Carl Szarek

2027 Tentative Town Budget and Tax Levy

Total appropriations of $132.8 million; tax levy of $59.5 million, up 3.9%; average homeowner pays $1,648.18 in town taxes, about 17 cents more per day.

Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions

Private commercial investments improve local property values and expand retail and industrial service options.

Sanitary Sewer Lining and Infrastructure Upgrades

Net change across these orders mixes a roughly $34,000 decrease on filter work with increases of $11,527 on concrete and unspecified amounts on waterlines.

Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon

Maintains existing surveillance contract allocations.

Residential Property Variances

Minimal town cost; outcomes may slightly affect neighboring property use and appearance.

Zoning Code Revisions and BESS Regulations

Environmental Impact Review for River Road Concrete Plant

Unknown — costs fall on the applicant to prepare the environmental review.

Drive-up ATM at Sheridan-Eggert Plaza

Winter Overnight Parking Ban Delayed

The delay mainly saves drivers from potential parking tickets and towing fees for a few extra weeks, with little noticeable effect on city finances.

Corner Lot Fence Regulations and Height Limits

None for the town; bears private installation costs for homeowners.

River Road Apartment Development

Generates private investment and housing stock along the waterfront.

Englewood Avenue Comprehensive Plan Outreach

New York Health Act Resolution Request

The petitioners cite a 2026 white paper claiming savings for municipalities and counties if the act passes.

Driveway Expansion Standards

None to the town; property improvement funded by the owner.

Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome Storm Resiliency Bond

Bids received range from $1,515,000 to $1,672,500 for capital improvements.

Youth Parks and Recreation Department Supply Bids

Impact is currently unknown until a new procurement method is determined.

Riverwalk Parkway Extension to Fire Tower Drive Bids

Town appropriation of Marchiselli program-aid eligible costs in the first instance, with federal/state aid reimbursement; specific figures weren't stated at the meeting.

E-Bike Safety and Regulatory Enforcement

Null

Residential Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Siting

None on municipal funds.

Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Expansions

Generates local sales tax revenue and new commercial investment.

Approve Minutes of November 5 Budget Meeting

Close Public Hearing - SUP 2309 Eggert Road

Resolution RES-2026-706 - Grant SUP to Empower Federal Credit Union

Resolution RES-2026-707 - Insurance Claim Payments

Resolution RES-2026-708 - Amend Salary Resolution

Resolution RES-2026-709 - Personnel Actions

Resolution RES-2026-710 - Appointment to Board of Assessment Review

Resolution RES-2026-711 - Amend Mileage Allowance

Resolution RES-2026-712 - Highmark Medicare Advantage Rate Sheets

Resolution RES-2026-713 - Planning Consulting Services Addendum

Resolution RES-2026-714 - Old Town Waterline Change Order No. 1

Resolution RES-2026-715 - Riverwalk Parkway Trail Funding

Resolution RES-2026-716 - Water Plant Filter Change Order (CIR)

Resolution RES-2026-717 - Water Plant Filter Change Order (ACE)

Resolution RES-2026-718 - Concrete Replacement Change Order

Resolution RES-2026-719 - Public Safety Projects Change Order

Resolution RES-2026-720 - Locker Room Equipment Purchase

Resolution RES-2026-721 - Aquatic Center/Performing Arts Stage Design

Resolution RES-2026-722 - 2026 Budget Transfers

Resolution RES-2026-723 - EV Charging Station Purchase

Communication from Jill M. Murphy, Assessor, Pursuant to Section 1903 of the Real Property Tax Law, Requests the Town Board Adopt the Current Base Proportions for the 2026 Assessment Roll and to Furth

Communication from Jill M. Murphy, Requesting the Town Board Approve the Letter of Authorization for Delinquent Water Charges in the Amount of $1,289,754.73 and Highway Cleanup in the Amount of $84,50

Adopt the Town of Tonawanda 2027 Preliminary Budget as Amended, Including 2027 Special Districts Budget, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Close Hearing

Resolution RES-2026-702 — Call Hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget

CALL A HEARING to Consider the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Including the Special Districts and the Assessment Roll, to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Cham

Mary Sullivan Szarek offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: ... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board does hereby GRANT an area variance from the above-mentioned provisions

Bruce Zeftel offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: ... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board does hereby GRANT an area variance from the above-mentioned provisions of the C

Joseph Wolf offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: ... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board does hereby GRANT an area variance from the above-mentioned provisions of the Co

Adoption of Local Law 3 of 2026 (Tax Cap Override)

Approve New Hires, Re-Hires, and Separations, as submitted by the Personnel Department, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Enter Executive Session at 4:44 PM to discuss a personnel matter.

Close Hearing

Adopt a Budget for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute the Following CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with Belmont Housing Resources for WNY in the Amount of $11,000 for a Housing Counseling Program and Supporti

Engage the Professional Services of Geocove, Inc. to Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) On-Call Support at a Cost Not to Exceed $40,000 and Authorize the Supervisor, and the Town Board, as Co

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign the Local Emergency Management Mutual Aid Assistance Memorandum of Understanding as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:59 PM.

Adjourn Executive Session at 6:00 PM.

Amend Resolution 2025-547 to add Thirty-Two (32) Additional Toptracer Range Systems Sixteen (16) to the Lower Golf Range Deck and Sixteen (16) to the Upper Golf Range Deck at an additional $10,080 per

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Benderson Development Co., LLC, for a Retail Operation Over 5,000 Square Feet at 2865 Elmwood Avenue, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Communication from the Personnel Department Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Documents for the Highway Superintendent Pursuant to Section 14

Further Communication from Matt Sutton, Recommending that the Town Board, as Commissioners of the Sewer Consolidated District, Approve the Services of Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC for Job 3199 - 20

Communication from Matthew Sutton, Town Engineer, Recommending Acceptance of the Following Low Bids for Job 3127 - Sanitary Sewer Lining (Various Locations): United Survey, Inc. (Contract A) in the am

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign the Local Emergency Management Mutual Aid Assistance Memorandum of Understanding as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Communication from Mark Campanella, Superintendent of Youth, Parks and Recreation, Recommending the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable October 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Chlorine

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor and Town Board, as Commissioners of the Water Acquisition and Storage District and Sewer Consolidated District to Engage the Services Black Rock Controls, LLC. in

Communication from Ted Rymarczyk, Superintendent of Highways, Requesting that the Town Board Approve and Authorize Payment in the Amount of $28,189.49 to Altec for Parts & Repairs to an Aerial Lift tr

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute Change Order No. 1 with CTM Services, Inc. in Connection with Job 3151 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (Ice Resurfacer) for an Increase

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Relative to Job 3174 - Highway Department Generator Replacement and

Communication from Kailee Van Brunt, Community Development Coordinator, Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute a Contract with Red Rose Landscaping LLC for To

Adjourn in Memory - MICHAEL ALLEN

Adjourn in Memory - SUSAN BRAUNSCHWEIGER

Communication from Deborah Schwarz, Comptroller, Recommending that the Town Board Approve Budget Transfers for 2026 as Requested by Various Departments, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

CALL HEARING to be Held October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers to Consider the Adoption of Local Law (Intro.): 3 of 2026 - Entitled "A Local Law Authorizing the Town of Tonawanda to Impos

Communication from Matthew Sutton, Town Engineer, Recommending that the Town Board Authorize the Services of WNY Moving LLC for the Historical Society at a Cost of $14,950, as Set Forth in the Agenda

Communication from Matt Sutton, Town Engineer, Requesting that the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable October 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Job 3043.2 - Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome

Further Communication from Matt Sutton, Requesting that the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable November 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Job 3077.7 - Abatement and Renovations to 1835

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby GRANTS the area variances from the Code of the Town of Tonawanda and directs the Code Enforcement Officer to grant permission to commence work.

Mary Sullivan Szarek offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the applicant, Patricia Shannon McCaffery, owner of premises located on the north side of Forbes Avenue between F

Brian Mahoney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption

Approve a Land Use License Application Submitted by Stephanie Guadagna for the Use of Town Owned Right-of-Way Property Adjacent to 177 Puritan Road, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Close Hearing

Approve and Authorize One (1) Block Party Request, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Approve and Authorize the Installation of Three (3) Streetlights on Town Highways to Enhance Public Safety, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Adjourn Work Session at 5:32 PM.

Install Children at Play Signs on Meadow Lane between Bayard Ave and Colvin Blvd, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Enter Executive Session at 4:40 PM to discuss a personnel matter in the Building Department and grievance settlement negotiations.

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:31 PM.

Approve and Authorize St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute to Hold their Recreational Bonfire on Friday, September 25th, 2026, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.