COUNCIL MEETING #37 0F 2003
August 14, 2003
Regular MEETING
MEMORIAL CITY HALL
5:00PM
Roll Call - Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli – Present.
City Staff Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk, Bill Lupien, Superintendent Engineering Services; Frank DeOrio, Superintendent of Municipal Utilities, Dan Sincebaugh, Deputy City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentations and Proclamations – None
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Managers Report -
The City Manager reported on the following:
ü The City and County held an auction of tax foreclosed property on Wednesday at Emerson Park. 406 bidders participated and all 36 properties sold. The city received $353,525. 66% of the properties were from Auburn and surrounding towns. All sold are now back on tax rolls.
ü To follow up on recap items from previous meetings he reported that the pillars on city hall are rotting and will most likely be quite expensive to repair; a meeting is being scheduled with department heads to discuss post black out issues; and the cause of the lake low level was determined to be due to maintenance being done on the power canal.
Public to be Heard –
Kent Brandstetter, Franklin St. – spoke to thank Council for the opportunity to serve on the Youth Commission. His term has expired and he commented on the achievements of the Commission. He also spoke to ask Council to consider a new source for cable service for the City when the time comes for Adelphia to negotiate.
Tim Lattimore, 7 Norman Ave. – spoke to Council to ask about the budget for the water filtration plant.
Shirley Italiano, 99 Washington St. spoke to Council regarding political signs and her dissatisfaction with politicians.
John Hogan, 13 Dexter Ave. spoke to Council about Adelphia and the accusations of fraud that have been written about.
Report of City Officials – None
Committee Reports – None
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – Clerk read.
Ordinances - None
Resolutions
Appointment Resolution #168 of 2003 authorizing re-appointments and appointment to the Youth Commission. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli, vote aye. PASSED.
Sidewalk Resolution #169 of 2003 authorizing the installation of sidewalks on the 2002 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program – Contract #2, to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charged to Account #HA 549-440-001. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli, vote aye. PASSED.
Award Resolution #170 of 2003 authorizing award of the 2003 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program to JRT Concrete, Inc., of Strykersville, New York, in the amount of $119,230.00, to be charged to Account #HA 5497-440-001. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, vote no. Councilor Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli, vote aye. PASSED.
Award Resolution #171 of 2003 authorizing award of the printing supplies for the City of Auburn for an 18-month period to Two Brother of Moravia, New York and Cooley Group, Inc., of East Syracuse, New York. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli, vote aye PASSED.
Local Law – None
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business –
Second Public to be Heard
Recap – Clerk read.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 5:35 and returned at 6:03
Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 6:04PM.
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