City of Auburn, NY - City Council Minutes 05/09/2002

City Council Minutes 05/09/2002


	COUNCIL MEETING #20 May 9, 2002 BUSINESS 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, Mike Long, Senior Planner, Lisa Green Assistant Comptroller, Maria Dello Stritto Mayor and Council Secretary, Bill Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Maxine Alberici, Chairperson of the Historic Sites Commission gave Council an overview and highlights of the commissions work over the past year. Mayor Carnicelli thanked Ms. Alberici and members of the commission. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS CITY MANAGER The City Manager reported the following: · A press conference was held at the Five Points to explain the City · He met with the Auburn Downtown Partnership and the Business Improvement District members this week. They had a good discussion that included the possibility of additional city help in keeping streets downtown clean. · Cayuga County Cooperative Extension requested permission and support from the city for their “storm drain stencil” program. · The 2002-2003 proposed budget was distributed to council members. · Skateboard Park is now open and getting up to 50 skaters during good weather. Downtown has reported skaters continue to skate there and damage has resulted. Council Hunter asked the Manager if there were reports of bad tasting water. The Manager replied no. Mayor Carnicelli spoke briefly about skaters using downtown and explained that with Casey Park skating facility, skaters should not be using downtown to skate and it would not be tolerated. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD John Breanick 218 S. Seward Ave. and member of the Auburn Planning Board spoke to encourage council to vote in favor of the Connector Road. He used property tax increases and sales tax revenue as examples of benefits. Mike Deming 165 Franklin St. Eva Dehn, Murray St. Marie Spinosa, Thorton Ave. Reverend Paul Carter, Resident Manager of the Harriet Tubman Home spoke to remind Council of the Annual Harriet Tubman Pilgrimage in May. John Rogoski Sam Giangreco, Lewis St. and Planning Board Member spoke in favor of the Connector Rd. Mayor Carnicelli asked if Council would agree to move item 11A to first on the agenda and they did. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCES and RESOLUTIONS Council Resolution #83 of 2002 declaring Lead Agency and determining significance of environmental impacts pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. All vote aye. PASSED Bond Ordinance #6 of 2002 of the City of Auburn, New York, authorizing the issuance of $3,950,000 Serial Bonds to finance the cost of the construction of the Connector Road. Mayor Carnicelli speaks to explain why she is in favor of the Connector Rd. Her reasons included the road providing a new source of tax revenue for the city, traffic safety on other streets, and 2/3 of the funding being in place. Councilor Hunter used a map to illustrate how he sees the lack of potential for development and reduction in traffic on Standart Ave. not as great as predicted. Councilor McNabb presented a petition with 27 signatures from business owners on Grant Ave that are opposed to the road. Councilor McNabb asked for clarification on the countyit is $250,000 in-kind services. Mayor Carnicelli further explains that the city will receive 1.25 million from the state, a $750,000 grant thanks to Senator Nozzolio, and the $250,000 in kind from the county. Councilor Dempsey commented on the road being a winner for traffic safety, and revenue opportunity for the city. Mayor Carnicelli thanked everyone and called for the vote. Councilor Jacobs, Hunter, Dempsey, and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye, Councilor McNabb votes no. PASSED. Ordinance #2 of 2002, Amendment to Chapter 230, Property Maintenance, Section 230-4(B) of the Zoning Ordinance. All vote aye. PASSED Appointment Resolution #84 of 2002 authorizing re-appointment to the Historic Resources Review Board. All vote aye. PASSED Curb Resolution #85 of 2002 authorizing the installation of curbing to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charged to Account #HA 5497.440-001. All vote aye. PASSED Sidewalk Resolution #86 of 2002 authorizing the installation of sidewalks to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) years period and to be charged to Account #5497.440-001. All vote aye, except for Mayor Carnicelli who abstained. PASSED. Council Resolution #87 of 2002 authorizing the City manager to advertise for bids for the Casey Park Rink Enclosure Project. All vote aye. PASSED Council Resolution #88 of 2002 authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance of the State Multi-Modal 2000 Program-aid eligible costs for the Connector Road Project. All vote aye. PASSED Council Resolution #89 of 2002 authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance 100% of the Federal-aid and State Marchiselli Program-aid eligible costs for the Lake Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project. All vote aye. PASSED Agreement Resolution #90 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Bowtak, Inc., 265 Genesee Street, Auburn, New York. All vote aye, except for Councilor Dempsey who abstained. PASSED. Local Law - None Tabled Legislation - None Other Business Second Public to be Heard Tim Smith 13 Chestnut St. Glenn Carver 5 Evans St. Council asked for a recess at 7:45PM and resumed at 8:00PM. Capitol Improvement Program Recap Motion for Executive Session at 8:35PM to discuss the financial history of a particular corporation, the employment history of a particular person or persons and the proposed sale of city owned properties. Meeting ended at 9:40PM. Adjournment