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COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 03, 2010

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Regular Session of the Lackawanna City Council met in the Council Chambers, President Chuck Jaworski presiding.   The meeting was preceded by the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Jaworski.

ROLL CALL: Present: Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski

                          Absent:   Szymanski excused

Dept. Heads Present: Law, Recreation, Development, Comptroller

                       Absent: Public Works, Public Safety, excused

Hearings from Citizens:

APPROVE MINUTES:

Moved by Kulczyk, seconded by Schiavi the minutes of April 19, 2010 be approved.

Yeas: Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                              CARRIED 4-0

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

•  City Compt. – Statement of Cond. Of Approp. as of March 31, 2010.

Moved by Jaworski seconded by Schiavi to receive & file the report.

Yeas: Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                  CARRIED 4-0

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:

Chamber of Commerce $20,000 support:

To:       City Council

The Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce has approached me asking for support from the city in the amount of $20,000.   They said they have spoken to the council and this letter is to inquire as to your support for this idea.   I am asking for a yes or no vote on this figure.

NORMAN POLANSKI, MAYOR

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Kulczyk that the request for support for the Chamber of Commerce be tabled.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                             CARRIED 4-0                                         

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL:

Szymanski Marriage Officer:

To:       City Council

I am requesting your support in my re-appointment as a Marriage Officer for the City of Lackawanna, New York.   Thank you for your support in this matter.

GEOFFREY M. SZYMANSKI, SECOND WARD COUNCILMAN 

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Noman to receive & file and act on the resolution.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

COMMUNICATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEADS:

Bids on Fire Prevention & Safety Grant:

To:       City Council

I have reviewed the bid for our Fire Prevention & Safety Grant.   I recommend the bid be awarded to the only bidder, Alert-All, of New Holland , Pennsylvania for the grant award of $6,490.00.

RALPH GALANTI, FIRE CHIEF 

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi the contract be awarded to Alert-All for fire prevention and safety in the amount   of   $6,490.00.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

Bids on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

To:       City Council

I have reviewed the bids for the equipment for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.   I recommend the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Colden Enterprises, Tonawanda , New York for the bid of $19,304.20.

RALPH GALANTI, FIRE CHIEF 

Moved by Schiavi, seconded by Kulczyk the contract be awarded to Colden Enterprises for the bid amount of $19,304.20 for the assistance to firefighters grant.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

Bids for Phone & Recording System for Fire Department:

To:       City Council

I have reviewed the bids for the phone and recording system for the fire department.   I recommend the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Ronco Communications and Electronics, Tonawanda , NY for the bid of $12,201.00.

RALPH GALANTI, FIRE CHIEF 

Moved by Schiavi, seconded by Kulczyk that the contract be awarded by Ronco Communications for $12,201.00

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

Entertainment Licenses:

            Faso's Grateful Bear – 1506 Abbott Rd. – Class 1 – Live Music - $50

            Red Eye Saloon – 1311 Abbott Rd. – Class 1 – Live Music - $50

            Bokans Pub – 2847 South Park Ave. – Class 1 - $50

            Solitaires Restaurant – 1783 Electric – Class 2 – Coin Operated Music $25

            Woody's Pub – 1811 Abbott Rd. – Class 1 – Live Music - $50

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi that Entertainment Licenses be granted to the above establishments.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0 

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution #15, 2010 Szymanski Marriage Officer: 

WHEREAS, New York State on April 15, 1988 amended the Domestic Relations Law A-1077, allowing the governing body of a municipality the right to appoint Marriage Officers for a period not to exceed four years, effective January 1, 1988,   and 

WHEREAS, the Marriage Officers shall have the authority to solemnize marriages in the Municipality which makes said appointments,   and 

WHEREAS, the Lackawanna City Council is desirous of appointing a Marriage Officer in conformance with the Domestic Relations Law.   

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Geoffrey M Szymanski, be and he is hereby appointed as a Marriage Officer for the City of Lackawanna, said term not to exceed four years, a limitation as imposed by the law of New York State,   and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this resolution shall take effect immediately.

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi that the resolution be approved

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

WAIVE RULES INTRODUCE NEW ITEM:

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi to waive the rules and introduce a new item.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

ADVERTISE FOR SALE USED POLICE CARS:

To:       City Council

The Lackawanna Police Department has several older/or high mileage vehicles that need major repairs.   Due to the age and /or mileage it is not worth putting money into these vehicles.   Therefore I would ask the Honorable City Council for permission to advertise these vehicles for sale.   I would also ask that the proceeds from the sale of said vehicles be placed into the police repair account which is A.3120.0443.

The four vehicles are as follows:

•  1999 Ford Crown Victoria , 4DSD, color blue

Vin #2FAFP71W1XX130212 – Mileage – 57,449

•  2000 Ford Explorer, SUV, marked patrol vehicle #21

Vin # 1FMZU71E0YUB61429 – Mileage – 70,145

•  2001 Ford Crown Victoria , 4DSD, color silver

Vin # 2FAFP71W31X173229 – Mileage – 143,406

•  2004 Ford Crown Victoria , 4DSD, marked patrol vehicle #22

Vin # 2FAFP71W54X118172 – mileage – 121,500

The police Department also has one vehicle that was seized through the Drug Enforcement Agency.   We would like to also advertise that vehicle for sale.   As per forfeiture law, the proceeds from that sale have to be placed into the Narcotics Account which is A.695.

•  2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, SUV, color gray

Vin #1GNDT1SX22493728 – mileage – 121,500

I gratefully appreciate your approval in selling these vehicles. Once I am notified that we can proceed, the Purchasing Director will place said vehicles on EBay.

JAMES L. MICHEL, JR., POLICE CHIEF

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi to authorize Tom Nicometo to advertise on EBay the sale of the above vehicles.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Kulczyk, seconded by Schiavi the meeting be adjourned.

Yeas:   Noman, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski                                         CARRIED 4-0                                                     

CHUCK JAWORSKI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT

 

BARBARA ROSINSKI, DEPUTY CITY CLERK                                      

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