City Council Meeting

[cath829]

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010

www.ci.lackawanna.ny.us

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

NB: Meeting being recorded.

Roll Call: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

Dept.Heads: Law, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Development

Approval of Minutes – regular meeting February 16, 2010

Departmental Reports:

City Compt. – AP Check Listing #29, February 12, 2010.

City Compt. – AP Check Listing #30, February 18, 2010.

Communications from the Council

Council President Jaworski - seeks support for the Lackawanna Line Dance Team to hold a jamboree on Friday, June 11 th , 2010 at the Senior Center , requests use of coffee urns.

Council President Jaworski - requests Council approval of ordinance in support of changes in Council meeting business order, placing hearings from citizens after roll call.

Council President Jaworski – requests approval of appointment of Paul Fino and Ray Sieracki to the Ethics Board.

Communications from Department/Division Heads :

City Attorney – seeks Council approval of ordinance imposing liability to the owner or occupant for repairs, removal of ice, snow and other obstacles from sidewalks.

City Attorney – requests approval of resolution urging Governor Paterson to release funds for reimbursement to city for costs of disposal of hazardous waste materials.

City Attorney – requests Council approval of ordinance amending Section 5.46 of the Municipal Code pertaining to holding more than one appointive position.

City Attorney – requests Council approval of ordinance changing city's interest rate on delinquent city property taxes.

City Attorney – seeks approval of local laws, establishing interest rate on late payment of taxes and establishing redemption period for property for residential and commercial property for City of Lackawanna Real Property Tax district.

Director of Development - seeks Council approval of application for special use permit for Steel Winds II Project.

City Attorney – requests Council approval of ordinance establishing registration of business activities in the city.

City Attorney – requests approval of resolution establishing business registration fees.

Communications from Citizens:

John Ingram – regarding board of ethics members, development director to conduct meetings with citizens, mayor's response on petition, and Councilman Noman's response.

Edwin Borrero – requests city forgive penalties and interest on properties owing delinquent taxes.

Andrea Haxton – establishment of Citizens Advisory Board.

Resolutions:

A resolution urging the governor to reimburse the city for disposal costs of hazardous waste material collection in 2009.

A resolution establishing the business registration fees for the city of Lackawanna .

Ordinances:

An ordinance amending Chapter 5-22 of the Municipal Code placing hearings from citizens after roll call of City Council agenda.

An ordinance imposing liability to the owner/occupant of property for repairs and clearing of sidewalks.

An ordinance amending Section 5.46, holding more than one appointive position.

An ordinance establishing interest rate of not less than 24% on all delinquent real property taxes.

An ordinance enacting section 56 of the Municipal Code for registration of business activities within the city.

Local Laws:

A local law establishing interest rates on late payment of taxes and delinquencies.

A local law establishing the redemption period for residential or commercial property subject to a delinquent tax lien.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL SHALL GIVE THEIR NAME AND ADDRESS, LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO THREE (3) MINUTES ON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS ONLY AND DIRECT THEIR QUESTIONS TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER. TO PLACE AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA, PERSONS SHALL SUBMIT THEIR CORRESPONDENCE IN LETTER FORM, SIGNED AND FORWARDED TO THE CITY CLERK, VIA CERTIFIED MAIL OR IN PERSON BEFORE 12:00 NOON ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL HAS FINAL APPROVAL. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELLPHONES AND GENTLEMEN, REMOVE YOUR HATS

[andreahaxton]

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AGENDA

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010

3:00 PM

www.ci.lackawanna.ny.us

Agenda:

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

NB: Meeting being recorded.

Roll Call: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

Ordinance:

An ordinance regulating truck routes, limiting overweight trucks on roads of the City, limiting turns by overweight trucks and establishing penalties for violations.

Adjournment



Hmmm......And now a special meeting at an inconvenient time for the public to attend. Hmmmm..... The plot thickens!

[cath829]

The special Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd has been cancelled. No reason given.

[andreahaxton]

The special Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd has been cancelled. No reason given.

I do not mean to be an "I told you so..." BUT, I told you all that, " The Plot Thickens".

[andreahaxton]

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010

www.ci.lackawanna.ny.us

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

NB: Meeting being recorded.

Roll Call: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

Dept.Heads: Law, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Development

Hearings from Citizens:

Approval of Minutes of regular meeting of March 15, 2010.

Departmental Reports:

City Compt. – AP Check Listing #33, March 11, 2010.

City Compt. – AP Check Listing #34, March 18, 2010.

City Compt. – Statement of Cond. Of Approp. – February 28, 2010.

Communications from the Mayor:

Mayor Polanski – informs Council of his veto of proposed ordinance for registration of business activities within in the city.

Communications from the Council:

Council President Jaworski - seeks Council approval of resolution changing the council meeting date of July 12, 2010 to July 14, 2010.

Communications from Department/Division Heads:

City Attorney – seeks approval of local law rescinding local law #2, 2007 regarding tax exemption to Wind Energy Systems.

Public Safety Director – requests Council direct City Clerk to advertise for bids to purchase fire safety material, $9500 in grant monies received for this purpose.

Public Safety Director – requests Council direct City Clerk to advertise for bids for emergency equipment to be placed on fire trucks, $27,476 in grant monies received for this purpose.

Public Safety Director - requests Council direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a new phone and recording system in the fire department.

Comm. Of Public Works – seeks Council approval to award contract to both VIP Property Management and Emerald Dunes for mowing areas within in the city.

Comm. Of Public Works – requests Council direct City Clerk to advertise for bids for various paving projects during the 2010 paving season.

Comm. Of Public Works - requests Council direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the rehabilitation of the department of Public Works building.

Director of Development - requests Council direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for demolition projects. The number of properties demolished will depend on the funds available.

Resolutions:

A resolution changing the Council meeting date of July 12, 2010 to July 14, 2010.

Tabled Items:

Local Laws:

A local law rescinding local law #2, 2007, restoring the tax exemption available to Wind Energy Systems.

Adjournment

Wind Mills, hmm....?.

[andreahaxton]

2010 City Council Meeting Minutes


JANUARY 4 July 14
JANUARY 19 AUGUST 16
FEBRUARY 1 SEPTEMBER 7
FEBRUARY 16 SEPTEMBER 20
MARCH 1 OCTOBER 4
MARCH 15 OCTOBER 18
APRIL 6 NOVEMBER 8
APRIL 19 NOVEMBER 22
MAY 3 DECEMBER 6
MAY 17 DECEMBER 20
JUNE 1
JUNE 14

[andreahaxton]

COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010

www.ci.lackawanna.ny.us

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

NB: Meeting being recorded.

Roll Call: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

Dept.Heads: Law, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Development

Hearings from Citizens:

John Ingram would like to know the update of ordinance that the Mayor vetoed regarding registration of new businesses in the city.

Approval of Minutes – of regular meeting of May 3 rd and special meeting of May 11 th , 2010.

Departmental Reports:

1.City Clerk – monthly report for May 2010.
2.City Treas. – Receipts deposited in general fund – April 2010.
3.City Compt. – AP Check Listing # 39, 4/15/10.
4.City Compt. – AP Check Listing #40, 4/30/10.
5.City Compt. – AP Check Listing #41, 5/6/10.
Communications from the Mayor:

Mayor Polanski – seeks approval of resolution allowing the city to enter into an agreement with Erie County for the CDBG Demolition Project Agreement.

Communications from Citizens:

Council President Jaworski – requests Council approval of agreement between the City and the Chamber of Commerce.

Communications from Department/Division Heads:

Public Safety Director - seeks permission to sell fire departments old self contained breathing apparatus and related equipment.

Public Safety Director - recommends Council award the contract for oxygen generating system to low bidder, DIVAL Safety for bid price of $21,500.

Director of Development – informs the Council of Erie County's hazardous waste drop off day as being Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 9 am to 2 pm at ECC South Campus.

Director of Development – submits for council review, the MS4 Annual Report.

Communications from Citizens :

Michelle Shine Drum - advises the Council of the “Speak for Autism Benefit” to be held at the Knights of Columbus on September 10, 2010. Outside live music is scheduled and will be covered under the Knights of Columbus entertainment license.

Lynn Tucker - seeks Council approval as a Commissioner of Deeds, currently employed at PBS Investigations located at 659 Ridge road.

Frank Tobias – seeks Council approval as a Commissioner of Deeds, currently employed at PBS Investigations located at 659 Ridge Road .

Resolutions :

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Erie County for the CDBG Demolition Project.

Tabled Items:

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COUNCIL SHALL GIVE THEIR NAME AND ADDRESS, LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO THREE (3) MINUTES ON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS ONLY AND DIRECT THEIR QUESTIONS TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER. TO PLACE AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA, PERSONS SHALL SUBMIT THEIR CORRESPONDENCE IN LETTER FORM, SIGNED AND FORWARDED TO THE CITY CLERK, VIA CERTIFIED MAIL OR IN PERSON BEFORE 12:00 NOON ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL HAS FINAL APPROVAL. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELLPHONES AND GENTLEMEN, REMOVE YOUR HATS

[andreahaxton]

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COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR YEAR 2010

Monday, January 4 (reorganization & regular meeting)

Tuesday, January 19 Wednesday, July 14

Monday, February 1 Monday, August 16

Tuesday, February 16 Tuesday, September 7

Monday, March 1 Monday, September 20

Monday, March 15 Monday, October 4

Tuesday, April 6 Monday, October 18

Monday, April 19 Monday, November 8

Monday, May 3 Monday, November 22

Monday, May 17 Monday, December 6

Tuesday, June 1

Monday, December 20

Monday, June 14

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The upcoming agenda has been posted on the City web by the Friday before for years now---tells me something is.....

[andreahaxton]

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010

www.ci.lackawanna.ny.us

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

NB: Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

Dept.Heads: Law, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Development

Hearings from Citizens:

Approval of Minutes of regular meeting of October 4, 2010.

Departmental Reports:

City Treasurer – Receipts deposited into General Fund – Sept. 2010.

City Clerk – Monthly report – September 2010.

Communications from the Council:
Council President Jaworski – seeks Council support of Veterans exemption for Cold War Veterans.

Council Member Szymanski – requests Council approval of local law in support of exemptions for Cold War Veterans.

Council President Jaworski – requests Council support to direct the City Comptroller to seek a $975,000 bond to upgrade our three fire stations.

Council President Jaworski – seeks approval of resolution designating all parks and recreation spaces within the city as smoke-free areas.

Council President Jaworski – seeks approval of two ordinances amending the parking on Jackson and Spruce Streets for winter snow removal procedures.

Council President Jaworski – seeks approval of ordinance to erect a stop sign on NW corner of Spruce Street @ Jackson.

Communications from Department/Division Heads :

City Attorney – seeks approval of resolution approving contract between the city and Municipal Housing, providing police security.

Director of Development – requests Council award contract for demolition of 21 Cooke Street to low bidder, Hannah Demolition for bid price of $8400.

Comm. Of Public Works – Advises Council of structural condition of Fire House #3, noting that building will be vacated and closed because of the danger to fire personnel and the general public.

City Assessor - advises Council of offer of $2000 from Ahmed Abdulla for parcel located at 187 Holbrook, recommends table for further study.

Resolutions :

A resolution designating all recreational areas and parks as smoke free areas.

A resolution approving contract between the city and the Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority for police security.

Traffic Ordinances:

An ordinance providing for stop sign at NW corner of Spruce & Jackson

An ordinance establishing alternate parking on Spruce Street .

An ordinance establishing alternate parking on Jackson Street .

Local Law

A local law establishing tax exemptions for Cold War Veterans.

Tabled Items:

Adjournment


















It sounds like someone is angling for votes!.

[andreahaxton]

FYI,



A WORK SESSION IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGARDING THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH STREET.

The City of Lackawanna has four Council Members and a Council President representing the four wards of the City. Each Council Member is elected to serve a four (4) year term of office.
All items to be placed on the agenda must be received and time stamped in the City Clerk's office before noon on the Wednesday preceeding the meeting.

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[mnb811]

Is this the cemetary property? If so these guys better have their ducks in a row. I know they are violating code after code and this one here is a biggie!

[andreahaxton]

The Buffalo NewsLast update: November 9, 2010, 6:49 AM

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by YAHOO! SEARCH Communities Lackawanna Ethnic friction marks session on field, landBy Harold McNeil

NEWS STAFF REPORTER

Published:
November 9, 2010, 12:00 AM



The naming of a city-owned soccer field 35 years ago and a continuing dispute between a mosque and a Baptist church over which should be allowed to purchase a vacant, city-owned South Street parcel led to ethnic dissension among neighbors during Monday’s meeting of the Lackawanna City Council.

The recriminations started when Franklin Street resident John E. Ingram questioned the propriety of the “Yemen Soccer Field” sign posted inside a cityowned soccer field at 150 Lehigh Ave. that also serves as home field for the Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club program.

“When I asked about the sign, it was not to disparage the soccer team, which I think is a good program,” Ingram said, “. . . but the sign is inappropriate.”

Angelo J. Iafallo, city recreation director, responded that the site was converted into a soccer field 35 years ago to accommodate the popularity of the sport among the city’s then-growing Yemeni community and was appropriately named.

“The decision was that many of our new residents were Yemenites and their national pastime was soccer and they wanted to play their sport,” Iafallo said, “. . . and I think they wanted to, . . in memory of their country, put a sign up, which no one was opposed to.”

Abdul K. Noman, who is both councilman for the 1st Ward and the longtime director of the Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club, noted that the soccer club program and the field that it uses are open to all.

However, Ingram, who is black, insisted that it was inappropriate for a cityowned park to be named in honor of one ethnic group in the city.

“Surge” Ahmed, who identified himself as a Lackawanna resident and U. S. military veteran, said he was offended by the call to remove the sign. “I, as an Arab- American, am offended, because there are too many other things going on this community that need to be addressed other than a sign,” Ahmed said.

Meanwhile, other Yemeni-Americans called on city lawmakers to approve the sale of a vacant city-owned South Street property to the Lackawanna Islamic Mosque, at 154 Wilkesbarre St.

The property also is being pursued by First Baptist Church on Ingham Avenue.

hmcneil@buffnews.com

[andreahaxton]

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Does anyone know why 2009 Lackawanna City Council minute archives are NOT on the City web?

[andreahaxton]

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[FroMan]

Maybe George can help you find out all the secrets up at the old pumpkin. It's a conspiracy, LOL!