Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Sandra Magiera Council Members: John Hill, Kylee Johnson, Barry Smith, Michael Reed, Janet Koch City Clerk: Tracy Chamberlain Fire Chief: Tom Sturdevant Firefighter: Joseph Gray, Patrick Steffan, Travis Whitehouse, Kyle Gross Mayor Magiera called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Magiera asked for a moment of silence in memory of former Fire Chief Robert DeGaine. Moved by Hill and seconded by Johnson: RESOLVED: That we hereby approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting of November 8, 2023, with the following change on page one, “EXCUSED: Council Member Koch”. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint Joseph Gray, Olean, NY, Patrick Steffan, Olean, NY, and Travis Whitehouse, Great Valley, NY, from the Civil Service eligible list to the position of Fire Lieutenant with 26 weeks probation and salary in accordance with the terms of the current Union Contract, effective November 30, 2023. Council Member Koch noted that she asked to separate the resolution for Kyle Gross, due to the City’s Code of Ethics states she should not vote for a family relative. She noted she is in favor of the promotion but will abstain because he is her nephew. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint Kyle Gross, Little Valley, NY, from the Civil Service eligible list to the position of Fire Lieutenant with 26 weeks probation and salary in accordance with the terms of the current Union Contract, effective November 30, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed Abstain: Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE TWO Resident Jodi Clark asked if there is a residency requirement. It was noted that there is not for Firefighters however, there is a preferred given to Salamanca residents when hired. The Fire Lieutenant’s positions are promotional for officers already employed in the Department. Moved by Koch and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby confirm the Salamanca Housing Authority appointment of Justin Farnham as Lead Maintenance Mechanic, effective November 10, 2023, at 37.5 hours per week with a wage of $19.50 per hour, plus benefits. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Johnson: RESOLVED: That we hereby confirm the Salamanca Housing Authority approval to set the annual salary of Tracy Fuller-Meek, Housing Manager to $65,000.00, effective November 10, 2023. Council Member Reed stated he is not in favor of backdating this change. Council Member Koch noted that when Mrs. Fuller-Meek was promoted the SHA did not fill the position she left and she has been doing both jobs. SHA Board Member Julie Hamacher noted that this change in positions saved the SHA approximately $50,000 annually. There was a consensus of the Council to approve this retroactive to November 10, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Hill and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby confirm the dismissal of Department of Public Works Part Time Laborer Ryan Smith and Part time Laborer Jerome Strang, both effective November 14, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE THREE Moved by Hill and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the quote of Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Little Valley, NY for the purchase of one new 2023 Dodge RAM 5500 dump truck, for the Department of Public Works, under NYS Office of General Services bid # PC68929, in the amount $134,770, with a discount of $4,114.00 for a total cost of $130,656.00, as approved in the 2023-2024 City Budget. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Hill and seconded by Koch: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the quote of Fleet Maintenance, Inc., West Seneca, NY for the purchase of one new 2024 Freightliner M2 106 Plus single axle truck, for the Department of Public Works, under NYS Office of General Services bid # PC68935, in the amount $266,028.00, with a discount of $51,952.00 for a total cost of $214,076.00, as approved in the 2023-2024 City Budget. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Hill and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the quote of HUNT Engineers, Horseheads, NY for engineering services approved November 2022, for the culvert replacement on Front Avenue over Titus Creek, to convert to a bridge replacement, for additional engineering fees, for a total cost of $38,000.00. Resident Jodi Clark noted that Front Avenue is a Federal Aid Highway. Mayor Magiera noted that the City is working with the Seneca Nation of Indians. Grant Writer Brundage explained that the project was started as a culvert replacement and the SNI suggested changing to a bridge to receive additional funds. There was some discussion regarding the lack of assistance from the NYS DOT on City roads. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby approve the closing of certain streets for the Silver Bells Santa’s Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, December 2, 2023. Mayor Magiera requested the West end of Clinton Street be closed and direct traffic to South Main Street. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE FOUR Moved by Johnson and seconded by Hill: WHEREAS, by reason of immunity from Real Property Taxes of the Seneca Nation of Indians, it is necessary for the City Assessor to identify and verify such immunity and remove such properly immune property owners from the County Tax Roll, the City Tax Roll, the School Tax Roll and the Indian Lease Roll. WHEREAS, in preparing the 2019 to 2021 County Tax Roll, the 2019 to 2021 Indian Lease Roll, the 2019 to 2021 City Tax Roll and the 2019 to 2021 School Tax Roll property has continued to change ownership or change exemption status on property already owned and now there is a need to cancel such Tax Bills, and WHEREAS, the following is a list of Tax Bills that need to be cancelled. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that upon the action of the Common Council, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to cancel the below list of Taxes Cancellation - School Tax - 2019 Acct Tax Map School No. Number Location From To Tax Amt 73.080-5-17 19 Lexington Street US National Britney Baker $68.00 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave. Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $55.75 73.079-5-36 Lot on Summit Lane and Lance Hoag Nicholas Johnson $6.19 73.057-1-14 Highland Ave. Rear William Delong City of Salamanca $15.11 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $2.21 73.057-1-16 Clifton street William Delong City of Salamanca $3.62 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $1.62 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $18.81 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $1.62 73.061-1-13-1 Fair Oak street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $7.31 73.063-2-4 East State Street City of Salamanca John Williams $3.84 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave William Keller City of Salamanca $46.49 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonard and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $70.11 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $85.60 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $77.49 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $3.37 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca Street Walter F. Reynolds 11 City of Salamanca $53.37 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave David Minner City of Salamanca $40.58 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $48.71 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $46.49 82.022-1-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $8.04 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City Of Salamanca $4.02 $668.35  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE FIVE Cancellation - City Tax - 2019 Acct Tax Map City No. Number Location From To Tax Amt 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $474.04 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $351.70 73.057-1-14 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $133.79 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $25.79 73.057-1-16 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $37.52 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $20.84 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $164.80 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $20.84 73.061-1-13-1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $68.42 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave. William Keller City of Salamanca $396.49 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonard and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $594.21 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $723.96 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $655.99 73.072-4-54 Seneca Street Lot Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $35.42 73.072-1-25 193 Elm Street Anthony Nesnick City of Salamanca $433.57 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave. David Minner City of Salamanca $347.07 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $415.03 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quatrrone City of Salamanca $396.49 82.022-1-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $74.60 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $40.92 $5,411.49 Cancellation of County Tax 2019 Acct Tax Map County No. Number Location From To Tax Amt 73.080-5-1 148 Clinton Street Elizabeth Tanner Sydney Watt $697.75 73.080-6-11-1 Lot on Carlton City of Salamanca William Perry $33.73 82.023-1-19 124 Fawn Ave. City of Salamanca Salamanca Fireman $491.52 82.023-2-23 104 East Street City of Salamanca Yolansa John $424.44 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $572.62 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $422.55 73.079-5-36 Lot on Summit City of Salamanca Lane and Lance Hoag $360.02 73.079-7-68 17 Fawn Ave. City of Salamanca Vogle $1,023.16 73.079-8-9 73 Broad Street City of Salamanca Timothy Jackson $1,042.16 73.080-1-5 310 Wildwood Ave. City of Salamanca Yolanda John $378.97 73.061-1-13-1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $75.04  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE SIX 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave William Keller City of Salamanca $477.50 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $720.03 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $879.20 73.072-4-54 Seneca Street Lot Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $34.56 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave. David Minner City of Salamanca $416.86 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $500.23 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $477.50 73.079-5-1 11 Summit Street Carmen Vecchiarella Marcelene Nephew $1,145.99 73.080-2-9 141 Clinton Street Theodore F. Hartman Tax bill generated in error $515.39 82.022-1-2-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $82.61 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Mrgan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $41.31 $10,813.14 Cancellation of Indian Lease 2019 Acct Tax Map Lease No. Number Location From To Tax Amt 73.080-5-1 148 Clinton Street Elizabeth Tanner Sydney Watt $675.54 73.080-2-9 141 Clinton Street Theodore F. Hartman tax bill generated in error $235.42 $910.96 Cancellation of School Tax - 2020 Acct Tax Map School No. Number Location From To Tax Amt 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave. Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $57.82 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak Street Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $12.55 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $6.47 73.057-1-14 Highland Ave, Rear William Delong City of Salamanca $15.68 73.057-1-15-1- Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $2.29 73.057-1-16 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $3.75 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $1.68 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $19.52 73.057--1-5 Highland ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $1.68 73.061-1-13.1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $7.57 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave. William Keller City of Salamanca $48.21 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $72.70 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $88.77  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE SEVEN 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $80.35 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $3.49 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca Street Walter F. Reynolds City of Salamanca $47.82 73.073-1-4 338 East State st. David Klusek City of Salamanca $28.85 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave David Minner City of Salamanca $42.09 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $50.51 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $48.21 82.022-1-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $8.35 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $4.17 $652.53 Cancellation of City Tax 2020 Acct. Tax Map Location From To City No. Number Tax Amount 73.057-1-8 233 Highland ave Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $488.64 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak Street Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $111.75 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $362.48 73.057-1-14 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $137.74 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton William Delong City of Salamanca $26.37 73.057-1-16 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $38.47 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $21.27 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $169.73 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $21.27 73.061-1-13.1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $70.33 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave. William Keller City of Salamanca $408.67 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $612.57 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $746.38 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $676.29 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $29.06 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca Street Walter Reynolds City of Salamanca $398.24 73.073-1-4 338 East State St. David Klusek City of Salamanca $541.60 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave. David Minner City of Salamanca $350.45 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $420.54 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $408.67 82.022-1-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $76.70 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $41.98 $6,159.20  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE EIGHT Cancellation of County Tax - 2020 Acct Tax Map Location From To County Number Number Tax Amount 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave. Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $593.35 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak Street Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $128.80 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $437.84 73.057-1-14 Highland Ave. Rear William Delong City of Salamanca $160.84 73-057-1-15-1 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $23.56 73.057-1-16 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $38.48 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $17.28 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $200.27 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $17.28 73.061-1-13.1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $77.75 73.069-2-10 420 Front Ave William keller City of Salamanca $494.78 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonard and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $746.10 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $911.03 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $824.64 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $35.81 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca Street Walter F. Reynolds City of Salamanca $490.86 73.073-1-4 338 East State Street David Klusek City of Salamanca $667.56 73073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave. David Minner City of Salamanca $431.95 73.078-3-52 29 State Park ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $518.34 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $494.78 82.022-1-23 Liberty Street Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $85.61 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $42.80 $7,439.71 Cancellation of Indian Lease- 2020 Acct. Tax Map Location From To Indian Lease No. Number Amt 73.073-3-46 120 Lincoln Ave John And Kelly Denicola -Changed tax to exempt $104.40 73.073-3-47 124 Lincoln Ave. John And Kelly Denicola -Changed tax to exempt $195.75 $300.15  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE NINE Cancellation of School Tax - 2021 Acct Tax Map Location From to School No. Number Tax Amount 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $58.30 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak Street Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $12.66 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $9.45 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $2.31 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $1.70 73.057-1-16 Clifton Street William Delong City of Salamanca $3.78 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $19.68 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $1.70 73.061-1-13.1 Fair Oak Street Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $7.64 73.063-2-4 East State Street City of Salamanca John Williams $11.26 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $73.31 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $89.52 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $81.04 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $3.52 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca Street Walter F. Reynolds City of Salamanca $48.24 73.073-1-4 338 East State Street David Klusek City of Salamanca $65.60 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave David Minner City of Salamanca $42.44 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $50.93 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $48.62 82.022-1-23 Liberty St. Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $8.42 82.023-2-19 117 Wilson St. City of Salamanca tax bill generated in erro $46.31 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $4.20 $690.63 Cancellation of City Tax-2021 Acct. Tax Map Location From To City No. Number Tax Amt. 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave. Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $488.19 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak St. Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $111.65 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shauf City of Salamanca $362.14 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton St. William Delong City of Salamanca $19.10 73.057-1-16 Clifton St. William Delong City of Salamanca $38.44 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave William Delong City of Salamanca $21.25 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $169.58 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $21.25 73.061-1-13.1 Fair Oak St. Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $70.27 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $612.10  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE TEN 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $612.10 73.070-2-17 51 High St. Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $745.68 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $675.66 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca St. Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $36.28 73.072-1-25 193 Elm St. Anthony Nesnick City of Salamanca $446.49 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca St. Walter F. Reynolds City of Salamanca $405.11 73.073-1-4 338 East State St. David Klusek City of Salamanca $548.34 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave David Minner City of Salamanca $357.37 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave. Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $427.39 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $408.30 82.022-1-23 Liberty St Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $76.64 82.023-2-19 117 Wilson st. tax bill generated in error $389.20 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $41.94 $6,472.37 Cancellation of County Tax-- 2021 Acct. Tax Map Location From To County No. Number Tax Amt. 73.057-1-8 233 Highland Ave. Raymond Abbott City of Salamanca $598.32 73.062-1-2 Fair Oak Street Dennis Massar City of Salamanca $129.88 73.073-4-17 40 Conrath Jon Shuaf City of Salamanca $441.51 73.057-1-15-1 Clifton St. William Delong City of Salamanca $31.01 73.057-1-16 Clifton St. William Delong City of Salamanca $38.81 73.057-1-3 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $17.42 73.057-1-4 269 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $201.95 73.057-1-5 Highland Ave. William Delong City of Salamanca $17.42 73061-1-13.1 Fair Oak st. Annamary Printup City of Salamanca $78.40 73.070-1-8 356 Front Ave. Leonord and Ed Hayes City of Salamanca $752.35 73.070-2-17 51 High Street Bradley Kyler City of Salamanca $918.67 73.071-1-10 123 Main Street Philip Moyer City of Salamanca $831.55 73.072-4-54 Lot on Seneca Street Jeffery Earley City of Salamanca $36.11 73.072-1-25 193 Elm Street Anthony Nesnick City of Salamanca $546.45 73.072-4-53 14-16 Seneca St. Walter F. Reynolds City of Salamanca $494.97 73.073-1-4 338 East State St. Daved Klusek City of Salamanca $673.16 73.073-8-11 726 Wildwood Ave David Minner City of Salamanca $435.57 73.078-3-52 29 State Park Ave Henry Gendrue City of Salamanca $522.69 73.079-1-13 15 Front Ave. Donna Quattrone City of Salamanca $498.93 82.022-1-23 Liberty St. Stanley Kisco City of Salamanca $86.32 82.023-2-39 Fairmount Ave. Megan Pedecchio City of Salamanca $43.16 $7,394.65  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE ELEVEN Cancellation of Indian Lease-2021 Acct. Tax Map Location From To Indian Lease No. Number Amt. 73.073-3-46 120 Lincoln Ave. John and Kelly Denicola Changed to Tax exempt $111.65 73.073-3-47 124 Lincoln Ave. John and Kelly Denicola Changed to Tax exempt $203.00 $314.65 Mayor Magiera noted that most of these are properties that the City took for unpaid taxes and the taxes owned need to be removed from the computer system. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Johnson and seconded by Hill: WHEREAS, pursuant to Title XVI, Section 182-b of the City Charter of the City of Salamanca, the Common Council may by resolution relieve the Comptroller from the obligation of selling tax sale certificates pertaining to certain estates and land, when in the judgment of the Common Council the benefit to the City of protecting and preserving its tax base exceeds the benefit of selling a tax sale certificate at tax sale, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that the benefit to the City of protecting its tax base exceeds the benefit to the City of selling tax sale certificates as to the properties on a list generated by December 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Comptroller is hereby relieved of the obligation to sell tax sale certificates at the annual tax sale for the properties listed by December 31, 2023. 2. All unpaid taxes are hereby moved to tax pending status and the City Comptroller is directed to send out all the proper notifications and required legal advertisements. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Council Member Koch noted she will be voting no, as she feels the City should hold the annual tax sale. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed Nays: Koch  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE TWELVE Moved by Hill and seconded by Koch: 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 Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby create one new Part-time Dispatcher position in the Police Department at a wage of $21.00 per hour. Council Member Koch stated that Police Commission recommended adding this position, instead of filling to position with full time Police Officers at an overtime wage and Officers can then be out patrolling rather than at dispatch. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint Gregory Della, Salamanca, NY, as Provisional Part-time Dispatcher, effective December 2, 2023, with a wage of $21.00 per hour, contingent on being reachable on a Civil Service list, according to the current union contract. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the resignation of Cory Kowalski as Part- time Police Officer effective October 15, 2023. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Communications from the Mayor and Council:  Council Member Hill would like to say congratulations to the Salamanca Varsity Football team for making it as far as they did and it was a great season. He noted it was great to see all the people out at the games and congratulations to the cheerleaders too. Council Member Koch noted it brought the community together and noted the team and the coaches did an excellent job.  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE THIRTEEN  Council Member Koch stated congratulations to the four Fire Lieutenants that were promoted tonight. She noted she is sorry she could not vote for Lieutenant Gross but she does support him. She thanked the gentleman for risking their lives as a Firefighter.  Mayor Magiera noted that the new Salamanca Fire Truck made its debut in the Lancaster Christmasville Firetruck Parade. The truck was in that area and was asked to participate. Fire Chief Sturdevant noted that when the truck is back to the station the Council can take a look at it. They also noted the Salamanca High School Wrestling team had a photo taken to be in the school’s calendar. Council Member Hill also thanked the Fire Department for assisting with the two parades for the football team. Moved by Smith and seconded by Hill: 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 City Clerk, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Dog Control Officer for the month of October 2023 is hereby accepted and filed. Vendor Vendor Name Payment Payment Number Number Date Amount 1238 AMAZON CAPTIAL SERVICES 11/17/2023 903.76 2566 1202 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 11/17/2023 158.00 2567 0382 AUTOZONE, INC. 11/17/2023 135.45 2568 0004 BERNARD P. DONEGAN, INC. 11/17/2023 4,525.84 2569 0808 BURT YOUNG SALES CENTER 11/17/2023 1,280.00 2570 0186 CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. 11/17/2023 93.40 2571 0081 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY 11/17/2023 1,200.00 2572 0122 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 11/17/2023 73.00 2573 1366 GWORKS 11/17/2023 2,501.00 2574 0709 HODGSON RUSS, LLP 11/17/2023 10,064.80 2575 1368 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF ASSESSING OFF. 11/17/2023 160.00 2576 1045 LAWLEY BENEFITS CONSULTING 11/17/2023 1,500.00 2577 0864 MILLIMAN INC 11/17/2023 3,150.00 2578 0742 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SVCS 11/17/2023 17,815.70 2579 1134 PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE BILLING LLC 11/17/2023 3,983.29 2580 0931 RICOH USA (PO BOX 41564) 11/17/2023 104.63 2581 0127 ROCK CITY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE 11/17/2023 130,656.00 2582 0385 SOUTHERN TIER ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 11/17/2023 722.10 2583 1059 STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL 11/17/2023 3,069.84 2584 0912 U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 11/17/2023 119.13 2585 0133 UNITED STATES TREASURY 11/17/2023 479.95 2586 0540 WILLIAM SMITH 11/17/2023 35.00 2587  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE FOURTEEN 0098 WORTH W SMITH 11/17/2023 110.40 2588 1238 AMAZON CAPTIAL SERVICES 11/28/2023 235.00 2589 1097 BREEZELINE 11/28/2023 363.46 2590 0470 CDW GOVERNMENT 11/28/2023 8,241.40 2591 0199 CYNTHIA A. FRANKLIN 11/28/2023 35.37 2592 0167 FERGUSON PRINTING 11/28/2023 160.00 2593 1105 JAMES B SCHWAB CO 11/28/2023 13.68 2594 0831 METROPOLITAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS 11/28/2023 2,404.66 2595 1252 PITNEY BOWES 11/28/2023 709.35 2596 0570 SCOTT J COLLINS 11/28/2023 1,459.00 2597 1367 TYLER BUSINESS FORMS 11/28/2023 1,144.82 2598 0166 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 11/28/2023 250.00 2599 0429 VALPRO SANITARY SUPPLIES, INC. 11/28/2023 215.90 2600 0099 BARMORE & SELLSTROM 11/29/2023 1,123.84 2601 0915 BLUE COLLAR WORKWEAR 11/29/2023 125.99 2602 0065 HULL ELECTRIC, INC 11/29/2023 896.13 2603 0407 JOHN SIXT & SON INC. 11/29/2023 226.72 2604 0742 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SVCS 11/29/2023 144.87 2605 1087 NYS ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS 11/29/2023 200.00 2606 0499 TWIN TIERS OUTERWEAR 11/29/2023 146.98 2607 0267 WCA SERVICES CORPORATION 11/29/2023 200.00 2608 1048 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC 11/29/2023 6,258.00 2609 0807 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 11/29/2023 586.00 2610 1238 AMAZON CAPTIAL SERVICES 11/29/2023 1,063.03 2611 0915 BLUE COLLAR WORKWEAR 11/29/2023 148.00 2612 0371 CALE BENJAMIN 11/29/2023 46.11 2613 1369 EAST END AUTO SERVICES 11/29/2023 1,528.20 2614 0560 EMERLING FORD, INC 11/29/2023 217.24 2615 1261 TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLC 11/29/2023 3,386.90 2616 0774 URBAN AUTO CENTER 11/29/2023 42.00 2617 1238 AMAZON CAPTIAL SERVICES 11/29/2023 108.87 2618 0326 AUSTIN LOCKSMITH, INC 11/29/2023 10.50 2619 0432 BEICHNER WASTE SERVICES, INC. 11/29/2023 3,400.38 2620 0055 BOYLE'S MOTOR SALES INC. 11/29/2023 823.02 2621 0565 CAPPELLINO CHEVROLET 11/29/2023 872.00 2622 1053 DETROIT INDUSTRIAL TOOL 11/29/2023 163.09 2623 0598 EAGLE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES 11/29/2023 79.29 2624 0237 FASTENAL COMPANY 11/29/2023 145.14 2625 0164 GRAINGER 11/29/2023 170.65 2626 1091 KURK FUEL COMPANY 11/29/2023 15,165.71 2627 0248 NATIONAL FUEL 11/29/2023 1,855.46 2628 0515 NOCO ENERGY CORP. 11/29/2023 18,469.55 2629  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 2023 PAGE FIFTEEN 0469 STRATE WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC. 11/29/2023 124.63 2630 0491 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 11/29/2023 135.04 2631 1234 UPSTATE EQUIPMENT 11/29/2023 1,353.50 2632 0783 VALLEY FAB AND EQUIPMENT INC 11/29/2023 1,086.18 2633 0429 VALPRO SANITARY SUPPLIES, INC. 11/29/2023 1,040.00 2634 Adopted Ayes: Hill, Johnson, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Public Discussion:  Julie Hamacher asked who was on the Charter Commission. Mayor Magiera stated she appointed a committee between 9 and 15 members. She listed City residents that were members. It was noted that prior to it being placed on the election ballet, newspaper articles were published, there were posts on Facebook and a webpage was created. Mayor Magiera noted there were certain rules that needed to be followed. There was some discussion regarding some of the changes made. Mrs. Hamacher noted she was disappointed with the election voter numbers being low and that voters did not know what they were voting on. Mayor Magiera stated that the rules required the Charter Commission to complete the amended Charter within two years and present it for vote by the second General Election. Clerk Chamberlain stated there was a deadline that the entire Charter document had to be provided to the Board of Elections, but did not know the requirement for them. She thought the document would have been available at each polling place. Jodi Clark noted she feels that notices should have been sent to the residents. Mayor Magiera stated that there were not any major changes made, it mostly removed things that no longer pertained. There was some discussion regarding City employee wages. It was noted that the amended Charter was not required to be voted on by the Common Council, it was to be voted on by the residents. There was discussion regarding the Board Members being absent from regular meetings. Mrs. Hamacher noted she is not criticizing anyone, she was looking for clarification on changes to the Charter and commends everyone that worked on it for two years. It was a surprise to her that it was up for a vote.  Jodi Clark stated she is a member of the Seneca and Salamanca Mothers Against Drug (SSMAD). She noted one of their concerns are the amount of homeless people in the City. Council Member Koch noted that she was informed there are approximately 30 homeless within the City. Ms. Clark noted SSMAD is concerned with what is going to happen to these people when there is a “Code Blue” due to cold weather. They are trying to find out what agencies handle different parts of assistance. Council Member Smith received the procedure from