Auburn City Council
Meeting #18
April 6, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore - Present.
Staff Members Present –John Salomone, City Manager; Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller; Trish Geer, Secretary to Corporation Counsel, Gary Giannotta, Police Chief, Mike Quill, Police Chief, Jerry DelFavero, Superintendent of Public Works, Bill Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering, Mike Long, CIP Manager.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Mayor Lattimore congratulated Cayuga Counseling and SAVAR for their successful fundraising event at the Springside Inn Wednesday evening, “Java with Gents” which he attended. He also commended Herman Ave School students for their production of The Melting Pot.
Mayor Lattimore introduced Eileen McHugh of Cayuga Museum. Ms. McHugh reviewed several projects they are doing that the city provides funding for.
Presentations and Proclamations - None
Public Announcements – The Clerk read.
While the City Manager prepared the equipment needed for his presentation, the City Clerk read the following in to the record as a first reading:
§ Ordinance #7 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn, Chapter 277 entitled “Trees”
§ Ordinance #8 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 254 Solid Waste.
The City Manager’s Report – The City Manager distributed the 2006-07 budget and using power point did a presentation overview of the budget.
Public to be Heard –
Tim Cottrell, President of the Local 195 Police Union spoke to Council on behalf of his members regarding the proposed cuts of 6 Police Officer positions from the budget.
Tom Gabak, 146 Washington St., President of the CSEA Union spoke to Council on behalf of his members regarding the cuts of 20 positions from the budget.
Mimi DeRosa, wife of an Auburn Police Officer spoke to Council to ask them not to eliminate police positions.
Chris Bryant 101 Mary St. – spoke to Council about why he moved to back to CNY. He wanted a good place to raise children and felt the cuts in the Police Department would negatively affect safety and security.
There were no Committee or City Official Reports.
Council agreed to add item 12L to the agenda.
Resolutions
Council Resolution #50 of 2006 authorizing the Fire Chief to apply for and accept a grant from the Federal Government in the amount of $119,004 for specialized training and equipment. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Sidewalk Resolution #51 of 2006 authorizing the financing of sidewalks for property owners to pay for in conjunction with their taxes on the 2005 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Award Resolution #52 of 2006 authorizing award of bid for the new scoreboard at Falcon Park to the lowest bidder, Eversan, Inc., in the amount of $51,340.25. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #53 of 2006 determining that the proposed actions are Type II Actions for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act undertaking the reconstruction or construction of replacement sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete and handicap access curbing. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #54 of 2006 regarding reconstruction or construction of replacement sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete and handicap access curbing. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #55 of 2006 authorizing award of a Consultant Agreement with Lynn Buddenhagen for telephone and computer cabling services. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #56 of 2006 authorizing award of a Consultant Agreement with Domenick DeBenedetto for electrical services. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #57 of 2006 authorizing award of a Consultant Agreement with Richard Gurak for traffic and alarms and street lighting services. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #58 of 2006 adopting the New York State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination’s CYBER Security and Information Security Policy P03-002. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey – aye and Mayor Lattimore, no. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #59 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with TLC EMS of Cortland, New York to provide ambulance (EMS) and non-emergency ambulance services to the citizens of Auburn. Chief Quill discussed the reasons for this choice with Council prior to the vote. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution # 60 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #61 of 2006 authorizing the Comptroller to transfer monies from the accounts as identified on attached Exhibit A into the General Fund Contingency Account.
Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #62 of 2006 changing the time of the April 13, 2006 Council meeting from 6PM to 4PM. Amended and adopted. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Tabled Legislation- None
Second Public to be Heard –
Walt Aikman, 17 Liberty St., and coordinator of Grow Auburn’s Trees spoke to Council about the Ordinance that was read today regarding trees. He recommended some edits before Council agrees to vote on it. He also spoke to Council about ways the City could conserve ecological resources by changing the way we use them.
Other Business –
City Manager John Salomone proposed a schedule for budget work session for Council to consider. After some discussion a schedule was agreed on.
Matt Smith apologized to the City Manager and Corporation Counsel for statements he made regarding the layoff list. He said he misspoke and wished to apologize. Mr. Smith then asked for a resolution to be brought to the next meeting requiring Council to approve all budget transfers between departments.
Councilor Graney asked if there was a policy regarding mattresses and couches being left on curbs. The City Manager responded.
Corporation Counsel Tom Leone asked Council if they wished to meet earlier on Thursday April 13 as they have in years past. All agreed. Council Resolution #61 of 2006 changed the meeting time to 4PM for the April 13th meeting. All were in favor.
Recap -- The City Clerk read the recap.
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:55PM and returned at 9:30PM.
Adjournment – Council adjourned at 9:30PM.
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