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A Business Meeting of the Johnstown Common Council was held on June 21, 2010 at 7:00p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall.
PRESENT:
ABSENT: Mayor Slingerland called the meeting to order and led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL – four members present, one absent APPROVE MINUTES – Minutes of the May 17, 2010 Business Meeting were approved with a motion from Council Member Lakata and seconded by Council Member Cole. Motion carried. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS – Council Member Cole made a motion to 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 DEPT. – Council Member Lakata reported the department received training on the new ladder truck. They received 69 calls, including 8 structure fires, 7 medical assists, 6 motor vehicle accidents and 1 carbon monoxide. The Code’s Office issued 106 permits with an estimated cost of construction of $556,377 and $3,482 in permit fees collected. Ward sweeps continue. Inspections and complaints totaled 825. Residents are reminded to get permits for construction and to renew their fire permits if they have one from last year. POLICE DEPT. – Council Member Lakata reported the police received 818 calls resulting in 52 arrests and 99 tickets issued. Court fines totaled $3,825. Pleasant Ave. School had a DARE graduation attended by Officer Jones and there was a child restraint program at St. Mary’s Hospital attended by Officer Walters. There were three K9 responses in May. DPW – Council Member Foss reported the sidewalks under the stimulus program have been completed. Milling is also complete. Cleanup will be done followed by resurfacing. Sections of curbing will be repaired or replaced and catch basins will be repaired. Inspection of the Miller St. Bridge is complete and the bridge is safe for vehicular traffic but may be reduced to one lane in the future. The brush drop off site is being monitored. The parks are being maintained and the hanging baskets are up. The department is cleaning sewer mains, catch basins and storm sewers. The sweeper continues to be out when needed. Mayor Slingerland thanked all those that contributed to the purchase of the hanging flower baskets and the banners. Council Member Preston questioned Mr. Kortz about the sidewalk replacement program. Mr. Kotz said the lottery drawing will take place at the July 6th meeting. LIBRARY – Council Member Foss said the next book discussion will be held on July 16th at 10:30a.m.with the book “The Women” by T. C. Boyle. The Summer Reading Program will begin on June 28th. The Pre-School Story Hour continues. JOHNSTOWN AREA COMMUNITY CENTER – Council Member Foss reported the center is being heavily used and very popular for birthday parties and music festivals. The Johnstown Music Support Group will be having a festival in August at the center and the Johnstown Historical Society will sponsor an antique show at the center and the senior center. WATER BOARD – Council Member Cole reported the Board approved bonding $1.5 million for 20 years for the Maylender Project. PLANNING BOARD – Council Member Cole reported the Patriot Bank project was approved and the Mapleton Tract development was approved. SEWER BOARD – Council Member Preston reported that new cogeneration engines are 99% complete and expect to be operational soon. GIGP grant funds have been received. The sewer plant will co-sponsor a pharmaceutical drop-off program with the County landfill. Euphrates, Inc. has completed installation of pumps and flow meters and has met all conditions stipulated in the Consent Order. SENIOR CENTER – the center will have a covered dish supper this Thursday. A representative from the Attorney General’s Office will speak on senior safety. On June 28th, Fulton County senior clubs will meet at the center for a breakfast. The 50+ Club will host their annual club picnic on July 1st catered by Partner’s Pub. CITY ASSESSOR – Leamon Steele reported the final roll will be available after July 1st. RESOLUTION No. 55, 2010 was presented by Council Member Cole to execute a contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for engineering services relating to Dam Safety Regulatory Compliance. Seconded by Council Member Foss.
Discussion: Mr. Kortz explained that DEC revised regulations. The City owns
seven dams; 4 are Class A – minor, 2 Class B – intermediate and 1 Class C – high
hazard.
RESOLUTION No. 56, 2010 was presented by Council Member Lakata to reject the bid
for the obsolete police vehicle. Seconded by Council member Preston.
RESOLUTION No. 57, 2010 was presented by Council Member Foss to appoint John S.
VanArnam, James Mraz, Robin Carville, Joseph Polidore and Joyce Kirkpatrick to a
three-year term on the Library Board of Trustees. Seconded by Council Member
Cole.
RESOLUTION No. 58, 2010 was presented by Council Member Lakata to execute an
agreement with the Gloversville Transit System for the period from April 1, 2007
through March 31, 2008. Seconded by Council Member Cole.
RESOLUTION No. 59, 2010 was presented by Council Member Preston to execute a
contract with the Gloversville Transit System for the period from April 1, 2008
through March 31, 2009. Seconded by Council Member Foss.
RESOLUTION No. 60, 2010 was presented by Council Member Preston to execute a
contract with the Gloversville Transit System for the period from April 1, 2009
through December 31, 2009. Seconded by Council Member Cole. RESOLUTION No. 61, 2010 was presented by Council Member Cole to establish standard work days for elected and appointed officials to report to the NYS Retirement System. Seconded by Council Member Preston.
Discussion: Mr. Gifford explained the reporting. DISCUSSION – Mayor Slingerland mentioned the City will auction millings and there will be a resolution to do so at next month’s meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 7:30p.m., Council Member Foss made a motion to enter into executive session for discussing a real estate purchase. Seconded by Council Member Preston. At 8:35p.m., Council Member Foss made a motion to come out of executive session. Seconded by Council Member Lakata. Motion carried. At 8:38p.m., Council Member Foss made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Lakata. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted,
Cathy A. VanAlstyne |
