COUNCIL MEETING #33 0F 2003
July 31, 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; Steve Lynch, Director Planning; Jim Galvin, Senior Planner; Mike Long, Senior Planner.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentations and Proclamations –
Mayor Carnicelli read a proclamation announcing Ag Appreciation Days celebrating New York State farmers’ markets from August 5th – 7th. A representative of the Auburn Farmers Market accepted.
Mike Long, Senior Planner introduced Barry Carr, Daimler Chrysler, and Greg Lattimore, representing Burdick Auto. They presented the city with 4 GEM (electric) cars donated by Daimler Chrysler to the City. City Manager John Salomone reported that 2 cars would be used by the Parks Department, 1 by City Hall, and 1 by Parking Enforcement.
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Managers Report
The City Manager reported on the following:
ü The Geothermal project is near completion. Council Chambers is air conditioned at this meeting for the first time. Most of the building is cool.
ü Work at the Landfill will complete by the end of August.
ü Construction on West Genesee St. has begun.
Public to be Heard –
John Hogan 13 Dexter Ave. – announced to Council he is starting a petition drive to obtain 5000 signatures asking the City to decline a franchise agreement with Adelphia and to purchase local assets to provide municipal cable service.
Mr. Valentine, 9 Baker Ave. – spoke to Council regarding Adelphia’s franchise fee.
Tim Lattimore, 7 Norman Ave. – spoke to Council about Adelphia’s media services and possible fees. He also discussed the Board of Education’s recruiting of new teachers and asked Council to send a letter asking that Auburn graduates be considered first.
Report of City Officials – None
Committee Reports – None
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – Clerk read.
Ordinances – None
Resolutions
Council Resolution #139 of 2003 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for printed stationery, which includes letterhead, business cards and envelopes. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Agreement Resolution #140 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute a US Geological Survey Funding Agreement with the United States Department of Interior for the operation and maintenance of the lake level gauging station on Owasco Lake and the outflow meter located near Genesee Street in the City of Auburn. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Award Resolution #141 of 2003 authorizing award of the 2003 C.D.B.G. Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program to F.G. Masonry Co., in the amount of $118,123.00, to be charged to Account #CD #8672-2023-2003. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Award Resolution #142 of 2003 authorizing award for the asbestos shingle removal at St. Francis Playground to Asbestos Free, Inc., in the amount of $4,353.00, to be charged to Account #CD8672.3026-1996. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey aye, Mayor Carnicelli no. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #143 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 5497.440-001. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #144 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Grant Agreement and Assistance Award forms for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Special Purpose Grant for a Housing Market Analysis in the amount of $100,000.00.
Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Agreement Resolution #145 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five (5) year agreement with the New York State Unified Court System for cleaning services and minor emergency repairs for Auburn City Court. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Financial Resolution #146 of 2003 authorizing the Comptroller to transfer $25,000.00 from the Landfill Reserve Account #AL 886 to Capital Construction Account #EL 8164-102-DM to cover the cost of additional electrical work needed to complete the City’s Landfill Recycling Center. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye, Councilor McNabb no. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #147 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #2 to J&E Electric, for electrical upgrade and new electrical service to the existing building and to the new Intermediate Processing Facility building, in the amount of $22,199.00, to be charged to Account #EL 8164-102-DM. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye, Councilor McNabb no. PASSED
Council Resolution #148 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Scherrer Auctions to conduct an auction of City –owned properties on August 27, 2003.
Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli aye. PASSED
Local Law – None
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business –
Councilor Hunter discussed curbs and sidewalks.
Councilor Jacobs asked why trees were being trimmed on Sunday. The City Manager responded that traffic during the week was heavy and Sunday was a safer day.
Councilor Hunter asked about the lawn at Seward Park.
Councilor Hunter questioned what the code is for height on fencing.
Councilor Hunter asked if anything was being done about the rotting pillar on the south side of City Hall. Mr. Lupien responded that quotes were being obtained.
Councilor Hunter asked questions about HUD properties.
Second Public to be Heard
Tim Lattimore 7 Norman Ave spoke to Council to suggest that city employees install new sidewalks to save money.
Bill Atkinson Oak Creek Apt. commented on the electric cars. He also suggested the city have a dance to benefit Muscular Dystrophy in the fall.
Recap – Clerk read.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:40PM and returned at 6:53PM.
Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 6:54PM.
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