Council Meeting #36 of 2004
September 2, 2004
Business Meeting
Memorial City Hall
3:00 PM (Time changed due to visit scheduled at 5:00PM by Senator Hillary Clinton)
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.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentations and Proclamations –
Public Announcements – Clerk read.
City Manager Report – None
Public to be Heard
Janet Patterson, State St. Merchant discussed her problems regarding vandalism.
Report of City Officials – None
Committee Reports-
Councilor Dempsey reported that AIDA would meet on Tuesday to discuss the potentials of Ithaca Gun’s decision to relocate in Cayuga County.
Presentation of Petitions and Communication – None.
Ordinances –
Ordinance #13 of 2004 authorizing amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 297, Section 23, entitled “Schedule of Water Rates”. Sponsored by Councilor Jacobs, seconded by Mayor Lattimore. Councilor Dempsey and Councilor McNabb stated their opposition to this increase. Councilor Dempsey motioned to table, seconded by Councilor Jacobs. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye, Councilor Hunter, no. TABLED
Resolutions
Council Resolution #128 of 2004 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the 2004-2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Resolution #129 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
Sidewalk Resolution #130 of 2004 authorizing the financing of sidewalks 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. Dempsey/McNabb. Councilor Jacobs motioned to amend resolution to take Carr Magel off the list to receive financing due to various issues with taxes. Seconded by Councilor Hunter. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Vote on resolution as amended: Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Resolution #131 of 2004 authorizing the City of Auburn to name the field located at Falcon Park after Leo A. Pinckney. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. PASSED
Tabled Legislation – None
Second Public to be Heard – None
Other Business –
Councilor Jacobs asked the City Manager to report on the status, timeline and cost over runs for the following projects:
ü State St. Mall
ü Connector Rd.
ü Drive Through trash building at the Landfill
ü Street Replacement program.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 3:55, returning at 4:30PM.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 4:30PM.
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