Auburn City Council
Meeting #41
August 16, 2006 - Wednesday
12:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, and Mayor Lattimore – Present. Councilor Dempsey - absent.
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager, Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel, Nancy Hussey, Assistant Corporation Counsel Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller, Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Utilities, Bill Lupien, Engineering Director, Gerry DelFavero, Public Works Director, Terry Winslow, Interim Fire Chief, Mike Long, Interim City Manager, Bruce Sherman, Planner.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations – None.
Public Announcements - None.
City Manager’s Report – The City Manager reported that the City of Auburn and the Comptroller’s office were awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers association of the United States and Canada. He commented and congratulated Lisa Green, Comptroller for her dedication and work.
Public to be heard –
Bill Jacobs, 95 Cottage St., and former City Councilor spoke to wish John Salomone well in his new job as City Manager in Newington Connecticut. Mr. Jacobs thanked the City Manager for his work in Auburn.
Chuck Mason, 204 Genesee St. and former City Councilor spoke to thank Mr. Salomone for his work and wish him well.
Bob Hunter, 33 Gaylord St. and former City Councilor spoke to wish Mr. Salomone well. He also commented on the salary increase for interim City Managers in the past and noted that the salary was never reduced when the person stepped down.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St., spoke about her issues with Auburn Police and her son.
Chuck Mace, newly appointed Chairperson of the Auburn Industrial Development Authority commented on his appointment and intentions for the board.
Mayor Lattimore commented on the departure of the City Manager.
Mayor Lattimore asked Chuck Mason to comment on question he had regarding the Cayuga County Tourism Board.
Earl Staring, 214 Woodlawn Ave. commented on various topics.
Reports of City Officials – None.
Presentations of Petitions and Communalizations – The Clerk read a letter from former Mayor Melina Carnicelli thanking John Salomone for his service to Auburn and wishing him well as Manager in Newington Connecticut.
The City Clerk read a letter from City Councilor David Dempsey resigning as Chair of the Auburn Industrial Development Authority. His resignation was effective immediately.
Resolutions
Council Resolution #186 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement with the Cayuga County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
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Council Resolution #187 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution of 188 of 2006 authorizing the filling of a vacant position for seasonal laborer in Buildings Maintenance.~~Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #189 of 2006 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the 2006 C.D.B.G. Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program - Contract #2. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Financial Resolution #190 of 2006 authorizing transfer of funds from Contingency to the Water Billing Department. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #191 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to sign a NYSERDA application and execute any and all agreements, reimbursement requests, etc., for a $250,000 grant for the State Dam Hydro Power Plant Generation Project. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #192 of 2006 authorizing and designating the road constructed under Phase I of the Connector Road Project to be officially named John Walsh Boulevard. ~~~~ Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent, Councilor McNabb, no. CARRIED.
Council agreed to add the following two items to the agenda.
Council Resolution # 193 of 2006 amending the time of the following week’s Council meeting to 5:30PM. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #194 of 2006 confirming appointments to the AIDA board. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Other Business –
Councilor Graney suggest the City look into a hotel tax.
Corporation Counsel Tom Leone thanked John Salomone for his service and wished him well.
Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Utilities reported on the installation of cameras at the landfill. He also reviewed how asbestos is handled at the landfill.
Mayor Lattimore thanked Mr. Salomone for his service and wished him well.
Councilor McNabb thanked Mr. Salomone for his service and commented on his achievements.
Council adjourned at 1:30PM.
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