SALAMANCA — The ongoing project by the City of Salamanca Police Department to renovate its offices at city hall is nearly complete after cutting the ribbon to the new addition on Oct. 11.
Police Chief Jamie Deck told the Common Council on Wednesday, Nov. 8 that the project had been a long time coming, but the project is “99.9 percent done” with only a couple of final elements.
The council accepted the $16,050 quote from Dynasty Construction of Corry, Pa., for the installation of flooring in the police department as part of the ongoing renovation project. This would include tiling for the corridor in the old office area, the men’s and women’s restrooms and the lounge area.
“This is the final piece, so when abatement is done next week, Dynasty can come in and roll out the new floor and we can move back into the P.D.,” Deck said.
The council also accepted the $11,040.88 quote from CDW-G LLC of Chicago for the purchase of seven new Lenovo ThinkCenter desktop computers, 15 new monitors and one HP LaserJet printer to be used in the police department and city assessor’s office.
IN OTHER BUSINESS, the council:
• Authorized applying for the Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion grant funds for up to $3,000 to offset the cost of advertising and promotion of the Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival. Magiera said the city received $1,000 for the 2023 festival and they were encouraged to apply again for 2024.
• Authorized the city clerk to advertise for a part-time dog caretaker at minimum wage for up to 20 hours per week as needed.
• Authorized full-time employees to contribute accumulated sick leave, personal leave, vacation time and/or compensatory time to a sick leave bank for use by a fellow full-time employee who must be absent from work due to a non-occupational personal illness or disability.
• Authorized the city comptroller to cancel certain Indian Lease bills for the years 2019 through 2023.
• Accepted the quote of $8,673.89 from Century Carpet of Salamanca for new blinds for the city hall offices. Magiera said many of the blinds were old and brittle, but the funding comes from a grant already received by the city.
