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Cheektowaga discusses e‑waste move to sanitation, training, pump purchases and local service concerns
Summary
Council members and residents debated moving e‑waste collection from the Highway Department to Sanitation, staffing and hours for the program, the prospect of curbside e‑waste pickup, and a possible purchase of spare lift‑station pumps at a quoted discount.
Town officials and residents on May 12 discussed operational changes that could affect service availability and public safety: moving electronic‑waste (e‑waste) collection from the Highway Department to the Sanitation Department, adding spare pumps for lift stations, and reviving a training committee after a recent on‑site accident.
Staff told the board the e‑waste move is intended to reduce safety risks from public traffic at the highway garage and to better track resident eligibility; the transfer is scheduled to operate with the Sanitation clerk during normal hours (07:30 to 15:00) and with ID checks for residency. Council members pressed for clarity on hours, whether the clerk scheduled until 15:00 is actually present to cover the service, and options such as curbside pickup or weekend overtime to alleviate peak demand.
Officials also discussed purchasing three spare pumps for lift stations to maintain redundancy. Council members noted list pricing of about $21,001.01 per pump and a cited discounted price of roughly $16,008.08 plus freight, but the town attorney reminded the board large purchases may trigger procurement rules and potential RFP requirements if other vendors supply lower pricing.
Residents during public comment raised related concerns. Christine Walsh asked the board to clarify who maintains Maryvale Drive (town or county) after describing deep potholes and exposed rebar; the highway superintendent said he would look into ownership and follow up. Rachel Martinez asked for transparency about the Flock camera auto‑renewal and the budgeted amount; she said the board had not provided answers previously. Jess Greenwald asked about speeding on the Villa Maria College stretch and requested traffic calming measures.
What happens next: the board asked staff to return with procurement guidance for the pumps, further details on staffing and hours for the e‑waste shift, and follow‑up on orphaned road ownership and potential traffic calming measures.
