COUNCIL MEETING #11 0F 2003
March 13, 2003
REGULAR MEETING
MEMORIAL CITY HALL
6:00PM
Roll Call - Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey present, Mayor Carnicelli absent (on vacation.) Councilor McNabb sat in for Mayor Carnicelli as Acting Mayor.
Staff Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debby McCormick, City Clerk, Police Chief Gary Giannotta, Deputy Chief Thomas Murphy.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Robert James Jacobs, grandson of Councilor William Jacobs, led the pledge. Robert is a second grade student visiting Auburn from Palm Beach Gardens Florida.
Presentations and Proclamations – Acting Mayor McNabb read a proclamation from Mayor Carnicelli honoring the Ancient Order of Hibernians as they begin celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The proclamation was presented to Bob Welch representing the Auburn Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mr. Welch thanked Council and invited everyone to stop at the Hibernians over the weekend for food, music and celebration.
Public Announcements – None.
City Manager’s Report
The City Manager reported the following:
? The snow budget which was increased by $100,000. 6 weeks prior should be sufficient unless it snows significantly again.
? Casey Park Rink renovations are almost complete.
? Geothermal project at City Hall is on schedule so far.
? Mr. Salomone said hello to the Herman Ave class that he has been reading to.
Public to be heard –
Dave Smith 15 Caitlyn St. – submitted a petition signed by citizens opposed to development on Grant Ave that may require rezoning of a residential area. Mr. Smith also spoke in opposition of this development.
Amanda Belkum – 122 Standard Ave. – told council she was 9 years old and read a letter in opposition to development that would affect her neighborhood.
Lori Dacy, 100 Standard Ave. spoke in opposition to the development in a residential area.
Tim Lattimore, West Lake Rd. – commented on the Geothermal work at City Hall. He also asked if the City Manager had heard from Dr. Kish. (Mr. Salomone said he had not and planned to follow his letter with a phone call.)
Report of City Officials –
Councilor Hunter asked Corporation Counsel Thomas Leone to explain to council and the public attending this meeting the process involved in re-zoning. Mr. Leone did so.
Councilor Jacobs reviewed discussion from the recent Auburn BID meeting.
Councilor Hunter spoke regarding the article in the Post Standard about new development on Grant Ave that would require re-zoning of a residential area. He pointed out that the article is what has brought all the neighbors to council tonight. He wanted the public to know that council has only had one very brief discussion with developers and stated he would be opposed to it. He said the developer met with Councilors separately or in groups of two.
Councilor Dempsey also commented that councilors had not discussed this and he had one brief meeting with developer.
Councilor Jacobs echoed the same comments. Acting Mayor McNabb said he had not spent any time on this project except the brief meeting with the developer.
Committee Report - None
Presentation of Petition and Communications - The City Clerk read.
Ordinances –
Ordinance #2 of 2003 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 234 0 PUBLIC CONDUCT. TABLED.
Resolutions
Council Resolution #58 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative bidding agreement with Cayuga – Onondaga BOCES for paper and janitorial supplies. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #59 of 2003 authorizing re-appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilor Jacobs abstained, Councilors McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Financial Resolution #60 of 2003 authorizing the transfer of Forty – Eight Thousand Dollars from the Capital Reserve Account to the Fire Department – Other Equipment Account for personal protective equipment for the Auburn Fire Department. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #61 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute a supplemental agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation relative to the Genesee Street Reconstruction Project. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation – None
Other Business – None
Second Public to be heard – None
Recap – Clerk read.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:00PM ending at 7:15PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:15PM
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