Southtowns Record

City Council minutes — September 8, 2026

Government
City of Lackawanna
Board
City Council
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage

Original document

Same meeting

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consummate this purchase on behalf of the City. I have included a copy of the proposed deed and have
reviewed the legal description with our surveyor and find all to be in order.
  Should you or the Council require any further information or documentation kindly contact me.

RICHARD S. JUDA, JR., JUDA LAW

ARIANNA KWIATKOWSKI, CITY ATTORNEY

Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to authorize purchase and for Mayor to execute paperwork.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 5-0

Communication from Citizens:

Kimberly Smith, Resident requests the City Council approve the partial closure of Olcott Street from
the west side of Olin to Steelawanna Ave. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for
the 1st Ward Festival at the Resource Center.

10. Grace Marrano
  Lackawanna City Clerk
  714 Ridge Road
  Lackawanna, NY 14218

Subject: Partial street closure 1st Ward Fall Festival

Dear Honorable Body,

  I’m requesting that Olcott Street be closed from the west side of Olin Lane to Steelawanna Ave,
on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  We are hosting our 1st Ward Fall Festival at the Resource Center on that day and want that small
portion of the street adjacent to the building closed for the safety of our children in attendance,
  LMHA is supportive of this event and is aware of the partial street closure. Please be sure that
barriers are left on Friday afternoon.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

KIMBERLY SMITH, RESIDENT

Moved by Muflahi second by Marrano to approve request, refer to Public Safety and Public Works.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 5-0

Request to Waive the Rules:

Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to Waive the Rules.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 5-0

Full Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Disabled Veterans – RPTL § 458-a.