Auburn City Council
Meeting #30
Thursday July 7, 2005
9:00AM
Regular Business Meeting
Roll Call – Mayor Lattimore, Councilors, Jacobs, Dempsey and Hunter; present. Councilor McNabb absent.
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller, Assistant Police Chief Tom Murphy, Frank De Orio, Municipal Utilities, Jerry Del Favero, Public Works.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Lattimore commented on the Fourth of July celebration at Emerson Park, the Syracuse Symphony Concert and the Fireworks.
Presentations and Proclamations – The Clerk read.
Public Announcements – The Clerk read.
City Manager’s Report – None
Public to be Heard –
Phil Cuddeback, Division St. – brought a letter to Council and asked that it be read. His letter voiced his concerns regarding the cover dirt being used at landfill. Frank DeOrio responded to Mr. Cuddeback’s concerns by explaining the smell is from the sulfur spring not the landfill. Mayor Lattimore commented. Mr. DeOrio explained the use of landfill cover.
Committee Reports and Reports of City Officials – Mayor Lattimore asked for a report on streets and roads. Mr. Lupien responded.
Councilor Jacobs discussed issues with the sewers/ catch basins on State St. not being raised and pot holes. Mr. Lupien said he would look into it.
Presentation of Petitions and Communications – The Clerk read.
Resolutions –
Award Resolution #99 of 2005 authorizing award of bid for various size Hydrants for a period of eighteen months to Martisco Corp. of Syracuse, New York. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Resolution #100 of 2005 authorizing financing for the repair/replacement of a water line on the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program, in the amount of $5,975.00, to be charged to Account #HF 8340.00. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Award Resolution #101 of 2005 authorizing award of bid for the 2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Land Sale Resolution #102 of 2005 authorizing the sale of 10-12 Venice Street to Anton Kowalski, 8 Venice Street, Auburn, New York for an amount of four-hundred ($400.00) dollars. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Land Sale Resolution #103 of 2005 authorizing the sale of 17 Barber Street to Sam J. Emmi, 4661 Rockefeller Road, Auburn, New York for an amount of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Land Transfer Resolution #104 of 2005 authorizing the transfer of 27 Silver Avenue, Auburn, New York to the City of Auburn. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Award Resolution #105 of 2005 authorizing the Mayor enter into an agreement with EarthWatch Waste Systems, Inc., of Buffalo, New York to supply alternate daily cover materials to the City’s landfill. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, Hunter and Dempsey, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. PASSED.
Second Public to be Heard – None
Other Business –
Mayor Lattimore asked when Council Meetings will return to 5:00PM schedule. Mr. Salomone responded that by resolution they will return in September.
Mayor Lattimore asked the Police Chief to check on the four way stop sign at the intersection of Garrow and Chapman Ave. He has had complaints that cars are not stopping there. Councilor Dempsey added that the State and Perrine St. intersection has a serious issue with visibility at the intersection.
Councilor Jacobs asked that a work session be dedicated to procedure for tax collections. Mr. Salomone reported that the July 28th meeting is scheduled for that topic.
Mayor Lattimore discussed the revaluation that is scheduled this year. He also commented on overtime budget issues.
Councilor Hunter asked about the status of the Employee Handbook. Mr. Leone said it would be complete the end of July or early August.
Councilor Dempsey commented on the Economic Development summit he is planning.
Council adjourned to executive session at 10:20AM and returned at 10:59AM. Meeting adjourned at 11:00AM.
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