Auburn City Council
Meeting #18
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Work Session Meeting
6:00PM
Roll Call – Councilors Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower and Mayor Quill, present.
Staff Members Present – Mark Palesh, City Manager; Michele Godfrey, Deputy City Clerk; Lisa Green, Comptroller; John Rossi, Corporation Counsel; Jennifer Haines, Planning Director; Crystal Purcell, Planning & Economic Development Program Manager; Michael Hammon, Fire Chief; Karen Green, Human Resource Director; Mike Talbot, Sanitation Supervisor; Jerry DelFavero, Supervisor of Public Works; Erica Turner, Public Works; Robert Gauthier, Treasurer; Mike Long, Capital Improvement Program Manager.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Quill asks for a moment of silence.
Presentations and Proclamations – None.
Public Announcements – Mayor Quill announced that Falcon Park is hosting the section III NCAA Baseball Tournament this week.
Mayor Quill also announced that the City of Auburn and Cayuga County are holding a sustainability task force summit at Cayuga Community College on May 31, 2008. This event is free and anyone requesting further information should call the Mayor’s Office or Mike Long, Capital Improvement Manager for the City.
Presentations of Petitions and Communications – None.
Ordinances – FIRST READING
A. Ordinance #5 of 2008 authorizing amendment to Auburn City Code Chapter 297, Section 40 entitled “Water Service.”
B. Ordinance #6 of 2008 authorizing amendment to the Auburn City Code Chapter 297, Section 24 entitled “Water Service”.
C. Ordinance #7 of 2008 authorizing amendment to the Auburn City Code Chapter 285, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”. Mayor Quill informed the public that copies of this ordinance will be available on the city website as well as at the City Clerk’s Office if anyone would like to view it.
Local Laws –
Local Law #1 of 2008 of the City of Auburn, New York amending Local Law #2 of 2007 establishing residency and proximity restrictions in the City of Auburn for level III sex offenders. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith Brower and Mayor Quill – aye. Passed.
The Mayor asked council for consent to move Resolution #47 of 2008 to this portion of the meeting and council agreed.
Award Resolution #47 of 2008 authorizing award of the 2008 C.D.B.G. Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program to Concrete Slipform, Inc., of Canastota, New York, in the amount of $139,667.50, to be charged to Account #CD 8686-2113-2003. Vote: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith Brower and Mayor Quill – aye. Passed.
Work Session
· Jennifer Haines, Planning & Economic Development Director, spoke to council regarding the comprehensive plan. She informed council that the staff is recommending contracting with Saratoga Associates for the development of this plan. A resolution will be brought to council soon authorizing the award of the contract.
· Jerry DelFavero, Supervisor of Public Works, discussed the proposed alternate side parking ordinance. He highlighted the advantages of having alternate side parking year round. Jerry asked Police Chief Giannotta to comment on enforcement of the ordinance. The Chief stated that it would be a problem for his department to enforce this with the limited amount of staff. He recommended Council look into possibly hiring a part time parking meter attendant to assist in the enforcement. The Mayor asked Fire Chief Hammon for his opinion in regards to the ordinance. Chief Hammon told Council he thinks the proposed ordinance would be good for his
department from a safety standpoint.
· Mike Talbot, Sanitation Supervisor, discussed the neighborhood cleanup proposal and presented a new streamline schedule to Council. This program would allow city residents one supplemental collection to allow for the removal of yard cleanup and yard waste. Council asked Mr. Talbot several questions regarding this program and Mr. Talbot responded.
· Lisa Green – Reviewed the proposed Budget – FY 2008-09. Ms. Green discussed revenues, general government, public safety, public works, and engineering. Mayor and Council asked questions throughout Ms. Green’s presentation and Ms. Green responded.
Other Business – None
Recap – None
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:20PM and returned at 8:50PM.
Adjournment – Council adjourned at 8:55PM.
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