Roll Call
Mayor announced that the order of the meeting would be changed slightly, as the boy doing the Pledge of Allegiance was running late because his Mom had a flat tire. So before the meeting was called to order, Council would have the presentation of the plaque for naming City Employees with 25 years or more of service.
Mr. Salomone on behalf of the Employee Recognition Committee presented watches to retiring City employees Norman VanHoltz and Edward Gleason. Mr. Salomone and the Mayor thanked them for their years of services, and wished them well in their the retirement.
Mayor extended Happy Holiday wishes to those present and at home watching. She said this was a year to truly appreciate the holidays, and be thankful for all we have been given.
Mayor introduced Bijan Nezami who led Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bijan was the #1 student at East Middle School for the last marking period.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager said the City would be testing e-mail systems for use by the citizens of the City to contact City departments. These tests should begin shortly. It is felt this system will help with the processing of complaints and/or compliments.
The third meeting of the Health Benefits Committee has been held. This is a committee looking into ways to cuts insurance costs. The next meeting will be in January 2002.
The Manager wanted to remind the citizen of Auburn, that City Hall hours would remain the same, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the exception of Christmas and New Year_s when the building would be closed. He also reminded people to check their schedules for trash pickup. He further wished everyone in the City a Happy Holiday Season.
PUBLIC BE HEARD No speakers.
REPORTS BY COUNCILORS None
Mayor wanted everyone to be informed that item 11C on the agenda was pulled.
BOND ORDER #29 $500,000 Serial Bonds to Finance Additional Costs of Upgrading the City
Council Resolution #195 Advertise for Bids for Printing Stationery Passed Unanimously.
Sewer Water Repair Program Resolution #196 Council Hunter questioned location of property Passed Unanimously.
Resolution #198 Agreement with PFI Housing to lease 800 square feet of space for RSVP in the Boyle Center Passed Unanimously.
Resolution #199 Agreement with Industrial Medical Associates for testing services pursuant to Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 There was discussion of a typing error on this resolution. The year showed as 2001, and should have been 2002. Passed Unanimously.
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Council Resolution #200 Casella Waster Management Agreement showing rates for deposit of trash in the City_s landfill from December 17, 2001 to January 31, 2004. Councilor Dempsey stated that he felt this was a good contract but that the City should keep an eye on the marketplace value of such service, to make sure we were getting the best price possible. Passed Unanimously.
Award Resolution #201 Award to Over & Under Piping of Auburn, NY - $2,258,020 for general construction of the Phase I improvements to Water Purification Facility. Passed Unanimously.
Award #202 Award to A. Pompo Electric - $134,782 for electrical construction of the Phase I Improvement Project at the Water Purification Facility. Passed Unanimously.
Award Resolution #202 Award to A. Pompo Electric for their bid of $134,782 electrical construction of the Phase I Improvement Project at the City
OTHER BUSINESS None
PUBLIC BE HEARD No speakers.
City Council adjourned at 6:45 PM
