Council Meeting #41 of 2003
September 25, 2003
Regular Meeting
Memorial City Hall
6:00 PM
Roll Call – Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Present. Mayor Carnicelli absent. Councilor McNabb sat in as Mayor for this meeting.
City Staff Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Nancy Hussey, Assistant Corporation Counsel; Beatrice O’Hora, Comptroller; William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag –
Kara Cunningham, Emily Sherman, and Blake Canady, students at Seward Elementary School lead the pledge. Their artwork was chosen to represent Seward Elementary School at the NYS School Boards’ Exhibit at the Rochester Convention Center in October.
Presentations and Proclamations
None
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Managers Report
The City Manager reported the following:
He attended a City Manager Conference this week and met many city managers that have been involved with Bass Pro Shops opening in their community. He reported that he learned a lot from them.
Public to be Heard-
Tim Lattimore, 7 Norman Ave. – spoke to council about the sewer bill minimum and asked why it can’t be done away with.
Report of City Officials – none
Committee Report –
Councilor Hunter attended the Auburn Community Baseball meeting. They reported a great year.
Presentation of Petitions and Communication – Clerk read.
Ordinances – None
Resolutions –
Financial Resolution #177 of 2003 authorizing the Comptroller to transfer $66,147.00 from Water Capital Reserve Account #F 740 to Account #HF 8330-102-CN to cover cost of change orders for the Phase II Water Plant Construction. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #178 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Change Order with O’Connell Electric Company, Inc., for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Water Plant Construction, in an amount not to exceed $34,126.00, to be charged to Account # HF8330-102-CN. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #179 of 2003 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Change Order with C.O. Falter Construction, for Electrical Construction for the Phase II Water Plant Construction, in an amount not to exceed $34,140.00, to be charged to Account #HF 8330-102-CN. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Appointment Resolution #180 of 2003 authorizing appointments to the Youth Commission. Councilor Jacobs questioned structure and organization of the Youth Commission. Ms Hussey responded. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Appointment Resolution #181 of 2003 authorizing an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #182 of 2003 urging the Governor and the Legislature to help cities deal with the fiscal crisis created by the required increase in contributions to the New York State Employees Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement Systems. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #183 of 2003 recommending list of projects to be awarded through the Arts/Cultural Program for the 2003-2004 City of Auburn Operating Budget. City Manager John Salomone introduced City staff from planning to recap process. Jim Galvin and Jenny Haines reviewed process for Council and answered questions. Councilor Jacobs thanked them for their work. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program Resolution #184 of 2003 authorizing the replacement of water lines on the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #185 of 2003 authorizing award of Change Order #2 to Bob Bruno Excavating, Inc., for the 2002 C.D.B.G. Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program – Contract #2. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #186 of 2003 authorizing publication of a Notice for Public Hearing, with respect to the Connector Road Project. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #187 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. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #188 of 2003 authorizing the installation of sidewalk on the 2003 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program, to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charged to Account #HA 5497-440-001. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Council Resolution #189 of 2003 amending the Rules & Procedures fore the City Council, Section VIII, “Order of Business”. Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye. Mayor Carnicelli absent. PASSED
Local Law – none.
Tabled Legislation – none
Other Business –
Councilor Hunter commented on what he called “road creep” on Howard and Walnut Streets where the sidewalk and street have no curb or green space. He mentioned Frederick St. and the Utopia Club on S. Fulton St.
Second Public to be heard –
Greg Rigby, 124 Owasco St. distributed a handout and spoke to Council regarding curbs, sidewalks and reducing senior citizens sewer and water rates.
Chuck Mason, 204 Genesee St. spoke to Council about sewer rates and asked when Council would discuss it. The City Manager said in October. Mr. Mason complimented City staff and Contractors for the work on West Genesee St. that was being done with minimum impact on traffic.
Recap – Clerk read.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
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