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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CA-2005-01-26 L4 .IL fI CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE--_ , ( L Regular Meeting + � -4. MAP ; 2005 January 26, 2005 ��''� Ci.EA'S OFFICE Members Present: Alderperson Berry, Alderperson Cogan, Alderperson Coles, "'' son Zumoff, Alderperson Townsend. Council Members Present: Alderperson Whitmore Staff Present: Larry Fabbroni (Asst Supt), Allen Green (YB Director), Liz Vance (Deputy YB Director), Steve Thayer (Controller), Scott Andrew (Deputy Controller) Others Present: Members of the Media Chairperson Berry called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. A. Chairperson Greeting & Opening Statement Chairperson Berry welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the evacuation procedures. B. Agenda Review, Amendments, Announcements & Approval of Minutes There were no amendments to the agenda or announcements. The Committee reviewed the minutes from the December 2004 meeting. After discussion, Alderperson Zumoff made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 22, 2004, City Administration Committee meeting. Seconded by Alderperson.Cogan. Motion carried 5-0. C. Statements from the Public. None. D. Employee Comments. None. E. Common Council Response. None. ! o City Administration Committee January 26, 2005 Page 2 of 5 F. Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Update Alderperson Townsend reported that the January meeting was moved to Friday - January 28, 2005. A report would be given at next month's meeting. G. Youth Bureau 1. Request to Amend 2005 Youth Bureau Budget for Minimum Wage Increase The recent State Senate veto override resulted in the increase of minimum wage. This increase has impacted the Youth Bureau budget, particularly Cass Park (concession stand positions) and the Youth Employment Service (YES) Summer Municipal Jobs Program (which hired 91 teens at minimum wage last year). The Youth Bureau presented the Committee with two options, Option A and Option B. Both options rely on the use of available money due to employees retiring. After discussion, Alderperson Coles made a motion to approve Option A. Seconded by Alderperson Cogan. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yea: (4) Berry, Cogan, Coles, Townsend Nay: (1) Zumoff Motion passed 4-1. H. Human Resources 1. Request to Amend the Personnel Rosters of Various Departments Chairperson Berry reported that this item was inadvertently pulled from the January Common Council meeting and, thus, must return to this Committee for another vote. After discussion, Alderperson Cogan made a motion to amend the personnel rosters of various departments as requested. Seconded by Alderperson Coles. Motion carried 5-0. The Committee agreed that this item would be put on consent agenda. City Administration Committee January 26, 2005 Page 3 of 5 I. DPW/Water & Sewer 1. Request to Amend Ecologic LLC Contract The contract with the New York State Department of State (DOS) for the riparian buffer restoration project at the City Silt Dam must be modified to remedy discrepancies created by new requirements that the USDA and DOS grants be separated. The Department of Public Works (Water di Sewer) requested that the Ecological LLC contract executed June 19, 2003, be increased from $143,060 to $187,750, drawing the $7,000 of the increased not covered by grant reimbursement from the 2005 budget for Watershed activities F8321. After discussion, Alderperson Coles made a motion to approve the request with an additional whereas explaining the scope of the project. Seconded by Alderperson Cogan. Motion carried 5-0. 2, Request to Amend Personnel Roster The Department of Public Works (Water & Sewer) requested approval to amend the 2005 Personnel Roster by Deleting: One (1) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Adding: One (1) Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator After discussion, Alderperson Cogan made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Alderperson Coles. Motion carried 5-0. The Committee agreed that this item would be put on consent agenda. J. Common Council 1. Travel Policy The Mayor and Common Council determined that attendance by certain municipal officials and City employees at one or more meetings, conferences or schools benefits the municipality. Common Council requested that Common Council, the Mayor and City employees be authorized to attend conferences or other applicable City Administration Committee January 26, 2005 Page 4 of 5 training events during 2005 and that the cost for all events must be derived from the existing 2005 Departmental Budgets with appropriate approvals obtained as applicable. After discussion, Alderperson Townsend made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Alderperson Coles. Motion carried 5-0. K. Finance/Controller 1. Controller's Report. The Controller reported on the following: Sales Tax Revenue: Controller Thayer reported that the City had excellent returns in December by the State and County (within City limits) that allowed the City to make its budget number for 2004, with $1,000 over. The City received a positive adjustment in December from an entity that did not report correctly during the year. The City had large increases of 28%-40% over the last two 2004 payments. The City did reach the $8,391,000 2004 sales tax revenue number. Mr. Thayer believes the new development and the positive adjustment pushed the City to make budget. Mr. Thayer hopes to make or exceed 2005 sales tax revenue number, which is currently over $9,000,000 and about an 8% increase. At this time, Mr. Thayer is unable to say how 2004 budget is overall but will make a report at next month's meeting. Governor Proposed Budget: The governor has released a proposed budget, which included an increase in State Aid, State Aid Policy and Pension Reform. The City may get increased State Aid in the amount of $158,000 over the next two years. The City would receive at least $40,000. But to get additional monies, the City must comply with restrictions to keep spending limits within the threshold that the governor is proposing. Mr. Thayer will report at future meetings as more details are made available. L. Reports 1. Mayor's Report. None 2. Sub-Committee Report City Administration Committee January 26, 2005 Page 5 of 5 Alderperson Zumoff reported that he has met and is now waiting for information from the City Attorney regarding independent contracts. 3. Council Members' Announcements Chairperson Berry thanked the anonymous person for shoveling the sidewalks on West Buffalo Street and hoped for world peace. Chairperson Berry reported that there would be a fundraiser for the Tsunami Relief on Thursday - February 3, 2005. Tickets are $40. Alderperson Whitmore expressed his concerns about an editorial in the Ithaca Journal suggesting that all Common Council members forego their health insurance with the City of Ithaca. Mr. Whitmore mentioned that Common Council members work an average of 60-99 hours per month and that they have not received an increase in salary in a long time. Mr. Whitmore suggested creating a Sub- Committee to look into Common Council members' salaries. M. Adjournment With no further business and on a motion by Chairperson Berry, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.