Tonawanda Town public meetings in 2024

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a series of resolutions including the purchase of police laptops and ambulances, budget transfers, and the approval of a minor subdivision at 1534 Military Road. The meeting also included the approval of minutes and the expiration of a permissive referendum.

• Police Department: Purchase of Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks for $142,779.05
• Police Department: Purchase of Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks for Paramedics at $50,056.63
• Town Board: Approve purchase of 4 new ambulances at $945,640.00
• Town Board: Approve transfer of funds from Recycling Equipment Reserve to Sanitation Equipment Reserve
• Town Board: Approve minor subdivision of 1534 Military Road into two lots

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting. It will hold hearings on four area variance applications, including a fence height request, a subdivision proposal, and two accessory‑structure height requests. Decisions on these variances will be recorded at this meeting or at the next meeting on January 15, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the Zoning Board meeting held November 20, 2024
• Area variance for 94 Gardenwood Lane: request for a 6‑foot fence on a corner lot
• Area variance for 185 Dupont Avenue: subdivision creating a 4,050 sq ft lot with 30 ft frontage, below the 4,500 sq ft and 45 ft minimums
• Area variance for 46 Glenside Avenue: accessory structure 13 ft high, exceeding the 12 ft limit
• Area variance for 160 Stoneleigh Avenue: accessory structure size exceeds code limits

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved all four area variance requests on the agenda. These included a 6-foot fence on a corner lot, a residential lot subdivision with reduced area and frontage, a 13-foot-high accessory structure, and a 192-square-foot storage shed. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved 6-ft fence variance at 94 Gardenwood Lane (unanimous)
• Approved lot subdivision variance at 185 Dupont Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 13-ft accessory structure variance at 46 Glenside Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 192-sq-ft shed variance at 160 Stoneleigh Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-819 to advertise and receive sealed proposals for consumable paper products for all town departments. Bids are to be submitted by December 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building in Kenmore. The Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the official newspaper for the bid advertisement. Received bids will be forwarded to the committee chair and the Youth, Parks & Recreation department for tabulation and recommendation.

• Call for sealed bids for 2025 consumable paper products town‑wide (Resolution 2024‑819).
• Bid receipt scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building, Kenmore.
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as official newspaper for bid advertisement per General Municipal Law §103(2).
• Resolution adopted unanimously (movers: Carl Szarek; seconders: Gina Santa Maria).

The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-819, calling for sealed bids for 2025 consumable paper products for all town departments, returnable December 10, 2024. Bids were received from three vendors, and the Clerk referred them to the committee and Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-819 calling for bids on 2025 consumable paper products (unanimous)
• Designated Ken-Ton Bee as official newspaper for bid advertising
• Received bids from Dobmeier Supply, Central Poly-Bag Corp., and W.E. Mason Co.
• Referred bids to committee and Youth, Parks & Recreation for tabulation

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board of Trustees met on December 10, 2024, and approved the study room usage policy with recommended changes, retained the lost and found and open meeting policies without changes, and accepted the treasurer's report. The board also discussed weather-related closings, with the decision delegated to Mary, and noted the receipt of a state construction grant and upcoming renovation work.

• Approved study room usage policy with recommended changes (motion carried)
• Retained lost and found policy without changes (motion carried)
• Retained open meeting policy without changes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report including payables and Key Bank statements (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting as presented (motion carried)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will consider actions for a flex space building on Sheridan Drive. The board will also discuss several preliminary site plans for warehouses, retail, and vehicle storage across Military Road, Delaware Avenue, and Elmwood Avenue.

• Action on 8,933 sf office/warehouse building with 8 flex space units at 817 Sheridan Drive
• Discussion of 19,440 sf warehouse space (up to 14 units) at 2042 Military Road
• Discussion of 3,200 sf accessory building for Five Star Services at 1320 Military Road
• Discussion of retail conversion of former auto repair at 3685 Delaware Ave.
• Discussion of 4,800 sf truck repair building for John’s Towing at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive

The Tonawanda Planning Board approved the site plan for an 8,933 square foot office/warehouse building at 817 Sheridan Drive, with conditions including landscaping, parking along Sheridan Drive, a six-foot fence along the residential property line, and no outdoor storage. The board also accepted the SEQR negative declaration. All other items were tabled or discussed, with no other final decisions made.

• Approved site plan for 8,933 sf office/warehouse at 817 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Accepted SEQR negative declaration for 817 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1320 Military Road pending material changes and SEQR
• Tabled site plan for 3685 Delaware Ave pending full site plan and drainage
• Tabled site plan for 2042 Military Road (applicant absent)
• Tabled site plan for 1520 Military Road pending detailed plan and cross-access agreement
• Tabled site plan for 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive pending DOT and storm drainage details

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting and address several expirations of bond estoppel and permissive referenda related to ambulance purchases, dump‑truck funding, and a wastewater treatment plant project. The Board will hold hearings and vote on a special use permit for Maya Town, LLC to operate a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue, and on amending Schedule XI to add "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" signs on Merle Drive between Military Road and Nicholas Drive North. Additional resolutions will cover a grant application for the 1740 Military Road site, a claim payment of $2,519, and personnel actions.

• Expiration of Bond Estoppel 2024-ESTOP-1 for purchase of up to four ambulances
• Expiration of Permissive Referendum PRM-2024-15 for $234,034 dump‑truck purchase from the Water and Sewer Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Expiration of Permissive Referendum PRM-2024-16 for up to $500,000 professional services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Oxygen Generation System Replacement Project
• Hearing and Resolution RES-2024-800 to grant or deny a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue
• Hearing and Resolution RES-2024-801 to amend Schedule XI with "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" signs on Merle Drive between Military Road and Nicholas Drive North

The Town Board approved a $363,995.68 purchase of police hardware and software from Axon Enterprise Inc., funded entirely by New York State Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) program funds. The board also approved seeking up to $299,700 in Restore NY grant funding for demolition of the former Atofina complex at 1740 Military Road, with a $33,300 local match. A special use permit hearing for a short-term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue was withdrawn at the applicant's request. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $363,995.68 Axon police equipment purchase, fully funded by LETECH grant (5-0)
• Approved Restore NY grant application for up to $299,700 to demolish 1740 Military Road complex, with $33,300 local match (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Special use permit hearing for short-term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted 'No Stopping Anytime' signs on north side of Merle Drive between Military Road and Nicholas Drive North (5-0)
• Established Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund, subject to 30-day permissive referendum (5-0)
• Approved $1,398,031.70 renewal of various town insurance policies (5-0)
• Accepted $565,000 low bid from Allgaier Construction Corp. for Belmont Restroom Renovation (5-0)
• Approved personnel hires, re-hires, status changes, and separations as submitted (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is receiving sealed proposals for Job 3077.6. This project involves roof replacement and HVAC upgrades at the Highway Department Office Building and Paint Shop Building.

• Job 3077.6: Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades at the Highway Department Office Building and Paint Shop Building

The Town of Tonawanda held a bid opening on November 26, 2024, for roof replacement and HVAC upgrades at the Highway Department Office Building and Paint Shop. The Town Clerk received eight bids, which will now be reviewed by the Town Engineer and the Committee Chairman for tabulation and recommendation.

• Received eight bids for Job 3077.6 (Roofing and HVAC upgrades)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for residents seeking area variances to install equipment in side yards. Current regulations generally require such equipment to be located in the rear yard.

• Variance request for emergency standby generator at 61 Snug Haven Court
• Variance request for emergency standby generator at 22 Kingsbury Lane
• Variance request for emergency standby generator at 1117 Colvin Boulevard
• Variance request for two heat pump condensers at 121 Deerhurst Park Boulevard

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted all seven area variance requests on the November 20, 2024 agenda. These included permits for emergency standby generators, heat pump condensers, a fence replacement, a utility building, and a commercial building setback. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved area variance for emergency generator at 61 Snug Haven Court (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for emergency generator at 22 Kingsbury Lane (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for emergency generator at 1117 Colvin Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for two heat pump condensers at 121 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 6-foot fence replacement at 3253 Elmwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 180 sq ft utility building at 1375 Colvin Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 8,933 sq ft office/warehouse setback at 817 Sheridan Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board adopted Resolution 2024‑740 to re‑advertise sealed proposals for Job 3083 – Belmont Restroom Renovation after receiving no bids previously. The board set the bid receipt date for November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. Proposals must include a certified check or bid bond of at least 5 % of the base bid, and the Ken‑Ton Bee was designated as the newspaper for advertising.

• Re‑advertise sealed bids for Job 3083 – Belmont Restroom Renovation
• Bid receipt scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
• Require bid bond of minimum 5 % of the base bid
• Ken‑Ton Bee designated as advertising newspaper
• Board reserves right to reject any or all bids

The Town of Tonawanda held a bid opening on November 19, 2024, for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation, located at 525 Belmont Avenue, Buffalo, New York. The clerk noted that bids were received and would be referred to the Chairman of the Committee and the Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. The provided record also includes prior board approval from October 21, 2024, to re-advertise for these bids after an earlier solicitation received none.

• Called for sealed proposals for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation, returnable November 19, 2024 (Adopted 3-0, October 21, 2024)
• Designated the Ken-Ton Bee as the newspaper for advertising bids (Adopted 3-0, October 21, 2024)
• Received and referred submitted bids for Job 3083 to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation (November 19, 2024)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will vote on the 2025 Preliminary Budget, including special districts and assessment roll. It will also consider personnel actions and authorize several equipment purchases for the Police Department and emergency services. Additional items include a sanitation equipment reserve fund and a playground equipment project. All items are presented as resolutions for board approval.

• Resolution RES-2024-756 – Adopt the 2025 Preliminary Budget (including special districts)
• Resolution RES-2024-764 – Authorize $33,550 purchase of a Crash Data Retrieval unit for Police
• Resolution RES-2024-765 – Authorize $81,606.70 purchase of a Trimble X9 Laser Scanning System for Police
• Resolution RES-2024-766 – Authorize $27,796 purchase of seven Glide Scope Go 2 video laryngoscopes for the Paramedic Unit
• Resolution RES-2024-767 – Approve $80,443.54 purchase of inclusive playground equipment for Old Town Playground and Lincoln Parks DFK Pavilion

The Town Board adopted the 2025 Preliminary Budget as amended, with $124,339,645.86 in appropriations and $55,510,406.86 raised by taxation. The board also approved a resolution opposing offshore wind turbines in Lake Erie, and authorized several police equipment purchases funded by state grants. Multiple public hearings were scheduled for December 2, 2024, including a special use permit for a short-term rental at 39 Fowler Avenue and a Restore NY grant application for 1740 Military Road.

• Adopted 2025 budget with $55.5M raised by taxation (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing wind turbines in Lake Erie (5-0)
• Approved $33,550 Crash Data Retrieval unit for police (5-0)
• Approved $81,606.70 Trimble X9 laser scanning system for police (5-0)
• Approved $27,796 purchase of 7 video laryngoscopes for paramedics (5-0)
• Called hearing for short-term rental special use permit at 39 Fowler Ave (5-0)
• Called hearing for Restore NY grant application for 1740 Military Road (5-0)
• Created 20 new EMT civil service positions (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda SEQR Committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting. They recommended that the Town Board issue negative declarations for two unlisted activities: the Old Town Waterline replacement project (Job 3147) and updates to Chapter 212, Article IV of the Town Code regarding water meters. Both recommendations passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Old Town Waterline project (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for water meter code updates (5-0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The Tonawanda SEQR Committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting and recommended that the Town Board issue negative declarations for two unlisted activities: the Old Town waterline replacement project (Job 3147) and updates to Chapter 212, Article IV of the Town Code regarding water meters. Both recommendations were carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Old Town waterline replacement (Job 3147) (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for local law updating Chapter 212, Article IV (water meters) (5-0)

Town Board - Budget - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, covering the town and its special districts. The Board will also consider Resolution RES-2024-751, which would authorize the Supervisor to sign all documents needed to establish a municipal ambulance service for the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore. Minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting will be approved, and the meeting will be adjourned to November 18, 2024.

• Hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Tonawanda, including special districts and the assessment roll
• Resolution RES-2024-751 to authorize the Supervisor to sign documents for establishing a municipal ambulance service

The Tonawanda Town Board held a public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget and closed it, with the budget vote scheduled for November 18, 2024. The board adopted Resolution 2024-751, authorizing the Supervisor to sign documents to establish a municipal ambulance service for the Town and Village of Kenmore. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.

• Closed public hearing on 2025 preliminary budget (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-751 authorizing municipal ambulance service application (3-0, 2 absent)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider several actions, including a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also act on site plan and SEQR determinations for the National Fuel Solar Array at 2121/2141 Military Road. Additional items include preliminary reviews of multiple site plans and a discussion of rezoning matters.

• Special Use Permit request for short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave (action)
• SEQR Determination and Site Plan for National Fuel Solar Array at 2121/2141 Military Road (action)
• Preliminary review of 2042 Military Road warehouse space (discussion)
• Preliminary review of John’s Towing 4,800 sf truck‑repair building at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive (discussion)
• Rezoning agenda item (discussion)

The Planning Board voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend approval of a special use permit for a short-term rental at 39 Fowler Ave, so no recommendation will be made to the Town Board. The board approved a negative declaration and site plan for the National Fuel solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road, contingent on resolving a fire code issue. Several other site plan items were tabled, including 2042 Military Road, 1520 Military Road, 2949 Elmwood Ave, 817 Sheridan Drive, and 100 Sayer Ave, mostly due to applicant absences or pending items.

• Special use permit for 39 Fowler Ave short-term rental not recommended (3-3 tie)
• Negative declaration issued for National Fuel solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road (adopted)
• Site plan approved for National Fuel solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road, contingent on fire code resolution (adopted)
• Tabled site plan for 2042 Military Road warehouse (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1520 Military Road vehicle storage lot (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for 2949 Elmwood Ave mixed-use parcel (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for 817 Sheridan Drive office/warehouse pending ZBA variance (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for 100 Sayer Ave auto storage lot (applicant absent)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting and address the expiration of several permissive referenda. It will receive the 2025 preliminary budget and review a LCRR compliance presentation. The Board will consider multiple resolutions, including a $1.1 million bond to purchase up to four ambulances and several infrastructure expenditures.

• Adopt a $1,100,000 bond for purchase of up to four ambulances (RES-2024-738)
• Approve $500,000 for professional services on the wastewater treatment plant oxygen generation project (RES-2024-733)
• Approve $274,900 for purchase of two CAT 420 backhoe loaders (PRM-2024-13)
• Approve $59,750 for a new 25‑ton trailer (RES-2024-739)
• Approve up to $20,000 for firetower building improvement (PRM-2024-12)

The Town Board approved a $1.1 million bond resolution to purchase up to four ambulances and related equipment, with a 3-0 vote (two members absent). The board also approved numerous other expenditures, including $468,068 for two dump trucks, up to $500,000 for wastewater treatment plant professional services, and an $83,200 emergency sewer repair. A public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget was scheduled for November 7, 2024.

• Approved $1.1M bond for up to 4 ambulances and equipment (3-0)
• Approved $468,068 for two 2025 Peterbilt dump trucks (3-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 for wastewater plant oxygen system project (3-0)
• Approved $83,200 emergency repair at Sewer Station Plant No. 3 (3-0)
• Approved $55,380.75 for SOPHOS software renewal (3-0)
• Approved $14,902.50 in claim expenses (3-0)
• Approved $59,750 bid for 25-ton trailer from Fleet Maintenance Inc. (3-0)
• Called for bids on Belmont restroom renovation and highway roof/HVAC projects (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for three residents seeking area variances to install equipment in side yards. Current regulations require these items to be located in the rear yard.

• Area variance request for air conditioning condenser unit at 138 Devonshire Road
• Area variance request for emergency standby generator at 60 Halladay Lane
• Area variance request for emergency standby generator at 1589 Colvin Boulevard

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved all four area variance requests on the agenda. These included an air conditioning condenser at 138 Devonshire Road, emergency standby generators at 60 Halladay Lane and 1589 Colvin Boulevard, and a 7-foot fence at 335 Deerhurst Park Boulevard. The board also approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved area variance for AC condenser at 138 Devonshire Road (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for standby generator at 60 Halladay Lane (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for standby generator at 1589 Colvin Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 7-foot fence at 335 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board called for sealed bids on October 15, 2024, for one new 25-ton trailer. The bids were received and will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Committee and the Town Engineer.

• Resolution 2024-686: Call for bids for one new 25-ton trailer
• Bid opening scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Ken-Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for advertising the bid
• Bids received and referred to the Chairman of the Committee and Town Engineer for tabulation

The Town Board held a bid opening on October 15, 2024, for one new 25-ton tridem air tilt/air ramp trailer. Bids were received and will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Received bids for one new 25-ton trailer (no award)
• Referred bids to Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for review

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee reviewed four projects, recommending negative declarations for site plans at 817 Sheridan Drive, 2121 & 2141 Military Road, and the Riverwalk Trail project. The committee also determined that a short-term rental permit at 39 Fowler Avenue is a Type II activity requiring no further environmental review.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Determined 39 Fowler Avenue short-term rental is Type II activity
• Recommended negative declaration for 817 Sheridan Drive rezone (4-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2121 & 2141 Military Road solar farm (4-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for Riverwalk Trail project (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a resolution to exceed the state property tax cap for fiscal year 2025 and adopted a rezoning for 817 Sheridan Drive. The board also adopted resolutions for a four-way stop at Woodstock Avenue and Yorkshire Road and approved a $10,000 grant for an ambulance study.

• Rezone 817 Sheridan Drive from MU-N to MU-GC
• Adopt Local Law 3 of 2024 to exceed 2025 property tax cap
• Install all-way stop at Woodstock Avenue and Yorkshire Road
• Approve $10,000 conditional grant for ambulance study
• Approve payments totaling $7,783.83

The Town Board adopted Local Law 3-2024 to override the state tax levy limit for fiscal year 2025, allowing a property tax increase beyond the cap. The board also approved rezoning 817 Sheridan Drive from mixed-use neighborhood to general commercial, and adopted a 4-way stop at Woodstock and Yorkshire. Several contracts and expenditures were approved, including a $230,000 generator installation and a $44,320 solar panel reinstallation.

• Adopted Local Law 3-2024 tax cap override (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 817 Sheridan Drive to MU-GC (5-0)
• Adopted 4-way stop at Woodstock & Yorkshire (5-0)
• Approved $230,000 generator bid to Goodwin Electric (5-0)
• Approved $44,320 solar panel reinstallation (5-0)
• Approved up to $240,000 for new dump truck (5-0)
• Approved $4,500 snow removal contract with DMJ (5-0)
• Approved $16,200 VMware licensing payment (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several actions, including a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also act on site‑plan extensions for Ken Ton Electronics and Gabe’s Collision, and a SEQR determination for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. Additional items include discussions of preliminary site plans, a rezoning agenda, and other special‑use permit renewals.

• 39 Fowler Ave – Short term rental, request for Special Use Permit (action)
• 2256 Sheridan Drive – Ken Ton Electronics, extension of site plan approval (action)
• 440 Niagara Falls Blvd – Cannabis dispensary, SEQR determination (action)
• 2121/2141 Military Road – National Fuel Solar Array (discussion)
• Rezoning (discussion/action item)

The Tonawanda Planning Board approved the site plan for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd, following a negative SEQR declaration and parking waiver. The board also approved one-year extensions for site plans at 2256 and 2260 Sheridan Drive. Several other items were tabled, including a short-term rental special use permit and multiple preliminary site plans, due to missing information or applicant absence.

• Approved site plan for cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for 440 Niagara Falls Blvd (6-0)
• Approved parking waiver for 440 Niagara Falls Blvd (6-0)
• Approved 1-year site plan extension for 2256 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Approved 1-year site plan extension for 2260 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Tabled special use permit for short-term rental at 39 Fowler Ave (6-0)
• Tabled preliminary site plan for 2042 Military Road warehouse (6-0)
• Tabled preliminary site plan for 1520 Military Road vehicle storage lot (6-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-612 to call for sealed proposals for Job 3113.1, a generator installation at the Senior Center on 291 Ensminger Road. Bids are to be received on October 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, with a required bid bond of at least 5% of the base bid. Advertisements will appear in the Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper and the Construction Exchange to meet state M/WBE requirements.

• Call for bids on Job 3113.1 – generator installation at 291 Ensminger Road Senior Center
• Bid bond required: minimum 5% of the base bid amount
• Advertisements in Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper and Construction Exchange for M/WBE compliance
• Sealed proposals to be received Oct 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM, Council Room, Municipal Building
• Board reserves right to reject any or all bids and re‑advertise

The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-612 to advertise for sealed bids for Job 3113.1, the installation of a generator and transfer switch at the Senior Center at 291 Ensminger Road. Bids were received on October 1, 2024, with one bid from Goodwin Electric Corporation totaling $230,000. The bids will be referred to the Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-612 calling for bids for generator installation at 291 Ensminger Road Senior Center (unanimous)
• Received bid from Goodwin Electric Corporation for $230,000 for Job 3113.1
• Referred bids to Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is receiving and opening sealed bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac VI NIB Headsets. These headsets are intended for use by the Town of Tonawanda Police Department SWAT Team. Bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Receipt of bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac VI NIB Headsets for the Police Department SWAT Team

The Town Board opened bids for 3M Peltor SwatTac headsets for the Police Department SWAT team on September 24, 2024. One bid was received from Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for $31,263.40. The bid will be referred to the committee chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Received one bid for 3M Peltor SwatTac headsets from Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC ($31,263.40)
• Referred bid to committee chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider several items, including a resolution to grant a Special Use Permit for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard, a permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane, and an amendment to speed limits on Brighton Road near Kenmore East High School. The board will also approve budget transfers, adopt the FY2024 Community Development Block Grant budget, and address the expiration of a permissive referendum for a Dish Wireless antenna lease at 1275 Parker Boulevard.

• Resolution RES-2024-638 – grant Special Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane
• Resolution RES-2024-640 – grant Special Use Permit for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard
• Resolution RES-2024-641 – amend Schedule IX‑A speed limits on Brighton Road near Kenmore East High School
• Resolution RES-2024-646 – approve budget transfers for 2024 as requested by various departments
• Resolution RES-2024-647 – adopt FY2024 budget for the Community Development Block Grant program

The Town Board granted special use permits for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard and an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane. The Board also approved several infrastructure change orders and scheduled hearings for a property tax levy limit override and new stop signs.

• Approved Special Use Permit for cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling at 62 Kingsbury Lane (5-0)
• Approved 25 MPH school speed limit zone on Brighton Road (5-0)
• Approved $1,616,580 CDBG budget and related subrecipient agreements (5-0)
• Approved $448,545 and $152,127 roof replacement change orders (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 after-hours service agreement with PremCom Corporation (5-0)
• Called hearing for Oct 7 to consider property tax levy limit override (5-0)
• Called hearing for Oct 7 to consider 4-way stop at Woodstock Ave and Yorkshire Rd (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three area variance applications for residential properties. Applicants seek a generator in a side yard, a 192‑square‑foot utility building in a front yard, and a 403‑square‑foot garage addition that exceeds setback and size limits. The board will vote on the requests after the hearings or at its next meeting on October 16, 2024.

• David Chamberlain – variance to install an automatic standby generator in the side yard of 158 Leicester Road (First Residential zone).
• William Long – variance to construct a 192‑sq‑ft utility building exceeding the 180‑sq‑ft limit, proposed in the front yard of 615 Delaware Road.
• Rachel Stowell – variance to add a 403‑sq‑ft garage addition that would exceed the 6‑ft side‑yard setback and garage footprint limits at 122 Hartford Avenue.

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals approved all five area variance requests on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote with one abstention. The variances covered a standby generator, a utility building, a garage addition, a pole sign, and a wall sign. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved area variance for standby generator at 158 Leicester Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for utility building at 615 Delaware Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for garage addition at 122 Hartford Avenue (5-0)
• Approved area variance for pole sign at 529 Englewood Avenue, with condition to install decorative landscaping (5-0)
• Approved area variance for wall sign at 700 Colvin Woods Parkway (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board is receiving and opening sealed proposals for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation. Bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Receipt of bids for Job 3083 - Belmont Restroom Renovation

The Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-564 to advertise for sealed bids for Job 3083, the Belmont Restroom Renovation, with bids due September 10, 2024. The resolution designates the Ken-Ton Bee as the advertising newspaper and requires a 5% bid bond. At the bid opening, the Clerk received an unspecified number of bids, which will be referred to the Town Engineer for review.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-564 to call for bids for Belmont Restroom Renovation (unanimous)
• Set bid opening for September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM
• Designated Ken-Ton Bee as advertising newspaper
• Required 5% bid bond with each proposal
• Received bids at September 10 opening; referred to Town Engineer for tabulation

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding the subdivision of 145 Belmont Avenue into two lots. The meeting also includes votes on several community event permits, personnel changes, and various service contracts.

• Public hearing and resolution for minor subdivision of 145 Belmont Avenue
• Three-year agreement with USI Insurance Services costing $200,100
• 60-month lease with Toptracer Range Systems for Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome at $1,999.44 per month (10 months annually)
• HOME 2024 Subrecipient Agreement with Town of Cheektowaga for affordable housing at Victoria Place
• Loan agreement with National Museum of Naval Aviation for the F9F-6P Cougar Jet at Kenney Park

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits, including an action on a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave. It will also review SEQR determination and site plan for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd. Additional items include discussions of a solar array, a cannabis dispensary, and other development proposals. The agenda also lists rezoning, park redevelopment, and public comment items.

• 39 Fowler Ave – short‑term rental, special use permit (action)
• 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd – O’Reilly Auto Parts, SEQR determination (action)
• 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd – O’Reilly Auto Parts, site plan review (action)
• 2121/2141 Military Road – National Fuel solar array (discussion)
• 440 Niagara Falls Blvd – cannabis dispensary (discussion)

The Tonawanda Planning Board approved the site plan for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd, issuing a negative declaration under SEQR and imposing conditions including tree planting, a fence, and storm drainage. The board tabled several other items, including a short-term rental at 39 Fowler Ave and a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd, pending further information or approvals. No other final decisions were made.

• Approved O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd with conditions (5-0)
• Issued negative declaration for O'Reilly Auto Parts SEQR review (5-0)
• Tabled short-term rental special use permit at 39 Fowler Ave (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 817 Sheridan Drive office/warehouse (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 3685 Delaware Ave retail conversion (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for John's Towing at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive (5-0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The Commission approved the amended minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the success of the Ken-Ton Garden Tour and proposed updates to the holiday decorating contest, including a residents' choice award.

• Approved amended minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 21, 2024 to approve minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and to hear two area variance applications. One application from Phyllis Ann DePronio seeks permission to maintain a 6‑foot fence at 55 School Street, exceeding the 4‑foot side‑yard limit. The second application from DJJ & J Enterprises LLC (BOHLER) requests a commercial building at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard that would encroach about 7.4 feet into the required 65‑foot front‑yard setback and exceed sign‑area limits for pole and wall signage. The board will render decisions after the hearings or at its next meeting on September 18, 2024.

• Approve minutes of ZBA meeting held July 17, 2024
• Area variance request for 55 School Street to replace a 6‑foot fence (regulation limit 4 ft)
• Area variance request for 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard commercial building encroaching ~7.4 ft into 65‑ft setback
• Proposed pole sign at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd exceeds allowable face area by 30 sq ft (total 150 sq ft)
• Proposed wall signage at same site exceeds allowable face area by ~55 sq ft (total ~355 sq ft)

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two area variances. One allowed a 6-foot fence at 55 School Street, exceeding the 4-foot limit. The other allowed a commercial building and signage at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard, with encroachments on setback and sign size limits. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Approved area variance for 6-foot fence at 55 School Street (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for commercial building and signage at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard (unanimous)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda SEQR Committee approved the July 15, 2024 minutes and recommended a negative declaration for a cannabis sales use at 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard, allowing the project to proceed without further environmental review. Other items were tabled pending additional information, including a short-term rental, a rezone and site plan, a multi-phase site plan, and a solar farm.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 440 Niagara Falls Blvd cannabis use (5-0)
• Tabled 39 Fowler Ave short-term rental special use permit
• Tabled 817 Sheridan Drive rezone and site plan
• Tabled 1520 Military Road site plan
• Tabled 2121 & 2141 Military Road solar farm site plan

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board met to receive sealed proposals for the supply of approximately 200 trees to be planted in the fall of 2024. The bids will be referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Bids for the supply of approximately 200 trees to be planted in fall 2024

The Town Board opened bids for the supply of approximately 200 trees to be planted in fall 2024. Five bids were received and will be referred to the committee chairman and town engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this meeting.

• Received 5 bids for approximately 200 trees for fall 2024 planting
• Referred bids to committee chairman and town engineer for review

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold a hearing on a $10,565,000 improvement to the Water Acquisition and Storage District’s treatment plant, funded by $4,565,000 from the American Rescue Plan, $3,000,000 NYS grant, and a $3,000,000 bond. It will consider a bond resolution to issue the $3 M and a related resolution authorizing the upgrade. Additional items include approvals for community block parties, insurance claim payments, a $477,675.81 attorney fee, and several departmental agreements and budget transfers.

• Hearing on $10,565,000 Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrades (Job 3102)
• Resolution RES-2024-550: Adopt $3,000,000 bond for the water plant upgrades
• Resolution RES-2024-553: Approve insurance claim payments of $22,166.22 and $8,787.05
• Resolution RES-2024-554: Approve attorney payment of $477,675.81 to Gross Shuman P.C.
• Resolution RES-2024-558: Approve 2024 budget transfers requested by various departments

The Town Board held a public hearing and adopted resolutions authorizing the $10,565,000 Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrades (Job 3102), including a $3,000,000 bond resolution and a public interest order. The board also awarded construction bids for the project, approved a $477,675.81 legal settlement payment, and approved various personnel actions, contracts, and other routine items.

• Adopted bond resolution for $3,000,000 for water filter upgrades (4-0)
• Adopted public interest order for $10,565,000 water filter upgrades (4-0)
• Awarded $9,805,000 general contract to American Contracting & Environmental Services, Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded $560,000 electrical contract to CIR Electrical Construction Corp. (4-0)
• Approved $477,675.81 payment to Gross Shuman P.C. for legal settlement (4-0)
• Approved five block party requests (4-0)
• Approved personnel hires, re-hires, changes of status, and separations (4-0)
• Approved $57,705 agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for CMMS implementation plan (4-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Planning Board will consider two Special Use Permit applications: one for a short‑term rental at 39 Fowler Ave and another for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane. It will also review a Site Plan Approval extension for 934 Niagara Falls Blvd and discuss several preliminary site plan reviews, the Brighton Park redevelopment, and an update on the Tonawanda Coke project.

• 39 Fowler Ave – Special Use Permit request for short‑term rental (action)
• 62 Kingsbury Lane – Special Use Permit request for accessory dwelling unit (action)
• 934 Niagara Falls Blvd – Site Plan Approval extension request (action)
• Brighton Park redevelopment (discussion)
• Update on Tonawanda Coke project (discussion)

The Tonawanda Planning Board recommended approval of a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd, subject to site plan approval and SEQR review. The board also recommended approval for an accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane and a rezone at 817 Sheridan Drive. Several other items were tabled pending further review.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd (4-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 62 Kingsbury Lane (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone at 817 Sheridan Drive from MU-N to MU-GC (4-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for site plan at 934 Niagara Falls Blvd (4-0)
• Tabled special use permit for short-term rental at 39 Fowler Ave pending inspections and SEQR
• Tabled site plan approval for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd pending ZBA variances
• Tabled site plan approval for solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road pending revised plan
• Tabled site plan approval for 1520 Military Road vehicle storage lot pending revised plan

Board of Ethics - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board of Ethics will meet on August 6, 2024 to approve the minutes from its December 28, 2023 meeting. The board will also review the 2023 financial disclosure forms and note that eleven forms have not been received by the Town Clerk's Office. After the official business, the board will open a public portion for comments.

• Approve minutes of the Board of Ethics meeting held December 28, 2023
• Review 2023 financial disclosure forms; eleven forms are missing
• Public comment period for individuals to address the board

Town Board - Special

The Town Board is meeting to appoint a new Town Justice and Deputy Town Attorney. The board will also consider an agreement to provide police officers for local high schools.

• Appointment of J. Patrick Lennon as Town Justice to fill the vacancy left by Daniel T. Cavarello
• Appointment of Daniel T. Cavarello as Deputy Town Attorney "B" through December 31, 2024
• School Resource Officer Agreement with Ken-Ton Union Free School District for two officers at Kenmore East and Kenmore West Senior High Schools (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)

The Town Board unanimously adopted three resolutions. J. Patrick Lennon was appointed Town Justice to fill the vacancy from Daniel T. Cavarello's resignation. Daniel T. Cavarello was appointed Deputy Town Attorney "B" through December 31, 2024. The Board also approved a School Resource Officer agreement with the Ken-Ton Union Free School District for two police officers at Kenmore East and West high schools.

• Appointed J. Patrick Lennon as Town Justice (5-0)
• Appointed Daniel T. Cavarello as Deputy Town Attorney "B" through Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement with Ken-Ton schools for two officers (5-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a series of resolutions including the purchase of park equipment, budget transfers, and legal services. The board also authorized the sale of a police vehicle and the abandonment of a portion of two road rights-of-way.

• Purchase of park equipment for Paddock Chevrolet Spray Park ($73,426.50)
• Sale of police vehicle to Wilberts Premium Auto Parts ($3,000)
• Abandonment of Hawthorne Avenue and Ford Avenue rights-of-way
• Approval of legal services retainer for PFAS settlement ($100,000 grant)
• Authorization of budget transfers for 2024

The Town Board approved a $6,180,262 contract with Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer lining (Job 3107) and accepted Grove Roofing Services' low bids totaling $3,512,135 for roof replacements at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Water & Sewer Maintenance, and Golf Course Maintenance. The board also rejected all bids for the Police Department firing range because they exceeded the budget, and authorized a $239,058.64 wheel loader purchase. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $6,180,262 sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies (5-0)
• Accepted $3,512,135 in roof replacement bids to Grove Roofing Services (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Police firing range as over budget (5-0)
• Approved $239,058.64 wheel loader purchase from Monroe Tractor (5-0)
• Approved $73,426.50 for spray park shades, tables, chairs (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 Erie County grant for Memorial Hall sewer repairs (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 sale of 2022 Ford Explorer to Wilberts Auto Parts (5-0)
• Approved cell phone policy update for town employees (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three area variance applications. Two applicants seek permission to install automatic standby generators in side yards at 102 Deerhurst Park Boulevard and 459 Ashford Avenue. A third applicant requests to widen the driveway at 286 Grandview Avenue to 17 ft 6 in. The board will review findings and vote on each request.

• Area variance for automatic standby generator at 102 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (First Residential)
• Area variance for automatic standby generator at 459 Ashford Avenue (First Residential)
• Area variance to widen driveway to 17 ft 6 in at 286 Grandview Avenue (First Residential)

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals approved minutes from its June 12, 2024 meeting and held three public hearings on area variance requests. The board unanimously granted all three variances: two for automatic standby generators in side yards at 102 Deerhurst Park Boulevard and 459 Ashford Avenue, and one to widen a driveway at 286 Grandview Avenue to accommodate wheelchair-bound children. Each approval included conditions where noted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for standby generator at 102 Deerhurst Park Blvd, conditioned on screening/landscaping (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for standby generator at 459 Ashford Ave, conditioned on screening/landscaping (unanimous)
• Granted area variance to widen driveway at 286 Grandview Ave to 17 ft 6 in (unanimous)
• Adjourned to next meeting on August 21, 2024 (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Board adopted a resolution extending the bid deadline for Job 3107 from June 25 2024 to July 16 2024. It also adopted a resolution calling for sealed bids for Job 3107 – sanitary sewer lining at various locations, with bids due June 25 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers, requiring a 5% bid bond and advertisement in the Ken‑Ton Bee. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Extend bid date for Job 3107 from June 25 2024 to July 16 2024 (Resolution 2024‑467).
• Call for sealed bids for Job 3107 – sanitary sewer lining (Various Locations) (Resolution 2024‑395).
• Bids to be received June 25 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Kenmore.
• Require each bid to include a certified check or bond of at least 5 % of the base bid.
• Advertise the bid notice in the Ken‑Ton Bee newspaper.

United Survey, Inc. submitted a bid for Job 3107, Sanitary Sewer Lining at various locations. The proposal includes a base bid and five alternates. The document records the bid submission but does not state if the contract was awarded.

• Submitted base bid of $5,013,000.00 for sanitary sewer lining
• Submitted Alternate A bid of $508,650.00
• Submitted Alternate B bid of $789,000.00
• Submitted Alternate C bid of $777,400.00
• Submitted Alternate D bid of $684,050.00
• Submitted Alternate E bid of $629,450.00
• Proposed grand total bid amount of $8,401,550.00

SEQR - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda SEQR Committee met on July 15, 2024 and approved its June 12 minutes as amended. The committee removed the Water Plant Filter Upgrades item (Job 3102) from its agenda because further review was not necessary, noting only cost and funding changed. It tabled three site plan matters: 822 Sheridan Drive (applicant absent from the July 10 Planning Board meeting and more information needed on the property's use), 2121 & 2141 Military Road (a large-scale solar farm on National Fuel-owned property needing a US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional map, NYS DOT comments, building code fixes, and a possible Host Community Benefit agreement), and 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard (not ready for review; applicant to provide more information and a completed EAF).

• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Removed Job 3102 Water Plant Filter Upgrades from agenda; further review not necessary, only cost and funding changed
• Tabled 822 Sheridan Drive site plan; applicant missed July 10 Planning Board meeting and more information needed on use
• Tabled 2121 & 2141 Military Road site plan (large-scale solar farm); requires Army Corps jurisdictional map, NYS DOT comments, building code fixes, possible Host Community Benefit agreement
• Tabled 440 Niagara Falls Boulevard site plan; not ready for review, applicant to provide additional information and completed EAF
• Adjourned at 8:19 a.m. (4-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Planning Board will take action on site plan reviews for townhouses on Englewood Avenue and a pharmacy at Kenmore Ave. The meeting also includes discussions regarding several preliminary site plans, including cannabis dispensaries and a solar array.

• Site plan approval extension request for Life Storage at 2122 Colvin Blvd.
• SEQR determination and site plan review for two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue.
• Conversion of an auto repair facility to a pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave.
• Preliminary site plan discussion for a cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd.
• Discussion of a National Fuel solar array at 2121/2141 Military Road.

The Planning Board approved site plans for two duplexes at 886 Englewood Avenue and a pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Avenue. A one-year extension was granted for a self-storage project on Colvin Blvd. Several other commercial projects were tabled pending further revisions or agency approvals.

• Approved site plan for 2 townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue (7-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for 886 Englewood Avenue project
• Approved site plan for pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Avenue (7-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for 2122 Colvin Blvd Life Storage (7-0)
• Tabled O’Reilly Auto Parts site plan at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd
• Tabled National Fuel Solar Array at 2121/2141 Military Road
• Removed 1699 Military Road cannabis dispensary from agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and introduced new youth member Kenley Martin. Members provided updates on the Ken-Ton Garden Tour and a recent tree farm tour. The commission noted the resignation of member Cathy Stearns.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Noted resignation of Cathy Stearns

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider several resolutions including block party requests and a 5K run/walk. The agenda also includes updates on town vehicle use policies, personnel changes, and service agreements for animal shelter services. Additionally, the board will review budget adjustments for culvert removal and pool improvements.

• Approval of block party requests for Athens and SouthLawn
• Request for St. Amelia's 5K Run/Walk on September 7, 2024
• USI Insurance claims of $32,687.18 and claim expenses of $4,153.25
• West Park Drive Culvert Removal change order decreasing costs by $16,291.75
• Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvement change order decreasing costs by $12,222

The Town Board approved numerous resolutions including new personnel hires for Police and Highway departments, payment of insurance claims totaling over $36,000, and contracts for ambulance billing and water bill payments. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Salaried Workers Association was tabled. The meeting concluded with resolutions honoring twelve deceased community members.

• Approved two block party requests on Athens Blvd and Southlawn Ct (3-0-2)
• Approved insurance claim payments totaling $36,840.43 (3-0-2)
• Tabled Memorandum of Understanding with Salaried Workers Association (3-0-2)
• Approved new hires and status changes for Police, Comptroller, and Parks staff (3-0-2)
• Approved Highway Department hires and status changes (3-0-2)
• Amended policy restricting personal use of Town vehicles (3-0-2)
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract for water bill card payments (3-0-2)
• Approved Professional Ambulance Billing contract for paramedic services (3-0-2)

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Board will meet to consider community requests and administrative resolutions. Agenda items include approving block parties, reviewing personnel changes, and authorizing various town service contracts.

• Approval of two block party requests for Athens and SouthLawn
• USI Insurance claim payments of $32,687.18 plus expenses of $4,153.25
• Agreement with Village of Kenmore and The Pit Chic for animal shelter services
• West Park Drive Culvert Removal change order decreasing costs by $16,291.75
• Edmunds GovTech service agreement renewal for $15,328.64

The Town Board approved several new hires for police, comptroller, and recreation departments. It also authorized contracts for water bill payment services, ambulance billing, and animal shelter services. Additionally, the board amended the policy regarding personal use of town-provided vehicles.

• Approved two block party requests and a St. Amelia's 5K Run/Walk
• Approved $36,840.43 in insurance claims and expenses via USI Insurance and Benefits
• Approved new hires for Comptroller, Police, Wastewater, and Recreation departments
• Tabled MOU with Town of Tonawanda Salaried Workers Association regarding grievance #2023-3
• Amended Resolution 2024-12 to restrict personal use of town vehicles to commuting and minimal use
• Authorized Tyler Technologies for water bill credit/debit services ($1,256 terminals; $720 annual support)
• Approved billing services contract with Professional Ambulance Billing LLC
• Authorized agreement with The Pit Chic and Village of Kenmore for animal shelter services

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-423 to call for sealed proposals for three roof replacement jobs. The work includes the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Water & Sewer Maintenance building, and Golf Course Maintenance facility. Bids are due July 2, 2024.

• Roof replacement: Aquatic & Fitness Center (1 Pool Plaza)
• Roof replacement: Water & Sewer Maintenance (525 Belmont Avenue)
• Roof replacement: Golf Course Maintenance (480 East Park Drive)

The Town of Tonawanda opened sealed bids on July 2, 2024 for roof replacements at three town facilities: the Aquatic & Fitness Center (Job 3077.3), Water & Sewer Maintenance building (Job 3077.4), and Golf Course Maintenance building (Job 3077.5). Two bids were received. Grove Roofing Services, Inc. submitted base bids on all three jobs totaling $3,912,135 including allowances, while Jos. A. Sanders & Sons, Inc. bid only on the Golf Course Maintenance building at $517,821 including allowance and submitted no bid on the other two. No contract was awarded at this meeting; the bids were referred to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.

• Received two bids for roof replacement at three town facilities
• Grove Roofing bid $1,941,950 (Aquatic Center), $1,059,500 (Water & Sewer), $510,685 (Golf Course) — combined $3,912,135
• Jos. A. Sanders & Sons bid $517,821 on Golf Course only; no bid on other two jobs
• Referred bids to Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation
• No contract awarded at this meeting

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will consider a license agreement for concessions at the Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena. The agenda also includes budget transfers, personnel changes, and utility permits for fiber optic installation. Additionally, the board will review requests for block parties and equipment loans for local events.

• License agreement with BAM Food Services for arena concessions
• $25,869.40 implementation cost for Granicus OneMeeting software
• Niacom utility work permit for fiber optic cable installation
• Approval of four block party requests: Byron, Stoneleigh, Danbury, and Fayette
• Donation of three 2009 Ford Escapes to local fire districts

The Town Board authorized a grant application for up to $4.788M to clean zebra mussels from the water treatment plant intake. It also approved a license agreement for BAM Food Services to provide concessions at the Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena. Additional actions included approving several personnel changes and awarding various service contracts.

• Approved license agreement for BAM Food Services at Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena (5-0)
• Authorized WIIA grant application up to $4.788M for water intake cleaning (5-0)
• Approved $239,866.74 dumpster service contract for Youth, Parks & Recreation (5-0)
• Approved $22,996.87 contract with Fox Fence for wastewater plant gates (5-0)
• Approved $25,869.40 implementation and $29,658.04 annual fee for Granicus software (5-0)
• Approved loan of highway equipment to St. Christopher's Parish for Summerfest (5-0)
• Approved four block party requests with open container exemptions (5-0)
• Authorized donation of three 2009 Ford Escapes to Town Fire Districts for training (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is considering several area variance applications. These include requests to exceed size limits for an accessory structure and permission to place generators in side or front yards. Decisions may be made during this meeting or at the July 17, 2024, meeting.

• Variance for a 288 square foot accessory structure at 583 Montrose Avenue
• Request to install a standby generator in the side yard at 143 Devonshire Road
• Request to install a standby generator in the side yard for Gary Kotaska
• Request to install a standby generator in the front yard at 15 Green Court

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved five area variances for residential property owners. These decisions allow for an oversized accessory structure and the installation of generators or air conditioning units in non-permitted yard locations.

• Approved variance for 288 sq ft accessory structure at 583 Montrose Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for side yard standby generator at 143 Devonshire Road (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for side yard standby generator at 230 Doncaster Road (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for side yard standby generator at 15 Green Court (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for front yard air conditioner condenser at 66 Willowbreeze Road (Unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee recommended that the Town Board issue a negative declaration and a certification of consistency for Job 2178.1. This project involves cleaning and flushing an intake, structural improvements to reduce sediment, and a connection to the Erie County Water Authority’s intake.

• Recommended Town Board certification that Job 2178.1 is consistent with Town LWRP policies (3-0)
• Recommended Town Board issue a negative declaration for Job 2178.1 (3-0)
• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board approved a request to solicit bids for dumpster services for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department. Sealed proposals are due June 11, 2024.

• Call for bids: Job 3017.2 - Dumpster Service for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department

The Town of Tonawanda held a bid opening on June 11, 2024, for Job 3017.2, which provides dumpster services for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department. The Town Clerk confirmed that bids were received. These bids have been referred to the Town Engineer and the Committee Chairman for tabulation and recommendation.

• Received bids for Job 3017.2 (Dumpster Services) on June 11, 2024
• Referred bids to Town Engineer and Committee Chairman for review

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board meets to review development proposals that determine where new commercial and residential structures can be built. Members will take action on site plans for a solar farm at 4635 River Road, two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue, and a pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Avenue. Several other projects, including cannabis dispensaries and battery storage facilities, are scheduled for discussion rather than final approval.

• Action on site plans for a solar farm at 4635 River Road
• Action on two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue
• Action to convert a former auto repair shop into a pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave.
• Discussion of cannabis dispensaries at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd and 1699 Military Road
• Updates on the Brighton Park redevelopment and townwide rezoning project

The Planning Board approved the site plan for a utility-scale solar energy facility at 4635 River Road. Several other site plan applications for retail, residential, and cannabis uses were tabled pending revisions or applicant appearance.

• Approved site plan for AC Power 38 LLC solar facility at 4635 River Road (Unanimous)
• Accepted SEQR determination that 4635 River Road solar project is a Type II activity (7-0)
• Tabled O’Reilly Auto Parts site plan at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd (7-0)
• Tabled 2 townhouses site plan at 886 Englewood Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled pharmacy site plan at 747 Kenmore Ave (7-0)
• Tabled cannabis dispensary site plan at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd (7-0)
• Tabled retail conversion site plan at 3685 Delaware Ave (7-0)
• Tabled auto storage lot site plan at 100 Sawyer Ave (7-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted a resolution to solicit sealed proposals for Water Plant Filter Upgrades (Job 3102). The project includes replacing filter underdrains, media, and valves, as well as installing a new air scour system. Bids are due by June 4, 2024.

• Call for bids for Job 3102 - Water Plant Filter Upgrades
• Project includes replacement of filter underdrains, media, and backwash supply valves
• Installation of a new air scour system with blowers, piping, and actuators
• Bid deadline is June 4, 2024, at 3:30 PM
• MWBE participation goal set at 30% and SDVOB goal at 6%

The Town of Tonawanda received sealed bids on June 4, 2024 for Job 3102 - Water Plant Filter Upgrades and referred them to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No contract was awarded at this session. The minutes also include the April 22, 2024 resolution (2024-338) that authorized advertising for the bids, adopted unanimously. One bid submission from CIR Electrical Construction Corporation is included in the record; the total number of bids received is not stated.

• Bids for Job 3102 - Water Plant Filter Upgrades received and referred to Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation (no award made)
• Resolution 2024-338 adopted unanimously (Emminger, Santa Maria, Szarek, O'Malley, Hennessy) authorizing advertisement for bids for Job 3102
• Amended legal notice corrected SDVOB goal to 6% and MBE/WBE goal to 30% (original notice published April 24, 2024)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on a three-year exclusive pouring rights license agreement with Coca-Cola for town facilities, and on a special use permit for a solar energy facility at 4635 River Road. The board will also consider a $4.7 million bid award for Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements and a $20,000 expenditure for Kenmore Library garage ceiling repair.

• License agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities, 3-year term starting June 4, 2024
• Special use permit for AC Power 38 LLC for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road in MU-1 and MU-W districts
• Award of $4,747,838 low bid to New Frontier Excavating & Paving for Job 3116 - Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements
• Expenditure up to $20,000 from Library Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Library garage ceiling repair
• Fireworks display at Kenney Park on July 3, 2024, by Young Explosive Corporation at a cost of $11,500

The Town Board awarded a $4,747,838 contract to New Frontier Excavating & Paving, Inc. for Elmwood Avenue waterline improvements. It also granted a special use permit for a solar energy facility at 4635 River Road and approved a pouring rights agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc.

• Awarded $4,747,838 Elmwood Avenue waterline contract to New Frontier Excavating & Paving, Inc. (5-0)
• Granted Special Use Permit for solar energy facility at 4635 River Road to AC Power 38 LLC (5-0)
• Approved 3-year exclusive pouring rights agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized up to $20,000 for Kenmore Library Garage ceiling repair (5-0)
• Approved $11,500 contract with Young Explosive Corporation for July 3 fireworks (5-0)
• Approved $6,244 contract for Fair Housing Choice regional analysis (5-0)
• Authorized utility work permit for National Grid on Green Acres Road (5-0)
• Approved block party request for Briarhurst Drive on Sept 8, 2024 (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board voted unanimously to advertise for bids for Job 3116 – Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements. Sealed proposals are due May 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers. This is a routine step to solicit contractors for a public works project.

• Job 3116 – Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements
• Bids returnable May 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Bid bond or certified check required for at least 5% of base bid
• Ken-Ton Bee designated as the newspaper for advertising bids
• Board reserves right to reject any or all bids

The Town received bids for Job 3116 - Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements. The submitted proposals will be referred to the Town Engineer and the Committee Chairman for tabulation and recommendation.

• Received bids for Job 3116 - Elmwood Avenue Waterline Improvements

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is considering resolutions including a HUD five-year action plan, a special use permit hearing for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road, and a license agreement with Coca-Cola for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities. The board will also vote on several contracts and service agreements, and receive the 2023 annual financial report.

• Resolution to submit HUD Fifth-Year Action Plan for funding period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025
• Call for hearing on June 3, 2024 for a special use permit for a solar energy system at 4635 River Road (AC Power 38 LLC)
• Call for hearing on June 3, 2024 for a license agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for exclusive pouring rights at town facilities
• Agreement with O'Donnell & Associates for raw water treatment consulting at $3,000 per month
• Kronos cloud migration project with one-time costs of $34,700 and annual subscription of $59,664

The Town Board approved a $65,000 contract for a mental health clinician to work with the police department and authorized the submission of the HUD Fifth-Year Action Plan. Other actions included approving various summer event permits, personnel changes, and calling for bids on sewer lining and dumpster services.

• Approved $65,000 contract for mental health clinician Timothy Gallagher (5-0)
• Authorized submission of HUD Fifth-Year Action Plan and $14,333.33 for 5-Year Consolidated Plan (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 monthly consulting agreement with O'Donnell & Associates for water treatment (5-0)
• Approved $4,380 for Summer Concert Series and $1,800 for American Legion Band concert (5-0)
• Approved $3,377.25 in insurance claims for Michael Samson and Nicole Sheppard (5-0)
• Called for bids for sanitary sewer lining and YPR dumpster service (5-0)
• Scheduled June 3 public hearings for a solar energy permit and Coca-Cola pouring rights (5-0)
• Approved personnel hires, re-hires, and status changes for IT, YPR, Police, and Water Plant (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on two area variance requests. One involves converting a multi-use building into two-family dwellings at 886 Englewood Ave, and the other seeks to build a garage exceeding height limits at 85 Deerhurst Park Boulevard.

• 886 Englewood LLC seeks variances to convert a multi-use building into a two-family dwelling, construct a new two-family dwelling, and install parking at 886 Englewood Ave
• Douglas Davis seeks a variance to build a 25x27 foot two-story detached garage 21 feet high, exceeding the 16-foot height limit, at 85 Deerhurst Park Boulevard
• Erie County Department of Environment and Planning reviewed the Englewood Ave proposal with no recommendation

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a residential garage to exceed height limits. A previously tabled request for a multi-use building conversion was tabled again.

• Approved area variance for 21-foot high detached garage at 85 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Tabled area variance for 886 Englewood LLC multi-use building conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and received updates on the Ken-Ton Garden Tour and Arbor Day activities. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board has adopted a resolution to call for bids, returnable May 7, 2024, for fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, seed, insecticides, and growth regulators for the 2024 season. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

• Bids due May 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Items include fungicides (e.g., Manxtima, Daconil), fertilizers (e.g., Turf King 35-0-10), herbicides (e.g., Round Up), insecticides, and growth regulators
• Board reserves right to reject any and all bids or award partial contracts

The Town of Tonawanda opened sealed bids on May 7, 2024 for Job 3073 - Police Department Firing Range, covering general construction (including asbestos abatement) and mechanical work (including electrical). The Clerk reported bids were received and referred them to the Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation; no contract was awarded at this meeting. The bid opening followed Resolution 2024-311, adopted unanimously by the Town Board on April 9, 2024, which called for the bids. The minutes do not record the number of bids received or any award decision.

• Bids opened for Job 3073 - Police Department Firing Range; referred to Committee Chairman and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation
• Resolution 2024-311 calling for bids returnable May 7, 2024 adopted (5-0) at the April 9, 2024 meeting

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, with a work session at 4:30 PM and the main meeting at 7:00 PM. The board will vote on a series of resolutions including approving claim payments, budget transfers, personnel changes, and several construction-related contracts and change orders. The most significant item is accepting a $231,458.28 bid for milling and paving town parking lots.

• Approve $19,269.15 in claim expenses via USI Insurance and Benefits
• Accept low bid of $231,458.28 from J & D's Sealtech Corp. for milling and paving town parking lots (Jobs 3136 and 3160)
• Approve $44,220 agreement with LiRo Engineers for sludge incinerator demolition design (Job 2890.5)
• Approve change orders: $16,451.75 increase (Job 2023-204), $27,492 decrease for Senior Center roof (Job 3113), $65,770 decrease for Sheridan Parkside roof (Job 3077.1A1), $42,500 increase for Sheridan Park culvert (Job 3088), $55,000 increase for LCRR/LCRI program (Job 3095)
• Appoint Bruce Zeftel as alternate member to Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Board approved a low bid for milling and paving town parking lots and authorized several infrastructure change orders. The board also approved various personnel appointments, new hires, and claim payments totaling $19,269.15.

• Awarded $231,458.28 parking lot paving contract to J & D's Sealtech Corp.
• Approved $19,269.15 in claim expenses paid by USI Insurance and Benefits
• Approved $44,220 agreement with LiRo Engineers for sludge incinerator demolition design
• Approved $42,500 increase for Sheridan Park Culvert Removal (Job 3088)
• Approved $55,000 increase for LCRR/LCRI Program Assistance (Job 3095)
• Appointed Bruce Zeftel as Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approved $210,960.75 ceiling for excess workers' compensation coverage
• Approved roof replacement cost decreases for Senior Center ($27,492) and Sheridan Parkside Community Center ($65,770)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will meet on May 1, 2024, to consider several site plan reviews and special use permits. Action items include a site plan for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd., two townhouses at 886 Englewood Ave., and a pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Ave. Discussion items include a battery storage facility at 430 Sawyer Ave., two cannabis dispensaries, a solar farm at 4635 River Road, and a truck repair building at 1121/1137 Sheridan Drive.

• 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd. – O'Reilly Auto Parts, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
• 886 Englewood Avenue – 2 Townhouses, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
• 747 Kenmore Ave. – Former auto repair facility to Pharmacy, SEQR Determination and Site Plan Review (action)
• 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
• 4635 River Road – Solar Farm (discussion)

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for a utility-scale solar farm at 4635 River Road, subject to five conditions including fire access approval and a one-year permit term. The Board tabled all other site plan items on the agenda, including O'Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd, two townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue, and a pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Ave, largely pending Zoning Board of Appeals variances or applicant submissions. Several applicants failed to appear for scheduled discussions, including the battery storage facility at 430 Sawyer Ave and cannabis dispensaries at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd and 1699 Military Road. The Board also approved the April 3, 2024 minutes and noted that the Town Board adopted a new townwide zoning code on April 9, 2024.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for 4635 River Road solar farm with 5 conditions (7-0)
• Tabled O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd (7-0)
• Tabled 2 townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue pending ZBA variance approval (7-0)
• Tabled pharmacy conversion at 747 Kenmore Ave pending ZBA variance approval (7-0)
• Tabled battery storage facility at 430 Sawyer Ave after applicant failed to appear (7-0)
• Tabled cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd after applicant failed to appear (7-0)
• Tabled former auto repair to retail at 3685 Delaware Ave after applicant failed to appear (7-0)
• Tabled mixed-use parcels at 2939/2949 Elmwood Ave after applicant failed to appear (7-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda SEQR Committee unanimously approved the minutes from April 10, 2024. The Committee reviewed plans for the Isle View Park Enhancements, an Erie County project, and determined it does not create environmental hazards. They voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town Board certify the project is consistent with the Town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program policies.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Recommended certification for Isle View Park Enhancements project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is meeting to vote on a $12 million transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, and to consider a site plan review and special use permit for a utility-scale solar facility at 4635 River Road. Other actions include approving insurance claims totaling $287,717, purchasing six police vehicles for $241,830, and authorizing various contracts and bids.

• Expiration of permissive referendum for $12,000,000 transfer from Sewer Consolidated District Fund to Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund
• Resolution RES-2024-326: Site plan review and special use permit for a utility-scale solar facility at 4635 River Road
• Resolution RES-2024-334: Purchase of six 2024 Ford Explorer AWD police vehicles from DeLacy Ford for $241,830
• Resolution RES-2024-319: Approve payments by USI Insurance and Benefits for claims totaling $287,717
• Resolution RES-2024-325: Authorize signing an environmental easement with NYS DEC for 793, 795, and 797 East Park Drive, subject to permissive referendum

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a $12,000,000 transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, subject to a permissive referendum with no written communications received. The board also approved $287,717 in insurance claim payments tied to a settled case involving a former employee, authorized the purchase of six 2024 Ford Explorer police vehicles for $241,830, and approved an appraisal of the former Huntley site at 3500 River Road for $22,500. All resolutions passed unanimously by the five members present.

• Approved $12,000,000 transfer from Sewer Consolidated District Fund to Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Approved $287,717 in insurance claim payments by USI Insurance and Benefits (5-0)
• Approved purchase of six 2024 Ford Explorer AWD police vehicles from DeLacy Ford for $241,830 with trade-ins (5-0)
• Approved $22,500 appraisal of former Huntley site at 3500 River Road by KLW Appraisal Group (5-0)
• Approved environmental easement with NYS DEC for 793, 795, and 797 East Park Drive, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Certified AC Power 38 LLC solar facility at 4635 River Road as consistent with Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (5-0)
• Approved separation and settlement agreement with Hourly Employees Association and Mr. Roger Murphy (5-0)
• Approved new hires, re-hires, and changes of status including seasonal computer operator positions (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on several area variance requests, including a previously tabled fence height variance at 194 Irvington Dr and a major redevelopment at 886 Englewood Ave. The board will also consider multiple other variance applications and approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• Previously tabled variance for a 6-foot fence at 194 Irvington Dr (David Williams)
• Area variance for 886 Englewood Ave to convert multi-use building to two-family dwelling, construct new two-family dwelling, demolish garage, and install parking
• Multiple other area variance applications (ZBA 2024-6 through 2024-11) with findings and decisions
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024 ZBA meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved seven area variances for residential property improvements, including fences, driveways, and accessory structures. One application for a multi-use building conversion was tabled.

• Approved standby generator, AC condenser, and 6ft fence at 194 Irvington Dr (unanimous)
• Approved driveway widening up to 30ft at 88 Leawood (unanimous)
• Approved 4ft 6in side yard fence at 160 Pinewoods Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 224 sq ft detached shade structure at 407 Englewood Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 6ft side yard and transitional front yard fences at 3046 Eggert Rd (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage with 50ft front setback at 272 Braxmar Rd (unanimous)
• Approved second accessory structure of 288 sq ft at 345 Desmond Dr (unanimous)
• Tabled conversion of multi-use building to two-family dwellings at 886 Englewood Ave (unanimous)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-278, approving plans and calling for bids to mill and pave parking lots at Sheridan Park, Kenney Park, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town Clerk received two bids on April 16, 2024, which were referred to the Town Engineer for review and recommendation. No contract award was made during this meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-278 to call for bids for Jobs 3136 & 3160 (Unanimous)
• Received two bids for milling and paving town parking lots
• Referred bids to Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda Town SEQR Committee approved the March 18, 2024 meeting minutes and tabled site plan reviews for 1137 Sheridan Drive and 430 Sawyer Avenue due to missing application materials. The committee also recommended a negative declaration for a 7,000 square-foot auto parts store at 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard, determined 2939 & 2949 Elmwood Avenue to be a Type II activity, recommended consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a solar farm at 4635 River Road, and recommended a negative declaration for a landfill environmental easement.

• Approved March 18, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled site plan review for 1137 Sheridan Drive
• Tabled site plan review for 430 Sawyer Avenue
• Recommended Planning Board issue negative declaration for 2740 Niagara Falls Boulevard (3-0)
• Determined 2939 & 2949 Elmwood Avenue to be a Type II activity
• Recommended Town Board certify waterfront consistency for 4635 River Road (3-0)
• Recommended Town Board issue negative declaration for Landfill Environmental Easement (3-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board has adopted a resolution to advertise for sealed bids for the Belmont Restroom Renovation project (Job 3083). Bids will be opened on April 9, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

• Job 3083 — Belmont Restroom Renovation
• Bids returnable April 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Bid bond required: 5% of base bid amount
• Ken-Ton Bee designated for legal advertising

The Town Clerk received bids for Job 3083 — Belmont Restroom Renovation. These bids will be referred to the Town Engineer and the Committee Chairman for tabulation and recommendation.

• Received bids for Job 3083 — Belmont Restroom Renovation

Library Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new zoning code to replace Chapter 215. The board will also vote on a license agreement for concession services at two golf courses, approve a grievance settlement with the Police Club, and authorize several contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Local Law 2-2024, a complete replacement of the Town's zoning code (Chapter 215)
• License agreement with BAM Food Services (Mike's Subs Express) for concessions at Sheridan and Brighton Park Golf Courses
• Grievance settlement agreement between the Town and the Police Club
• Emergency sanitary sewer repair on Cresthill Avenue by Milherst Construction, Inc. at a cost of $133,155
• Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements (Job 2178.1) with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. for an increase of $97,800

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting Local Law 2-2024, which would repeal and replace the entire Chapter 215 (Zoning) of the Town Code. The board will also consider a license agreement for golf course concessions, approve a grievance settlement with the police union, and authorize several infrastructure contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 2-2024 to replace the entire zoning code
• License agreement with BAM Food Services for concessions at Sheridan and Brighton Park Golf Courses
• Grievance settlement agreement between the Town and the Police Club
• Emergency sanitary sewer repair on Cresthill Avenue by Milherst Construction, Inc. at a cost of $133,155
• Change order for Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. for an increase of $97,800

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2-2024, which replaces the town's entire Zoning chapter, following a public hearing. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts, including an emergency sewer repair on Cresthill Avenue for up to $133,155 and a decrease in a paving contract. Additionally, the board authorized new hires, including a lateral transfer police officer, and approved agreements for golf course concessions and polling locations.

• Adopted Local Law 2-2024 replacing Chapter 215 Zoning (5-0)
• Approved emergency sanitary sewer repair on Cresthill Ave up to $133,155 (5-0)
• Approved license agreement for golf course concessions at Sheridan and Brighton Parks (5-0)
• Approved decrease change order for paving job reducing cost by $79,382.80 (5-0)
• Approved increase change order for water treatment plant intake adding $97,800 (5-0)
• Approved new hires including Police Officer Michael J. Cash at $71,130/year (5-0)
• Approved bid for asphalt concrete and tar to NESL and Holcim Quarries (5-0)
• Approved agreement for joint policing of Municipal Building with Village of Kenmore (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Planning Board approved the site plan for converting a 2-family building at 1179 Tonawanda Street into a 3-family dwelling, after the Town Board issued a Special Use Permit on March 11, 2024. The Board also adopted a SEQR determination for 2 townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue, but final action there waits on Zoning Board of Appeals variances and is set for May 1, 2024. Site plan approval for a proposed pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave was tabled pending variances, landscaping, fencing, curbing and tree plantings. Several preliminary items were discussed and tabled, and two items were removed from the agenda because applicants did not appear.

• Approved site plan for 3-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street (6-0)
• Accepted SEQR Type II determination for 1179 Tonawanda Street (6-0)
• Adopted SEQR determination for 2 townhouses at 886 Englewood Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan approval for pharmacy at 747 Kenmore Ave pending variances, landscaping, fencing, curbing and tree plantings
• Tabled preliminary site plan for cannabis dispensary at 440 Niagara Falls Blvd pending parking waiver, landscape plan and NYS approval
• Tabled preliminary site plan for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 2740 Niagara Falls Blvd pending lighting, landscaping, drainage, sidewalk and SEQR items
• Removed 311 Kenmore Ave auto repair and sales from agenda (applicant absent)
• Removed 176 Vulcan Street storage pods item from agenda (applicant absent)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is opening bids for three contracts: approximately 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil for multiple departments, bunker sand for golf courses, and lawn cutting/property cleanup services. Bids were received and will be reviewed by department heads for recommendation.

• Bid for 2,000 cubic yards of shredded topsoil (residential quality) for Youth, Parks & Recreation, Water/Sewer Maintenance, and Highway Departments
• Bid for bunker sand for golf courses 2024 from Weaver Golf & Turf Solutions at $99.45/ton including fuel surcharge
• Bid for Job 2878-2024 lawn cutting and property cleanup for the Building Department
• Leo Brenon Topsoil submitted a bid with prices including $29.00/yard delivered and $24.00/yard picked up
• Town reserves right to reject any and all bids or award partial contracts

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a regular meeting on March 25, 2024. The agenda includes public hearings and votes on license agreements for advertising and concessions at town golf courses, as well as resolutions on emergency repairs, contract extensions, and change orders for various infrastructure projects. Notable items include emergency repairs to the police building's automation system at a total cost of $80,316, and a $228,600 agreement for waterline improvement design services.

• Emergency repairs for Building Automation System upgrade at AFC and Police Building, total cost $80,316 (RES-2024-258)
• License agreement with Bench Craft Company for advertising at three golf courses (RES-2024-251)
• Concession license agreement with BAM Food Services (Mike's Subs Express) for two golf courses (RES-2024-252)
• Agreement with WM. Schutt Associates for Old Town Waterline Improvements Project design, $228,600 (RES-2024-268)
• Acceptance of low bid $367,000 for Public Safety Building Boiler Replacement (RES-2024-271)

The Town Board awarded several infrastructure bids, including a boiler replacement and concrete work. It also approved a license agreement for golf course advertising and scheduled a public hearing for comprehensive zoning law updates.

• Approved $367,000 boiler replacement bid from Parise Mechanical Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $477,294 concrete replacement bid from Bella Concrete Solutions LLC (5-0)
• Approved advertising license agreement with Bench Craft Company (5-0)
• Approved $80,316 emergency building automation repairs by Siemens (5-0)
• Approved $228,600 agreement with WM. Schutt Associates for waterline improvements (5-0)
• Tabled license agreement with BAM Food Services for golf course concessions (5-0)
• Approved two block party requests for Puritan Road and Hartford Road (5-0)
• Called public hearing for April 9, 2024, to consider updating Zoning Law Chapter 215 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding hearings and voting on several resolutions, including emergency repairs to the police building's automation system for $80,316, a license agreement with Bench Craft Company for advertising at golf courses, and a license agreement with BAM Food Services for golf course concessions. The board will also consider multiple change orders for sewer and water infrastructure projects, a boiler replacement bid for $367,000, and a concrete replacement bid for $477,294.

• Emergency repairs to police building automation system at $80,316 (RES-2024-258)
• License agreement with Bench Craft Company for golf course advertising (RES-2024-251)
• License agreement with BAM Food Services for golf course concessions (RES-2024-252)
• Award of bid for boiler replacement at Public Safety Building for $367,000 (RES-2024-271)
• Award of bid for concrete replacement for Water & Sewer Division for $477,294 (RES-2024-272)

The Town Board approved a $367,000 contract for a boiler replacement at the Public Safety Building and authorized multiple change orders for the YPR Enhancement Project. A public hearing was scheduled for April 9 to consider a comprehensive update to the Town's Zoning Law. The Board also approved personnel changes, including new hires and pay adjustments for Recreation Specialists, and tabled a concession license agreement for Mike's Subs Express until the next meeting.

• Approved $367,000 bid from Parise Mechanical Inc. for Public Safety Building boiler replacement (5-0)
• Approved $477,294 bid from Bella Concrete Solutions LLC for water/sewer concrete replacement (5-0)
• Called public hearing for April 9 to consider new Zoning Law (Local Law Intro. 2 of 2024) (5-0)
• Approved $80,316 emergency repair for building automation systems at Aquatic and Fitness Center/Police Building (5-0)
• Approved multiple change orders for Job 3057 YPR Enhancement Project totaling significant increases (5-0)
• Tabled license agreement for BAM Food Services (Mike's Subs Express) golf concessions until April 9 (5-0)
• Approved personnel resolutions adding new seasonal clerk positions and increasing Recreation Specialist pay rates (5-0)
• Approved $228,600 agreement with WM. Schutt Associates for Old Town Waterline Improvements (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board authorized two bid solicitations returnable March 19, 2024: Job 3156 for concrete replacement for the Water and Sewer Division, and Job 3157 for biosolids hauling from the wastewater treatment plant. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Job 3156 — Concrete Replacement for Division of Water and Sewer
• Job 3157 — Biosolids Hauling From the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Bids due March 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers
• 5% bid bond required for concrete replacement proposal
• Ken-Ton Bee designated as advertising newspaper for both bids

SEQR - Regular

The committee recommended that the Town Board issue a negative declaration for Local Law 1-2024. It also classified a police department locker room grant as a Type II activity. A site plan review for 1137 Sheridan Drive was tabled.

• Recommended Town Board issue negative declaration for Local Law 1-2024 zoning update (5-0)
• Determined Police Department Locker Room Grant is a Type II activity (5-0)
• Tabled site plan review and special use permit for 1137 Sheridan Drive
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is holding hearings on two area variance requests. One involves installing a standby generator and AC condenser in a side yard where prohibited, plus a 6-foot fence where 4 feet is the limit. The board will vote on the appeals, with decisions possibly rendered at the meeting or at the next meeting on April 17, 2024.

• Area variance for standby generator and AC condenser in side yard at 194 Irving Dr
• Request to erect 6-foot fence in side yard where 4-foot height limit applies
• Public hearings on ZBA appeals 2024-4 and 2024-5
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting

The Town of Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance to John Edholm for an attached garage at 88 Leawood Drive, allowing encroachments into side and front yard setbacks. The board tabled a separate variance request from David Williams for a generator and fence at 194 Irvington Drive until the next meeting. The board also approved the minutes from the previous January meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for generator and fence at 194 Irvington Dr (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for attached garage at 88 Leawood Dr (unanimous)
• Adjourned to next meeting on April 17, 2024 (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on a special use permit for a three-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street and a minor subdivision at 286 Oakridge Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions including a $12,000,000 transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, and awarding contracts for Kenmore Pool improvements ($424,100) and police pistols ($88,676.65).

• Hearing and vote on a Special Use Permit for a 3-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street.
• Hearing and vote on a Minor Subdivision at 286 Oakridge Avenue.
• Resolution to transfer $12,000,000 from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Capital Reserve Fund.
• Award of bid for Job 3139 - Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool Improvements for $424,100.
• Award of bid for Job 3152 - Police Department Pistols for $88,676.65.

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a $12,000,000 transfer from the Sewer Consolidated District Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, subject to a 30-day permissive referendum. It also awarded a $424,100 contract to Lake Side Contracting Co., Inc. for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements, and approved a special use permit for a 3-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street. All resolutions passed unanimously; the minutes are marked DRAFT.

• Approved $12,000,000 transfer from Sewer Consolidated District Fund to Sanitary Sewer Repair Capital Reserve Fund, subject to 30-day permissive referendum (5-0)
• Awarded $424,100 bid to Lake Side Contracting Co., Inc. for Job 3139 - Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool Improvements (5-0)
• Granted special use permit to Eliviat 1179 Tonawanda, LLC for a 3-family dwelling at 1179 Tonawanda Street (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision of 286 Oakridge Avenue into two lots (5-0)
• Awarded $88,676.65 bid to Parro's Gun Shop & Police Supplies Inc. for Job 3152 - Police Department Pistols (5-0)
• Awarded $197,000 bid to Empire Dismantlement Corp. for Job 3057 - YPR Enhancement Project - BP 11 - Building Demolition (5-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension with DMJ Property Services Inc. for lawn maintenance at $14.25 per cut, per lot (5-0)
• Approved change order decrease of $5,382.10 with C & S Engineers, Inc. for Job 2992 - Parker Boulevard Complete Streets Initiative (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will discuss several preliminary site plans, including two cannabis dispensaries, a battery storage facility, and a solar farm. They will also take action on a two-family to three-family unit conversion and two townhouses. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• 1699 Military Road – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
• 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
• 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
• 4635 River Road – Solar Farm (discussion)
• 1179 Tonawanda Street – Conversion of 2 family unit to 3 family unit building (action)

The Board approved the use of vinyl siding and specific landscaping for a proposed duplex at 886 Englewood Avenue. Several other site plan applications were tabled pending further documentation, state approvals, or zoning variances.

• Approved use of vinyl siding for duplex at 886 Englewood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved existing and proposed landscaping at 886 Englewood Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 886 Englewood Avenue pending ZBA setback variances
• Tabled site plan approval for 1179 Tonawanda Street pending Town Board Special Use permit approval (5-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 1699 Military Road cannabis dispensary (5-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 440 Niagara Falls Blvd cannabis dispensary (5-0)
• Tabled site plan approval for 4635 River Road solar farm (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board unanimously approved resolutions to call for bids for approximately 200 trees to be planted in spring 2024, sodium silico fluoride (20-30 tons), and liquid chlorine (250-300 tons) for the Water Resources Department. Bids will be opened on March 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

• Bids for approximately 200 trees to be planted by the Highway Department in spring 2024
• Bids for 20-30 tons of sodium silico fluoride for water treatment
• Bids for 250-300 tons of liquid chlorine for wastewater and water treatment
• All bids returnable March 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

The Commission for the Conservation of the Environment met on March 5, 2024 and approved its November minutes. Members agreed to ask the Supervisor to send letters to the Governor opposing a proposed 50% cut to clean water funding and supporting the Packaging Reduction Act; Jeanne Stewart will pass the letters to the Supervisor to review, sign and send. The commission also discussed a 50% price increase for the Ken-Ton Garden Tour program and possible ways to cover the added cost, with more information expected at the next meeting. No formal votes were recorded on the letters or the Garden Tour.

• Approved November minutes (moved by Cathy, seconded by Brian)
• Agreed to request Supervisor send letter to Governor opposing 50% clean water funding cut
• Agreed to request Supervisor send letter supporting the Packaging Reduction Act
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Cathy, seconded by Kevin)
• No formal vote recorded on Garden Tour printing cost or speaker event

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of a local law to increase the disability tax exemption under Chapter 189 of the town code. The board will also vote on multiple resolutions, including an $84,750.12 contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services, a $201,419 renewal for workers' compensation coverage, and a $111,591.30 purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks for the parks department.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-2024 to increase the disability tax exemption (Chapter 189)
• Contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services at $84,750.12
• Renewal of workers' compensation coverage and risk management services not to exceed $201,419
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 XL pickup trucks from Van Bortel Ford for $111,591.30
• Change order for Kenmore Avenue waterline improvements decreasing cost by $228,887.80

The Town Board adopted Local Law 1-2024 to increase disability tax exemptions and updated income limits for seniors' assessment relief. The board also approved several vehicle purchases, IT infrastructure upgrades, and a $656,028 contract for stone and blacktop.

• Adopted Local Law 1-2024 to increase disability tax exemptions
• Approved income limit increases for seniors' assessment relief (RES-2024-171)
• Approved $656,028 bid from Shelby Crushed Stone, Inc. for stone and blacktop
• Authorized purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 XL trucks for $111,591.30
• Approved $84,750.12 agreement with Amherst Insurance Agency for consulting
• Authorized $201,419 for excess workers' compensation coverage and risk management
• Approved $83,748.30 in total payments to PremCom Corporation for firewalls and wireless access points
• Appointed Annette Della Posta and Mark Jowett to the Library Board

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to increase the disability tax exemption. The board will also consider over 20 resolutions, including contracts for insurance, equipment purchases, and grant applications. A proclamation for Meals on Wheels Month will be presented.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-2024 to increase the disability tax exemption under Chapter 189 (Taxation).
• Contract with Amherst Insurance Agency for risk management services at $84,750.12 for three years.
• Renewal of workers' compensation coverage not to exceed $201,419.
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 pickup trucks for $111,591.30.
• Grant application to DASNY for a spray park project at YPR Enhancement Park.

The Town Board enacted Local Law 1-2024 to increase income requirements for real property tax exemptions for disabled persons with limited income. The board also approved several equipment purchases, personnel changes, and called for multiple public hearings.

• Adopted Local Law 1-2024 to increase disability tax exemptions (4-0)
• Approved $656,028 bid from Shelby Crushed Stone, Inc. for stone and blacktop (4-0)
• Approved $111,591.30 purchase of two 2024 Ford F-350 XL trucks for YPR (4-0)
• Approved $84,750.12 agreement with Amherst Insurance Agency for consulting (4-0)
• Approved $76,495 purchase of scoreboard and sound system for ice arena (4-0)
• Approved $47,509.84 for Wastewater Treatment Plant sand filter parts (4-0)
• Appointed Annette Della Posta and Mark Jowett to Library Board (4-0)
• Called public hearings for March 11 regarding 1179 Tonawanda St and 286 Oakridge Ave (4-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town Board has authorized a call for sealed bids for the supply of stone and blacktop materials and dirt removal services for the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division. Bids are due February 13, 2024, and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Budgeted funds from specific accounts will be used.

• Bids sought for Crusher Run #2, #1 stone, #2 stone, blacktop cold patch, and dirt removal
• Estimated quantities: 13,000 tons crusher run, 6,200 tons #1 stone, 1,000 tons #2 stone, 600 tons blacktop cold patch, 25,000 tons dirt removal
• Fuel price adjustment formula included in bid specifications
• Delivery primarily at 525 Belmont Avenue; dirt removal from same site
• Budgeted funds from accounts 122.380.8340.880 84330 and 124.380.8120.880 84330

The Town of Tonawanda Board held a bid opening on February 13, 2024 for stone and blacktop materials for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. The minutes state the Clerk advised bids had been received, but the number of bids is not legible in the record. The bids were referred to the committee chairman for tabulation and recommendation; no contract award was made at this meeting. The underlying bid call was authorized by Resolution 2024-119, adopted unanimously on January 22, 2024.

• Bid opening held for Stone and Blacktop 2024 (no award made)
• Bids referred to committee chairman for tabulation and recommendation
• Resolution 2024-119 calling for the bids adopted unanimously on 01/22/24 (Ayes: Emminger, Santa Maria, Szarek, O'Malley, Hennessy)

Planning Board - Regular

The Planning Board approved a parking waiver and site plan for a recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive, and approved a site plan to demolish a bottle return building and build a parking lot at 447 Kenmore Ave. It recommended approval of a special use permit to convert 1179 Tonawanda Street from a two-family to a three-family building, but tabled site plan approval pending Town Board approval. The Board removed the 350 Greenhaven Terrace dog day care item after the Town Board denied its special use permit, and tabled several other items because applicants did not appear or state approvals were pending.

• Approved parking waiver for 225 Fire Tower Drive recreational facility (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 225 Fire Tower Drive recreational facility (5-0)
• Accepted SEQR determination for 225 Fire Tower Drive (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 447 Kenmore Ave parking lot (5-0)
• Accepted SEQR Type II determination for 447 Kenmore Ave (5-0)
• Removed 350 Greenhaven Terrace dog day care from agenda due to Town Board denial (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 1179 Tonawanda Street conversion (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1179 Tonawanda Street pending Town Board approval, landscape plan, SEQR review (5-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will consider spending up to $340,000 from the Recreational Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements, and up to $150,000 from the Police Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for a boiler replacement at the Public Safety Building. The board will also vote on a $2.5 million bond amendment for the Development Services Center, approve a $113,500 bid for cemetery fence restoration, and call for bids on several capital projects including the boiler replacement, pool improvements, a pistol purchase, and a building demolition. A public hearing is scheduled for February 26, 2024 on a local law to amend Chapter 189 (Taxation) regarding a disability exemption increase.

• Up to $340,000 from Recreational Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements (Job 3139), subject to permissive referendum
• Up to $150,000 from Police Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund for Public Safety Building boiler replacement (Job 3150), subject to permissive referendum
• Amending bond resolution for $2,500,000 for Development Services Center (Job 2966)
• Acceptance of low bid of $113,500 from Senco Metals, LLC for failing cemetery fence restoration (Job 2954)
• Call for hearing on February 26, 2024 for Local Law Intro. 1 of 2024 to amend Chapter 189 (Taxation) regarding disability exemption increase

The Town Board amended a bond resolution to finance the acquisition and reconstruction of buildings at 2060 and 2084 Sheridan Drive. Other key actions included approving capital expenditures for a public safety boiler and pool improvements, and awarding a cemetery fence contract.

• Approved $2.5M bond for Development Services Center buildings at 2060 and 2084 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 for Public Safety Building boiler replacement (5-0)
• Authorized up to $340,000 for Kenmore Pool and Mang Wading Pool improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $113,500 contract to Senco Metals, LLC for cemetery fence restoration (5-0)
• Approved $21,730 annual service agreement with PremCom Corporation for phone system support (5-0)
• Approved payments for insurance claims and expenses totaling $25,201.84 (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Feb 26, 2024, regarding real property tax exemptions for disabled persons (5-0)
• Tabled application for excess workers' compensation coverage (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two area variance requests for accessory structures installed in front yards where they are prohibited by zoning code. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its December 13, 2023 meeting and adjourn to its next regular meeting on February 21, 2024.

• Kyle Adema (ADEMA Heating & AC) seeks a variance for a standby generator installed in the side yard at 76 Lorna Lane, prohibited by Article IV, Section 215-12M.
• Lori McDouglad seeks a variance to install a heat pump condenser in the front yard at 340 Deerhurst Park Boulevard, also prohibited by Section 215-12M.
• Board will consider four statutory area-variance factors for each appeal: neighborhood character change, feasible alternative, substantiality, and environmental impact.
• Minutes of the December 13, 2023 ZBA meeting are up for approval.
• Next regular ZBA meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances to allow the installation of generators and a heat pump condenser in prohibited side or front yards. All approvals were granted unanimously and required the owners to use landscaping to obscure the equipment from the street.

• Approved area variance for standby generator at 76 Lorna Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for standby generator at 192 Louvaine Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for heat pump condenser at 340 Deerhurst Park Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace. The board will also consider several contracts and expenditures, including a $1.86 million professional services agreement for water treatment plant upgrades, a naming rights agreement with Paddock Chevrolet for a park, and bond resolutions for the YPR Enhancement Project and Brighton Spray Park.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace
• Bond resolution for $1,400,000 in additional costs for Job 3057 - YPR Enhancement Project
• Bond resolution for $600,000 in additional costs for Brighton Spray Park and park upgrades
• Professional services agreement with GHD for $1,855,050 for water treatment plant electrical and pump upgrades (Job 3115)
• Naming rights agreement with Paddock Chevrolet for a town-owned park on Brompton Road, to be called Paddock Chevrolet Park

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits, including a battery storage facility, two cannabis dispensaries, a dog day care conversion, and an auto repair expansion. The board will also elect officers and discuss training requirements.

• 430 Sawyer Ave. – Battery Storage facility (discussion)
• 1699 Military Road – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
• 440 Niagara Falls Blvd. – Cannabis dispensary (discussion)
• 350 Greenhaven Terrace – Conversion of former Greenhaven Library to dog day care (action)
• 1103 Brighton Road – Single Family residential removal for auto repair expansion (action)

The Planning Board approved the site plan for WNY One Stop Automotive to expand its repair facility and used auto sales. The board also elected an Acting Chairman and Secretary and tabled several other site plan reviews.

• Approved site plan for WNY One Stop Automotive expansion at 1103 Brighton Road
• Elected Mark Rountree as Acting Chairman (4-0)
• Re-elected Fred Kubus as Recording Secretary (4-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled site plan for recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive
• Tabled dog day care conversion at 350 Greenhaven Terrace (4-0)
• Tabled battery storage facility at 430 Sawyer Ave (4-0)
• Tabled cannabis dispensary reviews at 1699 Military Road and 440 Niagara Falls Blvd

Library Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library Board of Trustees approved its agenda, the December 12, 2023 minutes, the treasurer's report and monthly bills, and a Meeting Room Use Policy without changes. The board heard that the Friends of the Library presented a $13,000 check raised through book sales, and that the Lucky Day program will be expanded at the Kenmore and Orchard Park locations. The Whistleblower Policy will be reviewed and presented at the February meeting, and quarterly review of the Library Long Range Plan will begin in March 2024.

• Approved the agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted the December 12, 2023 minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted the treasurer's report and approved payment of monthly bills (motion carried)
• Approved the Meeting Room Use Policy without changes (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:25 pm (motion carried)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings for special use permits: an auto repair and used car sales at 1103 Brighton Road, a dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace, and a recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including approving claims, personnel changes, a revised anti-harassment policy, and various contracts and purchases.

• Special use permit for WNY One Stop Automotive at 1103 Brighton Road (auto repair and used car sales)
• Special use permit for Alrob Holdings LLC at 350 Greenhaven Terrace (dog day care and grooming)
• Special use permit for Christopher Cammarata at 225 Fire Tower Drive (recreational facility)
• Approve payments for USI Insurance claim totaling $5,510.42 plus $2,518.69 expenses
• Authorize $48,013.80 payment to National Grid for ice rink electric service at 251 Brompton Rd

The Town Board granted special use permits for an auto repair and sales business at 1103 Brighton Road and a recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive. A permit request for a dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace was tabled. The board also approved several personnel changes, insurance claim payments, and infrastructure agreements.

• Approved Special Use Permit for WNY One Stop Automotive at 1103 Brighton Road
• Approved Special Use Permit for recreational facility at 225 Fire Tower Drive
• Tabled Special Use Permit for dog day care at 350 Greenhaven Terrace
• Approved $8,029.11 in insurance claims and expenses (5-0)
• Approved hiring of 3 Police Officer Recruits and 2 Recreation Attendants
• Adopted revised Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Authorized $3,051,652 for general highway repairs and specific street improvements
• Approved $4,002 monthly contract with PremCom Corporation for network support

Town Board - Organizational

The Tonawanda Town Board holds its annual organizational meeting to appoint a new councilmember, set meeting schedules, approve salaries and benefits for town officials and non-union employees, and adopt policies for police, purchasing, and vehicle use for 2024.

• Appointment of Timothy Hennessy as Town Councilmember for a one-year term (RES-2024-1)
• Approval of 2024 salaries and rates of pay for town officials and non-bargaining unit employees (RES-2024-4)
• Adoption of 2024 rules and regulations for the Police Department, Paramedic Unit, and Public Safety Dispatch (RES-2024-9)
• Re-appointment of Matthew Sutton as Town Engineer through December 31, 2025 (RES-2024-32)
• Re-appointment of Mary Sullivan-Szarek and Brian Mahoney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for five-year terms (RES-2024-23)

The Town Board approved the 2024 meeting schedules, rules of order, and employee salary rates. The board appointed Timothy Hennessy as Councilmember and established various board memberships, legal counsel, and financial guidelines for the year.

• Appointed Timothy Hennessy as Town Councilmember for a one-year term (5-0)
• Approved 2024 salaries and rates of pay for non-bargaining employees (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Town Board meeting schedule and Rules of Order (5-0)
• Appointed Patrick Lennon and Jack Bargnesi as Deputy Town Attorneys (5-0)
• Approved 2024 employee benefits and health insurance for non-bargaining staff (5-0)
• Established 2024 Town Clerk, Building, and Water billing fee schedules (5-0)
• Re-appointed Matthew Sutton as Town Engineer through December 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized the Supervisor to apply for a tax collection extension through June 30, 2024 (5-0)