Council Meeting #2 of 2004
January 8, 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; William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services, Michael Quill, Fire Chief.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentations and Proclamations – None
Public Announcements – None
City Managers Report –
The City Manager reported on the following:
ü Updated Council on road construction projects.
ü Updated Council on the Connector Rd. progress.
ü Commented on the zero temperature outside and how well the geothermal system is keeping up.
ü Reported that he will be attending a Microsoft conference this month.
Public to be Heard - None
Report of City Officials – Councilor Dempsey reported that AIDA will be meeting this month for it’s required annual meeting.
Councilor Jacobs reported that he attended the parks and recreation meeting at Casey Park. He reported that Jerry DelFavero, Public Works Director will be chairing meetings.
Mayor Lattimore reported that he attended a Planning Board Meeting and thanked volunteers for work on boards.
Committee Report – None
Presentation of Petitions and Communication – Clerk read.
Ordinances – None
Resolutions –
Council Resolution #1 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for 2004 Chemicals. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye - PASSED.
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program Resolution #2 of 2004 authorizing the financing of a water line replacement under the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye - PASSED.
Council Resolution #3 of 2004 authorizing the donation of used Auburn Fire Department turnout gear to Concepcion, Chile. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye - PASSED.
Award Resolution #4 of 2004 authorizing the award of bid for demolition of 3 and 7 Owasco Street, Auburn, New York, to Empire Dismantling Corporation of Tonawanda, New York. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye - PASSED.
Award Resolution #5 of 2004 authorizing award of bid for the asbestos abatement at 3 and 7 Owasco Street, Auburn, New York, to T.E.S. Environmental Corporation of Rochester, New York. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye - PASSED.
Financial Resolution #6 of 2004 authorizing an amendment to the 2003-2004 Solid Waste Budget. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Aye . - PASSED.
Financial Resolution #7 of 2004 authorizing the adoption of the 2004 County Tax Rate in the City. VOTE: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Mayor Lattimore – Aye – Councilor Dempsey – No - PASSED.
Local Law – none.
Tabled Legislation – none
Second Public to be heard – None
Other Business –
Councilor Jacobs would like the city to form a taskforce to look at systems similar to Syrastat used in Syracuse.
Councilor Jacobs asked Corporation Counsel to contact NYCOM regarding how to go about consolidating Civil Service with the County.
Mayor Lattimore asked that the Comptroller give a financial report at next week’s meeting.
Recap – Clerk read.
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:15PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 8:00PM.
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