Boards & Commissions

Big Flats Government

Town Supervisor

x204 Teresa Dean

Town Board

Edward Fairbrother

Marcia Hudock

Dave Manchester

Mike Smith

Town Clerk

x201 Linda Cross

Tax Collector

x203 Robert Newlun

Assessor

x209 William Torp

Planning Director

x218 Stephen J. Polzella

Code Enforcement Officer

x207 Tim Gilbert

Public Works Director

x226 Larry Wagner

Highway Supervisor

x400 Chris Austin

Water Supervisor

x212 John Dufresne

Community Center

x303 Judy Zimmerman

Town Hall

476 Maple Street
Big Flats, New York 14814
(607) 562–8443

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

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Planning Board

Members

  • Lance Muir - Chair (15)
  • Angela Piersimoni - Vice-Chair (14)
  • Scott Esty (12)
  • Jim Ormiston (11)
  • Carl Masler (16)
  • Robert Byland (13)
  • John Hunter - Alternate (10)
Secretary: Brenda Belmonte

Planning Board Objectives

The Planning Board reviews applications for subdivisions and site plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development within the Town of Big Flats. The members of the Planning Board are instilled with the responsibility to ensure that future growth and development is in accord with town zoning regulations and is done in a manner which recognizes that responsible development is important to town residents. It is strongly encouraged that potential developers contact the Building and Planning Department to acquaint themselves with the application process before meeting with the Planning Board. Applicants must submit all documentation to the Planning Board Secretary no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

»Click here for more information on documents to submit

Public Hearings

  • There are no public hearings currently scheduled

2010 Meeting Schedule

The schedule for 2010 is complete. Please click below to see the new schedule.

2010 Schedule

Planning Board Meetings

The Planning Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. All Meetings are in the courtroom at the Big Flats Town Hall at 476 Maple Street unless otherwise posted.

Next Meeting

Meeting Minutes

*Agendas are posted prior to the meeting
*Meetings may be canceled if there is no business or the board does not meet quorum

Zoning Board of Appeals

Members

  • Joe Rowe - Chair (12)
  • Tom Clark - Vice-Chair(11)
  • Heather Hanson (13)
  • Richard Seeley (10)
  • Don Williams (14)
  • Harry E. King, Jr.-Alternate-(10)
  • Diane Lantz -Alternate-(10)
Secretary: Brenda Belmonte

Zoning Board Objectives

The Zoning Board of Appeals is directly given appellate jurisdiction by State law. Appellate jurisdiction is the power to hear and decide appeals from decision of those officials charged with the administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance of local law. The primary function and purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals in zoning administration, and encompasses the power to interpret the zoning ordinance or local law and to grant variances.

The Town of Big Flats Zoning Board of Appeals interprets the Town of Big Flats Municipal Code – Title 17, Zoning.

Applying to the Zoning Board of Appeals

The applicant must contact the Planning Department to first determine if a variance is necessary. If a variance is necessary, the Planning Department will provide the applicant with the necessary documentation. The completed application and fees must be submitted to the Planning Department.

The application is automatically scheduled for a Planning Board meeting at least thirty days (30) prior to the scheduled hearing date to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Once a recommendation is made by the Planning Board, the application and applicable documentation is submitted to the Secretary for the Zoning Board of Appeals. A public hearing will be scheduled and a legal notice advertising the public hearing must be published at least five days (5) prior to the hearing date.

Public Hearings

  • There are no public hearings currently scheduled

2010 Meeting Schedule

The schedule for 2010 is complete. Please click below to see the new schedule.

2010 Schedule

Zoning Board Meetings

The Zoning Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. All Meetings are in the courtroom in the Big Flats Town Hall on Maple Street.

Next Meeting

  • September 28, 2010

Meeting Minutes

*Agendas are posted prior to the meeting
*Meetings may be cancelled if there is no business or the board does not meet quorum

Parks Commission

Members

  • Sheila Dilmore - Chair (15)
  • Suzanne Brinthaupt (15)
  • Richard Smith (14)
  • Deanne Williams (11)
  • Mark Gould (13)
  • Christopher Friend (12)

Parks Commission Objectives

The Parks Commission is appointed by the Town Board and is an advisory board to the Commissioner of Public Works. The members watch over the parks and recommend improvements. The Parks Commission has provided the vision to make the parks what they are today.

For more information on the parks, click here for the Parks and Recreation page

Parks Commission Meetings

The Parks Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month, March - October, at 7:00pm. All Meetings are in the Town Hall at 476 Maple Street.

Next Meeting

  • September 21, 2010

Meeting Minutes

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