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Auburn, NY - City Council Meeting, May 1, 2014
The weekly meeting of the Auburn City Council was held on Thursday, May 1, 2014.

Auburn, NY - City Council Meeting - May 1, 2014
(Click here to watch this entire meeting) The weekly meeting of the Auburn City Council was held on Thursday, May 1, 2014. The meeting was held in Council Chambers at Memorial City Hall, 24 South St. Auburn, NY. Mayor Michael Quill, Councilor Debra McCormick, Councilor John Camardo, Councilor Terry Cuddy, and Councilor Peter Ruzicka were all present for the meeting. The meeting lasted 3 hours.
Time: 00:00:01 - 03:00:06
Public Be Heard
Each week members from the public have the opportunity to address the City Council. The 'Public to be Heard' section of the meeting is held at the beginning of the weekly meeting. The guidelines for 'Public to be Heard' are as follows: Residents are asked to state their names and address for the record; all comments should be addressed to the Council as a whole and concern issues involving the City Council, City Government, or matters of General City concern; residents should be prepared to limit their remarks to 3 minutes or less; and, all speakers before the City Council will observe commonly accepted rules of courtesy and decorum.
Time: 00:00:55 - 00:10:21
Proclamations and Public Announcements
The Clerk read a Proclamation naming May 2, 2014 as Arbor Day in the City of Auburn. The Clerk then read the Public Announcements.
Time: 00:11:15 - 00:16:39
City Manager's Report
The Manager reported that the City of Auburn has been notified by the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) that the PANGO parking system initiative will be recognized with an award at the upcoming NYCOM annual Conference being held on May 4th and 5th in Saratoga Springs.
Time: 00:16:48 - 00:17:29
SEQRA Resolutions and Bond Ordinances
The Council unanimously passed for different Bond Ordinances funding projects such as: South St. reconstruction, Walnut St. Culvert reconstruction, the annual City road repair program, purchasing of large equipment, and, rehabilitation projects for Memorial City Hall.
Time: 00:17:30 - 01:15:01
Land Sale Resolution #76 of 2014
Authorizing the Sale of Property at 116 Osborne Street. Motion to approve by Councilor Camardo, seconded by Councilor Ruzicka. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:15:08 - 01:17:34
Agreement Resolution #77 of 2014
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement for the Sale of 264 Genesee Street, Auburn, New York. Motion to approve by Councilor Ruzicka, seconded by Councilor Camardo. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:17:36 - 01:20:21
Appointment Resolution #78 of 2014
Re-Appointing a Member of the Civil Service Commission. Motion to approve by Councilor McCormick, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:20:23 - 01:22:23
Change Order Resolution #79 of 2014
Authorizing Change Order #1 for Additional. Engineering Services for the Franklin Street Water Main Project. Motion to approve by Councilor Ruzicka, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:22:25 - 01:24:32
Council Resolution #80 of 2014
Requesting Federal and State Representatives Support for City Capital Projects and Grant Program Projects. Motion to approve by Councilor Camardo, seconded by Councilor McCormick. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:24:35 - 01:28:40
Council Resolution #81 of 2014
Authorizing a Public Hearing for the Citizen Participation Plan Related to the Community Development Block Grant Program. Motion to approve by Councilor McCormick, seconded by Councilor Ruzicka. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:28:43 - 01:29:51
Council Resolution #82 of 2014
Requesting that Council Approve a Request for Proposals for a Time and Attendance System. Motion to approve by Councilor Ruzicka, seconded by Councilor Camardo. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:29:51 - 01:31:41
Financial Resolution #83 of 2014
Authorizing the Creation of a Refuse Fund (Special Revenue Fund) Motion to approve by Councilor McCormick, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. Motion to table by Councilor Camardo, seconded by Councilor Ruzicka. The motion to table did not carry 2-3. Councilors Camardo and Ruzicka voting Aye. Councilors McCormick, Cuddy, and Mayor Quill all voting no. The Council discussed. Motion to table for at least two weeks by Mayor Quill, seconded by Councilor Camardo. The motion to table carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:31:40 - 01:52:11
Financial Resolution #84 of 2014
Authorizing the Trash Collection Fee. Motion to approve by Councilor McCormick, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. Motion to table by Councilor Camardo, seconded by Councilor Ruzicka. The motion to table did not carry 2-3. Councilors Camardo and Ruzicka voting Aye. Councilors McCormick, Cuddy, and Mayor Quill all voting no. The Council discussed. Motion to table for at least two weeks by Mayor Quill, seconded by Councilor Camardo. The motion to table carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 01:52:13 - 02:41:51
Council Resolution #85
Appointing a Deputy City Clerk. Motion to approve by Councilor McCormick, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. The motion carried 5-0. Councilors McCormick, Camardo, Cuddy, Ruzicka, and Mayor Quill all voting aye.
Time: 02:41:52 - 02:45:17
City Manager FY 2014-2015 Budget Proposal
The City Manager presented to the Council the official FY 2014-2015 City Budget Proposal. He briefly discussed the document as proposed.
Time: 02:45:29 - 02:58:21