Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mark D. Packard’s organization
Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lackawanna City Council Special Meeting
The meeting addressed three specific Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeals. The Council approved an appeal requesting formal certification of provided records. It subsequently denied two other appeals: one regarding the lack of a record identifying a specific referendum expiration date, and another concerning records exempt from disclosure under Public Officers Law.
Aug 17, 2026·
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The council addressed several items, including the approval of council member training in Saratoga Springs and a renewal contract with the Lackawanna City School District for tax collection. Ordinances were passed authorizing the transfer of city-owned property at 2019 Abbott Road and the transfer of eight lots to the Lackawanna Housing Development Corporation for the MOVE-IN NY Program. A resolution was adopted to establish a direct service agreement with the Erie County Water Authority regarding the water supply and distribution system. Additionally, the council approved budget amendments for debt issuance recording, the acceptance of state funding for the Winter Recovery Program, the transfer of sanitation payroll appropriations, and adjustments to council member salaries. Several business registrations were approved, and requests regarding outdoor entertainment and street closures were reviewed and acted upon.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Blackwater City Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several administrative and operational agenda items. Discussions included approval for a council member to attend training, a contract renewal with the local school district for tax collection, and the sale of city-owned land parcels, including landlocked lots and residential infill lots for a housing development project. Additionally, the council reviewed a service agreement with the county water authority regarding infrastructure ownership and tax collection procedures, established new revenue codes for bond sales, and processed financial transfers for budget adjustments. Business registrations for new restaurants were also presented, along with updates on previously tabled items regarding local business operations.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lackawanna Zoning Board Zoning Board Meeting
The board addressed a request for a land use variance by Sweet Life LLC regarding a sugar storage facility at 233 Hamburg Turnpike. During the public comment period, concerns were raised about site drainage issues, standing water, and road conditions in the redevelopment area, with the board clarifying its specific role in zoning decisions versus the county's authority over site development. The board subsequently approved the variance for Sweet Life LLC. Additionally, the meeting included an agenda item regarding a residential request for a privacy fence at 6 Weber Road.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.