Auburn City Council
Meeting # 5
February 4, 2010
Business Meeting
6:00PM
Mayor Quill called the meeting to order.
The City Clerk called the Roll: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower, present. Mayor Quill, absent.
Staff Members Present: Staff Members: City Manager, Mark Palesh, John Rossi, Corporation Counsel, Debra McCormick City Clerk, Chief of Police Gary Giannotta, Chief Hammon, Crystal Purcell Program Manager, Chief Mike Hammon, Assistant Chief Mark Fritz and Captain Jeff Dygert.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Mayor Quill led the pledge and asked for a moment of silence.
Public to be heard
Jerry Morgan, Standard Woods Apts.- asked if a pamphlet could be made available that list code fees.
Dale Bush, Auburn, commented on the recent appointment of a Chairman to the Auburn Power Agency. He also commented on City Council rules for the Public to be Heard portion of the agenda.
Presentations and Proclamations - None
Public Announcements – None
City Manager’s Report – Mark Palesh reported that Verizon negotiations are going well and that several grants are in progress for work on the State Dam and Landfill.
SEQR Resolutions – None
Ordinances – None
Resolutions
Council Resolution #20 of 2010 approving the Fourth Consolidated Planning Strategy and related First Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower, and Mayor Quill aye. CARRIED.
Council Resolution #21 of 2010 supporting the development of the Fire Department’s Regional Technical Rescue Team Concept within the Central New York Region. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower, and Mayor Quill aye. CARRIED.
Prior to the vote, Chief Hammon, Assistant Chief Fritz and Captain Dygert spoke about the program and answered questions from Council.
Agreement Resolution #22 of 2010 authorizing the Mayor to sign a right- of-way and easement for Le-Co Realty, Inc. VOTE: Councilor Graney, McNabb, Smith, Brower, and Mayor Quill aye. CARRIED.
Tabled Legislation – None
Other Business – Councilor Brower reported that the meeting tentatively schedule for February 17th is being moved to the 24th.
Councilor Smith requested that the budget be added to the items to be discussed at these meetings.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:45PM and returned at 7:05PM.
Adjournment – Mayor Quill adjourned the meeting at 7:05PM.
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