HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CA-2008-05-01CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
May 28, 2008
Members
Present: Alderperson Coles, Alderperson Clairborne (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Alderperson
Korherr, Alderperson Schuler
Members
Excused: Alderperson Zumoff
Council
Members
Present: Alderperson Tomlan
Staff
Present: Brian Wilbur (Fire Chief), Tom Dorman (Deputy Fire Chief), Duane Twardokus (IT
Director), JoAnn Cornish (Acting Planning Director), Karen Friedeborn (Youth
Program Administrator), Leslie Moskowitz (Manager of OD), Lisa Nicholas
(Planner), Steve Thayer (Controller), Scott Andrew (Deputy Controller), Schelley
Michell -Nunn (HR Director), Denise Malone (HR Executive Assistant)
Others
Present: Nels Bohn (Executive Director of IURA), Members of the Public, Members of the
Media
Chairperson Coles called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Chairperson Coles stated that due
to the lack of a quorum, the meeting will recess until 7:30 p.m.
Chairperson Coles reconvened the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
1. Chairperson Greeting & Opening Statement
Chairperson Coles welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the evacuation procedures.
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2. Announcements
Chairperson Coles reported that Alderpersons Tomlan and Zumoff received complaints from
store owners about some activities by mobile vendors in collegetown and on the Commons. With
assistance from the City Attorney's Office, the City Clerk's Office and the Department of
Public Works, Chairperson Coles is looking into the matter.
3. Agenda Review and Amendments
Chairperson Coles stated that agenda item 13.1 should read "Request to Amend Budget ".
Chairperson Coles distributed agenda item 14.2, a revision of the last page of the resolution and
agenda item 15.1, a revised resolution. Chairperson Coles stated that the contents of the
resolutions remain the same. The revised resolutions reflect changes only in expressions.
4. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the April 30, 2008 City Administration Committee will be approved at next
month's meeting.
5. Statements from the Public. None.
6. Employee Comments. None.
7. Common Council Response. None.
8. Workforce Diversity (WFD) Committee Update
HR Director Michell -Nunn reported that the Mayor attended the WFD Committee meeting held
on May 26, 2008 to discuss the Outreach and Hiring Process. The Mayor made suggestions to
the hiring process. The revised procedure will have clear expectations surrounding hiring and
recruitment.
9. Safety Committee Update
Chairperson Coles stated that the Safety Committee will give a full report next month.
10. Communication Committee Update. None.
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11. Regular Reports from Departments Reporting to CA - IT Department
The Committee welcomed Information Technology (IT) Director Duane Twardokus to the
meeting. Mr. Twardokus distributed the department's Project Status Report for 2008, which
Mr. Twardokus stated was also handed out to department heads.
Mr. Twardokus stated that the 2009 operating budget requests will be similar to the 2008
budget and that there will be no capital project proposals for 2009. The major issues will be
how to deal with inflation.
Mr. Twardokus reported on the projects that were highlighted in his handout. They are:
• Developing an e -mail archiving solution: All departments will participate in this project.
The IT Department has received the equipment /software and is testing the
configuration. This project will archive e -mails to comply with the Freedom of
Information Law (FOIL) and the State Records Retention Law. This system will capture
and archive all e -mails sent to or by employees; can archive five years worth of e -mails
and will make e -mail retrieval faster. Once system is up and running, employees will be
trained.
• Implement a Web content filtering solution: All departments will participate in this
project. This project will allow employees to access only websites that are allowed and to
not access inappropriate websites.
• Install videoconferencing solution for Ithaca Fire Department (IFD): The departments
participating in this project are IT and Fire. Cameras and software have been ordered.
Videoconferencing will be installed in all fire stations. This would allow Fire Department
employees to receive training at their respective stations.
• Work with Time Warner Cable (TWC) to interconnect City's I -Net with their cable
system: IT is the only department participating in this project. This project will allow
programs created from any City building to be sent to TWC's system and anything
produced by TWC to be received by City computers. The initial concept has been
mentioned to TWC and the IT Department is awaiting feedback from their technical
staff.
• Web site revisions: All departments will participate in this project. The City's web site
needs to be revamped or updated to make it more functional for the community and City
employees. The Public Information Officer Team (PIOT) determined that the City
should remain with the current web provider and have them redesign the web site. All
stakeholders will participate in the shaping of the web site.
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• Implement E -Gov services: All departments will participate in this project. This project
will set up subscription services. This would allow the City to create areas of information
of importance to the community and allow the community to subscribe to these actual
subscription services. If someone is interested in emergency services or weather
alert /bulletin, they can subscribe to it. As soon as a bulletin or alert was put out by the
City, they would receive it to an e -mail of their choice. This service would also include
approved meeting minutes. Once the approved minutes are posted, the individual would
get an e -mail letting them know. POIT has selected a provider to implement the E -Gov
services. The implementation will be coordinated with the development of the new web
site. Key stakeholders will be involved in the implementation.
Mr. Twardokus stated that the IT Department has received new project requests. The
availability of staff and /or funding determines whether the new requests are added on the
project list for this year or put on a list for next year.
The Committee thanked IT Director Duane Twardokus for his presentation.
(Alderperson Clairborne arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
12. Fire Department
1. Amendment to CP #713 for Purchase of Fire Equipment
Moved by Alderperson Korherr. Seconded by Alderperson Schuler.
WHEREAS, the 2007 Capital Budget included $460,000.00 for the purchase of a
pumper /engine (CP 713), and,
WHEREAS, the 2008 Capital Budget included $500,000.00 for the purchase of an
additional pumper /engine (CP 735); and,
WHEREAS, bids have been received for the two apparatus; and,
WHEREAS, the bids have been evaluated for compliance by the Ithaca Fire
Department Apparatus Specification Committee; and,
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WHEREAS, the price bid for apparatus and equipment that complies with our
specifications exceeds the funded amount(s) by $190,000; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, Common Council hereby amends Capital Project #735, IFD
Pumper /Engine Replacement, by an amount not to exceed $190,000.00 for the
purchase of two pumper /engines with all necessary equipment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That City of Ithaca's approval of this increased expenditure is
contingent on Town of Ithaca's approval of a percentage of this expenditure as per
City -Town agreement, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the needed funding for said amendment shall be derived from
the issuance of bonds.
After discussion, Alderperson Schuler made a motion to amend the resolution by
changing $190,000 to $170,000. Seconded by Alderperson Korherr. Motion
carried 4 -0.
After discussion, Alderperson Korherr made a motion to amend the resolution by
including the percentage of the expenditure in the second Resolved. Seconded by
Alderperson Clairborne. Motion carried 4 -0.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
2. Request for Additional Fire Fighter
Moved by Alderperson Schuler. Seconded by Alderperson Korherr.
WHEREAS, the 2008 City of Ithaca budget authorized a temporary Fire Fighter
position for the year, to backf ill a position temporarily vacated due to the active
duty deployment of a Fire Lieutenant to Afghanistan; and,
WHEREAS, the temporary Fire Fighter position has not yet been filled, and may
not be filled until approximately June 1, 2008; and,
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WHEREAS, at a cost of approximately $4,087 per month, the delay in hiring has
resulted in unexpended available salary in the amount of approximately $20,435;
and,
WHEREAS, the 2008 City of Ithaca budget authorized two new Fire Fighter
positions for the Fire Department, authorized to start no sooner than July 1,
2008; and,
WHEREAS, a recruit training class will start on or about June 4, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is aware of the next scheduled recruit training
class as starting either in August, or September; and,
WHEREAS, vacant positions increase overtime costs in the Fire Department; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Fire Department is hereby authorized to create and
fill two new Fire Fighter positions, as provided for in the 2008 budget, starting
June 1, 2008, rather than July 1, 2008; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds required to accomplish this (2 X $4,087 = $8,174)
shall come from existing appropriations.
After discussion, Alderperson Korherr made a motion to amend the resolution as
follows:
Add as 2nd Whereas, "Whereas, the intent of the Fire Department was to create
an overlapping Fire Fighter position rather than a temporary Fire Fighter position,
and"
Add as 3rd Whereas, "Whereas, the overlapping Fire Fighter position has not yet
been filled, and may not be filled until approximately June 1, 2008, and"
Add as 6t" Whereas, "Whereas, the 2008 City of Ithaca budget authorized two
new Fire Fighter positions for the Fire Department, authorized to start no sooner
than July 1, 2008, and"
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Add as 7th Whereas, "Whereas, the next scheduled recruit training class the fire
department is aware of will not start until August, or September; and"
Seconded by Alderperson Schuler. Motion carried 4 -0.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
3. Request to Create Fire Alarm Superintendent Position
Moved by Alderperson Korherr. Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne.
WHEREAS, the Fire Alarm Superintendent will retire on or about September 30,
2008; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Alarm Superintendent is the only person serving in this
capacity, and such person is responsible for electrical systems and equipment that
is unique to the trade; and,
WHEREAS, the 2008 budget for the Fire Department included an amount to allow
the replacement for the Fire Alarm Superintendent to be hired prior to the
Superintendent's retirement; and,
WHEREAS, this early hire is for the purpose of allowing a transition period for
training the Fire Alarm Superintendent's replacement; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the position of fire alarm superintendent is created according to
Civil Service Law and Rules, effective July 1, 2008, and said fire alarm
superintendent shall be compensated at the "Minimum" rate as established by the
collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Paid
Fire Fighters' Association, IAFF Local 737, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Fire Alarm Superintendent will be vacated upon
the following: the retirement of the current Fire Alarm Superintendent, and the
appointment of the incumbent into the permanent Fire Alarm Superintendent's
position, and, be it further
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RESOLVED, That upon the retirement of the Fire Alarm Superintendent, the
position of Fire Alarm Superintendent will be eliminated; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds necessary to accomplish this are already appropriated
in the 2008 Fire Department budget, and shall not be exceeded.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
13. Youth Bureau
1. Request to Amend Budget - Summer TANF Position
Moved by Alderperson Schuler. Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne.
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has been advised by the Tompkins County
Workforce Investment Board that they will be receiving $106,662.49 in new
funding to develop a Summer TANF Employment Program (Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families), and
WHEREAS, the goal of this program is to provide short -term subsidized
internships for 60 TANF eligible teens needing assistance in securing employment;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2008 Youth Bureau budget to
account for said funding as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A7310- 4820 -1202
A7310- 4820 -1400
A7310- 4820 -1206
A7310- 4820 -1221
A7310- 4820 -1200
Increase expenses:
A7310- 5110 -1202
A7310- 5120 -1202
Yth Employment Svice $99,242.00
Administration $3,938.00
One -To -One $275.00
Outings $207.00
Yth Develop Admin. $3,000.00
$106,662.00
Staff Salary $3,500.00
Part time /Seasonal $71,960.00
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A7310- 5125 -1202
A7310- 5225 -1202
A7310- 5435 -1202
A7310- 5445 -1202
A7310- 5460 -1202
A7310- 5440 -1202
A7310- 5460 -1206
A7310- 5460 -1221
A7310- 5405 -1400
A7310- 5445 -1400
A7310- 5460 -1400
A7310- 5120 -1400
A7310- 5460 -1200
A7310 -9030
A7310 -9040
Overtime
Equipment (Computer)
Contracts
Travel & Mileage
Program Supplies
Staff Development
Program Supplies
Program Supplies
Telephone
Travel
Program Supplies
Part time /Seasonal
Program Supplies
FICA /Medicare
Workers' Comp
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
$ 500.00
$1,250.00
$5,000.00
$485.00
$4,467.00
$ 500.00
$275.00
$207.00
$300.00
$1,500.00
$998.00
$1,000.00
$3,000.00
$5,811.00
$5,909.00
$106,662.00
Passed unanimously.
2. Request to Amend Personnel Roster and Authorized Budget - Addition of Youth
Program Leader
Moved by Alderperson Korherr. Seconded by Alderperson Schuler.
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has hired a Mentoring and Academic Support
Specialist to provide academic support and supervision of volunteer tutors during
the school year,
WHEREAS, the said employee has responsibility for planning and implementing the
College Discovery Program Summer Academy,
WHEREAS, the said employee is currently working full -time in a seasonal position
and the Human Resources Department has advised the creation of a roster
position,
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WHEREAS, all costs associated with this change will be covered by the existing
departmental budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2008 Youth Bureau roster to
include an additional full -time Youth Program Leader position, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council amends the 2008 Youth Bureau budget by
transferring Transfer $16,929 from Account A7310- 5120 -01240 to Account
A7310- 5110 -1240.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
14. Planning Department
1. Request to Amend Personnel Roster
Moved by Alderperson Schuler. Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne.
WHEREAS, one of the current Planners in the Department of Planning and
Development, has been performing job related duties that are above and beyond
those required for the position of Planner as determined by the Civil Service
Commission, and
WHEREAS, an individual in the position of Planner has been performing out of title
duties for which compensation has been approved in accordance with the CSEA
contract, and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that the Planner's education, skills, and
knowledge warrant an upgrade from Planner to Senior Planner; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster for the Department of Planning and
Development be amended as follows:
Add: One (1) Senior Planner at 35 hours per week,
Delete: One (1) Planner at 35 hours per week,
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and, be it further
RESOLVED, That funds necessary for said roster amendment shall be derived
within the existing Planning Department Budget.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
2. Proposed Southwest Area Urban Neighborhood
Moved by Alderperson Korherr. Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne.
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council wishes to develop and /or use
approximately 60 acres of land in the Southwest Area, currently owned by the City
(Tax Map Parcels #119. -1 -2 and #100. -3 -1), in a manner that is responsive to both
the public interest and the private development market, and
WHEREAS, in 1998, the Southwest Area Land Use Committee issued a report,
Southwest Area Land Use Plan, based on a 1994 plan of the same name, with a 1998
addendum, and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 1998, the Common Council, acting as Lead Agency,
determined that adoption of the Southwest Area Land Use Plan may have a
significant environmental impact and that a Generic Environmental Impact
Statement was required, and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2000, the Common Council adopted a Statement of
Findings for the Southwest Area Land Use Plan after considering the Draft
Generic Environmental Impact Statement ( "DGEIS ") and the Final Generic
Environmental Impact Statement (TGEIS "), including comments made by City
committees and boards, interested agencies and the public, and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2001, the Common Council adopted the 1994 Southwest
Area Land Use Plan, including the 1998 Addendum, as part of the City of Ithaca's
Comprehensive Plan, and client committee to assist in the development of a vision
statement for the area and in the preparation of a Request for Qualifications for a
developer, and
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WHEREAS, the Southwest Client Committee was subsequently created, and it
developed a vision statement that calls for the creation of a diverse, primarily
residential, mixed -use development of urban scale and density, the design and
implementation of which would facilitate non - motorized and mass transportation,
integrate sustainable building practices and environmental systems, and provide for
permanently affordable housing as well as the preservation of approximately 20
acres of the site as open space, green space or woods, and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, the Common Council (a) adopted the "Southwest
Vision Statement," dated January 4, 2006, as a guide for the development of a new
neighborhood in the Southwest Area; (b) directed the Department of Planning and
Development, in consultation with the Southwest Committee, to develop and issue a
Request for Qualifications ( "RFQ ") for a Preferred Developer; (c) authorized the
Mayor to appoint a selection committee to review the responses to the RFQ and to
make a recommendation to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency ( "IURA ") and to the
Common Council regarding the selection of a Preferred Developer for the
Southwest Area, said Preferred Developer to be a qualified and eligible sponsor
authorized to acquire or lease property from the IURA pursuant to Section 507 of
Article 15 of General Municipal Law; and (d) directed the Department of Planning
and Development, in conjunction with the City Attorney's Office, to prepare the
documents necessary to transfer the Southwest Area property from the City to
the IURA, subject to Common Council approval of the same, and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2006, the Common Council approved the Southwest
Area Urban Neighborhood Request for Qualifications, December, 2006, and the
selection process set forth therein, subject to minor editorial modifications, and
WHEREAS, the RFQ was subsequently released and advertised in accordance with
General Municipal Law, and the City received four responses, and
WHEREAS, over a six -month period from early December 2006 to mid -June 2007,
the Southwest Selection Committee, appointed by the mayor and charged with
developing a recommendation for a preferred master developer, reviewed and
evaluated all responses to the RFQ, met four times independently, participated in a
site visit, and conducted four initial interviews and one follow -up interview, and
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WHEREAS, in July 2007, the Southwest Selection Committee presented its
recommendation to Common Council and the IURA that (a) McCormack Baron
Salazar be designated as the Preferred Master Planner and Developer for the
Southwest Area Urban Neighborhood, and (b) the City undertake the necessary
preliminary site investigations prior to initiation of the planning process, and
WHEREAS, the following preliminary site investigations are required, prior to
making the land in question available for sale and development in accord with the
aforementioned Vision Statement:
1. Boundary and Topographic Mapping,
2. Subsurface Reconnaissance Explorations for Proposed Housing
Development, and
3. Environmental Site Assessment, and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2007, the Common Council confirmed that the City -
owned land in question (i.e., Tax Map Parcels #119. -1 -2 and #100. -3 -1) is surplus in
that it will not be required for future public works operations, and reiterated its
intention to transfer title to the land in question to the IURA, at the earliest
practical time (subject to environmental review and the approval of the actual
terms of such transfer, by the Common Council), for the possible, subsequent
conveyance of part or all of such land (by the IURA, upon the concurrence of the
Common Council) to an eligible and qualified sponsor of an urban renewal project
consistent with the Vision Statement, and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2007 Common Council established Capital Project #722
in the amount of $100,000.00, to cover the cost of the following preliminary site
investigations and the management thereof, together with other costs associated
with the Southwest Area Urban Neighborhood project, and authorized the
Director of Planning and Development to retain a contractor that would provide
and /or secure, and manage:
1. Boundary and Topographic Mapping,
2. Subsurface Reconnaissance Explorations, and
3. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (E5A), and, if necessary, a
Phase II ESA, and,
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WHEREAS, in October 2007 the City issued a Request For Proposals for Project
Management Services, Preliminary Site Investigations for the Proposed Southwest
Area Neighborhood Development Site. The City received four responses and
selected McCormack Baron Salazar due to their experience in developing
residential mixed use projects on challenging sites, and their proposed project
teams' high level of expertise, and
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2008 Common Council amended (increased) Capital
Project #722 by $175,000 as part of the 2008 Capital Budget, bringing the total
Capital Project allocation to $275,000, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary & Topographic Survey, the Subsurface Reconnaissance
Explorations, and the Phase 1 ESA were completed in April 2008, and the results
of the Phase 1 ESA determined that a Phase 2 ESA was needed in order to pursue
development of the site for residential use, and,
WHEREAS, preliminary estimates for a Phase 2 ESA are approximately $250,000,
and do not include any needed environmental clean -up that may be identified in the
assessment, and
WHEREAS, obligated funds in Capital Project #722 currently total approximately
$90,000, which include the cost to transfer the properties to the IURA and do not
include any funds for planning and design, and
WHEREAS, in an attempt to reduce overall debt cost, we will forgo the $280,000
Capital Project #708 West End Parking Lot to allow for the additional Southwest
Area Neighborhood Project, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends Capital Project #722 Southwest
Area Urban Neighborhood Project by an amount not to exceed $280,000 for a
total project authorization of $555,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That funds necessary for said amendment shall be funded through the
issuance of Bonds, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby directs the City Controller to pay off
existing debt funds for Capital Project #708 West End Parking Lot in the amount
of $280,000 to offset said debt amendment for Capital Project #722.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
3. Extension of Agreement with National Development Council Regarding Community
and Economic Development Advisement Services
Moved by Alderperson Clairborne. Seconded by Alderperson Korherr.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it desires a continuation of the
professional services of the National Development Council to work with the City to
develop and assist in the implementation of the City's Community and Economic
Development Programs; and
WHEREAS, the National Development Council has in the past submitted a proposal
to carry out the required services, and
WHEREAS, the National Development Council has been providing such services to
the City for the past four years, to the satisfaction of the City, and
WHEREAS, the National Development Council has agreed to continue to perform
the services set forth hereunder; and
WHEREAS, the compensation to be paid to the Contractor is comparable to
compensation normally paid for such services within the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the funds required to honor this contract will be derived from a
combination of Planning Department operating funds and remaining funds from the
Gateway Loan Proceeds deposited with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA),
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes that the City of Ithaca and
the National
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Development Council enter into an Agreement for Services for the period from
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 for a fee for services not to exceed
$60,000 for the term of the contract, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor, upon review by the City Attorney, is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and
the National Development
Council, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That funds necessary for the National Development Council contract
shall be derived from the following sources:
Transfer of Funds from
Account A8020 -5105 Administrative Salaries to
Account A8020 -5435 Contracts
$30,000
Remaining Funds from the Gateway Loan Proceeds in IURA
(Increase Appropriation Account A8020 -5435 Contracts by $30,000
Increase Revenue Account A8020 -2375 Services Other Governments
IURA by $30,000) $30,000
$60,000
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes the IURA to use the Gateway
Loan Proceeds for said expense.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
15. Department of Public Works
1. Request to Amend Personnel Roster - Upgrade of Engineering Technician to Junior
Transportation Engineer
Moved by Alderperson Schuler. Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne.
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WHEREAS, the roster of the Office of City Engineer has one Engineering
Technician position which is currently filled and focused primarily on transportation
related issues, and
WHEREAS, the Office of City Engineer requires the services of a title above the
technician level in the execution of the City's transportation engineering workload,
and
WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department and the Civil Service Commission
have reviewed and approved the job description and the New Position Duties
Statements for title of Junior Transportation Engineer; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the authorized personnel roster
as follows:
Add: (1) One Junior Transportation Engineer,
Delete: (1) One Engineering Technician
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That funding for said roster amendment shall be derived with existing
2008 DPW - City Engineer authorized budget and /or existing authorized Capital
Projects, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Junior Transportation Engineer be assigned to
the CSEA Administrative Unit at salary grade 17.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Passed unanimously.
16. Human Resources (HR) Department
1. Director's Report. HR Director Michell -Nunn reported on the following:
Executive Session: HR Director Michell -Nunn asked that an Executive Session be
added to the Common Council agenda to discuss collective bargaining agreement.
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Employee Picnic: Please hold the dates September 19 & 26, 2008 for the Employee
Picnic. Once the date has been confirmed, everyone will be notified.
CSEA Classification Study: The HR Department is waiting to hear from the
Administrative Unit on how they want their compensation plan set up. The DPW
Unit has responded on what type of plan they want and the HR Department will
move forward with setting up their compensation plan.
17. Finance /Controller
1. Controller's Report. Controller Thayer reported on the following:
Fuel Cost: The increase in fuel cost is having a negative impact on the budget. The
increase is affecting many areas of operation such as surcharges on many of our
contracts along with increased construction cost for the overall operating DPW
accounts. Bids that have gone out are returning at a higher cost than originally
estimated.
General Fund /Gas & Oil: The City is looking at being about $85,000 over the
budgeted amount of $276,000. In planning for the increase in fuel cost, an
additional $15,000 was put into restricted funds.
Sales Taxes: June is a very active month for sales tax. The City will receive five
payments from the State and the County. Sales taxes are still strong, about 7.1%
over same period in 2007. Even though the last few collections have been
weakening, sales taxes are about $200,000 above the current budget.
Parking Meter Revenues: The parking meter revenues will be slightly above the
budgeted amount of $285,000. Overall for parking revenues, the City is on pace to
be about 3% over the estimated amount of $1,568,000.
Fine Revenues: Fine revenues are on pace to be over the budgeted amount of
$850,000.
Health Insurance Cost: The health insurance cost is quite high. At the current
pace, the cost will be well over the budgeted amount of $6,200,000.
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Overtime Cost: At the current pace, the overtime cost will be at about the
budgeted amount of $810,000.
Audit Report (2006): The Controller will bring to next month's meeting the 2006
Audit Report for approval. The Controller's Office will start to work on the 2007
State report.
Tompkins County Council of Government ( TCCOG) Health Benefits Steering
Committee: The TCCOG Steering Committee is starting Phase 2 of the project.
The Committee is looking at plan designs and getting input from the unions on the
plan designs.
18. Reports
1. Mayor's Report. None.
2. Sub- Committee Updates. None.
3. Council Members' Announcements. None.
4. Next Month's Meeting: June 25, 2008.
17. Adjournment
With no further business and on a motion by Alderperson Korherr, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:20 p.m.