Auburn City Council
Meeting #29
June 8, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, Smith and Mayor Lattimore - Present. Councilor Dempsey arrived after roll call. Councilor McNabb was absent due to death in family.
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, Fire Chief Mike Quill, Terry Winslow, Assistant Fire Chief, Deputy Police Chief Tom Murphy, Frank DeOrio, Municipal Utilities Director, Gerry DelFavero, Public Works Director, Mike Long, CIP Manager.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations -
Chief Giannotta presented a demonstration of the new parking meter kiosk for Council. The Kiosk will be used for the State Street Mall area.
Public Announcements – None
Ordinances and Local Laws – First Reading
The City Clerk read into the record Ordinance #11 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 297 –Water Service. Council discussed and suggested some changes, which were noted by Mr. Leone.
Work Session – Discussion of the Budget. Mr. Salomone asked that the discussion be deferred to other business, where most resolutions were regarding the budget.
Public to be Heard
Earl Staring, 5 McConnell Ave. spoke to Council about the landfill, homeland security, and Hurricane Katrina.
James Best, 6 Florence St., President of the Auburn Civic Band spoke to Council about not being scheduled to play at any City park this summer. Mayor Lattimore commented.
Richard Bishop, Rockefeller Rd. (and he said former owner of property in Auburn) – spoke to Council about the water level at Owasco Lake. He claimed it is too high and is ruining his property. He spoke about the deterioration of the lake. Councilor Dempsey commented.
Don DeGovini, Auburn; spoke in support of the water rate increase.
Other Business
Sidewalk Resolution #104 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, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb, absent. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #105 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb, absent. CARRIED
Council Resolution #106 of 2006 authorizing the execution and delivery of a Lease-Purchase Agreement to finance the cost a fire ladder truck for the City of Auburn in an amount not to exceed $745,000. MOTION to TABLE VOTE: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb, absent. TABLED.
Award Resolution #107 of 2006 authorizing the award of bid for the aerial platform truck for the Auburn Fire Department to Tracey American LaFrance. PULLED
Council Resolution #108 of 2006 authorizing the City Manager and Police Chief to accept a donation from Walgreen’s for the purchase of a new police dog. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb, absent. CARRIED.
Financial Resolution #109 of 2006 authorizing various amendment tot he City Manager’s proposed 2006-2007 budget. MOTION to TABLE VOTE: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb, absent. CARRIED.
Financial Resolution #110 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the proposed 2006-2207 City Budget to restore a funding level sufficient to allow the RSVP Program and the Senior Citizen Program to remain in their respective offices. PULLED
Financial Resolution #111 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the proposed 2006–2007 City Budget to restore funding for fireworks and Syracuse Symphony concerts. PULLED
Financial Resolution #112 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the proposed 2006 – 2007 City Budget to restore the funding level for Historic Sites. PULLED
Council Resolution #113 of 2006 – authorizing the promotions in the City of Auburn Fire Department and the hiring of a vacant firefighter position. Vote: Councilor Graney, and Smith, no; Councilor Dempsey yes, and Mayor Lattimore, no; Councilor McNabb, absent. DEFEATED.
Financial Resolution #114 of 2006 authorizing adoption of the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for 2006-2007. PULLED
Financial Resolution #115 of 2006 authorizing transfer of funds between Departments. There was a heated discussion between Councilor Smith and the City Manager regarding when transfers are made and whether the City Manager was in violation of a the resolution requiring Councils approval to transfer. Vote: Councilor Graney – aye, McNabb – absent, Smith - no, Councilor Dempsey –aye, and Mayor Lattimore, no. A tie vote defeats the resolution. DEFEATED.
Financial Resolution #116 of 2006 amending the 2006-2007 proposed budget – Solid Waste fund. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. CARRIED.
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:20PM to discuss the Collective Negotiations. They returned at 7:35PM.
After discussing confusion over the vote on Resolution #116 Councilor Smith requested that a motion to rescind his vote be considered.
Council Resolution #117 of 2006 reconsidering and rescinding Financial Resolution #116 of 2006. Sponsored by Councilor Smith, Seconded by Mayor Lattimore. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, and Mayor Lattimore, Councilor Dempsey no, Councilor McNabb absent. CARRIED.
Council agreed that an additional meeting should be scheduled to further discuss the budget. Council Resolution #118 agreeing to hold a special meeting on Tuesday June 13, 2006 at 7:00PM for the purpose of discussing the 2006-07 City Budget. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor McNabb absent. CARRIED.
At this time a discussion about the City’s budget and deficit evolved into a heated argument between Councilor Smith and the City Manager.
The City Manager reported that the Casey Park pool could not open unless lifeguards were hired. Due to the hiring freeze he asked for Council to approve a resolution to hire lifeguards.
Council Resolution #119 of 2006 authorizing the City Manager to hire lifeguards for the opening of the Casey Park pool. Vote: Councilor Graney, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye, Councilor McNabb, absent. CARRIED.
Mayor Lattimore asked the City Manager to appoint John Montone to the City’s Energy Agency. Councilor Dempsey spoke in support of Mr. Montone’s appointment and asked the Mayor to fill the vacancies on the AIDA Board.
No Recap.
Adjournment – Council adjourned at 8:50PM.
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