Auburn City Council
Meeting #15
April 4, 2007
7:00PM
Work Session Meeting
Roll Call – Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith and Mayor Lattimore - Present. (Councilor Dempsey arrived after roll.)
Staff Members Present – Mark Palesh, City Manager; John Rossi, Interim Corporation Counsel; Debra McCormick, City Clerk; Gary Giannotta, Police Chief; Mike Long, CIP Manager.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
There were no presentations, proclamations or public announcements.
The City Clerk read Communications.
Ordinances – FIRST READING
The City Clerk read for the record the following ordinances, which will be voted on at next weeks Council meeting.
§ Ordinance #6 of 2007 authorizing an amendment of Article V, Section 285-13 and 285-14 of the Auburn Municipal Code to include Park Place as a year round parking street.
§ Ordinance # 7 of 2006 authorizing an amendment of Article V, Section 285-14 of the Auburn Municipal Code, entitled “Parking, Standing and Stopping Restrictions.
Work Session
Solid Waste Services Agreement
§ City Manager Mark Palesh opened the discussion regarding the proposed Solid Waste Service Agreement that will come before Council next week. He introduced Ray Walters owner of Regional Waste Solutions LLC to discuss the contract. The Mayor and Council, Mike Talbot, Landfill Supervisor and the City Manager discussed.
Downtown Improvement Project
§ The City Manager reviewed reasons why the contract is being presented. Tony Piccolo, downtown business and property owner, spoke about the need for this kind of support. Council discussed briefly.
Other Business
Council Resolution #75 of 2007 authorizing the Mayor to submit the grant application for the USDA Rural Business Grant Program and to execute any and all grant agreements related to the project. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #78 of 2007 authorizing the award of bid for the Auburn Downtown Improvements Project to F. Rizzo Construction Inc., for their low bid of $1,313,168.50, to be charged to Account HA 8020-440-DW. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye. Councilor Smith, no. CARRIED. Prior to voting Council discussed changes to the overall plan that reduced the cost with Richard F. Riley from Environmental Design & Research (EDR).
Councilor Dempsey asked for more information regarding the proposed agreement with Regional Waste Solutions LLC. Mr. Walters spoke to address some of his concerns.
Mayor Lattimore commented on a Neighborhood Marketing Campaign that was reported on Channel 9 WSYR’s web site. He distributed copies of the article.
Councilor Smith requested a work session to discuss issues he has brought up regarding the City’s Code policies and the effects on homeowners and small businesses. He mentioned the cost of getting permits for installing windows and other small home improvements and businesses paving parking lots as examples of areas in need of change.
Councilor Graney reported that he toured city neighborhoods with Jenny Haines, Planning Director and Jerry DelFavero; Superintendent of Public Works to identify needs for neighborhood clean up.
The City Manager reported that he would be presenting the budget at the April 26th Council Meeting.
Mayor Lattimore asked Police Chief Gary Giannotta about police actions taken during an incident at a local bar recently. Chief Giannotta responded.
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:05PM and returned at 8:35PM.
Council adjourned at 8:35PM.
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