Auburn City Council
Meeting #3
January 12, 2006
5:00PM
Roll Call – Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith and Dempsey - present
Staff Members Present – John Salomone, City Manager; Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller; Steve Lynch, Director of Development; William Lupien, Engineering Services Superintendent; Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Services; Mike Long, CIP Manager; Nancy Hussey, Assistant Corporation Counsel; Trish Geer, Secretary to Corporation Counsel, Susan Chandler, Assessor, Mike Burns Assistant Assessor.
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.
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – The Clerk read.
Ordinances and Local Laws – None.
Work Session
United States Department of Agriculture – Crow update. The City Manager introduced Rich Chipman representing the USDA. Mr. Chipman presented a power point presentation to give background on what has been done to relocate the crow population and the result of these efforts. He introduced the City Public Works employees that have been trained to continue the crow hazing. Jerry DelFavero, Superintendent of Public Works also spoke to thank and commend his employees for volunteering and making the extra effort. Council discussed the crow-hazing project briefly with Mr. Chipman.
City-wide Revaluation Process - The City Manager introduced Ed Smith and Jeff Lowe, Real Property Analyst – New York State Real Property Services. Mr. Smith distributed handouts and reviewed the revaluation process and goals. He discussed the relationship of market value and assessed values of properties to the equalization rate. Sue Chandler, Assessor joined the discussion with Council. Letters notifying property owners were in the process of being mailed.
NYPA update – The City Manager introduced New York Power Authority Representative Dave Laney. Mr. Laney distributed a handout and reviewed timelines and projects that NYPA is working with the City on. Council discussed.
Public to be heard –
Bob Hunter 33 Gaylord St. spoke to Council to ask questions regarding financing of City energy projects as well as the proposed municipal power agency.
Rita Sarnicola, Owasco – spoke to Council about the recent crow hazing work. She did not like the idea of chasing the crows out of Auburn. She sees them as a tourism tool to attract people to the City. She asked the Mayor to work with her group to promote the crows for tourism purposes.
Valentine Falfoldi, 9 Baker Ave spoke to Council about the constitution and comments made by the Mayor at a previous meeting.
Kent Brandstetter, Franklin St. spoke about energy, and his NYSEG bill. He is looking forward to the City offering lower rates through the proposed municipal power agency.
Mary Lou Picciano, 39 Cayuga St. asked Council to reconsider the skateboard ordinance that limits skateboarding. She asked Corporation Counsel about a complaint form.
John Montone, Cady St., agreed with Mr. Brandstetter with regard to energy issues.
Joe Sarnicola, Owasco, spoke to Council about the crows hazing. He stated that the crows should stay and the USDA should go.
Marie Spinosa, Auburn, asked Council what the status of construction of the Connector Rd was. She also asked them to name the Connector Rd after Harriet Tubman.
Other Business
Council Resolution #3 of 2006 amending the Rules and Procedures for the City Council, Article IV – Presiding Officer. VOTE: Mayor Lattimore, Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith and Dempsey aye – PASSED.
Council Resolution #4 of 2006 changing the regular meeting time of the weekly City Council meetings to every Thursday at 6:00 P.M. VOTE: Councilors Graney, McNabb, aye; Councilor Smith, no; Councilor Dempsey aye; Mayor Lattimore, no. – PASSED.
Appointment Resolution #5 of 2006 appointing Council Member William Graney, 4 Sumner Avenue, Auburn, New York to the City of Auburn Municipal Power Agency for a term to expire at the end of his term of office. VOTE: Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore, aye. – PASSED.
Appointment Resolution #6 of 2006 authorizing the appointment of Mayor Timothy C. Lattimore to the Auburn Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2008. VOTE: Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore, aye. – PASSED.
Other Business – Corporation Counsel Tom Leone reported that he will be looking for Councils input on the issue of minimum wage for seasonal employees and the issue of mail boxes replacement when snow plows hit them on private property.
Recap – The Clerk read.
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:50 and returned to adjourn at 8:30PM
Council adjourned at 8:30PM
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