Auburn City Council
Meeting #47
Thursday, November 3, 2005
5:00PM
Business Meeting
Roll Call – Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Jacobs, McNabb, Dempsey and Hunter - present.
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel; Michele McNabb, Deputy City Clerk; Mike Long, CIP Manager; Police Chief Gary Giannotta; Michael Quill, Fire Chief; William Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Lattimore asked for a moment of silence in memory of Rosa Parks who had passed away last week. He commented that Rosa Parks was known as the “Mother of Civil Rights”.
Presentations and Proclamations –
Pauline Johnson presented the Mayor with a hand carved walking stick that she brought back from her trip to Ghana. Ms. Johnson talked about her trip to Africa. She commented about a street that was named after her ancestor, Harriet Tubman, and the dedication of a statue honoring Harriet Tubman. Ms. Johnson thanked all those who gave donations to make her trip to Africa possible.
Sean McLeod, founder of New York Institute of Dance & Education, introduced Reverend Karabo Molese. Rev. Molese is here visiting from Johannisburg, South Africa. Rev. Molese spoke about the trip that Sean McLeod will be making in December to South Africa. He said Sean would be uplifting the people in Johannisburg through dance.
Public To be Heard –
Vicki Trojnor, 19 Chase St. – Commented about the pedestrian signs that were placed on the corner of State St. and Pulaski St. She asked Council why they couldn’t come up with a better solution for this intersection such as stop signs. The Mayor responded to Ms. Trojnor and asked the Police Chief to look into this intersection again.
Jerry Morgan, 22 Pulaski St. – Commented about the pedestrian signs at Pulaski and State St. intersection. Mr. Morgan also commented on the receivable accounts that are past due and urged council to make sure they collect on these accounts.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. – Spoke to council concerning police issues.
Sean McLeod, 253 E. Genesee St. – Spoke about adults taking responsibility and holding children accountable for their actions.
Public Announcements – Clerk Read
The mayor commented that he hoped everyone would get out and vote on Tuesday and not to forget about voting for the referendums.
City Manager’s Report – The City Manager will give his report when the resolution regarding crow dispersal is brought up.
Report of City Officials – Chief Quill and his staff gave a presentation regarding the cost of a new Fire Ladder Truck. They explained why a new truck is a necessity to the department. After the presentation Council asked questions and the Chief responded.
Committee Reports - None
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – Clerk Read
Ordinances (First Reading) – Clerk Read
Council agreed to vote on Ordinance #15 of 2005 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, Chapter 213 entitled “Nuisances”. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Council agreed to vote on Ordinance #16 of 2005 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, Chapter 268 entitled “Taxicabs”. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Resolutions –
Sidewalk Resolution #154 of 2005 authorizing the financing of sidewalks on the 2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program to be charged back to the owner over a five (5) year period and to be charged to Account #HA 5947-440-001. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Change Order Resolution #155 of 2005 authorizing the Mayor to enter into Change Order #1 with F. Rizzo Construction Inc. for the Connector Road Phase 1 Project. Council asked Mr. Lupien why a change order is necessary. Mr. Lupien and the City Manager responded. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, Hunter, and Mayor Lattimore – aye, Councilor McNabb and Dempsey - no. Passed
Agreement Resolution #156 of 2005 directing the Mayor to enter into a settlement agreement with the Town of Aurelius relative to the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the parties for sewage, wastewater and sewer service. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Financial Resolution #157 of 2005 authorizing a decrease in Empire Zone Services Account A8021.440 of $30,000 and a decrease of Revenue Account #A99 1270, EDZ Outside City Participation of $30,000. Council commented on their overall disappointment with NYS in regards to this funding cut. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey – aye: Mayor Lattimore – no. Passed
Council Resolution #158 of 2005 authorizing a Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, November 10, 2005 regarding Local Law #1 of 2005. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel, asked if council would agree to read the local law at this point as it goes with resolution #158. Council agreed. Clerk read Local Law #1 of 2005 authorizing the City of Auburn Sales and Compensating Use Tax Exemptions for Residential Solar Energy Systems and Installation Services as allowed by the State of New York.
Council Resolution #159 of 2005 directing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Trak Engineering for the purchase and installation of a fuel management system for an amount of $12,320.00. Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Council Resolution #160 of 2005 directing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the United States Department of Agriculture APHIS for a 2005 crow dispersal program. The City Manager gave his report at this time. He gave council three proposals for this program. The City Manager recommended that Council adopt “Option B”. After discussing the options, Council agreed to conduct a crow dispersal program in the amount of $13,711.00 to be charged to account #3510.440 (animal control). Vote: Councilor Jacobs, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – aye. Passed
Tabled Legislation – None
Second Public to be Heard – None
Other Business –
Mayor Lattimore asked that a resolution be brought back next week for a hiring freeze.
Councilor Jacobs would like staff to look into reimbursing property owners that paid for their sidewalks through the CDBG program. Councilor Jacobs also commented that he was never notified of the Public Power Task Force meeting that was held earlier in the week.
Recap – Clerk Read
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:15PM, returning at 9:30PM.
Meeting adjourned at 9:32
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