September 4, 2018

A regularly scheduled work session of the Lockport Town Board was conductedat 1: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2018 at the Town Hall, 6560 DysingerRoad, Lockport, New York.

Present were: Supervisor: Mark C. Crocker

Town Council Members: Paul W. Siejak

Patricia Dufour

Darlene DiCarlo

Absent: Tom Keough

Also present: Dave Miller, Highway Superintendent; Brian D. Seaman, TownAttorney; Rob Klavoon, Wendel Engineering and Judith A. Newbold, Town Clerk.

Supervisor Crocker welcomed everyone and opened the meeting as follows:

1. Town Clerk

The Town Clerk received a copy of a petition that was served on NYSEG lastweek by residents on Bartz Road requesting natural gas service be madeavailable in their area.

2. Attorney

Attorney Seaman discussed opening up residency outside of the Town ofLockport for a Deputy Building Inspector. He advised that a" memorandum ofunderstanding" would need to be in place regarding usage of the town vehicles.He distributed a memorandum for review which is agreeable to the CSEA.

MOTION ( 2018- 191) approving the" Memorandum of Understanding" regardingthe Deputy Building Inspector and authorizing the Supervisor to sign was madeby Councilmember Dufour, seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motionwas APPROVED. AYES-4, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour andDiCarlo.

Attorney Seaman will draft the local law and forward it to the Town Board forintroduction and scheduling of a public hearing.

He informed the Board that the Town still has unused block grant money totaling84,000.00 which may be used for services that aid senior citizens. The Board

will look into using the monies for rehabilitation on the town building located at6570 Dysinger Road. This building could then be leased to The Dale Associationfor a minimal sum to use for programs for senior citizens in the town. The townwould need to request proposals for grant administration of this particular

program. Supervisor Crocker will be meeting with the Town Engineer andArchitect to walk through the building to gauge feasibility. After a discussionregarding accessibility and other options for the grant monies, it was decided theboard would proceed with the request for proposals.

MOTION (2018- 192) authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for grantadministration services on a Community Development Block Grant( US Dept. ofHousing and Urban Development) for the Town of Lockport was made byCouncilmember Dufour, seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion wasAPPROVED. AYES-4, NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour andDiCarlo.

3. Engineer

Contract 168S- G Pump Station Replacement Project— Final CloseoutSTC Construction has completed the rehabilitation and replacement of Transit

1, Strauss Road, Reger Drive and the mobile home park pump stations. TheHighway Superintendent has inspected the stations and Rob Klavoonrecommended close out of the sewer pump station contract.

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MOTION ( 2018- 193) on a motion by Councilmember Siejak, and seconded byCouncilmember DiCarlo, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED: AYES-4,NAYS- O. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour and DiCarlo.

RESOLUTION

FINAL CLOSEOUT AND ACCEPTANCE

TOWN OF LOCKPORT PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT

CONTRACT 168S-G

WHEREAS, the Town of Lockport awarded a bid to STC Construction Inc. in the

amount of$ 793, 300. 00, for the replacement of 4 sanitary sewer pump stations,and

WHEREAS, Wendel, the Town' s Engineers have reviewed the project and find

that all matters required under the Contract have been satisfactorily completed,and now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the payment of$ 68,800. 35 which

represents the remaining balance owed under the Contract and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to signany close out documents as required by the Contract.

Contract 18- 5 Snyder Drive Sidewalk Installation

He then asked the Board to set the bids for the Snyder Drive sidewalk installation

project. The easement for the southeast corner of the intersection has been

signed. He would like to set the bid date for September 27th which will give the

Highway Department time to remove the trees to make room for the sidewalk.

MOTION (2018- 194) on a motion by Councilmember Siejak, and seconded byCouncilmember Dufour, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED: AYES-4,NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour and DiCarlo.

RESOLUTION

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR

SNYDER DRIVE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION

CONTRACT NO. 18- 5

WHEREAS, the Town of Lockport has authorized Wendel, the Town' s Engineers

to complete the plans and specifications for the installation of sidewalk on Snyder

Drive, and

WHEREAS, Wendel has completed the plans and specifications and has

obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and easements, and now thereforebe it

RESOLVED, that the Lockport Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to

advertise for said bids as follows:

Books Available: Thursday, September 6, 2018Bid Opening: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10: 00 AM

Phase II Waterline Replacement Project

Rob then reported Marc Smith, Director of Economic Development, needs a

resolution regarding the short form EAF for the Wicks Road, Slayton SettlementRoad waterline project to submit with the grant he is currently composing.

MOTION ( 2018-195) on a motion by Councilmember Dufour and seconded byCouncilmember DiCarlo, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED. AYES-4,NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour and DiCarlo.

RESOLUTION

SEQR DETERMINATIONWICKS ROAD& SLAYTON SETTLEMENT ROAD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT

WHEREAS, the Town Board previously determined that waterline replacement

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on Wicks Road and Slayton Settlement Road as part of the Phase II Waterline

Replacement Project is a" Type II" action under SEQRA

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizesthe Supervisor to sign Part Ill of the ( EAF) Environmental Assessment Form,

indicating that this is a Type II action and issuing a negative declaration underSEQRA.

He reported he has contacted Google Earth, Google Maps, Garmin, Rand

McNally and Magellan to adjust the maps to the height on the railroad bridge onDay Road that has been causing problems for large vehicles at the underpass.Dave Miller, Highway Superintendent, added that this bridge will be closing downsoon for rehabilitation of the railroad trestle underpass. He is currently sendingout requests for pricing for flashing beacon devices for this area.

Niagara County Transmission Main, Phase 2 ( PCCP)Councilmember Siejak inquired about the status of the contractor's ( CATCO)

request to the NYS Department of Transportation to complete the Transit Road

crossing at a shallower depth. Rob stated no decision has been made at this time.He added this request would decrease construction time from approximately thirteenweeks to seven weeks.

4. Highway Superintendent

Dave Miller reported that" caution children" signs have been installed in the

Carlisle Gardens area and will be added on Hartford Lane soon. The HighwayDepartment has also begun site work on the State Troopers garage at 6564

Dysinger Road.

The Highway Superintendent requested additional monies be transferred fromhis Highway surplus fund to pave 1000 feet on Ruhlmann Road, the turning laneof Rapids Road at South Transit Road, 1000 feet on Shaffer Road and 1000 feet

on Minnick Road. He plans to finish these projects by the end of the year. TheTown Board will address this issue at the next board meeting. He also plans tohave the Highway Department begin the Day Road Park storage building nearthe end of October.

5. Town Board

Councilmember Siejak distributed a letter he composed to the Councilmembers

regarding a 2019 Memorial Day parade as part of the budget process. He wouldlike to place one thousand dollars in the budget contingent on matching fundsfrom the City of Lockport.

Councilmember Dufour thanked Dave Miller and the Highway Department forthe beautiful work they did on the Gaskill Soccer Fields sign. She feels it is agreat addition to the park and would like to rededicate it at a future date and

include the Gaskill family.

She announced a Medicare informational meeting that will be held at the TownHall on October 10th from 5: 00-7: 00 p. m. Letters will be distributed to theresidents that will be turning 65 this year.

Councilmember DiCarlo reminded everyone about the upcoming Rabies Clinic,which will take place on September 15, 2018 from 2: 00- 4: 00 p. m. in the HighwayGarage.

She pointed out the new photos that were purchased for the Town Hall

Community Room. These photos were taken in different areas of the town. TheSupervisor and Board members will be hanging these pictures soon.

6. Supervisor

Supervisor Crocker informed the Board that he will be meeting withrepresentatives from the Lockport Library on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at2: 00 p. m. to discuss the current contract between the town and the library.

He reminded the board members that Mr. Cooper from the Niagara MilitaryAffairs Council ( NIMAC) will be doing a presentation at the Town Board meetingon September 5th.

He also reported that he and Barry Kobrin, DCO will be meeting withrepresentatives from the Niagara County SPCA, including the new ExecutiveDirector, Tim Brennan at 1: 00 p. m. on September 6, 2018.

7. Executive Session

MOTION ( 2018- 196) to enter executive session at 1: 37 p. m. to discuss mattersrelating to the employment of a particular individual was made by CouncilmemberDufour, seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion was APPROVED. AYES

4, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, and DiCarlo.

Executive Session ended, Work Session reconvened

MOTION ( 2018- 197) to resume the work session and regular business meeting at1: 42 p. m. was made by Councilmember Dufour, seconded by CouncilmemberSiejak. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 4, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker,Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo. No action was taken during Executive Session.

8. Adjournment

MOTION ( 2018- 198) to adjourn at 1: 43 p. m. was made by Councilmember DiCarlo,seconded by Councilmember Siejak. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 4,NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour and DiCarlo.

The Town Board will next meet at 1: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 atthe Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road, Lockport.

Respectfully Submitted,

Judith A. Newbold

Town Clerk