Common Council Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Common Council – Regular Meeting October 2nd, 2024 The meeting is called to order at 7:02 P.M. Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk Present: Katie Aiello, 1st District Councilmember; Joseph Betar, 3rd District Councilmember & President Pro-Temp; Frank Carcone, 4th District Councilmember; Venice Ervin; 5th District Councilmember; Joseph Betrus, 6th District Councilmember; Mark Williamson, Councilmember at Large; Samantha Colosimo-Testa, Councilmember at Large; Jack LoMedico, Councilmember at Large Also Present: Anthony Garramone, Esq., Common Council Attorney; Howard Brodt, UPD; Stephanie DiGiorgio, Corporation Counsel; Brian Thomas, UED Nicholas Bridenbecker, Engineering Mark Sokolowski, DPW Marquees Phillips, Codes A motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting made by Councilmember Colosimo-Testa The motion is seconded by Councilmember LoMedico None opposed: Minutes accepted and reading waived 1 Speaker signed up for Public Comment Period 0 Speaker signed up for Public Hearing PRO. RES. 1 – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 1 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico –9 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. RES. 2—ADJUSTMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE 2024-2025 WASTE SERVICE CHARGE A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 2 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. ORD. 3 – LIMITED PARKING A motion by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance # 110 of 2024 PRO. RES. 4 – SALE OF BEER AND WINE A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 4 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. ORD. 5 – ACCEPT GRANT FROM ASSEMBLYMEMBER MARIANNE BUTTENSCHON A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 5 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson None Opposed Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance # 111 of 2024 PRO. ORD. 6 – BOND $1,077,250 SERIAL BOND CAPITAL PROJECTS A Motion by Councilmember Betar to Amend Pro. Ord. 6 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson None Opposed Amended A Motion by Councilmember Betar to move Pro. Ord. 6 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #112 of 2024 PRO. ORD. 7 – AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 7 Motion seconded by Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #113 of 2024 PRO. RES 8 – COUNCIL HAS RECEIVED AND WILL SHARE WITH THE PUBLIC THE PROPOSED 10 YR CABLE CONTRACT PROVIDED BY SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC. A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 8 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 PRO. ORD. 9 – AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY SIGN FOR SEBILJ A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 9 Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #114 of 2024 PRO. ORD. 3 – SALE OF 1539 HOWARD AVENUE A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 3 DATED 9.18.24 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, LoMedico – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #115 of 2024 A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Adjourned: 7:39 P.M.