COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17, 2010
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: Council: Present: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski
Dept. Heads: Present : Law, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Development
Hearings from Citizens:
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by Schiavi seconded by Kulczyk that the minutes of April 19, 2010 be approved as written.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
Departmental Reports:
• City Clerk – Monthly Report for May, 2010.
• City Treasurer – Receipts deposited in General Fund – April, 2010.
• City Compt. – AP Check Listing #39 - April 15, 2010.
• City Compt. – AP Check Listing #40 – April 30. 2010.
• City Compt. – AP Check Listing #41 – May 6, 2010.
Moved by Schiavi, seconded by Jaworski to receive & file the Departmental Reports one through five.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
CDBG Demolition Project Agreement:
To: City Council:
I am requesting your Honorable Body pass the following resolution to allow the City of Lackawanna to enter into an agreement with Erie County for the CDBG Demolition Project Amendatory Agreement.
NORMAN L. POLANSKI, JR., MAYOR
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to receive & file, act on resolution.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL:
Agreement with Chamber of Commerce:
To: City Council
I am asking for your support for the attached agreement from the Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
CHUCK JAWORSKI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Noman to approve the agreement with reports to the Council. Agreement on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEADS:
Fire Dept. - Sale of Breathing Apparatus (SCBA's):
To: City Council
I am requesting permission to sell the fire department's old Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA's) and related equipment. The fire department replaced these items through assistance to Firefighters Grant and is no longer needed.
RICHARD STARTEK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski, permission is granted to sell old self contained breathing apparatus and related equipment.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
Fire Dept- Award Contract – Oxygen Generating System – Dival Safety
To: City Council
I have reviewed the bids for the Oxygen Generating System for the fire department. I recommend the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder, DIVAL Safety, of Buffalo , New York for the bid of $21,500.
RICHARD STARTEK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Moved by Schiavi, seconded by Szymanski to award the contract for Oxygen Generating System to the low bidder DIVAL Safety.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY:
To: City Council
For your information, attached is a flyer on Erie County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RALPH D. MIRANDA, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to receive and file, City Clerk to advertise in the Front Page for two (2) weeks.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
MS4 ANNUAL REPORT:
To: City Council
Attached for your review is the City of Lackawanna 's MS4 Annual Report.
RALPH D. MIRANDA, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to receive and file the report.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
AUTISM BENEFIT:
To: City Council
My name is Michelle (Shine) Drum. I was born in Lackawanna and still currently reside here. My three year old son, Nathaniel was diagnosed with Severe Autism at the age of two years. He has been attending Buffalo Hearing and Speech since the age of two for therapy and school and has shown much improvement in his development and growth. I feel strongly that Autism is a cause that deserves more awareness and education of the public. I have decided to put together a benefit to help support Autism Awareness called “Speak for Autism Benefit”. Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center has given me their full support in this effort.
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is a not-for-profit organization and will be the recipient of all the proceeds from this fundraiser. They will then use the proceeds towards funding Autism Awareness education, medical research and funding therapy programs.
The Knights of Columbus, 2838 S. Park Ave. , Lackawanna, NY, has graciously donated their hall for this benefit on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 4pm to 11pm. Activities will hopefully include a petting zoo, bounce house and face painting for children. A Chinese Auction, door prizes and Autism Awareness souvenirs will be available for donations. Dinner will be served buffet style between 6pm and 8pm. live music will perform outside from 6pm until 10:30pm under the Knights of Columbus Entertainment License upon the City Council's approval. There will also be a beer tent present outside and security will be provided. I have applied for a Temporary Liquor License through the New York State Liquor Authority for the stated date.
We will be promoting this benefit throughout Western New York . This event will not only aid in the Autism Awareness cause but will also be beneficial to the City of Lackawanna . I sincerely hope for the Council's consent and approval of this benefit. I thank you for your time and consideration.
MICHELLE (SHINE) DRUM
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to approve the request, City to waive the fee for outdoor entertainment.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
COMMISIONER OF DEEDS- Lynn Tucker
To: City Council
My name is Lynn Kusmierz Tucker and I am requesting from you, to become a Commissioner of Deeds. I am currently employed be PBS Investigations, 659 Ridge Rd. , Lackawanna . I work as a Private Investigator all over WNY for various attorneys and need to be able to take statements from clients. I thank all of you for your time and consideration in this important matter.
Lynn (Kusmierz) Tucker
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Schiavi to approve request for Commissioner of Deeds within the City of Lackawanna .
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS- Frank Tobias
To: City Council
My name is Frank Tobias and am requesting to become a Commissioner of Deeds. I am currently employed by PBS Investigations, 659 Ridge Rd. , Lackawanna . I work as a Private Investigator all over WNY for various attorneys and need to be able to take statements form our clients. I thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter.
Frank R. Tobias
Moved by Schiavi, seconded by Jaworski to approve the request as Commissioner of Deeds within the City of Lackawanna .
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION #16, 2010-DEMOLITION PROJECT:
WHEREAS, the City's 2008 CDBG Demolition Project agreement must be amended
to increase and extend the project scope and budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City the First Amendatory Agreement to the October 21, 2008 sub-recipient agreement between the City and the County of Erie for Building Demolition Project.
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to adopt the resolution as written
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
WAIVE RULES:
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Szymanski to waive the rules and introduce a new item.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
CLOSE O'DELL ST . -JUNE 5 TH , 2010:
To: City Council
Mr. & Mrs. Royster of Wilmuth Street , Lackawanna are requesting the
approval of the Lackawanna Bengals' third annual “Taste of Lackawanna” to be
held Saturday, June 5 th , 2010. They are requesting to block off O'Dell Street
(between Ingham and Wilmuth) from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The actual event will be
held from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 pm. Thank you for anticipated cooperation in the
above regard.
Richard Startek, Director of Public Safety
Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Noman to grant permission, Public Safety to oversee.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Kulczyk, seconded by Jaworski that the meeting be adjourned.
Yeas: Noman, Szymanski, Kulczyk, Schiavi, Jaworski CARRIED 5-0
CHUCK JAWORSKI, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
JACQUELINE CAFERRO, CITY CLERK