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Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 5, 2026 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. Caucus – Meeting will immediately follow the Caucus Live via Facebook @ http//facebook.com/lackawannany/ Meeting Called to Order/Pledge of Allegiance. NB: Meeting being recorded. Roll Call: Council: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Dept. Heads: Law, Development & Marketing, Public Works, Public Safety, Comptroller, Recreation, Comptroller Hearings from Citizens: Approval of Minutes: of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2026 as written. Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to adopt minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 2026 as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5‐0 Departmental Reports: 1. City Comptroller – A/P Capital Fund Check Listing #1, dated 9/18/2026. 2. City Comptroller – A/P Check Listing #5, dated 9/21/2026. 3. City Comptroller – A/P Checking Listing #6, dated 9/28/2026. Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to receive and file Departmental Reports one through three. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5‐0 Communications from the Council: Council Member Muflahi requests the City Council revisit the New York State Veterans Property Tax Exemption and receive an update from the City Attorney and the City Assessor. 4. Dear Honorable City Council Members, I hope this letter finds you all in the best of health. I’m requesting the City Council revisit the New York State Veterans Property Tax Exemption, RPTL § 458‐a(11). This was once before us with a receive and file action only. I request that we receive an update from both the City Attorney and City Assessor, whom I will share this agenda item with as well. As a Purple Heart City we pride ourselves on honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much in servitude to our nation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness represent the very best of our community and country. We should remain committed to recognizing our Veterans and provide them with the earned incentives their service and sacrifice has warranted them.