Auburn City Council
Meeting #42
August 24, 2006
5:30PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Present. Councilor Dempsey left meeting at 6:30PM.
Staff Members Present –Mike Long, Interim City Manager; Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller; Gary Giannotta, Police Chief, Terry Winslow, Assistant Fire Chief, Jenny Haines, Senior Planner, Bill Lupien, Superintendent of Engineering Services
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations –
Susan Otweller, Rural Opportunities Inc. presented Council with information on her company and how it works with cities to improve housing quality. Jenny Haines updated Council on the housing analysis that her department is in the process of completing. She reported at this time approximately 52% of homes are owner occupied and 48% are rental.
Public Announcements – The Clerk read.
Mayor Lattimore formally introduced Mike Long as Interim City Manager to the public, he read Mr. Long’s resume and welcomed him to his first meeting.
Mr. Long commented briefly.
Mayor Lattimore reminded Council that John Walsh would be in Auburn next week for the dedication of the new John Walsh Boulevard.
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – The Clerk read.
Work Session
Mr. Long asked Bill Lupien to review the Road Program and update Council on progress. Council discussed options.
Mr. Long turned the discussion of Housing Certificates of Occupancy over to Tom Leone, Corporation Counsel. Mr. Leone reviewed City of Auburn Ordinance 125-27 concerning the requirement of a Certificate of Occupancy for multi-unit dwellings. Council discussed the option of rescinding the requirement for owner occupied dwellings. Fire Chief Terry Winslow joined the discussion. Council asked Mr. Leone to prepare an amendment to the ordinance waiving the requirement for owner occupied dwellings.
Public to be Heard –
Carr Magel, 171 Dunning Ave. - spoke to Council about landlord-tenant issues.
Walt McConnell, 13 Havens Ave. – spoke to Council about his neighbor’s boat that is stored in his yard and the effects it has had on his wife’s health.
Other Business
Sidewalk Resolution #195 of 2006 authorizing the financing of sidewalks for property owners to pay for in conjunction with their taxes on the 2006 Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. ~~~Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #196 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 #197 of 2006 authorizing the City to assess an administration fee to property owner invoices on the Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program. Motion to Table by Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Graney. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor Dempsey absent. TABLED
Council Resolution #198 of 2006 authorizing a change to the meeting time for the Council meeting of August 31, 2006 from 6:00pm to 3:00pm. ~~Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor Dempsey absent. CARRIED.
Councilor Smith asked several question about the budget. He asked if the Comptroller could propose a plan that would require Department Heads to pay a percentage of their health benefits.
Mayor Lattimore commented on AIDA board members. Mr. Long suggested that the Council member appointment to the board be made.
Mayor Lattimore also asked Mr. Lupien to look at the parking garage for safety issues that were brought to his attention.
Council adjourned at 9:45pm.
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