Auburn City Council
Meeting #26
May 18, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith and Dempsey, Mayor Lattimore - Present.
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, Nancy Hussey, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Marie Nellenbeck, City Treasurer, Steve Lynch OPED Director, Bill Lupien, Engineering Services Superintendent, Frank DeOrio, Municipal Utilities Director, Gerry Del Favero, Public Works Director.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations - The City Clerk read the following for the record:
§ Proclamation declaring the Month of May as Drug Court Month in the City of Auburn. City Judge Mike McKeon was present to accept and thanked the Mayor. Judge McKeon spoke briefly about the positive impact drug court is having in the community.
§ Proclamation declaring June 6th as Hunger Awareness Day in the City.
The Kiosk demonstration listed on the agenda was canceled.
The City Clerk read the Public Announcements.
Mayor Lattimore announced that Auburn Little League would hold opening day ceremonies at Emerson Park at 8:30AM on Saturday.
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – The Clerk read.
Ordinances – Ordinance #9 of 2006 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 242 entitled Sanitary Sewers”. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Work Session
City Manager John Salomone reviewed a cost benefit analysis to expand the landfill. City Councilor David Dempsey had suggested this plan. Mr. Salomone distributed a handout. Frank DeOrio discussed specific questions. Council discussed.
Mayor Lattimore asked the City Manager about the status of plans to restructure. The Manager and Mayor debated this question. Councilor Smith joined the discussion.
Public to be Heard
Bob Hunter, former City Councilor, 33 Gaylord St., spoke to Council regarding health insurance premiums paid by Employees at the County and City. He suggested this is something to think about to reduce expenses.
Tony DeCaro, 175 North Herman Ave., clarified some facts mentioned by Mr. Hunter regarding the percentage of premium paid by employees.
Tom Gabak, CSEA President, 146 Washington St. – commented on the budget and discussed points made by a CSEA analysis of the City’s budget.
Tim Baroody, 141 Franklin St., offered a suggestion along to save expenses. He suggested charging landlords that own buildings with three or more units for trash removal and charging tax-exempt properties for trash removal.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. complimented the Auburn Police Department staff for helping her son recently when he was stabbed. She also criticized the APD for previous treatment of her son when he was arrested.
Earl Starring Jr., Auburn, spoke in support of unions.
John Dixon, Auburn Police Officer, spoke to question the landfill budget and thank the Auburn School board for keeping the SRO program.
Tom Leone, 2 Copley St., read a letter on behalf of and signed by non union City employees asking Council to be fair and equitable to non union employees while making adjustments to the budget.
Other Business
The City Manager reported that the City has maintained the Moody’s rating of Baa.
Corporation Counsel Tom Leone asked if a member of the Auburn Fire Department could speak to Council regarding the bids for the new fire truck. Captain Jeff Dygert AFD, reviewed the process his committee has followed up to the bid process. He presented the Council with the low bid proposal and requested that it be brought for a vote at a future meeting. Council discussed.
Resolutions
Council resolution #88 of 2006 authorizing the City Manager to advertise for the 2006 Revolving Loan sidewalk Program and the 2006 City Sidewalk ad Curb Program. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #89 of 2006 authorizing a freeze on any and all promotions in all City departments through the end of the 2005 - 2006 fiscal year. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #90 of 2006 approving the expenditures presented for payment and authorizing the Comptroller to process the payment of same. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9:05PM and returned at 9:30PM
Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM.
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