City of Canandaigua Council Meeting June 14, 2011
MINUTES OF THE CANANDAIGUA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 7:00 P.M.
Hurley Building
City Website: canandaiguanewyork.gov
Mayor Polimeni called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Members present:
Mayor Ellen Polimeni
Councilmember, Ward 1 David Whitcomb
Councilmember, Ward 3 Karen White
Councilmember-at-Large Sarah Hamlin
Councilmember-at-Large Matt Smythe
Councilmember-at-Large James Terwilliger
Members absent:
Councilmember, Ward 2 Valentine Fenti
Councilmember, Ward 4 Cindy Wade
Councilmember-at-Large Meg McMullen Reston (Arrived 7:07)
Others present:
City Manager Kay W. James
Corporation Counsel Michele O. Smith
Clerk-Treasurer Nancy C. Abdallah
Mayor Polimeni stated that Councilmember, Ward 2 Fenti is out of town and Councilmember, Ward 4 Wade is at a school event.
Review Core Values: Councilmember-at-Large Terwilliger read the Community Core Values: As residents, city staff and appointed & elected officials of the City of Canandaigua, our decisions and actions will be guided by these core values: Responsive, Participatory Governance; Caring & Respect; Integrity; Heritage; Stewardship; and Continuous Improvement.
Resolutions:
Resolution #2011-062:
Councilmember, Ward 3 White read the following Resolution and moved for its adoption. Councilmember-at-Large Smythe seconded the motion.
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
JOHN W. DANFORTH COMPANY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
THE ROTATING BIOLOGICAL CONTACTORS (RBC) AT THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
WHEREAS, the rotating biological contactors at the waste water treatment facility are 30 years old and in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canandaigua solicited proposals for the replacement of said RBC’s; and
WHEREAS, six bid proposals were received during the months of May and June, 2011; and
WHEREAS, John W. Danforth Company submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $5,415,300; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by a general obligation bond in which payments will be paid from the Sewer Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Manager recommend a contract award to John W. Danforth Company,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Canandaigua City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with John W. Danforth Company., to replace 32 rotating biological contactors in the amount of $5,415,300 with an additional 10% ($541,530) allocated for unforeseen contingency items, which will not exceed the total amount of $5,956,830.
Vote Result: Carried unanimously (7-0) by roll call vote
Resolution #2011-063:
Councilmember-at-Large Hamlin read the following Resolution and moved for its adoption. Councilmember-at-Large Smythe seconded the motion.
A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CONNORS-HAAS, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
THE ROTATING BIOLOGICAL CONTACTORS (RBC) AT THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
WHEREAS the rotating biological contactors at the waste water treatment facility are 30 years old and in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canandaigua solicited proposals for the installation of the electrical components related to the replacement of said RBC’s; and
WHEREAS, four bid proposals were received during the months of May and June, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Connors-Haas, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $679,000; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by a general obligation bond in which payments will be paid from the Sewer Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Manager recommend a contract award to Connors-Haas, Inc.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Canandaigua City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with Connors-Haas, Inc. to install the electrical components related to the replacement of the 32 rotating biological contactors in the amount of $679,000 with an additional 10% ($67,900) allocated for unforeseen contingency items, which will not exceed the total amount of $746,900.
Vote Result: Carried unanimously (7-0) by roll call vote
Resolution #2011-064:
Councilmember-at-Large Smythe read the following Resolution and moved for its adoption. Councilmember, Ward 1 Whitcomb seconded the motion.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC DOCK
WHEREAS, the developer for the Steamboat Landing Resort & Conference Center received endorsement from the City Council to construct and dedicate a Public Dock to the City of Canandaigua; and
WHEREAS, the construction and placement of the dock is substantially complete; and
WHEREAS, an inspection of the public dock to be dedicated to the City of Canandaigua was held on June 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the developer has requested dedication acceptance with perpetual maintenance by the City of Canandaigua for the completed Public Dock; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Director of Public Works recommends acceptance of the dedication offer as the developer has completed the public dock in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts dedication of the Public Dock as shown on the attached drawing.
Vote Result: Carried unanimously (7-0) by roll call vote
Miscellaneous:
· Mayor Polimeni read a Proclamation declaring June 19-25th as “Small Cities Week”.
Adjournment:
Councilmember-at-Large Smythe moved to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Councilmember, Ward 1 Whitcomb seconded the motion.
Vote Result: Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Nancy C. Abdallah
City Clerk-Treasurer
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