Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting January 10, 2022 The meeting is called to order at 9:20 a.m. Present: Robert M. Palmieri, Mayor; William Morehouse, Comptroller; Michael Galime, Common Council President; Celeste Friend, 3rd District Councilmember; David Short, Department of Public Works Commissioner Absent: None. Also Present: Heather Mowat, Budget Director; Zach Oren, Esq., First Assistant Corporation Counsel; Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk; David Butler, Deputy City Clerk A motion is made by Ms. Friend to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse; none opposed. A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to end the executive session. The motion is seconded by Ms. Friend; none opposed. A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to vote on a Resolution approving Corporation Counsel William M. Borrill, Esq. to enter into an agreement. The motion is seconded by Ms. Friend. • RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORATION COUNSEL WILLIAM M. BORRILL, ESQ. AND BARBARA SHELANSKEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000.00. Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Friend, Short – 5 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Ms. Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds from unrestricted to restricted for flood mitigation. The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime. • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM A3.90900 (FUND BALANCE – UNRESTRICTED) TO A3.89930 (RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE – FLOOD MITIGATION); $250,000.00 TOTAL. Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Friend, Short – 5 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of adjusting for unexpected sound/porta potty rentals for July 4th fireworks. The motion is seconded by Ms. Friend. • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM A57310-802 (YOUTH – SOCIAL SECURITY) TO A57550-441 (CELEBRATIONS – CONTRACTUAL SERVICES); $1,653.00 TOTAL. Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Friend, Short – 5 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Ms. Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of adjusting for unexpected increase in gas prices and call volume. The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime. • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM A53414-44101 (FIRE TRAINING – FOOD) TO A53418-463 (FIRE EMT – GAS & OIL); $11,500.00 TOTAL. Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Friend, Short – 5 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Ms. Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of adjusting for unexpected increase in gas prices. The motion is seconded by Mayor Palmieri. • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM A57130-471 (INFRASTRUCTURE – MISC.) TO A57130-463 (INFRASTRUCTURE – GAS & OIL); $500.00 TOTAL. Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Friend, Short – 5 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Ms. Friend; none opposed. The meeting is adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Melissa Sciortino, Secretary