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A Business Meeting of the Johnstown Common Council was held on January 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Slingerland called the meeting to order and led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL – all council members present. APPROVE MINUTES – a motion was made by Council Member Foss and seconded by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci to approve the minutes of the January 1, 2010 Organizational Meeting. Motion carried. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS – Council Member Cole made a motion pay the bills and place on file in the City Treasurer’s Office. Motion was seconded by Council Member Preston. Motion carried. LIAISON’S REPORTS FIRE DEPARTMENT – Council Member Lakata reported that during the month of December the fire department and code officers received training. The department received 64 calls that included 5 structure fires, several motor vehicle accidents and 1 mutual aid in Gloversville. The code’s office issued 17 building permits at an estimated construction cost of $98,785.00 and collected $530.00 in permit fees. The code’s office handled 503 inspections and complaints. POLICE DEPARTMENT – Council Member Lakata reported the police department received 691 calls resulting in 35 arrests and 147 tickets issued. Fines totaled $4,710.00. There were five K9 responses. LIBRARY – Council Member Foss reported that plans are underway for the 14th Annual Storybook Sundae to be held at Fulton Montgomery Community College on March 21, 2010. Baskets will be on display at the library. The next book discussion will take place on February 19th. DPW – Council Member Foss reported that sand barrels are being filled and the crew is cold patching potholes. Plowing is being done when needed and maintenance at the city garage and city hall as well as inventory of spare parts is being done. Improvements to the police department were done. New street barricades are being constructed. Field investigative work for the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment have been completed. Monitoring wells have been installed to measure ground water. The Johnstown Water Department assisted the Gloversville Water Department in loaning parts for repair of a major water main break in Gloversville. SENIOR CENTER – Council Member Preston reported that the center will hold a social afternoon on January 24th centering around the Superbowl. The Johnstown Business & Professional Association will meet at 9a.m. on January 25th and appoint new officers. A representative from Blue Shield will be at the center on February 1st. SEWER BOARD – Council Member Preston reported the Board appointed new officers. Plant Manager Bevington noted that Cogeneration Engine No. 2 is no longer operational due to overheating and the new system will start on May 1st. Gloversville passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor of Johnstown to execute the Green Innovation Grant Program Agreement and all other necessary contracts on behalf of the City of Gloversville to accept grant funding. Euphrates whey agreement has been renewed for one year. WATER BOARD – Council Member Cole reported that Board Member George Donaldson has resigned from the Board due to moving out of the area. John Pradowski has taken his place. Nick Cannizzo was named President and Richard Ricciardi, Vice President. Mr. Kortz hopes to have the final plans for Maylander Reservoir next month. FINANCE – Mike Gifford reported on state aid and he expects to receive the City’s tomorrow. It should be approximately $130,000. He will be watching for future state aid cuts and we will be looking closely at our spending. CITY ASSESSOR – Council Member-at-Large Marcucci said the 2010 County tax bills have been mailed. The STAR exemption renewal forms need to be in by March 1st. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT – Mary Jo Smith was appointment part-time deputy clerk, replacing retiring Gail Bush. RESOLUTION No. 11, 2010 was
presented by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci to amend a paragraph in the FCEDC
Agreement. Seconded by Council Member Cole. RESOLUTION No. 12, 2010 was
presented by Council Member Cole to execute a professional services agreement
with FCEDC. Seconded by Council Member Preston. RESOLUTION No. 13, 2010 was
presented by Council Member Preston to execute a contract with the Johnstown
Senior Citizens Center. Seconded by Council Member Lakata. RESOLUTION No. 14, 2010 was
presented by Council Member Lakata to execute an agreement with St. Mary’s
Hospital for the Employee Assistance Program. Seconded by Council Member Foss. RESOLUTION No. 15, 2010 was presented by Council Member Foss to execute a contract with Fulton County Planning Department for planning services for 2010. Seconded by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci. Discussion: Council Member Cole would like to see to contract amount in the resolution. Attorney Johnson said the resolution can be amended to include the $4,000. Council Member Cole said this department is a great asset to the city. Council Member Lakata noted the first 10 hours are at no cost to the city. The resolution was amended
to include the contract cost not to exceed $4,000 for the year. RESOLUTION No. 16, 2010 was
presented by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci to offer for sale property at 23
E. Main St. Seconded by Council Member Cole. RESOLUTION No. 17, 2010 was
presented by Council Member Preston to appoint Kay Cole as liaison to the Water
Board. Seconded by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci. RESOLUTION No. 18, 2010 was
presented by Council Member Cole to settle and end litigation on the assessment
for Citizens Telecommunications Company of New York, Inc. Seconded by Council
Member Lakata. MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – on file in the City Clerk’s Office. DISCUSSION Council Member Cole would like to get the message out in the newspaper telling residents that they are required to shovel their sidewalks. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:31p.m., by Council Member Foss and seconded by Council Member Lakata. Respectfully submitted, Cathy A. VanAlstyne
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