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Council adopts eight resolutions including fire chief appointment and public events permits
Summary
At its Sept. 16 meeting the City of Tonawanda Common Council unanimously adopted eight resolutions ranging from approving meeting minutes and audited bills to confirming a new fire chief, extending the city assessor’s appointment, approving special-event permits and a one-time stipend for the superintendent of public works.
The City of Tonawanda Common Council on Sept. 16 voted to adopt eight resolutions covering routine minutes and bills, personnel confirmations and several special-event permits.
The council approved the minutes from its Sept. 2 meeting and allowed audited bills. It adopted a resolution to pay a one-time $2,500 stipend to the superintendent of public works to cover increased duties while the parks and recreation director post is vacant. The council confirmed Mayor John L. White’s appointment of Joseph Briggs as fire chief, effective Sept. 17, 2025, at an annual salary of $110,000. The council also approved a short extension of the city assessor’s appointment through Oct. 31, 2025, while the mayor finalizes a new employment agreement.
Council members additionally approved three special-event permits: the Historical Society…
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