Auburn City Council
Meeting #10
March 1, 2007
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, Councilors McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore – Present.
Staff Members Present – Mark Palesh, City Manager; John Rossi, Corporation Counsel; Michele McNabb, Deputy City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller, Gary Giannotta, Police Chief; Mike Long, CIP Manager; Mike Talbot, Sanitation Supervisor.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations – None
Public Announcements - Clerk Read
Presentations of Petitions and Communicaitons – Clerk Read
Ordinances and Local Laws – First Reading
Ordinance #3 of 2007 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 297 – Water Service.
Ordinance #4 of 2007 authorizing amendment to the Code of the City of Auburn Chapter 210 – “Noise”.
City Manager’s Report – Mark Palesh, City Manager, told Council he is conducting a study on City vehicles and will report back to Council on changes in policy that he would like to make in order to eliminate the need for some vehicles.
Council agreed to move other business before public to be heard.
Other Business – Resolutions
Council Resolution #58 of 2007 declaring Supplemental Draft Environment Impact Statement complete and setting a date for a Public Hearing pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. Mike Talbot, Sanitation Supervisor, introduced Ginny Robbins from Bond, Schoeneck and King. Ms. Robbins spoke to Council regarding the SEQR process. Mike then introduced Paul Dutten and Jillian Blake from Barton & Loguidice, P.C. Mr. Dutten reviewed the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement with Council. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye.
Council Resolution #59 of 2007 to rescinding Council Resolution #22 of 2006, and returning the authority to approve purchase orders in excess of $3,000 in the General, Solid Waste, Water, Sewer, and Hydro Electric funds to the City Manager. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye.
Council Resolution #60 of 2007 rescinding Council Resolution #23 of 2006, and returning the authority to approve travel and training expenditures to the City Manager. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Dempsey and Mayor Lattimore, aye.
Council Resolution #61 of 2007 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.
Public to be heard –
John Breanick, 218 S. Seward Ave, questioned council on the water meter ordinance. Mayor Lattimore responded. The Mayor asked the City Manager to schedule a work session on water issues.
Earl Starring Jr., 214 Woodlawn Ave., spoke to Council regarding the public wanting to be heard.
Mary Lou Picciano, 32 Cayuga St., commented on her ongoing issues with the Auburn Police and her son.
Recap – Clerk Read
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:15PM and returned at 7:55PM.
Council adjourned at 8:00PM.
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