City of Auburn, NY - City Council Minutes 02/14/2002

City Council Minutes 02/14/2002


	COUNCIL MEETING #8 February 14, 2002 REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MEMORIAL CITY HALL 6:00PM ROLL CALL Staff present: City Manager John Salomone, Corporation Counsel Tom Leone, Director of Planning Vijay Mital, Comptroller Bea O PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS CITY MANAGER The City Manager reported on the following: · Update on the status of the traffic light problem that Councilor Jacobs reported. The state DOT will initiate a traffic study. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Charles Mace, Auburn spoke of his concern for restoring neighborhoods in Auburn. He spoke of rental properties that are his main concern and suggested a law requiring off street parking and no parking on streets from 2AM until 6AM on any street. Mayor Carnicelli responds and invites Mr. Mace to call her office when he sees garbage on curbs or other violations. Anthony Saurini, 256 E. Genesee St. spoke about problems with snow removal on his street. REPORT OF CITY OFFICIALS COMMITTEE REPORTS PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS Appointment Resolution #20 of 2002 authorizing appointments to the Social Justice Task Force. Vote Financial Resolution #21 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to make an advance of one-half of the 2002-2003 Seymour Library tax levy in the amount of $111,228. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #22 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents for the conveyance of a right-of-way and sewer easement to the Town of Owasco. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Agreement Resolution #23 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Upstate Laboratories to provide analytical services for the City of Auburn. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Land Sale Resolution #24 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents for the sale of 24 Owasco Street, Auburn, New York. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Land Sale Resolution #25 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents for the sale of 29 Wall Street, Auburn, New York. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #26 of 2002 rescinding Award Resolution #202 of 2001. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #27 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to reject all bids for the electrical construction contract for the Phase I Improvement Project for the City. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Award Resolution #28 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to re-advertise for the electrical construction contract for the Phase I Improvement Project for the City. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Award Resolution #29 of 2002 authorizing the award of bid for hand held ticket issuance system to JADAK Technologies. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #30 of 2002 authorizing a DWSRF application and agreement for financing of the filter rehabilitation and clarifier at the City. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Award Resolution #32 of 2002 authorizing award of bid for the Lake Avenue Bridge Painting and Repair Project. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #33 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for Rehabilitation of Canoga Street and Aurelius Avenue bridges. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Award Resolution #34 of 2002 authorizing award of the 2002 C.D.B.G.Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED. (Mayor Carnicelli stated her vote reflects her feeling that she would like to see the state pass a law allowing for local bid preference for such programs.) Council Resolution #35 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERSA) to evaluate energy needs at Casey Park and Falcon Park to identify potential energy cost savings. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #36 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master agreement with the State of New York Department of Transportation for the York Street Reconstruction Project and to establish Account #HA5001.440.DK (York Street Capital Account) to be appropriated from CHIPS Account #HA 8110.440.006. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED. Council Resolution #37 of 2002 authorizing a Public Hearing with respect to enactment of the Local Law #1 providing for the codification of the Code of the City of Auburn. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED Mayor Carnicelli asked for and received Council Council Resolution #38 of 2002 authorizing the Comptroller to transfer $41,620. to cover anticipated costs of the rental and purchase of a remanufactured engine to operate the emergency generator. Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED LOCAL LAW TABLED LEGISTLATION - None OTHER BUSINESS - None SECOND PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - None RECAP - None ADJOURNMENT