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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF WATERTOWN

August 21, 2017

7:00 p.m.

Mayor Joseph M. Butler, Jr. Presiding

Present: Council Member Cody J. Horbacz

Council Member Stephen A. Jennings

Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso

Council Member Mark C. Walczyk

Mayor Butler

Also Present: Sharon Addison, City Manager

Christine Stone, City Attorney

City staff present: Matthew Roy, Eugene Hayes, Justin Wood, Erin Gardner, Brian Phelps, Michael

Lumbis, Amy Pastuf

The City Manager presented the following reports to Council:

Resolution No. 1 - Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicle, Public Works Department

Resolution No. 2 - Accepting Bid for Materials for the Thompson Boulevard-Washington Street-

Chestnut Street Signal Pole Foundation

Resolution No. 3 - Approving Change Order for Huntington Street Outfall Pipe Repair, Acts II

Construction

Resolution No. 4 - Finding that the Blight Removal Program (158 and 166 Academy Street) Will

Not Have a Significant Negative Impact on the Environment

Resolution No. 5 - Approving the Site Plan for the Construction of a 640 Square-Foot Building

Addition and a 2,300 Square-Foot Concrete Loading Dock at 830 Washington Street, Parcel

Numbers 14-02-101.110, 14-08-111.000, 14-08-101.002 and 14-08-110.000

Marble Street

Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual

Performance and Evaluation Report

Sales Tax Revenue – July 2017

Sale of Surplus Hydro-electricity – July 2017

Complete Reports on file in the office of the City Clerk

Meeting opened with a moment of silence.

Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2017, and work session of August 14,

2017, was dispensed and accepted as written by motion of Council Member Stephen A. Jennings,

seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor thereof.

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

A letter was received from the SPCA of Jefferson County requesting City Council to dedicate a section

of Marble Street on the east side of Eastern Boulevard as an official City street.

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Above communication was placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.

P R I V I L E G E O F T H E F L O O R

Patricia Whalen, 11 Public Square, addressed the chair concerning the retaining wall in the alleyway

located on the first block of Franklin Street. She stated the alleyway goes to the parking lot behind the

buildings on Washington Street and she is worried the wall will buckle because there are cracks in it.

Warren Allen, 1404 State Street, addressed the chair regarding the restrooms in Thompson Park. He

expressed concerns that they are not ADA compliant and are difficult to get to for people in wheelchairs.

In addition, he stated the women’s room has a changing table but the men’s room does not and discussed

the idea of a family restroom.

R E S O L U T I O N S

Resolution No. 1 - Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicle, Public Works Department

Introduced by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings

WHEREAS the City of Watertown has a surplus vehicle that is beyond reasonable repair and

therefore no longer of value to the City, the description of which is attached and made a part of this

resolution, and

WHEREAS this vehicle may have some value best determined by on-line auction,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New

York, that it hereby authorizes the sale, by on-line auction, of the 2002 Ford Truck from the Public

Works Department, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that final acceptance of such bid shall constitute acceptance of

the same by the City Council.

Seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting yea.

Resolution No. 2 - Accepting Bid for Materials for the Thompson Boulevard-Washington Street-

Chestnut Street Signal Pole Foundation


WHEREAS the City Purchasing Department has advertised and received sealed bids for

materials for use by the Department of Public Works and Engineering Departments for the Thompson

Boulevard-Washington Street-Chestnut Street Signal Pole Foundation, per our specifications, and

WHEREAS invitations to bid were issued to ten (10) prospective bidders, as well as area plan

room houses, with two (2) bids received and publicly opened and read in the City Purchasing

Department on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., and


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WHEREAS City Purchasing Manager Amy Pastuf reviewed the bids received with the

Engineering Department, and it is their recommendation that the City Council accept the bid from

Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc. as the lowest qualifying bidder as detailed below:

Description Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc.

Syracuse, NY

Foundation Installation $10,902.00

Petro Contaminated Soil $ 1,830.40

Total $12,732.40

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Watertown hereby

accepts the bid submitted by Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc., as detailed above, being the lowest

qualifying bidder meeting City specifications for the purchase of materials for use by the Department of

Public Works and Engineering Departments for the Thompson Boulevard-Washington Street-Chestnut

Street Signal Pole Foundation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Manager Sharon Addison is hereby authorized and

directed to sign all contracts associated with implementing the award to Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc.

Seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso

Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler mentioned there is contaminated soil at the

intersection.

Council Member Horbacz pointed out that ten packets were sent out but only two bids were received

and wondered if there was any feedback from the non-bidders.

Amy Pastuf, City Purchasing Manager, indicated there was not.

Mayor Butler stated that in his experience, it is not uncommon for contractors to not be interested

because it is a small amount of money.

Justin Wood, City Engineer, explained there is contamination at the southwest corner of the intersection

near the auto repair site. He added this is an active spill site under DEC monitoring.

At the call of the chair, a vote was taken on the foregoing resolution and carried with all voting

yea.

Resolution No. 3 - Approving Change Order for Huntington Street Outfall Pipe Repair, Acts II

Construction


WHEREAS on November 7, 2016, City Council approved the bid submitted by Acts II

Construction in the amount of $62,700 for the repair of the Huntington Street Outfall Pipe, and

WHEREAS Acts II Construction has now submitted a Change Order in the decreased amount of

$9,300 for a reduced scope of work,


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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Watertown

approves the Change Order to the contract with Acts II Construction in the decreased amount of $9,300

for the Huntington Street Outfall Pipe Repair, a copy of which is attached and made part of this

Resolution, bringing the total contract amount to $53,400, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, Sharon Addison, is hereby authorized

and directed to sign the Change Order on behalf of the City of Watertown.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mr. Wood informed Council there was a decrease in cost

because the contractor did not feel the full headwall needed to be completely replaced as originally

thought. He advised the contractor was confident that the headwall was tied into the bedrock so he was

comfortable just firming up the wall below it, which saved time and materials.

Council Member Walczyk questioned why Council needs to approve change orders when there is a

reduction in cost.

Attorney Stone explained it is because the original contract is being changed and Council needs to

approve any changes to the contract. She added that Council has the option of not approving a change

order which decreases the cost and ask for the work to be completed as planned.


yea.

Resolution No. 4 - Finding that the Blight Removal Program (158 and 166 Academy Street) Will

Not Have a Significant Negative Impact on the Environment

Introduced by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings WHEREAS the City of Watertown, New York, proposes to use Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) funds for a project known as the Blight Removal Program (158 and 166 Academy Street)

which would consist of demolishing the blighted structures on those properties, and

WHEREAS the City Council must evaluate the proposed project under the State Environmental

Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, in order to complete the

Environmental Review Record for the project, and

WHEREAS the City Council has determined that the proposed project is an “Unlisted Action” as that

term is defined in 6NYCRR Section 617.2, and

WHEREAS to aid the City Council in its determination as to whether the proposed project will have

a significant effect on the environment, Part 1 of a Short Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared

by Staff, a copy of which is attached and made part of this resolution,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New York,

that:


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1. Based upon its examination of the Short Environmental Assessment Form, in

comparison with the proposed action with the criteria set forth in 6NYCRR Section

617.7, no significant impact on the environment is known and the approval of the

proposed project will not have a significant negative impact on the environment.

2. The Mayor of the City of Watertown is authorized to execute the Environmental

Assessment Form to the effect that the City Council is issuing a Negative Declaration

under SEQRA.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Council considered the Short Environmental Assessment

Form.

Michael Lumbis, Planning and Community Development Director, confirmed the CDBG funding for the

demolition is in place and the City will be seeking bids for the work. He discussed the estimated costs,

stating it will be mostly paid for with CDBG funds. Reviewing options for the vacant lots, he mentioned

the lots could be split to increase the green space and parking for the neighboring properties, if they

were interested in the purchase.

In response to Mayor Butler, Brian Phelps, City Assessor, indicated the assessments are based on the

taxable status dated December 1, so the assessments will be changed for next year’s assessment.


yea.

Resolution No. 5 - Approving the Site Plan for the Construction of a 640 Square-Foot Building

Addition and a 2,300 Square-Foot Concrete Loading Dock at 830 Washington Street, Parcel

Numbers 14-02-101.110, 14-08-111.000, 14-08-101.002 and 14-08-110.000


WHEREAS Matthew R. Morgia, P.E. of Aubertine and Currier, PLLC, on behalf of Samaritan

Medical Center, has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 640

square-foot building addition, a 2,300 square-foot concrete loading dock and associated site

improvements at 830 Washington Street, Parcel Numbers 14-02-101.110, 14-08-111.000, 14-08-

101.002 and 14-08-110.000, and

WHEREAS the Planning Board of the City of Watertown reviewed the site plan at its meeting

held on August 1, 2017, and voted to recommend that the City Council of the City of Watertown

approve the site plan with the following conditions:

1. The applicant shall add a Planning Data table to the site plan that contains all

relevant zoning information and parking calculations.

2. The applicant shall label all ADA accessible parking spaces on the site plan.

3. The applicant shall expand the geographic area of topographic survey and site plan,

depicted to such an extent that it includes, minimally, topographic information for


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the horseshoe-shaped drive aisle and abutting sidewalk to the immediate east of the

parking areas proposed for reconstruction, performed and stamped by a licensed

surveyor.

4. The applicant shall provide two additional shade trees in northern interior landscaped

island that meet the criteria for interior parking lot landscaping as defined in the

Landscaping and Buffer Zone Guidelines and shall update the planting schedule to

reflect the species and quantities of all proposed plant material.

5. The applicant shall provide a letter from the neighboring property owner at 1010

Washington Street that authorizes the applicant to apply for site plan approval on the

property owner’s behalf and authorizes the applicant to perform all proposed work

on the property at 1010 Washington Street.

6. The applicant shall provide a letter from the DEC that determines whether the

proposed project has the potential to affect any endangered or threatened species or

their habitats.

7. The applicant shall obtain New York State Department of Health (DOH) approval

for all proposed water main work and forward all correspondence with DOH to the

City.

8. The applicant shall conduct water flow testing and install hydrants and marker rods

in accordance with City standards.

9. The applicant must obtain the following permits, minimally, prior to construction:

Building Permit and Storm Sewer Connection Permit.

And

WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form,

responding to each of the questions contained in Part 2, and has determined that the project, as

submitted, is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that it is an express condition of this Site Plan

Approval that the applicant provide the City Engineer with a copy of any change in stamped plans

forming the basis for this approval at the same time such plans are provided to the contractor. If plans

are not provided as required by this condition of site plan approval, the City Code Enforcement Officer

shall direct that work on the project site shall immediately cease until such time as the City Engineer is

provided with the revised stamped plans. Additionally, any change in the approved plan, which, in the

opinion of the City Engineer, would require Amended

Site Plan Approval, will result in immediate cessation of the affected portion of the project work until

such time as the amended site plan is approved. The City Code Enforcement Officer is requested to

periodically review on-site plans to determine whether the City Engineer has been provided with plans

as required by this approval, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown that Site Plan

Approval is hereby granted to Matthew R. Morgia, P.E. of Aubertine and Currier, PLLC, on behalf of

Samaritan Medical Center for the construction of a 640 square-foot building addition, a 2,300 square-

foot concrete loading dock and associated site improvements at 830 Washington Street, Parcel Numbers

14-02-101.110, 14-08-111.000, 14-08-101.002 and 14-08-110.000, as depicted on the site plan


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submitted to the City Engineer on July 18, 2017, contingent upon the applicant meeting the conditions

listed above.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Council considered the Short Environmental Assessment

Form.

Mayor Butler welcomed Chris Bastien, Vice President of Support Services of Samaritan Medical

Center, and said he is available to answer Council’s questions.

Mr. Bastien described recent additions to the hospital which affected the prior location of the loading

dock and the need to relocate it to the side of the hospital facing Centennial Drive. He referred to a site

plan map on display and reviewed how service trucks will travel on the property, as well as provided

information regarding the construction and timeline of the project.


yea.

S T A F F R E P O R T S

Request for a Portion of Marble Street to be a Dedicated City Street

Mayor Butler reviewed the request from the SPCA to dedicate a section of Marble Street as an official

City street.

Ms. Addison explained their intent is to sell a piece of property facing Eastern Boulevard and would like

access to it from the roadway to the public boat launch. She pointed out this is not a public street and

the City only maintains it to access the firing range and dredging storage area. Ms. Addison stressed

that this access road is not maintained for any public benefit except for the boat launch.

Mayor Butler described the location and agreed it is not a dedicated street, but it allows access to the

Police Department’s firing range and other resources of the water filtration plant. He said it is to the

SPCA’s advantage to have it be a dedicated street so that a curb cut can be done in order to market the

land for sale.

Council Member Walczyk questioned what would make it a dedicated street because the City already

maintains it.

Attorney Stone explained this section of road may not be built to the standards of a public street because

it is only used for the City’s benefit. She questioned if the land adjacent to it, which is owned by the

SPCA, is in the City limit’s. She warned that the City would be spending public money for a private

purpose. Referring Council to the memo, Attorney Stone mentioned the Water Superintendent was

opposed to the sale and development of this property as well due to the potential hazards that could

affect the water quality and homeland security issues. In addition, she noted the SPCA has already been

paid for the property when they gave up their access to it to the NYS DOT, and she stated that in order

to reinstate their access from Route 3, the SPCA would need to approach the State.


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The ownership of the access road and property to be developed, as well as the City limits, were

discussed. Mr. Phelps confirmed the access road is owned by the City and is within the City limits,

while the property in question to be developed by a private developer is currently owned by SPCA and

is outside the City limits. He clarified that the tax maps do not show it as a street and discussed the

overlays of third parties’ maps, such as Google Maps, which do not have the authority to designate it as

a street.

Council Member Horbacz asked if there was a drawback to making this a City street.

Attorney Stone reiterated that she is not sure if it is built to the standards of a City street, pointing out

that it is a private road mostly for the City’s use and not for the public. She added the public is allowed

to use it for the boat launch but the City reserves the right to discontinue that. She mentioned the Water

Superintendent’s concerns to the City’s water supply and stressed that her office has already opined that

the City cannot provide this benefit to a private entity because it would be an unconstitutional giving of

a gift.

Council Member Walczyk said this is the piece that he does not understand because if the City is

maintaining a section of their property of any purposes, how can it be construed to someone else’s

benefit.

Attorney Stone explained that the only reason why the SPCA wants it dedicated is for their ability to sell

the property to a third party. She added that the City could currently choose to discontinue maintaining

it at any time because it is not a public street.

Council Member Walczyk advised there are other streets within the City that are not built to standard so

he does not understand why this is an issue.

Ms. Addison stressed this is a driveway for accessing City facilities so it is maintained for that purpose

and pointed out that no one uses the boat launch during the wintertime.

Council Member Horbacz questioned why it would not benefit the City to make this an official street,

mentioning CHIPs funding.

Mayor Butler replied that there are many other streets within the City that deserve to be maintained with

CHIPs funding, noting there is very little traffic on this road.

Council Member Horbacz asked what would need to be done to the street to make it an official street.

Mr. Wood said he could look to see if there are any drawings as to how the road was built and do some

test holes to see what the stone base is and how much asphalt there is. He advised the City Charter

specifies a process and has specifications as to how wide the street boundary has to be. He added that

this does not mean that the City does not own property where a street exists, such as with Gaffney Drive.

He explained Gaffney Drive is too narrow to be dedicated as a street so when the property was

purchased Council adopted a resolution stating the City would take maintenance responsibility of it. In

response to Council Member Horbacz questions, Mr. Wood discussed street widths and the necessary

right-of-way needed.


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In response to Council Member Horbacz, Mayor Butler said that if the SPCA’s request was not

involved, Council would not be having this conversation. He added the City would not gain any more

public benefit by paving this because people already get to the boat launch so paving, sidewalks, curbing

and dedicating the street specifically serves as a benefit to the SPCA. He read the paragraph from the

memo stating the City Attorney’s opinion, which is the dedication of this access as an official City street

is akin to a gift of public monies for a private purpose. He added that is the main issue but there are also

concerns from the Water Superintendent regarding the proximity of the property to the City’s source of

water supply. He suggested this be discussed further at the next meeting and asked that the Water

Superintendent and Attorney Slye, who wrote the opinion, be present to respond to questions.

Council Member Walczyk said he would be interested to see what other options are available and

suggested allowing access through what is currently there instead of making it an official street.

Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual

Performance and Evaluation Report

Motion was made by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings to schedule a Public Hearing for the

Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation

Report for Monday, September 18, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Council Member

Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor thereof.

Sales Tax Revenue – July 2017

Mayor Butler stated sales tax revenue on an actual to actual basis was up $37,340 or 2.43% in

comparison to last July, and in comparison to the original budget projection for the month of July, sales

tax was down $2,167 or 0.14%. He said the year-to-date actual receipts are up $37,340 or 2.43% while

the year-to-date receipts on a budget basis are down $2,167 or 0.14%.

Sale of Surplus Hydro-electricity – July 2017

Mayor Butler reported the sale of surplus hydro-electric power on an actual to actual basis was up

$568,474 or 770.14% in comparison to last July, and in comparison to the original budget projection for

the month of July, revenue was up $463,586 or 259.42%. He said the year-to-date actual revenue is up

$568,474 or 770.14% while the year-to-date revenue on a budget basis is up $463,586 or 259.42%.

N E W B U S I N E S S

Mayor Butler’s 50th

Birthday

Council Member Horbacz wished the Mayor a happy 50th

birthday.

Intersection of Franklin and Goodale Streets

Council Member Horbacz mentioned this intersection does not have a handicap access ramp and asked

staff to look at constructing one at this location.

Downtown Block Party Council Member Horbacz indicated the last Downtown Block Party for this summer will be Friday,

August 25. He mentioned there will be fireworks and encouraged everyone to attend.


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Complete Street and Road Diets Informational Forum

Council Member Horbacz thanked staff for a successful informational forum held a few weeks ago at

Case Middle School. He said it went well and he hopes to have more public outreach programs like this

in the future.

Mayor Butler agreed and thanked Council Member Horbacz, as well as staff, for participating in this

event.

Thompson Park Pool Mentioning the results of a recent community survey, Council Member Horbacz said he feels there is

support for the Thompson Park Pool. He stated it is important for Council and staff to take this into

consideration and asked if there is a reason why the City cannot put out an RFP for the pool and one for

the bathhouse. Stating Mr. Allen spoke earlier regarding the need for more ADA accessible restrooms

in the park and that restrooms will be needed for the new splash pad, Council Member Horbacz said the

bathhouse will eventually be done so it should not be lumped into the pool project. He added that is a

misrepresentation of what is going to happen in the park and requested RFP’s be put out for the

bathhouse and the pool separately in order to see what comes back in.

Mentioning that Council Member Walczyk asked the same questions in an email to her, Ms. Addison

responded that since these projects are not listed in the budget for FY 2017-18, Council would be

required to readopt the budget with at least a 3-2 vote. She reminded Council that if there was a project

adopted requiring bonding for the funding, then the bond ordinance would require a 4/5ths vote. In

response to Council Member Horbacz’s statement that the bond ordinance vote would not be until after

the RFP’s were received, she advised that if there was a project of sizable magnitude, he would want to

assure that he had the support to bond for it.

Council Member Walczyk asked how he would know how much something costs without asking

professionals for an estimate.

Ms. Addison reminded Council that they were provided with rough estimates for the restoration as well

as for a rebuild of the pool.

Council Member Walczyk stated those estimates were provided by the City and were not from an

outside professional.

Mr. Wood clarified that the estimates were from a professional outside the City.

Mayor Butler explained further that he and Mr. Wood met with Mr. Frasier, Sundance Pool, months ago

and noted that he is an expert with a lot of experience. He indicated that Mr. Frasier’s estimate was

$800,000 - $1,500,000 for refurbishing the pool and using the existing hole. Regarding the bathhouse,

Mayor Butler said Mr. Frasier did not provide an estimate because it is not his field, but it would cost

approximately $750,000 - $1,000,000 depending on the dimensions of the building. Mayor Butler

stressed the City has received outside professional opinions to help get an idea of the costs.

Mentioning there is a need for more bathrooms, Mayor Butler said he supports a master plan for new

bathrooms strategically located throughout the whole park. Mayor Butler pointed out the size of the

bathhouse should be determined based on the success of the splash pad, noting that the splash pad usage


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could indicate a need for a concession stand as well. He stressed that the bathhouse will be done but it

should be planned for next year.

Council Member Horbacz stated he is not opposed to the splash pad as it was originally agreed to with a

location on the opposite side of the pool and indicated it would be an addition to the park and to a

swimming facility there. He noted that Thompson Park is a regional facility and destination which is

missing a swimming facility, and he would like to attract Fort Drum families to Watertown, noting the

splash pad is a duplicate of what they already have on Fort Drum.

Further discussion centered on the restrooms that will be needed once the splash pad is completed, the

current condition of the bathhouse and whether the bathhouse should be renovated or rebuilt.

Council Member Walczyk suggested that people will not use the bathhouse due to the lack of a restroom

facility. He asked why the bathhouse could not be done now.

Mayor Butler stated it will require spending money and mentioned that two weeks ago Council Member

Walczyk did not want to authorize spending above and beyond what Council has already approved as a

budget. He suggested waiting until Council received the yearend financial summary report at an

upcoming work session.

Council Member Horbacz suggested readopting the budget and using the surplus to get some of these

things done. He commented that the pool is not a $3 million project because the bathhouse needs to get

done regardless of the pool, so he asked from his colleagues and staff that discussions about the pool

project include the actual cost of the pool itself and not the bathhouse along with the pool.

Council Member Macaluso said she understands what her colleagues are saying but she is not willing to

spend a large amount of money on the pool and bathhouse. She agreed the bathhouse needs to be done

as a priority, but the pool is not a priority at this time and can be considered down the road. She said she

has received grief over raising taxes above the tax cap and now there is discussion to potentially spend

$3 million. She made reference to her colleagues requesting that this project come forward many times

but advised it needs to be done in a methodical way so Council should wait for the yearend financial

summary report.

Debate occurred over whether a decision has been made in the past regarding the Thompson Park Pool,

the types of decisions that were made, the amount of public support there is for the pool and how this

project ranks within the priorities of the City.

Mayor Butler stressed this is all part of financial phases and the bathhouse is the next phase to be

focused on. He reminded Council to consider that a $1 - $2 million courthouse still needs to be built

when looking at the yearend financial report.

North Street

Council Member Walczyk noticed North Street is a paper street with a lot of plots and asked the

Planning Department to provide a report on the development of this area.

Guardrail on Huntington Street

Council Member Macaluso pointed out this guardrail needs to be fixed.


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Sandwich Boards in Downtown Council Member Macaluso said she received calls that were not in favor of a lot of sandwich boards but

she agrees that businesses downtown should be able to draw attention to their business. She mentioned

a couple of businesses using a joint sign.

Ms. Addison reminded Council that staff is waiting for feedback from Council Member Walczyk and

Council Member Horbacz before proceeding further.

Mayor Butler stated the LDC is working with the Franklin Building on installing a fixed sign post

promoting multiple businesses. He said he received comments that too many sandwich boards will look

cluttered.

Retaining Wall in the Alleyway of Franklin Street – Privilege of the Floor Comments Mayor Butler told Ms. Whalen that he is not sure who owns this but staff can look at it and work with

the owner.

DANC Landfill Mayor Butler announced there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 24 at 3:30 p.m. with an

open house at 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the $8.5 million facility upgrade.

Motion was made by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings to move into Executive Session to

discuss collective bargaining.

Motion was seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor

thereof.

Council moved into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.

Council reconvened at 9:56 p.m.

A D J O U R N M E N T

At the call of the chair, meeting was duly adjourned at 9:56 p.m. by motion of Council Member

Stephen A. Jennings, seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all

voting in favor thereof.

Ann M. Saunders

City Clerk

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