CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING # 46
October 24, 2002
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Roll Call – Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli present.
Staff present: John Salomone, City Manager, Debra McCormick, City Clerk, Vijay Mital, Director of Plannning, Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel, William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services, Jim Galvin, Jenny Haines, Planning Department, Steve Lynch, Special Projects Coordinator.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mayor Carnicelli asked that the public to be heard portion of the meeting be moved up.
Council agreed.
Public to be Heard
Laurel Ulyette, Chairperson of the Mayor’s Social Justice Task Force and resident of 97 Franklin St. spoke in support of the city sponsored funding for the Community Wide dialogue funding that was before council tonight.
Presentations and Proclamations
The City Manager introduced Andy Rouse, Senior Planner for Clark – Patterson. Mr. Rouse, using a power point presentation and handouts reviewed the Neighborhood Planning Process which included Five Points, Owasco, and Osborne St. Neighborhoods.
The Mayor asked for any comments from council and there was none. Mayor Carnicelli commented and thanked staff and Clark Patterson representatives.
Council and Clark Patterson discussed plan. Vijay Mital, Planning Director commented.
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Manager’s Report
The City Manager reported the following:
· The first phase of the arterial greenway project is done and on schedule.
· The signs that have been used at downtown crosswalks are effective in slowing down traffic for pedestrians. Once paving is done they will be put back.
· New Holiday decorations being tested. They are budgeted for and will be used this year.
· The City has received many complaints regarding the new bar on Columbus St.
Report of City Officials
Councilor Hunter reported on the Auburn Community Baseball Meeting that he attended.
Mayor Carnicelli asked Councilor Hunter to see if the ACB board would address some residents concerns she has heard regarding alcohol being served to minors. He said he would.
Committee Reports - None
Presentation of Petition and Communications – Clerk read
Ordinances - None
Resolutions
Appointment Resolution #197 of 2002 authorizing appointment to the Mayor’s Social Justice Task Force. Vote Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #198 of 2002 recommending list of projects to be awarded through the Arts/Cultural Program for the 2002-2003 City of Auburn Operating Budget. Vote Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Sewer - Water Repair Program Resolution #199 of 2002 authorizing the replacement of a sewer line under the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. Vote Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #200 of 2002 authorizing the installation of sidewalks on the 2002 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program _ Contract #2, to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charged to Account #HA 5497.440-001. Vote Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #201 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Wide Dialogue. Motion to amend this resolution to include account A1210.460 to the last line of the last paragraph. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, no, Councilor McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED Vote on resolution with amendment. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, no, Councilor McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Mayor asked for unanimous consent of Council to add the following resolution to the agenda. All agreed.
Award Resolution #202 of 2002 authorizing purchase and installation of a dehumidification system for the Casey Park Ice Rink. Vote Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli, aye. PASSED
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation -None
Other Business
Mayor Carnicelli presented a memo to the City Manager offering suggestions to the cat problems in the city and asked for a response in the next few weeks.
Second Public to be Heard - None
Recap – Clerk read
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:35PM by Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Jacobs to discuss the employment history of a particular individual and proposed sale or lease of real property. Meeting ended at 8:10PM.
Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM
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