Auburn City Council
Meeting #25
Thursday June 9, 2005
9:00 AM
Regular Business Meeting
Roll Call – Mayor Lattimore, Councilors McNabb, Jacobs, Dempsey and Hunter; present.
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller, Police Chief Gary Giannotta, Steve Lynch, Director of Development.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Presentations and Proclamations – The Clerk read.
Public Announcements – The Clerk read.
City Manager’s Report – None
Public to be Heard – None.
Committee Reports and Reports of City Officials –
Councilor Jacobs reported that the meeting held Tuesday with Sherwood Street residents was well attended and productive.
Ordinances
Ordinance #6 of 2005 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn chapter 242, Section 83, Article VII entitled “Sewer Service Charges”. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, no. NOT CARRIED.
Council discussed the defeat of this ordinance and its’ impact on the budget vote. They asked the City Manager and staff to look for alternatives. Councilor Hunter recommended meeting at 5PM on Wednesday to discuss budget issues. Council agreed and Mr. Leone agreed to prepare a resolution. Frank DeOrio spoke regarding the rate increase issues.
Ordinance #7 of 2005 authorizing an amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn at Chapter 11 – Boards, Committees and Commission. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Resolutions
Financial Resolution #76 of 2005 authorizing adoption of the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for 2005-2006. TABLED
Sidewalk Resolution #78 of 2005 authorizing the financing of sidewalks on the 2004-05 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program, to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charge to Account #HA 5947-440-001. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Council Resolution #79 of 2005 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the 2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Change Order Resolution #80 of 2005 authorizing the Mayor to enter into Change Order #1 with Rizzo Construction Inc., for the 2004-2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Council Resolution #81 of 2005 authorizing the City Treasurer to purchase all outstanding tax liens that remain unpaid at the time of the 2005 City of Auburn tax sale on behalf of the City of Auburn. ~VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Land Sale Resolution #82 of 2005 directing the Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents for the sale of 16 Kensington Avenue to Daniel Hlywa, in the amount of $10,500.00 VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb and Dempsey, aye, - Councilor Hunter out of room during vote. CARRIED
Council Resolution #83 of 2005 urging the NYS Assembly to pass measures to reduce violent crime against women and children in NYS. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Council amended the agenda to include Resolution # 84 of 2005 authorizing a special meeting of City Council to be held on Wednesday June 15th at 6:00 PM for the purpose of budget discussions. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey, aye, - CARRIED
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation - None
Second Public to be Heard - None
Other Business
Recap – None.
Adjournment – Council adjourned at 11:30 AM.
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