City of Cortland – Common Council COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA March 3, 2015 7:00 P.M. Call Meeting to Order Salute to the Flag of the United States Public Comments Ward Reports Mayor’s Report Minutes of February 17, 2015 Meeting AGENDA: Item #1 – Consideration of a Resolution for the City to authorize the closure of the Marketplace Mall Parking Lot on April 25, 2015 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm for a food and beer tasting event to be managed by George Seibel. (George Seibel) Item #2 – Consideration of a Resolution wherein Bruce Adams, Superintendent of Wastewater, is authorize to act on behalf of the City in matters relating to State funding assistance under the Environmental Conservation Law for a phosphorus reduction project and further that the City agrees it will fund its portion of said project within twelve (12) month of written approval of its application by DEC. (Bruce Adams) Item #3 – Consideration of a Resolution to lift the hiring freeze to promote within the DPW/Water Department the now two vacant positions of: (Chris Bistocchi) a) DPW Motor Equipment Operator Heavy b) Water Distribution Maintenance Worker Item #4 – Consideration of a Resolution to lift the hiring freeze to hire two new employees for the two positions of: (Chris Bistocchi) a) DPW Motor Equipment Operator-Light b) Water Distribution Maintenance Worker Item #5 – Consideration of a Resolution to Transfer funds from the Snow Removal Reserve: (Mack Cook) WHEREAS, The 2015 Winter has seen historic winter conditions and resulting demands upon the Department of Public Works’ snow removal equipment and; WHEREAS, the City and the Department of Public Works continue to place the highest priority on the safety of motorists and pedestrians throughout the City and the removal of snow from the Downtown Core and; Agenda of the March 3, 2015, Meeting 1 City of Cortland – Common Council WHEREAS, The City’s Fund Policy sets apart in the General Fund’s Fund Balance fiscal reserves to financial demands caused by abnormal winter weather without adversely effecting current City services and; WHEREAS, the Snow Removal Reserve is replenished annually from the prior year’s operating surplus. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $25,000 is to be transfer from Snow Removal Reserve in the General Fund’s Fund Balance to Account 5110-5402, “Equipment Repairs-DPW” to provide funds to maintain the City’s snow removal fleet and equipment in operating condition. Item #6 – Consideration of a Resolution to extend the time for the compliance with Resolution #29 of 2013 to December 31, 2015. (See attached minutes). (Ric VanDonsel) Item #7 – Consideration of a Resolution to appoint Devon Rainbow as Deputy Registrar for the City Clerk’s Office. (Ray Parker) Item #8 – Discussion to set a public hearing to amend the Charter C18-2; A – to remove the enforcement of the duty “Zoning” ordinances. (Ric VanDonsel) Item #9 – Consideration of a Resolution expressing support for the Enactment of the Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act. (Alderman Tom Michales) Item #10 – Consideration of a Resolution to adopt the Miscellaneous Revenue Budget for 2015. (Mack Cook) Item #11 – Discussion and possible Consideration of a Resolution Discussion regarding changes to the Charter on the Noise Permit and the fee for commercial business. (Alderman Tom Michales)  To reduce the noise permit fee to $100 per event for a period of time or permanent.  To allow commercial businesses to purchase a one-time fee for $100 for multiple events. The business would need to apply for that permit by a specific date to be determined and they would still need to apply for each event.  To set the noise permit end time for 10:00 pm. Item #12 – Discussion and possible Consideration of a Resolution to form a committee to make recommendations regarding City facilities and future usage. Adjournment Agenda of the March 3, 2015, Meeting 2