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City Council Minutes 09/12/2002
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AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
Meeting #40
September 12, 2002
Regular Meeting
Roll Call - Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Daniel Aikman a pre school student at The Montessori School and Susan Aikman a third grade student at Casey Park School lead the pledge.
Presentations and Proclamations
Mayor Carnicelli opens the Public Hearing regarding the proposed use of funds received pursuant to a 2002 Local Law Enforcement Grant. She asks if there is anyone to be heard. No one comes forward at this time.
Public Announcements
City ManagerThe City Manager reported on the following:
· The final Public Meeting to hear input on the Owasco, Five Points Neighborhood project will be held September 18 at 7PM at the Salvation Army.
· Distributed a copy of a memo from Jim Moore, Code Enforcement Officer regarding the successful renovation of 169 Woodlawn Ave. The Bartalotta family bought and renovated this property that was near demolition state
· The Auburn Downtown Partnership reported that the Starlight Cinema was a great success. Over 645 people attended the last movie.
· Applications are available for the Arts and Cultural Review Process.
· Staff has been following up on the truck route problem on Franklin Street. Chief Giannotta talked with the firm in question and they are in the process of making recommendations that will satisfy everyone. Chief Giannotta explains more.
Public to be Heard
Glenn Carver 5 Evans Street, spoke to recommend cutting the knoll at the intersection of Prospect and Franklin St. to resolve problem.
Mike Deming, 165 Franklin St.
Report of City Officials
Mayor Carnicelli commended City Staff and volunteers for all the work behind having booths at the Tomato fest. Those were Parks and Recreation, Social Justice Task Force, Human Rights, and Youth Commission.
Mayor Carnicelli thanked Chief Quill and Gary Winslow for the work done for the September 11 memorial event.
Committee Reports - None
Presentation of Petition and Communications
Ordinances - None
Resolutions
Mayor Carnicelli asks if there is anyone wishing to be heard on the Law Enforcement Block Grant. There was none. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Council Resolution #164 of 2002 authorizing the mayor to accept the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $13,622.00. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Award Resolution #165 of 2002 authorizing the award of bid for Water Meters to Invensys Technologies. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Sewer-Water Repair Program Resolution #166 of 2002 authorizing the replacement of a water line under the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #167 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the demolition of 10 Bellevue Place and 59 and 61 Owasco Street. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #168 of 2002 rescinding Award Resolution #155 of 2002 awarding Contract #2 of the 2002 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program to G. Amodei Construction Co., of Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Award Resolution #169 of 2002 authorizing award of Contract #2 of the 2002 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program to Bob Bruno Excavating, Inc., of Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Land Sale Resolution #170 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 9 Easterly Avenue, Auburn, New York to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pruyn, 315 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 for an amount of Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-eight and 47/l00 ($11,258.47) Dollars. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #171 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Skaneateles for the deposit of municipal solid waste at the City
Council Resolution #172 of 2002 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Casella Waste Management of N.Y., Inc. for the deposit of dewatered sewage sludge at the City
Change Order Resolution #173 of 2002 authorizing Change Order #3 to Bat-Con, Inc. of Marcellus, New York, for the Owasco/Woodlawn/MacDougall Replacement Sewer Project, in the amount of $5,477.08. TABLED
Council Resolution #174 of 2002 authorizing the purchase of a van for the Water Department and a transfer to Water Distribution Account F 8340.230 to cover the cost of the vehicle. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #175 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the potential redevelopment of the Kalet Building on State Street, Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #176 of 2002 authorizing the City Manager to make application to the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services for funding for the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli vote aye. PASSED
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business Councilor Jacobs asked why the 4 way stop sign he requested on Seymour and Cross St. had not been done yet. Chief Giannotta responded that Officer Weed had been busy with traffic problems related to construction and would be reporting soon on findings.
Second Public to be Heard
Amy Carver Dobson, Auburn property owner spoke about the demolition of the Kalet Building. She is not in favor of it.
Sandy Cramer Executive Director of the Auburn Downtown Partnership spoke to encourage council not to demolish the Kalet Building.
Glen Carver 5 Evans Street, spoke to inquire about generating local jobs through contracts with the city that require it.
Recap
Request for Executive Session at 7:50PM ending at 9:10 PM.
Adjournment at 9:10PM
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