HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1226No. 24
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
December 26, 2002
MAYOR
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello
COMPTROLLER
Anthony Nanula
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Richard A. Fontana
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio
COUNCILMEMBERS -AT -LARGE
Beverly Gray
Charlie A. Fisher III
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE
BRIAN C. DAVIS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK- FILLMORE
RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN
DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH
MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH
BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Marc Coppola,
Chairman, Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr., Mary
Martino, Antoine Thompson- Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean
Grant - Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Antoine
Thompson, Interim Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Brian C.
Davis, Joseph Golombek Jr., Beverly Gray, Rosemarie
LoTempio- Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
Marc Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, David A.
Franczyk, Mary Martino- Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Charley H. Fisher III, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, David A.
Franczyk, Beverly Gray, Antoine Thompson; Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Joseph Golombek Jr.; Members
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio,
Chairman, Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic J.
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana,
David A. Franczyk, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III.
CORPORATION
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2002
AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council,
and and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis,
Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek Grant, Gray,
LoTempio, Martino, and Thompson - 13.
ABSENT - None.
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by
Mr. Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on
December 10, 2002 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 1
APPOINT EVA M. HASSETT
CHIEF OF STAFF
MAYOR DEPARTMENT
Pursuant to Article 4, section 4 -7 of the Charter of the City of
Buffalo, I hereby appoint Eva M. Hassett, 172 Ashland Avenue,
Buffalo, NY 14222 to the position of Mayor's Chief of Staff in
the Executive Department of the City of Buffalo, at a salary of
$75,424.
Ms. Hassett has been the Commissioner of Administration and
Finance in my administration since January of 1994 and has
done an admirable and commendable job in that capacity. With
her broad range of experience in public finance and
outstanding management skills, Ms. Hassett has already
demonstrated that she possesses the necessary talents to
effectively serve as my Chief of Staff.
I hereby certify that Ms. Hassett is well qualified to discharge
the duties of Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, and I am
proud to appoint her to this position.
This position, pursuant to Rule 5 of the rules for the Classified
Civil Service of the City of Buffalo, is in the Exempt
Classification.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 2
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OVERDUE
NOTICE FROM STATE COMPTROLLER
Attached please find copies of letters that I received from the
Office of the State Comptroller notifying the city Comptroller
that the annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30,
2002 is overdue.
I have: been requested by the State Comptroller to distribute
this to each member of the Common Council.
Dear Mayor:
Enclosed are copies of a recent letter notifying the Chief Fiscal
Officer that your municipality's annual financial report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 is overdue.
I ask that you please distribute a copy of this letter to each
member of your municipality's legislative body at your earliest
convenience.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any
questions regarding this request, please call (55 18) 474 -4014.
Anthony Nartula, City Comptroller
City of Buffalo
1225 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Dear Chief Fiscal Officer:
This is the second notice that your annual financial report for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 is overdue. General
Municipal Law, section 30 requires that you file your annual
report with the Office of the State Comptroller within sixty (60)
days after the close of the fiscal year. In addition, there is
generally some form of requirement for filing an annual
financial report locally. In as much as the failure to file a timely
report impacts the entire municipality, a copy of this letter will
be distributed to each member of your municipality's legislative
body.
There are several different users of the financial data that is
included in your annual financial report. It is important to
provide a timely and accurate annual financial report to the
governing board, other managers in your local government and
the public as soon as possible after the end of your fiscal year.
This information is valuable for management and planning
purposes, and demonstrating accountability for public assets.
The timely availability of your annual financial report will also
allow the citizens in your community to be informed participants
in the management of your local government. The State
Comptroller's Office uses the information in your annual
financial report to assess the financial condition of your local
government and to identify services we can provide to enable
PROCEEDINGS
you to improve your government's financial condition,
efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. The legislature and
other state agencies may also utilize your annual financial
report data to allocate resources and to monitor compliance.
Lastly, investors and creditors utilize this data to evaluate
creditworthiness.
In order to maximize the benefits to these users of your
financial data, we strongly urge you to file your annual financial
report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 as soon as
possible.
One of Comptroller McCall's key objectives is to work in
partnership with local governments. The Division of Municipal
Affairs has seven regional offices (see attached listing)
available to provide a variety of services and assistance to local
governments in New York State. Please contact the office in
your region with questions relating to technical assistance and
accounting related issues. If you need additional documents,
filing information or assistance with the electronic filing of your
annual report, please call (518) 474 -4014. We remain ready to
assist you in the preparation and filing of your annual financial
report, as well as providing you with other financial related
services.
Sincerely,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION
NO. 3
PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT
The Buffalo Arts Commission respectfully requests Your
Honorable Body to authorize the Executive Director to hire a
public art information Consultant and an archivist consultant to
update inventory of City of Buffalo art collection and organize
historic records pertinent to Arts Commission projects.
Expertise is needed in these areas to take advantage of
increased, demand related to cultural tourism opportunities and
assisted funding applications
This will allow the City of Buffalo to better promote and
document the public art located in all districts in the city.
Funds are available in the percent for art capital account.
Thank you for your continued support and we are available if
you require.
any further information regarding this request.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the Executive Director of the Buffalo Arts Commission be
and lie hereby Is Authorized hire a public art information
consultant and an architect consultant to update the inventory
of buffalo public art collection and to organize historic records
pertinent to Arts Commissioner Projects.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES -0
NO.4
POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS OF WWII
MEMORIAL
The Buffalo Arts Commission has no objection to the plans
as submitted by sponsor of above monument and to its
proposed location at Veterans Park at the Inner Harbor.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
NO. 6
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: DECEMBER
4, 2002, ITEM 6, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS
Attached are the budgets for the Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program for its seven (7) years of existence.
If you need any additional information on this topic, please call
me.
Sincerely,
Acceptance of year V11
1 Type in Upper and Local Law Enforcement
I Lower Case Only Block Grant - 2002 -2003
Dear Members of Buffalo's Common Council:
This is the seventh year that the City of Buffalo, Department of
Police, Division of Citizen Services, and the Division of Parks
and Community Services has received a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant (L.L.E.B.G.), from the U.S. Justice
Department (D.O.J.).
The total award for the year 7 entitlement is $782,421, with a
required local match of 10% or $86,936. The local match
requirement will be Community Development Block Grant
funds earmarked for the Neighborhood Community Schools
program, which was approved by B.U.R.A. on September 12,
2002.
The 7 year L.L.E.B.G. entitlement of $782,421, reflects a 22%
reduction from year 6 funds which totaled $997,107, which was
a 13% reduction from year 5.
Additionally, the County of Erie has been awarded $16,900 in
year 7 funds, a reduction of over 20% from the $21,233 that it
received last year.
Consequently, difficult funding decisions had to be made in
allocating year 7 funds.
The process used in preparing the budget printed below, was
to follow U.S. Department of Justice guidelines by holding an
Advisory Board Meeting, which was held on September
12,2002 in Police Headquarters and a public hearing, held on
September 17, 2002, at the B District Police Station, 695 Main
Street. A public hearing notice was published in the Buffalo
News on Friday, September 6, 2002.
The year 7 funds still place its highest priority on police
protection, but also provides a substantial amount of dollars for
prevention and educational endeavors.
The following is the budget break down for year 7 funding and
your acceptance of the entitlement award on behalf of the City
of Buffalo, will be most appreciated.
Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program year 7
City of Buffalo $782,421
Local match 86,936
869,357
County of Erie $ 16,900
Buffalo Police Department: $522,421
Those dollars are presently earmarked for police cars and
equipment.
Division of'Citizen Services: $165,000
Community Schools - $100,000,
to continue after school programs in thirteen (13) schools,
which have used those funds to leverage an additional
$300,000 in program funds.
Save our Streets - $ 65,000,
Which will continue to fund a coordinator and task force
efforts in developing and implementing strategies to combat
illegal drug activities and to improve the quality of life in
Buffalo's Neighborhoods.
Division of Community Services: $ 95,000
Juvenile delinquency prevention programs - $ 55,000
City's Drug Court $ 40,000
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING
NO. 6
RESULTS OF BID
C ROBERT B. ADAM RAMP EXPANSION
The City of Buffalo Board of Parking advertised for bidders for
the Robert B. Adam Ramp Expansion on November 19., 2002.
A public bid opening was held on December 19, 2002 at 11:00
am- in the offices of the Board of Parking, 1801 City Hall. The
results are as follows -
Contract No. 101 Superstructure
BIDDERS
Available for review in the City Clerk's Office
The original total estimate for all contracts was $6,706,788.
Fund for this project the Parking Board's Bond Account
51019046 445 100.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 7
AMEND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
BUFFALO
AND BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY
WORKFORCE FOR USE OF
ADDITIONAL SPACE AT 401 CLINTON (JOHN F.
KENNEDY
COMMUNITY CENTER)
ITEM NO. 121, C.C.P. 2/6/01
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
received a letter from Terrance Chatfield, Assist. Director of
Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium,
Inc. requesting to lease 3,024 sq. ft, of additional space at the
John F. Kennedy Community Center located at 401 Clinton.
The Buffalo and Erie County Workforce is also requesting to
extend their lease for an additional two years, which would
result in their lease expiring on April 30, 2008.
There current lease is a four (4) year lease commencing March
1, 2002 - April 30, 2006 for 11, 15:2 sq. ft. at Ten Dollars
($10.00) per sq. ft. Their annual rental is $111,520.00, which is
paid in monthly installments of Nine Thousand Two Hundred
Ninety -Three Dollars and Thirty -Three Cents ($9,293.33).
The additional space would be on the 2nd floor space
previously occupied by P.A. L. approx. 320 sq. ft- the game
room approx. 1,638 sq. ft. and the space previously occupied
by Community School Improvement Service Center approx. 1,
136 sq. ft.
The total square footage to be leased would be 14,176 for an
annual rental of $141,760 to be paid in monthly installments of
Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen Dollars and
Thirty -Three Cents. ($11,813.33).
All other terms of the lease shall remain the same. This office
is requesting that Your Honorable Body approve the
above - mentioned amendments, that the Corporation Counsel's
Office prepare the necessary documents and authorize the
Mayor to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 8
ABANDONMENT AND SALE
PAPER STREET SOUTH PIERCE
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,
has received a request from Patrick and Christine Sullivan and
Donald and Pamela Grzebielucha to purchase the Paper Street
South Pierce. Patrick and Christine Sullivan have recently
purchased 41 South Pierce in order to build a home this
coming spring. However, they would like to purchase 25' of the
Paper Street (South Pierce) to alleviate problems with set back
requirements. Donald and Pamela have recently constructed a
new home at 40 South Pierce (a.k.a. 131 Seward) and would
like to purchase the additional 25' in order to keep the property
maintained and for extra yard space.
The Division of Real Estate has contacted Land Use Planning,
Sewer Authority, Fire, Police and the City Planning Board and
they have indicated that they have no objections and /or
conditions to the abandonment and sale of the Paper Street -
South Pierce.
The Dept. of Public Works, Parks & Streets has indicated that
there are various easements on record. They have indicated
that they would not be opposed to the abandonment and sale of
said property on the following conditions:
1 . That the property is sold subject to the permanent
easements of record and that no, permanent structures be built
on or over the easements.
2. That the City will retain a 100' of land from the
water in order to satisfy the 100' setback requirement along the
Buffalo Creek.
3. The official closing, the abandonment of the Paper
Street (South Pierce) does not become
effective until the deed conveying the property is filed in the
Erie County Clerk's Office.
Please be advised that Patrick Sullivan works for the Dept. of
Pubic Works, Donald Grzebielucha works for the Dept. of
Permits and Inspections and Pamela Grzebielucha works the
Office of Strategic Planning. Both parties will follow all
requirements to acquire this parcel.
Your Honorable Body may authorize the abandonment and sale
of the property in accordance with Article 27, Section 27 -5 of
the City Charter. Should you approve the abandonment and
sale the purchaser is required to retain a real estate
appraisal(s) at their own expense, for the purpose of fixing the
value of the interest of the City in such property. The City will
provide a list of appraisers established by the Appraisal Review
board of the City. They results of our negotiations will be filed
with Your Honorable Body for final approval.
I am, therefore, recommending that Your Honorable Body
approve the abandonment and sale of the Paper Street (South
Pierce) with the above stated conditions.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 9
CONTRACT PERSONNEL
EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS
ITEM NO. 5, CCP 12/10102
Honorable Councilmembers:
The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and BNRC acknowledge
the audit report submitted by the Office of the Comptroller.
BURA and BNRC also acknowledges the seriousness of the
Comptroller's recommendations and considers them to be of
value and worthwhile for review and implementation.
Please be advised that we have contacted the Comptroller's
Office to determine the basis for his findings that fifty -six (56)
individuals failed one or more of the IRS tests for independent
contractor status.
In the meantime, both BURA and BNRC are performing an
internal review of all contracts entered into during the period in
question.
I will report back to you upon receipt of the information from the
Comptroller's Office and upon completion of our internal
review.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 10
PUBLIC NOTICE OF GRANT APPLICATION
This is to inform the Honorable Body that the Buffalo Urban
Renewal Agency has applied for funds available from the U.S.
EPA under the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfield
Revitalization Act. This includes the following:
Funds for Boone Park Cleanup: $200,000.00
Funds for Franczyk Park Cleanup: $200,000.00
Revolving Loan Fund grant: $1,000,000.00
If awarded, the funds will be used to remediate Boone and
Franczyk Parks and to offer low interest loans to businesses
located primarily in the Economic Development Zone and
Renewal Communities, to assist in environmental remediation
expenses.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 11
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY AUCTION
In accordance with Section 27 -4 of the City Charter I am
requesting authorization to conduct a public; auction on
January 30, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council
Chambers. The properties to be auctioned consists of
Ninety -Two (92) buildings acquired through tax foreclosure,
one (1) vacant parcel of land and three (3) public buildings,
which have been abandon for public use. A list is provided for
your review.
The terms of the auction will require any successful bidder to
submit within 30 days to the City of Buffalo, Division of Real
Estate, a detailed estimate of costs to repair the structures and
proof of their financial ability to complete the purchase and
repairs. No successful bidder will be allowed to take title to
property who has outstanding arrears for taxes, water, garbage
user fee, parking tickets or has outstanding code violations on
property in the City of Buffalo.
The auction will be conducted by Cash Realty and Auctions
and will assist the Division of Real Estate with closing the
property transactions.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 12
RENEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BUFFALO AND
VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER FOR USE OF 87 LEDDY
ITEM NO. 10, C.C.P. 1/6/98
Pursuant to Item No. 10, C. C. P. 1/6/98 Your Honorable
Body authorized a five (5) year lease agreement between the
City of Buffalo and the Valley Community Association for use of
87 Leddy The current lease will expire on December 31, 2002.
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
received a request for valley Community Association to renew
their lease for an additional five (5) year period to commence
January 1, 2003 and expire on December 31, 2007.
This office recommends that Your Honorable Body renew their
present lease agreement for an additional five (5) year period to
commence on January 1, 2003 and expire terminate on
December 31, 2007. 1 am further recommending that Your
Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare
the necessary documents to renew said lease and that the
Mayor be authorized to Execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning, date December 19, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning be, and he
hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and
Valley Community Association. for use 87 Leddy for an
additional five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2003
an( expiring December 31, 2007. That the Corporation Counsel
be authorized to prepare the necessary lease and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 13
RESULT OF NEGOTIATIONS
152 ROTHER, 491.69' N STANISLAUS
LOT SIZE: 30'X 97'
ASSESSED VALUATION: 1,500
154 ROTHER, 521.69' N STANISLAUS
LOT SIZE: 30'X 971
ASSESSED VALUATION: $1
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
received a request from Mr. Mahebub Patel and Mrs. Hasina
Patel, 167 Sobieski Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to
purchase the above properties. Mr. and Mrs. Patel own and
reside at 167 Sobieski. They also own vacant lots at 162 and
156 Rother, which are adjoining 154 and 152 Rother Street.
Their plans are to extend their property line and use for
additional yard space.
The Division of Permits and Licenses and the Division of
Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no
outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed
to the City by the purchasers.
The Division of Real Estate has determined that sale prices in
the area for similar lots range from fifteen cents (.15) to twenty
cents (.20) per square foot. The results of our negotiations are
that Mr. and Mrs. Patel have agreed and are prepared to pay
one thousand dollars ($1,000). They have also agreed to pay
for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and
cost of the legal descriptions.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
of 152 and 15 Rother Street to Mr. and Mrs. Patel in the
amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000). 1 am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 14
RESULT OF NEGOTIATIONS
34 TRACEY, E COR. S ELMWOOD
LOT SIZE: 31'X 901
ASSESSED VALUATION: 11,200
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
received a request from Mr. Joseph Mosey, 310 Delaware,LLC,
625 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202 to purchase
the above property. Mr. Mosey ,Jr intends to use the property
for additional parking for his business.
The Division of Permits and Licenses and the Division of
Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no
outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed
to the City by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by
David Kompson, of Richard Bronstein Appraisal. He has
estimated the value of the property to be three thousand two
hundred fifty dollars (f 3,250.00). The Division of Real Estate
concurs with the appraiser's estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Mosey has agreed
and is prepared to pay three thousand two hundred fifty dollars
($3,250.00). He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the
appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal
description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
of 34 Tracey Street to Mr. Mosey in the amount of three
thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($3,250.00). 1 am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 15
TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF FORMER PRECINCT
NO. 17
627 COLVIN TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
received a request from Fire Commissioner Calvin Worthy
indicating that they would like the former Precinct No. 17
transferred to the Fire Department's jurisdiction.
Precinct No. 17 adjoins Engine No. 38, Ladder 13 and they are
requesting to transfer this building to their jurisdiction in order
to house their Fit for Fire Gym.
This building was transferred to the City Clerk, pursuant to Item
No. 104, C.C.P. 12/12/95 for Records Management Storage.
However, Records Management has since vacated the
building. Therefore, the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of
Real Estate, is recommending that Your Honorable Body
authorize the transfer of jurisdiction of Former Precinct No. 17
to the Fire Department. As a result the Fire Department will
maintain said structure.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 16
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
342 FOURTEENTH (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 34'
X
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at 342 Fourteemth Street Buffalo, New York 14213,
parcel is 34' x 71' in dimension; and it has been determined
that this parcel is appropriate for either the construction of new
housing or needed for public purposes.
Mr. Sam Bellia residing at 288 Rhode Island has indicated that
he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he
obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. Th, code violations, taxes or other liens owed
to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as a homestead Property and be transferred to Mr.
Sam Bellia on the condition that the property is cleaned and
maintained in a sanitary manner.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated, December 16, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the city -owned property commonly known as 342
Fourteenth Street, hereby designated as Homestead Property,
and that the Mayor be, and he hereby 1 authorized to execute a
deed transferring said property to Sam Bellia, residing at 28 S
Rhode Island, for the amount of One Dollar ($ 1.00) and no
more, and all cost transfer, on the condition the property is
cleared and improved within six (6) months Maintained in a
sanitary manner.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 17
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
221 GREY (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 25' X 191')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at —221 Grey Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 25'
x 191' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel
is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
Mr. Almer E. Jones residing at2 19 Grey has indicated that he
will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he
obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no code violations, taxes or other
liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Mr.
Almer E. Jones on the condition that the property is cleaned
and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary
manner.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated December 16, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the city -owned property commonly known as 221 Grey, is
hereby designated, as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor
be, and he hereby is authorized to execute, deed transferring
said property to Almer E. Jones, residing at 219 Grey, for the
amount of One Dollar ($1.00) and no more, and all costs of
transfer, on the condition fi -le property cleared and improved
within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 18
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
386 GUILFORD (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 30' X
94')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at '186 Guilford, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is
30' x 94' in dimension; and it has been determined that this
parcel is inappropriate of either the construction of new housing
or needed for public purposes.
Ms. Susan Roberts residing at 390 Guilford has indicated that
she will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that
she obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no proper code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property an be transferred to Ms.
Susan Roberts on the condition that the property is cleaned
and improved within months and maintained in a sanitary
manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 19
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD
PROGRAM
409 MASTEN (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 3 0' X
100')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at 409 Masten, Buffalo, Ne York 14209, parcel is 3 0'
x 100' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel
is inappropriate ft either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
George & Thelma Smith residing at 413 Masten has indicated
that they will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event
that they obtain title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteaders.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property a be transferred to
George & Thelma Smith on the condition that the property is
cleaned and improved within months and maintained in a
sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 20
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
20OREED (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT,3O'XII5')
202REED (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT,
30— XI15')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lots at 200 & 202 Reed, New York 14211, both parcels
being 30' x 115' in dimension; and it has been determined that
these parcels a
inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
Mr. Jeffrey Still residing at 204 Reed Street has indicated that
he will clean, improve and maintain the lots in the event that he
obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lots to be
designated as a Homestead Property an be transferred to Mr.
Jeffrey Still on the condition that the properties are cleaned and
improved within months and maintained in a sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 21
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
369 RILEY (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 30' X 97')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at '369 York 14208, parcel is 30 ", x 97' in dimension;
and it has been determined that this parcel is inappropriate for
either the construction of new housing or needed for public
purposes.
Ms. Alice Atwood residing at 371 Riley has indicated that she
will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that she
obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead
Program The 'Division of Inspections and Division of
Collections have been contacted.
There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed
to the City of Buffalo by the homestead,
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as A Homestead Property and be transferred to
Ms. Alice Atwood on the condition that the property is cleaned
and improved within 6 months and maintained in a sanitary
manner.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated December 16, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the city -owned property commonly known as 369 Riley, is
Hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor
be, and he hereby is authorized execute a deed transferring
said property to Ms. Alice Atwood, residing at 371 Riley the
amount of One Dollar ($ 1.00) and no more, and all costs of
transfer, on the cc the property is cleared and improved within
six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 22
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
3 5 WYOMING (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 3 0' X
118')
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned
vacant lot at 35 Wyoming, Buffalo, New York 14215., parcel is
30' x 118' in dimension; and it has been determined that this
parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of new
housing or needed for public purposes.
Ms. Ambrosine Phillips residing at 31 Wyoming has indicated
that she will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event
that she obtains title to the property under the Urban
Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city -owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property an be transferred to Ms.
Ambrosine Phillips on the condition that the property is cleaned
and improved within 6 months and maintained in a sanitary
manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 23
City of Buffalo Police Department
Federal Asset Forfeiture Account
Annual Certification Report For
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
This is to advise that copies of the City of Buffalo Police
Department Federal Asset Forfeiture Account Annual
Certification Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002
have been delivered to each Councilmember, the Common
Council Chief of Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the
Budget Office. Included therein is the Independent Auditor's
Report of Lumsden & McCormick, LLP.
This report is available as a public record for inspection by all
interested parties.
Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the
Common Council of the City of Buffalo may, at its discretion,
prepare a written response to the report of external audit and
file such response with the City Clerk as a public record for
inspection by all interested persons.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No. 24
Resignation of Deputy
Comptroller Maurice Garner
This is to notify the Common Council that I have accepted the
resignation of Deputy Comptroller Maurice Garner to be
effective at the close of business on December 27, 2002. Mr.
Garner is resigning his position to take a position outside of city
government.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 25
City's Financial Statements
As city comptroller, I feel obligated to respond to you
concerning the letter received from the state comptroller's
office (12/11) advising that our annual financial report is
overdue. While it is true that we are technically overdue in
filing our report, it is also true that all 22001 -2002 fiscal
information has been entered on the MUNIS system and is
available for review or other uses. Our auditors, Ernst and
Young, are completing their audit of this information and we
hope to have final audited results for the City General Fund by
January 15 th. We are presently one month ahead of the
2000 -2001 closing, and two months ahead of 1999 -2000, our
first with the MUNIS system. As part of our close working
relationship with the Wall Street credit rating agencies, they
have been advised of our reporting schedule.
Because of changes in reporting requirements and the
implementation of ,GASB #34, we can no longer issue
separate audited Primary Government City of Buffalo financial
statements. (The Governmental Accounting Standards Board
established a new financial reporting model for state and local
governments in GAS13 Statement No. 34, Basic Financial
Statements -and Management's Discussion and Analysis -for
State and Local Governments.) All audited statements are
required to be government -wide. This means they must include
the financial results of the Board of Education and the Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency, as well as the City. The attached letter
from the school district states the Board of Education does not
expect to complete their audit before mid - February. They have
implemented a new financial reporting system this year that has
delayed their closing. We have also not received final numbers
from BURA. We cannot complete the financial statements until
we received their data.
Bat let me restate that all of the City's financial information for
2001 -02 is correct on the MUNIS systems, so any reports
generated or account inquiry will have final accurate balances.
If you have any questions, please contact my office
immediately.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
NO. 26
APPOINTMENT TO THE Bi- National
Bridge Task Force
I am appointing Mr. Bruce Jackson to the Bi- National Bridge
Task Force.
Mr. Jackson resides at 96 Rumsey Road, Buffalo, New York
14209 and is a distinguished Professor at the University at
Buffalo Department of English where he has taught for thirty -
five years.
Mr. Jackson has regularly attended the Council's Bi- National
Task Force meetings for a number of years in his capacity as a
journalist and concerned Buffalonian.
In his capacity as a journalist Mr. Jackson has been a tour de
force in chronicling the Peace Bridge public process. His
articles and photographs of policies, meetings, forums and
issues have provided important information and assessments
to the public. This at a time when the Environmental Impact
Study is about to be finalized and various bridge and plaza
alternatives ate decided pursuant to the public workshops and
hearings.
It is my view that Mr. Jackson is qualified to serve as a member
of the Task Force and his participation is welcomed.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 27
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RATE CHANGE
Per the request of Mark Jaskula, I am enclosing additional
information regarding Adelphia's announced Commercial
Business Rate Change.
Basic a -la -Carte for Bars /Restaurants
Occupancy Current
January
Basic Service- 1 -100 $55.00
$39.95
(Includes Broadcast service, but 101 -200
$75.00
$59.95
does not include a -la -carte 201 +
$100.00
$79.95
sports programming listed
below. This is required for
all sports services.)
ESPN
Ind in Basic
$24.95
ESPN2
Ind in Basic
$24.95
Empire Sports
Ind in Basic
$39.95
MSG
Ind in Basic
$39.95
YES 1 -50
Ind in Basic
$49.95
(Yankee Entertainment & 51 -100
Ind in Basic
$69.95
Sports Network) 101 -150
Ind in Basic
$97.95
151 -200
Ind in Basic
$124.95
201 -300
Ind in Basic
$149.95
301-500
Ind in Basic
$174.95
500+
Ind in Basic
$224.95
Broadcast Service Only
$19.95
$ 19.95
Additional Outlets
$10.00
$ 10.00
'Discounted Package Pricing Available
Basic Service for Businesses
Occupancy
Current
January
Broadcast Service
$19.95
$19.95
Basic Service
$43.95
$49.95
Additional Outlets
$10.00
$10.00
Digital Services
Digital Terminals
N/A
$6.50
ESPN News
N/A
$12.95
Fox Sports World
N/A
$19.95
The Golf Channel
N/A
$14.95
Digital Value Package
$ 29.95
$44.9.5
(Incl services above plus all other digital
channels, an interactive program guide and
access to College and Pro. Sports Pkgs such
as the NHL, NBA, and MBL.)
Music Choice 1 -100
$29.95
$29.95
101 -200
$49.95
$49.95
201+
$74.95
$74.95
Power Link
Small Business Basic
$61.95
$61.95
with modem
$69.95
$69.95
Small Business Plus
$119.95
$119.95
with modern
$129.95
$129.95
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 558 -8545.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 28
BUFFALO LIFE SCIENCES PROJECT
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York State
Environmental Quality Review (SEAR) Negative Declaration
Notice of Determination of No significance for the Buffalo Life
Sciences Complex (Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation
and State University of New York University at Buffalo), City of
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Enclosed herewith is a copy of the Dormitory Authority's
State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR) Negative
Declaration Notice of Determination of Non significance ( dated
December 16, 2002) for the above - referenced project.
Should you require any additional information, please contact
me at: Mr. Jack D. Homkow, Director, Office of
Environmental Affairs, Dormitory Authority of the State of
New York, One Penn Plaza, 52nd Floor, New York, New
York 10119 -0098, or telephone at (212) 273 -5033.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 29
H. TAYLOR — REVITALIZE
FRUIT BELT /BFLO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS
As you are aware, the Center for Urban Studies has
undertaken a feasibility study for a project to revitalize the Fruit
Belt /Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The study also
investigated the importance of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
as a primary means for funding the project. Nearing completion
of the feasibility study, I am pleased to offer you a summary
report, to date. The summary indicates the background and the
need for the project. It shows the amount required for
rehabilitation, new construction, and infrastructure. The
summary also includes the level of public and private sector
involvement, and finally, an analysis of the TIF.
A draft of the full report has been circulated for final comments
and will be available shortly.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 30
Special Meetings on Inner Harbor
I am requesting the Community Development Chair,
Councilmember Antione Thompson, to hold a series of
special meetings concerning the current progress and
expenditure of funds for the Inner Harbor.
The alarm that has been expressed by Congressman Jack
Quinn that federal funds allocated for various projects on the
Waterfront may be jeopardized is a great cause for concern.
The importance of the Council's oversight on this issue is to
evaluate the current status of the project, it is also important to
restore the Council's role in providing a check and balance to
the existing management of the Community Development Block
Grant and other development programs.
Since the implementation of the new City Charter in 2000, the
Community Development functions have all been placed
directly under the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning. This
has resulted in executive policies, which have often left the
Common Council out of the involvement of project deliberations
and evaluations of important projects such as the
redevelopment of the Inner Harbor. The current situation
results in the Council either reacting to failed policy such as the
Adelphia project or reading about inertia, which seems to be
the concern expressed by Congressman Quinn.
The Council's Community Development Committee should
invite Congressman Quinn, the city's development staff, and
representatives from the Empire State Development
Corporation to appear at these hearings to provide reports on
the obstacles and progress with developments at the Inner
Harbor.
There are at least 50 million reasons why this should occur
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNUTY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 31
INFO
PARKING ON CHIPPEWA ST
We are writing this letter to you in regards to the parking
situation on Chippewa Street for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights, Although the restrictions are posted, there
are sign poles with as many as four (4) signs on them and we
find that these signs serve to confuse rather than inform our
patrons. We feel that the present regulations are at the very
least in dire need of review and that some changes most
certainly must be made.
As the owners of five establishments located in the heart of the
Chippewa St. Entertainment District (Soho Bar, Shaker
Lounge, McMONKEEZ Tropical Pub, Barristers Speakeasy
and the newly opened LEVEL Nightclub) we have invested a
considerable amount of effort and millions of dollars into our
businesses and the Chippewa area in general. We feel (and we
hope you will agree) that our properties are a major asset to the
City of Buffalo and serve to attract thousands of patrons from
all over Western New York into the Chippewa District and the
city.
Our companies employ over 175 people and we invest major
time, effort and money into attracting customers to the
downtown area. It is therefore, very distressing to see patrons,
many of whom are first time visitors to the Chippewa district,
come out for an evening of enjoyment in our area only to be
greeted by the outrageous fees charged by many of the area
parking lots. Those who are fortunate enough to find a spot on
our street end up having their vehicles ticketed or worse yet,
towed. These factors certainly go a long way toward
discouraging repeat business in the downtown area when
these same people could just as easily spend their time (and
money) in the suburbs rather than in the city.
We realize that there are legitimate reasons behind many of the
parking restrictions. However, in the interest of downtown
business and the common good, we feel that some
compromises can surely be made.
We Thank You for your attention to this matter.,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS
AND STREETS
NO. 32
Notification Serial #9533
Repeal Stop Signs
in Almont Place
at Midland Street
STOP SIGNS.-REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: STOP SIGNS
VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE
ENTERING
Almont Place Midland Street
This action is being taken to match existing field
conditions.(see next serial)
Notification Serial #9534
Install Stop Signs
in Midland Street
at Almont Place
STOP SIGNS (ALL -WAY) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances., as stated below, to be effective forty five days
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: STOP SIGNS
VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE
ENTERING
Midland Street Almont Place
This action is being taken to match existing field
conditions.(see previous serial)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 33
Change in Contract, Group -4602
Change Order No. I
Repair to City Pavements II - 2002
Thomann Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Contract # 92010686
1 hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following unit
price additions for the subject contract. This change order was
necessary to enable our department to make improvements to
the concrete approaches in conjunction with asphalt paving of
the following streets:
Harvest - St. Lawrence to Kenmore Avenue
Gunnell - St. Lawrence to Kenmore Avenue
Duluth - St. Lawrence to Kenmore Avenue
Thomann Asphalt had agreed to reduce the contract unit bid
price from $4.00 /sq.ft. to $3.40 /sq.ft. due to the increase in
volume of work required.
Change Order #1
Contract Unit
Item Description Unit Price
90.500 Construction Allowance 100% As
Necessary
(2,939.81 sq.ft. x $3.40 = $9,995.35)
613.0101 Topsoil Cu.Yd. $30.00
Estimated Estimated
Quantity Cost
.199907 $9,995.35
50 $1,500.00
Total $11,495
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount $131,505.00
Changer Order #1 $11,495.35
Total Contract $143,000.35
Funds are available in our Capital Projects Account
#30032106 -445 100.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable
for the work involved, and respectfully request that your
Honorable Body approve the subject change order and
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue Ad
Change order to Thomann Asphalt, Inc.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 17, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to
Thomann Asphalt, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$11,495.35, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to City Pavements II - 2002
Contract #92010686. Funds for this project are available
Capital Projects Account #30032106 -445 100.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 34
Change in Contract
Pratt Willert Community Ctr
Interior Renovations
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the, Pratt Willert Community Center, Interior
Renovations, The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc. C #92010590
1 .Furnish and install (4) frame mirrors in Rooms 110, 111 and
115.
Add $ 863.00
2. Remove and replace hardwood floor at southwest exit
door in gym. Add $ 1,380.00
3. Provide cleaning of the (2) HVAC systems serving the
main building. Add $ 3.996.00
4. Provide carpet and vinyl base in Exercise Room #113.
Add $ 765.00
5. Furnish and install mini blinds on all interior windows.
Add $690.00
6. Furnish and install mini blinds on all exterior windows.
Add $1,150.00
7. Furnish and install new entrance doors and hardware
required to repair or replace existing. Add
$20.208.00
8. Paint floor at the interior of the keys and the inner circle at
the center of the court. Add $489.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract
of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty One and 00/100
Dollars ($29,541.00).
Summary:
Current Contract Amount
$62,429.00
Amount of This Change Order ( #2) Add
$29,541.00
Revised Contract Amount
$91,970.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds
for this work are available in CPF 30014706 445100 - Division
of Buildings.
I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works ,Parks & Streets to issue a
change order to the contractor as set forth above,
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 5, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to
The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc., an Increase in the amount of
$29,541.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to the Pratt Willert
Community Center, Interior Renovations, C #92010590. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 30014706 445 100 -
Division of Buildings.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 36
Change in Contract
Change Order No. I
Storm Damage Sidewalk Repair - 200 -
Sicilia Construction Co., Inc
Contract 4 9201069
1 hereby submit to our Honorable Body the following unit price
additions for the subject contract. This change order was
necessary to enable our department to correct hazardous
concrete sidewalk locations on Jefferson from East Ferry to
East Utica.
Change Order #1
Contract
Item Description
'R05.204 Concrete Sidewalk - 4" replace Sq. Ft.
613.0101 Topsoil
Unit Estimated Estimated
Unit Price Quantity Cost
$2.83 10,182.15
$28,815.48
$888.00
$37.00 24.00
Total $29,730.48
'Agreed Price
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount $264,788.70
Changer Order 91 $29,703.48
Total Contract $294,492.18
Funds are available in our Capital Projects Account
#30001606 -445 100.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable
for the work involved, and respectfully request that your
Honorable Body approve the subject change order and
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said
change order Sicilia Construction Co., Inc.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 16, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to
Sicilia Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of
$29,703.48, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Storm Damage Sidewalk
Repair - 2002, C #9201069. Funds for this project are available
Capital Projects Account #30001606 -445 100.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 36
Permission to Accept Grant F.
NYSDEC Tree Removal C- 302137
The City of Buffalo has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC) for removal of hazardous trees on a citywide basis.
Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body authorizing
the city to enter into all necessary agreements with NYSDEC
to execute the grant. The city is required to p— funds, which are
available in our Capital Project Account #35310106.
In addition, we are requesting a change order in the amount of
$50,000 dollars to existing tree contract #92010551 with
Schnecks's Tree Removal Incorporated to facilitate this work.
Existing contract amount
$150,157.40
Amount this change (NYSDEC Grant)
50,000.00
Revised contract amount
$200,187.40
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 19, 2002,
be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he here authorized to enter into all necessary
agreements with New York State Department Environmental
Conservation to execute the $25,000 grant for removal of
hazardous tree on a citywide basis. That the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue a change order to Schneck's Tree Removal
Incorporated, Contract #920109551 in the amount of $50,000.
Matching funds are available in
Project Account #35310106.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 37
Permission to Enter into Agreement w /NYSDOT
Provide Matching Funds
South Park Ave. Lift Bridge over the Buffalo River
BIN #2260660 PIN #6766.72
Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to
authorize the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to enter into all
necessary agreements with the New York State Department of
Transportation (NYSDOT) to administer, design, bid and
construct of the South Park Ave. Lift Bridge PIN #5755.72
In addition, permission is requested for the City to commit
funding necessary for first costs and all related Federal and
Non - Federal shares of project costs. The City of BU" costs for
this project is anticipated to be 5 %. Costs estimates for the
work, including engineering costs are $8.023 million dollars and
the City's share of costs will be available in our for Local Match
Reserve.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 19, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into all
nec2ssary agreements with the New York State Department of
Transportation to administer, design bid and construct of the
South Park Avenue Lift Bridge PIN #5755.72. Local Match
Reserve funds are available in a Capital Account.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 38
Permission to Hire Engineering Consultant
Union Ship Canal Phase I
Roadway Infrastructure
Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body
authorizing the Department Works, Parks and Streets to hire
an engineering consultant to design, bid, administer
inspection services for Phase I infrastructure at the Union
Ship Canal.
The city has been awarded a $4.0 million dollar N.Y. State
Multi -Modal grant for this work. Construction is anticipated to
start in the spring /summer of 2003 and funds for design and
are available in our Capital Project Account #33856806.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, and Streets dated December 19, 2002 be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he her authorized to hire an engineering consultant to
design, bid, administer and provide inspection services for
Phase I infrastructure at the Union Ship Canal. Fu lids for c
and are available in Capital Project Account #33856806.
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 39
D. Zuchlewski -B lack Rock /Riverside
Good Neighbor Plan Alliance
Item #75, C.C.P. 10/15/02
The referenced item was sent to this department for
comment.
We have reviewed the report, paying particular attention to the
report of the Streets Services Committee. We find their goals to
be achievable and their requests for assistance within reason.
This department looks forward to working with the Alliance on
their plan.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 40
D. ZUCHLEWSKI - BLACK ROCK /RIVERSIDE GOOD
NEIGHBORS PLAN. ALLIANCE - HISTORY, ETC."
ITEM 475, C.C.P. OCTOBER 15. 2002:]
In response to the aforementioned item, I commend the
members of the Black Rock Riverside Good Neighbors
Planning Alliance for their efforts, and would be happy to
schedule a representative to meet with the group to address
specific law enforcement issues.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 41
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the Department
of: Police
to the Position of Police Captain, Contingent Permanent
Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 64,801
Christine Giardina, 341 Willow Green Drive, Amherst, NY
14150
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 42
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of: Police Captain, Permanent
Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 64,801
Patrick Riechmuth, 55A Autumncreek Lane, E. Amherst NY
14051
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NO. 43
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of: Police to the Position of: Police Inspector
Permanent Promotion
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 71,307
David J. Andrews, 121 S. Pontiac Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14206
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 44
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of: Police to the Position of: Police Inspector,
Contingent Permanent, Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of
$ 71,307
Claudia A. Childs, 50 Applewood Road, Cheektowaga, N.Y.
14225
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 46
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of Police to the Position of: Police Lieutenant,
Permanent Promotion
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
Patrick Pascall, 53 Sunset Creek Drive, W. Seneca, NY
14224
Michael Derenda, 12 Dover Street, Buffalo, NY 14212
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 46
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of: Police, to the Position of: Police Lieutenant,
Contingent Permanent
Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
Robert A. Macey, 34 Camner Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086
Randall W. Ammerman, 30 Quail Hollow Road, Lancaster, NY
14086
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 47
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of: Police to the Position of Police Officer,
Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $
42,486
John Caruso, 34 Warsaw Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14206
Corey King, 171 Brookside, West Seneca, NY 14220
Isaac K Johnson, 40 Pansy Place, Buffalo, NY 14208
Judith Bigelow, 143 Kenefick, Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 48
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 18, 2002 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of Police Officer, Permanent
Appointment
at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 39,306
Jeffrey Banes, 52 Avondale Place, Buffalo, NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 49
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 18, 2002 in the
Department of Police, to the Position of Police Officer,
Contingent Permanent
Appointment at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 39,306
Derrick Banaszak, 509 Roycroft Blvd, Cheektowaga NY
14225
Linda McDonald, 22 Payson Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
David O'Brien, 161 Marine Drive - Apt 7, Buffalo, NY 14202
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 50
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 18, 2002 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of Police Officer Temporary
Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 39,306
Christopher Sterlace, 68 Trowbridge Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Shawn D. Adams, 1061 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
David Barczak, 98 Sheffield Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
David Rachuna, 71 Marbeth Court, Buffalo, NY 14220
Timothy Wagner, 31 Gallatin Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
Donna Benitez, 132 Marine Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
Eric Fuller, 94 Eller Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211
John Evans, 366 Eden Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Denise Casey, 72 Dundee Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Mark White, 169 Norman Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
Charles Clifford, 15 Brookside Drive, Buffalo, NY 14220
Sollie Boone, 66 Mulberry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Tina Ferraro, 339 Crowley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
Patricia A. Parete, 380 Richmond Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
Steven Alvarez, 101 Tamarack, Buffalo, NY 14220
Jennifer Zanghi, 15 Franklin Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Suzanne Bohen, 156 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220
Steven Maslowski, 311 Parker Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Anthony Szymkowiak, 55 Trowbridge, Buffalo, NY 14220
Melissa LeBron, 105A Atruria St, Buffalo, NY 14220
James Scherer, Jr., 147 Marine Dr., Apt 7E., Buffalo, NY
14202
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 61
FIRE HOUSE CLOSING
ITEM #72, C.C.P. 03/18/97
The flame studies performed by Dr. Thill from the University
of Buffalo concur my past recommendations to close Engine
16, formerly located at Jefferson & Kingsley Engine -21 and
Ladder -6 and Engine- 18, formerly located at 103 0 Fillmore
Ave I therefore, recommend that these two companies remain
closed.
In the event that these two companies are reopened, we will be
forced to use our reserve apparatus which are 1984 Pirsch's as
a first line engine company. Any e4uipmen more than ten years
old is only used in emergencies or as reserve units. The
average lift expectancy for first line apparatus is ten (10) years
per NFPA recommendation. Both of these apparatus have
exceeded their life as first line companies. This first line
equipment would to be used for at least six to eight months
until new apparatus could be ordered and received, Inserting
these two reserve apparatus on the front line depletes our
reserve fleet to only for the entire city. These are a 1980,1981,
and 1983.
Mr. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire
dated December 17, 2002 be received and filed- and
That pursuant to the authority granted under Section 14 -11 of
the Charter of the City of Buffalo, the Commissioner of Fire be,
and he hereby is, authorized to temporary close Engine 16
located at Jefferson and Kingsley and Engine IS located at
1030 Fillmore Avenue for one (1) year, effective January 1,
2003. No future closings will take
unless they are part of a comprehensive re- engineering plan
which proves that adequate coverage will be maintained within
the service area previously covered by the proposed closed
companies. Such re- engineering plan may include the
construction or refurbishment of new fire company locations,
alternative methodologie,; for fire
emergency medical services deployment and alternatives to fire
company closing. Such plan will include the feasibility and
implementation of a merger between the City of Buffalo and
Lackawana Fire Departments.
The Fire Department will maintain a departmental presence at
Engine 18, and upon completion of necessary infrastructure
construction, Rescue One will be moved to Jefferson and
Kingsley within 30 days of this approval. If that is not done this
approval shall be null and void.
During this period, a comprehensive review of Fire Department
operatic take place to determine the best course of action to
address the future needs of the Department. The
Commissioner will work with a special task force appointed by
the Mayor which may include members of the Council, Fire
Department administer. Local 282, private citizens and the
Commissioner of Human Resources to analyze, results of the
review and to make recommendations on future implementation
PASSED
AYES — BONIFACION, COPPOLA,DAVIS, FONTANA,
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO— 7
NOES — FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, MARTINO, PITTS,
THOMPSON -6
NO. 52
GRANT EME- 2001 -GR -078 ($15,0001)
FOR "OPERATION SAFE HOME"
The Buffalo Fire Department has received a $15,000 grant
from the International Association of black Professional Fire
fighters /FEMA Fire Prevention Grant EME- 2001 -GR -078.
These funds will be used for OPERATION SAFE HOME to
purchase smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors as well as to
raise public awareness through fire safety education.
Cooperative partnerships have been established with Fire
Survival Inc. and MOCHA Society, Inc to strengthen our
shared commitment to save lives and protect property in the
City of Buffalo.
We are requesting approval to expend funds as per the grant
guidelines.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the Commissioner of Fire be and hereby Is authorized to
accept and expend $15,000 in grant funds from the
International Association of Black Professional
Firefighters /FEMA Fire Prevention Grant EME -2001 -GR -078
for operation safe home.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES -0
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 53
CITY OF BUFFALO V. MARINE MIDLAND BANK
INDEX NO. 1- 1995 -875
PURPOSE: To recommend that the City of Buffalo ( "City ")
accept the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to
resolve a pending lawsuit between the City and Marine Midland
Bank ( "Marine ").
BACKGROUND- In 1989, the City maintained a checking
account with Marine. In the beginning of 1989, sixty -six (66)
blank checks were stolen from a walk -in safe in Room 1214 of
City Hall. The theft was discovered when a Marine teller called
the City to verify the authenticity of one of the checks. Before
the theft was discovered and stop payments could be put in
place, fourteen (14) checks totaling approximately Forty -six
Thousand Dollars ($46,000.00) had been cashed and charged
to the City's account. Two individuals were criminally
prosecuted and convicted for the theft. The City fully
participated in the criminal case and actively requested
restitution. After those efforts failed, the City sued Marine in
1995 for their alleged failure to more quickly detect the
forgeries- After lengthy discussions, Marine has offered Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to resolve this litigation.
DISCUSSION: Marine has offered Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) based on
several factors. First, the City was able to place a stop payment
order and cut our losses as a result of Marine's notification. In
other words, the theft and subsequent cashing of unauthorized
checks was not discovered by the City's own efforts in either
noticing the absence of the sixty -six (66) checks or by promptly
reviewing our statements to detect unauthorized expenditures.
Second, the forgery in this case was difficult for Marine to
detect in that the signatures of the City of Buffalo Comptroller
and the Commissioner of Administration and Finance had been
affixed to the checks rather than hand drawn by the forger. We
have attached a copy of a check that was presented to the
bank to demonstrate the method of forgery that was used. As a
result, even if the bank had manually checked the authorized
account signatures with the checks that were presented it
would have been difficult to detect the forgery. Finally, in
commercial litigation such as this, Marine is permitted to raise
the City's alleged failure to safeguard the checks and the
facsimile stamp of the Comptroller and the Commissioner of
Administration and Finance. Accordingly, these issues should
factor into any settlement, In the event this case is to proceed
further, it is likely that the City would not recover more than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($ 10, 000. 00) without incurring significant
additional costs and the time and expense of litigation.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, the City
Law Department recommends that the City accept the amount
of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000. 00) to resolve this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
NO. 54
PERSONNEL INFORMATION REQUESTED PERTAINING
TO CITY OF BUFFALO BUILDING INSPECTORS
I hereby transmit the following information regarding the
gender and ethnic make -up of the Building Inspectors in this
department. This information was requested by the Common
Council at the meeting held Tuesday. December 10. 2002:
This department currently employs 65 Building Inspectors- all
are male: 63 are Caucasian, I is Black and I is Hispanic
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
COMMITTEE
N0. 55
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment effective December 6, 2002 in the Department of
Permit & Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to the
Position of Building Inspector Permanent Appointment at the
Intermediate (step 3) Starting Salary of $ $40,838.
Kevin Coyne, 33 Arbour Lane, Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE
NO. 56
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 23, 2002 in the Department
of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking
Enforcement
to the Position of Parking Enforcement Officer, Provisional
Appointment at the Starting Salary of $26,604
Jeffrey P. Salvo, 98 South Pontiac, Buffalo 1406
Joseph A. Siranni, 694 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
NO. 57
AMENDED
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 9, 2002 in the Department
of Community Services Division of Substance Abuse Services
to the Position of Reimbursement Specialist PROVISIONAL
APPOINTMENT
At the maximum salary of $29,324
Jill White, 15 Wex Avenue, Buffalo 14211
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
NO. 58
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY &
LOCAL 264, AFSCME, AFL -CIO, MANAGERIAL
UNIT
We respectfully request that your Honorable Body consider
and approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement between
the BMHA and Local 264, AFSCME. AFL- CIO, Managerial
Unit. The Managerial Unit represents all Housing Managers
and Senior Managers for a total of 11 union positions.
The Memorandum of Agreement is for a four (4) year period,
commencing July 1,2000, through June 30, 2004, and provides
a wage increase of 3% for each of the four years of the
agreement and is identical to the wage increases provided to
approximately 240 other union employees represented by Local
264, Managerial Unit. In addition, there were concessions by
both parties on medical insurance, work force changes and
other benefits as outlined in the Agreement.
The Board of Commissioners of the Authority approved the
Memorandum of Agreement at their regular board Meeting of
November 21, 2002. A certified extract of the minutes of the
meeting is attached,
If this Memorandum of Agreement is approved by your
Honorable Body and by the Mayor, it must then be submitted to
the New York State Division of Housing and Community
Renewal for their consideration and concurrence.
The New York State Division of Housing and Community
Renewal requires that your approval of these items include a
specific acknowledgement that operating cost of the Authority's
State sponsored Public Housing Program may incur increases
that the City of Buffalo under the loan and subsidy contract
must fund in addition to any deficit the Authority may incur in its
State sponsored operation.
It is anticipated that the net dollar cost of the Agreement
including salary and longevity schedules for approximately 11
employees would total approximately $126,000 for four years. It
is anticipated that the City's contribution will be $10,844 based
on our projection that Ferry Grider Homes will be fully
federalized by January 1, 2003
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE
CORPORATION
NO. 59
CONTRACT PERSONNEL
ITEM NO. #5, C.C.P. 12/10/02)
Honorable Councilmembers:
In response to the City Controller's report on Contract
Personnel, I offer the following comments:
The BERC uses contract personnel on a limited basis to
address short -term or part -time workload needs. Personnel
contracted for personal service contracts provide unique
expertise to address workload needs of the corporation.
Contract personnel represent a fiscally responsible means of
addressing short -term or part -time workload needs. The BERC
currently has 2 part -time service contracts.
The $166,000 expenditure cited by the comptroller occurred
over a 3 -year period and comprises less than 3% of the
BERC's personnel costs. Please be advised that we have
contacted the Comptroller's Office to determine the basis for
his findings that fifty -six (56) individuals failed one or more of
the IRS tests for independent contractor status. It is not clear if
any of the five (5) individuals that were contracted by BERC
during the period in question violated any IRS tests.
The BERC does have policies in place to guide personnel
services contracts and is cognizant of IRS regulations
governing such.
The BERC does acknowledge the audit report submitted by the
Office of the Comptroller. The BERC also acknowledges the
seriousness of the Comptroller's recommendations and
considers them to be of value and worthwhile for review and
implementation.
In the meantime, the BERC is performing an internal review of
all contracts entered into during the period in question.
I will report back to you upon receipt of the information from the
Comptroller's Office and upon completion of our internal
review.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 60
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING
C.C.P. 11/07/02
In response to the Council's Community Development
Committee's request of November 8, 2002 requesting that the
BERC sponsor a community hearing on economic
development, I offer the following comments:
It is expected that the draft City of Buffalo's Comprehensive
Plan will be released in the very near future.
The Comprehensive Plan will include a section on Economic
Development. Economic development within the City of Buffalo
should be accomplished within the context of other planning
and development activities.
Public input and meetings on economic development should be
accomplished as part of the Buffalo Comprehensive plan.
Although the BERC stands ready to participate in public
meetings regarding economic development, I would
recommend that this public input be deferred to the public
review process to be established by the Office of Strategic
Planning rather than schedule independent public hearings on
economic development.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 61
BERC
2002 -2003 BUDGET
Pursuant to the Charter and ordinances of the City of Buffalo,
Article IV - City Development Agencies - Section 6 .- 22, we are
hearby submitting a copy of The Buffalo Economic
Renaissance Corporation Budget for the fiscal year
commencing June 1, 2002.
Please be advised that the BERC Board of Directors approved
the budget at its May 29, 2002 meeting and the BURA
approved the work program /budget at its November 27, 2002
meeting.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 62
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying
for liquor licenses from the Eric County Alcohol Beverage
Control Board.
Address Business Name Owner's Name
318 Pearl St. Avins,Nguyen Pham Inc 318 Pearl Street
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 63
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
departments as listed:
X,Police- Mary T. Kushner, Carol Gray
X Fire- James Otwell
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 64
REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from
the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
reporting the membership attendance at their respective
meetings:
Buffalo Sewer Authority
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 65
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Intern.
Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the
position of Council Intern.
ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 17, 2002 in the
Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern VI
Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$10.00 /hr
Keith Scott, 73 Courtland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 17, 2002 in the
Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern V
Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$6.00 /hr
Donna E. Myers, 172 Laird Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
NO. 66
APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY &
EMPLOYMENT
I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth
Opportunities and Employments Programs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 16,2002 in the
Department of Executive, Division of Mayor to the Position of
Intern I Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.00 /hr
Natasha Mehta, 151 Shenandoah, Buffalo, NY 14220
NO. 67
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL /FLAT
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
departments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 16, 2002 in the Department
of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
Position of
Clerk, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of:
$ 8.15
April Tomczak, 43 Red Jacket Parkway, Buffalo 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 20, 2002 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal,
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15
Peter B. Rose, 49 Shoreham Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14216
Sylvester A. Robinson, 254 Orange Street, 14204
Christopher M- Sniezak, 15 Mt. Vernon, Buffalo, NY 14210
Joseph R. Slomba, 190 O'Connell, Buffalo, NY 14210
Edward Tooles, 59'Rose Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 18, 2002 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal,
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Miguel A. Colon, 634 Plymouth, Buffalo, NY 14213
Ronald E. Richter, 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 17, 2002 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of: $ 8.15
William A. Buyers, 121 Delsan Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 16, 2002 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Non - Competitive
at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Alleric Gary, 47 Norwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
Paul J. Podsiadlo 282 Cumberland Avenue Buffalo, NY 14220,
Mark Staniszewski, 195 Lockwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
Darryl E. Balance, 161 Briscoe, Buffalo, NY 14211
Philip P. Pugh, 41 Dempster Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Kevin L. Hall, 2002 Delaware Ave., Apt. 5, Buffalo, NY 14216
Michael A. Renaldo, 86 Norwalk, Buffalo, NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective December 9, 2002 in the Department
of Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Seasonal Clerk
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Heather Scardino, 47 Coburg Street, Buffalo NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 9, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Non - Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Mashi J. Booth, 373 E_ Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 10, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of $8. 15
Nicholas G. Derfert, 103 Pontiac Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective 12 -18 -2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Division of Recreation to the Position of Rink
Attendant, SEASONAL APPOINTMENT at the FLAT Starting
Salary of. $5.15 ph
Robert Felschow III, 241 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo 14210
NO. 68
APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR
PERMANENT
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments
made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent)
and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract
requirements) .
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective 12 -16 -2002 in the
Department of Public Works Division of Recreation
to the Position of Recreation Instructor TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT at the flat Starting Salary of $27,188.00
Ericka Browning, 960 Amherst, Buffalo 14216
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
REMONSTRANCES
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 69
N.F.T.A. BUS STOP AND SHELTER FOR THE NEW TOPS
SUPERMARKET NIAGARA STREET
We are planning to open the new Tops Niagara Street
Supermarket in April of 2003. We would like to request that
your office assist us in securing a bus stop with a shelter to be
located on Niagara Street in front of the new Tops
Supermarket. We based our request on the 2000 Census
information which shows that over 50% of the residences living
in the Lower West Side do not have cars and either walk or use
Public Transportation.
Presently, there are two bus stops located near our site, one on
the southwest comer of Niagara and Maryland and one on the
northwest comer of Niagara and Hudson. Residents in both
cases will have to walk with their groceries, half a city block
from the Store and cross either Maryland or Hudson Streets to
get to a bus stop. A new bus stop and shelter located in front of
the Store will provide a safe and secure place for residents to
wait for the bus and eliminate the half block walk and the need
to cross a busy street.
I have enclosed a site plan to show where we think the best
location for a bus stop would be, however we welcome your
comments. We would like to thank you in advance for any help
you and your staff can provide to securing a bus stop for our
new store.
Sincerely,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS AND THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
NO. 70
B. BROWN- RENAME PORTION OF BROADWAY
The Western New York community recently mourned the
loss of Dr. Allan Tinney. Known to his many fans and students
simply as "Al", Mr. Tinney was highly regarded both for his
virtuosity as a musician, and his wan -nth and humility as a
teacher, mentor and friend.
Al Tinney began his musical career in Harlem as a rehearsal
pianist for George Gershwin and was an original cast - member
of "Porgy & Bess ". He went on to become one of the most
influential members of the movement known as "BeBop" which
redefined jazz in the latter half of the Twentieth Century. Al
Tinney worked with some of the titans of Jazz including the
legendary Charlie Parker, Max Roach, Bud Powell, Dizzy
Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and others. After marrying in 1962,
Al relocated to his wife Lillie's hometown of Buffalo, to begin a
family.
Al Tinney's strong influence on the local cultural scene has
been appreciated by his peers and audiences everywhere. Al
joined the Colored Musicians Club soon after his arrival here
and helped to form the Buffalo Jazz Workshop. Al played many
venues locally including Jazz in the Park, the Pinegrill Reunion,
and most recently was featured at Fanny's Restaurant. Al
Tinney will probably be remembered best as a teacher who
influenced many students who went on to become professional
musicians and recording artists.
I am writing you today to urge your consideration of designating
a portion of Broadway Street adjacent to the Colored Musicians
Club of Buffalo after this be -loved musician and teacher. He
was throughout his life, an inspiration and a mentor to many.
Few in our community have been as highly regarded as Al
Tinney.
Renaming a portion of Broadway Street would be a fitting
tribute, and lasting memorial, to this great man.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you need any
further information, please feel free to contact my office at any
time.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND
STREETS, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, THE
COMMISSIONER OF FIRE AND
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 71
C. PEREZ -BODE DEDECKER
2002 RPT GENDER DISTRIBUTION ON MUNICIPAL
BOARDS
Thank you for your participation in the recent survey by the
Erie County Commission on the Status of Women. The result
of the survey is the enclosed 2002 Report on Gender
Distribution on Municipal Boards. Please distribute the
enclosed reports to members of your Council. A copy has been
mailed under separate cover to the mayor. While the Common
Council reviews the data for your municipality and the 44 other
survey participants, it is important to note that it is. in effect, a
snapshot in time for the Spring of 2002.
The data shows that between the 199S and 2002 reports on
Gender Distribution on Municipal Boards, there was no
statistically significant increase in the overall number of women
serving, he however, several bright spots on the survey
landscape. Among these are municipalities that have achieved
gender balance on many of their municipal boards and
committees, and the strong appointment record of the Erie
County Executive. In the 2005 report, the Commission will look
at the appointment record of additional elected officials in cities,
towns and villages. We ask that you please track these
appointments accordingly.
Standouts for equitable gender distribution across their boards
were the City of Tonawanda, with a representation of 51
percent women and 49 percent men; followed by the Village of
Gowanda with an equal representation of 50150 percent and
the Town of Alden with 48.1 percent women and 51.8 percent
men. These municipalities are within the Commission' s
recommended range of 47 -62 percent women,
based on 2000 Census figures stating that women represent
52 percent of the population in Erie County and 48.7 percent of
its workforce. Data also show women are 54 percent of the
county's registered voters.
The County Executive's appointment record since taking office
in January 2000 also is within the range, with 48 percent
women and 52 percent men.
If your municipality is one of the success stories of this report,
congratulations. If not, please consider joining the
Commission's TALENT BANK. an on -line resource to match
highly qualified -women
candidates seeking, to serve on boards with organizations,
including municipal boards, seeking to fill board vacancies. Not
only will you have the opportunity to increase the representation
of women on your boards, but you'll also find superior
candidates in the process. Visit our website at
wwA,.erie.gov /cs %v or call us at 858 -8307.
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
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NO. 72
SIDEWALK REPAIR ON COE STREET (MAIN TO
ELLICOTT STREET)
Dear Councilman Davis:
I am writing to remind you of the dire need for sidewalk repair
on Coe Street. We talked briefly about this when you attended
our October meeting. The current condition presents potential
liability issues as well as serious danger to anyone trying to
traverse it.
We are requesting that you have the Department of Public
Works evaluate the area and advise you of an estimate of the
cost of repair. It is our hope that you will be willing to allocate
Block Grant funds for this repair.
While several areas within our block club boundaries have
sidewalks in disrepair, Coe Street, by far, is one of the worst.
Should you want to make a site visit to see for yourself how bad
it is, I would be more than happy to do this with you. Just let me
know.
We look forward to your response to this critical issue.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS
NO. 73
J. GOLOMBEK -M FRANK -REQ PURCHASE 1733
NIAGARA ST
I am writing to you today to make sure the sale of 1733
Niagara Street is taken into great consideration, before the
common counsel makes their final decision. We need to go
back more than the past five months when all the sudden
changes started. My home 1731 Niagara Street which is
adjacent to the property that is now for sale has been
maintained for twenty years by my family. Because I asked and
Inquired to purchase this land almost three years ago, I feel I
should be considered first and these are my reasons.
1.) When my family and I asked for this land had the city gave
us the same. information as they did Mr. Glanni, we would have
proceeded and purchased this land long ago and I would not be
fighting this battle today.
2.) After inquiring with a few titles insurance companies it has
come to my understanding that because I will keep this land as
parkland, and not construct a building on it, the highest quoted
insurance rate is at a one -time fee of $300.00, rather then the
thousands of dollars which you were told at the last meeting.
3.) In the beginning this land was dedicated parkland, it was
never to be sold; my family still maintained it with no cost to the
city. Now the city wants to make a profit. I am still willing and
able to purchase this property for the asking price of
$16,000.00 with all expenses that will include the closing of this
property. I will also maintain and keep this property as it Is
today parkland.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 74
B. GRANT- CASINO GAMBLING HEARING
Casino Gambling otes: December 12, 2002 at Gloria Parks
Community Center 6:00 p.m.
List of invited panelists: Deputy Speaker Eve,
Assemlymember Sam Hoyt, Councilmember at Large Charley
H. Fisher, 111, Michael Risman, Esq., Sernio Farnaserio,
Samuel Herbert (concerned citizen), Joe Rose (Citizens
Against Gambling Casinos)
65 Niagara Square, Room 1413
Buffalo, New York 14202 -3314
Phone: (716) 851 -5105
Fax: (716) 851 -4234
Deputy Speaker Eve (opposed):
A recording was played with a statement by Deputy Speaker
Arthur Eve whereby he voices his objection to Casino
Gambling for the following reasons:
"Mega Ball" players consist of 80% high school drop outs,
individuals with a 10 -15K Salary
Regardless of what type of "gaming" (i.e, lotto, slots, mega ball,
etc), it is morally, ethnically and religiously wrong!
The medical ills are as critical as the ills of drug addition.
Las Vegas has the highest suicide rates
Very few winners, but most lose In a major way
Six casinos within a 30 Mile radius
Buffalo is a city that can least afford this type of high risk
venture which ultimately will lead to loss of homes and jobs, but
most importantly, is the impact this will this have on our
children?
Councilmember Charley H. Fisher (opposed):
This is a pivotal Issue for the City of Buffalo. A Casino is in no
way a "salvation" for our City and the Compact agreement
excludes the input and /or participation of local elected officials
that represent the citizens of Buffalo. This whole proposal is
wrong morally and the City will be harmed. Statler Towers is
the proposed site and this will have a grave impact on tile local
businesses, specifically the Chippawa Strip. No EEO diversity
statement has been included in this Compact document.
Residents will carry the tax burden for this Casino. This casino
must be placed away from the businesses and governmental
districts. Why were local representatives not included in this
proposal?
Michael Risman (in favor): While Mr. Risman is not
"personally" in favor he is a legal representative for the Mayor
who is in favor and has signed the Compact. He merely
represents the City's interest. He agrees that we need to
protect the interest of the citizens, businesses and law
enforcement and the agreement must have perimeters. Chronic
gambling and all of the issues being brought to the table must
be addressed before finalizing the Compact. Other issues
include traffic, site, etc. The Senecas need to be aware of
these sensitive issues.
Assembymember Sam Hoyt (opposed): Whether in favor or
not, citizens should be upset that they are not being given the
opportunity for input. Every voter /resident in the County should
have been given an opportunity to vote for or against this
Compact. He has been opposed for a very long time. Not
opposed for religious or moral reasons but for the fact that this
is being sold as an economic panasia. This is totally false!
Government and other experts state that this can only be
successful if people from outside the area are being drawn to
our City. New York State is saturated with Casinos and video
lottery terminals. People will be drawn from the immediate
surrounding area and what will happen then? Pataki's study
state a net loss of 12 hundred jobs. This is significant! The
host community is expected to receive ten million dollars in new
revenue sources. The City will be lucky to get $500,000. This is
no where near the cost we will encumber to deliver Police, Fire
and additional city services. This is a very bad bet, it is short -
sited and a knee -jerk reaction. We need something that will
boost our City's economy long term for the well being of the
families in the City of Buffalo.
Sernio Farnaserio (in favor) - non - gambler but has a deep
concern for our incredible sinking City. Has visited the Montreal
Casino which has drawn many new people from out of their
own town. The new casino has decreased crime and casino
has improved the local economy (school districts, repair
streets, etc.). The revenue can bring new hope to our economic
crisis. There are many other prime examples of cities that have
turned over their economy in a successful way via the
implementation of casinos. There is a massive economic
benefit to the City. Las Vegas attracts over 6,000 families a
month and is the fastest growing city in North America for the
past five years. All of our City jewels are hurting (Philharmonic,
theatre district, etc.). We need to bring tourism and outsiders to
Buffalo. Intentions are not to hurt Buffalo, but to help it. Niagara
Falls has completely turned over 50 thousand new jobs.
Joe Rose "Citizens Against Casino Gambling" (opposed) -
Each area must tailor what is appropriate for the success of
their City. Our City must be tailored for its history to provide
families with a safe and healthy environment. Our Government
has ignored our State
Constitution and has moved to negotiate this Compact. State
Laws can override Federal Government. Plaintiffs have filed a
suit alleging Compact as unconstitutional. Nothing can happen
before this case is resolved. It would be in violation of the State
constitution. Why are we opposed? Not due to religious or
moral reasons, but because our residents need a healthy place
to live. Downtown New Orleans is a prime example: Simple
Casino with no restaurant, no hotel and most importantly no
competition to other businesses. The Casino failed and
developers sought to modify Legislation to allow lodging and
restaurants. This Casino is currently operating under
bankruptcy. We have a very tough market here and they will
certainly look to provide hotel and lodging when the Casino
proves to be a flop.
Samuel Herbert (in favor): In support of casino for one major
reason: poverty in Buffalo. Eastside is the forgotten side.
Casinos were proposed way back when the Swiss Chalet was
downtown and the old Central Terminal was the proposed site.
The Terminal would be the prime avenue in which to bring
people into our City. It would be a great economical boost for
our City but particular that Area. Casino gambling can be a
great thing if done right. Would like to challenge each and every
elected official to propose a better economic idea which can
give Buffalo the same economic results.
CM Grant - 600 flyers announcing this meeting were mailed
out. Many calls regarding opposition were received in her
office. Central Terminal would be the most appropriate site.
The Council only has jurisdiction over the site, no jurisdiction to
approve or disapprove the actual, Casino.
Various members of the audience:
Make it a point to read the current Time Magazine which is
interesting and reveling. Senecas have no resources. Where
will the money come from? The Senecas will borrow from multi-
millionaires at 32% interest. Multi millionaires will get the lion's
share of the money, not the residents or the City of Buffalo.
Who monitors the money? Compact explains that the Senecas
do not have to comply with the same laws. We go forward on
faith?
Risman's response: The State has a very detailed regulatory
Compact. The license can be revoked by the State, but the site
will remain as Seneca owned.
Those opposing this proposal have no money for legal
expenses, however, those pushing this forward are
multi - millionaires and high profile government officials that have
top -notch legal teams.
The State's share begins at 18% and eventually reaches 25 %.
Local share is based on State's annual appropriations "Aid to
Buffalo" and can possibly give 4 million, but then they can
subtract 4 million from other resources.
Gamblers will go wherever they provide gambling. Buffalo is
dead and the "Mickey Mouse" train has killed it. No one has a
clue how to economically boost Buffalo. Central Terminal is not
coming back on its own and it is an ideal location. Totally in
favor of this because no one has art idea how to turn this City
around.
Is anyone talking about the downside to the Central Terminal?
We cannot attract people to our City now, who do you think will
come? New Yorkers are being attracted to Buffalo because of
the reasonable cost of living. We have the potential to attract
others, we have to sell our strength and we will get much more
for our money.
People are already coming to Niagara Falls, we need to
capitalize on that market. Why would people come here from
Niagara Falls if they have somewhere and something to do
already in the Falls'?
Opposed to Casinos. It is easier and cheaper to destroy our
City with a couple Bombs. A casino next to City Hall is
unbelievable! Kansas City gave away expensive property just to
have them go elsewhere. There are always developers looking
to make money, what we are lacking is vision!
A casino is a multi - million dollar project with no long -term
vision.
Against a Casino next to poor people (family income). Millions
of people will lose. This hurts neighborhoods in a terrible way.
The terminal is being given away!
Sam Herbert: Something has to be done to revitalize Buffalo's
East Side. Would like to see some economic stimulation.
Casino will be here regardless, why not have it on the East
Side?
The whole Compact is illegal and Pataki has no right to push
this down our throats. The Senecas can do what ever they
want.
We don't want a sovereign nation taking over the heart of our
City. The team of attorneys are very near to working "pro bono ".
There is disappointment in the willingness of the business
district to stand up and oppose this proposal. A few
courageous business leaders could oppose and we could
possibly bring it to a legal halt.
There are two ways in which to stop this proposal: Lawsuit
which would rule that this Compact is unconstitutional or the
Senecas determine that they don't want to house their Casino
here.
We need to send a strong message to the Senecas that they
are not welcome here and we don't want them to house their
casino in Buffalo. A referendum cannot supercede the State
Legislators or Pataki.
This Compact does not give the residents a choice. Once they
are in possession of the land, it is sovereign and they can level
the terminal and we have no voice.
Mayor states, "If it's done right ". We have no role or control -
what does this statement mean in practical terms?
It's sad that outsiders are capitalizing on our City. Niagara Falls
are worlds apart in difference. What message are we sending
to our children? This is a quick fix with drastic consequences.
If we can't revitalize the Broadway Market, what will this Casino
do to this barely existing Market? We have to revitalize in a
different way and continue to work against this proposal.
Chippewa is a prime example of a turn around! It is thriving
right now due to some visionaries. We can revitalize without a
Casino. We are being sold a bill of goods. Bass outlet at the old
Auditorium is a great vision and would attract people. We need
to look at other alternatives.
Studies show that gamblers are destined to be poor people.
Anyone who is working in favor of this should not be in the
capacity of a governmental position! The legal arm of our City
should be defending our citizens! This will hurt our kids. Does
the Compact address the issues of mental health funding?
We have thousands of people fleeing Buffalo and many more
contemplating on leaving. Poor people will look to gambling in
hopes of taking a chance on winning.
It was suggested by a member of the audience to contact
elected officials and the Senecas to file your complaints! The
address given for the Senecas was as follows:
Rick Jamison, Seneca Nation
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 76
B. GRANT- NATIONAL FUEL GAS REPLACEMENT 136
ENGLEWOOD
Dear Mr. Michaux III:
Please file the following item with the Buffalo Common Council
for the next full council meeting to be held Thursday, December
26, 2002.
Sincerely
National Fuel Gas Meter Replacement - 135 Englewood
Dear Ms. Grant:
Please allow this letter to serve as notice to not only the City of
Buffalo, but by copy hereof, to National Fuel Gas, of a
dangerous situation that has come to our attention.
National Fuel Gas recently replaced certain lines and meters on
numerous North Buffalo University District personal
residences, including the above listed address, to provide for
outside meter placement. During this process, National Fuel
Gas or its agents removed the meters on the inside of the
residence and replaced the space line with a solid pipeline. In
so doing, at the time of this work they removed the shutoff valve
for the gas line inside the interior of the home. This creates an
extremely dangerous situation, wherein if there was a leak of
gas within the house, there is no possible means of shut off
within the premises.
The owner of the residence above listed, requested that
National Fuel Gas come out and re- insert a shut off valve.
Please note that the shut off valve is a cost of less than $5.00.
National Fuel Gas stated that it was not their job to put in the
shut off valve, and that the homeowner would need to call a
private contractor to install the valve, which is estimated to cost
approximately $200.
We draw your attention to this fact in that there are many
elderly and disabled individuals, as well as college students
and others, who may not know how to turn off the gas supply
on the outside of the residence. Accordingly, if there is a leak
inside the house, it is necessary for someone to leave the
house, find the shut off and have an appropriate tool available
to turn the valve off (giving to comment on what if this meter is
covered under 2 feet of snow or frozen tight). In addition, it
provides notice for an opportunity for vandalism and pranksters
to directly impact the gas supply to an individual's home. Not
only could this be extremely dangerous to the community and
city residents, but could be a safety problem for which the City
of Buffalo may ultimately be liable for.
We respectfully request your immediate involvement and action
in the correction of this matter, and mandate that National Fuel
Gas return to the residences affected and replace the interior
shutoffs that they have removed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 76
J. HAGUE
DELTA SONIC PEDESTRIAN HAZARD WITH
GREASE - SMEARED SIDEWALKS
To the Mayor-- -
As a 204 year Buffalo resident at 186 Linwood Avenue, across
from the 1264 Main Street Delta Sonic, and patron of Post
Office Station C across Main Street, I am filing with the City
Clerk this objection to
1) grease- smeared sidewalks at the exit from the lubrication
garage, which are both ugly and hazardous to pedestrians,
especially when wet; and
2) Intrusion on the sidewalk in the area where cars are wiped
down after exiting the car wash.
The proposed expansion in the midst of the Transit Overlay
district by the Benderson Development behemoth, which would
encompass the site of the Mid City Furniture building, would
approximately double the length of sidewalk currently made
inimical to pedestrians - further degrading the environment of
the surrounding community.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE LEGISLATION,
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND THE CORPORATION
COUNCIL AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
NO. 77
M. MARTINO -FEMA STUDIES FIRE DEPT
Dear Mr- Michaux-
Please file the attached documentation for the Common
Council meeting of December 26, 2002.
If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns
please do not hesitate to contact me.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
NO. 78
N. NAPLES - INFO -WORK OF COMPTROLLERS OFFICE
POSSIBLE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF ERIE
The Buffalo News this morning reported that City of Buffalo
Comptroller Anthony R. Nanula will announce his resignation
today. The purpose of this letter is to propose that you explore
the possibility of entering into an agreement with the County for
conducting the work of the City Comptroller's Office.
Both in my capacity as an elected public official and a
taxpayer, there is no question in my mind that we as a region
are at a crossroads. Substantive changes must be made so
that we can retain and attract. businesses and stem the outflow
of people. In and of itself, this may be viewed as but one small
step. However, I submit to you, the leadership of City and
County government, that:
this resignation presents an opportunity for change,
this is a time for restructuring and economizing, and
the Erie County Comptroller's Office is prepared to assume the
responsibilities of the City Comptroller's Office.
I want you to know that I am available for discussion on this
and I encourage you to consider this
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL
GOVERNANCE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION FINANCE
NO. 79
MEMO
A. THOMPSON -P. POTTS- AVOIDABLE ALARMS
December 5, 2002
Dear City Clerk: Please file the following correspondence for
the next Council Meeting.
To Director of Administrative Adjudication Avoidable Alarm
Dispute Room 113 City Halls Buffalo, NY 14202
Dear Sir,
December 3, 2002
We are in receipt of a notice for chargeable avoidable alarms
and wish to remind you: we are located in a rough section on
the city's East side where the necessity of an alarm system is
documented by the number of break -ins which have already
occurred necessitating bars on both sides of our windows; this
necessity creates the unintended consequence of "avoidable
alarms "; the police are on duty anyway and the company is
entitled to have a patrol car in our neighborhood from time to
time because we are in a problem area. we have installed
cameras and a large warning sign
Additionally, we believe we are good corporate citizens because
we: initiate and cooperate with our neighbors, businesses,
schools and residential, to keep the street free of debris and
illegal dumping; the appearance of our property is clean, neat
and safe; have begun a clean up on the comer of Fillmore and
Appenheimer, providing and emptying a trash can and planting
flowers; have changed our delivery times and procedures to
keep the street clear at the time the school buses and teachers
travel on our street ; cooperate with many block clubs and
provide trash cans at no charge; donate and deliver trash cans
to both the Parks Department and Streets and Sanitation
Department as well as for many public events such as the
Taste of Buffalo, Museum of Science and Albright Knox Art
Gallery, Art Park and The Buffalo Philharmonic. I appreciate
any cooperation you can give us, and thank you in advance for
your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Patricia H. Potts, President
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
NO. 80
A. THOMPSON -S. CARRUBA -GREEN PARTY - OPPOSE
CASINO IN BUFFALO
MEMO
Please file the following correspondence for the next Council
Meeting,
The Green Party of Erie County has gone on record as
opposing the proposed Seneca nation -run casino in downtown
Buffalo. We did not come to this decision lightly, but with
careful consideration of the needs of the City and its residents.
First and foremost, the residents of both the city and the county
have had no voice in this decision while the people of the
Seneca Nation had the chance to vote on the compact. Yet, the
city and county will be negatively impacted as they lose
property tax and sales tax revenues. This compact has been an
end run around the NYS Constitution, which every elected
official is sworn to uphold.
A casino gambling establishment will do little to create jobs for
those who need them most in the city. Service -type jobs will be
all that is available to non - Senecas and those will not yield high
salaries. When I visted cousins in Las Vegas in October, they
introduced me to several people who had left work in casinos
because it was such an unreal and pressured atmosphere.
Gambling establishments bring crime, among which are
prostitution, robberies and assaults. City residents living near
or in downtown Buffalo do not need increased crime coming to
their neighborhoods, making them feel less safe than they
already do since police and firefighters have been laid off.
Real economic development occurs when small businesses
establish themselves in neighborhoods. Look at the Elmwood
district as an example. Small businesses encourage residents
to walk from one to another, bringing vitality and sustainability
to an area. A downtown casino will stifle real growth and
sustainability downtown.
Letter to Councilman Antoine Thompson, Chairman
Community
Development Comm., Buffalo Common Council
Other cities that have looked to casino gambling institutions to
revitalize their business districts have reaped disappointment.
Look at Atlantic City and area where my grandparents once
enjoyed vacationing. Once casino gambling was established
there, my grandparents felt unsafe and unhappy and stopped
going. The mayor of a city in Connecticut near an Indian run
casino said while here in Buffalo, he was sorry they had ever
approved the casino.
How can political leaders actually believe that tourists will come
to gamble in Buffalo when there is a professionally and
government run casino just over the border and another is
being built in Niagara Falls, NY? The tourist industry is now in
a horrible slump and has been since September 11, 200 1.
This is not the time to hope an enterprise dependent upon
tourism for its success win flourish.
A Buffalo casino will only suck dollars from residents who can
HI afford to lose them and sink our city into lasting poverty and
despair. After all, there is nothing in writing that says the City
will receive any monies generated from the proposed casino.
We urge you, Councilman, to voice opposition to this fiasco
that will enrich the already rich and impoverish our city
residents. Asking another nation is no way to solve our
unemployment problems. Show our young people that we can
help ourselves to economic rebirth. Thank you, Sir.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 81
A. THOMPSON -D. PERSICO- OBJECTION TO CASINO
MEMO
December 13, 2002
Dear City Clerk: Please file the following correspondence for
the next Council Meeting.
Dear Mr. Thompson,
Thank you for holding the past public hearings regarding the
casino which has been looming over our heads for some time.
In general, as you know, I am vehemently against the idea of a
casino anywhere in Erie County. I do not care who runs it. It is
destructive to the poorest or our community and wilt make any
area it is near unattractive to new families and business let
alone those who are already nearby.
More specifically I am opposed to a casino in downtown
Buffalo. Every reason against this "deal" has been voiced loud
and clear at the two hearings, so I will not repeat them. The
only point I will repeat is that I am appalled that an issue so
important to residents in our community was not allowed a vote.
Our elected officials are public servants not kings.
Please continue to force this issue. I am grateful for your
efforts at this late hour.
Sincerely,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 82
A. THOMPSON - RACIAL INCOME GAP
MEMO
Please file the following correspondence for the next Council
Meeting.
Attached articles available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
SPECIAL
COMMITTEE
NO. 83
MEMO
A. THOMPSON -TEEN GAMBLING -A HIDDEN PROBLEM
December 17, 2002
Dear City Clerk:
Please file the following correspondence for the next Council
Meeting.
TEEN GAMBLING -A HIDDEN PROBLEM
Here in Buffalo, a controversy over a gambling casino is
dividing the community. Unfortunately for the citizens of New
York, the current glut of legalized gambling plus the surge
towards casino gambling ( though class III gaming is
unconstitutional here,) will cause increasing social costs, harm
our communities and seriously affect our adolescent
population. The issue that we in pediatrics and adolescent
medicine need to address is the "SILENT ADDICTION" OF
GAMBLING. More and more teen -agers are drawn into games
of chance, with many finding it more addictive than smoking,
alcohol or drugs. Between 5 and 8 percent of young Americans
and Canadians report a "serious" gambling problem - - a
prevalence almost twice as hi s that among adults. The hype
around huge lottery payoffs seduces adults and helps draw
young children into a culture of gambling, It is a serious and
challenging problem for the pathologic and at risk adolescent
gambler. Harm comes to them socially, educationally,
vocationally or in family relationships.
Many studies nationally and internationally show the problem to
be increasing. Financial problems, divorce, suicide and child
neglect or abuse. are clearly noted social costs. Funding and
insurance coverage for mental health care for problem
gamblers is very limited. We must address this problem. New
York State will be responsible for the problem we will surely
face. The government must fund treatment programs and
research into prevalence and prevention strategies. Our
communities" health and wellbeing will depend on parity in
Mental health coverage including gambling addiction
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 84
A. THOMPSON -VAR ITEMS - CASINO GAMING FROM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING OF DECEMBER
18, 2002
Please file the attached items on Casino Gaming in Buffalo,
that
were presented to the Committee on Community Development
at the Meeting held on Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Attached available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 85
XSPAND- INCREASING MUNICIPAL REVENUES
Attached available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
PETITIONS
NO. 86
B. BAUMKER, AGENT, USE 210 DELAWARE FOR
ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGNS. (HRG. 1/2)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 87
P. YOUNG, OWNER, USE 3288 BAILEY FOR SIT -IN /TAKE
OUT RESTAURANT. (HRG. 1/2)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 88
M. SANTORO, AGENT, USE 26 VIRGINIA PLACE FOR
NIGHTCLUB. (HRG. 1/2)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
J. Suffoletta, Agent, Use 626 Humboldt Pkwy. - Illum.
Ground Sign
The attached is for Common Council Approval; but per
Permits, no public hearing is required.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE CITY ING
BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Regular Committees
CIVIL SERVICE
MARC A. COPPOLLA, CHAIRPERSON
NO. 90
Salary Ordinance Amendment
14 Administration & Finance
1075 - Parking Violations Bureau
1112 - Towing
(Item No. 102, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item
No. 102, C.C.P.,December 10, 2002, be and the same hereby
is approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 91
Appointment
Sr. Accountant (Inter) (CS)
(Item No. 6- C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 6, Dec. 10, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of John L. Rusnak
stated above at the intermediate salary of $37,204 effective on
November 25, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 92
Appointments
Motor Equip. Mechanic (Inter) (PW)
(Item No. 2 1 - C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 2 1, Dec. 10, 2002 be received and filed
and the permanent appointments of David Bucholz and
Timothy Hall stated above at the intermediate salary of $29,914
on December 2, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 93
Appointment
Motor Equip. Mechanic (Max) (PW)
(Item No. 22- C.C,P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 22, Dec. 10, 2002 be received and
filed and the permanent appointment of William Garland stated
above at the maximum salary of $32,661 effective on
December 2, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 94
Appointment
Laborer I (Inter) (Pol.)
(Item No. 25- C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 25. Dec. 10, 2002 be received and filed
and the permanent of Kevin Cannon stated above at the
intermediate salary of $11.07 effective on November 25, 2002
is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 95
Appointment
Bldg. Inspector (Inter) (Permits /Insp.)
(Item No. 4 1 - C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 41, Dec. 10, 2002 be received and filed
and the permanent appointment of Joseph F Parisi stated
above at the intermediate salary of $40,838 effective on
December 6, 2002 hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 96
Appointment
Bldg, Inspector (Max) (Permits /Insp.)
(Item No. 42- C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 42, Dec. 10, 2002 be received and
filed and the permanent appointment of Terence Prendergast
stated above at the maximum salary of $43,809effective on 6,
2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 89
NO. 97
Appointment
Supv,. Of Bldg. Const. (Inter) (Permits /Insp.)
Item No. 43- C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 43, Dec. 10, 2002 be received and filed
and the permanent appointment of David J. Grundy stated
above at the intermediate salary of $44,679 effective on
October 25, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 98
Appointment
Senior Counselor (Inter) (Com. Serv.)
(. Item No. 46- C.C.P. Dec. 10, 2002)
That Communication 46. Dec. 10, 2002 be received and
filed and the permanent appointment of Arleen Filipskii stated
above at the intermediate salary of $35,215 effective on
November 25, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 99
Notices of Appts. - Temp. /Prov. /Perm. (C. Clk.)
(CCP #53 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
Finance
(Betty Jean Grant, Chairperson)
NO. 100
Independent Legal Counsel for the Common Council of
the COB 13 9, 9/3) (CCP #98 -Nov. 26, 02)
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be
recommitted to the Committee on
Finance.
Seconded by Mr. Thompson
ADOPTED.
AYES - BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER,
FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY,
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 12
NOES - LOTEMPIO - 1
NO. 101
Appt. - Indep. Legal Counsel Common Council ( #90, 10/
1)(#42, 9 /17)(Law)
(CCP #99 -Nov. 26, 02)
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be
recommitted to the Committee on
Finance.
ADOPTED.
AYES - BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER,
FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY,
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 12
NOES - LOTEMPIO - 1
No. 102
Add Broadway Mkt. to Bflo. Self- Insurance Plan
(CCP #149 -July 23, 02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 103
Add Broadway Mkt. to Bflo. Self- Insurance Plan (A &F)
(CCP #5 I -Oct. 29, 02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 104
Resume COB Adjudication of Traffic Violations (Exc. Fin.
2 Res.)
(CCP #168 -Apr. 16,02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 105
T. Smith - Directs COB to Resume Adjudication of Traffic
Infractions
(CCP #81 -Oct. 29,02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 106
Enter Agreement with County of Erie /Appt. NYS Fin. Asst.
- Mun. Waste
Reduction /Recycling Project
(Item No. 28, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 2002)
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
No. 107
Perm. Enter. Agree W /Erie Co. Municipal Waste Red.
Project (PW,)
(CCP #14 -Dec. 10, 02)
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
No. 108
Permission to Hire Engineering Consultant - Inner Harbor
& Waterfront Development
(Item No. 16, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
Mrs. Grant moved to send said item to the Committee on
Community Development
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 109
Monthly Rpt. -Nov. 2002 (Cit. Svs.)
(CCP #2 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same
hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
Legislation
(Richard A. Fontana, Chairman)
No. 110
M. Dickman, Petition to Use 380 Hopkins - Storage Yard
(Item No. 64, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That after the public hearing before the Committee on
Legislation on December 17, 2002, the petition of M.
Dickman, agent, for permission to use 380 Hopkins for
contractors' equipment /new materials storage yard be, and
hereby is approved with the following conditions:
1. That the petitioner files a short Environmental Assessment
Form.
2. Meet the conditions as set by City Planning Board.
3. Meet the conditions pursuant to Coastal Review and the
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 111
Re- appointment of Members to the Buffalo Water Board
(Item No. 1, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That the re- appointment of members to the Buffalo Water
Board of Patrick H. Wesp, 289 Norwalk Avenue
James B. Milroy, 155 Massachusetts Ave.
Victoria J. Saxon, 56 Dana Road
John R. Sole, 641 Forest Avenue
Warren K. Galloay 111 W. Humboldt Parkway and
Charles L. McGriff for terms expiring December 31, 2004 be,
and hereby is approved.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 112
Bd. of Ethics - Minutes- 10/8/02 (C. Clk.)
(CCP#48 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 113
Easement - Voicestrear Wireless for Installation of
Power and
Telecommunication Lines
(Item No. 8 1, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to award an easement with
Voicestream Wireless of Rochester, NY to provide the
necessary utility /telecommunication connections to a
proposed cellular tower at 812 East Ferry Street with the
following conditions:
1. Voicestream Wireless obtains all necessary site plan
approval, zoning and building permits required by the City.
2. Facilities on city property will consist only of a utility trench
containing power and telecommunication cables. No permanent
buildings or structures shall be erected on city property.
3. Voicestream names City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Sewer
Authority as additional insured for the life of the cellular facility.
Amount of insurance subject to the approval by the Corporation
Counsel
4. The Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and the
Buffalo Sewer Authority approve construction plans and
methods for installation.
5. That Voicestream pay a fee of $4.00 per linear foot.
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 114
Ord. Amend.- Chapter 307 - Parking & Parking Lots
(CCP #152 -Nov. 12,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 115
Ord. Amend.- Chapter 133 -City Property
(CCP #137 -Sept. 3, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 116
Ord. Amend. — Chapter 133 — City Property (Arch Salvage)
(CCP #108 — Dec 10, 2002)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislati6n.
ADOPTED.
No. 117
D. Granville -Bflo. Arch. Saly. Comm. -Exec. Summ. /Prof.
Overview -9,101
(CCP #67 -Oct. 1, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 118
B. Davis -S. Hunter -Info. -Demo. Order -560 Spring St,
(CCP #62 -Nov. 26,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 119
B. Davis -S. Hunter - Info.- Order -560 Spring St.
(Permits /Insp.)
(CCP #32 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 120
J. Campolong — Amer. Water Dvs. Inc.
B. Davis — S. Hunter — Info — 560 Spring St.
(CCP# 55 — Dec. 10, 2002)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
No. 121
Restaurant Dance Class III - 236 Delaware Avenue
(Item No. 33, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislati6n.
ADOPTED.
No. 122
Second Hand Dealer - 11 Court
(Item No. 35, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Legislati6n,
ADOPTED.
No. 123
Second Hand Dealer - 1832 Seneca Street
(Item No. 36, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 124
Second Hand Dealer - 2168 Seneca Street
(Item No. 4 1, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 2002)
(Item No. 84, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to
the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Fontana Moved:
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license
Jordan Ali d /b /a Jordan's Furniture located at 2168 Seneca
Street.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 126
Used Car Dealer - 114 Breckenridge
(Item No. 37, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
Sabrina Irizarry d /b /a Cosuma,
located at 114 Breckenridge with a seven car
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 126
Used Car Dealer - 534 Colvin
(Item No. 38, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to John
Ali d /b /a Boulevard Auto Sales, located at 534 Colvin.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 127
Used Car Dealer - 321 Hampshire
(Item No. 39, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
Miguel Lopez d /b /a Hampshire Auto, located at 321 Hampshire
with a twenty car limit.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 128
Used Car Dealer - 771 Military
(Item No. 40, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
Michael Vaccaro J /b /a Buffalo Truck Equipment Inc., located
at 771 Military Road.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 129
Streets Paved -2002 Const. Season (PW)
(CCP #19 -Dee. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 130
Draft Env. Assess. -Main St. Multi Modal Access & Revital.
Proj. (PNV)
(CCP #22 -Nov. 12,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 131
Notification Serials #9528 -32 (PW)
(CCP #8 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
Community Development
(Antoine M. Thompson, Chairman)
NO. 132
Req. for Poverty Analysis of 10/15/02 (Strat. Plan.)
(CCP #7 -Nov. 26, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 133
Req. Quick /Thorough Cleanup -383 Babcock St.
(CCP# 109 -Jan. 9, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 134
K. Ellington -COB Franczyk Pk. Drainage Imp. Proj. Wk.
Plan. Supp. (00, 2/6)
CCP #120 -Apr. 3, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed,
ADOPTED
NO. 135
D. Farrar- NYS DEC - Scajaquada Creek -West Ave.
Bridge -Haz. Waste Disposal
(CCP #65 -Nov. 26,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 136
Scajaquada Pathway -Phase III- SEQR/Full EAF (PW)
(CCP #18 -Dec. 10, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 137
D. Farrar - NYSDEC -1001 Delevan Ave. -Haz. Waste
Disposal
(CCP #66 -Nov. 26, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 138
D. Farrar- NYSDEC- I Howell St. - Marcon Erectors -Haz.
Waste Disposal
(CCP #67 -Nov. 26, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 139
Set Policy- Retaining Pub. Access - Waterfront Prop. Sold
by COB
(CCP #136 -Oct. 29, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 140
Env. Mgmt. Comm. -Set Policy- Retaining Pub.
Access - Waterfront Prop, Sold by COB
( Strat. Plan.)
(CCP45 -Nov. 12, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No. 141
J. Dailey - Req. Opp. Address Council - Praxair, Inc.
(Item No. 88, C.C.P., Mar. 19, 2002)
Mr. Thompson moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
SPECIAL COMMIFFEES
POLICE REORGANIZATION & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(DOMINIC J. BONIFACIO JR., CHAIRMAN)
NO. 142
P. HANIS -NCWP- PRESENTATION TO POLICE REORG.
COMM.
(CCP #104 -SEPT. 3, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 143
P. HARRI S- RECRUIT. /RETAIN. WOM.- SELF - ASSESS.
GUIDE -LAW ENF AGENCIES
(CCP #71 -OCT. 1, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 144
REPEAL OF THE ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAW (ITEM NO.
129, C.C.P., OCT. 1, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to
the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Bonifacio Moved:
That the City of Buffalo Common Council support New York
State in reforming the Rockefeller Drug Laws.
ADOPTED
NO. 145
C. FISHER -C. HUNTER -CONC. - CONDITIONS OF
LISBON /HIGHGATE AVE. (#82,7/23)
(CCP# 111 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 146
C. FISHER -C. HUNTER - CONCEMS -COND. OF LISBON &
HIGHGATE, AVE. (A &F)
(CCP #52 -OCT. 29, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 147
BY: MR. BONIFACIO
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks Fee
§ 413 -37, temporary storage of materials or temporary
structures in sidewalk space or roadway
Parking control signs $0.15/si
Meter bags $0.50 /meter bag
30 -day permit, per foot $0.35
Minimum $12.00
Sidewalk or roofing contractor
annual permit $105.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is
new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 148
BY: MR. COPPOLA
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
50 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS &
STREETS
1250 - FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 50 - Department of Public Works, Parks &
Streets, 1250 - Fleet Maintenance which currently reads:
1 Head Motor Equipment Mechanic $ 29,327 - $
33,392
9 Motor Equipment Mechanic $28,999-$
32,661
Is hereby amended to read:
2 Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor 1 $30,806 -
$ 35,381
8 Motor Equipment Mechanic $28,999-
$ 32,661
JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS & STREETS AND, JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We
recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at
the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above - mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties
for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil
Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and
certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as
being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 149
BY: MARC A. COPPOLA
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS., PARKS & STREETS
1211 - REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
1216 - STREET LIGHTING
1460 - PARKS, GOLF COURSES AND GARDENS
1096 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS
1480 - DUNN TIRE PARK
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, relating to Department of Public Works, Parks &
Streets, 1211 - Repair & Construction of Streets, 1216 - Street
Lighting, 1460 - Parks, Golf Courses and Gardens, 1096 -
Operation and Maintenance of Buildings and 1480 — Dunn Tire
Park which currently reads:
1211 - REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
1 Associate Land Surveyor $ 49,130 - $ 58,134
2 Senior Engineer $ 45,413 - $ 52,530
1216 - STREET LIGHTING
1 Superintendent of Street Lighting $ 45,413 - $
52,530
1096 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS
10 Senior First Class Stationary Engineer $ 31,809 - $
37,213
1480 - DUNN TIRE PARK
1 Head Stadium Groundskeeper $ 32,520 - $ 37,606
Senior First Class Stationary Engineer $ 31,809 - $ 37,213
Is hereby amended to read:
1211 - REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
3 Senior Engineer $ 45,413 - $ 52,530
1 Senior Engineer $ 45,413 - $ 52,530
1216 - STREET LIGHTING
1460 - PARKS, GOLF COURSES AND GARDENS
1 Head Stadium Groundskeeper $ 32,520 - $ 37,606
1096 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS
Senior First Class Stationary Engineer $ 31,809 - $ 37,213
JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS & STREETS AND JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We
recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at
the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above - mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties
for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil
Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and
certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as
being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
12/13/2002 Attachments
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 160
BY MR. COPPOLA
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
03 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
1601 - MAYOR
The Common Counsel of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 03 - Executive 5 0 1 - Mayor which currently
reads:
1 Director of Operations $70,070
is hereby amended to read
1 Chief of Staff -Mayor $75,424
It is HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage Foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR AND JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET hereby Certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, on and
performance of essential services of that department. We
recommend that the compensationfor said position be fixed it
the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above - mentioned position, containing a statement, of the duties
for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil
Service Commission and said Commission has approved and
certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as
being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 161
BY. MR. COPPOLA
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 176 - FEES
The common Counsel of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows
Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to
read as follows:
Elevators and Conveyances
167 -8 elevator installers and inspector's license and
renewal, biennial
$400.00
167 -14B, Elevator, construction permit
Construction permit
$105.00
Each stop additional, except for permits issued for
$105.00
Wheelchair lifts and inclined stairway chair lifts for private
residents
Material alterations
$52.50
Each stop additional, except for permits issued for
$105.00
Wheelchair lifts and inclined stairway chair lifts for private
residents
$10.50
167 -15A and B certificates of operation
New Elevator installation
$105.00
Existing installations
Initial certificate
$52.50
Renewal certificate [26.25]
36.25
City inspection of wheelchair lifts
And inclined stairway chair lifts $5.00
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted,
matter underlined is new.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
No. 162
Mr. Coppola
Re: Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 263 - Licenses
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain
as follows:
That Chapter 263 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
Article VIII Pro - ration of License Fees
263 -38 Pro -rated License Fees.
All new applicants applying on forms provided by the City of
Buffalo's Office of Licenses for a license, which has a set
expiration date, shall be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
a. Any license application made to the Office of
Licenses within the first six (6) months of expiration date will be
required to remit the license fee as specified in Chapter 175,
Fees
b. Any license application made to the Office of
Licenses within the last six (6) months of its expiration date
shall be entitled to a fifty percent (50 %) pro- ration for the first
year of license fee as specified in Chapter 175, Fees.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 163
MR. BRIAN DAVIS
Permission To Hang Banners for the Style & Beats
Fashion Show on the Corners of Franklin & Chippewa
and Delaware & Chippewa
Whereas: Funk & Fashion would like to advertise a Fashion
Show at the Sphere Nightclub - Style & Beats Fashion Show;
and
Whereas: In order to promote the event, representatives from
the Funk & Fashion Organization request permission to
temporarily hang banners in two (2) locations on Chippewa
Street from January 6, 2003 through January 23, 2003 in
celebration of the Style & Beats Fashion Show at the Sphere;
and
Whereas: the two banners will be displayed on the comer of
Franklin and Chippewa Streets from Pole Number 240 to Pole
Number 245 and on Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street
from Traffic Pole to Traffic Pole; and
Now Therefore Be Resolved That:
This Common Council grants permission to Funk & Fashion to
hang two (2) banners for the Style & Beats Fashion Show held
at the Sphere to advertising the Fashion Show; and
Be it Further Resolved:
That said banners will hand on the comers of Franklin &
Chippewa Streets anti Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street
from January 6, 2003 until January 23, 2003; and
Be It Finally Resolved: That said banners meet all the
requirements of pertinent City departments and that no existing
laws be violated.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 164
By: Mr. Fontana
Installation of at -grade crossings on Babcock St.
Whereas: In an effort to open up developable land in the
Seneca /Babcock area of the City of Buffalo, Conrail
Corporation agreed to demolish the Babcock St. bridge and
install an at grade crossings on Babcock St. between Clinton
St. and Seneca St.; and
Whereas: Upon Norfolk Southern's new ownership of the
Conrail Corporation, the decision was made by Norfolk
Southern to demolish the bridge and install a new bridge in it's
place; and
Whereas: During numerous meetings in the area it was
determined that an at grade crossing would be the best for
development of a near -by proposed industrial park. A bridge of
any kind would cut off access to the proposed business park in
the area; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo is in desperate need of
developable acreage for job creation within the city; and
Whereas: If Norfolk Southern re- installs a bridge on Babcock
St. it will adversely affect job creation efforts in the City of
Buffalo; and
Therefore Be It Resolved: If the Common Council goes on
record to support an at grade crossing on Babcock St. in an
effort to create business opportunities in the Seneca /Babcock
area; and
Therefore Be It Finally Resolved: The certified copies of the
resolution be sent to Norfolk Southern, New York State
Department of Transportation Region 5 Director Brian
Rowback, and to the members of the State and Congressional
Western New York Delegation.
ADOPTED
NO. 155
By: Mrs. Grant, Mr. Pitts, Ms.Gray, Messrs. Davis, Fisher,
Franczyk and Thompson
Annual Tribute to Harriet Tubman
Whereas: Harriet Tubman, born in 1820 on a slave plantation
near Cambridge Maryland, is a great American Heroine, whose
daring and courage during thirty trips to the deep South helped
to lead over 300 slaves to freedom; and
Whereas: Ms. Tubman's route to freedom led many of these
slaves through Buffalo and the surrounding Niagara region in
their j journey as they were assisted by compassionate
individuals on both sides of the International Border between
the United States and Canada; and
Whereas: Many of the sites Harriet Tubman visited or the trails
the slaves utilized became known as the Underground Railroad
and are now being designated and developed as historic sites
on the State's Heritage Tours Campaign; and
Whereas: Harriet Tubman's deeds as a scout and later as
nurse for the Union Army during the civil war are legendary;
and
Whereas: Harriet Tubman, called the "Moses" of her people,
boasted that she "never lost a passenger or ran the train off the
track ", died at the age of 93 on March 10, 1913 in Auburn New
York; and
Whereas: In 2003, the Michigan Street Bridge in Niagara Falls
will be renamed the "Harriet Tubman Bridge "; and
Whereas: In Spring 2003, the Buffalo Board of Education will
rename and dedicate Public School No. 12, "The Harriet
Tubman School"
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
Copies of this resolution be forwarded to the New York State
Western New York Delegation, where a similar resolution,
sponsored by Deputy Speaker Arthur 0. Eve is currently tabled
in committee,
Be It Further Resolved That:
Copies of this resolution be forwarded to the United States
representatives in Congress to request that legislation be
developed to push for a National Holiday to honor Harriet
Tubman as the first American female to be so honored; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
March 10th in the year 2003, and every succeeding year
thereafter, be
designated Harriet Tubman Day in Buffalo.
ADOPTED
NO. 156
By: Mrs. LoTempio
Indemnification of the Board of Education and
Acceptance of Funds for the Lighted
Schoolhouse Programs
Whereas: Contract Administration, located in the Department
of Community Services will conduct the Lighted Schoolhouse
Program in 20022003;and
Whereas: Approval of the program must be authorized by
the Common Council for each location; and
Whereas: The Lighted Schoolhouse Program continues to be
of great benefit to the citizens of Buffalo at the following
facilities: CTRC, FLARE, Friends to the Elderly, Humboldt
YMCA, Waterfront, School 38, 40, 45, 54, 56, 81, Build
Academy, Seneca /Babcock B &G Club, Riverside, First Ward
Community Center, Southside, McKinley, Dulski Community
Center, Valley Community Center, Bailey Delavan Community
Services, Delavan - Grider Center, Holy Cross Church,
Hennipen Park Community Center, Clark Gym, St. Philips
Community Center, and Stepping Stone ; and
Whereas:The Common Council must accept, on behalf of
the City of Buffalo, the funds allocated by the Buffalo Urban
Renewal Agency as follows: $248,416 for programmatic costs
for the Lighted Schoolhouse Program.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council authorized the Department of
Community Services, various community corporations, civic
organizations and other persons, firms, corporations and
agencies to conduct Lighted Schoolhouse Programs, provided
that each program and its sponsor be first approved and
authorized by this Common Council, and that such
authorization and approval be communicated to the Buffalo
Board of Education; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo, NY, hereby agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the Board of Education of the City School
Districts of the City of Buffalo, NY, for claims arising from the
conduct of such Lighted Schoolhouse programs undertaken
with prior approval and authorization of the Common Council;
and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the Common Council accepts funds allocated by the
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency as follows: $248,416 for
programmatic costs.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 157
By: Mr. Thompson and Mr. Davis
Memorialize the U.S. Senate and U.S.
House of Representatives Regarding
Offensive Comments by United States
Senator Trent Lott
Whereas: The United States of America is a nation of
diverse people cultures and lifestyles. Our government like
the people it represents, in many parts of the nations is
reflective of the melting pot concept. We all recognize that
achieving diversity and tolerance in the public sphere, the
workplace, and American society has not been
without its challenges and sacrifices; and
Whereas: The United States has come a great distance in race
relations since 1952, 1962, and even 1972. Although there
remain disparities among the races and genders in educational
attainment, work and pay rates, business ownership rates, and
public offices held, clearly progress has been made in the
aforementioned areas and would be inappropriate to suggest
that "America WOULD NOT HAVE THE PROBLEMS WE
HAVE TO DAY, IF WE WERE STILL IN THE GOOD OLD
DAYS. "; and
Whereas: Trent Lott, the Senior U.S. Senator from Mississippi,
who currently holds the position of Majority Leader of the
United States Senate, the third most powerful position in the
world, who's continuous actions not only of recent but
throughout most of his political career has sparked many
controversies regarding race, class, gender and ethnicity.
Senator Lott's continual and recent actions and remarks, have
sparked a firestorm in the general public and political and
government circles across the U.S. And while we all recognize
that all public officials and citizens have the full protection of
the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, we do recognize
that there is a balancing act for public officials, civic, religious,
and business leaders both in public and private settings. Thus,
it is appropriate given Senator Lott's negative legislative record
regarding racial equality, and Civil Rights that the President,
members of the U. S. House of Representatives and the U.S.
Senate, and public officials throughout the nation condemn not
only his actions but his words.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo, strongly
admonishes the words and actions of U.S. Senator Trent Lott
and certified copies of this Resolution be sent to the U.S.
President, Governor Pataki, Majority Leader of the NY Senate,
Speaker of the NYS Assembly, and members of the VVNY
state and federal delegations.
ADOPTED
NO. 158
By Mr. Thompson
Felicitations /In Memoriam
Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions
sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated:
Felicitation for Minister James Giles
By Councilmember Pitts, Davis, Thompson, Grant, Fisher
III,Gray
Felicitation for Pastor Edward Courton
By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux III
ADOPTED.
NO. 159
BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON
Appointments
Commissioner of Deeds
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
2004, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City
Clerk:
BENZ, CAROL
BROWN, ANTHONY
BUDZYNSKI, KIMBERLY
CAMPANELLA, GRACE
HOFFMAN, ELLEN
JONES, NICHELLE
LOCURTO, KIMBERLY
MAREK, DENNIS
MCHALE, KATHLEEN
MILEWSKI, DEANNA
MINGARELLI, CARLA
ONEIL, MEGHAN
PALMER, VIOLA
PEOPLES, BARBARA
PICKENS, CHARLES
PYRAK, MARY ANN
RICHARDSON, AFRIKA
RYKOVICH, LORI
TARDIVO, AILEEN
VACCARO,DONNA
KUSMIERSKI, JENNIFER
JOHNSON,JOANNE
FITCH, ANNETTE
LEISING, JANICE
BLINZLER, MONIKA
BRUCATO, LISA
BYRNS,KAREN
GULLIS, STEVEN
HUBBARD, TOMAR
LINTON, SUSAN
MALONEY, CHRISTINE
MARINARO, LORI
MELCHIORRE, ALFRE
MILLER, DIANE
MORRISON, KATHIE
OVERHOFF, BARBARA
PAUSE,SARA
PERSITYN, DIANNE
PIERCE, EUGENE
REID, HERBERT
RITER, MARYANNE
SICKAU, LESLIE
TEAL, JUSTIN
FREY, PATRICIA
TAIT, PAMELA
SIMS, FRANK
KASPEREK, EDWIN
SPINLEY, BERNICE
Total: 48
MEYLER -PIRK,
ADOPTED
MELDRUM,ROBERT
NO. 160
BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON
VERRSTRO,KATHLEEN
Appointments
BECK,STEPHEN
Commissioners of Deeds
Required for the Proper
Performance of Public Duties
That the following persons
are hereby appointed as
Commissioner of Deeds for The term ending December 31,
2004, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications
and filing same with the
COLLINS, TIMOTHY
ARTHURJR,GEORGE
CYBULSKI,LUKE
HUGHES, SUSAN
KARN,SANDRA
PARISI, JILL
ORTA, EDWIN
SKINNER, KEN
SMITH, GARNELL
WHITFIELD JR, GARNELL
ZAK, BARBARA
BARONE, KAREN
BUFFAMANTI, SUZANNE
DALEY,NELL
DIMITRI, KAREN
JACKSON,MAE
KINMARTIN, CHERYL
KNOPE, SHARON
MARRONE, MADELINE
NOWAK, LISA
SCOVILLE, MADONNA
STEBLEIN, ANNE
STRATE,KEA
TYLER, MARY
WHITEHEAD, MARQUITTA
QUINTANA, YOLANDA
MASI, CHARLES
HOFFERT,MICHAEL
POLETO, DONALD
CONIGLIO, ROBERT
RICHARDS, DENNIS
BORCZYNSKI, ROSE
FAY, SHARON
BARBERG, KEVIN
PODSIADLO, KATHLEEN
MEYLER -PIRK,
JEANNEPANIKOWSKI, HELEN BLERSCH, SALLIE
MELDRUM,ROBERT
GREENAN, JOHN
BURNS- DICIOCCIO, TAMI
LEIDOLPH, DOREEN
BROWN, SANDRA
BYRNE, GREGORY
CHISHOLM, MALINDA
GROVES, PATRICIA
DEGRAFFENRIED, CHRISTI
N E MURANYI,KAREN
OVAK, STEFANIA ROBINSON, SONJI
STABLER, MILDRED
RELOSKY JR, FRANK
SURDYK, HEATHER
BURGIO, RANDALL
CATANZARO,JOSEPH
CHIODO, CHRIS
DIFRANCO, MICHAEL
DOLAN, TIMOTHY
GARRITY, MICHAEL
GERACE, THOMAS
HERRING, CHRISTINE
HERRITAGE IV, JOHN
JONES,MARTY
KARSZEWSKI, PHILIP
MELLING, ROSEMARY
RIGA, JOSEPH
WAYNE, DAVID
RINALDO, JEFFREY
OSTROWSKI, PHYLLIS
FLOWERS, MICHAEL
DOLAN,CHERI
BATTAGLIA, GEORGE
CARTER, THOMAS
BROOKS, MICHELLE
BIEHUNIK, JOSEPH
BROWN, MICHAEL
CHWOJDAK, GARY
JONES, NICLE
LINEHAN, JOHN
MAHONEY, BRIAN
NORECK, PAUL
RIVERA, DAVID
WEISER, JAMES
COTTER, EDWARD
DIMINO, THOMAS
KESSLER,DENNIS
SCHUSTER, MARY PAT
MALONEY, KEVIN
WALTON, JONATHAN
ROGERS, FRANCIS
LYON, THOMAS
NICOSIA, STEVEN
GALANTE, PAULA
LILLIS, DAVID
REILLY, PATRICIA
HARGROVE, TYRONE
BRONNER, JILL
OWENS, SONDRA
MERRIWEATHER, MICHAEL WINNERT, JUDY
PALKA - ARMSTRONG, KATHLEEN PETRUCCI,
SHANNON IRIN, PATRICK HEIDE,
ANN
TORRE, PHILLIP
BROWN, MATTHEW
SAVAGE,PETER
GLEED, THOMAS
PHILLIPS, JUAN
TAYLOR,BERNADETTE DANAHY,MAUREEN
KRIEGER, GRETC HEN ANDERSON,SUSAN
BOULWARE- WRIGHT,
LANETTE
VERRSTRO,KATHLEEN
BECK,STEPHEN
BENJAMIN, MARLENE
BLOCK, DENNIS
BORECK, DUANE
COOK, PETER
ESTENOZ,JEANNE
GRAHAM,THERESA
JESTER,SUSAN
KVAHAY, LINDA
LOEFFLER, JANE
MCLUGHLIN, PATRICK
MCQUILLAN, RODERICK
MILLIGAN, ELOISE
PETERSON, KEVIN
Linda M Kopiasz
Anne Marie Snyder
Sandra L. Booker
John E Davidson
Dona R. Reid
Phyllis A. Odom
Nancy G. Schmelzer Elaine F.
Pinski
Susan M. Ott
Latisha Graves
Michelle R. Escabi
Margaret M Strong
Lucy M. Flowers
Sally J Krantz
Elizabeth M. Haley
Elaine Taylor
David H. Owczarzak Nancy M
Cullinan
Michael A. Smyntek
Jacqueline M Taravella
Tracy L. Nowicki
Linda Kaminski
Laurie Gombos
Leondra D. Hughes
Jennifer Lafferty
Jacqueline A. Blachowski
Francis M Clouden
Candace M Whiffield
Dorothea A. Gechell Kristi McAleer
Lisa A. Kulp
Joseph B. Wotf
Deborah A. McCulley
Mildred Gonzalez
Maureen Zimmermann
Marcy Zaehringer
Latonya C. Young
Cheryl H. Weitz
Christine C. Unverdorben
Sharon L. Tojek
Joseph Swiatek
Richard H. Stickney
Jody P. Starr
Sheila A. Sparks
Darla J Schwanz
Karen M. Ortiz
Delphine R. Miszewski
Cheryl L. Matter
Susan L. Laubacker
Lynn A. Krakowiak
Kathy M Koscielniak Paula M Kurzawa
Linda M Jones
Richard Keith
Katherine J Hoelscher
Audra J Hayden
Mary G, Hathaway
Elizabeth V Ganci
Toni Fekete
Christine M Cybulski
Kathryn Bonafede
Rose M. Kuta
Judith A. Bartlett
Geraldine Barone
Kathlleen K. Gallivan Marie L. Dempsey
Pamela A. Perry
Theresa A. Sullivan
Catherine E. Keane
Virginia A. Beyer
Joanne Burst
Stephen P. Meegan
Richard C. Waite
Deborah A. Losardo
Rodney G. Daniel
Charles B. Walker
Sandra Lewis
Debra R. Flanagan
Maria V Slomczewski
Nancy Finnegan
Joseph M. Cucinotta Margaret
Kasper
Sandra Hayden
Lynn M. Lansom
Ann S. Marchese
Gary J Szczesny
Laverna S. Armbruster
Susan D. Evans
Elizabeth Yager M.
Cindy Ann Breslin
Alicia Bevilacqua
Marcus D. Hill
Lorraine A. Corcoran Antionette J Broughman
Margaret M. Provenzano
Michael D. Stoffel
HERNANDEZ, MARCELINO
SACK,MARGARET
LANE, MARILYN
FRICANO, ROSEMARY
TORRE, PHILLIP
GUGLIUZZA, MARY
CRAWFORD, DENISE
MINOR, REGINALD
LAUBER,MARK
COOK, JOSEPH
FIQUEROG, DANIEL
BELTZ, DEBORAH
BURSIE, ERNEST
DELANO, DENNIS
SALAMORE, TIMOTHY
COSTANTINO, ANTHONY
WAGSTAFF, RICHARD
STAMBACH, MARK
VAUGHN,MARK
ORTIZ, ANDRES
LEMA, JAMES
JUDGE, PATRICK
LONERGAN, JAMES
SCINTA, ANTHONY
GRISANTI, ROBERT
GIARDINA, JAMES
ARONICA, CHARLES
ROOT, MICHAEL
ACOSTA,SYLVESTRE
RZESZUTEK,ROBERTA
FONTANA, RICHARD
BLIDY, DAVID
HOUSE, WILLIE
TOOKE, JEFFREY
BELLIOTTI, FRANCIS
SANFILIPPO, ANDREW
BENZ, CAROL
BLINZLER, MONIKA
BROWN, ANTHONY
BRUCATO, LISA
BUDZYNSKI, KIMBERLY
BYRNS,KAREN
CAMPANELLA, GRACE
GULLIS, STEVEN
HOFFMAN, ELLEN HUBBARD,
TOMAR
JONES, NICHELLE
LINTON, SUSAN
LOCURTO, KIMBERLY
MALONEY, CHRISTINE
MAREK, DENNIS
MARINARO, LORI
MCHALE, KATHLEEN
MELCHIORRE, ALFRED
MILEWSKI, DEANNA
MILLER, DIANE
MINGARELLI, CARLA
MORRISON, KATHIE
ONEIL, MEGHAN
OVERHOFF, BARBARA
PALMER, VIOLA
PAUSE,SARA
PEOPLES, BARBARA
PERSITYN, DIANNE
PICKENS, CHARLES
PIERCE, EUGENE
PYRAK, MARYANN
REID, HERBERT
RICHARDSON, AFRIKA
RITER, MARYANNE
RYKOVICH, LORI
SICKAU, LESLIE
TARDIVO, AILEEN
TEAL, JUSTIN
VACCARO,DONNA
FREY, PATRICIA
KUSMIERSKI, JENNIFER
TAIT, PAMELA
JOHNSON, JOANNE
SIMS, FRANK
WILLIAMS, JEANNETTE
HIRSCH, SCOTT
PIERI, MICHELE
ULEWSKI, JACOB
RUFF, JIM
FITZPATRICK, MARK
SOBOLEWSKI,CAROL
Thiel, Cheryl
Thomas, Sylvia A.
Threat, Adrienne D.
Tirone, Maureen
Trietley, George C.
Trifiletti, Philip R.
Trimper, Mary
Trzyna, Michaeleen Lifland, Denise
VanderHaeghe, Rosemary
VanDette, Constance
Vasbinder, Edward A.
Velazque Elena
Verrastro, Julie M.
Wagner, Albert C.
Wagner, Kelly B.
Wakelee, Molly J.
Wall, Constance E.
Wannop, Maryann
Watson, Jeanne M.
Wawrzyniak, Michael
Weitzel, Robert C.
Welker, Patricia J.
Welsted,Julie A.
Wieder, Kim L.
Wiest, Todd
Wiles, David
Williams, Lynne S.
Williams, Ruth E.
Wiskup, 'Sandra M. Wode, Donna
Young, Angela
Young, Nancy
Zauner, Mark J,
Zorn, Ann
Zulewski, Michael
TOTAL 305
ADOPTED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO. 161
BOND RESOLUTION - $2,600,000 - CAZENOVIA CREEK
SLOPE WALLS,
# 106 12/10/02)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the
table
Seconded by Mr. Fontana
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved approval -of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 162
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held
in the Common Council Chambers, 1'3'h floor City Hall,
Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Committee on Civil Service Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 9:3
)0 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Finance Thursday, January
2, 2003 at 10: 00 o'clock A. M.
following Civil Service
Committee on Legislation Thursday, January
2, 2003 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Committee on Comm. Dev. Friday, January 3, 2003 at 10:00
o'clock A.M.
Committee on Education Friday, January 3,
2003 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Special Committees
MBEC Monday, January 13, 2003 at 10:00 o'clock A.TV[. in
Room 1417 City Hall.
(Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject to change and
cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council
Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for
notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be
meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made
aware: therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective
Chairmen. we can only mak notification of what we are made
aware
NO. 163
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fisher the
Council Adjourned at 4:12 pm
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK