COUNCIL MEETING #3 0F 2003
January 16, 2003
REGULAR MEETING
MEMORIAL CITY HALL
6:00PM
Roll Call - Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli – Present.
Staff Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debby McCormick, City Clerk; Bea O’Hora, Comptroller; Susan Chandler, Assessor; William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services; Jerry Delfavero, Supervisor of Public Works, Steve Lynch, Special Project Manager; Mike Long, Senior Planner.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Sarah Miller, a fifth grade student at Seward Elementary School lead the pledge.
Presentations and Proclamations – Mayor Carnicelli read a proclamation to proclaim Monday January 20, 2002 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Auburn. She then invited Reverend John Humphrey to accept the proclamation. He spoke to thank the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Carnicelli introduced Kaitlyn Jacobs a student at Union Springs High School. Ms. Jacobs read portions of Dr. Kings “I Have a Dream” speech.
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Manager’s Report
The City Manager reported the following:
· Bids were opened for the adapter caps for hydrants that are needed to conform to ISO regulations.
· City Staff is preparing for collective negotiations for contracts that expire 6/30/03 with Fire, Police and Assistant Fire Chiefs unions.
· The city has received 4 proposals from consultants to do the Fire Management Study. They will be evaluated and brought back to Council in the next few weeks.
· Complimented the Public Works Department on the great job they are doing removing snow this year.
· In response to inquiries from citizens and the press he reviewed the snow removal ordinance process. Warning letters will be sent out and the city will charge back for snow removal.
· If there are any citizens unable to remove snow due to illness or hardship they should call the manager’s office and volunteer help can be arranged.
Public to be Heard
Tim Lattimore, West Lake Rd. - Asked questions and made comments regarding the Planning Office and appointments to AIDA. Mayor Carnicelli responded.
Report of City Officials
Councilor Hunter reported on the Auburn Community Baseball meeting held on Monday. The ACB board will be holding a Hot Stove Banquet on 2/1/03 at Sunset.
Committee Report - None
Presentation of Petition and Communications - The City Clerk read.
Ordinances
Ordinance #1 of 2003 granting partial exemption for real property owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five (65) years of age or older. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Resolutions
Appointment Resolution #17 of 2003 authorizing a re-appointment to the Mayor’s Social Justice Task Force. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Carnicelli voted aye. PASSED.
Financial Resolution #18 of 2003 authorizing transfer of $60,000 from Account #A 1990.445 Contingent Account to Account #A 5142.412 to provide funding needed to cover the shortfall in the current budget. City Manager John Salomone distributed a handout with an over view of snow fall over the last three years along with expense for snow removal. Jerry Delfavero, Public Works Supervisor responded to questions. Council discussed.Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Council Resolution #19 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to make application for funding through the Certified Local Government Program for a grant in the amount of $15,000. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Award Resolution #20 of 2003 authorizing award to Siracusa Mechanical Inc., of Auburn, New York for the City Hall Geothermal/HVAC Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Change Order Resolution #21 of 2003 authorizing Change Order #1 to Siracusa Mechanical Inc., of Auburn, New York for the City Hall Geothermal/HVAC Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Award Resolution #22 of 2003 authorizing award to Rusmar Environmental of Rochester, New York for the City Hall Geothermal/HVAC Project, Asbestos Abatement. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Change Order Resolution #23 of 2003 authorizing Change Order #1 to Rusmar Environmental of Rochester, New York for the City Hall Geothermal/HVAC Project, Asbestos Abatement. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Council Resolution #24 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000) Dollar grant award for the Schine Theater restoration. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Council Resolution #25 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Department of State for a Ninety Thousand ($90,000) Dollar matching funds grant for the Owasco Riverfront Park Design Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Council Resolution #26 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Town of Owasco to extend the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Agreement. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey vote aye, Mayor Carnicelli votes no. PASSED.
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business – Councilor Jacobs asked the Mayor for background information on AIDA board appointees. He also asked where the city is in the process of getting RFPs from banks. Bea O’Hora responded they are due back on 2/6.
Councilor Hunter asked for information on the length of terms for AIDA board members.
Second Public to be Heard - None
Recap – Clerk read.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:25PM ending at 7:50PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:50PM
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