Southtowns Record

City Council minutes — April 20, 2026

Government
City of Lackawanna
Board
City Council
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 7 of 10

I am requesting your Honorable Body to authorize the use of the soccer field at Lehigh Playground by
the Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club. They have run their programs from this field for number of years.
They plan on using the field daily from April 1st through October 31, 2026.
Proof of Insurance has been provided.

Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club
Sports and Education Center
51 Ingham Avenue
PO Box #65
Lackawanna, NY 14218

Honorable City Council President
Honorable City Council Members
714 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218

Honorable Members of the City Council:

The Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club is requesting permission to utilize the Adbulsalam K. Noman Soccer
Fields located at 150 Lehigh Avenue. Lackawanna, NY 14218. We would like to have access to the fields
during the months of 04/01/2026 to 10/31/2026. We generally use the field space seven days a week
from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Our club serves 480 soccer players who participate in the soccer program that
includes local travel leagues, house leagues, tournaments, and other events. Our organization has been
using these soccer fields since 1980. The Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club does have all proper
documentation including valid insurance certifications.

ABDULSALAM NOMAN, DIRECTOR

KATHLEEN MORAN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Moved by Muflahi second by Anderson to approve request, refer to Public Safety and Public Works.
Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Surdyke, Marrano  Carried 4-0

Director of Parks and Recreation – Requests the City Council approve the use of Avery Playground
Field by the OLV Softball League on Monday – Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. during the
months of April and May. Insurance has been provided.

8. Honorable City Council President
  Honorable City Council Members
  714 Ridge Rd.
  Lackawanna, NY 14218

Honorable Members of City Council:

  Our Lady of Victory School Girls softball team is requesting use of the field at Avery Playground
Monday – Wednesday from 3:00 om – 7:00 pm during the months of April and May. OLV has used our
fields in years past with no issues of any sort. Proof of insurance has been provided.