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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-19485'4 Special Meeting PRESENT Mayor Gibb Aldermen — Thompson, B arnare, COM'i0fi COUNCIL PROCEEDIYGS City of I thac^, N. Y. 11 A.2b, Jan. 1, 1948 Brown, Shurger, Housewelle4 Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Ad ^r..s, Slocum. Many citizens anc other Public.Officials were also present. Mayor Gibb opened the meetin for the transaction of such business as mi-ght properly come before the Council before final aejournrient. He then ace ressed the Council and visitors anc" expressed his appreciation for the coopertior.Pnd support of the officors and employees of the City aril of the many citizens who have given much time anc thought to City ir.tcrests. He called attention to the ap;,ointment of a Greater Ithacr. Factfincing Committee, a Housing Authority anc a Committee to wort: out an arrangement with Cornell "University whereby the University would carry at best a part of the expense of City services furnished that institution and he expressed the hope that their efforts woule be continued until the problems are solved, ana that the new administration will continue the policy of setting; a.sice Capital Reserve Funds, since this practise will provide funds for improvements without the necessity of borrowing funds for which heavy interest payments must be made. Alderman Morris adr'ressed Mayor Gibb and on behalf of the members of the Council, the City Attorney anc the City Clerk, presentee him a, pen and pencil set and a Scroll as a token of esteem for his many ye^.rs of valuable service to the City as Councilnrn anc Mayor. Mayor Gibb expressed seep appreciation of the tokens of esteom and gave assurance that after usin- City H^11 -)ens for so lon„ 11he vioule prize the new one highly anc' use it eaily1% He then ae ressec Mayor Baker wishin; him success during his administration anc' assuring him of the continued loyal support of City Offici,•ls and employees, anc welcomes him to his sect .rs Mayor, tendering him the Mayors baejo-of authority a_S hens' of the Police Tepartment, ?ne the -avel as a symbol of his office as Chairman of the Council anc other Boards. In accepting the symbols of authority. Mayor Baker ar'dressec Mr, Gibb with the following remarks: III surely appreci;te bein in a. position to accept this gavel and badge from you. The City is to be congrrtulr.ted on tha able manner you have rer_deree services to the City for many years as Alderman anc then as 1.1ayor. I feel greatly honored that the people of the City of Ith^c^ have places me in this position by electing me Mayor for the next two years. 'Ie are still in that perioc of the back -wash from :9orlc War II, anc' curing the next two yer_rs tie ago apt to have some tough problems to solve but with the cooperation of the members of the Council, the Lepartmer_t Heads, the various Boars s r.ne, employees of the City, I feel confident th:.t ;.1c can surmount those problems --.s they may arise. I pled-e my support to m<:cc our City a greater Ith<acr.n Mayor Baker then took his seat as Chief Executive of the City, am called the new Council to order. The following were present., Alderment Ames, MacDani.:ls, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum, Ace;.ls. Attorney Dahmon. City Chaalberlri i Mayor B.�lcer announced it would be in order at this time to appoint a City Ch mberlain in accordance with provisions of the City Charter. By Alderman Houser:Y11er; Sec. by Alderman Slocum Resolves', that C.la"r-�nco A. Snyder be appointee' City Chrr_iberlain for the term of one year, There u;.in; no further nominations tha motion nns unanimously carried. Ate'PO�II?TMENTS The Mayor-Tnouncee the following nominations for action by the Council. Actin Ci `;y Ju' J.Arthur Noble 1 year Commissioner Be., of Pub. Tics. James Conley 6 ye,-).rs Commissioner: Bd, of Piib, ;Ielfare Jules Berinstein 6 years By Alderman Swenson; Sec. By Alderman Button ResolveO, that all the persons he.rainabove nominated by tho Mayor be a.ne they hereby ^re approves anc appointed.to fill the variou§ offices set opnosite J� Special Meeting r-2-- Jpn. 1, 1949 their respective nines, for the s]�ocifiec terns. Unanimously Carried. P NTMEI- S Mayor Beier announced the following appointments not requiring the Councils s approval. Police Commissioner City Attorney r Prosecutor Buileing Commissioner Associate Assessor City Historian 'xarmining Be. for Llec. Bxanining Bd. of Plumbers Be. of Appeals on Bldg. Code Be. of Zoning Appeals Leigh M, Champai-n 3 years 3rne st A. I; nhnen Jr. 2 years Reno 0. Thorne 2 years Herman L. Brockway 3 years John G. Brooks 2 years Robt. F. Chamberlain 3 yea.rs P.M. Donohue 3 years Davie A. Saperstone 3 years Jas. F. OtOonnor 3 years By Alderman Hcusewaller; Sec. by Alderman Slocum Resolved-, thy.' all th;3 persons hereinab3ve appointee by the r,�:yor be anc they hereby are approved to fill the various offices set opposite their respective names for the sp•ccified terms, Unanimously CarrieC. APPOIITi:iE1.TS—P l.i�IYG BO- Confirming the appointmc:.ts to the ne�--1y created Planning Boarc made by iiayor Gibb, Mayor Baker ncned the following as members of that Board, ;h. Heidt Jr. 2ne "rare. 1 year Don Price 3rd Ward 1 year 0. T. Swenson Council Rep. 2 years J, • S. Barr B. P. 17. 11 2 years ,H. Stillwell Brown lst Ward 2 years J. V. Leonard 5th Ward 2 years ,Mrs, Agda. S. Osborn 4th Wart? 3 years By Alderman Button; Sec, by Alderman Barnard Resolved, that all the p-rsons hereinabove appointee to the Planning Board by the Mayor be anc they hereby are approved for the terms specifiee. Oarried. ST YrING COi.OiI=]ES The Mayor -renounced the following Strnc ing Committees for the ensuin year:,,, F�,nce and Accounts Slocum Arians Button Ch• rter d Or -inane s Ad ams Hulse Man -Daniels lotions vii &ho i e Der- rtment *l Swenson Gallaher Slocum fielAtions with Board_ of Public�7ofI:s Houseweller Barnard iliac Daniel s -�e ,t' or_s vi-ith Fire Q2mmissian ZLt ton Gallagher Houseviell er 49 Relations with Board of Public ;elfrro Ba.rnarc Ames Hulse ea th Comnitt e Daniels Swenson Mae •+mes t, REGUL,R LiEETr C DST By xl Herman Swenson; Sec. by ";le eman Slocum Resolved, -„hit the n ulrr moutin;s of this Council be hole on the first +lednesday ii_ e—ch moi<t1 at 5100 P,1/t, in the Council Chambers, City Hall. 7 Carried. OFFICIAL 1 Zi'SPj? r By AV crman Swenson; Sec. by Al(crman Button Resolved, that p1.rG::r_T to Section 232 of the City Cha.rtor, the Ithrcr Journal be and hereby is do>i-'_^tee. a.s the official ne-aspa er. Carrie d. Special Meeting --3- Jr_. 1, 194s ACTING PdAYOR Mayor Baker announeee it is now in oreer to elect an Acting Mayor. Ale erma:i Bnrnar d nominated Ale ermzn Housoweller, soco:_e cr by Alt' c man NacDaniels. Ale ernan Swenson nominated. Ali' ermar. Adams. seeone er by Alc' erm^n Sloeun. There being no further nominations they were closet' and a written ballot taken. There ,sere 3 motes for rileem.an Houserreller ant 7 votes for Alceiman AOens who was declarer ruly electee Actin;; i 1Yor. 1948 DEPOSITJRI S By -ilrerman Swenson; Sec, by Aleomlran Resolved, that p-arsuant to provisions of Sec, 33 of tho 0 ty Chaster, the followin= bczL>s cx : approved cne resignatee c:s official repositories for all City funes for th:; onAuin- yecr. The Tompkii:e Oour.;,y rustCo. of I thacc, N. Y, The First Na.tior.c.j B -:.r of Ithrxr. N. Y. Unanimously Ca-rri(:e ; Follo`rin- is list of accounts on deposit in the <abovc nar_:er repositories on Dec. 31, 1947:. TOIMPKINS COUNTY 7`JST City of Ith<^c^, C:a-oral .Furl if , Reserve Account #2 it 01 rr #3 n r► rr #4 rr rr �► #5 rr u n #6 rr rr rt #7 " Ganeral Insur,-r_ce Reserve Fune, Interest Time :iccowit, Utility Tax Fune , rr if it 7or'�:mons Compens^tion Reserve, if if if Bs, of Firo Co=iission.rs, Trustees, Fire relief It IT It Br, of Fire Comr.-issionors, Trustees, Vetor�-.n Vol. Firamens Assn... n ►� n M. C. Hillick, Memori.^1 Fune, Interest Account. " Storns Trust Fund, If 11 " Cite Ocm tcry Trust Fund, It tt FIRST NATI01 -n K ITH_"CA.. Y City of Itha_c-., la.tr Fund. " Br. of Firo Cornissioners, Trustees, Fire Relief Fund Checkin7 Account. tt 30arc of Bruc- tio._, ;ereral Fund. rt Boarr of �-ruc:,.tioi-', deal Zstate yccount, Be. of ,"3 uc- tlol:, Ithaca Nursery Schools. COLD; 3R.,.L TO SF,CU33 DEPOSITS The Cler: reporter th^.t unr;r present a,;reements, the Tompkins County Trust Co, is requir:;e to reposit $300,000.00 in approved collater,..1 to secura deposits rnr First National Baru; is requi-er to eeposit $200,000,00. He stated that there is now on reposit in s .fe deposit box in the Trust Co. $460,000.00 ii U. S, Treasury bores am $2OO,000.00 in U. S. Treasury bonds in safe re -posit bow ii: the First 1\11a.tional to secure deposits in those banks. By Ale erman Swe,,sor_; Sec. by Al(ermcn Slcoun Resolves, that the colla.teral eenosited by tho above b.a _>_s as reported by the Clerk be ^Fie heraby is ^pprovee ^.s to form a,n sufficier_cy. Unaaiimously Carrier n,e Approved. PUBLIC 0 ICI. LS OIY",S. , By Aleerman Swenson; Sec. by xlre-rma_n AO,-,ms. Resolvee, th,�t r)ur;ua:1-` to provisions of the City Ch�rtar ^n� of Sec. II of the Public Officers _T, r ci_e follocrin-, bonds on file in the City Clerks Office -,n(; approve,-' '^y i'�yor, be rnr he:, eby -re i:- ^11 resiDects approved for the year 19401C T I TL3 AI MUNl r?tn1MER :Clarence lI. SnyeL,r City Chanberla,in �y50,0O0. 4g25256 Robert S. Grc.n1 City JuP=1 2,000 4911464 City Clerk 2,000. 47464g1A Dep. City Cleric 2,000. COMMON COUNCIL PROC E.�I) I UGS City of Ithaca., K.Y. Regular Meeting 5:00 P.m. Ten. -7� 1948 PR3SEET Layor Baker Aldermen Ames, i.;acDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swonsor., Button, Barnard, Hulso, Slocum, Adams Attorney Dahmon Police Cnief 14arshall Chamberlain Snyder Clerk - Springer MIPNTES I-,Unutes of the ae journee re,-ular meeting held Dec. 30, 1947, and of the special meetin- held Jan. 1, 1948 were duly approved. PRELIIIIWY R1gP_.TGREATER ITH,�CA FAQVINt ING ,1M1'_^TE py aker reported _ C S ls;�. o r B that a copy of thr3 preliminary report of the Factfinein- Committee is on file M. in the Clerks ofi''Lce cn" may be examined by the Aldermen, and he stated that the Committee wil'- r c..ntinuee until final recornendations are *jade. INSPr'CTION CITY _'T-, S A letter from Supt. of Public Corks Laverty was presented, stating tiler the practice of inspecting City properties annually by the Counicl am"Boa.rc of Public dorks trill be resumed in the spring crhen weather conditions will pe rmit a broad e3f:-inspection of these facilities. FIYG-MA LAKES ASSOCIATI K MYREE;WT A copy of a proposer' a'reement with the Finger Laves Association, sett=n-, for the publicity services to be rendered by the Association vias presented. It was explained that charge for these services is based on the populat on of the City at .03 cents per capita. and amounts to $591.90 for the year 1948, which sum has been provided in the 1948 bueget. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ale. Button Resoivee,, that the agreement as presented be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Reselvee, that the Mayor and City Clerk ha authorizee and eirectee to execute same on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. h&iY,t�GE CLAIMS The Clerk reported that notices of claims for dama-es filed by I,,irs, Sophie C. Horowitz in the amount of %9.50 and by Ira Wolcott in the amount of $350.00 have been referred to the Insurance Carrier. A"LLJ L REPORT -LOG +rARDEThe annual report of the Lo- 'Jarden was read. By Aleerman Adams; Sec. by Ale. iiacDaniels Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. NIv7[J ORT-S Ly OF 'WEIGHTS & 14F SUR S The annual report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures was react„ By Ale erman Swenson; Sec., by Ald . Gallagher Resolved, that the report be acceptee and placed on file„ Carried. CQ�N'ELL LIBR,,�RY LEASE Attention was called to the perining renewal of the lease with the Cornell Library Assoc, and the matter was referred to the Finance Committeo, PARKING FAG ILIT'_ES=-CgGJPTHOUSr. A resolution adopted b-y the November 1947 term of the Grand Jury rela'.i ri. to parkin., facilities in the vicinity of the Courthouse which was presentee to the Council on Dec. 3, 1947, was a.-ain referred to the Police Co^imitteefo-- rt.u('v ane recommmeneation., AMI�-StiQK;; OADI�4aN4 �.'r , prol,oseO amenement to the smoke ordinance was referred ',o the Cha~ter nc i` e�rarca ;:ommi`tee for study and reconieneation. r�,2 )'r<T2DMa�ror. Baker reported that in accordance with a recent am,n.InE.;-F Viu -Lilein; Coee, provision was made for the ap )ointment of an Electr=.ca'•. Ir.sp = ;t r for the City on a part time basis and 'za.t upon the recomr- mendation of th_ ::-;ni.ig 3oare for Electricians he has appointed F. H. Inman to I nt posi :; o.i o yeas t 3~Un. By Aleor-mar.`:ec,, by Alderran Button Resolves', -ha. t•}.. ap-)i.ntueiit of F. H, Inman as Electrical Inspector for a two year term at an ani:.oa': salary of $500.00 be a.nc hereby is approved. Unanimously da.rried. 57 Special Meeting r Jan. 1, 194g N P/iE TI TU :' i� i0UI3T NUr!ZR Sr.Clerk-Clorkt s Office $1,000. Position Dir.Public olfare 11 000. 47464si A ScheOule Bona City Marshall 1,000. Clerk -City Court 2,000,, Deputy Chamberlain 5,0001, Ole-k-Chamberlains Off. 5,000, p n n 5r000, n 0 n 5,000, Asset to Comptroller 21000. (Welf?.re) A cting City JuO-,-e 2,000, On motion tho meting ;-ia_s aejournee. P H. Springier City Clerk i Common Council Proceedi.igs -2 Jan.l , 1948 REDISTRICTING Alderman Husle callee attention to the matter of reeistricting the City and' asked if the study started several yeprs ago could be continued, Mayor Baker requested Attorney Dahmeh to review the Material on hand and confer ,,iith the Charter and' Orein�nce Committee on the matter-, Mr,,a G770Y HOUSING Aleerma.n ,FacDanield reporter' that she has been apr�roached in re.,arO to emergency housin; rn� expressed the hope that comething can be done tc relieso the, present emergency. She su„estee that there might be some City w,free property that might be aCeptee fur emer,;ency use. Mayor Baker requestee that the Aldermen report to him imme,' tely any vacancies that they may now of. ITHAC.? HO?TSIU_TH.I"l.�'Y Mayor Baker reporter' that the Ithaca. Housir_- Authority returned ioeEy from a. confere _ce with State officials ir. ,v York and' will request an evening mcetin' ,,ith the Council in the near future. B4R_SSO_.�I _IC`_ — j"" ,ltzorney Dahmen reported that the Municipal section of the N. Y, St:.t = __. .,._-�o:iation will meet in Ye',r York City on Jan. 23-24, 1948, and requested. rr,isr:`.ci_ '_u attend! — By Alder .,��,`. �'� Sec' by Ale. iiiacDaniels Resol•rec' , --ha ^rr .y D Iimen be authorized to attend the meeting at City expense. Carried ane .ypprovee. ,�UEIT By Alc eman Sloci l; Sec. by Alderman Button Resolves. tha., bills aueit& by the Finance Comriittea be ane they hereby art- ar -roved ors.ereC paid. C� rries. Ors mo for tie ra_: ;_ r ; was ae journed to call of the Mayor# 'J F. H. Springier City Clerc- Special Meetin.- COMMON COUA'CIL PROCEZ-'DIr:GS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7930 P.M. Jan. 15, 1949 PRESENT Mayor Baker Aldermen. Aries, Macraniels, Gallaher, Sorenson, Button, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum, Adnns Pder._b ers Housinx Authority F. A. Ro-71.sky, Wn. H. Burrs, G. A. r ir_r_ey, J.Conley Secy. Housing Authority t.2rs. Taylor City Attorney Dahmen City Ln;ineer Cass Clerk S)rin�er Mayor B^her announces twat the Meetin was called. to receive a report from the Housing authority. Mr. Rogalsky, Chairman, outlines' the activities of the authority since is on -in. He states'. that housing projects in various citj,es have been inspected an0 that recently the entire Board spent a day ir_ the offices of the State Division of Housin:- where details of such a. project were discussed. He expressed eisappointrlent that the Ste to authority has r-ot sent a representa- tive to cor.Cuct a survey, as a-reec, anc that no further pla::in c--.n be done until a survey is cor.;pleteC, anC the needs of the City are determined-. He stated that in case the City gaalified, the housii,Z cevelopr.,ent is financed entirely by the State, ii:cludin- cost of acquisition of the i,a.0 , the City bein- rec,uired only to match the sum aevancee in the form of tax ex mntion crerit, less assessments that prevail when the land is purchased. Mr, Ro-alsky outlined the requirements for eligibility cf occuaai;ts, which is based primarily on fanil.; income, and stated that monthly rentals are generally from $7.50 to $9,50 per month per room with allutilities furnished, and tenants. may be askeC to vacate if the family income increases 50% beyond a figure which exceeds5 times the annual rcrtal. After a question and answer period, Alderman. Slocum exOressed the thar_ks of the Council for the interestir:; a.ne comprehensive re-oort. On motion the meetin-- vras adjourned. F. H. Sprir_-,er City Clerk JOja:;.Olti :,CJL ?a, CC �EI O'II,"rS-A i i SI 12 i Jamu<'rz 7, 19µ$ I th a c �, Journal P?eY.S. Flee. was Corp. Y. Y. melenhone Co. Fre^ A. Roralstyr Frei A. Rogal sky ` ne Chase Eationa.l Far_c Atlantic Refinin'- Co. Auto Parts Anc y Soy-. i n:- College Chevrolet Ca.,� Inc. ruro-Test Corer.'. Y.Y. State El ec. 1�,z 30rpll. Erne stMax,,Tel1 C1:`.;St':r ai. :'•"'�1��r0I?,_; Stover PrintinU Co. ?urroa_ h- W`ink 11ac.A11rP Co. 1.93 5.20 37.96 190.32 1. 9.02 2 7.9`-- 1 .7, 45.14 215.1 rxn COMM,LON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca,N.Y. F� � Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Feb.4, 1948 PRESENT Maygr - Laker Alderman - iviacDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Buttons Barnard, Hulse, bloeum, Adams. Commissioners of Education - Cook Peabody, Taber, nothschild, Mungle, Burns, Moore, 1hompson. Supt, of Schools - Kulp Attorney - Dahmen Police Commissioner - Champaign Police Chief - Marshall ",elfare Director - Post uha,nberlain - Snyder Clerk - apringer MINUTES minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TtiX LIIvITiLTION Mayor Baker announced that members , of the Board of Education were present to discuss with the Council, the advisa- bility of requesting extension of legislation to eliminate from the 210 constitutional limitation, the amount of taxes to be raised for school purposes* Mr, pulp stated that in a letter to the Hayor, Deputy State Comptroller Galloway called attention to the fact that the 50J school tax exclusion heretofore granted to the City expires on Dec. 31, 1948, and that legislation will have to be obtained in the event the City requires an extension of the limitation beyond that date. He explained that due to mandated increases in teachers salaries and increases in the cost of other services and supplies that the 13oard will require the additional sum of approximately �'80,000.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 1948 to June 30, 1949; and that on the best information available at this time, these increased costs will reduce the attailable tax margin to approximately $31,000.00 which is a dangerously low figure, and he stated that the Board of Educ a -- Lion requests the Council torequest legislation eliminating from its 210 limitation for the years 1949 and 1950, 10010 of the araount to be raised by taxes for shcool purposes. alderman Slocum reported that the Finance Committee ha,&re- viewed the situation and recommend that such Legislation be requesteda and it was moved, Ly *lderman Slecum; Sec. by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED= that a necessity exists and that this Council approve the submission to the Legislature at its current session, of legis- lation excluding from the tax limitation imposed by Section 10 of .article 8 of the Mate Constitttion for the fiscal years of 1949 and 1950, 100ja of the amount to be raised by tax on real estate for school purposes, and request the speedy enactment of such leg- islation. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. CITY CHARTER TAX LIMITATION The Clerk called attention to the fact that under barter provisions, the maximum tax levy which may be made -for all City purposes for the year 1948 is $563,185.00, whereas the tentative budget contemplates a levy of w577,200.00,;which does not provide for appropriations to C,Lpital neserve ticcounts and still is �14,015.00 in excess of the maximum amount which may be levied. Ha stated that the situation has been discussed with the Mayor, City Attorney and rinance Committee and that they are agreed that the Charter provisions should be modified and that legislation shovla be requested to increase the Charter limitation from 1! to20� - the amount which may b�: raised by taxes for City purposes. nlderman Slocum stated that the Finance Committee recommend that tuch legislation be requested. by tilderman button; Sec. by Alderman Adams RESOLVED; that a necessity exists and that this Council approvF� the, submission to the Legislature at its ,current session, of legis- lation to ariend the charter provisions of the City of Ithaca, New York, contained in section 37 of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 chanting tho amount to be, raised by taxation upon realestato in the Uity of Ithaca for city purposes from"one and one-fourth" por centum to "two" per eentum. � Common Council Proceedings o-2• Feb. 4, 1948 Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. PETITION-RETAXI STANDS attorney M. LoPinto presented a petition on be-hal7 dr taZ owners and drivers requesting that space in various parts of the city be set aside for use as taxi cab stands. by alderman Dutton: Sec. by Alderman Olocum Resolved, that the petition be referred to the Police Committee for consideration and recommendation. Carried. REPORT ON TRAFFIC LIGHTS Police Comriissioner Champaign reported roccipt of t e report fFom the Crouse -Hinds Co., on traffic lights, together with recommendations for the improvement of the syst3rj* By Kldorman Hcuseweller; sec, by alderman Button Resolved,, that the report be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. H.H.BiJNoON - ilL,6IGNATION A letter of resignation, effective im,rled- late y, from H. h:`l enson, Chairman of the i,unicipel Civil service Commission was presented. It was -regularly moved, seconded and carried that the resi�,na- tion be accepted. QUARRY ST._PARKING A lett,;r from Mr, ?rank Saturn, Chairman of the J31dgs,, & rounds Corunittee of the hospital was presented, re- questing that parking be prohibited on both sides of quarry St,, between Otate and the hospital grounds# By Alderman Houseweller; Sec. by alderman Button Resolved, that the request be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. CITY SANITARY CODE ADOPTED BY COUNTY BD. OF HEALTH The Clerk re�aceipt of the of Awing not ce o the he adoption of the City unitary Code by the County Board of Health. " Jan. 90 1948 Resolution adopting the city unitary Code by the Tompkins County Board of 11-alth at a Board of Hoalth m,yeting on hugest 18, 1947 was entered on the minutes of that raoating as follows: "xi✓SvLUD, that pending the adoption of a county unitary Code, the Board adopt for thy: City of Ithaca, thv sanitary code now ef- fective in the pity of Ithaca". The motion was made by Mr. Livor.nore, seconded by Dr. ahort and was carried, TriX RLFUND-GEORGE H.I1O0ii LSTaT H. C. orna was presented; if The Common Council City of Ithaca, N.Y. Spring Jr . Commissione-r-o-T Health~ " The following letter from Essessor January 29, 1948 Re:Tax Refund The following owner paid a City Tax in the amount of 1P14.80 on what proves to be an erroneous assessment; GEORGE H. HOOK Estate Hook Place Acreage Totat Asst *-�,�1, 000. The estate had been distributed and settled before the date of issuing the new roll, but was not discovered untilafterward. There- fore ?lease refund the amount paid (14.60) to Geroge H.Russell.Attny, who handbd the affairs of the Hook Estate. Respt3ctfully submitted, H.CeThrone, City Assessor P' COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDIN'TS AUDIT SI3EET — FEBRUARY 5,1948 N. Y. Telephone Co. N.Y.S. Alec. & Gas Corp. C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Ithaca nsurance Agency E. A. Dahman Jr. E. A. Dahmen Jr. Faith Lawrence Shirley G. Knowels Ithaca Journal News Automatic Voting ivachine Corp. VanNatta office Equipment T. G. Miliers Dons' Paper Go. N. Y. Telephone Co. N. Y. Telephone Co. College Chevrolet Co. Atlantic Refining Co. v` m. T . Pritchard iaaintenance Service Inc. Henry R. riead T-. G. I+4illers Sons' Paper Co. Joseph Morrison N. Y. estate Elec. n- Gas Corp. Doris B. Taylor City of Ithaca Lou Frankel 38.56 6.04 9.05 8627.39 67.84 50.00 3.15 5.85 70.11 .30 1.45 31.51 13.75 8.12 1.75 38.30 1.14 30.00 1.04 11.96 9.55 65.34 45.00 23.45 50.00 FINANCE C0141,11ITTEE . Common Council Proceedings -3- Feb. 4, 1948 By .alderman Hulse; -cc. by Alderman Adams Resolved, that the tax in the amount of �;14.80 be refunded to the George H. Hook state. Unanimously Carried. TAX R:�FUND-rii-�RRI E. AND AG1jI S V. HELL. The following letter from ssessor li. o. Horne was presented: January 23, 1948 The oomraon Council, Ithaca, Aew York Gentlemen; Re: Tax nefund The following owner paid City Tax for 1947 on an erroneous assessment. The amount of tax was >6,66: Harry E&&Agnes Vshelm 761 Z>outh .iurora St. -Residence Assessment atated in 1947, to be �3450, The fact is iiir. Helm had prepared an application for further exe_ption, so that no taxable amount would remain. But in preparing the roll, his former application was checked, and the taxable remnant left as beforeg It was not discovered until after the Roll was in effects According to his figures, which are apparently O.K., he is entitled to full exemption, for 1947. The undersigned therefore respectfully asks that the oity refund the a.-ount of �6.66 erroneously paid by Mr. Helm; Respectfully yours, H. C. Thorne City Assessor it B,,r Alderman iouseweller; sec, by alderman Darnard Resolved, that the tax in the amount of :,�6.66 be refunded to Marry L. and "Enes V. Helm. Unanimously Oarried. APPROri1I,i.TION-BUDGET ITEM #�111,t�S L��ORS OFFICE A letter from Assessor 7h6rne was presented requesting an additional appropriation of $100,00 to the budget requisition for that office to permit the purchase of 2 years supply of assessment and tax roll sheetswhich will effect a savings of approximately that amount. , By Alderman Slocum; sec. by Alderman MacDaniels Resolved, that the request be approved, and that budget item #111, Assessor, be increased in the amount of �100.00. Carried. INCR�:.I;SE-GENLERAL ACCIDENT COTERAGL `1'he Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the IthacaInsurance regency in which attention was called to the recommendation made in 1945 that the limits of liability and property damage be increased from 5/10/5 to 291/100 and again recommending that the limits be increased, since claims in excess of present coverage have recently been presented, He stated that the matter has been discussed with the Finance Com_cittee which a,)proves the recommendation. -fter discussion it was moved, By Alderman Slocum; Sec. by Alderman Dutton resolved, that the General Liability and Property Damage Insur- ance Coverage be increased to 20/100/10 limits, and Be It ,Further Resolved, that the additional sum of 5?1429,83 be and 1ier•eb; is appropriated to budget item rr265, General Insurance, to provide for the increased premium in that amount. Unanimously Uarried. i�;PITAL RESERVE FUNDS The olerk reported that the Board of Public ,:-corks roquests the Council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of ',P1383s72 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public iorks Equipment, to complete payment for 4 trucks ordered in 1945 at a total cost of ;a8787,72/ thy; withdrawal of '1�7404.00, from the fund having been authorized previously. Common Council Proceedings -4- Feb. 4, 1948 By 41darman Slocum; Sec. by Alderman Hulse 1`VHLRExS, there has been set up' pursuant to Section 6c of the Genaral Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works nquip- mentp designated as City of Ithaca, Capital neserve Fund *r5,Public Works equipment, and WHLREAS, the Board of Public 14orks has requested that an ap- propriation from said fund be made to complete payment for trucks, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from Said Reserve Fund. NOW THEREFOR. -Li BE IT RLSOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of '1383.72 from Capital Reserve Fund tf5 for the purchase of trucks be and 'iereby is authorized, and the City Clork is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the Said sum of ti;`138 3.72 from Said Capital n serve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Unanimously Carried and Kpproved. NOTICE OF INJURY•CLAIMS The clerk reported that notice of injury to Herbert vi, t1lorer Jr., and the following claims for damages were referred to the Insurance Uarrier. Mrs, Sophie Co Horowitz 9.50 Ira '�vescott 350000 Albert Joseph 306.00 ANNUAL REPORT-ViTERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOC. The annual report of the V.V.Firemans Assoc. was presented and read. By Alderman Adams; Sec, by Alderman Swenson Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file„ Carried, ANNUAL REPORT -CITY CHAMBERL,�IN The annual report of the Chamberlain was presented and read by hamb,�rlain )nyder. by alderman Slocum; Sec. by Alderman button Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file, Carried. ANNUL REPORT -POLICE DEPT. The annual report of the Police Dept. was Ares nted «n r� yy Ghief Marshall. by Alderman olocum; oec. by Alderman Swenson Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Uarried. AN-TUAL REPORT- VLLFARE DEPT. The annual report of the '.ielfare Dept. was presented and read by Director lost. by Alderman bwenson; Sec, by Alderman Hulse Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file, Carried. AUDIT By Alderman Slocum; oec. by �ldorman Adams • Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Comriittee be and the sa::ie hereby are approved and ordered paid. (,arried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk 65 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEDDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Spec al .Meeting 5 P.M. Feb. 27, 1948 PRE SET TT Mayor - Baker Alderiaen - N1acDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson' Button, Darnard, Hulse tittorney - Dahmen Clerk - opringer T4X LIMITAL'ION IY!ayor Baker announced the meeting was called to act upon the request of the Mayor for passage of a bill to exclude from the limitation imposed by Sect. 10 of Article 8 of tl.e State Constitution, 100i�D of the amount to be raised by taxes on real estate for educational purposes, and on a bill to amend the Ithaca City Charter in relation to the limitation upon _ the amount to be raised by taxation on real and personal property in t;i_e City. Attorney Dahmen explained that the bills were introduced in the Senate and Assembly at the request of the Mayor and under provisions of law require the concurrance of the Council in addition to execution of the request by the Mayor. By Aldermen Houseweller; Sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that this Council hereby concurs in the request of the mayor for the passa e of Assembly Bill., Print #2420, Intro. #2266, Senate bill �2129, Intro.# 1934, and Assembly Bill #2421, Intro. #2267, Senate Bill #21263, Intro. #1933. Aye s 7 Nays 0 Unanimously Carried. On motion the meting; was adjourned. FT r F.lS�w� pity C_!_�rk w< J11 COII,rMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Mar. 3, 1948 PRESENT Mayor Baker Aldermen Kmes, iviacDaniels, tiouseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Hulse, Ada-ds pit t orne - Dahmen Police hief - I,Iarshall Police Sergeant - Simzrners Vuelfare �omr.Lissioners - Phillips, Sammons, Me Daniels Deputy Welfare Director - Kane Chamberlain -- Snyder Clerk •- Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held �'eb. 2, 1948, and of the sp cial meeting held Feb. 271, 1948,were duly approved. GEORBE W. HUGHES-INJURY Attorney H. E. Simpson appeared on behalf of rTeo. W. Hughes, a former patrolman in regard to the settlement of a claim for injuries received by Mr. Hughes while on duty. He stated that on Feb. 20 1946, Officer Hughes was on duty at State and Aurora St. when he was struck by an auto driven by Dale Wilcox and as a result suffered injuries to his neck which made it impossible to continue his duties as a Police Officer and that later he was transferred to the Fire Department where he is now employed on the fire alarm desk, and that the doctors are unable to determine why his condition does not improve or when if ever it will return to normal. He stated that the Insurance Company has agreed to settle the claim on account of the injury for �4250.00, and that in his opinion it will be in the best interest of Mr. Hughes to accept the offer, and he requested the Council to waive its claim for repayment of the sums advanced on account of wages, hospital and doctor bills amounting to $1416.66, since the amount he will receive in the pro- posed settlement will be inadequate to compensate for his injuries, and that it would be a hardship for him to refund the sums advanced °► by the City. He further stated that Mr. Hughes will assume all medical and other bills incurred since the last payment by the City, and to assume all such bills in the future. By Alderman houseweller; aec. by 41d. Swenson Whereas, it appears that George VV. Hughes has been off�jred the sum of 04250.00 by the insurance; carrier of Dal.v Vuilcox for all injuries sustained by him while on duty as a police o£ficeron the night of Fob. 2, 19461, and Whereas, it appears that Mr. Hughes desires to accept said sum in full settlement, and Vuhereas, it appears that if the said George Hughes is required to rJimburse the City to the extent of $1416.66, that being the: amount advanced by the city for six months salary, medical and hospital bills arising out of said injuries, that the amount recov- ered by said Geo. Hughes will be; insufficient to adequately compen- sate him for the injuries recoived by him, and 4hereas, Mr. Hughes ,agrees to assume payment of all bills in connection with said injury since the last payment made by the City, and agrees to assume all such, future bills. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the said George V'v. Hughes be authorized to receive such settlemont of �)4250.00 in full settle- ment of all claim against Daly; Wilcox, his insurance carrier, and any other p,.arson who may bu: liable for the; injuries sustained by the said Gorge VV. Hughes on or about Feb. 2, 1946, and B� It 2urthor Resolved, that the City of Ithaca does hereby r waive my claim for repayment of th,3 sums advanced by it on %ccount of wages and Hospital and medical expenses of said George 'VV. Iiughos and sliall not demand the s=e from tho said George VV. llug_hes, Dale Wilcox, his insurance carrier, or any other person who may be liable th rofore. ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and approved I,-,y the Mayor. C7 t Common Council Proceedings _2" Mar. 3, 1948 WELFARE CLIENTS -HOUSING W.;lfare Commissioner Sammons reported that a family of 14 is about to be evicted from their home in the City and will become Welfare ch,-.rges. He stated that it willbe possible to house the family in the C C Camp at Slaterville until April 30th., provided the owner, Cornell University, is released from all liabil- ity. Attorney Dahmen explained that the Council has no authority in the matter but expressed the opinion that the '1Velf are Board may authorize the Director to sign a release on behalf of the Department. By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Husle Resolved, that the signing of a waiver of liapility by the VVelfa,re Lepartment for use of the property be and hereby is approved. Unanimously Carried. APPOINTTv2NT GLENN E. FINNEY-COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Baker announced the nomination of Glenn . Finney for appointment to the Board of Public Works to complete the unexpired term of J.Ff Luhr who resigned from that Board on Feb. 25, 1948, and requested Council approval. By Alderman owenson; Sec„ by Ald. Button Resolved, that the nomination be approved and that Mr. Finney be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Commissioner of Public 'vvorks for the unexpired term of J.F.Luhr, resigned, ending Dec. 31, 1951, Unanimously Carried. RESIGNATION JAMES CONLEY-FACTFINDING COMMITTEE Mayor Baker announced receipt of the resigrzation of Jamos onley as a member -of the "Ithaca Greater Factfinding Committee and requested the Aldermen to recommend a successor. SPECIAL COMMITTEE -HOUSING Mayor Baker reported that at the request of trie Ithaca Council o Social Agencies, he appointed Alderman Hulse, Ames and Barnard toacommittee to act with a similar committee from the Board of Supervisors to develop ways and means of aiding families facing eviction. STOP SIGNS*rUTICA AND TOMPKINS STS, Mayor Baker reported receipt of a request for insta lation of stop signs at the intersection 'of Utica and Tompkins 6ts. By j.lderman awenson; Soc. by Ald. Husle Resolved, that the request be approved and that the Police Dept. be directed to install four way stop signs at the intersection. Carried. APPOINTMENT HORACE E. SHACKELTON-CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Mayor Baker announced the appointment of Horace E. 6hacTEelton To —the position of Civil Service Commissioner to complete the unexpired term of H. H, Benson, resigned. By Alderman Adams; Sec. by Ald. MacDanie is Resolved, that the appointment be and hereby is approved and, confirmed, Carried. APPROPRIATION --CITY COURT BUDGET A letter from City Judge Grant was presented, requesting an additional appropriation of 0200*00 to purchase filing cabinets for that Department. By Alderman Houseweller; Sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the additional sum of 1200.0p be and hereby is appropriated to budget Account #118, Aity Court, Unanimously Carried. PARKING METER REMOVAL -COLLEGE AVENUE The following letter from the East Hilh Merchants Association was presented; it Feb. 4, 1948 Common Council City Hall, Itnac:a, INJw York G;,ntlemen; 4t a meeting of the East Hill Merchants P- ssociation on Feb,, 3P 1948 the following resolution was passed and I have been instructd to transmit it to you; Common Council Proceedings -3- Mar. 3, 1948 RESOLVED: That the Assodation go on record asking the Common Council for the removal of two parking meters at 400 and 402 College Avenue for a Bus Stop and this space be marked as such. In the event the Ithaca Railways.receives approval from the Public aervice Commission to their request to alter their franchise changing the route of the College Avenue bus from its present run to a route down College Avenue to Mitchell Street to State Street it may be advisable at that time to have the bus stop ti'dest of Dryden Road on College. In that event the Association would request the removal of the necessary parking meters on the opposite corner, APP/r Sincerely yours, EAST HILL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Anthony P. Petrillose, Secty.11 By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Committee and Police Dept. for consideration and recommendation. Carried. POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION RESOLUTIONS Two resolutions submitted by the M.A. were presented and acted upon as follows; It The following resolution was unanimously adopted by all members of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association. WHARE43 the members of tho Ithaca police force are subject to twenty-four hour duty and perform extra duty at elections, celebra- tionsJ, strikes,, parades and all emergencies, without any added compensation; they work on Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays; -New Year's Day; Lincoln's birthday; Washington's birthday, Decoration day ; Thanksgiving and Christmas - which is not required of the majority of the municipal employees, and VEERE.'�S their duties require them to work at least two-thirds of their time at night without increased compensation} because the tours of their shifts call for night work in rotation and otheb employees receive extra compensation for working nights' and `V'JHEREAS they are required to appear in court upon every arrest; in the case of felonies they may be in court two or three times, and a good share of that time; is on their time. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council be asked to approve that each member of the police force be granted three weeks annual vacation with pay after completing five years of service. DATED: M4RCH.14 1948, ITHtiCA POLICE BENEVOLENT ,,,SSOCIATION, R. C. Wilkinson, President Smith Wright, Secretary it By Alderman Hulse Sec, by "ld. Button Resolved, that the matter be referred tc the Police Committee for study and reco=nendation. Carried. TU,IENTY-FIVE YEt'iR PENSION The following resolution was unanimously ,adopted by all members of the Ithac,. Police Benevolent Association. LTVUERE.,S the following 49 Municipalities have extended the 25 Year Kctirc:rrient privilege to their Policement under Section 68-B, listed _according to their adoption, and N1tSSAU COUNTY b:: a spociul act; 6 Common Council Proceedings •4- Mar. 3, 1948 No. (Men in Dept.) 879 149 Nassau County Mt,, Vernon 40 Glen Cove 4 Northport 39 Long B ,ach 11 15 runityville Johnson City 7 1 Seneoh Falls tivhitesboro 60 Freeport 23 Port da:hington 17 43 Cortland Rockville Centre 5 Bellerose 225 Schenectady 20 Patchogue 2 East Hampton Niskayuana 175 28 Utica Middletown 48 Brooklyn (Town) 15 Riverhead(Town) 23 Port Jervis Floral 8 10 Babylon (Town) Lindenhurst 28 Southold Hastings 20 2 Park New York Mills 38 30 Huntington (Town) Smithtown(Town) 4 2 Ellenville Centre 59 Hempstead 8 Monticello 140 Island Niagara Falls 750 Port authority 12 Babylon 6 Fallsburgh 45 Lynbrook y 32 Endicott 39 (Town) Rome 37 Islip (Town) 5 Fredonia 6 Clarkstown 22 Geneva 10 Malverne 10 Rott.;rdam (Town) 1 Nissequoque WHEREAS each municipality assumed to pay for all the pftor service, and 50% of the current cost for each member electing to contribute on a 25 Year basis; _e�x_c__ep�?_t_ SCHENECTADY and ROTTERDAMw- -� these municipalities agreed to pay 75/o of the current cost, as well � as all prior services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; That the Common Council be asked to establish an optional system of retirement effective after twenty-five years of service. D4TEDt KIRCH 1, 1948. Ithaca, police Benevolent Association R. G. Wilkinson President, Smith Wright, Secretar . It By alderman Button; Sec. by E-Lid. Hulse Resolved# that the matter be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. FIRE DEPT.«SPRY ADJUSTMENT h letter from the Fire Commissioners was PIkesented requesting an increase in salary for members of the Fire Department. By Klderman Swenson; Sec. by Aid. Button Resolved, that the request be referred to the Finance Committeo and Fire Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. GREYHOUND BU5«PETITION- RECHi�NGE IN ROUTES -4 letter from Central Greyhoun7 Lines was presented requesting offical approval of the change in bus routes in the City which were made at the request of the Council and Police Dcpartment. By alderman awenson; Sec, by Aid. ndams Resolved, that the petition be received and that a public hearing thereon as provided by law be held at tht: n,. xt regular me:;ting of the Council on tho 7th. day of ipril 19481, it 5 P.M., at which time all p,_rsons interested in said matter shall be given an opportunity to be 'ieard. Carried. ,aP2ROPRI.�TION-SNOW & ICE The Clerk reported that at the me*ting held eb. 25p 948, the Board of Public VVorks requested an additional appropriation of $Z000.00 for snow, ice and cinders, as the balanco remainin, in that account is under1000.00. By iildorman Button; Sec. by Aid. Adams Rosolvc;,d, that the additional sum of $3000.00 be and hereby is appropri"ted to Budget account jt182I Snow & Ice. Unanimously Oarried. Common Council Proceedings -59- Mar. 3, 1948 WITHDR ,'"L CAPIT,�L RESERVE FUNDS -BRIDGES It wn.s reported that at the Board of Eublic Jor s Meeting held eb. 25, 1948, engineer Cass reported that the total cost of the. West Buffalo St. bridge includ- ing force account work, m was $91,157.56, and that the sun, of $82r430. had been provided from Capital Reserves leaving -a balance of $8727,56 to be provides frer.i reserves to complete payment for the bridge and that the 'Doard by resolution requested the council to authorize withdrawal of that amount. By idd_;rman Swenson; Sec. by xld. Button Whey,,as there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6c of the Gen, ral Municipal Law$ a Capital Reserve Fund for the construction or reconstruction of bridges, designated as "Cite of Ithaca, C<-�pital Reserve 111und rM, Bridges" and uchere-is the Board of Public Works has requested that an ap} rop- riation of 08727.56 from said fund be made to complete Pnent for _,—y the reconstruction of the Nest Buffalo St, bridge, a specific type of C_,,pital Improvement which may be financed from said resarve fund,, Novv Therefore Be It Resolved, that the expenditure of the: sum of �8727.56 from Capital heserve Fund yf4, for the purpose above mentioned be and liereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized rind directed to transfer the said sum of $6727.56 from said Capital naserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth# d.ye s 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mlayor. HOSPITAL REP�JRS The Clerk reported that at the Board of Public Works meeting held i''eb. 25, 1948, a bill in the amount of $1379.93, covering cost of repair of damages to the City wing of the Hospital, caused by the storm of %ugust 15, 1947, was presented, ,md that an additional bill of $350.00 for repairs to the grounds will be sub- mitted alter.. He stated that the Board was unanimously agred that the bills should be paid since the 4ity agreed to provide funds for the repair of damages prior to the transfer of the property Aral that by resolu- tion the Council is roquost6dto appropriate the sum of $1729.93 for th6 purpose. �ttontion was c illud to the fact that on Oct. 11 1947, on re- com�a. nd-ition of the. Boar(l. the Coundil appropri�ited the sum of $2093.00 for these repairs rind th,:t no part of tn...ap_.)ropriation was used during; 1947. By gild rrnxn �.{lse; Sec. by .ild. 6wunson :Resclvau, that tha slim of �1729.93 be and h re by is appropriated to buuf et item #120, Contagious 'JVing, for payrm`nt of these bills. Unanimously Carried and approved., 4UDIT By ilderman,.dams; Sec. by Ald. Button Resolve cl, th,< t thL; bills audited by tho Financ,: be An-' till: s%11T'le :nereby r: ;aproved and ordered p:."Ld. Carried. T.n.XI bTii DS 41derman Sv,,enson reported that the Police CorarAttce has con7377 rec; the petition in regard to taxi stands and re -commend that for a thre : montris trial period, three sites with 2 car spc ce,s ,each be sot aside for use as taxi stands, the, sit s to be sdoctod by the Comiissicn,;r _1n<. chief of Police: to be in the business section but not cn State at. He stat,Jd that the Comriittee feels that this arr:_.ngar.q,::nt should be givjn a trial befor<, an ordinance is .adopted, ,n,-- it li ,.s move di By Ald"rman Swanson; Sec. by Xld. Housewe; ll:: r R;;solvad, that thy., recommendation be approved nd that the Police Dapt. be-uthorizL:: ] an.,, directed to dasign,,te and nark th_- spaces set aside for taxi stands, and B- It Furthar Resolved, that the Cliarter and Ordinance Comr;iittce and City <,ttorn y be r,.quested to prep ir< an ordinance ccvoring taxi st .nds for consider5:tion by the Council at the close of the trial perio'. Carried. REPORT OP° TRI,FFIC SIGNAW lilderm-in Swenson reported on the recent sury y .6f' traffic signfils made by the Crouse -Hinds Co. of byracuse ana L>_,qu,sted Police Sergoant Simmers to review thy.: ruco i, under— t i ins mall---- by the Comp<_tny. COTZ ON COUNCIir PROCL'EDINDS-AUDIT SHEET March First National Safe Deposit Co. N. Y. Telephone Co. T. G. iviillers cons' Paper Co. Addressovraph-Multigraph 1,orp. Duplex electric Co. N. Y. a. c lec. and Gas Corp. .Ernest ri. iahmen Jr. Harold J. Palmer Malcolm J. iv,ann, 10, D. Carol Printing Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain J. R. Noble d-'illiazison Law Book Co. %attnew-Binder & Lo. Pitney -Bowes Inc. The Chase 1 ational hank Atlantic Refinirl J Go. College Ci-evrolet Uo. :auto 3ody & radiator 'tOori.s .Andy Joyr ing J. r. Lang, Lnf ne and Garage Co. Stailman of Ithaca VanNatta Equipment Co. Henry R. ?dead Stover Printing; Co. Robinson a Carpenter Klines Pharmacy N. Y. Telephone Co. C. J. Rumsey Co. iviilton-hale Machinery Co.Ine. Donohue -Halverson Lyle Sign Co. N. Y. State Llec. & Gas Corpn. .Mover Printinn; Co. It.gaca Journal Clark A. Taylor Dual narking i°deter Co. Ithaca Insurance Agency Loris B. Taylor :Doris B. Taylor Lou Frankel Holt & Grubb Donald L. Noble r red A. hogalsky r'red xi. no-alsky Norton ?rintin{,; Co. 3, 1948 5.00 42.99 11.85 19.35 5.60 2.16 50.00 50.00 235.00 44.75 9.25 23,00 1.59 20.00 117.00 5.00 69.16 20.55 32.40 9.00 16.00 18.74 .65 1.48 17.20 1.65 5.30 8.12 .94 61.20 2.77 31.11 29.04 1.5.95 3.84 3,00 89.15 665.26 70.40 56.80 54.05 71.55 56.25 4.80 14.48 7.50 FlNx iGE GJ11,,H,iITTEE 71 Uommon Council ProceedinLs "6- Mar. 3, 1948 Mr. Sii-irajrs stated that in addition to the installation of new cable, conduits and controls, that the installation of new signals at, Corny 1.1(adovi and Fulton Strouts is rucornmended, the total cost or �vhl'.c] is estimated at 14,598.00 in addition to the cost of in: t !lac c:n, To renew the present system without the ad- dition cf chc:: new signa_Ls the cost is estimated at Ap12,522,0060 plus cost oi' installation. Mr. Sim..iurs also reported that the present system is in need of repairs due to the disintegration of cable <ind conduits and ghat; the cost of necessary materials is estimated :at $1221.00, He stated thlct the cost of all installations will probably equal or ;Kcc e,d the: cost of materials. CorffAssioner Swenson stated that the Police Committee recommends that thj system be renewed and extended as recommended and suggested that funds be provided for the purpose, "fter discussion it was moved By rildarman Swenson; Sec. by tild. Hulse Resolved, that the matter of providing funds for the work be referred to the Finance Gomrnittee for consideration. Carried. NO ?"RhING ORDINANCE AMENDED alderman Swenson reported that the Police Dap.artment reques that parking be prohibited can the North ,..� Side of Mast State St. from Aurora to Schuyler Place to facilitate ^^ movement of traffic in that areaq tLttention was called to the fact that parking is prohibited from ,aurora St. to the west line of premises at 402 E. State: St, and it was moved, By 41derman Button; Sec. by Alderman Hulse Rosolvod, that chapter VI, Sec. 2f, "No Parking«, of the ordin- ances of th.: City of Ithaca be amended by adding the followings .East btate, North Side, from a prolongation of the west line of promises at 402 Last State St. to Schuyler Place# Aye s 8 Nays 0 Carried and .4pproved. WILLICLMS PROPERTY WEST HILL Jlderman Hulse reported that the ualfarc Boare. has considered the use of the Williams property on West Hill for use in housing welfare clients and suggested that she requost tha Council to consider the idea of contacting the Board of Supervisors to ascertain if the property would be made available for such purposes. i-lfter discussion it was agrvod that due to the: condition of the property that it would net be practical to convert it for such use. HOUSING-LO-W INCOIVIE FAMILIES alderman Hulse askod if it is within the province of this ouncil toconsider the idea of providing housing for low income families, ahe expressed the opinion that a study should be made of th(: possibilities. It was suggostod that the Chairman of the Housing authority be contc.ctod ;gnu it was moved) By iildarman button; Sec. by Ald. Adams Rosolvod, that Alaurman Hulse be authorized to consult with Mr. Rogalsky on tho matter. Carried. LE.iSE-CORWELL LIBRARY It was reported that the; Cornell Library 4tssoc, has approvod renewsl of the laase of City quarters in the Library buil�linc on the same t�rras for a porioc'_ of thrf:u ye,irs, \ / by AL-1orman Ifulsj; Soc. by Gallagher v Rcsolvoc;, th:lt ronowal of the leaso as outlined above; be an(-. hereb-T is :cppr„ved, ;and B , It Purthor Resolve;(!, that the Mayor ,znd City cl�rk be, authoriz�:l ,Lnc< diructed to uxecutu sane on bohalf of the City. Carried. On motion th,; nlec,ting wfis ricl journod. *.6 Fri g City Cl�:rk t `1 COMb10N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca,N.Y: Special Meeting 5 P.M. March 25, 1948 PRESENT Acting. Mayor - Adams Aldermen - Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum Clerk - Springer Actin, Mayor Adams announced the meeting was called to consider the proposed leasing to the Navy Department, a parcel of land in the Bergholtz Tract as a site for the erection of a Naval Reserve Armory, and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Council. NAVAL RESERVE ARMORY The Olerk reported that the Board of Public Forks has approved and recommends to the Counbil for its approval, the leasing of a parcel of land at the northwest corner of the Bergholtz Tract to the U. S. Navy Department for use as a site for. a Naval Reserve Training Center. A proposed lease prepared by the Navy Department, covering use of the land for a maximum period of 20 years at $1.00 annual rental which has been approved by the Board of Public Works and by the City Attorney as to form was presented and read. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved; that the lease as presented be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and Uity Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. WITHDRAWAL CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS.PUBLIC.WORKS EQUIPMENT The Clerk reported that the $oard of Public horks requests the Council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of $4050.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Yorks Equipment; to pay for 2 compressors recently purchased after receipt of bids. by ,alderman Slooum; Sec. by Ald. Barnard WHEREAS. there has bean set up pursuant to 0ection 6 c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund.#5, Public Works Equipment, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public 16orks has requested that an approp- riation from said fund be made to pay for 2 compressors a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from Said Reserve Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDV that the expenditure: of the sum of 04050.00 from C?pi-tal Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of compressors be and hereby is authorized, and 'the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the said sum of $4050.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for tho purpose herein set forth. Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r F. Springe City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca,N.Y. Special Meeting 5 P.M. March 25, 1948 PRESENT Acting. Mayor - Adams Aldermen - Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Barnard, Hulse. Slocum Clerk - Springer ,acting Mayor Adams announced the meeting was called to consider the proposed leasing to the Navy Department, a parcel of land in the Bergholtz Tract as a site for the erection of a Naval Reserve Armory, and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Gouncil. N&VAL RESERVE ARMORY The Clerk reported that the Hoard of Public 0orks has approved and recommends to the Council for its approval, the leasing of a parcel of land at the northwest corner of the Bergholtz Tract to the Us S. Navy Department for use as a site for a Naval Reserve Training Center. A proposed lease prepared by the Navy Departments covering use of the land for a maximum period of 20 years at $1.00 annual rental which has been approved by the Board of Public Works and by the City Attorney as to form was presented and read. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved; that the lease as presented be and hereby is approved, and Be It Purther Resolved, that the Mayor and pity Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. WITHDRAWAL CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS•FUBLIC WORKS EQ,U_IP1vENT The Clerk reported that the board of I b is vvorks requests the Council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of $4050,00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public V orks Equipment; to pay for 2 compressors recently purchased after receipt of bids. by AAlderman Slooum; aec. by Ald. Barnard WHEREAS, there has been set up pursuant to Jection 6 c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Aleserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as City of Ith ac., Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public'uvorks has requested that an approp- riation from said fund be made to pay for 2 compressors a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from S iid Reserve Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDP that the expenditure of the sum of $4050.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of compressors be and hereby is authorized, and *the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the said sum of $4050.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for tho purpose herein sat forth. Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F . Spring � City Clerk 73 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ith aca,NeY. Regular Meeting 5 P•M. Kpril % 1948 PRESENT Mayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Button, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum, Adams. Attorney •- Dahmen Police .Chief - Marshall Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. HEARING -GREYHOUND BUS FRANCHISE Mayor Baker announced the opening of a public hearing duly advertised for this time to hear any person interested in the application of Central Greyhound Lines for consent to operate omnibus lines over eertain streets in the amity of Ithaca as specified in said application, No one appeared in opposition to the petikion and it was moved, By Alderman Buttpn; Sec. by Ald. PiiacDaniel s WHEREA,S,, a public hearing has just been concluded with no appear- ance in opposition to the application of the Central Greyhound Lines, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that consent be granted as re- quested, subject to such rules, regulations and ordinance as are now in effect or may hereafter be adopted, dye s 9 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. APPOINTMENT-PAUL BRADFORD-COMMISSIONER GF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Baker announced the nomination o? Paul BraclErd for appointment to the Board of Public Works to complete the unexpired term of J.F.Luhr, and he requested Council approval. By Alderman Slocum; Sec, by Ald. Button Resolved, that the nomination be approved and that Mr.Bradford be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Commissioner of Public Works for the unexpired term of J.F.Luhr, resigned, ending Dec. 3119 1951, Unanimously Carried. APPOINTMENT-►E.SEBRINg JR.-DIRECTOR_ YOUTH BUREAU Mayor Baker announced the appointment of E0 Sebring Tr -., to the position of Director of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, effective April 13, 1948, at the annual salary of �14000,00. He stated that Mr. Sebringls appointment was recormiended by the Advisory Council of the Bureau, and that all expense in connec- tion with the Youth Bureau is met by contributions at no expense to the City. By Alderman Hulse; Sec. by Ald. Barnard Resolved, that the appointment of E. Sebring Jr, to the position of Director of the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $4000,00 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. FIRE SERVICE -VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS A Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights was tha privilege of deferring until June, the service for the village. By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved, that the request be approved, be so advised. Carried. letter from J.B.Trousdale, presented, requesting payment of fee forfire and that the Village CHECK SIGNING MACHINE A letter from Chamberlain Snyder was presented, requesting authority to purchase a check signing machine from the Todd Company of Rochester at a total cost of $535.00t He st ted that the Board of Public Works has appropriated $75.00 from cer Department Funds, subject to council action, toward tho purchase of the machine, leaving a balance of 0460.00 to be appropriated from General Funds. By alderman Slocum; See, by .old. Button l' 4I Common Council Proceedings -2- Common Council Proceedings »4- FIRE DEPARTMENT-SAQRY ADJUSTMENT men at ions was pre sen e . April 7. 1948 April 7, 1948 The following report with recom- tt xpril 7, 1948 To Mayor and Common Council Your Finance Committee and Committee on Relations with the ''ire Dept. have considered the request for 'fur.ther salary adjustments as filed by the Fire Commissioners at the Council meeting held Mar. 3. 1948, and while it is entirely possible that there was some misunderstanding on the part of the Commissioners at tho time the budget requisition for 1948 was submitted, it was the opinion of the 1947 Finance Committee, in which these Committees concur, that no further increase in ''ire Dept, salaries be approved beyond those set up in the salary schedule. We therefore recommend that no further adjustments be made in Fire Dept. salaries for the year 1946. H. G. Slocum J. L. Button B. Adams D. J. Gallagher L. H. Housewellor it By Alderman Socum; Sec, by Ald. Hulse Resolved, that the report be accepted and approved. Unanimously Carried. HOUSING -LOW INCOME FAMILIES Alderman Hulse reported that upon in- quiry it was found that the only state program of housing is the so called lost cost housing which is being considered, and that the Mayors Conference has advised that no municipality in the state has undertaken any housing program. TRiNSFER-►4ENERAL INSUR,iNCE RESERVE. Th:: following report and recom- mendatiT was presented. - it April 7p 1948 To Mayor and Common Council 't the conclusion of the recent audit of City accounts by the State Dept. of Audit and Control, the director of the examining unit expressed the opinion that it is no longer necessary to con- tinue the General Insurance Reserve Fund since thy, City is now adequately insured and stated that such an opinion will be included in the report on the audit. This fund which was started in 1930 now amounts to $41,312182 including interest of which the Water "apt. has contributed $S715.20. Your Finance Committee recommends that contributions to this fund be discontinued and the account closed out. H, G. Slocum J. L. Button B. Adams ti By Alderman Hulse; aec. by Aldo limos Resolved, that the recommendation be approved, and that the sum of 48715.20 be transferred to the Water Fund and tho sum of $32597.62 be transferred to the General Fund for use in the General valuation of taxes. Unanimously Carried and Approved% ,UDIT By Alderman Slocum; Sect by Ald. Button '^ Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be ant they hereby are approved and ordered paid$ Carried On motion the meting was adjourned to the call of the Mayor* F. Springer COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS -AUDIT SHERT APRIL 7, 1948 Stover Printing Co. 4 125.30 Ithaca J olirnal 18.39 Norton Printing Co. 23.00 N.Y.Telephone 1�o. 41.99 Duplex Elec. Co. 42.50 The McBee Co. 553.23 N.Y.S.Elec. f leas Corp. 14.24 The Low =Service, Inc. 20.00 H. C. Thorne 119.50 T.G.Ptillers Sons' Paper Co. 42.69 Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 50.00 Cornell Unive:r,sity 45.00 vviiliamson Lary look Co. 31.17 :vlatthew Bender c:- Co. 5.00 Ui ty Uhamberlai.n 13.70 Atlantic Refining; Co. 76.60 Schabers Cycle Shop 67.02 Aiaes Llec. Weld. 2.50 Crawers Auto tarts 1.39 J.B. Lang; "nLF, Carage Co. 49,90 6tall►uan of Ithaca 14.65 Ua.aNatta E clui.p. Uo. 1.45 f.1e my h. head 3.40 .I. Y e l.elephone moo. 8.12 Donohue -Halverson, Inc. 47.50 Norton Llec. ;"o. 2.00 J.G*Penny Co, 4.90 `I'rie Lee Lic. moo. 4.27 Lyle . gns Inc. 87.73 Pri.smo Safety Corp. 122.50 Ja,riie s on -McKinney 4.32 C.J.Rurasey Co. 8.52 Reynolds 3ros . ill() Urouse Hinds Co. 125.52 1\1.1.1'.State Elec. K. Gas Corp. 103.12 !"J.& L.L.Gurley 1164 Ithaca Insurance Ar,7ency 787.23 Lou Frankel 54.05 Doris B. Taylor 68.28 J.A.Sample 32.00 Clarence Tomnkins 3.75 FINAN C' c)O1111, ITTEE i M3 April 26, 1946 To The IVla-or & Cor.�mon Council Since the adoption of the tentative budget in December various appropriations have been made by the Council. Taking these appropria- tions into consideration the present budget requisitions total; <"'1�026�065, The Welfare Lept. has submitted a revised requisition for Home Relief due to increasing costs forrent & food in the net amount of ; 17.,500. and Stour committee recommends in- crea An the appropriation in that amount, The Board of Public corks has requested an appropriation of 3,000; to ca-ry on the Mosquito control pro rim for 1948, since the County Health-epartnent has declined to handle Ghe program. Your Committee approves the program and recomir,�.ends the appropriation. The Board of Public �vorks recommends and has requested the Council to nlahe the following appropriations to Capital Reserve Accounts Reserve Fund #5-Pub.4orks Equip. 13,027* if It #7-Off' Street Pkg, 20,000, it rr #3-Street Paving 23 000. Your Committee approves the request and reconL,:rer��ds that the appropria- tions be niade. i)uring 1947 the Council vent on v. coed as a.,i)rovin� an appropriation of 20,000,0O to heserve Account r#2-rj6 Fire Station if surplus warranted your CorLr_it lee r6,comrr.ends that the sum of be se.t aside this year. The matter of providing funds for the irnprover.ient and extension of the Traffic Signals was rafe rred to the 1i'inance CorL-Iittee _in.a after considerat ion it is recommended t-lat G'rle sum of be a;-))ropri ated in order to r<,w and extend the system to hulton St, It is also recom,nended that the appropriation to the Conting"nt "und be increase. in the amount of �Vithl these additions to appropria- tions total appropriations amount to 109000. 35s000, Ga.w r''$ J 9,076,94 1,158/668,94 «.2. Footing of the completed tax roll for 1948 indicates a total valuation of $3900986164, available for taxation, Applying a tax rate of 015.60 which was recommended by your former Finance Committee will produce Revised estimates of miscellaneous revenues of makes a total of available for appropriation. #609$1931.36 548,737.58 1.9158.9668,94 Your Committee recorunends that the tax rate for 1948 be set at $15.60 per thousand valuation and that the budget as amended be approved for adoption. Respectfully submitted, TT locum e'J% L. Button B. Adams 77 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N,Y, Adjourned Regular Meeting S P.M. April 26, 1948 PRESENT Mayor - Baker Aldermen • MacDaniels, Gallagher, Swenson, Button# Barnard, Hulse, -)locum,, Adams Fire Commissioner s - Reynolds, Schneider, Cook Fire Chief Travis Chamberlain Snydo r Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BUDGET -REPORT AND. COMIiiENDATIONS 4 report with recommendations copy herewith appended) on bu get appropriations was presented by the Finance Committee. ` The Fire Commissioners, ''ire chief and several paid drivers ,. were present and renewed their appeal for an increase in silary for employees in the department. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by, Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved* that the matter be again referred to the Finance Committee and Committee on relations with the Fire Department for further study and report. Carried. By Alderman Hulse; Sec, by Ald. Barnard Resolved, that the report with recommendations as submitted be and hereby is accepted and apl roved subject to further recommendation in regard to Fire Department salaries, by the Finance Committee, Unanimously Carried and Approved. COMPEN36TION PLAN AMENDED Alderman Swenson called attention to the fact that under the Compensation Plan for 1948, the minimum of the range for Police Captain is the same as the maximum for Police Sergeant and it was moved, By Alderman Swenson; Sec* by old. Hulse Resolved, that the Compensation Plan be and hereby is amended to read as follows; Police Captain 3400 -• 3600 - 100 Unanimously Carried and Approved., On motion the meeting was adjourned to 5 P.M. Tuesday.. April 27JV 1948. F, H. pringer City Clerk E ! C� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, 1�. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 P,M, April 27, 1948 PRESENT Mayor - Baker dldermen - Ames, MacDanielss, Slocum, Adams Ulerk - Springer Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Hulsey SALARY ADJUSTMENT -DIRE DEPARTMENT The following supplemental report with recommendationd was presnted by the Finance Committee, it April 27, 1948 To The Mayor and Common t�ounci 1 After further consideration of the matter of Salary Adjust— ment for mire Department employees, your Finance Committee recommends that the 1948 Compensation Plan and list of approved salaries be amended to read as follows: Grade A Firemen Other �Iemen Supt. Fire Alarms Firemen - Mechanic AssIt. Chief Chief RANGE Ann. 1948 mUn, Max. Increment Salary 2600*w29OO* 1006 2900, 2700, 29000.3100. 100, 3100. 3000.-3300, 100, 3000, 3300,-3600. 100. 3600, 4000. It is recommended that these increases be made effective as of May 1, 1948, and that the sum of p2600.00 be appropriated to the Fire Department to cover these increases* wince all anticipated revenues have been ajpropriatedp it is recommended that the proposed appropriation to Capital Reserve Account #2 (#6 Fire Station) be reduced to $7400.00 to provide for the increase in r'ire Department salaries. Respectfully Submitted, Hugh G. Slocum Bristow Adams John L, Button FINANCE COMI4ITTEE " By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by 1-1.1d. Hulse Resolved, that the r.=port with recommendations be approved, and that the Compensation Plan and list of approved salariest effective May 1, 1948, be amended as outlined above, and Be It r'urther Resolvedi that the sum of ,,",2600,00 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item ##132 Fire Force, and that the appropriation to Capital Reserve Fund #2 (#6 Fire Station) be reduced to 47400.00. Unanimously Carried and Hpprovedo SALARY ADJUSTMENT -POLICE CAPTAIN Alderman Swenson reported that it was his ntent on to recommend that the maximum of the salary range for Police captain be increased in the amount of 0100.00 as well as increasing the minimum and it was moveds By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ald. Button nesolved, that the Compensation rlan be and hereby is further amended.to read as follows: Police Captain 3400-3700" 100. Be It r'urther hosolved, that the annual salary of Police 0aptaln be increased to �3700.001 effective May 1, 1948, Unanimously Carried and Approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned, � , G y inge erkt� i 7 719 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Barnard'. Slocum, Attorne - Dahmen Police �hief _ Marshall Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer 5 PIMI May 5, 1948 Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Adams MINUTES iiiinutes of the adjourned regular meetings held April 26 and 27, 1948 were duly approved. MOSQUITO CONTROL A letter from the guest hill `-ivie Association was presented expressing appreciation for the Citys work on Ivlosquito Control. ITHACA. RAILWAY INC.»PETITION CHANGE IN ROUTE A petition from Ithaca Railway Inc. was presented requesting approval of a change in bus routes in the Uit y. By Alderman Slocum; Sec, by Aid. iviacDaniels Resolved, that the petition be received and that a public hearing thereon, as provided by law, be held at the next regular meeting of the Council on the 2nd day of June 1948, at 5 P.M,, at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Carrie d. SUMMER HOURS -CITY HALL The Clerk reported that the employees in City Hall offices have requested a change in office hours during the summer months to the hours of 8 A,M, to 4 P,M., Monday through Friday and the usual 9 A,M. to 12 noon on Saturday. By Alderman Sorenson; Sec, by Aid. Adams Resolved, that the schedule of hours as outlined above be and hereby is approved and authorized for the months of June, July' 4ugu.st and September. Unanimously Carried and Approved. OFFICE HOURS.CITY CHAMBERLAINS OFFICE Ji letter from Git y Chamberlain Snyder was presented requesting permission to change the hours .in that offica, He calb d attention to the recommendation made by the State Exam- iners that deposits of all receipts be made daily, and he stated that in order to carry out the recommendation that it will be. neces- sary to close 1 hour earlier each day to permit the balancin of receipts and making up the deposit, and he requested approval of the following schedule of hours for the office. 9 Aobi. to 4 P.M. Monday through Friday. 9 AA M. to 12 noon Saturday. For the mon'�s of June, July, August and September, 1948. 9 A. M. to 3 P.Me Monday through Friday. 9 A. M. to 12 noon Saturday. By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolvod, that the schedule of hours for the: City Chamberlains Office as presented be and hereby is approved and authorized* Unanimously Carried and 4pproved, WORKING FUND -CITY CHAMBERLAINS OFFICE A letter. from City Chamberlain nyder was presented cal -ling atcon Mon to the following recoruienda- tion made by the State Examiners: "It is suggested that the Common Council provide the Chamberlain with a working fund in an amount sufficient to make change.11 Hd requested authority to retain from receipts the sum of�1500600 as working fund, to be held for that purpose only. by Alderman Slocum; Sec. by aid. button. Resolved, that the City Chartibjrlain be and he hereby is authorized to withhold from receipts, th,3 sum of .'1500.00 to be used only as a working fund, Unanimously Carried and 4pproved, Common council Proceedings -2- May 50 1948 RE'UEST FOR PARKING PRIVILEGES-BO,.RD OF SUPERVISORS. The following reso ution passed by the County board of uporvisors was presented, "RESOLUTION NO. 53 REQUEST FOR PARKING PRIVILEGES FOR PERSONS COMING INTO THL COURTHOUSE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS. RLSOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca be and they hereby are requested to authorize and make arrangements for free parking in metered spaces near the Courthouse for persons who come by motor vehicle to the Court House on official business; per- mits for such free parking to be issued by the Sheriff under such conditions as may be agreed upon by the proper authorities of the City and the Building Committee of this Board." After discussion it was moved, By Alderman Adams; Sec. by Ald. Ames. Resolved, that the request be denied. Unanimously Carried. WITHDRAWAL C4PITAL RESERVE FUNDS -PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT It was sported that the Board of r'ublic Works requests the council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of 65729.14 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public uVorks Equipment, to pay f It � -- recently pur- chased from 5hc:pherds Automotive Services c, by :old.- Nonsone WHEREAS. there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section oc of the General Municipal Law a Capital heserve Fund for Public - Works .6quipment, designated as City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund #5, 11 Public Works Equipment, and WHEREAS, the Board of rublic Works has requested than an appropria- tion from said fund be made, for tho purchase'of trucks, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NOW TIi&REFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $5729.14 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of Trucks be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer tho said sum of $5729.14 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Unanimously Carried and Approved. SCHEDULE OF RATES-PERCY FIELD -BASEBALL The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has approved the following schedule of rates for use of Percy Field for ball g,-mes- and recommends same to the 6ouncil for approval and confirmation, City League Games 60% of gross to City. _ All other day games $30*00 or 25 of gross to City. All other night games $40#00 or 25% of gross to City. By Alderman Adams; Sec. by ,tld, Button Resolved, that thcj schedule as presented be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. LANDING FEES-MUNICIPitL AIRPORT The Clerk reported that the Board of eublic ivorks has approved the following schedule of fees for land- ings at the Municipal Kirport and recommends same to the Council for approval and confirmation. Fees to cover all commercial operators not holding leased land on the airport. a. One landing or a total offour in 1 month 012.50. b. Next six landings in 1 month 5.00. co ,All further landings in 1 month 2.50, By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by mld. Adams R000lved, that the schedule of rates as presented be and hereby is approved and established. Unanimously Carried, CURB .LND GUTTER ASSESSMENTS LEVIED, The Clerk reported that at a mooting hold Mar, 24, 1948; the 77ard of Public Works reviewed and approved the assessments for the installation of curb and gutters in Trcv<a Ave. any. water St. , and after a public hearing held on ,�.pril 14, 1948, finally approved the assessments and recommended same to the Common Council for confirmation. By Alderman -,dams; Sec. by Aldo Swenson Common Council Proceedings -3- May 58 1948 WHEREAS, the -board of Public Works levied assessments for the installation of curbs and Butte;rs in 'Irk:va Ave. and Water St. on Mar* 240 1948, and after a public hearing held on April 14, 1948, to adjust and correct said assessments as justice might require; and WHERE&S, the Board of Public 'works on April 14, 1948, finally approved said assessments and filed a schedule with the Common Council for confirmation, Now Therefore -be It Resolved, that the said assessr� nts in the amount of $564.16 as finally approved and ,filed be and they are in all rospects approved and confirmed and the City Clerk directed to prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedule for the collection of said assessments and the I:iayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said warrant whereupon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of execution thereof, and on all such assessments or portions thereof remaining unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of said warrant the City Chamberlain shall add and collect the percentage thereof at the rate of 5% per annum, except and provided however, that the City Chamberlain may allow persons to pay their assessment or assessments if the aggregate amount exceeds Y25.00, in five equal annual installments with interest at 5' on or about June lst in each year, provided however, that any parson desiring to pay by installments shell make application promptly in writing to the City Chamberl in, and all properties having such assessments or portions thereof for installment payments thereof in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close of any City tax collec- tion period shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Salo held in November each year following such City Tax Collection period, and such property shall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions thereof or any unpaid installments together with the outstanding balance of such installment payments, together with all interest, fees and penalties that may have accrued. Aye s 9 Nays 0 Carrie d. Approved May 51 1948 Mayor MAYORS CONFERENCE The Clerk reported that the Mayors Conference is o be held in ew York on June 161,17,18, 1948, and that it is customary for the Council -to authorize the attendance of the Mayor, one alderman, Bldg. Comm., attorney dndChamberlain. By Aloe man Swenson, oce. by .old. Slocum Resolved, that the Mayor, Alderman Button, Building Commissioner Thorne, Attorney Dahmen and Chamberlain Snyder be authorized to attend the Conference at City expense. Carried. HEIGHTS COURT -SLOW SIGNS A petition signed by 13 residents of Heights Court was presented requesting the erection of 11 Children•- - Slowit signs at each end of the street. Alderman Swenson reported that the Police Dept., and Police Committe-_ approve the request and it was moved, By Alderman Swenson; Sec, by gild. Ames Resolved, that the Police Dept, be directed to erect the signs as requested. Carried. PARKING ORDINANCE -AMENDMENT Police Chief Marshall recorifrnended that tha ordinances be amended to prohibit parking on the north side of Ureen St, between Albany and 21ain 5ts., and it was moved, By alderman Ames; Sec. by tile. Swenson Resolved, that Chapter VI, ,sec. 2f "No Parking'. of the ordin- ances of the City of Ithaca be amended by adding the following; West Green St., north side from Albany to Plaih St. Effective upon publication. Aye: s 9 Nays 0 Carried. Common Council Proceedings -4- May 5, 1948 LOC;,L "- W ►RE, 1 % LOCAL UTILITY TLX The Ulerk suggested that it would be in oriaer for the Council to, act upon the proposed Local Law continuing the 1% tax on local utilities which was presented at the meeting held April 7, 1948. it A LOC�iL LAW TO iJ4END LOCAL Ltiu'd # 9 OF THE CITY OF ITHkiCA FOR THE; YE1,_: NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN, AS iUlENDED, IN RELATION TO CONTINUING THE TAX ON GROSS INCOI,iES OR GROSS OPEi ATING INCOI, ES OF CORPORATIONS tiND PERSONS. FURNISHING UTILITY SERVICES IN TtE CITY OF ITHiXA, ti6 rLUTHORIZED b2Y SECTION 20b OF THE GENERAL CITY LAVI OF THE ST,iTL OF 1TEW YORK. By button; Sec. by •ild. Slocum Section 1, Sections one and four of local law nurlbe : 2 for the year nineteen hundred thirty-sevon as last amended, are hereby amend- ed to read as follows; 1, Tax on the furnishing of utility services, Pursuant to the authority granted by section twentyb of the General City Law of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per centumof its gross income; of the period from July first, nineteen hundred forty-eight to Juhe thirtieth, nineteen hundred forty-nine, is hereby iraposed upon every utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in exr cess of five hundred dollars except motor carriers or brokers sub- ject to such supervision under article three-b of the Public Service Law, and a tax equal to one p,�r centum of its gross operating income is hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing business in the City of Ithaca whichhas 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 territor- ial limits of the City of Ithaca, and shall be in addition to any and all other taxes anc fees imposed by any other provision of law for thy: same period. Such taxes shall not be iriposed on any tvans• action originating or consummated outside of the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, notwithstan-:'inb that sorae act be necessarily perforiaed with respect to such transaction within such limits, 2, Revenues resulting from tht; imposition of taxes hereb-,T imposed shall be, paiAl into th& treasury of the City of Ithaca. dnd 11 b:,: credited .to f1o., ,cited in the general fund., 3, All of the provisions of Section ono hundred ane eighty -six - a of the tax law, so far as the s--I.me are applicable, shall apply to the taxes imposed by this local law, 4, Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or before the twenty-fifth days of September, December, March and June a return for the throe calondar months preceding each such rc,turn date, including any period for which returns shall state the gross incono or gross operating income for the period covered by each such return. Lt� turns shall be filed with the City Chamberlain on a form. to be furnished by him for such purpose :and shall contain such other data, information or matter as the Qity Chamberlain may require to be included therein, Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, any utility whose average gross ineciia or average:; gross operating income, as the case may be, for the aforesaid three months' periods is less thin fifteen hundred dollars, may file its returns for such periods on June twenty-fifth, n1nteon hundred and forty-nine, and the 'Gity Chamberlain may require any utility to file an annual return which shall contain any data specified by hira regardless of whether the utility is subject to tax under this law. Every return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the he ad of the utility making the same, or of the owner or of tho co-partner thereof, or of a principal officer of the corporation, I 'c>c; c'�ncal�.;.. eor- p'z'.::.,L:,�.Z� ttii(; effoct t,.at the statements contained there ure true. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediatoly, Ayes 9 iilays 0 Curried. Approved by me this ISday of flay, 1948, and designated Local Mayor - rt M Common Council Proceedings -540 May 5, 1948 LOCAL LAW -CHECK SIGNING DEVICE attorney Dahmen explained that the use o a check s gn ng mach no must be authorized by Local Law �nd he presented the following proposed Local Law. «A LOCAL LkW AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY allA 4BERUIN TO USE A CHECK SIGNING DEVICE. Be it enacted by the Common oouncil of the Aty of Ithaca New York, as follows; , erection 1.. Section 25 and Section 26 of the Ithaca City Charter:, being Section 25 and erection 26 of the Laws of 1908, Uhapter 503, and as Heretofore amended, are hereby further amended 'as follows; Section 2, The City blerk and the City Chamberlain, in the Visbursemont of all monies by check properly payable, are hereby authorized to issue checks signed with the facsimile signature ofsaid City Clerk, City Chamberlain, or either or both of them, as repro- duced by a machine or device corLnonly known as a check -signer• Section 3, This Local Law shall take effect immediately. 11 The proposed Local Law was tabled for action at the next meeting of the Council. AUDIT By Alderman Slooum; Sec, by Ald, Button ' Resolved that the bills audited by the Finance Committee =�- be and the sane hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. POLICE RETIREMENT-25YEAR PLAN Commissioner Swenson reported that To- o ice committee has considered the request, of the Police Benevolent Assoc,, that the City of Ithaca establish an optional system of retirement effective after 25 years of service, and re- commends approval by the Council. Since there was no estimate of the probable cost to the City and since tentative approval of the budget for 1948 was made at the meeting hold April 27, 19482 it was moved, By Alderman Button; Sec, by Ald. Houseweller hesolved, that the matter be referred (back to the Police Committee to determine the cost to the Uity if the; optional system is establish- ed. Carriod. POLICE DEPANTMENT - VACATIONS Referring to the resolution presented by the Police Benevolent issoc., as set forth in the Council minutes of March 3. 1948, commissioner Swenson roported that the Police committee recommend approval of the: request, and it was moved, By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by rile!. Gallagher hosolvec', that the rerommondati on be approved, and that the members of the olico Department be granted three (3) gooks annual vacation with pay after completing five years of service. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried. 14RKING ORDINANCE -AMENDMENT Alderman Swenson reported that the Police Dept* and Police iittee recormnend that parking be prohibit- ed in South Quarry St, as recommended by the Fire Dept., and as requested by hospital authorizes. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Aldo Button Resolved, that Sect. VI Sect. 2f "No Parking". of the ordinances of the City of Ithaca be amended by adding the following: South Quarry St., both sides, between State St. and Ferris Place. Effective upon publication. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried, APPROPrI"TIONS TO C&ITaL RESERVE FUNDS In accordance with recom- MIn a ons of the PinaT7 ommiTse mace at the meetings held April 26, and 27, 1948, which were approved by the Council, the following action was taken, By Alderman Button; Sec. by 41d. Slocum Common Council Proceedings -6- Resolved, that there keserve 11unc. designated #2, #6 Fire nation", the ed, invested, accounted by resolution of May 6, and by Section 6e of the Ayes 9 Nays 0 May 5, 1948 be and hereby is appropriated to the as 'CCity of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund sum of $7400.000 which sum shall be deposit - for and expended in the manner prescribed 1942, oreating said Capital Reserve O'und #2, General Municipal Law. Carried and approved by the Mayor. By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the Reserve Fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve ?und #3, Street Paving the sum of $25,000.00 which sum shall be deposited, invosted, accounted for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolution of May 6, 1942, creating Said Capital Reserve Fund #3, and by Section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. By dldQrman Button; Sec. by till. Slocum Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the Reserve iunddesignated as "City of It'naca, Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public vuorks Equipment".. the sum of $13,027#00, which sum shall be deposited, invested, accounted for and expended in the manner prescribed by - resolution of May 6, 1942, creating said Capital Reserve Fund #5, and by Section 6c of the General Municipal Law. ryes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the P,iayor. By hlderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the Reserve Fund designated as 'City of„Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund #7, Off— street Parking, the sum. of 4�20,000.00, which sumshall be deposted, invested, accounted,f or and expended in the manner prescribed by resolution of May 7, 1947, creating such Capital Reserve Fund #7, and by Section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried anCl approved by the 1dayor. ADOPTION OF BUDGET-1948 The Clerk reported that the ttssessment RoIT for 1948 has been completed, fDoted and proved and shows the following values; Land $10,9789625• x Buildings 55�936.*. �950. Real Property-66#915,575, Exempt Property 26.853 975. Net Real Property 38-06116004 Franchise 1.036.564a Total Taxable Q39-.0988164. He reported further that the tentative budget for 1948 amounting to �139158,668,94 as already agree! upon, could be balanced by applying a tax rate of 015,60 for all general City 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 "ld. owenson; Sec. by ,tld. Slocum Resolved, that the buc`get estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be an-,' the same hereb are finally approved, adopted and con- firmed in the total sum of ypl,158,668.94 in accordance with the de- tailed budget statement appended herewith, and Whereas, available and estimated revenues total 0374,806,58 and estimated revenues to be used for Welfare relief only, total 173,931.00 thereby leaving $609,931.36 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and Whereas, the assessment Roll for 1948, certified and filed by the City assessor, has beon footed and proved by the City Clerk and shows the total net taxable value of, 039,098,164. UVhereas, the total Consitutional tax limit for City and School purposes combined amounts to 01,095,455,44 for 1948, therefore, MWEEK-Z 1948 CITY _',3iJDGET City of Ithaca, 1q.-Y. I. GENERAL GOVE, RN",Ift,,NT 101 Corm -,ion ouncil 102 lviayorls Office 103 61-iamberlainls Office 110 Clerk Comptroller, ' Re i7 U I i s tr ar 111 Assessor's Office 112 Attorney's Office 1 lJ Civil Service Cor:L,iisl�io,_ri. 114', L)oa:od of Public Vioras 116 Engineer's Officu 117 Election Oomiissiondrs 113 City Court 119 City hall 120 Isolation Hospital 121 Planning Board 123 Employeest Retirement System 129 Undistributed Expense s II, PROTECTION OF' PERSOIuS & ?!ZOPEIL`T-�L` 130 Police Force 132 Fire iorce 133 Fire Dept. Buildings 134 Building Connissionei�, 137 Sealer of & 138 ?ublic Found., dor, catcher 139 r?Iarking Meters 111,SANITATIOY! & CLEAN LIJTjj'_`SS 161 L-ArOet -Cieaningr 162 -Refuse & Garba,,nU 166 btoryr, uewers 169 !V:osquito Control IV*HIGH'v'VAYS. CREEKS. & j_)RIDGES 180 btree_�-Li,3htin[r1_ 161 ni-T' ,f,nvvay ly1aint',enance 182 onov.T & Ice, 163 1ranklin S15. 10uiidinos 184 Bride iviaintc.na.nce 185 Creek Mlain' cenancu, 166 liiachine chop iv'aintenanca V*PUBLIC MELFARE RELIEF 190 Administrative, L�xi_;ansos 191 Home 11elief VI,OL_D AGE RELIEF 200 dministrativ(3 2,01 Old Age 1t,,_,lj.c_;f 1,ftECRHA'_2IO'LT 230 Park Dept,., G-n_,ral 231 Fercy Fi,ld 23 Stewart P,a_rk 233 irir_,n nark 234 Golf Course 850.00 2.9950,,00 14.9 47,5,00 1611255.00 8,950,00 3,200.00 1.9850.00 13,721.00 11,900.00 5.$0170.00 6$968.00 8.971i. 00 1.9730,00 1 .9 000.00 26,541.00 13,150,00 133.9850100 107,469.00 8,275.00 2.0700,00 4..090.00 350.00 6.0625.00 16.4487,00 41.9 5,515. 00 7-9065,00 ,000100 259500,00 47,467.00 10Y504*00 1.9 2,55,00 8,415.00 3y:,)93.00 4,132.00 619 070. 00 50010()0.00 24,312.00 1632 000 00 17.4720.00 3,5-200,00 12.0053.00 1395 51-3, 00 7,554.00 $124.,821* �2 63,9 59 a 68,107. ,I 101$ 346* v S` 5 C).0 078. p 41* 72J,03?, -2- 1IIIe PU- 3LIC UTILITIES ("' on-Cormcrcial) 15 335, N 2- 5 0 -.1uniCipal 2'-,q-.TMn6 =irea 3 41, 0 0 T 251 -71.unicipal Comfort Eta. 2 430,00 5 2 C e, rie t o ry 7 253 "irport 2 1 B 21 0 0 IX. C 1 - LLANE OUS $ 20- 142�3. -j'aff— nts 300.00 231 Ucrkn�,nts Comp�i,,sation 2 ;.-30 0 . 0 0 C-) 6 �, � 11 ' ' -)ii -i��p I - - .9 1:2 -Oxos exi -i d or 1) iid 1500.00 253 '11ax St le �'i)rcJha--�s 1.* 0 (--) 0 , 00 234 Go,' -Li - L - i b ra:p y %2 AR 3 975100 2 3.5 'Gonc,a �ral Insurnco 11, 729.00 2 C),") i"ent of dg. 224.00 -Ln j-A-brary B1 267 Honsim7 11.11chorit- y 2 500,00 XTV'1TJNdCIPJ',L I-N-DEBTED-NI-]SS oad Principal 74,000.00 fL'72 Lond 1-tjre.st 7.0 89? 1 00 273 Int,resf-, on o Fins --0.00 X 1 0 0 - "' STR U G' - illOil & EIREAINENT I VET.JL, Vils (30, 630, XII* CA!:ITAL 1)rJSERVES d 65, 427. -#6 Eire -'cation r7, 400.00 #3 str,)"- ' t Paving 2115,000 00 #'5 2ub11c i4orks 1,31027:00 #7 Off -Street Par'A'_.L ,'10 000100 2 XII1--* GON`I1'TG7-,,Y!T F'U-1'�D 0342076*94 Gr:,nd. Tot-Eil of -�sGj or ?udgct 14158.668.00 BUDGET S1Uh7",)1.MTiY c'-p. b- -rmips ac� provided b- tLD 'Y Estimated -.�xl)cns(j 3o, Ci 01' I'U,)J-i-c forks Public !"Vlelfirc p ,r t., io n t 'Jndu-o uor,,irnon 6ounci1 0 L -L n t n c el us C, I ?-ta.nds .ipital R��,scl-.pvc� 309.0187,00 242,390.00 11517 4 -1, 00 283-123.94 9.;-� 0 J, 444. 94 1 � -i2g 147, 00 1 032 C)') -I " C,) A P .9 L " '0 650.00 0 J 2 Tl .9 4 659 4270 00 Total lh;udLr;i;t 01, l5e. 638.9", - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I AS SE SS:1-D V A L �J 2 V2 I O�j OF 19,18 'poll_ :3hows the valuations: Tot .1 -1.0-Jal 2-roprty V.-lu, 66 P ')15 575.00 m mot al Vulu. 1.20 S1 56,1. 00 TotalP'ull Valu. 67, -�6 To t..-i I Exe-rilotion '28,853.975,00 ,139.00 Tot al Not T.-Ixablo- Val-u. C 9, 096.9 134. M —3— ESTIMI `I'LD INCOI& FOR 1948 For Relief Purposes dome Relief & Old ilea AssIt. $173, 31,00 ( State, &: Fed. TRc)lmbursarri,�;nt s ) 'rom. oity Tax Levy 68,459.00 For All Other Purposes Utility faxes Loc,.11 Priortgage Tax Shared atat:; Collected Tax s Street 1Yailway Franchise FcLis, Fin,:s, Lic,nses, etc, Depart:�riE;rrt -�l E< rnirgs vr'Vatc;r Dept. ( Shire of Admin,Lxp. ) tidate:r Dept, (Sevj; r Bond Debt) Parking Meter Rev nuo Cornell Univ. Contribution Reserve for Debt Retirement Surplus from prior year Tax Levy on �39,098,164.00 (Yor all purposes) Less araount for relief as Tot al i�udgut Incor,_; N37 606.58 15,000.00 4, 000.00 1321368,80 300.00 15,000.00 202000.00 10,800.00 59408.00 35,000,00 3#000,00 37.36 133, 892. :0 L-- 15.60 -0 o ve 68, 459.00 y�541, 472.36 19158, 66809,1 Approved and -,,dou,ced by cj CoinY,,on Council iIay i3, 1948. s F. Sr>ringer Ci y Coi.,ptroller 125 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET - May 5, 1948 Stover Printing �,o. 2.50 T. G. killers Sons -Caper Go. 88.83 Norton Printing Go. 5.00 Ithaca Journal 17.44 V. Y. Telephone Go. 44.64 A. C. Gibson Go., Inc. 1.65 N. Y. �. Elec. & Gas Corp. 7.44 h. C. Thorne 32.15 .irnest A. hahmen Jr. 50.00 .bred -,iston 3.38 J. Arthur Noble 34.50 Stanley 4v. Hrend Go. 4.75 Matthew Bender & Co. 12.00 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 186,00 J. H. Oample 3.00 The Chase National Bank 5.00 W. G. Simmers 191,45 Grover Sporting Goods 102.60 111'. A. Harvey Sptg. Co. 72.50 Atlantic Refining Go, 62.69 Seneca Street Garage 1.50 J. P. Lang Eng. & Garage Go. 36.61 S. H. Reese 19.31 Stallman of Ithaca 11.09 r red �. Rouse 39.65 N. Y', Telephone Co. 8.12 Duro Test Gorp. 45.14 G. J. Rumsey Co. 1.98 J. J. DriscolllLumber Go. 10,10 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 69.30 Ed. G. Moody, Inc. 533.85 Cornell University 38*00 T''ae Dual Parking Meter Co. 5,40 G. A. Snyder, Gity Chamberlain 4.00 udgar D. Sebring Jr. 11,55 American Goin Lock Go., Inc. 19.50 The L- e hle c :,ric Go. 34.50 Schabers Cycle Shop 336.68 FINANCE COMMITTEE f � rf �Jr Common Council Proceedings •7— May 5, 1948 BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fiscal year 1948 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at w15,60 per $1000. of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extender, against the respective properties of the 1948 {pity Tax !-toll there by making; a total tax levy, as near as may be, of 0609,931.36 and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread an,' 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 $15,60 per %L1000„ of such taxable valuations and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the Cite Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to f i1E: the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, an:.1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLED, that upon the execution and filing of saes: warrant and tax roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City tax xet opposite each and every property shall thereby beco:7ie tax liens, due, payable and collectable in accordance with the provisions of the (Aty Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BB IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of 01,158, 668*94 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respective Hoards, offices and departments of the City for the pur- poses respectively set forth therein. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried. xp.proved this 5th day of May 1948 Mayor On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. .. Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 5 1 old. June 2, 1948 PRESENT Kc t ing Mayor' - Adams Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Bunton, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum Attorney Daher Police Chief - Marshall Chamberlain - Snyder clerk - Springer MINUTES ;Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. HEARING-ITHACA RAILWAYS PETITION -BUS ROUTE CHANGE Acting Mayor Adams announced Me opening of a hearing advertised for this time on the Petition of Ithaca Railways Inc.,$ for permission to abandon the Eddy bt. route and substitute College Ave. therefore. Three petitions favoring the change were presented, one signed by approximately 223 persons, residents College Ave. and vicinity, one with the signature of 39 persons from Delaware Ave. and vicinity and one from the Company union with 17 signatures. Donald Stewart, General Manager, of Ithaca Railways gave statistics on the number of passengers actually boarding and alighting from buses in Zddy St, and stated that the change in route would serve more people better. D. L. song of 407 Eddy St., speaking for Lddy St, interests presented a petition signed by 1157 persons, property owners,Ioper- ators of mercantile establishments, residents and patrons of thaca Railways, Inc., protesting the proposed removal of the bus route from Eddy St. Mr. -wong l giested and strongly recommended that the Company oporate.bus,,�over both streets rather than abandon the Eddy St. route. E. J. Morris, a business man in College hve.,W. A. Sprague, Pres. of the Bryant Tract Assoc. -.nd E. L. Histed, a merchant in .giddy St, ware also heard. lifter discussion it was moved By Alderman Button; Sec. by Auld. Slocum Resolved, that the matter be rz;ferred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for consideration and report. Carried. BAND CONCERTS STEWART PARK -APPROPRIATION A letter from E. J. Moore Jr. aecre ary of the Loc771 Itusicians union was presented, requesting the Council to appropriate; the sum of $954.00 as the citys share of expenses in connection with a series of concerts at Stewart I'ark, By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that the: sum of $954000 be and heroby is appropriated from Contingent Funds to budget account #235, Band Concerts. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried. GREATER ITHACA FACT-FINDING C014MITTEE-REQUEST U_EST FOR FUNDS K letter from F. F.^hi7l Chairman of the GG.I.F.F.Committee was presented outlining the need of technical assistance in the preparation of ttaeir report, and submitting the following resolution unanimously passed by the Committee: "Be it resolved that the Chairman be authorized to contact the Mayor of Ithaca, the Mayor of Cayuga Hoights Village, and the Super- visor of the Town of Ithacr: explaining the desirability of securing the help of 1r. Robert C. Hoover, working under the supervision of -erofossors Mackesey and Lutz, to coraplete the; survey begun by the r'act-Finding Committee and that the Chairman be; further authorized to request the sum of $5,000 to finance the survey less the unex- p�3nded balance available to the Committee from previous Illo-cations.11 4pproval of the continuation of the study by the Committee was :xpressed and it was moved, By Alderman Button; Sec. by .old. Hulso Resolved, that this Council approve employing technical assistance, and that the Mayor be requested to confer with the Chairman of the Uomr,ittee and representatives of the other interested municipalities and make recommendations as to funds required. Unanimously Carried. Common Council Proceedings -2- June 2, 1948 87 HOTEL hhRILYN-RE UEST PARKING METER REMOVAL A letter from Samual untz, rop, Of Hotel Marilyn at 5- . Aurora Ste was requesting that parking meters be removed and no presented, ' " parking"signs in- btalled in front of his premises for the use and convenience of guests arriving by auto. By Alderman Slocum; Sec. by ald. Hulse Resolved, that the request be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. ITHI�CA YOUTH BUREAU BUDGET ti proposed budget in detail, for the year 1948-IV4V in the amount of $28,075.00 as prepared by the Committee was presented with the request that it be approved by the Council and the Mayor authorized to execute the application for submission to the New York State Youth Commission. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Ald. Gallagher Resolved, that the application for renewal of the Ithaca Youth Bureau Project, together with the proposed budget for the -year April 1, 1948 to May 31, 1949 in the amount of $28,075,00, be and hereby is approved, and Bristow Adams, heting Mayor, authorized and directed to execute said application and forward to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carrie d. CITY HkLL PARKING AREA The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Board of ub il.c or s held May 11, 1948, Supt. of Bublic tiYorks Laverty. called attention to the fact that the City Hall parking area is `baing used to a great extent by unauthorized persons to the exclusion of those it was intended to accommodate and that the Board has re- quested the Council to enact an ordinance limiting use of the area to City owned cars, hired cars (mileage) and non -salaried City official cars. By Alderman Slocum; Sec. by kLld. Hulse Resolved, that Chapter VI of the City ordinances be amended by adding, a new section designated as Section 16, Parking Vehicles, as follows; "CHAPTER VI - Section 16 - Parking Vehicles (a) No person shall park or permit any vehicle to stand in the parking area to the rear (•north) of City Hall except those vehicles for which a written permit has been issed, and which permit is affLixod to said vehicle, (b) Penalties - Any p;;rsons violating any provision of this section may upon convieition bepunished for the first offense by a fine not exce(ldng Ton Dollars, and for th:; second offense by a fine of not less than Ten -Dollars or more than Twenty-fivo Dollars or by imprisonment for not less than two or moro than fifteen days, The third or any subsequent offense with4n one year may be punishable by a fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars or by imprison- mont not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. (e) The City Judge of the City of Ithaca shall have jurisdiction and authority summarily and without a jury to hear try and determine all complaints for the violation of this ordinance and to impose the punishment herein prescribed, (d) Effective upon publication. " Aye s 10 Nays 0 Carried,, PERCY FIE1D FENCE The Clerk reported that upon the recommendation of Supt, verty, the Board of kublic ��orks, at a meeting held ivia 26 1�48$ by unanimous vote requested the Council to appropriate the sum of $4500,00 to defray the cost of extension of the board fence around Percy Field. It was stated that the sale of added advertising space will help to a great extant toward the cost. R�s�lderman Swenson; Sec. by ald. Imes ved# that the sum of $4500.00 or so much thereof as may be required, be and hereby is appropriated from Contingont Funds, to budget item #231, Percy Field, for use in erecting the fence, Ayes 10 belays 0 Carried, Common Council Proceedings -3- June 111�1 1948 H,E•SHACKELTON-APPOINTED CIVIL SERVICE COWISSIONER In a letter to the Council, Mayor Baker announced the appo ntment of Horace E. Shackolton to the position of Civil Service Commissioner for a period of 6 years, effective June 1 1948. By Alderman Hulse; Sec. by Ald• tutton Resolved, that the appointment be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried. LOCAL LAW -RECHECK SIGNING DEVICE The Clerk suggested that it would ba in ordrjr for the Uouncil to act upon the proposed ,Local Law au"E.horizing the City Clerk and City Chamberlain to use a check __,igning ddvice which was presented at the meeting held i�iay 5, 1948. tt LOC"L LAN AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK IiND THE CITY CHAMBERL-�IN 2,_1 USE " CHECK SIGNING DEVICE. By Alderman Swenson; Sec, by i-Lld. dines Bo it onacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. as follows t Section 1. Section 25 -ind Section 26 of the Ithaca City Charter, being Section 25 and Socti on 26 of the :Lays of 1908, Chapter 503, an(;_ as heretofore amended, are hereby fuPther amended as follows: Section 2, The City Mork ,-nd the City Chamberlain, in the disbursement of all monies by check properly payable:, are hereby authorized to issue chocks signed with the facsimile signature of said City Clerk, City Chamberlain, or either or both of thom, as reproduced by a. machine or device commonly known as a check -signer. 3. This Local Law shall take effect imrnediately.tt A'y:. ♦ 1� Flays 0 Carried. Approved by me this /la day , f June 194G, Ind ('c•signated Local Law # -1948. Mayor AUDIT By Alderman Slocum; Sec. Resolved, that the bills bo an", shay- her- by aro a�prov.,d by xld . But t c n uditc:d by thy., Finance Com:aittee ^plc. order"d. P,Ad. T,i,XI STizNDS Commissioner awcnson reported -th=�t-tho an., Police Department rL�commond that the trial Pori _)d bo extended for a period' of thr c months to Sept. 19 By tild(Dmian Swenson; Sac. by Ald. Gallagher iiQsclvad, that the trial pori cC. for taxi st,,nds be to Sept. lr 1948, as recommendod. Carried. Police Comm. for taxi stands 1948. extended ITH,ICA HOUSING JiUTHORITY REPORT Acting Mays-)r Adams reported that the thac .euslng tiuthority has reque steC'I an opportunity to r: eet with the: Council and discuss tht� proposed housing project. It was a.grcod to meet with th" authority Mon.1r�,y,June. 7, 1948 at 5 P . IVi. On t-jiotion tlio meeting was adj:)u-�°nod to 5 P.It. ��.� !_�_y,J�.�re 7, 1948. F0.1Springer City Clark COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET -June 2., 194P Ithaca Journal 11,66 N. Y. Telephone Co. 44.19 12. (--. 14iller's Ucnsf aper uo,, 1,11-38 Addressograph-lil;,l-ilti,cTraph Co. 53..113 C. <'. 6nyder., Gity Cham. erlaln 6,75 �)- Y. S. Elec. w Gas Corp. 3100 ffu h McWhorter 30,00 J. Arthur Noble 11.50 VanNatta 'Jf:'Ip.e Z"(palp. UO, 15.190 1O;T.,Pkins Hot -el, 7,60 Ithaca. Insurance zigency 17.60 lJoris 6. Taylor 22,17 Edgar D. Sebring Jr. 13.37 The Atlantic hefining Co. 50,83 khe Atlantic nefining �o, 27,26 _Ifv 0 C . 6irmqers 151,20 Henry 't. dead 1178 Los Angeles Stamp & 6t3tionery 73,65 Radio I-orp. of America 3.28 Yawman & Erlbe Mfg. Co. 6.30 Fred A. Rouse 19,27 Stallman of Ithaca 6.24 9. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 G.L.F. 3ervice Inc. Lyle Si gi Inc. 21.91 The Lee Elec. &- L;o. N. Y. State Elec. fc Jas Corp. 64*46 'Ernest A Dqbiner, Jr, 50'.00 H I COMJJ,71I'P'PLL COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 P .Idle June 7, 1948 PRESENT Mayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Gallagher, Button, Hulse, Slocum, Adams Housing Authority Members - Rogalsky, Conley, Burns, Howe Attorney - Dahmen Clerk - Springer Mayor Baker announced the meeting was called to receive a report of the Ithaca Housing Authority, Mr. Rogalsky reviewed the report on the recently completed housing survey. He stated that the State Housing Authority does not fully approve a low rental project for Ithaca, and recommends a limited dividend project which would be financed by private capital. He further stated that the Ithaca Authority is opposed to such a project and recommends it rejection. Ha cal led attention to the fact tha t in the City or closely alacent, there are at present 347 family units of housing under construction or contemplated and while these units are not in- tended for low income families, they will relieve the housing shortage to some extent. After a thorough discussion of the situation it was agreed that Ithaca does need housing facilities for low income families and that an effort should be made to secure state aid,and it was moved, By Alderman Button; Sec. by Alderman Hulse Resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that the efforts of the Ithaca Housing Authority to secure state aid for a low income housing project be continued, and that an application for such financial assistance be filed with the New York State Housing Authority at the earliest possible date. Unanimously Carried and Approved. Arrangements were made for members�of the Council to visit the Elmira project on Wednesday, June 9,.1948. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 6 H. ringer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. especial Meeting 5 Pame June 21� 1948 PREaENT Aayor - Baker aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Iiouseweller, Swenson, Button, Hulse, Slocum, Adams Attorney - Dahmen Clerk - Springer Mayor Baker announced that the meeting was called to consider a request filed by Radio Station W.H.C.U, that the Council pass a resolution to be presented to the Federal Communications Commission in support of thestations app licition for a television license. Sam �000dside, Assistant Manager of the station was present and reviewed the progress of Cornells activities in radio work and expressed the opinion that television will greatly further the use- fulness of the station. He stated that at a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University, a Committee was appointed with power to apply to the F.C.C. for a television license. The -11dermen expressed approval and it was moved, By alderman Swenson; Seconded by alderman olocum "WHEREAS, Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, has completed plans for application before the Federal Communications Oommission for license to operate a television station, and WH.�REAS, the prospects of television indicates that such a service is of vital interest to the Gity of Ithaca and Tompkins County, and WH REAS, Tompkins Uounty being the home of Cornell University is endowed with a center of research in all fiolds $om homemaking to nuclear studies and is, therefore, ideally suited for the programing end support of a television station, BE IT Th-ERLFORE RESOLVED, that the Common Council of Ithaca, New York, in special meeting assembled, does hereby urge that the Federal Corir�unications Uommission take the steps necessary to the granting of a television broadcast license to Cornell Univ�=rsity. �� Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor. On motion the meting was adjourned. F . Springer (-ity Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Ivieeting PRESENT hMayor - Baker !aldermen - MacDaniels, Hulse, Adams Attorney - Dahme n Chamberlain - Snyder lerk - Springer 5 P' IV1. July 7, 1948 Houseweller, Swenson, Button, Barnard, _:LUTES klinutes of the regular meeting held June 2 19483P the adjourned regular meeting held June 7, 1948, and of the special meeting held June 21, 1948, were duly approved. APPOINTIVZNT-L.E. OOK-FIRE COMMISSIONER Mayor Baker announeed the appointment of L. oo as re Commissioner to succedd himself or the term of 3 years, and he requested Council approval. By Alderman Swenson; Sec. by Aid. Hulse Resolved, that the appointment of L. L. Cook as Fire Commissioner for the term of 3 years, beginning July 1, 1948, be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried. TAX REFUND-G.L.F. The following letter flom City Assessor Thorne was presen ed; it July 6, 1948 To the Mayor & Common Uouncil City of Ithaca, N. Y. Re; Tax Refund Gentlemen; rrior to the erection of the Mother Zero Locker building, there were on part of the same site an old dwelling and one - othe r small building. These buildings in due time were torn down, but in the course of many similar parcels being acquired, and general confusion of boundaries and stre�;t numbers in that block, they remained on the Kssessmeni Roll up to the present time, atthe address 11306 S. _.adow Street . The land involved was of course absorbed into the new sit-, of the. Locker building. Taxes, therefore, paid during 1945, r�refore erroneous, and while possibly only 1946, 1947 and 1948 are th a sinF�,l:. year might be legally claimed for refund, I recommend, and the City Attorney concurs, that the entire amount erroneously collected be now r ;funded; 1945 - $65.12 ) 1946 - 65.12 ) - - - Total-----ti264.00 1947 - 65.12 ) 1948 - 68.64 ) 'the Owner, was, and is, tiny Cooperative G.L.F. Holding Corp., It 1, c,12 Fork, to �. bpm repayment shouict be made. RusPectfully submitted, H. C. Thorne City Assessor it By alderman Swenson; aec. by Aid. MacDanieis Resolved, that the taxes be refunded s recommended. Unanimously Carried. FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS The following report of the Special Committee appointed to work out formula which could be used each year to determine the proper charge for fire protection services for thu Village of Cayu,a Heights was presented: Common Council Proceedings -2- July 7, 1946 M Hone Bert T. Baker, Mayor City of Ithaca, Ithaca, Naw York Dear 6ir; May 24, 1946 The committee appointed byyou to discuss rates for fire protec- tion service in the Village:; of Cayuga Heights has had several meet- ings with a similar group from the Village. These meitings have bean conducted in a spirit of mutual cooperation. At the start,of the meeting the main objective was determined uo De the development of an agreed formula which would include all variable items, ,and could be used each year to arrive at a cost for fire protection service rendered by the City Fire Departnent to L.h Village. Then, there would be no need to "dicker" each year to detorm:tnc the cost. This formula would include all elements to give, an equitable charge to the Village and would approximate the cost of such service: 1_n the City, Among the factors to be included were the following; A. Total (exclusive of exempt valuation) of the City of Ithaca. B. Assessed valuation of the Village of Cayuga Heights. C. Actual cash tax receipts - City of Ithaca. D. Total actual receipts all sources - City of Ithaca. E. Net actual disbursement by oity of Ithaca. F. Fire insurance rats; per $100 - City of Ithaca. G. Firms insurance rate per 4100 - Village of Cayuga Heights. H. Budget cost of r i ' Departmont (Fire Dupartments costs). I. annual charge for firo protection to C!i ug_� Heights. The source of theso fiC;ures to b:: the Clerk-Co.-nptroller ropobt, City of Ithaca, Village Clerk -Villa `.o of a Heights to furnish B and G. The formula works out s follows: B x C x E x F x H_ I A} B D D G (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Explanation: (1) is intended to give a r=�tio between the percentage assessed valuation protected in the: Village and th,_= assessed valuation in tri_: City. (2) give the p.rcentaSu of actual cash paid by a taxpayar in Ithaca of the total receipts from all sources in the City. (3) .(mount of City budget actually spent. (4) this factor is intended to equalize tie quality of service. Th-, low-,st fire insurance: r^:tos are usJd rather than a Complex distance factor. (5) City fire budget including thu following payment to Forces budget account (#132) Building c,; Ground Account (133) plus a proportionate share of tia,; cost of rutircm�nt, insurance; and fire insurance less receipts from fire contracts. (6) cost from which the liability payment made by the Village and the y-)avm,:.nt made to the W:,t,,r De;partm:,-nt .for h;drants is deductc,C . A copy of a preliminary draft of this formula has been made and is attached 'aereto, riasod on 1947 fig_.ire's the total cost was m 3 However after allow 301�.'0 about $1000 more than actually p� id. - nee is made for the hydr. <int rental flues ($740), this pa,;rmr nt is $2273.60. Common Council Proceedings t3- July 7, 1948 In addition to the considerations given to a stable fin-incial arrangement thought w„s devoted to developing .mutual cooperation between the Village and the City, Two points in this respect were considered. One of these; was that driver instructions covering the layout of atre,�ts in the Heights area, be given to the paid drivers at #9's. The other was the possibility of residents in the Village joining as volunteers in the Ithaca Fire Department. Both of these seem feasible. However, there is some question .s to the legality of the second. The City Attorney has been _•o:Juc; sted to get an opinion from the Attorney �,.neral as to whothcr or not iG is permissible to have residents of Cayuga Heights join the local Fire Department. John Button, erman F.J.Lavarty, Superintendent Department of Public �vorks Garry Reynolds, Fire Comm. it By 41dermen awanson; Sec. by Ald. Macl)aniuls resolved, that the report be accepted and approved, aid that the formula set forth in the report be used as a basis of charges for fire; protection services for the; Village. Unanimously Carried. WELFAR.-, ADMINISTRATION The following resolution passed by the Board of Public 7vc'-1 e in regard to the administration of 2ublic alfare was presented; - "RESOLVED; Since the contract with Tompkins County with respect to administration of Public VUulfare in its v-irious branches terminates i)ccember 31,, 1948, the; Board of 2ublic ''welfare of Ithaca expresses to the Common oouncil the opinion that the feasibility of r.;nowal of thr; contract should be discussed at once; between the Common council and the Board of rublic d0lfFtre. The Board of Public Welfare calls attention of the Common Council to the fact that the differ- �ntial in costs tha t prevail:d when the existing contraot was made does not now exist, consequently the problem of the form of support for welfare cases within the City of Ith-tca. may now be Discussed without regard to the prosent contract." By li1d(;rman Button; Sec. by 1-�1d. Swenson Resolved, that th,,matter be referred to the Welfare Committee for consideration and recommend,ati on. Carried. ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY REPORT Thu following report of Fred A. oga s y, Chairman of the ithaca rousing Authority was presented: rr June 21, 1948 11 ayor Bert To -O:akor city Hall. City .Dc a lviali or ; At Clached is a copy of -L letter from the Div:i s ion of ilous ink re - the request of the Ithacaousinb 4uthority for aid in the .pr3paration of an Application for Financial Assistance for a low- r:;nt, State -aided Oublic housing project for Ithaca. Ti e dcscision of the Division of Housing; has been a. keen disap- pointrient to thu Authority and w- judge that th�it fe,;ling will bo shared by the members of the 6ouncil who recently inspocted the El-aira project. The attached letter rep, ats the recommend,tti ons made in the housing purvey Report of ICI ay that a Veterans' Mutual or a Limited Diviclend project be considered for Ithae2 and tlh:-!t :4. r.upresentative from hl .Division of dousing will be happy to n:) t with the, 4ut�ority Coimrion Council Proceedings -4- July 7, 1948 to discuss these types of projects. If the Common Council so wishes, the xiuchority will be glad to arrange for a joint Council -authority meeting with this representativo for a fuller discussion of their recom::endations, If the Council then wishes to proceed with either a Jeterans' lv.utual or a LjAitad Dividend project, the Housing nuthjDrity will b�, willing to investigate the possibilities of both. It has been suggested by a representative of the Division of Housing that in spite of their rejection of our application for r'inancial assistance, that the 4uthority be kept in existence. Future State legislation may liberalize the conditions precedent State loan or the recent Federal Housing Act may qualify Ithaca :'or some aid. Oneothe Authority is abandoned, it will require a spacial act of the Legislature to reactivate it. The present members f. the Authority are willing to continue on -an inactive basis ind will be prepared to go into action in the field of public housing if an opportunity presents itself. No further appropriations will, of course, be necessary while the Authority remains inactive. The Authority respectfully requests of the Council its decision s to whether it wishes to meat with a pepresentative of t:ne Division of Housing and the Authority to discuss these alternate suggestions. Yours very truly, Fred A. Rogalsky Alderman Button expressed the opinion that the Housing Authority should be kept in existence and that their efforts to secure state aid be continued, and it was moved, By Alderman Button; Sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that the Ithaca housing Authority be continuedg and that their efforts to socure financial assistance for a low -rent, state -aided public housing project for Ithaca be continued. Un.inimeusly Carried and tipproved. 3EALERS CONVEVTI0Nr0SVJEGO N.Y. --i requ�:st for permission to attend the Scalers Vonfurence to be held in Oswego on July 20, 21 and. 22, 1948x was presented by City Sealer E. Paul '�edrow. By alderman "dams, Sec. by Ald. nouseweller Resolved, that Mr. Nedrow be authorized to attend the Conference at City expense. Carried. BUS ROUTE CH1iNGE Alderman Adams, Chairman of the Charter and Ord- inance Committee: reported that after astudy of tho- question of ch inge of bus routes from Eddy 5t. to College Ave., that the Commit- t::' reco.n::.ends that the: change be permitted on a temporary b :tsis until the improvements in Eddy St. are cor"upleted, which will afford an opportunity to try out the now route. Representatives from Eddy St. viero present and protested the chan�;e and a petition signed by approximatoly 50 persons protesting rezoval of the Eddy St. line was presented. Two other petitions urging the; College rive. route: wore also prasented. City tittornay Bahr,;n explained that a petition signed by 25 or more interested persons and sent to the rublic Service commission would be t?z,. proper proceodura to socure a hearing before that Commission. -*ttontiun was called to a petition filed with the Council on Mar. 5, 1947, requsting extension of bus service to the South Hill section, anc to the report of the Corrr�.itte stating thiat the; Railway Co_apanyy declined to extend service: to the section., and to the action of the Council which suggested that the petitioners make: -,pplicntion to the Public oarvice Commission for the extension of such service which w(-uld be endorsed by the Council, After further discussion it was moved, By iild e rman ad ams ; Sec. by gild . Button Resolved, that the petition of Ithaca Railways for permission to abandon the Eddy St. route and substitute Colleg Ave. therefore be granted on a temporary basis ; nlIT until such time as the 'ddy St. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET - JULY 7, 1948 Norton Printing Co. 5.00 Ithaca Journal News 54.51 N. Y. Telephone Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 42.64 Addressorgaph-Multigraph Corp. 74.56 18.54 The Todd Co., Inc. 475,00 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 4.04 Stover Printing Co. 46.90 C. D. Paulson 235.00 C. D. Paulson 112.00 E. A. Da4men Jr. 83.95 E. A. Dahmen Jr. T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 50.00 J. Arthur Noble 7.40 57.50 The Lawyers Co -Op Publishing Co. 10.00 Curtiss L000 Inc. 8.74 Tompkins Hotel 4.20 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. The Chase National Bank 10.00 William C. Simmers 48150 179.63 The Atlantic Refining Co. 99005 J. B. Lang Xngine & Garage Co. 38.11 Andy Soyring 3o25 College Chevrolet Co., Inc, 28.06 Stover Printing Co. 91.85 Loco P. Larkin 15.00 Joseph Morrison 39.20 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 Edwin N. Lynch 16.00 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 75.46 The Corner, Bookstore Boris B. Taylor 67.50 Lou Frankel 17.25 Joseph J. Tatascore 54.05 100.00 Lawrence Wheeler 100.00 Joseph J. Tatascore 118*50 Ithaca Sporting Goods 635.95 Kouf Brothers 100.00 Stover Printing Co. 12.85 Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 14.56 American Coin Lock Co. 15.41 � r r FINANCE COM14ITTEE Co�-,itr_on Council Proceedings ,.. July '7� 1948 ii;.prcve;:.�ents are completed, t w" ch tim : opportunity m�.y be given for fort--�il-r hearings. Unanimously Carried ,,nd approved. ,�' i�Orl�L ;TION-GRE��i R ITJIAC,� FACT FINDIiiG COhiIviISSION i.'ayor 3akc;r t°�l�ortc that after a conferunce with P:i:zyor teen, rson of the: Village, C�2�;uE;a iiaights �-,nd Supervisor GorCon of tha `i'uwn of Ithaca in r,.g rd to the division of the expense of employing a technical assist<nt to coraplete the survey in connection with thcs studios of �h Uoirhuittee that it was agreed that the City should provide 2 of WI .3xiiount unc: the-:- and Town : e�ich which with the balance n 'Aand will require an appropriation of ''200.0.00 by the: Cit'r and recorr__:ondod that such an appropriation be made. Dy Aldermen owenson9 Sec. by ald. Adams Resolved, that the recoru;,:;ndation be approved and 1,'r-;t the sum of �2000.00 be and ri rby is appropriated from Contin�-ont Funds .or use of the C•ommittoe for thy; purpose heretofore set forth. Unanimously Carried and Approved, 1,-X COLLECTIONS Chamberlain 6nyder reported that to date $566r374.00 In takes have been collected of a levy of $609,931.00. -i'DIT 3y alderman Adams; Sec. by Mld. Hulse W Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Ccmmittoe -,e any. U'lloy hereby are approved and ordored paid. Carried. On motion the meeting, was a<Ijourned. F. ri.�ZprinSer City Gl:rk 96 COMMON COU1dCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Itim.:mca, -TT. Y. ReSular ivieeting 5 t .1W. 2Rj66EWT .dayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, HacDaniels, liulse, Slocum, Adxiis Attorney - Dahmen Welfare Director - Post I; a;+iberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer Aug. 4, 1948 Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Barnard, PJIINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, COMPLAINTS -NOISE T,layor Baker presented a list of complaints regard- ing tie excessive noise made by autos in various parts of the City and of the noise from low flying planes, loud sneaker at Percy Field and the :Diesel locomotives. Ey Alderman- liulse; Sec, by Ald. Adams Resolved, that the complaints be referred to the Police Com;u,r,ittee and City Attorney for consideration and recomm:iendation. Carried. STOP LIGHTS Mayor Baker reported receipt instal ation of stop -lights at Stewart and atewart Avenue and Otate Street. By Alderman Hulse; Sec. by Ald. Adams Resolved, that the requests be referred for consideration. Carried* of requests for the South Avenues and at to the Police Com_,�ittee NEST 31?L <CLR ST.-TRAFFIC Alder. ,,lamp Gallagher presented a petition signed by residents of W. apencer 5t., requesting; that a survey of the dangerous traff is conditi ores 'in that stre of be ?:lade and a propriate action taken to correct it. By alderman Gallagher; Sec. by Ald. Slocum resolved, that the matter be j.,cfe.rred to the Police: Coin,:iittee for study and recorinendation. Carried, 3RI;)GE APPROACHES Alderman Gallagher called attention to 1 the traffic conditions at the approsiches to the 6ou .h Ca; uo a anci Soutji Albany St. bridges. lie stated that due to shrubbery amid lii�h brici;;e girders that tliese approaches are dangerous. By alderman Gallagher; Sec. b-%! Ald. 'PacDaniels Resolved, that the matter be .referred to the Police Comn!iittee for study and recomn•:endation. Carried. NORTH CaY`UGA ST.-TRAFFIC 41<1or_nan Button called attention to the an; er.ous traffic conditions in 1. Cayu;;a Wit. near the brio:;;_ where seven streets converge and he recommended that a study be qude and action taken to remr.edy the, condition. By Alderman button; aec. I)d Ald. Slocum resolved, that the; matter be referred to the police L"orr ru+:.tao for study and r.ecomrwiendation. Carried. CORN.E:LL U141V_RSITY-TE1,1PORARY HOUSING i-llderman Adams reported t iat jorne 1 University officials request the oouncil to approvo Lite waiver of thy; removal requirojaQnt e> in the: at;re(.ment betwe,.;n tlme 2ecieral Government and the Q_iiversity coverin- t'.:.1e tempgrary lousing uimits on the Caimpus and of fared the following; resoluti oi, for condideration. "Be It Resolved, by the CoirLuon Council of the Cit, of , Y_., which ;zas jurisdiction over thy. area in which Frojocc ]lose 1.iT.V. 30200-1, N.Y.V. 30200- , i'. '.V.30200.3 and d.Y.V.30200--4 of Connell University are located., that the waiver of the ranoval re- quirements of Section 313 of the Lanham tict (Public Law 8i93,76th Oongress, as amended) with respect to said project is hereby specifically approved in accordance with Public Law, 80th Congress,~ Con.: -_on Council rroceedings «►2- Dui,. 4, 1043 by Alderman .rdams; Sec:. by Alc_' . i, acDaniels Resolved, that the matter be, reforred to the tJoi _itte:; on re- lations Tith the Board of Public I,o.-Ics and 69ity- r►ttornc ,, for study and recom .,e nd ati on. o arrie d. UA211j'AL 1ti SFRVL FUiJ7D.5- 6TRL�`T .'�1VIi1G i�lte Clary reported t:�.iat tri., Board of rub is �vorks revue s-cs the; UoUncil to au,- _ori ze vviclidrawal of funds fror�i Capital h�,servc Funds in the amounts and for thU _Pul,l;ose set forth. below, iiepravine Fuicon St. 6000.00 j-i, r av ing S. Gune va St . 14500, 00 Total 20500.00 -�y 41a:(;rman ,locum,; Dec. b)- old.. i)utton ] hLeasp there has been rie etoicre been set up, pursua,lt to section 60, of the General ILunici al Law a Ca,�ital xit sere fund for �tre :;t t ving, desi ,nated as City of ithac�, Capital deserve Fund #, 3," Street Paving, and &-eraas, tF.ia Board of iublic works has requested that an aj,prop« riation fron said fund be _lade for pavinL, sire -:As as set t'orti above, a sPecific tyJe of Cal,ital Ir:i reva nent vvhicl: rm14,_11T be financed from said Reserve I,und, Now 'Therefore Be It Resolv(,d, that the expenditure of th" sura of 20,500*00 from Capital Reserve Fund jf3, for the purpose -jbove me.:ition6d be and i-iert by is authorized, and the Cii,y Clerk is hereby autr_orired and directed to transfer the said sura of 4p20,500.UC from said Capital Roservt, Fund to bo exy,ended only for tha _purpose ate - : �n set forth. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the LaT.� or. POLLING PL,kCES By r ld Prian Button; Sec. by t.ld. Ada_.,s resolved, that the followin,_, are desit nat�,d as pollin£.; peaces in cae;_i- Lleetion Districr; in c -ie City of It i<�c , 11.1`, at wr-ii.ch the ra,,istration of voters, and h el,,,ctions and primaries shall be ;ae1d dur_,.n8 the year follovrin t.r.. 1st da: of October 1948. 'IFi.rst Bard lst. Dist. ill Cli f' St., B :`be �_ssl on 611apel r� .a 2nd. > Dist. 026 '�'�. ai; its, at., iio. Fire Station `� '� 3rd. Dist. 5321�y. of al0 St., City J_"Ulapini) �t"zGiOn Second Ward lst. List. 136 du. State at., " o. 5 Fire Station " It 2nd, Dist, 301 S. e;va St., St. John School sc it 3rd. Dist. Cora. `fioL,,a cc j;.Urean uts., La. n,,"-Is G=i ra.-e Zaird ti'Vard lst. Dist. 30l W. Uourt St., L�asargent - Central School 2nd. Dist. 406 H. Aurora 6t... First L'e th. Church -louse - t� t1 3rd. Dis t . 119 T?i_Lrcl: St . , North Side riouse Fourth Ward lst. Dist. 207 N. �TioLa St., R ;ar Fire Chiefs' Offic© If `t 2nd. Dist. 20C E. 3Cn,_cU St., Nos. 2 r'ire Station It i! 3rd. Dist. 311 Co11o,,G, All el ivo. 9 Fire Station " it 4th. Dist. '502 !witchC,11 St., c:l.le 0horman ScZool Fifth b'Jarc! lst. Dist. 70;; I!. C<.i_,zu� a St. , Groom s Garage 2nd. .Dist. 717 N. Aurora St. tiedfield-LT cn;s L , y < r a,`;e 3rd. Dist.101'2 '1. Tio�a St., i'1o. 7 Fire Station'* tation 4th. Dist. J.-s. L:�w 11o,I1-Vet. Col. - Corncll Ci,)1,1PUS,11 Unanimously Carried. A�� 3y Alderman Slocum; Sec. b,,- Aid. PWI, ms iiasolved, tha- t thc�- bills audited by the, Fin�rice Cola-ittee oe an(a i _ie sar,.e ;-ze r.eby ar approved -and ordered paid. Carried. -IU`lL i��l�iLiRT-1'A:ii Ii1G i;i 'LR .�iiOVL xlclarman Swenson re,�crx teci that the i'ol ce Co_.L.itte,, recommed i'_ at ono, arkin� mE ter bic re- _aoved ari,_t a No Plarkini_, sign be instaliod at the 1,.iarilyn tIotel at 105-107 710 Aurora gat. tilde rr:an Swenson- Sec. by Aid. Gallat7,har lie olvad, that one parkin ray ter bcre!rovod and a Ho Par'.�-ing sign instal_i_oci at the above address as recor.L .ended. ":) Co -.o7z Counc�_l 'rocaodines _5- tiu�. 4, 1946 u`�L,�,�RE A.DYINISTRATION Alderma l.arr�ard suh ested the t the iiatte7� of qvr,,lT7r—a--Adr—ainistration should. be discussed by the -entire Council and or. his recorart-endation it vJ�.s af;reed to meat in executllro session at 5 P.-M., Thursday, du ust 19, 1946). On ieLotlon the meeting; w_-is adjourned to 5 Thursday, �.ur,ust 191 1946, f i / City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET -AUGUST 4,1948 N. Y. 'telephone Co. $ 45.98 T, G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 11,51 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 7.60 N.Y.S. Alec. & Gas Corp. 2.96 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 50,00 Harold Worden 6*37 Wayne D. Campbell 12.00 Ithaca Journal 10,29 Arthur J. Noble 11.50 Ideal Restaurant 2.20 Tompkins Hotel 6.05 Matthew Bender & Co. Inc* 6.50 William Marshall 38.09 The Atlantic Refining Co. 56.58 Cramer Huto Parts 27.55 College Chevrolet Inc. 29,58 T, G. Miller Sons Paper Co. 6,23 Faurot Inc. 18,37 Fred A. Rouse 21.25 Stallman of Ithaca 12,95 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 C. J. Rumsey & Co, 2,20 Donohue -Halverson 1060 N. Y. State Alec. & Gas Corp. 72*26 E. Paul Nedrow 26.30 Stover Printing Co. 16.30 Dual Parking Meter Co, 1309,76 The Dual Parking Meter Co. 12,60 Local 132, A.F.of M. 954.00 Ithaca Insurance Agency 1759.67 American Coin Lock Go.Ine. 7.79 Edgar D. Sebring Jr. 15*54 Lawrence J. Wheeler 200,00 Joseph J. Tatascore 400,00 Joseph J. Tatascore 304,00 W. D. Lyme 4,00 Buckingham aervice 2,25 FINANCE COMMITTEE (4 COLIMON COUNICIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Adjourned Regular T,eeting 5 '.M. Au;�ust 19, 1948 rYLS�;NI' .,.-A - Eaker Aiden - iinles, r ouseweller, Galla,,her, Llutton, isarnard, Hulse, madams Attorne-; - 1)allmen Clerk Springer WELFARE &DIIINI6TRATION iJayor ljaker announced t?10 meetzn , was ^� called to discuss the matter of Luelfare Administration after a t'-la t 2rlination of the Present agreement which expires Dec. 319 1:j486 irirs. Hulse, speaking for Cha:i.rrian i�arnard of the ��elfare Coinrnittee, st :ted that the matter :`las been -i.ven a "rent deal of stud- and CD that the Committc;e feel that a Cou-ity urlit for the Administration oi' ublic Welfare will be of benefit to the entire Co,n;aunity. -r. Clerient J. Doyle, Area Ji.rector of the St--,.te .Department of Social '�'.elfare was present and- e plained the various options and expressed the opinion that a County unit under section 72 of the Social 'ruelfar� Lavi woulr_ be more efficient and satisfactory. Ai ter 5�. thorou jci discussion of the Zat Ler dur_Lnu which Vir.Doyle vlias calj_r d upon to answer questions, the hid,:,rmen or•esent unanimous . in aoprcval of -hi County.plan alit: under section 72 of the Social Law. `1„'1e Co1L. i ttece af_r(,:?d to ]ii=2 :; suc-ri `l r,coin1i3nd ,,tlon to t"le �Olc Sr -)1�b:;r 1l:%4 , Vl± J�-.i.Un !1: 1:1 .,tint V1:zs 11 1C,,Ur11(3d. r r• J )rin, er Cit-r Clerk COM,IOly vOUiIvIL PROCLEDII3GS City oi' Ithaca, N. Y. Regular i-Jeeting 5 ; .h.I. ,ept. 1, 1948 r.3ESEI�T ?Mayor - Bahe r tildermen - Ames, lvacljaniels, iIc,isevieller, Swenson, Button, barriard., Hulse, Slocum, Ada. -:is, attorney - Dahmen Welfcare Director Yost Clerk - Springer I,iI'NUTLS iiinutes of the regular meeting held Aug. 4, 1940 an . of tie adjourned regular meetin.; 'Zeld Auk;. 19, 1948, Mere duly approved. 0,'F-STREET PARKIi!G AREA-PURCAAaE AUTHORIZED The follow in ; report with recorm:iendat ons in regard to the purchase of the Journal-Stepk}ens property in nest State and Vlest Green St# was submitted by the Mayor. "Youall know that the problem of off` -street parlJng has long, been a real concern of the amity Administration. Realizine, that this problem is municipal rather, than one for private enterprise, a sub- stantial sum of money ($35,000.00) has already been set aside for t lis purpose by the Uouncil at the request of the Board of Public Works. T'ze Board has made a careful survey of possible; off-street parking sites. Last6.pring a 100-car lot was leased at the foot of East State atreet. This should relieve the eastern shopping; area as the Green Street lot relieves the .center area. We now have an op,)ortunity throu _Yi. option to buy for $47, 000 000, the Journal -Stephens propor ty at 315 W. State Street, and at 308, lid°. Green Stop This lot has a frontage of approximately 110 fe..t on State Street and runs to a 42 foot frontage on Green 6treet. It apj)ears to be the lar,;est area unoccupied by important buildings adjacent to the business center. `'Tore is a capacity here for around 60 cars. Our Superintendent and-wngin,.:r have ma de income: estimates, and on a very conservative meter basis there s)�iould be complete ariorti- zation of this property in 22 years -- even after deduction for losd of,taxes. 4ith or without this amortization, the hoard feels that this property should be acquired by the Cit . The I-)oara, with ri%T air;>roval anI recomr•:iendation, has passed a Resolution requesting; Council action. give have t35,000.00 in hand .and an additional , 1<,000.UU is rlo::decl to coinplate the transaction." The Resolution pa,,:sed by the .Board of Public Yorks at the meeting ne ld. Au". 25, 1948, follows. Resolved, that this board recomi,�ond to the Co.mr ion UouncJ. i c t it t.ley ;A,.)i:rove withdrawal of $35,000.UU from Uapital 'teserve 1iccount ff7, 110fi-Street Parkin_" -and further that tho-,v appropriate :;112,000.00 frow tho Uontint r:nt rund, these monies to bo use(' to purchase property now owned b� the 1t;i,aca Journal at 315 'VV. 6tat;-St. •,inC J.ja W. Greeh Sto an(__ w;iich are no�,a held by tiae City on option for `;;47,000.00, The ttldo.-(iien expres.;ed apl)rov.al of the rocon. F;nd:ition an.t it was iuoved, B- Aldariiiari awenson; Sec. by Ald. Adai,is Wrioreas, it is the sonse of yids Uouncil that the, need for off- stroot marking sp..ace is acut ;, and iuhoreas, the ',Jayor anc bo i.r�_: of tublic Uorks have reco• �,ienc:ed the purchase of property described. '-ibove for such purpose .. .and .vhareas, there has here tof _»,cs been sot up, pursuant to Section 6c of Vie Gen::ral Plunicipal Law, a Uapital Reserve Fund for 0X'i'-Street Parking, desiCnated as "City of Ithaca, Capital heser.ve FU116 y1"7, Off-jtr_;at Parkin;, and 0`11-ierc as, the board of L'ublic 6vorks has re.-ju,�sted twit an a.oI;ropria- tion fro_..i said fund be made to purchase the Ithaca Journal roperty at 315 IN. State St. and 308 d, Croen St., a specific item w.a .ch nia.y be financed from said Reserve F and. Now `la:-refore Le It Resolved, that the expendituro of the sura of `55,000.00 from Capital Ileseirvo Fund f#7 for the purc,aasc, of tie prop: rt T be and her b,� is atiLlzortzed, sand the City C;1F,rk is .`i_reb;- Com,-:Ion Council Proceedin ,s -2- Sapt . 1, 1948 101 autliorizod tn, directed to t.r.:ciisfar• the said suiit of 35,OOO.from s is GA,):�tal tteserve i''und to ba oxj ended only for th.e purpose herein sot f ort*-z. 4a; s 0 Carried anct approved by the i,layor. kll'ITIHDRAWL uOOTINGE", 1' FUNDS By Lilderraan Swaneon; Sec. by Ald. hdams Resolved, that the sure. of �12,000.CO be and hereby is apl)ropriated from the contingent itund for tha purpose of completing payment for tze Ithaca Journal property at 315 W. State St. and. _it 308 W.Green St., and 8-- It j''urther Resolved, that the 61.ty Clerk be and he hereby is authori.ed .end directed to pa;;- tha It!i,aca Journal the sum of V4-7,000.00 upon receipt of deeds approved by the laity attorney, s 9 s 0 Carried ,any=: approved by the Prlayor. VJ,43LFARI] - OLD AGE ASSIST,,NCE AM!11�ISTRAI'ION Alderman Barnard reported twat thy, oomraittee on relations with tho t'�oard of Public Welfare r"com;�e.nd that the City join in the County Plan of Wo-1fare Adminis- tr,-A-ion in ac,:ordanca with Section '72 of tho Social k7elf;froo Luw, a.nci also that the Old Age Assistance District of the City b.-, dissolved. and such assistance: administered under supervision of the: County «.-. 1'u;Aic alf'ar., District, pursuant to Section 200 of the aocial Welfare Law. �ii:t.:r disct,ssion it was moved, By Ald.,rman Barnard; Sec. by Alciorman Hulse �i An ust 31, 1948 BE; IT Rho' OLVED by the Coracaon oouncil, the lc;l islative bod7i of t:z city of Ithaca, that it is taa desire and the; election of the said City to oporato under the: county clan of Welfare Districts in accordance wsth erection 72 of the social �relfare; Law on and a •tcr Januciry 1, 19119, and that tho City Clerk is Ito reby empowc:re:a to notify th : board of Supervisors of thc: County- of Tompkins of said election in accordance with the ilia solut ion rt24 of thr; -Board of Supervisors dated Feb, 10, 1947, `•/ BElT FU1HlIILR RESOLVED by said Cor,mon Council that it is t'i.a desire and oleetlon of tho said City of Ithaca, pursuant to Section 208 of tha 0ocJ al ►velf tro Law, that -on and ;after January 1,, 1949 the Old A"e Assistance District of talc 3'aici City bo dissolved and tliat the jity Clerk be empowered to notify the Bo=ird of Supervisors of the County of Xoripkins to thereafter administer all old aga assistance in t;lae City of. It}i�c_a undor th(..-, supi7�rvision of the 'aounty Cublic; 4v'alfar:. District, n A_;;es 9 `T_I.-,,s 0 Carried an(' approved by clad i�layor� CORN:]LL UNIVLkSITY-Thl"PORARY IJUSING Attorn.;y Lahmun rc vi w,%.0 tho scent r;quest of niversl y in rogird to waiving the; r. ,uoval o f t�; nporary hr)us in•_; -units,, H.; re corrL::iended tf a L the Council -,,ass Gha proposed resolution waivint the rc ruir rnents but e.xprc,ssed opinion ti,:zt tht:: University should bo notified thi<tt t_;.a w aiv,r is for 1 ya,u°, reriovrablc, th, reaftcr fro,ri -1u ar to lh : r3co-1.1,uortdation was fpproved and xttorn,Jy Dahr�en was authori?ed to noti. y the University of cI, J action of the Gouncil� r� rllct.; rn :in ilousowc ller 9 Jc c. b Aid. Adams no It Aosolved by the 'Jomirion Council of the Cit'IT of ltha c:.ay i..Y., wo.icl-i h.zs jurisdiction ovor the, aria in which Projoct Nosp TT.Y.V.- 30200-1, N Y.V.-30200-2, N.Y.V,-30200-3 and N.`_r.V.-30200"4 of Cornell University -xe loc at,,d, that th.: waiver of the r. , rnoval requirements of :�oction 313 of tho Lanham Hct Oublic Lavr 849, 76th. oon;ress, as al -,tended) with respect to said project is hcroby specifically 'I,)grovud ir, accordance with Pubi.ic Law 796, 60th Con resst Unanimously Carried, ILUCA COLLi C:E-TEI:IPOFtARY HOUSING lttornc:•,- L:ihmen r ported r=3c:.ipt of a .raquc,st from that -a College requesting the Council to approve tnc; waiver of the r(rloval require;:i7onts in the agreement bc)twu,.:n the Fads-ral Gove rnmant and the Col.le,;e, covorinrr the te-raporary housing, units used by tho Uollago . v He recolc,_ ondud that the: I-ouncil pass the, proposal resolution waiving' the ri�moval rcquirea(3nts, but th it Ithaca College also be notified that the, waiver will 1),nl for one year, renewable) thereafter from year to ,year. 102 Common Council Proceedings 4+3- Sept. 1, 1948 The recommendation was approved and Mr. Da1-n1c,n w-as directed to notifi% Ithaca Colle�;o to that effect. By Ald,rman tiouseweller; Sec. by Ald. Ad inns Be It Resolved, by the Cominon Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. wriich has jurisdiction over the area in which -ero ject N.Y.V.-30188 of Ithaca Collego is loc sited, teat the waiver of the removal require- m,nts of Section 313 of the Lanka;ii Act (Public Law 849,76th Congress, as emended) with respect to said project is hereby specificall-y approved in accordance with l ublic Lair 796, 80th. Congress. Unanimously Carried. PUBLIC SALE-BOARtD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY The: Clerk reported receipt of a certified copy of . a resolution passed by the Board of Education.- r,;que stin the Council to approve the sale of a small strip of' land vJ_lich is a part of the site of the former Wyckoff School and which adjoins the property previously sold to the Paleontological Research Institution at public sale. By Hlder�ian Hulse; Sec. by Ald. Adams 'Waoreas, the: Board of Educ ition of the City of Ithaca has received in offer to purchase a portion of the former Wyckoff School site, which portion is i:iereaftFer more particularly described, has cer. of ied t iat such promises arc: no longer used or needed for educational purposes, and has requested this Common Council to sell and dispose of such premises pursuant to section 2506 (9) of the Lducition Law, fioir,j Tharef"ore Be It Resolved, that the: following described promises shall be sold and disposed of at public auction for cash, under t;'a� dir°.action of the City Clerk. ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in th.- City of Ithaca., Uoanty of 'Tompkins and State: of New York, bounded and described as followst Gor.;jenein at a point in the southwesterly line of Dearborn Place twenty feet southwesterly _clone, the; southerly line: of Dearborn Placo from a stone monLnic,nt mari;.int, the, northeasterly corner of premises conveyed to the Paleontological Research Institution by tlza Git; of Ithaca by deed dated July 21, 1942, as shown on ::i 'map - of Wyckoff property, Wyckof an". Dearborn dace, Ithaca, New York, survey of lot No. 116 as revised b� J.M.Crone, dated July 7, 1948 and therein designated as parcel 115-A which point is also the northwesterly corner of said parcel 115-A; runninu t:ienco south- wosterly ten feet along, the southerly line of Dearborn F'lace; thence southeasterly and ten feet distant from the wostrrly line of parcel 115-A to its intersection with the; westerly lino of parcel 11.E-B, conveyed b;;7 the Cit of Ith=ica to the Palc,ontological Research Institution by deed dated Argil 3, 1J43 and r_3cordod in Liber 268 of Deeds at Page 92; thence nortiic:rlv. along the westerly line of Parcel 115-B to its i.ntc,rsection with the westerly line of 115-h; triencenorthwesterly along the: westc:rl.1 line: of 115--A to the: point or place, of beginning; beint; a strip of'land ten feet. in width e,1tend- in; southeasterly from the southerly lin(; of Dearborn Pl'aco to prer::ises h.,retoforo. conveyed to the Paloontological Research Institution by deed recorded in Libor 268 of Deeds at fail e 92; the s•fUrio boint parcel 115-C as shown on said map h,re,inabove referred to. Beim a portion Of t?.zc Pr;;anises conveyed to tho Hoard of Lduc_ition of the; City of It'-).aca by tiie; Beta Chapter of Thcta Alpha Fraternity by deed dated a:, .itciibcr. 191, 1921 and r.;cordod in the Tompkins County Clark's Office 30, 1921 In Liber 200 of Deeds at pa-u 76. Be, It Further ncsolved, that the Clerk be "Ind he 1ierl_;b f is auther- iaed ,no. directed to advertise, ind. sell said pr.:r,iises at public a_Ict I nn in the manner proscribed b-\, l:.iw -and is .iorobv dir_,ctc,cl to r.,fus, any bids for a sum let3s than L%-10C15fPa., ind is directed to i.ncludc such limitation in t1a, idvertisavient of sale, and Be It Further h<,solved, tI'l tTi Tiayor and Clerk bo and :icroby aru authorized ante directed to e;,-ecute and dc;liv(,r a deed to sc:id iJr:�,nisos to the successful biddo °, and Bc: It Furth,.:r R:-solvud, that thy- proceeds of sJi.d s.:�]La b" paid ovc,r by tli:.: Clerk -and crc:dit•,d to the funds under thu control and on of th-, hoard of Lduc :tion of thQ; City of Ithaca. Unaniruousl; 7 Carried and approvi d. ASSESSI+,LidT OFFICE-RL-ORGATdIZA`i'ION PtIayor Eakor reported the-.t As,aessor Thorne _has requested th it a coma iii,tje bc: appointed to study the need for additional personnel in t2-r'vit office,. By Alderman Slocum; Sec. b•,r aid. Houseweller iicsolvod, that tTic, T_ayor be Inc. he hereb;- is ,uthori e,d to appoint corm i.tt c; to study the; mat tier. Carried. 103 Common Council Proceedings r4- Sept . 1, 1948 The Mayor appointed Alderman Slocum, Adams, Button and Hulse to the Commmittee/.. TAXI ivF;TERS A letter from Attorney 13. G. Dean, ropresentin�L the Town 'Taxi was presented requesting; a determination by the Council with respect to the legality of installing taxi motors in cabs of tine G orrip any, By alderman Hutton; sec. by Ald. Hulse Resolved, that the matter b,,z,, roferrod to the Police, Committee: and amity attorney for study and rc;port. Carried. j TRAINING 6CH00L-PLANNING & ZONING OF.-PICIALS Tho P ayor reported that v a training school for piannino and zoning officials is to be held in Endicott on Sept. 152 16 and 17, 1948, and he rocor.uaended that Zoning; Officer Thorne be authorized to attond. By Aldorman Housewel"ler; Sec. by Ald. 6wenson Resolved, that Ivir. Thorne be authorized to attend thu school at City expanse. Carried. TRANSFER B.P.W, FUNDS AUTHORIZED 'rho Clerk roportod that the 'Joard of Public ►vorks ha s requeste pi rmisrrion to transfer $1500*00 from -., tlna Construction and ?ernanent Improvomont Account to the following ^^ :accounts to be used for building; repairs. v 119 City Hall $500e00 183 Franklin St. B1dgs.1000.00 i3v alderman awenson; Sec, by Ald. Hulse. Rasolvad, `thaat th transfer of funds be approved as requested. Carried. WI`I'HDRAWAL .CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS -PUBLIC WORKS E�Mlfi,]NT Tho Ulerk r ;ported that the oard of k7iblic Works requests the Council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of 13,500.00 from 04pital naservo Fund #5, Public '"orks Equipment, to pay for 1 motor grader purclia so d tha Syracuse: Supply -;o. for $16,081.00 plub freight charges of approximately ;p419.00 from thv factor' i.� l ooria, Illt b;;r xld ,lrr:ran owonson; Sec. by 416% Adams vuh,,�roas, '.tlr:,r. o has Iior.:tofore bu(,i sut up, pursuant to Section 6c of tliu Ganiral ?;Iunic.ipal Law, a Capital Hesarve i'und for Public 4orks i�qulpr,r,:nt, ctes l.;nated a3 "Ci.ty of Ithaca., eapital Rasarvo Fund it;3, i1 Public �works Equipmont, ano. vvl.iaruas, th,. i3oard of Public `=lorks has rcuc,uosted thali an aj)propria- Lior) f rom said fund bu m adt; for ;i:ic; purch)csc of a motor rador•, a 3d'jcific ite:rr of equipment, the purchasu of :vh ch r:"ia;; bo fin'_L-icod frora said lioservo rund. Jow 1herofor,; L,1 It lc„solv,,d, t' ut th(l uxl)onditura of the sua"i of from Rasurv,; #5 for the; purchase of a motor u °, .arrc_ the, sum of 141`).00, as near as may be, .for paynant of fr:,'iLjit tla re on, b,, ind 1-i:;rob y is authorized, and the oa.ty Clarl: is hjreb), authorizod ,and dir.,ctud to transfur a su.rri not to axcuud, , 500,00 from said Capital R;sc rv..; Fund to bo - _xp,:nded only for purpose h"ruln scat forth. N� ;rs 0 Carried i.ncl -Jppro vod by Lln ; Ha7 or. COlait' SATIOI'. PLAN Tla�: 616rk r�;pQr•tjd. that tlit; bo .ru of Public v�or cs r. equo sts thci council to <arn:;nd th:: Gorripunsati on 2 lan by rlddin,, tn., fol:i_owing plat. r hurter P'or,_;man $2500.-3000,-100. zAidc�rman Olocum; Soc. b,r Ald. ou8ovv,3llc:r ilesolv,.:d, th:)t Lh,; �oiirp ;n;�:.ti.on lli'l.,n I),; and it is h -ruby r m_--ndud .ts r�:qu�stad. Li1rr iv d. 'LUDIT L,y idea i• A,ui Slocura; Sac. L) -ild. Hutton i-solvo(.12 t'_aa t tllu bills 3u(litE;d by the; Finance) ar", anti ordarud paid. C<;rriud. 1_04 Com..ion Council ProceF.;ding s -`�- Sept. 1, 1946 COMPLAINTS -NOISE, TRiLFFIC Aldurrii-ill Bwc,nson ruport.,,d that tho various complaints in ragard to noiso inc. traffic have bean di scusse'J V:ith tA,:� Police Dc,partr,i nt and that appropriate action lvas bt,:,n wharf: possible and tilat some im )roverl.;nt Has bc,.;n noted, I bis r:;port on specific complaints follows: Loud spy aker at Percy Field will be modified. No authority to control whistle on Diosel engines. atop lisp it at Stewart and South Aves., impossible as th<; locc.tion is on University property. Duo to ste,3p grade a stop light at Stewart Ave; . rind St Aa St. is not r.;co,nl;iond(,d Stop sign is installed in St�:)wart at this !rater• s,.;ction. '4cst Spuncur° St, traffic is warned by proper signs. U,tyudo.-U:ascadilla-Farm Strom _,ts intersection. Due to the difJ icult traffic. situ!.ttion at this point, t� e rucoixiiendation that a r: presenta- tiv- of the !:rouse -Binds Co., 'i.t Ho cost to the; City, bo raquestod to a surv,�y was approved. STREET LIGhTS--NO, PLAIN ST. Qti,:unson resorted riJc,,i _)t of a rtjqu,st 'or the installation of <Additional str.c,t lights in the 4ui) block of No. i?laln at. It was rcgula rly moved, soconded and carried, that the roqucst b , referred to th.; Board of ?ublie works for attz;nt ion. POLICE; DI PT. `!'RUCK --PURCHASE AUTHORIZED xldorm:rn Swenson cal.I_od attention to tho Police Depts . no•Jc' of a truck for use in transporting mat,-rial_s Jn,_'. -;quipmont used in iii_ar1 ins; pav,.,r-ilonts iind l-r.int• -r_;irico of si-nals. tlu statod that It is possible to purclhasu a 19-1:6 Dodge: pick-up froiu th ; Seneca at. G arac i; for the sum of $1037.00 n_ i he re -commanded its purchase. bTa Ald.:rman Swenson; Sec. b; A10, Hulse husolvod, that purchase of the truck bu and her..:by is approved and. authorized. Unaniinousl; Carried ,and approved. On motion the tmeetin was adjourned. r'. H. Springer. City C1crk 1\� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS -AUDIT SHEET SEPTEMBER 1, 1948 Finger Lakes Association $591.90 N.Y. Telephone Co. 45.31, �" Ithaca Ice and Coal Co. 10.40 Rothschild Bros. 3.37 r Addressograph-Multigraph Copp, 19.35 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 50.00 -- Wayne Do Campbell 16,00-, Doris B. Taylor 6.75- A. J. Laux & Go. Inc. 8.64 - Clarence Tompkins -Q.S20 J. Arthur Noble 138.00 - Alpine Restaurant 5.45-` T. G. Drillers bonst Paper Co. 9.80-1 The Chase National 15ank 22.01�-, N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.124.1' Ralph J. Haskell 451.81-'" Cramer ' s Auto Parts 2.74 --'f Andy Soyring 12. 55 ," Atlantic Refg. Co. 23.43- J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. 7.70 vrr Tomp. Co. Memorial Hospital 34.50V"' Joseph Morrison 17.75✓ N. Y. State Elec, 87 Gas Corp. 29.00' Binghamton -Ithaca Express Inc. 16.90 / E. .Harris 1,03 The Sport Shop 917.25 r Ithaca Sporting Goods 24.00 L., VanAttals Office Equipment Co. LOO- N. Y. Telephone Co. 24,90, Grover Sporting Goods 458.27V City of Ithaca, Dept. of Pub. Wks. 350.00.== The Corner Bookstore 2.10," Edgar D. Sebring Jr. 25.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE F :nay or t''10 Meetifl!! to ulscuss the app_L:Lcai1-i_on of Yo-ath 3ureau fo)-, t,C) d"'PlAt up a footl;,ali proj f, C, L for co -Ts unm.ier t.li-� alie of si,,teen years The applicaiilon J_'ollol,.rs: Septel,,ber 23P 1946 pioi-). 3ert T. Baker, h.7,'1',,T0r (j i 1; :- of I t- "-i a c a Boar S' it : TbLe. A.dvisory Couoc1l oi' It',ac-.a Youth in special session at City Hull o--.. Tuesday afternoon, 210 1948, C;Orl5idared ;L 1)roj)osal that 3 sand- lot foo,i.)_i-J.1 project lb, sot up poi. yount,, bo, -ie ys of ti '..1,1 the age of buc.--1 a projil-let vvoulc 1:1:�truction 3_1 LOS, ;3u, � rvis ior -1- 1: L.;kl j io .,.,J- A-1 «i S 01- f ocit ball sc:iool it Ithica o J, G t,.; 0 i 11 cl a7-uj -ill olm., ,*1(. �)_Lx:rs vvith t h-- Ime t s :A(rio.jr "a-d -[):ias). It Would provic"Ic. for 1;0rApC., Gunt 1.) -- -1- 3- 1 (_; i i z i s r'!" ju.L1. t, rzi i,rIe-Lor''. partic:i�)�-.tLion: the b -_1 s t v,-j J_:,,bl(, i-no ar: a ice, 1, or 11i _L ,,-ict control' SU,_1_1_1!._*1v11 IS._, 1"hay in t11.1s rollll.a It W)_; C011-0-L-131-1s c)i A.1-1`k.01-, Ott 'Yout'li iairEj.,,tu. t."], -.-At ,)lay ond pl,ly- 1-CD, 1) ilfootL�-.J,111 (m 4 S I I 0 1" V I L L; U`Aa,uout th;�,, Sion or control, v; t C"I I G to !)0-,;s :4a.,6 llt-tltl- J.-ollovis J_J.;:ill_,.. iit 1,:cLst two millor U,1ASUPt;1'Vj.sod nd i t S :,I r'; CUr'T, I 'C' L. i;j f ur b' co-,1c_L1j -!,:jC11 CA L-L_ wvisory Council 1, q I I-S JCI C, 0 1-1 L r 0 11 footb" 11 OUr) ('I" 3 r 1 A L1_1 1.1- L C , i %fOUI(A o 1, of t ol, V1,; I ) T r o, ibor-- c, u1__ (ol� f-i.v.-;)-! J-1- Lho- j o tlajoi,, n. j. nborh(1ol..s of t1i,; �3,131 . Ole, addItion QA ij )O1111 Plt"! J'Xicr CC',U'1(1 be, prcji(.16d f ov i of 24 P1 L; I I- i I LO d 1,0 L I L (,' 0:' , 6 i 0 0 0 7_-, ct,,,d tO (101-IUAJU,"c 'J,.;�Atlu 11.01' f Our C) 11000. 1 n s u i-: c st—ld .21cidoflt.,18 vmulcl I 0C) G S ir. 1 LiJa '411-000 t 1-061 Common Council Prodeedings -2- September 29, 1948 IL is lyrtAwr pruposHd Wat W. wholu projout 0a sunAiLsid to W Amu York Mito Goniisninn as sup;W&sMal projoct of t-it; llth.,icn Ycith Ouruau. If is should no approvud by tV sU,6e, tau cost to the citj, s sponsor, would bo uxActihAlved. after full discussion, tho Youto our-. au Advisory Council approved, nithout a dissontin6 voto, the followint_, rasol"tion; moved by bernard M. Glaray and seconded by Lawrunce J. Gaurnier- "That Miu advisability of a sandlot football projock ba broulht to tho -,tt,,ntion of th,:; 6ommon Council" anO thqt t5a torayaon be asked to uppro- pryi-to 29 000 or as ruch thoroof to ma7 bo nucussury to launch W-vis projjcb imaidiM Pros nt for tilt: discussion inc voting as W abovo risolution Y s Kopted, 3r. SaAual Loodsida (Ch.) it. Ulifford AlInnson : jrnard N. Wray H john Post jonas E. Latthows it J0,1111 C. -3--'U'ns Adjnr A. Brodbannor m3. hobort G. Osborn joryan 0. Stagg laul Tabor Lnrry J. Gaurnier Gurtruuu Arovor "Mian oraq.,., �r. !Aul Flqnnhard or. faul Mor Msycetfyily 2"Wittoc, is/ Boo woodsid-'-) 64vi11.!in Wvisor; Council it 1 Wa 70nth WrOXJ AQtornjnn (;allud Wentinn to On Evil ssihilit; ok injurios % to thu pl-V"rs ich uoul& rasulk Ap ,qsiva claiws aainst tw My int ! uxprossad lie epic in" Q it tnj matter of in- surAnco W=ln 5 sittlyd Wforn .gyp aAawTinn M projact. The allarnan f-yerod LM projoct bat wnin of t, opinion tuat adaqu-ts ivswrino cov rAgu shoul , bo rozaoud, an: it win uovad Q Aldur. . nNon, oic. Q nlVr. n olcour, RMSOLVADN thit N.n mittor b5 rafirpoK to ihA- fnUth Unmrittue for sbujy ina 7anummnn6ltinns. On otioa vAa a MuA wis injour"ad. Mried. 1115 Ma CONAW -0j7U1L PAVIMM> MY OF MnCAP 7AI 1CM Special heetin., 0:30 neMnber 29, 1903 FRESEN2 Layor - later Aldermen - ,as, Lacnaniels, _01saysilur, WallagAer, Swenson., 30tton, Barnard, hul3a, wourn, nda�s. "ttorney - Dan ,.,lark - bpT1nGei:1 major 3anwr aniourcs! too meetina nas Lil,, t, appiicaujon of the WI: uh Jureau fo1 n w setsinj ay a football projqct for boyE unier the aLe -f sintee,- years. The applicaojon Pollaws- Santenber 23, 1903 Zone Sert T. Baker, vvyo-r Kh nf Ithaca War Sir - Tho ndvisory Council oy W- ItP Youth Hure;u in special nassion a, U10 loll o_; Tuasaay Marnoon' P 3a,hnntoy 214 11482 considorK n Wroonsal th@t i sand- lot fow.hall project ho of UP fpj youn, bo7s of th- CIQ below tAe aga Q sixt_�a ;Anrs. DaGQ a Pro Jact 0001v ,irt inctructim-, 0A. Qus� sup orvisio: _ U-0 V iontball fvn_.sor 1 0 ?L 1 a L;.1WIC sjaoc at Itn jc'a. ol� GAW alai; aii jai" pni�nrs nita tL- wast oou�rn prcsuc6j"o vLu 7 halmn-cs saonidwy.9 _.:&nUY :rK 00 Plus). �unld provino for PPOMAnayo k"L'mow -Pl oampaunnt aj3iP1-ns. .9 roquirs arlibun yar.nuwl �0!njn� ..yarn partijAbion; uh,_� b3st WV00.5le ire, urAncb .01 1jrinnf ann controllu�, sqpnvvlsw� ;!a; in tKIS rmx�a amrt. ft "; tc0nnw.Ws V P)in"en oL W Youta lurknu 1Gv1scPY Council tiat 'ounqxKra )-? playing nnd 4111 u0r"nan 00 SW 000KA11" 00 W-q 5Anakoks ano pl-y- ,runnns 54ruOut the Mtn - -Mout nup"ov_Ls ion or coAtraif 01ilout rd�Wd to Patchia, KhF to S 1ho littin folloas �ni LAurw& undonjur 10o ind , At ln1st to rinor scuiVerts lrwadn hiv" accurriv 'i PuM uAsnprvisnd irr, annnntrol!W QiN Lhin j li. it :ts tho furtAnr cowi' 3±un of dvisory Council :V-wars Lint q drejact fop conbrollw fcowbnli i�p :aun�P- -3 brinfiv noklu�6 arva gealn 000n 030yurs W tA� prnA.nt, An2ap�rviswd p1ny. 10001t,"nwQhhor- nood" bA's An bho iour (or f�vj)pajor w3inhburAvo,s of tV; in, (Foil Uranky hist Hill, 4j3t WA ind wutA r1o. WL.'s a yovsible aUltion of nnvt� Vloyin(,�, Qaipman, could bo provided fav isn2 sluads of A? plvyjr:, wnz� an 1 n 02Li"joid �011 U006 ci ,41f000. ±Aa sluizi"nn couln bo =d uo nuab coLins nnol, for ,,, brins�n, .:�n 0�1 avwra�_ �01M ocst to 01,000, Ins�P�AcD iootsAlis, jarst-M pncv- cK4ny neldonu,ls weul,-� ad! 1,900 tr on. avjruarintinn. Common Council Prodeedings -2- September 29, 1948 1z is lnrtA,r yroposHd Kkiu W, wholb projost oj nu�nlbLod to Vs 36w York is sapyl5mintal projoct of un, UhAcn YoAth Aaruau. If i; shoul_ ou u;provud bj tn. sn.an, tau cost to the cit;, s apansor, would bo unical, hilviod. After rull oiscussion, tha �oukn &ur. nu Advisory Council approvad, 3ithout a dissontina v3tu, the followint.-, r.sol-tion; moved by hernarl 1. ularny and seconded by Lnuranca J. Gaurnier- "That Mu advisability of i sanGlot football proj. cL ba brou;ht to the ittant-',-on of bh; 6oi-mnon Council" ano that tij �-'.or=ion b, asked to uppro- ppyiW `5,000 or As ruch thurnor is nn7 be nacussqry to 1 n un a n t',, Is 1 � r o j c t i � d i " -1 - Fravt for thu disnassion _nc voting as th& nbovo r.solution w s adopted, una"irooslj, wera: :1 "Oods&u M. hr. ulifford Alinnsor :jPnwTd E. ul,ray 0 -)-ohn Post XKWO 0. LattKaws- it U. ns -dj-r A. Eradbunn"r xn. bobs rt G. Osborn. �nrynn G. Wng,-H inul Tibir Lnrry j. Daurniur A U"rtru%u prover Minn nra&21. h,ul lnnchard mr. laul T�bdr h3szCcUnily nobnMo(� is! sn� �Ocosn&' 64 vnrnnn "dyisorV Uouncil is _ Pa 7unth narsa-,j Actornny nliA. �allod nOcntinn un - . joss ibilitj oi injurios to to pl, rs n.icA coalo r3s"n _._ ~ivs nivins a,iinst tno cit- int � : nxprossod on cniv � a. n it to � nauter of in- surinci 1 ohisantiod ,f-r 3>ni.o-ink b4i yrcjact. Tho alOrTwn f "orwil t,"� wroi�co Kno F�i" uf 6 . Mnlon Vat aosqu3to cov.rAnn shon 0. rn 1�M9 An. it WIS novad 27 AlK.Kan, o. c. bV Ai.r i RISOLMI 54�t &.� for stuoy inn CArried. on �Otlyn Lno � .001; W is 101 pip --C. t;OTQVION COUNCIL PROCELDIN09 Regular Meeting PRESENT CI`l'Y OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 5 P.M. October 6, 1948 Mayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Hulse, Slocum, Adams, Barnard. Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer &,rreMNr y MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held September 1, 1948 and of the special meeting held September 29, 1948 were duly approved. BIDS - TRIVFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION 'rho Clerk reported that no bids eve een reoeived .or trie Inats ation of treXf is signals as adver- tised for this tine„ BUS STOPS - ST tip,, RT AVE. A letter from Ithaca Railways, Inc. was presents rea'v;st nk per,,,.iission to restore the b�is stops at Williams Street fir north'bound buses and at Osmun 'lace for south bound buses. The letter stated t_,.at these locations we-y rng-ular stops prior to World uVar I' wha;i �-.s - ederal Government requ lred all bus lines to increase dimtance oeckjeen stops. By Aldorma,Swenson, Sec. by iLld. Uallagher RESOLVED, that bs granted to make these stops as requested. Carried. YOUTH BUREAU - FOOTBALL PROJECT Aldert,iar_ Swenson reported that the Committee is,not yet prepared max:; recommendaticns in regard to the request for an appropriation to financo a football -project for boys under sixteen. He stated that fir. Scott of the Ithaca insurance Hge ic;, is investi- gating the matter of insurance coverage and he invtt:.�-iscussion of the entire subject. Mr. Scott explained that the city's present liabilit7 policy would protect the city .in case of accidents, but he r ece-am3nded medical coverages also. Alderman idulse expressed the opinion that the project should be a part of +;'i3 Public Schools program and 1'1r. V oodside, Chairman of the Advisory Courcil of the 'ioutli Bureau stated that the 'council now believes it shoyaid. cue included in the school program. Seveeal o° the Aldermen expressed their views on the matter and it Was m-)Yet, by x_aermaa mutton, Sec. by 41d . S1Iocum RESOLVED gnat the committee discuss the matt r with the Board of Education bofore furthax action is taken. Carried. CITY SERVILE OFFICER Mayor Baker reports that Welfare Director Yost as discugsedthe matter of the appointment of a Service Officer for the City. The Welfare Cormnittee was requested to study the matter and make recommendations. 0' Common Council Proceedings -2- Oct. 6, 1948 WELFARE - OLD AGE ASSISTANCE ADYINISTRATION The following resolu- ons passed u the Conty Boar o Supervisors relative to the administration of Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance in the City of Ithaca were presented; RESOLUTION NO. 101 `i'MER.EAS, on the 10ta day of February, 1947 by Resolu- tion No. 24 adopted pursuant to Section 72 of the Social Welfare Law this Board directed that on and after March 1, 1947 tine cost of all assistance and care for which the towns and cities are made responsible under the provisions of subdivisions 1 and 2 of Section 69 should be a charge on the county public welfare district and be administered under the direction of the County Commissioner; AND tiVjtiEREAS, since March 1, 1947 the said unified county plan for the administration of welfare has been operative in the nine towns of Tompkins County outside of the City of Ithaca and was not operative in the City of Ithaca because the said resolution had not been con- firmed by the legislative body of said city; AI tiVr11REAS, on the 1st day of September, 1948 the Common Council of the City of Ithaca adopted a resolution electing to operate under such unified plan after January 1, 1949; RESOLVED, that this Board hereb7 approves and consents to the inclusion of the Ciyt of Ithaca in the county -wide —plan for the administration of welfare pursuant to Section 72 of -the Social Welfare Law on a nd after January 1, 1949. RESOLUTION NO. 102 XH :REAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at a regular meeting held on September 1, 1948 adopted a resolution pursuant to Section 208 of the Social Welfare -Law electing that on and after January 1, 1949 the Old Age Assistance District of the City of Ithaca be dissolved and that , thereafter the County of Tompkins should administer old age assist��nce in t'ne City of Ithaca under the supervision of tn.e County Public Welfare District; RESOLVED, that subject to t'ne approval of the State Departirient of l,elfare this Board hereby approves and accepts the transfer from the City of Ithaca as of Janu- ary 1, 1949 of the administration of old age assistance in the City of Ithaca, the same to be thereafter administered by the Commissioner of Public 'dVelfare of the Tompkins County Welfare District. WARNING SIGN - 14ITCHELL ST. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was presented suggesting th.-t a sign of adequate size to attract attention be placed in Ithaca Road to warn truck drivers of the steepness of the hill and the necessity of driving; in low gear# The letter stated that the Ithaca Auto Club is willing to cooperate with the city in this connection and it was moved, By Alderman Button, Seca by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the Pblite Department be directed to cooperate with the Auto Club in the installation of a proper warning sign. Carried. PETITION RE. SOUTH ALBAi1Y ST. TITUS AVE. INTERSECTION A petition signed y many residents in the vicinity was presented requesting the installation of traffic lights at the int�:rsection of South Albany Street and 'Titus Avunu6 or tho adoption of alternatives suggested in thc, petition. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RLSOLVLD, that tli,�: petition be referred to th- Police Committ;e for uonsideration and recommendations. Carried Common Council Proc��dings -3- Oct . 6, 1948 r CITY COURT ArPilOPIKATION A letter from City Judge Grant was pre- sented re juesting a�" n appropriation of !i,85.00 to defray the cost of completing the set of Official Reports used in City; Court. Mayor Bakar and Attorney Da'imen recommended gra.ntinc; the request. By Alderrman Slocum, Sec. by Aid. Swenson RESOLVED, that t':ia sum of `85.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the continent fund to budget item #lls.9 City Court for the purpose outlined above. Unanimously Carric;d. NATIU;."AL 1,x ,Ii�u VOIvF�ttiF,idCE A letter from- Coning Officer Thorne was presantoct r'a: u sting s>c rrnisSion to attend tiie National Planning; Gonfere�nc; to bu :mend in New York on October 11, 12 t:,. 13th. By Alderman SUa.tl;;oz_, Sec. b,,- old. Hulse, RESOLVED, t'_iat ihr, Thorne be authorized to attend the conf.erencc at city �xNi�.S3• Carried. POSTAGE i,''SR �0` 1'i�F�CT I'h� clerk repo tad receipt of notice from the Pitney-tsov;es Co. that t'me meter re m6sl rate will be-, increased 10;1 at the expiration of the present contract on February 15, 1949, making t)Za annual r nt al of the meter ' 132 .00. He called attention to the fact that wit'_, the transfer to t'ae Count - of th,-J1fare Department, tliat only th.a Chamberlain's Office will have heavy and lia rucomrlonded that the various city: depart- ments be authorized to buy and use govornerrent starmped "nvelopes, and tkat t.-ia use of the meter in tho Clork's office be discontinued not later t'a.n February 15, 1949, By Aldarm:_n !�.acDaniels. Sec. b�, Alder .n. Slocum RESOLVED, that th recom.Tnc;ndation b : = rm hereby is approved, and that the; clerk b authorized and dir�,etod to notify t'i.:) various city depart)rcnts of this mction. 'ar. rie,,d. PUBLIC SAi�11 - i OARD OF EDUCATION i'FiOi' R' ir. The clerk reported that the z)arcel of lanca in U=earborn _'lace owned by tiia Board of Education eras sold Soptc;mber 28, 1948 to the Paloontolo�jc ll Research Institute for tlm" sum of 100.00. POLICE BE_drJTOLE=1T xSSOCIATION - '1iID i'ltZl i i<< A )60GIA ION - RI; A petition si :nod by the Police Committee and the Fire COMInittee was l)resent� d, roquestin 100.00 increase in base p -y, plus a 20,, cost of livin,; increase effactive January 1, 1949. 13y Alderman i�) arnard, S: c. by Aid. Sw:�nson RESOLVED, tan at t,ne petition bc.: referred to the Finance Committee for consideration. Carr ud. AUDIT b7- .plc carman Slocum, S�,c. by Ald�:rman Adams R Sxr 0 VF,D,. that tzo }kills -iudited by tiro r'inance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ord,_:red paid. C rric,d. BUS STOP - STjjTE ST,, Alderman Swenson rc1)orted that tli; Police partmcnt has approved the elimination of thy; bus stop at the Lehigh Valley tic! ct office and that t;xprt ssions of approval have been received from citizens as well as from heir; Ithaca Auto Club, and i t vuas moved By Alderman S�r;;nson, Sec, by Ald. "all:,,,her RLL60L'vED, that c, foctivo at once the >> ze stop at t'.o L high Valley ticket office i E13.st State Stroot be c;lirminated, and that the parking m-t•: r 7__i 'hone of tine lvlonrnre'm R(��st� urant be removed to provide addition �l sp,�.ce at `2ioga ,Str, cot for use: of the buses in taking on or Cisc'zarEinr p :ssc.nUers. Unanimously Carried and Approvod. Common Uoancil iroceedings -4- October G, 1948 TAXI CAB AETERS alderman 6wenson reported that the City Attorney has ruled that taxi meters may not be used under the present ordinance governing taxi cabs, and since there is some question of thy: advisability of permitting their use, he recommended that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for consideration, and it was moved, By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Slocum RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for consideration and recommendations. Carried. ASSESSIJNT OFFICE - REORGANIZATION Alderman Slocum reported pro— gress in the study of the reorgan nation of the Assessor's Office. ON MOTION the maeting was adjourned. F'.li Springer City clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - AUDIT SHEET October 6, 1948 Colson & Brice Bert T. Baker New York State Conference of ,,Stallman of Ithaca Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. v-,C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain .New York State Electric & Gas N.Y. Telephone Co. T.G. fillers Sons Paper Co. Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. ,;Florence S. Lennox ,,,'Doris B. Taylor /Ithaca Journal ,J. Arthur Noble ,,Edward Thompson Co. L,,VanNatta Office Equipment Co. 1,-VanNatta Office Equipment Co. %,The Post Standard Co. The Binghamton Press „,,Elmira Star Gazette -'Buffalo Evening News -Democrat Chronicle Mayors Corp. _",1 Martin's Seneca Street Garage .-College Chevrolet Co., Inc. ,-`Xalmus-Golden, Inc. -"J.B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. The Atlantic Refining Co. Stover Printing Co. Herb Spencer , Stallman of Ithaca New York Telephone Co. , C.J. Rumsey & Co. -G.L.F. Service, Inc. -Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co., ,-Donohue & Halverson, Inc. -'Tioga Auto Parts , Robinson & Carpenter --The Lee Electric Co. _New York State Electric & Gas V"New York State Electric & Gas -Socony Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. -Dual Parking Meter Co. ,-,'Fred A. Rogalsky -American Coin Lock Co., Inc. ,--New York Telephone Co. - Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. .--'T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. - C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain .-Royal Typewriter Co., Inc. ,-'VanNatta Office Equipment Co. ,,-,,Ned Welding Service .Ithaca Delivery 1chaber Cycle Shop -Schaber Cycle Shop Inc. Corp. Corp. $18.99 5.60 275.00 27.30 19.60 1.70 6.56 39.04 14.08 50.00 19.57 10.75 61.84 11.50 25.00 2.25 29.50 15.64 9.36 10.80 19.80 23.04 19037.00 450.00 90.00 4.15 112.62 21.30 15.00 8.86 8.12 7.38 44.40 6.25 5.04 13.20 2.35 1.62 104.20 350.90 4.74 1,467.19 3.65 5.82 6.70 25.27 4.75 2.85 126.23 116.86 24.00 22.66 45.05 67.60 FINANZ COMMITTEE ', ! E- ii1 1 i �1'.l. .11�l'i Vi'i, ,,T� Y'• Rebular i.ieetin.: 5 '.;.. I?over-:ber 3, 1940 PRESENT: Layor Baker nlderman Slocum, Buttor_, Gallagher, Swenson, Hulse, Barnard, House- -.:,eller, McDaniels, Adams .,l.amberlain 3nyuar Attorney �Jalaxnen Cluperintende_Zt of Public Works Laverty ,eputy iAty clerk B1.ean U -6: tes of t _e precedink; meeting, ,-,ere duly approved. F TITIONS The following, received by the i,Iayor, were ~)resented. 1. p: tiU-ion by several dormitories ut Cornell for additional str ,et 11L,L.tts, 2. A rquest by a nurse at Tompkins Oourty l.iemorial Hospital for a traffic dig it at t;ze intersection of mast atate and �;uarr- Streets. 3. A request b-j a resident on atewart lave1-:Ae in the vicinit-; of tie jiyaerican Legion :dome that a y)olicei.an be on dut- day ni�iit at tliis location. 4. A .r•�ouest b L: e own:;r of the Aipinu Restaurant of IJorth aurora �tr,,, t ti.iat one parkin -j,< ta.o be blocked off and the space r<;ser ied for the loadin, any' unloadin, of delivery trucks co r lie;ve traffic con;estion at this location. All of thy: above -.,,era ruierrod t;o th. 2ol Coi-mnittee for investi- ,ation and report. APPROPRIAfIO=? - iI x I':A,�_S A r(3quest by _,?ic- oard of Public l'O'orks for :an additional a�propr ation of '")5,000 to �'i. i i�dil�jay Department Was pr,asented. Ely Alderman IouseV,c ller; secondod b57 Alderman �-allagher FtLSOLVE;D, that, t; F r.qu,st b approve d :gin<:! tic sum of5,000 be anc'... the same herby is appropriated_ from til dontinFre;nt Fund to Current Appropriations, fir''zwaY Department. �arricd. �:ITIID to +AL OF FUNS: A request by the board of Pult-Aic Works for t'_la ,f;it�hdraw-a of p550, froi--i japital LLeserve Fund #5, -Public .'works Lquiprnant, for tii6 purchase of a gang riower and a gr3u.'IL molder was pr3sented, 3y Alderman seconded by Alderman ,:icDaniuls 1LFtLAS, ti�zrF ::s _-cretoi:'ore b, en set a-o, i)ursuait to Saction Gc of the General _.unici;�al Law, a Capit-�l ;. serve fund for -Public lvorks i-quipr.3nt, dasi,`nated as "dity of It ,aca, Capital li. serve Fund �r5," Public ,docks. r�'td1L i'�r{r,RLAS, t_l� oa �c. of I ublic t'vorks i-ias r::uu(;sted that an appro- priation from sale_ i ;nc b�.� crude for th, purc.�aso of a gang mower and brans mower, 3;jeciflc items of equipmu,i t, G':i' purchase of which clay be financed frori s i� I E:sarve r0und. NOW 'THEREFOR"', B- I'ILLaOLVEDf tha t the exuon� iture of the sun of �550.00 from Capital !L serve fund s for t:i purchasa of a gang mower .and a ,2-r,:-,-,ns r oti er be and the same h.:r. by is authorized, and the City Clerk is �r b� authori.-Ied and directed to transfer t'ie sum of w550.00 f-ro-a said U, pital Rasorve Fund to be expended only for the purposu her. ire sa forth. ,Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and ,ipproved by t _it, !Iayor. POSTAG I,. TER- - TRANS.ER: A r:,,quest was file b; City Chamberlain Sny ar for authorize, --ion t ene�v the contract with the Pitney-13ovius Postarve Meter Co. :end have � I�oranas-fe�'reo� e rto his office after Jenuar 1, 1949 when it. v,ill be discontinued in the Cl-rk's Office. By Alderman 3uttony seconded by Alderman Hulse. RESOLVED, Chit t.l,: requ,�:st b,� ip,-roved and tne, renewal of the contra( and the transfer ;,o authorized. C;arriad. e T;overaber 3, 1940 Comrrion Council Proce-d n�,s TAXTCA3 1LTERS! i'he Charter & Ordinance Coruenittepresented the 0 owan report on taxicab meters; "A present City Ordinance prescribes that tide taxicab rate within ohe Gity Heir -,-its Of ct'le Cryy tof zisIthaca ordinance, would would fifty cents. L�n� of , be illegal. The present ordinance would have "Oone ofthe before a change could be made, and because only several taxicab comz)a'-aies has requested t;ie change the committee feels that it is not feasible or advisable, at til—AS tirne.a� 41derman Adamns9 seconuod by Alderman Swenson OLV :D, that th� recorrL.andat ion of Carridy. ai i eu be approved. tt.FrIG LZurl`'ty'tRIAL�� lderrran Swenson immediate iix c:aase of th necessary materials for thf. inst �11aLlon of the pro- �osed new traffic s;-4stern to avoid a pr r; ' > >1<.:re AsE; of ten or ift�e% percent, a 6.couse-Minds repras(: �.t; give advises will � o of t znco effect verb s�zor�ly. li: estimated the pre at cost raa mater- ials at ir1J,�)00.00. Ai ter <;;uch uiscussion it was enerall�r agreed that tiic i��.atorials or��.ered reco.zrenaation -could be approved ana � ie Lrrrrned ately, but it was also felt that t..e rmtt r be better c c ulu 1-..ndled by the Board of rublie Works. ialdern.an iiulse 9 secoria�d t;y lilderrnar� Calla het ,LSOLvD, tizat th- �:iatt r be referred to U�i� >>oaru of i'ublic ��orks J',fltn power to act fir'. _nuiat0ly. Carried and a proved b;� the '''Iayor. RN 1r SIGN: Alc err.an j',r�enson presented r,quests bytJt'orseair ownCex hain 7:,orpany anll��n-��alr�s for perra�_ssion to in�,t.�ll, at ;nse, traffic caart,i:1 . Yls at Lre en rx'-�ca �o t :.er faetorios. �es�e signs would o:, locat�c� �_rlrleciiatcly insic,ry t_ curb,on city prop6rty. 3 1,ld,:rman awanson, seconded by AlcA rr:ian rlouses1�'ller -SOLVJD9 that penissioa be granted as r:;quc stogy.. G.arried. �I`i'Y S RViCE OrIi'I:LR: i'r s�ntin a pro reSs report for t:.la Jc(Afaro er=l nytjulse recomm.,nded ii t a s e-cial moc ting of trio GOrr 771 ee A appointing Council b . held soon= to properl-;� discuss tjz. r attc:r of City Service Officer, s. W�llstratioll as nrlofimportant rat lfartotcountyrelative . to tn� transfer o ' th . ar11r y Alderman tarnard° seconded by Alder ',,,an �locun 1zL�OLVLli gnat a sped _LI 1=�etinv of tY� ; joirLlor �o ancil be called for ;Monday, November , 1` 4.2 dt '� 00 t'.rr�., at va:izcil ir:e an �xacutive session will be _l�lc , �o tnoroualy-iscuss t?� sc. r.att"rs. C zrried. AUDIT: By Aldarmi- bills ., uc: itednbydth Finu.ncj Coi.-nitteo be and the 7S-MLVED, that same hereby arc3 ,approved and ordered paid. ,tarried. PLRCY MELD; Upon inquiry by Alderman �'cDaniols whether anything hC1 bean done about t - l ;llts and noise from t�i , loudspeakers at Percy Fi:ld late at nlr�-1t, �t Bras revealed that ti.e spy- kertshwerboon ocusndd down. Superint n��o=�t iJ Lverty explained that the li�h It e field ., -,.nd should not s�:from the <1L fe ct anyone • directly on thas gene:rally fc-lt nef its derived from the use of the field Wore thin compensrce for the few scattered complaints r:;ceiv;d. w O? 1V'iGTION th:% meet tiny, eras, adjourned. �t Ge o . A. Blo an, Deputy City Clerk. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - AUDIT SHEET November 3, 1948 Norton Printing Co. 5.00 New York Telephone Co. 51.90 A.C. Gibson Co., Inc. 5.19-- Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 1.92' New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 3.96 C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 11.11 A" T.G. Miller Sons Paper Co. 54.14 v Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. Francis A. Grady 50.00 80.OP__/ H.L. Van Ostrand 99.45 `� Clarence B. Tompkins 42.00 Fred Elston 45.00 J. Arthur Noble 46.00 The Chase National Bank 9i28 College Chevrolet Co., Inc. 122.91 �--J Andy Soyring 8.75 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 2.91[� Cramer Auto Parts 12.53 L-' Schaberts Cycle Shop 35.95 Atlantic Refining Co. 142.89 `�- Ithaca Journal News 9.88 0/` New York Telephone Co. 8.12 !�/ John f. Hirshfeld, M.D. 50.00 William C. Simmers 5.75 Crouse -hinds Co. 196.64 Ithaca Water & Bower Department 8.00 L- New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 68.18 4---- Ithaca Journal 3.57 ✓'"- Robert Co Hoover 145.00 fr C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 4.00 -� Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 22.12 New York Telephone Co. 9.80 T.G. lillers Sons' Paper Co. 9.65 (/ Stover Printing Co. 14.00 4--_ Pen & Camera Shop 78.50 4-� Stallman of Ithaca 195.00 � ---` Monarch Auto Supply Co. 3.92 " Joseph J. Tatascore 237.00 �---- A. Garman Dingwall 36.00 . FINANCE COMMITTEE 0 U0 ^i!ON COU GIL DTIJr- CITY OF ITHaCA, v.Y. Special Ivieeting PRLSENT; riayor Baker Aldermen _=iouseweller, Adams, awenson, i_cDaniels, attorney Jahmen -, �puty Cit_' Clerk Blean 5 P.M. NTovember 8, 1948 Gallagher, Barnard, Button, pulse, Slocum '_-LFARE ;i.'rxltj,;i!TT SLRVICE OFFICE R° ;ayor Barer called the meeting c ) order and announced that it had been called for the purpose of d=Lscussin-P tkle enure 1�'elfare situation with regard to its transfer to a count; units also the matter of tie advisability of appointiri; a 'v --lf'are Depart cent �:)erviee Officer. Alderman Hulse presented a resume of the rands now held in trust by the 'Velfare Department of the 6ity of ltnaca as follows: 1. lacovery trust funds made up of cash and/or stocks or bon(+s 2. Insurance 3. _deal testate 6he explained that if these assets were pooled wit'j like assets of the county and tae nine townships in the county, th; city wouldbenefit saintly. If the city were to retain these assets, flandle their liquidation, etc. it would involve the hiring, of additional clerical -1elo for some time to come and t?-_ereby -gore I'ian use u 1 r ,�, p any benefits triat mi�.ht accrue thareby. All present expressed his or her opinion in the matter. ray Alderman 6locums seconded by Alderman Houseweller resolved, that t'ze City of Ithaca does kiereb-y lect to turn over to Tompkins (;ounty all of the aforementioned assets with tno under- standing that .t_Ze assets, if any, of the nine townships in the count) be likawise fooled with the County assets on hand as of January 1,19' and with the furt'zer understanding gnat the Cor:r�on Council be fur-- 49- nishad with a complete a.ccountin of this transaction for ratification as soon as possible after January 1, 1949. Ayes 9 Mays 0 Carried and approved by tho Mayor By Alderman arnard; seconded by -alder.:,-in McDaniels Resolved, t_-,-,t t;.�, City of Ithaca haruby -lects not to have a City Sarvice Oi'il.cer of .-uolic uvuifare. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carriva and approved b7T t",c TI;AiF'IC CtJ Ida Alderman Swenson reconu._ended dint tlz Iaia-or apNoint a tr--,. fic corunittue, and en, - a e the services of traffic n ina�r to consult an(- work with Such a cOmj:,ittt,,ary if n ,CeS ' yin maxim a study of ttl�; City traffic situation. J�r.ccuso no action could be tailul t li -15t'- , 1- atter was Llid on th�i table for future action. On Mot ion t?: E c t ir_ w? s aE? j ourned. Geo. A. Bl:,an i)E;Nuty City Clerk COi'.ii,%:ON L;OUNCIL PROG;1LjDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, 1.Y, Regular Meeting 5 P.4. December 1, 1948 PRESENT ,;viayor - Baker Aldermen - YacDaniels, Houseweller, uzllagher, Swenson, Button, :harnard, Hulse, Slocum Attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer MINUTES Yinutes of the regular meeting held November 55 1948 and a tthe special -fieetinc- held 'November 3, 1.948 were duly approved. 6I`i-Y LIT':I 'S - EXTEYSION At-�,orney v.:3. .:ee appeared before the (:ouncil w to the sub;gestions that ann,,,xation of two ar as conti_,�ao�. s to the Uity k)e considered by -the Council. ,.ie stated t:.at two groups, one the shopping center on the Elr: ira noad and on,3 w111c i contemplates Lhe erection of housing un-'_i;s in tionness Lane are ready anc. anxious to com(, into the Gity anc. that _.,is o.Anio i::Li_c:c.iate action is %1,:CcaSary. arious jlaar rie.i expressed approval of thy. idea and i:ir. Lee su; gast- ad that tna oity Attornay be dircted ro advise ttiie interested parties of tyre steps to be taken to effect such annexation. r. Dahznan explain d that 1�; has had c;onier;;nccs vaith t �.ioppin Center Group to wl.ic}i the critical condition of the .s, a.ter Supply has been axplain.d. After further discussion It was moved, By Alderman Button, S(-.c. by Ald. alocum RLSOLVD, that this Council go on record as wulcoriin`; the annexation of these areas into the City at suc i tiu.a as tho pity is able to provide necessary services. nar iraously carried. GAS SUPPLY - I'T'-IyCA AREA 2iayor Baker r.ported that a decision of the PresiJing =amin.,r of the United Power Commission has r�2ndared a decision which will divert tla future su,)ply of natural gas from this ar-a, and h expressed tn:1 opinion that it iz very important t'aat t'z(: City join with otier muni.ipalit ies in protest- ing against the diversion of the gas supply. 'ia stated that _ie 11as requested the ;ity 4ttorney to prepare: resola- tions for consideration and rr�sent atioli to the, Federal Pow( r �omrnission. Th: follow__n,7 resolutions work, presantoo by City Attorney ahraen =.na acted upon as Indicated. By .Uder.aan button, Sac. by alderman iw_nson it has cornk; to t,-.e attontion of thu Common Council that theta are pe�_ding b�:foro thu i edaral rower Commission, and that furta r proceadin;___s r_iay possibly be instituted before that body, involvin,; ceictain contracts and arran;_��rrionts for the supply of natural 'Pa:: by onsolidatod Tatar _l '_'as System, in which the inhabitants of t' c: Cityof Ithaca are i r t(.restad, T�O",`V `i�_TiR�r'��hE, b�, is rc:soly(>d that t"-e Nroper officers of the City of Ithaca b and t7noy 1zoreby are autzorizud, empowerjd :and dirocted to take silich action and to axecute an,-i file such petitions, appli- cations anc, other l i.pl,rs, nd othurwis to particip_3t :, by tjounsel or oth_"rwise, in an•,T :,.nd all proceedin s now pending before the, Fdar-a.l Poi+Jar Coimr.ission or :ny ot1<,r r._: =;ulatory body, or that .may hereafter b ins tS.tuted b. i o.r., said Co n_,=ission, which may ai'fect ny n . all contracts or ) t'l;r arrant- -Ir.:;nts f or thy.; supply of natur ;.l gas, dir.:ctly or indirectly, to th,; Ci�y of Ithaca and the inhabit- <.nts taer.:ol. Unanirr.ously carried and approved. I ] 5 ooramon Council Proceedings -2- 3y Aldor:nan Button, ��:condad by Alderman Swenson December 1, 1948 i�REA6, it has comic to try.: attention of t"ilo Common Council -that tier :are pOndin- bulor:: th, ::;der l l owar Commission, and t1i,�t f'urtriar proceedings may possibly be. insiitutud before that body, involving curtain contracts and arran_c;:,,;;nts for tha supply of natural has by t1Tv Consolidated Natur,.al ��as syste:�a, iii which the i:4,abit::.nt s of th" City of Ithaca are interested, 7jt1 7 THLREFORE, be it resolved that t?le City Attorney of th:3 C,ty o Ithaca b,:, and ha is :.eroby authorized and empowered to appu,ir in person at any hearing or any and all other proceedings bu'orc Ghc Federal ?ow_;r Coll=ission or any other roF;ulatory body in d;.si_ington, D.C. or any other place in ;hc se United States .°shore aucl^i hearings or proceedings may be Meld, which hearings or pro- utdinCs may affect any or all contracts or other arr£3n1(6n_:Its f jJ , ��; Supply of natural gas directly or indirectly to t'r1: Cit r of 1 �a ica and t'lie inhabitants thereof. Unanimously carried «rd pfror�;d :)HONE RATE INCREASE Mayor Baker repo-rtad that the New Yore -- Company has f`ilad n application with the Public Service Cory -fission -L°J'quosting permission to increase phone rates in the Ithac-, t;re-a c ai_d he expressed the opinion that Ithaca should join with other muni -. :Ipaliti3s in intervening in the proceedings, and he suggested thlb the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. by Alder_nan mutton, Sac. by Alderman Gallagher RLaOLVED, that tie r,ratter bo referred to the City iiFtornoy for in- vestigation and report. Carried. b ITvGER L u,S A600CI4'2ION AGR IZEENT A copz- of the: proposed agree- ment with the FinEer Lakes Association,setting forth the publicity services to be rendered by the Association was presented. It was explained that char6es for these services are b=as:d on the popula- tion of the City at 3y per capita and amounts to zn591.90 for the year 1949, which sure has been provided for in the .budget. By Alder -nun Swanson, Seconded by Aldern�in Slocum v RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be and heroby is approved, and BE IT FU,1THLR RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk bj authorized and directed to exc;cute s anve on behalf of the city. Unanimously carried. WITHDR, W, L CA?ITAL RESERVE FUNDS A request by the Board of ?ublic Works for the withdrawal of ,567.90 from Capital Reserve Fund W5 for the purchase of three (3) Dump Trucks was presented. By P:lderman Button, Sec. by Ald. 1114acDani-.ls VdL1 ya, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the G:neral ldunicipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works'U'quipment, designated as "City of Ithaca., Capital Reserve Fund #5f1, rublic Works ;:,quipraE:nt, :and the i3oaro_ of tlublic -,works ri-as requested that an _approuri i- tion fro:a said funfi be made for ti_e purchase of three trucks a specific i to . of uquipmont, the purcii .se of which may be, financed from said Reserve 1-und. 'uOUu T_ -R_.Lr'OR , lis IT 1�L30LVED, that the �,,xponditure of the: sum of }6567.90 from Cz,;it l Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of the trucks be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the; sum of 4$65u7.90 from said Capital Res:,rve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein sE; »tb. Ayes 8 Nays- 0 O-arriEec, and _approved by the Mayor, 1 , x"t Common council Procc,6dings -3_ December 1, 1948 `d71THDRA'VVAL CAPI'1'-LL RESERVE FUNDS A ruqucst by the Board of Public �u-irks for withdrawal o 938.53 from Capitni Reserve Fund #5 for c.1 Purchase of a cinder spreader was presentad. Alderman Slocum, Se•c. by Ald. -Hulse :;kL,AS, then, has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c o tr. Gencr-?.1 'Municipal Law, a CapitAl Res.;rve Fund for Pub'.c Equipment, designated �s "City of Ithaca, CaPit.l cc,s: Fund #5", tublic Works. LR��S, the Board of Public Works h .s rcquested that, r 1-q,Pro- Jr"�Ition from said fund be made for the purc--rise of a cin(� N ^� r ° �a_ l spacific itom of equipment, the purchase of which L�-.nced from said Reserve Fund. i3E IT RESO .�VED, that the ex��e nrIlture of t i � 1 f 1.-13P) 53 from C pital Reser e- Ft d fq ' ti o ?D,�rcha§ ; ct c Zd oc; and the: s imp. liorz y is Lzors zed'* r . c ire �r..r,Sfer c;_. sum of w938.53 from said OapitL�l Resc;rve r l :c bc= e _p ;nd: d only for the purpose herein set forth. a-rs 0 __a�,ried and approved b j ' 1L DOu C;EN3JS -L U1s�RATORS The clerk reported tn<-it the -'once Dep<_rt ment has apl)ointed C.171, tirmstrong and Verne �Jillsay as dog census enumerators for the 1949 census. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that t'io appointments be .And cb.ey hereby aro-p?rovod and conf irmod. Carried FIRE SLR'JICE CONTRACTS - VILLAGE OF CA__,:!TGJ, IIEIGHTSiTOWIT OF ITHACA Proposedcon rac s w the lage of Cayu,,a Heights, and the ion^✓n of It?Aaca for furnishing fire protection wero ; rest,nted. Attorney Dahmen stated that the: charge to the Village, amounting to '$2273.60, and to the Town amounting to �,2,500.00 Was d;terrnined by applying tho formula agr6ed upon by t'_ie Special Committee; and that the, contracts have boe;n approved .And signed by the Fire Commission.. By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Hulse R 6OLVED, that tae rontract.8 as presented be and they harab T are approved, and L.-LA IT t Urli':.i i? R;:L"�OL ED, tnat the I.i ayor and City Clerk be < uthorizc d and directed to jxacute s .erne on berialf of the City. Un,_nimously c irried. TAX SALE Chamberlain Snyder reported t:!at t(3n parcels were sold -at the ax sale held November 26th, se:van to individuals for a total of �540.66 and three; to the City for a total of ?21.81 AUDIT By Alderman Slocum, Seconded F,y Ald. Hutton RESOLVED, that the bills audited by tl-ia Finance Committe,; be and they hereby are approved ,ind ordered paid. Carried. SCHOOL GaOSSIN" SIC -IT - ITHAuA ROAD - EL'.::%'OOD AVENUE Ald. ;:)'wenson reported rece pt o requests from rasidcnts in the vicinity of the intersection of Ithaca Road and Elmwood Avenue for police protection during times that children are crossing and for the installation of conspicuous signs at the intersection. He stated that it is im- possible to furnish police protection ,at all crossings and that the Police DaUartrnant recommends the; installation of School Crossing Signs at t]ne intersection. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. -Hulse RESOLVED, t'-Tat school crossing; signs be, installed as recommended. 1 Gommon Council Procec:din3s -4- December 1, 1948 Carried. 5-.-(ff 4f � STOP SIGN FLx-L6 ERS - Ald. Swenson reporter. receipt of a complaint i rear:t to radio interference caused by the Stop Sign Flashers r r� �fra anc' llitchell and at Elmwood anc:. It He st-.tad t = � `` olice Department recommends discoriftnuanc'"'of the l 6hts installation of four way stop si��ns. A.-.der,na n Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Button ��-3OLVED that th:, stop lights be ramoved and four wUY stu,: at th.-, above mentioned intersections. Carried. 1'�l' ti7I•.i(1S - COLUIvIBI ST :� Ald. Swenson reported receipt e; T"Li-i ion signed by emp ogees of the Allen VTales Adding ioh the removal of the Stop Signs from the Columbi ut, (.Po33_rf" a ', riles Street. stated t:'zat these signs were recently installed .t the r�a,,:t o f r- s i Tents of that area and that the Police are not it L , Jar �. 3F their ramoval. i= ll er.nan 6w,;nson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the request bu denied. Unanimously carried. END SPEED ZOIJL .SIGNS Alderman Swenson reported that State Law re- quires cities having a speed ordinance to erect signs designating city limits. He stated that approximately fifteen signs will be required, the cost of which is estimated at12tOQ each. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. By Ald. 14acDaniels RESOLVED, that the installation of the signs, in accordance: with provisions of the State Vehicle & Traffic Law be and hereby is approved and directed. Carried. PARKING - F ST SENECA :ST, t;ld. Swenson reported that the Police Departmentrecommends that diagonal parking in the 100 block of last Seneca Street be discontinued and parallel parkin; substituted as a means of relieving traffic con:;estion in that block. It was stated that the change will eliminate tan parking stalls, but that both the Corn:nissioner and Chief feel it will improve the flow of traffic in this street. By Alderman Swenson, See. by Ald. Gallagher RESOLVED, that the recormondation be approved and that diagonal parkinb on tine South wide of the; 100 block of Last Seneca Street be discontinued. Carried. TRAFFIC COXT'jTTEL .4lderrlan Swenson sus ested that the Mayor be requested to appoA'nt a Committee eonsistin� of four or five persons to study and make recommendations on traffic conditions. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by iUd. ',Julso RESOLVED tLat the Yayor be authorized and requested to appoint a Traffic Committee as recommended. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -5- December 1, 1948 1949 BUDGET Copies of the tentative budget requisitions for 1949 were d.istributcid. Attention was called to the fact that all requisitions for salarios and wages arm based upon the present compensation plan. By alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the budget requisitions be referrad to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. (;arriod. BOARD OF PUBLIC '?CORKS RECOM1,,ENDA ION In submitting its requisition the Board of -Public vorks a so submitted tha following resolution in regard to bonus payments for 1949. "BL IT FURTt R RE;�OLVED, tnat this Hoard recoriunends to the Common Council that the employees under the Hoard of Public Works be granted a bonus for the year 1949 of 10 cents per hour for hourly men, $4.50 per week for weekly employees and a flat payment of 'p240.00 for salariad eraployees without prejudico, to the employees under the Board of ?ublic Works in tho event that the Council grants a different bonus to any other dopartmants." By alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the recommendation b•-- roferred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. ITHACA HOUSING AU !hORITY A letter from F.K. 'Hogalsky, Chairman of th,. itliaca Housing Authority was presented, roquesting the council to appropriate the sum of 2,500.00 for use of the author- ity in or:_or that it will be fully pry -pared for :action. The letter stated that it is possible that more funds will be made available by the next le-islaturo, and that Federal Funds may be- come available under the promised New dousing Bill. By Alderman_ ?lulse, Sec. by ald. Swenson RESOLVED, that t_zo request be referrod to the Finance Committee for study and recornc;nda.tion. Carr i-,d. ON TvIO'fION t1i,3 meting was adjourned to call of the Mayor. '00/0100�� .t?. :,3Pr�gd city Clerk COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET December 1, 1948 Tompkins Studio 12.50 f' C.a. Snyder, City ghamberlain 4.70 T.G. Milers Sons Paper Co. 42.53 ` The Todd Co., Inc. 4.50 ` Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 50.00 Florence S. Lennox 67.05 Doris B. Taylor 4.40 ^' Underwood Corporation 121.09 Ithaca Journal News 230.10 Joe Nignardi 47.00 L.N. McClellan 40,00 College Chevrolet Co., Inc. 51.16 Schabers Cycle Shop 12.10 The Atlantic Refining Co. 79.74 Dual Parking Meter Co. 42.31` New York Telephone Co. 8.12 Robinson & Carpenter 17.64 Coop. G*L.F. Service, Inc. 62.20 C.J. Rumsey Co. .67 1„ New York State Electric & Gas Corp* 27.72 '0. & L.E. Gurley 17.21 Cornell University 4,00 Dual Parking Meter Co. 1,079.14 Robert C. Hoover 145.00 Arthur G. Heidrick 10.13 w- Mack's Photo Copies 21.15, Youth Recreation Fund,City of Ithaca,Dpw 1,539.43 Youth Recreation Fund,Vlayland Seamon &J. Niland 6.00 Youth Recreation Fund,Craig McHenry 75,00 Youth Recreation Fund,Robinson & Carpenter 402.59 f Youth Recreation Fund,N.Y. Telephone Co. 6.40 Syracuse Wire & Fence Works, Inc. 1,300.00 Fenner Studio 8.00 City of Ithaca, Youth Recreation Fund,DPW 2,322.17-`- Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 17.01- New York Telephone'Co. 44.68 ,_ FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 P.M. December 29, 1948 I i C PRESENT: Mayor - Baker Aldermen - Ames, MacDaniels, Houseweller, Gallagher, Swenson, Button, Barnard, Hulse, Slocum, Adams, Attorney - Dahmen Clerk - Springer MINUTES, Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. RESIGNATION - CITY JUDGE R_S.yGRANT The following letter of resigna- tion was presented. CITY COURT CITY OF ITHACA Tompkins County NEW YORK Office of City Judge --� December 29, 1948 �• Floyd Springer, Clerk, City of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York Dear Floyd: I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the City Court. Please convey this to the Mayor and the Common Council. RSG/tl I Sincerely, /s/ Robert S. Grant ROa!M S. GRANT, City Judge. By Alderman Houseweller, Sec. by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that the resignation be and hereby is accepted. Carried. RESIGNATION - PUBLIC ICE LFARE COMMISSIONERS The following letter announcing the resignation of Directors o Public Welfare was presented. December 22, 1948 Mayor Bert T. Baker and Members of the Common Council City Hall Ithaca, New York Gentlemen; I am instructed by the Commissioners of the Board of Public lvtielfare, whose terms do not expire on December 31, 1948, to tender to you their resignations to take effect as of December 31, 1948. They are as follows: Rev. William Byrne - term ending 1950 Mrs. Claire McDaniels - term ending 1951 Alvah Terry - term ending 1952 William Sammons - term ending 1953 Jules Berinstein - term ending 1954 Common Council Proceedings -2- December 29, 1948 Please accept these resignations and acknowledge same. Very truly yours, /s/ John H. Post John H. Post, Director JHP/B Lepartment of Public Welfare- - By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Adams RESOLVED, that the resignations be and they hereby are accepted. Carried. WITHDRAWAL CAPITAL RLSERVE FUNDS - BRIDGES The Clark reported that the Board of Public vor s has requeste the Council to authorize withdrawal of the sum of �,8,148.89 from Capital Reserve Fund ##4, Bridges, to complete payment for the repairs to the Columbia Street Bridge, By Alderman Slocum, Sec. by Ald. Hulse WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for the construction or reconstruction of bridges, designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund ##4, Bridges" and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appro- priation of $8,148.89 from said fund be made to complete payment for the reconstruction of the Columbia Street bridge, a specific type of Capital Improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $8,148.89 from Capital Reserve Fund r#4, for the purpose above mentioned be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the said sum of $8,148.89 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. PLUMBER - POSITION ABOLISHED It was reported that the Board of - Public Works has determ=that the position .of plumber in the Dater Department is no longer required and has recommended that the classification be removed from the list as set up in the Civil Service Classification. By Alderman MacDaniels, Sec. by Ald, Hulse WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has determined that a plumber is no longer required in the Water & Sewer Department and has re- qudsted that the position be abolished, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position be and hereby is abolished, and the classification removed from the list as set up under Civil Service, and that the Civil Service Commission be so advised. Carried, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FUND The Clerk reported that due to unusual payments fqr eompensa on and medical expenses during the year, that expenditures have exceeded the appropriation in the total sum of 1,874.25, and he recommended that this sum be withdrawn from the Reserve Fund. By Alderman Hulse, Sec. by Ald. Ames RLSOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw the sum of 71,874.25 from the Workmen's Compensation Reserve Fund and appropriated to budget item #261. Unanimously carried and approved. -3- 121 WELFARE DEPARTIV!j. ltT 0I FICE E(.�UIPK NT- SALE AUTHORIZED The Clerk reported that the County Welfare Department wishes to purchase the major portion of the equipment in the Public Welfare Office. He stated that the equipment has been appraised by a person who deals in office supplies and that the County has agreed to pay the appraised prices. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. NiacDaniels. RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to dispose of such equipment not needed by other City Departments at the appraised prices. Unanimously carried and approved. LOCAL LAW - RE V,'ELFARE DEPARTMENT Attorney Dahmen presented the following proposed Local raw repealing the Local Law establishing the Public Welfare Commission. A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER IN REGARD TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WELFARE BE IT ENACTED BY THL COMMON COUNCIL OF TH"L CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLOWS; Section 1. Local Law No. 1 of 1934 amending Section 24 of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby repealed. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately. The proposed Local Law was tabled for action at the next meeting of the Council. CONSULTANT -TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Alderman Swenson reported that the Committee feel the need qualified consultant in their delibera- tions and he asked authority to engage the services of Mr. T.B. Lewis who is making the survey for the Board of Public Works, on an hourly rate basis at $2.50 per hour. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the Traffic Committee be and hereby is authorized to employ Mr. Lewis in the capacity of Consultant at the hourly rate of$2.50. Carried. AUDIT By Alderman Slocum, Sec. by Ald. Houseweller R=OWED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee; be and hereby ara approved and ordered paid. Carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Baker announced that since there would be no meeting on anuary 1st that it would be in order to make some appoint- ments at this time. CITY CHAT43LRLAIN The Mayor announced it would be in order at this time to appoint a City Chamberlain in accordance with provisions of the city Charter. By tildarman Houseweller, Sec, by ald. Slocum RESOLVED, that Clarence 4. Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for the term *of one year beginning January 1, 1949. There being no further nominations, the motion was unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. CITY JUDGE The Mayor announced the nomination of J. Arthur Noble to tha position of City Judge and requested Council approval. By Alderman Houseweller, by jild. lames. RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved and that J. Arthur Noble be and he hereby is appointed to the position for the period ending December 31, 1949. Unanimously carried. -4- ACTING CITY JUDGE The Mayor announced the nomination of Robert S. rant to the position of Acting City Judge and requested Council approval. By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Bald. Ames RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved and that Robert S. Grant be and he hereby is appointed to the position for the term ending December 31, 1949 Unanimously carried. COMMISSIONER PUBLIC WORKS The Mayor announced the nomination of James , 0 Connor to the position of Commissioner of Public Works and requested Council approval. By Alderman Housawellor, Sec. by Comm. Slocum RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved and that James F. O'Connor be and he hereby is appointed to the position for a term of six years beginning January 1, 1949. Unanimously carried. ASSOC itTE ASSESSOR The Major announced the appointment of Don E. Noble to the p- o itfon of Associate Assessor for the term of three years. By Aldarman Swenson,, Sec, by jild. Slocum RESOLVED, that the appointment be and hereby is approved and con- firmed. Unanimously carried. FIN1aNCE COMMIT^1EE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS- 1949 BUDGET The report of the Finance omm ttee wit recommen at ons in regard o the tenta- tive budget for 1949, a copy of which is herewith appended, wag presented and raviawed. By ,aldarman Swenson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the report with recommendations be and hereby id accepted and in all respects approved and confirmed. Unanimously carried and approved 1949 TENT_aTIVE BUDGET By Alderman Swenson, Sec. by Alderman Hulse RESOL D. that the tentative Budget for 1949 as amended, a copy dr which is herewith appended, be and hereby is approved and adopted.' Aye s 10 Nay 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor WELFARE COI4FMISSION alderman Barnard suggested that a rote.of thanks, be extended to the retiring Commissioners and Director of Public Welfare and it was moved, Py Alderman Barnard, Sec. by Auld. Hulse RESOLVED, that this Council hereby express its thanks and apprec3a- tion to the Board of Public Welfare and Director Post for their services in the past. Unanimously carried. STREET LIGHTS Alderman Gallagher reported receipt of complaint 9 in regard to turning off street lights before daylight. The Clerk was directed to bring the matter to the attention of th.e Board of Public Works. ON IInTION the meating was adjourned. dA P. . Springer City Clerk Is liecer�uer 1, 1`948 1' C , -,.vor ar"d, Alc.er_iien, I x, s ,, 1F �:^. z: 11� in'T uc' ,e L rea.�isl.t: or.s filet o- t'_„ i.o.zsv�ltTT De artr ;n,s _'cx tie` ,.'ear 19.E". r1c c ours i, s 194'i _ -_ . - :' - {0Al D 011' i 1na1 Final Lsti:-sates cn give t 0 r c"e 14,505 16255 16, 705 171 //S 2/00 S2. • 114 n.;tra" ' Ci::f"ice 11,000 : 11;900 12,080 !3 03 $. IlS Un :r. D 1 ;0 Isolat L��r: iiosr-�.t..l C1r.-. 0 115,600 r 1, l3G' 16,4�'7 G 16.9500 '.1 162 r ;ei = ;fuse , arb , 34, 800 41, i�55 41, 55G y (, Z y o• 8, atorm, 6cwers 4,800 7,0 �5 7,050 ? 7 3 1 . 3000. 169 'l'osquito 0 24,000 39000 25,'500 :3,o0U 5 000 Zs coo' 160 i_61 Street �, -,, i i�w a ;� i�' c . 43 ; 000 47 , zl:� 7 49.9 500 S3 5 t o. ��3• 182 ID Snow, c�, .,._nc.'Ers 99200 1G,-534 10.9550 /! t 3.S'Z• lu3 )ept ;11-`_• 2,200 192:..., 41J 1,2JJ 8, 400 1c 4 ,r Lc..,e _a lilt • 8, 000 _:, 6 3 e r�,� . , 3 500 n. 82 ,1,3� _ a ,u SH '13 , Z �3� Sums �.;, �• (T1,n• 1�,8�0 17,720 LJ, ��35 yH3 6. 261 2erc: r'i^i -i r 100 11 275 33, 00 12 053 ,, 78G iG 80U 9 l� ySS' 232 ateuuaL .r-k rarx , 1 503 9 1 1, 087 23.3 234 lretnan Golf .,our•se 7, ,, ,0 71 250 ;1,,iune 2. Area �,945 3, 1 i 2,11582 500 ` � 418 .Spe• Z 7 251 r':rune -oral. o Sta. , :4U 7 o0 7,- - 7 %,-1 252 253 Cerneter - Airport 9 i9610 2,_L82 2,182 Z33p TOTAL 3 `'4646 389 309IB7 t_55.368 3e 9, 34T -y 2. v 1` 0 ci-,ie del . V 21719.67 - .9am, 0 00 191 Home �oli_ef 31, 600.00 50,000 200 Old 14, 820.13 2 4, 31� 0 201 156 000.00 162,000 TOTAL PUl;, 205.9039.8(5 242,390 0 13 1dlaint ill, 600 82275 10`7 , 2��5.6U 11 , 744 1195875 98,980.60 107,4G9 c 275 3 275 4. j TL �0:_-1'�OL 0_.:�0' i Ul•lAIL 101 Alder-,aen 102 '1?a- yor's Offico 108 Chamberl�=..n. 111 Assessor 112 Att',y-�'rr)s_;cutor 113 Ci i1 Ser �o-:arr 117 1,ct. 118 pity .curt 121 Pln oard. 123 Und.is 130 Police ,.>t. 134 137 Sealer 138 Public 139 2O0 ,ii15C . e 261 ,,uorh �onti:i._�� 840 2,95E 11, 0l0 14, 47::� la, 6, lOO 0, 9J0 10930 313OU 3,2"J0 1 )200 11650 1,8U0 11975 lq 7S• 69070 51070 5,020 > O ;o. ,090 (0, 966 7,000 7(0Otl 0 1,000 2,000 y00 O 181 26,541 29,000 6:50 650 200 Io o. 8950G0 13308-50 100,500 /oS4pe 1,800 2,70Q 29700 3 / So• ;9';8��; 4,OJ0 3,h30 Aj'0 3 0 - s50 S »2 850 62 6,5 850 7,300 %1 &4 y°� 9 25 299 26 G � s o� 099 3 2,2u0 2,2J0 3,,�OU _3.5ad. 25,000 3 2 5j000 C) 1947 1946 - - I L949 19-49 F i -.--,a 1 Final :,stinrl,,ates Tentative TOTAL GTTD,�-R COU-,�4j!L 214,728 2�36.9123.94 2539232 00,63 21 D, BT SERVICE rrincipai 1�4,000 79,000 -V� Interest li 016 7,897 5,841 3 7,5 250 250 5 C f Y 7 _V. 165 266 ,147 853091 0 0 N ST PERT I. 11,2,- Surf . _r :=It. St s • 12 b00000 )tuna 1 t . ' Creek 1 2300 11 , r Dlit3�11-( S l,'loral Ave. 000 J: T I Et • ryden I-la- 4, Co() ,. D A Univ. ve. ur I gutterDr. 7.9 500 Curb � !—utter eien. 11200 17, UnivarsJ-t-,,; ATe. Railing 3) 3, t, . I Stewart .-.venue 500 �,ravel 3ts- 2 "700 10. Pave 2k-E,. Ar,.a Percy Field 4,000 11. ?kg. Area Journal Lot 3p:)-00 12. Pkg. 5.,000 TOTAL COE'Si', 50,030 s0,600 60,600 ev 7. 1121750 i 35,4217 Followin, is a reca,,itulation of entire, budget r�:quisitlon by groups as provided by -b-h(j City 6harter, to` ether �,,,iiu-n a compare -- son for v.:.-) to ravi-ous years. 1946 1949 1040 t final al 1� I sti,,,jaGes - Tentat-gyve 1. Dd. of Public ViRs. 246,389 309P187 285,368 309,34 2. Lc_ of rubl-!(, 2055-039.80 2.1 ,390 0 3, 01 a I tI 24,300 " 107I255.60 0 11, 744 0 119,875 (0 7 S- 4. J. Bd. of i o. Und��r Council 214,728 � 123.94 _253.L232 3 ti TOTAL i;IAI H-:-, 7�7 712.40 950.9444.94 638,475 70 9,67 S. 6. D7i�fp 165 2r-6 S 2 147 65,091 1 7 TOTkL 973 .1101 01-152 -50 1,9 4 962, .0 9 776, 7 7. 50 030 Iq S T I-- 60,650 60 (300 10 0 - T-,UI3,00 -40 =,. a -�2 - 4194 9 112, r750 65,427 GRA D TOT.-.L -ET 1,125,758.40 704, 1-6 6 ?3-5, 3 4 time, Ou-' Acco.raj-11" to i-I-dormation avoilaljl,-� t' iS Ll�-,,,,---iluation iitl bapprol i ,�at..1 .3c) 611.00. Ilosc 0-avI2) 1.13,Lfia!:6d -I-ov(-,nUes, Olant L,rOuj-j zno 28j 507.07. .9 Pinal Estill. ivu estimated �jvonue q1 1,1 , 807. 80 252P592.00 for I`iarrent Oblig- 12)015.07 R,3s. for Dub -fie tirc; 37.38 0 25 000-00 Surplus fr©, 2rior �-Iea-r 133 892.40 9 543,737.5 289, �,07.07 T A i LE V'7 I 14.00 P 0 r M 7 V-1 T T j�- LL I . 14 r Ii LILVY � J Vy )10 20 TA � J-" 536 872 598,131.36 8 7.9 7 3 8 . 4 TAX ILVI 1 )0509 931.36 613831-36 1 y 15 700-00. ,� spuc-fujjy submitted F'. H. 'S RING�LOR .,ity Clark TO: THE MAYO_i Al D C0,4U. 011; COUNCIL Gentlemen: Your Finance Conznittee havint; examined all budget requisitions submitted by the various departments, ]:ierewith submits for your consideration, its recommendations in regard to the budget for the year 1949. A do not recommend a general increase in base salaries or wages but rather tna payment of a bonus for the year 1949. We do, however, recommend t'aat the salary range as set Lort-'_a in the Compensation Plan be amended in three instances, as follows. 1. 4JO8 :Deputy City Chamberlain increased from 2600 - 3000 - 15C to 2.�?,00 - 3200 - 150 and that the salary of the present incumbent see at 3200 beginning January 1, 1949. 7�137 Scaler of Weights and Pleasures, increased from 2600 - 2900 100 to P900 - 3200 - 150, and that t':'Ia salary of the present in_. cumbent be set at �'3000.00 beginning January 1, 1949. 3. 7.39 �sst. Iadio Technician increased from ,'2,300.00 - 2700 l_00 to 2600 - 2900 - 100 and that tna salary of the pres�nt in- Our.be..7t b- sot at .,,2,900 beginning January 1, 1949. adc'.tion)l recomra�ndations are as follows; 117 , assessor - As a result of a confc;renco with assessor Thorne, w�, rco Ln��nd that a draftsman be employed in the assessor's office to �.ssist in the preparation of New assessraant lvjaps. The sum of 4? 000 has been set up in the requisition and.while this may not bc, -.d3quate, it dill make possible a start on this important work. 113. Civil Service Commission - 'ie do not recommend that salary range for c;:io Secretary of thc: municipal Civil Service Commission be increased at this time as requested by the Commission, but rather that the salary of the present incumbent be3 set at the maximum of ,�1,000.00 under the present Compensation Plan, beginning January 1, 1949. 130. Police Department - i:ie believe that tho Police Force is und, r- manned and recommend the, addition of four patrolmen to the present forca. The addition of these men to the force will necessitate an additional appropriation which must be considered at a later date. 132. Fire Department - We do not recommend the increase in salaries as indicated on the requisition of the _Fire Department as this necessitate the revision of thy; Jntira Compensation Plan, nor jo we recommend the appointmJnt of two cajj twins at an increase of ;200.00 each in ..nnual salary. qua recommend a ooduction of --'400.00 in this requisition, the amount set up for salary increase for captains. 260. jaisecIlandous Lxpense - ';c ricomn-,nd that the sum of ';2,500.00 be set up in this account for thi use of the Ithaca Housing Authority as it is felt chat the City should be prepared to take advantage of any opportunity to bettor housing conditions. Finally we recorfLncnd that for th,- ye,ar 1949 all salaried c;mployees be grantad a bonus of ; 300.00 payable sorfii-monthly a bonus of �'5.60 per week for we>kly e,mployeos and a bonus of 12 c.;nts per hour for hourly employes. The payment of this bonus will incroaso the total requisition in the approximate sum of �50,500.00. . IN Following is a recapitulation of recommended changes in requisitions as filed. 132 Fire Department - 400 108 - City Chamberlain + 200 137 - Sealer of Wgts. & Moas. + 100 139 Parking Meters + 200 113 - Civil Service Comm. 200 260 - Ithaca Housing Authority f2,500 Bonus +50,500 53,300 This sum toguthir with original requisitions makes a total requisi- tion for 1949 in the amount of $857,466.00. By applying a tax rate of ,14.80 per M, to taxable property a reduction of from the tax rate for 1948, revenues are estimated at $�B72,038,431 thereby leaving an unappropriated balance of �14, 572.43. While this unappropriated balance will not allow for extensive allocations to Capital Reserves, we beliove that surplus funds will exceed the amount estimated at this time, in which case addi- tional funds will be available for the purpose. Your Committee recommends that the tax rate of 1949 be fixed at t14.80 per M valuation. Respoc full submitted .G. Slocum r' J.L. Button YV� B. adams COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 29, 1948 AUDIT SIE!,ET Bristow Adams 39.64. New York State L lectric & Gas Corp. 5.56• T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 10.39- The National Cash Register Co. 280.00.' Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 50.00 Florence S. Lennox 33.30, The Ithaca Journal 2.50 J. Arthur Noble 34.50, Jane Gaherty 10.00 Williamson Law Book Co. 26.50` Rothschild's 31.39 Stover Printing Co. 19.13' The Chase National Bank 5.00 Andy Soyring 382.34 The Atlantic Refining Co. 88.09,, J.B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. 31.05' College Chevrolet Co. 15.29" Ithaca Gear & Auto Farts Co., Inc. .18 Stallman of Ithaca 12.27.% Joseph Yorrison 28.50 New York Telephone Co. 8.12`- Jamieson McKinney Co. 4.16- C.J. Rumsey Co. 2.02, Donohue -Halverson, Inc. 2.35, Lee of Ithaca, Inc. 15.11 Stover Printing Co. 49.50 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 73.58. H.C. Thorne 45.63,, . W & L.E. Gurley 17.64 C.A* Snyder, City Chamberlain 2.00' Ithaca Insurance Agency 200.29` American Coin Lock Co., Inc. 17.571 Schaber's Cycle Shop 30.45-' T.G. ivliller's Sons' Paper Co. 30.811-' Matthew Bender & Co Robinson & Carpenter 25.00 ✓" 53.53 ✓ FINANCE X01414III'TEE 0