Auburn City Council
Meeting #4
January 24, 2008
Business Meeting
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill – Present
Staff – Mark Palesh, City Manager, Debra McCormick, City Clerk, John Rossi, Corporation Counsel, Lisa Green, Comptroller, Mike Hammon, Fire Chief, Mike Long, CIP Manager, Jenny Haines, Planning Director, Crystal Purcell, CDBG Program Manager.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silent Prayer or Reflection – Mayor Quill asked everyone to remain standing for a moment of silent prayer or reflection.
Public to be Heard
Tom Gabak, 146 Washington St. and President of the local CSEA spoke to thank Council for hiring a new laborer in Public Works. He stated it was the first new hire in five years and a position that was needed.
Cynthia Richardson, Mary St., spoke to let Council know that Fred Richardson, Director of the Human Rights Commission, was not able to attend the meeting due to a family emergency.
Tom May, 53 Mary St. asked Council for an update on the funding and possible rehabilitation of the Clifford Park Clubhouse.
Kent Brandstetter, Franklin St., spoke in support of the resolution to increase funding to the Human Rights commission so that they can hire a part time clerk.
Robert Hunter, 33 Gaylord St. spoke to Council about property owners with significant delinquent property taxes and bankruptcy proceedings.
Joe Leogrande, 161 Genesee St., spoke in support of the resolution to increase funding to the Human Rights Commission.
Presentations and Proclamations -
Audit Report - Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Michelson & Co. LLP, CPA’s
Patrick Jordan presented Council with a power point presentation overview of the City’s Audit Report and Findings. Council discussed.
Public Announcements – None.
City Manager’s Report
Mr. Palesh reported on the activities and plans of the Auburn Beautification Committee. He reported that revisions to the City’s Dog Ordinance are being completed and he expects to come back to Council with a draft in February. He also reported that the Auburn BID would be selling City parking permits.
Report of City Officials – None
Committee Reports – None
Presentation of Petition and Communications - The Clerk read.
Ordinances- None
Resolutions
Mayor Quill asked for Council consent to add Item 12G to the agenda. All agreed.
Council Resolution #5 of 2008 authorizing accepting City’s audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, as presented by the accounting firm of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Michelson & Co. LLP. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED.
Council Resolution #6 of 2008 authorizing and directing the City Manager to sign the Funding Approval/Agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development necessary to further the objectives of the Fourth Annual Action Plan. (Motion accepted to amend the amount of grant from $1,100,000 to $1,061,083 due to reduction in HUD allocation) VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Financial Resolution #7 of 2008 approving transfers from Contingency Accounts and the awarding of a grant to the Auburn Human Rights Commission. . Council discussed. VOTE: Councilor Graney, no, Councilor McNabb, aye, Councilor Smith, no, Councilor Brower, aye and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #8 of 2008 authorizing the Mayor to sign documents to submit a grant application, all project reports, reimbursement requests, etc. to implement a New York State
Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 for architectural evaluation of the Clifford Field Clubhouse.VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #9 of 2008 authorizing the Mayor to sign documents to submit a grant application, all project reports, reimbursement requests, etc., to increase the agreement with Eco Technology Solutions, LLC in the amount of $25,000 for additional legal expenses. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #10 of 2008 authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk, as Records Management Officer, to submit a grant request and execute agreements for a New York State “Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund” Grant to complete a GIS Needs Assessment. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Appointment Resolution #11 of 2008 authorizing appointments to the Auburn downtown Business Improvement District. . VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, aye. PASSED
Local Law - None
Tabled Legislation - None
Other Business -
Councilor Smith asked the City Manager to have someone look at street striping on East Genesee St. right before North Seward Ave., that looks as if it is left from road construction detours.
Recap – The Clerk read.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:25PM and returned at 8:00PM.
Council adjourned at 8:00PM
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