October 17, 2018

A regularly scheduled work session of the Lockport Town Board was conductedat 1: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Town Hall, 6560 DysingerRoad, Lockport, New York.

Present were: Supervisor: Mark C. Crocker

Town Council Members: Paul W. Siejak

Patricia Dufour

Thomas Keough

Darlene DiCarlo

Also present: Brian D. Seaman, Town Attorney; Rob Klavoon, WendelEngineering; and Judith A. Newbold, Town Clerk.

Supervisor Crocker welcomed everyone and opened the meeting as follows:

1. Clerk

Volunteer Fire Service Approval— Fire Prevention Bureau

The Town Clerk reported Michael J. Taylor from Wrights Corners and Jacob T.

Roeseler from Gasport Fire Company have passed the mandatory physical andother requirements for acceptance into the fire service and has been processed

and approved through the Town of Lockport Fire Prevention Bureau.

MOTION ( 2018- 244) to approve Michael J. Taylor and Jacob T. Roeseler for

volunteer fire service for the Town of Lockport was made by CouncilmemberDufour, seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was APPROVED:AYES— 5, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough andDiCarlo.

2. Attorney

Town of Lockport Sexual Harassment PolicyAttorney Seaman advised that New York State has passed legislation thatrequires the town to pass a sexual harassment policy that is as stringent or morethan the model policy that they have distributed. Therefore, the town will void itscurrent policy and adopt the model policy as the Town of Lockport policy.Councilman Keough inquired if there were any major changes. Attorney Seamanstated that there were not, only an additional portion regarding complaints toagencies outside of the town. Supervisor Crocker stated all personnel will begiven the new policy and training sessions will be set up in the future.

MOTION ( 2018- 245) on a motion by Councilmember Siejak, and seconded byCouncilmember DiCarlo, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED: AYES- 5,NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

TOWN OF LOCKPORT

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to amend the provisions of the Employee

Handbook by abolishing the current Sexual Harassment Policy and adopting theNew York State Model Policy in its place, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town hereby adopts the Town of Lockport SexualHarassment Policy dated October 17, 2018 which is attached hereto andincorporated herein, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Section 1600-5 of the Town of Lockport Employee Handbookis abolished and replaced with the above- mentioned Town of Lockport SexualHarassment Policy which shall be incorporated into the Employee Handbook asan appendix, and be it further

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RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk distribute copies of the above policy to allemployees and cause it to be posted in all Town workplaces.

City of Lockport Easement to cross railroad at Murphy Road Greenway PathMOTION ( 2018- 246) to authorize the Supervisor to sign an easement for the City ofLockport waterline was made by Councilmember DiCarlo, seconded byCouncilmember Keough. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 5. NAYS— 0.Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

Contract with Town Prosecutor Ryan Parisi

Attorney Seaman submitted a disclosure letter stating Ryan Parisi is employed inhis firm, Seaman Norris, LLP and recused himself from taking any part inpreparing or advising on the contract between Ryan and the Town of Lockport.Supervisor Crocker then stated he will compose a contract for the Town

Prosecutor position based on the current contract with Bradley Marble. The newcontract will be at a rate of$ 25, 000. 00 per year and will renewal annually with athirty- day cancellation clause.

MOTION ( 2018- 247) to approve a contract with Ryan K. Parisi for the Town

Prosecutor compensation and authorize the Supervisor to sign was made byCouncilmember Dufour, seconded by Councilmember DiCarlo. The motion wasAPPROVED. AYES— 5, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keoughand DiCarlo.

Hutchins automotive property— 6051 & 6053 South Transit Road

Attorney Seaman informed the Board that when Carpet Collection presented anapplication for a site plan approval for the property at 6051 & 6053 South TransitRoad, it was discovered a waterline runs under the intended addition in the front

building and also services the house in the back of the property. CurrentlyCarpet Collection owns both parcels, so the attorney conditioned the site planapproval with a clause stating they would be responsible for these lines and theTown of Lockport is not responsible for those lines. Councilmember Keough

added that a note will be placed in the Niagara County records explaining theexisting waterline situation and stating that the owner is responsible for theselines.

MOTION ( 2018- 248) to approve an agreement with Garrett Development, LLC

concerning property at 6051 and 6053 South Transit Road and authorize theSupervisor to sign the same was made by Councilmember Keough, seconded byCouncilmember Siejak. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 5, NAYS— 0. VotingAYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

NYSEG Confidentiality and Assurance agreement

Supervisor Crocker is currently working with NYSEG to get cost information topurchase the light pole arms and fixtures in the Town of Lockport from NYSEG.

In order to receive this information, he is required to sign a confidentiality andnon- disclosure agreement.

MOTION ( 2018- 249) to approve a confidentiality and assurance agreement withNew York State Electric and Gas and authorize the Supervisor to sign was made byCouncilmember DiCarlo, seconded by Councilmember Dufour. The motion wasAPPROVED. AYES —5, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keoughand DiCarlo.

3. Engineer

Contract 18- 7 Town Electrical Service Upgrade

Rob Klavoon stated bids for the Town Electrical Service Upgrade were receivedon October 11, 2018. The lowest responsive bidder was Goodwin Electric

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Corporation at$ 23, 600.00. He has conducted a pre-award conference with

Goodwin Electric and confirmed their understanding of the project. Herecommends the Town Board award the contract to Goodwin Electric

Corporation of Williamsville, NY.

MOTION ( 2018- 250) on a motion by Councilmember Keough, and seconded byCouncilmember DiCarlo, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED: AYES- 5,NAYS- 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

RESOLUTION

AWARD OF CONTRACT

TOWN OF LOCKPORT

ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADE

CONTRACT NO. 18- 7

WHEREAS, the Town of Lockport had authorized Wendel, the Town' s Engineers

to complete the contract documents for Town of Lockport Electrical Service

Upgrade contract, and

WHEREAS, bids on the above referenced project were opened on October 11,

2018 in accordance with the Notice to Bidders previously authorized. nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Lockport Town Board authorizes award of Contract No. 18-

7 to Goodwin Electric Corporation, 201 South Youngs Road, Williamsville, New

York 14221 in the amount of$ 23, 600. 00 contingent upon the Town Attorney' sreview of the Contractor' s Bonds and Insurances.

He reported NYSEG will be changing the power over to the newly installed poleon Old Beattie Road on Saturday, October 19, 2018. He informed all that thepower to the Town Hall, Highway garage and annex will be out for approximatelyfour to five hours.

4. Town Board

Councilmember Keough inquired if the construction at the corner of South TransitRoad and Robinson Road will begin soon. Rob Klavoon stated the construction

crews do not plan to close the turning lane for approximately two more weeks. Theyplan to push the line under ground for the foreseeable future, then move to close the

lane at that time.

Councilmember DiCarlo reminded everyone that the Fall Festival will take place

from 1: 00- 3: 00 p. m. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Town Hall, 6560 DysingerRoad. There will be pumpkin painting, hayrides and other fun events for theresidents. The recreation commission is making plans to respond to adverseweather conditions

She reported the electronic recycling will take place from 9: 00 a. m. — 1: 00 p. m. onSaturday, October 27, 2018 at Town Hall. She advised that there will only be onemore recycling collection this year.

Councilmember Dufour thanked everyone for the support of the Dale

Association Medicare Information Meeting which was held on Wednesday,October 10, 2018 at Town Hall. It was well attended.

She reported there will be a Veterans' Forum held from 4: 30- 6: 30 p. m. Friday,November 9, 2018. Letters have been delivered for this event and she is

expecting a large crowd.

Councilmember Siejak mentioned that the intersection at Beattie Avenue and

Dysinger Road is close to completion. The signal poles arrived on Monday and

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have been erected and the representative from the NYS Department of

Transportation has advised the intersection may be complete beforeThanksgiving.

5. Supervisor

Supervisor Crocker stated he received a report from Connor Wealth Managementwhich recommends an increase in funds to the " Length of Service Awards Program"LOSAP) as interest rates in recent years continue to come in below the 5% rate that

the program is based upon. Supervisor Crocker would like the Town Board toreview the information to address this item at the budget session on October 22,2018. Councilmember Siejak stated he feels Mr. Connor did an excellent job on theanalysis and provided important information on the managerial staff. Supervisor

Crocker felt the report and costs were reasonable. Councilmember Siejak feels it

would be beneficial to the town program to hold a follow up meeting with Mr. Connorto evaluate his overview of the annuities.

6. Executive Session

MOTION ( 2018- 251) to enter executive session at 1: 38 p. m. to discuss mattersrelating to the employment of a particular individual was made by CouncilmemberDufour, seconded by Councilmember Keough. The motion was APPROVED. AYES

5, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

Executive Session ended, Work Session reconvened

MOTION ( 2018- 252) to resume the work session and regular business meeting at2: 03 p. m. was made by Councilmember DiCarlo. seconded by CouncilmemberSiejak. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 5, NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker,Siejak, Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo. No action was taken during Executive Session.

7. Adjournment

MOTION ( 2018- 253) to adjourn at 2: 06 p. m. was made by Councilmember DiCarlo,seconded by Councilmember Siejak. The motion was APPROVED. AYES— 5,NAYS— 0. Voting AYE: Crocker, Siejak. Dufour, Keough and DiCarlo.

The meeting was ended at 2: 06 p. m. The Lockport Town Board will next meet at11: 00 a. m. on Monday, October 22, 2018.

Respectfully Submitted,

Judith A. Newbold

Town Clerk