Southtowns Record

City Council minutes — August 17, 2026

Government
City of Lackawanna
Board
City Council
Meeting
Aug 17, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Housing, Parks and recreation

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Regular Council Meeting
  Monday, August 17, 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 (E), Recreation, Assistant Comptroller
Hearings from Citizens:

Approval of Minutes: of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2026.

Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to adopt minutes of the regular Meeting of July 20, 2026.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 5-0

Departmental Reports:

1.  City Comptroller – A/P Check Listing #42, dated 7/9/2026.
2.  City Comptroller – A/P Check Listing #43, dated 7/17/2026.
3.  City Comptroller – A/P Check Listing #44, dated 7/24/2026.
4.  City Comptroller – A/P Check Listing #45, dated 8/3/2026.
5.  City Comptroller – A/P Capital Fund Check Listing #12, dated 8/4/2026.
6.  City Treasurer – Cash Receipt Totals, dated 6/1/2026 – 6/30/2026.
7.  City Treasurer – Cash Receipt Totals, dated 7/1/2026 – 7/31/2026.

Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to receive and file Departmental Reports one through seven.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 5-0

Communications from the Council:

Council Member Surdyke requests the City Council approve his attending NYCOM training September
14th through September 18, 2026 in Saratoga Springs.

8. Lackawanna City Council
  714 Ridge Road
  Lackawanna, New York 14218

Honorable City Council,

I am requesting approval to attend the NYCOM Fall Training School for City and Village Officials. Training
is scheduled September 14th through September 18, 2026 in Saratoga Springs.
These training sessions include municipal law, local finance and government operations.