Common Council Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Common Council – Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 The meeting is called to order at 7:00 P.M. Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk; Present: Katie Aiello, 1st District Councilmember; Robert Burmaster, 2nd 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; Also Present: Anthony Garramone, Esq., Common Council Attorney; Ed Noonan, UPD; Stephanie DiGiorgio, Corporation Counsel; Marquis Phillips, Codes; Brian Thomas, UED; Nicholas Bridenbecker, Engineering; Michael Gentile, Chief of Staff; Mark Sokolowski, DPW; Almir Kaltak, Budget Director; Scott Ingersoll, Fire Chief A motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting made by Councilmember Burmaster The motion is seconded by Councilmember Betrus None opposed: Minutes accepted and reading waived 8 Speaker signed up for Public Comment Period 0 Speaker signed up for Public Hearing PRO. ORD. 1 – LIMITED PARKING A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 1 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #116 of 2024 PRO. ORD. 2 – RESCIND LIMITED PARKING A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 2 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #117 of 2024 PRO. RES. 3 – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 3 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. RES. 4 – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 4 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. ORD. 5 – INTERSECTIONS WHERE STOP REQUIRED A motion by Councilmember Betar to move Pro. Ord. 5 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #118 of 2024 PRO. RES. 6 – PLACEMENT OF AN HONORARY STREET SIGN A motion by Councilmember Betar to move Pro. Res. 6 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa – 8 Nays: 0 Adopted A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember Colosimo-Testa President Pro-Temp Betar Adjourned: 7:47 P.M. Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Sign Shop Ordinance: 116 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 16th, 2024 Limited Parking ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-368 Schedule M: Limited parking; 15 minutes during business hours be amended to read: The 2 parking spaces on the East side of Genesee St. fronting 255 Genesee St. closest to Hopper St.; Sunday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ADDED (10/02/2024) FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper signage be erected Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Sign Shop Ordinance: 117 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 16th, 2024 Limited Parking ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-367 Schedule L: Limited parking; 30 minutes during certain hours Genesee Street, east side, from the intersection of Genesee Street and Hopper Street to a point 100 feet, south of the same intersection. The hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday and holidays BE RESCINDED (10/02/2024) FURTHER ORDAINED, that the signage be removed Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 1 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council October 16th, 2024 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, Williamson COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby approve the following person eligible for appointment to Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City of Utica, New York within the term ending December 31, 2026: Michael Ruggiero 2106 Ottillia Street Utica NY 13501 Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 2 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council October 16th, 2024 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, Williamson COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby approve the following person eligible for appointment to Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City of Utica, New York within the term ending December 31, 2026: Ruth Concepcion 10 Memorial Parkway Utica NY 13501 Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Sign Shop Ordinance: 118 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council October 16th, 2024 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Betar INTERSECTIONS WHERE STOP REQUIRED ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-358 Schedule C: Intersections Where Stop Required, be amended to include the following: Hazelhurst Avenue and Arcadia Avenue, Southeast Corner Arcadia Avenue and Hazelhurst Avenue, Northeast Corner (Added 10/16/2024) FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper signage be erected. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 3 CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council October 16th, 2024 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Betar PLACEMENT OF AN HONORARY STREET SIGN FOR REV. DR. MARY WEBSTER ON ARCADIA AVENUE WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Mary Webster has made it her mission to help advance the betterment of all peoples and support the spiritual well-being of the community and its residents; and WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Mary Webster has served on countless boards and committees throughout our community, and has been recognized for her numerous achievements; and WHEREAS, the City of Utica Common Council, along with the residents of the City of Utica, are grateful for the contributions made by Rev. Dr. Mary Webster; therefore RESOLVED, that the City of Utica Common Council does hereby honor and recognize Rev. Dr. Mary Webster for her many years of service and dedication in the City of Utica and to its residents; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be placed on the street at Arcadia Avenue and Merriline Avenue, and Arcadia Avenue and Hazelhurst Avenue, an honorary sign declaring this to be “Rev. Dr. Mary Webster Way”; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be inscribed in the minutes of the City of Utica Common Council meeting held on October 16, 2024. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Carcone, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa - 8 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 16th day of October, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk