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Auburn City Council
Meeting #46
September 21, 2006
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Present.
Staff Members Present – Mike Long Interim City Manager, Thomas Leone Corporation Counsel, Debra McCormick City Clerk, Gary Giannotta Police Chief, William Lupien Engineering Superintendent, Frank DeOrio Municipal Utilities Director, Gerry DelFavero Public Works Supervisor.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations – There were no proclamations.
UNITED WAY
Mayor Lattimore introduced Lon Fricano and Jon Budleman Co-chairs of the 2006 United Way Fund Drive. They thanked Council for the opportunity and presented an overview of the United Way Agency and the work done through various agencies that benefit form the community support of the United Way. A video presentation was also viewed. After, they introduced Susan Storms, who is legally blind. Ms. Storms spoke to share how United Way Agencies have helped her and her son lead happy and healthy lives.
AMBULANCE UPDATE
Lon Fricano, representative of Auburn’s new ambulance service updated Council on the status of emergency service since the transition. He thanked Council for leading the efforts for the change. He reported that safe and consistent emergency service is being provided to the city and surrounding areas.
At 6:55PM, Councilor Dempsey made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation and proposed acquisition, sale, lease and/or transfer of real property.
Council returned at 7:25PM and Mayor Lattimore called the meeting back to order.
SLUDGE – INCINERATOR UPDATE
Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Utilities gave Council an update on the status of sludge incineration at he landfill. Council discussed.
Public Announcements - The Clerk read.
Mayor Lattimore began to open a public hearing. The Clerk pointed out that it was not on the agenda. After some discussion on how a public hearing is scheduled and announced, it was agreed that it would be held at next weeks meeting and Council would vote on it at tonight’s meeting.
City Manager’s Report
Mike Long, Interim City Manager reported on the following:
· The American Planners Association/New York Chapter and the American Association of Landscape Architects met in Auburn last weekend. He reported that over 250 people attended.
· Dave Laney from NYPA has been working on the reducing the bid for Fire and Police Building.
· Public Works has been busy.
· Time Warner is still meeting with the City to negotiate final details of the City’s contract.
· Employee Recognition Week was held last week. He thanked Lynda DeOrio, Jane Westlake and Sherry Gabak for their hard work.
Public to be heard –
Jerry Morgan, 22 Pulaski St., spoke to thank the City for what it had done for him. He mentioned his issues with noise coming from Swifty’s bar on Perrine St. He asked about a noise ordinance.
Earl Starring, 214 Woodlawn Ave., spoke about chairs on his porch.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St. spoke to Council about her issues with the APD.
Resolutions
~Council Resolution #222 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to accept a grant in the amount of $904,383.00 under the State Assistance for Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED. ~ Council Resolution #223 of 2006 authorizing the City Manager to prepare a Request for Qualifications for landfill brokering contracts. ~Council discussed with Frank DeOrio, Director of Municipal Utilities. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #224 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to execute a US Geological Survey Funding Agreement with the United States Department of Interior for the operation and maintenance of the lake level gauging station on Owasco Lake and the outflow meter located near Genesee Street in the City of Auburn.~~Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Agreement Resolution #225 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barton & Loguidice Engineers of Syracuse, New York to provide construction administration and inspection services for the partial closure project of Landfill No. 2, in an amount not to exceed $71,500, to be charged to Account #EL8162.440.ES. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey, aye, Mayor Lattimore, no. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #226 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.
Agreement Resolution #227 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to sign the annual maintenance agreement for the City of Auburn’s Radio System in the amount of $45,444.00, to be charged to Account #A 3120.440. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #228 of 2006 declaring City Council’s support for the proposed redevelopment of the Wegman Piano Factory and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to make application for and accept the Restore NY Grant. After some discussion, it was determined that a pubic hearing required for this grant was not properly publicized. Council agreed to pull the resolution, schedule a public hearing and then bring it back for a vote. PULLED Agreement Resolution #229 of 2006 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Televate for consulting services for a
Federal Communications Commission mandated rebanding program. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED. Land Sale Reso # 230 of 2006 authorizing the sale of 176 York St. to James Didio, 6776 East Lake Rd. Auburn. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey - yes and Mayor Lattimore, abstained. CARRIED. Award Resolution # 231 of 2006 authorizing an agreement for demolition services with Paragon Environmental of Cicero, New York. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED. Award Resolution #232 of 2006 authorizing an agreement for air monitoring services with Envirologic, Inc. of Fayetteville, New York. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED. Resolution #233 of 2006 directing the City Clerk to publish a notice of public hearing for the purpose of soliciting public comments regarding the Restore NY Communities Initiative grant application. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED. |
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 Other BusinessCouncilor Dempsey asked Bill Lupien for information on the status of the East Genesee St. reconstruction project. Mr. Lupien responded and Mr. Dempsey asked for weekly updates.
Councilor Graney asked Mr. Lupien for an update on work being done on Howard St. Mr. Lupien responded.
Councilor Smith commented on the City’s restructuring efforts and how it would relate to filling the Planning Director’s vacant position. He commented on the Public Safety Commissioner position and a possible candidate. He asked for information on a bed tax and the gas tax. He asked for an update on the Public Works and Landfill consolidation. He read Auburn crime statistics from a report provided by the Auburn Police Department. He commented on the volume of crime and the need for more police on the streets. He requested two positions in the Police Department be filled. Council discussed.
Councilor McNabb discussed the need for brush and limb pick up on streets.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9:30PM and returned at 10:10PM.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10PM.
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