Auburn City Council
Meeting #20
April 20, 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; Nancy Hussey, Assistant Corporation Counsel Lisa Green, Comptroller; Trish Geer, Secretary to Corporation Counsel, Tom Murphy Assistant Police Chief; Steve Lynch, OPED Director; Mike Quill, Fire Chief; Bill Lupien, Engineering Superintendent, Jerry DelFavero, Superintendent Public Works; Marie Nellenbeck, Treasurer; Susan Chandler, Assessor.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations
The City Clerk read a proclamation in to the record proclaiming Monday May 1st as Law Day in Auburn in celebration of the Cayuga County Bar Associations Law Day 2006.
Public Announcements – The City Clerk read.
Work Session --- Budget Workshop
Council joined the City Manager, and Comptroller in discussing the Manager’s proposed 2006-07 budget. They discussed Revenue, Undistributed and Debt, All Funds and the Engineering budget.
During the work session the Mayor asked that Dave Butler owner of TLC Ambulance be able to speak to answer citizens concerns about the new service provider. He addressed questions about the SPIRIT program, Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance as related to paying for ambulance service. Irene Jayne, of Cayuga NY spoke about here fears and financial concerns.
Public to be Heard
Carey Eidel, founder of the Auburn Downtown Theater and resident of 115 S. Hoopes Ave. spoke to promote the upcoming entertainment at the theater.
Laureen Buschman, 25 Perry St. – spoke to Council about the leadership needed to put together a good budget for citizens and labor.
Al Giannoni, 23 Boston Ave. spoke of his concern over the possible layoff of police officers.
Tom Gabak CSEA President spoke to offer Council ideas to generate income for the City. He suggested selling ad space on trash trucks, selling Falcon Park, and reinstating the Dog Control Officer position.
Resolutions
Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Resolution #70 of 2006 authorizing the financing for the repair/replacement of a water line on the Sewer-Water Repair/Replacement Program. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #71 of 2006 in support of the enactment of a Bill currently before the New York State Legislation restructuring City Courts. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #72 of 2006 authorizing award of a Consultant Agreement with Hugh E. House for field engineering/inspection services. Councilor McNabb asked that this resolution be pulled and council agreed by consensus. PULLED.
Council Resolution #73 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilor Dempsey questioned Frank DeOrio about a truck that appeared to have hazardous material that was on State St. He asked if it was brought to the City’s landfill. Mr. DeOrio said no.
Councilor Smith asked for a schedule of proposed bonding for the 06-07-budget year.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:00PM and returned at 10:45PM.
Adjournment – Council adjourned at 10:45PM.
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