Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting January 31, 2022 The meeting is called to order at 9:18 a.m. Present: Robert M. Palmieri, Mayor; William Morehouse, Comptroller; Celeste Friend, 3rd District Councilmember; David Short, Department of Public Works Commissioner Absent: Michael Galime, Common Council President; Also Present: Heather Mowat, Budget Director; Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk; A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of adjusting for unexpected expenses of hauling for contaminants. The motion is seconded by Ms. Friend. Ayes: Palmieri, Friend, Morehouse, Short – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of adjusting for unexpected parking ticket judge & lease expenses, as well as, cost associated with 2022 BAN issuance. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose to cover the cost of an intern as specified by the Utica Green Team activity- CARES CDBG. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 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 bucket repair to DPW Sign Shop Truck. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 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 repairs to ladder truck and other engines. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 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 cleaning costs, elevator maintenance and updating judge’s offices. All expenses are reimbursed by the NYS Courts. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 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 water/county sewer rates and usage. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Ms. Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose to adjust for contractual expenses of Centro Bus Service. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Ms. Friend to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose to adjust for price increases and vendor change to state contract for fitness equipment purchase at Parkway Rec Center. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse. Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Palmieri, Short – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse; none opposed. The meeting is adjourned at 9:41 a.m. Melissa Sciortino, Secretary