Council Meeting #20 of 2004
May 13, 2004, 2004
Regular Meeting
Memorial City Hall
5:00 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; Lisa Green, Assistant Comptroller, Frank DeOrio, Director Municipal Utilities, Gerry DelFavero, Superintendent Public Works, Bill Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
At the request of Councilor Dempsey Council observed a moment of silence for troops in Iraq.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 5:10 PM to discuss pending litigation and the financial history of a particular corporation. They returned to open session at 6:30PM.
Presentations and Proclamations –
Tourism Week
The City Clerk read a proclamation for the Mayor proclaiming May 8-16 as National Tourism Week in the City of Auburn. Chuck Mason Vice-President of the Cayuga County Visitor and Tourism Bureau and Jesse Kline, Communications Specialist spoke to Council on the work of the Bureau and impact of tourism on the local economy.
Annual Preservation Awards Program – National Trust – Historic Preservation Week.
Mike Deming, Chairperson of the Historic Resource Review Board reported that May 13th marks National Trust - Historic Preservation Week. One behalf of the committee he presented awards to individuals that have invested time, effort and money to restore and preserve various properties in Auburn. Those individuals were:
Bill & Ellen Clark
Restoration Award
115 South Street - South St. façade of the Thomas Mott Osborne Home
Beardsley Design Associates
Community Service Award
Accepted the award – Larry Liberatore, AIA
Donna & Glenn Fletcher
Salvation Award
North Division Street – Former Church of Christ
The Victorian House at Westminster Manor
Restoration Award
87 South Street
Auburn Diner - Steve Bianco and Family
Salvation Award
Moved from State Street to Columbus Street and reconstructed.
George & Jean Kerstetter
Preservation Award
Meaker property restoration at 19 Wall Street
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Managers Report –
The City Manager reported on the following:
ü He has received a lot of feedback on the Trash Bag proposal.
Public to be Heard –
Captain Paul Hernandez, Army National Guard in Auburn commented on the resolution to be voted on and an event on June 5 at the Armory.
Bill Atkinson, Auburn, commented on the Christmas Parade and Ted Case.
Donna Gleason Perrine St. –spoke in opposition to the trash bag fee.
Joe LeoGrande, Genesee St. – spoke in opposition to the trash bag fee.
Greg Rigby, 124 Owasco St. - spoke in opposition to the trash bag fee.
Frank Benosky, Auburn Landlord – spoke against the trash bag fee.
Jim Serendo, 29 Van Patten St. – spoke against the trash bag fee.
Report of City Officials – None
Committee Report – None
Presentation of Petitions and Communication – Clerk read.
Ordinances – None
Resolutions –
Council Resolution #60 of 2004 in support of the America Supporting Americans Program and adopting the 1st Battalion 108th Infantry, New York Army National Guard. Councilor Hunter asked by motion for an amendment to omit the second paragraph, there was no second. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Councilor Hunter Abstained. PASSED
Council Resolution #61 of 2004 authorizing a public hearing to be held on the Thursday May 20, 2004 at 6:00 PM concerning the City Managers Recommended 2004-05 budget. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Resolution #62 of 2004 authorizing the financing of water and sewer lines under the Sewer Water Repair Replacement Program. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sidewalk Resolution #63 of 2004 authorizing the financing of sidewalks on the 2003 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Local Law – none.
Tabled Legislation –
Award Resolution #49 of 2004 authorizing the award of bid for Cod Water Meters to E. J. Prescott of Corfu, NY.
Second Public to be heard – None
Other Business –
Budget Work Session – Public Works.
Jerry DelFavero, Superintendent of Public Works, along with the City Manager, reviewed the proposed budget for Public Works. Council discussed.
Recap – None.
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:45PM and returned at 8:05PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 8:05PM.
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