Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee recommended negative declarations for projects at 6386 Transit, 555 Como Park Blvd, and 580 Dick Road. Two other projects were tabled pending further information or review of impacts.
- Recommended negative declaration for 6386 Transit / Northtown Automotive (6-0)
- Tabled project at 3459 Harlem Road due to unaddressed impacts and pedestrian pathway issues (6-0)
- Recommended negative declaration for 555 Como Park Blvd (6-0)
- Recommended negative declaration for 580 Dick Road (6-0)
- Tabled project at 2715 & 2725 Union / Splash Car Wash pending trip generation and stacking queue data (6-0)
Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 30 items, including equipment purchases, personnel appointments, and fund transfers. A public hearing regarding the demolition of 34 Virginia Road was adjourned due to a State of Emergency declaration.
- Adjourned public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-707 through 2022-736
- Approved bid for modernization of elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station (Res 2022-710)
- Approved appointment of Claire Murello as Secretary to the Supervisor (Res 2022-737)
- Approved appointment of Marie A. Sarama as Legal Secretary (Res 2022-728)
- Approved appointment of Joseph M. McCarville as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-729)
- Approved appointment of Paul F. Graap as Laborer (Res 2022-730)
- Approved appointment of Andrew R. Reynolds as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-731)
Board - Work Session
The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 29 resolutions, including equipment purchases and fund transfers. Several personnel appointments were made for the Justice Court, Town Attorney, Sanitation, and Highway departments. A public hearing regarding the demolition of 34 Virginia Road was adjourned.
- Adjourned public hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-707 through 2022-736
- Approved bid for modernization of two elevators at Town Hall and Main Pump Station (Res 2022-710)
- Approved agreement with Public Library for 2023 (Res 2022-716)
- Created position of Senior Court Clerk for Justice Court (Res 2022-727)
- Appointed Marie A. Sarama as Legal Secretary (Res 2022-728)
- Appointed Joseph M. McCarville as Motor Equipment Operator - B (Res 2022-729)
- Appointed Claire Murello as Secretary to the Supervisor (Res 2022-737)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for the redevelopment and expansion of a retail site at 580 Dick Road. The project involves demolishing the existing building to construct a new 5,905 square foot building.
- Granted area variances for front, side, and rear yard setbacks at 580 Dick Road (Unanimous)
- Granted variance to allow 17 parking spaces instead of the required 20 at 580 Dick Road (Unanimous)
Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting
The Traffic Safety Commission recommended a supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to honor Douglas Baker. The commission requested updated site plans for projects at Union Road and Transit Road, and noted that a review of 100 McKesson Parkway is ongoing.
- Recommended supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to honor Douglas Baker
- Requested location and site plans for Splash Car Wash at 2715 & 2725 Union Road
- Requested legible site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway project
- Requested updated site plan for 6386 Transit Road
- Accepted previous meeting minutes
Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board approved a series of permanent police appointments and a consent agenda containing numerous bids for town maintenance and property services. The board also authorized the sale of 2289 Genesee Street and a demolition hearing for 34 Virginia Road.
- Appointed Brian F. Coons as Police Captain
- Appointed David F. Vogel and Brian D. Wesoloski as Police Lieutenants
- Appointed Dennis M. Frajdofer, Jr. and Joshua T. Donovan as Police Sergeants
- Appointed Scott R. Polino as Detective
- Approved award of bid for custodial supplies for 2023-2025
- Approved sale of 2289 Genesee Street
- Approved notice of hearing for demolition of 34 Virginia Road
- Authorized multiple bids for snow removal, grass cutting, and property board-ups
Board - Work Session
The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on building and plumbing operations and Town Hall elevator offices. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board recommended a zoning reclassification for properties at 2715 and 2725 Union Road from CM to MS. This change is intended to allow for a vehicle wash service station, subject to specific prohibitions.
- Recommended zoning change from CM to MS for 2715 & 2725 Union Road (4-0), prohibiting motor fuel dispensing, collision shop activities, and used car sales
Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed Veterans Day activities and noted a $5,000,000 New York State grant for Veteran Post restoration. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved November meeting minutes
Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting
The committee approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed Veterans Day activities and noted a $5,000,000 New York State allotment for Veteran Post restoration grants with a March 31, 2023 deadline.
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Scheduled future meetings for the 1st Wednesday of the month
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee recommended approval for the project at 465 French Road, provided the owner seeks a Special Use Permit for a historic drive-thru. Four other projects were tabled pending further documentation, hearings, or board decisions.
- Recommended approval for 465 French Road (4-0)
- Tabled 6386 Transit / Northtown Automotive (4-0)
- Tabled 3459 Harlem Road (4-0)
- Tabled 555 Como Park Blvd. (3-0)
- Tabled 580 Dick Road (3-0)
Board - Work Session
The Board discussed the type of mulch used at commercial developments and the use of ARP funds to purchase a fire suppressant device for electric car fires. No formal resolutions were voted on during the session.
Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board approved a consent agenda containing 15 resolutions and the November 10 meeting minutes. The board also unanimously approved amended minutes for November 9 to include the Supervisor's comments.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 2022-649 through 2022-663
- Approved SEQR Determination for Knob Hill Park - Neil Bateman Veterans Memorial Project
- Approved SEQR Determination for Town Park Tennis Court Conversion Project
- Approved Notice to Bidders for two hydraulically operated hopper type material spreaders
- Approved purchase of computer equipment
- Approved Annual Airwatch Mobile Device Management License Maintenance Renewal
- Approved Disaster Recovery Offsite Backup
- Approved transfer of underground wiring ownership for Wallace Avenue street lights to NYSEG
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances. These included a residential driveway setback reduction and two requests for commercial signs exceeding local square footage limits.
- Granted driveway setback variance to 2.5 feet for 342 Burke Drive (4-1)
- Granted sign square footage variance for 1685 Walden Avenue (Unanimous)
- Granted two wall sign variances for 0(400) Thruway Plaza Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting
The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed requests for speed humps and street name changes. It recommended a supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to the Town Board and noted that the Highway Department will install "Deaf Person Area" signs on Old Union Road.
- Recommended supplementary sign for Amherst Villa Drive to Town Board
- Advised resident to take Jessica Lane speed hump request to Town Board
- Highway Department to install "Deaf Person Area" signs on Old Union Road
- Requested legible site plan for 100 McKesson Parkway
- Requested updated site plan for 6386 Transit Road
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board recommended a zoning change for a property on Transit Road and approved two site plans for parking and storage expansions. Two items were pulled from the agenda and one renovation project was tabled.
- Recommended to Town Board rezoning 4.65 acres at 6386 Transit Road from C-Retail Business District to MS – Motor Services (5-0)
- Approved site plan for parking lot extension at 555 Como Park Blvd. contingent on EAC changes (5-0)
- Approved site plan for 3,630 sq ft addition to storage facility at 4455 Genesee Street (5-0)
- Tabled interior renovation at 465 French Road pending EAC input on drive-through car queuing (5-0)
- Pulled from agenda: change of use at 3459 Harlem Road
- Pulled from agenda: demolition at 580 Dick Road
Board - Special Meeting
The Board approved the 2023 Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis budgets and modified the 2023 preliminary budget. Additionally, the Board adopted procedures for member and public attendance at video conferencing meetings.
- Approved appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations (Resolution 2022-623)
- Approved modification of Preliminary Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-628)
- Adopted Ad Valorem Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-629)
- Adopted Benefit Basis Budget for 2023 (Resolution 2022-630)
- Adopted procedures for member and public attendance at video conferencing meetings (Resolution 2022-648)
Board - Work Session
The Town Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on AMR response times, remote equipment for building and housing, and LED streetlight conversion financing. No substantive resolutions were passed during the meeting.
- Entered Executive Session at 5:07 PM to discuss attorney-client privilege and employment history
- Exited Executive Session at 5:59 PM
- Resolution 2022-632 was pulled
Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board approved several personnel appointments and a series of administrative resolutions via a consent agenda. Two public hearings were closed with decisions reserved. A vote to move the appointment of Brian P. Horsmon from the table was defeated 1-4.
- Appointed Anthony J. DeVincentis as Detective (Resolution 2022-624)
- Appointed Michael F. Menth as Detective (Resolution 2022-625)
- Closed public hearing on demolition of 23 Toelsin Road (Unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on video conferencing attendance procedures (Unanimous)
- Defeated vote to move appointment of Brian P. Horsmon from the table (1-4)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 2022-626 through 2022-646
- Appointed Krystle Feind as Director of Recreation II (Resolution 2022-644)
- Appointed Tammy M. Forster as Records Inventory Clerk (Resolution 2022-647)
Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting
The Town Board held a work session to discuss AMR response times, remote equipment for building and housing, and LED streetlight conversion financing. No substantive resolutions were passed during the meeting.
- Entered Executive Session at 5:07 PM to discuss attorney-client privilege and employment history
- Exited Executive Session at 5:59 PM
- Resolution 2022-632 was pulled
Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee discussed schedules for Veterans Day ceremonies and local post activities. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Board - Special Meeting
The Town Board held a special meeting to appoint a new staff member. Resolution 2022-623 was passed to appoint Brian P. Horsmon as the Coordinator of Employee Relations.
- Approved Resolution 2022-623: Appointment of Brian P. Horsmon as Coordinator of Employee Relations (Non Competitive/Permanent)
Board - Special Meeting
The Town Board entered an executive session to discuss the appointment of a particular person. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Entered executive session at 4:03 PM to discuss a personnel appointment
- Exited executive session at 7:35 PM
Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board closed four public hearings regarding the FY 2023 Annual Plan, 6386 Transit rezoning, and the 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem and Benefit Basis budgets. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 36 resolutions and passed six additional resolutions via suspension of rules.
- Closed public hearing for FY 2023 Annual Plan (Unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 6386 Transit: Phase 2 Rezoning (Unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 2023 Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget (Unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 2023 Benefit Basis Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes of Oct 11, 2022 and Resolutions 2022-580 through 2022-616
- Approved Resolution 2022-617: Transfer of Heather M. Kleinfelder to Clerk Typist
- Approved Resolution 2022-618: Appointment of Kyle Zawadzki as Sewer Maintenance Worker
- Approved Resolution 2022-619: Appointment of Zachary Sabato as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer
Board - Work Session
The Town Board held a work session to discuss the 2023 court budget, tax matters, and two proposed business developments. The board removed one resolution from the agenda and corrected the public hearing locations for two others.
- Removed Resolution 2022-602 from agenda
- Corrected public hearing location on Resolutions 2022-582 and 2022-583