Common Council

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 2024 7:00 PM COURT ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING At approximately 6:30 PM, the Mayor and Council will hold a work session in the Conference Room for the purpose of reviewing agenda items and signing bills. No official action will be taken during this time. Pledge of allegiance and moment of silence. 1. Call to order at 7:00 PM. 2. A resolution approving and dispensing with the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting of January 24, 2024. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 3. A resolution adopting a Tentative Budget for the City for fiscal year April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and also scheduling the required Public Hearing for such Tentative Budget for February 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 4. A resolution City Clerk to issue a Fireworks permit to Skylighters of New York, Orchard Park, NY, for firework displays to be held at the Seneca Allegany Casino, as sponsored by ISOC Racing, on February 16 & 17, 2024. Note: Approval is contingent on the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Building Code Inspector approving the request. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 5. A resolution allowing the BPU’s Electric Department to borrow a shortfall amount from the City for the purpose of paying outstanding accounts payable invoices of the Electric Department and further authorizing the Mayor to sign an Intra-Municipal Agreement with the BPU for repayment. Sponsor: Council Member Reed 6. A resolution approving the agreement with the SPCA of Cattaraugus County for services pertaining to dogs effective February 15, 2024. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 7. Certain appointments by the Mayor and Common Council 8. A resolution to waive the agenda rule to consider other items(s), if necessary. a. A resolution appointing Robert Earley to his second appointment as Provisional Acting Comptroller effective July 1, 2023, at an annual wage of $87,000, at 35 hours per week, in accordance with the Non-Union Employee Benefits, contingent on taking the Cattaraugus County Civil Service test and being reachable. b. A resolution approving the separation agreement between the City and Kristen Lasseter according to the Police Union Contract. 9. Communications from the Mayor and Council.  AGENDA FOR COMMON COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2024 PAGE TWO 10. Reminder of other meetings – February 21st Police at 6:00, February 21st Council Budget Public Hearing at 7:00, February 27th Youth Board at 4:30, and the next Regular Council will be February 28th at 7:00 PM. 11. A resolution authorizing payment of the bills as warranted and recommended by the appropriate Commissions and/or Department Heads, the City Comptroller and City Clerk and accept reports. 12. Public discussion, other matters. 13. Motion to hold a work session and/or executive session, if necessary. 14. Adjournment.