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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers – Olean Municipal Building
AGENDA
1. PL#71-11: (Finch) To amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article IV, Division 1, to create additional provisions with regards to second hand dealers
2. Review of the 2012-2013 Preliminary Budget
3. Public Comment.
4. Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
1. ROLL-CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE
4. READING, CORRECTING, AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING:
“The Regular Meeting of the Olean Common Council was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.”
PRESENT: Aldermen Brady, McLaughlin, Kamery, Keller, Finch, Smith and Morgan
ABSENT:
OFFICIALS: Mayor Linda Witte; Alexander Utecht, City Clerk; Fred Saradin, Auditor; Nancy Champlin, City Assessor; Terry Schnell, Police Chief; Bob Bell, Fire Chief and Tom Windus, Director of Public Works
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS
Report from the Committee of the Whole on PL#06-12, to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from Committee of the Whole on PL#02-12, to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from the Finance Committee on the authorization of a Capital Fund expenditure from Fund 102 in the amount of $26,553 to cover the cost of a new police vehicle. Authorization was approved.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Special Proclamation for Women's History Month, Month of March 2012 7. MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
8. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Monthly Report and Cash Flow Analysis of the City Auditor, Month ended February 29, 2012
Quarterly Report and Cash Flow Analysis of the City Auditor, Nine Months ended February 29, 2012
9. PROPOSED LEGISLATION & REFERRALS
PL#07-12: (Witte) to authorize the Mayor to sign a continuing agreement between the City of Olean and the State of New York in connection with Federal Operating Assistance for the Olean Area Transit System
PL#08-12: (Morgan) to install a street light on National Grid pole #31 located on Wayne Street near the entrance of Dresser-Rand
PL#09-12: (Witte) to authorize Mayor Witte to sign & enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Olean for the period 3/1/12-6/30/16, said Agreement to provide a cost-effective way of providing services by the sharing of machinery, equipment and supplies
10. PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
11. FINANCE-BILLS
12. RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #06-12 PL #02-12
By Alderman Smith Seconded by Alderman Kamery
resolution to accept a vehicle purchased by the airport support group to be used as a “crew car” at the olean airport
whereas the Airport Support Group (hereinafter "ASG") and the City of Olean (hereinafter "City") are desirous of providing a more hospitable and enjoyable experience for visiting pilots at the Olean Airport, and
whereas there has been an identified need for short term, local ground transportation for visiting pilots during the time they are utilizing the Olean Airport.
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter a contract for a term of one year with the Airport Support Group whereby the ASG has agreed to purchase and donate to the City a vehicle, said vehicle to be approved by the City’s designee prior to acceptance, to be used by incoming pilots, for transportation from the Olean Airport to local business establishments;
be it further resolved, that the Mayor is authorized to make administrative changes or updates of such agreement during the one year term as may be necessary to give effect to the intentions of the Common Council and the ASG under the contract.
resolved, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
13. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
1. ROLL-CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE
4. READING, CORRECTING, AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING:
“The Regular Meeting of the Olean Common Council was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7:40 p.m.”
PRESENT: Aldermen Brady, Kamery, Keller, Finch, Smith and Morgan
ABSENT: Alderman McLaughlin
OFFICIALS: Alexander Utecht, City Clerk; Fred Saradin, Auditor; Wendy Peterson, City Attorney; Nancy Champlin, City Assessor; and Tom Windus, Director of Public Works
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS
Report from the Committee of the Whole on PL#111-11, to amend the rental fee of Gargoyle Park offering a lower rent for wedding parties – rental fee $250. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from the Public Safety Committee on PL#71-11, to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article IV, Division 1, to create additional provisions with regards to second hand dealers. Committee recommends approval. Referred to the Committee of the Whole for Tuesday, March 13.
Report from the Youth and Recreation Committee on PL#05-12, to extend the contract with DigiTek for 45 days. Item was pulled.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
7. MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Application for a liquor license, Round 2 Bar and Grill, 2601 West State Street
Application for a liquor license, Don’s Friendly Tavern, 516 West State Street
8. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Monthly Report of the City Auditor and Cash Flow Analysis for Month ended January 31, 2012
9. PROPOSED LEGISLATION & REFERRALS
PL#02-12: (Smith) to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport
PL#03-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
PL#04-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
PL#05-12: (Kamery) to extend the contract with DigiTek for 45 days (item pulled)
PL#06-12: (Brady) to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, or about 2.5% in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. The savings will be used to reduce the tax rate by approximately 1.4%
10. PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
11. FINANCE-BILLS
By Alderman __________ Seconded by Alderman _____________
The Auditor has processed bills and claims against the City of Olean as per list submitted to each Alderman and recommends payment thereof.
whereas, the Auditor has presented to the Common Council, bills and claims against the City of Olean totaling $789,533.23 for the budget and recommends payment thereof,
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the same be and are hereby audited and allowed, and the Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants for the payment thereof at the amounts set opposite each respective claim.
12. RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION# 03-12 PL#111-11
By Alderman Kamery Seconded by Alderman Finch
resolution to establish a wedding party rental fee of gargoyle park
whereas, the City of Olean wishes to establish a rental fee of Gargoyle Park for wedding parties, and
whereas, through offering a lower rental rate for wedding parties the City of Olean hopes to increase the interest in use of City parks.
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Olean hereby establishes and initiates the following rental fees for the use of Gargoyle Park for wedding parties:
Gargoyle Park: Rental Wedding $250 Set-up/Tear-down $100 Security Deposit $200 Groups over 300 Trash Disposal Fee $200 it is further resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
RESOLUTION #04‑12 PL #03-12
By Alderman ____________ Seconded by Alderman _______________
resolution authorizing the olean common council to act as lead agent under new york state environmental quality review regulations in connection with the t-hangar taxilane project and issues a negative declaration
whereas, the Olean Common Council authorized the Mayor to act on behalf of the City of Olean in all matters related to State assistance for these projects, is authorized to sign and submit said applications, execute the Grant Agreements, request State advances and reimbursements, submit project documentation, and otherwise act for the applicant in all matters related to project funding and to State assistance by Resolution 80-11 approved October 25, 2011; and
whereas, on December 8, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the City of Olean has been awarded, through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, $630,000 for T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport; and
whereas, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, the Common Council intends to act as Lead Agency for said State sponsored project in accordance with the requirements of each of the funding agencies.
now, therefore be it resolved, that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
it is resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
RESOLUTION #05‑12 PL #04-12
By Alderman ____________ Seconded by Alderman __________
resolution authorizing olean common council as lead agency for the purpose of environmental review under the new york state environmental quality review act and declares the reconstruction of east state street from front to king streets an unlisted action
whereas, the Olean Common Council authorized the Mayor to act on behalf of the City of Olean in all matters related to State assistance for these projects, is authorized to sign and submit said applications, execute the Grant Agreements, request State advances and reimbursements, submit project documentation, and otherwise act for the applicant in all matters related to project funding and to State assistance by Resolution 80-11 approved October 25, 2011; and
whereas, on December 8, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the City of Olean has been awarded, through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, $1,000,000 to reconstruct East State Street (NYS Route 417); and
whereas, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, the Common Council intends to act as Lead Agency for said State sponsored project in accordance with the requirements of each of the funding agencies.
now, therefore be it resolved, that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
it is resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers – Olean Municipal Building
AGENDA
1. PL#06-12: (Brady) to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, or about 2.5% in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. The savings will be used to reduce the tax rate by approximately 1.4%
2. PL#02-12: (Smith) to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport
3. PL#03-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
4. PL#04-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
5. Review of the Water Fund portion of the 2012-2013 Preliminary Budget
6. Public Comment.
7. Adjournment
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers – Olean Municipal Building
AGENDA
1. PL#71-11: (Finch) To amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article IV, Division 1, to create additional provisions with regards to second hand dealers
2. Review of the 2012-2013 Preliminary Budget
3. Public Comment.
4. Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
1. ROLL-CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE
4. READING, CORRECTING, AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING:
“The Regular Meeting of the Olean Common Council was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.”
PRESENT: Aldermen Brady, McLaughlin, Kamery, Keller, Finch, Smith and Morgan
ABSENT:
OFFICIALS: Mayor Linda Witte; Alexander Utecht, City Clerk; Fred Saradin, Auditor; Nancy Champlin, City Assessor; Terry Schnell, Police Chief; Bob Bell, Fire Chief and Tom Windus, Director of Public Works
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS
Report from the Committee of the Whole on PL#06-12, to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from Committee of the Whole on PL#02-12, to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from the Finance Committee on the authorization of a Capital Fund expenditure from Fund 102 in the amount of $26,553 to cover the cost of a new police vehicle. Authorization was approved.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Special Proclamation for Women's History Month, Month of March 2012
7. MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
8. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Monthly Report and Cash Flow Analysis of the City Auditor, Month ended February 29, 2012
Quarterly Report and Cash Flow Analysis of the City Auditor, Nine Months ended February 29, 2012
9. PROPOSED LEGISLATION & REFERRALS
PL#07-12: (Witte) to authorize the Mayor to sign a continuing agreement between the City of Olean and the State of New York in connection with Federal Operating Assistance for the Olean Area Transit System
PL#08-12: (Morgan) to install a street light on National Grid pole #31 located on Wayne Street near the entrance of Dresser-Rand
PL#09-12: (Witte) to authorize Mayor Witte to sign & enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Olean for the period 3/1/12-6/30/16, said Agreement to provide a cost-effective way of providing services by the sharing of machinery, equipment and supplies
10. PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
11. FINANCE-BILLS
12. RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #06-12
PL #02-12
By Alderman Smith Seconded by Alderman Kamery
resolution to accept a vehicle purchased by the airport support group to be used as a “crew car” at the olean airport
whereas the Airport Support Group (hereinafter "ASG") and the City of Olean (hereinafter "City") are desirous of providing a more hospitable and enjoyable experience for visiting pilots at the Olean Airport, and
whereas there has been an identified need for short term, local ground transportation for visiting pilots during the time they are utilizing the Olean Airport.
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter a contract for a term of one year with the Airport Support Group whereby the ASG has agreed to purchase and donate to the City a vehicle, said vehicle to be approved by the City’s designee prior to acceptance, to be used by incoming pilots, for transportation from the Olean Airport to local business establishments;
be it further resolved, that the Mayor is authorized to make administrative changes or updates of such agreement during the one year term as may be necessary to give effect to the intentions of the Common Council and the ASG under the contract.
resolved, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
13. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
1. ROLL-CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE
4. READING, CORRECTING, AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING:
“The Regular Meeting of the Olean Common Council was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7:40 p.m.”
PRESENT: Aldermen Brady, Kamery, Keller, Finch, Smith and Morgan
ABSENT: Alderman McLaughlin
OFFICIALS: Alexander Utecht, City Clerk; Fred Saradin, Auditor; Wendy Peterson, City Attorney; Nancy Champlin, City Assessor; and Tom Windus, Director of Public Works
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS
Report from the Committee of the Whole on PL#111-11, to amend the rental fee of Gargoyle Park offering a lower rent for wedding parties – rental fee $250. Committee recommends approval. Referred to City Attorney for resolution.
Report from the Public Safety Committee on PL#71-11, to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article IV, Division 1, to create additional provisions with regards to second hand dealers. Committee recommends approval. Referred to the Committee of the Whole for Tuesday, March 13.
Report from the Youth and Recreation Committee on PL#05-12, to extend the contract with DigiTek for 45 days. Item was pulled.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
7. MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Application for a liquor license, Round 2 Bar and Grill, 2601 West State Street
Application for a liquor license, Don’s Friendly Tavern, 516 West State Street
8. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Monthly Report of the City Auditor and Cash Flow Analysis for Month ended January 31, 2012
9. PROPOSED LEGISLATION & REFERRALS
PL#02-12: (Smith) to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport
PL#03-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
PL#04-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
PL#05-12: (Kamery) to extend the contract with DigiTek for 45 days (item pulled)
PL#06-12: (Brady) to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, or about 2.5% in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. The savings will be used to reduce the tax rate by approximately 1.4%
10. PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER SPEAKER)
11. FINANCE-BILLS
By Alderman __________ Seconded by Alderman _____________
The Auditor has processed bills and claims against the City of Olean as per list submitted to each Alderman and recommends payment thereof.
whereas, the Auditor has presented to the Common Council, bills and claims against the City of Olean totaling $789,533.23 for the budget and recommends payment thereof,
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the same be and are hereby audited and allowed, and the Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants for the payment thereof at the amounts set opposite each respective claim.
12. RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION# 03-12
PL#111-11
By Alderman Kamery Seconded by Alderman Finch
resolution to establish a wedding party rental fee of gargoyle park
whereas, the City of Olean wishes to establish a rental fee of Gargoyle Park for wedding parties, and
whereas, through offering a lower rental rate for wedding parties the City of Olean hopes to increase the interest in use of City parks.
now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Olean hereby establishes and initiates the following rental fees for the use of Gargoyle Park for wedding parties:
Gargoyle Park:
Rental Wedding $250
Set-up/Tear-down $100 Security Deposit $200
Groups over 300 Trash Disposal Fee $200
it is further resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
RESOLUTION #04‑12
PL #03-12
By Alderman ____________ Seconded by Alderman _______________
resolution authorizing the olean common council to act as lead agent under new york state environmental quality review regulations in connection with the t-hangar taxilane project and issues a negative declaration
whereas, the Olean Common Council authorized the Mayor to act on behalf of the City of Olean in all matters related to State assistance for these projects, is authorized to sign and submit said applications, execute the Grant Agreements, request State advances and reimbursements, submit project documentation, and otherwise act for the applicant in all matters related to project funding and to State assistance by Resolution 80-11 approved October 25, 2011; and
whereas, on December 8, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the City of Olean has been awarded, through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, $630,000 for T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport; and
whereas, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, the Common Council intends to act as Lead Agency for said State sponsored project in accordance with the requirements of each of the funding agencies.
now, therefore be it resolved, that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
it is resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
RESOLUTION #05‑12
PL #04-12
By Alderman ____________ Seconded by Alderman __________
resolution authorizing olean common council as lead agency for the purpose of environmental review under the new york state environmental quality review act and declares the reconstruction of east state street from front to king streets an unlisted action
whereas, the Olean Common Council authorized the Mayor to act on behalf of the City of Olean in all matters related to State assistance for these projects, is authorized to sign and submit said applications, execute the Grant Agreements, request State advances and reimbursements, submit project documentation, and otherwise act for the applicant in all matters related to project funding and to State assistance by Resolution 80-11 approved October 25, 2011; and
whereas, on December 8, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the City of Olean has been awarded, through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, $1,000,000 to reconstruct East State Street (NYS Route 417); and
whereas, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, the Common Council intends to act as Lead Agency for said State sponsored project in accordance with the requirements of each of the funding agencies.
now, therefore be it resolved, that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
it is resolved, that this resolution will be effective immediately.
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers – Olean Municipal Building
AGENDA
1. PL#06-12: (Brady) to reduce the Fire Department Budget by $100,000, or about 2.5% in the preliminary budget submitted to the Common Council on February 7, 2012. The savings will be used to reduce the tax rate by approximately 1.4%
2. PL#02-12: (Smith) to accept the vehicle purchased, in good condition, by the Airport Support Group to be used as a crew car by pilots at the Olean Airport
3. PL#03-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council, as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Review Act regulations, declares that based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared for the T-Hangar Taxilane Project at the Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport, the project will result in no major impacts and thus issues a Negative Declaration
4. PL#04-12: (Witte) that the City of Olean Common Council declares the reconstruction of East State Street from Front to King Streets an Unlisted Action and requests Lead Agency status for the purpose of Environmental Review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
5. Review of the Water Fund portion of the 2012-2013 Preliminary Budget
6. Public Comment.
7. Adjournment
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