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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1941-2COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 5*00 P. M. October 1, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Aldermen - Mazza, Rottmann, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb Attorney Thaler Clerk - Springer Chamberlain *- Snyder Assessor - Thorne MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PARKING - Z. COURT STREET Dr. Judd, representing property owners in E. Court Street, protested the unlimited time cars are permitted to park in E. Court Street and he requested the Council to limit the parking to one hour in this street. Alderman Adams suggested that a study be made of the entire parking area outside the metered districts, and it was moved By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Rottmann: Resolved, that the matter of parking outside the metered zones be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. PARKING - S. AURORA STET Mr. George Mezey, proprietor of the Cornell Laundry and0,eaning Center of 110 S. Aurora Street re- quested the Council to consider the installation of twelve minute meters in the 100 block of S. Aurora Street especially in the vicinity of his steme. The matter was deferred for later discussion. TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS ORDINANCE Attorney John LoPinto appeared before the Council and protested the adoption of the proposed ordin- ance covering transient 'retail business. He stated that he represented a Photography Corporation and that there was some question of the possibility of enforcing the ordinance as presented and he suggested that the ordinance be further considered before its adoption. The matter was deferred for later consideration. ALDERMAN A. A. BARNS RETIREMENT FROM COUNCIL In a letter to the Mayor which was read before the Council, City Attorney Thaler ex- pressed the opinion that if Alderman Barns has moved his residence and now lives outside the boundaries of the Second Ward that he has thereby vacated his office. Mr. Barns stated that he has moved his residence outside the Second -Ward and did not wish to serve if he was ineligible and after thanking the Mayor and Aldermen for their cooperation during his term of service, he retired from the Council table. CORNELL UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT The following letter in regard to the City of Ithaca-CoTnell University tax question was presented: "August 20, 1941 Honorable Joseph Campbell, Mayor City of Ithaca Mr. Edward R. Eastman, Chairman Committee on Public Relations Cornell University Gentlemen: In behalf of the Ithaca Chamber of Commerce and the taxpayers of the City, I wish to thank you for having accepted the invitation of the Executive Committee of the Chamber to.meet informally with us on August 13 to discuss the possibilities for settlement of the Ithaca -Cornell tax case. Common Council -2- October 1, 1941 "You gentlemen and your respective associates, City Attorney Thaler and Finance Committeeman Gibb representing the City, and Attorneys Treman and Simmons representing Cornellf were most co-- operative in reviewing the Chamber's point of view on this matter, namely, that it would be to the advantage of both the City and ,. University and conducive to a continuation of amicable relationships between Town and Gown, to settle this taxation problem by negotia- tion rather than through the processes of further legal action, which would be both expensive and distasteful to both parties. It was a real satisfaction to the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, therefore, that all persons present could individually agree to a definite proposal, and that the representatives of the City and of the University offered to recommend adoption of this pro- posal by their respective authoritative bodies. The proposal suggested provides as a basis of settlement, the final offer of the University made on April 29th and approved by the Common Council in its resolution of April 30th. This University proposal offered the city approximately $11,975.00, including the taxes on several additional properties, a substantial increase over any payment yet made by the University, as a token.of its interest in the financial problems of City administration. The proposal further provides that groups representing the City and University meet in joint session to study the question of the cost of city services furnished to the University, with the purpose of arriving at an impartial and fair statement of facts before the consideration of the 1943 City budget in the Fall of 1942. The committee believes that such an investigation conducted in good faith would provide data which would be most helpful in guiding city and University policy and would give the taxpayers of Ithaca, for the fir.3t time, complete and impartial -factual information on the issues involved. We understand that since our conference the University has in- dioated a willingness to carry out the offer made in its name by Messrs. E. R. Eastman and Allan H. Treman as committee, under date of April 29 and we also understand that Mr. Eastman, who is chairman of the Cornell Trustees Committee on Public Relations, has secured the approval of the University administration of such a joint study as is here proposed. May I also take this opportunity of reminding the City and University officials that the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce who were present and concurred in the above proposal also personally represented, as leading executives, such substantial tax- payers as the Morse Chain Co., Rothschild Bros., the Ithaca Journal, the First National Bank, the International Salt Co., and the Ithaca Gun Co. The only committee member absent was Mr. V. A. Fogg, President of the G.L.F.-Farm Supplies Corp., and Mr. Fogg also approves the proposal. In the belief that the unanimous opinion of the three groups at our conference would also represent the point of view of Ithaca taxpayers generally, I earnestly express the hope that all parties will do everything in their power to carry out the general idea of the plan suggested. Very cordially yours Harry G. Stutz, President" Alderman Gibb explained that he attended the meeting at the request of the Chamber of Commerce and that all present agreed that a settlement of the case would be better than to take the matter thru the Courts, and that he understands that it is possible to reach a peaceable and legal settlement of the present situation and that it will be possible to have a joint study of the question by groups representing the City and the University, and he recommended such a settlement. By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce and Alderman Gibb be approved and adopted, and 6di Common Council -} October 10 1941 Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate settlement of the matter as recommended. Ayes S Rottmann, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb Nays 1 Mazza Carried and Approved. APPOINTMENT - ROY E. HALVERSON TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Campbell announced that due to the resignation of J. W. Bishop on account of ill health, it is necessary to make an appointment to the Board of Public Works and he announced the appointment of Roy E. Halverson to the office subject to the approval of the Common -Council. By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza: Resolved, that the appointment of Roy E. Halverson to the Board of Public Works to complete the term of J. W. Bishop which expires December 31, 1945 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. CORNELItb GEORGIA CLAIM The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Board of Public Works held August 13, 1941, Attorney Thaler recommended a payment of $300.00 to Mr. Georgia in full settlement for land used in the construction of the highway in S. Albany Street end that the Board of Public Works recommended offering him $300.00 in full settlement provided the Council would appropriate the necessary funds. By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Resolved, that the sum of $300.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund for settlement of the claim. Unanimously Carried. APPROPRIATION - SNOW AND ICE The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has requested an appropriation of $500.00 for the pur- chase of cinders and for snow and ice removal, there being a balance of only $67.34 remaining in the account. By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Adams: Resolved, that the sum of $500.00 be and i=eby is appropriated from the contingent fund to budget item #152. Unanimously Carried. CHAIRS FOR POLLING PLACES The Clerk reported that with the purchase of 7 chairs it will be unnecessary to rent equipment for the polling places and he recommended that they be purchased. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resolved, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to pur- chase 7 chairs for use at the polling places. Carried. SECURITY FOR BANK DEPOSITS The Clerk reported that officers of the First National Bank and Tompkins Co. Trust Co. have agreed to deposit United States bonds as collateral to secure City funds deposited in their bank, and that an officer of the Savings Bank has questioned the right of that institution to post security for deposits. The Clerk also reported that the average monthly balances of City funds in the banks during the past year were as follows: First National Bank $117,495- Ithaca Savings Bank 28,000. Tompkins Co. Trust Co. 293,631. exclusive of the Sinking Fund which now amounts to $202, 256. of which $162, 000. will be di s bursed on July 1, 1942. By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Shruger: Resolved, that the local depositories be required to deposit United States bonds or other satisfactory security in the amount shown in the following table: First National Bank $l50, 000. Ithaca Savings Bank 30,000. Tompkins Co. Trust Co. 400,000. to July 1, 1942 300,000 thereafter � Common Council -4- October 1, 1941 Be It Further Resolved, that on failure of the Ithaca Savings Bank to post the necessary bonds or other satisfactory security, the funds now on deposit in that institution be transferred to the Tompkins Co. Trust Co. Unanimously Carried. DELINQUENT TAXES Attorney Thaler presented letters from Marius P. Rasmussen of 28 Cornell Street and from the Ithaca Journal request- ing the Council to expunge the penalty imposed for nonpayment of their City taxes before the expiration of the collection period. The letters stated that checks were mailed early in June and have not been paid at their banks, and therefore, must have been lost or mislaid in the mail. Chamberlain Snyder reported that both parties are very prompt in the payment of taxes, and after discussion it was moved, By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resolved, that the penalty amounting to $7.99 against Mr. Rasmussen and $35.52 against the Ithaca Journal be expunged, pro- vided Attorney Thaler determines that their respective checkbooks snow the checks were made and dated as claimed, and provided he renders a written opinion that such expungement will be legal. Unanimously Carried and Approved. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. PARKING - S. AURORA STREET Alderman Leachtneauer, reporting for the Police Committee, stated that after study it has been decided that a change in parking regulations is undesirable for the 100 block of S. Aurora Street and that the installation of twelve r,-Inute meters as suggested is impractical. By Aldermen Perry, seconded by Alderman Mazza: R..3olved, that the report of the Committee be accepted and that tho Police Department be instructed to watch the parking in this section and see that the rules governing repeat parking are not violated. Carried. ORDINANCE RE HAWKERS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS Alderman Adams explained minor corrections in the proposed ordinance governing hawkers, peddlers, solicitors which were approved by the Council, and it was moved By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resolved, that section 4 of Chapter IV together with amendr_:ents thereto, of the City Ordinances be and hereby is repealed, and . Be It Further Resolved, that a new section 4, Chapter IV be adopted as follows: City Ordinance Chapter IV, Section 4 Hawkers, Peddlers, Solicitors 1. DEFINITIONS. The terms "hawker" and "peddler" as used in this ordinance shall mean and include any person, either principal or agent, who, in any public street or public place, or by going from house to house or from place of business to place of business, on foot or on or from any vehicle or animal, sells or barters, offers for sale or barter, or carries or exposes for sale or barter any goods, wares or merchandise, except milk, newspapers and periodicals. The tern "solicitor" as used in this ordinance shall mean and. include any person who goes from place to place or house to house or who stands in any street or public place taking or offering to take orders for goods, scares or merchandise, except newspapers or milk, or for services to be performed in the future, or for raking, manufacturing or repairing any article or thing whatsoever for future delivery. The tern "established place of business" as used in this ordin- ance shall mean and include a building or store in which or where the person transacts business and deals in the goods, snares or mer- chandise he hanks, peddles or solicits for during regular hours of business daily, The word "person" as used in this ordinance shall dean and in - elude one or more persons of either sea, natural persons, firms and corporations, and all other entities of any kind capable of being sued. COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET October 1, 1941 Name Tompkins Studio T. G. Yiller's Sons Paper Co. Norton Printing Co. Ithaca Journal New York Telephone Co. Norton Electric Co., Inc. Duplex Electric Co. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Royal Typewriter Co., Inc. Lawrence K. 26.iintz Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 7. T. Pritchard Seneca Street Garage T. S. Darley & Co. Servicenter Inc. Henry R. Head Stallman of Ithaca Joseph 1orri son New York Telephone Co. North Jersey Paint Co., Inc. Jamieson & 1,icXinney Co. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Barbara T. Black Amount $ 6. 0o 14. go', 5.00= 81.64 37.03 s.41w 44.g2;", .00 3� 102.06 10. 0011r ` 5 � �+4. 39 6.82 62.52 42.64 ►�` 1.42 29. 28 26.45 g. 26 62.65�`: 2.85 p 70.42 32.50 v'r BOARD OF HrALTH- October 1, 1941 Dept. of Health of N. Y. Miliams Press, Inc. Dr. J. IT. Judd C. V. Ivios by Co many ,,Dr. Harold. D. Colt ;N. Y. State Gas & Elec. � Donohue -Halverson, Inc. Mrs. Ivia.dora Balker N. Y. Telephone Com)any E. Idlae Mandeville m. J. Kolar �Laura A. Head A. H. Stilb7_efI eld Idirs. hiabel Carlton Gladys Robins City " 4.51 ✓ 6. 50 7.50 .� 56. 00 ;r i Co. 2. 32 r 5.25 ✓v 10.00t`✓ 7. 28 E,r' 11. 75'� 46.76 yr 13.64 3. 40 =✓ 9.35 11. 75 i� Common Council -5- October 1, 1941 2. LICENSE REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person, ex- cept as provided in subdivision 11. below, within the corporate limits of the City of Ithaca to act as a hawker, peddler or solicitor as herein defined without first having obtained and paid for, and having in force and effect, a license therefor. 3. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE: BOND. Any person desiring to pro- cure a license as herein provided, shall file with the Chief of Police of the City of Ithaca, New York, a written application upon a blank form provided by the Chief of Police and furnished by the City, and shall file at the same time satisfactory proof of good character. Such application shall give the number and kind of vehi- cles to be used by the applicant in carrying on the business for which the license is desired, the kind of goods, wares and merchan- dise he desires to sell or the kind of service he desires to per- form, the method of distribution, the name, permanent and Ithaca address and age of the applicant, the name and address of the person, firm or corporation he represents, the length of time the applicant desires a license, and such other information as may be required by the Chief of Police. Such application shall be accompanied by a certificate from the Sealer of Weights and Measures certifying that all weighing and measuring devices to be used by the applicant have been examined and approved. An application for a license as a solicitor who demands, accepts or receives a payment or deposit of money in advance of final delivery, shall also be accompanied by a bond to the City of Ithaca, New York, approved as to form and surety by the City Attorney in the penal sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) with sufficient surety or sureties or sufficient collateral. security, conditioned for making a final delivery of the goods, wares cr merchandise ordered or services to be performed in accordance with the terms of such order, or failing therein that the advance payment- of such order be refunded, Any person aggrieved by the Fctior_ of any licensed solicitors, shall have right of action on the bond jor the recovery of money or damages, or both. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect, and in case of a cash deposit, such deposit shall be retained by the City of Ithaca for a period of ninety days after the expiration of any such license, unless sooner released by the Chief of Police. The requirement for a Certificate Of Weights and Measures and Bond shall apply to those claiming any one of the exemptions under paragraph 11. 4. LICENSE. Upon the filing of the application as provided in the last preceding subdivision, the Chief of Police shall, upon his approval of such application, issue to the applicant a license as provided in subdivision 2 hereof. Except as hereinafter provided, no license shall be refused except for a specific reason and for the protection of the public safety, health, morals or the general welfare. A license shall not be assignable. Any holder of such license who permits it to be used by any other person,and any person who uses such license granted to any other person, shall each be quilty of a violation of this ordinance. All licenses shall be issued from a properly bound book with proper reference stubs kept for that pur- pose, numbered in the order in which they are issued, and shall state clearly the kind of vehicle, if any, to be used, the kind of goods, wares or merchandise to be sold, or service to be rendered, the dates of issuance and expiration of the license, the fee paiG and the name and address of the licensee. Every licensee, while exercising his license, shall carry the license with him and shall exhibit the same upon demand. . LICENSE FEES. The following fees shall be paid for the license hereinabove required: a. Where a vehicle or vehicles is or are to be used by the applicant, the fees shall be 1. For the first such vehicle so used: For one year, Fifty Dollars ($50.00); for any period less than one year at the rate of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per month, except that the minimum fee shall be Twenty Dollars ($20.00). 2. For each additional vehicle so used by any one licensee: For one year, Twenty --Five Dollars ($2 .00); for any period less than one year at the rate of Five Dollars ($5.00) per month, except that the minimum fee shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00). Common Council -Cr October 1, 1941 b, Where no vehicle is used by the applicant, or where an additional license is required paragraph 'loll hereof: For one year Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.000; for any period less than one year, at the rate of Five Dollars ($5.00) per month, except that the minim-Lizfee shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00). c. Any person using a vehicle may employ under.the same license not more than -one person to assist in selling and delivering, but such person shall so act only when accompanying a licensed hawker, peddler or solicitor, and when any additional persons are so em- ployed, an additional license shall be required for each such additional person and the fee fixed in paragraph "b" shall be paid therefor. d. The one employee mentioned in subparagraph "c" above who acts with a licensee shall at all times carry and on demand display a card of identification issued by the Chief of Police, which card shall contain the following information: The name of the employee, the name of the employer and the date of expiration of the employer's license. Such identification cards shall be valid until the expira- tion of the license under which they are issued. Each such employee shall file with the Chief of Police a statement including his name, age, permanent and Ithaca address and the name and address of his employer. He shall pay to the Chief of Police a fee of $1.00 upon the issuance of the identification card. The provisions of para- graph 118" of this section respecting revocation of license -shall apply to the revocation of cards of identification. The issuance of a card of identification may be refused upon the same grounds as set forth in paragraph 1141, of this section, for the refusal of a license. 6. MARKINGS ON VEHICLES. The vehicle kept or used by a licensee in exercise of his license shall be marked on both sides with the r,,anber corresponding to the number of his license, and the words "Licensed Vendor" in plain letters and figures at least two Anchee in height and of such color as to be plainly read at a distance of at least ten feet. 7. NAME AND ADDRESS ON VEHICLE. Every vehicle used by a lic- ensed hawker., peddler or solicitor in or about his business, shall have the name of the licensee and his address plainly, distinctly and legibly painted in letters and figures at least two inches in height in a conspicuous place on the outside of each side of every such vehicle, and such name and address shall be kept so painted plainly and distinctly at all times while such vehicle is in use during the continuance of the license. 8. REVOCATION OF LICENSE. The Chief of Police may, at any time, for a violation of this or any other ordinance or any law, revoke the license. When a license shall be revoked, no refund of any unearned portion of the license fee shall be made. Notice of such revocation and the reason or reasons therefor, in writing, shall be served upon the person named in the application by delivering the same to him personally oi- by mailing the same to the address given in the application; such revocation shall be immediately effective if served personally and shall become effective twenty-four hours after mailing if served by mail. Licenses obtained by fraud or misrepresentation of any material fact shall be wholly invalid and shall -be surrendered upon demand; no refund of the license fee shall be made. 9. RESTRICTIONS. A huckster, peddler or solicitor shall: a. not falsely or fraudulently misrepresent the quantity, character or quality of any article offered for sale; or offer for sale any unwholesome, tainted or diseased provisions or merchandise. b. keep the vehicles and receptacles used by him in a clean and sanitary condition and the food stuffs and edibles offered for sale well covered and protected from dirt, dust and Insects. c. not blow a horn, ring a bell or use any other noisy device to attract public attention to his wares, or shout, or cry his wares:. d. not stand or permit the vehicle used by him, to stand in one place in any street or public place for more than ten minues. e. not create or maintain any booth or stand or place any barrels, boxes, crates or other obstructions upon any street or public place for the purpose of selling or exposing for sale any goods, wares or merchandise. Common Council -7-- October 1, 1941 f. not use any weighing or measuring device unless the same shall have been examined and sealed by the City Sealer of Weights and Heasures. 10. ORDERS. A written statement of all orders taken by licensed solicitors who demand, accept or receive payment or deposit of money in advance of final delivery, setting forth the terms thereof, the amount paid in advance, the name of the solicitor and the name of the person or firm he represents, shall be given to the purchaser at the time the money is paid to or deposited with the solicitor. 11. EXEIPTIONS. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. Nothing in this ordinance shall apply to sales conducted pursuant to statute or by order of any court, or to any persons selling personal property at wholesale to dealers in such article. The licensing provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to merchants having an established place of business within the City, or their employees; to farmers and truck gardeners who themselves or through their employees vend, sell or dispose of the products of their own farms or gardens; to honorably discharged soldiers, sailors or marines properly exerois- ing a license issued pursuant to the General Business Law or to berry pickers who sell berries of their own picking; but all such persons shall observe the provisions of subdivision 7 and 9 herec.f, and shall provide the Certificate of R eights and Measures and Bone_ mentioned in paragraph 3. This ordinance also shall not apply so as unlawfully to inter- fere with interstate commerce, and to that end all persons claiming to be engaged in interstate commerce or claiming any of the exemption. hereinabove set forth shall apply to the Chief of Police for a Certificate of Compliance, using the form of application described in subdivision 3; the applicant shall also submit to the Chief of Police satisfactory evidence that he is engaged in interstate com- merce. 'Phen the applicant shall have established to the satisfac- tion of the Chief of Police that he is engaged in interstate commerce, or is entitled to one or more of the above exemptions, the Chief of Police shall issue to him, without charge, a Certificate of Com- pliance, stating among other things, that such person has complied with the requirements of this section and has satisfactorily established that he is engaged in interstate commerce. Such certif- icate shall be carried with the person exercising it and shall be exhibited upon demand. Each such certificate shall be invalid after one year from its date of issue. The securing of any such certificate by fraud or misrepresentation by any person not in fact engaged in interstate commerce or entitled to one or more exemptions shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. 12. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct, and each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense. 13. If any subdivision or provision of this ordinance shall be decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitu- tional or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or ally part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid. 14. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Ayes 9 Nay s p TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS ORDINANCE corrections in the proposed ordinance Business, which were approved by the moved, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Resolved, that the ordinances of by adding thereto a new section to be IV as follows: Carried and Approved. Alderman Adams explained covering Transient Retail Council, after which it was Alderman Adams: the City of Ithaca be amended known as section 10, Chapter W._ Common Council October 13, 1941 City Ordinance Chapter IV, Section 10 Transient Retail Business - SECTION 1. This ordinance shall be known as the Transient Re- tail Business Ordinance and is ordained in pursuance to Section 85-a of the General 1,lunicipal Law of the State of New York, SECTION 2. Definition: A transient retail business is hereby defined as being one conducted in a store, hotel, house, building or structure, for the sale, at retail, of goods, wares and merchan- dise or services incident therewith, excepting food products, and which is intended to be conducted for a temporary period of time, and not permanently. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to apply to so- called "Rummage Sales" conducted by local charitable or mligious corporations or associations. SECTION 3. Permit and Bond or Cash Deposit of Transient Merchants: An application for a permit or license to conduct a transient retail business within the City of Ithaca shall be made ry mail or otherwise to the City Clerk, upon blanks prepared under authority of the City Clerk, and an applicant shall furnish such proof of his identity and integrity, as the City Clerk shall, in his discretion, determine. Such application shall contain a statement showing the true name of the owner of such business, his residence, office address, mature and kinds of goods to be sold, the persons, firms and corpora- tions from whom such goods were purchased, and the period of time during which and the location where it is conteriplated such business will be conducted. The City Clerk may demand, and such merchant shall furnish, such farther information relating to stock and sales during the con- duct of such transient business, as the City Clerk may deem necessary to meet the purposes of this ordinance. Each applicant, before receiving a permit to conduct such transient business, shall file with the City Clerk of the City of Itha.ca., a bond in the penal sum of five hundred dollars 0500.00), executed by a surety company or by two responsible fee -holders re- siding in the state of New York, (or in lieu thereof, a cash bond of equal amount), conditioned that such person or corporation Vill make a full, complete and true report, of the gross amount of sales made in such transient retail business in the City of Ithaca, and mill comply in good faith, with the provisions of this ordinance, and that he or it will pay the amount of tax fixed. Said bond shall be approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the City Clerk as to its sufficiency. A permit or license granted hereunder shall be conspicuously displayed by the transient merchant in the place of business con- ducted by him during the conduct of such business. SECTIM 4. Tax imposed for Conduct of Transient Business: A tax is hereby levied upon all persons or corporations conducting a transient retail, business within the city. Such tax shall, be based upon the gross amount of sales and shall be at the same aggregate rate as other property is taxed for the year. The amount of such tax shall be determined by taking the total of the combined rates of the City, School and State and County taxes, levied or assessed against real property in the City. The total of such rates shall then be applied to the gross amount of sales made by such transient merchants, within the City, and the amount so fixed shall be levied against the person or corporation conducting such transient retail business. If, at the tine such tax becomes due and payable, the tax rates for the current year in the City have not been fixed, the same shell be estimated by the City AssessoIrs, who shall certi;tj such estimate to the City Clerk, to be used by him in fixing such tax. Every peitson or corporation permitted to conduct a transient business within the City shall file a verified report to the City Clerk on or before twelve o'clock noon, on Monday of each week. Such report shall contain a statement of the gross amount of sales of the previous week made by such merchant within the City, up to the close of business on the preceding Saturday, and, at the same time, such transient merchant shall pay to the City Clerk the amount of tax levied upon such sales. Common Council -9- October 1, 1941 7 SECTION 5. Conduct of Unlicensed Transient Business Prohibited: No individual, person, firm, corporation or association shall trans- act a transient retail business within the City, without first ob- taining a permit or license thereof, and without first making a cash deposit or filing a bond as herein provided., SECTION 6. Presumptive Evidence: If the place in which the business is conducted is rented or leased for a period of less than six months, such fact shall be presumptive evidence that the busi- ness carried on therein is a transient business. SECTION 7. Revocation of License: Upon the failure of the per- son or corporation who shall have received a permit or license to conduct a transient retail business to comply with any or all of the terms of this ordinance, the City Clerk may, at any time, revoke the permit or license granted to such person or corporation in which event any cash deposit shall be returned to the licensee, less the amount of the tax due thereunder. The violation of this or any other ordinance, or the commission of a crime, particularly but not limited to violation of Article 40 of the Penal Law, or any of the provisions of the Agriculture P� Markets Law is sufficient grounds for the revocation of this license, SECTION 8. Penalty: Any person or corporation failing to pay said tax, or failing to obey the provisions of this Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, shall be quilty of a misdemeanor, and upon being convicted of such violation shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) or by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. SECTION 9. All resolutions and ordinances inconsistent herewith are he-eby repealed. SF,3TION 10. If any subdivision or provision of this ordinance shall be decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be un- constitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid. SECTION 11. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after due publication of same in the Ithaca Journal. Ayes 7 Rottmann, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Vail, Adams, Gi bb Nays 2 Mazza, Perry Carried and Approved. NO PARKING - 'CAITE AVENUE Alderman Leachtneauer reported that the Police Committee recommends extending the No Parking regula- tions to Waite Avenue between Thurston Avenue and Triphammer Road, and it was moved By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza: Resolved, that Chapter VI, section 2f "No Parking" be amended by adding the following: Waite Avenue, both sides, between Thurston Avenue and Triphammer Road. Effective upon publication. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. w TRAFFIC CONDITIONS The following traffic conditions were brought to the attention of the Council: Suggested installation of Stop Sign at the intersection of Dryden Road and Bryant Avenue. Street sign improperly installed at Wyckoff Road and Highland Avenue. Suggested No Parking regulations on the east side of Linden Avenue. Speed of Ithaca Railway buses excessive. By alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Mazza: Resolved, that these matters be referred to the Police Committee for investigation and report. Carried. to Common Council —10— October 1, 1941 SUPERINTEITDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Gibb reported that the Finance Committee and the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works were requested to meet with the Board and discuss the matter of the appointment of a Superintendent of Public Works. He stated that the Board has determined that in order to secure a competent person for the position, it will be necessary to pay a starting salary of $6, 000. annually. He further stated that funds must be made available before the Board may request the Municipal Civil Service Commission to furnish an eligible list from which the appointment may be made, and that the two members of the Finance Committee who were present at the meeting with the Board recommended that the Council :make the necessary appropriation. By .'alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Mazza: Resolved, that this Council approve an item of $6,000. in the 1942 budget and such funds as may be necessary to pay the salary of a Superintendent of Public Works for the balance of the year :,_941 appropriated from the contingent fund. After further discussion, alderman I.azza withdrew his second o the motion, and it was moved By alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the matter be tabled until the next meeting. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F. H. ringer C% City Clerk ,%/ I I Regular Meeting PRESENT Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen - Rottmann, Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder COI! KON OC77CTL PaUCE50=9 City of Ithas ,; N. 5•;0 P. 7. Zovember 5, 1941 Shurger, Gilled- retry, 701, Adams MINUTES Vinutes of the preceding _eetinq were duly approved. r�7E E P?07 , 3"nri — SFC I\T� ^T1 D Acting Mayor LOUIS H • iiOUS�.:,L3 LL.�R�- .A... ...i�'t'L2 k ;:_ ��r. �:.�.. a._.v0_-:� �n_�R' Gibb reported that Mayor Qx gib; ' w: _s': ea to reconnend to the Council that Mr. Louis H. Houseweller 7hn hao lena eleaieV A: derman from the Second Ward for the term " eoin :ir.;_• Jar_uzry 1, 1942, be appointed Alderman from that lard to complete b e term of Mr. A. A. Barns whose term expires December 31, !941. By Alderman Adams, seconded by 1derman Shurger: Resolved, that Er. Houseweller be and hereby is appointed Alderman from the Second lard for the term ending December 31, 1941. Unanimously Carried. Mr. Houseweller was given the Oath of Office and was welcomed to the Council Chamber by _sting :ayor Gibb. STANDING CQj9ITTEES The following standing committees for the balance of the year 1941 were announced: FINAHCE KD ACCOUNTS Gibb Shurger Gillette CHARTER AND ORDIY ICES Adams Vail Gillette RELATIONS WITH POLICE DEPART!= Leachtneauer Shurger 'azza RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF PUBLIC ' ORKS Vail Ha z za Gibb RELATI01?3 '; IT 3 TIR, GOB :,ISSIOX Gillette Adams Shurger RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF HEALTH Perry Leachtneauer Rottmann RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF PUBLIC TELFARE Rottmann Perry Houseweller Alderman Leachtneauer and Mazza entered the Council Chamber at this time. ARi.ISTICE DAY CELEBRATION Mr. C• A. Smith appeared before the Council and requested a contribution of $200.00 or as much thereof as may be necessary to defray expenses of the proposed Armistice Day celebration to be held under the auspices of the Tompkins County Ve?tterans . , Committee on govember 11, 1941. He stated that a similar amount has been appropriated by the Supervisors of the County. By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Mazza: Resolved, pursuant to Section 12 of the General City Laws, the sum of $200.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund for the celebration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1941; said stem to be expended in the manner provided by Section 13 of the General City Laws. Unanimously Carried. 12 Common Council November 15, 1.941 CORNELL UNIVERSITY ASSESSY7NTS 7illizm 13. Wilkinson reported that the Taxpayers Association aces not "I,.ink that the assessments against Cornell University na.y be compromised and he stated that it is felt a friendly test case sno',IId ire head. to c�etermine which properties have been propayly placed on -tac: .^sjessment Roll.. Acting Mayor Gibb explained that the pro -.-Dosed arrangement is for one year only in orwer that the ria.tter nay be given further study, and Attorney Thaler stated tnctt n.o ­et-c?.enaent will be made excepting by consent of the Goy_).- t, CHARTER CHANGE Mr. Wilkinson otatad that the Taxpayers' Association expect to call a meeting in the near fat.u2e to discuss the revision of the City Charter and that; th:; Alderrrea will be invited to attend the meeting. CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE The clerk reported a request from the Board of Public Works for permissicn to transfer $1200. from the construc- tion and permanent imprcvement account to the cemetery account to purchase equipment and sup, -)lies to replace those destroyed when the tool house burned. By :alderman .l dams, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resolved, that permission be and hereby is granted the Board of Public Works to transfer $1200. from the construction and permanent improvement account to the cemetery account as requested. Unanimously Carried. SECURITY FOR BANK DEPOSITS The Clerk reported that the agreement with the First National Bank has been completed and that the re- quired bonds have been deposited, and that the agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Co. will probably be completed in a day or two. He further stated that the Ithaca Savings Bank advisesthat they cannot comply with the request to furnish security for the City funds and he asked if the Council wished the funds in the Savings Bank transferred to the Trust Co. at once or on January 1st as a transfer at this time will considerably reduce the interest earnings for the period. By Alderman Adams, seconded by .11derman Vail: Resolved, that the City Clerk be -.Tid he hei eby is authorized to defer transfer of the funds from the Ithe.ca Savings Bank until January 1, 1942. Unanimously Carried. ITHACA - TOMPKINS COUNTY DEFEYSE COUNCIL A letter to the Mayor from the Local Defense Council was presented. The letter stated - that at a meeting of the Council held October 27, 1941, the Chairman was authorized to appoint a committee to wait upon the Common Council and the Board of Supervisors to the end that a new plan might be developed for carrying out the work of the Defense Council for the City and County, and that the Committee appointed consisting of Mr. Paul S. Livermore, hers. 117. 'W- Flexner and 21Ar. Charles J. Kenerson is ready to meet with the Common Council and Board of Supervisors or designated Committee at their convenience. The mayor was requested to appoint a committee from the Common Council to meet with the other committees. CIVILIAN DEFEYSE SCHOOLS - EDGEWOOD ARSENAL, KARYLAND_ The follow- ing letter from Ithaca -Tompkins County Defense Council was presented: "November 5, 1941 Mr. J. Campbell urayor, City of Ithaca Ithaca, N. Y. Dear Mayor Campbell: Since the joint meeting of the Defense Council with the Ccmmo n Council and Board of Supervisors, we have received a letter from the Federal Office of Civilian Defense requesting that Ithaca send a representative of the Fire Department or the Police Department to the Civilian Defense School at the Edgewood Arsenal in haryland, for the period November 17-29. There is being encicsed herewith complete information concern- ing the school and its objectives. Common Council - Audit Sheet November 5, 1941 Name Arthur Lindsay Wayne D. Campbell Wm. A. Church Co. Norton Printing Co. Ithaca Journal New York Telephone Co. Stover Printing Co. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Norton Electric Co. Addressograph Sales Agency Curtiss 1000 Inc. T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. A. G. Macera John J. Williamson Ogden C. Kerr Clara A. Rogers Fred M. Ellston Lawrence J. Wilkinson Lawrence Y. Mintz The Chase national Bank William Marshall New York Telephone Co. Lohr & Kramer Wm. T. Pritchard C. H. Murray Seneca St. Garage Ithaca., Laundries Inc. Stallman of Ithaca Harrison -Adams J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. Davis & Lee Electric Co. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Jamieson-T,11cKinney Co. C. J. Rumsey & Co. Duro-Test Corp. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. j Barbara W. Black Kline's Pharmacy Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Amount 72.00• 3.00s, 28. SO t 12. 50• 73• .24' 39.11 r 65a of7. �R . 0 ✓ 18. Oo 35.62 ✓ 7. oo v 56. oo✓ 30.00 1 7-0011 20.00 / 21.00 ✓' 10. 00 � 43.12✓ 21.40 9. 26 V 3.48 V 7. 43 log .85f 7 26 .42 10. 64 ✓ 46V 17. 4 11.30 J 19. 24 # 7.24 6. aS .� 34. to d 76. 38 ✓ 34.50 ✓ 1.00/. 15.79 f November 5, 1941 BOARD OF HEALTH T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. $ 6...61 Mrs. Mabel Carlton 11.25 w' Dr. J. W. Judd 30.00" E. Mae Mandeville 11.75 A. H. Stubblefield 4.70 Gladys A. Robbins 11.52 � Laura A. Head 11.43t Dr. G. A. Galvin 10.00t Westwood Pharmical Corp. 11._9 Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00), Norton -Starr, Inc. 24.88'/ N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.98 V Dept. of Health of N. Y. City 2.63 Dr: A. J. Leone 20.00'� Dr. Eugene Davidoff 10.00 _1/. Dr. Mary F. Brew 10.00 V J. C. Penney Co. 10.44 � Kline's Pharmacy 5.90 wxxxXx=ViVw)90w X N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 2.16 e Public Health Nursingrdlagazine 3.00 Stover Printing Co. 5.40 Dr. R. H. Broad 35.27` M. J. Kolar 52.65 w' Common Council -3-- November 5, 1941 "Today we have received a telegram from the Second Civilian Defense Area in New York City requesting an immediate reply to this letter indicating whether or not Ithaca will be represented. In view of the fact that some expense will be Involved, this matter is being referred to you and the Common Coup -oil. Incidentally, it might be added that the type of instruction given at the Edgewood Arsenal will be necessary for the training for certain volunteers in this comnuni.-cy if the State Council pro- gram, discussed at our meeting on October 27, is to be completely carried out. Respectfully yours Ralph C. Smith Secretary" The matter was discussed and it was agreed that the instruction to be given at the School is very essential for civilian defense and that a representative of the City should attend, and that Fire Chief Reilly is the logical person to attend the School. By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that Fire Chief Reilly be and he hereby is authorized to attend the Civilian Defense School at City expense, and Be It Further Resolved, that Assistant Fire Chief Travis be authorized to attend the School at City expense in case Chief Reilly is unable to attend. Carried. ADVERTISING SIGNS - FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION The Clerk reported that a proposal submitted to the Board of Public Works to purchase and install signs at the main entrances to the City, advertising the Finger Lakes Association was referred to the Council for con- sideration. A representative of the Manley Advertising Agency of Auburn who manufacture the signs was present and presented a cut of the signs and stated that they are made in two sizes and priced at $25. and $50. each. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works for study and report. Carried. REGIONAL INSTITUTE - KIYOR' S CONFERENCE The Clerk reported that the annual Regional Institute of the Mayor's Conference is to be held in Binghamton on November 10, 1941. By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the City Clerk and an Alderman designated by the Mayor be authorized to attend the Institute at City expense. Carried. CORIUTELL UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that at a conference with the Attorney for the University, the farm of decree was agreed upon but that it has not yet been submitted for his approval. AUDIT By alderman Shurger, seconded by .Alderman Vail: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. TRAFFIC COh?DITIONS Alderman Leachtneauer reported that several matters of traffic regulations brought to the attention of the Council at the last meeting have been investigated and corrected, and that the matter of regulating parking immediately outside the metered zones is to be given further study before recommendations x` are made. PARKING - E. COURT STREET :'alderman Leachtneauer reported that the Police Committee recommends that parking be limitcd to two hours on Court Street between Cayuga and Aurora Streets. By Alderman Adams, seconded by !Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that Chapter VI, Section 2a "Two Hour Parking" be amended by adding the following: East Court Street, both sides, between Cayuga Street and Aurora Street. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. t4 Common Council November 5, 1941 PARKING - E. STATE STREET Alderman Leachtneauer reported that the Police Committee recornm< rids t_iat due. t.c na.-rcwnesc of street parking be prohibited in E. c tal-e tieeu- bet�eer EddY and K-itcheil Streets. By Alderman Adams, secon.ied by Aide ni,-n Gillette; Resolved, that Chapter VT, Sec-c ors '" :To Pnrkingl' be amended by adding the following; 'T. Stare k3trec c, both sides, betreen Eddy Street and Y's'itchell Strea*�- Ayes 10 Nays 0 z�_.�rried and Approved. STOP LIGHT -- E STATE AND Cn>?_T.L Sid'` :' :3 r"ldcrma,z Trail reported receipt of a reauest for Ghc, (if a tftop -then Go light at the intersection of E. Ut e a.nd vorn4,;,il Streets, By Alderman Vail, seco-nded by Shu: ger: Resolved, that the matter be refei-rc� to the Police Corm-littee for study and report. Carried. WELFARE DEPARTI:;EYT REPAIRS_ Alderman Rottmenn reported that repairs have been completed in the ??elfare Department and the :aldermen are invited to inspect the quarters. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F. H. ringer City Clerk 45 ¢OMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, F. Y. Regular 'eeting PRESENT 'ayor - Campbell Aldermen - ::iazza, Rottmann, Vail, Gibb Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder 5: 00 P. I December 3, 1941 Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, IJITUTES 'Xiinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TAB EXPUIM"ImT - F. ii._2TJJ?X7iS _PROPEETY The folloring communica- tion in regard to ta:k expungement was presented, and the Aldermen queetioned the advisability of expunging the tax until ownership is definitely determined. ('Letter on page 4 of these minutes) By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation. Carried. NO PAR3IM REGULATIONS - E. STATE STREET A petition signed by 14 residents of the b16ck iii E. tate Street between Eddy and ::itchell Streets was presented, requesting the Council to reconsider the recent amendment to the Parking Ordinance which prohibits parking in that block. The petition stated that residents are subjected to unnecessary and unreasonable inconvenience by restricted parking in the block, and it was moved By Alderman perry, seconded by Alderman 1azza: Resolved, that the natter be referred to the Police Committee for further study and recommendation. Carried. ANNING COIuiISSION REPORT ON ZOMFG ORDIITA14CE The follocring letter om the Chairman of the P arming ommission seas presented: "City of Ithaca,"Few York The Planning Commission .1ov. 28, 1941 To the 'Viayor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca, X. Y. Dear Sirs: The Planning Commission submits to you herewith a modified draft of the Tenative Revision of the Zoning Ordinance, incorporat- ing changes, omissions and additions. The Commission, during the east year, has studied, carefully '-and in detail, the tenative revision of this ordinance prepared by the former City Attorney, 11ir. Truman 1�. Powers. This study has in - eluded a comparison with the present Zoning Ordinance. The attitude of the Commission is that changes from the present law ,should be made only for very good and sufficient reasons. Certain literature has been consulted as an aid to the study. The Building Commissioner, Thorne, has been constantly a participant in the study. The Common Council, on February 5th. last, authorized and in- structed the Ilanning Commission to continue its then current study of the revision of the Zoning Ordinance and Zone ::ap and to report its findings to the Council. As concerns the Zone 1iap, the Commission has made substantial progress in study, is, hvwtiev, not yet ready to report but will do eo. in the near future. Respectfully submitted The Planning Commission by Eugene D. ::ontillont Chairman• 1 Common Council --2- December 3, 1941 By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the report be accepted and referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. DOG CENSUS -_1.94a The Clerk reported that Dog garden, 77illiam B. Hall, submitted a bid of 20P per dog for enumerating dog owners in the City for the year 1942, and requested the privilege of naming two assistants for the work. It was also reported that Police Chief 11.'arshall, under whose supervision the census is taken, approves of ir. Hall as enumerator. By A-lderran Shurger, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resclved, that '7illiam B. Hall be and hereby is appointed earme-a.tor of d.cg owners for the year 1942, with the privilege of n_ a.r,.ing trrc assistants; all work to be done under supervision of the 201i.ce Department as authorized in sec. 108 of the Agriculture and i:::rkecs Law. Carried. E C6-FLA HFLP - ISSUM DOG LICENSES The Clerk requested permission ext:a. he! during U ,nuary and February to aid in issuing doh licenses, BN, Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Rasolved, that the City Clergy: be authorized to hire one extra --person during January and February to aid in issuing dog licenses at a salary not to exceed $20.00 7,eekly. Carried. iHUYAS C. 3ArTIS -- CURB AND GUTTER ASSESS .114T The Clerk reported That fir. Harris appeared before the Board of Public forks at their meeting held Yovember 26th and protested the curb and gutter assess - mer_t against his property at 611 S. Albany Street, stating that he vas given to understand that no assessment would be levied against his property if he agreed to give the City a small triangular piece of land at the intersection of Spencer and S. Albany Streets to permit the widening of the intersection. The Board's attention was called to the fact that the property in question was included in the list of properties to be sold on Friday, November 28, 1941 for the nonpayment of the assessment. The Commissioners agreed that the matter should be thoroughly investigated and it r+as regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Common Council be requested to rithdraw the Harris property ftpm i to be sold for taxes on the 28th and that the Highway Committee, l City Attorney,&City Engineer investigate the matter. It ras reported that on the strength of this action by the Board that the property was withdrarn from the list which was sold on the 2Sth. By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the rrithdrasral of the property in question from the tax sale be and hereby is approved, pending investigation and recommendation by the Board of Public Corks. Unanimously Carried. TRAi?SF'ER Off' FUNDS FROi THE COVSTRUCTI.OY AIM PEX ANEZT I1,'_PR0VXiXY ACCOLTITT TO THE EQUIP:,"MIFT FUND The Clerk reported that the Board of u'alic '.7orks renuests permission to transfer $2500.00 from the con- struction and permanent improvement account to the equipment fund for the nurohase of five trucks for the Department of Public Works. By _alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Vail: Resolved, that the transfer of w2500.00 from the constructip4 and permanent improvement account to the equipment fund be and hereby is approved. Unanimously Carried. ITHAGA-T071P.-KIFS CO. DEFENSE COUITCIh. The following letter from the local Defense Council eras presented: "�awe:nber 2�, I9�i the ;.;ayor and Common Council , City of Ithaca - The Board of Supervisors, Tompkins County - Gentlemen: CcmplyinC with the provision of the resolution adopted at the Joint meeting of the Common Council, the Board of Supervisors and the Ithaca-Tomp'_:ins County Defense Council on Ootober 27, repres® a-' tines of each of these bodies met together November 21 to oonslde Plans for the future operation of the local Defense Council. There were present at this conference, liesers. Stevensoty Store► and Svweetland representing the 3oard of Supervisors; Adams, AuTtev Md. Gibb representing the Common Council..; : enerson, LivesrevT09 Smith and Kre. 17. r. Flexner representing the Defense Qoanoll. Common Council - Audit Sheet December 3, 1941 Name Amount Wayne D. Campbell $ 3.00 T. G. Miller ' s Sons Paper Co. T• 79 v Ithaca Journal 2.32 - New York Telephone Co. 41.20. Norton Electric Co. 2.10 , N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 4. 6S , Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 17.05, C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 12.97 Stover Printing Co. 8.40 , Norton Printing Co. 20.00 ' Stallman of Ithaca 4.91 Henry R. Head . 40 W. T. Pritchard 31.91� Auto Body & Radiator irks. 2. 25 / N. Y. Telephone Co. 9.26 f Harrison Adams 9. 44 , J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. 1.80, N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 73.50--' Ithaca Journal 361.761 Dorman S. Purdy 3• F8 y Barbara W. Black 31. 0 , Dr. A. K. Dean 71.50- Board of Health Dec. 3, 1941 1' N. Y. Telephone Co. I` M. J. Kolar l 'Mrs. IJlabel Carlton Laura A. Head ;Gladys A. Robbins i A. H. Stubblefield -N. Y. State Elec. a Gas Corp. Dr. Eugene Davidoff v ' Dr. :Mary F. Breirr __i Schomac L'Iercantile Co. E. iv.ae IAanc-eville I"Dr. J. ',V. Judd Elmira Drug & Chemical Co. irs . aadora Baker ::Norton -Starr, Inc. Dr. A. J. Leone ivlohawk Dental Supply Ilest«Tood Pharma.cal Corp. T. G. Millers Sons P,,per Co. 8.43 v 42.44 7.75 Y8 11.4P 11.60T`� 3.10 et 2.16 ,.. 10.00 10.00`r 7.50 11.43' 10.00 r 9.60 V' 10.00 10.00 'v` 9.70 v. 4.77 6.61 ,,.: Common Council -3-- December 3, 1941 1-7 "After giving due consideration to the requirements of the State Defense Council as explained by General Arthur S. Conklin when in Ithaca on October 27, the conference unanimously approved the following recommendations for reference to the Common Council and Board of Supervisors: 1. That insofar as is possible and practicable, the local Defense Council should carry out the program of activities suggested by the State Defense Council, 2. That a new Council be appointed by the ��ayor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors which should include key persons in the community, not over 7 or 9 in number, under the assumption that the term of office of the members of the present Defense Council. expire December 31, 1941. 3. That the City of Ithaca provide the services of Fire Chief r: Bernard J. Reilly as coordinator to direct and _s�upervise the program of activities of the local Council. 4. That the her coordinator be empowered to arrange for adequate office space in a central location and the services of an office secretary -stenographer. 5. That the Board of Supervisors appropriate the sure of $1000.00 for financing the required activities of the Council. 6. That steps be taken to carry out these recommendations iinnediately upon approval by the Common Council and the Board of Supervisors. Respectfully yours Ralph C. Smith Secretary" By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Uazza: Resolved, that this Board approve the recommendations of the Defen Council, including the appointment of a new Council and the pro- se vision of the services of Fire Chief B. J. Reilly as coordinator to direct and supervise the program of activities of the local Council. Carried. CORYELL UNIVERSITY &8SESSMENT City Attorney Thaler reported that he understands that Judge .icNaught has signed the order settling the tax case between the University and the City but as yet he has not received a copy of the order. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Yinance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. ADVERTISING SIGITS - FINGER LbXES ASSOCIATION Alderman Vail re- ported that after investigation, the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public ?forks do not recommend the installation of the signs advertising the Finger Lakes region at this time. The report was accepted and approved. ZARY,InG - 0 Ts DE i:ETERED ZONES Alderman Leachtneauer reported that parking time is now limited immediately outside the metered 7,nes, and that the police Committee do not recommend further restria- t3,)e, at this time, as it would only extend parking to other cis 11icts. ,- He stated that the Police Commissioner has agreed to appeal to -cr.e students and teachers in the Public Schools and Ithaca Oollege to cooperate with the Department in the parking situation. THURSTON AVENUE - _P_ARKING Alderman Leachtneauer reported that the, Pon ce Committee recommends no parking on the west side of Thurston Avenue between the bridge and the south entrance of Prudence Risley Hall. By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Perry; Resolved, that Chapter VI, Sec. 2f of the City Ordinances "Yo Parking" be amended by adding the followingt Thurston Avenue, west side between Triphammer bridge and south entrance to prudence Risley Mall. UneAlmowly oarrle46 18 Common Council -4-- December 3, 1941 STOP LIGHT - E.,STAXE AND CORNELL STREETS Alderman Leachtneauer reported that since -the opening of E. rate Street, traffic condi- tions have improved in E. State Street and that the committee does not recommend installation of a stop sign in that location at this time. BUDGET - 1942 Copies of the 1942 budget estimates, a copy of which is TeMwith appended, were distributed, and it was moved By'llderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the 1942 budget estimates be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report at an adjourned meeting of the Council. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. The Common Council City of Ithaca., New York Gentlemen: F. Hj.p nger City Clerk +November 24, 1941 Re: Tax Ea unsement, Acting on advice given by irz. Thaler, City Attorney, to 1:r. Snyder, City Chamberlain, herewith is my Statement that Lots 49, 9, and 10, Vine St., City Assessment 1.ap #242 Block -,#292 assessed to Fitch H. Stephens have been found to be a duplication of similar assessments against Yetta B. Bernstein et al. This situation has evidently existed on the Roll for several years. Therefore I recommend that the Stephens assessment and tax on these lots be expunged. The City tax for 1941 was as follors: On lot #S, 4.55; on lot #9, $ .74; on lot #10, $1.85. c/c to City Chamberlain m Respectfully H. C. Thorne City Assessor" t 3 00 Ithaca, New York December 3, 1941 To Hon. Uayor and Aldermen: I present herewith the following budget requisitions as filed by the officials of the various departments, for the year 1942: ACCOUNTS 1940 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FIB PROPOSED TENTATIVE 1. Board of Public Work C er 's Office $11, 000. $11,110. $121110. 114 B.P.T. Admin. 3, 400. 3, 739- 113,138. 116 Engineer's Office 8, 300. 8, 00. R00. 9, 300. 119 City Hall 8, 500 S, 6, 6o4. 120 Isolation Hospital 125. 125. 125• 160 Sewers - General 10900, 161 Street Cleaning 8,500. 8,500. g,850. 162 Refuse & Garbage 22, 000. 22,000. 23,125• 164 Sewage Disp. Plant Franklin St. 3,550- 16 Sewage -- Buffalo St. 315. 166 Sewage -- good St. 110. 167 169 Sewage - Cherry St. Storm Sewers 125• 3, 00. 3, 500. 3, 630. 169 Plumbing Insptr. 1,400. 250. 180 Street Lighting 24, o62. 24, 000. 21000. 191 Highway rdaint. 26, 000. 26, 0o0. 26, 6o0. 182 Snow, Ice, Cinders 8)000. MOO- 3,115. 183 184 Dept. Buildings Bridge Faint. 750• 8, 500. 750• 41000. 767. 4,100. 185 Creek Maint. 1, 200. 1)200. 10225. 18o Shop Ma.int. 2, 900. 21900. 3, 360. 213« Park Dept. Gen. 9)000. 9, 500. 9, 915- 23'_ 232 Percy Field Stewart Park 250. 6, 40o. 250. 6)400. 100. 6, 650. 233 234 Treman Park Golf Course 750. 3, g00. 750- 3, 900. 789- 4, 050. '_3�5 Airport 1.900. 31250. 732. ?3'. Fizza. Parking Area Yun. Comfort Sta. 3, 000. 1, 3?5. 3,187. 1, 470. 3, 094. , 647: 40J) City Cemetery 3, 600. 3, 450. 4.74r). , 7� TWAL - Bd. of Pb. 4rrki 1741162. 16P,930. 168,Z41. P. Public jqlfare 19' 0 Home —Relief ctn .n. 17,499- 17,442. 11,773.45 66, 191 Home Relief 10�+,3- 82, 533• 225.00 200 201 Old Age Admin. Old Age Assist. 8, 618. 105. 500. 8, 525. 101,500. 10, 67�• 55 96, 500. 00 TOTAL - Public Relfaz•e 236, 000. 210_�, 000. 185,175.00 5Administrationerv.np. ublic Health 1�1 Conserv, 5, 750. 5.,880. 6,190. 152 Isolation Hospital 200. 200. 15? Parochial School 1,350• 1,350• 1,375- 154 155 Venereal Dis. Clinic. Kisol. Health Clinics 275• 6, 420. 225• 6, 035. 125. 6, 485. 156 hosquito Control 500. 700. 600. 157 Lunacy 100. 100. 100. 158 Dental Clinic 22 • TOTAL - Public Health 19� 11000- 19�.475- 4. 132 Fire De rtment ire Fight 54, o00. 57, 430. 64, 000. 133 Mint. of Buildings .040• 44.70, 2 • TOTAL - Fire department 57,000. 62,000. g3.5r 75,_;,, ACCOUNTS 194o 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FINAL PROPOS D TENTATIVE. Under Control of Council 101 Aldermen V 200. 200. 490. 102 Mayor t s Offi oe 20990. 20990. 2, 925. 108 Chamberlain's Office S, 554. 8, 659• 9,0 • 111 Assessor's Office 2, 600. 2,600. 3►8 9• 112 Att orney's Office 2, 200. 2, 200. 2, 700. 113 Civil Service Comm. 300. 300. 300. 117 Elections 5,200. 4► 933• 4, 733- 119 City Court 5,000. F,000. 5,000. 129 Emp. Retirement System 13,491. 14, 250. lII}}, 500. 1 Undistr. Expense 1, 700. 1)200. 1 5. 130 Police Department 53,500. 19350, 56,300. 1, 490. 57,93�4. 1, �+75. 134 Bldg. Commi ssi over 137 Sealer of wts. & Meas. 1, 250. 1, 600. 1, 515. 260 Hi scel. Expense 109000. 12, 675. 12, 675. 261 workmen's Compensation 21,000. 2, 000. 2, 000. Contingent 12,,000• 4o.576_. 15�.0000.. TOTAL - Under Council 125,545.o156.76,3. 135�g7, . 6, Debt Service 270 rincipa3�— 000. 1Z01:761. 153, 000. 16 , 000. 00 450.75 272 Interest 36, 759. 34, 273 Int. of Temp. Loans 500.- - 500• ,_500.00 TOTAL - Debt Service 124, 261. 1 0 2S . 201,590.75 7. onstruction & Permanent Improvements I. urface treatment of streets 10.0000. 2. Curb & gutter renewals 10,400. Clean Six 11ile Creek, west of Plain St. 3,000. . Dryden Rd., storm sewer, curb & gutter & wall 3, 500. . S. Cayuga St. Ext. retaining wall & walks 3, 70. . Resurfacing & widening program 42, SO. 7. Bridge design 4, 000. TOTAL - Construction & Permanent Improvements The Board of Public works recommends the continuation of the bridge and pavement program as submitted in rarch, 1941. Following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison I or the two previous years: 1940 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FINAL PROPOSER UPTATZVE 1. For Bd. of Public Wks. 1741162. 162, 330. 165, 741. 2. a ++ to Welfare 236, 000. 210, 000. 155,175- i. " " " Health 19, 920. 19, 000. 19, 475- 4. " if It Fire Commiss. 57, 000. 62,000. 931575- _ 5. All Others Under Council I29. 45• 1;z;6. 763. 135. 875. T OTkL - Maintenance 612, 627. 610, 093. 602, 441. 6. Debt Service *194,261. 120,289. 201.990.75 TOTAL -• Current Expense 506, SSS. 500, 352• 7. Par Canetr. & Perm. Imes- 40,0000 44.000. GRUM TOTAL BUDGET 846, 8L8. 5 8 ,,, * $62,000.00 financed by bond issue. 504, 521.75 77,150-00 981. 97,_,7 .75 0 . _3_ ESTIMATED INCOIM According to information available at this time our assessed taxable valuation will be approximately $38,831,793. We have estimated revenues other than those received through direct taxation amounting to 0246,838.89 for 1942. Estimated Uiscel. Rev. 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Y. Adjourned Regular eeting 5:00 F. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Aldermen - Rottmann, Houseweller, Perry, Gibb x Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Elean Cha:nberlaia - Snyder Dece nber 19, 1941 Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, "IZUTES 4inutes of the preceding seeting rere duly approved. TAX EXPUYGV.T. YT F. M. BILPHEYS PROPEFTY City Attorney Thaler alt reported that er Investigation he is satisfied that the three lots reported at the last meeting as being assessed to both ;;r. Stephens and to the Bernstein Estate areowned by the Bernstein Estate and that the Stephens assessment is in error. By Alderman Gillette, seoonded by Al dePtan Shurger: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to pay to the City Chamberlain the sum of $4.44 from money appro- priated for se,id purpose, for the 1941 City tax on the lot. Unanimously Carried. Aldernan Adams entered the Council Cha b4r at this time. DOG-:ARUEX The Clerk reported that there is a possibility that the position of Dog ''pardon will be vacant on January let and he suggested that a Commnittee be appointed to investigate and make recommendations to the Council. By .Alderr. an Leachtneauer, seconded by Alder:;ian Shurger : Resolved, that the :.&yor be authorized to ap»oint a Committee to investigate the matter. Carried. The -fayor appointed Aldermen Gillette, Leachtneauer and Rottmann to the Committee. Aldernan Vail entered the Council Chamber at this time. FIRE 17SURAICE - CITY BUILDINGS The Clerk reported that after a study of the schedule of lire insurance to be carried on City buildings -,,,jade by a committee from the Common Council and Board of Public 171or:{s, the Board has annroved the schedule herewith amended, and directed that it be submitted to the Council for consideration. After discussion it was moved By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that the schedule be approved with the recommendation that insurance be carried on items A 3 "ater Dept. Building, ;f27 Filter Plant, y38 Renair Garage in the amounts advised by the e.npraisers as set forth in the schedule. Carried. SPTCIAL APP'10FRIATIO11TS- BUDGET ITV, 101 and 108 The Cle k reported that the budget approprriations for the Common u eil alzd or the Chamberlaials office have been exceeded due to the extra expense in connection with redistricting the City and moving the Ch4mberlain's Office and that appropriations of 4260.00 for fte Council and y;275.00 for the Chamberlain's office should be made. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that appropriations be and hereby are :Made from the contingent fund as follorns: To Budget Item ,el0l Cannon Council v260.00 To Budget Item ,BIOS City Chamberlain 275- 00 Unanimously Carried. APPROPRI ATIOPT - SYCC AMD ICE The Clerk reported that the Board of Public T orxs has requested an appropria►,tlon of $500.00 for *nor and lee removal, there being a balance of only �450.00 remaining in the bcoount. By Alderman Adams, seconded by .'.lderman Vail: Resolved, that the sum of 4500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund to budget items *41152. Unanimously earri ed. PL Com-.non Council -2- Dece :fiber lg, 1941 FIRE DA':AGE' - SOUTH SIDE CO`:Ui�TITY CENTER BUILDIA?G The Clerk re- ported that on DecFn er ire damtged the South Side Community Center building to the extent of �45,150.92 and that the fire insurance is carried by the Center, and since title to the property is in the name of the City, both the Common Council and Board of Public 7 orks should authorize the endorsement of the in- surance checksto the order of the contractor who is to repair the buz.1 di ng. By Alderran Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail: *'hereas, on December 10, 1941 a fire loss ras suffered to premises ?mown as the South Side Community Center, the title to which is held by the City of Ithaca, end Thereas, an adjustment has been made between the insurance carriers and the 'hard Construction 09., in the sum of 5,150.92 for rhich the lard Construction Co. guarantees to replace the premises in asgood condition as heretofore. Yor* Therefore Be It Resolved, that upom the completion of such repairs, aid the approval by the City Engineer, the City Clerk be aid hereby is authorized and directed to endorea to the order of the lard Construction Co., and -deliver to such Company the checks sub- mitted in final adjustment by the insurance carriers. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and _approved. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Ghurger: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. :�FDISTRICTIXG Alderman Adams reported coneiderable progreeb in the rrork of redistricting and stated that a complete report of rork aQccmplished to date will be made at the regular meeting in January. REPORT - 1942 BUDGET The report of the Finance Committee with recommendations, a copy of which is herewith appended, on the pr0- pcBed 1942 budget was presented by Chairman Gibb. The report and recommendations ^ere discussed by the Council, and it was moved By Alderman Ferry, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that the report Frith recommendations including salary increases be and hereby is accepted and approved. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. ADOPTION - TEYTATIVE BUDGET 1942 By Alderman Perry, sec-b—nd-ed by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that the tentative budget for 1942 as amended, a copy of rhich is herewith appended, be and the same hereby is approved. Ayes 9 Fays 0 Carried and Approved. L0`_',AT? LAB J,5 —,j1 1 Attorney Thaler presented the following I,eoal La- together rith the :ayorI emergency message and explained that the law '--aa prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Fillalioe Committee: TO THE CO=:.Oy COUNCIL OF THE OITY Or ITHACA: 'tDeeeiber It. 1941 It appears to my satisfaction that the public interest requires the immediate passage of the Local Lair hereinafter refereed to. In accordance rith the provisions of Sec. 13 of the City Hose 'Rule Lai- of the Sta%e of ate^ York, and by virtue of the authority conferred on me, I do hereby CE:1TIF7 to the neoessity of the immediate rmaJsage of the Local Law entitled "Amendment of Sec. 166 of the City Charter by adding a new sub-seotion thereto to be known as sub- s ctioz 9 with relation to the tours of duty of employees of the Ttre Denartnent of the City," a copy of rhich is hereto annexed. Given under my hand and the seal Of the City of Ithaca, this 19th day of December, 1941. . ATTEST: F. H. Springer CitY Clerk Josapk Oampball : Zatyor of the ottr, of Itkacse lfer. Yolk" Ithaca, New York Deoember J�; 1941 To !g Hon. Mayor and Aldermen: I present herewith the following budget requisitions as filed by the officials of the various departments, for the year 1942: ACCOUNTS 194o 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FIrAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE 1. $oard of Public Work 110 Clerk's f ice $11, 000. $11,110. $12,110. 114 B.P.W. Admin. 3, 4,00• 3, 738• 11,138. 11C Engineer's Office 8, 300. 00. g, Roo. 9,300- 119 city Hall 8,500 8, 6, 6o4. ' 120 Isolation Hospital 125• 125. 125. 160 Sewers - General 1,900" 161 Street Cleaning 8,500. 8,500. 8,850. 162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000. 22,000. 23,125• 164 Sewage Di sp. Plant Franklin St. 3,550. 16 Sewage - Buffalo St. 315. 162 Sewage - Wood St. 110. 167 Sewage - Cherry St. 125. 168 Storm Sewers 3, 5OO• 3, 500. 3, 630. 169 Plumbing Ineptr. 1, 00. 250. 180 Street Lighting 24, 062• 24, 000. 23, 000. 181 Highway Maint. 26, 000. 26, 000. 26, 60o. 192 Snow, Ice, Cinders 80000. 5, 500. 3,115. 183 194 Dept. Buildings Bridge Maint. 750. 82500. 750. 4, 000. 767. 4,100. 185 Creek Maint. 1, 200. 1, 200. 1, 225. 18o Shop Maint. 2, 900. 2, 900. 3, 360. ?30 Park Dept. Gen. 9, 000. 9, 50Q• 9, 915- 231. 23" Percy Field Stewart Park 250. 6, 40o. 250. 6, 400. 100. 6, 650. 233 Treman Park 750. 750. 789. 234 Golf Course 3,800. 3,900, 4, 050. 23� Airport itgoo. 3, 250. 732. 251) Ywa— Parking Area 3, 000. 3,187. 3, 094. 25". 400 Yun. Comfort Sta. City Cemetery 1, 325. 3, 600•- 1, 470. 3, 450. 1, 617. 4,74�-_ TO`l'AL - Bd. of Pb. rv' rrko 174,�162. 162 8 0. 1,_6 _ _ _t -1-6 2. Public Welfare 190 Home Relief Adtnin. 1�: 17,442. 191 Home Relief 1499: 92, 533• -�,-22 - �� = s?2-1-S. 200 Old Age Admin. 8, 618. 8, 525. 10; 67 -5.5 201 Old Age Assist. 10 00. 101,500. •9.6.500, w TOTAL - Public Welfaie 236.000. 210, 000. 1S5- i2Zj--00 S' �S 3. public Health 15 15_L Administration Conserv. & Insp• 5, 325. 5, 750• 4, 285. 5, 880• 4, 610. . Gi3p• 15? Isolation Hospital 200. 200. 15? Parochial School 1, 350. 1, 350. 1;-37-5. - 154 Venereal Die. Clinic 275. 225. 125• 155 1,.iscl. Health Clinics 6, 420. 61035. 69485. 156 Hosquito Control 500. 700. 600. 157 Lunacy 100. 100. 100. 158 Dental Clinic 225.----- i 9 z z s. TOTAL - Public Health 19,920. 19,000. . 3i' 2 Fi re De artment F re Fighting 54, 000. g1, 430. 64; oo©. -4.so o. - s .5 Q . 133 Maint. of Buildings 3,000• 4 0. 2967 • - Z 7,S 7 a TOTAL -Fire Department 00400. �7, 0000 62.�.. qj&z � -7 g � p �-. i 2- ACCOUNTS 194o 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FINAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE • Under Control of Council 101 Aldermen 9 200. $ 200. $ 490. 102 Mayor ' s Office 2, 880. 2,890. 2, 9255. 108 Chamberlain's Office 8, 564. 8, 659. 9, 0774. 111 Assessor's Office 20600. 2, 600. 3, 849• 112 Att orney ' s Office 20,200. 2, 200. 2, 700. 113 Civil Service Comm. 300• 300. 300. 117 Elections 5,200. 4, 533• 4, 733- 118 128 City Court Emp. Retirement System 5,000. 13, 481. r-,000. 14p 250. ,000. 1 , 500. 129 Undi str. Expense 1,700. 1, 200. 117755. 364. 130 134 Police Department 53, 800. 56, 300. 490. 57, Bldg. Commissioner 1, 350. 1, 1, 75- NZSealer of Wts. & Meas. 1, 250. 1, 600. 1, 81 , 2 Mi s cel. Expense 100000. 12, 67 5.? 261 Workmen's Compensation 2,000. 2,000. 20,000. Contingent 000. 40. 576�; 15,000. TOTAL - Under Council 125, 545. 156, 763. 1351575. • 6. Debt Service 270 PrinRpa-f1L3:000: 153,000. 16 ,480.00 272 Interest 761 36,799. 34, 50. 75�,, -y 273 Int. of Temp. Loans 500• 500• 500 00 TOTAL - Debt Service 1 4 261. 190, 259. 201 j 950. 75 7. onstruetion & Permanent Improvements 1. Surface treatment of streets 10,000. 2• Curb & gutter renewals 10,400. -� . Clean Six Mile Creek, west of Plain St. 3,000. . Dryden Rd. , storm sewer, curb & gutter & __,--/ wall 3,500. . S• Cayuga St. Ext. retaining wail & walks 3, 70. • Resurfacing & widening program 42, 80. 7. Bridge design 4,, 000. TOTAL -- Construction & Permanent Improvements uziao-# -3 The Board of Public Works recommends the continuation of the !r.•idge and pavement program as submitted in kareh, 1941. Following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition )y groups as provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison :or the two previous years: For Bd• of Public Wks. 2• n u n n Welfare Health Fire Commiss. 5. All Others Under Count. TOTAL - Maintenance 1940 1941 1942 1942 FINAL FINAL PRO OSED TENTATIVE 174,162. 162, 330. 1-68r�1` � so( . 236, 000. 210, 00/0- 17 $, "s 19, Q720• 19,0000 t�a / -7, 2 ZS, 57,000. 62, 000.-93i�75- ��. o 1 s. 12 45. 1 c_s 6 3 63, 1-35-S`� /3 6. 3 ? 612, 627 . 610, 093. 602, . s g ' 3 j 6i.. Debt Service *1 4 261. 190,299. 7f733i.75 VVA3,-6` Current Expense 806, 888. 800, 382. 804;-$21 j 7. For Constr. & Perm. Impe• 40,000. 44,000. 7-Z;��0.80 GTLM TOTAL BUDGET g4.8s. 844 82. $'$1; 9�.- 3 3 7 0 $62,000.00 financed by bond issue. , 3_ ESTIMATED INCOU According to information available at this time our assessed taxable valuation will be approximately 635,831,753. We have estimated revenues other than those received through direct taxation amounting to $246,838.89 for 1942. 1941 FI., VAL 1942 Estimated kiscel. Rev. $219, 229. 32 $23bg$ 3 z, 3 r Res. for Current Obligations 7, 511. 52 9; 4 S Res. for Debt Retirement 3, 73.IE3 1;-3�b. / 3 f 3 Surplus from prior year 40. 25. 29 ? --� - - p --- -- 270, 939- 56 �� 9 t9-- vy 53,, 442. 44 4. 7�' 7 i 3 g Tax Le 7 3 — 821, 54j--2? Each 40 oent increase in tax rate will produce $15,532.71. Respectfully submitted fE. pringer, City Clerk i FM December 17, 1941 To the 'Ka,yor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N. Y. Gentlemen: Your Finance Committee has completed its analysis of the sub- mitted 1942 Budgets of the several City Departments. The analysis of the Budgets was made with the friendly and helpful collaboration of the headsof the Departments concerned in joint meetings with your Finance Committee. The Co:n:nittee begs to submit its findings hererith and recommends and requests its tenta- tive approval by the Council as follors: Totals only of the various Departmental Budgets are given, for details you are referred to the itemized data furnished you Dece_-ieer 3, 1941. 1. Board of Public 2. Board of Public 3. Public Health Fire Department 5. Under Council 6. Debt Service 7. Construction & Works ?'elfare Permanent Improvement Approved Total $167,501.00 175,175.00 1% 225. 00 87, 075. 00 136, 375.00 201►980.75 0 000.00 $817.33l.Z5 The anounts deducted provisionally from the Department Budgets submitted are as follors.: 1. Board. of Public Works 1,240.00 (1) 2. Public 'elfare 10,000.00 Public Health 2F0. 00 (2 . Fire Department 61500.00 • Cow"lon Council Add 500.00 • Debt Service atone 7• Construction P_ Permanent Improvement 41,1o.00 (5) Total Less $500.00 added . ,500.00 filet Deducted b4 Notes 71) The Finance Committee recommends the transfer of City Cenetery care to the Par'.9 Department thereby eliminating the Cemetery Suet. at a saving of $1, 240.00. (2) This saving of $250.00 can be obtained if the present separate medical and dental work nor, being done in the Parochial School is consolidated with the regular Public School rnork in Central School or Junior High. The Council should request the Board of Education to :make this adjustment. - 2- (3) ip"6,500.00 can be saved if Council will enact legislation enabling Fire Depart -:lent to maintain its present force without increase. This can be done legally a,_ad should be doze at once. (4) necessary addition for fire insurance. (5) This deduction is provisional only and can and should be increased later if anticipated surplus warrants. The estimated revenues exclusive of surplus from 1.)rior year amounts to ,'; r4 , 575. 32 Tax levy at present rate i 14. g0 r' 10. S Total 41 1 2 5.7 which leaves a surplus at this time of 95 •95- At this date it is impossible to accurately state the actual surplus from last year but from the data, available the Finance Coi�i­,iittee estimates that it will be approximately 1`.40,000.00. if this estimation is correct the Committee recommends that a. sub- stantial part of the surplus be later allotted to the Construction °_ PeTmanent ir:prcvement fund and the brlance allotted to the Con- tingent fund to be prepared as far as possible for extraordinary contingencies. The Council !gill note the considerable increase in the Fire Department budget. This increase gill alloy► for the too long deferred i nprovements of No. 6 Fire Stetion mainly for the urgent- ly needed care of the fire hose. This need under present i7ar con- diticns is of the utmost importance. Any damages to fire hose would be a iajor catastrophy to the City. Should the amount �25,000.00 allotted to this v,ork prove insufficient under present war conditions and costs, any additional cost should be considered as a legiti.;nate and necessary obligation of the nronosed enlarged Contingent fund. By _the Finance Co-nnittee Arthur Y. Gibb, Chairman � In regard to salaries to be fixed by the Council for 1942. The Finance Committee has included in the Budget report just sub- mitted the following list and requests its approval by the Council. Item 4109 Chamberlain's Office A. Lull nova . 1500. to v1600. an increase of $100. 00 Mrs. 14. Blean if 1200. to 1300. " . if It 100.00 Mrs. E. Tottey if 1144. to 1244. M '+ ++ 100.00 Item #111 Assessor H . 0. Th o ra a it 1900. to 2000. a " ++ 200.00 Associate it 200. to 250. " ++ " 50.00 it ,t 200. to 250 . " k " 50.00 Item 4130 Police Department Chief W. Yarshall 2900.to 3000. " " n 200.00 Capt . Det. P.J. Hartnett 2400.to 2 00. " '+ " 100.00 Capt. :McCarthy 2300. to ROO. ++ If " 100.00 Sarg. H.E.Bruster 2200. to 2300. '+ +' 100.00 if C . F. Ea cD ougal 2200, to 2300 . " " M 100.00 " S.D.Wright 2200. to 2300. +' " If 100.00 :aintenanceT7, Patrol. C. Simmers 2000. to 2300. " " tt 300.00 ':%aint.Asst. G.B.Dcritt 1300. to 1400. If tt +t 100.00 Item 4137 Sealer Weights & 4:ieasures E. P. ifedror 1500. to 1650. " ++ ++ 190.00 Item,�150 Department of Health Dr. R.H. Broad, H.O. 2600. to 2900. }+ " u 300.00 E. Sullivan, Secy. 1060. to 1140. „ ►' " 90.00 Dr. Dairy & heat Insp. 2750. to 2900. +' ►+ 150.00 A. H. Stubblefield San. Insn. 1500. to 1600. " " +' 100.00 L. Head, Nurse 1900. to 1900. 't " +' 100.00 E. 111andeville, Nurse 1500. to 1900. +' " " 100.00 The Finance Committee _... foe, , by Arthur N. Gibb, Chairman i Co±mnon Council - Audit Sheet December 18, 1941 Name Jamieson & McKinney Co. Seneca St. Garage C. H. Murray Crouse -Hinds Co. iTm. T. Pritchard Wm. T. Pritchard Air Reduction Sales Co. T. G. Miller's Sons Parser Co. Amount $ 4.62 .92 34•�-�.' 26.52 2. 69, 490.00 51.43 .te .79 Finance Committee Common Council — Audit Sheet December 18, 1941 Naive Amount Arthur Lindsay 108.00` Wayne D. Campbell 1.50- Norton Printing Co. 00• William A. Church Co. AM - Norton Electric Co. 1��.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 1:IsU VanNa.tta Office Equip. Co., Inc. 7.55 Louis E. Thaler 65.00- Rothschild Brothers 15.75' T. G. Liller's Sons Paper Co. .35. Rothschild Brothers 10.62. The Chase National Bank 5.00. Neer York Telephone Co. 9. 26 , N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 78. 58 • Ithaca Journal 3.80 Dual Parking Meter Co. 6. 40 - American Coin Lock Co., Inc. 9. 55. Finance Committee BOA`D OF' H-ALTH Dec. 19, 1-941 Harry Carey jR4,50 v Itate v- Ele.--. .1. — 5 - 3. 3f) Y' Elmira Drug & Chle-mical Co. 33. ? 5 Chas. E. Houp-litolimp 5.13 Stover PrintinE, Commany t ,j7 e��- lb ow Common Council »b3— December 18, 1941 21 H LOCAL LA " ,6 - la4l A LOC iL LA'r' TO A _V,_1D SECTI01 166 Cg THM' ITHACA CITY CHARTER "'ITH RELATION TO THE TOURS OF DUTY OF TEE E':PLOY?ES Ole THE FIRE DEPART: XFT . By Alderman Ada,1s, seconded by Alderman Vail: 3E IT EITACTED BY THE 00,'� 707 G`0MY?CIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLO'7S : Sec. I. Sec. 166 of the Ithaet City Charter, being Chanter 503 of the Lav s of 1908 as amended by Chanter 387 of the Lacs of 1920 and as arended by Chapter 512 6f the Lars of 1921 and as amended by Local Lair-A-1928, is hereby amended by adding anew sub -section thereto to be kno!-n as sub -section 9 to read as follors: Sec. 2. Sec. 166 (9). To divide the tillermen, drivers and fire alarm operators enDloyed by the Fire Department of the City into tr'o platoons and prescribe the tours of duty for said tiller - men, drivers and fire alarm operators; such tours of duty shall not average more than 863 hours per creek of 7 days in any one month of 4 reeks for each of said e.riployees and each of said a-3ployees shall have at least 24 consecutive hours off duty in each creek of 7 days extent that in the event of conflagrations or riots or other emergency said employees shall re.lain on duty subject to the orders of their suneriors and shall receive an extra all.o"ante based on their salary if they are required to p duty. erform their duties during such period of e;iergency at a tine t'7ilen they usually mould be off See- 3. This local lac shall take effect immediately. Ayes 9 Fay 8 0 Carried. Approved Dec.,P{1941 l PAROCHIAL SCHOOL HEALTH C IF C / ..eyoi .1dermabb suggested that the matter of comb ping the arochial School health clinic rith that of the public Schools should be considered at once, and it rag moved 3y .'alderman Rott}nann, seconded by Alderman Shurger: '�hereas, the Board of Health of the City of Ithaca ad�lni'�ters the health and (ental program of the iarochial School,, ai)d hereas, the Board of ^ducation has a si zilar oro;ra�n in the Public Schools which is adequately staffed to administer the Paroehietl School pro_raM, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that in the interest of advisable econontr, this Council request the Board of Education to administer the Parochial School health and dental programs on andefter January , 1942, aid 3e It Further Resolved, that the iayor be authorized to appoint c;o",vaittee to confer with the Board of 7-ducation. Unani•aously Cerried. The ­,�ayor annointed to the co .n4ittee, _' 1dermen °idame, Shurger, and Gillette. '1'C. 6 FIR, STA7110,", I�:PROV-'.MTTS Alderman Shurger extila.ined that oeveral years ago,st the request of the Fire Corriissiozers, -.r. Gibb nrenared plans for the improve -:cents to Fo. 6 Fire Station and that the sure of %P75.00 r'as paid him at that tine, and he recarxnended that -.'r. Gibb be retained as architect to complete the marls for the i:norove-.wnts. 3y Alderman Rottmann, seconded by ."%lderman Shurger: Resolved, that this Council approve the recommendation and fulthorize irthur F. Gibb to proceed ^ith the preps -.ration of planet for the innroverments. _lyes 1 Alderman Gibb did not vote. Carried and Approvel. .. On motion the meeting etas adjourned to reconvene al$ the Ball of the ,ayor. la. Ii. tA�ez. r Clerl� '�