Council Meeting # 45
Regular Business Meeting
Memorial City Hall
November 8, 2001
5:00PM
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentations and Proclamations None
Public Announcements Clerk read.
City Manager Report
The City Manager reported the following:
· Congressman Walsh announced that the City will receive a $700,000 grant for the Riverfront/Downtown Redevelopment Project.
· Praised the Public Safety staff for work done handling a very tense situation during a drug arrest earlier in the day.
· He will be attending a NYCOM sponsored summit in NYC on terrorism next week.
· Met with the new Executive Director of the Business Improvement District.
· The City received the NYSERDA grant ($4500.) for a Geothermal Energy Feasibility Study.
Mayor Carnicelli asked that the agenda be amended to move item 10A up to accommodate all of the citizens that attended to speak on that topic. All agreed. Mayor Carnicelli asks if there is anyone wishing to be heard on any other topic than the issue of the home on Taber Drive. With no response she opened the floor for public comment on the request by the Seneca Cayuga ARC to establish an Individual Residential Alternative home to house four individuals with developmental disabilities at 16 Taber Drive.
Public to be Heard
Marylyn Hauser, 5 Hillside Terrace spoke in opposition of home for developmentally disabled adults being built in her neighborhood.
Ginny Ellis, Burtis Point spoke in support of home being built. She commented on civil rights of developmentally disabled people and their right to live anywhere they choose.
Bill Reynolds, Weedsport spoke in support of the rights of developmentally disabled people to build a house anywhere.
Tony Guiciardi, Auburn, director of Unity Employment of Unity House he spoke in support of home being built.
Barb Bowen, Mayor Social Justice Taskforce read a statement from the taskforce stating they were disheartened by the comments of Taber Drive residents and that the taskforce supports the building of the home.
Rebecca Sherrer, 32 Gaylord St. spoke of her sadness in hearing the Taber Dr. residents opposition to the home being built in their neighborhood. She read a short excerpt from a children s book written by Maria Shriver concerning accepting people that are different.
Calvin Gee, parent of an adult developmentally disabled child addressed Marilyn Hauser s comments.
Mayor Carnicelli commented about a citizen call she received explaining that the caller had lived next door to developmentally disabled people for 15 years and never had a problem.
Gary Temple, Auburn spoke in support of the first amendment and his support of the home being built on Taber drive.
Norma Glendale, her son is developmentally disabled she spoke of what beautiful people they are and in support of the home.
Guy Cosentino, 139 Dunning Ave. Executive Director of Options for Independence spoke to commend council and support the home being built.
Ordinances
Ordinance #26 of 2001 amending Chapter 19 entitled “Electrical Licensing Ordinance”. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED.
Resolutions
Council Resolution #174 of 2001 approving a request from Seneca Cayuga ARC to establish an Individual Residential Alternative home to house four (4) individuals with developmental disabilities at 16 Taber Drive, Auburn, New York. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED
~Council Resolution #168 of 2001 authorizing changing the date for City Council meeting of November 22, 2001. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED.
Appointment Resolution #169 of 2001 authorizing appointment to the Empire Zone Board. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED.
Appointment Resolution #170 of 2001 authorizing appointments to the Neighborhood and Housing Commission. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #171 of 2001 amending the Rules & Procedures of the City Council at Section VIII, “Order of Business”, to a format more conducive to a work session. Mason votes no, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED
Council Resolution #172 of 2001 authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant, on behalf of the City of Auburn, from the Empire State Development Grant Community Enhancement Facilities Assistance Program. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Dempsey, Carnicelli, all vote aye. PASSED.
Council Resolution #173 of 2001 authorizing the Manager to enter into a contract with Marsh USA, Inc., to provide the City with analysis, marketing and consulting services with regard to health insurance benefits for the City employees. Mason, McNabb, Hunter, Carnicelli, all vote aye. Dempsey abstains. PASSED
Other Business - None
Second Public to be Heard
Cherry Love Duncan, Auburn spoke because she is not happy with city or police in the city. Mayor Carnicelli asked her to meet with the City Manager and the Police Chief to resolve her issues.
Recap Clerk read.
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session McNabb/Hunter for discussion of the following:
· Proposed sale of city owned property
· Proposed purchase of city owned property
· Proposed litigation.
Began at 6:30PM and ended at 7:29PM
Adjournment at 7:30 PM
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