Auburn City Council
Meeting #14
March 9, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, Councilors McNabb, Smith and Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore - Present.
Staff Members Present –Thomas Leone, Corporation Counsel and Acting City Manager, Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller; Mike Long, CIP Manager; Trish Geer, Secretary to Corporation Counsel, Gary Giannotta, Police Chief; Steve Lynch, OPED Director; Gerry Del Favero, Public Works Supervisor; Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Utilities.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations – Mayor Lattimore introduced Senator Mike Nozzolio. Senator Nozzolio spoke and presented the City with a $200,000 grant to revitalize the Wall St. Neighborhood. He thanked the City for putting together a great plan. He also spoke about the state’s budget, which will include at least an extra $400,000 for the City of Auburn. Mayor Lattimore thanked Senator Nozzolio on behalf of the City. Council recessed briefly to take pictures with the Senator.
Public Announcements – The Clerk read.
City Manager’s Report – None
Public to be Heard – Mayor Lattimore asked the Clerk to read the rules for the public to be heard portion of the meeting. The statement that she read reflected the rules as they are written in the Council Rules and Procedures.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. spoke to Council about her son’s arrest.
Report of City Officials and Committee Reports –
Frank DeOrio reported that cardboard recycling for curbside collection is proving successful. They have collected 50 tons. He also reported that raising the tipping fee for asbestos has increased revenue substantially. He reported that the landfill’s Saturday hours would change. Effective April 1st the hours on Saturday will be 7:00AM to Noon. He announced that the septage receiving station is predicted to take in from $900,000 to 1.2 million this year based on the performance so far. He asked for Council’s consensus to investigate an automated system for check in at the station. There was no objection.
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – The Clerk read.
Ordinances – First Read.
The City Clerk read Ordinance #3 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn at Chapter 234 – Public Conduct. Council discussed with the Police Chief. Council agreed to waive the first reading and vote on this ordinance. After discussion, Council tabled the ordinance in favor of amending it further. It will be brought back at the next meeting.
Resolutions –
Appointment Resolution #33 of 2006 authorizing appointment to the Historic Sites Commission. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #34 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement #3 with the New York State Department of Transportation for the Genesee Street Reconstruction Project. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #35 of 2006 amending Council Resolution #23 of 2006 establishing a system of examination by the City Council for travel, training and professional development. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #36 of 2006 excluding expenses of a recurring nature from the weekly payment list for approval by Council. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #37 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment for same. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Second Public to be Heard – None.
Other Business
Mayor Lattimore discussed assessment issues.
Councilor Smith asked for an update on his request to have accounts brought to council for review that are close to negative balance. Mr. Leone explained that the Manager was working on it, but was on vacation. It should be addressed at next weeks meeting.
Councilor Dempsey asked that the Mayor appoint the remaining AIDA members as soon as possible. He asked that a resolution be brought next week.
Chief Quill reported that certification training that was approved by Council is going to be one night longer than planned. He asked for permission for staff to attend the extra day.
Chief Quill reported that three Code Enforcement cars were vandalized overnight. The damage repairs would be approximately $380.
The Clerk read the recap.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:05PM and returned to adjourn the meeting at 9:20PM.
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