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City Council Meeting 02/05/2004
Council Meeting #6 of 2004
February 5, 2004
Regular 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; Beatrice O’Hora, Comptroller; Steve Lynch, Planning Director; Cindy Aikman, Senior Planner; Chris DeProspero, Senior Planner, William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services, Eileen Iannone Secretary to the Mayor.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mayor Lattimore introduced Eileen Iannone, his Secretary.  She stood and made a brief comment.

Mayor Lattimore asked for Council consent to put item 11 E on the agenda as an addendum.  All agreed.

Presentations and Proclamations – None

Public Announcements – Clerk read.

City Managers Report – None

Public to be Heard –
Pamela Anderegg, 18 Tuxhill Square, commented on the Connector Rd and spoke in support of the appointment of William Kufs to the Social Justice Task Force.

Report of City Officials –
Councilor Jacobs reported on the recent Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting he attended.

Mayor Lattimore reported on the Energy Symposium that he attended with Steve Lynch and Mike Long.  

Councilor Dempsey reported on the AIDA meeting planned for February 17, 2004.

Committee Report – None

Presentation of Petitions and Communication – Clerk read.

Ordinances – None

Resolutions –

Council Resolution #/17 of 2004 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative bidding agreement with Cayuga-Onondaga B.O.C.E.S. for paper and janitorial supplies.  Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye.  PASSED

Council Resolution #18 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to sign the Application for Federal Assistance and submit the Fifth Annual Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Funding Approval/Agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye.  PASSED

Council Resolution #19 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the demolition of 277 Grant Avenue, Auburn, New York. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye.  PASSED

Appointment Resolution #20 of 2004 authorizing appointments to the Social Justice Task Force.  Councilor Hunter motioned to vote on each appointment individually, seconded by Councilor Dempsey.  All in favor.  Each name was read by the clerk and a roll call vote was taken.  Each name was unanimously approved.  Only one members name generated any discussion, William Kufs.

Appointment Resolution #21 of 2004 appointments to the Cemetery Commission.  Vote: Councilor Jacobs abstained, Councilor McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye.  PASSED

Local Law – none.

Tabled Legislation – none

Second Public to be heard –
Steve Tardibone, 63 North Lewis St. spoke regarding his concerns over the sale of Chet’s Cleaner property to Mr. Bartalotta for one dollar.  Mr. Leone responded briefly.  Mayor Lattimore and Councilor Dempsey commented.

Other Business –  
Councilor Jacobs questioned work done on sewer replacements at 38 Bradford St. prior to the vote on January 14 to authorize it.  

Councilor Dempsey asked if the city could somehow offer tax amnesty this coming September.  He also commented on the amount of garbage strewn around on Lewis St., Lake Ave. and Owasco St.  He recommended the City using a uniform trash can.

Councilor McNabb commented on clear trash bags being replaced by solid color ones to deter crows.

Mayor Lattimore asked when Mr. Kaiser, General Manager of Adelphia would be attending a Council meeting. City Manager John Salomone reported on February 26.

Mayor Lattimore complimented Officer Schwark on the good police work done at Wal-Mart.  He also commented on the award ceremony held by the Human Rights Commission for the Black History Month Essay Contest.

Recap – Clerk read.

Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:30M.

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