Presentation of Petition and Communications
Ordinances
Ordinance #7 of 2002 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, New York, Chapter 285, Vehicles and Traffic Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Ordinance #8 of 2002 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, New York, Chapter 305, entitled Zoning. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Ordinance #9 of 2002 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, New York, Chapter 285, entitled Vehicles and Traffic. Motion to amend ordinance to include “The City Manager or his or her designee may at his or her discretion extend the aforementioned two (2) hour period by permit only for a period not to exceed (24) twenty four hours. By Councilor Jacobs, seconded by Councilor Dempsey - Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED. Vote on Ordinance #9 with amendment - Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Resolutions
Award Resolution #91 of 2002 authorizing award for the General Construction for the Landfill No. 2 Cell No. 3 Liner Extension Project, to Marcy Excavation Company, Inc. of Frankfort, New York, in the amount of $3,043,980, to be charged to Account #EL 8162.440.CL. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Award Resolution #92 of 2002 authorizing award for the Electrical Construction for the Landfill No. 2 Cell No. 3 Liner Extension Project, to Knapp Electric of Auburn, New York, in the amount of $51,800, to be charged to Account #EL 8162.440.CL. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #93 of 2002 authorizing Change Order #1 for the 2002 CDBG Sidewalk and Curb Improvement Program, in the amount of $40,000. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #94 of 2002 authorizing Change Order #1 for the 2002 Sidewalk-Revolving Loan Program, in the amount of $35,000. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Appointment Resolution #95 of 2002 authorizing the reappointment of Robert T. Welch to the Auburn Municipal Civil Service Commission. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #96 of 2002 authorizing the installation of sidewalks for property owners to pay for through their taxes on the 2002 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program, and to be charged to Account HA 5497.440-001. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #97 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the 2002 Road Program. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Land Sale Resolution #98 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 5 Easterly Place, Auburn, New York, to Herbert W. Kuehn, 7053 Fosterville Road, Port Byron, New York, for the amount of Three Hundred ($300) Dollars. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #99 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Auburn Box Lacrosse, Inc., for lease of the Casey Park Recreation Complex. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #100 of 2002 authorizing the City Council to fund from the Mayor and Council Special Projects budget line an amount of $1,200.00 to assist Cayuga Counseling Services with their spring program for youths ages 12-18. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Local Law
Local Law #2 of 2002 implementing an Optional Property Tax Exemption for first-time homebuyers of newly constructed/reconstructed homes. Vote: Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli all vote aye. PASSED
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business
Budget Work Session Councilor Dempsey asks for clarification on how Councilors can suggest changes to budget. The City Manager and Mayor clarified. The Manager suggested that Councilors submit suggestions to him by Tuesday May 28th so that the Finance Department can address and present impact of any changes on the 30th.
Councilor Jacobs commented that he is still concerned about the impact of turning James St. to a one way street and would like to be sure Officer Weed reports back by Thanksgiving.
Councilor Hunter asks the City Manager to review again what zero based budgeting is. Mr. Salomone does so. Councilor Hunter discusses the need for a Human Resource Director. He explains the role of Civil Service in relation to this proposed position.
Second Public to be Heard - None
Recap
Motion for Executive Session at 8:05PM to discuss:
· Status of collective negotiations
· Employment history of a particular person
· Financial History of a corporation
· Proposed Sale or lease of City owned land.
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ending at 10:20PM.
Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 10:20PM
