Common Council

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 13, 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 October 23, 2024. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 3. A resolution adopting a Local Law for 2024 to increase the salary of certain elected officials for the City of Salamanca. (Note: A Public Hearing will be held on December 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM.) Sponsor: Council Member Reed 4. A resolution approving Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreements between the NYSDOT and the City for the bridge portion of Route 353 (Center St. bridge) for 2022-2023 and further authorizing the Mayor to sign such agreement. Sponsor: Council Member Hill 5. A resolution approving Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreements between the NYSDOT and the City for the bridge portion of Route 353 (Center St. bridge) for 2023-2024 and further authorizing the Mayor to sign such agreement. Sponsor: Council Member Hill 6. A resolution authorizing an increase in the ambulance rates fees for the City, effective December 1, 2024. Sponsor: Council Member Johnson 7. A resolution approving the lease agreement between the Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association and the City of Salamanca for the Ray Evans Seneca Theater at 8 Main Street. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 8. A resolution approving a five-year contract between Armor Construction, LLC, Falconer, NY for the annual Fire Sprinkler Inspections for the Ray Evans Seneca Theater at 8 Main Street. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 9. A resolution in support of continued and increased New York State Aid for Local Governments. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera  AGENDA FOR COMMON COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 13, 2024 PAGE TWO 10. A resolution authorizing the Silver Bells Parade on December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM with the closing of Main Street at 5:15 PM. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera 11. Consideration of bids for the City Hall Records Room. Sponsor: Mayor Magiera There has been some discussion with the Architect on what step to take. It is advised to check with the Attorney. 12. Certain appointments by the Mayor and Common Council 13. A resolution to waive the agenda rule to consider other items(s), if necessary. a. A resolution accepting the low bid of HH Rauh Contracting, Ashville, NY for the demolition of 38 East Street for $43,590, 62 Maple Street for $18,900 and 25 Seneca Street for $33,750, plus $5,000 for unforeseen conditions, for a total cost of $100,940.00. b. A resolution authorizing the sale of a lot located on Elm Street, (# 73.072-1-32) to the adjoining property owner, Alex & Eun Beak, for a purchase price of $1,500.00, with the purchaser to pay the cost of consent for the Seneca Nation Indian Lease Assignment and all recording costs to record the deed and related paperwork with Cattaraugus County. c. A resolution authorizing the sale of a lot located on Highland Avenue, (# 73.057- 1-14) to the adjoining property owner, Donald Deboy, for a purchase price of $750.00, with the purchaser to pay the cost to record the deed and related paperwork with Cattaraugus County. 14. Communications from the Mayor and Council. 15. Reminder of other meetings – November 18th Police at 4:30, November 26th Youth Board at 4:30, December 3rd Fire at 6:30, December 4th IDA at 4:00, December 10th Library at 4:00, December 10th BPU at 6:00, December 11th DPW at 6:00 and the next Regular Council will be December 11th at 7:00 PM. 16. 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. 17. Public discussion, other matters. 18. Motion to hold a work session and/or executive session, if necessary. 19. Adjournment.