Tonawanda Town, NY

Board of Ethics - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Bid Openings - Regular

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

Library Board - Regular

SEQR - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Town Board - Budget - Work Session

SEQR - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

Town Board - Budget - Work Session

Town Board - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

Town Board - Budget - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Library Board - Regular

SEQR - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Library Board - Regular

SEQR - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is holding seven public hearings on area variance requests from homeowners. The board will decide on each request after hearing testimony, with decisions possibly rendered at the meeting or at the next meeting on September 16, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes.

• 103 Ames Ave: variance to widen driveway to ~27 ft 5 in, exceeding 20 ft limit
• 148 Fayette Ave: variance to install AC condenser in side yard, where only rear yard is allowed
• 32 Devonshire Rd: variance to install AC condenser in side yard, where only rear yard is allowed
• 205 Glencove Rd: variance for 6-ft fence in front/side yards (limits: 3 ft front, 4 ft side)
• 136 Willowbreeze Rd: variance for 6-ft fence in side yard (limit: 4 ft)

SEQR - Regular

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda is receiving bids for Job 2665.2, the Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements project, at a public bid opening on August 11, 2026. The project includes multiple bid items to construct asphalt and concrete surfaces connecting the rail trail to neighborhood sidewalks and roads. Bids will be referred to the committee chairman and town engineer for review and recommendation.

• Bid opening for Job 2665.2 - Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements
• Bid items include connections at Darlington, Highland, Moore (East Side) and other locations
• Alternate Bid Item 1 includes a $10,000 contingency allowance
• Work includes asphalt and concrete surfaces, with an electrically qualified observer required near power lines
• Bids due August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room, Municipal Building

The Town Clerk opened bids for Job 2665.2, the Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements project, at the scheduled time and place. The bids will be referred to the Chairman of the Committee and the Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No decisions were made at this meeting; it was a procedural receipt of bids only.

• Received bids for Job 2665.2 - Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements
• Referred bids to the Chairman of the Committee and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

Library Board - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will review site plans and special use permits for several commercial and residential projects. The board is scheduled to take action on three specific site plan reviews and one residential development.

• Action on 4630 River Road: Giuseppe Holdings, LLC Phase 1 for 40 residential units in 2 buildings
• Action on 1121 Sheridan Drive: John’s Towing 4,500 sf building addition
• Action on 1100 Military Road: Bison Botanics
• Discussion on 4885 River Road: Southwest Materials concrete batch plant
• Discussion on 240 Vulcan Street: GM Project Falcon

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will hold votes on three site plan and special use permit applications: a 4,500 sq ft building addition for John's Towing at 1121 Sheridan Drive, Bison Botanics at 1100 Military Road, and Phase 1 of Giuseppe Holdings' 40-unit residential project at 4630 River Road. The board will also discuss several other site plans, including a 9,000 sq ft warehouse at 1530 Military Road, a 791 sq ft expansion at 225 Sawyer Ave, and a concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road. Preliminary reviews are scheduled for a Burger King at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard, GM Project Falcon at 240 Vulcan Street, and Kornerstone Coffee at 1530 Military Road. No rezoning requests are on the agenda.

• 1121 Sheridan Drive – John's Towing, 4,500 sf building addition (action)
• 1100 Military Road – Bison Botanics (action)
• 4630 River Road – Giuseppe Holdings, LLC – Phase 1, 40 residential units in 2 buildings (action)
• 1530 Military Road – 9,000 sf warehouse building (discussion)
• 4885 River Road – Southwest Materials concrete batch plant (discussion)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold hearings and vote on a moratorium for data centers and an amendment to the town's taxation code. The board is also considering the sale of vacant land at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC.

• Local Law 2-2026: Town of Tonawanda Moratorium on Data Centers
• Local Law 1-2026: Amendment to Chapter 189 regarding Taxation
• Sale of town-owned vacant land at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC
• Police Department subscription to Vetted from PowerDMS for $4,992.74
• Vehicle storage agreement with Brown's Auto Storage for $500 per month

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2-2026, enacting a moratorium on data centers, following a public hearing where a large group of residents voiced opposition to a data center being built. The board also adopted Local Law 1-2026 amending the town's taxation chapter, approved the sale of 5.33 acres at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC for $280,000 subject to permissive referendum, and approved a municipal grant agreement with Sheridan Parkside Life Center related to the Sheridan Parkside Community Center. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Local Law 2-2026, moratorium on data centers (5-0)
• Adopted Local Law 1-2026, amending Chapter 189 'Taxation' (5-0)
• Approved sale of 40 Pirson Parkway (5.33 acres) to Peak Development, LLC for $280,000, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Approved municipal grant agreement with Sheridan Parkside Life Center, Inc. for community center tenancy (5-0)
• Approved $33,201.72 in insurance claim payments (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes including new Network Manager hire and salary adjustments (5-0)
• Approved sale of 9 police vehicles via trade-in to Enterprise Fleet Management (5-0)
• Approved Addendum #2 with Allgaier Construction for Belmont Restroom Renovation, decreasing cost by $3,637 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four area variance requests. Three involve widening driveways beyond regulation limits, and one seeks to erect a prohibited vinyl fence that would obstruct a required vision clearance area. The board will vote on each request after hearing testimony.

• 108 Westchester Blvd: variance to widen driveway to 18 ft (limit 13 ft 4 in)
• 247 School: variance to widen driveway to 16 ft (limit 11 ft 8 in)
• 103 Ames Ave: variance to widen driveway to approx 27 ft 5 in (limit 20 ft)
• 235 Midland Ave: variance for 6-ft vinyl fence encroaching on vision clearance and using prohibited PVC

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances for driveway widening and a fence, and tabled one driveway variance request. All decisions were unanimous. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

• Granted driveway widening variance at 108 Westchester Blvd (unanimous)
• Granted driveway widening variance at 247 School St (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway widening variance at 103 Ames Ave until 8/19/2026 (unanimous)
• Granted fence height/material variance at 235 Midland Ave with 9'x12' vision clearance condition (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two special use permits: a cannabis production and processing facility at 1100 Military Road (Bison Botanicals) and a vehicle service and repair operation at 1121 Sheridan Drive (Grunzweig Family, LLC). The board will also consider an easement on town land adjacent to 2200 Military Road, approve block party requests, and act on environmental reviews for water infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (Bison Botanicals)
• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for vehicle repair at 1121 Sheridan Drive (Grunzweig Family, LLC)
• Easement grant on town-owned land adjacent to 2200 Military Road, subject to permissive referendum
• Reclassification of SEQR for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Sheridan Park Living Shoreline project
• Approval of $1,899.50 claim payment by USI Insurance and Benefits

The Town Board approved special use permits for a cannabis production facility and a vehicle repair operation. The board also scheduled public hearings for a proposed data center moratorium and taxation law amendments.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Bison Botanicals cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Grunzweig Family, LLC vehicle repair at 1121 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 3, 2026, regarding a moratorium on data centers (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 3, 2026, to amend taxation laws (5-0)
• Approved $216,549 purchase of two tandem-axle highway trucks (5-0)
• Approved $1,899.50 claim payment to Lippes Mathias LLP (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 monthly consulting agreement with Masiello Martucci Hughes, Kulpa (4-1)
• Approved seven block party requests and open container exemptions (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve minutes from the June 22 meeting and consider a series of resolutions covering special use permits, infrastructure contracts, and budget items. Key decisions include a purchase of two tandem‑axle highway trucks, approvals for a cannabis production facility and a vehicle service operation, and several change orders and grant applications. The board will also address budget transfers and insurance renewals.

• Resolution 2026-492 – Approve purchase of two tandem‑axle highway trucks for $216,549 using state DOT funds.
• Resolution 2026-462 – Grant a Special Use Permit to Northeast Botanicals Distribution LLC for a cannabis production facility at 1100 Military Road (and Resolution 2026-461 for the corresponding negative declaration).
• Resolution 2026-488 – Approve a $206,210 change order with Bella Concrete Solutions for concrete replacement in the Water & Sewer Division.
• Resolution 2026-486 – Approve payment of $12,599.99 for the Civic Readiness System from Civic Plus.
• Resolution 2026-493 – Approve budget transfers for 2026 as requested by various departments.

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on several site plan reviews and special use permits. Action items include a revised phased development of 40 residential units at 4630 River Road and a special use permit for Bison Botanics at 1100 Military Road. Discussions will cover a 4,500 sq ft addition at John's Towing, a 9,000 sq ft warehouse, a 791 sq ft building expansion, and a concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road. Preliminary reviews include a Burger King and GM Project Falcon. No rezoning requests are scheduled.

• 4630 River Road – Giuseppe Holdings Phase 1: 40 residential units in 2 buildings (action)
• 1100 Military Road – Bison Botanics special use permit (action)
• 4885 River Road – Southwest Materials concrete batch plant (discussion)
• 1121 Sheridan Drive – John's Towing 4,500 sf building addition (discussion)
• 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard – Burger King preliminary site plan review

The Planning Board denied a request for clarification on phased development at 4630 River Road after the applicant refused to submit a phase-one-only drawing. Several other site plan reviews and special use permits were tabled pending further documentation or revisions.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Denied site plan for 4630 River Road (6-0)
• Tabled building addition at 1121 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Tabled cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (6-0)
• Tabled warehouse building at 1530 Military Road (6-0)
• Tabled building expansion at 225 Sawyer Ave (6-0)
• Tabled concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road (6-0)
• Tabled Burger King renovations at 1140 Niagara Falls Blvd

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will decide on a $1,046,685 HOME grant agreement with Belmont Housing Resources for Victoria Place Apartments. Other action includes approving a $151,982.97 change order for Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements, calling public hearings for a cannabis production facility at 1100 Military Road and a vehicle repair operation at 1121 Sheridan Drive, and authorizing a lease at 1460 Military Road subject to permissive referendum.

• $1,046,685 HOME Grant Agreement with Belmont Housing for Victoria Place Apartments
• $151,982.97 change order increase for Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements (Job 3116)
• Call for hearing on July 13, 2026 for cannabis production facility at 1100 Military Road
• Call for hearing on July 13, 2026 for vehicle service operation at 1121 Sheridan Drive
• Lease agreement for portion of 1460 Military Road with Integrated Quality Solutions, LLC (subject to permissive referendum)

The Town Board closed a hearing on a land use license for 4 Chaplin Drive but tabled the resolution to approve it, moving it to the July 13 meeting. The board also approved a block party on Ashford Ave, a $5,698.50 claim payment, salary increases for a legal stenographer and full-time EMTs, and several personnel actions. Minutes from the June 8 meeting were approved.

• Closed hearing on land use license for 4 Chaplin Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to approve land use license for 4 Chaplin Drive (5-0, to 7/13/26)
• Approved block party on Ashford Ave for July 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $5,698.50 claim payment for Jacquelyn Phillips (5-0)
• Amended salary for Legal Stenographer from $71,601 to $81,601 (5-0)
• Amended work rules for full-time EMTs (5-0)
• Approved new hires, re-hires, changes of status, transfer, and separation (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four area variance requests. Applicants seek to install an air conditioning condenser in a front yard at 591 Delaware Rd, a generator in a side yard at 27 Willowbreeze Rd, a heat pump in a side yard at 230 Doncaster Rd, and a six-foot fence in a side yard at 25 Marjann Ter, where regulations require rear-yard placement or a four-foot height limit. The board will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting.

• Area variance for AC unit in front yard at 591 Delaware Rd (Jimmie Byrd/Zenner & Ritter)
• Area variance for emergency generator in side yard at 27 Willowbreeze Rd (Jeff Carlucci/NOCO LLC)
• Area variance for heat pump condenser in side yard at 230 Doncaster Rd (Earl Farley/Zenner & Ritter)
• Area variance for six-foot fence in side yard at 25 Marjann Ter (Fred Lyn Frandina)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances to allow an air conditioning unit and an emergency standby generator to be located in side yards rather than rear yards. The board also approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026, meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for air conditioning condenser at 591 Delaware Rd (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for emergency standby generator at 27 Willowbreeze Rd (unanimous)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved minutes from the May 13 meeting. It recommended negative declarations for a site plan at 1121 Sheridan Drive and an amended special use permit at 1100 Military Road. Two site plan reviews and a zoning law update were tabled.

• Approved May 13 SEQR Committee minutes (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 1121 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 1100 Military Road (5-0)
• Tabled 225 Sawyer Avenue site plan review
• Tabled 4885 River Road site plan review
• Tabled Zoning Law Chapter 215 update
• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 a.m. (5-0)

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new flagpole for the Kenmore location, accepted the Open Meeting Policy and Study Room Use Policy without changes, and approved the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. The board also recommended submitting a NYS Construction Grant for the Kenmore roof replacement and noted that both libraries will receive $25,000 each in unrestricted funds from Assemblyman Bill Conrad.

• Approved agenda as presented.
• Accepted minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting.
• Accepted treasurer's report including payables and Key Bank statements.
• Approved purchase of a new flagpole for the Kenmore location.
• Accepted Open Meeting Policy without changes.
• Accepted Study Room Use Policy without changes.
• Recommended submitting NYS Construction Grant paperwork for Kenmore roof replacement.
• Adjourned at 6:38 pm.

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 70-74 Balzac Court, then vote on whether to approve it. The board will also consider resolutions including a $2.8 million bond for public safety building improvements, approval of a fireworks display at Kenney Park, and various professional service contracts. Other items include approving a neighborhood clean-up event, block party requests, personnel changes, and an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Public hearing and vote on minor subdivision at 70-74 Balzac Court to split into two lots
• Resolution RES-2026-398: $2,800,000 bond for Public Safety Building improvements townwide, subject to permissive referendum
• Resolution RES-2026-405: $12,500 fireworks display by Young Explosive Corporation at Kenney Park on July 2, 2026
• Resolution RES-2026-407: Retain GHD Consulting for drinking water engineering services, cost not to exceed $50,000
• Resolution RES-2026-397: Appointment of Roseanne McMorrow as interim Chairperson of Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Board approved a minor subdivision for 70-74 Balzac Court into two lots. The Board authorized two block party permits with open-container exemptions, approved $7,383.52 in insurance claim payments, and approved personnel actions including a salary increase for the Coordinator of Planning and Development. All measures passed on a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minor subdivision of 70-74 Balzac Court into two lots (5-0)
• Authorized neighborhood cleanup event for Sheridan Parkside Life Center (5-0)
• Approved two block party permits with open-container exemptions (5-0)
• Approved $7,383.52 in insurance claim payments for four residents (5-0)
• Approved senior day trips for August and September with costs up to $7,740 (5-0)
• Increased Coordinator of Planning and Development salary to $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved six new and temporary hires across Engineering, IT, and Police (5-0)
• Filed resignation of James Louis and 2025 Annual Financial Report (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and a special use permit application. An action item is the revised phased plan for 40 residential units in two buildings at 4630 River Road. Other discussion items include a building addition for John's Towing at 1121 Sheridan Drive, a warehouse at 1530 Military Road, and a concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road.

• 4630 River Road – Giuseppe Holdings, LLC – Phase 1: 40 residential units in 2 buildings (action)
• 1121 Sheridan Drive – John’s Towing – 4,500 sf building addition (discussion)
• 1530 Military Road – 9,000 sf warehouse building (discussion)
• 4885 River Road – Southwest Materials concrete batch plant (discussion)
• 3875 River Road – Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus (discussion)

The Planning Board approved the minutes from May 6, 2026, by a 7-0 vote. Several site plan reviews were tabled due to incomplete submissions or missing information, including a 40-unit residential project at 4630 River Road. The board also held a lengthy public hearing on the proposed Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus data center at 3875 River Road, with over 400 attendees and a petition of 6,827 signatures, but took no action on that item.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 (7-0)
• Tabled 1121 Sheridan Drive – John’s Towing 4,500 sf building (7-0)
• Tabled 4630 River Road – Giuseppe Holdings Phase 1, 40 residential units (7-0)
• Tabled 1530 Military Road – 7,000 sf warehouse (7-0)
• Tabled 225 Sawyer Ave – 791 sf building expansion (7-0)
• Tabled 4885 River Road – Southwest Materials concrete batch plant (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings on four area variance requests for properties on University Ave, Creekside Dr, Ashford Ave, and Ellwood Ave. The board will also vote on approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. Decisions may be issued at the hearing or postponed to the June 17, 2026 meeting.

• Area variance for Dylan Czubak & Julia Lindsay to install two AC condenser units in side yard at 412 University Ave (R-2 zone)
• Area variance for Keith Haley for four heat pump condenser units already installed in side yards at 716 Creekside Dr (R-1 zone)
• Area variance for Bryan Mecozzi to widen driveway to 27 ft at 309 Ashford Ave, exceeding the 17 ft 4 in limit (R-1 zone)
• Area variance for Alex Fernandez to allow a front-yard addition encroaching 9'10" into the 14'9" setback at 100 Ellwood Ave (R-1 zone)

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted all five area variance requests on the agenda. Each variance was approved with a 4-0 vote (two members absent). The board also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting.

• Approved area variance for two AC condenser units in side yard at 412 University Ave (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for four heat pump condenser units in side yards at 716 Creekside Dr (unanimous)
• Approved driveway widening variance at 309 Ashford Ave, limited to 24 feet total width (unanimous)
• Approved front yard setback variance for addition at 100 Ellwood Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 6-foot PVC fence variance at 301 Newell Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 ZBA meeting

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will vote on appointing John J. Flynn as Town Supervisor, filling a vacancy for the remainder of 2026. Other decisions include appointing an interim Planning and Development director, authorizing the sale of town-owned property at 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, approving a water rate agreement with the Village of Kenmore, and adjusting a workers' compensation insurance contract. The agenda also includes approval of block party permits, a bonfire request, and recognition of youth award recipients.

• Appointment of John J. Flynn as Town Supervisor (RES-2026-355)
• Sale of town-owned property at 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive to Sheridan Parkside Life Center (RES-2026-368)
• Water rate agreement with Village of Kenmore for July 2026 – June 2027 (RES-2026-365)
• Increase workers' compensation coverage from $340,300 to $420,300 (RES-2026-361)
• Appointment of Randy Pekarski as Interim Director of Planning and Development (RES-2026-359)

The Town Board appointed John J. Flynn as Town Supervisor effective immediately through December 31, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Joseph Emminger's resignation. The board also approved three block party requests, a bonfire permit for St. Amelia's School, and several personnel actions including an interim planning director appointment and a workers' compensation coverage increase.

• Appointed John J. Flynn as Town Supervisor (4-0, with Hennessy absent)
• Granted St. Amelia's School permission for a bonfire on May 29 (4-0)
• Approved three block party requests with open-container exemptions (4-0)
• Amended Resolution 2026-3 to set trainee salary at $7,500 annually (4-0)
• Appointed Randy Pekarski as Interim Director of Planning and Development (4-0)
• Approved separation of Jessica L. Marshall from Public Safety Dispatch (4-0)
• Increased excess workers' compensation coverage cap to $420,300 (4-0)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes unanimously and then adjourned the meeting. The committee tabled the site‑plan reviews for 1121 Sheridan Drive, 225 Sawyer Avenue, 4885 River Road, and the data‑center project at 3875 River Road pending additional information. The sale of 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive was noted as not a Type II action, with the Town Board set to review the EAF and issue a negative declaration on May 18, 2026. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
• Tabled 1121 Sheridan Drive site‑plan review (pending SWPPP and TENORM)
• Tabled 225 Sawyer Avenue site‑plan review (pending spill‑violation proof)
• Tabled 4885 River Road site‑plan review (Type 1 action)
• Tabled 3875 River Road data‑center review (pending updated EAF)
• Town Board to review EAF for 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive sale and issue negative declaration on May 18, 2026

Library Board - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss several site plan reviews and special use permits, including the remediation and reuse of the former Tonawanda Coke Site as the Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus, a new concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road, and a cannabis production facility at 1100 Military Road. Other items include a warehouse at 1530 Military Road and a grocery store conversion at 281 Kenmore Avenue. All items are up for discussion only, with no votes expected.

• Discuss remediation and reuse of former Tonawanda Coke Site (3800-3875 River Road) as Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus
• Discuss new concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road
• Discuss cannabis production and processing facility at 1100 Military Road
• Discuss 9,000 sf warehouse building at 1530 Military Road
• Discuss conversion of vacant office space to grocery store/restaurant over 5,000 sf at 281 Kenmore Avenue

The board approved the April 1 minutes (7‑0) and elected David Stinner as Acting Chairman and Carl Heimiller as Secretary (7‑0). The Town Board had earlier approved special use permits for a grocery store at 281 Kenmore Ave and a small cell antenna at 25 Stoneleigh Ave. The Planning Board voted 7‑0 to recommend a one‑year special use permit for Bison Botanics to produce and process cannabis at 1100 Military Road, with specific conditions. Several other site‑plan items were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved April 1 minutes (7-0)
• Elected David Stinner Acting Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Carl Heimiller Secretary (7-0)
• Town Board approved special use permit for grocery store at 281 Kenmore Ave
• Town Board approved special use permit for small cell antenna at 25 Stoneleigh Ave
• Recommended approval of special use permit for cannabis production at 1100 Military Rd (7-0)
• Tabled site‑plan review for 1121 Sheridan Drive addition (7-0)
• Tabled site‑plan review for 1530 Military Rd warehouse (7-0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two special use permits: a grocery store larger than 5,000 square feet at 281 Kenmore Avenue (applicant Roman Romwalt) and a Verizon Wireless small cell antenna at 25 Stoneleigh Avenue. Other actions include approving an easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for electric vehicle charging stations at 2400 Elmwood Avenue, authorizing a $1,800 concert by the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas at Kenney Park, and amending a special use permit for a solar energy facility at 4635 River Road. The board also considers personnel changes, a block party request, and a shoreline improvement project.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for grocery store >5,000 sq ft at 281 Kenmore Avenue (Roman Romwalt)
• Public hearing and vote on Verizon Wireless small cell antenna on replacement pole adjacent to 25 Stoneleigh Avenue
• Expiration of permissive referendum for easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. for EV charging stations at 2400 Elmwood Avenue
• Authorize $1,800 contract with American Legion Band of the Tonawandas for concert at Kenney Park on July 2, 2026
• Amend special use permit for AC Power 38 LLC solar energy facility at 4635 River Road

The board granted a special use permit for a grocery store larger than 5,000 square feet at 281 Kenmore Avenue, with operating hours 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and annual review. It also approved a special use permit for a Verizon small cell antenna on a replacement pole at 25 Stoneleigh Avenue. Both projects received negative declarations under SEQRA.

• Approved Special Use Permit for grocery store at 281 Kenmore Ave (4-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for grocery store project (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Verizon small cell antenna at 25 Stoneleigh Ave (4-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for Verizon small cell antenna project (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 board meeting

Bid Openings - Regular

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will vote on calling public hearings for two special use permits: a grocery store larger than 5,000 sq ft at 281 Kenmore Ave and a 45-ft Verizon wireless pole near 25 Stoneleigh Ave. They will also note the expiration of permissive referenda for a $2M Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome inflator replacement and a $33K Kenilworth Library ADA restroom renovation. Other actions include approving up to $88,000 for replacement computers, extending chemical and polymer contracts, and awarding a shredded topsoil bid.

• Call hearing for special use permit – grocery store >5,000 sq ft, 281 Kenmore Ave
• Call hearing for special use permit – Verizon 45-ft utility pole near 25 Stoneleigh Ave
• Expiration of permissive referendum: $2,000,000 for Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome inflator replacement
• Expiration of permissive referendum: up to $33,000 for Kenilworth Library ADA restroom renovation
• Authorize up to $88,000 for replacement computers and accessories for all town departments

The Town Board approved a block party request for Cornwall Ave and temporary no-parking signs for a church fundraiser. Multiple personnel actions including new hires, re-hires, and status changes were adopted across several departments.

• Approved block party request for Cornwall Ave on May 23 (RES-2026-287)
• Approved temporary no-parking signs for Deerhurst Presbyterian Church fundraiser on June 20 (RES-2026-288)
• Adopted various personnel new hires, re-hires, and status changes (RES-2026-289)
• Approved change of status for John G. Simonian Jr. in the Highway Department (RES-2026-290)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance request from Daniel Figueroa and Jennifer Coffield to widen their driveway at 423 Zimmerman Blvd from the allowed 13 feet 4 inches to 16 feet. The board may render a decision tonight or at its next meeting on May 20, 2026. The rest of the agenda consists of call to order, approval of previous meeting minutes, and adjournment.

• Area variance request to widen driveway to 16 feet at 423 Zimmerman Blvd (limit is 13 ft 4 in) under Article 215-30.10e

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance to allow a residential driveway to be widened beyond the standard limit. The board also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026, meeting.

• Approved area variance for driveway widening at 423 Zimmerman Blvd to 16 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

Library Board - Regular