City of Auburn, NY - City Council Minutes 06/20/2002

City Council Minutes 06/20/2002


	COUNCIL MEETING #28 June 20, 2002 REGULAR MEETING MEMORIAL CITY HALL 6:00PM ROLL CALL - Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli Present. City Staff present: City Manager John Salomone, Corporation Counsel Tom Leone, City Clerk Debra McCormick, Bea O Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Presentations and Proclamations - Mayor Carnicelli welcomed the families of Perry Chaffee and Christopher Hutchinson. Perry Chaffee received a Congressional appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Christopher Hutchinson received a Congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Mayor Carnicelli read and presented each with a letter of commendation. Public Announcements City Manager · He received a petition from residence of Frances St. that are concerned about a recent purchase of property that could be turned into a multi family dwelling. Staff is investigating and will be responding to citizens. · He received a letter from Chris Steinbacher from the US Army National Guard asking to display information on street in front of the Genesee Mall. He agreed to it. Public to be Heard Pat DiNonno, 4 Frances St. spoke to ask council to stop allowing conversions of homes to multi family to help keep the integrity of the neighborhood. Theresa Whipple, Frances St. spoke in support of Mr. DiNonno Report of City Officials Councilor Hunter reported that Mike O Mayor Carnicelli wished Mr. O Committee Reports - None Presentation of Petition and Communications Mayor Carnicelli asked for Council consent to add carry in item 11 I to the agenda. All agreed. Ordinances Resolutions Council Resolution #108 of 2002 authorizing that the City Council meeting of July 4, 2002 be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. PASSED. Council Resolution #109 of 2002 authorizing that the City Council meetings beginning with July 2, 2002 through August 29, 2002 be held at 5:00 p.m. as City Hall is on summer hours. Vote: Councilor McNabb, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. Councilors Jacobs and Hunter vote no. PASSED. Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program Resolution #110 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 vote yes. PASSED. Sidewalk Resolution #111 of 2002 authorizing the installation of sidewalks 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 vote yes. PASSED. Council Resolution #112 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to advertise the sale of three (3) Police vehicles. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. PASSED. Council Resolution #113 of 2002 authorizing the City Treasurer to purchase all outstanding tax liens that remain unpaid at the time of the 2002 City of Auburn tax sale on behalf of the City of Auburn. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. Councilor Hunter voted no. PASSED. Financial Resolution #114 of 2002 authorizing transfer from General Fund Contingency account to cover the cost of health insurance in the 2001-2002 Budget. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. PASSED. Financial Resolution #115 of 2002 authorizing transfer from Sewer Fund Contingency account to cover the cost of the utilities for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the 2001-2002 Budget. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. PASSED. Council Resolution #116 of 2002 rescinding the previously adopted BID tax rate (Council Resolution #107 of 2002) and adopting the 2002 BID tax Rate of $2.64 per $1000. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote yes. PASSED. Local Law - None Tabled Legislation - None Other Business Councilor McNabb commented on the poor condition of a house on James St. He also asked for a report on the sidewalk installation on Westlake Ave. Second Public to be Heard - None Recap Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:10PM by Councilor Jacobs seconded by Councilor McNabb. Purpose to discuss the potential lease of city owned property. Ended at 7:20PM Adjournment