Council Meeting #32 of 2004
August 5, 2004
Work Session Meeting
Memorial City Hall
6:00 PM
Roll Call – Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore - Present.
City Staff Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Police Chief Gary Giannotta; Bea O’Hora, Comptroller; Bill Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Molly Chase and Carolyn Phillips 7th graders in the Auburn School District were asked by Mayor Lattimore to lead the pledge.
Presentations and Proclamations – None
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Manager Report – None
Public to be Heard
Molly Chase and Carolyn Phillips spoke to Council about their concerns regarding a law that would allow trees in New York State to be cut down. They presented a letter written to Senator Clinton and asked for Councils support by signing the letter. Mayor Lattimore thanked the girls and asked them to leave the letter with him and he would get more signatures for them.
Kent Brandstetter, Franklin St. accompanied by several Franklin St. neighbors spoke to Council on behalf of the newly formed Five Points Neighborhood Association. Mr. Branstetter explained the organization and goals to Council. He presented Council with a handout of the groups by-laws.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. spoke to Council about problems on her street with tenant/neighbors in a certain house. She asked for the City’s help.
Arlene Ryan 36 Orchard St. responded to Mrs. Picciano’s problems and offered her experience with forming a neighborhood watch program. Mrs. Ryan thanked Walt Aikman (who was attending meeting) for his help planting trees in her neighborhood.
Presentation of Petitions and Communication – Clerk read.
Ordinances - None
Resolutions
Appointment Resolution #111 of 2004 authorizing appointment and re-appointments to the Auburn Human Rights Commission. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Resolution #112 of 2004 authorizing the financing for the repair/replacement of water line under the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #113 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to circulate a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Energy Engineering Evaluation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Incinerator. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Financial Resolution #114 of 2004 amending the 2003-04 Water fund and Sewer Fund Budgets. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #115 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the Connector Road Phase 1 Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #116 of 2004 authorizing the Mayor to enter into Change Order #2 with Bouley Associates Inc., for the Kalet Building Restoration Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Land Purchase Resolution #117 of 2004 authorizing the acquisition of 0.8 acre in fee, 0.2 acre for a temporary work easement, and 0.1 acre for a permanent drainage easement of property located at 297 Grant Avenue, from Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for the Connector Road Project. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #118 of 2004 authorizing the financing of sidewalks for a property owner to pay for in conjunction with his taxes. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #119 of 2004 authorizing the financing of sidewalks on the 2203 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. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Change Order Resolution #120 of 2004 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #2 to the Demolition of City Structures Contract #1 with Mark Cerrone Inc. of Niagara Falls, New York. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Local Laws – None
Tabled Legislation – None
Second Public to be Heard –
Valentine Fafoldi, commented on water and sewer issues discussed during the meeting.
Other Business –
Councilor Jacobs asked if the NYSEG item on the claims list had been addressed. The Manager responded.
Councilor Dempsey asked several questions on Exchange St Mall Parking potential if it were opened up.
Mayor Lattimore asked about timing of lights on Genesee St.
Councilor Hunter discussed the issues raised regarding Cayuga Street.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:50, returning at 7:30PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM.
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