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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-19441_ t3 4 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y4 Special Meeting 12:00 Noon January 1, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Tuthill, Bangs, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Crawford' Morrisp Perry Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer PURPOSE OF MEETIDTG The Mayor announced the meeting was called to appoint an acting City Judge, since City Judge elect Mintz is unable; to assume his duties due to illness. The Mayor announced the nomination of Harold E. Simpson as act ing City Judge and it -was regularly moved seconded and carried that nominations be closed, By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Bangs; Resolved, that the nomination of Harold E. Simpson be and hereby is approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he be appointed to the position of Acting City Judge for the period of one year. Unanimously carried and approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H, 'pringer City lerk V 0 CITY OF ITUACA TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK OPPICE OP CITY CLERK -COMPTROLLER December 31, 1943 h i 1 To All ,,embers of the Common Council Due to an emergency, a very important special meeting; of the Common Council will be Meld in the Common Council haraci�, vity hall, Saturday, J'a uary 1, 1944 at 12 noon. You are urCently requested. to be present since it is riecessar,- to appoint an ActinU City Judge, due to the illness of the City Jud�Le elect. Verve truly yours, i iiely_ n. G. Comfo a77or s CITY OF ITUACA TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK / OFFICE OF CITY CLERK -COMP OLLER yrz � ySZ � /)&t& A--), 6 i ./� �v Gy/z eo-,� r-�) This is a report on the activities of the City Government of Ithaca durin,!• the past two years, Its purpose is to summarize so. -tie of the peculiar and unusual probleias we have faced and our attempts to solve these problems. It __hay provide our new members with S 4 'th a little better background in assizoinG their new respon ' b1_`Litias$ and it will refresh our raInds as to what has happened and perhaps provide us with some clue to the future. The most casual exa:,-.,ination of city affairs reveals 111,raedi- ately and forcil,ly the effect of the war on zuni-Icipal (.;overYL.,,_Ont, adder:'.. res2onsibilities, and naw ,.)rob1e-;,-,s. ­ Tiie raost sorious problei, created ;v, the war has been the shorta,,e of --an power for z ha continuGd operation of essential services# lVenty-seven of our city employees have entered tary service and 1,1'ianj others have been attracted to Industry, The findin of replacements has beco.e ,imre and more difficult, There are now on the city payrolls, 192 officers and employees co,,npared to the nov=al force of 230 to 400, depending on seasonal variations. In spite of t',Ils, we have maintained our services. The Fire A&S colitinued its excellent record of armall losses, The department is now one man short of` its complete paid personnel. As a result, of pierce of apparattis has leen put temporarily in re- serve andcompany assin-rullents chan,,ed accordlr4jy. This is a tYPicall exrlrs of the adjustnients 3-aade by the heads of the vari- ous depart.aten�.-,:; to take care of man piwer and other difficulties. 'Pile Police with its forces reduced from 24 men to as low as 15 for a short timie, has i. a inv".I.Lned law and order. The Department of public .;=orks, with the b,!- -eat man power problem, has kept arbaSe collections closo to so , 1� U ..-edule and has performed Its ,T.,any other functions efficiently. other departments, faced -vith siililar problems and the necessity of makestilft arran-.es- ments, have continued to op,:. rate effic-* -ontly. Tj;Is includes the- nelfare Departi,.2ontS with 30,11" reduction in its staff, the Depart- ment of ilealth and the office ol" the City Clerk, Asaessor and ,!-Ia b The City Clerk has had Greatly increased duties,, '.hcludi Yak the koepin­ of individual victory and withholdin,-- tax records on each employee, permanent or temporary. Be has also had, char,;a of the purchase of bonds by city employee o tnrou; h the pa Troll. ail- lotment Dian, wit,'a 1nd1vidual accounts to be >ept for eacl-l-L L).ih_ ployee. L-,a t_.'zis connection, it is Iaterestin,� to note tilat city eiaDlovees zind ollficers throw this plan have purchased ',�,e25,924. in `itar Bonds since March of 1942, and contributed generouslj to the v�,ar an�,, Ooi�­�- i-ity Fund. C_ in connection with man power,, we adopted a number of new policias for t'1.11(-.., benefit of city emplqu.ees, Some of these were dictated by war conditions, others 7by c'onrslderations of' fairness and -ood buslnoss. ;effective January 1 1943 all employees receivin'..,, 2500 or less were granted a 10% bonus to compenaate for hi>h' ar costs. In May, an additional 5,Z was gra--lited to all e.-,�plo­aes, In December, this was continued for t1le yeard , 11944 AOy resol-ation of the Common Council. In addition, local laws werea co%t.ec establisliin.,E, a unit cn-.' .v ns, sick leave procedure far all e�,, '10-eas, grantin- vacatioto perdiem, workers Farad.,,ro- vidin, disab."LlItI.; benefits for and policerven injured in the line of duty and not cove -red by workmenst compensation. These local laws ­1ve fafl.r and decent cons'.1%c5eration to all city em(-)loyee,, ' and because t'=ey are uniform, wilt avo2. d I I the Inconsistencies Uaij,t have heretofor existed as between departments. In a furt"-�er effort to Lnprove personnel practices and ad- ii-iinistration, the Civil Service Corm;_Ission, wit?i �c�,incil ap--.)rr_,val contracted ih the 13ureau of '-'Unicipal 6ervice 0 Otate civil , :service to s#Fake a compleetta study of ;,civil Service classifications. This has been completed and the now classi- factions 0 ,9 t0CL,';'1 wit") complete now Civil Service rules, has been adopted by t1be Civil Service ConrAssion. Ove have every reason to believe t1lat, with this fresh start, Civil Service ado -linistration wili 1­e a greatly improved. We are no,,,,., engaL--,ed in a complete reviaw of all salaries arki wages and expect In the near future to preserit a complete study with a recommended salary sta:ndardizatlon plan includiln; fixed minimum and maxi - Mum wa6eS and re��,ular increments. Ilia was has forced us to enter one completely new field of activit-y, -.,­s1_y the special activities under the juris- diction of tr,-- :.axe Council. 11th the cooperation of Mayor Campbell, tals Council was set up and Megan to function of for., days after ilearl :oar ,or, takinti; ovor the duties of the former Defense Council. Members of t"C"o City Government have taken on new and serious responsibilities in connection with War Council activities. Vie Mayor, by law, is the chairman 01 the 00-ancil axi6 is responsible for t.Jae coordination of Its numerous activities. To Chief Bernard. J, Reilly went the J_ tramandous of Civilian Y'rotection, recruiting and traLaIrl-, Its volunteer personnel and, organizing a control Z.D C-1 conter for tha diractor of all municipal sand volunteer agencies in the Gounty In tl,a of disaster, whotlier caused by enemy attack or '11-As he did with outstanding success until he was disat3led Vy a heart attticl,,_ in. 6eptealber 1942. TI-Lere can be no question but t1l, t t'Ae tre7mendous physical and nervous strain involved in t=-iis work- G*.,atributsd lartely the Chief Rell-'y's, sickn6ss and, In Nlovel-_3.,',, I. 19439 his death; he is Just as sure ly a war casualty as i.-L he had been killed in action. "ie, owe him, a great debt of C.,ratitude, Foliowinv ief Reilly 's illness and retirement,, the Yira Department was to -lien ovur by AS313tallt ""'hief Travis, who in ,4arch 1943 was appointed Chief of ti-ie )-lepartment and has con- tinued to carr-j, or, the fine traditions of the depart7rent in spite of rian-y- obstacles and difficultl,:,%! �ie Inao oncu- A: and surmounted. The directors'Lip of Civilian Protection was there turned over to Captain John F. McCarthy w1io, with Common Council ap- proval, was assiiiod by Oh liiGf i'Aarsall to this duty. Ile has carried on the wore with marked success in spite of such dif- ficulties as waninZ interest among volinntear personnel, com- plicated and publicly unpalatable rules and directions froh, 111.ptier authorities and a growing public feeling that nothin�- C; tw� will "ppen. So far, fortunately, �Avilian Protection has not been called uoon to act in a war and we 11ope it never will. ae same time, we are assured by high, authority., that the of danger from enemies either within or without still definatelS exists. Furthenqore, Civilian Protection Is prepared ea� to e with ordii-ary disasters was drastically 1 41 S as demonstrated at t7ie time of the 'Wayland vireck in nearby Stuben County. Our ovni _niiotor corps .-.1obilizad 25 students in 20 ,�-_inutes to vacate t�­ie niversity Infirmary. 'hie work i,,,iust be kept up and the or.-Eni nation preserved until wo are assured I, ia t re raotost p=o ibillty of danger Is definat--ol x ast; we, as publid officlals cilvay.ed with responsibility for the safAty and -.,iel- fare of t-*.-.e com-Tunity, cannot afford to take any other attitude. Salva,,r-e lias 1�een one of our bir `obs. The city has co- operated fully in t.h.e salva�e pro:,ra:ms. Our rail re.,rjoval from L-ddy, Tio>a,. ax,-,d Efate streets and the scrapping of the old street railip.4, brid8e over Fall Creak contributed 352 tons of scrap metal. C;Ur cit-v trucks have collected salva3ed tin and other metals at the time of the periodic drives. This work is of the 6.poatest ii.,:zportance to tlne war effort. It is continuing; under the leadersi-iii) of Adios A. Barns, a former me.mber of tfIiis Council, ;;Wio is spending, a Great deal of time and effort throurli- out the city in encouraging, t10'a salva,,.--e of scrap -_,,aetal, i;a.,)er fats, clo-billin'-'s etc. # Under they successful leadership of Mrs* Flexner, Mrs. MacDaniels and now bars. R. C. Osborn, the varried activities of they Community War Services Section and the Volunteer Office have gone forward. While they activi tiep of these sections are not as tangable as those of Civilian Vrotection, they are never- theless important, including recreation., welfare, hedlth and several other programs. One of the most serious effects of the war on City Govern- ment was the freezing of building material and equipment and the prohibition on new construction. With new construction impossible for the duration, maintenance costs on worn out streets, bridges, and equipment has increditably increased. In order tv preitent a disasterous period of borrowing after the war, the city has embarked upon a very 4oAplete program of post war plannin3. This council has wisely set up 5 reserve funds for the Buffalo Street Bridge, the reconstruction of No. 6 fire station, street paving ganerall bridge construction generally. and purchase of Public Works squ�pmentr These reserve funds now total $2111876. I believe we all agree that this is said pro- cedure and that additional funds should be set asside to as great an amount as iday be possible within the limits of sensible budgets practices. These reserves will be of great benefit when construction again becomes possible and in addition may enable us to absorb p"t of the unemploymont that may follow the close of war production. In addition, we are now engaged in the preparation of post- war plans for 7 of our older bridges. Preliminary plans are now being prapared with the assistance of a state grant of $1800. under the 6tate Postwar Planning; Comr Ission. Other plane are under way and city Lngineer Leon Cass has forwarded considerable material to the L)tate Commission, whose officers have praised the work done by Ithaca In postwar planning* - Under the direction of City EnginQer Casa, the City has 61ven vary serious consideration tp thk3 construction of equip- ment and Materials, All Public Works trucks not absolutely essential to efficient operation have boon put up. Under a careful progyrai;, of mileage conservation, Mr. Cass has reduced city truck Mileage to Wiles from mtles in normal years to and gasoline consumption to gal from gal. in 1941. This is in connection with the saving of equip- mant and tires, it has been aecomplirslie d by careful attention to truck routing, consolidating service calls, etc. 8eginnin,g in January of 1943, we we:1e faced with a serious flood condition in the north and of t`a city resulting from an ice jaw in Fall Creek. This Council, in s special emergency meeting, authorized them use of city e3xaployees and equipment in pumping out flooded cellars and private homes. Man� of our Public Works officials and employees speaZt long overtime hours in pumping and blasting ice. Althou�-A it appeared that the difficulty was caused by an unusual combination of high lake level and low teaperature bhkher than the condition of the crook bed, it did appear after a careful survey, the City Engineer that considerable improvement in the Fall Crook chanel could be made.With the cooperation of Gov, Dewey and the State Dept. of Public Vorks, the services of a state dredge were secured and the mouth of Fall Creek was opened froin the Waite boathouse out to deep water in the lake. In addition, considerable chanel work was done by our own forces in the creek proper, including the removal of trees, stumps, gravel and other obstacles, The Fall Creek flood again empU sized the importance of the lake level problem which has plagued city administrations for years. The City Engineer and Mayor discussed this problem generally and in &Teat detail with the :governor and State Dept. of Public Yorks and were given assurance that greater care would be taken by the state in the matter of lake level control. During the past year four deaths have occurred in our official faitAly. Chief Rielly died on Nov. 18., Sam Norton and Roy Hopper, both members of Lhe Hoard of Public Works, died in the month of September and Roy Halvorson, who r©signed from the Boars to enter the array was killed in action in the South Pacific, All of these men will be missed from public service and from the life of the co=aunity. 'hat tha neat two yearn may brim; forth, I am sure none of us can torotall. We will continue to have difficulties with span power, our public works and equipment will continue to deteriorate* We will have bigger obs to do and fewer and poorer tools with which to do them. Fortunately, we have at the head of every department an experienced roan upon whawa resourcefulness we sac rely to carry us through. Perhaps the war will and snd we will be faced with the problem of rbgearing our activities to peace time routines,; Perhaps we will be faced with unemployment and relief problems# 'A aatever the case may be, we can be certain that the next two years will produce their share of headaches and hardwork. Be that as it may, I"look forward to the next two years with aoi4plete confidence that we will c ontinas to &i ve public service �tt perhaps not on a grand scale and. perhaps with delays now soli t�ien , but service that at least will protect the health, welfare and safety of our com- muni ty and ocarw•y us through until such t irae as we can return to norms . I any very grateful for the unfailing cooperation of the departments of city government and to the hand and able work of our many city officials who serve the people of Ithaca without compensation. My confidence in the nature is based in no small part on the assurance that this cooperation and effort will continue,* CQNIMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS _1 3 City of Ithaca, N. Y„ Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. January 5, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, Tuthill, Houseweller, Shurger$ Crawford,. Gillette, Perry, Morriss Adams, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder Police Chief - Marshall Fire Chief - Travis Welfare Director - Post Water and Sewer Supt, Carpenter Secretary Civil Service Commission - Worden MINUTES Minutes of adjourned rtgular meeting held December 29,1943, and of the special meeting held January 1, 1944 viere duly approved, MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Comfort presented and read a very comprehensive summary of the activities of the City Government during the past two years. The Aldermen expressed appreciation for the report and it was moved, By Alderman Gibb# seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the report be accepted with complete approval and placed on file. Unanimously parried. APPOINTMENT - CITY CHAMBERLAIN Mayor Comfort announced that it woulc be in order at this time for the Council to appoint a- City Chamberlain in accordance with the•provisions of the City Charter, By Alderman Porrys seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that Ce A. Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for the ensuing term of one year. There being no further nominations, the motion was unanimously carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Comfort announced the following nominations for the Council's approval: Commissioner of Public Works it of Public Welfare it Board of Health If of Public Health it Sinking Fund L. H. Daniels 6 years E. Frank Phillips 6 years Dr. A. A. Cross 3 years Dr, H. G. Bull 3 years W. H. Burns 3 years By Alderman Adamsp seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that all the persons hereinabove nominated by the Mayor be and they are hereby approved and appointed to fill the various offices set opposite their respective names for the specified term. Unanimously carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Comfort announced the following appointments for the Council's approval: City Attorney and Prosecutor T, K. Powers 2 years Commissioner of Buildings H. C. Thorne 2 years Assessor H. C. Thorne 3 years City Historian J. G. Brooks 2 years Examining Bd. for Electricians William Norton 3 years if it it Plumbers F, A. Bangs 3 years Commissioner Planning Board R. C. Osborn 3 years it It rr J, F, Geherin 3 years J. E. Perry 2 years Boardoof Appeals on Bldg. Code A. A. A. Ward N. Gibb 2 3 years years Board of Zoning Appeals R. E. Metzger 3 years " 'r it if rt rr rr rr A. N. Gibb 3 years 0. Jones 3 years By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved that all the persons they hereinabove appointed by the Mayor be and hereby are approved to fill the various offices set opposite their respective names for the specified term. Unanimously carried. 4 t Common Council -2- January 5, 1944 STANDING COMMITTEES The Mayor announced the following standing committees of the ommon Council for the ensuing year: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Gibb Gillette Shurger CHARTER AND ORDINANCES Perry Houseweller Tuthill RELATIONS WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT ShuFg-er-G-ille t to Adams RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF PUBLIC WCR KS Crawford Gibb Adams RELATIONS WITH FIRE COMMISSION Gillette Perry Tuthill RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF HEALTH HouseweTler Bangs Morris RELATIONS WITH BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Bangs Crawford Morris REGULAR MEETING DATE By Alderman Gillette* seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 P.M. in the Council chambers in City Hall. Unanimously Carried and Approved. ACTING MAYOR Mayor Comfort announced that it was in order at this time to nominate and elect an Acting ��layor4 Alderman Perry nominated Alderman Gibb and it was seconded by Alderman Crawford. It was then regularly moved -seconded and carried that the nominations be closed and a vote taken., and Alderman Gibb was declared duly elected Acting Mayor, 1944 DEPOSITORIES The Mayor announced that pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter. depositories for city funds should be designated and approved, By Alderman Gibb., seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter, the following official depositories are approved and designated for the current year: First National Bank City of Ithaca - or bound Bd. of Education General Fund It Real Estate Account It F.W.A. Child Care Facilities It Natl. Defense Fund # 647 it it It Federal Vocational Fund # 135 Bd. of Fire Comm. Trustees Fire Rel. Fund Sinking Fund Tompkins Countv Trust Co. City of itha ca General Fund Welfare Fund Capital Reserve Fund # 1 (Bridge) it it it # 2 (# 6 Station) it It It # 3 (Paving) it if , # 4 (Bridges) # 5 (Public Works Nellie H. Ogden Trust Fund Mrs. Stella Pichowski Trust Fund Ella Hawes Trust Fund Kate L. Korts Trust Fund Katherine Lott Trust Fund John Keefe Trust Fund Cora Keefe Trust Fund Fannie J. Jehu Trust Fund Florence Phillips Trust Fund Alice Wilson Trust Fund Cora A„ Sabin Trust Fund Annie Cornelius Trust Fund Mary E. Overacker Trust Fund D. S. McNamara Trust Fund Equipment) .0 owe, C, Made this day of January, Nineteen 'Hundred and Forty- f our C�' of the ',�Jty of Itheessi Tompkigs, !ounty, IN'trw York, (her6inafter celled the "'Poard"), party, of the first pert) and rMT*0 .1-1 '7-!'1rJLAk'!,", CF CAYITf"L F'41r,"T M (hereinafter called the "Villnga"), a ivinioipal corporation In Tompkins County, 1,1aw York, party of ,,�Ficond pert, roverning board of the municipal 1'iro Department off the City of Ithecat emft hPs undor its control. and custody the par aonnel and equip,nant of aaid departmtmt, and the desirtais to --c"Oure lk"he 3ervioes of the lthaoa Fire Department, on an a,�-raed basis,, for the protection of to persons anCi property within anid, VillaZe* IT L� �41JTU'�,-'UY 1. The Floard agxees to rurnish firc protection na follows: a) At least one en�jne Company will respond to any alarm of fire in said Village, and when deemed necessary or advisable by i tl,'m Cl,.iief or -i;.-szistant c-Mef of the "'vpsrtment, will Pirnish addi tional Ppperntus. b) In 'thi,event of * serious covf'lP.,--,,rvtIon or, other emer- gency within the 'jity of Ithaca durin.-i-7, which It zhell to unsafe in the -lud.-.,,- ent fall' the Chief , ',ssistant or other person In oharga ol tl�e Dt;- rt,,:'aent, to serA -nen or ef'uirnemt in answer to ctt alarm In tl.o the L",epartment shall riot be obi'LL-Inted tc) ensmsuc-h call,, to t1x 1'1�1 that Under "nicn unusual Ooni"'.1tion i. adequatuer proti..';,,ction for person11�; a,.ri'd P1.1.70-pOrt7 in tlie 3jty %,v"y I,- - 2 - villat-a aeraaa to pay to the Qity of Ithaca the sum of ;1OU,00 por ywar, payable on or before the firat dey of i-eb- ruary of each year, in advance, together -,�Ath the sum of $50.00 puz h-our c.-)r th'eti s plece of apparatua uzed In re - A. sponse to an alarm 'within the Vilja,,A*e; tht, latter charge shell be billed to tLe month,ly by vorifiod cleirm. 3. The also ngroeu to relrabur se the r3ity for all loss or damage to al,-,paratus or other equipment Incurred in answer. ing any such c18MI, aril sbtlj. r-ATtur:3e the 'Jty for Ony 'emount pc,.I(,,, for parson Ln."Jury or denth purz;uant, to 13)ection 205 of the .ienerel Municipal Lnw. 11a villo�,e PlSO asame a r,411 lipbility fol i.njurias tar dQm3f',e to 1*rsops or property o,,,-, othors !"or which the Boerd or theCity of Itt,.soa ,t ",� liab'e* 't J L L whather under the provisions of �eetions 50-ta, b or (,. ol", thQ 1,00,nerel !,�unll-cipel 'LOW or oa,,ers, is 6hall inde:Lnify and save har.mloas the the City of It1lace 1'ro!� any suoh lous. 4. This contract &- " I c�;atjr ai �uin full force and ji-rect for ti pori" of one year the datu hareof and, &;hall there- after coritinue from year to year usilesa, at least tUrty- days prior to the expiration of any year, --ither party shall dive to the other written noti a of temination, in 'which evont th13 contract shall terriinate at the end of rauchyear. 1-N 'v','17:,1':! J to tho parties have caused this instrument to bi) executed by their, duly ctithorizad offi cars on the dny rind year first above w.rittan, Bo"M YIT-'�- 11�111!1z;.," I OrMU-1 Rs City ofIthaca '.heirrmn - 3 - By V I'Li.t G OF C A,YUG A FTEI GrHT as %ayor Approved by Common Council of the City of Ithaca January 1944 a s � ,"Yor S City Clerk ,,pproved by the Board. of Trustees of the Villas-e of Cnyu-a lei,aht: January 1 ?44 . �=,s Tray=or as Villa:-~t Clerk CO"71.1,01' COTilf"'TI, Jan. ), 1044- " I 01101111t 7 C a t ton! i I!, ll,.� t i o V,3 -1- t- T11 T qC Common Council -3- January 5, 1944 -1 r37 Tompkins County Trust Co. City of Ithaca - Ziaragret l:.cNamara Trust Fund Cemetery Trust Fund M. C. Hillick Memorial Trust Fund W. J. & H. L. Storms Trust Fund Fire Relief Fund, Board of Fire Commissioners Trustees Veteran Vol. Firemen Assn, Bd. of Fire Commrs. Trustees Utility Tax Fund General Insurance Reserve Fund Workmens Compensation Reserve Fund Sinking Fund Unanimously Carried. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER By Alderman -Perry, seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved, that pursuant to Section 232 of the Ithaca City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designatad as the official news paper. Carried. PUBLIC OFFICIALSt BONDS By Alderman G bb, seconded by Resolved, that pursuant to the Public Officers Law and Section 210 lowing bonds on file in the office all respects approved for the year Wm. H. Burns Albert G. Stone LaVere Robinson Floyd Springer Geo. A. Blean Roland L.Lamphier John H. Post Harold M. Lull Hermon L. Brockway Clarence A. Snyder Clarence A. Snyder Adeline C. Lull Barbara W. Black LaVerna H. Munch Alderman Crawford: provisions of Section 11 of the of the City Charter, the fol- of the City Clerk are hereby in 1944: Sinking Fund Commission tt 11 n 11 ri . 11 City Clerk, Registrar Dep, City Clerk C1erk,City Clerk's Office Director, Public '`Welfare Asst.to Compt.Welf,Office City Marshall City Chamberlain 11 it Clerk Clerk, Clerk, $11000. 1,000. 1,000, 2,000. 2,000. 1,000. 1,0001, 2,000, 1,000. 25,000. 25.4000. & Asst.to City Chamb. 5,000. City Chamb. Office 5,000. City Chamb. Office 5,000. Unanimously Carried 273977 251850 251700 273974 273973 273972 273975 273975 273971 273968 B849752K 273969 273970 274050 and Approved. ANNUAL REPORT - POLICE )DEPARTMENT The annual report of the Police Department was presented -and read by Chief Marshall. By Alderman Adams, seconded by alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the report of the Police Department be received with appreciation and placed on file. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - SINKING FUND COMMISSION The annual report of the Sinking Fund Commisslon for the year 1943 was read by the clerk, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by .alderman jLdams: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - DOG WARDEN The annual report of the Dog Warden was read by the Clerk. - By Alderman Adams seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the report of the Dog Warden be received and placed on file. Carried. A. M. LETTIERI LETTER RE: WELFARE DEPARTMENT A letter from Mr. A. M. Le t er of 817 Rorth Tioga Street, criticizing certain practices of the Welfare Department was presented to the Council, By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the letter be referred to the committee on re- lations with the Welfare Department for considerationf Carried. CHARTER AMENDMENT - RE ASSESSOR - GRIEVANCE DAY Attorney Powers an- nounced that t e required time has elapsed since the proposed amend- ment to the City Charter was presented to the Common Council and should be voted upon at this time. ommon Council -4- January 5, 1944 A LOCAL LAW RELATING TO THE ASSESSOR AND ASSOCIATE ASSESSORS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Section 19 of the Ithaca City Charter, being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, as last amended by Chapter 387 of the Laws of 1920, is hereby amended to read as follows: Assessor and associate assessors; their powers and duties. The assessors in office when this act goes into effect shall serve during the remainder of the term for which they were appointed. Thereafter as their several terms expire, successors shall be ap- pointed to serve for the regular term of three years. The asso- ciate assessors shall not at any time both belong to the same po- litical party. It shall be the duty of the assessor with the aid of the associate assessors to prepare and file with the city clerk on or before the first day of idiarch in each year, an assessment - roll of all the taxable and exempt real property in said city. Upon completion of said roll, the assessor shall give notice of the time and place when and where the assessor and associate assessors will sit for hearing grievances and reviewing the assess- ments therein, and such grievance day shall not be later than the fifteenth day of March in each year. Such notice shall be pub- lished at least three times in the official newspaper designated pursuant to Section 232, and shall also be posted in twenty public and conspicuous places in the City of Ithaca at least ten days be- fore the day specified t'-ierein. The assessment -roll, after such hearing and review, shall be completed, certified and filed with the clerk of the said city on or before tho twenty-fourth day of April in each year. The assessor shall possess all the powers and authority of town assessors and be governed by the general statutes relating thereto so far as applicable. He shall perform the duties required of him in relation to the assessment of prop- erty in the city for the purposes of levying taxes imposed either under the provisions of this act or by the board of supervisors of Tompkins County. He shall make four copies,of the assessment - roll, one of which shall be kept in his officer one furnished to the city chamberlain for the collection of city taxes, one fur- nished to the board of supervisors for the collection of state and county taxes and one furnished to the board of education for the collection of school taxes. The associate assessors shall assist the assessor in the preparation of the assessment -roll and shall act with the assessor as a board of revision$ equalization and grievance, each to have equal power with the assessor in altering and changing assessments by a majority vote. The salary of the assessors and the terms of payment shall be fixed by the common councilo Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately. Carried. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Approved January /b 1944 and �2esignated Local Law #J-1944 Mayor � CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION - CAYUGA HEIGHTS Attorney Powers pre- sented a proposed contract a copy of which is herewith appended) with the village of Cayuga Heights, for fire protection in that ' village. He stated that a similar agreement was in effect until recently, and as a result of its cancellation the Fire Underwriters have charged the village from B to C class which considerably increases the rate for insurance. He stated that the proposed contract has been approved by the officials of the village and must be approved and executed by the Board of Fire Corffiaissioners and approved by the Common Council, By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the contract as presented be approved, subject to the approval of the Fire Commissioners. Unanimously carried and approved. I AUQIT Byy Alderman Gibb seconded by Alderman Shurger: ssolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. c �]] tie/ Common Council -5- January 5, 1944 D. A. STOBLS - COAL COORDINATOR The lv(ayor announced that reference to the work of Coal Coordinator D. A. Stobbs was inadvertently omitted from his report but that his work has been very commendable, and he recommended that iv.r. Stobbs be continued as coal coordinator for the months, of January.. February and March,, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Whereas, the Mayor has recommended the continuation of the office of coal coordinator for the months of January, February and March, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 44 of the New York State War Emergency Act, payment of the sum $150.00 from budget item No. 139 Emergency Defense, is approved to defray the expenses of coal coordinator which sum shall be paid to said Dcnaid A. Stobbs at the rate of 650.00 per month for the month of U nuar y, February and 1111arch 1944, which said monthly sum of '�50, 00, the City Clerk is hereby directed to pay to said Donald A. Stobbs cn the last day of each of said months, without further order, so ?cn(-, as said Doanld 1�. Stobbs shall discharge the duties of coal coordinator. Unanimously carried and approved. ENIPLOYEES1 SERVICE FL`,G The Mayor announced that there are now 27 city employees in the armed services of the United States, and he recommended that a suitable service flag be hung in the City Hall; By Alderman Shurger, seconded by llderman ;.orris; Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to purchase a suitable service flag to be hung in the City Hall. Unanimously carried. FILIT±iRY SERVICE - ALDERMAN AD JiiS Mayor Comfort announced that 1`�lderman Adams expects to'enter Military Service at an early date, probably about January 15, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the sincere appreciation and best wishes of this; Council be extended to lair. Adams. Carried and approved by the Mayor. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. . Springer �'"✓ Ci y Clerk 4 4 O COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, -Tuthill, Houseweller, Morris,, Adams, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder Welfare Director » Post February 2, 1944 Shurger, Crawford, Perry, MINUTES Iv`inutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. ANNUAL REPORT WELFARE DEPARTLENT The annual report of the Dept, of Public Welfare for the year 1943 was presented and read by Director John H. Post, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Norris: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - CITY CHAMBERLAIN The annual report of the City Chamberlain for the year 1943 was presented and read by Mr. Snyder. By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Adams: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - VETERANS VOLUNTEER FIREMv,kNS ASSOC. The annual re- port for the year T50 as filed by the Ve eran Volunteer Firemans Assoc. was read by the Clerk, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Adams: Resolvedt that the report be accepted and placed on file. SIDEWALK CLEANING ASSESSMENT In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 nZ TM City Charter, a list herewith appended, of eleven unpaid charges for cleaning sidewalks during the year 1943 was certified by the Clerko By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has caused private sidewalks to be cleaned in accordance with provisions of the city charter, and the rules of the Board, and WHEREAS,'after due notice the assessment amounting to $30.28 remain unpaid., and WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has approved said assess- ments, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that -the said assessments in the amount of $30.28 for cleaning sidewalks., as finally approved and filed be and they are in all respects approved and confirmed, and are hereby levied against the respective persons and property and in the respective amounts set forth in said schedule, and it is hereby directed and ordered that such s��ludtesd in the city tak for the year 1944 to be collected in t e same ma ner and subject to the same penalty and proceedure as the city tax. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Approved:February 2, 1944 Mayor r APPROPRIATION TO BRIDGE DESIGN ACCOUNT The Clerk reported that the bridge engineers have requested thattest borings be made at the site of the State Street bridge over the Inlet and at the Lake Street bridge over Fall Creek, and the Board of Public Works at a meeting held Janun 26 1944, requested the Common Council to appropriate the sum of '.�1506 for this purpose, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Adams: Resolved, that the sum of $1500 of so much thereof as ...ay bu necessary be and hereby is appropriated to the Bridge Design Ac- count, Unanimously carried and approved. CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AUTHORIZED - WATER AND SEWER DEPT. The Clerk reported that at -a-meeting held January 26, 1944, the Board of Public Works unanimously adopt a resolution requesting the Common Council to set up a capital reserve fund for the construction, reconstruction or acquisition of capital improvements in the Water and Sewer system in the City of Ithaca and authorize the Board of Public Common Council -2- Feburary 2, 1944 14 1 Works to appropriate the sum of $302000 thereto together with such additional funds as from time to time may become available, said fund to be made available upon request of the Board at such time as ,such improvements become necessary and possible, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Adams: WHEREAS the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca has reque:5ted this Common Council to establish a Capital Reserve fund for the constructions reconstruction or acquisition of capital improvements in the water and sewer system of the City of Ithaca , and has certified that it has available for appropriation to such fund the sum of `,n30)000.00 as a cash surplus accumulated largely by reason of the inability of the department to make such improve- ments during the emergency period, and WHEREAS it appears that there is a considerable amount of construction and reconstruction of capital improvements in the sewer and water system that are necessary or will become necessary in the future, which cannot now be completed and must be postponed and deferred until the end of the present emergency by reason of short- age of materials and labor, and 'VVTIEREAS at the end of such emergency there will or may exist an acute need for this type of capital improvement, and ViTIEREAS it appears desirable in the interest of sound economy and for the purpose of avoiding the necessity of issuing bonds and incurring expense and interest obligations at such time as this type of improvement may be possible, to establish a Capital Resorve Fund for such purpose. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York: 1. That there be and hereby is established a Capital Reserve Fund for the construction, reconstruction or acquisition of a type of capital improvement,to wit, capital improvement in the sewer and water system of the City of Ithaca, which fund shall be known and designated as ''City of Ithaca, Captial Reserve Fund No. 6, Sewer and-Water"s which fund may be referred to as "Capital Reserve Fund No. 6". 2. That the Board of Public Works be -and hereby is authorized to appropriate to such fund the sum of �$300000.00 now available for such purposes together with such other sums as may hereafter become available and as may be appropriated thereto by said Board. 3. That the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to de- posit such funds as soon as monies thorefor may be made avail- able upon appropriation of the Board of Public Works, together with such other amounts assaid Board may appropriate to such fund from time to times in one or more; of the banks or trust companies de- signated as depositories of the funds of the City of Ithaca; the money in such fund so deposited shall be kopt in a separate bank account. 4. That the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to in- vest the monies in such fund in the obligations of the State of New York or of the Federal Government in such manner and at such times as may from time to time be determined by this Council; any interest earned or capital gains realized on the monies so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become a part of such fund, and the separate identity of such fund shall be maintained, whether its assUts consist of cash or investments or both. 5. That the City Clerk shall keep a separate account of the fund hereby established in tho manner provided by Section 6c Par. 10 of the General ;:Municipal Law of the State; of New York. s 6. That expenditures shall be made from such fund only by requisition by the Board of Public Works and authorization by this Council and for a specific capital improvement of tho type for which this fund is created, viz. construction, reconstruction or 'equisition of improvements in the sewer and water system of the "ity of Ithaca. Aye s 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. t )AMAGE CLAIM -- MA,XI„ I L. KATZ A claim in the amount of $10, 000, 00 Filed by Maxine L,. Katz of Manchester, New Hampshic.rthrough Attorney N. G. Stagg for personal injuries was presented. 11 The claiment alleged that on December 16, 1943 she suffered a fracture of the left leg when she fell due to an icy condition of the sidewalk at the bus terminal in East Green Street. A letter from the manager of the bus terminal was presented stating that every precaution is taken at all times to ke;;p the walksin the vacinity of the bus terminal in good condition and that the walks were cleaned and salt applied at various intervals during 4142 Common Council -3- February 23, 1944 the weekend of December 16, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangs; Resolved, that the claim be denied. Carried. EXTRA HELP - ISSUING DOG LICENSES The Clerk requested permission to employ extra help during February and March to assist in issuing dog licenses, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Resolved, that the Clerk be and hereby is authorized to employ one extra person during February and March to assist in issuing dog licenses, at a salary of $.50 per hour plus the usual bonus. Carried. AUCTION SALE -- CITY PROPERTY Attorney Powers explained that in 1935 the Welfare Department took a mortgage on property owned by Charles K9 Tarr at 423 E. Lincoln St.,'and in November 1940 ac- quired the property at a City Tax Sale, and that on September 21, 1942, the same property was conveyed to John H. Post as director of Public Welfare of the City of Ithaca by the treasurer of Tompkins County. He stated that the property is not needed or desired for city purposes and since an offer has been received for the property that it should be sold at public auction after which a valid con- veyance may be given and it was moved, By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Crawford; WHEREASP at the City Tax Sale held in November 1940, the City of Ithaca acquired the following described premises and thereafter received a deed therefore, datedDeeembt;r 3,, 1941 and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office November 9, 1942 in liber 265 of deed at page 4952 and WHEREAS, pursuant to a judgment of the County Court of Tompkins County dated and entered September 21, 1942 in a proceeding for the forclosure of tax lien by the County of Tompkins, the same - premises were purportedly sold and conveyed by Charlotto V.Bush, Tompkins County Treasurer, to John H. Post as Director of Public Welfare of the City of Ithaca, the validity of which conveyance has been questioned, and WHEREAS, said premises are not required for public purpose NOW TI-TREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold and disposed of at public auction under the direct* ion of the City Clerk; All that piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Ithaca Tompkins County, New York assessed on the tax -roll of the City of Ithaca in the year 1940 to Charles K. Tarr and described in the notice of tax sale for said year as follovis "Parcel No. 216, f" Charles K. Tarr, 423 E. Lincoln St., 196 X 561 't being the same premises conveyed to the City of Ithaca by C. A. Snyder as City Chamberlain by deed dated December 8, 1941 and recorded in the Tomp- kins County-Clerk1s Office November 9,'1942 in liber 265 of deeds - at page 495V subject to all the right J. title and interest if any - of John H. Post, Director of Public Welfare of the City of Ithaca, New York under a deed from Charlotte V. Bush, Tompkins County Treasurer dated November 17, 1942 and recorded in the Tompkins ^ounty Clerks Office November 18, 1942 in liber 266 of deedsat page ¢' 16, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to advertise and sell said premises at public auction to the highest bidder inthe manner prescribed by law X and that the Glerk and Mayor be and hereby are authorized and dir- ected to execute and deliver a quit claim deed of said premises to the successful bidder. Unanimous ly c arr ie d. A'JDIT 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. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringer i City lerk CITY OF ITI-IACA TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK OFFICE OF CITY CLERK -COMPTROLLER TO THE C0!v9AON COUNCIL: I, Floyd H Springer, Oity Clerk of the City of Ithaca, n!.Y. do hereby certify that there remained unpaid and due the City of Ithaca, as of Jan. 1, 1944, the total amount of w30.28. This amount represents the cost of cleaning snow and/or ice from private sidewalks and is charge— able against the respective properties as hereinafter set forth: OWNER LOCATION OF PROPERTY A1TOLTNT Conley, E F 150 Giles Street 7P 1.57 Drake Est., N. Eugene 320 Pleasant Street 1.85 Feinberg, A.W. Cor. of Blair & Mitchell St 4.85 If tt it n it If If it It 10.26 Grey Est., Michael 307 Hillview Place 1.00 Learn, Dodd 805 S Aurora Street 1.85 McInerney, Mrs. T. J. 138 Giles Street 1.57 tt tt tt it 619 Hudson Street 1.85 Schmidt, Wm F & Marcella H. 807 S Aurora Street 1.85 Smith, IVA. Hazlitt Cor of Ithaca & Dryden Rd. 1.78 Snow, Herbert & Agnes 612 S Aurora Street 1.85 TOTAL............................................... 300.228 IN °r`I MS 7,HERLOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this— day of 1944. ri C CLERK. C0T,!'dON C0UNTCIL - AUDIT SHEET w Feb. 2, 1944 Name Amount Ithaca Journal $32.53 N Y Telephone Co 39.88, N Y State Conference Of Mayors 250.00 , N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 3.16 H A Carey Co Inc 380.00. Stover Frinting Co 2`.75 , T G Fillers Sons' Paper Co 1.18 Truman K Powers 40.93, T K Powers 50.00. Theresa Smith 15.00 Harold E Simpson 115.00, Seneca Street Garage 27.33 Socony Vacuum Oil Co 52.12 Tim T Pritchard 6728 N Y Telephone Co 8.12= N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 56.74 , E Paul Nedrow 14.25 Truman K Powers 60.00 P W Wood & Son 1,011.74 Chester 14 Armstrong 196.60 Howard E Shepard 140.40- Mrs A K Dean 5.00, N Y Telephone Co 52.57, C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 1.25, iI FINAN/C C Or.'1MT T T1T,E I r- ti, �r ', r Febraary 1, 1944 Laura. A. Head E. Aae ivandeville Gladys A. Robbins I�JI. J. Kolar D. A. Stobbs i4re. �tiabel Carlton Ars. Velma Edsa.11 Mr. Peter Plech T. G. 'Mill.er's Sons Paper Co. VanNatta Office Equipment Co., Inc. Elmira Drug & Chemical Co. N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corporation The i4ax 'Kocher & Son Co. New York Telephone Co. New York Telephone Co. FINTANCEJ C012,1ITTEE: 14.41, 12.10. 12.92- 60.12 4.60 10.25 10.00 2. 7 5 .50 4.93 2.48 7.06 7.13 7.93 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. 14 e3 Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. March 1, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Alderman - Houseweller, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette, Morris, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk — Springer Chamberlain - Snyder MINUTES Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. CENTRAL GREYHOUND LINES APPLICATION An application was presented In the matter of CentralGreyhound Lines, Inc, for consent of the local authorities of the City of Ithaca, N.,Y, for the operation of an omnibus line upon and over certain roads, streets or avenues of the said City of Ithaca, N. Y., By Alderman Crawford, seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved, that the application of the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York dated February 9, 1944, and the consent of the Council of the City of Ithaca) N. Y. to operate a motor omnibus service upon, along and through certain streets of said City, will first be considered at a stated meeting of the said Council to be held in the City Hall of the said City of Ithaca, N. Y. at 5.00 P.M. on the fifth day of April 1944, and that a notice of said meeting shall be published once a week for two weeks in the daily newspaper, Ithaca Journal, published'in the City of Ithaca, N. Y. at the expense of such applicant, prior to the time of such hearing. Carried. Alderman Tuthill entered the Council Chamber at this time, RESIGNATION - ALDERMAN ADAMS The following letter from Alderman Adams was presented; "February 11, 1944 Honorable Melvin G. Comfort, Mayor City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Mayor: It is with a great deal of regret that I tender my resignation as a member of the Common Council of Ithaca. I have appreciated very much the previlege of having served a por- tion of the electorate of Ithaca as an alderman but as you know I have been ordered to report for military duty in Washington, D. C. on Monday, February 14th and my absence from the city will auto- matically create a vacancy in the post. I wish you all the best of luck and I will miss the association of a fine group of men. Yours truly, Armand L. Adams" By Alderman Gibbs seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the resignation of Alderman Adams be accepted. APPOINTMENT OF HUGH G. SLOCUM - ALDERMAN. Mayor Comfort announced that it is customary for the other alderman from the ward to nominate a successor, an4 it was moved, By Alderman Gibbs seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that Hugh G. Slocum of 601 N. Aurora St, be nominated to fill the vacancy. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the nominations be closed, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Mr. Slocum, and the Mayor declared him duly appointed alderman from the fifth ward to serve for the remainder of the year 1944. ANNUAL REPORT .. SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The annual report of the SeMr of Weights and Measures for the year 1943 was read by the Clerk. By Alderman Morris,, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. 144 Common Council -2- March 13, 1944 ASSESSMENT LEGISLATION HEARING ALBANY N.Y. Tho Clerk reported that at the suggestion of ayor Comfort and Alderman Gibb that Assessor Thorne went to Albany for a hearing to be held on Feb. 29 and March 1 on proposed legislation authorizing review of assess- mentsby the State and that the trip should be approved by the Council, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved., that the action of the Mayor and Alderman Gibb be approved, and that Assessor Thorne be reimbursed for expenses on the trip. Unanimously carried. ASSESSORS TRAINING SCHOOL-ALBANY N.Y. The Clerk reported that a school for assessors is to be held in Albany during March on a date uncertain at this time, and that Assessor Thorne has request per- mission to attend this school together with one associate assessor, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Crawford; Resolved, that Assessor Thorne and one associate assessor be authorized to attend the school at city expense. Unanimously carried and approved, APPROPRIATION TO WELFARE DEPARTMENT The Clerk reported that the former Charles K, Tarr property at 425 E. Lincoln St., the sale of which was authorized at the Council meeting held February 2, 1944, was sold to John H. Post as director of Public Welfare for the sum of $850 which has been paid into the general fund, and that a similar sum should be appropriated to the Welfare Department, By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Shurger; Resolved, that the sum of $850 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item No. 190 Public Welfare. Carried. 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. REVIEW OF RENTALS AT BUS TERMINAL Alderman Gillette suggested that a review of rentals charged at the bus terminal might be in order since the Greyhound Lines are acquiring other lines and the Clerk was directod to bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Public Works. SUNDAY MOVIES Mayor Comfort reported receipt of a request from a theater company for permission tb run a mid -night show on Saturday. He stated that the proceeds of the show are to go to the Red Cross. Attorney Powers called attention to a State Law as well as a local ordinance which prohibits shows of any kind before 2 P.M. on Sundays, and it was agreed that permission could not be given. > On motion the meeting was adjourned# F. H. Springer City Clerk . w T Co -iron Council - .ia:it -arch 1., I94z- Naiii-e Amount 16.00 First 2at-,onal Safe Deposit Co. 5.00 t: c a Journa 1 26.22 -1 N. Y. plaone Co, 3 4. 2 4 A'dd.y,eso,;,ra-oh 2lectric & Gas Corp. 3.72 ✓ Sastler-Craft Corp. 24.31 " a77 e ,, Campbeli n 0 .50 V- T� - ov;ers 50.00 P" Dorton 2£intin,,,-., Co. .70 V lo-yeest Retirement S7Tstem 1 1 161343.29 1j)it�Yje7T-'T'oIeS Postualo:,,e `,eter Co. 117.00 'The Chase 2ational B,)n'k 5.00 Tiosa ,%Ito £arts 2.52 6ocony `.'acuum oil Co. 40.72 Socony -Vacuum, oil Co. 40.52-, 6 e -,-ip- C a 2t. .TaraIrre f-P - ES. 219 -r,-L uchirdl 5.77 t a g g D. 70.00 IV 77 `�I. . I�ele,,-)hone C - 8.12 Oct. -5- '-'�as Corp. 50". 56 2. ',aul, 13.20 Carey Co,, inc. Lv-.raan 2 21sher -19.00 V 2IT. 1" e 1' eQ I lone lla'o 29- 38 le,' [p fillers zoos Eager Co, 1: 47 e" Storer Piz i-ntinr.,- Co. 'E'inaace C;ornittee March 19 1944 Gladys A. Robbins Laura A. Head ,E . Aae i:'_s,nde ui ll e I-T). A. Stobbs 'h?. J. Kolar H. H. Crum IF. E. Norton rs. Velma. Fdsa11 j?. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp_ or�,ti on N. Y. Telephone Company Dept. of Health, Citsr of N. Y. . ?°s label Carlton N. Y. estate Vet. College I 11.11 ✓" 12. 38 4. 90 r° 57.09 20.00" 4.47 10.00 2.98 v". 7. 72 P. 25 9,00 r 6 0. 00 �" COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca` N. Y. t 4 Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. PP_S_'NT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs- Tuthill, Houseweller, Perry, Slocum, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder April 5, 1944 Shurger, Crawford, Gillette (MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. The Mayor welcomed Hugh G. Slocum as the new member of the Common Council. HEARING ON CENTRAL GREYHOUND LINES PETITION Mayor Comfort opened t1io public hearing duly advertised for this time, to hear any per- son interested in the petition filed at the Common -Council meeting held. ',,larch 1, 1944, by the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New Yo:ok, for consent of the local authorities for the operation of an omnibus line upon certain streets in the city, and a transfer of the franchise now held by Stanley J. Mekos to the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. No one appeared in opposition to the petition and the Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved, By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the City of Ithaca, hereby consents to the assignment of the franchise granted to Stanley J. Mekos, to operate upon certain streets in the City of Ithaca, N.Y. to the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc., of -New York and that the said franchise of the said Stanley J. Mekos, be assigned to Central Greyhound Lines, Inc., of New York, upon all the terms and conditions contained in the said franchise of the said Stanley J. Mekos, heretof oregranted by the -City of Ithaca, N.Y. to Stanley J. Mekos on the second day of May, 1934, Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangs: WHEREAS, the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York did heretofore on the llth day of February 1944, make application to the 44ayor and Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y, by a verified petition in writing praying for consent -or permission of the said local authorities of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. to establish and operate a motor vehicle line or route upon and along the highways, streets or avenues of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, for the purpose of obtaining -a motor vehicle lino be- twoon the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y. and the City of Elmira, Chemu.ng County, N.Y. thru the Village of West Danby, Spencer, Van Etten, Swartwood, Erin, Breesport, Horsoheads, and Elmira H(;ights, and to and from the points in each of them for the trans- portation of'persons and property for coripensation, and, W-HEREAS, the said Mayor and Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. did receive the said petition and place the same on file and did thereafter by resolution duly adopted, order and direct that a public hearing upon said petition be held as required by law on the 5th day of April 1944, at 5:00 o'clock P.M# at the Council Chambers in tho City -Hall at the City of Ithaca, N.Y., and, VFHEREAS, it appears from said petition that the Central Grcy- Hound Lines, Inc., of New York is purchasing, the operating rights for the aforesaid route from Stanley J. Mekos, doing business as Whit3 Star Coach Line, Inc., such approval being subject to the order of the'Public Service Commission and WHEREAS due notice of said hearing was e g given as required by law and proof thereof and of the publication of the said notice having been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca,N.Y. and said public hearing having been held at the time and place designated and all persons present having had an opportunity to have been heard and said hearing having boon closed and the Mayor and Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. being; of the opinion that such a motor vehicle line or route herein referred to is of benefit to the City of Ithaca, N.Y. and to the residents thereof and will also serve a public necessity and be for public convenience, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by tbo Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. convening at the regular session the 5th day of April yCommon Council -2- April 5, 1944 1944, that the Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y., grant and issue; and does hereby grant and issue to the said Central Grey- hound Lines, Ina. of New York, consent or permission to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of persons and property for compensation upon and along the followin- highways, streets, and avenues of the said City of Ithaca, N.Y. Entering the City of Ithaca, N.Y. from Elmira, N.Y. on Albany Street, and continuing on Albany Street to State Street; thence on State Street to Tioga Street; thence on Tioga Street to Greene Street; thence on Greene Street to the (Municipal Bus Terminal, leaving the City of Ithaca from the P,lunicipal Bus Terminal on Greene Street to Albany Street; then on Albany Street to City line. upon the following terms and conditions; 1.) That the Central Greyhound Lincs, Inc. of New York shall provide motor vehicles sufficient in capacity and number to reason- ably accommodate the traveling public in and out of the City of Ithaca, N,Y. and along the said motor vehicle line or route. 4► That the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of Now Yore c.,mply with all provisions of the Laws of the State of New Yo,:,k applicable thereto and with all laws and ordinances of the s,t L 1. Ci'y of Ithaca, N.Y. 5..) That the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York shai= obey and observe each and every condition of this consent to ic:s full intent and meaning. 4,) That the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York shall comply with all rules and regulations of tho Public Service C,mr liission of the State of New York. 5.) That the said Central Greyhound Lines,'Inc. of New York shall promptly -pay to the said City of Ithaca, N.Y. for any damages to the highway,, guard rails or bridges occasioned by the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York, its agents, servants and employees, which shall occur by reason of the granting of this con- sent, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 6.) That in tho event any damages shall be caused to the said City of Ithaca, N.Y. of any kind, name or nature in addition to damages to the highway, guard rails or bridges, as hereinabove provided, by reason of any neglect or fault of the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York, or its agents, servants or em- ployees, the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York shall compensate the said City of Ithaca, N.Y. to the amount and to the extent of such damages and the expenses, in connection therewith and shall save the City of Ithaca, N.Y., harmless on account thereof. 7.) That the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York shall make all reasonable effort to maintain and operate said motor vehicle line or route in all seasons of the year. 6.) That this franchise and consent shall continue for ton (10) 7oars from the data of its approval by the Public Service -Commission of the State of Now York and from year to year tharcafter, unless ra,, oked for cause. 9.) That this consent may be revoked for cause after a hearing and after ten days' notice in writing thereof to be given to the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of Now York, and such notice may be given by mailing a copy thereof addressed to the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York at its last known place of business. 10.) That the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc, of New York shall at all times comply with the Laws of the State of Now York in regard to financial responsibility and insurance against any and all losses which may arise from personal injury, or property damage. 11.) That the Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York,'shall not carry passengers from points within the City of Ithaca, N.Y, to other points within the City of Ithaca, N.Y. and the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc, of New York shall use its best efforts to keep such local passengers from riding upon its motor busses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the iiayor of the City of Ithaca, be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute and d^liver to the said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York upon demand, 147 Commdn Council •3- April S. 1944 therefor a formal consent in writing acknowledged or proved as are deeds entitled to be recorded* containing the consent or permission herein granted and the terms and conditions in this resolution stated, but the adoption of this resolution shall/ovemed to be the granting of said consent and may be evidenced by a certified copy hereof, and the execution and delivery of said formal consent in writing shall only be as, when and if desired by said Central Greyhound Lines, Inc. of New York, and which provision is made for the purpose of permitting the said Central Greyhound LinesInc. of New York to obtain and record a public record thereof , , and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said consent of said local author- ities shall not prohibit the said Central Greyhound Lines Inc. of Nqw York from extending the operation of said omnibus line to any point within the State of New York. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. A `'.. C. S JR S TRAIN iG SCHOOL - ALBANY NEW YORK Mayor Comfort re - t the last meetingof the Council permission was given fc: to Assessor and one Associate Assessor to attend the training jrhc:;% fcr Assessors to be held in Albt_ny on April 13 and 14 and. t'_�at i�.;rndssion is not: requested for authority for both Associate ."scssors to attend the school, 3y Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger; Rc:::olved, that Assessor Thorne and Associate Assessors Noble and be authorized to attend the school at city expense. Unanimously carried and approved. P�UNICI'AL FINANCE OFFICERSTRAINING SCHOOL - ALBANY NEW YORK Mayor (70r.iort reported that a train ng school or Municipal finance Officers is to be held in Albany on April 26, 27, and 28 and he recommended that Chamberlain Snyder be authorized to attend, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that Chamberlain Snyder be authorized to attend the school at city expense. Unanimously carried and approved. COUNTY WELFARE DISTRICT PROPOSED Mayor Comfort reported that County Supervisor, H. N. ordon has been studying the possibility of combining the City and County Welfare Depts. into one County District and has asked for -permission to present the matter to the Council for consideration. The Mayor stated that he felt the matter should first be studied by the Council Committee on Public Welfare after which recommendations could be made to the Council, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on ,Public Welfare for study and recommendations. Carried. CITY COURT BUDGET A letter from City Judge Mintz was presented re- questing consi oration of a revised budget estimate for that dept. indicates an increase of ''�360 in the appropriation. Judge Mintz recommended that the Acting City Court Clerk re- ccive 15 and bonus per diem, and that the Court Clerk be bonded in rho amount of ; 2, 000, By Alderman Crawford, seconded by Alderman Tuthill: Resolved, that this Council approve the bonding of the City Court Clerk, and that the &-ionded budget request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. 4DDITIONAL AiPROPRIATION - ENGINEERIS OFFICE BUDGET ITEM NO.116 A request from the Board of Publfc7yorks was presented for an addit- ional appropriation in the amount of 111,500 for expense in connection with the installation of bench markers throughout the city. It was explained that these markers must be installed before the proposed sewer survoy may be made and is a proper charge against the Engincerts Office, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Resolved, that the additional sum of <�1,500 be and hereby is appropriated to Budget Item No. 116 E_ngineer's Ccfice. Unanimously carried. 14 8�ommon Council ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION ­4- April 5, 1944 EMPLOYEEST RETIREMENT SYSTEM BUDGET ITEM NO. 128 The Clerk re- ported that the cities contribution to the Employeest Retirement System is 0544 in excess of the estimate and suggested that the Council appropriate that amount at this time, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Houseweller: Resolved, that the additional sum of $544 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item No. 128, Employees' Retirement System. Unanimously carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - MOSQUITO CONTROL. BUDGET ITEM NO.156 The Clerk reported that at a special meeting -held April 4, 1944, the Board of Health requested an additional appropriation of p1,000 for Mosquito Control work. It was explained that the Health authorities are greatly con- cerned about the possibility of the spread of tropical diseases by mosquitoes and that an extensive program of control is to be put in operation at an early date, By Alderman Houseweller, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the sum of $1,000 be -and hereby is appropriated to budget ito:-i No. 156. Mosquito Control. Unanimously carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - SNOW AND ICE. BUDGET ITEM NO. 182 A request from the Board of Public Works was presented for an addit- ional appropriation in the amount of �3,000 for snow, ice and cinder- ing, By j.1dUr;a,.,n Gibb; soponded by "Idoi* inn Gillette: Resolved, that the additional sum of $3,000 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item No. 182, Snow and Ice. Unanimously carried. PURCHASE OF LOTS -FROM COUNTY The Clerk reported that at a meeting held September 1, 19430 the sum of �200 was appropriated to pur- chase 20 lots now owned by the County in the vicinity of VanNattafs dam and since the County did not complete the deed during 1943 that, the fund was closed out in surplus at the close of business in 1943, and should now be reappropriated, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the sum of E200 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item No. 267, Purchase of County Lots. Unanimously carried. J. E. MOYNIHAN DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported that a claim for damages to his car in the amount of $6,90 was filed with the Board of Public Works on March 22, 1944 by Ja E. Moynihan of 406 Triphammer Rd. He stated that the damage was caused by a city truck on March 7, 1944, and that the Board of Public Works recommends payment of the claim, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works be approved and settlement authorized for a sum not to exceed p6.90. Unanimously carried. DAMAGE CLAIMS MARIA GAVRONSKY AND DIMITRI GAVRONSKY Claims aggre- gating $12,730 filed by Maria and Dimitri Gavronsky of 212 Linden Ave., Ithaca, N.Y. through attorney V.K.D. Ross were presented. The claimant alleged that on March 3, 1944, Maria Gavronsky suffered a fracture of her right arm and other injuries when she fell due to an icy condition of the sidewalk in front of premises at 106 College Ave. City Attorney Powers recommended denial of the claims since they are not in proper form and there is nb liability en the part',,bf. the City, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved, that the claimsbe denied as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. 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. SIDEWALK - SOUTH CAYUGA ST. Alderman Crawford reported that the sidewalk on the west side of South Cayuga St. in the one hundred block is in bad condition. The Clerk was instructed to call the matter to the attention A r r I n Common Council - Audit Sheet April 5, 1944 Name Amount T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 5.10 v N. Y. Telephone Co. 44.02 - N.Y, S. Electric & Gas Corp. 7.24• C. A, Snyder 6.69- The McBee Co. 5.28. Stover Printing Co. N *W--` a lapheas—C 35.00- o a Henry C, Thorne 61-*139= 24.15• T. K. Powers 50.00 ' Van Natta Office Equip. Co. 1.00, Addressograph Division 1.13 Ithaca Journal 23.88 , Clarence Tompkins 3.50 ` Joseph Mignardi 2.75 F. Mo Elston 2.50 Harold E. Simpson 46.00% Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 50.90t Tioga Auto Parts Co. 5.94, Henry R, Head 2.68, R. C. A. Victor Division 5.24% N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12. Joseph Morrison 30.10. MonitolL Controller Co. 33.74 Jamison 6 McKinney Co. 1.56 N. Y, S. Electric & Gas Co. 59.98• E. Paul Nedrow 13.25• I tha ea Insurance Agency 47.25 . H. A. Carey Co. Inc. 120.00- Phillips Ribbon & Carbon Co. 8.72,, N. Y. Telephone Co. 37.24- American Coin Lock Co... Inc. 13.11- BOARD OF HEALTH March 1944 Mrs. Velma Edsall $ 10.00 Mrs. Mabel Carlton a,50 • Elmira Drug & Chemical Co. 2,25 Dept. Health of city of New York 3.60� N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. 2.64 Harry B. Cook 12.10 . Van Natta Office Equip. Co. 12.94• D. A. Stobbs 4.80 E. Mae Mandeville 13.1.5' Laura A. Head 16.34 - Gladys A. Robbins 12.60 MI. J . Kolar 64. 6a Kline' s Pharmacy 13.64 N. Y. Telephone Co. 7.6? 14 to Common Council -5� April 5, 1944 of the Board of Public Works. PLANTING - TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. Alderman Crawford reported that some of the planting along the ra 1 road right of way in Taughannock Blvd, has died or been removed and he suggested it be re- placed. The Mayor agreed to bring the matter to the attention of the City Forester. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. ?/0,H/. pringer Ci Clerk 150 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. April 28, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, Houseweller, Shurger, Gillette, Perry, Morris, Slocum, Gibb Clerk - Springer BUDGET - 1944 Mayor Comfort announced that the meeting was called to consider the budget for 1944 as recommended in a report submitted by the Finance Committee. The Committeets roport, a copy of which is herewith appended was distributed to each member present and after discussion it was moved By Alderman Morris, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the report with recommendations submitted by the Finance Committee be and the same is in all respects approved and confirmed. Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT APPROVED The Clerk reported that at a meeting held April 12, 1944, Me Board of Public Works requested authority to transfer funds now in the Construction and Improvement Account to the Bridge Design Item in the same account, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved., that the transfer of funds be and hereby is approved as requested, Carried. BONDING CITY COURT JUDGE Alderman Gibb reported that it has been recommended tha the City Court Judge be bonded in the future and it was moved By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Gillette: Resolved that it is the sense of this Council that the Judge of the City 6ourt be required to furnish a bond to the city in a sum of $21000, the premium of said bond to be a charge against the city. Unanimously carried and approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F,IS p r �ing c' r City Clerk 0 April 28, 1944 To The Mayor and Common Council Gentlemen; Your Finance Committee herewith begs to submit for your approval, the final Budget with recommendations, for the current year. Since the adoption by the Council of the Tentative Budget in Docember 1943, the following changes have been formally approved by ` the Council from time to time: " item Xll Construction and Permanent Improvement (Bridge Design) $15500. 182 Snows"Ice and Cinders 3,000, `i 191 Home Relief 850. 'P 156 Mosquito Control 1,000. 128 Employees Retirement System 544. " 267 Purchase County Lots 200, 116 Engineers Office 11500. Total $6,594. On the final checking of all budget requisitions, and including the estimates and known receipts, the city finds itself with a sur- plus of $78,564.00 which added to the previously adopted tentative budget makes a grand total budget of A934,619.00, Certain minor changes in the estimated revenues together with a tax levy CO, $14.80 per thousand on the taxable valuation of S38,332,782.00 results in a total income of $934,619.00 of which 0568,034.75 is derived from taxes and 366s584.25 from miscellaneous revenues. The Finance Committee recommends that the above noted surplus of $78,564.00 be allocated as follows: Street Paving $20 000. Bridges 35.0000. Public Works Equipment 23,564. as recommended by the Board of Public uVorks, and that it be invested in War Bonds as additions to reserve funds already established for Postwar Work. The Finance Committee wishes once again, to express its appreci- ation of the fine cooperation of all City Departments and of the { Mayor and Cole~non Council in so capably handling the city finances during the past year, and thereby making it possible to present such a favorable Budget Statement for the current year. With this Budget, the City of Ithaca makes its largest payment on Bonds and Interest, and from now on such payments decrease from year to year so that unless some unforseen emergency arises, the ' city►s financial rating, now at a high level, should reach a still higher level in the not too distant future. Respectfully submitted w Arthur N. Gibb J Edwin S. Gillette Roy C. Shurger COMMON COUNCIL PROC12EDINGS 1 City of Ithaca., N.Y. 1 t Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. May 3, 1944 r.. PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, Tuthill, Houseweller, Shurger, Crawford, Perry, Slocum, Gibb Clerk - Springer C"iamberla n Snyder P:_INUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held April 5, 1944 and c,f the adjourned regular meeting held April 28, 1944 were duly ap- proved. APPOINTMENT " BERT T. BAKER - CITY JUDGE Mayor Comfort announced the appointment of Bert T. Baker to the 'position of City Judge for the period ending December 31, 1945, and :requested the approval of the Councils He stated that in accordance with provisions of the City Court Act, a Judge may be elected only in an odd year and for term of four years By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger; Resolved: that the appointment of -Bert T. Baker as City Judge for the term ending December 31, 1945t be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously carried. DAMAGE CLAIMS -r- PAUL W. PORTER AND WILLIAMG. PORTER Claims aggre.. gating $20,000$ filed by Paul W. and Wifliam G. Potter through Attorney Howard Cobb were presented, The claimants alleged that on March 25, 1944 at 104-106 W. Green St., Paul Porter, an infant age 12 suffered severe burns and other injuries when he placed a lighted match over a pipe connected with an underground gasoline storage tank causing an explosion By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Crawford; Resolved, that the claim be referred to the City Attorney for study and reco=nendation. Carried. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO CONTINUE THE 1% UTILITY TAX The Clerk pre- sented the fob+lowing Loca Law prepared by City Attorney Powers, which would continue the 1% tax on -corporations furnishing util- ity services in the City of Ithaca, and stated that in accordance with provisions of the City Home Rule Law it must lay upon the table for a period of at least seven days; A LOCAL LAW to amend local law number 2 of the City of Ithaca for the year nineteen hun- dred thirty-seven, as amended, in relation to continuing the tax on gross incomes or gross operating incomes of corporations and persons furnishing utility services in the City of Ithaca, as authorized by section twenty-b of the general city law of the State of New York, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS: Section 14 Sections one and four of local law number 2 for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amended, are here- by amended to read as follows; Section 1t Tax on the furnishing of utility services. Pur- suant to the authority granted by -section twenty-b of the general city law of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per centum of its gross income for the period from July first, nineteen hun- dred thirty-soven to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred fourty-five (four), is hereby imposed upon every utility doing business in the city of Ithaca which is subject to the supervision of the state department of public service, which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, except motor carriers or brokers subject to such super• vision under article three-b of the public service law and a tax equal to one per centum of its gross operating income is hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which has a gross operating income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, which taxes shall have application only within the I 5Q2mmon Council -2• May 3, 1944 territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, and shall be in addition to any and all other taxes and fees imposed by any other provision of law for the same period. Such taxes shall not be imposed on any transaction originating or consummated outside of the territ- orial limits of the City of Ithaca, notwithstanding that some act be necessarily performed with respect to such transaction within such limits. 4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or before September twenty-fifth, December twenty-fifth, March twenty-fifth, and June twenty-fifth, a return for the three calendar months preceding each such return date including any period for which the tax imposed hereby or by any amendment here- of is effective, each of which returns shall state the gross in- c3me or gross operating income for the period covered by each such .return. Returns shall be filed with the City Chamberlain on a form to be furnished by him for such purpose and shall contain such other dat,.y information or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be included therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of thissaction, any utility whose average gross income or average gross operating income, as the case may be, for the foresaid three months' periods is less than fifteen hundred dollars, may file its returns for such periods on June twenty- fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-nine, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty, Juno twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-one, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-two, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-three,(and) June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-four, and June twenty-fifth; nineteen hundred forty five, respectively. The City Chamberlain, in order to insure pay- ment of the tax imposed, may require at any time a further or supplemental return, which shall contain any data that may be specified by the City Chamberlain. Every roturn shall have an- nexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the same, or of the owner or of the co-partner thereof, or of a prin- cipal officer -of the corporation, if such business be conducted by a corporation, to the effect that the statements contained therein arc true. Section 2, This Local Law shall take effect immediately. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the Local Law be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. 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. POLICEMANST BALL « MAY 4. 1944 Alderman Shurger reported that Chief Marshall has extended an invitation to all aldermen to attend the ball to be held in Masonic Temple on May 4. CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDSESTABLISHED In accordance with the recom- mendations o the Finance ommittee made at the meeting held April 281 1944 and approved by the Council at that time, resolutions es- tablishing such trust funds were presented and acted upon as fol- lows: By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved r that there be and hereby is appropriated to the reserve fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund No. 3, Street Paving", the sum of $20,000, which sum shall be deposited, invested, accounted -for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolution of May 6, 1942, creating said 'Japital Reserve Fund No.3, and by Section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the reserve fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund No. 40 Bridges", the sum of $35,000, which sum shall be deposited,invested, accounted for -and expended in the manner prescribed by the resolu- tion of May 5, 1943, creating said Capital geserve Fund No. 4, and by Section 6e of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. M Tubs. Mabel Carlton M. J. Kolar Laura A. Head E. Mae Mandeville Gladys Robbins D. A. Stobbs Velma. Edsa.11 N. Y. Telephone Co. T. G. Miller's Sons City of N. Y. Dent. N. Y. Suite Elec. &_ Department of Health City of Ithaca. April 1944 Paner Co. of Health r_.qs Coro. 9.00 57.96 21.72 • 12.43 12.82 • 4.80 10.00 9.15 3.43 2,P5. 4.90 COMMON COUNCIL - !AUDIT SIk,ET May 3, 1944 Name Amount N. Y. Telephone Co, 37.78 Addressograph 16.77• N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 1.96 ' Stallman Of Ithaca 7.15 Duplex Electric Co. 35.00• The McBee Co. 291.64- VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 1.15, C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 39.57• C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain .41, The Wilcox Press 6.60,, Stover Printing Co. 27.50- H. C. Thorne 26.88- H. L. Brockway 29.76• Donald E. Noble 24.38 Master - Craft Corp. 87.51- Ithaca Journal 13.04L Norton Printing Co. 80.00• T. K. Powers 16.12 T. K. Powers 50.00• Dean of Ithaca 1.004, Harold E. Sompson 172.50 Williams Law Book Co. 81.30, H. A. Carey Co., Inc. 15.00- The Chase National Bank 10.00% E. Paul Nedrow 10.451 General Electric Co. 200.00 Seneca St. Garage 1.00 . Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 78.90-- W. T. Pritchard 25.80- Cramer Auto Parts Co. .62 T. G. Miller Sons' Paper Co. .83. R. H. Head .25- Stallman of Ithaca- 14.39 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12- C. J. Rumsey Co. 2.88 . N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 102.96 Cornell University 2.50 • Dr. John W. Richards 6.00- N. Y. Telephone Go. 38.09- American Coin Lock Co. 12.56 Finance Committee Common Council -3-P May 3, 1944 15 By Alderman Crawford, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that therebe and hereby'is appropriated to the re- serve fund designated "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund No. 5, Public Works Equipment", the sum of $23,564, which sum shall be deposited, invested, accounted for,and expended in the manner pre- sc,ibed by the resolution of May 5, 1943, creating such Capital Reserve Fund No. 5, and by Section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Aye s 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. ADOPTION OF BUDGET - 1944 The Clerk reported that the Assessment for 1944 has been completed, footed and approved and shows the f::_,_lowing total values: Land 16�10;834;850.00 Buildings 50-861-050.00 Real Property 61,695 9000. 0 Exempt Property 249527 700.00 Net Real Property 37;168;200.00 Franchise 19164-582.00 Total Taxable 1,38,332,782.00 The Clerk also reported that valuations in the amount of % 38,050.00 were exempt by reason of pensions and /or bonuses but were taxable nevertheless for all highway purposes. Further, that the tentative budget for 1944 amounting to $934,619.00 as already agreed upon, could be balanced by applying a tax rate of $14.80 for all general City purposes, and a tax rate of $5.14 on pension, bonus and insurance exempt property for all highway purposes. He suggested that it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget, fix the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations. By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be and the same hereb are finally approved, adopted and con- firmed in the total sum of 1934,619.00 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith, and WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $275,042.09 and- estimated revenues to be used for ','Jelfare relief only, total $91,542.16 thereby leaving $568,034,75 as the amount to be raised by taxation] and WHEREAS$ the Assessment Roll for 1944, certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved by the City Clerk and shows the total net taxable value of, $38,332,782.00, and �`LTIEREAS, the total Constitutional tax limit for City and School purposes combined amounts to ;>999,757.94 for 1944, of which w308,409.27 has already been levied for School purposes, thereby leaving a balance of $691,348.67 for City purposes, therefore, BE IT FURTIiER RESOLVED, that the tax rate for all highway purposes be and the same hereby is established and fixed at C 5.14 per $1000, of valuation exempt by reason of pension, bonus and/or insurance, and that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fecal year 1944 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $14.80 per $1000. of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties of the 1944 City Tax Roll thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of $568.034.75, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the.amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $14.80 per $1000. of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension.of said Roll the Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution -and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby be- come tax liens, due, payable and collectable in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $934,619.00 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the 154 Common Council May 3, 1944 respecrive Boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein. Aye s 8 Rays 0 Motion Carried. A) -Proved this 3rd day of May 1944. Mayor y � On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H/VY1,C ringer ge r Cilerk Special Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs., Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N,Y. 5: 00 P. Pi. May 9, 1944 Houseweller, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette, Perry, JUNE MEETING DATE ADVANCED Mayor Comfort announced that the Mayors Conference is to be held in Syracuse on June 7, 8 and 9, 1944, and since the regular June meeting date falls on June 7 he suggested that the meeting date be advanced to Tuesday, June 6, 1944 at the regular hour, By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangse Resolved, that the regular June meeting be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 6., 1944. Unanimously carried and approved. MAYORS CONFERENCE - SYRACUSE The Mayor requested permission for the following of icers an employees to attend the Mayors Conference to be held in Syracuse on June 7; 8 and 8, 1944: Mayor Comfort , Attorney Powers., Assessor Thorne, Chamberlain Snyder and one Alder- man to be named by the Mayor, By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the above named officers and employees be author- ized to attend the conference at city expense. Unanimously carried. WAGI' ADJUSTIt-EENTS -- DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS The Mayor reported that the Board of ublic orks, at a special meeting held May 3, 1944, discussed at length a petition signed by 26 employees in the High- way and Labor Depts. for an increase in wages, and finally agreed upon a temporary increase for the duration., of 5 cents per hour for all employees in the following groups in the Water and Sewer Dept. as well as those under the general fund; foreman skilled labor, semiskilled labor, and common labor, with the understanding that the employee is to work 40 or more hours weekly, except in case of sick- ness or other emergency, The Mayor also reported that the estimated cost of these in- creases will be �6500 per year for the Depts, under the general fund, and while it is expected there are sufficient funds in the various budget appropriations, he stated that the Board by resolution _requested the Common Council to agree to provide funds if it is found necessary, By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Crawford; Resolved, that the action of the Board of Public Works in grant- ing a temporary increase of 5 cents per hour, conditioned on the employee working at least 40 hours per week be approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Council that extra funds be appropriated from the contingent fund if neces- sary, to provide for the increases. Unanimously carried and approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned, F. Springer City Clerk 56 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P.11. June 6, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, Tuthill, Shurger, Gillette, Perry, Slocum,Gibb Attorney .. Powers Clerk - Springer Deputy Clerk ., Blean Chamberlain .. Snyder Fire Chief Travis P;TIINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of May 3rd and the special meeting of May 9th wereduly approved. CORNELL UNIVERSITY - WRIT OF CERTIORARI The Clerk reported that an application for a writ of cert orM to review the assessment of Sigma Phi and Psi Upsilon fraternities, which are assessed at $90,000. and ',n100,000, respectively, had been filed by Cornell University. LOCAL LAW - 1% UTILITY TAX The Clerk reported that it would be in order to act on a local law continuing the 1% tax on corpor- ations which had laid on the table since the meeting of May 3rd. A LOCAL LAW to amend local law number 2 of the City of Ithaca for the year nineteen �iundred thirty-seven, as amended, in relation to continuing the tax on gross incomes or gross operating incomes of corporations and persons furnishing utility services in the City of Ithaca, as authorized by section twenty -b of the general city law of the State of New York. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Gillette: BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Sections one and four of local law number 2 for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amended, are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. Tax on the furnishing of utility services. Pursuant to the authority granted by section twenty - b of the general city law of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per centum of its gross income for the period from July first, nineteen hundred FouR thirty-seven to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred fourty-five is hereby imposed upon every utility doing business in the city of Ithaca which is subject to the supervision of the state department of public service, which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, except motor carriers or brokers subject to such supervision under article three-b of the public service law and a tax equal to one per centuri of its gross operating income is hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which has a gross operating income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, which taxes shall have application only within the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, and shall be in addition to any and all other taxes and fees imposed by any other provision of law for the same period. Such taxes shall not be imposed on any transaction originating or consummated outside of the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, notwithstanding that scnQ act be necessarily performed with respect to such transaction within such limits. 4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or be- fore September twenty-fifth,'December twenty-fifth, March twenty- fifth, and June twenty-fifth, a return for the three calendar months preceding each. such return date including any period for which the tax imposed hereby or by any amendment hereof is effective, each of which returns shall state the gross income or gross operat- ing income for the period covered by each such return. Returns shall be filed with the City Chamberlain on a form to be furnished by him for such purpose and shall contain such other data, infor- mation or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be included therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section! any utility whose average gross income or average gross operating r' COMMON COUNCIL AUDIT SHEET June 6, 1944 Name Amount H. A. Manning Co. 100.00. N. Y. Telephone Co. 37.93• N. Y, S, Electric & Gas Corp. 2.72 Stover Printing Co. 13.15• C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5.654%, Pitney -Bowes Postage Meter Co. 2.00 \ T. G. Millers Sons? Paper Co. 7.86. T. K. Powers 50.00, Harold E. Simpson 46.00, Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 60.46, Tioga Auto Parts 10.49, Seneca St. Garage 2.00- Stover Printing Co. 14.40- Joseph Morrison, Ideal Restaurant 13'.80. N. Y. Telephone �;o. 8.12P C. J. Rumsey Co. 3..33- Coop. G.L.F. Service Inc. 19.,20• Duro Test Corp. 45.14• N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 59.82. Ithaca Journal 10,08. E. Paul Nedrow 12.87• Robinson Seal Co. Inc. 9.92. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.77, H. C, Teeter 2.40' McKinney Agency Inc. 144.09 H. A. arey Co. Inc. 9.94' Rochester Manifolding Supply Co. 4.61• Cornell University 4.00• N. Y. Telephone Co. 40.84. American Coin Lock Co. 12.66, Carl$ Garage 2.30• A BOAP:D OF H'"ALT*H June 7, 1944 Glades Ro-bins 13,ng Laura A. head 14.03 E . Mae , _andevi ll e 14.47 i�rs.",",,able Carlton .00 T. G. I'.'Ii11erI s Sons Paler Co. �• 8 Dept. of Health of "T. Y. City 9.00 D. A. Stobhs 4•00 . J. Kolar 61.11 N. Y. State El Cc. & Gas Corp. 12 • 20 Velma -Ed.sa11 10•-)O N. Y. Tele,)hone Co. 7.12, i*haca indow Cleaning Co. f7. 75 iTTATTC' COr .,.1J�I'_ Common Council -2- June 6, 1944 income, as the case may be, for the foresaid three monthst periods is "less than fifteen hundred dollars, may file its returns for such periods on June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-nine, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-one, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-two, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-three, (and) June twenty-fifth, ninet ty-four, and June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred forty-f ve, respectively. The City Chamberlain, in order to insure payment of the tax -imposed, may require at any time a further or supplemental return, which shall contain any data that may be specified by the City Chamberlain. Every return shall Lave annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the same, or of the owner or of the coy -partner thereof, or of a principal officer of the corporation, if such business be conducted by a corporation, to the effect that the statements contained therein are true. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately. Ayes 7 Bangs, Shurger, Gillette, Gibb, Slocum, Tuthill, Perry Nays 0 Montion carried. Approved by me this 1( - day of June 1944 �oa1Xw # z Mayor 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. FIRE DEPARTP,TNT REPORT - 1943 Fire Chief Travis presented and read a report of the activities of the Fire Department for the year 1943-citing a total valuation of property,including contents, of $1,157�975.00 involved with a total damage sustained of 1p30..419,45. DAMAGE CLAIMS ., PAUL W. PORTER & WILLIAM G. PORTER Attorney Powers recommended that the P7rter damage claims presented at the May 3rd meeting be denied. By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the Porter damage claims be and the same here- by are denied as recommended by tho City Attorney. Carrie d. On motion the meeting was adjourned. George A.Blean Deputy City Clerk �- COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs1•Houseweller, Slocums Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder July 5, 1944 Shurger, Crawford, Perry, Morris, MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. APPOINTMENT GARRY W. REYNOLDS - FIRE COMMISSIONER Mayor Comfort announced the nomination of Garry W. Reynolds to succeed himself as Fire Commissioner for a period of three years beginning July 1, 1944 and asked for the Council's approval By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gibb: Resolved, that the nomination be approved and Mr. Reynold's appointed Fire Commissioner for a period of three years beginning; July 1, 1944# Unanimously carried. APPOINTMENT JAMES CONLEY - MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Mayor Comfort announced the appointment of -James Conley to the position of Municipal Civil Service Commissioner for a period of six years beginning June 1, 1944 By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the appointment of James Conley to the position of Municipal Civil Service Commissioner be approved. Carried. CONFERENCE - WEIGHTS & MEASURES OFFICIALS A letter from E. P. Nedrow, Sealer of Weights and Measures, was presented, requesting permission to attend a -conference of Sealers to be held in Rochester on July 18, 19, and 20, 1944 By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved., that Sealer Nedrow be authorized to attend the con- ference at city expense. Carried. EXTENSION OF Ir/ATER MAIN FROM E. ITHACA TANK APPROVED The Clerk reported that at the request of the New York State College of Agri- culture, the Board of Public Works approved, subject to the approval of the Common Council the extension of a 4 inch water main from the storage tank in E. Ithaca to the cattle barns now being con- structed east of the Judd Falls Rd. It was reported that the main is to be laid at the expense of the College of Agriculture By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Slocum: Resolved, that the extension of the water main be and hereby is approved as requested. Unanimously carried. FIRE INSURANCE - CITY BUILDINGS The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Ithaca Insurance Agency, calling attention to the fact that the present policy expires on August 1, 1944, and that on reviewing the schedule, the Company Engineers recommend an in- crease of at least 10% in insurance. The letter also called attention to the possibility of secur- ing blanket coverage for city property and called attention to the advantages of this form of insurance, th(: cost of which will be approximately $700 more than the present cost By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the matter be referred to Aldermen Gibb, Shurger, Gillette, and Slocum and Public Works Commissioners Ward and Barr for study and recommendation. Carried. POLLING PLACES 1944 The Clerk reported that it is incumbent upon the Council at this time to designate the polling places for 1944. He also reported that through efforts of. University Officials that the gymnasium in the old Armory has been made available for the purpose in place of the Museum of Castsin Goldwin Smith Hall By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that pursuant to Sec. 66 of the Election Law, t1_10 Common Council hereby designates the following places in each of the election districts of the City of Ithaca for registration and election purposes, and I w a ft BOATID OF H7,,T TH 11-1 1 Ji-ily 5, 1g44 J. Kolar Gladys A. Robbins Iiiable gnrlton Laura A. W-,-,d Dr. Harry (T. 13all D. A. Stobbs Dr. A. F. Nelson De-,,)t. of Health of IN. Y. CItY J. C. Pennev Co. o4 Ithaca 17 e 1 ma F d s -a 11 2. Y. Stete EI-ec. er GC 2 -T. 3, Teleohone Co. E. dne Dr. H. H. Crum, Dr. R. H. 3.-opd Dr. David B.o*'-,b GI) . 0 ? IE,9D' 10. M 10.00 4. 0 6. ?-,• 2.00- 13.92 - 3> . 4 2 5,00 a V 4 COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET JULY 59 1944 Name Amount Ithaca Journal 12.52, 14. G. Comfort 22.00 , N. Y. Telephone Co. 36.78. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 20.30. Stallman of Ithaca 15.20, N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 2.44, Truman K. Powers 18.57. T. K. Powers 50.00. ,Matthew Bender & Co. 6.00. T. G. Iaiillers Son' s Paper Co. 4.78 . The Chase National Bank 5.00 Schaberts Cycle Shop 19.20• Seneca Street Garage 5.00. Socony Vacuum Oil Uo. 48.90. N.Y. Telephone Co. 8.12. Coop G.L.F. Service Inc. 19.20- N.Y.S. Elect. & Gas Corp. 64.02. E. Paul Nedrow 12.98. John F. ItcCarthy 113.32. Corner Book Store 37.50, Vera Furman 10.00 Lockwood Gardens 25.00. N. Y. Telephone Co. 37.19. Macnick Company 20.58. American Coin Lock Co. Inc. 20.68- H. C. Thorne 17.65. Common Council. -2- July 5, 1944 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in case any place hereby designated cannot for any reason be used for such purpose, the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to secure forthwith and desiginate another suitable place instead thereof; First �r Ward 18t. Dist. ill Cliff St., Beebe Mission Chapel n rr 2nd. Dist. 626 W. State St. No. 6 Fire Station r} 3rd. Dist. 532 W. Buffalo St., City Pumping Station Second " 1st. Dist. 136 W. State St., No. 5 Fire Station rr rr " 2nd. Dist. 301 S. Geneva St., St. John School rr 3rd. Dist. Cor. S. Tioga & E. Green Sts. Lang's Garage Third " lst. Dist. 301 W. Court St.-Basem.ent-Central School It r' 2nd. Dist. 406 N. Aurora St., First Meth. Church House rr " 3rd. Dist. 119 Third St., North Side House Fourth rr " lst. Dist. 401 E. State St.,'Dean's Warehouse Office n rr " 2nd. Dist. 206 E. Seneca St., No. 2 Fire Station 3rd. Dist. 311 College Ave., No. 9 Fire Station rr rr 4th. Dist. 502 Mitchell St., Belle Sherman School Fifth '} lst. Dist. 702 N. Cayuga St .� Mrs. Groom's Garage It It 2nd. Dist. 717 N. Aurora St., Mr. Holman's Garage r► rt 3rd. Dist. 1012 N. Tioga St., No. 7 Fire Station rr rr 4th. Dist. North Enteranco -- Old Armory -Cornell Campus Unanimously Carried. C OUNTY WELFARE DISTRICTS At the request of the Le ague of Women Voters, copies of the statement made to the Board of Supervisors, together with other matterial, in regard to the consolidation of City and County Welfare activities were distributed to the Alder- men. Mayor Comfort reminded the Aldermen that the matter of con- solid.:Ation was being studied by the Welfare Committee and it was moved By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that this new material be referred to the 'Welfare Committee for consideration. Carried. INVESTMENT - CAPITAL RESERVE FUND The Clerk suggested that a com- mittee be appointed to decide upon the investment of funds to be set aside for Capital improvement provided for in the 1944 budget. By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the investment of funds be referred to the Finance Committee and City Clerk with authority to invest the funds. Unanimously carried. a;5 l) ZONE CHANGE - SOUTH iv IADOW ST. The Clerk reported that at a meeting held June 22., 1944, the Planning Commission acted upon a request by property owners in blocks 85 and 91, being that area between W. Green St. and Fulton St. in S. Meadow St., that the residential portion of these blocks be changed to Commercial Zone. It was explained that only a small portion now remains in the Residential Zone and that the property owners feel that the change would en- hance the value of their property, and that the Planning Commission recommends to the Council that this change be made By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, axa..d the Clerk directed to advertise for a -public hearing thereon as provided by Sec. 83 of the General City Law, such hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Council on August 2, 1944. Carried. TAX COLLECTION Chamberlain Snyder reported that the tax collections are approximately 94% complete which is slightly better than last years collectionsfor the same period. DAMAGE CLAIM - JOHN REYNOLDS Attorney Powers reported that a claim for damages to his car caused by a collision with a Water Dept. truck at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Madison St. in the amount of '�325628 as filed by John Reynolds of 604 N. Cayuga St. was denied by -the Board of Public Works on recommendation of the City Attorney. By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved) that the claim be denied by this Council. Carried. 460 Common Council -3- July 5, 1944 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. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H.YSpringer City Clerk N COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 46 I City of Ithaca, N.Y,, Regular Meeting 5:00 Pam. August 2, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort , Aldermen Bangs- Tuthill, Housewellert Shurger, Crawford, Gillette Perry# Morris, Slocum, Gibb Attorney w Powers Clerk 4 Springer Chamberlain - Snyder MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meetinC, were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE - $0. MEADOW ST. Mayor Comfort an- nounced that in accordance with a notice published in the Ithaca Journal on July 11, 18, and 25, 1944,-any person interested in the proposed zone change in So. Meadow St. would be heard at this time. No one appearod in opposition, and it was moved By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Bangs: Resolved, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted, and that the official Zone Map of the Building Zone Ordinance be and the same hereby is amended by changing to Commercial all residential areas in blacks 85 and 91 as shown on the Assessment Map of the City of Ithaca; this change to take effect upon pabli- cation. Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor, FIRE INSURANCE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS The Clerk reported that the committee appointed to study the matter of xenewal of Fire Insurance on Municipal Buildings, agreed that blanket coverage would be prefer- able 'and that at the request of the cori;aittee, the Tnsurance' Co. has submitted two new schedules of coverage, one based on a 122f increase over the appraisal made in 1941 and one based on a 20% increase. The Clerk also reported, that at a piceting held July 1,2, 1942, the Board -of Public Works by resolution, recommended an independent appraisal .and the appropriation of funds for such appraisal By,A dorman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolve that the matter be referred back to the committee for considers :ion and recommendation. Carried. CONTRIBUTION r STATE UTILITY TAX The Clerk reported receipt of 4,.8,f 715.96 rom the State Dept. of Audit nd'C-6ntrol as the city's share of the State collected utility ,tax for the first quarter of the year„ LOCAL LAW .. RE AIRPORT The following proposed Local Law providing for the development of facilities at the airport was,presented by Attorney Powers: A LOCAL TAW PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPP,U,]�NTT OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN A DESIGNATED AREA OF THE ITHACA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY PRIVATE OR OTHER CAPITAL AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE THEREFOR. Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows; Section 14 The Ithaca City Charter as enacted by Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section - to be known as section,one hundred and twenty-three-b which shall read as follows: ®123-b. Development of facilities by private or other capital; conditions; restrictions; procedure. 1. Purpose. Whereas it is deemed necessary and usirable in the public interest to promote the fullest possible use of the Ithaca Municipal. Airport by making ground space available, in a - restricted area, for the development by private or other capital, of suitable facilities for the storage and maintenance of air- craft, for aeronautical research and ex1ocrimentation, .or for other purposes related to aircraft operation or the aircraft industry, except manufaoturing�, now. -therefore it is the purpose of this secs. tion to make possible such development under proper restrictions designed to safeguard the public interest and insure the maximum effective use of said airport. , Common Council -2- August 2, 1944 1- 62 2. Agreements, The Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, is hereby authorized to execute agreements with individuals or corporations, permitting the erection of buildings and other facilities on that part of the municipal airport lying west of a line drawn northerly and southerly along the east face of the present hanger building, as more particularly shown on a map thereof dated August 2, 1944 and filed in the office of the City Engineer, upon such terms as said Board may determine, subject to the general conditions hereinaft©r set forth. 3. Preliminary Investigation. Before approving any proposed agreement, the Board shall investigate and determine the following matters: As That the proposed use is related to the storage and maintenance of aircraft, to aeronautical research and exporimentaw, tion, or to other purposes related to aircraft operation or the aircraft industry, except manufacturing,, that it will be of bene- fit to the community as a whole, and that it will not interfere with or be detrimental to the general use of the airport. B. That the character and reputation of the applicant is satisfactory; that his previous experience is such as to indicate proper operation of the proposed facilities; and that the applicant has a financial standing consistent with'the proper construction and operation of the proposed facilities# 4. General Conditions. The following general conditions shall apply to and be incorporated in any agreement executed hereunder; A. No agreement hereunder shall el,tend for a period exceed- ing the probable useful life of the proposed facility, as determined by the Board of Public Works on the basis of the materials and type of construction used therein, and in no event for a period exceeding twenty years. Agreements relating to the use of land only, without the erection of permanent structures, shall run from year to year only. At the expiration of such agreement, all right and title in and to such facilities shall revert to the City of Ithaca. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Board, upon the expiration of such agreement, from negotiating a new agreement with the same operator under such terms and conditions as the Board may deem proper, subject to the general provisions of this section so far as applicable thereto. B. The use or uses of the proposed facility shall be stated in the agreement and no other or different use shall be permitted except by approval of the Board of Public Works; under no circum- stances shall manufacturing be considered a permiss^.ble use. C. No agreement nor any right thereunder shall be transferred. or assignod except by permission of the Board of Public Works. A refereels'doed in foreclosure, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a conveyance or assignment by a trustee in bankruptcy, and all other similar transactions shall be deemed assignments or transfers within the meaning of this paragraph. D. In considering the approval of any request for a change in use or for a transfer or assignment of any agreement or any rights thereunder,, the Board shall follow the same procedure and apply the same standards applicable to original applications. E. No facility shall be constructed until the plans and specifications therefor shall have been approved by the Board of Public Works, and all construction shall bo in accordance with such plans ,.nr1 �o . _:� i.cations. F. The applicant shall comply with all general rules and regulations governing the use and operation of the airport and with all State and Federal laws and regulations. G. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to exempt any facility constructed with private capital from general real prop- erty taxation, H. Upon the violation of any of the conditions B, C, E, or F of this paragraph,* the Board may serve upon the operator a written notice requiring that he cease and desist from such violation within ten days after the service of such notice, and upon his Common Council -3- August 2, 1944 16 3 failure to comply with such notice, the agreement shall be deemed terminated and all right and title in and to said facility shall thereupon revert to the City and no compensation shall be payable to the operator therefor. Upon the substantial abandonment of the permitted use or uses for a period c.=oeding six consecutive months, the City of Ithaca may, at its election, terminate any such agreement upon ton days written notice and -upon the payment to tho operator of tho,then value of the facility, such value to be arrived at by agreement: or if the parties shall fail to agree, then by arbitration in the City of Ithaca in the manner provided by statute. The remedies set forth in this paragraph shall not be exclusivo but shall be in addition to all other legal or equitable remedies avail- able to the City of Ithaca. I. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent con- demnation by the City of Ithaca of any facility constructed -pursuant to any such agreement and the questions of public necessity, com- pensation and all other matters shall be determined pursuant to the Condemnation Law of the State of Novi York. 5. Miscellaneous Provisions. The Board of Public Works is hereby vested �-rith all the powers necessary to carry this section into effect. Said Board may make additional rules and regulations governing agreements hereunder not inconsistent with the foregoing. It shall be the duty of the Board to exorcise its power and author- ity hereunder in a uniform manner and vdth.out discrimination against - any applicant viho conforms with this section, and with the rules and regulations of the Board adopted pursuant hereto; all fees and charges shall be uniform, but this requirement shall not prevent the Board from making such variation in the foes or charges as it may deem equitable in consideration of Location, accessibility or other considerations. The Board shall provide generally for the orderly developomont of the area above designated and may sot aside and reserve specific areas therein. 6. Reservations. The Board shall grant no special or private rights or priviloges in that portion of the airport not included in the area hereinabove designated, but such area shall be used in common by the general public for aircraft operation under such general regulations as the Board may adopt. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Aldoerman Perry: Resolved, that the proposed Local Law be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council to be hi;ld Septembor 6, 1944. Unanimously carried. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurgor: Resolved, bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPT, Alderman Shurgor reported that the; Police Committee has made, no decision in regard to the proposal that uniforms for the Police Dept. be providod by the city and he re- quested the Aldermen to give the matter consideration for discussion at the r,,ext meeting of the Council. COUNTY WELFARE DISTRICT Alderman Bangs reporting for the Welfare Committee presented a comparativo statement (herewith appended) showing the cost of Welfare Administration in the City and County for the years 1943 and 1944. The statoment indicated that thy; cost to the city would be considerably increased if the County system was adopted and the Committee submitted the following statement: "Under present conditions, it would seem that no saving or benefit to the City of Ithaca is apparent in the adoption of a unified County system of Public Welfare Administration." By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved that the statements be acc:jpted as expressing the sense of this 6ouncil. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. 0H.pringorlerk 164 COMEON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P.T.I. September 61 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangsi Tuthill, Houseweller, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette Perry, Morris, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder MIIv'UTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. APPOINTMENT - M. LOUISE WILSON COMMIS6IONER BOARD OF HEALTH IVlayor Comfort announced the nomination of M. Louise Wilson to the position of Commissioner of Health to complete the unexpired. term of Mary M'. Peabody resigned, and asked for Council approval By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the nomination of 14. Louise Wilson as Commissioners of Health to complete the unexpired term of Mary M. Peabody, which expires December 31, 1944, be approved and Mrs. ddilson appointed for the term specified. Unanimously carried. APPOINTMENT -- BENJAMIN F. SOVOCOOL ACTT CT CITY JUDGE Mayor Co,-nfort announced the appointment of Benjamin F. Sovocool to the position of Acting City Judge to complete the unexpired term of Harold E. Simpson resigned, and asked for Council ratification By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Crawford: Resolved, that the appointment of Benjamin F. Sovocool as Actin C__ty Judge to complete the unexpired tar?,i of Harold E. Simpson, which expires December 31, 1944, be and hereby is ratified and con- firmed. Unanimously carried. APPOINTMENT - FRED J. HAGIN . TO EXAMI14ING BOARD OF PLUMBERS The Mayor annou ed the appointment of Fred J. hagin to the 7xamining Board of Plumbers to complete the unexpired term of Harry Brashear d ;ceased By Alderman Bangs, seconded by Aldc;rrian Gillette: Resolved, that the appointment of Frod J. Hagin to the Examin- ing Board of Plumbers to complete the unexpired term of Harry Brashear, which expires December 31, 1945, be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY Mayor Comfort announced that the esta_blisk� ?gent of a Veterans Service Agency is authorized by Chapter 416 of th laws of 19_4, and that after investigation and study it seems to-bc preferable to set up a consolidated agency to cover both tl-L; city and county. He stated that the au>_roval of the F.ld: rrncn and the; Board of Supervisors is necessary before a consolidatod agency n..,aJ he established and that the Su)orvisors have indicat'jd their approval of the plans By Alderinl: n Shurger, seconded by Aldorm__zz j'ucry: Resolved, that this Council approve the establishment of a consolidated Veteran Service Agcncy. Unanimously carried_. Alderman Sloe-uu_,, entered the Council Cha,110-r at this time. TAXI RATES The i,'Iayor reported receipt of seve ral complaints in regard to taxi rates charged in the. city. He stated that the Prosel..`- Ordinance governing rates was adopted in 1932 and should be rov-is(d By A1derillan Gibb, seconded by Aldl.cr,ian Crawford: Rc:solvod, that the Chart,: r and Or':_11r-nee Commito`c ; be rcquost d to prepare c' modern ordinance for proscntation at tho next ma-,ting of thr. Council. Carried. PURCHA"'�: OrLA','-' LIBRARY A D FURNITURE 11`0ii CITY COURT APPROVED A letter from Cis Judge B�crt T. B �k: r w-_s arcs nt e,d r comr, ending that the l ivr llbrCry and office furnituro which was the property, of former JudEo 1,, in.tz b�. purch :sod by tho ci_ t_, end rr.ade a part of City_ Court equipment. Judge Bakor stated that it is a ._,st-,inct advantag , to have: complete law library in the court roo � s it h,s oft.:n been nc cos- sary in tho past to del y trial until --tn Lctorn�y could go to his BOARD OF HEALTH August 2, 1944 N. Y . Telephone Co. $ 7.27 � Velma Edsall 10.00 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp_. 2.92 D. A. Stobbs 5.00 M. J. Kolar 63.42 Dr. John Unger 20.00 Bruck' s Nurses Outfitting Co. 12.00 Williams Press Co. 8.28 1✓" Kline' s Pharmacy 7.40 v Mrs. Mable Carlton 5.50 Laura A. Head 9.68 E. Mae Mandeville 7.65 ;. Gladys Robbins 12.93 ✓ , C. J. Rumsey HdvT. Co. 1.12 'IrT ",,IC rr0T..�r,.'ITTJE: r COMA ION COUNCIL - AUDIT SIU'ET August 2, 1944 Name Amount Ithaca Journal $ 25.45 N9 Y. 'Telephone Co. 39.73 +' T. K. Powers 50.00 '- Harold E . v°iorden 6.30 v Clarence Tompkins 6.00 F. M. Elston 3.00 Thersa Smith 7.50 Yatthew Bender & Co., Inc. 25.00 ✓ The Chase National Bank 106.14 Y'y, Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery Co. 158.00 Vl' Cramer Auto Pts. 5.64 Auto Body & Rad. ti''lorks 7.01 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 49.88 Seneca St. Garage 4.001/ Vum. T. Pritchard 9.69 ✓ Reynolds & Drake 4.00� N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 C. J. Rumsey Co, 1.98 ✓ C. A. Snyder., City Chamberlain 30.19 ,-' N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 39.56 J T. G. Millers Sonst Paper Co. 29.16 E. Paul Nedrow 26.86 ,', E. Paul Nedrow 10.89 N. Y. Telephone Co. 37.24, Amer. Coin Lock Co., Inc. 9.21Y", John F. I+icCarthy 100.00 / Finan.oa Cor-fp-iittee Admintritrution 'hild `� V 6124 f' .dArect tog ' for hoopitas, bwaxd of child -ran, vt4. f Y. ,.- n ow P-ouet ,; ` g AM Adx1nIo*MtUM Zild via Less xWund d Relief+► 4*403.00 refund C4 s 51*8m.07 Inv*UP030 14 4' 03 A-r-clt to 4 -*,. -.1 ty G", (,Ate& Lul- �10 iii �trzAi on 70,1 A to tfI ty W 4 t In I tv I oil ty1) vz! Cornnon Council -2- S: ptomber 6r 1-911:4 4 60 office for dosirod information. He -.111so called attention to the: ne d of furniture for the Court. An inventory rlade by the Williamson Law prc;sent value of the law library at ��600 and th Van Natta Office Equipment Co. placed a furniture a safe and other proper Book Co. placed the an inventory Trade by value of $166 on the By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Ald�r.:nn Perry: that the purchase of the L, M. Mintz libr Resolved, ary and office furniture at a total price not to exceed A786 be and hor:by is approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sur of �786 be and hereby is appropriated fro_- Contingent Funds to City Court account #116. Unanimously carr. icd :and approveC, DA', t GE CLAIP.t 1�RY 1`1. PEMBERTON The Clerk reported that a c1_"i!r', for injuries in the amount of 73.50 was filed by Mrs. Mary '11'1. Paribc,rton of 417 S. Titus Ave. and presontod to the: Board of Public Works at a _;iccting held August 22, and that upon the r.:coz-,".- rr:,nd-..tion of tho City Attorney, the Board approved the claim and r,coin,monded th Tit the Council authorize payment. Th:ll clai-!nont stated that on July27, 19,11= she tripped and fall ov:;r a raised section of sidewalk in front of premises at 110 E. Court St. causing injuries to her right arm, shoulder and head By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Ald,Irman Bangs: Resolved, that tho rcommondation of the Board of Public Jor bc" approved3 �nct settlement authorized for a sur, not to oxce,d ? 73. 50. Unanirlous_ly carried. FIRE Ii;SUlzlildC i.UNICIPAL PROPERTY Tho Clerk reported the t at a rioe,ting held'August 23, the Fire insurance Committee with mjmb�-rs Gibb, Sriurgor, Gillette, Sloe=., and Barr present, the lc: ttor and stab-or:,ent submitted by tho Ithaca Insurance Agency was discussed and. it was unanimously agreed that th, following Firo Insuranc:, Progrr. ii be, approved and rcco?ri-�iended to the;, Common Council. 1. Blan1�ot form of coverage on buildings and contents on a bases of a 122o increase in valuations on buildings over 19,11 ap- praisals. 2. Inclusion of airport hangar in coverage which hitherto has not been insured. Thy Co-,lMittcc does not recommend an independent appraisal at trZis time;, but hopes it will bo possible to utilize city employe s to m^ko such an appraisal some time in the future By Aldori-.lan Crawford, seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved, that the recommendation of the Committee be approved and the Clerk authorized to sign and file a st atem, nt of vallae s %-.­ith the Insurance Ratixig Bureau on the basis recommended. Unanimously carried and ai_-,-)roves,. SALE OF CITY O'.1'1-5D 1,A11D IN S. PLAIN ST. AUZ'TIORIZED The Clerk re- ported that tie Board of ublic Works has determined that 1 it 1 the excf_:ption of a small strip of land adjoining, the property oumed by Dori to TMassimilla at 805 S. Plain St., the vacant property in the ar between S.Flain Park St. and the-_'lmira Highway should be r"tained for p, r,r purposes and at a m(-Gti'_, h1.d on nugust 10,194 =, the I-)oard recornncndcd that a strip 15 foot wide by 100 fet deep adjoining the I sirailla prop rty be offered for sale: at public auction By �Jder.ian Crawford, seconded by �lderzrian Gibb: 1`lhereas, t;lie following described parcel of property, ovrn,d by trz City of Ithaca,, is not needed for anti public purpose, and tinzeroas as offer has boon made for th - purchase, th�,roof', how Ti:-� r-foro, Be It Resolved th:.t t1nu following described premises be sold- and disposed of at public auction under tho d)_rcc- tion of the City Clerk: ALL T�1'�T -,"E ACT OR P�yRCEL OF LND, situate in she City of Itri.Act County of Tompl_ins and Stato of N(l,,w YorlL, bounded and described s follows; Bcginr ing at a point in the,- cast line of SoutYj Plain Strc,et 157 feat south of its intc.,rs;ction with the south line of Park Strj,-t, and being the southwest corner of premises now owned by Donato Tiass .i: i11ag thence east along; c'zc south line of n'i,ass� mill i s pr°omisos 100 feet to the south-c-�st corner ther :of, th:;nc�. soutli parallel with the east line of South Plain Street 15 f;�et; thoncc west parallel with. Ma.ssimilla's south ling 100 feet to tho cast lin of South Plain Street; thon.ce i7orth along the 'Ist line of South Plain Street 15 feet to th. place of beginning. 1 (16 Common Council -3- September 6, 1944 Being the part of the premises conveyed to the City of Ithaca by the Tompkins County Trust Company by deed recorded in the Tomp- kins County Clerkts Office October 25, 1937 in Liber 246 of Deeds at page 48. Be It Further Resolved, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to advertise and sell said premises at public auction in the manner prescribed by law, and is hereby directed to refuse any bids for a sum loss than Fifty & 00/100 Dollars (�)KaOO), and is directed to include such limitation in the advertisement of sale, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and Clerk be and here- by are authorized and directed to execute and deliver a quit claim deed of said premises to the successful bidder. Unanimously carried and approved. REGIONAL INSTITUTE - IJAYORS CONFERENCE The Clerk reported. that the Regional Institute for the Ithaca District is to be h,;ld in Syracuse on October 6, 1944 By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry; Resolved that the Mayor, City Attorney, and one Aldorman be authorized to attend the institute at City expense. Carried. CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION - TOWN OF ITHACA Attorney Pourers presented a proposed contract with tho Town of Ithaca excluding the village of Cayuga Heights, for fire protection in that town. He explained that it is similar to the contract now in fore,:, with Cayuga Heights and has been approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners who have requested approval of the Council By Alderman Shurgor, seconded by Alderman Gillette; Resolved, that the contract as presented bo approved. Unanimously carried and. approved. CHARTER AIviEND21ENT - RE AIRPORT Attorney Powers reported that it is now in order to act on the proposed local law providing for thf development of the airport which was presented at the last meeting. He stated that the proposed rules and regulations have been tentatively approved by the Board of Public Works and that they will probably be formerly approved at th.o next meeting of the Board. Alderman Crawford reported that ho has attended the Board. meetings at which time the rules were discussed and tentatively adopted and he commended the City Attorney on the p.roparation of the local law and rules. A LOCAL LAt'I PROVIDING FOR THE DEV LOPi1,'i_j,TT OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN A DISIGNATED AREA OF THE ITHACA MU''?ICIl'AL AIRPORT BY PRIV >TE OR OTHER CAPITAL AND ESTABLISHING A PPOC1EDURE THEREFOR. B T Alderman Crawford, seconded by Aldorm,:n Perry Bc it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ith,ic<< . s folloyrs. Section 1.. Tl�_c Ithaca City Charter as onactod by Chapter 503 of the La���rs of 1908� is hereby amended by �,.d_dinc; th.,,roto � new section to b., known its section one: hundr<:d and tv:Tonty-thruc-b 1r;hich shall rca.d as follows; 9123-b. Dcvcloprmont of f^ciliti.-s by or oth.;r capital; conditions; restrictions; proc(duro. 1. Purpose. tivhcreas it is deemed nocossary and dosirLablo in the public interest to promote the fullest possible usF, of th<, Ithaca I,Iunicipal Airport by making ground space av ilablc,, in a rc;strictod r for the development by privato or otri r capital, of suitable facilities for the storage -.nd m� intenance of -"ir- c.raft, for aoronautical rosearch ,nd ox)orim,,ntat'Lo�n, or for other purpos,,s relatod to aircraft op -;ration or th; ii.rcraft industrI-, oxcopt manufacturing, now therefore it is the purpose of thi, s -c- tion to make possible such development under prop-jr restrictions designod to safeguard the public interest and insure the maximum effe'ctivo use of said airport. 2. Agreo,ilents, The Mayor, Frith t'jo-pnroval of t'io Board of Public Works, is hereby authorized 'to execute agrooments 'Fit'-1 individuals or corporQtions, permittin; orection of buildings and oth ;r facilities on that part of th,.- municipal airport lying west of a line drawn northerly and soutliorlN along th" c,-.st fake of thy: pres:;nt hanger building, as mor;:: particularly shover on a. map thl,roof dated August 2, 194,4 and filed in the office of tho Co.amon Council .-4- September 6, 1944 City Engineer upon such terms as said Board .ray determine, subject to the general conditions hereinaftor set forth. 3. Preliminary Investigation. Before approving any proposed ,agreement, the Board shall investigate and. determine the following r".atters: A. That the proposed use is related to the storage and. 1 maintenanco of aircraft, to aeronautical research and experimonta- tion, or to other purposes related to aircraft operation or the aircraft industry.. except manufacturing.. that it will be of bene- fit to the community as a whole, and that it will not interfaro wit;.i or be detrimont,-j to the general us:; of the airport. B. That the character and reputation of the applicant is satisfactory; that his previous experience is such as to indi.ctt-o proper operation of the proposed facilities; and that the applicant has a financial standing consistent with the proper construction and operation of the proposed facilities, 4. .^;neral Conditions. The followin, general conditions sh-,l.l apply to and be incorporated in any agreement executed herounde.r. : A. No agreement hereunder shall elLtend'for a period exceed- ing the probable useful life of the proponod facility, as determin:;d b,j the Board of Public Works on the basis of the materials and typ; of construction used therein, and in no event for a period exceeding tw--rity years. Agroen.ents relating to the use of land only, without tht. erection of permanent structures, shall run from year to year only. At the expiration of such agreements all right and title in and to such facilities shall revert to the City of Ithaca. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Boards upon the expiration of such agroemonto from negotiating a now agp?cement with the same oporator under such terms and conditions a.s the Board may doe3ni prop_.:°, subject to the �=;onoral provisions of t1is section so far as <<ppli- cablo thereto. B. The: use or uses of the pro-P osod facility shall be stated in the agreement and no other or difforont use shall be permitted except by aporov-al of the Board of Public u;or. ks; under no circum- stances shall manufacturing bo considered a permiss^blo use. C. No a.tgroemont nor any right tl croundcr shall be trans- ferrod or assigned except by permission of t:'hce Board of Public Works" A rcfereels ded in foreclosure, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a conveyance or assignment by a trustee in bankruptcy, and all other sim-1-lar transactions shall be domed assignments or transfers within t1ao rr.eaning of this paragraph. D. In consido.ring the approval off' any roquest for 4 c z-AngE: in use or for a transfer or assign nt oi' any agreement or any rights thereunder: the Board shall follow-',hc same procedure and apply th(, sa_mc; standards applicable to original applications. U. No facility shall be constructed until the plans and specifications therefor shall have been ao_proved by the Board of Public Works., D-nd all construction shall bE: in accordance with sucih plans and specif_i_ca4-ions. F. The applicant shall comply w:�th all general rules and regulations go-vorning the use and opo.ratior, of the airport and Ith all State: and Fo-deral laws and. regulations, G. Homing her :in contained shall be construed to exompt any facility constructed with private capital from general real prop- erty taxation. 11. Upon the violation of any of he conditions B,C,�, or IF of this paragraphs the Board may serve, uy,on the operator a written. notice requirin�,­ that rio cease and desist' from such violation ,iithin ten days after the service of such notice., and upon his failure to comply with such notice, the agreement shal_a. b doomed terninztod nd ill right any:'i. titlo in and to said facility shall. thereupon re- v.rt to the City a,nd no compensation shall be pnya.ble to the operator therefor. Upon t'ha substantial abandonment of the permitted use or uses for a p: riod. exceeding six consecu.t:i.vo months, the City of Ithaca may, at its election, terminate any such agreamen.t upon ten days written notice and upon tho payneni; to the; operator of the then _1 U Common Council -5- September 6,1944 value of the facility, such value to be arrived at by agreement, or if the parties shall fail to agree, then by arbitration in the City of Ithaca in the manner provided by statute. The remedies set forth in this paragraph shall not be exclusive but shall be in. ad- dition to all other legal or equitable remedies available to the City of Ithaca. I. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent con- demnation by the City of Ithaca of any .facility constructed pursuant to any such agreement and the questions of public necessity, com- pensation and all other matters shall be determined pursuant to the Condemnation Law of the State of New York. 5. Miscellaneous Provisions. The Board of Public Works is hereby vested with all the powers necessary to carry this section into effect. Said Board may make additional rules and regulations - governing agreements hereunder not inconsistent with the foregoin. It shall be the duty of the Board to exercise its power and author- ity hereunder in a uniform manner and without discrimination against any applicant who conforms with this section, and with the rules and regulations of the Board adopted pursuant hereto; all fees and charges shall be uniform, but this requirement shall not prevent the Board from making such variation in the fees or charges as it may deem equitable in consideration of location, accessibility or other considerations. The Board shall provide generally for the orderly developement of the area above designated and may set aside and reserve specific areas therein. 6. Reservations. The Board shall grant no special or private rights or privileges in that portion of the airport not included in the area hereinabove designated, but such area shall be used in common by the general public for aircraft operation under such general regulations as the Board may adopt. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately. Ayes 10 Motion Carried. Nays 0 Approved this day of September 1944 and designated Local Law 3 1944 � G Mayor AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved,, that the bills audited by thD Finance Committee b; and thy: same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carriod. REPORT ON POLICE UNIFORMS Alderman Shiwger reported that the Police Committee has studied the suggestion that Municipal funds be appropriated .for the purchase of uniforms for Police Dept. personnel, and are agreed that it would be unwise to establish such a precedent at thl s time By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the report and recommendation be approved. Carrie d. SIX MILE CREEIti l'.'ALL Alderman Shurger reported that a section of the wall along Sim -Mile Creek below Albany St. has broken out and deeds attention. The Clerk_ was directed to call the matter to the attention of the Board. of Public IlVorks. SIDEWALK - 100 BLOCK - SOUTH CAYUGA ST. Alderman Crawford reported that the sidewalk in the 100 block of S, Cayuga St. on which he pr(;viously reportod has not been repaired and the Clerk was ducted to call the matter to the attention of the Board of Public Works. ZONING ORDINANCE Alderman Perry reported that the Planning Comm. are working on the new Zoning Ordinance and Map and hopes to pr sent it to the Council for action in th-- near future. INCREASED MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FACILITIES Mayor Comfort reported that since receipt of the report made by 77gincors from the C.A.A, and American Air Lines calling attention to the limited facilities of the present airports that considerable thought has been given to the advisability of acquiring land on which an adequate airport could be constructed, BOARD OF HEALTH "ept. 6, 1944 Public Health Nursing Magazine T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. N. Y. Telephone Co. Velma Edsall N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. N. Y. State Vet. College M. J. Kolas D. A. Stobbs Mrs. Mabel Carlton E. C. McKallor Drug Hart Pharmacy Fahey Pharmacy Dept. of Health of Laura A. Head Gladys Robbins E. Mae Mandeville Dr. H. H. Crum Co. N. Y. City FINM COMMITTEE: 3.00 2940 7.37 10.00 4.12 60.00 66.55 4.80 8.55 9.20 2, .19 6.86 10.80 14.30 7.76 18.10 10.00 IP a COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET September 6. 1944. Name Ithaca Journal N Y Telephone Co Burroughs Adding Machine Corp Ithaca Ice & Coal Co Williamson Law Book Co N Y S Electric & Gas Corp T K Powers Joseph Mignardi Harold E Simpson Stover printing Co T G Millers Sons' Paper Co I� The Chase National Bank i� Stallman of Ithaca µ Carls Garage Cramers Auto Parts Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Wm T Pritchard Seneca. Street Garage N Y S Electric & Gas Corp E Paul Nedrow L C Smith & Corona Typewriter Inc. John. F McCarthy Phillips Ribbon & Carbon Co N Y Telephone Co FINAN E COMMITTg} Amount $ 3.96'/ 45.05 V. 16.65 -1/ 4,06 u' 15.00 3.52 r/ 50.00 2.50 / 34.50 6.10 5.98 26.51 2.36 2.2.5 4*03 91,34 V 9.50 / 98.6'7 ,-' 80,98 r 14.68 14,00 v 100.00 f 9.92 ✓ ; 43.19` COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET October 4, 1944 Name Amount I th ac a Journal 16.60 ke N. Y, Telephone Co. 38.01,' N. Y. State Conference of 14ayors 250.00 ✓' Stover Printing Go. 40.15 v- T. Y. Powers 50.00t Bert T, Baker 19.96 r' Williamson Law Book Co. 21.00v The Chase National Bank 30.98�," Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 50.90 Seneca St, Garage 1.�)0 Stallman of Ithaca 12.01 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.121, G.L.F. Service Inc. 33.60 N. Y. Elect. & Gas Corp. 21.48` E. Paul Nedrow 12.21' John F. McCarthy 100.00 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 1.63 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 4.41* Ithaca Journal 56.10- N. Y. Telephone Co. 39.09 ' American Coin Lock Co., Inc. 13.51- ti ' 4/ WE� BOARD OF HEALTH October 4, 1944 Gladys Robbins $9.57, Laura A. Head 12.93, E. Mae Mandeville 12.87,, Mrs. Mabel Carlton 10.00, D. A. Stobbs 4.90- M. J. Kolar 52.91, Velma Edsall 10.00, N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12, FINANCE COMMITTEE: /�, 169 Common Council -6- Septemb;r 6, 1_944 He stated that it may be possible to secure State and Federal aid in such a project and that the University and local industries may be willing to share in the expense, and he requested authority to appoint a local committee to study the advisability of establish- ing another airport outside the city limits By Alderman Gillette' seconded by Alderman Morris: Resolved that the i��Iayor be and hereby is authorized to appoint such a commit L e to study the matter and report. Unanimously carried. TOUR OF INSPECTION The Mayor requested the Aldermen to be at the City Hall at 2:00 P.1,1, October 4, 1944 to go on a tour of inspect1on of city property with members from the Board of Public `:'forks. On motion the meeting was adjourned„ c., F. H. Springer City Clerk 4 170 COYIVON COUNCIL PROC-,EDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular MeetinE 5:00 P.M. October 4, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen «. Bangs, Tuthill, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette, Morris, Slocum, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clark - Springer Chamberlain » Snyder MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC SALE ►- MUNICIPAL PROPERTY The Clerk reported that the parcel o land in ain St,, the sale of which was authorized by the Council on September 6, 1944, was sold at public auction on September 26, 1944 to Donato Masimilla for the sun of $50.00. MAGISTRI-',TES CONFERENCE - ROCHESTER, N.Y. The Clerk reported that City Judge Balzer attended a conference of Magistrates held in Rochester on September 29 and 30 without authority of this Council since notice of the meeting came after the last Council meeting, and that a bill for expenses amounting to $19.96 is being presenter today for audit. By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger: Resolved, that the atterdanceof Judge Baker at the Magistrates Conference be approved, and the bill amounting to $19.96 covering expenses be audited and paid. Unani:•iously carried. PURCHASE OF THO!"L,S G. HARRIS PROPERTY APPROVED The Clerk reported that on January 7, 1942, on recoi=iendation of the Board of Public Works, this Council authorized payment of the sum of $26.94 to -- Thomas G. Harris for a small triangular piece of land at the intere- section of S. Albany and Spencer St. ,Viich was used at the time the intersection was widened, but due to legal difficulties, at that, time, mr. Harris was unable to give a dood for the property. It was explained that the amount a"reed upon was the total of the curb and gutter assessment together with taxes and interest to that date and that Mr. Harris is now scllin his home and that a deed can be Oi von upon payment of a sum of �36.80 which is the amount of the assessment and taxes with interest to date, and that tht:; Board of Public Vvorks at a meeting held Septe;raber 27, 1944, approved payment of the amount and requested the Council to authorito payment, By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurgor: Resolved, that payment of the suun of $36,80 for the land b,: approved and authorized. Unanimously carried. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Aldermr.ln ahurgor: Resolved, that the: bills audited b?T the Finance CornriJttoe be and the s a_mc hereby are, approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the; meeting was adjournacl. F, Springer J, City Clerk COMMON COV11CIL PR0CE2DINGS City of Ithaca, N,• Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P. liT. November 1, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen • Bangs, Tuthill, Houseweller, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette Perry, Gibb attorney Powers Clark - Springer Chamberlain -» Snyder Irill�!UTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. APPOINTMENT OF D. A. STOBBS AS COAL COORDINATOR Mayor Comfort re- port6d7that it appears necessary to again appoint a Coal Coordinator for the city for the coming winter and he announced theappointment of D. A. Stobbs to that position for the month of Octot,,__r, November, and December, He stated that Mr. Stobbs has agre<;d to serve without salary and recommended that he be reimbursed in the amount of 1.�50.00 monthl7T, for tho o„ponsos including the use of his personal automobile By Alderman Crawford, seconded by Alderman Gillette: WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed D, A. Stobbs as Coal Coordinator for the month of October, November, and December without compensation NOW THEREFOREO pursuant to Section 44 bf the New York State War Emergency Actq payment of the; sum of `')150 from budget item No. 139 Emergency Defense, is approved to defray the expenses of Coal Coordinator, Which sum shall be paid to Donald A. Stobbs at the rate of $50 per :month for the:; month of Octobory November and December, 1944, which said monthly sum of $50, the City Clerk is hereby dir- Jct,d to pay to Donald A. Stobbs on the last day of each of said i:ionths, without further order so long as he shall discharge; the duties of Coal Coordinator. Unanimously carried and approved. DEPARTMENT OF 'v! LFARE RECOM ENDATION RE: INFIRMARY The following l tter Ed rose u ion from t e ept. of Public e fare was presented: "July 20, 1944 Hon. Melvin G. Comfort, and ;Embers of the Common Council Ithaca, N(,;a York Gentlemen: I enclose llo rewith copy of a resolution passed at the regular meting of the Board of Public Welfare on July 17th. The Department of Mental Hygiene of the State of PJ� h� York has planned to return senile cases to the counties from which th,-;y were committed, and are already doing so in many counties. This croatcs a v-ry difficult problem because convaloscont homes arc most diffi- cult to find, and nursing homes under the new rules of the State D1,1partmont of Social Wolfar,� will be non-e ,is tent. Possibly tlis is a question that should be consider<;d riith the; Board of Su�)arvisors, but the Board of Public 7iolfare wishes to ,_,x-- pross to the Common Council its conviction of the need of careful consideration for such project, JH P/G Ve r�, truly ;Tour s', John H. Post, Diroctor Dept, of Public Welfare" "RE,SOLUTION Motion by Commissioner McCormick, seconded by Commissioi), ,:r a� rkor: Resolved, that the members of the Board of Public Welfare rjcom-• mend to tho 1!iayor and Common Council that there is need of careful consideration of post-war project for an infirmary for the care of the aged. Miotion Carried." By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Perry: Resolved, that the letter and resolution be referred to the Welfare Committee for study and recommendatbn. Carried. REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WELFARE AND RELIEF' Invitations from Assemblyman Ostertag to attend a regional meeting sponsored by the i_ 7 2 Common Council -2- November 1, 1944 Special Committee on Social Welfare and Relief to be held in Elmira on November 10, 1944, were distributed to the Alderman. Mayor Comfort stated that representatives of the Welfare Dept. are planning to attend the conference and suggested that members of the Council attend if possiblet since matters of importance in con- nection with the coordination of Public Welfare Services will be pre- sented and discussed. PAY INCREASE « ELECTION INSPECTORS The Clerk announced that at a special session of the State egislature held October 30, 1944, Municipalities were empowered to increase the pay to Election In- spectors for the extra hours to be worked on hlec"--L.on,Day in an. amount not to exceed U*00 By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Houseweller; Resolved: that the pay for Election Inspectors be increased to $10.00 for Election Day 1944, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of �20.2, be �i-.d hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds to cover the extra Expense. Unanimously carried and approved. DELINQUENT TAXES Chamberlain Snyder reported that 58 parcels will bF: advertised or sale at the annual tax salecompared with 77 par- cels last year .kUDIT 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, REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - PARK STREET Alderman Shurger reported receipt of request for the installation of a street light in Park Street midway between Albany and Plain St. The request was ordered referred to the Board of Public `Yorks. SIDE'uruALK - FLORAL AVE, Alderman Tuthill reported that the elevated sidewalk 77 777 300 block of Floral Ave, has been undermined at one point and is in a dangerous condition. The Clerk was directed to report the matter to the Board of Public Norks. On motion the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session, REPORT3 OF SALAHY SURVEN COMMITTr.,rE Mla,or Comfort presented the re- port submittod by the Special Salary Survey Committee together with proposed rules and schedule showing range of salaries and increments proposed. He called attention to the fact that the report takes into ac- count all salaried employees but does not cover hourly rate employeos under the Board of Public Works,, the schedule for which will be pr.:>sented at a later date, He stated that the schedule covering hourly rate employees contemplates no changes in rates as that schedule was adopted by the Board and has been in operation for some time. After discussing the schedule as presented, it was agreed that action should be deferred to a later meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourr_od to 7:30 P.Pvi. Friday, Nov. 3, 1944. F. H Springe City Clerk N BOARD OF HEALTH Nov. 1, 1944 Brooks Pharmacy Laura A. Head D. A. Stobbs M. J. Kolar R. H. Broad Mrs. Mado ra Baker T. G. Filler's N. Y. State Elec. Taylor Instrument C. V. Mosby Co. Gladys Robbins E. IMae Mandeville Dept. Health of N. Kline's Pharmacy Mrs. Mabel Carlton Arthur N. Fleiss Mary F. Brew & Gas Corp. Co. Y. city 5.80 % 15.73 / 4.80 f 60.50 V 39.27 AA. 10.00 1" .96 V 3.08 1/ 3.33 ✓ 7.50._� 9.08 ✓ 7.32> 4.50 / 9.50 5.25 10.00 �! 10.00 f COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET November 19 1944 Amount Name 6.451"' M. G. Comfort 3.74 -, Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 17.05 v' Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 2.08 P` N. Y, S, Elec. & Gas Corp. 23.61-- T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 14.95 ,"" Curtis 1000 Inc. 50.001 T. K, Powers '� 23.0090 B. F. Sovocool 50.26 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. �" Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 26.98v' 6.54 Wm. T. Pritchard 8. Stallmaxi Of Ithaca 8. 12 Y N. Y, Telephone Co. 58.72 N. Y. S, r;;�.Rc. & Gas Corp. 40.00 Coop. Cam. L. F. Service Inc. 0 v Wayne D. Campbell12.60 .60 .r E. Paul ��Tedrow 100.00 >" John fir', 'McCarthy 6 . Ithaca Insurance Agency ,91000 Fr P. V . Wood & Son 4. .00 ✓ Kee Lox Ivlfg. Co. 32. American Coin Lock Co., Inc. 0i" 3.0" Cornell university i To: The Common Council: November 11 1944 The Special Committee appointed by the Mayor to prepare a Compensation Plan for all employees in the Civil Service of ti-le City of Ithaca respectfully submitsits report herewith. The plan consists of a prescribed salary range, with min- imum and maximum limits, together with annual maximum increments, for each class of positions established in the classified plan previously approved by the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The purpose of the plan is to insure that all positions similarlyi classified shall have the same salary range and that all officers, and employees shall receive compensation comensurate with the duties and responsibilities of their positions and the length and nature of training and experience required. In preparing the plan, the Committee has carefully con- sidered the requirements of each position in the service and has made comparative studies with the salaries paid for similar work in local business and industry. The plan has been reviewed with each of the Boards and Commissions, as bo its own employees and their relative compensation and has been approved by each. The Committee has also met with a representative of the Bureau j of Municipal Service of the State Dept. of Civil Service. After extended discussion and some minor adjustments suggested by this representative, he expressed himself very well satisfied with the plan as now submitted. The annexed schedule shows the various job classifications now in existence, the salary or range of salaries now being paid in each, the proposed salary range and the maximum annual increment permitted. The annual increment is arranged to com- pensate the employee for reasonable progress and increased efficiency in his position, with consideration given to the nature of the work and the length of time probably required for a new employee to reach the maximum of his efficiency. The salary ranges as proposed are base rates, any temporary cost of living adjustment bein- in addition to the rates shown. The following procedure is suggested for the adoption of the plan: 1. The tentative approval of the plan which w ill form the basis for the necessary salary adjustments by the departments in submittinG their budget requisitions for 1945, such salary adjustments to be effective January 1, 1945. In general, present salaries below the maximum for the class will be ad- justed on the basis of length of service of the employee. Persons now receiving more than the established maximum will continue i to receive their present salary. 2. Prior to January 1, passage of a Local Law authorizin, j the Com on Council to set up a Compensation Plan and prescribe rules for its operation. This Local Law is necessitated by existing charter provisions giving to various Boards and Com- mittees the authority to establish salaries within their depart- ments. This power will remain in the department but will be subject to the Compensation Plan and must be exercised within its limits. 3. Adoption of suitable rules governing the operation of the plan. A copy of the proposed rules is hereto annexed. The Committee recommends the adoption of the Compensation Plan as herewith submitted. It is the unanimous judgement of the ComLittee that the plan will provide an orderly method for reasonable salary increments, will prevent inequalities in the Compensation paid for similar work in different departments and will provide for fair compensation for all officers and employees based upon the :.-elati.ve importance of their positions and the nature of their duties and responsibilities. The adoption of such a plan is strongly recommended by the State Department of Civil Service in connection with and as a necessary part of a classification plan such as that already in effect and is in ji line with the modern personnel practices of up to date govern- mental and industrial organizations. espe tf lly sub fitted i M./�G: Comf t i A. N Gib IJ'.'E. biat thew s E uvo den i H. Qass F. H. Springer Committee COZION COUNCIL PROS, EDINGS City of Ithacap N.Y. 1,73 Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 Pei -;-*November 3, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangs, Shurger, Crawford, Gillette, Perry, Morris, Slocum, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer COMPENSATION PLAN The report of the salary survey committee ( a copy of which 77herewith appended) together with the proposed rl.i.les Eoverning the compensation plan, and the proposed sc�iedul ; shox ing salary range with minimum and maximum limits and maximun_ annual increments, as set forth below, were again presented for discussion„ The Mayor reported that the Bd. of Health wish to reserve the privilege of considering the salary range of the Sanitary Inspector at a later date, as the possiblility of combining the duties of ?,bilk Inspector with those of the Sanitary Inspector is being con- sidered. RULES GOVERNING COMPENSLZION PLAN The salary of all employees of the City of Ithaca holding po- sitions allocated to the classification appearing in the Compensation. Plan as adopted, and as from time to time amended shall be governed by the follolrring rules; 1. New Ap2o1ntees A new employee appointed to a position in class shall be paid thc, minimum rate of pay for the class. 2. Annual Increments An employee receiving less than tho Traximum rate for the class to which his position is allocated shall be eligible to receive an increment not ox1cooding the maximum increment for thc; cl°_ss fixed " in the Compensation Plan every fiscal year until his rate reaches the maximum. The salary and service record of each employee shall be reviewed annually by his department ho,:td for the purpose of do- termining which employees shall receive salary increases within the range for the class to which their positions have boon allocated. Such salary increments are not automatic or mandatory, but may be granted in the disere-ation of the appointing officer or board when it satisfactorily appears to such officer or board that the service record of an employee merits such increase. Annual increments shall take effect on the first day of each fiscal year. An employee must have servod at least six months prior to the first day of the fiscal year in order to be eligible to re- cJivc the annual increment. No employee shall bo entitled to moro t i'an on, incremont each fiscal year. �. Promotions When an employee is promot�_,d to a position in a higher class, his salary shall be increased to th:. minimum rate for the higher class.. 4. Transfers 'hForall be no imz odiato change in the salary rate of an omployee who is transferred unless his salary is below the approved minimum of the now position. Ir an employee is transferred to a position in a class having a higher salary than the class from which h�., was transferred,, such change shall be deemed a promotion and the provisions governing promotions shall apply. If an employee is transferred to a position in a class the salary range of which has a maximum that is lower than the miniiaum of the class from which the employee -aas transferred, such chanSo shall be deemed a demo- tion and the provisions governing demotions shall apply. 5. Demotions When an employee is demoted to a lower class position, he shall be paid at a rate which is within the approved range for the lower class position, the rate, within such range, to be set by th3 board or body having authority to determine salaries for the department concerned. 6. Reallocations Downward When an omp oyee s position is r6allocated to a lower class nnSi ti nn the eimnl nvcn shall hc: nc-:rmi ttc;(9 i.n t,.nnti rniF: at his nras 1 74 Common Council -2- November 30 1944 rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in event of general service -wide reductions), but shall not be entitled to a salary in- crease. 7. Reinstated Employees A reinstated omployee shall be paid at a salary rate within the approved salary range for the position in which he is reinstat- ed, such rate to be set by the board or body having authority to determine salaries for the department concerned. 8. Part -Time EmploZment When employmen is on a part-time basis, the rate to b paid shall be in proportion to the minimum rate established for full time employment in the same class. 9. Ovortime When an annual rate of pay has been establish- d for any class of positions no additional compensation shall be paid for overtime, jxcept that in cases of extr.adordinary emergency a department head, subject to the approval of the legislative body, may authorize compensation for overtime work at such rates of pay as may be dowmac advisable under the circumstances. 10. Salaries Exceeding Maximum An emp oyoo receiving more than the maximum. established for his class at the time of the adoption of this Compensation Plan, shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (oxcept in the•ovcnt of a general sorvicc"wide reduction) but shall not.be entitled to a salary increase or increment, There is hereby established a compensation plan governing com- p nsation of employees of the City of IVaca whose positions are in the classifications set forth in said plan. Plan consists of a salary range with minimum and maximum limits, together with maximum annual incromenCs, for each classification of positions set forth. COMPENSATION PLAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT Present Max. Annual Title Salary Proposes: Range Increment Health Officer $2900. 52000. - 3000. $ 75. Dairy & Meat Inspector 2000. 2700. - 3000. 100. Public Health Nurse 1900, 17001 - 2000. 100. 50. Stenographer 1080. 1500. 1100. - 1200. - 1300. 1500. 751, Sanitary Inspector ORKS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Superintendent 5000. - 6500, 300, Engineer 4000, 3500. - 4500. 200, Forester 3000, 2800. - 3400. 150. Asst. Engineer 2340. 2700. - 1900. - 3200. 2400, 100. 100,, Principal Clerk St. Maint, Supervisor 3120. 2300. - 2800. 100. Jr. Engineer 2600. 2200. - 2600. 100. Pkg. Lot Mgr. 1664. 1300. - 1600. 100. Enfr. Aide 1620. 1400, - 1600, 100. 50, Typist 1395. 1100. - 1300. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Clerk 4000. 3500. - 4500. 200, 150, Deputy Clerk 3000. 1800. 2500. - 1300. - 3200. 1700. 100, Sr. Acct. Clerk Sr. Clerk 1800. 1300. - 1700. 100. Stenographer 1080. 1100. - 1300. 50. POLICE DEPARTIrENT Chief 3000. 3000. - 3400. 100. Captain 2400. 2500. - 2800; 100; 2500. 2900, 100, Radio Technician 2300. 2100. - 2400. 100. 100, Sergeant 2300. 1700. 2100. 1700. - 2400. - 2000. 100. Patrolman 2000. 175 Common Council -3" November 3, 1944 Present Max. Annual Title Salary Proposed Range Increment POLICE DEPARTMENT Continued Asst. Radio Tech, $1500. $12000 1600. $100. FIRE DEPARTMTNT Chief 3000. 3000. - 3400. 100, Asst. Chief 2250. 2300, - 2700. 100. Supt. Fire Alarm 2000. 2000. - 2200. 75.' Fireman 1700, 1700. - 2000. 100. 2000, ASSESSOR AND BUILDING COMMISSIONER Assessor & Bldg. Commr. 3200, 3200. - 4000. 200, Senior Typist 1300. - 1700. 100. WELFARE DEPARTMENT Director 2800. 2800, - 3400. 100. Deputy Director 1800. 18006 - 2200. 100. Medical Soco Worker 1500. 1600, - 2000. 100, Bookkeeper 1700, 1600, - 2000. 100, Sr. Case Worker 1550. 17006 - 2000. 100. Case Worker 1300. 1400. - 1700. 100, 1450. Stenographer 1080. 1100. - 1300, 50. Typist 1100. - 1300. 50. CHAMBERLAINtS OFFICE Chamberlain 3000. 2800, - 3200. 100. Deputy Chamberlain 1800. 1800, - 2200. 100. Sr. Acct. Clerk 1300. 1300. - 1700. 100. Typist 1040. 1100. - 1300. 50, WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Superintendent 3640., 3000. - 3600. 150. Sr. Typist 1497, 1300, - 1700. 100. Plumbing Inspector 1560. 13000 - 1600. 75. Engr, Aide 1622. 1400, - 1800. 100. MI SCELLANEOU S Sealer of INts, & Meas. 1680. 1500. - 1800. 75. Each item in the salary schedule was considered separately and after extended discussion it was moved By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Bangs; Resolved, that the Compensation Plan and the Rules governing the: plan, as submitted by the special committee, be and hereby are tentatively approved. Unanimously carried and approved.. r GENERAL INSURANCE SCHEDULE Mayor Comfort reported that he has been under pressure from various Insurance agents in regard to the dis- tribution of City Insurance especially in the Personal Liability line and he appointed Alderman Gillette, Shurger, and Crawford as a committee to study the matter and be prepared to make recommendations at the December meeting of the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Comfort announced that the Special Airport Com- mittee wil3 be ready to report on the progress of their study on November 17, 1944, and on motion the meeting was adjournod to 7:30 P.M. Friday.Novomber 17, 1944, when a joint meeting of the Council, Board of Public Works, and. Special Conur_tttc:c, 'will be held, M 1j F. Springer City Clerk PROC: EDIYGS OF JOINT MEETING C01210N COUNCIL, BOARD 1, I V OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH CITIZENS SP" CIAL AIRPORT COMM.. City of Ithaca,, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting Common Council and Board of Publio Worbm 7:30 F. M. November 17, 1944 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - Bangst-Houseweller, Shurgerj, Crawford, Gillette, Perry £,£orrist Gibb Commissioners - Hull, Barr, Ward, Miller= Daniels Special Committee - Verna A. Fogg, A. N, Gibb, J.. S. Barr, g. C. Hollister, C. J. Kenerson, W. N. Brand, L. P. Smith, F. A. Rogals!7y., Carl Crandall, V11. C* Geer Attorney - rowers City Engr.-Act:;. Supt. Public Works - Cass Clerk - Springer The Mayor announced the meeting was called to receive reports from the Special Committee, the appointment of which was authorized by the Comfnon Council on September 6= 1944.,E Mr. V. A. Fogg, acting chairman of the committee, presented copies of a report showing the commercial, economic, industrial, and travel factors which indicate a definite need for air trans- portation service. After reviewing each section of the report, Mr. Hollister described the site picked by the committee, and explained that it is an unusual location since it is so near the center of the city and being on high ground will seldom be fog bound as are other fields located in valleys. He stateca that the site, which is lo- cated between the Warren and Town Line Road, north of the Town of Ithacats northem boundry, seems to meat all requirements for a high class airport, and after preliminary inspection by represen- tatives of C. A. A.. and the i;merican Airlines Co. was approved by those representatives, and the C. A. A. has promised to approve the site as a class 3 airport. Mr. Hollister reported that options have been taken on the property and that the next step necessary before further work can be done will be surveys, the cost of l,,r•i-1.ich, is estimated as follows: 1. Deterit_ine property linen 2. Topographical survey 3. Soil test 01500. 3500. 1000. which the city is asked to appropriate. Mr. Rogalsl,-y reported that Cornell University has appropriated �5000 for the purpose of taking options on the property and that a further appro-priation of P500 has been requested; that options on 1,1462 acres have been secured wit'_a negotiations un&;r way for another 3281 acres. He stated that thc; option contracts provide for a payment; of 5% of the sale price and run for one year with the priviledge of renewing for an additional year upon payment of an additional 5j of the sale price. During discussion of the report, questions on the cost of build- ing the port, maintenance and other related subjects were asked, and Mr. llollistar stated that reasonablo estimates would depend up- on results of tl-i� surveys, but gave a tentative estimate of between 200,000 and *300,000 for a class 2 air-ort and $1,250,000 for a class 3 or 4 airport, and that cost of i:iaintenance would depend up- on the class of .airport but could give no estimate of th-J cost. It was stated that it is expected t'._at the Federal and State Governments will participate in the cost of the port probably on the; basis of 50;;; contribution by the Federal Government and the remaining 50;) to be financed by the State and City. Mayor Comfort thanked the Committer; for the reports and reque-st-- ed the Commis ioners to consider the rnattr:r and be prepared to make recommendations at tho r-xt meeting to bo he;ld November 22, which will enablo the Council to consider t1ao _-onropriation of n�eessary funds at its next meeting By Alderman Morris, seconded by Co<�� is sioner Millar: Rasolvod, that a vote of appreciation be extondod to Mr. Fogg and Dean Holl-Lster and their committoosfor the fine reports and In- formation submitted, Unanimously carriad and approved. On motion the meeting was adjournoO. F. 0 S �iin itv leri C0R'YO'.! COUYCIL PROC- DINGS 4 City of Ithaca, T, Y. Regurar Fleeting 5:00 P. , December 63, 1944 PRIG SE i?T Mayor - Comfort Aldermen - -_3angs� Tuthill, Housewellery Shurger, Crawford, Gillette, Perryo Morris, Slocum, Gibb Attorney - Powers Clerk - Springer Chamberlain - Snyder i1I_P4 S Minutes of the reguiar meeting held November 1, 1944 and of the adjourned regular meetingsheld November 3 and November 17, I�J44 were duly ap%roved, APPROPRIATION FOlt AIRPORT SURVEY The Clerk reported that at a reg- ular meeting held November 22, 19440 the Board of Public "Works rec- ornmended. that t'_ze sum of 16,000 or so riuc . thereof as may be neces- sary be appropriated for the purpose of co.�,,pleting the necessary surveys at the site of the proposed East Dill Airport. Alderman Crawford expressed complete approval of the airport project, but questioned the advisability;- of appropriating city funds for the survey since it might be possible to interest the County in tl.Le project, and county funds could be provided. It was pointed oat that it is very in_p'ortant that the surveys be completed as early as possible in order to secure Federal aid, and. it was moved By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderma--i Shurs;er: Resolved_, t''liat the recommendation of the Board of Public Worlm be approved, and the sum of �6,000 or so uch thereof as may be nec- essary be anc_ hereby is appropriated fro;:. Contingent Fundsfor the purpose of malUng necessary; surveys at -1i4c site of the proposed ?-fill Airport, and BE IT 11;'U:r1i=1:_'.R RESOLVED, that all expenditures be under the supej­ v ision of the 3oa.rd of Public b`Iorks, Ayes 8 Shur er, Houseweller, Banes, Gillette, Perry, 1.111orris, Slocu:,, Gibb, Nays 2 Tuthill, Crawford wI o tion carried ,_Md ap,�,roved by the Mayor. r?T PORT OF Ii� Uli l_ E COTT4Tv'ITTEL The Cler-r reported that the Insurance, orrmittee, apy)ointed by t e Mayor, met o ^-�Jovember 27, 1944, and reviewed the entire insurance schedule and submit the following report: To. Board of '�orks and Common �_,ouncil After reviewing the Insurance sc.-,edule of the City of Ithaca, we raco.:.. t. lr_d: 1, That t io Auto Liability coverage now carried with ocd & Son, be ��_I� en the :vlcKinney Agency- for the year 194;.5, under policy v,,itH tit �:_erican "notors Insurance Com any. 2. Th< t. t'_1' r ir< a.nd T1].e ft Ins'_irar_C ' oi-, cars and trucks, 1i3"T rri ed wit'i c':i A. Car tiT Co, -pang, b c A�-,ency for t: c <ie i a�t5, under policy l .__ T onasse sWDIl Partici-- l_)ating Compa: /, 3. Th,:,t inning January 1, 1946, all City ins,,,ranee be piacell ,r"I_th one broker :z -_c �, or :ill a ct as counselland be responsible for °iting; ; -11 insla- ance and distribution o 11 cornissioners to a vents �sii�natod 'ivy t.� City,. 4, That a,� Insurance Corlmittee be ccntirued, to make furl`-Cr s4.zdies' and bo �)i pared to flake reco;timer'. _"_I_ons prior. to Octobor S. "ille tte " J.. Crawford " . C. Shurrrer CmaS. 3arr rt Lo 'yard Cora iittee i3y Aldermaa Gibb, seconded by Alc l fortis Resolve.� t',s.t the rec�-ominendatioz_ of e Insurance Co-n,,Ti. b ancl. -q ww 1 7 8 Comxnion Council hereby is ap;.)roved. and adopted. -2- December 63, 1944 Carried. OVERHAULING 2i:�R <<T- G iv;:JERS The Clerk reported that at the time the parking meters wea?e insta led in February 1941, it was understood that they should be overhauled and worn ?3a_rts replaced in about 3 yrs. He stated that al_flost 4 yrs. have elapsed and that quite often meters are found to be stickira; due to corrosion which indicates that the work should be done at an early date, and as the Dual Co. are engaged primarily in war production that until very recently, the company would give no assurance as to the time w}ion the job could be under- taken or the probable cost, and that '"1i11iauii Simmers, who is -in Moto :Maintenance, submitted or September 15, 1944, a bid charge of met in the amount of 1`3 per meter plus the cost of parts fog a thorough overhauling and cleaning, and that on December 2, a bid was received. from the Dual Co„ in the amount of $3.75 per meter plus cost of pares. The Nla-,"or recommended that the mattor be referred to the Police Comm. for study and recommendation By Alderman Crawford, seconded by 11derman Perry: Resolved$ that the matter be referz­d to the Police Comm. for study and reco.n.iendation. Carried. R LOCA`.I'IOPT Or' IL-]T_. RS TO BE STUDIED Alderman Morris suggested that a study bo ma e to determine i all meters are placed to best ad- vantage, He suggested that the meters no,,v in Oak Ave. might be re- located and thereby improve conditions in another section of the City. The matter was referred to the Police Comm. for study. S`i'. LAWRENCE f.VATER`iiAY PROJ.ECT The Cler_: reported receipt of the i o lov ing to eg 4�:. from S. Senator Ja?e s M. Meade, "Appreciate position your city St. Lawrence project now before Senate's. At- tention was called to the fact th�Dt a resolution disapproving this project was adopted by the Council on `;:obruary 5, 1941 and copies of the resolution sent to Federal and 31,-��t.e officials at that time, Various opinions were expressed on t1-i, project but all agreed that it should not be undertaken during ;1-1e war period, and it was moved By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Slocum; Resolved,, that this Council go on record as opposing the pro- posed St. Lav,,ronce Waterway, and that Senator Meade be advised to that effect. The follovilnf- amendment to the resolution was offered By orris, seconded by Alda; raan Gibb: Resolved' that this Council go on record as opposing the pro- posed St. Lawrence 'katerway during warti._c conditions. Vote on th > amendment was as follov s: Ayes 3 illotte, Morris, Gibb Nays 7 3an' s� Tuthill, Housewoller' Shurger, Crawford, Perry,, Slocum Iioti on lost. Vote on the original motion was as ollows: Ayes 10 Ways 0 Ylotion Carried and approved. t=brSAR DAiu1AG. CLI .: POR PERSONAL 1NTTJRI:_-: ; The Clerk reported that a claim in the a:.ount of 77,000 for perso-iial injuries alledged. to have been sustained when she fell on t' 3rindley St. bridge was filed by 11,1rs. _:Tart' Husar of 123 Cherr-, �t. � and that the Board of Public Works on recommendation of the V Cit,v Attorney recommended de- nial of the claim By Alderman Crawford, seconded b-,�`_'i Gorman Bangs: Resolved., tT,,at the claim be denied as recommended by the 3oard of Public ','ior.'.�l. Carrie d. DELOS HILL CL `;i= FOIL DAIlAGI� TO CriR The Clerk reported t'rLat a claim in the amount oa, '.,17.30 for damage to hi car was filed by i��r, Delos Bill of R.D.; 2 Interlaken, N.Y. T'he stated t'lat the car was damaged by a loose manhole cover and th,,t -c ae Board of Public :forks recommended denial of the claim after i'Lttc-lney Powers reported investigation d _d not reveal any defect is she cover Ey Ald.er--^an. SiZurger� seconded by Al,worman Crawford: Resolvcd, L at the claim be denied as recommended bT,� the Board of Public " or' s, _ Carried. COyy0N COUNCIL - If SHEET December 6, 1944 Name Amount N. Y. Telephone Co. } 78,29 ». &. Y. Electric & Gas Corp. .11 4.32 k64ress0/ra/6 - yQlti(Traph Corp. 29.93 00.31 T. G. killer Sons' Pager Co. z © Stover Printiw/ Co. 3.50 50.00 x ?. E. cwaers BIOS d £, y, kCGlel±a£ K. J. £a&3 2 Co, 36.86 Ith a c a Joernal 1?0.20 ». Herbert L. VanOstrand Clarence Tompkins £. TV,,. Elston 19,93» 10.00` Jose/G ?i y2ardi . 11,50 2 B. F. Sovo00ol 23.00 3 3 lard ThoTyQson Co. The Chase 2at±onal 3aa2 (J'�0° John P. 3cCe2b� lOO.SO - £, Taal Je±rolz 10,9E d ii Seneca St. Garage 72.54 c Socony JaOQur- Oil Co, 43.gC d Andy Soyring . 46.53 / ® Julius £.&\\in .18 1.501, Gramers Auto ?arts 23.591 vim. To £ritcsard w Re/golds 2 drake ,jg Ceey/ H. 3ea4 1,b4» 23.33 \ 6talI 02 Itnaca 8.12° 3, Y. Telephone Co. ±,53 C. J. Rlmlsey 2 Go, J. 3, Lays 32y, & Garage Co. ,l3° 93.80 ® t, Y. State 2±ec, & Gas Corp. 18.21 \ American Coill Lock Co,, Inc. 5±,26 ` N. ?, 2elep-iscne Co. PT>ascz C ITT : BOARD OF HTALTH C V. J. Ru:i-.sey 5rs. &ado -a Bay(-,r 10.00 N. Y. Teleohone Co. 17. 59 Charles E. Houghtallng Lr,) . a 4 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Sa£0, 6.76,-, 2. K c) 1 a r J. 9q D. A. S t o b, b e 4. ?"" Laura A. Hpad 15, . 79 Glenna, G. Jones 7,92 T. G. Mille.-'s Sons Paper Co. Dr. J. N. Frost 10. D'Ir.s. babel Carlton 7. 55C FINTAN('JE CJOTf1.'iITTEF: Common Court it -3- December 6, 1944- 1- 7 (9 LOCAL LA.1,V X-L ING A C01TENSATION ?L :I\1 The following draft of a proposed loc.,-,.I law was presented by At,�orney Pourers: A LOCAL AUTHORIZING THE COM,TON C0 ''_'C;IL TO -ESTABLISF A M, PEN•- SATION PLAN rLi�13 TO ADOPT RIj S GOVERNIY1C ITS' OPERATIO'\T. Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. the Ithaca City Charter as cnacted by Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, is 'hereby amended by adding, thereto a new section to be known as section thirty -five -a which shall read as follows: ®35-a. Compensation plan; rules governing its operation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this charter, or of any ordinance or departmental rule, the Common Council, by the maj- ority affir:iative vote of the total vot5_ng power thereof, may es- tablish and fror.i time to time amend a compensation plan governing the salaries and wages of such officers and employees of th- City of Ithaca as said Council may determine, including a minimum and maximum salary or wage rate and a maxi:nt�n annual increment for each classification included in such plan, and may adopt and from time to time amend rules c~overning the operation thereof. The authority hereby conferred shall not extend to tl-ie salaries of elc;ctive officers of said city. The power and authority to fix salaries or wages granted by any other provision of this charter to a particular commission, board., or body shall continue to be .exercised by such cor�imission, board or body, but such power and authority shall be limited by and shall be exercised in conformity with the compen- sation plan and the rules governing its operation. Section 2. This local law shall take efioct immediately. The local law rras tabled for future action by the Council. "IAX_ SALE Clwa::berlairi Snyder reported that 19 parcels of property v re sold at t,e tax sale hold on November 28, 1944 for a total of q"�516.81, and for the first time since to=> sales have b-,en held, it eras unnecessary for the city to bid on pax delinquents properties. L:TDIT By Aldo:rinan Gibb, seconded by '-lciorman Shurger; Vesolved, t�aat the bills audited by lu"ae Finance Committee be and the same her --by are approved and ordered paid. Carrie d+ RETORT ON TAXI 0i?DINANCE Alderman Perm roportod progress on the study of propcs,,d new taxi ordinance. t)i. PLAITITS RL S iRUBBERY Alderman Shur cr reported t-riat shrubbery adjacent to t"nc o hschild property at the corr_ar of University Ave. and Lakc St, and at the corner of Buffalo St. and Stel-vart AV ob- structs ��Tisibility and should be trimr:lcc or removed anci the Clark was dir ctod tc call the matter to the attr-,ntion of the. Board of Public Works. 1945 BUDGET Copies of the 1945 Budget estimates wore distributed arid, It was ,mmV-d By Alderman Perry, seconded by Ald r-pan Yorris: Resolved that the 1946 Budget EstT;,.i ttos be referrc,,d to the Finance Com:._lt4—, for study and report at an adjurned mcjotinJ of liis Council. Carried, EYPLOYEESI _30'71S FOR 1945 The Clerk rc: orted tb.at all bud . t rc- quisi.tions fo:i, 19115 era Eased on the; bon,as approved by the Council. for 1943 and 19. 4j and that if the bonus, Is to bc; continued it shoe;=L: ae approved at this time. By Ald(�r nan S,.-iurger, seconded by Alderman Crawford; :'dLREkS$ t1iis Common Council.. pursuant to beet. E-a of the I' haca City Un rter, being local law No. 1 of 1943, has authorize., a bonus -o t,ic Officers and employees of the City of Ith,,aca Lo com- ensate for fluctuating living costs arising from th <>xi st n<znce- o' t't present %:,ar o.inergancy, ^filch bonus 1. 15J of th.:. r, q;ular s,)l zr or v ages of o:i'ficers and employees recoj_ving up to and including 2500 per � ar, and 5% as to officers at-Z. mploy; os r_:ceivin� 1 excess of w2500 -per year, and ,1rHERtLAS, it is the: sense oi' this Cc,'lncil that; such bonus pay- ments should bo continued in vieva of t-)c: continuance of thy. war emergoncy, NO''1 fT� ' DR. BE IT RESOLV-j,D. That do bonus of tjmploy�t�s to com- 180 Cerrunon Council -4- December 6, 1944 pen,sate for fluctuating living costs arising* from the existence of present war e:�i?ergency, be continued at the rate of 15c for all officers and e-:iployees receiving up to and including l2500 per year, and at the rate of 5% for all officers and employees receiving in excess of t2500 per year, and treat such bonus shall continue until the same shall be increas"d, decreased or abolished, by action of this Common Council. Unanimous_!_'r carried and approved. ri" JCi_ S l4, - l C): I 't �'^ '(` � C r< C;L:_ nf' notice of Tentative Special Franchise Valuations and rate of equalization from the State inept. of Taxation and Finance and that Assessor Thorne, is not satis'ied ti.ith the equalization rate which is set at 92% and the :Mayor su-;,,,ested that the Assessor be authorized to file ob- jections to the rate and attend the to be held in Albany on January 5, 1945 J By Alderman r.iorris, seconded by Alder,,�lan Shurger; Resolved, t1iat the assessor be authorized to file objections to the equalization rate and to attend the hearing in Albany at city expense. i Carried. PLELIC HEARIAu RE AIRPOiT The Mayor announced that a public meet- ing 16 to b e he n F6ster Hall at 8:00 i'.T; ., Fririay, December S, to hear reports.of the Special and to gi�7e the public an opportunity to ask questions regardin` t2ho proposed airport and he expressed hope that all city ofZicials including the aldermen would attend. 201i:PENSxTiOZ {'LAN The proposed Compensation Plan as tentatively approved by the ouncil on November 3, 1944 was discussed and at- tention was called to the dissatisfaction on the part of Police ?4trolmen. Attorney Poviers stated that the Componsation Plan was not in- tended to raise wages, but rather to equalize their, in the various departments anci to establish minimum anc'. _Maximum salaries with stated maxirr_L-n_ annual increments, and t kit the plan would bc-: subject to a7i endment at any time by the Common Council. - On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Idayor. i. F. Springe 1ty Clerk Ithaca, New York - December 6, 194-4 To Hon. Mayor and Aldermen: I present herewith the £ollo-i-la : budget requisitions as filed by the of icials of the various :'e �.rtm�ents, for the year 1945: ACCOUNT. _._. 194.3 19�-4 1945 1945 FINAL ? -AL ESTIMATES TLidTAI'IVT 1. Board of-'ublic Works 110 Clerkts v=%i:ice $12;810. 1:3;842. 14;348. 114 B..C.'."d. Adr,,in,, 111673. 12; 045. 10; 345. 116 Engine cr t s Office 9)300. 111155. 10080. 119 City lip;ll 9, 061. 0, 922. 61901. 120 Isolation '=a.ospital 125. - 125. 125. 161 Street Cleaning 9,400. 1�1;1100. 10;600. 162 Refuse Garbage 24;800. 2t s050. 29- 350. 168 Storm aewers 3,760. 3' 740. 4;000. 180 Street Li_` ling 23.000. 22;600. 23;000. 181 Highway iairlt. 26,600. 20.000. 26;000. 182 Snotnr, Ice Cinders 5; 000. 6.5 000. 3; 00O. 183 Dept. ]31d,s. 1;800. 1,200. 1;000. 184 Bridr;e iiaintenance 4;100. /. $GOO. 4;000. 135 Creek aintenance 81500. 11300, 1,300. 186 Shop Traintenance 0$420. 4:50. 3;770. 230 Park De-,;t, General 10,030. 10,030. 11,370. 231 Percy Field 100. 100. 100. 232 Stewart "'-ark 6, 900. 6� 900. 7, 500. 233 Tremar, Park 823. 823. 923. 234 Golf Course 4,200. - 00. 4;600. 235 Airport 680. 2- 600. 2;100. 250 Mur�. Parl.in Area 3, 443. ' 1692. 3 Y 942. 251 TJiun. Co:;`'cr>t Station 1,723. 056. 1;800. 40U City Ce _,<,-tery 3,230. _ 230. 3,980. TOTAL - Bd. o f' Pb. V,'orks 184.478. 18:>.760. 184, 534. 2. Public-L,'elfare 190 Dome Rc1ze�1��min. 7, 978. 4; `+ ?2. 3; 427.90 191 Home RelLef 48;000. - J0850. 2C;O00.00 200 Old Ago nc .in. 13,211. 115 558, 13,711.60 201 Old AEe _.'Issistance 96,500. 10`:,000. 115,000.00 TOTAL - Public '�.`!elfare 3. Public 'U--alth 150 Adminis ", al'ion 151 Cor_se.rv. €, Insp. 154 Venerir:.1 Cli iic 153 Misc. '7ealt- -i Clinics 156 Mosquito Cc_, trol 157 Lunacy HxaY_in. TOTAL - Public=iealth 4. Fire Department 132 Fire -Fir Tt 133 MainL. of lildgs. 165,689. 4,744. 6,400. 125. 7,085. 600. 150. 199104. 151, 900. 125. 530. 600, 100. L: ) 37. 63;890. 85�773. 4,575. 41,575. 152)139.50 b$045. 6,822. 125. 7,685. 1,600. 100. 21,377. 76,821. 4,575. TOT AL - Fire Dopartment 66,465. 03, 348. 81, 396. n ACCOU "I'l.''S 194,1 1944 1945 1945 FINAL _' r Y11 ESTIMATES TENTATIVE • 5. Under Control of Council 101 A1der7:les p 240. 240. 240, 102 Mayorts Of 'ice 2,925. 3;550. 3,300. 108 Chamberlaints Office 9,378. 763. 10,560. 111 Assessorts Office 4,090. 4-300. 4,975. 112 AttorneI s Office 3,550. 3-575. 3,575. 113 Civil S-1r. Comm. 1,0(332. .1y500. ,450. 117 Elections 4,746. ,4 0. 3.1775. ll City Court 5.1 6�176. S,48':). 128 E�r_p1oyoest itet. Syst. 14,689. 169344. 17,000. 129 Undistr. xpense 1,000. -800. 800. 130 Police 1)ef;t, 61.9173. 611170. 60,670. 134 Bldg. Coni;,.is sione r 1,375. 1$ 450. 1, 625. 137 Sealer ',Vts. C' TJeas. 2,083. .?,217. 2,355. 139 Emergenc?, Def. 11000. i?000. 1,000. 260 111isel. .pease 15.9416. l y599. 13,799. 2 1 "',"orkh.o s' Comp. 2,000. < 9000. 2,000. C o,�,-t in;wnt Fund 36 t 155. 3� , 623. 25,000. i'OTAL - LTnd.er Council 166,024. 165.787. 157,613. 6. Debt Service 270 Principal 172000. 179)?000. 153;000. 271 Interest 2996880 24,669. 19,577. 273 Int. on 'i'c_. Loans 500. 500. 500. TOTAL - Debt Service 202,188. 203J169. 173,077. . Construction & Permanent Im rove.mer_ts 1. Surface treatm. of streets w`-` 1031000. 2. Cascadilla Cre ,k ''Jalls 71000. 3. St, Storms Sewer lien. 3, 700. 4. Trcva Ave. Curb &% (IlutLer & Gravel Lase 2,000. 5. Dr-1:id, S. V'1. St. Sew., etc. 4,C00. 6. Curb E, Clutter Ren. P rog. 8.9240. 7. Acc!u>>sition of land for Bridge t1)proaches TOTAL - i onsi 1 .c.ferm.Imps. ''3,000, 37,9406 36�500, The Board of Putlic ':Vor",�s that the Council provides the additional sure of �15,878.00 for tnc- "I-2.'quipment Reserve Fund" and continue t1ac )rogram of reserves for bridges and pavements so far as fund:; wJ-11 hermit. 8. Caoita1 I,ese_rves 1. Buffalc St. bridge 2. #6 `mire Station 3. Street raving 4. Brid-es 5. Pub. '�'Jora1Cs Equip. 6. '01ater P� Sewer Dept. TQ`2 L - Reserves # From hater Funds 1942 1043 1944 1945 m tr n? n n 7 T', TIC' 500000. 25.9000. 203,000. 409000. 20,000. 50-000. 35,000. 20.9876. 23, 564. # 30,000. 95,000. 116108, 564. N. j' -3- Following is a recapitulation of tLc entire bud,et requisition by groups as provided by the City oh�arter to -ether ' with a com)arison for the two previous years; a 1943 19,M 1945 1945 FIN-,,L FIi?AI ESTI't'_AI'.ES -TEENY iTIVE 1. For Bd. of _'u-�lic V,,,ks. 'If 184 478. 163- 760. 184 534.00 2 n �r II '!elfare rr n it 163.0689. 151$ 900. 152Y139.50 Y 3. �� Health 199104. 20y937. 21,377.00 4 . `r rr `r 'iro C on,.-n. 681465 . J 3' 348 . 81, 39 6. 00 5. All other uTL'er Council 166,024. l;»,787. 157,613.00 TOTAL - 1'4aintezance 6032760, 616$732. 597,059.50 6. Debt Service 202,188. 2013 �169. 173.077.00 TOTAL - CurroI - :;xpense 805, 948, olu"Y 901. 7 70,136. 50 7. For Imps, 23,000. 37�940. 36,500.00 828,948. 856$841. 806,636.5C S. Capital-toserves 1160876. 731564. - - - - GRAND TOTAL 3"JD6 -.'T 945, 824, 935, 405. 2069636.50 Accordi:n, to information available at t'-iis time, our assessed taxable valuaticn will be approximately "'ZS,000�000. Vie have esti�,ated revenues other than those received tlirou^�h direct taxation 3-dounting to �I.,328,671,r;� for 1945. 1944 1945 F 17""AL `I'L TT. LaT. Estiil.ated I.iscl, Rev. $231S676.32 $271,913.92 Res. for Current Oblig. - 18,400.00 Res. for Debt Retirement 17-274*15 357.60 Surpl-as from prior yr. 117,633.78 380000.00 36 , 5S) ^ • 2,5 328, 671, 52 5,14 Tax Levy (�l4.30) 568,034.75 562,400.00 934,619.00 891,071.52 Eac'_-i 40 cent increase in tali_ rats. will produce '15,201,.00. _Losl)ectfully sub-iitted �J, 2 i1. I Springer, Clit7T Clerk December 27, 1944 Report of the Finance Committee To The Mayor anti Common Council qentipmen: The Finance Committee hoving ex` mfncl the Pudget requisitions submitted by the several City Depnrtments, begs to submit for your approval, the Oontative Budget for tl,-ie yoap 1945, with the follow- ing re cc' mend at ions: 1. That the sum of $8500.00 included in the Fire Dept. Budget for the purer ,se of a new 750 gallon pump.or for # 2 Cor, any., to re- place the pres5rt 27 year old apparatus, be approved. 2, That the action of the Boa_ oHherf g duties of the MilL Inspector with those of the Sanitary inspector., thereby ellrinatinZ the position of Milk Tnspector, and the re- quest of that Bound, that the proposed -range of salary for Sanit- ary inspector in the Compensation Plan, to increased as to minimuyr, and maximum -by 030C.00 thereby makinC tAe salary range M500.00 to $1800.00, be approved. 3. That t,­fie offices of Assessor and Duilding Commissioner be combined and that the salary of such cc.­_uined office shall be ad- justed on the bas-fs of 13200.00 minimum to $4000.00 maximum. 4. That cost of telephone service of the Sealer of Weights and Measures amounting to $51.00 annually, shall be included and considered as an administration expense of his office. 5. That all salary adjustments made within the ranges set Forth in the ..,'reposed Compensation Plan be approved. All of the above expense Items ano already included in the hudget as herewith submitted. 6. The Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Public Works investigate the rental receipts received from the City Park- ing Lot and Greyhound Busses with a view to an increase of returnn to the City on its investment in the City ZarkinE Lot and Bus Ter- minal property. At present, the Cityls receipts from this property do not adequataly cover the property investment cost. 74 The Finance Committee found the several Dept. Budgets so carefully and economically prepared that it was founj necessary to told only ono consultation with Dr. Broad of the Health Depti ill connection with the milk and Sanitary inspector's Offices, Q. On page 3 of the Budget, it is to be noted that, the total requisitions for 1945 amount to the sum of 4806.6.76,50 or 428,768.50 Mess than actual uppropriations for 1014. The estimated income from all sources and including the tax levy at the present rAto of Q14.80 amounts to Q891,071.52, makino a total estimated surplus bal- anne of I84033.02 Of this amount, it is recommended that be now assigned to the Board of Public Tophs EqAlpment Reserve Fund, nnd that the estimated resultant balance of 166 5G7.02 be held for final distriLublon to the Capital Reservo Tends as may be ounsidered advisable when the Budget is finally approved an! adopted by the %uncil in Eay 1045. 9. The 2inance Committee desires to nxyress its appreciation of the fine cooperation of all the Depts. in making it possible to aaintain not only a steady tax rate of 711,00, but continue tc and to the funds for necessary Postwar Perminent Improvements, a policy that will result later in a saving of a v,r; considerable amount to tte 2az Pa-Tes of the, City of Ith.Lca. present, GAe total Capital Reserves appropriated from General Funds amount to 0290,440.00 and the funds are: in the following form- U.S. Government Bonds Q649346,& Cash in 3An_� 26,093360 TOTAL APrROPRIATION el� Q290,140.00 AddlnE thn Equip. Res. for 46 15,676.00 Plus Tent. bal. of surplus for 194? fa,tLwc Till amount to approximately 0374,875.CO Respectfully submitted,, Finance Comm. nrthur ". Gibb � 4 S. Gillette Roy C. &ur"er CK - COI"O!,T CCU"CII, - AUDI'_J! � j dT December 275, IT .Name Amount C. 20 �nyder.9 City Chamberlain 1974 1,,orton 31actric Co. 5.65 Clayton I'Li'. 'Vteber 15.75 1' B. F. 60vocool 11.50 The Chase hational Ban-k 5.00 6ocony Vacuum Oil Go. 50.90 1, :31liepherd".'s Ikutorriotive Service 7.93 V T, j?rj.tchard Joseph DLorrf son 23.05 T'. Y* Tele-ahone Co. 8.12 N. Y. 6ta-u-e Elect. &, Gas Corp. 19.g6 E', Pa1!1 2edrov.,, 9.90 John. 2. bleGarthy 100,00 American (""o-In Lock Co.. Inc. 17.43 T. E. J?oz,-Irs 30.00 F ITNTATTICE CCU./ 223E BOARD OF HEALTH Dec. 27, 1944 D. A. Stobbs 14. J. Kolar Westwood Pharmacal Co. Dept. of Health of N. Y. City T. G. .filler's Sons Paper Co. Laura A. Head Gladys Robbins Glenna G. Jones 4.30 36.96 29.75 4.50 9.80 10.78 0.88 6.44 FINANCE COLUZITTEE: 481 COIvJTMiCN COU-7CIL PRCC.�.J)INGS C'ty, Df Ithaca y, Adjourned Regular Meeting E;00 F.T.. December 27, 1944 FRESE`;T Ma,, or - Comfo -t Aldermen Bal-iCsy-Houseweller, Cray,.,fcrd: Gillette, Perrv, Yorris, Sloe-amy Gibb Clerk - Sprin er MINUTES IGiinutes of the preceding me-t �_ng were duly approved. E TFtt -ELl !SSUINC DOG LICENSId.�'S The t-'lerk requested -'en:nission to empl )y e,ralhelp durzr_g r�bruary and 1:arch to assist- in issuing; doEr licenses By Alderman Houseweller, seconded y Alderman Perry; Resolvedy that the Clerk be and herF;i_!y is authorized to emNloy one extra person during -February and I'aiarch. to assist in ; scuing dog licenses. Carried. e FINi,NCE COMI-iIIT`1'EE REPORT CN 1945 BTJDG2T The report of the Finance Committee wit'-7recommends.t _ons, a copy- of which is herewith appended, an,C. t.-? tentative budget for 1945 were presented by Chairman Gibb.' After discussion, it was moved By alderman Morris, seconded by Alderman Bangs; Resolved, that the report with recoim�':-enda'tions, be and hereby is accepted and in all respects approved,. Unanimously carried. ADOPTION TENT TIVE BUDGET FOR 1945 By-&lderman Morris, seconded by Alderman-n Bangs: Resolvedy t-iat the tentative budget for 1945, a copy of which is herewith appended, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted, Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor# Appreciation was expressed for the work of the Finance Committee in the study of the budget requisit-ions and for the report and rec- omYr.eridations sub-mitted. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Gillette; Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be • and the same hereby, are approved and ordered paid. Carrie d. Cn motion the meeting was adjourned. F. Springer ity Clerk