Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2024 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Sandra Magiera Council Members: John Hill, Barry Smith, Michael Reed, Janet Koch City Clerk: Tracy Chamberlain Grant Administrator: Jay Bartoszek BPU General Manager: Dennis Hensel Assistant Fire Chief: Brandon Smith Fire Lieutenant: Travis Whitehouse ABSENT: Council Member Kylee Johnson Mayor Magiera called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Magiera asked for a moment of silence. Moved by Reed and seconded by Smith: RESOLVED: That we hereby approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting of October 9, 2024. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Smith and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby authorize the closing of Main Street for the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Smith and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the attached quote of Allied Alarms Services, Inc., Falconer, NY, for the installation of access control key system on six replacement man doors, in the amount of $8,450.00 for installation and $24.00 monthly. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2024 PAGE TWO Moved by Reed and seconded by Koch: RESOLVED: That we hereby allow the Salamanca Board of Public Utilities to borrow funds for the purchase of Electric Department transformers in the amount of $128,127, with lead time of up to 30 weeks and further authorize the Mayor to sign an Intra-Municipal Agreement with the BPU for repayment. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None No action was taken on Agenda Item #6, Bids for City Hall insulation project. Moved by Smith and seconded by Koch: RESOLVED: That we hereby waive the agenda rule to consider other items. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby cancel the meetings scheduled for November 27, 2024 and December 25, 2024, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Mayor Magiera noted that a meeting can be scheduled if needed. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Hill: RESOLVED: That we hereby appoint Thomas Henderson, Allegany, NY, as Provisional Part-time Dispatcher, effective October 21, 2024, contingent on being reachable on a Civil Service list, according to the current union contract. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Reed and seconded by Koch: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 137 of the City Charter of the City of Salamanca, the owners of the attached listed properties are hereby placed on notice that the said properties are in “Tax Pending” status pursuant to the designation of the City Comptroller, and WHEREAS, the said tax amounts listed plus interest, must be paid in full by March 31, 2025, and  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2024 PAGE THREE WHEREAS, failure to pay will result in the Common Council authorizing the City Comptroller/Clerk to execute deeds for said properties to the City of Salamanca and once executed, the current property owner forfeits all rights, interest and title to said properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. All unpaid taxes, on the attached list, are hereby moved to tax pending status. 2. The City Comptroller is directed to send out all the proper notifications and required legal advertisements. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Communications from the Mayor and Council:  Council Member Reed requested the City Attorney to prepare a Local Law to increase the salary of the Mayor and Council Members to be effective January 1, 2025.  Council Member Smith let everyone know on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Courtroom he plans to host a Neighborhood Watch informational meeting. He noted information will come from the Police Department and the Police Chief Jamie Deck will be attending. Moved by Hill 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 report of the Police Chief and Dog Control Officer for the month of September 2024 are hereby accepted and filed. Vendor Vendor Name Payment Payment Number Number Date Amount 0199 CYNTHIA A. FRANKLIN 10/11/2024 36.18 3999 1045 LAWLEY BENEFITS CONSULTING 10/18/2024 1,500.00 4000 0290 NYS UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 10/18/2024 4,928.00 4001 1522 SECUREWATCH24, LLC 10/18/2024 64,163.00 4002 1069 TIM HAYNOSKI 10/18/2024 171.77 4003 1202 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 10/23/2024 336.00 4004 0808 BURT YOUNG SALES CENTER 10/23/2024 186.89 4005 0122 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 10/23/2024 166.24 4006  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2024 PAGE FOUR 1087 NYS ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS 10/23/2024 200.00 4007 1189 SAFE LIFE DEFENSE 10/23/2024 213.50 4008 1048 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC 10/23/2024 263.00 4009 0807 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 10/23/2024 802.00 4010 1097 BREEZELINE 10/23/2024 152.47 4011 0186 CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. 10/23/2024 98.54 4012 0085 CATT CO DEPT OF HEALTH 10/23/2024 1,048.36 4013 0094 CATTARAUGUS CO MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSOC 10/23/2024 25.00 4014 0794 CHAUTAUQUA CO HUMANE SOCIETY INC 10/23/2024 50.00 4015 1500 D & S GLASS SERVICE INC 10/23/2024 5,162.20 4016 0465 DALE WYMER THE PHONE GUY 10/23/2024 200.00 4017 1205 HIGHMARK BCBSWNY (MEDICARE 286543) 10/23/2024 415.00 4018 0709 HODGSON RUSS, LLP 10/23/2024 5,502.50 4019 0831 METROPOLITAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS 10/23/2024 2,398.20 4020 0158 OLEAN TIMES HERALD 10/23/2024 37.50 4021 1134 PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE BILLING LLC 10/23/2024 3,421.70 4022 0570 SCOTT J COLLINS 10/23/2024 1,459.00 4023 0385 SOUTHERN TIER ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 10/23/2024 80.00 4024 1059 STAPLES 10/23/2024 807.89 4025 0912 U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 10/23/2024 119.13 4026 1388 UBEO, LLC 10/23/2024 61.59 4027 0326 AUSTIN LOCKSMITHING, INC 10/23/2024 21.00 4028 1482 CATTAUGUS COUNTY DPW - TIPPING FEES 10/23/2024 79.50 4029 1007 FSC SYSTEMS, LLC 10/23/2024 68.00 4030 0164 GRAINGER 10/23/2024 578.12 4031 0277 JAMESTOWN MACADAM, INC 10/23/2024 2,997.00 4032 0175 JAMESTOWN SOAP & SOLVENT, INC. 10/23/2024 298.50 4033 1405 KISS MY GRASS LAWN CARE LLC 10/23/2024 6,000.00 4034 0563 M.I.S. OF AMERICA, INC. 10/23/2024 1,488.00 4035 0937 SOUTHWORTH-MILTON, INC 10/23/2024 58.17 4036 1489 VALPRO SANITARY PRODUCTS INC. 10/23/2024 281.42 4037 1060 W.B. MASON CO. INC 10/23/2024 1,099.68 4038 0979 COAST TO COAST SOLUTIONS 10/22/2024 1,898.97 4040 0193 GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC 10/22/2024 37.74 4041 1245 LAW ENFORCEMENT SEMINARS, LLC 10/22/2024 445.00 4042 0404 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 10/22/2024 100.00 4043 0774 URBAN AUTO CENTER 10/22/2024 119.99 4044 1238 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 10/22/2024 1,248.52 8000006 Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None  REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2024 PAGE FIVE Public Discussion:  John Bach noted that the DPW put some millings in the right-of-way at 19-21 Summit Street. He asked that something more can be done. It was noted he will need to speak with the DPW Superintendent. He discussed graffiti and things he and group have done to help clean it up.  Resident Kathi Gimbrone noted there is a lot of graffiti, including on a City entrance sign and directional signs that should be removed. It was noted that the vandal needs to be caught in the act.  Gary Chapman requested reduced speed traffic signs along Central Avenue due to a recent accident.  John Bach discussed various houses with drug activity and code violations. Moved by Hill and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That we hereby accept the quote of Snow Construction, Falconer, NY for the purchase of one new storage shed for the ice pond in the amount of $12,750.00. It was noted this a smaller building to be put up this year and work on a larger one for next year. The City plans to reduce the size of the usable ice area. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Koch and seconded by Reed: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining negotiations and the work history of a particular person, under the provisions of the State’s Open Meetings Law. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None Moved by Smith and seconded by Koch: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Council reconvene after approximately one hour and fifteen minutes in executive session. Adopted Ayes: Hill, Smith, Reed, Koch Nays: None