Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Sandra Magiera Council Members: John Hill, Kylee Johnson, Barry Smith, Michael Reed, Janet Koch City Clerk: Tracy Chamberlain City Comptroller: Robert Earley Grant Writer: Sandra Brundage Fire Chief: Tom Sturdevant Code Enforcement Officer: Brandon Smith Police Sergeant: Tina Darling Police Lieutenant: Tustin Swift Mayor Magiera called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Magiera asked for a moment of silence. Moved by Koch and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting of April 12, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby authorize the City to apply for Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant funds to cover 75% of five new Police Officer salaries and benefits for five years, with the City responsible for 25%. Grant Writer Brundage noted the City’s estimated cost will be $309,400 over the five years, with the grant to cover $928,200. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Smith and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint the attached list of personnel for the Summer Playground and Arts Alive Program for the 2023 season from June 26 to August 18, 2023 at the NYS minimum wage. Grant Writer Brundage stated there are a large number of new applicants and they hope to have the new Pine Street playground equipment installed for use, which was delivered April 25, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 PAGE TWO Moved by Smith and seconded by Johnson: RESOLVED: That we hereby waive the agenda rule to consider other business. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Barton & Loguidice, Buffalo, NY, with an amount not to exceed $27,500.00, subject to review by the City Attorney, for the proposed Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis for the Salamanca site - 4ward Planning (State Park Avenue Property), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City pursue public solicitation of interest in purchasing and/or developing of the City owned property at State Park Avenue. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint the following from the Civil Service eligible list to the position of Firefighter: • Richard Carson, Franklinville, NY, to replace of Daniel Owens, who retired. • Tyler Smith, Olean, NY, to fill the new position created in 2023-2024 Budget. • Thomas Riaport, Gowanda, NY, only if one of the above decline the position. Effective May 22, 2023, with salaries according to the terms of the current union contract, with 52 weeks probation. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the retirement of Firefighter Daniel Owens effective April 12, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 PAGE THREE Under Communications from the Mayor and Council:  Mayor Magiera thanked everyone who helped with the cleanup event on Earth Day, April 22th. They had the largest group this year, including students.  Council Member Koch congratulated Jeffrey Shurilla on his retirement from the Salamanca Board of Public Utilities and thanked him for his years of service.  Council Member Koch also congratulated Fred Fuller on his retirement from the Salamanca Housing Authority and thanked him for his years of service. She noted Dennis Davies has moved into Mr. Fuller’s position and Justin Farnham was hired for Mr. Davies’ position. Moved by Reed and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That the bills be paid as warranted and recommended by the appropriate Commissions and/or Department Heads, the City Comptroller and City Clerk and that the reports of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Dog Control Officer for the month of March 2023 and the City Comptroller through April 26, 2023 is hereby accepted and filed. Vendor Vendor Name Payment Payment Number Number Date Amount 0432 BEICHNER WASTE SERVICES, INC. 04/17/2023 157.66 1594 0915 BLUE COLLAR WORKWEAR 04/17/2023 2,583.39 1595 0543 COYOTE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 04/17/2023 227.70 1597 0697 EMERLING CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 04/17/2023 34.92 1598 0560 EMERLING FORD, INC 04/17/2023 35.42 1599 0237 FASTENAL COMPANY 04/17/2023 1,044.53 1600 1007 FSC SYSTEMS, LLC 04/17/2023 360.00 1601 0164 GRAINGER 04/17/2023 62.13 1602 0277 JAMESTOWN MACADAM, INC 04/17/2023 171.52 1603 1091 KURK FUEL COMPANY 04/17/2023 14,426.20 1604 0583 LACAL EQUIPMENT, INC 04/17/2023 3,500.00 1605 0476 MAC TOOLS ‐ PETER BOLDT 04/17/2023 16.00 1606 1033 MAC TRUCK PARTS 04/17/2023 51.95 1607 0248 NATIONAL FUEL 04/17/2023 5,815.03 1608 0515 NOCO ENERGY CORP. 04/17/2023 16,815.58 1609 0972 NORTH EASTERN EQUIPMENT SALES 04/17/2023 138.00 1610 1023 RANDOLPH AUTO SUPPLY 04/17/2023 1,121.58 1611 0937 SOUTHWORTH‐MILTON, INC 04/17/2023 794.98 1612  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 PAGE FOUR 0392 STATE LINE SUPPLY COMPANY 04/17/2023 166.60 1613 0469 STRATE WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC. 04/17/2023 49.15 1614 1081 SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY INC 04/17/2023 34.49 1615 1226 TRAILER SALES OF NY, INC. 04/17/2023 3,006.00 1616 1052 TWIN TIERS OVERHEAD DOORS, INC. 04/17/2023 312.50 1617 0491 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 04/17/2023 151.98 1618 0783 VALLEY FAB AND EQUIPMENT INC 04/17/2023 18,650.00 1619 0429 VALPRO SANITARY SUPPLIES, INC. 04/17/2023 4,320.00 1620 1029 10‐75 EMERGENCY VEHICLES 04/21/2023 157.95 1621 0326 AUSTIN LOCKSMITH, INC 04/21/2023 25.75 1622 0186 CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. 04/21/2023 93.40 1623 1189 SAFE LIFE DEFENSE 04/21/2023 620.10 1624 0384 SALAMANCA PUBLIC LIBRARY 04/21/2023 53,411.50 1625 1035 ULINE 04/21/2023 10,954.17 1626 0778 BRADFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY 04/21/2023 27.06 1627 8013 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES 04/21/2023 100,514.25 1628 0122 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 04/21/2023 469.70 1629 0560 EMERLING FORD, INC 04/21/2023 584.04 1630 0709 HODGSON RUSS, LLP 04/21/2023 24,179.30 1631 0557 PRO‐FLEX ADMINISTRATORS LLC 04/21/2023 284.00 1632 1023 RANDOLPH AUTO SUPPLY 04/21/2023 620.71 1633 0098 WORTH W SMITH 04/21/2023 9.58 1634 1113 IDENTOGO 04/24/2023 88.50 1635 1105 JAMES B SCHWAB CO 04/25/2023 18.03 1636 0570 SCOTT J COLLINS 04/25/2023 1,459.00 1637 1216 STONEY HOLLOW TIRE 04/25/2023 452.30 1638 0415 ADAM'S SERVICES, LLC 04/28/2023 175.00 1639 0900 DECKER TREE SERVICE 04/28/2023 2,800.00 1640 0560 EMERLING FORD, INC 04/28/2023 324.54 1641 0237 FASTENAL COMPANY 04/28/2023 78.90 1642 0606 FIBAR SYSTEMS/THE FIBAR GROUP, LLC 04/28/2023 2,882.00 1643 0191 GERNATT ASPHALT 04/28/2023 897.26 1644 0164 GRAINGER 04/28/2023 1,403.68 1645 0277 JAMESTOWN MACADAM, INC 04/28/2023 454.30 1646 0175 JAMESTOWN SOAP & SOLVENT, INC. 04/28/2023 1,088.05 1647 0683 LANDPRO EQUIPMENT LLC 04/28/2023 159.82 1648 0248 NATIONAL FUEL 04/28/2023 889.58 1649 0385 SOUTHERN TIER ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 04/28/2023 75.10 1650 1009 THOMSON REUTERS ‐ WEST 04/28/2023 69.47 1651  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2023 PAGE FIVE 0491 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 04/28/2023 154.32 1652 1113 IDENTOGO 04/28/2023 88.50 1653 1023 RANDOLPH AUTO SUPPLY 04/28/2023 32.25 1654 0765 SEWING TECHNOLOGY UNIFORM INC 04/28/2023 975.43 1655 0278 AIRGAS USA, LLC 04/28/2023 28.08 1656 1202 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 04/28/2023 158.00 1657 0581 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, INC. 04/28/2023 963.09 1658 0086 CHURCHVILLE FIRE EQUIPMENT CORP. 04/28/2023 1,831.00 1659 0979 COAST TO COAST SOLUTIONS 04/28/2023 1,044.94 1660 0675 TURNOUT EXPRESS 04/28/2023 75.00 1661 1048 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC 04/28/2023 165.00 1662 0807 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 04/28/2023 135.00 1663 0915 BLUE COLLAR WORKWEAR 04/28/2023 320.38 1664 0370 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 04/28/2023 551.18 1665 8029 GANOUNG'S FIRE PROTECTION, INC. 04/28/2023 383.00 1666 0098 WORTH W SMITH 04/28/2023 131.89 1667 0278 AIRGAS USA, LLC 04/28/2023 66.40 1668 0098 WORTH W SMITH 04/28/2023 81.41 1669 Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collecting bargaining agreement negotiations and personnel matters relating to a particular person under the provisions of the State’s Open Meetings Law. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Council reconvene after approximately one hour in executive session. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None