October 3, 2018 The regular business meeting of the Lockport Town Board was conducted at 7: 30 p. m. on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at the Lockport Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road, Lockport, New York. Present were: Supervisor: Mark C. Crocker Councilmembers: Paul W. Siejak Patricia Dufour Thomas Keough Darlene DiCarlo Also present: Honorable Michael Norris; Brian D. Seaman, Town Attorney; Judith A. Newbold, Town Clerk; Justice Cheryl Antkowiak and Dan Antkowiak; Bradley and Joanna Marble and family, Ryan Parisi; Donna Johnston, Deputy Town Clerk; Dave Miller, Highway Superintendent; Reverend and Mrs. Hardy; and many residents. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Supervisor Crocker welcomed those present and those watching on LCTV. He then opened the meeting as follows: PRESENTATION: TRI- TOWN AMBULANCE 50TH ANNIVERSARY( Clifford Grant, President) Supervisor Crocker welcomed Clifford Grant and Jean Morse of Tri- Town ambulance and thanked them for their service. He stated he considers all military, police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians to be heroes. He read a proclamation that included the charter members that began Tri- Town ambulance and listed the current members, who he thanked for their unselfish dedication and service to the residents of the Town of Lockport. Clifford Grant, who has been with Tri-Town for 44 years gave a brief history of the facility and thanked the town, and reminded them Tritown is glad to help the residents. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Supervisor Crocker opened the public comment section; no residents addressed the Town Board. Therefore, Supervisor Crocker closed the public comment section. BUSINESS MEETING: 1. Approval of Minutes MOTION ( 2018-231) to approve the minutes of Town Board meetings conducted on 09/ 04/ 2018 and 09/ 05/ 2018 was made by Councilmember Siejak and seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: 2. Approval of Payment of Bills MOTION ( 2018-232) to approve the payment of bills for the month of October 2018 was made by Councilmember Dufour and seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo. The bills for October consisted of 166 vouchers# 41962-42128 in the amount of 1, 802, 097. 60. 3. Communications nothing to report.
PAGE 2 Continuation of minutes of Town of Lockport Board Meeting conducted on 10/ 03/ 2018 4. Building Inspector's Report Councilmember Dufour read the report as submitted covering the month of September 2018 which states that 49 building permits were issued; $ 5, 490. 00 was collected in fees; and the estimated cost of construction was$ 910, 569. 00. MOTION ( 2018-233) to approve the Building Inspector' s Report for the month of September 2018 was made by Councilmember Dufour, seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo. 5. Supervisor's Monthly Financial Report MOTION ( 2018-234) to approve the Supervisor's Monthly Financial report for the period covering September 1, 2018 September 31, 2018, was made by Councilmember DiCarlo and seconded by Councilmember Siejak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: 6. Introduction of a Local Law Modifying the Residency Requirement for Deputy Building Inspectors Councilmember Dufour then introduced the following Local Law: ( MOTIoN 2018-235 for reference) TOWN OF LOCKPORT A Local Law Modifying the Residency Requirement for Deputy Building Inspectors Be it enacted by the Town of Lockport: Article II of Chapter 38 of the Code of the Town of Lockport is hereby adopted as follows: Article II: Deputy Building Inspectors 38-5 Residency in Adjoining Municipality Within County Required Deputy Building Inspectors of the Town of Lockport shall be a resident and an elector of any municipality within the County of Niagara and adjoining the Town of Lockport. 38-6 Supersession of State Laws This Article supersedes Town Law 23, subdivision 1 and Public Officers Law 3, subdivision 1 and 30, subdivision ( 1)( d). 38-7 Statutory Authority This Article is enacted pursuant to the New York State Constitution, Article IX, Section 2( c)( 1) and Municipal Home Rule Law 10, subdivisions 1( ii)( a)( 1) and 1( ii)( d)( 3). 7. Resolution calling for a Public Hearing to be held at 7: 30 p. m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2018 on a Proposed Local Law Modifying the Residency Requirement for Deputy Building Inspectors MOTION ( 2018-236) to call for a public hearing to be held at 7: 30 p. m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2018 on a proposed local law modifying the residency requirement for Deputy Building Inspectors, was made by Councilmember Siejak and seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE:
PAGE 3- Continuation of minutes of Town of Lockport Board Meeting conducted on 10/ 03/ 2018 8. Resolution to appoint Bradley D. Marble as Town Justice for the Town of Lockport with a term ending 12/ 31/ 2019 Councilmember Siejak stated he would proudly sponsor the resolution for Bradley Marble, who has been Town Prosecutor since 2009 and is an outstanding individual. MOTION ( 2018-237) to appoint Bradley D. Marble as Town Justice for the Town of Lockport with a term ending 12/ 31/ 2019 was made by Councilmember Siejak and seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: ADMINISTRATION OF OATH: Bradley D. Marble, Town Justice Justice Cheryl Antkowiak administered the Oath of Office to Bradley D. Marble and congratulated him on his new appointment. 9. Resolution to appoint Ryan K. Parisi as Town Prosecutor for the Town of Lockport with a term ending 12/ 31/ 2018 Councilmember Keough stated that after careful review of Ryan' s resume and references, he would like to make the motion. MOTION ( 2018-238) to appoint Ryan K. Parisi as Town Prosecutor for the Town of Lockport with a term ending 12/ 31/ 2018, was made by Councilmember Keough and seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: ADMINISTRATION OF OATH: Ryan K. Parisi. Town Prosecutor Justice Cheryl Antkowiak administered the Oath of Office to Ryan K. Parisi for Town Prosecutor. Supervisor Crocker congratulated him on behalf of the Town Board. 10. Resolution to appoint Sandra Golonka to the Town of Lockport Board of Assessment Review with a term to expire 09/ 30/ 2023 Councilmember Dufour stated she would like to support this resolution as Ms. Golonka has many years of experience in real estate in our community and is of fine character. MOTION ( 2018-239) to appoint Sandra Golonka to the Town of Lockport Board of Assessment Review with a term to expire 09/ 30/ 2023, was made by Councilmember Dufour and seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: 11. Resolution authorizing the Highway Superintendent to purchase a Bobcat E85 T4 R- Series Compact Excavator with accessories from Clark Equipment Company for a total purchase price of$ 98, 228. 22 pursuant to New York State bid, award PGB22792 MOTION ( 2018-240) to authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase a Bobcat E85 T4 R- Series Compact Excavator with accessories from Clark Equipment Company, for a total purchase price of$ 98, 228. 22 pursuant to New York State bid, award PGB22792 was made by Councilmember Siejak and seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour. Keough and DiCarlo. 12. Resolution to approve the Justice Court Corrective Action Plan and to forward to the New York State Comptroller' s office Cent r,, ed next cage
PAGE 4 Continuation of minutes of Town of Lockport Board Meeting conducted on 10103! 2018 MOTION ( 2018-241) to approve the Justice Court Corrective Action Plan and to forward to the New York State Comptroller' s office, was made by Councilmember DiCarlo and seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: 13. Resolution to authorize the Supervisor to notify Niagara County Real Property Services of unpaid sewer, water and refuse before October 26, 2018 and to have Real Property add those amounts to the 2019 Niagara County Tax Roll MOTION ( 2018-242) to authorize the Supervisor to notify Niagara County Real Property Services of unpaid sewer, water and refuse before October 26, 2018 and to have Real Property add those amounts to the 2019 Niagara County Tax Roll, was made by Councilmember DiCarlo and seconded by Councilmember Dufour. The motion was CARRIED AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo. 14. Town Board Comments Councilmember Keough thanked Dave Miller and the Highway Department for the great job they did paving this year; all roads have been finished that have been scheduled. He reported the town had to extend additional funds for paving due to the rise in asphalt prices this year. He announced Yahoo (Oath:) will be adding a Verizon data center in the town IDA Park with an investment of thirty- two million dollars. He had the opportunity to observe the ribbon cutting at the new YMCA and became a member at their amazing facility. He is excited for all the growth in the Town of Lockport and thanked the Planning Board, Zoning Board and the IDA Committee. Councilmember Dufour reminded everyone that the Medicare Information meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road from 5: 00-7: 00 p. m. on October 10, 2018. It will be an informal forum with several providers in attendance. Please call the Town Clerk' s office at 716-439- 9524 to sign up. She congratulated Ryan Parisi on his appointment as Town Prosecutor and Bradley Marble and his family on his appointment as Town Justice. She thanked them for choosing the Town of Lockport, and commended them for their commitment and dedication. Councilmember Siejak congratulated Tri- Town ambulance, Ryan Parisi and Bradley Marble for their dedication to the community. He reported the town brush pick up will be held October 15th at 7: 00 a. m. for all roads in the Town of Lockport. Brush must be piled neatly with cut end towards the road. No roots, stumps or limbs greater than eight inches in diameter will be accepted. As bow hunting season opened October 1st, he reminded everyone that there is no hunting in the Town of Lockport parks. This includes turkey, big game, and small game seasons as well. He announced that the Town of Lockport Historical Society schedule is available at the Town Clerk' s office for anyone who is interested in attending their upcoming meetings. The next meeting will be held at 6: 30 p. m. at Town Hall on October 17, 2018. The guest speaker Jim Bowles will give a presentation at 7: 00 p. m. about the history of mineral springs in Niagara County.
PAGE 5 Continuation of minutes of Town of Lockport Board Meeting conducted on 10/ 03/ 2018 Councilmember DiCarlo reported the household hazardous waste collection took place on September 22, 2018 at Town Hall. Over 350 residents took advantage of the service. She would like to thank Niagara County Solid Waste for partnering with the town on this event. She also announced the Lockport Public Library will be holding a used book sale from 10: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. on October 12th& 13th. All proceeds will go to support library programs. The electronic recycling collection will be held from 9: 00-1: 00 p. m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018. November will be the last electronic recycling collection for the year. This event is open to Town of Lockport residents only; please bring identification. The 10th annual Fall Festival will be held from 1: 00 3: 00 p. m., Sunday, October 21, 2018. All residents are welcome to enjoy the petting zoo, hayrides, refreshments and games. 15. Supervisor' s Comments Supervisor Crocker congratulated Tri- town ambulance on 50 years of service and congratulated Bradley Marble and Ryan Parisi on their appointments. He thanked everyone for coming and invited them to stay for refreshments. 16. Adjournment There being nothing further, Supervisor Crocker asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION ( 2018-243) to adjourn was made by Councilmember Dufour and seconded by Councilmember Siejak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES- 5, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: The meeting ended at 7: 54 p. m. The Lockport Town Board will next meet at 1: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2018. Respectfully submitted, Judith A. Newbold Town Clerk