Township of Lockport

The public hearing focused on the approval of ordinances regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board discussed and approved ordinance number 2026-1, which pertains to the budget and appropriation for the road fund. Additionally, the board discussed and approved ordinance number 2026-2, authorizing the budget appropriation for the township, which encompasses the town senior general assistance program and the capital fund.

The meeting included a project update on the Fairmont stormwater system improvement project, with a presentation regarding fieldwork analysis, connection points, and upcoming design work. Discussions also covered road and bridge fund business, including tree maintenance and highway commissioner reports. The board approved financial bills across multiple funds and received updates on ongoing engineering tasks and jurisdictional coordination.

The board meetings covered the approval of bills and payroll for the township, and the Highway Commissioner provided an update regarding preparations for spring clean-up. Additionally, the board authorized several transfers of funds for the Road and Bridge department, covering areas such as contracted services, street lighting, maintenance, and operating supplies.

The board discussed several operational and project-related items. The meeting addressed the approval of bills for road and bridge maintenance and general township expenses. Additionally, a presentation was provided by Engineering Resource Associates regarding the Fairmont Range Aqua Project, focusing on stormwater improvements, drainage path analysis, and proposed storm sewer network designs to mitigate flooding. The board also discussed the project schedule, including anticipated bidding and construction timelines.

The board meeting addressed several administrative and infrastructure topics, including updates on the township garage construction, which involved discussions on drainage issues, punch list completion, and the status of retained funds. A change order related to the rerouting of utility lines during garage construction was approved. Additionally, the board reviewed the Town Fund, discussed the upcoming annual town meeting, handled scholarship coordination, and received a report on senior bus services.