for more information - unanimous.
• Granted driveway enlargement variance at 5 W. Cavalier Dr (less than 1 ft from property line, vs. 5 ft required) - unanimous.

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters at four locations. New business covers 4455 Genesee Street, while old business revisits 6386 Transit Road, 34 Cedar Road, and North Prince & Prince Drive. No decisions or recommendations are detailed in the agenda.

• New business: 4455 Genesee Street
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road
• Old business: 34 Cedar Road
• Old business: North Prince & Prince Drive

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission reviewed new business for 4455 Genesee Street and ongoing design for 6386 Transit Road, requesting additional details and safety improvements. It also approved installing a 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at North Prince & Prince Drive and is investigating a stop sign request at Cedar Road. No final votes were taken; all items remain under review.

• Approved installation of 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at North Prince & Prince Drive
• Requested handicap parking and location plan for 4455 Genesee Street project
• Requested deceleration lane and pedestrian-friendly design for 6386 Transit Road
• Requested responses to engineer comments and site plan updates for 6386 Transit Road
• Investigating stop sign request at Cedar Road and Campbell Road
• Investigating 'Do Not Block Side Road' request at Cedar Road and Eggert Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will take action on two items: a proposed 12-car parking lot expansion at Don's Auto Body on Union Road, and a rezoning request for a new smoke shop at 3705 Harlem Road. The rezoning would change the property from Neighborhood Services to Retail Business District, and the board will decide whether to recommend scheduling a public hearing.

• Don's Auto Body, 3160 Union Road: proposed 12-car parking lot expansion on ~0.2 acres
• 3705 Harlem Road: rezoning from NS (Neighborhood Services) to C (Retail Business District) for a smoke shop
• SEQR comment period for Union Road item expired 10/29/2021
• No building additions proposed for Harlem Road site; parking changes proposed

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of a 12-car parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road for Don's Auto Body, contingent on Engineering review of grading and drainage. The board also recommended the Town Board schedule a public hearing for a rezoning request at 3705 Harlem Road to allow a new smoke shop, with Chairman Kaznowski abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of 12-car parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road (5-0)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for rezoning at 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss two new business items: a proposal at 3160 Union Road presented by Carmina Wood Morris, PC, and another at 3705 Harlem Road presented by Schenne & Associates. No old business is on the agenda. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making hearing.

• 3160 Union Road – Carmina Wood Morris, PC
• 3705 Harlem Road – Schenne & Associates

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss town-wide drainage issues and the 2022 capital projects plan, as well as an application for additional CDBG CARES Act funding. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment history of particular persons and the Class Action Opioid Litigation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of town-wide drainage issues and 2022 capital projects plan with Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner, Town Engineer Pat Bowen, and Principal Engineer Assistant Mark Christel
• Application of additional CDBG CARES Act funding with Rachel Straker
• Executive session on employment history of particular persons and Class Action Opioid Litigation

The Town Board amended two budget resolutions: 2021-574 shifted $27,000 from Professional Services to Contingency for Part Time Wages (adding $100,000), and 2021-575 increased appropriations to $80,617,825 and appropriated fund balance to $5,677,661. Supervisor Benczkowski moved to move Resolutions 2021-574, 2021-575, and 2021-576 from the Consent Agenda to the regular meeting agenda as items 1, 2, and 3. The board also discussed town-wide drainage issues and a capital projects plan for 2022, and an application for additional CDBG CARES Act funding. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history, opioid litigation, and real property lease, then adjourned.

• Amended Resolution 2021-574: deleted $27,000 Professional Services line, added $100,000 Contingency for Part Time Wages
• Amended Resolution 2021-575: increased appropriations to $80,617,825 and appropriated fund balance to $5,677,661
• Added Councilmember Nowak as additional sponsor of Resolution 2021-574
• Moved Resolutions 2021-574, 2021-575, 2021-576 from Consent Agenda to regular agenda as items 1, 2, 3
• Entered executive session at 6:18 PM to discuss employment history, opioid litigation, and real property lease
• Exited executive session at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned at 7:00 PM

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on the 2022 town budget, including a $56.7 million tax levy, and to approve a police sergeant promotion. The board will also schedule public hearings for a rezoning request at 3705 Harlem Road and a CDBG-CV grant application for small business COVID relief. Several software license renewals and a fund transfer are on the consent agenda.

• Adopt 2022 ad valorem budget with $80,490,825 appropriations and $56,741,731 tax levy
• Appoint Justin M. Blackchief as Police Sergeant effective November 10, 2021
• Call public hearing for rezoning 0.31 acres at 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C district
• Call public hearing for CDBG-CV grant application to fund small business COVID recovery
• Approve $1,447,740.07 in vouchers and warrants

The Town Board approved the 2022 ad valorem and benefit basis budgets, along with a modification to the preliminary budget. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as fund transfers, warrants, software renewals, and appointments. Several resolutions were added to the agenda, including agreements for holiday decorations and a Christmas tree lighting event.

• Adopted 2022 ad valorem budget
• Adopted 2022 benefit basis budget
• Modified preliminary budget for 2022
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2021-570 to 2021-596
• Approved appointment of police sergeant Justin M. Blackchief
• Authorized agreement with National Grid for holiday decorations
• Approved special event for Christmas tree lighting ceremony
• Approved bids for surplus vehicles and equipment

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss town-wide drainage issues and the 2022 capital projects plan, as well as the application of additional CDBG CARES Act funding. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment history and the Class Action Opioid Litigation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Review of town-wide drainage issues and 2022 capital projects plan with Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner, Town Engineer Pat Bowen, and Principal Engineer Assistant Mark Christel
• Application of additional CDBG CARES Act funding presented by Rachel Straker
• Executive session on employment history of particular persons and Class Action Opioid Litigation

The Cheektowaga Town Board amended two budget resolutions during a work session: Resolution 2021-574 shifted $27,000 from professional services to contingency for part-time wages, and Resolution 2021-575 increased appropriations and fund balance usage. The board also moved these resolutions and 2021-576 from the consent agenda to regular agenda items. No final votes were taken on the resolutions themselves.

• Amended Resolution 2021-574, moving $27,000 from professional services to contingency for part-time wages
• Amended Resolution 2021-575, increasing appropriations from $80,490,825 to $80,617,825 and fund balance from $5,550,661 to $5,677,661
• Moved Resolutions 2021-574, 2021-575, and 2021-576 from consent agenda to regular agenda items

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee is holding a regular meeting on November 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Frank L. Gierlach Post on Gates Avenue. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items.

• Meeting location: Frank L Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Avenue (Sloan)
• Meeting time: Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

The committee approved the Veterans Day Program for 2021 and discussed whether conflict-of-interest forms are necessary, concluding they are not needed since the committee does not receive or spend town funds. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of member reports.

• Approved Veterans Day Program for 2021 at 1:00pm
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2021 (motion by Joseph Poremski, second by Ken Speaker)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee held a regular in-person meeting to review two site proposals. The first was a proposed 12-space parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road (Don's Auto Body), with discussion on handicap parking requirements and stormwater infrastructure. The second was a proposed rezoning from C- Retail to accommodate a new smoke/retail shop at 3705 Harlem Road, including discussion of traffic access, sidewalk barriers, and NYSDOT right-of-way constraints. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.

• 3160 Union Road: proposed 0.2-acre, 12-space parking lot expansion for Don's Auto Body; discussion of handicap parking requirements and stormwater connections
• 3705 Harlem Road: proposed rezoning from C- Retail to accommodate a new smoke/retail shop; discussion of right-in/right-out access and sidewalk barriers
• Discussion of NYSDOT right-of-way constraints for the Harlem Road site, including a proposed protective barrier along the sidewalk
• Discussion of potential handicap parking requirements for the Union Road expansion
• Discussion of stormwater detention basin and pipe connections for the Union Road site

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommended that the Town Board schedule a public hearing for a rezoning request at 3705 Harlem Road, from NS-Neighborhood Services to C-Retail Business District, for a proposed new smoke/retail shop. The committee also tabled a decision on a proposed parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road (Don's Auto Body) to allow more time for review. Both items were discussed in detail, with conditions and concerns raised by committee members.

• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for rezoning at 3705 Harlem Road from NS to C-Retail Business District (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Richard Coburn)
• Tabled decision on parking lot expansion at 3160 Union Road (Don's Auto Body) to allow more time for review (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Richard Coburn)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Andrew Lloyd, 2nd by Richard Coburn)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss town-wide drainage issues with the highway superintendent and town engineer, a towing law with the police chief, town facility room rentals, a computerized registration system and water fountains, and emergency services. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining negotiations with TCSU and TCEA. No formal votes are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Review of town-wide drainage issues with Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner and Town Engineer Pat Bowen
• Towing law discussion with Chief Gould
• Town facilities/room rentals discussion with John Ciesielski
• Computerized registration system and water fountains discussion with Jillian Gorman-King
• Executive session on personnel appointments, employment history, and TCSU/TCEA collective bargaining negotiations

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on October 26, 2021, with all members present. The agenda included discussions on town-wide drainage issues, a towing law, town facilities and room rentals, a computerized registration system and water fountains, and emergency services. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.

• Pulled town-wide drainage review from agenda (motion by Adamczyk, seconded by Hammer)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 PM (motion by Benczkowski, seconded by Kaminski, all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will consider the 2022 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and Benefit Basis Budget. The agenda includes multiple development reviews for commercial properties, including Chick-fil-A, Keller Chevrolet, Ray's Restaurant, and M&T warehouse additions.

• Public hearings for 2022 Preliminary Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis Budgets
• Site plan amendment for Chick-fil-A at 1753 Walden Avenue
• Special Use Permit and site plan for Keller Chevrolet at 31 Leo Place
• Special Use Permit for exterior dining at Ray's Restaurant, 2070-2074 Clinton Street
• Site plan approval for M&T warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Drive

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, which included 30 resolutions covering items such as a site plan amendment for Chick-fil-A at 1753 Walden Avenue, special use permits for Keller Chevrolet and Ray's Restaurant, and various administrative actions. The board also closed two public hearings on the 2022 preliminary budget and benefit basis budget with no public comments, reserving decisions. Additionally, the board entered executive session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda with 30 resolutions (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2022 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2022 Benefit Basis Budget, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of October 12, 2021
• Approved Resolution 2021-539: Amendment to Approved Site Plan for Chick-fil-A at 1753 Walden Avenue
• Approved Resolution 2021-540: Special Use Permit for Keller Chevrolet at 31 Leo Place
• Approved Resolution 2021-542: Special Use Permit for Ray's Restaurant at 2070-2074 Clinton Street
• Entered executive session for personnel and collective bargaining negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 20, 2021, to review a series of area variance applications. All items on the agenda were marked as 'Pending' decisions. The agenda includes two tabled items from a prior meeting and ten new requests, mostly for fence heights, driveway extensions, and one for a temporary home-based firearms business.

• Area variance for a 1-foot side yard setback at 275 Cherokee Drive (Mohammad Alim)
• Area variance for a driveway extension at 1705 Kennedy Avenue (Timothy Wiercioch)
• Area variance for a 6-foot fence at 94 Benbro Drive (James A. Bogli Esq., Benderson Development)
• Area variance for an 8-foot fence at 2799 Walden Avenue (James A. Bogli Esq., Benderson Development)
• Temporary permit to continue a home-based firearms business at 750 French Road (Garrett R. Slawatycki)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted 10 area variances, tabled 2, and renewed one temporary permit at its October 20, 2021 meeting. All decisions were unanimous. Two items were tabled for more information: a carport variance at 287 Cherokee Drive and a fence variance at 500 Dick Road.

• Granted driveway variance at 1705 Kensington Ave with condition pad ends at stoop (unanimous)
• Granted 6-ft fence variance at 94 Benbro Dr with removal condition if permit expires (unanimous)
• Granted 8-ft fence variance at 2799 Walden Ave for Fed-Ex (unanimous)
• Tabled fence variance at 500 Dick Rd pending site revisit (unanimous)
• Granted driveway variance at 197 Kennedy Rd with 1-ft setback (unanimous)
• Granted building addition variance at 202 Cayuga Rd (unanimous)
• Granted driveway variance at 844 Maryvale Dr with 1-ft setback (unanimous)
• Granted fence variance at 133 Freda Ave with 2-ft setback condition (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business regarding traffic safety at six specific locations. The agenda lists four new items and two old items, but no details are provided in the agenda text.

• 34 Cedar Road
• North Prince and Prince Drive
• 3705 Harlem Road
• 3160 Union Road
• 6386 Transit Road (old business)

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met and reviewed several new and ongoing traffic safety matters. New requests include a stop sign at Cedar and Campbell Roads, a no-parking sign on North Prince, and site plan reviews for properties on Harlem Road and Union Road. The commission continued its ongoing review of the 6386 Transit Road project and discussed a NYSDOT traffic study for Genesee Street following recent fatalities. No final decisions or votes were recorded; all items were under review or investigation.

• Accepted minutes from last meeting (motion by Skowron, seconded by McDonough)
• Treasurer's report showed balance of $122.00
• Request for stop sign at Cedar & Campbell Roads under investigation by Lt. Berecz
• Request for 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign on North Prince to be reviewed by Lt. Berecz
• 3705 Harlem Road project (garage to smoke shop) requires applicant to provide location and site plans
• 3160 Union Road (Don's Auto Body) project requires two handicap parking spaces for 12-car lot
• 6386 Transit Road design review ongoing with multiple requests for additional plans and studies
• Genesee Street traffic study discussed; NYSDOT recommends enhanced speed enforcement partnership

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing three site plan applications: a warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Drive, a car preparation building at 31 Leo Place, and a drive-thru redevelopment at 1753 Walden Ave. The board will issue recommendations on each, with the SEQR comment period already expired for the first two items.

• 80 Sonwil Drive: 24,969 SF warehouse addition with 3-bay loading dock and additional pavement
• 31 Leo Pl / 3600 Genesee St: 8,960 SF building to prepare and detail cars for sale; rezoning to MS already approved
• 1753 Walden Ave: drive-thru lane improvements, parking lot re-striping, and ±52 parking spaces
• Public hearing for special use permit at 31 Leo Pl scheduled for October 2021
• Zoning Board setback relief for 1753 Walden Ave scheduled for October 20, 2021

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval for three site plans: a warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Dr, a car preparation building at 31 Leo Place/3600 Genesee St, and a drive-thru redevelopment at 1753 Walden Ave. All recommendations were unanimous. The board also noted the appointment of Kaylea Rustay to fill a vacancy.

• Recommended approval of site plan for 24,969 SF warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Dr (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 8,960 SF car preparation building at 31 Leo Place/3600 Genesee St, contingent on special use permit and EAC sanitary/storm requirements (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of site plan for Chick-fil-A drive-thru redevelopment at 1753 Walden Ave, contingent on EAC and ZBA variance approval (all in favor)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 tentative budget. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including the pledge, call to order, and possible executive session.

• Discussion of 2022 tentative budget

The board unanimously amended Resolution items 2021-533 and 2021-534 to insert the words 'and directed' after 'authorized' and before 'to execute' in the last RESOLVED clause. The meeting also included discussion of the 2022 tentative budget and an executive session on a potential real property lease, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended Resolution items 2021-533 and 2021-534 to add 'and directed' (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to vote on several police department appointments, including a new Police Lieutenant and Sergeant, and to set public hearings for the 2022 preliminary budget and special district assessments. The board will also consider a $371,006.20 purchase of a sewer maintenance truck, a $24,024.56 change order for the Interactive Play Pool liner, and a site plan approval for a ProAmpac building addition at 55 Innsbruck Drive. Public hearings are scheduled for October 26, 2021, on the budget and benefit basis assessments.

• Appoint Shawn J. McAdams as Police Lieutenant and Brian M. Bzibziak as Police Sergeant, effective October 13, 2021
• Appoint Joseph Dahm and Kristen Prusiecki as Public Safety Dispatchers, effective October 18, 2021
• Approve $371,006.20 purchase of a 2021 Vacall Alljetval 610 with Freightliner cab and chassis from Guthrie Sales and Service
• Approve Change Order #1 (final) of $24,024.56 for Interactive Play Pool liner at Town Park
• Set public hearing for October 26, 2021 on 2022 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and special district budgets

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved several police department appointments, including a lieutenant, sergeant, and dispatchers, and ratified new contracts with two police unions. The board also closed public hearings on a CDBG/HOME plan, two special use permits, and two demolitions, with decisions reserved. All consent agenda items and additional resolutions were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Shawn J. McAdams as Police Lieutenant (Competitive/Permanent)
• Appointed Brian M. Bzibziak as Police Sergeant (Competitive/Permanent)
• Appointed Joseph Dahm and Kristen Prusicki as Public Safety Dispatchers
• Approved 2020-2023 contract with Captains and Lieutenants Association
• Approved 2020-2023 contract with Cheektowaga Police Club, Inc.
• Closed public hearing on FY 2022 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan (decision reserved)
• Closed public hearing on Special Use Permit for 31 Leo Place (decision reserved)
• Closed public hearing on Special Use Permit for 2070-2074 Clinton Street (decision reserved)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting on October 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda is procedural, with no specific discussion or decision items listed. Attendees must wear a mask upon entering Town Hall, regardless of vaccination status, though masks may be removed in the Council Chambers if social distancing is possible.

• Meeting location: First Floor Council Chambers, Town Hall, 3301 Broadway Street
• Meeting time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021
• Mask requirement in effect for all entering Town Hall

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed multiple development sites, focusing on tree removal and replacement compliance. They recommended the Town withhold site plan sign-off for Royal Car Wash until promised trees are planted, and called for better enforcement of the Tree Removal Permit process. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily a discussion and review of ongoing projects.

• Recommended withholding site plan sign-off for Royal Car Wash until 16 promised trees are planted
• Requested follow-up on Kenney Carpets' $500 Tree Removal Permit fee and 10-tree replacement
• Noted need to monitor tree planting at 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development
• Questioned tree removal at 4800 Transit Road apartment complex despite agreement to leave green space
• Recommended shade trees other than Honey Locust for 438 Kennedy Road proposal
• Requested confirmation of Tree Removal Permits for five listed properties

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the 40&8 location on Rein Road. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or discussion-only.

• Meeting location: 40&8, 810 Rein Road
• Meeting time: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021
• Chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development proposals, including a warehouse addition for M&T, a daycare center, a building addition for ProAmpac, and a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru expansion. The committee will consider recommending approval, denial, or tabling for each item. The agenda also includes a special use permit request for exterior dining at Ray's Restaurant and a special use permit for Keller Chevrolet's proposed car preparation building.

• M&T proposed 24,969 SF warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Drive
• 1571 Harlem Road: 6,745 SF daycare center and 1,788 SF retail spec building for Friendship Academy
• 55 Innsbruck Drive: 2,074 SF building addition for ProAmpac
• 2070-2074 Clinton Street: special use permit for exterior dining at Ray's Restaurant
• 1753 Walden Ave: Chick-Fil-A drive-thru lane expansion and parking lot re-striping

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended negative declarations under SEQR for the 80 Sonwil Dr warehouse addition, the 55 Innsbruck Dr building addition, and the 1753 Walden Ave Chick-Fil-A drive-thru redevelopment, allowing them to proceed. The committee tabled the 1571 Harlem Rd daycare center proposal pending updated site plans, and recommended that the Town Board schedule public hearings for special use permits for outdoor dining at Ray's Restaurant and for Keller Chevrolet's vehicle prep facility at 31 Leo Pl.

• Recommended negative declaration for 80 Sonwil Dr warehouse addition (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)
• Tabled 1571 Harlem Rd daycare center proposal pending updated site plan
• Recommended no environmental impact for 55 Innsbruck Dr building addition (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for outdoor dining special use permit at 2070-2074 Clinton St (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)
• Recommended no environmental impact for 1753 Walden Ave Chick-Fil-A drive-thru redevelopment (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Berecz)
• Recommended Town Board schedule public hearing for special use permit at 31 Leo Pl for Keller Chevrolet (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Cultrara)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the NY Energy Net Credit Program, the new NYS Cannabis Law, a veterans committee, and changes to Forman hours at the Facilities Department. The agenda also includes a discussion of the contractual history of a particular corporation, likely in executive session. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• NY Energy Net Credit Program with Craig MacIntyre of Renewable Access LLC
• New NYS Cannabis Law discussion led by Councilmembers Nowak and Pilarski
• Veterans Committee proposal by Councilmember Pilarski
• Change of Forman hours at Facilities Department with John Ciesielski
• Outside organization meeting room rental discussion with John Ciesielski

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on September 28, 2021, with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed the Veterans Committee, NY Energy Net Credit Program, new NYS Cannabis Law, changes to Forman hours at the Facilities Department, and outside organization meeting room rentals. One resolution (2021-506) was pulled from the agenda. The board entered executive session to discuss contractual and employment history of a corporation and individuals, then adjourned.

• Pulled Resolution 2021-506 from meeting agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss contractual and employment history (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 9:20 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 9:20 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving site plans for a 70-unit multifamily development on Transit Road, a new Towne Automotive facility on Genesee Street, and an addition to Jim's Truck Plaza on Walden Avenue. The board will also vote on adopting the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update and approving routine financial transfers and warrants.

• Site plan approval for 70 multifamily units at 4796-4800 Transit Road, with a 100-foot permanent open space buffer
• Special use permit and site plan for Towne Automotive motor vehicle storage/repair facility at 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Site plan for 1,200 sq ft addition and cooler pad at Jim's Truck Plaza, 2115 Walden Avenue
• Adoption of 2021 Comprehensive Plan update and SEQR negative declaration
• Approval of $9,567,783.24 in vouchers and warrants

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, which included 30 resolutions covering special use permits, site plans, fund transfers, and appointments. The board also waived rules to consider six additional resolutions, including a special use permit for Texas Roadhouse and agreements with USA Hockey and 7K Unlimited. No substantive decisions were made outside these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda with 30 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Towne Automotive at 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Accepted site plans for Towne Automotive, 2115 Walden Avenue, and 4796-4800 Transit Road
• Adopted 2021 Comprehensive Plan and SEQR negative declaration
• Called public hearings for special use permits at 31 Leo Place and 2070-2074 Clinton Street
• Authorized purchase of endpoint management system
• Approved special use permit for Texas Roadhouse at 3755 Union Road (waived rules)
• Authorized agreements with USA Hockey and 7K Unlimited (waived rules)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission met on September 21, 2021, and reviewed multiple traffic-related requests and development projects. The commission approved the installation of an 'Autistic Child' sign at 74 Pine Ridge Road, directed investigation of stop sign and other requests, and provided comments on several site plans, including Chick-fil-A and proposed apartments. No formal votes were recorded; actions were taken by consensus or individual assignments.

• Approved 'Autistic Child' sign installation at 74 Pine Ridge Road
• Directed investigation of stop sign request at Cedar Road and Campbell Road
• Denied speed bump request at 147 Sprucewood Road due to liability concerns
• Reviewed Chick-fil-A project at 1753 Walden Avenue, requested additional drive-thru lane
• Requested location plans for projects at 2070-2074 Clinton Street, 80 Sonwil Drive, 1571 Harlem Road, and 55 Innsbruck Drive
• Requested traffic study for Genesee Street between Holtz Drive and Transit Road due to fatalities
• Requested revised site plan details for proposed apartments at 4796, 4798 & 4800 Transit Road

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes and follow up on non-responders to financial disclosure statement mailings for 2019 and 2020. They will prepare lists of individuals needing further follow-up or referral to the Town Board, and discuss responses from a new board appointee.

• Review of minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting
• Follow-up on non-responders to 2020 financial disclosure mailing (for 2019 info)
• Follow-up on non-responders to 2021 financial disclosure mailing (for 2020 info)
• Prepare referral lists for Town Board
• Discussion of responses from new Board of Ethics appointee

The Board of Ethics reviewed returned 2019 Financial Disclosure Statements that received a second letter, noting 25 filers remain non-compliant. The chair will send final letters to those 25. The board also discussed adding a fifth member, with vetting of three of four applicants scheduled for the next meeting on October 18, 2021.

• Reviewed 2019 Financial Disclosure Statements with second letters
• Noted 25 filers from 2019 still non-compliant
• Chair of BOE to send final letters to 25 non-compliant filers
• Scheduled vetting of new board member applicants for 10/18/21
• Determined one applicant is not eligible to serve

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on September 15, 2021, to consider several area variance requests for driveway extensions. The board voted to grant variances for three properties, allowing driveways closer to property lines than zoning law permits, with conditions. The meeting also included tabled items and other new applications.

• Granted variance at 41 Pine Ridge Road for driveway 0 ft from property line (requires 5 ft), with conditions including bollards and curb cut permission.
• Granted variance at 126 McParlin Avenue for driveway no less than 2 ft from south property line (requires 5 ft).
• Granted variance at 87 Theresa Drive for driveway 1 ft from property line (requires 5 ft).
• New items: 255 Burke Drive, 23 West Toulon Drive, 287 Cherokee Drive, 1705 Kensington Avenue.
• Tabled items: 41 Pine Ridge Road and 126 McParlin Avenue.

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted four area variances for driveway extensions, a shed, and a parking pad, with conditions on some. Two variance requests were tabled because the applicants failed to appear. All decisions were made by recorded vote.

• Granted driveway variance at 41 Pine Ridge Rd (4-1) with conditions for bollards, curb cut permit, and paving
• Granted driveway variance at 126 McParlin Ave (unanimous) for existing driveway, no less than 2 feet from property line
• Granted driveway variance at 87 Theresa Dr (unanimous) for 1-foot setback
• Granted shed variance at 255 Burke Dr (unanimous) for 2-foot setback from east property line
• Granted parking pad variance at 23 West Toulon Dr (4-1) with condition for Highway Superintendent permission
• Tabled carport variance at 287 Cherokee Dr (unanimous) — applicant absent, rescheduled for 10/20/2021
• Tabled driveway variance at 1705 Kensington Ave (unanimous) — applicant absent, rescheduled for 10/20/2021

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to consider three police officer promotions (Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant) and to discuss several items including a NYSERDA Community Choice Aggregation program, meeting room rental for an outside organization, a meeting time change, and a mask mandate. The board will also enter executive session to discuss union negotiations.

• Resolution 2021-429: Appoint Thomas S. Wentland as Police Captain, effective Sept 15, 2021
• Resolution 2021-430: Appoint Daniel J. Albrecht as Police Lieutenant, effective Sept 15, 2021
• Resolution 2021-431: Appoint Jose C. Domenech Jr. as Police Sergeant, effective Sept 15, 2021
• Proclamation honoring Elaine Juszkiewicz for 50 years of employment with the Town
• Discussion items: NYSERDA CCA, meeting room rental, meeting time change, mask mandate

The board approved three police officer appointments: Thomas S. Wentland as Police Captain, Daniel J. Albrecht as Police Lieutenant, and Jose C. Domenech Jr. as Police Sergeant, all competitive/permanent. Three resolution items (2021-436, 2021-437, 2021-443) were pulled from the agenda. The board entered executive session to discuss TCEA and TCSU negotiations and an employment history matter, then adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Thomas S. Wentland as Police Captain (Resolution 2021-429)
• Approved appointment of Daniel J. Albrecht as Police Lieutenant (Resolution 2021-430)
• Approved appointment of Jose C. Domenech Jr. as Police Sergeant (Resolution 2021-431)
• Pulled Resolution Items 2021-436, 2021-437, 2021-443 from agenda
• Entered executive session for TCEA/TCSU negotiations and employment history discussion

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a zoning law amendment, special use permits for Texas Roadhouse and a Genesee Street property, and site plans for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, Buffalo Woodturning Products, and Rusiniak's Collision. The board will also consider a comprehensive plan update, fund transfers, and a warrant totaling $10,862,969.48.

• Public hearing on 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Special use permits for 3755 Union Road (Texas Roadhouse) and 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2021 amending Zoning Law 260-64 on restoration of damaged structures
• Approve special use permit and site plan for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at 4890 Transit Road, including a drive-through window and 455 sq ft addition
• Negative SEQR declarations for Buffalo Woodturning Products at 2860 Union Road and Rusiniak's Collision at 2210 Old Union Road

The Town Board closed three public hearings unanimously: one on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update and two on special use permits for Texas Roadhouse at 3755 Union Road and a property at 4945-4959 Genesee Street. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from August 24, 2021, and resolutions 2021-432 through 2021-467, with 2021-465 abandoned and 2021-436, 2021-437, and 2021-443 pulled. Five additional resolutions (2021-468 through 2021-472) were added as waiver items and approved, covering appointments and reestablishing 2021 meeting dates.

• Closed public hearing on 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update unanimously
• Closed public hearing on Special Use Permit for 3755 Union Road (Texas Roadhouse) unanimously
• Closed public hearing on Special Use Permit for 4945-4959 Genesee Street unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2021-432 to 2021-467, with 2021-465 abandoned and three pulled
• Added and approved waiver resolutions 2021-468 to 2021-472, including appointments and reestablishing 2021 meeting dates
• Approved appointments for Highway, Sanitation, and Building departments via waiver resolutions
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 PM

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing site plans and special use permits for several commercial and residential projects. Old business includes an auto service facility, a truck stop addition, a woodturning products building, and a multi-family rezoning. New business covers a warehouse addition, a daycare center, a car detailing facility, and outdoor dining for a restaurant.

• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF auto service/storage facility, rezoning to MS-Motor Services
• 2115 Walden Ave: Jim's Truck Stop 1,200 SF addition and 240 SF concrete pad
• 2860 Union Road: Buffalo Woodturning Products 3,456 SF new building
• 80 Sonwil Drive: M&T 24,969 SF warehouse addition with 3-bay loading dock
• 1571 Harlem Road: 6,745 SF daycare center and 1,788 SF retail spec building for Friendship Academy LLC

The Cheektowaga Planning Board reviewed several development proposals, making recommendations on site plans and special use permits. The board recommended approval for site plans at 4945-4959 Genesee St., 2115 Walden Ave., 2860 Union Rd., and 4796-4800 Transit Rd., and recommended public hearings for special use permits at 4945-4959 Genesee St., 31 Leo Pl./3600 Genesee St., and 2074 Clinton St. Two items were tabled pending further review, and one was approved with conditions.

• Recommended special use permit public hearing for 4945-4959 Genesee St. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 4945-4959 Genesee St. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2115 Walden Ave. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2860 Union Rd. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 4796-4800 Transit Rd., contingent on EAC comments (all in favor)
• Tabled 80 Sonwil Dr. warehouse addition, contingent on EAC tree survey (all in favor)
• Tabled 1571 Harlem Rd. daycare center, contingent on variance approval (all in favor)
• Approved 55 Innsbruck Dr. building addition, contingent on downspouts, EAC, engineer, landscaping, fire alarm (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to act on old and new business, including site plan approvals and special use permits. Several items have expired SEQR comment periods, and the board will issue recommendations on projects ranging from a warehouse addition to a daycare center.

• 80 Sonwil Drive: 24,969 SF warehouse addition with loading dock
• 1571 Harlem Road: 6,745 SF daycare center and 1,788 SF retail spec building
• 31 Leo Pl / 3600 Genesee St: 8,960 SF car prep/detail building, re-zoned to MS
• 2070-2074 Clinton Street: special use permit for exterior dining at Ray's Restaurant
• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF auto service facility, re-zoning approved

The Cheektowaga Planning Board met on September 9, 2021, and made recommendations on several items. They recommended a special use permit public hearing and site plan approval for 4945-4959 Genesee St., site plan approval for 2115 Walden Ave. and 2860 Union Rd., and site plan approval contingent on EAC comments for 4796-4800 Transit Rd. They tabled items for 80 Sonwil Dr. and 1571 Harlem Rd., and approved other items with conditions. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended special use permit public hearing and site plan approval for 4945-4959 Genesee St. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2115 Walden Ave. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 2860 Union Rd. (all in favor)
• Recommended site plan approval for 4796-4800 Transit Rd., contingent on EAC comments (all in favor)
• Tabled 80 Sonwil Dr. warehouse addition, contingent on EAC tree survey (all in favor)
• Tabled 1571 Harlem Rd. daycare center, contingent on variance approval (all in favor)
• Approved 55 Innsbruck Dr. addition, contingent on downspouts, EAC input, engineering, landscaping, fire alarm (all in favor)
• Recommended public hearing for special use permit for 31 Leo Pl./3600 Genesee St. (all in favor)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding its regular meeting on September 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Francis J. Donovan Post. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Regular meeting of the Veterans Affairs Committee
• Chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski
• Meeting at Francis J. Donovan Post, 7:00 p.m.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing five State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) comment periods, with two already expired. For each project, the committee can recommend approval, denial, or tabling. The agenda covers commercial and industrial developments, including a truck stop extension, a retail building, a warehouse addition, a daycare center, and a building addition.

• 2115 Walden Ave: Jim's Truck Stop 1,200 SF extension and 240 SF concrete pad (SEQR expired 8/9/2021)
• 2860 Union Road: 3,456 SF retail building for Buffalo Woodturning Products (SEQR expired 8/12/2021)
• 80 Sonwil Drive: 24,969 SF warehouse addition for M&T with 3-bay loading dock (SEQR expires 9/3/2021)
• 1571 Harlem Road: 6,745 SF daycare center and 1,788 SF retail spec building for Friendship Academy (SEQR expires 9/20/2021)
• 55 Innsbruck Drive: 2,074 SF building addition for ProAmpac (SEQR expires 9/20/2021)

The Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed five proposed developments, issuing negative declarations for two projects (2115 Walden Ave and 2860 Union Rd) and tabling three others (80 Sonwil Dr, 1571 Harlem Rd, 55 Innsbruck Dr) until public comment periods expire. No final approvals were granted; all actions were advisory recommendations.

• Negative declaration for Jim's Truck Plaza expansion at 2115 Walden Ave (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Negative declaration for Buffalo Woodturning Products building at 2860 Union Rd (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Tabled M&T warehouse addition at 80 Sonwil Dr until 9/3/2021
• Tabled daycare/spec building at 1571 Harlem Rd until 9/20/2021
• Tabled ProAmpac addition at 55 Innsbruck Dr until 9/20/2021

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with one discussion item: ambulance service, introduced by Councilmember Brian Nowak. The board will also enter executive session for employment interviews and collective negotiations with TCSU. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of ambulance service
• Executive session for employment interviews
• Executive session for TCSU collective negotiations

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on August 24, 2021, with all members present. The board discussed ambulance service with representatives from AMR and an EMS board member, then entered executive session for employment interviews, collective negotiations, and a proposed real estate lease. No formal decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session for employment interviews, TCSU negotiations, and proposed lease (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after discussion (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes two public hearings on special use permits: one for Texas Roadhouse to add outdoor dining and alcohol service at 3755 Union Road, and another for Towne Automotive Group to operate a motor vehicle repair and service establishment at 4945-4959 Genesee Street. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on warrants, a subdivision approval, a CDBG amendment, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing for Texas Roadhouse special use permit for outdoor dining/seating and alcohol service at 3755 Union Road
• Public hearing for Towne Automotive Group special use permit for motor vehicle repair/service at 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Resolution 2021-411 approving warrants totaling $2,743,133.55
• Resolution 2021-414 accepting Emerald Gardens Subdivision Phase 4
• Resolution 2021-415 amending CDBG plan to create employment training program and install shelter at Winston/Vegola Park

The Town Board unanimously adjourned the public hearing on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update to the next board meeting on September 14, 2021. The board also closed a public hearing on amending the Zoning Law, with a decision reserved. All items on the consent agenda, including resolutions 2021-411 through 2021-424, were approved unanimously. The board entered executive session to discuss a proposed lease of real property and employment history, then adjourned.

• Adjourned public hearing on 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update to Sept. 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on amending the Zoning Law, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Aug. 10, 2021 and resolutions 2021-411 through 2021-424
• Added resolution 2021-428 to Suspension of Rules (unanimous)
• Waived rules to include resolutions 2021-426, 2021-427, 2021-428 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 8:18 PM to discuss proposed lease and employment history
• Exited executive session at 8:55 PM and adjourned meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to hear and decide on 14 applications, mostly area variances for residential additions, driveways, and accessory structures, plus a temporary permit for outdoor dining. One tabled item from Young Development at 6386 Transit Road is carried over. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Tabled: Young Development, Inc. area variance at 6386 Transit Road
• Area variance for pole barn at 161 Messer Avenue (15.45 ft height, 1,200 sq ft)
• Area variance for garage at 4 Wyndmoor Court (22.5 ft height, 1,276 sq ft total)
• Temporary permit for outdoor dining at Ray's Restaurant, 2070 Clinton Street
• Area variance for building addition at 2200 & 2210 Old Union Road (5 ft setbacks)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted 10 area variances, tabled 2, and withdrew 2 requests at its August 18, 2021 meeting. All granted variances were unanimous (5-0). Two requests were withdrawn: one for a variance at 6386 Transit Road (Young Development) and one for a temporary outdoor dining permit at 2070 Clinton Street (Ray's Restaurant). Two requests were tabled to September 15, 2021: a driveway extension at 41 Pine Ridge Road and a driveway extension at 126 McParlin Avenue.

• Granted pole barn variances at 161 Messer Ave (height 15.45 ft, 1200 sq ft) (unanimous)
• Granted driveway extension variance at 28 Bahama Lane (unanimous)
• Granted 4 variances for new garage at 4 Wyndmoor Ct, with condition to remove existing driveway and curb cut (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway extension variance at 41 Pine Ridge Rd to 9/15/2021 (unanimous)
• Granted shed setback variance at 78 Dubonnet Dr (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway extension variance at 126 McParlin Ave to 9/15/2021 (unanimous)
• Granted 3 variances for building addition at 2200 & 2210 Old Union Rd (unanimous)
• Granted shed setback variance at 2860 Union Rd (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review several site plans and special use permits. Old business includes a proposed automotive service facility at 4945-4959 Genesee St. New business includes an outdoor dining patio at Texas Roadhouse, an addition at Jim's Truck Stop, and a new building for Buffalo Woodturning Products. The board will vote to recommend approval, denial, or tabling for each item.

• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF automotive service, storage, and sales facility (re-zoning approved to MS-Motor Services)
• 3755 Union Road: 910 SF covered outdoor patio addition for Texas Roadhouse; special use permit for outdoor dining and alcohol
• 2115 Walden Ave: Jim's Truck Stop 1,200 SF building addition and 240 SF concrete pad
• 2860 Union Road: Buffalo Woodturning Products new 3,456 SF building with parking, landscaping, and storage shed

The Cheektowaga Planning Board met on August 12, 2021, and tabled all four new business items, pending further review or conditions. No final approvals were granted.

• Tabled 18,609 SF automotive facility at 4945-4959 Genesee St, contingent on drainage and grade (all in favor)
• Tabled covered patio dining at 3755 Union Rd (Texas Roadhouse), contingent on special use permit and engineering changes (all in favor)
• Tabled 1,200 ft building extension at 2115 Walden Ave (Jim's Truck Stop), contingent on EAC and further investigation (all in favor)
• Tabled retail building at 2860 Union Rd (Buffalo Woodburning Products), pending ZB variance ruling (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with public hearings on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update and a special use permit for a drive-thru at 4890 Transit Road. The board will also consider several resolutions, including rezoning requests for properties on Leo Place and Transit Road, site plan approvals, and a zoning law amendment regarding restoration of damaged structures. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2020 annual audit results and a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Public hearing: 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update (adjourned from July 27)
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for accessory drive-thru at 4890 Transit Road
• Rezoning of 31 Leo Place from CM to MS for Keller Chevrolet service facility (8,960 sq ft)
• Rezoning of 4796, 4798, 4800 Transit Road to RA for 70 multifamily units
• Site plan approval for 6,000 sq ft shop building at 438 Kennedy Road (Damiani Concrete)

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda containing 21 resolutions (2021-383 through 2021-403), including rezonings at 31 Leo Place and 4796-4800 Transit Road, and various appointments. The board also adjourned a public hearing on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update to August 24, 2021, and closed a public hearing on a special use permit for an accessory drive-thru at 4890 Transit Road, with a decision reserved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda with 21 resolutions (2021-383 to 2021-403) (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update to 08/24/21 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on special use permit for accessory drive-thru at 4890 Transit Road, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved rezonings at 31 Leo Place and 4796-4800 Transit Road (via consent agenda)
• Approved appointments including Sewer Maintenance Worker, Senior Clerk Typist, Laborer, and others (via consent agenda)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on August 10, 2021. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel appointments, a real property lease, and collective negotiations with four bargaining units. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the only action was entering and exiting executive session before adjourning.

• Pulled resolution item 2021-409 from the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss appointments, property lease, and union negotiations (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after discussion (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural notice for the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council's regular meeting on August 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Council Chambers of Town Hall. The agenda contains only the call to meeting and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

The Conservation Advisory Council reviewed multiple development sites, focusing on tree removal and replacement commitments. They noted that the Town Board approved rezoning and site plans for the 4800 Transit Road apartment complex and the Keller Chevrolet project on August 10, 2021, and discussed the need for a follow-up system to enforce the $500 Tree Removal Permit and tree planting requirements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was advisory and procedural.

• Reviewed 4800 Transit Road apartment complex; Town Board approved rezoning and site plan (Aug 10, 2021)
• Reviewed 31 Leo Place/3600 Genesee Street (Keller Chevrolet); Town Board approved rezoning and site plan (Aug 10, 2021)
• Recommended withholding site plan sign-off for Royal Car Wash until 16 promised trees are planted
• Discussed need for follow-up system to track Tree Removal Permit payments and tree plantings

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting to vote on two resolutions: appointing Assistant Police Chief Brian J. Gould as Police Chief, and retaining Omni Underwriting Managers (FUTURECOMP) as the town's liability claims administrator for three years. The agenda includes only these two items, both of which are up for a decision.

• Resolution 2021-405: Appoint Brian J. Gould as Police Chief, effective August 5, 2021, at $137,921 annual salary
• Resolution 2021-406: Retain Omni Underwriting Managers (FUTURECOMP) for claims administration from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
• FUTURECOMP contract fees: $52,500 (year 1), $54,000 (year 2), $55,750 (year 3)
• Catastrophic loss handling at $65/hour plus expenses

The board appointed Brian J. Gould as Police Chief via a non-competitive promotional resolution and approved retaining a liability claims administrator. Both resolutions were passed at the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

• Appointed Brian J. Gould as Police Chief (Resolution 2021-405)
• Approved retaining a liability claims administrator (Resolution 2021-406)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing SEQR comment periods for several proposed developments, including a shop building, a cold storage facility, a patio dining area, a truck stop extension, and a commercial retail building. The committee will consider recommending approval or denial for each project based on environmental review.

• 438 Kennedy Road: proposed 6,000 SF shop building with site improvements
• 2210 Old Union Rd: proposed 1,512 SF cold storage building replacing existing containers, plus future 3,000 SF office
• 3755 Union Road: patio dining area for Texas Roadhouse, special use permit for outdoor dining and alcohol
• 2115 Walden Ave: Jim's Truck Stop 1,200 SF building extension and 240 SF concrete pad
• 2860 Union Road: new 3,456 SF commercial retail building with parking and landscaping

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended negative declarations under SEQR for a 6,000 SF shop building at 438 Kennedy Road and a cold storage/office project at 2210 Old Union Road. It also recommended scheduling a public hearing for a special use permit for an outdoor patio at Texas Roadhouse (3755 Union Road). Two items—2115 Walden Ave and 2860 Union Road—were tabled until their public comment periods expire.

• Recommended negative declaration for 438 Kennedy Road shop building (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Richard Coburn)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2210 Old Union Road cold storage/office project (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Rick Coburn)
• Recommended scheduling public hearing for Texas Roadhouse outdoor patio special use permit (motion by Pat Bowen, 2nd by Fred Beaman)
• Tabled 2115 Walden Ave project until public comment expires 8/9/2021
• Tabled 2860 Union Road project until public comment expires 8/12/2021

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to consider a resolution appointing five new police officers, effective July 29, 2021. The board will also hear presentations on the future Comp/OMNI system and the American Rescue Plan Act, and will enter executive session to discuss litigation and personnel appointments.

• Resolution 2021-381: appoint five police officers (Peck, Over, Katashuk, Gulisano, Lukowski)
• Presentation on future Comp/OMNI system
• American Rescue Plan Act presentation by Mark Christel
• Executive session on Sobczynski v. Jeffrey Filipski and town litigation

The Town Board approved Resolution 2021-381 to appoint five police officers to the Police Department. The board also voted to add Resolution 2021-382, authorizing rehabilitation of the David Avenue and Rosewood Terrace pedestrian bridges, to the upcoming Town Board meeting agenda. An executive session was held to discuss litigation and a criminal investigation, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved appointment of five police officers (Resolution 2021-381)
• Added bridge rehabilitation resolution to agenda (Resolution 2021-382)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update and two rezoning requests, including properties on Transit Road and Leo Place. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including a $2.43 million warrant, a $1.24 million sewer rehabilitation bid, and a proposal for office furniture. A public hearing is scheduled for a special use permit for a Popeye's restaurant at 4890 Transit Road.

• Rezoning of 4796, 4798, & 4800 Transit Road from R-Residential and C-Retail Business to RA-Apartment District
• Rezoning of 31 Leo Place from CM-General Commercial to MS-Motor Service District
• Award of bid for Phase VI Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation to National Water Main Cleaning Company for $1,237,797.44
• Approval of rezoning of 4945-4959 Genesee Street from RMH to MS for Towne Automotive Group
• Public hearing set for August 10, 2021 for special use permit for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at 4890 Transit Road

The Cheektowaga Town Board adjourned the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update public hearing to a later date, scheduling an informational meeting for August 4th. The board also closed public hearings for two rezoning requests—one for properties on Transit Road and one for 31 Leo Place—without making a decision, reserving judgment. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda and resolutions.

• Adjourned 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update hearing to next board meeting (unanimous)
• Closed rezoning hearing for 4796, 4798, & 4800 Transit Road to RA Apartment District (unanimous, decision reserved)
• Closed rezoning hearing for 31 Leo Place to MS Motor Service District (unanimous, decision reserved)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and resolutions 2021-353 through 2021-377 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Justin R. Henzler as Working Crew Chief (Resolution 2021-372)
• Approved resolutions 2021-378 through 2021-380 and 2021-382, including reaffirming Parks Master Plan and authorizing grant applications and bridge rehabilitation

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to hear and decide on multiple area variance applications. The agenda includes two tabled items and eight new requests, all seeking relief from zoning requirements for properties across the town. Decisions are pending for each item.

• Area variance for 13 proposed mobile homes at 2296 Union Road (Shady Acres) to reduce setbacks from private street and other structures
• Area variance for pole barn height of 15'11.5" at 2943 William Street (Decked Out WNY)
• Area variance for accessory structure height of 19 feet at 371 Cherokee Drive
• Area variance for lean-to-shed and driveway setbacks at 1375 French Road (James Busshart)
• Area variance for freestanding sign at 4565 Genesee Street (Budget Rent A Car)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted nine area variances, including approvals for a lean-to shed, a pole barn, mobile home placements, and several residential structures. The board also tabled a variance request for a project at 6386 Transit Road, pending additional information and a possible new request. All granted variances were approved unanimously.

• Granted lean-to shed variance at 1375 French Road (5-0)
• Granted HVAC unit variance at 230 Eastland Parkway (5-0)
• Granted fence height variance at 58 Red Oak Drive (5-0)
• Granted pole barn height variance at 2943 William Street (5-0)
• Granted mobile home placement variances at 2296 Union Road with conditions (5-0)
• Granted generator variance at 116 Woodgate Drive (5-0)
• Granted garage height variance at 371 Cherokee Drive (5-0)
• Granted driveway variance at 1375 French Road with conditions (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety concerns at several specific addresses, including five new business items and two old business items. The agenda lists locations on Transit Road, Union Road, Walden Avenue, and Genesee Street, but provides no details on the nature of the issues or proposed actions.

• New business: 4945-4959 Transit Road
• New business: 4796-4798 & 4800 Transit Road
• New business: 2860 Union Road
• New business: 2115 Walden Avenue
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road and Genesee Street

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission reviewed six proposed developments, including an auto repair facility, apartments, and commercial additions, providing comments and conditions. It also requested a NYSDOT traffic study on Genesee Street following a recent fatal accident, and discussed ongoing design review for 6386 Transit Road. No final approvals were made; the commission's role is advisory.

• Reviewed revised site plan for 4945-4959 Genesee Street auto repair facility, requiring handicap parking
• Reviewed revised site plan for 4796-4800 Transit Road apartments, requiring pedestrian walkways and snow storage areas
• Reviewed 2860 Union Road building project, requiring extended pedestrian walkways
• Reviewed 2115 Walden Avenue addition, no TSC comments
• Reviewed 3755 Union Road outdoor seating, no TSC comments
• Requested NYSDOT traffic study on Genesee Street between Holtz Drive and Transit Road
• Requested additional plans and deceleration lane for 6386 Transit Road project

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss converting streetlights to LED and will enter executive session to discuss a proposed real property acquisition, sale, or lease. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of LED streetlight conversion
• Executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on July 13, 2021, with all members present. The only substantive discussion item was the LED streetlight conversion, but no formal action was taken. Resolution 2021-349 was pulled from the agenda, and the board entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease. The meeting adjourned without any decisions or votes on the discussed items.

• Pulled Resolution 2021-349 from the agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider two property rezonings, approve over $12.3 million in warrants and vouchers, and award contracts for property, vehicle, and excess liability insurance. The board will also act on several special event permits and agreements for use of town facilities.

• Rezoning of 6386 Transit Road from R-Residential and NS-Neighborhood Services to RA-Apartment District and C-Retail Business District
• Rezoning of 4945-4959 Genesee Street from RMH-Residential Mobile Home District to MS-Motor Service District
• Approval of $12,381,053.51 in warrants and vouchers across all town funds
• Award of property and equipment insurance to CNA for $136,514 and vehicle physical damage insurance to Allianz for $21,158
• Award of $11,000,000 excess liability insurance to Travelers for $238,778

The Town Board closed public hearings on rezoning 6386 Transit Road and 4945-4959 Genesee Street, with decisions reserved. The hearing on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update was adjourned to July 27, 2021, to allow for additional comments. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and resolutions 2021-324 through 2021-348, and added three new resolutions via suspension of rules.

• Closed public hearing on rezoning 6386 Transit Road from R/NS to RA/C, decision reserved
• Closed public hearing on rezoning 4945-4959 Genesee Street from RMH to MS, decision reserved
• Adjourned public hearing on 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update to July 27, 2021
• Approved consent agenda including June 22, 2021 minutes and resolutions 2021-324 through 2021-348
• Suspended rules to add resolutions 2021-350 through 2021-352
• Entered executive session to discuss TCEA collective negotiations
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Justice Dennis Gorski

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to review financial disclosure statements and compliance. They will discuss follow-up letters for questionable 2018 disclosures, review 2019 disclosures, and check the status of the 2021 mailing for 2020 information.

• Review of second letters for 2019 Financial Disclosure Statement responses
• Review of 2020 Financial Disclosures for compliance
• Status update on 2021 Financial Disclosure Statement mailing
• Preparation of second letters for non-responders

The Board of Ethics reviewed 2020 financial disclosure forms (FDS) and found 34 were not returned, with one lacking a signature. Residency requirements were discussed, with the town attorney noting decisions are made case by case and the town board can waive them if needed. No formal decisions were made; the board will meet again on September 20, 2021.

• Reviewed 2020 financial disclosure forms; 34 not returned, 1 unsigned
• Discussed residency requirement for positions; no formal action taken
• Noted JoAnn Sikorski's absence from last 3 meetings; appointment expires 8/1/21
• Scheduled next meeting for September 20, 2021

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review and vote on several development applications, including a multi-family and commercial project at 6356 Transit Road, a new shop building at 438 Kennedy, and a storage building at 2210 Old Union. The board will issue recommendations for approval or denial on each item, with some SEQR comment periods already expired or upcoming.

• 6356 Transit Road: multi-family and future commercial development, SEQR Neg-Dec, re-zoning, and site plan (Young Development, Inc.)
• 438 Kennedy: new 6,000 SF shop building with site improvements (Joe Darlak)
• 2210 Old Union: 1,512 SF automotive part storage building on existing commercial lot zoned MS (DEL Resources Motor Service)
• 3755 Union Road: 910 SF covered outdoor patio addition to Texas Roadhouse (GreenbergFarrow)
• 2860 Union Road: new 3,456 SF building with parking, landscaping, and storage shed, zoned CM (JEB Architects)

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of a site plan for a 6,000 sq ft building at 438 Kennedy Road, contingent on installing a solid fence along the rear property line. They also recommended approval of a storage building and future office at 2210 Old Union Road, subject to the owner obtaining a side yard variance. The board tabled the site plan for the residential components at 6386 Transit Road, pending Town Board approval of the rezoning.

• Approved site plan for 438 Kennedy Road, contingent on a solid wood or vinyl fence along the rear property line.
• Approved project at 2210 Old Union Road, subject to the owner obtaining a required side yard variance.
• Tabled site plan for 6386 Transit Road, awaiting Town Board approval of the rezoning.

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council regular meeting on July 1, 2021. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Meeting notice only; no agenda items provided

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council reviewed tree removal and replacement plans for 10 development projects, including mixed-use, apartment, and commercial sites. No formal decisions were made; the council expressed concerns about traffic, tree quality, and enforcement of tree removal permits. The council also discussed using tree fund money for a demonstration planting at Nob Hill Park and the need for a follow-up system to track permit fees.

• Reviewed 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development, noting need for Tree Removal Permit and tree replacement
• Reviewed 2804 Union Road 5-Star Auto, noting removal of one tree and planting of 21 trees
• Reviewed 2390 Union Road storage facility, noting no trees to be removed and new plantings planned
• Reviewed 4800 Transit Road apartment complex, requesting quality replacement trees and drainage to Transit Road
• Reviewed 3567 Union Road Royal Car Wash, questioning oversight of 40 promised trees
• Reviewed 2262 Union Road Kenney Carpets, noting agreement to pay $500 permit and replace 10 trees
• Reviewed 4890 Transit Road Popeye's, noting removal of one tree and planting of one or more
• Discussed use of tree fund money for demonstration planting at Nob Hill Park

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development proposals, including multifamily housing, commercial buildings, and rezoning requests. The committee will discuss and potentially make recommendations on these items, with several SEQR comment periods having expired or nearing expiration.

• 6386 Transit Rd: proposed multifamily and future commercial development
• 2390 Union Rd: proposed 2,000 SF storage facility with offices
• 4890 Transit Rd: accessory drive-through window addition for Popeye's
• 4800 Transit Rd: multifamily project combining 3 parcels, rezoning to RA-Apartments
• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF automotive service/storage/sales facility, rezoning to MS-Motor Services

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommended negative declarations under SEQRA for several projects, including a storage facility at 2390 Union Rd, a drive-thru at 4890 Transit Rd, a multi-family project at 4800 Transit Rd, an automotive facility at 4945-4959 Genesee St, and a car prep building at 31 Leo Pl. The committee also tabled decisions on a shop building at 438 Kennedy Rd and a cold storage building at 2210 Old Union Rd until public comment periods expire. No final approvals were made; these are recommendations to the Town Board.

• Recommended a negative declaration for the 4700 SF storage facility at 2390 Union Rd (Schenne & Associates).
• Recommended approval of a special use permit for a drive-thru addition at 4890 Transit Rd (Popeye's), subject to site plan conformance with easement/lease agreements.
• Recommended scheduling a public hearing and a negative declaration for the 70-unit multi-family project at 4800 Transit Rd (Young Development Inc.).
• Recommended a negative declaration for the 18,609 SF automotive facility at 4945-4959 Genesee St, pending public hearing results.
• Recommended a negative declaration for the 8,960 SF car prep building at 31 Leo Pl, pending public hearing results.
• Tabled the 6,000 SF shop building at 438 Kennedy Rd until the public comment period expires on 7/2/2021.
• Tabled the 1,512 SF cold storage building at 2210 Old Union Rd until the public comment period expires on 7/7/2021.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a single agenda item: an LED streetlight conversion project with Wendel Companies. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective negotiations with TCEA and PBA, an employee's employment history, and matters related to appointing a particular person.

• Discussion of LED streetlight conversion with Wendel Companies
• Executive session on TCEA and PBA collective negotiations
• Executive session on employment history of a particular employee
• Executive session on matters leading to appointment of a particular person

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on rezoning 6386 Transit Road, a consent agenda including a $1.1 million warrant, and several resolutions. The board will also vote on adopting a local law for naming streets, parks, and public buildings, and will schedule a public hearing for a rezoning on Genesee Street.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6386 Transit Road from R-Residential and NS-Neighborhood Services to RA-Apartment District and C-Retail Business District
• Resolution 2021-285: Transfer of $15,000 from CDBG Village of Depew-Sidewalks to Village of Depew-Senior Center Oper.
• Warrant approval totaling $1,126,470.89 across multiple funds
• Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2021 for naming streets, parks, and public buildings
• Call for public hearing on July 13, 2021 to rezone 4945-4959 Genesee Street from RMH-Residential Mobile Home District to MS-Motor Service District

The Cheektowaga Town Board unanimously adjourned the public hearing on the rezoning of 6386 Transit Road from R-Residential and NS-Neighborhood Services to RA-Apartment District and C-Retail Business District. The hearing was continued to the next Town Board meeting on July 13, 2021, to allow for additional comments to be submitted by email. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included 32 resolutions covering appointments, transfers, and agreements, and suspended rules to add six more resolutions.

• Adjourned public hearing on rezoning of 6386 Transit Road to July 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of June 8, 2021 and Resolutions 2021-285 through 2021-316
• Approved Resolution 2021-288 adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2021 for naming streets, parks, and public buildings
• Approved Resolution 2021-289 calling for public hearing on rezoning of 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Approved Resolution 2021-291 and 2021-293 for Five Star Automotive at 2804 Union Road (negative SEQR declaration and site plan)
• Approved Resolution 2021-299 authorizing termination of Amherst Security Professionals, Inc. agreement
• Approved Resolutions 2021-300 through 2021-302 authorizing MOUs with softball/baseball organizations, Algonquin Sports, and GameOnSports!
• Approved Resolutions 2021-317 through 2021-322 including appointments and lease agreement with Erie County Board of Elections

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider two tabled items and ten new variance requests. The board will review applications for properties across the town, including a Benderson Development project at 505 & 525 Duke Road. Decisions will be made on each request after public hearing.

• Tabled: 6386 Transit Road (Young Development) and 78 South Rossler Avenue / Vacant Lot Meadowbrook Parkway
• New: 111 Vegola Avenue, 219 Zoerb Avenue, 56 Cromwell Drive, 1375 French Road, 20 Manlon Terrace, 113 Sable Palm Drive, 500 Beach Road
• New: 505 & 525 Duke Road (Benderson Development / Cedar Key Associates)
• New: 22 E. Cavalier Drive, 140 Seton Road

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted nine area variances, including fence height, driveway extension, sunroom, generator, signage, and porch requests, all unanimously. Two items were tabled: a variance for Young Development at 6386 Transit Road pending a Town Board decision, and a lean-to-shed at 1375 French Road for further site review. The board also tabled a fence variance for 78 South Rossler Avenue, which was later granted with conditions.

• Granted a 6-foot fence variance at 78 South Rossler Avenue with specific placement conditions.
• Granted a driveway extension variance at 111 Vegola Avenue, subject to Highway Superintendent approval.
• Granted a sunroom addition variance at 219 Zoerb Avenue (3.44 feet from property line).
• Granted a generator placement variance at 56 Cromwell Drive (3 feet from property line).
• Tabled the lean-to-shed variance at 1375 French Road for more information and a site visit.
• Granted a 6-foot fence variance at 20 Manlon Terrace with a condition to angle an 8-foot section.
• Granted a driveway extension variance at 113 Sable Palm Drive (1 foot from property line).
• Granted a 6-foot fence variance at 500 Beach Road, conditioned on placement within the existing footprint.

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to review traffic-related matters, including four new business items and two old business items. The agenda lists specific locations but provides no details on the nature of the requests or decisions.

• Jessica Lane/Delta Sonic
• 4890 Transit Road – Revised
• 438 Kennedy Road – Revised
• 4945-4949 Genesee Street – Revised
• 6386 Transit Road (old business)

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed several site plans, including a Popeye's restaurant at 4890 Transit Road, an auto repair facility at 4945-4959 Genesee Street, and a 70-unit apartment complex at 4796-4800 Transit Road. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the commission provided comments and requested additional information. A resident complaint about Jessica Lane traffic was noted, with a signal installation expected by fall.

• Reviewed Popeye's drive-thru at 4890 Transit Road; stacking spaces increased to 16 per code
• Reviewed Town Automotive facility at 4945-4959 Genesee Street; walkway provided, handicap spaces required
• Reviewed 70-unit apartment proposal at 4796-4800 Transit Road; requested location plan and fire department review
• Noted Jessica Lane traffic complaint; Benderson coordinating with NYSDOT for signal by fall
• Reviewed storage building at 2210 Old Union Road; requested site plan details
• Continued review of 6386 Transit Road; requested engineer responses, truck turning plan, and sidewalks

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing six development proposals, including rezonings, site plans, and a drive-through addition. The board will discuss and potentially vote on recommendations for each item, with SEQR comment periods having expired for most.

• 2804 Union Rd: proposed 6,703 SF building
• 6386 Transit Rd: multifamily and future commercial development, discussion on negative SEQR declaration, re-zoning, and site plan
• 2390 Union Rd: proposed 2,000 SF storage facility with offices
• 4890 Transit Rd: accessory drive-through window for Popeye's
• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF automotive service/storage/sales facility, re-zoning from RMH to MS

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning for a large mixed-use project at 6386 Transit Road, which includes 341 residential units, restaurants, and a grocery store, subject to conditions. The board also approved site plans for Five Star Automotive, a storage facility at 2390 Union Road, a Popeye's restaurant at 4890 Transit Road, and a rezoning for Towne Automotive at 4945-4959 Genesee Street. All decisions were recommendations to the Town Board, with some approvals contingent on other board reviews.

• Approved 4-1 recommendation for Five Star Automotive site plan at 2804 Union Rd.
• Approved unanimously recommendation for Young Development rezoning at 6386 Transit Rd., with conditions.
• Approved unanimously recommendation for Schenne & Associates storage facility site plan at 2390 Union Rd.
• Approved unanimously recommendation for Popeye's restaurant site plan at 4890 Transit Rd., with conditions.
• Approved 4-1 recommendation for Towne Automotive rezoning at 4945-4959 Genesee St.
• Approved unanimously recommendation for Keller Chevrolet rezoning at 31 Leo Place.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session via video teleconference on June 8, 2021. The board entered executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a General Crew Chief position, employment history of particular individuals, and the appointment of a Coordinator of Employee Relations. No formal decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the board only voted to enter and exit executive session and to adjourn.

• Entered executive session at 5:15 PM to discuss personnel appointments (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 7:50 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 7:51 PM (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a call for a public hearing on a request to rezone 33 acres at 6386 Transit Road from residential and neighborhood service to apartment and retail business districts. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as fund transfers, warrant approvals, and contract awards. A public hearing on the rezoning is scheduled for June 22, 2021.

• Public hearing set for June 22, 2021 on rezoning 33 acres at 6386 Transit Road to RA Apartment District (28.8 acres) and C Retail Business District (4.2 acres)
• Resolution 2021-249: Transfer of funds within CDBG accounts, including $100,000 from NYS AHC revenues
• Resolution 2021-250: Approval of warrants totaling $7,500,888.01 across multiple funds
• Resolution 2021-252: Award emergency board-up and shoring contract to Candella Construction Company, Inc. for 2021
• Resolution 2021-253: Award summer camp busing contract to Fisher Bus Service for $5,880.00

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, via video teleconference. The board closed a public hearing on a local law for naming streets, parks, and public buildings, reserving decision. The board approved the consent agenda, which included numerous resolutions such as fund transfers, bid awards, appointments, and special event permits. One item, Resolution 2021-270 (appointment of a Public Safety Dispatcher), was removed from the consent agenda and approved separately. The board also approved four additional resolutions added by suspension of rules, including a lease agreement for early voting and a separation agreement.

• Closed public hearing on Local Law Intro No. 2021-1 (naming of streets, parks, public buildings) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 2021-249 through 2021-280 (minus 2021-263 and 2021-270) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-270: Appointment of Public Safety Dispatcher James Herr, II (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-281: Change in time for June 22 Town Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-282: Lease agreement with Erie County Board of Elections for early voting at Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-283: NYSDEC Year 18 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-284: Separation agreement (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss appointments (motion carried, Nowak opposed)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Board of Ethics met and reviewed returned 2022 Financial Disclosure Statements (for year 2021). Unopened disclosures were examined, and those needing further attention were set aside; the rest were cross-referenced with the Town Roster and marked complete. The chairperson will send the Town Board a compilation of roster completion and any deficient disclosures. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed returned 2022 Financial Disclosure Statements (for year 2021)
• Set aside disclosures needing further attention
• Cross-referenced remaining disclosures with Town Roster and marked complete
• Chairperson to send Town Board compilation of roster completion and deficient disclosures

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council discussed tree removal and replacement plans for several development projects, including a mixed-use complex, a storage facility, and a proposed apartment complex. The council noted that Kenney Carpets agreed to pay a $500 tree removal permit fee and replace 10 trees after removing trees without a permit. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily a review and discussion of ongoing projects.

• Kenney Carpets agreed to pay $500 Tree Removal Permit and replace 10 trees
• CCAC requested tree study for 2390 Union Road storage facility
• CCAC recommended drainage to Transit Road for 4800 Transit Road apartment complex
• CCAC noted no tree action required for 4890 Transit Road drive-thru
• CCAC discussed need for follow-up on tree permit enforcement

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting via video teleconference and immediately entered executive session to interview candidates for a position becoming vacant due to retirement, and to discuss PBA collective bargaining negotiations and attorney-client privilege. The board exited executive session and adjourned without any public substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to interview candidates and discuss PBA negotiations (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 8:45 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 PM (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended negative SEQRA declarations for the Five Star Automotive garage at 2804 Union Rd and the Midtown Apartment Community at 6386 Transit Rd. All other agenda items were tabled pending the end of their 30-day comment periods on June 7, 2021.

• Recommended negative SEQRA declaration for 2804 Union Rd service garage (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Recommended negative SEQRA declaration and rezoning for 6386 Transit Rd mixed-use project (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Tabled 2390 Union Rd storage facility until June 7, 2021
• Tabled 4890 Transit Rd Popeye's drive-through addition until June 7, 2021
• Tabled 4800 Transit Rd multifamily project until June 7, 2021
• Tabled 4945-4959 Genesee St Towne Automotive facility until June 7, 2021
• Tabled 31 Leo Pl/3600 Genesee St Keller Chevrolet expansion until June 7, 2021

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: a potential agreement with FirstLight as an internet provider and a project at Towne Automotive Service Center on Genesee Street. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a particular employee's employment history and to interview candidates for a position that will become vacant due to retirement. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of FirstLight Internet Provider
• Discussion of Towne Automotive Service Center at 4945-4959 Genesee Street
• Executive session on employment history of a particular employee
• Executive session to interview candidates for a position vacant due to retirement

The work session included discussions on FirstLight as an internet provider and the Towne Automotive Service Center at 4945-4959 Genesee Street. The board unanimously approved an amendment to the wording of Resolution #2021-234. No final votes on the discussed items were taken during this work session.

• Amended wording in Resolution #2021-234 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee employment history (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to interview candidates for a vacant position (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from May 11, 2021, and resolutions 2021-229 through 2021-244, covering warrants, site plans, appointments, and special events. The board also suspended rules to add and approve resolutions 2021-245 through 2021-248, including a library construction project and wastewater pump purchases. An executive session was held to interview candidates for a vacant position, and the meeting adjourned at 9:41 PM.

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions 2021-229 through 2021-244 (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 2021-245: Accept proposal for Children's Wall at Julia Boyer Reinstein Library (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 2021-246: Special event for Francis J. Donovan Post Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 2021-247: Purchase of two replacement wastewater pumps for Union-Ellen Pump Station (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 2021-248: Appointment of Scott M. Zaranek as Working Crew Chief, Sewer Maintenance (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to interview candidates for a position vacant due to retirement (all in favor)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a special meeting via video teleconference. The only agenda item is an executive session to interview candidates for a position that will become vacant due to retirement. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to interview candidates for a position vacant due to retirement

The Cheektowaga Town Board met in a special session via video teleconference and immediately entered executive session to interview candidates for a position that will become vacant due to retirement. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the board exited executive session and adjourned without taking any public action.

• Entered executive session to interview candidates for a vacant position (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after interviews (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to hear and decide on 13 area variance applications. Two tabled items from prior meetings are being revisited, and 11 new requests are on the agenda. All applications are listed as 'Pending' in the agenda packet.

• Area variance for Five Star Auto at 2804 Union Road (multiple zoning law sections)
• Area variance for Young Development at 6386 Transit Road
• Fence height variance at 78 South Rossler Avenue
• Driveway setback variance at 110 McParlin Avenue
• Garage setback variance at 247 North Pleasant Parkway

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted eight area variances, denied two, and tabled two items at its May 19, 2021 meeting. All decisions were unanimous except for the two denials, which were 0-5. The board also granted a two-year temporary permit for auto sales at 2804 Union Road.

• Granted driveway extension variance at 110 McParlin Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted garage rebuild variance at 247 North Pleasant Parkway (unanimous)
• Denied side yard parking variance at 55 Sandy Lane (0-5)
• Denied five variances at 7 Old Farm Road (0-5)
• Granted accessory structure variance at 47 Bright Street (unanimous)
• Granted attached garage addition variance at 117 Susan Lane (unanimous)
• Granted 6-foot privacy fence variance at 102 Clearvale Drive (unanimous)
• Granted 6-foot privacy fence variance at 104 Oehman Boulevard (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including traffic concerns at specific addresses and a commission appointment, as well as old business items. The agenda lists locations but no details on the nature of the traffic issues or decisions.

• 2390 Union Road
• Five Star Automotive – Revised
• 3600 Genesee Street
• 4800 Transit Road
• 4890 Transit Road

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed six development projects, offering comments on traffic and pedestrian safety, and noted Mike McDonough's appointment as a voting member. No formal decisions were made; the commission only provided advisory comments.

• Appointed Mike McDonough as voting member (noted from Town Board meeting)
• Reviewed 2804 Union Road – Five Star Automotive (revised, no comments)
• Reviewed 4890 Transit Road – Popeye's conversion (recommended second stacking lane, pedestrian walkway)
• Reviewed 3600 Genesee Street/31 Leo Place – vehicle prep facility (no comments)
• Reviewed 4945-4959 Genesee Street – auto repair facility (no comments)
• Reviewed 2390 Union Road – storage/office (recommended sidewalk extension, driveway widening)
• Reviewed 4796-4800 Transit Road – apartments (requested site plan details, fire dept review)
• Requested traffic study for Genesee Street due to fatalities

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several proposed developments and rezonings, including multifamily housing, commercial projects, and automotive facilities. The board will discuss and potentially vote on these items, with some requiring SEQR determinations.

• 6386 Transit Rd: Multifamily and future commercial development, discussion on negative SEQR declaration and re-zoning
• 4800 Transit Rd: Multifamily project combining 3 parcels, re-zoning from R-Residential and C-Retail Business to RA-Apartments
• 4945-4959 Genesee St: 18,609 SF automotive service, storage, and sales facility, re-zoning from RMH to MS
• 31 Leo Pl / 3600 Genesee St: 8,960 SF building for car preparation and detailing, re-zoning from CM to MS for Keller Chevrolet
• 4890 Transit Rd: Accessory drive-through window addition for Popeye's

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning for a multi-family residential project at 4800 Transit Rd, and approved a cold storage building for Kenny Carpets at 2262 Union Road. Several other items were tabled pending further information, including the Five Star Automotive development and a Popeye's restaurant conversion.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from C&R to RA for 4800 Transit Rd multi-family project (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of 49' x 80' cold storage building at 2262 Union Road, contingent on tree deposit/planting and fire insurance (all in favor)
• Tabled 2804 Union Rd Five Star Automotive rezoning and variances until site plan finalized (all in favor)
• Tabled 6386 Transit Rd mixed-use project pending traffic impact, engineer, and rezoning updates (all in favor)
• Tabled 2390 Union Rd storage facility for further review (all in favor)
• Tabled 4890 Transit Rd Popeye's conversion contingent on SEQR (all in favor)
• Tabled 4945-4959 Genesee St project until future use specifics known (all in favor)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a special meeting and approved two appointments: Louis J. Arricale as General Crew Chief and William J. Graczyk as Working Crew Chief, both in the Sewer Maintenance division. The board entered executive session to discuss the appointments and adjourned afterward.

• Appointed Louis J. Arricale as General Crew Chief (Non-Competitive/Permanent) for Sewer Maintenance
• Appointed William J. Graczyk as Working Crew Chief (Non-Competitive/Permanent) for Sewer Maintenance

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with resolutions covering fund transfers, warrant approvals, a site plan for a parking lot expansion, bid awards, and amendments to the annual action plan. Key items include approving $8.4 million in vouchers, a 30,492 sq ft parking expansion at 2669 Union Road, and modifications to the sewer improvement project financed through NYS-EFC.

• Resolution 2021-201: Approve $8,430,845.60 in vouchers and warrants
• Resolution 2021-202/203: Negative SEQR declaration and site plan acceptance for 30,492 sq ft parking expansion at 2669 Union Road
• Resolution 2021-204: Award mowing contracts for Galleria Detention Basins ($6,200) and Pfohl Brothers Landfill ($3,350)
• Resolution 2021-206: Purchase five police car computers from Patrol PC for up to $33,000
• Resolution 2021-212: Modify sewer improvement project to shift work from Sewer Shed #7 to #8 and add larger diameter pipe rehabilitation

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting via video teleconference and approved the consent agenda, which included 27 resolutions (2021-200 through 2021-226) and the minutes from the April 27, 2021 meeting. The board also entered executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2021-200 through 2021-226 (unanimous)
• Approved negative SEQR declaration for 2669 Union Road (Resolution 2021-202)
• Accepted site plan for 2669 Union Road (Resolution 2021-203)
• Awarded bid for mowing Galleria Detention Basins and Pfohl Brothers Landfill (Resolution 2021-204)
• Approved purchase of police car computers (Resolution 2021-206)
• Renamed Nob Hill Park to Veterans Park at Nob Hill (Resolution 2021-213)
• Authorized agreement with GHD for Pfohl Brothers Landfill site (Resolution 2021-217)
• Entered executive session for attorney-client privilege (unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with executive sessions to discuss litigation with Rite Aid Corporation and personnel appointments. Public discussion items include a cleanup program, abandoning Mansion Avenue, and reviewing TCEA grievances.

• Executive session on Rite Aid Corporation/Eckerd Corporation vs. TOC litigation
• Discussion of abandoning Mansion Avenue
• Review of TCEA grievances
• Clean Up Cheektowaga program with Polla Milligan
• Executive session on personnel appointment

The Cheektowaga Town Board met in a work session via video teleconference. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation involving Rite Aid Corporation/Eckerd Corporation and Upstate Tower, as well as matters related to a personnel appointment. No formal resolutions were adopted, and the listed discussion items were not acted upon.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after discussion (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session with an executive session to discuss litigation with Rite Aid Corporation/Eckerd Corporation and attorney-client privilege. The board will also discuss Clean Up Cheektowaga, the abandonment of Mansion Avenue, and review of TCEA grievances, followed by another executive session on personnel appointments.

• Executive session on Rite Aid Corporation/Eckerd Corporation litigation
• Discussion of Clean Up Cheektowaga with Polla Milligan
• Discussion of abandoning Mansion Avenue
• Review of TCEA grievances
• Executive session on matters leading to appointment of a person

The Cheektowaga Town Board met via video teleconference and entered executive session to discuss litigation involving Rite Aid Corporation/Eckerd Corporation and Upstate Tower, as well as matters related to a personnel appointment. No formal resolutions or substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting. The board adjourned after the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss Rite Aid/Eckerd litigation, Upstate Tower litigation, and personnel appointment (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after discussion (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 PM (all in favor)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the 40 & 8 hall, 810 Rein Road. The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to meeting and location/date details, with no listed discussion or decision items.

• Meeting location: 40 & 8, 810 Rein Road
• Meeting date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
• Social distancing and mask requirements in effect

The committee approved a baseball diamond design for Bateman Memorial Park and unanimously voted to name it 'Neal E. Bateman Veterans Memorial Park'. A proposal to add Space Force to the design was defeated. Plans for the Memorial Day ceremony at Nob Hill Park were discussed, including permits, a chaplain, bagpipes, and parade participants.

• Approved baseball diamond design for Bateman Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Defeated adding Space Force to park design
• Approved park name 'Neal E. Bateman Veterans Memorial Park' (unanimous)
• Approved Joe Basnagel to play bagpipes at Memorial Day ceremony
• Approved adding Jeeps to Memorial Day parade
• Approved Walter Vogel leading motorcycle group in parade

Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Cheektowaga Town Board, held via video teleconference. The agenda includes only an executive session to discuss matters that could imperil public safety if disclosed and the employment history of a particular person, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Executive session on public safety matters
• Executive session on employment history of a particular person

The Town of Cheektowaga Board held a special meeting via video teleconference on May 3, 2021. The board entered executive session to discuss matters imperiling public safety and employment history, then adjourned without taking any public action or votes on substantive items.

• Entered executive session (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review and vote on recommendations for several proposed developments. Old business includes SEQR comment periods for a parking lot at 2669 Union Rd and a development at 2804 Union Rd, both expiring April 16. New business includes a mixed-use development at 6386 Transit Road and a cold storage warehouse at 2262 Union Road, with a comment period ending May 27. The committee will decide to recommend approval, denial, or table each item.

• 2669 Union Rd proposed parking lot (Carmina Wood Morris)
• 2804 Union Rd proposed development (Metzger Engineering)
• 6386 Transit Road proposed mixed-use development (Young Development)
• 2262 Union Road proposed cold storage warehouse (Metzger Engineering)

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended negative declarations under SEQR for the parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Road and the rezoning of 6386 Transit Road, while tabling the Five Star Automotive garage at 2804 Union Road and the Kenney Carpets cold storage warehouse at 2262 Union Road pending further review. The committee also discussed site plan details, including stormwater, setbacks, and tree removal concerns.

• Recommended negative declaration for 2669 Union Rd parking lot expansion (motion by Bowen, 2nd by Coburn)
• Recommended negative declaration for rezoning at 6386 Transit Rd (motion by Coburn, 2nd by Bowen)
• Tabled 2804 Union Rd Five Star Automotive garage until ZBA decisions and new site plan review (motion by Schenk, 2nd by Bowen)
• Tabled 2262 Union Rd Kenney Carpets warehouse until tree removal issue is addressed (motion by Beaman, 2nd by Bowen)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes several resolutions: transferring funds across departments, approving warrants totaling $2,715,555.27, renewing an insurance agreement, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with baseball/softball organizations, hiring part-time and seasonal employees, making appointments, and authorizing travel for training. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Resolution 2021-184: Transfer of funds for 2020, including $668,228 for communication equipment and $88,140.94 for Zombie House Grant expenses.
• Resolution 2021-186: Approval of warrants totaling $2,715,555.27 across all funds.
• Resolution 2021-187: Renew agreement with Lawley Insurance for loss control and claims management at $15,500 per annum.
• Resolution 2021-188: Authorize MOU with 8 baseball/softball organizations for use of Town Park and Stiglmeier Park diamonds.
• Resolution 2021-189: Hire part-time/seasonal employees, including Cynthia Allen at $14/hour and six sanitation laborers.

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including the April 13 meeting minutes and resolutions 2021-184 through 195, covering fund transfers, a warrant, an insurance agreement, a memorandum of understanding with softball/baseball organizations, seasonal hiring, appointments, and travel authorizations. The board also suspended rules to add four resolutions appointing CEDC directors. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions 2021-184 through 195 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds for 2020 (Resolution 2021-184)
• Approved transfer of funds (Resolution 2021-185)
• Approved agreement with Lawley Insurance for loss control and claims management (Resolution 2021-187)
• Authorized supervisor to execute MOU with softball/baseball organizations (Resolution 2021-188)
• Approved hiring of part-time/seasonal employees (Resolution 2021-189)
• Suspended rules to add and approve CEDC director appointments (Resolutions 2021-196 through 199)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation from the Cheektowaga Economic Development Corp., the naming of Veterans Park, and a review of TCEA grievances. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss employee discipline, appointments, and litigation in Velez vs. TOC. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation by Cheektowaga Economic Development Corp. (Rachel Straker & Kristina Groff)
• Discussion on naming of Veterans Park
• Review of TCEA grievances
• Executive session on employee discipline and appointments
• Executive session on Velez vs. TOC litigation

The Cheektowaga Town Board met in a work session via video teleconference. The session included two executive sessions to discuss employee discipline, appointments, and litigation, but no formal resolutions were voted on. Discussion items included the Cheektowaga Economic Development Corp., naming of Veterans Park, and review of TCEA grievances.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee discipline and appointments (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 5:46 PM (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss Velez vs. TOC litigation (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 7:12 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider two tabled items and ten new applications for area variances, use variances, special permits, and temporary permits. The board will review requests involving residential properties, a firearm sales home business, and commercial uses at locations like the Walden Galleria. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Area variance for garage totaling 1,764 sq ft at 131 Strasmer Road (limit 750 sq ft)
• Special permit for firearm sales home-based business at 55 Pinehurst Avenue
• Temporary permit for exterior activities (volleyball, horseshoes, dining) at 544 Como Park Boulevard
• Temporary permit for motor vehicle display/sale at One Walden Galleria
• Temporary permit for warehouse use at 1694 Walden Avenue

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit for a home-based firearm sales business at 55 Pinehurst Avenue, with conditions including no business signs, no on-site gun inventory, and the applicant must be present for deliveries. The board also approved several area variances and temporary permits, and tabled a request for variances at 6386 Transit Road pending Town Board action on rezoning.

• Granted special permit for home firearm sales at 55 Pinehurst Avenue (4-1)
• Tabled area variance for 6386 Transit Road (5-0)
• Granted fence height variance at 9 Paradise Court (5-0)
• Granted generator setback variance at 303 Barbados Drive (5-0)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for outdoor activities at 544 Como Park Boulevard (5-0)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for warehouse use at 1694 Walden Avenue (5-0)
• Granted two-year temporary permit for vehicle display at One Walden Galleria (5-0)
• Granted driveway setback variance at 328 Ellen Drive (5-0)

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting to review and vote on 10 applications for variances and special permits. These include requests for area variances, use variances, temporary permits, and a special permit for a firearm sales home business. All decisions are pending as of the agenda.

• Area variance for Young Development, Inc. LLC at 6386 Transit Road (pending)
• Area variance for Gerard Klaskov at 131 Strasmer Road for garage exceeding 750 sq ft (pending)
• Use variance for Kelly Edwards at 9 Paradise Court for fence height 4.5 ft vs 3.5 ft max (pending)
• Special permit for Anthony Tiranno at 55 Pinehurst Avenue for firearm sales home business (pending)
• Temporary permit for Michael J. Coene at One Walden Galleria for motor vehicle sales (pending)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted eight requests for variances and permits, including a special permit for a home-based firearm sales business and several temporary permits. Two items were tabled: a variance for a Transit Road property awaiting town board action, and a Five Star Auto variance request needing more information. One application was withdrawn.

• Granted special permit for home firearm sales at 55 Pinehurst Ave (4-1)
• Granted fence height variance at 9 Paradise Court (5-0)
• Granted generator setback variance at 303 Barbados Drive (5-0)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for outdoor activities at 544 Como Park Blvd (5-0)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for warehouse use at 1694 Walden Ave (5-0)
• Granted 2-year temporary permit for vehicle display at One Walden Galleria (5-0)
• Granted driveway setback variance at 328 Ellen Drive (5-0)
• Granted garage size variance at 2378 Union Road (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including locations at 2669 Union Road, 2804 Union Road, and a stop sign request at S. Creek & Jamaica Lane. They will also revisit old business items at 6386 Transit Road and Genesee Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• 2669 Union Road – Creekside Banquet Facility
• 2804 Union Road – Five Star Automotive
• S. Creek & Jamaica Lane – Stop Sign Request
• 6386 Transit Road (old business)
• Genesee Street (old business)

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission reviewed plans for additional parking at Creekside Banquet Facility and a new service garage at Five Star Automotive, and discussed an ongoing site plan for 6386 Transit Road. A request for a stop sign at S. Creek and Jamaica Lane was effectively denied because stop signs cannot be used for speed control. The commission also agreed to recommend Mike McDonough for appointment to the TSC.

• Reviewed Creekside Banquet Facility parking expansion (77 spaces, 7 handicap) with conditions
• Reviewed Five Star Automotive demolition and new 10-bay garage plan
• Denied stop sign request at S. Creek and Jamaica Lane (no accident problem)
• Agreed to recommend Mike McDonough for TSC appointment to Town Board

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Board of Ethics is meeting to introduce new members, review the Code of Ethics, and discuss the board's duties and responsibilities. They will also appoint a chairperson and secretary, and plan mailings for 2021 financial disclosure statements and follow-ups on incomplete 2020 statements.

• Introduction of new Board of Ethics members
• Review of Code of Ethics
• Appointment of Chairperson and Secretary
• 2021 Financial Disclosure Statement mailing
• Incomplete 2020 Financial Disclosure Statement mailing and non-respondents

The Board of Ethics met and reviewed the 2019 financial disclosures, which had not been previously reviewed. All disclosures reviewed were complete, but 28 individuals did not respond when cross-referenced with the employee/member roster. The board also discussed the ethics code, financial disclosure requirements, and scheduled its next meeting for June 7, 2021.

• Reviewed 2019 financial disclosures (all complete)
• Identified 28 non-responders for financial disclosures
• Scheduled next meeting for June 7, 2021 at 3:00pm

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes transferring funds, approving warrants totaling $16,836,996.78, awarding bids for work uniforms and softballs, and authorizing notices to bid for sewer rehabilitation, air quality monitoring, and emergency board-up services. The board will also consider assigning an acting town justice.

• Approval of warrants totaling $16,836,996.78 across multiple funds
• Award of work uniform bid to The Liberty Store, Auburn, NY, for $15,275.77
• Award of softball supply contract to Laux Sporting Goods, Amherst, NY, for $7,072.20
• Notice to bidders for Phase VI Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation, Sewer Shed #8, bids due May 12, 2021
• Notice to bidders for air quality monitoring and emergency board-up services, bids due May 5, 2021

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and resolutions 2021-149 through 2021-172, with item 2021-169 removed for separate action. The board also waived rules to consider and approve 11 additional resolutions (2021-173 through 2021-183), covering site plans, SEQR declarations, a generator purchase, a sewer bid, and appointments. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 2021-149 to 2021-172 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-169 on hiring/termination of part-time/seasonal employees (unanimous)
• Approved negative SEQR declaration for Garden Village Project Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Garden Village Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved negative SEQR declaration for 3689 Broadway Serafini (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 3689 Broadway Serafini (unanimous)
• Approved negative SEQR declaration for 4455 Genesee CUBRC (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 4455 Genesee Street CUBRC (unanimous)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss an update on Knob Hill Park and the status of outstanding TCEA grievances. The agenda also includes executive sessions for attorney-client purposes and to discuss employment history and possible appointments. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Update on Knob Hill Park
• Review and status of outstanding TCEA grievances
• Executive session for attorney-client purposes
• Executive session on employment history and possible appointments

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session via video teleconference on April 13, 2021. The board entered executive session twice to discuss attorney-client matters and employment history/appointments. No formal resolutions or substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session for attorney-client purposes (all in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment history and possible appointments (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (all in favor)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., instead of the usual date. The meeting will take place at the F.J. Donovan Post. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date changed to April 6, 2021
• Meeting time set for 7:00 P.M.
• Location: F.J. Donovan Post

The Cheektowaga Veterans Committee met and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. Councilmember Brian Pilarski reported that Monica Wallace secured $25,000 in New York State funds for the Bateman Memorial Park project, despite the Town Supervisor's preference to allocate the funds elsewhere. The committee also discussed plans for Memorial Day services and a motorcade to the Bateman dedication, as well as a new Veterans National Cemetery in Corfu, NY, which will feature an Avenue of Flags.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (motion by Joe Poremski, seconded by Frank Sygnatur).
• Noted that $25,000 in NYS funds were secured for the Bateman Memorial Park project, despite the Supervisor's wish to use them elsewhere.
• Discussed Memorial Day services at Donovan Post and a motorcade to the Bateman dedication on Cleveland Dr., with Walter Vogel organizing the motorcycle group.
• Discussed the new Veterans National Cemetery in Corfu, NY, which will have an Avenue of Flags, one of only three in the USA.
• Noted the Gerlach Post Spaghetti Dinner on April 25, 12-4pm, $10, drive-thru only.
• Noted Donovan Post hours: open Monday-Friday, kitchen open Fridays 4-8pm.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing two new business items: a parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Rd. and a proposed 6,500 sq. ft. building at 2804 Union Rd. The board will decide whether to recommend approval, denial, or table each item. SEQR comment periods for both projects expire on 4/16/2021.

• 2669 Union Rd. parking lot expansion (SEQR comment period ends 4/16/2021)
• 2804 Union Rd. proposed 6,500 sq. ft. building (SEQR comment period ends 4/16/2021)

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled both new business items. A parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Road was tabled pending minor changes by the EAC, and a new automotive garage at 2804 Union Road was tabled pending a ZBA decision on variances. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled parking lot addition at 2669 Union Road contingent on EAC minor changes (all in favor)
• Tabled new automotive garage at 2804 Union Road contingent on ZBA decision on variances (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review two new business items: a parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Rd. and a proposed 6,500 square foot building at 2804 Union Rd. The board will consider recommending approval, denial, or tabling each item. The SEQR comment period for both projects expires on 4/16/2021.

• 2669 Union Rd. parking lot expansion
• 2804 Union Rd. proposed 6,500 sq. ft. building
• SEQR comment period expires 4/16/2021 for both projects

The Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled both new business items. A parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Road for Creekside Banquet Facility was tabled pending minor changes by the Environmental Advisory Committee. A new automotive repair garage at 2804 Union Road for Five Star Automotive was tabled pending a Zoning Board of Appeals decision on variances.

• Tabled parking lot addition at 2669 Union Road contingent on EAC minor changes (all in favor)
• Tabled new automotive garage at 2804 Union Road contingent on ZBA variance decision (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review and vote on recommendations for several proposed developments, including a modification to a previously approved building, a new building, a storage yard, a parking lot, and a development. The committee will decide whether to recommend approval, denial, or table each item. The SEQR comment period for the Benderson and Calspan projects has expired, while the Serafini item expired with no recommendations.

• Benderson/Garden Village modification to previously approved building at 101 French Rd.
• Calspan/CUBRC proposed building at 4455 Genesee St.
• Serafini proposed storage yard/driveway at 3689 Broadway (expired, no recommendations)
• Proposed parking lot at 2669 Union Rd (Carmina Wood Morris)
• Proposed development at 2804 Union Rd (Metzger Engineering)

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee met virtually and recommended three projects: a contractor storage yard at 3689 Broadway, a CUBRC testing facility, and a Benderson/Garden Village development at 101 French Rd. The committee tabled two items: a parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Rd. and a new Five Star Automotive building at 2804 Union Rd. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 3689 Broadway contractor storage yard (motion by Coburn, seconded by Lloyd)
• Recommended CUBRC hypersonic testing facility (motion by Coburn, seconded by Lloyd)
• Recommended Benderson/Garden Village at 101 French Rd. (motion by Coburn, seconded by Lloyd)
• Tabled parking lot expansion at 2669 Union Rd. (motion by Coburn, seconded by Lloyd)
• Tabled new Five Star Automotive building at 2804 Union Rd. (motion by Coburn, seconded by Lloyd)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including approving a site plan and negative environmental declaration for a parking lot expansion and building addition at 50 Stradtman Avenue. The board will also vote on contracts for GIS services, IT upgrades, cybersecurity, and lobbying, as well as approve routine financial transfers and warrants.

• Site plan approval for 50 Stradtman Avenue parking lot expansion and 5,100 sq ft building addition
• Negative SEQR declaration for the 50 Stradtman Avenue project
• Annual GIS services agreement with Wendel at $4,800
• VMWare software purchase for $14,447.82
• Lobbying services agreement with O'Donnell & Associates at $3,000/month

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from March 9, 2021, and resolutions 2021-125 through 2021-142, covering fund transfers, a site plan for 50 Stradtman Avenue, vehicle purchases, and personnel actions. The board also suspended rules to pass five additional resolutions (2021-143 to 2021-147), including the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan and several appointments and terminations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with minutes and resolutions 2021-125 through 2021-142
• Approved negative SEQR declaration and site plan for 50 Stradtman Avenue parking lot expansion and building addition
• Authorized purchases of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD, a 2021 Dodge Charger SXT, and five 2021 Ford Police Interceptors
• Approved the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan (Resolution 2021-146)
• Terminated laborer Lee E. Cross (Resolution 2021-144)
• Appointed Laurie M. Vail as Senior Clerk (Temporary) in Senior Services (Resolution 2021-145)
• Appointed Jill M. Benninger as Administrative Clerk in Sewer Maintenance (Resolution 2021-147)
• Approved release of web-based license agreement with Tolemi, Inc. (Resolution 2021-143)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss two development projects on Transit Road, a police reform and reinvention plan, and will enter executive session for personnel and legal matters. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• New project at 4800 Transit - Young Development
• Cloverleaf Project at 6386 Transit Road - Young Development
• 2021 Police Reform and Reinvention Plan presented by Police Chief Mike Sliwinski
• Executive session on employment history, TCEA bargaining unit negotiations, and attorney-client privilege

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on March 23, 2021, discussing two proposed developments on Transit Road (4800 Transit and 6386 Transit Road) and the 2021 Police Reform and Reinvention Plan. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the session; the board entered executive session to discuss personnel, union negotiations, and attorney-client privilege, then adjourned.

• Discussed New Project 4800 Transit - Young Development (no action)
• Discussed Cloverleaf Project 6386 Transit Road - Young Development (no action)
• Discussed 2021 Police Reform and Reinvention Plan (no action)
• Entered executive session at 6:09 PM (motion by Benczkowski, second by Hammer)
• Exited executive session at 7:53 PM (motion by Benczkowski, second by Nowak)
• Adjourned at 7:54 PM (motion by Benczkowski, second by Nowak, all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider six applications for area variances and one temporary permit. All items are listed as pending, meaning no final decisions have been made. The board will review requests for properties on Transit Road, Strasmer Road, Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard, Broadway, Stradtman Avenue, Ming Court, and Kennedy Road.

• Area variance for Young Development at 6386 Transit Road (tabled from previous meeting)
• Area variance for garage at 131 Strasmer Road (1764 sq ft vs. 750 sq ft allowed)
• Area variance for Jewish Federation cemetery addition at 645 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd (4 ft setback vs. 50 ft required)
• Temporary permit for contractor yard at 3689 Broadway in M1 district
• Area variance for DEL Hydraulics parking at 50 Stradtman Ave (5 ft setback vs. 25 ft required)

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances for a mausoleum addition, a temporary contractor's yard, parking setbacks, a home addition, and a warehouse, all unanimously. Two items were tabled: a variance request for a Transit Road property pending a zoning change, and a garage variance pending recalculation of square footage. The board adjourned at 8:44 PM.

• Granted a 4-foot front yard setback variance for a mausoleum addition at 645 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard (Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Cemetery Corporation).
• Granted a 24-month temporary permit for a contractor's yard at 3689 Broadway (Serafini Sales & Services, Inc.), with a condition to build an earthen berm buffer.
• Granted three parking setback variances at 50 Stradtman Avenue (DEL Hydraulics).
• Granted a 3.38-foot side yard setback variance for a kitchen addition at 24 Ming Court (Mr. & Mrs. Clifford McLane).
• Granted four variances for a warehouse at 438 Kennedy Road (Joseph J. Darlak).
• Tabled a variance request for 6386 Transit Road (Young Development, Inc. LLC) until April 21, 2021.
• Tabled a garage variance for 131 Strasmer Road (Gerard Klaskov) until April 21, 2021, pending recalculation of square footage.

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business items related to traffic safety. New business includes Garden Village Phase II, Calspan/CUBRC, and 60 S. Seine, while old business covers 6386 Transit Road and Genesee Street. The agenda lists only these items with no further details.

• Garden Village Phase II
• Calspan/CUBRC
• 60 S. Seine
• 6386 Transit Road
• Genesee Street

The Commission reviewed and found acceptable site plan modifications for Garden Village Phase II, including removal of 21 truck parking spaces and reinstating loading docks. It also reviewed a proposed 25,035 sq ft building and pole barn for Calspan/CUBRC at 4455 Genesee Street, noting sufficient handicap parking. A resident's request for a 'No Parking' sign at 60 S. Seine Drive was discussed; the Commission determined the neighbor was not parking illegally, and Lt. Berecz will speak with the neighbor. The Commission continued design review for 6386 Transit Road, requiring an additional driveway on Cloverleaf and sidewalks, and noted an ongoing traffic study for Genesee Street after a recent fatal accident.

• Accepted the minutes from the last meeting.
• Found Garden Village Phase II site plan modifications acceptable.
• Reviewed Calspan/CUBRC proposal for a 25,035 sq ft building and 2,048 sq ft pole barn at 4455 Genesee Street.
• Discussed 60 S. Seine Drive parking complaint; no sign approved, Lt. Berecz to speak with neighbor.
• Continued design review for 6386 Transit Road, requiring additional driveway on Cloverleaf and sidewalks.
• Noted ongoing traffic study for Genesee Street between Holtz Drive and Transit Road due to fatalities.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a temporary use permit for a contractor storage yard, a proposed building for Calspan/CUBRC, and a modification to a previously approved building at Garden Village. The board will vote to recommend approval, denial, or tabling for each item.

• Serafini: 3689 Broadway — Contractor Storage Yard / Temporary Use Permit (SEQR comment period expired 3/5/2021)
• Calspan / CUBRC: 4455 Genesee St. — Proposed Building (SEQR comment period expires 3/20/2021)
• Benderson / Garden Village: 101 French Rd. — Modification to Previously Approved Building (SEQR comment period expires 3/20/2021)

The Cheektowaga Planning Board recommended approval of three site plans, all contingent on conditions from the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and, where applicable, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The board approved a temporary contractor's storage yard at 3689 Broadway, a new hypersonics testing facility for Calspan at 4455 Genesee St., and modifications to the Garden Village warehouse development. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of Serafini site plan at 3689 Broadway, contingent on EAC recommendations and ZBA approval of a temporary permit.
• Recommended approval of Calspan site plan at 4455 Genesee St. for a new hypersonics testing facility, contingent on final EAC changes.
• Recommended approval of Garden Village site plan modifications, contingent on driveway upgrades, landscaping, and EAC changes.
• Approved to dispense with reading of the February 11, 2021 minutes.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, warrant payments totaling $585,659.20, and several bid-related resolutions. They will also hold a public hearing for 6386 Transit Road and consider resolutions for a health emergency plan, a communications contract, and personnel actions.

• Public hearing for 6386 Transit Road
• Resolution 2021-108: Transfer of funds across multiple departments
• Resolution 2021-109: Approval of warrants totaling $585,659.20
• Resolution 2021-114: Contract with SAIA Communications for radio services ($7,767 quarterly)
• Resolution 2021-118: Award topsoil & hydroseed bid to Bengert Greenhouses

The board held a public hearing on 6386 Transit Road and closed it unanimously, reserving its decision. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from February 23, 2021, and resolutions 2021-108 through 2021-117, covering fund transfers, a warrant, bid rescissions, notices to bidders, a health plan, a contract, a license, and personnel actions. Rules were suspended to add resolutions 2021-118 through 2021-124, which were included in the meeting.

• Closed public hearing on 6386 Transit Road, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 23, 2021 minutes and Resolutions 2021-108 through 2021-117
• Approved Resolution 2021-108: Transfer of Funds-2020
• Approved Resolution 2021-109: Warrant
• Approved Resolution 2021-110: Rescind bids for tree removal from vacant properties
• Approved Resolution 2021-111: Notice to bidders for 2021 work uniforms
• Approved Resolution 2021-112: Notice to bidders for mowing Galleria Detention Basins and Pfohl Brothers Landfill
• Approved Resolution 2021-113: 2021 NYS Public Employer Health Emergency Plan

Board - Work Session

This is a procedural work session of the Cheektowaga Town Board. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person, negotiations with the TCSU and PBA bargaining units, and attorney-client privileged matters. No other business is listed.

• Executive session on employment history of a particular person
• Executive session on TCSU and PBA bargaining unit negotiations
• Executive session on attorney-client privilege

The Cheektowaga Town Board convened a work session via video teleconference and immediately entered executive session to discuss employment history, union negotiations with TCSU and PBA, and attorney-client privileged matters. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the board adjourned after exiting executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel, union negotiations, and legal matters (all in favor)
• Exited executive session after approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:58 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a remote work session with no listed resolution items on the agenda. The main action is a closed executive session to discuss a specific person's employment history, contract negotiations with the TCSU and PBA bargaining units, and attorney-client privileged matters. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person
• Executive session for TCSU and PBA bargaining unit negotiations
• Executive session for attorney-client privilege discussion
• No town board resolution items listed on the agenda

The meeting was a work session that consisted solely of an executive session to discuss employment history, union negotiations, and attorney-client privilege. No substantive decisions were made; the board entered and exited executive session and adjourned.

• Entered executive session at 5:11 PM (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 7:58 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 7:58 PM (all in favor)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Councilmember Brian Pilarski, is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Frank L. Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street (Sloan). The agenda contains only the call to meeting and location details, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Meeting location: Frank L. Gierlach Post, 50 Gates Street (Sloan)
• Social distancing and mask requirements will be in effect

The Cheektowaga Veterans Affairs Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received updates on the Pvt. Leonard VFW Post's limited meetings and potential relocation, the Bateman Memorial Park, and new town trucks dedicated to veterans. The committee also discussed upcoming events, including a chicken BBQ on May 16 and a fish fry at the Donovan Post.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting, motioned by Greg Szarpa and seconded by Nelson Oldfield.
• Noted that members not yet sworn in should go to the town clerk's office.
• Brian Pilarski submitted Post Stipend paperwork to the town; budget money to be used until exhausted.
• Heard update on Pvt. Leonard VFW Post: meetings limited to a select few, considering moving to Mr. Dees or Mr. Bills.
• Jerry Kowalski read an update on Bateman Memorial Park.
• Greg Szarpa read a biography for Tom Owens, who is willing to speak at events; time limits for speakers were suggested.
• Noted two new town trucks dedicated to veterans, possibly to be featured at Memorial Day service.
• Announced Donovan Post events: fish fry Fridays 4-8 PM, music 6-8 PM; chicken BBQ on Sunday May 16, pre-sale $11.00, $12.00 at door, 12-6 PM or until sold out.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including expired SEQR comment periods and proposed developments. The committee will consider recommendations on a storage yard, a parking lot, a proposed building, and a modification to a previously approved building. Two items have comment periods expiring on 3/20/2021.

• Serafini Proposed Storage Yard/Driveway at 3689 Broadway (expired, no recommendations)
• Calspan/CUBRC Proposed Building at 4455 Genesee St. (comment period expires 3/20/2021)
• Del Hydraulics Proposed Parking Lot at 50 Stradtman (expired, no recommendations)
• Benderson/Garden Village Modification to Previously Approved Building at 101 French Rd. (comment period expires 3/20/2021)

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee met virtually and took action on four items. It tabled a proposal for 3689 Broadway, a contractor storage yard seeking a temporary use permit, and tabled a proposed 25,000-square-foot testing facility for CUBRC at Calspan, pending Erie County review. It recommended a negative declaration (no significant environmental impact) for a parking lot and building expansion at 50 Stradtman for Del Hydraulics, which requires three variances. It also tabled a modified site plan for Benderson/Garden Village at 101 French Rd., subject to a 30-day comment period.

• Tabled 3689 Broadway contractor storage yard proposal (motion by Pat Bowen, seconded by Rick Coburn).
• Tabled CUBRC/Calspan 25,000 sq ft testing facility proposal (motion by Pat Bowen, seconded by Rick Coburn).
• Recommended negative declaration for Del Hydraulics parking lot and building expansion at 50 Stradtman (motion by Pat Bowen, seconded by Rick Coburn).
• Tabled Benderson/Garden Village site plan modification at 101 French Rd. (motion by Pat Bowen, seconded by Rick Coburn).

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will consider a substantial amendment to the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan to add $864,606 in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 response, and will hold a public hearing on a proposed mixed-use rezoning at 6386 Transit Road. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of two dump trucks and a pickup truck, and the appointment of a provisional assistant natural disaster services coordinator.

• Resolution 2021-92: Authorize amendment to FY 2020 Annual Action Plan for $864,606 in CARES Act CDBG funds
• Resolution 2021-94: Call for public hearing on March 9, 2021 for rezoning 6386 Transit Road (grocery, restaurants, apartments)
• Resolution 2021-95: Approve purchase of two 2022 Peterbilt 567 dump trucks for $323,706 (with trade-in)
• Resolution 2021-96: Approve purchase of one 2021 Ford F-250 pickup truck for $31,763.02
• Resolution 2021-93: Appoint Jason A. Tolsma as provisional Assistant Natural Disaster Services Coordinator at $20,000/year

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a regular meeting via video teleconference on February 23, 2021. The board closed two public hearings (on a FY 2020 Annual Action Plan amendment and a PILOT agreement with Angela's House) and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a warrant, and several resolutions. A separate resolution was approved to purchase two new 2022 Peterbilt 567 tri-axle dump trucks. The board also waived rules to add seven additional resolutions, including a sewer project bid notice and a settlement of assessment litigation.

• Closed public hearing on Substantial Amendment to FY 2020 Annual Action Plan (unanimous).
• Closed public hearing to authorize Supervisor to sign a PILOT agreement with Angela's House Development Fund at 600 Doat Street (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of Feb 9, 2021 and Resolutions 2021-91 through 2021-100, minus 2021-95.
• Approved Resolution 2021-95: purchase of two (2) new 2022 Peterbilt 567 tri-axle dump trucks.
• Waived rules to include seven additional resolutions (2021-101 through 2021-107).
• Approved Resolution 2021-101: amend designation of individuals required to file financial disclosure statements.
• Approved Resolution 2021-102: authorize Supervisor to execute agreement with Town of Amherst for sewer connection.
• Approved Resolution 2021-103: notice to bidders for Phase VII sewer rehabilitation (CIPP) for Sewer Shed #4.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the 2021 residential reassessment update and the 2021 legislative plan from O'Donnell and Associates. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel appointments, PBA collective bargaining negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• 2021 Residential Reassessment Update presented by Jill Murphy and Joe Emminger
• O'Donnell and Associates 2021 Legislative Plan presented by Jack O'Donnell and Camille Brandon
• Executive session on personnel appointments, PBA negotiations, and attorney-client privilege

The Town Board held a work session with presentations on the 2021 residential reassessment update and the O'Donnell and Associates 2021 legislative plan. No formal resolutions or decisions were made during the session. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel appointments, PBA collective bargaining negotiations, and attorney-client privilege, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel appointments, PBA negotiations, and attorney-client privilege (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 7:50 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting via video teleconference on February 17, 2021, to consider five area variance applications. All five applications were left pending after public hearings. The properties involved are 50 Stradtman Avenue, 278 S. Roycroft Boulevard, 600 Doat Street (two applications), and 6386 Transit Road.

• Area variance for DEL Hydraulics at 50 Stradtman Avenue: proposed 5-foot front yard parking setback vs. required 25 feet (pending)
• Area variance for Frank W. Ludlow at 278 S. Roycroft Boulevard: proposed 0-foot setback from accessory structure vs. required 10 feet (pending)
• Area variance for Angela's House LLC at 600 Doat Street: proposed 1-foot side yard setback vs. required 20 feet (pending)
• Area variance for Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust at 600 Doat Street: proposed 1-foot side yard setback vs. required 20 feet (pending)
• Area variance for Young Development, Inc. LLC at 6386 Transit Road: details attached (pending)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals granted three area variances unanimously, withdrew one request, and tabled another. A variance for a breezeway at 278 S. Roycroft Boulevard was granted with a condition to adhere to NYS fire codes. Two related variances for property division at 600 Doat Street were granted. DEL Hydraulics withdrew its variance request for 50 Stradtman Avenue, and the Young Development Inc. variance for 6386 Transit Road was tabled to a later meeting.

• Granted 0-ft accessory structure variance for breezeway at 278 S. Roycroft Blvd, conditioned on NYS fire codes (unanimous)
• Granted 1-ft side yard variance for property division at 600 Doat Street (Angela's House LLC) (unanimous)
• Granted 1-ft side yard variance for property division at 600 Doat Street (Felician Sisters) (unanimous)
• Withdrawn variance request for 5-ft front yard setback at 50 Stradtman Avenue (DEL Hydraulics)
• Tabled variance request for 6386 Transit Road (Young Development Inc.) to March/April meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues at five locations, with three new business items and two old business items on the agenda. The agenda lists only addresses and street names, with no details on specific actions or proposals.

• New business: 3689 Broadway
• New business: 50 Stradtman
• New business: Union Road
• Old business: 6386 Transit Road
• Old business: Genesee Street

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission reviewed three new projects and two old items, making no final approvals or denials. The commission found site plans acceptable for 3689 Broadway and 50 Stradtman, with conditions like NYSDOT approval and handicap parking. For Union Road, the commission will contact Benderson Development about Delta Sonic traffic congestion. Old business on 6386 Transit Road and Genesee Street involved ongoing design review and a request for a traffic study.

• Reviewed 3689 Broadway driveway proposal; site plan acceptable, NYSDOT approval needed
• Reviewed 50 Stradtman parking lot paving and building addition; site plan acceptable
• Union Road traffic complaint: Lt. Berecz to contact Benderson Development
• 6386 Transit Road: design review ongoing, additional driveway on Cloverleaf provided
• Genesee Street: NYSDOT traffic study requested after 5 fatalities in 10 years

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to review two new business items: a parking lot expansion and future building addition for Del Hydraulics at 50 Stradtman Ave., and a contractor storage yard/special use permit for Serafini at 3689 Broadway. The board will take action on these items, with SEQR comment periods expiring on 2/19/2021 and 3/5/2021 respectively. The agenda lists no old business items.

• Del Hydraulics Parking Lot Expansion and Future Building Addition at 50 Stradtman Ave.
• Serafini Contractor Storage Yard / Special Use Permit at 3689 Broadway
• SEQR comment period for Del Hydraulics expires 2/19/2021
• SEQR comment period for Serafini expires 3/5/2021

The Cheektowaga Planning Board approved a site plan for Del Hydraulics at 50 Stradtman Ave., contingent on zoning and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) approval. The project includes paving and expanding the parking lot, a 5,100 sq ft building addition, drainage and landscaping improvements, and a 20-ft variance request. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Del Hydraulics site plan contingent on zoning and EAC approval (all in favor)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a resolution to reestablish its 2021 meeting schedule, moving regular meetings to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and work sessions to the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 PM. The board will also approve a consent agenda that includes warrants totaling $19,946,840.50, a change order for electric vehicle charging stations, and several notices to bidders for various town services.

• Resolution 2021-66: Approves warrants totaling $19,946,840.50 across multiple funds
• Resolution 2021-67: Approves $20,500 credit change order for CIR Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Panels
• Resolution 2021-68: Calls for virtual public hearing on Feb 23, 2021 for $864,606 in CDBG-CV funds
• Resolutions 2021-69 through 2021-73: Authorize bids for topsoil/hydroseed, manhole covers, sewer pipe, tree removal, and concrete installation
• Resolution 2021-58: Reestablishes 2021 Town Board meeting and work session dates

The Cheektowaga Town Board approved Resolution 2021-78, an agreement with Clark Patterson Lee for planning and engineering review services. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included warrants, bid notices, and various agreements, and suspended rules to add four additional resolutions covering a public hearing for a PILOT agreement, two new hires, and a lease assignment. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Approved Clark Patterson Lee agreement for planning and engineering review (Resolution 2021-78)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, bid notices, and agreements (Resolutions 2021-66 through 2021-86, minus 2021-78)
• Approved call for public hearing on PILOT agreement with Angela's House Development Fund at 600 Doat Street (Resolution 2021-87)
• Approved hiring of Michael A. Mazurowski as Natural Disaster Services Coordinator (Resolution 2021-88)
• Approved hiring of Jason A. Tolsma as Assistant Natural Disaster Services Coordinator (Resolution 2021-89)
• Approved supplemental agreement and lease assignment to Diamond Hawk Partners, LLC (Resolution 2021-90)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss a new comprehensive plan presentation, an update on a NYS DEC consent order, and potential changes to meeting dates and times. No formal resolutions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• New Comprehensive Plan presentation by Brian Kulpa and Camille Brandon
• NYS DEC Consent Order update with Pat Bowen, Mark Christel, and Brian Krause
• Discussion on Town Board work session and regular meeting dates and times

The work session included presentations on a new comprehensive plan, an update on the NYS DEC consent order, and a discussion of meeting dates and times. No formal resolutions were voted on; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council, called by Councilmember Brian Nowak. The agenda contains only procedural items—call to meeting, date, time, and location—with no listed discussion or action items. The meeting will be held with COVID-19 restrictions: masks required, max 10 attendees, and only the back door open.

• Meeting scheduled for February 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m., First Floor Council Chambers, Town Hall
• COVID-19 restrictions: face masks required, max 10 attendees, back door only

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council met on February 4, 2021, and discussed tree-related issues for four properties. They advised on tree surveys for the 6386 Transit Road mixed-use development, discussed a tree fund demonstration project at Nob Hill Park, and reviewed tree removal plans for 50 Stradtman and 3689 Broadway. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the council made recommendations and requested additional information.

• Advised that trees outside the south and west property line at 6386 Transit Road need not be surveyed (unanimous)
• Advised that trees at the southeast corner of 6386 Transit Road to be removed for grocery store and parking lot should be surveyed (unanimous)
• Discussed using tree fund money for a demonstration project at Nob Hill Park (no action taken)
• Requested a site plan of existing trees for 50 Stradtman (Del Hydraulics) to determine mitigation amount (no action taken)
• Requested a tree survey for 3689 Broadway (Serafini) to determine trees removed and planted (no action taken)
• Noted uncertainty about whether Royal Car Wash's $500 Tree Removal Permit fee was deposited into the Tree Fund (no action taken)

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a regular meeting at the 40 & 8 location on Rein Road. The meeting is scheduled following the lifting of Orange Zone restrictions by Governor Cuomo.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to address old business, specifically the SEQR comment period for the Young Development Mixed Use Project at 6386 Transit Rd., which includes commercial development and 340 residential units. The comment period expired on 10/22/2020. No new business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• SEQR comment period for Young Development Mixed Use Project expired 10/22/2020
• Project at 6386 Transit Rd. includes commercial development and 340 residential units
• No new business items on agenda

The Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed Yound Development at 6386 Transit Road, which includes 340 apartments, a retail building, and two restaurants. After a third-party review by Clark Patterson Lee found no significant disturbances, the committee voted unanimously to recommend a negative declaration, meaning no significant environmental impact is expected. The recommendation was made despite two members requesting more time to review engineering drawings.

• Recommended negative declaration for Yound Development at 6386 Transit Road (unanimous)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is reviewing a public hearing for the FY 2021 Annual Plan regarding Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs. The agenda includes several bid awards for sanitation, landscaping, and demolition services, as well as a zoning amendment request for 6386 Transit Road.

• Public Hearing: Town of Cheektowaga FY 2021 Annual Plan (CDBG and HOME Programs)
• Bid Award: $232,624.00 to Fleet Maintenance, Inc. for a 2021 Cab & Chassis with Refuse Packer Body
• Bid Award: Mancuso Landscaping for grass cutting, pool removal, and property board-ups
• Bid Award: Metro Environmental Services, Inc. for controlled demolition of fire damaged structures
• Zoning Amendment: Proposed mixed-use project at 6386 Transit Road involving 340 residential units

The Town Board approved the consent agenda, which included awarding bids for grass cutting, demolition, and board-up services, a rezoning at 6386 Transit Road, and bond resolutions for highway reconstruction and drainage improvements. The board also appointed four police officers and reestablished 2021 meeting dates. A public hearing on the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs was closed with the decision reserved.

• Approved consent agenda including 25 resolutions (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2021 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan, decision reserved (unanimous)
• Appointed four police officers: Darien Hafii, Steven Casey, Jocelyn Hussey, Allison Balys
• Reestablished Town Board Work Session and Meeting dates for 2021
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with TCEA
• Authorized NYSEG to replace/add LED street lights at Union Road NY-33 intersection
• Appointed James Siejak as Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2021 to rezone 6386 Transit Road

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss Angela's House at 600 Doat Street, with a presentation by Rachel Straker, Director of Community Development. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and a proposed real property lease. No formal resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Angela's House at 600 Doat Street
• Executive session on personnel appointment and employment history
• Executive session on proposed lease of real property

The board held a work session with discussion of Angela's House at 600 Doat Street, led by Director of Community Development Rachel Straker. Resolution Item 2021-39 was pulled from the meeting agenda. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and a proposed real property lease, then adjourned without taking any substantive public votes.

• Pulled Resolution Item 2021-39 from agenda
• Entered executive session (6:21 PM) to discuss personnel and proposed lease
• Exited executive session (6:55 PM)
• Adjourned meeting (6:55 PM)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider area variance applications. Two tabled items from prior hearings will be revisited, and three new applications will be heard. All decisions are pending, and construction cannot begin until building permits are approved.

• 1388 Losson Road: variance for 10 parking spaces instead of permitted 27 (tabled item 2020-87)
• 150 Wanda Avenue: variance for a second driveway access (tabled item 2020-91)
• Borden Road: variance for 30-foot frontage instead of required 60 feet (new item 2021-1)
• 365 Cayuga Creek Road: variance for 900 sq ft garage (limit 750) and 5-foot setback (required 10) (new item 2021-2)
• 5050 Transit Road: variance for 75.6% dwelling floor area and 74 parking spaces instead of 107 (new item 2021-3)

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals denied three area variance requests, including one for a commercial property at 1388 Losson Road (withdrawn) and one for an additional driveway at 150 Wanda Avenue (denied 0-4). It also denied a request for a 30-foot frontage on Zeller Lane (0-5). The board granted two variances: one for a 900-square-foot garage at 365 Cayuga Creek Road and one for a mixed-use building at 5050 Transit Road to allow more dwelling space and fewer parking spaces.

• Withdrawn variance application for 10 parking spaces at 1388 Losson Road
• Denied variance for additional driveway at 150 Wanda Avenue (0-4)
• Denied variance for 30-foot frontage on Zeller Lane at Borden Road (0-5)
• Granted variances for 900-sq-ft garage and 5-ft setback at 365 Cayuga Creek Road (unanimous)
• Granted variances for dwelling ratio and parking at 5050 Transit Road (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will discuss items related to 6386 Transit Road and Genesee Street. There is no new business scheduled for this meeting.

• 6386 Transit Road
• Genesee Street

The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed an ongoing design for a development at 6386 Transit Road, noting the applicant added a driveway on Cloverleaf and provided required studies. They also discussed a request for a NYSDOT traffic study on Genesee Street due to multiple fatalities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Accepted minutes from last meeting (motion by Skowron, seconded by Berecz)
• Reviewed traffic impact study for 6386 Transit Road; applicant added driveway on Cloverleaf
• Noted applicant provided updated truck turning template and geotechnical report
• Requested NYSDOT traffic study for Genesee Street between Holtz Drive and Transit Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is meeting to consider old business, including a mixed-use rezoning application for 6386 Transit Rd. that proposes commercial space and 340 residential units. The board may recommend approval, denial, or table the item. No new business items are listed.

• Mixed-use rezoning for 6386 Transit Rd. with commercial and 340 residential units
• SEQR comment period expired 10/22/2020
• Possible actions: recommend approval, denial, or table

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including awarding snow and ice removal contracts to Mancuso Landscaping for town-owned and vacant properties, approving a site plan and negative environmental declaration for high bay storage garages at 1035 Rein Road, and calling a public hearing for the FY 2021 CDBG and HOME programs. The agenda also includes routine items like fund transfers, warrant approval, and a resolution to consolidate building and housing departments under the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer.

• Award snow & ice removal contracts to Mancuso Landscaping for town-owned and vacant properties (Bid# 2020-19, 2020-20)
• Approve site plan and negative SEQR declaration for 3 high bay storage garages (25 units) at 1035 Rein Road
• Call public hearing for FY 2021 CDBG ($1,048,814) and HOME ($312,983) funds on Jan 26, 2021
• Rescind Resolution 2017-689 to merge Building, Plumbing, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation into one department
• Approve $881,437.46 in vouchers and warrants

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss winter/spring programming and a proposed budget for the third round of CARES Act funding. The agenda also includes a possible executive session to discuss a proposed lease of real property. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Winter/Spring Programming led by Jillian Gorman-King
• Discussion of CARES Act Funding Round 3 Proposed Budget led by Rachel Straker
• Executive session to discuss proposed lease of real property

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session via video teleconference, discussing winter/spring programming and a proposed CARES Act funding round 3 budget. The board entered executive session to discuss a proposed real property lease, and amended two resolutions: 2021-12 (removing all but four names from a part-time employee list) and 2021-34 (changing the mover to Councilmember Adamczyk). No final votes were taken on the discussed items.

• Entered executive session to discuss proposed lease of real property (all in favor)
• Amended resolution 2021-12 to remove all but four names from part-time employee list
• Amended resolution 2021-34 to make Councilmember Adamczyk the mover instead of Councilmember Nowak

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board is holding a work session to discuss winter/spring programming and a proposed budget for the third round of CARES Act funding. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a proposed lease of real property. No formal resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of winter/spring programming
• CARES Act Funding Round 3 proposed budget
• Executive session on proposed lease of real property

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session via video teleconference on January 12, 2021. They discussed winter/spring programming and the proposed CARES Act Funding Round 3 budget, then entered executive session to discuss a proposed real property lease. The board also amended two resolutions: 2021-12 to remove all but four names from a part-time employee list, and 2021-34 to change the mover to Councilmember Adamczyk.

• Entered executive session to discuss proposed lease of real property (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 7:01 PM (all in favor)
• Amended resolution 2021-12 to remove all but four names from part-time employee list
• Amended resolution 2021-34 to make Councilmember Adamczyk the mover
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (all in favor)