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COMMON COUNCIL PROCUI#INGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular meeting PRESENT: Mayor - Baker Alderman - MacDaniels, Benson, Adams, Gibson. Attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer 5 P.M. January 4, 1950 Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Hulse, MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held December 7, 1949 1•rere duly approved. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Baker announced that all appointments would be left to the Mayor tati.ing office after the special election to be held January 10, 1950, CITY CHAMBERLAIN The Mayor announced it would be in order at this time for the Council to appoint a City Chamberlain in accordance with provisions of the City Charter. By Alderman Button, Sec. By Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that Clarence A. Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for the year ending December 31, 1950. Unanimously carried and approved. REGULAR MEETING DATE By Alderman Adams, Sec. by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of this Council be held on the first Jednesda.y in each month at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, - City Hall. OFFICIAL NE71SPAPER By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. MadDaniels RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sect. 232 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper. Carried. ACTING MAYOR Mayor Baker announced it in order to elect en Acting E.ayor. Alderman Button nominated Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Hulse. There being no further nominations they were closed and a -rritten ballot taken. There were nine votes for Alderman Adams and he was declared duly elected Acting Mayor for the ensuing year. OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Adams RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sect. 33 of the City Charter, the follo?ring banks are approved ?nd designated as official depositorie for all City funds for the ensuing year. The Tompkins County Trust -Co. Ithaca, N.Y. The First National Bank 11 if Unanimously Following is a. list of accounts in the above named depositories on December 31, 1949 FIRST NATION_-.L BANK . _ ITHACA N.Y. City of Ithaca, "Dater Fund. " It " , Board of Education, General Fund. " It ° 1 " " " Internal Fund.. " It " " " it, Nursery Schools. Board of Fire Commissioners, Trustees, Fire Relief Fund, Check Acct. Common Council Proceedings - 2,. January 4, 1950 TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST GO... ITHACA, N.Y City of Ithaca, General Fund- Reserve Account #2 u u ,► it ,► #3 " it n tt ' ,t 4 ,t it It ' If " 7`V5 tt t, It it tr #6 nr Board of Fire Commissioners, Trustees, of Fire Relief Fund, TIME Interest Acct. #5688 Board of Fire Commissioners, Trusttees of Veteran Volunteer Fire Ass n, TI14E Interest Acct. #21147 City of Ithaca, Workmen's Compensation Reserve, TIME Interest Acct. #14804 City of Ithaca, Storms Cemetery Trust Acct. Interest #24996 u it it Hillick " " " " ##39508 " ,t " Cemetery Fund, It " " #39511 " ,t " Utility Tax Fund, TI11E Interest Acct. 7#36256 COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS The Clerk reported that under present ,._. aC.reements, the Tompkins County Trust Co. is required tQ d.eposit �300,000.00 in approved collateral to secure deposits and First National Bankis required to deposit �200,000.00. He st?.ted that there w is noT•r on deposit in a safe deposit box in the Trust Co. f3460,000.00 in U.S. Treasury bonds.and ;„�200,000.00 in U.S. Treasury bonds.in a safe deposit box in the First National to secure deposits in those banks. By Alderman Button; Sec. by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the above banks as re- ported by the Clerk be and hereby is approved as to form and suffi- ciency,. Unanimously carried and approved.. PUBLIC OFFICIALS BONDS By Alderman Button, Sec. by Alderman Gallag- her:. RESOLVED, that pursuant. to provisions of the City Charter and of Sect. 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following bonds on file in the city clerk's office and approved by the Mayor, be and hereby are in all respects approved for the year 1950. Name Title Amount- Number Clarence A.• Snyder Chamberlain 50,000 4825256C Edward J.• Casey Judge 2,000 5098175 City Clerk 2,00 Dep. City Clerk 2,000 Clerk, Cleri.'..s Off.1,0.00 . City Marshall 1,000 Position Schedule Clerk, City Court 2,000 4746481-C Clerk, & Asst. Chamb. 5,000 C1erk,Chamb. Off. 5;000 If t► t, 5,000 Office Asst.•Chamb. Office 5,000 Acting City Judge 2,000 Unanimously carried. ANNUAL REPORT DO, , ,,�1aDSi�,� The annual report of the Dog Warden was presented and real. By Alderman Adams, Sec, by Ald. Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. Common Council Proceedings —3-► January 4, 1950 ANNUAL REPORT - VETERAN VOLU14TEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION The annual report of the VVFA'was presented and read."" By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Holman RESOLVED, that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The annual report of the sealer was received and read. By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. NEW YORK STATE HEALTH,, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION CONFERENCE A letter from E.D. Sebring, Jr,, Director of the Youth Bureau was presented requesting permission to attend a conference to be held in Syracuse January 26 through 28th. By Alderman MacDaniels, Sec. by Ald. Gibson RESOLVED, that Tyr. Sebring, Jr., Director of the Youth Bureau bes <,.uthorized to attend the New York State Health, Physical Education and Recreation Conference to be held in Syracuse, January 26 to 28th, 1950 inclusive, at city expense. Carried. CITY INDEBTEDNESS The Clerk reported that the total city indebted- ness on December 31, 1949 amounted to $679,000.00 of which $495,000. was school debt, a reduction of '*1,293,000.00 in the total city debt since 1939. AUDIT By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. REDISTRICTING Alderman Adams stated that after discussion of the matter with various Aldermen he felt that it might be well to con- tinue the present system of electing two aldermen from each ward. Alderman Button expressed the opinion that seven aldermen would be more efficient to which Alderman Hulse agreed. Attorney Dahmen explained that the number of aldermen renre senting the city may be increased only by the State Legislature - whereas the number may be reduced by Local Law and after further discussion it was moved, By Alderman Adams, Sec. by Ald Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the report of the Special Committee on Redistricting be accepted and approved except in so far as it recommends that th- Common Council shall consist of seven (7) Aldermen rather than fourteen (14) aldermen, and it is hereby expressly RESOLVED, that said Council shall consist of tutu (2) aldermen to be selected from each ward, or a total of fourteen (14) aldermen after said redistricting plan has been effectuated. Ayes 7 Nays 2 Carried and Aplmved Unanimous approval was iven the redistricting plan of seven (7) wards, each with three �3) election districts, requesting the approval of the plan by the Board of Supervisors of the County and the submission of the plan to the 1950 State Legislature with the request for speedy action, and it was moved, COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET January 4, 1950 New York Telephone Co. The Dow Service, Inc. The Chase National Bank Ithaca Journal -Nests Cornell University Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. New York Telephone Co. T.G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. Collector of Internal Revenue 47.98 20.00 5.00 5.64, 19.20 21.70 12.04 3.67 96.25 Approved by the Finance Committee 909- Common Council Proceedings -4- January 4, 1950 By Alderman Adams, Sec. by Alderman Button 701HEREAS, the Special Committee on Redistricting appointed by the =or. on July 7, 1949 has rendered a report of its study, deliber- ations, findings and recommendations by report dated December 20, 1949 recommending the complete redistricting of the City of Ithaca into seven (7) wards, each "lith three (3) election districts, and WHEREAS, said report points out the necessity of creating sai�_ new wards and districts not later than October 1, 1950, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has not the power to enact legis- lation by local law and action by the New York State Legislature is necessary to change Section 3 of the Ithaca city charter to , effectuate said redistricting in accordance with City Home Rule Law Section 23, and WHEREAS, the creation of seven (7) wards", er�.ch with three (3) election districts, in the City of Ithaca ?-*ould result in a. Common Council consisting of fourteen (14) alermen, and although the Special Committee on Redistricting has recommended that seven (7) aldermen instead of fourteen (14) be provided which would necessi- tate changing Section 6 and Section 14 of the Ithaca city charter, and ?THEREAS, it is the considered opinion of this group that Section 6 and Section 14 of the Ithaca city charter not be amended and that the Common Council continue to consist of two (2) aldermen from each i.,Tard, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, (1) That the report of the Special Committee on Redistricting be accepted and approved except in so far as it recommends that the Common Council shall consist of seven (7) aldermen rather than fourteen (14) aldermen, and it is hereby expressly RESOLVED that said Council shall consist of t?-To (2) aldermen to be selected from each turd, or a total of fourteen (14) aldermen after said redis- tricting plan has been effectuated. (2) That the proposed plan for redistricting the City of Ithaca into seven (7) wards, each with three (3) election districts, be and the same is hereby approved, (3) That this Common Councilsubmit a copy of the redistrict- ing plan to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Tompkins .-no, request their approval and support thereof to the end that the necessary special statute by the Nell York State Legislature may be expedited at the 1950 Legislative Session. (4) That the City Attorney be directed to prepare the requisite special statute for submission to the 1950 State Legis- lature, together with such other resolutions, papers, and proceec' - ings as may be necessary, and further request the said Legislature for speedy enactment of legislation to effectuate said plan of redistricting in and for the City of Ithaca. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the mayor, ADJOURNMENT On motion by Alderman Sdilkinson, Sec, by Alderman Gibson, the meeting was adjourned to 5 P.M., Thursday, January 12, 1950. �T F.H Springer Cit Clerk 2 �Y COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 P.M, PRESENT; Ex -Mayor - Baker Kayor - Shaw Alderman - MaeDaniels, Wilkinson, Dickens, Hulse, Benson, Attorney - Dahmen Police Chief - Marshall Fire Chief - Travis Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer January 12,1950 Gallagher, Holman, Button, Adams, Gibson Ex -Mayor Baker addressed Mayor Shaw and the Common Council as follows: OMayor Shaw, I wish you success during your adminis- tration. I want to express at this time the loyal support to me of the City Officials and employees while serving as Mayor. I can assure you of their continued cooperation. As a parting word to the Common Council, I hope that some action will be taken to carry out the recommendation's of the Report of the Greater Ithaca War Memorial Committee, submitted and on file TTith the City Clerk. Mr. Mayor, I welcome you to the seat as Mayor of the City of Ithaca and tender to you the 1°ayor's badge of authority as head of the Police Department and the avel of your office as presiding officer of the Common �uncil and other Boards," 4'y Mayor Shaw thanked Mr. Baker and congratulated him on his success- ful administration and pledged his efforts to continue good govern- ment for the City of Ithacaq MINUTES Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held December 29, 1949 , and of the regular meeting held January 4, 19r50 were duly approved. RESIGNATION - POLICF� COMMISSIONER The following letter of resigr.n- tion submitted by Police Commissioner L.P. Champaign was presented and read. Ithaca, N.Y. Jan..11, 1950 Mr. Stanley C. Shaw Ithaca, N.Y. Dear Mr. Mayor: Congratulations to you on your el�,otion and best wishes to you for a good two years and I hope 'for more terms -to- comet Believing that all Mayor's appointments s11DuW with his term of ,office so he would not be handicapped in any way I am handing.. you my resignation as Police Commissioner. At this time I would like to express my appreciation to the men on the force for their kindness to me and also to say to you, Mr. Mayor, that I think -you have as fine a bunch of men as any in the state. Yours truly, /s/L.M. Champaign 211 Common Council Proceedings -2- January 12, 1950 By Alderman Adams, Sec, by Alderman MacDaniels RESOLVED, that the resignation be accepted. Carried. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor announced the following nominations and requested approval of the Council. Acting City Judge James V. Buyoucos, 1 year; Commissioner of Public 11orks J. Reed Colbert - 6 years. :3y—U -erman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED , that the persons hereinabove nc''inrt^f' by the Mayor be and they hereby are approved and appointed to fill the offices set opposite their respective names, for the specified terms. Carri ed. APPOINTMENTS Elayor Shag announced the following appointments not requiring the Council's approval. Registrar of Vital Statistics F.H'. Springer City Attorney E.,A. Dahmen, Jr. City Prosecutor (From Jan. 16, '50 Roger B Sovocool Assessor i Henry C. Thorne Bldg. Commissioner Henry C. Thorne Police Commissioner(Unexp. Term) Larry J. Gaurnier City Historian Examining Bd. for Electricians " 13d. of Plumbers Comm. Planning Board If If if n It If If u p Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code 3d. of Zoning Appeals B.S. Monroe A.H. Davenport Frank A. Bangs R.E.. Dickens J.S. Barr H. Stillwell Brol-rn Benjamin H. Payne J.V. Leonard R, E. Metzger Alfred Teti Oliver Jones By Alderman Gibson, Sec, by Alderman Adams Term Ending Dec. 31, 1953 „ ,i 1951 If u 1951 it 0 1952 1951 195' 195 1952 1952 „ u 1951 1951 If 1952 „ u 1952 " 1952 " u 1952 " 1952 ►' " 1952 RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the Ea.yor be and they hereby are approved to fill the various offices set opposite their respective names for the term specified. Carried. STANDING COMT-.ITTEES The Mayor announced the following standing committees for the ensuing year. Finance and Accounts ' illcinson Adams Holman Charter and Ordinance Adams Hulse Benson Relations with -Police Department Gallagher Gibson Wilkinson Relations with Board of Public Works Benson Dickens Gallagher Relations t-rith Fire Commission Holman Button Gibson Health Committee Hulse Button MacDaniels REDISTRICTING - SUZERVISORS RESOLUTION The following resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors in response to the request that the Board approve the plan for redistricting the City vas present- ed and read. Common Council Proceedings 3- January 12, 1950 RESOLUTION NO. 6 - CITY OF ITHACA - RE --DISTRICTING PLAN WHEREAS, the special committee of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca on re -districting the city has recommended to the Common Council a re -districting plan and has requested the approval of the same by this Board; AND WHEREAS, the population of Tompkins County has greatly in- creased in the past ten years, and the federal census will be taken this year; RESOLVED, that this Board believes that the re -districting plan should not be adopted until the population changes are known and studied, and it respectfully recommends to the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that the proposal.to re -district the city be deferred until after the report of the 1950 federal census has been received; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent by 'the Clerk to the mayor of the City of Ithaca and to Hon, Ray Ashbery, Member of Assembly. The Mayor stared that he has discussed the matter e•rith Attorney Armand Adams and that lie mould like to study the matter and discuss it ,"ith the Council at a later meeting. LOCAL LAW - RE. PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES, ETC. Attorney Dahmen suggested that it 1,iauld be in order for the Council to act upon the proposed Local Law in regard to the publication of ordinances, rules and regulations and official notices,,,rhich was presented at _the meeting held December 7, 1949. LOCAL LAW A LOCAL LAW IN REFERENCE TO THE PUBLICATIONd OF ORDINANCES, RULES & REGULATIONS -?• OFFICIAL NOTICES By Alderman Hulse, Sec. by Alda Button BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca. as follo,°rE Sec. 1. Section 36 of the charter o'f the City of Ithaca, being Chapter 503 of the LaT:rs of 1908 as amended by Chapter 445 of the Laws of 1910 is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 36 (a). Sec. 36-a. Every later, ordinance, by-law, resolution imposing any penalty or forfeiture for a violation of its provisions shall after the passage or adoption thereof, take effect upon its enactment or adoption, unless otherwise directed therein. The title or brief description of the contents of each or.c1; -. ance or regulation, the violation of the provisions of which is declared to be a misdemeanor and of every ordinance and regulation imposing any penalty or forfeiture or impri^onment for a violation of its provisions, together 't,rith a statement that such ordinance or regulation is on record with the city clerk, shall be published at least once in the official news paper of the City of Ithaca before the provisions' or regulati. t. shall be enforceable. It shall be not necessary to public_'_ any law, ordinance, by-law, resolution or regulation to be en- forced within the city except as herein provided. In case of insurrection, riot, conflagration or other necessity requiring immediate operation of said ordinance, by-law, rule or regulation it shall take effect as soon as proclamation thereof has been made by the mayor and after such proclamation has been posted in five conspicuous places in the City of Ithaca. Section 2. Every provision of the existing charter or any enactment thereof of the City of Ithaca and all other provis- ions of law insofar as they conflict Trith this local law are hereby superseded. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately, Common Council Proceedings -4- January 12, 1950 Ayes 10 Nay s 0 Carried. Approved by me this day of January 1950, and designa- ted Local Law # May r R GJLAR MEETING DATE Alderman Will-inson stated that he believes it the ?^Tish of the Council that recognition be given petitioners and others who �Tish to appear before the Council and suggested that tiro instead of one meeting be held each month in order to give proper consideration to matters coming before the Council. Various dates and hours Were suggested for the second meeting of the month but there seemed to be conflicts ti^Tith other activities. After considerable discussion it rTas moved. By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that in addition to the meeting to be held at 5 P.1". on the first Wednesday in each month that en dditional meeting be held at the call of the Mayor. Carried, AGENDA Alderman Benson suggested that the a7'ermen be furnished with Agenda of the meetings with notices and it jaa.s moved, Dy Alderman Benson, Sec. by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the clerk be directed to include agenda with all ..ct ices of Council meetings. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Carri ed. F Springerty Clerk Rerul?r Meeting PRES^_ T : COM1i0II COU CIL PT--OCEI?DI 'GS City of Ithaca., N.Y. 8 P.I'. I:ayor - ShaT-r Al(9erma.n - YacDa.niels, 'illrinson, GallPgher, Hulse, Benson, V.ams, Gibson Attorney - Dahmen Police Chief - I`arsha.11 `Touth Bureau Director - Sebring Clerk - Springer January 24, 1950 Holman, -lutton, Dic--en-:;; Il;I?UTES :.mutes of the 1,)recedin,7 meeting -ere duly am -)roved. ART'1UR N. CI-3B _ i.E -ORIAL R-50LUTION In tribute to the memory of the late Arthur Gibb, a.. -!or ShaTr addressed the council as folloT,rs: "The late Arthur Gibb Trrote ^.n article entitled 'Some of Ply Dreams I. He s'_etchec, the n=tura.l beauties of Ithac-. and said, in referring to Itha.cr, , that 'the one thing lacl-inr.r is a united and public realization that the real city beautiful c?.n only be accomplished by the Trill and consent of the people, and.. this-, last mentioned need, I believe, has begun to cievelcp small seedling, at present to be sure, but I have faith that it T-*ill groT* to its full suture end see to it that Ithaca in truth becomes Trh-?.t I vision P.s the city beautiful. 1 It "herabers of the Council in the i-a-ssing of Arthur Gibb, Ithaca. has lost a fine and. distinguished citizen." Alderman yda.ms addressed. the Council as follol�ys: "The Common Council of the City of Ithaca. ha.s le?.rned of the passing of Arthur GIN), n. former civic leader :nd. I'?yor of of our Community. ; r. C-V)'>'s years of service nnc?e-red' him to the .,eoi-)le of Ith^c^, T-is str=1i-ht-for•ra.r0ness in dealing T-rith the-,)roblPr:.s of loca.l r-overnment -T,ron for him the ad_mir,ticn anc esteem of --all ,rho T:ne- him." "His keen insight into the future, Pnd plans for more beautifo.]. -nd ere^ter Ithaca., esto,Dlished Arthur ;Gibe a.s one of the out. st=nding I.ayors of the City. Tie T,ras a truly distinguished cit;_- zen of Ithaca.." I offer the folloT•►in, resolution, that ,►hen the Common Council adjourns this da.y, it do ro out of respect to the memory of tL, late �rthu-r Gibb. FURTHER '3- IT 7r9,c3LsT^D, t'l^.t cosies of this resolution be for- e to the members of his family. The resolution �7?.s ,econded by Alderman mutton and un?.r ;,: _ ly carried. 'YOUTH i3UEEAU _DIRECTOR - CIVIL )ERVICE gTATUS The follo,ring letter from, the Chairraan of the ._ C.visnry Council of the Ith= ca 'Touth -3ur, 7 T-ra.s read: January 13, 1950 The Honorable Stpnley C. ShaTr, :"a.yor And .embers of The Common Council City of Ithac, `e-. Tor? C Gentlemen: im It ha.s come to our attention that the office of "Director of The Ithaca `4outh Bureau" has not been included in the City of Ithaca. Job Classification -'lr+.n. Common Council Proceedings -2- January 24, 1950 fl This al»>arently, has been an oversight, since the bureau's stenographer -secretary has been included in the classification p1!nn as a "stenographer" •►ith established salary range and automatic increments, So, that the Youth Bureau Director may be granted the same status as other"employees of the City of Ithaca, the AOvisory Council of the' Ithaca. Youth 9ureau respectfully requests: (1) That the office of "Director of the Ithaca "outh 3ureau" be included in the City of Ithaca job classification pl^.n. (2) That the sal ^ry range for the Office of Director of the Ithaca. `Youth 3ureau be established a.t four thousand dollars ( 4,000) to five thousand dollars ( :5,000), t-rith annual salary increments of tiro hundred dollars (_200.00), and (3) That the s^la.ry of the ,)resent incumbent be established for the current fiscal year at four thousand four hundred dollars ('j!-,L!•00). respectfully yours, /s/ S.i`. roodsid-e ;oodside,, Cha.irm�n -advisory Council Ithaca, ''oath Bureau - After discussion it Teas moved'., 3y Alder;r,g,n acDa-niels, Sec` by .,ld.erman Gallagher it ?1ae come to the-.tt^ntion of the mayor of the City of Ithaca that th^ "outh Bureau Director of said City may be ,,ra.nted the P, ,.-,e status as other erm)loyeen of the City of Ithaca, and :=17RT -=S, it is the consensus- of oninion of the Common Council of tip:: City of Ith-.ca a.nd the - a.yo-r they- o'f that the position of 'Youth _�ureau Director should be inculc ed in the City of It')aca. ,job cla.ssi fication plan, i!0.' THEREFOR , 3E IT RESOLVED tha.t this Common Council reouest the Civil Service Commission of the City of Ithaca (1) to create the position of Director of the Iti!ac-. '_"oath '3urea.0 in its .job classi cation plan, (2) that the salF.ry range for the position of Directo:- of the Ithaca ?'outh <3ureau be eotablished 2.t P. minimum of ' 4,000 =_lc, r.:a.xirnuni of �5,000 Triti, annual salary increments of 200 (3) tila.t the salasj of ti.e >>resent incumbent be est-blished. for the currFnt fiscal year at Lj-, Loo, Ca,rri ec? . i:r, :!ooc'sid'e, Chairman of the -dvisory Council exnresrec7 appre-• cia.tion for the action of the council in-n-oroving Civil Service st fo.r the Director of the Youth 3ur-,au and explained the ^ounce of a.11ocated_ to the "3ureau, statin,, that prof the total buCet-mounti nrr to 7,500.00 is a)ppronri?.tecl `oy the City, . from Service Clu?)s an(' - other sources Pnc1 t from the St^t. .L U U T ri 41 ! 1J `'-;t 3E �.' l OI'd COi - ITT -- a pointment of a. new P� c'ommittee tion Committee *rith membership Gallagher, Gibson. , POINTED i;a.yor 3ha° announced the to be ?c?lt3?rn a.a the `youth and Reorea- a.s follw-lls: _alderman iacDaniels, k:_:U_4L REPORTT-- P_010E DEPART- EiTT The annu^1 report of the Tolice Department -as ,-presented and read. by Police Chief i"arshall. By Alderman 3enson, ;ec. by Aldermr n Hulse RESOLVED that the re?)ort be received and placed on file. Carried. CoiarAon Council Froceed_inr°s -3- Ja.nu^.ry 24, 1950 REDISTRICTING Attorney T.T . Potters outlined the ►or'- of the Committee in their study on redistricting the City. He stated that several plans -ere considered before submission to the Council and. that it c- me as a. surprise to the Committee trhen the pl--n -as disatDproved )fir the Supervisors. ayor Sha•r stated that in his opinion, the Committee submitted ?.fine report Y-rith recommendations and feels that the matter should. be presented to the Legislature. Aldermen Button expressed the opinion that the Committee t•rhich he understood the iia.yor will a_)point should confer Trith the Super- visors in 7n effort to secure the approval of thpt Board before the bill is -)resented to the Legislature, The hayor announced the appointment of a net•► committee to be '-norm as the Committee on Relations with the County Government frith membership as follo'-s: Alderman Hulse, Button, Dickens By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald. : acDaniels RESOLVED, that the problem of securing; Supervisors' a7onroval of the Redistricting Plan be referredto the Committee on Relations With County Goverment and to confer t,rith the supervisors ^nc report at the next meeting. Carried. CORNELL CIT'I LIBRARY Alderman il':inson expla.inefq that there is consi(fterable unoccupied space in the Cornell Library Building; Trhich should be utilized since the city is �,a.ying rent for the space, -nd he recommended- that the matter of assigning space for city depart- ments ':,e referred to a committee for study. 3y Alderman Hulse, Sec. by .old. i-acDaniels RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Relations Trith the Board. of Public `ror?cs and the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. SECRETAT11'r TO TT47 isAYOR 17a.yor Sher requested the Council to approve a near .ob classification and request approval of the ',unicir)F.l Civil Service Commission for the position of Secret^.ry to the i'a.yor He stated that a secretar,r Is urgently needed to -^:ct as recept ionest, male appointments, maintain correspondence files ?nd relate,-'. zrorh, He further stated that the ^.rn-)ointee t-could also be available �.ssist committees and do typing for other departments. After discussion it vrss moved by Alderman .-..dams, Seconded by Ald. ''ilkinson RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. S. CIAL C011-hITTEE ON VETERAi1S' AFFAIRS Follol,ring is the i:ayort s statement in regard to the appointment of a. Special Committee on Veteran's Affairs. I hereby appoint a special committee to be knotrn �s the Committ- ee on Veteran's Affairs. The _)ur>>oses of this body are as follot-►s: fM, 1. Bring about closer relations bet-een the City Government -.nd. Veteran's Organizations and -ll Veterans of our community. Common Council Proceedins s -T! J-nuary 2L, 1950 2. To foster better understanding ?nO broader ;)a.rticipation in events -hick commemorate the patriotic services _-.nd_ deeds of the men ^nd T-romen --ho have served, a.nd are serving, in the armed forces of our country. I therefore a,) -point the follo•,ing persons to serve on this Coi imi ttee: Chairman - Robert Dic'-.ens City Govt. Leon Holman City Govt, Frank Laverty City govt,. Fritz Deel ey V. F.' T,0 DeRoncey-Taters Legion John Clppi) V. F.' T-, Iv=.n Cook V.F.-T. Clprnece ::orse Lef-ion Joseph Conley Legion Bernard Dunlavey City Govt. Henry Johnson City Govt. Adelson Bulche City Govt. ST_yTE BAR 4SSOCIATIOII i.-17.TI;'G The Mayor ?nnounced that a meet in of the i?e•r 'Tore State .3ar Association is to be held in :'e-� 'Tor J- nuary 25 to January 28th an(' he recommended th--t City Attorney D^.hmen be - uthori zed to attend:. y A1(1.erman Dic?:ens, Sec. by _�leerino-n Benson R SOLVED, that Attorney Dahmen be authorized to attend the meeting at city ex--)ense. carried. TRAFr IC C0i.1;ITTEE Vayor Shay• announces' the reactivating of the S-;-)eciRl Traffic Committee rith miembership as follo7Ts: H.F. Benson, Chairman F.J. Laverty Joseph '3arr J^mes Conley Harold 'Tilcox La.rry Gaurnier i'arion Hulse David S?.rerstone POLLING PLACE - .THIRD DISTRICT -THIRD "ARD A letter from Char! ; . Chapman, Director of the Social Service Leap-ue --as -)resented requesting the city to find P. ne- rolling place to rerla.ce the u�;e of the north Side House. The letter stated that due to expanc.ed -)roErams carrieC. on _t the house that its use as a polling place crea.ts adifficult situation. By Alderman Benson, Sec. by _plc. 'iulse RESOLVED, that the City Cler- a.nC, Aldermen from the Third --.rd. be authorized to find. P. ne-r ,polling place and make recomnenda-- tions to the Council. Carried, CIT` ATTOR:?EY - CITY ,PRQS,,, CUTOR C)ALAR`' DIVI�OIi The i=a.yor stated. that clue to the separation of the -,)ositions of Attorney ?nd Prosecu- tor that provision for division of the salary must be made and. it ,.r?.s moved. By Aldermen Benson, Sec. by Alc,err:an *Juke ?IERLAS, the Vayor of the Cite of Ithaca. has as of the lbth Cay of January, 19501 appointed ?oger Bi Sovocool City Prosecutor a.nd Ernest A. Dahment Jr. City _-ttorney, and Common Council Proceedings -5- January 24, 1950 7r_ERL S, the positions continue to be held by these da.r years 1950-51, of City Prosecutor ^nd City Attorney 'rill tT,io -)ersons senar?tely during the calen- 70-t THEREFORr, BE IT RESOLVED RX THE CO' - OI? COLTi'CIL AS tOLLO�1So ThEt the sa.la.ry of the City : ro$ecutor Rw er '13. Sovocool be set :nt .�500,00 per annum without bonus ^nd_ tha.t the s?1?ry of the City Attorney Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. be set of '29000.00 i-rith bonus of 300. 00 for the ca.lend.ar year 1950. Unanimously carried. POLICr DEPART: E11T .3LIDOEZ ',lderma.n C?.11a.gher, Ch^.irm^n of the Police Committee re._.,s,imende(1 that budget estimates for the Police Denartment be increpse& as follo"s: Ne-r Equipment 100. i aintena.nce of Equipment "300. Eaterials ^nd Supplies ``:LL00. He stated that added items un6er ne- equipment 'rill consist of Sam Browne belts and gloves treated Trith reflecting material to '-)e used by patrolmen for their s^.fety in the regulation of street traffic. i:aintena.nce of equipment addition Trill P110 ? rei')l; cement of uniforms da.ma.ged in line of duty. i-:aterials 2.nd sup -)lies e,O.dition -rill be used for the -ourcha.se of azi.-i.uni 6ion ^n(1. target su_:-)plies to be used in the training �.nd practice program of the department, :3y Alderman Button, Sec. by _zlc?erm^.n Dickens. RESOLVED thp.t the recommendation be referred to the Fin^.nee Com�,iittee for consideration anc'. recommend,tion. Carried. 3y _.luerman Adams, Sec. by Ale. C-Ilagher RESOLVED, that an ^repro ?r. i_^.tion for the purposes outlined above be in an amount not be exceed 800.00. Carried. Oii .0TION the meeting Tra.s adjourned. fF.H Snrinrrer City Clerk 1 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting PRESENT: Mayor _ Shaw Alderman _ MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Hulse, Benson, Gibson Attorney -» Dahmen Chamberlain Snyder Clerk - Springer 5 P.M. February 1, 1950 Gallagher, `1:0.man, Button, Dickens, 1'.7 U ES Minutes of the preceding meeting T* r ,';,ly approved. �,:1i CHQOL SENIOR DAY Representatives f.r_�i t'- Senior Class of the 1�chool were present and explained thE+: :.?.< ..lass would lire to one day in April set aside when the can take over tht 'z s of running the City. He stated that .c planned to have 11_c� en'Gire class of approximately 250 student-s :'>ar1ticipate. The aldermen approved the plan and the YOUGh and Recreation (_'emmittee eras • r• equested to cooperate with the class in making necessary arrangements. YOUTH BUREAU ESTABLISHED The following resolution to establish a Youth Bureau was presented and acted upon as fallows: By Alderman Holman, Sec. by Ald. MacDaniels IHEREAS, it is the intention of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca to establish a Youth Bureau,•and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for such a project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and if approved,•to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said pro- ject) as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laura of 1945, as amended; 1 tXF0RE,be it RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and Stanley C. ShauT, Mayor is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the Near York State Youth Commission for its approval,. Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately. Ayes 9 F ays '0 Carri ed. T.mR DEPARTMENT PRpPERTY _ SALE AUTHORIZED The Clerk reported t: is the Board. of Public Works has determined that the house and lo"j- Et the Van Nattas pumping station now o-ned by the "Dater Depart-- menti is no longer needed by the City and has requested the Council to authorize its sale at Public Auction at a minimum price of 0,500 1-orlth terms of 10% at time of sale, balance T,rithin 20 days# by Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse u:EREAS, the following described parcel of property, oT,rned by the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Ithaca is not needed. for any public purpose, and UHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Council that the property should be restored to the tax roll, NO;J THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described pre- mises be sold and disposed of at public auction under the direction of the City Clerk: �> •) ( COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS -3. February 1, 193O s .« ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin located 12 feet easterly from the southeast corner of the Van Nattats water pump- inrr station; running thence south 12 degrees 41 minutes east 67.85 feet to an iron pin in the easterly line of..Giles Street; running thence south 45 degrees 45 minutes east 53.65 feet alon€ the easterly line of Giles Street to an iron Din; thence north 56 degrees 35 minutes east 35.4.6 feet to a.n iron pin; thence north 4 degrees 30 minutes !-rest 140,55 feet to an iron pin; thence south 81 degrees 6 minutes west 76.71 feet to an iron pin located 12 feet easterly from the east face of the afore- mentioned pumping station; tlience south � def^rees 22 minutes east on a line parallel to 2.nd 12 feet eifiG :erly from the east wall of said pumping station 44 feet point or place of beginning. Together uTith a. right to L � c• e steps descending upon and over property of the party c-L c first part for foot passage to Giles Street. Excepting and reserving a. right cf "s.)' across the entire northwest corner of said prem,.ses for th 3-L-, nose of maintaining and replacing an existing 10 inch w,a, ter Also excepting and reserving a right of *ay 20 feet in ,Tjidth across the southerly portion of said premises for the ?)ur- pose of maintaining and teplacing an existing water main. Further excepting and reserving a. right of way over and across the existing driveway running along the ,, -Test sic_e of said premises for the unhindered passage of and use by truc'rs and other equipment of the party of the first i;art herein. The premises above described and the right of t•?ays reserved are shown on a Survey of Lot at 345 Giles Street, Ithaca, 17el,r `_cork, dated January 10, 1950, by Leon H. Cass, City Engineer, a copy of which is attached hereto and. male a, nart hereof. The d?,relling on the above descri ,ec1 premises is 1=11n as 345 Giles Street, Ithaca, New York. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to advertise and sell said premises at pub- lic auction in the manner prescribed by la,•r, and is hereby direct`.(-_' . to refuse any bids for a sum less than Five thousand Five hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) payable 10% at time of sale, balance within tT-renty (20) days, and is directed to include such limitation in the advertisement. and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed of said premises to the successful bidder. Unanimously carried. R11:0DFLING - MAYOR'S OFFICE The C1er'.i reported that the Board. of Public 11orks has approved the Mayor's request for remodeling his �;;ffice and installing additional furniture rrovi6_ing the Council a�)-)roves and appropriates the required funds estimated at1; 000.0. Alderman Hulse questioned the advisability of using a rug in the office and expressed the opinion that due to the wear it will receive, that asphalt tile T•rould be more satisfactory. After discussion it was moved, By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Alderman Gibson. RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the sum of P1,000.00 or so much thereof as may be required, be and hereby is appropriated. to budget item #119, City Hall, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the question of floor covering be left to the Superintendent of Public Works 1.•rith power. Unanimously carried. Common Council Proceedings -3.- February 1, 1950 POLICE DEPAR LENT -. 4PPROPRIATION Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee recommends the appropriatioti of uw800.00 to the Police Department as requested by the Police Committee, Alderman Hulse expressed the opinion that no further appro- priations -should be made until it is determ:.aed what funds 'T•rill be, available after the 1949 accounts are closed and the amount of tax- able property on the 1950 rol] is aecertain(; , Alderman Iarilkinson assured the Council `ghat funds i-rill be avai' able and it was moved, By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. BenGc•r RESOLVED, that the sum of t 800. 0,_. io hereby Is appropri a t e to budget account #130, :Police Depart,,,n ,, Carr, c , SECRETARY TO MAYOR Alderman Wilkinscn that in the absanc,� '494 fror�� the _C�t of Alderman Adams, two of t`.-:T.1 - 97,s of the Financ � Committee met and approved the Mayor's a. secretary. Several Aldermen expressed the opinion action should be deferred until all members of the Committee cc,v,ld be present. After further discussion it 1•ras moved, �., By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Alderman Hulse. . RESOLVED, that the matter be deferred until the full Committee meet and reports. Ayes 4 MacDa.riiels, Button, Hulse, Henocn Nays 5 Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Jc;ans, Gibson Motion Lost By Alderman Will>inson, Sec. by Alderman Di^kens �- WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Fayor of the City of Ithaca, to create a new job classification to be knoj-Tn as "Secretary to the Mayor", and *� c 'IHEREAS, it is necessary for the Common Council to request the Municipal Civil Service Commission to crea-7-c such a position. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby request the Municipal Civil Service Commission (1) to create a job classification to be known as "Secretary to the Mayor" (2) that this position be placed in the exempt class as provided for bj Section 13 of the Civil Service Law of the Sate of New York and added to the exempt positions of Appendix{ A,Civil Service Rules fox ti,.e City of Ithaca, (3) that the salary range for the position of ".ecretary to the Mayor" be established at a minimum of �2,600.00 and a maximum of ("3,000,00, T,rith annual salary increments of and (4) that the salary of the selectee for this position be established for the current year at ? 2,500 with a cost of living I onus of $300,00 for the year 1950. l: , Alderman Benson, Sec. by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the above resolution be amended by hal,_ing the "Job Classification" as set forth beloVr, a part thereof aftei- deletion of the last sentence of paragraph 2, Distinguishing; Features of the Class, ,.Thich reads as follows: Employees in thi class may. exercise Immediate supervision over the work of clerl c,_.'L assistants"'and after deletion of the last sentence of paragr=,,l'n .3, Examples of Work: (Illustrative only) which reads as foll,)'Us: "Assigns work to and supervises subordinate clerical employees". SECRETARY- ,' 0,.THE G-ENERAL STATUENT :OF DUTIES: Performs difficult stenographic, typi clerical, and secretarial 1^rork of confidential nature; does relate work as required. DIlTINGUISHINi-FUTURES-OF THE C S: The work of employees in thi c ass As distinguished by the fact that responsibility is involved for independenxiy performing complex clerical operations and re- lieving guperlor of administrative detail by arranging his con- ferences 3'or lk4m personally, and handling contacts which should !� `� is Common Council Proceedings -4- February 1, 1950 r properly be made wi h subordinate officials. This work calls for the frequent exercise of independent judgment in giving out informa- tion regarding departmental policies and practices and in planning the routine of an office. The correspondence duties of these employees are distinguished by the fact that most letters and re- leases of a routine recurring nature are composed personally trith correspondence being O.ictated only when nets problems arise. Employ- ees in this class work under general supervision, receiving detailed instructions only upon work where policies have not been determined. Only unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only.) Acts as a receptionist, receiving callers, malting appointments and referrals; arranges meetings and conferen:;N&; preparing data for consideration; answers oral and t•rritten .r. o; juests for information which require a good knowledge of departmen'l:al procedures and regu- lations; ; takes and transcribes dictation of important and. con- fidential mature; maintains confidential and regular correspondence files; reads and summarizes reports to facilitate review by, and to conserve the time of superior. REQUILED K OW EDGE SKILLS D ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of general office terminol y, procedures, and equipment; thorough knowledge of business arithmeticand English; familiarity t-rith the organization, functions, laws, policies, and regulations of the department to which assigned; ability to handle routine office details independently, including the composition of important letters and mrmoranda without dictation; ability to take and trans- cribe dictation at a high rate of speed; ability to plan and super - wise the r-rork of others; ability to understand and carry out com- plex oral and written directions; tact and courtesy in dealing t�rith others; initiative and resourcefulness in the solution of complex clerical problems; neat personal appearance, good physical condition; ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND'TRAINING: Four years of clerical and stenographic experience, some of-t4hich shall have involved public contact 7,rork and graduation from a recognized college or university. Including or supplemented by course in stenogra.--)hy, and typewriting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work. Ayes 5 W17kineon,Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Gibson Nays 4 MacDanrels, Button, Hulse, Benson Carried, The vote on the original motion an amended was as follot-rs: 1 Ayes 5 Wilkinso , allagh, olman, Di ns, Gon B, Be onNays MacDani Butto Huls ty��N� �S V/vl-Nir�no�1`� Carried. 2, , 17- s-o FrT By Alderman Wilkinson , Sec. by Ald, Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of �2,566.63 be and hereby is appro- priated to budget item #102, Mayor's Office, s,,,hich represents salary and bonus for the balance of the year, Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carri ed. REDISTRICTING Alderman Hulse reported that there was no change in the vote of the Supervisors on redistricting of the City. She stated that the entire Committee recommends that a bill should be submitted for action by the State Legislature. By Alderman Hulse, Sec. -by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED,. that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare and forward to the Legislature the necessary papers for in- troduction before that body. Unanimously carried and approved. 1•vv 4.,k a u n v e rr COY'`_0" COU?11CIL P'lOr7.,7D!NG,9 AUDIT SHIEF+T February 11 1950 C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain �� Ithaca Journal Nei-rs L3..69 c 7 Ne?* YorIi Telephone Co. 46,g3 ,. Norton Electric Co. 1�1.50 Underwood Corporation l0r.09� Stover Printing%; Co. 17.55 1ue-1r York State Electric & G2s Corp, 8.1b Y Ith.aea Insurance AVency q Orl y T.G. Sons' Paper Co. .7 7.55 t Vanlla.tts Of -ice E luip,nent Co. 4- 10s C.D. Paulson Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. .. 1110 12.60k-y Ernest A. Dr=h. en, Jr. 100.00 -- H. L. Va.nostra.nd_ ^7. 77 Y_ Fr=_n`- A. Grn.cy Cl-.re:,zce B. Tomp'�:ins 70.00 v' ;Fred- ' . Elston 1�:.0,�; W,.. 13.00 � Joseph '.'tip nardi 12.50~. 'illia-rs Press Inc. r0 00 Employees' Retire_ent System �2,130.77�" Scha.bers Cycle Shoe 53.87w Ancy Soyrin.r 1 9.92 College Chevrolet Co. Atlantic Refining Co. 62.4 .'I S.H. Reese 6. Henrtr R. Head .B��,�,, �� Y 1e r York T-le-ohone Co. -) � New Yo r, St=a.te Electric . Cornell University C.J. Rur..sey Co. .-n0,, 19.78' John Inso v illi _ms 7.00 Dr. John F. 4pr,-en , Leo P. Larii.ln 7 Chester X. Ar�nstr-)ng 1�2.004-. Verne "711lsey 206.25A Arr.erica.n Coin Lock Co. Inc. C.A. Snyder, City Cha-mberlp_in 5.50,. �d:Ma.r D. Sebrinrr, ; r., 20. �0 p. D. Sebrin} ,sJr. ' Y 35, K6 ky. T.Gx. 'fillers Son' Parer GA) 1.37 " Y. Telephone Co. 12.28'' The Corner Boo':store 5. &04. Ithaca Co-op GLF Service,' Inc. 228.00�- The Ithaca Journff l 8. Ulrich Shubert, :Sus. Ygr. Cornell Folk Singers & D-nc(-,rs .00 50�`" To-ner. Electric 150.00 W Jamieson McKinney Co. , Inc. 372.7h4- A-,) -=rove:l_ by Finance Committee Common Council. Proceedings -5- 22 2- February 1, 1950 WELFARE SERVICE OEFICER APPOINTED Alderman Hulse stated that it has been recommended that a Welfare Service Officer be appointed to act in the interest of the City. She further stated that only a regularly appointed Service Officer has access to Welfare re- cords and she recommended that City Supervisor James Conley be appointed to the position. By Alderman Hulse, Sec, by Ald. Gallagher RESOLVED, that City Supervisor James Conley be and he hereby is appointed Welfare Service Officer, without salary, for the City of Ithaca, Carried., DEAD EP1D SIGN --SOUTH . CAYUGA STREET Alderm,Gallagher reported that the Police Committee approved the recom�-:iendati.on that a "Dead End Sign" be installed in South Cayuga Street near the intersection of South Hill Terrace and that the sign has been installed, By Alderman Gallagher, Sec, by Ald Gibson ed. RESOLVED, that installtion of the sign be and hereby is appro':'- Carried. ANEUA.L REPORT. -CITY CHAMBERLAIN The annual report of the City Chamberlain was presented and read. By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald Holman RESOLVED that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. AUDIT, By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Holman RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid, ON POTION the meeting was adjourned Carried, A, FIi Spring Cityy Clerk ( ) 2 t 2 1 CQMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor -Shaw Alderman-liacDaniels, ?Iilkimson-Oallagher, Hulse, Adams, Gibson Fire Commissioner - Reynolds, Schneider Fire Chief - Travis Clerk - Springer February 17 2, 1950 Holman, Button, Dickens, MINUTES Alderman Hulse stated that it ,-Tas her understanding that the aldermen unanimously approved the amendment to the ,job classifi- cation for Secretary to the Niayor as o:fferec by Alderman Benson at the meeting held February 1, 1950, and the clerk was directed to change the minutes accordingly. Alderman Adams stated that he did not leave the City until noon on.February 1, 10;.50, and that no meeting of the Finance Committe was called prior to that time and asked that the reference to his absence as stated i,, -;-.he first sentence in the ,:arag- ap'h under "Secretary To Mayor. yr, the minutes of Februar-,., :, ; V)",D; be expunged, The request was approved and the Cleric Tea:.,, directed to correct the I'linutes accordingly. The minutes of the meeting held February 1, 1950 :,.*ere then approved. LIBRARY LEASE Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Cornell Library Association has agreed to an extension of the lease for the first floor of the Library Building for a period of 5 years from January 1, 1950. It liras explained that the changes from the former lease are as follows: Rental reduced to "2,600.00 annually, the City to furnish its o7,rn Janitor Service. That the agreement may be terminated by the Landlord upon six months notice in the event the Landlord. sh=11 sell the premises, in which event the City Trill be reimbursed for a proportionate share of the costs of the improvements made by the City based on the length of the remaining portion of the lease. By Alderman Willrinson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be a..a a --)Proved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,' that the Mayor and City Clerk be be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. Carried, ,4.IRPORT LEASE The Clerk reported that _ t the meeting of the Bo.t'k' of public Works held February 8, 1950, Commissioner Barr repent^. that the Buildings and Grounds Committee has carefully considered the request of Mr. Peters that rental of the airport be reduced 5�116 after ,Tune 30. 1949, and after study of a, report on operation:N submitted by. Mr., P, ,3ters, the Committee, .°rith approval of the Ci ul,, Attorney recommenas that the rental be reduced to 'l.800.00 for t?�-s year July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, and the lease extended to date, and that the Board approved the recommendation and directed that it be submitted to the Council for approval. Alderman Dickens stated that tiro members of the Common Council: Committee ox► relations 1•11th the Board Trere present at the meeting when the maloti=r was discussed by the Board, and that they recommend approval of -the rental and extension of the lease. After further discussion it 1•ras moved, By Alderman Dickens, Se'c. by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved, and that the rental be fixed at `"1,800.00 for the period July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, and that the lease: be extended to June 30, 1950. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -2 9 9 r, February 17, 1950 " s_U Board of DEPUTY FIRE-XHIEF Garry Reynolds, Chairman of the/Fire Commissioners, petitioned the Council to approve a. classification of Deputy Fire Chief and approve the �p pointment of tiro members of the paid depart- ment to the position. He explained that the Commission feels that these men are needed to relieve the Chief and Assistant Chief and trill mrork on opposite shifts. He .recommended a starting salary,'df f'3,050,00 with one increment of :, 150.00 maa�ing the maximum salary �-'3, 200. 00. Commissioner Schneider staged that a great deal of Istudy has been given the matter and that it is believed that the department needs trained men to serve in the absence of the Chief or Assistant Chief. -.He emphasized .the statement":made by 1.1r. Reynolds that there is no thought of crowding out the volunteer department. Chief Travis stressed the importance of having qualified and experienced men to t)ak.a charge in the absence of. the ChLe'. and Assistant Chief and t;c take over ?-.rhen the olde officers are forced to resign. Alderman Holman , tated that tiro members cj' *..t-c (cminittee on relations with the 1",.r9 Department met Trith tie C:,.r,:n.ssioners end that they recommend approval of the and, appointment of two Deputy Chief;, Upon inquiry it was explained that 1_t is fElt the classification of "Deputy Fire Chle.-f" will cause less confusion than Captain a.s Ilas originally planned, Alderman Button stated that in his opinion the men who have been serving as Captains since last summer are comps-'Uent, but having; been a member of the volunteers for many years he f-els that no agreement should be made without representation of the Volunteer Association. 'k Alderman Wilkinson stated that the volunteer -Association was opposed to the appointment of Captains, and that no meeting of.the Association has been held since the change in.olassification has been proposed. After further discussion it was moved, By Alderman Hulse, Sec. by Ald., Wilkinson RESOLVED, that no action be taken 'until the matter i - a,! with the Volunteer Firemen's Aspociation. Carri ec'_a Mayor Shaw requested the Fire Commissi.::ne_. s and Chief and the Council Committee on relations with the Fiie Derartment to confer vith the volunteer Association and report 1)a.cz to the Council, FIRE APZALaUS_- #7 Alderman Holman stated that the Committee rf_.,3ornr_zends a purchase of a new truck for #7 Fire Company. He stated that the truck now being used is the oldest in use 1 n the City end is unsafe for continued use and he -recommended -Gh-a-;; Council appropriate funds for its purchase, Alderman Hulse questioned the need of P. truck for that loca�._'.on and suggested that the Council be given information on the numb:;r of runs made by"each Company and the age and condition of all apparatus. Alderman Buttah expressed the opinion that a regnest for new equipment should home from the Commissioners. Upon the Mayor's request for an expression from the Commission- ers, Commissioner Schneider stated that both 71s and 9ts are in need of new apparatus,, and suggested that one truck be purchased this year and another next year. By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Wilkinson Co.muaon Council Procp4dings _3-- February 17, 1950 RESOLVED, ,that the ma.ttar be =ref-rred to the. Fire`�Commis'sidners f study and definite recommendations. Carried. ON I:OTIOIT the meeting was -adjourned. 17�4 Springer ge C ty Clerk 9 0 4.') 7 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Special Meeting .2:30 Paps. February 25, 1950 PRESENT Mayor - Shaw Alderman MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Gallagher, holman, Button, Dickens, Hulse, Benson, Adams, Gi".?son Assemblyman - Ashbery Clerk - Springer Tha I'.ayor announced the meetinfr luo act: a-'%o, his request : ur passa_Te of a bill to amerva' t'ne 1. siaca. City in relation to the ward boundaries in the Ci;,y. He explained that the bill has been Introduced in the Senate and Assembly snd under provisions of la7,- reg,ftres the concur:-�,ncs of the Council. Assemblyman Ashbery stated that the bill has beFn -introduced and is now awaiting void from the Attorney General as to necessity of a message from the County Government. Alderman Hulse presented the following message showing the necessity for the proposed legislation, "The urgent need for additional "Ja.rds in the City of Ithaca -ill provide a more eauital!le 11. strl.bution of voting. It 7-rill relieve the precent ,,nllFaGted. -,noting districts 7-7here the number of votes cast often exceeds the legal lf.mits for a voting machine- It will also meet the demand of old and new housing develop:,lents located throughout the city. The city's populat.21cn Is rapidly increasing. This measure -'ill bring tc the people of Ithaca more equitable relaresentatic-n in city government. It will remedy the })resent, und,a-- sirable and crowded dondition. It will also establish sound basis for re --districting.`° By Alderman Hulse, Sec. by Ald, Button RESOLVED, that this Council hereby concurs in the request of the Mayor for the passage of Assembly Bill, Print `2327, Intro. #2197, Senate Bill, Print #1985, Intro,#1838. Unanimously carried. ON NOTION the meeting was adjourned. IF..ringer City Clerk 6? 2 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.N. March 1, 1950 PRESENT: Mayor - Shaw Alderman - MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dickens. . Hulse, Benson, Adams, Gibson Attorney - Dahmen s Ohairman, Youth Bureau - Woodside Director, Youth Bureau - Seabring Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Chamberlain - Snyder Cler'; - Springer BT11UTES Minutes of the regular meeting held February 17, 1950, nd of the Special meeting held February 25, 1950, were duly approve YOUTH BUREAU Mr. Woodside, Chairman of the Ithaca Youth Bureau vier -red the activities of the Bureau since its inception in 1945. He explained that �rhile the proposed budget for the year 1950 is "'27,808.00, the city's share is 07,500.00, the balance being pro d,ed by the state and. various service organizations anO other r ; *rtb He explained in detail the activities for the past year and the proposed plans for the ensuing year and he requested favorable tio!. on the 1950-51 budget. 1950-51 BUDGET - YOUTH i3UREAU Alderman MacDaniels stated that e Youth and Recreation (,(77,ittee recommends approval of the propo ed budget for the period 1 - 50 to 3 - 31 - 51 as presented b the `(outh Bureau and it was moved, By Alderman MacDaniels, Sec. by Ald. Gallagher RESOLVED, that the proposed budget in the amount of �27, 8.00 for the year 4 - 1 - 50 to 3 - 31 - 51 as submitted by the haca Youth Bureau be and hereby is approved, and the ',vlayor authors ed and directed to execute said application and forward to the w York State Youth Commission for its approval. Unanimously carried. PERMANET REGISTRATION The Mayor reported receipt of a call from trc League of Woman Voters a fel,,r minutes before the meeting) requesting him to present to the Council for action, the particulars of a bill no-v before the Legislature Trhich would permit Permanent Personal Registration, and he requested Alderman Hulse to present the particu- lars of the proposed bill, She explained the advantages of the System and moved the adopt of the following which i.! s seconded Alderman MacDan' _, �"I.THEREAS, the regi,):t. P.�=_on of voters every year no,r7 reauired in Ne7: ~irk State is old-fas'i (�ned, inefficient, and inconvenient --for zens; and WHEREAS, the New Yor', State Legislature .has the pourer to install a modern, efficient system -rhich -would protect the voters against bo''-_ inconvience and fraud; NOW THEREIORE, be it RESOLVED that we, the Common Council of the CI-1,., of Ithaca, New York do hereby respectfully petition the Legislatur of the State of NeT,r York to pass in the 1950 Session a lat,r providi-1 a state-wide system of PERMANENT PERSONAL REGISTRATION." Various Aldermen expressed the opinion that the matter should_ be given study before action is taken and the vote on adoption of the resolution t-.ras Ayes 4, Nays 6 and the motion 1-ras lost. Mrs. Hulse suggested that the Aldermen write and request that the bill be taken "out of Committee" for action at this session of the Legislature. COI'iI10IN COUIICIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SII r,7,T R'a.rch 1, 1950 1eT•, or1;. Telephone Co. Roy-,1 Typer•-riter Co., Inc. I:,_e y'icl3ee Com„a.ny Pit,iey-Noires, Inc. Core. 110 rtan L'lec. C:). I, e-,T YnrX St?te F. LertriC c?t G^S COr` • ,. Pa_per Co. C. A . S; ,y d er, City V=n;_ tta. Office E ,uin:e t Co. , I c. ernes t A. D='n1-:1en, Jr. Cit' of I hacc,, :later Fund. The L-,_T,ryers Co-o-oerative Pu-,lishin(_; Co. I^ri^n A. Penney The C1,ase ' atione.l 13pn`r, of Ne-.r Mie _^. l ^ntic Refi-, in - Co. ScI-oer's Cycle Shop Colle->_e Chevrolet G_,. & . r CO j.3. Lqn�° F..Fa rrs. a AnCij Soyrin- o Auto P a.rts er ,. nortinp C de line s Pharrn, �c;yT e, Tru7'M". Tle _1ono Co. State. Electric G s 11'1e I _- = c- Mourn .l C:J University C.� > Iiur.sey Co. 1>r:inr Ye,ter Co. .A --- eric-?l1 COi Ci Loc:. Co. , I nc. C.A. Snyt .er, City f`I !:, ,Sebrin , � '. ECc fr I Sebrin, J_". `iry.". 1. _) llerfi Sons' ,fir Co. T'L_yc CO'_".'ler Hootrstore Georo e P?rl-�in Ro*!Diri ;on .,y n s 1 Pa.Ct Pl'.yer V�.,nli- u', a Office Fqui7r)rn=nt Co. r ''e, cin_ Service -)�>>_�__ _ _.::er Co. . Tei'1ce Co. Cor":). e� �01 16. 23 12= 70 2' .01, ='s c0 35, 100.00'. 10.00' <° �O �.00. 215 - ; 73 84 2.50 � {1 �5.10 "3.65, 47 3.00 "1 L l3 ; ,36 3.84 27.1c• 1.�6 L7.45 3.00 150.00: 2.70. 1?5 r . . 211. 20 1121. (Y) COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ..2.. Marah 1 s 1950 CApITAL RESERVE FUND ET XAMIM4 The Clerk reported that on December 292 19 the Council was requested And did authorize with- drawal of �9,944.66 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, to complete payment for the paving of Eddy and.Fulton Streets, Since then it was found that with the completion of the Farm Street paving there remains an unexpended balance of $3,923.17 which can be reappropriated and made available to apply'against the author- ized withdrawal of 9'9,944.66. He recommended that the original action of the Council in authorizing t^.thdrawal of that sum be rescinded, that the,unexpended balance from the Farm Street paving be reappro- priated to the Eddy and Fulton Street paving and that the withdrawal of the difference, amounting to 696,021.490 from Capital Reserve Account #3 be authorized. By Alderman Adams, Sec, by Ald. Gibson ?THEREAS, there remains in the Farm Street paving account an unexpended balance of �3,923.17, and WHEREAS, it has been recommended that this sum be reappropriated and applied against the sum of $9,944.66 required to complete payment of the Eddy and Fulton Street paving. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that the action of the Council on December 29, 1949 in authorizing withdrawal of $9,94.4..66 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, be and hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED',_ that""the transfer of the sum off "O�'3,923.17 from the Farm Street paving account to the Eddy and Fulton Street paving account be approved and ordered , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of � 6,021.4.9 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, for the purpose above mention- ed be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby author- ized and. directed to 1,rithdrwrr the said sum of r,>6,021.49 from said capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried. SALE 'DATER DEPARTM111T PROPERTY The Clerk reported that the 11ater Department property at 345 Giles Street teas sold to Harold F. r`erlin at Public Auction on February 20, 1950 for the sum of �5,500- _1UDIT By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald Hulse RESOLVED, that the '-)ills audited by the Finance Committee be ^i they hereby are -,nd ordered paid. Carried. LIBRARY BUILDING RENOvATION Alderman Benson presented the plan for the proposed renovation of quarters in the Library Building to be used by City Departr_ :ruts. He stated that the estimated cost of the z7cr?t is 3,000.00 and it Baas moved, By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald, Hulse RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed ';;3,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item #119, City Hall, to cover cost of the Vrork, and that the renovation be under the Supervision of the Board of Public Works. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried. C01 ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS _3_ March 1, 1950 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Alderman Holman reported that a meeting was held ith the Volunteer Fireman's Adociation at which all Fire Companies were represented and that all'Companies voted against the proposal that two Deputy Fire Chiefs be authorized except Company #3 which expressed the opinion that the matter should be left with the Fire Commissioners and the Committee from the Council. He stated that the suggestion was made that conferences with the various companies, the Commissioners and with the paid firemen would bring about an understanding to which he agrees, and he recommended that no action be taken at this time. Alderman Wilkinson stated that much dissatisfaction in regard to the management of the Department was expressed at the meeting and that the volunteers Association went on record as opposing the appoint ment of Deputy Chiefs and it vas moved, By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald Dickens RESOLVED, that the request for approval of the classification and appointment of Deputy Fire Chiefs be denied. Carried. DEPART:�11ENT OF SAFETY The following recommendation for the creation of a Department of Safety was presented by Alderman Wilkinson: The basic public services of our municipality are those extended by the Ithaca Police De ::.rtment and Fire Department. The security Qf life and property res::;s with these essential facilities. There is Justification for concern vThen it is indicated that public safety facilities are not main',,.ined at the required high level. I I -Till not attempt to explain the resent concern for the productivity of the Fire Department, but I T,'rould like to suggest action which, in my opinion, Would eliminate the corcern. In our present system. of city government the administration is supported by an appointed commission for both safety departments. Each department is represented on the Council by a relationship committee. I i>>ould recommend the liquidation of these appointed commissions and the creation of a department of Safety anC_ the administrative ap appointment or election of a Safety Commissioner. Such a Commissioner v,ould be responsible to the ud.ministratior f^r the required efficien'-y o7 the two safety branches, `.,he Police and Fir: Departments. ?le are fortunate in this present administration to have the co -)able services of Poli,°e Commissioner Larry er.. He has k•`4LI ' onally served as a Fire Commissioner durinj7 a r.revious admini. All��, It was tl�:_ t; �.r cf public servant tr�,�c 1 read.iri mind when thiof this Iri such a plan •espective standing committees of the Counai.l. ��rould Y ve more dire; L relationship with the departments a.J: be of ire i ormative val',.o ,, the administration. C BY Ald t-itia.n Benson, Deco by Ald. Hulse SOLVED, that 'A-,e recommendation be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee znd the Committeeson Relations with the Police and Fire Departments for study and report. Carried. f-IRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION Alderman Benson expressed the opinion that the Council should have more knowledge concernin- the operation of the Fire Department and stated that he feels the ad -ministration is inadequate and inefficient,citing the lack of a call system, traininr and the reported condition of equipment and he recommended engaging an outside agent or agency to make a study of the entire department. The Mayor and various Aldermen expressed the opinion that the matter can be worked out locally and it was moved, By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald Dickens CO uiON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS T:a.rch 1, 1950 RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Relations �7ith the Fire Department, to r,.a'ce P. thoroufyh stud, of conditions, enrTaging outside hel.,: if necessary, and to submit a report -itil recomr,enda.tions to the Council. Carried,, Ai iiUALRE-PORT — 130ARD OF PUiALIC '..OR. S Alder:: alp Adams expressed Vile thanks of the iiayor a.ne, Comr on Council for ti: comprehensive re,)ort submitted by Superintendent Laverty a.t the last meeting. iir. Laverty ave credit to .1, ineer Ca.s^, Forester-3a'-er an��. Assistant to the Sui.)erintend.ent i:iller for preparation of the report, TRAFFIC ORDI;`AiICE Alderman Benson-e_i-)orted that the Yodel Traffic Ordinance is nearing its final revision and. -Trill soon be -presented to the Charter a.nC1 O:,0inance Committee. ARTE^I=_L HIGH'.AY L7!1;;!-ATION liayor ShaT• announced that the Arterial F?iLhT-*ay bill has te ,:-� to the Legislature. FIRE APPARATUS Sir:rtc request for neir fire apparatus Was received from the Fire Commis"is-ie,`L, the matter -as referred hacto the Committee. ON i:0TION the meeting -•r,'.s ad. journed. �ra / FJ�./C)pring C.'L6Y Clerk C 0 t7'- 7 CIL PM-CEEDINGS City of Ithacao N,V;" Special lleetlftg 4 P. Trarch 7, 1950 PT-'ESF-T T iiayor - Shw.-, Aldermen a !;--'acDaniejs, _12_31tinson, Holman, Button, Dicirer.9, Fulse Adams, Gibson - P--ttorney Dahmen Clerk - Springer R E'D! S TR 10 7 The, iayor announced that due 'to an erro- in printing the, bill to amerC1 the charter In relation to Ward boo,ndaries, that i't became neceossery to reprint -q.n.d reintro- duce the bi-11 under nel-t 1?rint numbers, thus requiring further F.-otion by the Council-m By Alderman Hulse, Sec, ',:�y Aldermp.n :'tdams RESOLVED, that th;.,e Council _'nereby concurg in the request for pas8pge of Aasembly 33M, Print #3531, Intro #2197, Sen_�te TL11, Print 13071, Intro 11838,, Unanimously carried. 01- i C)TION the -neet-infT, ;rf; ,,.Jjourne,_',.,, Y ("ity COMI.,01i COU.+CIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ith?.ca.1%Y. ReEular 1--'eeting 7:30 P.M. PRESE.1T i:ayor - Sha y Alderman r i acAaniels, .ril%inson, Gallagher, Holman, 73utton, Dic?,ens Hulse, Benson, Gibson Attorney - Dahmen Sunerintendent of Public 'Torks - Laverty Cler - SprinCer March 29, 1950 I I -MUTES Minutes of the reaula.r meeting held Merch 1, 1950, and of the special meetinF, held Tfarch 7, 1950 ,sere duly approved. LIBRARY BUILDI'G R." 10V_ATIO' _VTD -_�.I rT'_'DIANCE Ald.erma.n Benson stated that the plans for remo('eling quarters in the Library Building; have been amended to more fully provide for city department needs and it 'r•ras moved, By Alderman Benson, Sec, by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that this Council turn over to the Board of ''ublic -forks, the responsibility of alterations and future management of all space in the Library Building to be used by City Departments. Unanimously carried and and -)roved. C' =4RTTR REVISI0:1 By Alderman ''il?:inson, Sec. by Alderman Sutton :'rREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of this Council that there should be a study of the ,resent City Chaster to determine the need for its revision. ;;G - THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter and Off.inance Con.,ittee determine the need for revision of the City Charter a.nd reur,z its recommendation to thin Council. Carried. CUR3 A:"D CUTTER AS ESS:"EIM The Cler?:. reported that at .-Ieetin� held arch 8, 1950, the r<oard. of Public 'Torks revieT^red ?nd r,>>>roved the assessments for the inst-llation of curb a.nd gutters in Linn Street, and after public hearing^ eld- on :'arch 22, 1950, finally a -)})roved the assessments ?nd recommended same to the Council for confIrrr, tion. The Y---$yor announced that he ha,s received letters regarding% suur a^sessments and. T.,ould life to L,.ave time to study the matter before con ir-nia.tion of these essessments. 3y Ald-ermpn Benson, Sec. by Ald.. 'il'_inson RESOLVED, that the matter b^ referred -Go the Committee on P.cJ_a.:..f Lions Tirith the -3oard of Public-o-r'-^ for consideration. Carri. ed.. IS"UE --JATL'P: A iD SE'.T-M D7PAR7 17,17T The IT=-yor announced. that thy; )ard of Public ''or'ts has requested the Council to--wthorize `)oi-;:7. issue in the maximum amount of �250,000.00 to finance =cci- tions to the Filter Plant and he expressed the opinion that the mats-- shoulc, be studied before ^ction is to?,.en and it T,Tas moved., 31-1 Alderman "il',-Anson, Sec. by Alf . 7enson RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the=inance Committee anC the Committee on Relations T,Tith the Roar(, for study -.-rid recom- mendation. Carried, Common Council Proceedinf7s _ -2-arch 29, 1950 Superinte-ndent of Public _"or!,s Laverty made the folloTTinC, statement in regard to the Board of Public' 'Ior3;8' request to the Council to set up an equipment Reserve Fund for the 'rater and Se -or Department and to authorize the issuance of bonds for the pur-pose of enla.rginv the Filtration Plant. "For years it has bee:, the good. business policy Df the Doard. of Public 'or ,s to, provide an equipment. reserve to reneT* equipment under the General Fund. An annual allocation on a. depreciation basis has been made to this Reserve by the Council." "This rec_uest is to extend this policy to the "ater end Se*•,,er Department Equipment. The amount requested represents P. tiro year contri')ution. Annual allocation should a>>proximate 5,000. The cash is available in the 'ater Department and does not affect the General Fund." "The present filtration plant consists of 6 filters ,-Ath a capacity of three ;. llion saallons ?per d-ay." "Last August 27, the -plant delivered. 10,: more than this 3,000,000 gallons in 2L hour perioO. The rate of consumption during such days, during the, daytime is at a. rate of 5 million gallons _-• )er day. In other -orris, the consumption is at "a, rate nearly tr•rice our production caoaeity. During such times, the plant ,Torl,s capacity or more curing the night Uo meet the day demand.`'r "this is not a *•Tholesor e situation. There is no lee, -Tay for breal--Jol-*ns, or necesna.ry ma.inten-nce, nor provision for abnormal demands such as for a fire." "I have been al,rare of the situation for tiro years. Immediate ste-is -ere tal.en to increase the size of the filter plant. Plans --ere. desirl ec' and have received a_-)provel of the State De•-)a.rtment of Health. The loss of the main gravity line last year delayed action. The situation is critical, and I strongly recommend_ that the Council authorize this construction 'trhich 11111 develop the Six Tile Creep to its fullest potentiality." T-JUIP:: 1"T RESrRVE - 'IATLR �_ 5-rT.M DEPARTYETTT The i-a. ►or announced that, the 3oard of Public 'corks has requested the Council t(o set ut-) an r,c-uipment reserve Fund for the 7ater & Selrer Department a-nd to authori-e the hoard to -,ppro�)riate the sum of ;,500.00 the�F�to a.ncl. he ex-�ressed the opinion thf,.t the request should be considered by the Finance Committee before -ction is t-''en and it T,ras moved, Dy A]_Cerman Dicl'ens, Sec. 11-1 _Alc . : a.cD?niels R^SOL'M, that tl-i,A matter be referreO to the Finance Committee for consideration r)n0. recommendr-tion. Carried. STATE RECR-A� I011 CU'F'37,7:'CE A letter from F.D. Sebring, Jr. i .1^,cor, .C-Ghaca _7outh '3urea,u rar- --)resented, requesting authorization to ".. `,end 'the `_'orlo State Recre?tion Conference to be held in 5,7racu.-e oApril 27,28,29, 1950. 'y Alderman I)enson, Sec. by Ald. :^.cDaniels RESOLVED, that 1-r. sebring be authorized to attend the confer - ,nee as requested, Carried. 'UAL EI:JAll CIAL REPORT - CITY CLE Copies of the Annual Financial Report of the City Clerk 1,rere distributed. The Report -as ordered received and placed on file. Common Council Proceedin-s -3- Yarch 29, 1950 t FIDE FIGuTING EWIP rliT Alderman 17ibson called attention to the f^ct that the Fire Commissioners h?.ve not reported to the Council on the need of Fire Fighting Equipment as requested by the ^.yor an( it t,*as moved, 3y Alr_erman Gibson, Sec. by Ald.. - Als.,_inson RTS(LVED, that the '?oarO of ..ire Commissioners be requesteO. to file 7Tith this Council its recor it iend_a.tions reg^.rdin[, Fire Fight- ing Equipment needed, Carried. 0:; iA1IOi the m.eeting was ad„ourneO. v F.H. Springer City Clerk i� R"1 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P . M. PRESENT Mayor .- Shag Alderman - MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Dickens, Hulse, Adams, Attorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain -- Snyder Clerk - Springer April 5, 1950 Gallagher, Holman, Button, Gibson The :;r introduced the following members of the of the High `School 'rho participated in the management for the day: Patricia Herson Neil Baker David Lynch Dorothy Seymour George Fletcher Charles Evans Mayor u Acting Mayor Alderman It to Senior Class of the City 14IITUTES After motion by Alderman Button, seconded by Alderman Hulse and unanimously carried that the annual Financial Report of the City as submitted by the City Clerk at the last meeting be accepted and placed on file, the minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ASSESSORS' TRAINING SCHOOL A letter from the Municipal Training Institute was presented calling attention to a training school for assessors to be held in Albany on April 17,18, and 19, 1950. By Alderman Holman, Sec. by Ald. MacD,?.niels RESOLVED, that Assessor Thorne and Associate Assessors Noble and Brockway be authorized to attend the school at city expense. Carried. The Mayor suggested that the assessor make a report to the Council after the session. TEN�PORARY_ LOAN The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow funds in anticipation of the collection of taxes. He stated that it is estimated that between-50,000.00 and 1;;100,000.00 Trill be needed. By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec, by Ald. Holman RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of seotiQns 24,00 a.l.(c) _ of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York , the ;Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized to borrow coney in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotia.bls tax anticipation note or notes in an amount not to exceed „.100,000,00 ,.;�50,000.00 to be issued immediately and the bal?nce or so much thereof as may be required if and t,rhen needed, in anticipation of. the collection of city taxes for the current year of 1950; and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary loan before the close of said fiscal year and out of the taxes to be received for the current fiscal year, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loan be negotiated with a local bank or banks as determined by the Finance Committee of the Council. - Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Ma�ror ZONING ORDINANCE AND YAP Copies of the new proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map were distributed at the direction of the Planning Board, By Alderman Dickens, Sec. by Alc-. 11acDaniele RESOLVED, that the Ordinance and Map be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation, Common Council Proceedings ..2- April 5, 1950 Carried, FIRE TRUCKS A letter from the Fire Commissioners -uas presented, recommending the purchase of tt,,ro ne;•,r pieces of Fire Apparatus to rey)lace both No, 9 and No. 7' s trucks. Alderman Button stated that these fire companies are a part of the Volunteer System and if the volunteer system is to be preserved, the safety of the members must be considered and he recommended the purchase of the equipment ,rhen the finances of the City ,Till permit. By Alderman Gibson, Sec. by Ala, Button RESOLVED; that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation, Carried, Alderman Benson entered the Council Chamber at this time, TRAFFIC ORDINANCE Alderman Benson reported that the Traffic Committee has completed its work With the nelf proposed traffic ordinance and submitted it to the Council. "= By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ala. Hulse RESOLVED, that the ordinance be referred to the.Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation►, ****See pag.e Carried. FIRE EQUIRMEN„T RESERVE Alderman Wilkinson stated that he had considered recommending the establishment of a capital reserve fund for fire fighting equipment but feels the.,matter should be tabled due to the request for immediate purchase of new trucksr BOND ISSUE - WATER & SEIM DEPARTMED?T Alderman ".Tilkinson stated that the Finance.Committee has studied the Hoard of Public 'lorzrs request that the Council authorize the issuance -of bonds in the maximum amount of '.250,000.00 for the enlargement of the filtration plant and that the committee recommends approval of the request, and it wag moved. '.'Ar. t By Alderman" Vilkinaon, Sec, by A1d. Hulse WHEREAS, the Board of Public 'Torks has certified to this Counci ihatt a�ditiojat filtr?.t jo }; ci ities `are _ eeaed , nn re`avc3 ea e ounpi o autno e �. 1 s^u?.;�ce Jonas ! >,z e 'amount of ;250, 000.00 fo:_� the work, and WHEREAS, the "Finance Committee of the Council has considered the matter and has recommended that the Council approve and author- ize the issuance of bonds for the purpose set forth, NOW THERE=ORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed ','•250,000.00 for additions to the ?later Filtration Plant be and hereby is approved and authmrized, Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor ZQUIPMENT RESERVE - WATER AND SEVMR DEPARTMENT Alderman t"lilkinson reported' that"'th-6 Finance Committee has revset•red the proposal that an Equipment Reserve account be set up for the ?later and Sewer Department, and it was moved, By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse WHEREAS;, the Board of Public 'Torhs has requested this Council to set up an Equipment Reserve Fund for the tfater and Sewer Department and to authorize the Board to appropriate the sum of 111,500.00 thereto from Water and Sewer Department cash, and THEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Council has considered the request and recommends approval. S A 3 Common Council Proceedings -3-- April 5, 1950 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6c of the Gener,F1 Municipal Law of the State of New York: 1. That there be and hereby is established a Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of a type of equipment, to Trite ?Dater and Seer Department equipment of the City of Ithaca, -rhich shall be known and designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund ,#8, ?Tatar and_ Sever Department E uipment°- , which fund may be referred to .s, "Capital Reserve Fund �8". 2. That the Board of Public Uorks be and hereby is authorized to appropriate to such fund the 'sum. -of ',"�111600.00 now available for the purpose; together with such other sums as may hereafter become available and. as may to appropriated thereto by said Board. 3, That the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to deposit such fund, as soon as monies therefor may be made available upon appropriation of the Board of Public Works, together •,rith such other amounts as said Board may appropriate to such fund from time to time, in one or more of the banks or trust companies de- signated as depositories of the funds o.f the City of Ithaca; the money in such fund so deposited shall be kept in a separate bank account. 4. That the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to invest the monies in such fund in the obligations of the State of New York or of the Federal Government in such manner and at such times as may from time to time be determined by this Council; any interest earned or capital gains realized on the monies so deposi"cd or invested shall accrue to and become a part of such fund., and the separate identity of such fund shall be maintained, whether its assets consist of cash or investments or both. 5. That the City Clerk shall keep a separate account of the fund hereby established in the manner provided by Section 6c, Par. 10 of the General Municipal Lalf of the State of NeT•r York. 6. That expenditures shall be made from such fund only by requisi- tion by the Board of Public Works and authorization by this Council and for & specific capital improvement of the type for which this fund is created, viz: Water and Sewer Department equipment. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor CHARTER REVISION Alderman Adams stated that the Charter and Ordinance Committee feel that each member of the Committee should have a copy of the present city charter for individual study. The Mayor agreed to have copies prepared for use of tip Comm- ittee. QT1PLOYI, ENT -- WELFARE CLIENTS Alderman Hulse reported that the Committee on Relations with the County Government has had a meeting r•rith Mr. Van Nater, Director of the County "Ielfa.re Department in regard to providing employment for 'Telfare Clients. HIGH SCHOOL - SENIOR DAY Alderman MacDaniels expressed satisfaction in the manner in which students conducted the affairs of the City during Senior Day and she expressed the opinion that the project was a worthwhile one. The Mayor thanked the Committee for its part in the project. REDISTRICTING Upon inquiry by Alderman Button, Attorney Dahmen stated that Ithaca's Redistricting Bill is now before the Governor for action. COMYON COUMVIL PROCEYD17GS AUDIT SHIET April 5, 1959 First Vationpl Safe De-osit Co. Stova,Printinw Com.onny Ner Ybrklelebho I ne Co. C.A. Snyder, bity0hamberlRin Dunlex Electric Co., Gary,! Ne" York Got & Electric Eugene Dletzgen,Ca, U.C. TWO C.D. Poulson Driscoll Bros. & Co. CPJP- Rypegy,a Co, Stover Printing Co. The Ithsco Journal Ernest A. Dohmen, jr. James V. Buyoucos Mthey Bender & Oo,, Inc. TO, hiller's Mer Co. Wilcox Press, Inn. Karian A. Penney ithacm Gear & Auto Co. Cromer's Auto Parts J.P. LPnEls Engine 1 CFrnFe Co. College Chev. Co., Inc. Avlrntic Refining Co. Joseph A. Ladq, Stillman of Ithaca FRurot, Inc. Los Angeles St -rip 1 St-tionery Co. Police and Sheriff's AspocimtIon T,G, Tillers Sons' Pnppr Co. C.J. Rumsey & Co. ;en 7ork Telephone Co. 16enl Pestourant Donohue 1 4piverson Lyle Signs, Tnc. TiovR Auto Parts New York State Electric 3. Gas Corp. C.J. Rumsey Co. Dual PAM= Peter Co. 711nole Ma4macy P.E. V?rris Cornell University Fr& UtevFVy hwc:ls Photo 00pies, John Williams Vr. John A Richards Anerimn Coin Loch 7o,, Inc. 0.?. Snyder, City Chmonrlain imne 0, Eldridre ithzc- Sportinj Goods Store E67gr D, Sebrim, jr. George Mte C.J. Rumsey A Co. Stover Printing V. New York TeleQone Q. Ce"rne Porkin lercy Robinson T.G. Killers Sons' Paper Co. 5. 00' 2?.50f 55. 50, 25,16, jo. 00 - 17.101" 16-3V 100.30, 09. F5 2?5.00v P6. o4y' L -5P ` V. 80, 22,g3 100.001, 11 - 5 0 Y' 12-50" 9 2, 98 ` 15, 21' lh. 00,- 601- 1: 2W M. OV, 10?. 00 1?5. 00 55-00V Q.10, 17.5 V 111.9011' 00- 9,- 3 1* 12' r. 75 2. OF !y. 66 0 9 n,,, 71 om 25 0' V. 00, 31. 66 P, 141 05. 00" 26,001 J 6' 00 it. 86 29, 00 7. 15' 12. 12, 5. on n, Curt Foerster 7.00 v Robinson i Carrenter 1j,. 5 5 '- Common Council Proceedings -L!-- April 5. 19aO BUS ROUTES Upon inquiry by Alderman Hulse, Mayor Shaw reported that the Street Railway's request for change in the College Avenue bus routes is still being considered by the Public Service Comm- is�"I".cn. L7''?I� "TR' FT CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENTS Mr. Ry,T. Dean of 527 Linn Stroe c a.ppeaA ed before the Council and protested the proposed ass- essment 'cr curb and gutter installation in that street. He stated thv.L in a letter to Mayor Shag he pointed out that three independen-'U contractors have stated that they T-ould have made the installation accord.inC to city specifications at the following prices ��1.00; `1.35, ',W-1-50 per/L.F. and while he Jid not object to the percentage 1.charged the property o-uners, he felt that the city cost was too high. Alderman Benson stated that he has studied the history of this particular installation and finds th=.t in 1947, four of the five .-= property oT!rners, at that time, petitioned the Board of Public Wor.-s to make the installation and since the work could not.. be done at that time, a Public Hearing i�ras held on June 22, 1949,, and since no one appeared to object the worl-L was approved by the, board. i� After further discussion it ?,ras moved, By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ala. Dicirens K RESOLVED, that the matter be continued with the Committee for further study. Carried. SENIOR DAY 1114ayor for the Day" Ba?ier, expressed the thrr.nks of the Senior Class for the cooperation of City Officials and employees which helped to made Senior Day a success. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. ****AUDIT By Alderman Wilkinson, G{vP�L, F. H Springer �� City Clerk Sec. by Ald. Benson REOOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. C014I.O." COU:'CIL "'"'OCE�]1DI'TGS City of Itha.c I e ula.r .:eeting 7:30 P.I A111ril 25, 1950 F7 'SE T : :.-_;ror - Shal.7 lc.erraan - :acDaniels, � il'.-Anson, :1olman, Button, TTulse, Benson, `('^.ms, Gibson Cler'- - 5prin-er 1-Anute;, of the -,-)recedin- :_ie^tin. - 'sere duly e, i.Tproved. ? TERIAL NIG-l-,AY - PP.= I-AR7 T LA:i -. reliminary plans, for the deve'�.- mcnt of arterial highTrays on Seneca. o.nd Green Streets --ere )re^ente.6 A letter front ?lillia.m Robinson, i e'T _'or'- State T istrict Enr7ineer setting forth the estL a.ted cost of the ',^or?c and the a.^lsessed va.lu^- tion of the property involved - al^o oresented., the nrelimin=n.ry estir.ia.te of cost 'heinff .228, 700.00 ?.nh , the 191-19 as^esced, valuation, of _properties involved being ^_9proxinetely 306,000.00. The ayor stated that tlzir,, bein-- Guch an imhort�.nt (eci_cion to m-'-.e, that in his oT'Dinion the proposal should be referred to Comm- ittee for thorou,,h rtucy of costs -nc;. benefits before further actir-,-. is t a.jt en . A large delegation from the 3ry-nt Tract Area *ere present and. several voiced objections to the plan. 1 r. -..A. Sprague, Chairman of tie Arterial High,,ay Committee of the 3ryant Tract Civic Association stated that the matter has been discussed_ at v^rious meetin--s of the Association Rnd he presented the follo'*in� letter: The _)eonle of 3ryant Tr^.ct and adjacent -ish to go on record a.s bein7 o_--)-ooscc� to the Arterial T-Binh-gay, for the follo-Ting reasons: 1. The proposed hi_-h„^.y tilrounh the he-rt of the City ?*ill only increase the flow of traffic. 2. It -ill not elimin= to the hp za.rds of heavy trucks on State Street, _:itchell Street and_ Ith-.ca Road.. 3. It •rill materia,ll c ecrease in time the value of high t?.x?ble pro.-)erty on east hill. 4. Once the hiti,-h• ---! is guilt there -,ill be very little chance of then divertinn, the flo-* of ha ?ard_ous heave; truck traffic fro:- est hill. 5. Instead of the .)ro-�osoca _ rterial T'ir7'.h-Tr I ; !, )rovic_e instep.,' -n ^rteria.l ':zis ^rounc +he City, *T.ich --ill divert all throu, h traffic a'*ay from the heart of th.-� "ity -nd eliminate traffic conaestih,,. 6. The same nro?)osa.l for hioh-•ay 'roul(9 a>>ply to soutr. hill) ^s 'dell. 7. That a termin^.l 10e loca.ted near the ' unici,)a.l `.irnort '-hich -ould receive true,. freight ?nd be ci'istri'-)uted loc?.1J_y by light true'-, thus eli Anatiing heave truer_ and trailer true'.s from C elivery 1,rithin the City. 8. Elimination of taxable »ro>>ert,y -t tuning for':s. 9. The State has been building, by-pass roads a.rouncl. City. ' by start no- to build them thror.,h this City. I:r. John C. 3urns suggester that the entire arterial plan should. be explained to the public ^.nd the "Pyor sta.ted that the entire clan *ill be discussed -.nC e1 )lained at P. ')ubl.ic hearing bef ,re action is ta'-en on the so c^lled tuning for'- portion of the _-)rojeet Trhich is nol.T before the Council for consieera.tion. Cor�:..on Council Proceedings -2- April 25, 1950 4- J. after further c'iscussion it ?gas moved, ?y 31d.erra.11•'Till-inson, sec. by .lci. Gibson RESOLVED, that the matter be referred. to the Finance Committee for 6tudy anc' recommendation. Carriee. The -ayor sugL-ested that the Finance Committee confer -ith the ao.-rc' of Public "ores, the Planning Eoard and the Traffic Committee In she- r study, Ilderman "enson summarized_ the provisions of the tuning_ for'- gro j ect as follo-s. 1, .'ill ;live st- to control of streets oesignated. as .rteri-1 'i�hTTays. 2. Does not provide -ay to remove true- tra.ffic. 3. I:rprove traffic conditions in business district. e stated 'Gha.t the un'.,no',-►n factors are the costs incluCing ta-.iablE, »ronerties lost and he recoml -:ended that the Finance Comi-:ittr,c he :,.uthorized to, em.)loy ex1-)erts to C otermine costs. _after it "gas moves, _'ld.erman 73enson, sec. by AlC. i-`ulse E"_O)OLVED, that the Finance Committee be authorized. to eml,loy t--o Peaitors and one contractor to determine cost of the }project to the City. es 5 a,y s 3 Carried- a.nd =niproved. I;y the �?.y o r ^ld.erm<-n.3utton ex-)resseO the ooinion that it is nossib�e to improve traffic conditions on main streets by use of one -ay traffic regula- tions and feels that the ex-oeriment should be made. ld_erman 3enson stated that the ne,r »roposed Traffic Off.inance gives the Traffic Committee i-)o-'er to ma...e experiments in traffic re ul Lions. :attorney Dahmen enterer' the Council Chamber at this time. :3y �lder.i:a.n U-7inson, Sec. by :11J. __2cDaniels 1=OLVED, that the Traffic Committee be requested_ to st&�-y ; nC. nre-,-)are an ^lternate >>lan fir traffic control. Carried. Ald.erma.n 13en^on stated th_-t the matter is on the agenda. fo-^ -1. :.eeting of the Committee to '_)e held in City N?.11, Thursda-T, I-', 195a at ' r .i.. et -Thich the public ill be ��eleome. LIld-I STREET CUR3 GUTTETA AS^ES :T-T CO:'FIa""FD A' d.erm^n 3enso,:- re- i-)ortecl that he h?G !-,iven further study to the --)ronosed. a.ssessmezi for uhe inst:%11-ation of curbs ^.nd gutters in Linn "treet = iC_ is convinced that they are fair. P d�t-iled. report of the costs of 1^bor and ma.teri^.ls : C stated that they cor-ql-)a.re f^vp;-- ^bl:y, - Ith costs of similar install=-.tions m-.(7,e by the University gin(,. others. -essrs. Dean and 7,2.stm.?.n, o'-.Izers of t�►o of the nroperties i n- volvecl a.[,ain objected to the tot7-.1 cost of the installation, stating th^.t they believe it excessive not only on this .job but on other -pro:lects carried out ,; city forcer. ?^ sta.teC, that four contr?.ctnrs su ,_.itted estimate,, the highest of - sii_ch ,as 1.80 1)er 1, f. r. Eastman questioned the authority of the Board in un0_erta1-ing ,ro,jects, the cost of *hick is in e-vcess of 500.00 -rithout P.s'cinrf for bias. _-ttention ITa.s c,.11ed. to section 11'6 of the City Charter. -hich gives such authority. Common Council Proceedings -3- after further discussion it Ira.s moved, 1 .erman 3enson, Sec. by old. 'ulse April 25, 1950 .«ERE4S, the -)oard of Public "'oe-.s levied -=assessments for the i'lst,11lation of cures Ind gutters in Linn Street on March 8, 1950; Inc:. fter public hearing held on Ia.rch 22, 1950, to adjust and. c,�,rrect said assessments ,as .ustice mirrht require; and .-E= �S• the 3oard of Public or:-s on !'arch 22, 1950, finally ^� rc�e0 :.,.s-essments a.nd filed a schedule =ith the Common Co.3n- ci is for ccr..firma-tion, �E IT J ^OLV7D, that the sn.id. assessments i_ri Ghe a.<:c�unt of '.50,73 �?s finall:y - onrovec' -n(' file(. be ^.nclthey are in _1 re r,--)ects an,)roved and confir�_,e(, ^.nd the City rler'-. directed to pre -)are a warrant on the City Cha.;i,')erl^in in a.ecord^nce t-ith such sc'ieCule for the collection of sa.i` r)-sessments --n(9. the Mayor and "i ty Gler'_ are hereby authorized anO, c irecteC. to execute said. trarrant `iereu on all such a.ssessr.:ents -III - ecome due a.nd-,aya:ale from the d.�.te of execution thereof, ^nd on -11 such assessments or portions thereof remaining un--)aiC after the ex--)iration of six months from she date of said -arrant, the Cite rlia..:berla.in shall ad.d any collect the percentage thereof at the r�.te of 5 " per -.nnur , exceiDt and _-)rovi(ecl. ho-ever, that the Cite Cha.;i.berlain may ^110'r-* persons to pr^y their assessment or a.ssessr,ents if the af"-remate a.; ount exceeds 215.00, in five err ial annual i nst- Ilments Trj th interest at 5' on or .,.bout June lst in each year, )rovi.c.e('_ ho-ever, th?t an�T -)erson c1.esiring to pay by inst-,.11ments sh-11 m^ke application promptly in Trriting to the City Chamberlain, a.nC. 711 -properties h?vin� �t?ch asses,,:.ients or portions thereof for inst= llment 1>7.yments thereof in arrears a.nd. remaining unpaid at the close of any city tax collec- tion 1eriod shall be includec' by the City Cha.r,!berla.in in a oubseque--_t City Tax 1e held in November each year folio,-rinF, such City Ta.Y Collection -;period, and such pro -)crty shall be sole, Tor .^ny unpa.ic. a^sessi,ients or portions thereof or any unpaid. inst llments together ,rith the outstanding balance of ^uch inst^llment payments, to�etile 'rith ^11 interest, fees and penalties that may have accrued. es 8 0 Cpzried. _unproved lipril 25, 1950 yor FUTL'1 r CURB I',"_-^-LLgTIOi_S , a,; ,� � _.lCerr. an _ienson e-._ r s eif. the ish t zat the :'oars of Pu-:.li.c 'or'-s trill 'aids on the n :zt r;ur') =.riC' guttur "or'-. =4: FT_r-)T7I-TIOi' _ =CTIO1:I9 Ilci.ermrn "il'-inson renor. to . thrt the r in_-nce Coa:L,,ittee rcc�ndr = n ,)proori ation of �, Cvc'.00 to budget ire., ;;117,-lection ror;:;issioners t , o provic.e f zw-1: fo^ U_1e of three votinr-ar chil nes anc. other equipment necessary �'.ue to the 'event increase in voting; districts, and. it 'Fas mcveCl, ,fir 41C-erm�.n ill,inson, `"ec. by. 111J.-3enson r11:SOLVED, that the ruin of 5,000.001 be a.nc. it hereby is a? pro ?ariatz. i to bu&Tet item '117, ?'lect. Comm., a.nd DT iT FURT—T-1 =,ESOLVEp, that the, Cler'- be--uthori2.ecl ^n('. sircc;'i .. eC to --Ilace an order T-ith the Nutori^r tic Voting F chine o. of J=_,�, �-... to'' r i ej' 'Tor': for three, 9 -,party, 30 column votint• machines ":;1,130.00 each and for other nec^scary su),I)lies, e.s 8 0 Carried -'and approves:. by the ?ayor A. 4 3 Common Council Proceedings -L�- APPT OPRI ATIO,I - CAPITAL RESERVES A10-erman "filkinson reporterl that the 3oard. of Public 'lorks has recoru,,ended that specific sums be annroiDriated to Ca.,Ata.l Reserve Funds T5 Pnd 3 and that any surplus be -._,),,)ro-oriated to Fund. #4. He st�.ted that tile Finance Committee ove5 the recommendation and. it -as moved, 1d_errr.•%n '.;il':inson, Sec, by Alc�. Adams RES-LVEA that there be �.ncl. hereby is aniaropria.ted to 7.eserve rt, c e _aria ,t'c- _., "Citj of Ithaca., Cai>ita.l ''ecerve Fund 2; 5; Public " ,-, 27 00 4 hi ch sure s 7111 I)e U1'.'-`` .u_iu.. r:;,^r•G , t•�1P, S1�1u of 22, 2:� o , ,:�- ec , l vt; c-y �.cco.inted for anct ex -vended in thci manner _,recoil e ot.on of .t,i�-.y 6, 1942, cre!7.t5-nF ssid CP�-Atal Reserve T'urd. y ^ti;)7: 6c of the C-eneral I-lunicirll Lair< Carried and a r�,rov eC,- by t r e i. a Vx .leer pan .1--inson, Sec, by Ald.. Ac•ams r,- D'OLVED, that there be and hereby is aTniDropr. ia.ted to t'_Ie k.E •`sP,r Ve � unC, - osi naAed as "City of Ith,-ca., C:�pital Reserve Fund "treet 7-,vin^," , t'1e sum of ;2'), 273.00 -hick sum shall be ^.ccounteC., for and ex_lencleti. in the manner iarescribed by resolution of I -y 6, 1942, cre?.tinr said. C^nit -.1 Reserve Fund "3, Inc' by Scction 6c of the rer:er-1 - unici»a1 La.TT. --yes 8 �• s 0 Ca.rried an(' �p,0roveC, by the 5 Uy -' errrian '-il'-inson, Sec. by :old. AC.a.ms R030LVED that there be nn4 is to 'deserve Fun4 Cesignated :.s "City of Ithl-.c,, 'Leeerve. Fu;1U res" the SUi:; of 13,,53i,00, ?�11]C�1 ^uil Shall 'oe ��e-)o^itFCl_' inves,5-- ed -.c ounted. for a.nO expended ii). 'Cho ri:-nner ire^cribed- by resolute -on of ,- ay 6, 19L.-2, cre^.tinr said C it^.1 Re^erve i and ;14, a.n(,. by ection 6c of General ; unici.---.1 L,-r. _ayes 8 .y s 0 Carried �n.n(l a.T)nroved. by the ; ayr)r, FIRE TRUCES A10-ermp.n-Till,rinson st,.tecl that the Finance Comrittee -as -,-)re-,�ared to recommend an :�-ro-oriation of 26, 650. 00 for the purchase of tiro pieces of fire ^.y)-)a.ratus but due to a sucr-est:i.on ma-b.e by Alc erm^.n 3utton, the m,.tter -ill be c e"e:~rad u itil t1-e next meeting. RES'-,RICTED 1=_ RYI1 G Aldermr,ln Ti lh _nson re•-)crtec' th_,t 9 t i1� 3 I�eciz �L -, estPd th i l .ink in the first end secon � ble�'-r )f ec ".ourt rtjot be ve � l r-C i, 3�,a to one sid-e of t.7e str e'_? U � Ian. ? i a G ri L,1� be i7rvh �J1 �eu. int'i f �C� 'D.LOC'- of JliOrtil Plain i.ajor Snip.", also c-lled r.t'.'ention to n,?.r'-iij �on(�-itions in °crth _�lUa.ny "treet '-)etTTeen 3uff�lo _ nd Court -ets, -.nd it -a.c r_:o.\ d. ,J _zlc - .°non 'il':inson, Sec. by 1C. T'ulse R-3OL QED, Chet the matter be rcfnrrec' to the Traffic Cernm_`te(: for study an(_- r(; �ndation. Carried, "STOP C! -Tr-", S - UTICA r TREET Alderm:a.n Gibson reported- recei}-)t of P. r�-,iuest from resiC-ents of Uticp. Street foi, the i.n.ta.11ation of star Fii ;ns in that street a,t-'?.ter, ^nd ` arFI-1 .•! 1 `street, ?.nd for the rem;val of stop signs in Tompkins Street at Utica. 13y _,`�1uerma.n Gibson, Sec. by Alc,_, ''.ulse, RESOLVED, that the mtter be referred,. to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation. Carried'.. 41;4 4 Common Council Proceedings .1pril 26� 1950 C tTEZb di'E:T TS = RED G ii, By A10erman Button, Sec, by Ay-3., Cibson RESOLVED$ that the matter of Charter amendments required due to -redistricting the City be referred to the Charter & Off-ina.n e Co,rr.,ittee and the City Attorney for r-tudy a.nd recor nendation, Carried, G%TL TR - Fe I C OR P r"A'NCEI ADO-' Alde' I i b`� A ems r°eynort e d tha t the 1ixa.4 - yy,� Chr�. t e-r ! ovec inanee Cor�sriittee has com , eted its studlr of the nro- -,osed. l iet-* Traffic Ordinance and recom;aends its a.� >.^opsa: r -nC< a.loption by the Council, and it -ras movec4, DSO Alderman Adams, Sec. by Ald, ,_uloe RESOLVED, that the Ne,l oriel Trafff.c Ordinance ris ?presented of t-phich is here¢•r.'j th a.,lr)en6ed b hereby T 1. � _ _ � e a.nr h.�l E.�� i. s �1�_-�rovec .yes 8 ay s 0 Cnrrj ed and: ap oveO. by the , y�or . -�� IAA OiES "_R_�i;" 'jp�R T� Alderman Denson P°erg �x�te�t. that nciex° -)rovisions of tie 1 eF::o el Traffic Ordinance, rer^nonsibil.ity fr)r the erection and mpintena.ni�e of tr^ffic signs and signals, pavement ma.rl:9 figs a.r.;d. pa.rl:ing meters -ill_ be c7.elegated to the 'sec,,,.rya. -f Public :or'-,s a.r c, that bnlances remainin`: in the folio-Inp a.cccunts> houl.d- ?e transferrecl to the ,jurlediotio"a of the Board upon-, the effective 6-k4te of the ordina.ncew Budget Item 130, Police DapRrument Line A Traffic Tabor A 0 Traffic Control 11 P Traffic Lights (Stec Current) BuCget Item ;,,`139, P^rl-ing ; eters Entire 3Tr Alderman :3eas,.n.. `sec,:: by _11C, cryc RESOLVED the the r neY��e.ic�ed. b_�laance�s reri_;.fining in the above s,-�er..Meca accounts be tra.ns-ferrec. to the jurisc_� coon of tl:? ?�oa.rk of Pu01ic _.'or1°Ls upon the effective (',_a.te of the Gr6ln--nce. Unanimously ca.-rj_ed r-)0- "i)1-)xzoNret?, Oi,, _ 0` 1.01' the meeting eras ad. j-,urnee,_% City r__-rk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York 2 4 Regular Meeting PRESENT 5 P.M. May 3, 1950 Acting Mayor - Adams .^.lderman - MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dicken:�, Hulse, Benson, Gibson �i torney - Dahmen -:.3sessor - Thorne Clerk - Springer 12iI",LUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. _.,''E1,11,1ETT LETTER - Rom'. ZONING A letter from T,fi.L. Bennett, owner ;fiare'zou: e proparty at the corner of South Plain and Center Stree .,_resented protesting the proposed change in Zoning; in that area. Ly Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald. Gibson RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Orc_inance Committee for consideration. Carried. '''r�TER DEPARTIIEI•iT EQUIPMEidT The .I , T re•orted that the Board of Public -�-Iorks has requested the to approve T�Tithdrawal of the sum of 536.75 from Capital It, -serve Funds to purchase a pic'L-up true}.; and ?95, 00 to purchase '. air compressors for the T-rater & Se?,rer Department. _ Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Dickens `.?HEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6c of the General i ua, c :_gal Law, Capital R serl•e 7 and Rrs, '-Iater and SeT-rer Department, Lq,aipment, and "ThEREAS, the ?oa.•rd. of Public 'forks has requf�sted that an anpro- TriaA'.cn from se.ic f-ind. be made for the purcof one picl_-uia truce and tT^ro air co:_:a )ressors, specific itams o :equipment, the ptxeh�.se of whic'^ be financed from said Fund., `C''I mHEREI'OJ. BE IT RESOLVED, that the�; . '.' +ure of the sum of for :,1:, _-�urc:;hase of the truck and for the pur- cha_-lf, o two air �oT.7 ressors be and hereby I-,r.c-rued and`1 F is herz,by authorized and directed t r Y-,nsfer the sum of ,� , 3J1, J5 fr:, m as d Capital Reserve Fund , t j be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 9 'day s 0 Carried- and approved. •.7TTHDR4'.IAL C4PIT=.L ?-,ESERVE FUNDS - PUBLIC 'IdOR1�S FOUIP?:ENT The Clerk reported that the Board of Public ':dorks has requested the Council to approve withdrawal of the sum of 615.00 from Cahit�_i. iteserve Funds to purchase one air compressor for the Highiray De]:,), ment , .-_r Alderm=n Dickens, Sec. by Ald Holman WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund ;*5, Public Worl�s Equipment, and 'IHEREAS, the Board of Public 11orks has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of one air compressor, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of ".615.00 from capital reserve fund T5 for the purchase of the compressor be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is here- by authorized end directed to transfer the sum of 5615.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein Wsf2rth. Acting Nays Carried and approved by the/Mayor Common Council Proceedings - 2- ray 3, 1950 SUMMER HOURS - CITY HALL The Clerk reported that the employees in City Hall and City Hall Annexhave requested that office hours for the months of June, July, August and September be set the same as in previous years, and it was moved, By Alderman Gibson, Sec. by Ald. MacDaniels RESOLVED, that the schedule of hours for City Hall and City 1p11 annex employees for the months of June, July, August and _ eptc giber be set as folloi,^rs: Monday through Saturdays 1111a_mberlain s Office I•_cnda,y trough Friday 8 A.I'.. to 4 P.M. 9 A.1, to 12 Noon Friday 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. 9 A.Y. to 12 Noon Carried. ON ASSESSORS TPa.INING SCHOOL Assessor Thorne gave a very con.i rehF:nsiv(, report on the training school for assessors held in Albany on April 17,18 and 19. He stated that the school, sronsored by the State Assessors Association and the Mayors Con- ference, vTas att^nded by approximately 200 assessors and that the program i,,pas very interesting and instructive. .PROPOSED LOCAL LAIIS The following proposed Local Laws were pre- -;nted by City Attorney Dahmen. A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA FOR THE YEAR 1943 I`_T 1',ELATIO TO THE nRANTIFG OF BONUSES TO CITY OFFICIALS AND E14PLOYEES TO COMP EITSATE FOR FLUCTUATING LIVING COSTS ARISIIIG FROE THE PRESENT WAR EMERGENCY. Be it ena.ctel by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows! Sergi Jn. y, 'he Ithaca city charter, as enacted by chapter e huncr��` ti-.ne-e of the laws of nire crier_ hundred eight, and ao by Lair I1o. 1, 1943. is h(reby further amended o read as .fol.lc��s a� Not.*,,"_li tanding any inconsisten': ,�°o -icions contained 1.n ;his ^ ,r1 ; -che common cot?ncii sl .,ii' P i.re a.';.thori.ty dur- �r-; 3.emergency to aut C` to city 7-:Ioyeeo a bonus to comp, s .�o~ fluctu-).ting co, -IL ry i,zg from the existent'.." +,r . •acr_ zfmergency, rrIoh b,ni_, e.nc=i..l bz� in addition to the _: sa-Lary or *a. --es of su.^.�i .; ficers or employees, ar -; ,iuh bonus may be 1:ici°eased c-2 a.ecNeased from time to time aF 6he council may deer., necassary. . except as such increase-, or 0;creases may be prohibi bed or limited by the gener-�l lat.,a of the state of NeT'T Yor-r; provided horaever, that such bones Shall apply equally to all such officers and emrioy �e^ receiving t'-ie same co,mpensatien oh Toithin specified Taagc enc+ salary classifica- tions as may be established by the common. council. 2. This local law shall tal:e effect immediately. A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LA7,1 #2 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA 1 ')R THE YEAR IIINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN, AS AMENDED, II? RELATION TO CONTINUING THE TAX ON GROSS INCOMES OR -GROSS OPERATING I-PCOE.ES OF CORPORATIOITS A1!D PERSONS FUP?'ISHING UTILITY SERVICES TN THE CITY OF ITHACA, A. AUTHORIZED BY SEC_ TION ZOb OF THE GVERAL CITY LAVI OF THE STATE OF N01 YORK. 2 4 '1 Common Council Proceedings -3- May 3, 1950 Be it enacted by the Common Council, of.the City of Ithaca as follows Sec. 1. Sections one and four of local law number 2 for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amended, are h hereby amended to read as follOWS : 1. Tax on the furnishing of utility services. Pursuant to the authority granted by section twenty-b of the General City Law of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per cen- tum of its annual gross income of the period from July first to June thirtieth of each and every year, is hereby imposed upon every utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May thirty- first in excess of.five hundred dollars except motor carriers or brokers subject to such supervision under article three-b of the,, Public Service Law, a-nd a tax equal to one per-centum of its gross operating income is hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing business in the City of Ithaca 14hich has a gross operating income for the twelve months ending May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, which taxes shall have application ;only within the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, and shall be in addition to any and all other taxes and fees imposed by any other.provision of law for_the same period. Such taxes shall not'be imposed on any transaction originating or comsummated outside of the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, not- withstanding that some act be necessarily performed i�rith respect to such transaction with such limits, 2. Revenues resulting from the imposition of taxes hereby imposed shall be paid into the treasury of the City of Ithaca and shall be credited to and deposited in the general fund. 3. All of the provisions of Section one hundred and eighty -six -a of the tax law, so far as the same are applicable, shall apply to the taxes imposed by this local laT•?. 4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or before the twenty-fifth days of Sentember, December, March and June a return for the three calendar months pre- ceding each such return date, including any period for which returns shall state the gross income or gross operating income for the period covered by each such return. Returns shall be filed with the City Chamberlain on a form to be furnished by him for such purpose and shall contain such other data, information or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be included therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, any utility i,*hose average gross income or average gross opera- ting income, as the case may be, for the aforesaid three months) periods is less that fifteen hundred dollars, may file its returns for such periods on June twenty-fifth, of each and every year, and the City Chamberlain may require any utility to file an annual return which shall contain.any data speci- fied by him regardless of whether the utility is subject to tax under this law,., Every return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the same, or of the owner or of the co-partner thereof, or of a principal offi6pr of the corporation, if such business be conducted by a corporation,,to the effect that the statements contained therein are true. See. 2. This local last► shall take effect immediately, The proposed Local LWATS *!ere tabled for future action. Common Council Proceedings May 3, 1950 AUDIT By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald Holman RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carri ed. uvliv rattArri;tt UM1MPER - PURCHASE AUTHORIZED Alderman Wilkinson reported that the City Chamberlain has requested authority to pur- chase a coin wrapper crimper for use in the ,-►rapping of coins from the parking meters at a cost of .69.50. by Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the purchase of the crimper be and hereby is author- ized. Carri ed. APPROPRIATION __FIRE TRUCKS Alderman `'llkinson reported that the Finance Committee has received quotations on Fire Trucks from other companies and are convinced that the bid of American LaFrance is a firm bid at .:.26,650 for two trucks and that the Committee recommends the purchase of American LaFrance equipment and the appropriation of w26,650.00 �o pay for same. By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Holman RESOLVED, that the sum of 26,650.00 be and it hereby is appro- priated to budget item #132, Fire Force, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of two American LaFrance trucks, without the formality of taking bids thereon, be and hereby is authorized. Ayes 8 MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dickens, Hulse, Gibson Nays 1 Benson Carried and approved by the Acting Mayor ARTERIAL HIGHWAY COST Alderman Wilkinson stated that after con- sideration, the Finance Committee does not feel that it should be charged with the duty of ascertaining the city's share of the cost of the tuning fork phase of the arterial highway plan since the state will determine the figure T-*ith completion of the final plans. He expressed the opinion that the City should act upon the preliminary plans as submitted as it T>>ill be given the opportunity to accept or reject the proposF.l. when final plans and costs are submitted,. By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the action of the Council at the meeting held April 25, 1950 in charging the finance committee with the duty of ascertaining the cost of the project and authorizeing employment of experts in the liTork be and it hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Traffic Committee, Planning oard and Board of Public Works be requested to study the proposal and made recommendations to the Council. Carried. ZO"rQQ ORDINANCE AND MAP Acting Mayor Adams reported that the Charter and Ordinance Committee has completed its study of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and r;=ap and recommends them to the Council for approval. By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald. Hulse I i 00114140114 COUI'CIL PP.G(l'77EDT'!GS AUDIT -ET 14,- Yor:-- Tele-ohone Co. 0 -,; 5 f I Stprap PPL6 Servic-e 1 - 3 3 3urrouvh-, Adcin7 ?':,-.chine C-,. 1% Llrnest Jr.phi�.en, U 100. 00 V Thorne 16 6 . 56 Lee of Ith,-,,c? R 0 Ith=,cp Journ-.! "`,,ews 6.75 Stover Printing Co. 52. 1. 0 IF J. .D. ()o .-elb-. E. Fuller Van'-NpAtc?. Office Fou!7-)ment Co. C,)Ile,-e Chevrolet Co. 601 TioF�,p P--rts J.73. Lanp• Enf-. 2-- Ger=r—. Co. t 1 -- n I.- i c e -LN- n i n o . 906 . `'lille-- Sons 1--),,-),-r Co. H,-nry R. Hej-c: Rothschil,fs 9ros. 1.0P Stover Printinfr,Co. 20. John Yulllr A. 13- r �- o ln,�-Co,-) s ro v e, u t�0.97 Ai J h A. ?0 IV T Drir-coll Lu.-,oer Co. 3't!n11,..-n of Itliaco 7.08 ".,Te,T '-,Iork Telephone Co. 12 f Cc 0( D. Le -is `lor`!r SV-te 71-nct Oor--). Fhprc- ?5 Robert C. Hoover 7 - '?� 0 Fred. TJtevs.-y 17. 1.0 Dill-nbecl 3,Aller^ Sons' Pprer Cn. 1 L" 5' 7 'Tor. Tr,!(---,,,honc- Co. 1 7P Ith?,,cp S;:�n6i c', Grpv-��l Co., Inc. v!,n-32k D. Splorin,-`- jr. T o C'. 0 -�.merlc;�n Coin Inc. Clt', of I 4PPROV7.1) 3Y THE FIT A',TCT4,' C(-YIT'-7,.l' Common Council Proceedings Ma y 3, 1950 RESOLVED, that the report of the Charter and Ordinance Committee be accepted and that the Ordinance and Map be referred to the Council for action. Carried. ADOPTION OF BUDGET - 1950 The Cler'_r reported that the Assessment Roll for 1950 has been completed, footed and proved and shows the following values: Land 11,044,250. Buildings 59.554.600 Real Property 70,598,$ 0 Exempt Property 1.6.51�.975 ?ITt R 1 P t0 9w6 pig r e ea. oper y 3 , . Franchise 1 086,934. 40033,809. He reported further that the budget for 1950 amounting to '983,610. as already agreed upon, could be balanced by applying a tax rate of L?1L'-.80 for all general City purposes. He suggested that it was incumbent on the Council at tl4s time to offiei 1l a ove t 0CE-bu�cfgdm''I fix the tax rate, levf-the to m`` e��x�l By Ald. Button, Sec. by Ala. Hulse RESOLVED, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be and the same hereby are finally approved, adopted and confirmed in the total sum of M 3,610., in accordance 'yith the detailed budget statement appended herewith, and WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total �391,109.63, there- by leaving �592,500.37 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and 11HEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1950, certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable value of $40,033,809., and WHEREAS, under charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to k,Y,875,163.00 for 1950, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fiscal year 1950 be anc- the same hereby is established and fixed at J4.80 per ?'1000. of taxable valuation as shown, certi- fied and extended against the respective properties of the 1950 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of u592,500.37 and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown on said City.*Ta.x.Roll'in"acco'tdanee T7ith their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of `1k.80 per ';JOOO of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and tax roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance ,,•rith the provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable there- to, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of K983,610.00 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respective Boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein. Carried. Ayes 9 Nay s 0 14 a3 I2 Approved this 3rd day of May, 1950 } Acting Mayor ECONOMY PROGRAM The following statement in regard to economy bea- sores was presented by Alderman Wilkinson. "Support for sensible financial management of our city government and obstinacy against waste and unnecessary spend- ing is the job of every Council member. It is the recommendation of the Finance Committee that e4ch Alder&n, through Council Committee relationship with the several departments of the City Goiaernment continually study respective requisitions and expenditures, examine carefully all proposals and financial commitments and advocate the exercising of economy in every instance. This declaration for economy in our municipal management Is the express wish of every taxpayer. Our final estimate of receipts totals $983,610,000. All requisitions and financial proposals of the various depart- ments have been approved in the amounts requested. The final budget is set at ':�983,610,000. This allolnrs the Council to continue the tax rate of :r14,80 per thousand. During preliminary study leading to the budget there was support in the Committee for woercenta.ge reduction of all requisitions. It was finally agreed that the retention of all requisitions as received and the exercising of economy to the extent of building the greatest possible surpluses at the end of the year was the most sensible step. Any indication of the absence of economy in a depart- ment will be studied by the Finance Committee and its recommendations given to the Mayor and Council." I EST COURT STREET TRAFFIC Alderman Wilkinson reported receipt of requests from residents in the vicinity of Washington Park for the slowing do?..rn of traffic at that point, He stated that there have been two accidents and many near accidents recently. By Alderman Wilkinson, Sec. by Ald, Hulse RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Traffic Sommittee with the idea of having proper "SLO1J" signs installed. ON 11-10TION the meeting was adjourned. Carried. fF.H Springer City Clerk, 1950 CITY BUDGET City of Ithaca, N.Y. I , G SF�RAL „20VEI TN I'. 101 Common Council $ 102 Mayor Is Office 109 Chamberlain's Office 110 Glerk, Comptroller, Registrar 111 Assessor's Office 112 Attorneys Office 113 Civil Service Commission 114 Board of Public Corks 116 EngineefP s Office 117 Election Commissioners 118 City Court 119 City Hall 120 City Historian 121 Planning Board 128 Employeest Retirement System 129 Undistributed Expenses II, PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 130 Police Force 132 Fire Force 133 Fire Dept. Buildings 13 Building Commissioner 137 Sealer of Weights & Measures 138 Public Pound. Dog Catcher 139 Parking Meters II", =, i ITATIOIT & CLE.L-QNESS 161 Street Cleaning 162 Refuse & Garbage 169 Storm Sewers 169 Mosquito Conttol IV. HIGHViAYS, CREEKS & BRIDGE$ 180 Street Lighting 181 Highway Maintenance 192 Snow & Ice 183 Franklin St, Buildings 184 Bridge Maintenance 185 Creek Maintenance 186 Machine Shop Maintenance v. PARKS & RECREATIOit 230 Park Dept. General 231 Percy Field 232 Stewart Park 233 Treman Park 234 Golf Course 1,350.00 5,8 1.00 15,358.00 19, %5.00 12050.00 3:650.00 2#350.00 17,016.00 15,188.00 11,970.00 8, 88.00 16,197•00 250.00 26000,00 32.131.00 200.00 122,600.00 151,45o.00 9 # 275.00 2,950.00 4,155.00 1,175,00 11,400.00 19*791.00 45,540.00 7, 2s1.00 3, 000.00 25,000.00 54,510.00 11,073.00 1,497.00 10720.00 6:s47.00 5, 673- 00 20692.00 9,356.0o 14,225.00 1 s832.00 8,447.00 vI. PU=0 UTILITIES fNon-C&WercialY 250 Municipal Parking Areas i,4w.00 251 Municipal Comfort Station 2,7500 252 Cemetery 99325-00 253 Airport 2*288.00 L VII.MISCELLAVE",OUS 26o-1 Judgments & Settlements 260-2 Taxes Expunged or paid 260-3 Tax Sale expenses & purchases 260-4 Contributions4Library; GAR 260-5 General Insurance 260„6 Rent of Offices in Library Bldg, 260..7 Housing Authority 260-S 4th of July Celebration 260-Q Band Concerts 260i10 Armistice Day Celebration AP-11 Traffic Committee Eux Torkment e-Oompensation 300.00 500.00 500.00 $99T5.00 12,000.00 650-00 500,00 11000,00 1,100.00 250.00 1,000.00 4 500.00 $163,544.00 $302,005.00 $74,612.00 $115,320.00 $ 54,452.00 $ 14,767.00 $ 319275.00 C0141,1011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. Tea y 18, 1950 PRESEI'T : Mayor - Shaw aldermen !•'acDaniels, -.filkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dic1:ens, Hulse, 3enson and Gibson _'ttorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne De)uty City Clerk - Blean I_'U .^S: s:inutes of the precedinE meetinf Trere r1uly approved. i20CAL LA'.-_UTILIT`_'_�AXES: 111ayor Sha- requested that the council e -.ction on the proposed local laT7 regarding; Utility Taxes hick s ;_:resented at the meeting held_ 1 ay 3, 1950. A L0(%=L LA TO a: _E 1D LOCAL L. '' 02 OF V7, CITY OF IT`TACA. F0P l' � `TE,R 1Ii1i_,T -� HLT ?DR ' ^1'"IRiY SEVE T, AS _62*71DCD, I RELATIOi'? TO MITl,?UI TG Tii T 7?T rnOSS IMCOVES OR GROSS OP77-ATI11G I1?CO .LS OF CORPORA^1I(�;7S A;'D P7RSONS FUR'TJS-TI1'CT UTILITY SERVIC., I'_ TH" CIT"OF ITH.ACA., AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTIO' 20b OF THE GF 1ERAL CITY L_-` OF TuE STATE OF 11E'T -ACM . By Alderman '.Ti.lkinson; seconded by Alderman Hulse Be it enacted by the Common council of the City of Ith=T.ca. es foll.o,Ts: Sec. 1. Sections one a.nd four of local Dr-1, number 2 for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amended.., are hereby amended to read as- fol_ioT.,s : 1. Tax on the furnishing of utility services. Pursuant to the authority grantA1 by section tTrenty-b of the General City Lc-t,r of the State of Ne- ' York, a. tax equal to one --)er centum of its annual gross income of the period. from July first to June thirtieth of each rnd every year, is hereby imposed. u)on every utility doing busines^ in the City of Ithaca T.rhich h�- s a. ,,;Toss income for the Vrelve month;; ending ; ay thirty-first in excess of five hundred dolln.rs extent motor c^rriers or brokers subject to such supervision under article three-b of the Public Service Lw-r, a.nd P. ta.x eclu=nl to one per centu-.-1 of its gross o ?ernting income is hereby irni seCi for the ., me --)eriod upon every other utility r'oing business in the City of Ithaca T,hich he.s a- gross oiler -tint. income for the tTtelve months enC,.ing hey thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars, Tthich taxes shall have application only--ithin the territoriri lilYits of the City of Ithaca, and_ shill be in addition to a.nd all other ta.7_es an6 fees imposed b, any other provision o_C la'- for the s=.me -)eriod. Sucht^Iec sh^.11 not 'be im_-)oseC on -ny tr^nsa.ction orip;inatinn, or consurraiat } ' out ;ice of the ,- rritor_i._.1 1'Lr,J_ts of the City of Itha.c,_,, notT*ithstendinrr th,": some act be noce ssarily >-)erforr-.eC_ --tith resuect to suc1,: tr^n;..- - ,tion within such limits. 2. Revenues resulting from the imposition of taxes here':)y in-:.-)osed shall be :-)aid into the treasury of the City of Ith�-.ca ^.nCl shall be credited to and C.enosited in the general funs'. 3. .All of the provisions of Section one hundred and eighty- six -a of thn tax la"r, so far as the same are a_nplica.ble, sh^11 auply to the taxes imposed by this local lalr. 4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or before the ti-,enty-fifth d.ay, of September, Decem')er, :.arch and June a return for the three calendar months nrececl_ing each such return date, inclu(fing any period. for Tthieh returns shall state the gross income or z),ross operating income for the period covered by e,ch such return. returns sl,_a_ll 'De, filet' -Tith the City Cna:rberlc,_in on a form to be furnished by hi:., for such purpose and shall contain such other ('.-ta., in - for:. a.tion or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be included therein. ux ) L Co:Amon Council Proceedin7s - 2- Ifay 13,1950 ;ot'-Tithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, any utility -hose average gross income or average gross operating income, as the case may be, for the a.foresaic, three months' ?periods is less than fifteen hundreddollars, may file its returns for such periods on .-une tTrenty-fifth of each and. every year, and. the City Char'i'3erlain may require any utility to .file an annual return T•rhich shall contain any dat s-)ccifie6 by him regardless of T•rhether the utility is subject to tax un( er this 1a'r. ,very return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility ma'cing the same, or of the o-ner or of the co-partner thereof, or of a principal officer of the corporation, if such business be conducted by a corpora tion, to the effect that the stater.;ents contained therein are true. Ayes: 9 'lays: 0 Sec. 2. This local lw,, shall tale effect imme(Uately. Yotion carried. A,') -,-)roved by me this 2 9 th da.,y Of i - ��� 1950 and designated Local L-,. ;r 1950. J i'ayor LOCaL LA' - BOiIUSES TO rITY Or_ Iri_ Lam,=LO"ErS; '"a;yor ",ha-r reu.uestedt that t. e Oouncil t?.!_ - also e action on the nroi-)osed local laT"r regarding bonuses to City Officials and employees 'rhich T,ras pre- sented at the meeting held I`ay 3, 1950. A LOCAL LA_' ;'0 _A- Ei'D LOC_=;L L_� " "?p. 1 OF iT (-`IT OF I^T`_�C_� FOR T -'EAT3 1943 I ' R,LATIO TO r r -ry R.;: TI i,r� . Or fin; l� DTS TO CIT _. Orr ICI ALr A ;D i'.PLC''rE7 i r'� - r rcIAT r'0" -�" T T TI T r�LCT�Ai�r1G L.It�IL'C" COSTS APJSI:'G FRO-_ T_::, T _TAR :'.I TT "' C-r 3y A!Clerma.n ".;ilkinson; seconded by Alderman TTolman Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follorrs: Section 1. The Ithaca city charter, as enacted by chanter five hunCr. ed three of the lags of nineteen hunt?red_ eight and as amended by Local Lair IIo 1 194' to rear as f ollo-.r5 ; 3 i s hereby further araendEci. �b-a, 70f rithstanddn[; any inconsistent rrovisions contai- in this c Ar-_ei,, Z-'e common council sh^ 1:1 hr�', a authority durinm )resen , "ar, emergency to ^.uthori ze or gr^nt to tit rJofficers Id eiil1�loyees a. bo,.us to compensLte for fluctuating livinn corgi=, •_rising fro;-, the existence of such emer€-enc T-T be in addition to the regular salary or Toa.ges ofisuch ch oofficersnus l or eMnloyees, and T-!hich bonus ma,,i be increased or decreased from time to time as the council r_ay deem necessary, except as such increases or decreases :fay be prohibited or limjt"ed b,r t_1e general laT-rs of the sta.tc of Pe- York; provided. hoT*ever, that such bonus shall apply eoually to .9.11 such officers and employees receiving the same compensation or Trithin specified "_ge and salary classifications as may be established_ by t.hie common council. @2. This local laT•r shall ta1te effect immediately. Ayes 9 ^ys 0 i,-lotion carried. Approved by me this -_.2�9 day of : ay 195o and designated Local Lar T,r 3 1930. ayor s r- Common Council Proceedings -3- :Say 13, 1950 VICTOR SCu ?EIDER r RESIGMATIO d. I ?.yor "h?7°r Presented n communication from Victor Schneider tendering his resignation as Fire Commissioner I ecause of his moving from Ithac,-.. He then offered the n.a.me of 1:atthe'u J. Herson as his choice of a successor to Mr. Schneider ^.s Fire Commissioner, Dy Ald.erma.n i:acDaniels; seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the anpointment of :.r. Herson as Fire Commission- er be referred to the Committee on Relations T-.Tith Fire Commission for recommendation before any action 0,e tal-en. Carried. POLICE: ;O:-E:' TR4I1,1I11G. Police Commissioner Gaurnier asiced permission to iia.ve the Policewoman attend a training school in Connecticut for a -period of four ',.reeks -at city expense. By A1d . Gibson; seconded by Alderman G^.11agher RESOLVED, that the recommend^tion be approved and that the Policel-Tom^n be authorized to attend. the four -,,reek training school at city expense as outlined by Commissioner Gaurnier. C^rried. CITY JUDGE: Eayor Sha,�T presented. F. request from City Judge Casey re- questing permission to attend a traffic court conference to be held by the Lai-r School of He',,T York University from June 5th to 9th. lie su"ested that the Council make an aphronriation of ' 150.00 to defray such expenses. By Alderman Benson; seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the request be granted and that the City Judge be auth- orized to attent the conference at city expense, and BE IT FLIRT"ER RESOLVED, that the sum of 150. be and. the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent FunC, to Current Appropriations, Account ;�118� to cover said ex»enses. Carried. :ITHDT_- A__=L OF APITaL RESERVE FU-1' iUR IC ''0�'S EQUIP±, ETTT i ayor Shall reported that the 3oard o Public forks h�_s requested the Council to authorize the -r,Tithdra7,ral of 6,500.00 from Capital Reserve Funds to be used for the purchase of a."Sno-Go" sno-r loader. ;y Alderman '-ilkinson;. Sec. bl Ald. �icl.:ens EREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section he of the General '._unicipal Lair, Capital reserve Fund 5, Public ..or zs Equipment, and "ARE S, the hoard- of Public '.'or?_s his requested that =n appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of one "Sn-o- Go" Sno* Loader, a specific item of ec!uinment , the purchase of -•hich may be financed from said " eserve r und. ii0`.1 ^1HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, of ..6,500 from Capital Reserve Fund Lowder be and hereby is authorized, authorized and. directed to transfer Reserve Fund to be expended forth. Ayes 9 1\.1ays 0 that the expenditure of the sum. '-5 for the Durcha.se of the Sno'T a.nd the City Clerk is hereby the sum of :;6,500.00 from said only for the purpose herein set Carried and approved by the ;-ayor Comi-iion Council Proceedings ..L!.. 2lay 18, 1950 PERMI FIELD RATES: Iiayor Shaer presented a request from the Board of Public orks for approval of a. revised. schedule of rates for the use of Percy Field to be as folloT.rs: Afternoon Games Night Games Admissions under .40 inc. tax .41 to .50 „ .51 to .99 ° n over 1.00 '=30. 00 (no change) 35.00 40.00 50,00 100.00 These rentals not to include a.ny city services other than groundsi-eepers. By Alderman Dickens; seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, the revised schedule of rates for the use of Percy Field a.s recommended by the Board of Public ''orks be and the same hereby is approved and established as per schedule herein set forth. Carri ed. A copy of the proposed ne- Trard map for the City of. Ithaca T:*as presented and the City Attorney sur"r-ested that it ?•►ould be in orCez for the Common Council to a».�rove it at this time. By Alderman '.dilT_iinson; seconded b , Alderman Gallagher R ;SOLVED, that the neT,! -,-►ard map as iresented be and the same hereby is approved. Carried. ZOi�'I`;G ORDINAITCE: By Alderman Hulse; seconded by Alderman i_acDaniels RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to advertise a public hearing to be held n.t the next regular meeting of the Common Council, June 7, 195% for consideration of the new zoning Ordinance. Carried, TRUCK TRAFFIC: Mayor Shaer reported on his recent trip to Albany 71ith other city officials regarding the re-routing of truck traffic on Routes 96 and 13 entering and leaving the City. He stated that State 7epa.rtment of Public -forks officials recognized the lua.l problem and assured him of their full cooperation and assistance in trying to come Trith it. He also stated that, as a result, a State Department Lnpineer, together with the District Engineer from Syracuse Trere ex- v:cted in Ithaca in the very near future to give the problem further study; that the road from Candor to Spencer to Ithaca has been reopened to truer_ traffic; and a letter received from Governor DeT,r _ dic��ted some action ��ill be taken. Alderman Benson reportedadriving over this road and commented on the fine job done in placing apipro- i l^late signs on this route all the Tray to the Tompkins County line and, the lack of any signs from there to the City Line. He also reported on the condition of the proposed truck by pass from Route 13 throuc4 Freeville to the Labe Road, saying it Was in fairly good con- dition with the exception of one bridge in bad condition. ttr r IC COiu. REC01fi-,E!, DATIOiiS: Alderman Benson, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, presented the folloT-ring recommendations aimed at ir..i)roving the traffic and parking conditions and the safety of the city streets: I. Loading Zones The Traffic Committee recommends that loading zones be designated a.s folloTrs: A. College .venue, east side of U00 bloc'- in the two metered spaces of meters No. 340 and 341. B. Eddy Street, east side, of the 300 block, opposite Buffalo Street, 2 meter spaces only. Common Council Proceedings -5- i:ay 18, 1950 -{ ' The committee recommends that both loading zones be restrict- ed for truci7 deliveries ^.nc. pick-up only bet,recn the hours of 8:00 and 11:00 A. i.. II. Eovable Signs for School Zones This Traffic Committee recomrr,ends that the city purchase movable school zone sign,^_, to restrict speed in streets about Itha.ca.' s public schools at hours -hen school children ?re moving to and from schools. The committee recommends that the sins to be selected !,nd the speed to be designated be decided upon by the City Enmineer, subject to final review by the Traffic Committee, The Committee also recommends that the number and location of these signs be decided upon by the City Fngineer after consultation t•rith the officials of the School Board rind the police Department. The committee also recommends that TThile it krill be necessa.ry for school employees to place the signs a.nd_ remove them, before and after the times they are espeoially needed$ it is the responsibility of the Police Department to enforce their obsorva_nce by motorists. III. Restricted Parking �-- The .Traffic Committee reQomr�,ends that narking be prohibited in the follol,ring pl,-ces. Tvery one of these recommend.a.tions eras made after thorou`;h stuc: am thought by the Traffic Committee in an effort to M increase safety on the streets for both moving traffic -f nml_ for pedestrians; (2) improve access to all parts of the city for fire a.nd other emergency vehicles. A. -State Street, south side, opposite Pddy, annroxima.tely 100 to 150 feet of space from 7d0y Street 7-Test. T3. State Street,, south side, opposite Stel,rart .Avenue from Elston Place ea. t to P. point approximately opposite the east ,ralk of SteTra.rt..'.venue, the exact extent to be c e- cided upon by the Traffic Engineer, C. Triphammer Road from 'Tait Avenue to the city line on both sides of the street. D. Edgemore Lane on the south side from Steuart Avenue to .est .?venue. F. Hector Street from Cliff Street to the city line on the side -hich is the e=-st or lwrer side at its beginning at Cliff "street. F. -.rest Court Street on the south side in all 'of the 100, 200, anti 300 blocks. By alderman Benson; seconded by Alcl_erman Hulse hESOLVED, that the Traffic Ordinance of the City of Ithp.ca be cnd .it n- reb;;i is amended by adding thereto a. ne,4 section adnschedule in acc;,rdance T�rith Section 146 to be I no,,rn as ^chedule VII, Section 18b to read as f01107Ts : a�hedule VII Loading Zones College 'Avenue, east side of 400 block, in the tTTo metered spaces of meters nos. 340 and 31"1; th?t the loading zone be restricted for truck deliveries and_ pia:. -up only betTreen the hours of 8:00 A.!'. and 11:00 A,i , %ddy Street, east sicl_e of 300 block opposite Buffalo Street, t1-ro meter �;,-)a.ces only; that the loading zone be restricted. for truck deliveries rind. nicer --up only bet, -Teen the hours of 8:60 and 11,00 A.i This amendment shp11 take effect upon publication. Ayes: 9 tray s : 0 Carried- and approved, Common Council Proceedinr�s -6- ay 18, 1950 By Alderman 3enson; seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that Schedule III, Section 182 of the Traffic Ordinance be and it hereby is amended by=�.dc'ing thereto the folloTTing: 7a_st State Street, south side opposite ^ddy Street, a.proximately 100 to 150 feet of space from Eddy Street •►est. East State Street, south side op.-osite Stewart venue, from Elston rl-- ce east to a point _approximately opposite the east T•ralk of SteT-Tart Avenue, the exact extent to be decided by the Traffic Tngineer, TriiDhammer Road, from 'aaite Avenue to the City Line, on both sides of the street. Ed.gemore Lane on the south side from Stewart Avenue to "Test Avenue. Hector Street, from Cliff Street to the City Line, on the side ?,.Thich is the east or lo-er side at its beginning at Cliff Street. Vest Court Street,on the south ^isle in all of the 100, 200 and 300 !-,lochs. This amendment shall tole effect upon publication. Ayes : 9 0 Carried a.nc, aprproved. By Alderman 3enson; seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Traffic Committee in respect to T.iovable signs for school zones be approved, _.�D BE IT FURTTJ7R Pl`gOLVED, that the purchase of movable school zone suns to restrict speed in streets --).bout Ithaca's public schools at hours T-rhen children are moving to ^nd from schools, be authorized; that the suns are to be selected. s.nd the speed to be designated by the City engineer, subject to the final revie*,► of the Traffic Committee; that the number and location of these signs be decided upon by the City engineer after consultation -rith the officials of the School Board and the Police Department; that, Trhile it Till be necessary for school employees to nla.ce the signs anci remove them be -ore and after the times they are espeeiall T needed., it is the responsibility of the Police Dc-,-)artment to enforce their observ,nee ,0y Motorists. Carried. ARTERIAL HIGH -JAY PLANS: A large delegation of 7-)roperty oTTners and e�idents from the 3rvant Tract area of east Hill and many other see - of the City who ,,rere interested in the proposed neTT arterial --ighTTay plan for the city commonly referred. to ?s the "Tuning r orl>" ,-,..)geared before the Council to voice their opinions. r. Er-,ray,resiJent of Bryant Tar?_ Civic .�ssoeiation, asl�ed the Council to delay api)rov^.1 of the plans anel su-r' ested that a more com,:)rehensive elan niay be secured by the Cit;T inc.smuch as more funds have been mace avail.-ble by the State for un-state arteri-1 Trorl,.. Tie also claimed. that all the other hills in the City -ere entitled to similar consideration as that offere('_ ' -est Hill in the proposed plans. n expressing his opinions anC feelings about the Droposed plan, r. C. Burns, stressed s-fety, accomplishments ?n-0 costs in trying to otermine the ma merits. From safety vie"-nloint, he claimed that all traffic tends to converge at the intersection of State �nci Aurora wily from 4:30 to 5:30; that the tuning fork r;lan T-►ould only out and speed up traffic and thereby increase the hazards. e recalled the trend of Pro,l-)erty values along -the business section Of St?te Street over a period of years 1-rhich are governed by diversification of sales, gross sales, and rental values. The tuning for' ?•Tould, in his opinion, hurt rather than help business on State Street. He estimated a loss of 355 parking places for cars T'rhich the ta.te Trill not replace, but in turn ma'- es it a city responsibility. He quoted a former Ithacan noT•T re>>uted to be a nationally ltino?Tn traffic expert, as terming the tuning fork as "assinine". He urged delay in approval of the plans for further study so that-.lterna.te plans might be considered. Alderman-lilkinson reported that he had tallLed. I -rich many business veogle and other residents from various Q Common Council Proceeding-s -7- i.a.y 18, 1950 _,arts of the City, very feT-r of -rhom Trere agreed that this -as the >>ro- ,Der plan for the city. He too urged delay by the Council in a.pprov- ;nl of the plans in order to ma'.e a detailed study of this --.nd a.lter- n�7)te iDla.ns. Although not in form of a motion, Alderman. "Jil?=inson' s opinions receive a second from Alterman Button, but no formal action or vote taken. 1r. John Floros, claiming to represent many business man on State Street, voiced his objection to the plan by stressing the re-routing of through trp.ffic around the City and consideration of alternate plans. 3'!r. 'tillia.m Dillon endorsed the opinions of 3'r. mourns suggesting that approval of the present plans mimht very .1-rell influence the State a Tainst considering any other alternatives. Police;Commissioner Gaurnier stated that he intended to �sL for tTrelve additional patrolmen if the tuning forlt plan Tras adopted. any other people, -T-rho ,.,ere present slDoke briefly a.nd. voiced their objections to the plan. Alderman "Jenson recalled -i-rhat arterial planning had done forother cities, reported that the Traffic Committee nhat the tuning-forlti Trill be much more safer than has recommended it, the present intersections noes in existence. He urged- the Council' s approval, T-rhich Trould. mean a sten In the right direction in planning for the future. -J.,_lderman Benson; seconded by Alderman Dickens ':7iEREAS, the ado-otion of the -)reliminary ?clans for the development of Arterial High?-ays on Senec Street from State -)ta.te Stre^t to aurora. Street, and. on Green Street from State "treet to Tioga. "treet shall not be considered OinclAng in any ,,Tay until final de- t�,.ileO. plans have been submitted Iby the State of le,-r "or'c to the City of Ith7,.ca, to,,ether 1�tith the tot,l cost of the prolDosed -,project as outlined herein, T17EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in-.ceordance 1-tith the provisions as set forth in this resolution, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby a�Dproves the Preliminary Arterial Highrray Plan. Ayes: i:acDaniels, G-llagher, Dic'-.ens, 7ulse, 3enson, Gibson "il' inson, Holman, -3utton. ^Ys: 0;! 110TION the meeting T•ras adjourned. I!otion carried. �A.. 13lea.n Denutq City Cler'. COAiir011 COU11CIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, 1T.Y. Regular Meeting PRESENT: 5 : 0 0 P.Ir. i:ayor Shaw Aldermen - MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Dickens, Hulse, Benson Attorney- Dahmen Assessor - Thorne iSembers of Planning Board - BroTrn Deputy City Clerk - Blean June 7, 1950 Gallagher, Holman, ?Button, and Gibson and Heidt MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINAIXE: mayor ShaT,r announced that a public hearing had been duly advertised to be held at this time in regard to the proposed zoning ordinance for the City of Ith?.ca Trhich has been recommended for adoption by the Planning Board. Several persons ?sere present but none asked to be heard or voiced any objection to it. Alderman Benson expressed his fear of the leniency of Article 4- Section 3 and suggested that it be made more definite, tighter restrictions be maintained and provisions m�.de for exceptions, if necessary, rather than relieve the restrictions.. After discussion it T-ras recommended by Chairman Bro,,Tn of the Planning Board that Section 5 of Article 5 on page 10 be the addeC to and made a part of Article 4. By A,lCLerman Benson; seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that article 4 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, as presented, be and it hereby is amended by adding there- to a nell section to be knoT•m as section 5 to read as folloTrs: 6 5. Parking Facilities. For every dwelling hereafter erected in A-1 Residence districts adequate off-street parking space shall be nrovid.ed for all vehicles regularly used by the occupants, such space, for the purpose of this ordinance, being computed at a, minimum rate of one full size car per family, (or per apartment) , Open ipar?�ing areas must observe the front yard set -back. By Alderman Benson; seconded by AldermanuHulsearried and.p7�roved. .;HEREAS, a. public hearing, having been duly advertised, has been held on this 7th day of June 1950 by the Common Council, AVID IHEREAS, the Common Council has amended said ordinance, as outlined in the minutes of this meeting, 110" THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Ithaca, N.Y. as presented and recommended by the Planning Board, and as amended by the Common Council on this 7th day of June 1950, be and it hereby is ai-)-oroved in all respects, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Zoning Ordinance, together =Tith the official zoning man T�rhich is attached to and made a part thereof, shall become effective at noon August 1, 1950. Unanimously carried and approved. I-iA.YORS CONFERE_ i E: The Clerk reported that the l:a.yors' Conference is scheduled to be held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. this year on June 14,15, and 16 and that authority for city officials planning to attend should be given at this time. Alderman 'Till-,-,ins-on ex- pressed the opinion that the l'ayor, Superintendent of Public "orbs and City Attorney,sho�xld be sufficient representation for the City, It T-ras reported that the City Chamberlain I-rould be un^.ble to attend clue to illness and Assessor and Building Commissioner Thorne stated that the amount of time devoted to affairs concerning his department did not T-rarrant his going. By Alderman Hulse; seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the Mayor, one (1) Alderman and City Attorney be authorized to attend the Mayors' Conference June 14,15 and 16 at city expense. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -2- June 7, 1950 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER: 1"layor ShaT,r announced that he had appointed J.V, Davis to succeed himself as a member of the Civil Service Commission, for a period of six years, from June 1, 1950. ..=HDRXIAL OF CAPITAL RESERVE 7UjFDS - PUBLIC -JORKS EQUIP1iE1TT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the T•rithdraT,ral of sums from Capital Reserve Fund ;#5, Public ?•corks Equipment, to be used for the pur- chase of trucks for the Department of Public 11orks as folloT-rs: Amount i:a?:e and Tyne of Equipment 1• ;.?995.00 1 Chevrolet Panel Truc?,� 2. 1,918.00 1 Chevrolet Dump Trucl: (2 C..Y. ) 3. 5, 385.00 3 GI�IC Trucks (2 ton chassis) L'. 6, 040.00 1 Heavy duty Brock-T,ra.y Truck By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald, Benson 'ttIyREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General iiunicipal Lar-T, a Capital Reserve Fund ;`5, Public ..7orl:s Equipment, and -IEP ,AS, the Board of Public ".'or7 s, has requested that an appro- priation from said fund be made for the purchase of one Chevrolet Panel.Truck, a specific item orf,equipment, the purchase of -hick may 'be financed_ from said Reserve Fund. �w 110 T:IEBEFORE, BE, IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of 995.00 from capital reserve fund 45 far the.rurchase of the .- true': be sxid hereby is authori ^ ed, ncl the City Cleri: is hereby authorized =-'nd directed to transfer the sum of ''R9.5.00 from said. Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 9 ilays 0 Carried a.nd approved by the Mayor By Alderman - rilkinson, Sec. by Ald. 73enson EAS, there has heretofore been setup pursua.nt'to Section 6c of the General "unicipal Lecr, a Capital Reserve Fund T5, Public jor'-s Equipment, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public ''or'_Is has requested that an appro- priation from said fund be made for the purchase of one 2 C.Y. Chevrolet Dump True!:,, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of T,hich may be financed from said Reserve Fund. 1I617 TT.EREFORE, 3E IT nESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of .1,918.00 from capital reserve fund 75 for the purchase of the true';. be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerl: is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of 1, 918.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the pur.,-)ose herein set forth. Ayes 9 Days 0 Carried and approved by the i.yoz By A10.erman Benson, Sec. by Ald. Holman ':HEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General i;unicipal LaTr, a Capital Reserve Fund Pu;:)lic `.forks Equipment, and .111EREASI the Board of Public ';or'c.s has requested th% M anr)ro-;,)ria- tion from said fund be made for the 7-)urchase of three GMC 2 ton trucL chassis, specific items of equipment, the purchase of Yrl:ich may be financed from said Reserve Fund.. FTO'..' THEREFORE_�_ZE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of `5,385.0o from C ital Reserve Fund „15 for the purchase of the trucks be and hereb authorized, P.nd the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed fb transfer the sum of .5,385.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose ierei set forth, Nays Carried and approved by the i'ayor Common Council Proceedings -3- June 7, 1950 3y Alderman Dic'--ens, Sec. by Ald. Denson .THERZAS, there has heretofore been set up,pursuant to Section 6c of General 111unicipal Law, a Capital Reserre Fund ;#5, Public -'orlcs Equipment, and ::HEREAS, the Board of Public 'Tortes has. requested that an a?-)pro- Dria.tion from said fund be made for the purchase of one heavy Ciuty 3rocl.rlway Truck, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of rhich may be financed from said Reserve Fund. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of t,r6, 04.0.00 from Capital Reserve Fund :`'5 for the purchase of the truck be and hereby is authorized, and the City -Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of ':'6,040.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose here- in set forth. Ayes 9 gays 0 Carried end approved by the 1:ayor EAST -TILL PART, I!qG LOT: The Clem. reported that the Board of Public .orbs had recommended the establishment of rates for the Corson parking lot on East Hill on t?renty-,four hour basis Frith a t?ro-hour parking privilege for 5s, for a trial period of 90 days; also that the Board requests the Council to authorize the purchase of seventy multiple -type p^r':ing meters suitable for in- stallation there. Alderman Wilkinson suggest that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study. Alcerman Benson called for action at this time so that no delay might be encountered in preparing the site for par'.ing purposes. By Alderman Benson; seconded by Alderman "Tilkinson RESOLVED, th^t the recommendation of the Board of Public -.:or):s with reference to the rates be approved, and the rates for the Cor- son Parking Lot be and they hereby are established as recommended by the Board of Public 'Torlcs for a trial period of 90 days, - Carried. By Alderman .Till:inson; seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the matter of purchasing seventy multiple -type meters for installation on the lot be referred to the Finance Committee for stuc?_y and report. Carried. TA;: - 415 N. CAnGA ST. A communication from City Assessor Thorne was read, Trhich stated that the use of property at 415 TTorth Cayuga Street, oi-med by Ithaca College, has been changed from rental apartments to regular colle-e dormitories, ma'_iing this pro- perty exempt from taxation under section 4, subd. 6 of the Tax Lair, He recommended expungment or refund of the lax levied., the .mount of tax being 0140.60. By Alderman Denson; seconded by ld_erman 'Tilkinson RESOLVED, that the Assessor's recommendation be approved and that the City Cler?�: be and he hereby is authorized to nay to the City ? Chamberlain the sum of ';140.60, from ,funds in the Budget appro_-)ri- ated for such purposes, to pay the tax on this property. Carried. TA:1 EEFUND - 303 E. "'_ates Street Assessor Thorne also recommended the expungement or refund of '.23.12 rhich represents the 1950 City Tax on a martial exemption of propert�11 at 303 E. Yates Itreet, otrned by Julius Horvath, a veteran. By Alderman Holman; seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to ma?r.e a refund in the amount of $28.12 to I1r. Horvath, from funds in the ')udget appropriated for such purposes. Carried. CITY OF ITWACA TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR To Whom It May Concern : June 5,1950 Erroneous Assessments It appears that the USE of property at #415 North Ca u�a Street, Ithaca, owned by Ithaca College, has been He-nged from rental apartments to regular college dormitories, which are exempt from taxation under 9 4,subd.6, of the Tax Law. I have verified this claim, and recommend the ex ungement or refund of the tax levied. M- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Amount of Tax - - 140.60 A claim for partial exemption of property owned by a veteran, Julius Horvath, at #303 East Yates Street,Ithaaa, appears to have been mislaid urT`ing tthepreparafion of the Roll, and the exemption claimed was not credited. The application was correctly filed, and I recommend the ex- pungement or refund of that part of the tax so affected, - the approved exemption being for $1,900. (2) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Amount,Tax-exempt $ 28.12. Cc to City Chamberlain as to (1) & (2) to Board of Education as to (1) to Board of Supervisors as to (1) & (2) Respectfully submitted, City Assessor To: Common Council, City of Ithaea,N.Y. AP 'N-.� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET June 7, 1950 Stanley C. Shaw Colson &. Brice C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Ithaca. Printing Service Ithaca Journal News New York Telephone Co. Va.nPlatta Office Equipment Co., Addressof_-ra >>h I,iultigraph Coro. N Y S Electric & Gas Corp. Don-,ld. E. Noble Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. Williamson Law Book Co. James V. Buyoucos idatthew Bender & Co. Scha.ber's Cycler Shop Andy Soyring John 14. Mulligan Cr-_mer Auto Parts Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.. Auto Body & Radiator Works T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 1layne D. Campbell St=llman of Itha.ci Ithaca Printinf Service Rucolphs Grover Sportin�7 Goods Lalrrence R. Clark fle,v York Telephone Co. Robinson & Carpenter J.J. Driscoll Lumber Co. Crouse -Hinds Co. l'%onohue R. H-^lverson, Inc. C.J. Rumsey Co. J.B. Lanp?Enf . & Garae-e Co. Tiop a Auto Parts New York State Electric & G��s Eli Fi-nds Body Shop Brandt Automatic C?shier Co. The Dual P"srl:.ing Meter Co. City Ch-.iiberlain ', -:, It er 11. Umb - ch, Jr. 46.25 ✓ 9.15 � 41. 2.7 v- 261.70 v 47. 21 72.o6 Inc. 133.80 S3. 21 18.64 L- 39.51 100.00 5 28. 00 23. oov 12.00 e_~f 11.15 23.27 38.67 v. 4.24 122. 25 " 24.13 .88 v 5.25 G 3.19 49.70 e.-- 6.00 ✓ 50.97 v 50.00 8.12 2.95 ✓ 16.80 12.90 1.28 �- 27.01 8.35 Cor;). 6?.20 24.00 69.5o 114.56 L-- 1 LL0.60 10. CO Tompkins County Memorial Hop,-oit-.l 11.00 City Chamberlain's Office Je.ir Yorl: Tvilehhone Co. F6-ar D. Sebring, Jr. T.G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. I tlla ca. Insur" nceAf -ency 11,de.; it D. Sebrinf> , Jr. George ',dhite Jane Eldridi,e George Parkin C. Raymond Sheldon Mrs. Paul J. Flory Prudence Allen rs. 14a.rtin Rubin Prudence Allen 4.00 20.?l 27.51 c� 9.85 180.00 12. 60 ` 7.00 33.00 �! 3.50 3.5o 28.99 29.86 100.00 100.00 aI C.,A APPROVED BY FI'_iAilCE (701141TTEE Ufi t tG 9 (3 1 Com.ion Council Proceedings -4- June 7, 1950 ITIiACA Ri'M;TAYS: Attorney Dahmen reported that Ithaca RailTrays are interested in continuing bus service to South Hill area be- yonCL June 15th .rhich is the deadline on their temporary hermit, and have asked permission to continue over the same routes on schedules to be decided by the South Hill Civic Association until June 30, 1951. He stated that a iTritten petition could be expect- ed in a few days and that action by the Council at this time 'rTould. expedite matters. Ly Alderman Benson; seconded by Alderman Hulse _.:HEREAS, the Council favors the granting of permission to Ithaca. Railways as requested to provide bus service to South Hill area over routes already established and on schedules to be decided upon by South Hill Civic Association until June 30, 1951. "E I1 HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for a. public hearing on this matter to be held at the next meeting of the Common Council. Carried. FIRE C01J4ISSIONER: Referring to his nomination of M.J. Herson, Jr. for the office of Fire Commissioner at the last meeting of the Council, ? ayor ShaTT said, "The matter •Tas referred to the Comr, ittee.on Relations frith the Fire Department, but I will not ask "M for a. report tonight because I 7-rant the opportunity to discuss the matter freely and fully T,Tith you first, as I understand the Committee are opposed to the nomination. As long; as I am iayor M. of the City of Ithaca, I Trill never propose a name for confirmation nor ma-.e an appointment on a. purely political basis. I submitted iir. I-Ierson's name because I feel he is a. fine citizen, he is yell versed in firemanic affairs, has an excellent record as a volun- teer fireman, and T-Tould, I believe, ma':e an excellent Fire Commissioner". POSTAL SERVICE Alderman 1-,:acDaniels questioned the recent cut in postal service and suggested the Council register objection and as!. for reinstatement of the old services. The matter eras dis- cussed but no action taken SPEC: Alderman Gibson called attention to the lack of enforce- ment of the ordin.,.nce governing speeding of vehicles in the city. 1a.yor Shaw assured him the matter -ould be referred to the »roper Police authorities. AUDI1: By Alderman 'Tilkinson; seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills-,UditeCi c.nd approved by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting, ,*as adjourned. Geo. A. Blean Deputy City Cleric CO!" -014 COWGIL PROCE7DI`TGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y, Special "eeting 7:30 P,Y, June 13, 1950 PRE'SEi7T 2 a.yo r - ShaT•r Aldermen - SficDaniels, Wilkinson, :Benson, Hulse, Dickens, Button, Gallagher, Gibson, Holman, Adams Deputy City Clerk - Blean _.ARE COi:T:ISSIOi�hR - 1'1.J. HERSOIT: i ayor Shaw announced that he had =!led this special meeting for the purpose of reconsidering and ;, _..j.ng final action on his nomination of 11.J. Herson as Fire Comm- :-sioner to fill the unexpired term of Victor Schneider, resigned.. ! : ).,eviewed Section 164 of the City Charter T•Thich provides that the F' e Commissioners shall be appointed by the T_ayor and confirmed'by t. common Council. This, he said, makes it the I elyor' s responsibil- u., and the equal responsibility of the Common Council. The quali- "',ions of I.ar. Herson to hold this office is the only one that :tLcl be considered, not his political 'affiliations or his membership 5's Fire Company, the i ayor said. Alderman Adams concurred 7T1,11 the i,Ayor that his qualifications should be the factor in deter- mining his eligibility for the office, called attention to our non- partisan government and stated that he resented very much the in- jection of politics into this affair by City Chairman `..Thite. Alder- man Holman, Chairman of the Fire Committee,felt that his committee members -,.,,ere �Tell qualified and should have been consulted in the matter first. He s2.id. that the committee T°rere not opposing the nomination from a political point of view or because he belonged to 5' s Fire Company, but rather because it 1%ras felt that i-r. Herson was in favor of a paid. department and the present volunteer system T,Tould be weakened- if he Trere confirmed. Both airs. !''acDaniels and Alderman Button felt that the Fire Committee should be consulted, especially ae they have to ,rorl- Trith the Commissioners. Alderman Button ccntinued that he felt the appointment in itself T-ras very fair anJ that i-rhile he was opposed to it at first he had changed his mind because he noT.T feels assured that L,r. Herson is not in favor of a p^.id department, but T,►ould do everything in his po,,Ter to perpetuate the volunteer system. Alderman Gallagher concurred T•Tith Holman T•rith the further suggestion that an appointment such as this might T,Tell be made from a list of eligible candidates. ITayor Shag again re- affirmed his stand that he had chosen Yr. Herson because he felt he TTas exceptionally !-Tell qualified for the office and that he Trould not have offered his name if he had. felt it vTould T,reaken the volun- teer system. He urged the Council's confirmation of his appointment. By Alderman Adams; seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the appointment of i:atthew J. Herson as Fire Commiss- ioner, to fill the unexpired term of Victor Schneider, resigned, be Rnd it hereby is confirmed; said term of office to expire June 30, 1952. Ayes: Tilkinson, Benson, Hulse, Dickens, Button, Adams (6) hays: i.acDaniels, Gallagher, Gibson, Holman I:otion Carried. On motion the meeting Was adjourned. Geo, A. Blean Deputy City Clerk Coliyi0id COU_'' IL PROCEE DI;IGS City_ of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting RESENT 11ia.yor - Shair Alderman- acDaniels, 'lil,Xinson, Benson, Gibson Attorney - Dahmen Fire Commissioner - Reynolds Clerk - Springer 7:30 June 21, 1950 Gallagher, Holman, Button, iulse, iiI."UTES hinutes of the regular ,meeting held June 7, 1950, and of the special meeting held June 13, 1950 TMrere duly approved. HEARING - BUS ROUTE The hiia.yor announced the opening of a Public Hearing advertised for this time, on the petition of Ithaca Rail- way, Inc. for consent to opera.te bus line on certain streets on South Hill. As no one appeared in opposition to the petition, it t•ras moved, By Alderman Button, Sec. by Ald, Hulse WHEREAS, a public hearing has been concluded with no appear- ance in opposition to the application of Ithaca Rail, -ray, Inc,, NO'.! THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that consent be granted to operate a bus line in the follo-ring streets, South Aurora. bet,reen State Street and Hillview Place. �Iillvie•r Place betT,reen South Aurora and Hudson Streets, Hudson Street betT•Teen Hillviet•r Place and South Aurora. Street, as requested, subject ho,,Tever, to such rules, regulations and ordin- ances as are noiT in effect on may hereafter be adopted, such con -- sent to end June 30, 1951. Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor NO. 5 FIRE .CQOI.PAi',1Y - KI\tOX TRUCK: The follo,,ring letter from the 3oard. of Fire Commissioners in regard to the old Knox fire truck T•ras presented and read. June 20, 1950 Honorable I ayor Shaw Common Council At the meeting of the 3oard of Fire Commissioners held Tuesday June 13, 1950, the subject of Torrent Hose Co. Ito. 5's old fire truth, a "nox, 14hich t,ras purchased in 1912 and has been replaced_ 'by an American-LaFrance 750 G-P-7 • Fire truck, 7•Tas discussed. As this old Knox true: has no 'value as far as firematic duty is concerned, there is a. sentimental feeling to Fire Co. No. 5, and as ITO. 5's invested as much money in this appara- tus as did the City of Ithaca, the :Board of Fire Commissioners has unanimously voted to as'- you ?nd the Common Council for permission to donate this Fire Truck (the old I.nox) to Torrent Hose Co. No. 5 for their collection of antique fire- matic equipment. Thanking you, I remain, Sincerely yours, /s/ Garry 'T. Reynolds Garry IT. Reynolds Chairman Board of Fire Commissioners G 4- Common Council Proceedings -2- June 21, 1950 0 After discussion it T,ras moved, By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Ald. Benson, _JHEREAS, it is agreed that the Knox Truck has no value as far as -fire fighting is concerned, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this truck be donated to Fire Comnany 1#5 for their collection of antique fire equipment. Unanimously carried and approved. iiAYORS CONFEREi'CE Mayor ShaTT, Alderman 'Tillcinson and Attorney Dahmen reported on their attendance at the ::'ayors Conference held in Saratoga Springs -on June 15,16,17th. All were agreed that the conference is well ?,rorthT-rhile and that a great deal of valuable information is secured at the meet- ings. Alderman Dic!;ens entered the Council Chamber at this time. DEEDS - 'JELFARE DEPARTMENT P17OPERTIES The folloT,ring letter from County Attorney NeTrrman Tias presented. June 10, 1950 11r. Ernest Dahmen, City Attorney 109 East State Street Ithaca, NeTIr York Dear r'r. Dahmen; I have made a careful search of the records in regard to mortgages given to the city.T.,elfare department. There T►ere in all sixty-three of these mortgages, and thirty-six of them have been discharged. Of the other tT-renty-seven, all but seven of the properties Trere con- veyed to the city department. I have >>repared hnd enclose here,rith an assign- ment from the City to i;r. Vaniiarter as Commissioner, of the seven mortgages 11rhich are still outstanding, ?.nd I Trould. appreciate it if you-�rould talre this up at the next council meeting and see that someone is authorized to execute the assignment. I also find that one of the properties on i_adison Street, "hick Teas conveyed by T'lla. 1% SteTrart ^nd Orestes Ste-rart to Charles Green as Commissioner, by deed dated. June 8, 1933, recorded. in Boo'- 232 of Deeds at !-)age 387, Tras missed in the deed. from the City to the County '-elfare Commissioner. I have therefore prepared a deed of this property, T,hich is enclosed here-rith, and I-rould also request thc-_t you obtain authority from the council for the execution and delivery of this deed. Very truly yours, /s/Charles H. iieT•rman :l CHARLES H. NE711--'AN CHN/mT-r County Attorney Encls. Attorney Dahmen explained that the request is in order and recommended that the 1ayorbe authorized to execute the deed and assignment of mortgages as requested. By Alderman hacDaniels, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the ila.yor be authorized and directed to exe- cute the deed and assignment on behalf of the City. Unanimously carried. Common Council Proceedings —3— June 21, 1950 F'IR7 SERVICE AGREE1.:714T - VILLAG-E. OF CA`_fUG_A HEIGHTS Copies of the Fire Service Agreement,.betTreen the City and the Village of Cayuga Heights for the year 1950, T-Thich have been signed by the Fire Commissioners and by Village Officials ','ere presented for Council consideration. By Alderman ITulse, Sec. by Ald. TTolman RESOLVED, that the agreement as Presented be approved -.nd that the i.:ayor and Clear be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. JUi?IOR SAi,TITAR ` ,TGII�tEFR - CLASSIFICATIODt EST:0LISH D The Cler'; re*i-)orted that the Board of Public -.:orks has requested the Council to authorize the establishment of a. classification for the posi- tion of Junior Sanitary Engineer ^.nd to approve and establish a sa.la.ry range of .2700 — 3300 - 100 under the compensation plan for the position. By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald. Dickens R-73OLVED, that the request be approved, �.nd RE IT FURT1jE,R,R7COLVFD, that the unicipa.l Civil Service Commissi_cn be requested'to set up a clp.ssification for the position and that the Compensation Plan be amendeO.by adding thereto the follo?Tint, Junior Sanitary :engineer 2700 — 3300 _ 100., Unanimously carried. COPISO*? PAK,,IJDG AREA A letter from the East '-Till 'erchants Associ a_ Lion was rresented expressing a_i,preciation of the Cityl s Action in preparing the Corson property .for use as a par]rin; area and pledging support of ,the project. i.ET7R.PURCH.AS2 AUTHORIZED Alderman ';ilk_inson repartetl ,that the Finance Committee is i-)repared to recommend purchase of 70 pror'rress- ive type Dual Par?-ing ieters for use on the Corson Lot# and that his reason for a.s'_ing that the 3oa-rd's request be referred to the Finance Committee Was to give time to investigate the use and retuj rnt- f-to- -other na.r`' ing areas. He stated that: the Committee is convinced that the lac'. of enforcement of parking regularions not only •reduc,es available parldnE, spaces but greatly reduces revenues. After furthQr discussion it T-,Tas moved, By Alderman :iilkinson, Seconded by old. Holman RESOLVED, that the purchase of 7o progres-ive type Dual Par1_ing 1-ieters be approved, and that the :aypr and City Clem; authorized and directed to execute a contract Trith the Dual Co. for the purchase of the meters, payment to be on the basis of 50% of collections. Unanimously carried. Jj_'._'ORCE!-.ENT PAIt"IIIG RE2TTJLATI0!'S The matter of enforcement of perLing regulations T,Tas discussed P.nd- Alderman Benson stated that it has been recommended that at least one person ,be employee, to check parking areas who Trould. be responsible to the hoard of Public ' Torks rather than to the Police Department. The i'ayor ca.l-led dT`M§ht16ft`-to' the fact that enforcement of ord-inances is a police duty and as such should be left in that ,department. By Alderman Benson, Seconded RESOLVED,: t'Tfiat_th6 _natter" be Committee of the Council for by 'Ald. Gibson referred to the Police and- Traffic study and recommendation. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -�- June 21, 1950 POLICE A�TD T11AFFIC C01,714ITTED Kayor ShaTr called attention to the fact that under the Nw,T Traffic Ordinance, a member of the Council Traffic Committee must be a member of the neT•rly created traffic committee, and he announced that hereafter the regular Council Committee on relations 171th the Police Department Trill be designa- ted Police and Traffic Committee. &:OKE ORDIi'Ai?CE Alderman Gibson presented copies of a proposed smoke ordinance and recommended that it be referred to the Charter a.nd Ordinance Committee and City attorney for study and recommenda- tion and it Teas moved By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Ald Benson RESOLVED, that the ordinance be referred as recommended. T 0 Carried. T Alderman ITilkinson reported receipt of requests that a foot path from the Cayuga Street bridge to BteT,rart Park be constructed and that the triangular piece of land south of the airport and ad- joining the Barge Canal Terminal be improved and made suitable for public use for picnicking;. etc. The matter eras referred to the Committee on relations T*ith the Board of Public Works to discuss the matter T•rith that Board. !-.=TING HOUR AIM DATE The i:ayor suggested that a regular date and hour be set for the second monthly Council i=eeting and it eras moved. By Alderman Benson, Sec. by Ald Wilkinson R-MOLVED, that until further action by this Council that the 2nd meeting each month be held at 5 P.1'. on the third ''eclnesday of each month. Carried, :.GTIOi' the i;ieeting T►a.s adjourned. F.H.' Springer City Clerk I COi`_i:Oi�t COUACIL ?ROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, it.`r, Re;ular i:eeting 5 P.Iie July 5, 1950 PR7SEPT : i-layor - ShaT.r Alderman EacDaniels, ''ilkinson, Gallagher, Dickens, Hulse, Gibson, Attorney.- Dahmen Clerk -- Springer ifllUT,ES lAnutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. FIRE""COi.ISSIOdER -,a or ShaT•r stated that he was not prepared to announce the appointment of a Fire Commissioner to succeed G.'.'. Reynal-ds-rhose" term expired June. 30, 1950,; and that Yr, Reynolds Till continue in the office until his successor has been ani-)ointed and qualified, SEALERS Coi-EKE tTION A letter from City Sealer, E.P. NedroTr, City Sealer, T-ras presented requesting ne;rmission to :attend the Annual Sealers ' Conf"e're:nce to be held in !Jatertw-rn on July 18., 19 and 20. A letter from -the Director of the State Department of Agriculture and i:ar'_;ets teas also presented urging. the Council to authorize the Sealer's attendance. By Alderman `-filkinson, Sec. by' Ald. Gibson RESOLVED, that r. Oedrot�r be authorized to attend the confer- ence at city expense. Carried. ,TITHDR�-,'AL CAPIT_�L RESERVE FUNDS AUTHORIZED The Clerk reported that the Board- of Public -:orbs has >requesteO .the Council to authorize ,,rithdra"al of the `sum of `4;11'795.'00 from Capital Reserve .F:znd #5, to purchase 1 G.i. C. truclL chassis. for use in the collection of garbage. By Alderman Dickens, Sec. by Ald. T�ulse �IHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General.i:unicinal La1-T, a, Capital Reserve Fund 95, rsublic 'vrks Equipment, and :HEREAS, the BoarO of Public 'or'-.s has requested that an appro- priation from said fund be made for the purchase of one G. '. C. Truc'� Chassis, a specific item of equipment, the purchase -of *Thich may be financed from said :Reserve Fund, i7iO"! THEREFORE, BE IT RES01`,VED, that the expenditure of the sum of ,.,1,795.00 from Capital Reserve Fund 7-7`5 for the purchase of the truclr chassis be and hereby.. is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of 1,795-00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 6 1,I2,y s 0 Carried and approved by the i"ayor TAX COLLECTIONS Deputy Chamberlain Lull reported that 901% of 1950 tax levy has been collected to date Trhich compares. T,Tith 90 ?IW, collected. on `the same date last year. AST: By Alderman-.'ilkjnson, Sec. by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carri ed. SALARY ;TCFEASE H TT D J. SI1SA34UGH Alderman reported that due to the illness of -Chamberlain Snyder that the duties of Common Council Proceedings -2- July 5, 1950 11r. Sinsabaugh have greatly increased and that the Finance Committee recom;,,ends that his salary be increased '..100.00 effective July 1, 1950. By Alderman jilinson, Seconded by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved, and that the annual salary of i`.r. Sinsabaugh be set at '', 2, 200.00 effective July 1, 1950. Carried and approved by the Mayor STATE TAX R VEJUES Alderman "Jilhinson called attention to the fact that cities do not share in state gas tax revenues or vehicle regis- tration fees end the follo-ing proposed resolution 1,ras presented. By Alderman Illkinson, Seconded by Ald. Gibson ?:i%RE.'S, it is the consensus of opinion of the Finance Committee of the Common Council that the importance of the municipal street systems is not recognized in the State T-Iigh,,Tay Finance System, and :r-TEREAS, municipalities receive no portion of gasoline tax re- venues and income from vehicle registration fees such as that provided the 57 counties and 932 toT,:ms of the State, and ''NEREAS, municipal street systems carry 52% of the vehicle -miles travelled in the State yet contain only 160 of the total_ road -mileage in ie- York, and WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion and recommendation of the Finance Committee that this Common Council be recorded as favorable to legislation T-Thich Trill provide for municipal sharing of high -,ay - user revenues of the State, TjO:' TIEREFORE, 3E IT RESOLVED TZ TTiE COMFON COUNCIL, that the Honorable Chauncey B. Tia.mmond, State `�ea.ntor, and the Honorable Ray S. Ashbery, A8semblyman, be thus memorialized by this Common Cou-,cil to act favorably on any legislation 11hich -ill extend the sharing of highway -user revenues of the State to municipalities as T-tell as counties and towns. Unanimously carried and approved. Alderman Benson entered the Council Chamber at this time. SriO.CE 0RDI11iA1,TCE Alderman Hulse reported that the Charter and Ordinance Commitee recommends the adoption of the neT•r proposed smok-e ordin=-.nee as presented at the meeting veld June 21, 1950. Alderman 3enson reported that he has discussed the ordinance TTith Prof. Tilliam Sw-rdon and officers of the Chamber of Commerce, TTho sugEested minor changes but that it is felt that such changes -t-rould lessen the effectiveness of enforcement to -hieh Attorney Dahmen agreed. After discussion, it T,ras moved By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Aldermen Benson RESOLVED, that Chapter 11 Sect. lb of the city ordinances be amended to read as folloT-rs: HEREAS, the excessive emission of dense smoke T•rithin the corp- orate limits of the City of Ithaca and the resultant effect upon the ,public health and -relfare require the adoption of a comprehen- sive plan of smoke control; IiO THEREFORE, the common council of the City of Ithaca, by vir- tue of the po-rer and authority vested in it by lair, hereby ordains and enacts as follo•rs : Section 1. Definition of terms. (a) "Dense smoke" as used in this ordinance shall mean that smol� e -hich has a density of Po. 2 or greater as established by the Ringlemann Chart, hereinafter re- ferred to and adopted. C01,11?011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET July 5, 1950 Robert liil'•.inson 27.45 ` Strnl.ey C. Shaw 911.77 - New `work Telephone Co. 70.52 �- `i'he Corner Bookstore 2. _50 Hermon L. Brockway 39.11 v Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 62.85� Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 100.00 Automatic Voting: Ilechine Cor;). 3, 416.46� Itli2.cp Enf,,raving Co. 48.66- 11orton Printing Co. 110.00'- J=mes V. Buyoucos 69.00 �- Edward J. Casey 127.59'' T.G. I--illers Sons' Paper Co. 2.60 - Ill ack' s Photo Co»i es 21.15 L-�- ` he Chase Untional. Ban1: 51. 311 - Gladys W. Harrington 122.68�- College Chevrolet Co. 632.00 College Chevrolet Co. 12.25 �- J.B. Lang Ermine & Garage Co. 25.84�-- Socony Vacuum oil Co. 153.95 �- College Chevrolet Co. 39.79 S.H. Reese 4.OP, Stillman of Ithaca 6.24 v- John I.I. Mulli,;-on 62.05 L-- Joiln L. BrO!Tn 30.00L-- Hell York T(z-Le-)hone Co.. 114.271-- 11ew York State Electric & G= s Corn. 71.00 '-- Driscoll Bros. & Co. 45.34 �- C.J. Rumsey & Co. 1.57`� Julius Horvath 28.12 T )clurood Gardens 10.00 Corner Bookstore 60.00 A,,;erican Coin Loc7-. Co. 6.06 City Chair berl�in 5.00 t, T.G. 1-illers Sons' Paper Co. 12.30 �- New Yor;. Telephone Co. 17.83 �- 1xs. Nartin Rubin 30.50 6- I1a.tional Recra tion Association 3.60 , Ithaca Sporting Goods Store 20.00- Ithacs Journal i1e-s 6.35 '•--- Eim)ire Fence Co. 380.60 �L- C.J. Ruwrisey & Co. 12.32 L-- The Corner Bookstore 3.?5 '-- St-illm-n of Ithaca 7,44.c� Alt Cr=ft of Ithaca, Inc. 7.01L-- The Plorthside Pharmacy 3.22 - i:orus 14aster-Tyi>e Co. 4 00 - Ithaca Journal News 44.29 -'ew York State Electric & Gas Corm. 7.76 Fdr-.or D. Sebrinfr, Jr. 25,34 �- APPROVED RY FI11AJ1CF C0111-IITTEE Y Common Council Proceedings -3- July 5, 1950 (b) "Ringlemann Chart" as used in this ordinance shall be that standard published by the United States Bureau of t,iines to determine the density of smoke, as hereinafter set forth in full in section four of this ordinance. (c) "Engineer" as used in this ordinance shall mean the City Engineer of the City of Ithaca. (d) "Person, firm or corporation" as used in this ordinance sh?.11 ri�ean any individual, partnershil')s, firms, associations, com- panies, corporations, syndicates or other group or groups of org=nized or unorganized individuals -T•rho may employ, otm, use or opf,rate any fuel consuming device. Section 2. Emission of Dense Smo!.e Prohibited. It shall be unla.-rful for any person, firm or corporation to permit the emission of any smo'r-e from any source 1,rhatever of a density equal to or greater than that density described as i?o. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart, published by the United States Bureau of i`ines, the standards of -i•rhich are hereby fully adopted by the enactment of this ordinance and set forth in full in section four herein. The Emission of such dense smo?>e is declared to be a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the engineer or by anyone t-rhom he may designate for such purpose. Such abatement may be in addition to the fines and penalties herein- after provided. This section shall not be applicable to the circum- stances set forth in section three herein. Section 3. Exceptions; Private Residences; Period for Rekind- ling of Fires. The provisions of section tTo of this ordinance shall not be applicable: ( a) To private residences in -,.,hick no more than t,ro families are or can be housed. To all larger dt•rellings of whatever type, hoTrever, this ordinance shall be fully effective and applicable. (b) When a fire box, furnace, boiler, locomotive or other fuel consuming device is being cleaned. out and a new fire is being built therein, in event a smoke of a, density greater than that des- cribed. as flo. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart shall be permitted for a. period of not to exceed six minutes in any signle period of sixty minutes. Section 4. The Ringlemann Chart. The standard by -hick the density of smoke is to be measured Trill be the Ringlemann Chart, published by the United States Bureau of Mines. This chart appears on the following page. Use of the chart ?rill be made by placing it at such distance from the observer so that the squares appear as even shades of coloring or when no white spaces between the lines are visable. Comparison of the smoke under observation Trith the various shades of the chart will then indicate the density of the smoke. Observation distances shallnotbe,less than one hundred feet nor more than one -quarter mile from the smoke observed. Section 5, Escape of Soot, Cinders, noxious Acids, Fumes and Gases Prohibited. It shall be unlaTFrful for any person, firm or corporation to permit or cause the escape of such quantities of Soot, cinders, noxious acids, fumes and gases in such manner as to be detrimental to any person or to the public or to endanger the health, comfort and safety of any such person or of the public, or in.such manner as to cause or have a tendency to cause injury or damage to.property or business. The escape of such matter is declared to be a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the engineer or by anyone whom he may designate for such purpose, Such abatement may be in addition to the fines and pen d ties hereinafter provided. Section 6. By whom Ordinance Enforced. The City engineer or such other person.as.he may designate shall have the duty of en forci ng all the provisions of this ordinance. Section 7. Interference.T•rith Performance of Duty of Engineer. Any person, firm or corporation interfering �n any manner or imped- ing the performance of duty; of the engineer shall be subject to the penalties.hereinafter provided fop the violation of this ordinance. This section shall lik.eT>>ise apply to the performance of duty of those employees and representatives of the engineer. Common Council. proceedings _4-. July 5* 1950 Section 8. Violations, The violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply therewith shall be punishable by a fine ?which shall not exceed p+iffy Dollars ($50) or imprisonment not exceeding fifty (50) days, or both such fine and imprisonment, Offenses on separate days shall be deemed to be separate offenses for the purposes of this ordinance. The ot,mer or oTmers of any building, structure or part thereof where any violation of this ordinance shall exist any engineer, superintendent or any other person who may be employed or assist in the commission of any such violation and any and all persons ?,rho shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of this ordinance or fail to comply thereilith or any requirements thereof or who shall knolil ugly violate or fail to comply with any order or regulation made herein shall be severally liable for each and every such violation and non-compliance. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the abatement of prohibited conditions. Section 9. Validity of Ordinance. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or provision of this ordinance should be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a t-rhole or any Dart or provision thereof other than the _Dart so decided to be invalid or unconstitu- tional. Section 10. Repealing Clause. Article II, Section 16, of the Ordinances of the City of Ithaca adopted by the Common Council on the loth of June, 1930, relating to sraol:e and all ordinances or Darts or ordinances heretofore enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca in conflict or inconsista.nt T-tith any of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 11. This ordinance shall ta?_e effect upon publication. Ayes 7 ilays 0 Carried and Approved. PAR_-Ii'G REGULATIOOS E IFORCEMENT Alderman Gallagher reported that after a conference Trith Police Commissioner Gaurnier and members of the Finance Committee, the Police and Traffic Committee recommends the appointment of one additional patrolman to the Police Force and the assignment of a. patrolman to the duty of checking parking area ancl. street meters. He stated that there are sufficient funds in the Police Depart- ment budget to pay the salary of an extra patrolman for the balance of the year. By Alderman Gallagher, Sec. by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the i:ayor be authorized to appoint one (1) additional yatrolman to the Police Force from the present eligible list, Trith the understanding that one experienced patrolman be assigned to check meters. Unanimously carried and approved. MOTOR CYCLE' PURCHASE AUTHORIZED Ald.erma.n ' 11kinson stated that in checking parking area and street meters'Vt Trill be necessary to pro- vide a. motor cycle for the work, and he recommended that the City Cler';. be authorized to purchase a Harley-Davidson motorcycle T-rith side car, through the State Division of Standards a.nd Purchase since the price still be considerably less than' the quoted price of ":1,170.00 submitted by a local dealer. By Alderman -."ilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved, and the Clerk authorized and directed to negotiate 'rith the State Department of Standards and Purchase for the purchase of the machine, and BT IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of '�1,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary be and it hereby is appropriated from contingent funds to budget item 4130, Police Department, for pur- chase of the machine. Ayes 7 ways 0 Carried and approved. Common Council Proceedings -5- July 5, 1950 DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES - REIOVAL The follo-ing proposed resolu- tion in regard to the forced removal or improvement of dilapidated structures was presented for consideration. MEREAS, the owners of the folloT"ring pieces of real property in the City of Ithaca •►ere notified by the City Attorney by letter dated i:ay 16, 1950, to either improve or remove the dilapidated structures remaining on their premises -hick are deemed a health and fire menace to the City of Ithacp. as -ell as an eyesore to the general public 01OTI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 3` THIS C01-111'01N' COUNCIL: That the o-ners of the folloTring described premises be notified by registered mail, in accordance I-rith Section 35 of the Ithaca City Charter to either renovate and repair their premises, placing them in a safe and habitable condition, or ta'-e dorm and remove the same 1-rithin a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THIS COI: -ON COUNCIL: That if the oliners thereof shall fail to comply rrith this Resolution, the Common Council hereby cirects that the structures upon said premises be taken do,-Tn and removed from said premises - at the expense of such w-mers. 1 Dryden road - Old abandoned house, Rt.le, by 'r. Per! -ins Property. 2. Aurora Street - 700 block, 1 ike Yorusty 3. Cherry Street - Elsrrorth Shaber, Old Handy Property 4. Second Street - 010 ::alone House ol,Tned by = "errill 5. Taber Street on Island - Ot:Tned by Jack Griffin 6. Steuart Avenue - Belonging to Fraternity 7. Fifth Street - Old Lynch Property at the end of Street 8. Fdorth i:eadwT Street - Small house olined by late Leonard, no-, o*,rned by Angelo Paola.ngelo After discussion it T-ras moved 3y Alderman TracDaniels; Sec. by Ald. Gibson RESOLVED , that the matter be referred to the Health Committee for study =nd recommendation. Carri ed. POLLING FLACES The Clerk called attention to the fact that Polling Places for the ensuing year must be designated at the August 2nd meeting of the Council ind that it TTill be necessary to provide 7 nest polling places under the new redistricting plan. Aldermen -ere provided. Taith a list of present polling places and of districts in 1*hich nwoi places must be secured, together frith copies of the neI,T '.Yard 14ap. ,'AR I:E iOORRIAL The 'ayor announced that the report of the War i:emor- ial Committee,rill be submitted at P. later meeting since it is necessary to secure further information before a recommendation is made. Oid ,.OTION the meeting eras adjourned. j� g , F. H Springer �. City Clerk ;Y.-r,; Z 'I G Coi':: 071 COU' 7CIL PROCEEDII CTS Regular Meeting 5:00 P.i�. July 19, 1950 PRESENIT : iayor - ShaTa Aldermen-MacDaniels, .Til'_iinson, Hulse, Dolman, Dickens, Gibson, Button, Gallagher, Benson Attorney - Dahmen Deputy City Clerk - Blean iiliMES: hinutes of the preceding meeting Trere duly approved. S.P.C.4. SHTLTER: Mayor Shsw presented a detailed report submitted by the local S.P. C.A. covering a propoSA.l to operate a. small animal shelter for the City. By Alderman Hulse; segpnded b.-;, Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. DILAPILAM STRUC` URES - REi:OVAL: Reporting, for the Health Committee Alderman Hulse cited sections of the City Charter covering; the duties of the Common Council, Building Commissioner and Fire Marshall respectively in regard to abandoned property in the City. She re- ported that the Committee together T,►ith the City Attorney had studied the problem at length and recommended that an outside Consulting Engineer be engaged- to inspect and make an appraisal of the properties involved and that a. professional photographer also be engaged to tr,�Ye photographic studies of the properties in. the-ir present dilapidated condition. She estimated the cost of sunk services a-t ;20.00 per property or a to't,al of 0120.00. d By Alderman Hulse; seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the sum of 120.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contin- gent Fund for this purpose. Carried. GRASTi, ;'EEDS_ & RUBBISH; Alderman Hulse called attention to the tall grass, weeds, brush and other forms of rubbish alloT•red to groTr and accumulate on these and other vacant lots in the City --hich constitutes a health menace. She cited the section of the City Charter in relation thereto ?Which gives the Board of Public "orks the power to have this condition corrected at the oT•mers' expense. By Alderman Hulse; seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and referred to the Board of Public Works for immediate att(§ntion. Carried. POLLING PLACES A progress report Teas received from several ald.ermer regar ng Too ing places -Yhlch Till be needed after October 1, 1950. The matter t•Tas left T,Tith the respective aldermen for final report nt the next regular meeting. AGE LAIi , Attorney Dahmen _)resented tTTo release forms covering damages sustained by the City as a. result of an accident June 13, 1950 Then a truc]•_ owned by H.D. 7esemer, driven by HG,Tard LaBarr, got out of control on University Avenue and caused damages to a retaining fl.Tall in the amount of ' 300,00 and damages to graves, ma.r'-.ers, etc. In the Cemetery in the amount of "105.00. By Alderman Wilkinson; seconded by alderman Benson CC)i":T'�OiI COU1CIL PRCCEFDI?IG; AUDIT SHEET Julyl_Q, 1.11-150 Robert L. Cullen 200.00 L.J,. Wheeler 175.00 100.00 4 APPROVED BY FII1 yIICE COISI.ITTET, 1 Common Council Proceedings, w2+ July 19, 1950 RESOLVED, that the release forms be approved and chat the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute same on behalf of the City, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to sirn and execute same on behalf of the City, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to affix the corporate seal of the City to said instruments. Carried. ITHACA RAIL`:FAYS II .. CHANCE OF I'OUTE: ;attorney Dahmen presented letter from Traffic Engineer .ass suggesting that proper steps be tal-en to permit the use of the 200 block of East Seneca Street and the 100 Block of Forth Aurora Street as a turning; movement for the -Fall Creek sous line. He explained that Ithaca RailTTays had requested the change in order not to oppose the proposed one -,,ray traffic plan soon to be inaugerated by the Traffic Commission, and recommended approval. By Alderman Benson; seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the request of Ithaca RailT-rays, Inc. for the use of the 200 block of East Seneca Street ?nd the 100 block of North Aurora Street as a. turning movement for the Fall Creel-?.- bus line be and the same hereby is approved. Carri ed. Av_lEIT: By Alderman-filkinson; seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and. the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. ADDITIONAL PATROLi_EN: i,ayor Shay, recommended the appointment of two additional patrolmen to the present Police Force T-rith the understanding that tyro of the staff be assigned to motorcycle duty, T,rhich Taould provide tt,ro motorcycle officers for day and tT°ro for night duty. His recommendation T•Tas referred to the Police Committee for study and report. CITY LIMITS: Alderman MacDaniels inquired about the extension of the city limits. Attorney Dahmen explained that residents of any area noTr outside must consent and initiate a petition, T-rhich then requires action by the State Legislature. On motion the meeting T-ras adjourned. Geo. A# Blea.n Deputy City Clerk 4= Regular Iieeting C01,1,1014 COUNCIL ROCELDIIIGS City of Ithaca, 11.Y. 5 P.i. PRESL T : i-layor - ShaT.:r Alderman - hacDaniels, rilkinson, Gallagher, Hulse, 3enson, Adams, Gibson Attorney - Dahmen Char�iaerlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer August 2, 1950 Holman, Button, Dickens 1-IIi1UTES hinutes of the preceding meeting -ere duly approved. JULY 4TH CELEBRATIO1 - REPORT The report of the Chairman and Treasur- er of the July 4th celebration committee yeas presented and read. The report, a copy of T•rhich is hereT-rith appended, indicated receipts of ,.2,100.00 Which includes 1,000.00 appropriated by the city, and disbursements of "1,598.56, leaving an unexpended balance of 501.44. 3y Alderman Hulse, Sec. by Ald. Dic'-ens RESOLVED, that the report be and it hereby is approved and ordered filed. Carried. SALE AUTHORIZED - TAUGTWTNOCBLVD. The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'corks, at a meeting held July 26, 1950 approved the sale of an irregular strip of land in Taughannoc:� Boulevard approx- imately 4401 long and varying in •ridth from 5' 3" to 151. It T;Tas stated that this strip of land is between parcels owned by Gust Freeman and is of no use to the City. 5y Alderman Adams, Seconded by Ald. ?illrinson RESOLVED, that sale at public auction of the property be approved and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon from a descrip- tion prepared by the City Attorney. Carri ed. AIRPORT LEASE. The Clerk reported that the Board of Public ''orks, at a. meeting held July 26, 1950, approved and accented the bid of H.,.. Peters in the amount of G1800.00 annually for lease of the iunicipal Airport, subject to approval by the Council, after a public hearing as required by latT. By Alderman :lilltinson, Seconded by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the Clerk- be and he hereby is direct-ed to ad- vertise a. public hearing to be held before Council at its next regu- lar meeting. Carried. FIiTGER ES ASSOCIATIOII - AGRE i:MIT A copy of the proposed agree- - �r'�___._..__ - ment T•?ith the Finger LaTIes Association, setting forth the publicity services to be rendered was ,resented. It T-ras explained that charges for these services are based on the population of the City at 3¢ per capita and amounts to 591.90 for the year 1950, '•hich sum has been provided for in the budget. By Alderman Adams, Sec. by Ald. 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Alderman Benson reported that a- similar request was presented to the Traffic Commission which recommended denial of the request. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Aid. ''il',inson RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried. YOUTH BUREAU COITFERENCE - ITE.'T YORI; A letter from E.D. Sebring, Jr. Chairman of the Youth Bureau *-ras presented requesting approval of his attendance at a conference held in ITel,r York on July 31st and August lst, 1950, notice of which leas received too la.te for -ore- sentation at the last meeting of the Council. By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman liacDaniels RESOLVED, that the attendance of Director Sebring at the meeting of 'outh Services Subcommittees, in connection •-Pith the iTe!�T Yorl, Statf Youth Commission-, -held in Ne"I York .on July 31st and August 1st, 1950 be and hereby is approved. Carried, 'JILLI A;.i R.- LANPHEAR C01JSTRUCTIO ! CO.- D.77VEL0 i'EMT-REQUEST FOR AiiiIEXa TIO:i TO CITY A letter from the '!illiim R.. Lanphear Construction Co. eras presented, together T•rith maps, requesting the Council to tat, e the necessary and proper action to cause the corporate boundaries of the City to be extended to include all of a proposed subdivision just east of the city line on the E.A. Rorapaugh property. By Alderman :filkinson, Seconded by Aid. Holman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Committee on re- lations r•rith the Board of Public 7or'.s and the City Attorney for consideration and recommendation. Carri ed. POLLIIIG PLACES By Alderman 'iilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED,,, that the follor,Ting are designated as polling places in each Election District in the City of Ithaca, IT.Y. at 1,rhich the registration of voters, and the elections and primaries shall be held Curing the year follw-ring the lst day of October, 1950. First :ard l.st District 2nd 11 3rd I1 Second 'ard lst If 2nd " 11 1► 3rd H Third `lard let " 11 -11 , 2nd 1+ 11 " 3rd " rourth '.' lst ofard it 11 2nd " It it 3rd tt Fifth Ward 1st 11 " 2nd " ►' 1t 3rd Sixth Ward let District n of 2nd " it 1t 3rd „ Seventh 11 let 10 It It 2nd " " u 3rd u ill Cliff St. 626 "1. State St. 532 `1T. Buffalo St. 130 Lake Ave. 301 '1. Court St. 136 �T. State St. 609 `1. Clinton "301'S.'Genova St. 402 S. Cayuga St. 1012 H. Tioga. St. 70.2 N. Cayuga St. 717 N. Aurora St. 406 N. Aurora St. 207 N. Tioga St, Jas, Lar�r Hall 131 E. Green St. Columbia St. 211 Hudson 311 College Ave. 105 Ster,rart Ave. 502 i-iitchell St. Beebe Mission Chapel #6 Fire Station City Pumping Station Rau Garage Basement, Central Sch. #5 Fire Station Coop Food Store 2t•"Johh -School Deal & Yerric7- Garage* -;`7 Fire Station Grooms garage Redfield -Lyons Garage Methodist Church House Rear.Fire Chief'sOfficE Vet College, Cornell Cam»us Lang ' s,Garage South Hill School Speno Garage 419 Fire Station East Hill School Belle Sherman School Unanimously carried. Common Council Proceedings -3- August 2, 1950 POLLI7jJG PLACES - AUGUST RIVA IES The Clerk reported that it T.*ill be necessary to provide new polling places for the 1st District of the present Fourth ' !ard. and. for the 3rd District of the Third "'ard rePl^.cing Shepherd's Auto Service Station and the North Side House T-rhich are no longer available. 3y Alderman iil'tinson, Seconded by Ald. Gibson RESOLVED, that the follo*•ring be designated as polling places for the Primary Election to be held August 22, 1950. Third ''ard 3rd District 130 LaRze Ave., Rau Garage Fourth '.ard 1st District 207 N. Tioga St. Rear Fire Chief's Office Unanimously carried AUDIT By Alderman `'il'.inson, Seconded by Al(% Tiolmnn RESOLVED, that the bills audited. by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. J-WITOR S�.RVICE - A.35ESSORS OFFICE Alderman 'Jilkinson calls attention to a bill in the audit in the amount of '18.00 for janitor service in the Assessor's Office and he suEEested that Alderman Benson dis- cuss the matter of janitor service in the Library Buildinr;TTith the Board of Public .Jorhs. POLICE DEPART_ FT:.1 CAR a11D MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS A'-D i-AIITTENAPICE Alderman `.iil'-inson recommended that arrangements be made •Tith the Doard of Public "orks to handle repairs and maintenance to Police Department cars and it was moved. By Alderman "rilkinson, Seconded by Ald. :"acDaniels RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee on rela- tions TTith the hoard of Public 7orks to discuss the matter Trith thgt Board. Carried. ASSESSI.-iENT OFFICE - REORGANIZATION Alderman 'Jilkinson reported that the Assessor has made recommendations on various occasions for the reorganization of his office and from obserUations he has made, he feels that study should be given the matter. He called attention to the importance of the assessment system since the greater part of city revenues is obtained through taxes and under the present system If is impossible to properly inspect End assess proper values. Since a change in the department involves constitutional officers, a local referendum and Local LaT•T Trill be required and tir. 'ilhinson recommended that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study. By Alderman T'ilkinson, Seconded by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved. and that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and recom- mendation. Carried. ADDITION?4L PATROL11EiI Alderman GallaCher reported that t..To members of the Police Committee recommend the appointment of t-ro additional patrolmen as recommended by the i:ayor at the last meeting, provided tiro men are assigned to traffic duty. Alderman-.fill:inson expressed the opinion that more study should be given the matter before such appointments are made. m i II , CO1T11oN COUIICIL PROCEF:DIIIGS AUDIT SHEET August 2, 1950 Fin -ea, LaIses Association 591.90- Itiie,cr:I Journal News Inc. 3.61 - '1orton Printing Co. 112.50 kt- T Telephone Co..., 1 �--�.'i r T i. 78.20 L- 3,1; r.;sro{ raph-i•Iulti Tra»h Qor.i 29-75 rl cctr' c G s Core = 6 ne-T 13encr�r 3: a,y.. 3a-��C�.:) _`� _ -' e� 4.4B 30.00 C.-Thorne ....� .. __... _ . _ 18.00'' . " ne D Carnobell ti,���. ;r'est 4. DG17;,1a1'�c.cy+�.' ��, 9.57 100.00 - V :i'.tta Office Enuipment Co, 1• .15 YA-i „c,ll Bros. & Co. J Cro7 n Institutionll Equirment Co. 170.00 ii11i ;iis ri Lrt-i-13oolf-Co....._..... --- 27.. 50 �- ^.r:,.: n A. Pennay 20.25 'i'hF Cli,,se ilat' 1 1-1pn1: 21.05 1- Cycle Sho» 96.99 V C:i.t., Ciza;iAberinin 2.66 P-ttj ITedrw:r-1,90c-' n L.E. Gurley 1P (.00 ►f Printing Service 22.80�/ 'enrol of July Calebrption 1,59f?.56 ✓ Lon=l. 1192 A f of H 91.5.00ri T..no >'. S Deno, 1'. D, ].'?. [0� CIL C;;:i!,;;lberl in 6, 24 ✓ ii. Ti' 1.ei4ione Co. 18.16✓ il.l_ers' Sons' PaI)er Co, i'f?.73 - ti: cc S.;ortin Goo, s 1, 0 -5. 25 v- _ ,1„s .._-ster-Ty ,e Co. 5.60 v` ILI c:- Co-op (a.L.r. Service, Inc. 11.50✓ S.,3. ]"i'esfce Co, ? 80 ✓ r ra ue 100.00 ✓ Lec)n1 ,r•u .heeler 175.00 t01.}('rt Cullen >00.QQ✓' T''.�. P•'i s 57.50✓ P-ointinp• Service 6.50'� Swli6er `hpnr. Cor-)or-:tion 1,183.71`r S'. -ne. tees Distributors, Inc. 6,19A- I'biiac a. Sand & Gravel Co. , Inc. {5.59 •;.t:i.r Bacon C.,) . Riiiiise-�! & Co. 21, 1 -- i.("n-61 ; 10.37✓ C. `!eel-.s 16,00--'' J. r D. Sehrin� Jr. foods 2'3.03w 61 c, S )ortini+; c9. 27'- ' r Belson Ho-o>er 1 251,-~' ill.ers Sons' P-1)er Co. 20,72✓' 111arsh=+11 22 ?2 ^oc,oriv Vecuum oil. Co. 79.3''9 D. 011'•s Z!(�. lL(�.-% J.13. Lnn., En;rine 3: Gara.�e Co, 17.62''" Goo��,'a^r. Service Store 5.<0'�" Co-i.le, e Clievrolet Co. 51.1`5�-. Ith-=ca Gear 3 Auto Parts 1.004'' .:,. iiai'veySoortinf-; Goods Co, lo, .?�I'-� St ,11.,i-I.n of Ith-ac�, 7.56`" S;nitl :�: ':?eoRnn, Llc,lr,OCv' Ithi,om Printim- Rc�rvlce ?0 John ;?. Vullilcr�Yz U "'. Tel-enhone C-,,v- Tioa)•- Auto Parts Duro Teet APrRO VTD 97 FIIIlUl^ P C(#;S"T'PTEF' 4 �' ' ' -nit-. 7 ��'��- • . : _ .� 1 /♦ - r f 1 r I � • i 1 V i 7 CoriL:ion Council Proceedings August 2, 1950 Alderman Benson reported that the Traffic Commission recommended the appointment but personally felt that further consideration shou16 be given the matter and that the Police Department should provide the Council an ot-.t-line of the i-)roposed reorganization of the d.epa.rtment . Various aldermen expressed. their vie' -Is on the matter and it -ra.s i:,:ov ed , �Y Alderman Benson, Seconded Eby Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the ratter be referred back to the Police and Traffic Committee for further consideration and prompt report. Ayes 10 I ays 0 Carried S+,P.C.A. SHELTER Alderman Jilkinson reported that the Finance C0i.1,_1ittee feels it should give the proposal submitted by the S.P. C,A. further study before submitting recom;nendations. ON 11OTIO7,' the meeting Was adjourned. F.H. S inger City lerh Regular Meeting PtZL' � ; i.iayor: Shaw Aldermen: MacDaniels, Attorney: Dahmen Clerk: Springer Ca a ON C OU1'C IL PROOEEDn= City of Ithaca, N. Y. 5 p. m. August 16, 1950 Wilkirwon, Gallagher, Button, Dickens, Hulse, Benson, Gibson P; IPJUT L 'r2inutes of the precedin!; meetin were duly approved„ PUBLIC P].,ARRE AIRPORT !--" E The Mayor announced the opening of a Public Hearing on the proposed lease of the P.iunicipal Airport, as advertised for this time. No one appeared to be heard and it was moved, By :alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Denson Resolved, that the bid of Herbert 11, Peters in the amount of �,1800.00 annually for the lease of the Hunic ipal Airport be and it hereby is approved and awarded„ Unanimously carried and approved. FI',L P"'OTECTION AGR�,,P_',.,JT - 2:0.54 OF ITR,"CA The proposed Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Tcxvn of Ithaca for fire protection in the Town ryas pre. - seated, The Agreement calling for a payment of $2,750.00 annually by the Tocm in addition to a payment of 650.00 hourly for each piece of apparatus has been approved by the Fire Commissioners and the Town Board and was presented for Council approval. By Alderman Button, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher Resolved, that the Agreement as presented be and it hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of the City. Unanimously carried* WITHDRAML- f ONZ RESERVE FUND -BRIDGES The Clerk reported that the Board of Public ?lorks ,has requested the-CouncilEhe-touncil to approve withdrawal of the sum of 06,562.15 from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges, to complete the financing of the installation of the State Street Bridge, ,1AQ9,09.65 having been appropriated while the total cost including approach work was �116,421.80. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by ,`,lderman Hulse ?'JHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6c of the General i:iunic ipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for the construction or ' reconstruction of bridges, designated as "City of Ithaca" Capital deserve Fund #4, Bridges, and the Board of Public ,corks has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for use in the final payment for reconstruction of the State Street Bridge, a- specific type of capital improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund,, Na'J T`E;':FOIE, BE IT R SOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of �:6,562.15 from Capital 1'4eserve Fund A, 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 6,562.15 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be emended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 8 Plays 0 Carried and approved.. ,AP dOP: IATIOP-INUT .TALL The Clerk reported a request from the Board of Public �rorks for an appropriation of `8,531.65 to pay for the replacement of the Inlet 1?all south of the State Street Bridge. By l;lderman ililkanson, Seconded by Alderman Benson. Resolved, That the sum( of 68,531.65 be and hereby is appropriated from contingent funds to be expended only for financing the project as set fort:.1 above. Ayes 8 Plays 0 Carried and approved. Common Council Proceedings ..Zo August 16, 1950 I��ATEB PffART M BOND EaWr AtITF OFt�1ZEA Attorney Dahmen presented a proposed resolution authorizing issuance of bonds to finance the reconstruction and additions to the water filtration plant as prepared by Vandewater, Sykes, Heckler and Balloways Bond Attorneys of New York City, and he recommended its adoption. By Alderman Wilkinsons Seconded by ;ilderman Benson BOND RESOLUTION DATZ AUGUST l6ths 1950 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIM THL MSUANCE OF $250'000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY Cr, TP .M. MW YORK, FOR THL CONSTMOTION OF WROVE1,a= TO THE 14UNEIPAL DATER SYSTLU OF SAID CITY. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New Yorks as follows: Section 1. The construction.of improvements to the municipal water system of the City of Ithacas New Yorks by increasing the capacity of its filter plant by the construction of four new rapid sand filter units, including the construction of an extension to the existing filter building to house the same, the construction of a new sedimentation basin and an addition to the chemical buildings including necessary appurtenances and equipment in connection therewith., is hereby authorized at a total estimated cost of Q250s000. Section 2,` The estimated maximum cost of such object or purpose is the sum of �2 0 00�C , and the plan of financing the same consists of the issuance of <)250s000 serial bonds of said City hereinafter authorized. Seeetion 3. For the purpose of paying the cost of such object or Purpose .there.axe.hereb authorized. -to be issued �250,000'serial bonds ofsaid City., each to be designated substantially WATER (S ERIAL) B0,-Ds 1950s in the denomination of 011F000 eachs numbered from 1 to 250, both inclusive., dated September is I950, maturing in numerical order in the aiiount of Q10,000 on September 1 in.each of the years 1951 to 1960, both inclusives and S15,000 on September 1 in each of the years 1961 to 1970, both inclusive, and bearing interest at a rate not exceeding five per cent_um per annum, payable semi— annually larch 1 and Septe_...ber 1. Such bonds shall be in bearer coupon form vrith the privilege of conversion into bonds registered as to both principal and interest's and shall be payable as to both principal and interests in lawful money of the United States of America at Chase National Bank, in New Yorks New York, tdiidh by contract is the paying agent of the issuer. Such bonds shall be signed in the name of the City by the Mayor and sealed with its corporate seals attested by its City Clerks and the interest coupons shall bear the facsimile signature of said Mayor. Section-L.. All other matters, except'as provided herein, shall be determined by tity Clerk.- Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section $1.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the' City Clerk shall determine. Section 5.. It is hereby determined that subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section .11. of� W'e Lccal Finance Law applies to such object or purpose and that the period of prcballe usefulness thereof is forty years, computed from aeptember,l., 1950, no bond anticipation notes therefor having been or to be issued prior to such date. Section 6. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and intere3.- en such bonds as the sane respectively become due and payable, An annua-i. appropriation shall by made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such -year. The--E: shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property within said Citq a 'lax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the sa-.. become due and payable. Section . The pourers and duties of,advertising such bonds for sale, conducting` the sale and awarding the bondss are hereby delegated to the City Clerk who shall advertise such bonds for sales conduct the sale arr; award the bonds' in such -manner as he shall deem best for the interst of sa_d City, provided,. howevers that in the exercise of these delegated poviers he. s'n comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or iu7_e: of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The recant of the City Clerk shall' be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase mcr*y,. Common Council Proceedings -3- August 16, 1950 Section � No down payment is required pursuant to the provisions of Section 10''.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 2A The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: . Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which the said City is not authorized to expend mondy, or 2. The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with# and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3. Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution* Section 10. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published "PiGn full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said City, together with a Clerks certificate in substantial conformity with Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The cp estion of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows: MacDani&ls Vililkinson Gallagher Button Dickens Hulse Benson Gibson voting yes voting yes voting yes voting yes voting yes voting yes voting yes voting yes The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ALDEXi EN-SUP:,RVisM1 1 STATUS -REDISTRICTING Attorney Dahmen reported that he proposed to prepare Local Laws to cover status of Aldermen and Supervisors after October 1, 1950. He stated that redistricting has caused question in the minds of many citizens and the Local Laws, copies of which he will distribute to the Aldermen, will clarify the matter, and he suggested they be studied by the Charter and Ordinance Committee, By Alderman ':'ilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Gibson. Resolved, that the proposed Local Laws be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. PATROU1';N - FLIGIBLG LIST RE TFD Alderman Gallagher reported that at the irI-- formal meeting he d Saturday, it was agreed that additional patrolmen should be appointed to the Police Force and he recommended that the 11unicipal Civil Service Commission be requested to furnish an eligible list from which permanent appointments may be made. He also stated that it was agreed that the Mayor should make two (2) provisional -appointments to the fordo, such appointments to be effective September 1, 1950, it being understood that after such appointments are made that two senior members of the force will be assigned to motorcycle duty. By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Benson. Resolved, that the Municipal Civil Service Commission be requested to furnish an eligible list from which permanent appointments to the Police Force may be made. Carried. POU� SIO?,.L APPOINTMENT - PATRO110f.By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by nldermsz H_il.se. Resolved, � that the Provisional Appointment of ' two (2) patrol:nen. effective September 1, 1950.0 be and it ih-bktbY , approved. Carried. CITY LIKITS =MISION Alderman Benson reported that the City Attorney has advised that the Council may not take action in the afatter of ,':ending the City limits as requested by the Lanphear Construction Co., but that a request must come from all residents and property owners of the area to be incorporated in the City limits and can be effective only by action of the Not York State Legislature which will meet in January 1951, and he suggested that ;1r. Lanphear be advised of the procedure necessary. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by KIderman NacDanielso COL21!01,11 COUNCIL ia1,OCE-:],DL,GS AUDIT S3 iEET Au,gust 16., 1:950 N. Y. State Department of Civil Servwe 3110.00 Ralph Bennett 51.00 APP,',OVED BY FINATuC COT,1112'11,2 9 t gg 4 3 Common Council. Proceedings .dyr August 16, 1950 Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to advise the Lanphear Construction Co., of the steps necessary to accomplish annexation of t`hei.r property to the City Carried* JANITOR E- Asms3wS cpr= Alderman Benson reported that the natter of janitor service in the Assessors Office has been cleared up and that no further bills will be received for that work• TRAFFIC CLERK Alderman Benson reported receipt of a letter from City Judge, Casey, calling attention to the need of an unspecified amount of equipment, supplies and additional help in connection with handling traffic violations. He stated that since Judge Casey is now on vacation, he feels the matter should be referred to Committee for study and reoommendation, and it was moved, By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION Mayor Shaw requested permission to contact authorities of the City of New York to ascertain if it would be possi'�le to secure a competent man to instruct the local police in the handling of traffic, and the probable cost. -He stated that such procedure has been suggested by Police Commissioner, Gaurnie r. Alderman Wilki„�son called attention to the fact that Captain Simmers has had training in the F, B. I. traffic school. . wa Captain Simmers expressed willingness to help in any way possible, but he also expressed the opinion that an "outside" man mit ht be able to help. After further discussion, it was moved, By Alderman Gibson,'Seconded by Alderman Gallagher. Retolveds that the Mayor be authorized to ascertain the possibility of securing the services o atrained traffic officer and the probable cost. Carried AUDIT By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Button* Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid, Carried WU TRAFFIC R4"UUONS Alderman Button expressed satisfaction with the manner in ich the Police Department is handling the change in traffic regulations and feels the Department should be commended, and it was moved,, By Alderman Button„ Seconded by Alderman Dlckma, Resolved, that this Council does hereby Commend the Police Depart- ment for their work in handling new traffic regulations, Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned* Fv H. pringer$ City Clerk Regular 1-leeting PRE E1 T COMM COU TrIL PROCEEDINGD CI T`.L OF I THAC A, N.Y. 5 P. 'i. September 6, 1950 ALDER11"IAN .. MacDaniels, Gallagher, Button, Dic?�ens,Hulffie, Benson, Adams, Gibson AT'_ORNEY - Dahmen CHAhBE LAIN - Snyder CLERK - Springer Due to the absence of the Ijiayor, Acting Mayor Adams presided,, ;INUTEUTES_ hinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. DEFENSE COUNCIL APPROPRIATION The Clerk reported that Mayor Shp-7-7 has requested an appropriation of '.150.00 for expenses in connect_-_�)r T,rith the 'vorork of the Civilian Defense Council. By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Ald. Gallagher RESOLVED, that the sum of 150.00 be and it lwr`eby is a;-)pro- pria.ted from Contingent Funds to the Civilian Defense Council. Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carri ad. FIRE ;MISTLE A letter from the Fire Commissioner s--as presented requesting an appropriation of 'J, 200 for the purchase and insta.11a-- tion of h Fire- tJhistle. Alderman Button expressed approval of Installtion but felt that the matter should be given further consideration to see that direction a! signals can be given when the alarmsis sounded and it 'T•ras moved. By Alderman Button, Seconded by Ald. Hulse RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Fire Commissioners and Fire Committee of the Council for study and recommendation. Carri ed. xu�l a UN AtRLINES REgU,EST TO PURCHASE, FIRE T� It *T. -s reported that the Robinson Airlines has expressed the desire to purchase one of the old fire trucks. By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Ald. Gallagher RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Fire Commissioners and Fire Committee for study and recommendation. Carri ed, -)-_I)E ':, aLK - NORTH CAYUGA STREET The follorrring saggestions for tll'-, -i.;talla.tion of a sidelfalk in North Cayuga Street as submittec: I -; j_,rintendent of Public 'forks Laverty -T•rere presented. September 6, i the Common Council: At the request of the Council, the Board of Public 'or',:; h _ e a_ study of the construction of a pedestrian. on the of 1lorth Cayuga Street bet,•reen Fall Creek Bridge and Ste.,-- '_ ^� I have been asked to present this summary to the Coune11. City Engineer has considered four plans: COMMISSIONERS GARRY W. REYNOLDS VICTOR C. SCHNEIDER a? LOUIS E. CO 'b —Y/ FIRE DEPARTMENT ITHACA, N. Y. CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RAYMOND TRAVIS HEADQUARTERS August 29,1950. Honorable Mayor Stanley Shaw; Dear Mayor; In order to increase the efficiency of the Fire Department the Fire Commissioners wish to ask the Common Council for funds approximately $1200. to equip and inatall a Fire Whistle on top of the City Hall or some other high building in the center of the City. After a conference with the Captains of all the Fbre Companies the consensus of opinion, were that with only the present Fire bell giving the alarm it could not be heard at all times due to atmospheric conditions and that their men were not aware that their services were needed. With the old firewhistle being used for the air raid warnings the Fire Department is left without means of getting their men to the scene of a fire or disaster. As the Fire Department has been alerted from Albany to have their forces ready for all conditions the Commissioners feel that this is the only means left to insure the taxpayers that their property will be protected with enough manpower to meet all conditions brought on by war or fire. Respectively yours, Board of Fib Commissioners Cbatrzan - - I COi,:_ON COUNCIL TROCEEDINGS —2— September 6, 1950 28 3 A. Widen roadway and build a four foot black top r-.ra.lk on the Tridened roadT-lay. Cost estimate '2,700 B. Build a four foot bla.ci- toy) Tral?r 't-Test of roadT�►ay Cost estimate .2,300 C. Same as "B" except concrete ',Tall_. Cost estimate `5,000 D. Repair and use present cinder --)ath exclusively for pedestrian. Construct neT-y bridle pe. th Cost estimate about `2,000 The Board considered these Plans and made no official recomr,e;^i_ tion to the Council. There are no funds in the current budget for this T•,ori- an(-7. if the Council -ished to pursue the matter further, an adequate alloTTance coul(9 be included in the 1951 budget. F.J. Laverty Superintendent of Public TTorks After discussion it eras moved By Alderman liacDani els, Seconded by Ala. Benson RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Jorks be directed to include one of the plans in budget requisitions for 1951. Alderman Button recommended tabling the matter for at least six months, due to the uncertainty of future demands.for funds or to include the funds in contingent appropriations, and it ' as moved =y Alderman Button, Seconded by Alc. Hulse RESOLVED, that the matter be tr-.bled. Carried, CHAI:T"R Ai'Q1D'i`EiTT DUE TO REDISTRICTIiTG AlderMa.n Hulse reported that tiro members of the Charter _,.nd. Ordinance Committee met Trith Attorney Dahmen and discussed the proposed Local La:- to Provide for Aldermen and Supervisors in conformity ^1th Chapter 668 of the Lai-rs of 1950 of the State of NeTr Yor'-, and that the Committee recommends the adoption of the folio -ring Local Law. LOCAL LA?T A LOCAL LA'T AI,,iE1JDIWG TITLE II, STCTIoN 6, or THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER FOR T"Eu PURPnS.r, 0�' �"Q 7(,Fv''i.',TG IT:i CHAPTI°R OF THE L I'S OF 1950 OF 17,. _T" c7nA"17 OF YE"' `FOR" Z dREGARD TO ATTD OF THE CITY OF iTHACA Section 1. Section six of the Ithaca City Charter, as ) -ended by Local La`r 'No. 1 of 19b9 is hereby amended to re,:,.._ P 3 10 7-Ts Section 2. The officers of said city shall be as follo'7s and a city judge, to T-e elected on a, general ticket by '__ 1ified voters of the city; fourtoen aldermen and.seven super- 9:)2s to be elected. by, the dualif -ed voters of the city; a, ci torney, a city prosecutor, a city chamberlain, an assessor, -cf associate assessors, six, commissioners of public T,rork, three fire ;:oi.imissioners, a commissioner of buildings, a police commissioner, such members of the police force, general and special, and such constables, a$ in the judgment of the common council may be deem --.' necessary, and such officers as are hereinafter, or by the general laT*s of the state, authorized Pnd_ provided, ' a_11 of •rhom shall be ap_-)ointed by the mayor, excel-)t as other-Ase herein or by said 'general lal-Ts- 1provided-. The sane T-,erson may be so appointed to hold one or more of said offices at the same time. A city clerk, a deputy city clerk and a superintendent of _,)ublic T•rorks shall also be officer 2 �) 14s COi�-ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS —3— September ?, 1950 of the city and shall be appointed by the board of public T•Torks, hereinafter provided. Before any person shall be so appointed to one or more of said offices, the common council, except as other- �,Tise provided for, shall fix the maximum rate of compensation to to be paid for performing the duties of each of said officers, t-rhich maximum rate shall not be changed during the incumbency of the appointee next thereafter appointed thereto. The common council - may also, prior to each of such appointments, prescribe the duties of such officers in addition to and not inconsistent with the duties prescribed by this act, except as otherwise provided for; and subject to such provisions of the common council and to the pro- visions of this act, the mayor shall prescribe the duties and fix the rate of compensation of all officers appointed by him® Section 3. This Local Lana shall take effect October 1, 1950. The Local Lall eras tabled for future action. VAC, COVI iIT TEE Alderman Hulse reported that the Charter & Ord.in- ance Committee also suggests that the 1nyor be requested to appoint a. Committee to investigate the possibilities of securing capable representatives to fill vacancies on the Board of Aldermen and 3oard of Supervisors 1,Thieh*ill occur after October 1st, By Alderman Iiulse, Seconded by Ald. Button RESOLVED, that the .`ayor be requested to appoint a Committee as suggested. Carried. AUDIT By Alderman Button, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills au6ited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and -ordered paid. Carried. ArPROPRIATION - RE(�-UEST FOR ARI-1STICE DAY Alderman Dickens reported receipt of a. requester the .Armistice Day Committee for an addi- tional appropriation equal to the amount remaining from the appro- priation and contributions made for the 4th of July celebration, amounting to '%�501.44.. Attention Teas called to the fact that the sum of '?250.00 is provided for in the current budget for armistice Day. After discussion, it -,as moved, By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Ald Gallagher RESOLVED, that the additional sum of "5)1_,bl, b,- and it is hereby -appropriated from contingent funds to b1_tC; et item 260,ar, Armistice Day Celebration. ,es 3 s 5 Potion Lost -.otion the meeting eras adjourned. i. 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D,)hfnen, Jr. 22.61i, 10.00 ✓ , � "g M- 94.49— . ) 1b 9v 10. 711t," 1 1,! 0 ✓ 99 19 127-35✓ 77 T) - 3 12-50-% 11-` - 5 3 T 9.5 0 .2 02L, 7. 10 i_ 6 ✓ 93.95-- 0 50 101A. P.0 00� 00 9.73� 11' - 311 -3 7 0✓ 3 25 - 0 0 10.00 10/0. M-- hIF'. 00 ✓ 12.00-- 1!' * 70 2 1 ',1, 23 10�: 4 F, ✓ 9P 5)-, .16 5.00 100.00 A'j1PT?(AT',T,D 13" FT'.IA,'T('E ('301,-l'ITTEE. T�-'c. COEMONT COUNCIL PR0Cr,7,A,`ZNG5 City of Ithac.-?,, Regular i.',eeting I..1 5 PIZ 0 P R � _, I T Kay or - Shaw Alderman - hacDanielst Wilkinson, Hulse, Benson, Gibson -attorney - Dahmen Fire Commissioner - Herson ChaDberlain - Snyder Clerll - Springer September 20, 1950 Ga".Ilagher, Holman, Button, Dickens, �-,UTES k1inutes of the 1)receding meeting T,!ere '11-OLy approved,, .MIL SERVICE COi i`:TSB">TOidER Mayor Shar announced the appointment of Charles Dolan tot�I-epositj.on of civil Service Commissioner to com-,)lete the term of James V. Davis, resigned, By Alderman Benson) See, by Ald, 7ulLce Rl ' MOLVED., that the appointment of CharlesI,-, Dclan to the rosi- tion of Civil Service Commissioner for the term ending June 1, -1956 be and it hereby Is approved -9.nd confirmed, Unanimously carried® FIR, CO! `j ,-, LZIMMIq Ihe liayor ann(5unceC_ the 'li.,:�minp.tion of John L. Cie-P-D to the Position of Fire Commissioner for the term ending June 30, 1953, and he requested Council a0proval. By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Ald. ''Ilkinson RESOLVED, that tl-,*ie nowlnat.1on be a,)yroved, and 1-h,--.t ",r. Clailp be appointed to the position of rise Corfull'ss"oner for the "uerj,;i endinC June 30, 1953. Un,:-).n1-'i_-mou.s1y carried. COI-'!.ITTI,: The 1--ayor announceJ the appointment cf A101ermien Button and Hulse as add-lt-lonal members of the Fina-ince Committee. 1 - - !OOD AVE1,TTJE A letter from a SC1-100L CROSSIMG.1T_rLkCA 140�tD vT' E.L. resident of the ZIast Hill School section,asking '-hat an officer be placed at the above intersection for t'jAe protect lon of school children eras presented. Alderman Dickens stated that similar requests have been received from residents of the Fall Creek section. By Aldermen Button, Seconded by Ald. 7tillrinson RESOLVED, that the renuests be referred to the Folic; Committee ommittee for consideration. C arri. ed. FIRE '-!HISTLE Fire Commissioner Hereon 'reported that the siren first considered for fire alarm ,as not a.dppted to .rive locatiens of fires and that an air ,-!histle made by the (,Io.$ "Urrish a. �61.stie 1-thich manufactur- 10 ers of the resent fire nalarm.eouipment. c, n I 1 "Till Give loca.tior-Is 'as well as alarms; the esstl,,u-tted r-,Qst of the "Thistle being ,?2,000,00 .0 lus installation costs he zstpte'd that the Fire Colitmissioners recommend Installation of such an a] -arm, By Alderman Button., Seconded. by Ald. Tlulsf_,, RESOLVED, that the matter be contiinued I-rith the Fire Commission- ers and Fire Committee to secure all details including total costs and reP, ort to Co-tjrci.l. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -2-. September 20, 1950 i,iAYORS C0IFEREOCE DUES The C1er'_t reported receipt of a bill in the amount of 400.00 for Conference dues, an increase of `125.00 over previous years. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by A1d i acDa.niels RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consiCieration and recommendation. Carried. APPROPRIATION - DRAT 'ACF ''dOR�{ The clerk reported that ant r meeting held. )'aptember 13, 1950, the Board of Public 'rorl,rs by resolution requested. the Council to a propriate the sum of ';4,000.00 and to ai-) rove the transfer of '.`;.. ,000.00 from the Construction and Perman- ent Irm-)rovements Fund for the purpose of installing OrAinage facili- ties in the area. of South headolr, :?ood and Fair Streets T•There ex- 4- ensive building is under ra.y. By Alderman Button, Seconded by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the sum of `,L,•,000.00 be and it hereby is eppro= priated from contingent funds for the purpose above mentioned, and 37 IT rURT'R RESOLVED, that the transfer of 14)000.00 from Construction and Permanent Improvement -Account for 'the -pur;pose mentioned be and. it hereby is approveel. - Ayes 9 mays 0 Carried ?.nd approved, LOCAL LA'. - RE. ALDERI: i AID SUPTRVISORS The Clerk suggested that action be te7ven on the proposed Local Lars to amend the City Charter =rh�_ch -as presented at the m,;eetin held September 6,. 1950. - LOCAL LA, IT. . A LOCAL LA'.' A!. 111DING TITLE II, SECfiI0i1 6, OFT HE ITHACA CITY CHART7R FOR TYE PURPOSE OF COi3FORI"IPI G ITH CHAPTER 668 OF THE LA'.TS OF 1950 OF THE STATE OF i1E': YOR1, IP': REGARD TO LDrR::^i. y11D SUPERVISORS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA By Alderman'Hulse, Seconded by Alderman Button. Section 1. Section six of the Ithaca City Charter as last amended by Local Lahr No. 1 of 19L-9 is hereby amended to read as follol rs Section 2.. The officers of sa.10 city shall be as follol-rs; layor, ar,.O. a city. ,judge, to be elected. on a general ticket" by the qualified voters of the city; fourteen aldermen and seven super- visors, to be elected by the qualified voters of the city;.a city attorney, a .cityy prosecutor, a 6ity chamberlain, an assessor, ti-To associate assessors, six commissioners of public Tloiic,` three fire commissionfrs,`.`acommissioner of buildings, a." police coMmissioner, such members of the i-)olice force,, general and special-, aril such constables, as in th6 ,judgment of the common 'council may be deemed necessary, and 'such officers as are hereinafter, or by the general la,:*s of the state, authorized and ��ravided; ,a11 of 'i,lhom shall be appointed by .the mayor, except as other rise herein or by said general laws provided. The same person 'may be so a. i trit'ed <to 'hold one or more: of said offices at the same time.; A "city'c3erk, a deputy city clerk and a: superintendent of publi�c' T-rorlts; shall also be officers of. the city and: shall be aispointed by., the b(mrd of -)u Ali c T-*orLs, hereinafter" provided, - Before any person` shall be' 'so r.ppoint`e'd to one or more 'of said fofices,. the common council, '',dxeept as other - ,,,rise -r)rovi d-ed for, shall fix -ther maximum rate t%f "co ipensat on to be paid for'Perforraing the: duties of each of. _said ; dfficere, ?rhich maximum rate shall not be changed d.ut--ing the 'inrtirnbeney 'of tho.... wo-oointee next thereafter. a.ppainted thereto. The'''common' council% may also.. prior to each of such rippointment;s,' prescribe thel lutles of such officers in a-ddition to not Inconsistent *,Ytth the duties . prescribed by this • act, exce--)t a:s othertris1e provided for; and. subject to 'such 2prov1sions of ` the common council and to the provisions, of this act, the mayor sh^,1.1 prescribe the duties and "fix the rate of. compensation of all officers Appointed by hire. Common COvncil Pftceedingr -3- September 20 1950 n,I Section 3. This Local La'r shall ta'-e effect October 1, 1950. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried Approved. by me this 3 day of �;e, .�_ .. .., Y .)tember 1950, and designated Local Lair 7. �---- .� 19 �0. W4vi l 1"la,y or CIVILIAN DLF: 1 S1' COi:_.I ySI0N The il_ ?t Tor recommended. and requested the Council to approve the consolid_a- ,ion of C- ty ).nd County Civilian Defense '.'ork. Iie st meted that thr County ha.e -?7;reed to aaon, consoli.c.ata.on and that muc!A duplication of '-ork. ♦.Till be ryl. m_J n,-tecc. By Alaer-nan 1jri1' i.nsen, Seconded by Ald.. ` ut ton RESOLVED, that the consolidation of Civilian Defense -or77 under the Itha..c - Tompkins County Civilian Defense Commission be and it hereby-,. is approved.. Unanimously carried. SALE Ot FIF_E I'RUi"k "lderma.n Holman rei-)orted that. the Committee recon._iendsttde sale of one of the decommissioned fire truclrs, The manner of disposal, sale or rental TTa.S discussed; and it 'ras :-roved. By ^.rman '.I lhinson, Seconded by Ald. :button RESOLVED, that the matter be refer -red ba.c': to the, Committee for study ^nd recor::r:.endation as t0 t 1A manner of disposal. Carried. TRAFFIC_ COURT - CLER.,_ Ec�UIpi:F,si'T Alterman reported. receint of a letter from City Court Judge Casey outlining; the requirements to complete organization of the Traffic Coixrt under the neY-r traffic ordinance, T-Thich are as folloTrs; Clear, L equipment, such as a des'r, chairs, filing cabinets tyi-)eT-r•iter and. stationary. ' =r. il'rinson stated that the Finance Committee -ecommends that Civil Service classification for Traffic Clear be estai01i shed. -ith a. salary range of 1,900 - 2,500 - 100 and that a. ,arovi:��.c<nai a:)pointment to the position be ln,a.de effective October 1, 1950. e furti.er stated that the Committee re .o;_ri:�pnc s that the sum of ' 575..00 be appropriated from Contingent rune.; to 'ay the salary of the cler'. for the balance of year a.nn. t'nat t'ne sum �f ` 500.00 b® a;nrro- pli2tef for the ,-)urcha:se of office eciui )Meet. 3Y Al1,..err;,an-iil,-.inson, Seconded. by Ald. Benson RESOLVED, that the recommend-ations be a.ppr ;ved. an'q that the Classification Plan be amended_ by adding Traffic Co urt C1.er':, su1;,;ect to the apnroval of the Civil Service Comrcission and that the salary ra_nl� e be established at r.1900 - 2500 100; further that the r>ro- vio ional appointment of a cler': effective October 1, 1950 be .--onroved Rnc 3 . IT FURTHER RMOLVED, that the OUR' of ' 1075.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from contingent funds to budEet item ,�118, City Court to cover expenses as outlined above. Unanimously carried a.nd a-pproved. VACA-.C`r COi, ITTLE�REEORT Alderman '1?ulse reporting for the Committee st'_ted that it is recommended that the Civic organizations in the F?.st, est a.nd South Hill areas of the City be requested to submit ..; Common Council Proceedings -4- September 20, 1950 the name of one person. each, as their choice for appointment to three vacancies on the Council. After discussion it Teas moved By Alderman Hulse, Seconded. by Ald, But an RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the vacancy committee be R d it is hereby is approved. Carri ed. Mrs. Hulse further stated that the Col'Amittee recommends that the Jun- ior Chamber of Commerce be requested to :suggest the name of one person :to fill the Loth vacancy, Objections --ere raised to this mra.nrier of obtai-ning .the : fourth person and after discussion, it rras moved. By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Ald. ''il?iinson RESOLVED, that the various Civic Associations be requested to furnish names to be considered by the Council for appointment to the vacancies. Carried. irs. Hulse further stated that the Committee recommends that members of the Council be appointed -.�o fill the tYto vacancies on the 3oard of Supervisors, and it was moved. y Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Ald. 3ut ton RESOLVED, that the recommendation ')e approved -.nd tha.t ti-ro Supervisors be appointed from the Council membership. Carried, Alderman 1111-inson called attention to the fact that the Committee recognizes the right of any ;)erson to suggest persons for apt-)ointr,.ents and -,ill-elcome such suggestions. R_E _ —_ ---- I I tFOR a I0�1 .jrs. Hulse reported that the Committee feel that a great deal of publicity should be given voters in re- gard to change in voting places due to redistricting ?nd that separ- ate maps of each rrard are being nre-)a.red for distribution throuE h the ne7rspapers. She stated that the cost *ill be nominal and with a�;�roval of the Council., the Committee *ill proceed -ith a. publicity pros rarpl through the neTRspaper and r?.dio. By Alderman Hulse; seconded by Ald, Gallagher RESOLVED, that the publicity ^pro -ram as outlined be approved, and the Committee authorized to continue the same. Carried. Sys-F'C._A,_ SHELTER Alderman "'ilkinson, Chairman of the Finance Coraiaittee reported that the Committee has considered the proposal for the erection and maintenance of ananimal shelter as submitted by the S.P.C.A. at the Council meeting held July 19, 1950. He outlined the provisions of the City Charter in reference.to a 19ublic pound and pound master a.nd he expressed the opinion that these .)rovisions a.re being carried out, and that the Committee does not recommend appropriation of public funds to provide a shelter for stray animals. lie stated that the Committee ma? -es the following recommendations: 1. Police CorarAzittee of Council concern itself with the proper oiDera.tion of the dop; pound. 2. That the proposal as submitted be placed on file. 3. That the hayor encourage public support of the rorl of the Tompkins County 3.7,C,A. L'. That the S.P,C.A. be notified of the action of this Council.. Common Council Proceedings If September 20, 1950 y Alderman . ill.inson, Seconded by Ald, Dickens RESOLVED, that the report —ith recommendations be and. it hereby is accepted Rnd approved., Unanlmnusl.y oarried„ ALD R ; -FUTURE SrLECTIQN Alderman Gibson recommended th�.t t1jis Council `o, on record as favoring the selection of Aldermen from . arc}s rAs in the past, after the Local L,-t,t passed today has served its purpose. By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Aldo Benson SOLVED that this Council ari')rove and endorse the recommenda- tion. Un=�nimously carried, 3250 SALE Payor Sha, announced that bids for the sale of „250, 000, 00 in T,rater bonds *rill be received at 3 P-Ml, tosmorroTr and he requested that this meeting be --�c1;'ourned to thet time. ALJ0U£AI, . _iT By Alderman `Jilkinson, Seconded by �lderr�r� T'.T�tton RESOLVED, that this meeting; be aO.,;ourned vo 3 21, 1950. varY'�.ed e L , :Ad �TIS,n.ger City '`Iedk COMMON C=,ICIL PROCrILID32,GS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 3 Pe M. i"4L�.JrIyTi Mayor -Shaw Aldermen-MacDaniels, ;ilkinson, Holman, Button, B. P. J. Commission.xs• Bradford, Colbert Attorney Dahmen Superintendent of Public Works -Laverty Assistant to Superintendent -Miller Chamberlain -Snyder City Clerk -Springer Deputy City Cle rk-Blean. September 21, 1950 Dickens, Hulse, Adams BOND S,AI& The Mayor announced the meeting was called to receive bids as advertised orf this time, for the sale of r,250,000.00 Water Bonds. The following bids were opened and reads Bidder Int-�-, er st Price Bankers Trust Co. N. Y. 1.30 $250sO72.50 The First Boston Corporation, N.Y. 1.40 252,275.00 Harris Trust & Savings Bank, N. Y. 1.40 254924.75 Barr Brose & Co., N. Y. 1,40 251-899.75 Harriman Ripley & Co., Id. Y. 1,40 251,675.77 Salomon Bros. & Hutzler, N. Y. 1.40 251,475..00 J. P. Morgan & Co., 14. Y. 1.40 251,318.,00 American Trust Co. and) Pip Yo C . E. Weinig Co. ) Buffalo 1.40 250, 691.46 Marine Trust Co. and) Buffalo R. D. 13hite & Co. ) N. Ye 1.40 250,651.55 Geo, P. Gibbons & Co., N. Y. 1.40 250,650,50 Mercantile -Commerce Bank & Trust Co., N. Y. 1,40 . 250,b34.50 Equitable Security Corporation, 11. Y. 1.40 250,132.50 Roosevelt and Cross, Inc., N. Y. The Clerk accepted the bid of the Bankers Trust Co., of New York and awarded said $250,000.00 I'later (Serial) Bonds, 1950, bearing interest at -the rate of 100 per centum per annum to the said Bankers Trust Co., at the price of �250,072.50. By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Dickens Resolved, that the award of 250,000.00 ';later Bonds to the Bankers Trust Coo of New York at the interest rate of 1.30 per centum per annum at the price of $250„072.5O, be and it hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. Approved by me this 21st day of September, 1950 Mayor On Motion the Meeting was adjourned. • F. H Springer Cit Clerk Ml COMMON COUNCIL' PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Shatr Alderman - MacDaniels Alderman - 'Wilkinson Alderman - Gallan-'her Alderman - Holman Alderman - Button Alderman Dickens Alderman .. Benson Alderman - Adams Alderman .• Gibson Attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. 5 P.M. oat. 4, 1950 MINUTES -`71-nutes of the regular meeting held. Sept. 20, and of the adjourned regular meeting held Sept. 21, 1950, -ere duly approved- ADI:IRAL CHE,TER 'f. 11II:ITgiHONORARY CITIZEII � ,IY i- The follo',,ring resolution naming Fleet Admiral Chester W* Nimitz an honorary citizen of the City t-ras presented by Alderman ',JillLinson and unanimously carriedt BECAUSE the citizens of Ithaca have long admired the dis- tinguished career of one of Americals great heroes; and BECAUSE Itha.cans are appreciative of men -ho -,-Ill place their Personal lives aside to resume service in the public~ interest; and BECAUSE Ithaca. has today received such a man in our midst to counsel and inspire us; ?e, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, hereby resolve to name Fleet Admiral Chester `?. 'iimitz an honorary citizen of our community for all time. STATE YOUTH C011r'E'I?EI'TCE A letter from Director Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. was presented, requesting permission to attend a conference of Chairmen and Executive Directors of Youth 3ureaus to be held in Albany on October 18, 1950, By Alderman i acDa.niels, Seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that Director Sebring be authorized to attend the Conference of Youth 3ureau Chairmen and Directors to b� reld 1,i Albany on October 18, 1950, at city exilense. Carried. ASSES A letter from Assessor H.C. Thorn Permission to attend the International Administration to be held in Atlantic 1950. By Alderman Dic'rens, Seconded By I�ESOLV D, that _assessor Thorne be ',inference at � City eroense. AD IN `"VTRATION e was presented, requestino-: Conference on Assessment City, October 9 to 12, Alderman Holman authorized to attend the Carried. 7:7�7CI AL DE'O TTORY Ttic-, ; >uE Bested that the Council desi-nate an official t s . tc ry r-: the funds to be realized from the sale of `.rater Des;.�r. anent 3c.Y �a , By Alderr..an Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman -'ill; inson RESOLVED, that the First National Bank of Ithaca be designate.' as the official deDository for funds received from the sale of `.Jester 3onds. Unanimously carried. COi OTd COUNCIL PROCrEDIP1GS .. 2 .. MARRIAGE LICENSE CLERK DESIGNATED The cle reported that due to the leave of absence of Mrs. Weaver from the clerk's office, it -fill be necessary to desig- nate another person to issue marriage licenses in the absence or inability of the City Clerk and requested approval pursuant to Section 15 of the Domestic Relations Law of the designation of Barbara B. BArrus to act in such capacity. By Alderman ',ril'_inson, Seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the designation of Barbara B, Barrus as marriage license cleric be and it hereby is approved. Carried. A.U�Ii By Alderman 'lilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid, Carried. POLICE PR TECTION . S01,OO CROSSINGS Alde an Gallagher reported that the Police are giving particular attention to crossings near the Fall Creek and Delle Sherman Schools, and that movable Caution s1pns have been pur- chased and turned over to the Board of Education, T,rho ,.Till see to placing them each school day. QALE OF FIRE TRUCKS AUTHORIZED Alderman Holman reported that the Fire Commissioners re- commend the sale of the decommissioned trucks from Companies 7 and 9. By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman '.'ilkinson RESOLVED, that the Fire Commission be authorized to ad- vertise and sell the trucks by sealed bids, reserving the right to re3ect any or all bids. Carried. FIRS HI STI.E Alderman Holman re}ported that the Committee and Fire Comm- issioners recommend the -.-)urchase and installation of a Gamet•rell Fire Alarm ":Thistle at an estimated cost of $2000,00 plus in- stallation costs of ,q)proximately 400.00. He stated that an engineer from the Company will be in the city soon to help in determining location and other details of the installation. Alderman"Tilkinson suggested that if possible arrangements should be made to pay for the alarm and installation after the first of the year, and that 1t jig pogelble to make such arrange- ments, that it be paid for from runds in the Fire Department bud,i-et, �•rith the understanding that additional funds 'T-rill be appropriated ,Then needed.. By Alderman dolman, seconded by Alderman "ill:inson RESOLVED, that the ,-)urchpse of the alarm from the Gamei•rell Company and the install�.tion of same be a.uthori2ecl. at a total eo ct not to exceed :;12400.00. Unanimously carried and approved.,, URIC SJRQT hayor Shal,r reported that Dr. Job of Ithpea. College stated that an electric siren wm. ed by the college will be presented to the city free of charge. MAYORS CONFMENCE 17Z'-3ERSHIF' Alderman '.Jihinson reported that the Finance Committee recommends continued membership in the Conference of Mayors. By Alderman 711kinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the City retain its membership in the Con- f rence of ,iayors and that the sum of 6l25.00 be appropriated *:^em the Cc !'-`.r, ent Fund to pay for the increased membership ;o Unanimously carried and approved. :OTOR VEHICL:� MAINT UTAIfCE � 1.te2. -�i :ytl on r-)orted that the Board of Public Jorks has a�-reea to "u-he maintenance of Police Department vehicles as It, is belie -red -chat it can be done economically, ON NOTION the meeting eras ad3ourned. . F.H SprInge Cit Clerk COMI"ION COUNCIL PROCEEDIIMS Audit Sheet October L, 1950 Tompkins Photographers 12.50 -"' Ithaca Journal News 54.26, T.G. Millers Sons Parer Co. 16.50� Ithaca PrintinF Service 33.50�/' City Chamberlain 9.00- Addressograph-Muiti, raph Corn. 10. 05- - Pitney-Rot,res 1.58' Ernest A. Da.h;,.en Jr. 100.00 V` Oliver M. York 6.00,, VanNatta Office Eg,,iipment Co. 1.50-1' R.R. Freer 31.50 v` James V. Buyoucos 138.00-` Van Natta Office 'Equipment Co. 141.53- Van Natta Office Equinment Co. 319.14`" Jones 5�t to 1 Store 13.65" Edgar D. Sebring Jr. 25.69-' N.V. Telephone Co. ll.o6-' City of Ithaca., .'meter Fund 1.9a- Ithaca. Sporting, Goods 86.35.v Franklin R. Beach �'"3.35W The Corner Bool7ntore 2.50�' The Corner Bookstore 7.50 v The Northside Ph�rmacy 1.49E"' T.G. Millers Sons Parer Co. 1.33'-- Arthur Sprague _ 276.00,,"' Wool -Scott Bakery, Inc. ?. L+O�' Globe Ticket Co. 21.25- Therm-Electric 1leters, Co. Inc., 43.36V' Cornell Folk Singers & Dancers 100.00- Dorothy `,t. Thomas 14.00- N.Y. Telenhone Co. 125.96 ,- Schabers Cycle Shoe 1092.87w' W.A. Harvey Snorts f,, Goods Co. 182.20.= Cra.mers Auto Parts 1.22,-, Manly F. Green 6.95v- Paterson Service Sty_tion 4.35y-- Colle^,e Chevrolet Co. 10.55v Socony-vacuum oil Co. 60.85) Socony-Vacuum coil co. 12.2. L5 Ithaca Gear 2, Auto Pp.rts 2.50 v Robinson & Carpenter 2.25� � T.G. Millers Sans Paper Co. 6.95 John M. Mulliga.n 27. �51 S.H. Reese 33.27L-` Corner Book Store 60.00, Stallman of Ithaca P.09 Richard L. Gregg 2.75 N.Y. Telephone Co. 11.86 Norton Printin ° Co. ., 20.00 Thorpe' s Red c `kite Store 13.60 ` o APPROVED BY THE FINANCE 0011-4ITTEE 0O1,-2ON_ CC?UNC1L , PROOF, EI ITIGS Special Meeting 5 P.M. October 16, 1950 PRESENT Mayor w Shai�7 Alderman MacDaniels, .Tilkinson, G?llagher, Holman, Button, Dickens, TJulse, Benson, Adams, Gibson Attorney — Dahmen Superintendent of Public 'Turks . Laverty Clerk — Springer The Mayor announced the meeting eras called to consider the modified plan for the Arterial Hight;ray as submitted by the State Department of Public !Tori-,s and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Council® AARTERIA�,T%ayor Shat,T presented a letter received from District Engineer Robinson outlining a proposed change in the proposed Arterial High Tay plan ',.Thich T-rould divert truck traffic from the present route #13 on the steep grades in the East Hill section. The netr route Trould leave existing Route #13 at a point about 21 miles northeast of Varna and connect rri th Route ,#34 near its junction Trith Route 34A at Estys. The change 1,Tould require approval of the County Supervis— ors as well as the Council as the County TTould be required to maintain the old route from the point north Test of Varna to the City line and the City 1-rould be required to maintain the route from the City line to State Street.. The cost of this suggested change in route is estimated at �750,000.009 exclusive of rights of tray, TThile the route suggested in the so called Burrows Plan mould cost �2,930,000.00,. Superintendent of Public `Torks Laverty outlined the routes as sho?,rn on a map prepared by the State Department rf Public 'Turks. After discussion it -a.s agreed th-�.t Plan 7472 as submitted by the State roul (7_ be best and it T,Tas moved, By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Alderman Adams. RESOLVED, that the alternate r.lan as -submitted for the Ithaca Urban Area Arterial Plan be approved, including the removal of that portion of Route 13 from the City line to State Street from the elan a.nd the inclusion of that portion of State Street on Route 79 from i.tv nresent intersection -ith Route 13 to the City line, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tomnl :ins County T3oa.rd of "upervisors be requested to approve the proposed plan and accept the responsibility of maintenance of present Route 13 beginning at a point apnroximately 21 miles northeast of Varna, as shol�m on the map prepared by the State, to the City line. Unanimously carried and approved, REGISTRAT014 -3rd DISTRICT -. SEVE'iTH WARD The Clerk reported that the registration in the third 6.istrict of the Seventh 'lard (Belle Sherman) numbered 657 and that it has been suggested that the second voting machine be placed in that district for use on election day. He stated. that it is customary to keep one machine in reserve for emergency use *-*hick ^Till not permit use of t-ro In that district as there are only 22 machines. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by .Alderman 'Till-irison RESOLVED, that in the event that the reserve machine is not used during election day that it be placed PA Belle Sherman in the late afternoon of Election D^ya Carried.. COI i:ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 2 — Oct. 16, 1950 SUP ERVISORS Mayor Sha4-T suggested that the Council appoint tT.!o supervisors to fill vacancies caused by redistricting. By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman 'Til?cinson RESOLVED, that the Council recess for one half hour. Unanimously carried. After the recess it Teas moved, By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that Aldermen R.L. '.Tilkinson and J.L. Button be and they hereby are appointed to fill vacancies on the Board of Supervisors for the term ending December 31, 1951. Ayes 8 Aldermen 71ilkinson and Button not voting. Unanimously carried. ADJOURi�i"ENT Since there seemed to be no reason to convene on the regular meeting drte, October 18, 1950, it eras regular -- ly moved, seconded, and carried that this meeting adjourn to the call of the Mayor. 1� F.H. Springer City Clerk 9q C 14MO11T COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A1Vt.(AJ CITY OF IMCA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M. RESE;IT hay o r Shaw Aldermen - MacDaniels, Wilkinson, Gallagher, pulse, Benson, Adams, Gibson Attorney -. Lahmen Assessor Thorne Assoc, Assessors- IToble, Brockway Chamberlain ,-" Snyder Clerk « Springer November 1,1950 Holman, Button, Dickens, MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held October 4, and of the special meeting held October 16, 1950, Were duly approvedb v, 1Juyoucos9 representing Gust reeman rase y Attorney James ted the Council to authorize the sale oY - a�narroprstrip ofesentdCityuosned land adjoining his property in Taughannock Blvd, to permit the construction of a shoe.,room. He stated that it '-rill be necessary to encroach upon a small triangular piece ot,med by the L.V,,R,,R. Co, which *ra.s formerly a part of Taughannock :Blvd, Attorney Dahmen explained that the Board of Public 'Torks has approved the gale of the City ot,med portion and has recommended approval of the Council, By Alderman 71lkinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the sale at auction of City ot,m®d land required by idir, Freeman be and it hereby is authorized subject to approval and direction of the Board of Public 'forks. Carried and approved, SSES"ORS R ORT 0 t 11IT^RNATIO . COITF ;NCE Assessor Thorne reported on the International Conference of Assessors held in Atlantic City October 9 to 12, He stated that the Conference %rhich was attended by over 400 assessors from all parts of the United States as 'trell as from several foreign countries is conducted as a school and is of great benefit in the °ror�z of assessors. F-le also explained why the 1941 cost level is used as a basis for asses• ments at this time, SCHOOL STREET-D11CONTINUANCE It Was reported that at the request of the Board of EducRti7n_�,,Tthe Board of Public "orhe has approved -the discontinuance of SCY1oo1 Street and requests the Council to ap>>rove and conduct a hearing on the matter as required by late. It was reported that the street cuts directly through the school site Trith a building and a, playground on either side. By Alderman 11,acDanlels, Seconded by Alderman "'ilkinson RESOLn Ts that the discontinuance of School Street be approved al.d that the clerk be directed to advertise a. hearing to be held before this Board. Carried. "RA_iSF' R .tiiJD APPROP r gTIOV OF FUND5 The clerk reported that ie Board of Public orbs has req eu sted the Council to authorize *lie transfer of funds t-rithin budget appropriations and to approp- °iate funds to accounts as follo*,rsv 1. Transfer 02500, 00 from the Construction and Imnrovement s account to budget item #181 Hi ht-� g ay I1aintenanee, 2. Transfer $1000*00 from Construction and Improvements account to budget item #162, Defuse and Garbage,' 3» Transfer $3500*00 from budget item #1841''Bridge IAintenance, to budget item #182, Snw,r and lee. 4. Appropriate 62500,00 to budget item #181, Highway Iiain- t enanc e. 5� Appropriate ��?A000.00 to budget item ,#182, Snot"- and Ice, By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman 'Tilhinson RESOLVED, that requests be approved, and that the transfer of funds be authorized as outlined, and November 1, 1950 COI'NO11 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ... 2 .* BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $2500,00 be approp- riated from Contingent Funds to budget item ;',181, High -Tay I`ain.. tenance, and the sum of �1000.00 appropriated from Contingent Funds to budget item ,#182, Snow and Ice. Ayes 10 i.:ay s 0 Carried and approved by the IItayor. �ITHDR°�L rAPITL 'S VE FUNDS »PULICTOE?UIPT�11 The clerk renorted that the Board of Public `.'orbs has requested the Council to authorize -ithdra-'al of the sum of �500,00 from Capital Reserve Fund ;;5, Public '.lorks Equipment to permit the purchase of a snoT-r for use on the ne-,-* Broc?-.way truck. By alderman il'inson, Seconded by Alderman Dickens `.THEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General T unicipal LaT-r, a Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public "TorLr. Equipment, and MERE'AS, the }oa.rd of Tublic IJorks has requested that an appropriation from, said funO be made for the purchase of one snoT-r ploT,T, ae specific item of equipment, the purchase of Trhich may be financed_ from said Reserve Fund. ITO`T THEME ORL, 1.,r IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sure of ir500.00 from Capital Reserve Fund h 5 for the purchase of the snoll-olo-r-T be and_ hereby is authorized, and the Cit 60,00 lerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth, Ayec 10 Fays 0 Carried and approved. PARriIITG '.ETERS -. SEELEY AND VAIN HORN LOTS The clerk reported that the Board of Public '•corks has requested the Council to approve the installation of 1 N 1 hr. , 2 N 2 hr. pa.r':ing meters in the nell par'<-ing areas on the Seeley and Van Horn lots. It '•Tas reported. that it will not be necessary to purchase neTr meters for these lots as there are a sufficient number on hand due to removals from other locations. After discussion it ?-ras moved, By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Pulse RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Traffic Comm- ise,ion for study and recommendation. Carried. HOEIESTEAD TERRACE The cler'c reported_ that the Planning Board has approved the name Homestead Terrace as the name for a nel-T street recently constructed at the east end of Homestead Road, and 1-Thich Trill eventually be connected i.-rith '.Toodcrest Ave. By Alderman Benson, Seconded_ by Alderman "Jilkinson RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee on relations T-pith the Board of Public '.Tork$ for consideration and recommendation, Carried. AUDIT By Alderman "Alkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the bills audited. by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. :'MIT_ SHEET - FIRE DEPT. The clerk ,.,,as directed to secure and ubmit to the Council a copy of the audit sheet as prepared by the Fire Department each month, APPOI JT2iQ4T .• ALDERIi.EIT Alderman Hulse presented the names of five candidates for the office of Aldermen as submitted by the various Civic organizations which are as follows; Bryant Tract Assn. South Hill a South Central It ,Jest Hill if Ers. Hulse ca.11e�,. attention are to be elected and suggested four receiving the most votes be moved, Edgar ;J. ErVay Edward A, Richardson Langford F. Baker Harold R. Carlyon R. Scott Parsons to the fact that four Aldermen that paper ballots be used, and the declared elected and it Trap C01-1r OI3 COUNCIL PROCEI'DIN'GS Audit Sheet November 1, 1950 id.Y. Telephone Co. 75.82 - N.Y. State Conference of Mayors %-00.00 - N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corn. 6-72-- T.G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. 201.93 H.C. Thorne 88. 5 ` - ~~ Ernest A. D<~Jhmen Jr. 100, 00--1- A.J. Luax Co., Inc. 11. 23.-_.. The Corner Boor -store 85--- Malcolm J . Mann, if. D. 40..00 J.J. Newberry Co. 4.00 James V. BuJoucos 11.50.._- The La'-jers Co-operative Publishin - Co. 67.50 ':lilliamson La2'! Boo',_ Co. 17.1119 Norton Pri.ntin- Co. F1.10 V Mary E. Rood 55.8 Scha.ber' s C:;,cle Shop 33. 2.0-" J.B. Lang; Engine & Garage Co. 24.42� Brockway T-'otors Co. 14.06..--. College Chevrolet Co. 16.90- Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 69.30--.._._ Morus 14,a.ster-Ty}-�e Co. 179.50 _- T.C. millers Sons Paper Co. 7.89- Ithaca. Printing- Service 30.00--- George Atsedes (Id-eal Restaurant) 23.00-. N.Y. Telephon Co. 11.86.--. Lyle Sid-;ns Ir c. 31.07 Ithaca. Printin,f, Service 54.32w-, Ithaca Journal 4.33- Kline' s Pharmacy 1.25" Ithaca Insurance Agency 3429.04- C.J. Rumsey & Co. .61-_ R.C. Farrw7, MI.D. 13.00--_ American Coin Loci Co., Inc. 11.14--- T.G. Millers Sons Pa?)er Co. 9.36-`- City Chamberlain _ 3.45-"` N.Y. Telephone Co. 13.72`"-" Edgar D. Sebring Jr. 25.55~~" Edgar D. Sebrin L; r. 24. R6__- Ithaca Sportingr< Goods 4,4o.4,o-- National Recreation Assoc. Inc. 1.95'"` The Corner Boo'I store 5. 10--° Ithaca Sportin,-; Goods 7i.10`" CGllector of Intern-1 Revenues 338.80-- Lallee Viel.! D.-iries 8.25-.. Ithaca Sporting Goods 2.80-` Grover Sportizz Goods Store -7.55 _>.. City of Ithacr, Dent. Publ ',Iks. 125.00--- Allan. Blanford 6. on -e George Par'Lin Ithaca. Printin,. Service 18.00-- '1iTc,x Press Inc. 20.65- Tomp'rins Co. I=!err,orial uo5,)ita-1 8.00---- The Little Orc�iestra. Society Inc. 3 n 0.0 0 ----. ,,��._ 'i--anis Club of Ithac .. � 605• APPROVED T FINIANCE COI1211lTTF7, November 1, 1950 CO1 rON COUNCIL PROCEEDITJGS -3- By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLVED, that the above persons be nominated for the office of Alderman, Doubts T,,ere expressed as to the but attention ?ras called to the fact record as favoring such a Council. Further nominations were called By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by RESOLVED, that the following be George 4 Little Alfred G. Hall merits of a 14 member Council, that the Council had gone on for and it T•ras moved, Alderman Holman nominated for the office: By Alderman ".'ill.-inson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that Leslie Scott be nominated for the office Upon motion by Alderman Benson, the nominations were closed and a ballot taken Frith the following result, Parsons 9 Little 7 Carlyon 6 Hall 5 Scott 4 Ert•Tay 4 Richardson 3 Baker 0 The Kayor declared the Messrs Parsona , Little, Carlyon and Hall duly elected to the office of Aldermen for the term ending December 31, 1951. FIRE DEPT. BUILDITTC`l i AINTENANCE Alderman 711_1�inson called attention to provisions of the City Charter TThereby the Board of Public Worlts is charged with the care of public buildingsw except Fire Dept. buildings and he expressed the opinion that all City buildings should be under the care of the Board of Public 74orhs 1hich is equipped to assume responsibility for all public buildings. By Alderman 'Ti1'_ins6n, Seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance, Fire and 73oard of Public '.lorks Cowittees for study and recommendation. Carried.,, PAID iiOVKIBER i:EETIi?G Alderman ''ilkinson suggested that the mid iovember meeting—te called exclusively for consideration of the budget. Alderman Benson called attention to the fact that the three months trial period of the so -.called Gaurnier traffic plan ?rill expire on 1ovember 13th and Trill require action by the Council by that date. He stated that action on the plan Trill require very little time. It rras agreed that if the budget is ready for presentation, that both matters can be discussed at a meeting to be called on or before November 13, 1950. CHARTER AND ORDli•TAiTCE CO1:1'ITTE7 REPORTS The Charter and Ordinance Committee •ias requested to submit recommendations before January 1, 1951, on the matter of appointment of a full time Deputy City Assessor and a Safety Commissioner, these matters havin'- been referred to that Committee early in the year. Oil ! OTION the I eeting Teas adjourned to call of the Mayor. 't "' oH. Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEDINGS Special Meeting 5 PIGUI PRESENT Mayor Shag Alderman MacDaniels, Alkinson, Benson, Adams, Gibson, Attorney - Dahmen Engineer - Cass Clerk - Springer November 109 1950 Holman, Button, Dickens, Hulse, Carlyon, Hall, Little, Parsons The 11ayor announced. the Meeting T-ras called to act on recommendations of the Traffle Engineer, and to transact such other business as may ,;roperl,y b% brought before *he Council,0 411ENDI�ENTS •- TRAFFIC ORDINANCE A list of amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, approved by the Traffic Commission and recommended by the Traffic Engineer T,ras presented and acted upon as f'olloT's t By Alderman Benson., Seconded by' Alderman :FaacDariels Article XX, Schedule I, Section 180 of the Traffic Ordinance of the City of Ithaca is amended by adding thereto the foll- 0711 ng ta Seneca Street beti-reen Tioga Street and !'eadot-r Street - West. bound traffic only, Tioga Street betY-reen Green Street and Seneca. Street -• north- bound traffic only, Geneva. Street bet-een Seneca Street and Green Street - south bound traffic only. Green Street bett-reen i:ea.do,,' Street a.nd. Tioga Street - east- bound tr= ffic only. Article XX, Schedule 111, Section 182 of the Traffic Ordin. ance of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as folloY-'s40 By deleting 'est Seneca Street, Cayuga to State Street - north side and adding thereto - -jest Seneca Street, C^.yuga_ to State Stpee% - south 19ide. I Article XX, Schedule IV, Section 183 of the Traffic Ordin- ance of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended by adding there- to the folloTring; South Tioga Street, State Street to alley leading to bus terminal: " east side. State Street, Tioge. Street to Aurora Street - north side` Article XX, Schedule V. Section 184 of the Traffic Ordinance of the Pity of Itha.c is hereby amended as follows. By deleting Seneca Street - Albany Street to Geneva Street - south side. Article XX, Scheft7•a V1, Section 185 of the Traffic Ordinance of the City of lth^ea le hereby amended as follo?-rs« By deleting - Seneca Street, Cenevas Street to Cayuga Street -- south side and adding thereto - Seneca. Street, Geneva Street to Cayuga street * north We.. Article XX, Schedule Vl, Sectian 1.65 of the '�lrafgic Ordinance of the City of Itha.ea is hereby further amended by adding; thereto the follo7ringa In the above scheduled. zones beta^een the hours of 9 AaM. and 6 P.111. Ully, except Sundays and holidays, par,!-,ing or st&nding a vehicle in a parking space shall be lawful for 12 minutes upon deposit of one cent coin or 60 minutes upon the depoelt of a give cent coin or by depositing such other coin or coins 9 t4 Q Nc,vember lot 1950 4. 1,7 Ij C01-UPON COMIL PRO C a,K �_111_ N _GS _b 2 e- for slzoh 1,-�O,Tful period or periods as may other rise be ahw?r, upon the s,,c,.id pari�.ing meters, If at v-,riance ,-Tith the -period of tilpe ^nd amount of coin deposit herein required, Article XX, of 'he Traffic Ordinance of the City of ithaea, is hereby amended by adding thereto Schedule Vill, Section 187 Alterna,!, 4 P,1fl.to 6 Rr, I,. Parking is hereby '-)rohibited at eaoh arltex-nate metered par?,,ing space as designated ?.nd marked - biy the City Traffic Engineer on the It.o"Lloi-ring utreets.1 State tate Street beti,een Cayuga Street and Tioga Street - both sides. State Street betT-Teen Tioga Street Pnd Aurora Street - south side. Tiogn. Street betfeen Green Street and State Street . '-rest side, Aurorp. Street, bet,-reen State Street Rnd Sene-a Street - both sides. Effective upon -oublicaltion. Ayes 12 Alderman Gibson not voting Carried,, Several .4.1dermen volcrd obl�ctionn t,,) chanLpes made, -v"ne- A" 6 an d 1 a�-�:. e the original traffic pl.an - _�ut In P -c that objections or sugffestiong be aiadle at this t1me and "omrp (I ko ti-te Traf-�'!c for consideratdon, Fo"1Uo,,,Y]1nP, suggesti.on.3, B y Ai_`,.erran 3i'lt-oon, Sec-onded by Alderman Holman 1., On-, -ay 1UrP,f-j"_c ir, Seneca 13treet, T"Iop,_a Street to vd, aaghanncCl 7 � — Z, On-- traf-fic in Green Street,, "'toga. Street to Fulton' Ll� (ftV 11. 4 *4 y f St"';aV extend.-Ing z,,sera Street to State Ca-- ri ed, By Alderman ClibE;on, Seconded by Alderman Adams � !-,i. J, -I " � 0 �r - Study ity eliminating 4 ray stop sign s s at severall intersec t. ions, Carr -IL ed. BY A1.1-71erm,_!',n Seconded by As derman Gibson Restore:� or!_�Anal policy of elimin--tinf, all narking in 'the. strs� i4 bet,-reen 4 �.nd 6 P.1i, 100 31ock 'T. State ,L00_20o_,7,Yc110 0 E. state 10o S, Tioga, 1.00 N. Aurora Carried. By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Alderman 'Tilkinson no turn -rule at, 0vyuga and StLn-te. Extend one 5-ray -cxaffic in T,_w,-, 9,treel-. to Court Street, Carried, PAMUNG MRTERS _ SEMP"EY- AND VAN HORN "',OTS Alderman Benson reported that the Traffic Commission Irecommends ar-proval of the Board of Public 'Forks request for to, 41natRll pariUng meters in the Se -ley and Van Morn parking lotw, and it 7-ras moved, - Bj Alderman nenson. Seconded by Alderman Dichens RESOLVED, that the lnst-sdlation of UN I 'hour, 2N 2 hour parking meters in the above named T39.r?-,ing lots be approved, Carried. November 10i 1950 - 3 -- 191 1 BUDGET Copies of the proposed tentative budget for 5 . -ere distributed. By Alderman 'Jilhinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the budget be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. ON MOTION the Meeting T,ias adjourned. F Sprtnger City Clerk 7ovember 10, 1950 TO: The ICayor and Aldermen: I present herewith the following budget requisitions for the year 1951, as filed by the various City Departments. The same bonus as granted for the year 1950 is included in all requisitions. Account 1949 1950 1951 1951 1. BOARD OF PUBLIC "FORKS Final Final Estimates Tentative 110 Clerk's Office 19,110. 19,505. 19,655. 114 B.P.W. Administ. 15,102. 17,016. 17,536. 116 Engineer 13,038. 15,188. 19,080. 119 City Hall 9,167. 16,197. 14,050. 161 Street Cleaning 18,291. 18,791. 19,351. 162 Refuse & Garbage 46,240. 45,540, 47,699. 168 Storm Seurers 7,731• 7,281. 7,434. 169 i•:osouito Control 3,000. 3,000. 3,000. 180 Street.Lighting 25,000, 25,000. 25,000. 181 Highway lVaint, 53,510. 54,510. 59,620. 182 Snow, Ice 2, Cinders 11,523. 11,073• 12,361. 183 Dept. Bldgs. 1,352. 1,497. 1,225. 184 Bridge 7`aint• 9,120. 10,720. 11,505. 185 Creek i-Teint. L,447. 6,847. 4,471. 186 Shop ileant. 5,473• 5,673 5,782. 187 Traffic Control 0. 0. 8,300. 230 Park Dept. General 20,242. 20-592. 22,795. 231 Percy Field 9,436. 9,356• 8,630. 232 Stewart Park 14,255. 14,225. 14,800. 233 Treman Park 1,782. 1,832. 2,290. 234 Golf Course 8,447. 8,447. 8,172. 250 =iun. Pkg. Areas 500. 1,400, 1,400. 251 i-iun. Comfort Ste.. 2,754. 2,754- 2,748. 252 Cemetery 6,415. 8,325. 8,180. 253 Airport 2,338• 2,288. 2,350. TOTAL B.P.W. 310,273. 327,057. 347,43 . 2. FIRE DEPART!ZNT 132 Fire Fighting 121,400. 151,450. 132,000. 133 1=pint. Bldgs. 8,275• 8,275• 8,600. TOTAL FIRF, D.PT. 129,675. 159,725. 14o,600. 3. UNDER COVTROL Or COU'CIL 101 Common Council 850. 1,350. 975. 102 1'eyor's Office 3,250. 5,841. 6,500. 108 Chamberl?in 16,858. 15,358• 15,558. 111 Assessor 11,650. 12,050. 12,050. 112 Attorney 4,450. 3,650. 3,650. 13 Civil Service Comm. 2,475. 2,350. 11900. 117 Elect. Comm. 5,020. 11,970. 7,280. i18 City Court 7,600. 8,488. 12,383. 120 City Historian 250. 250. 250. 121 Ping. Board 2,000. 2,000. 3,500. 128 imp. Ret, syst. 30,600. 32,131. 39,500. 129 Undist. Exp. 200. 200. 200. 130 Police Dept. 108,900. 122,600. 130,050. 134 Bldg. Comm. 3,150. 2,950• 3,150. 137 Sealer W & 4,030. 4,155. 4,090. 138 Public Pound 1,150. 1,175. 1,175. 139 Pkg. i;eters 10,000. 11,400. 81800. 260 Iisc. Exp. 38,849. 26,775. 26,025. 261 Work Comp. 3,500. 4,500. 4,500. Youth Commission 5,625. 7,500, 7,500. Contingent Fund 65,000, 34,000 25,000 TOTAL Uj\, D_:R COU,: CIL 325,007. 310,693. 314, 036. 4. Db-3T SERVICE 27� �?Va agipel rq'oo;;.. 73,GQG' 271 Interest 5,841. 3.646. 1a60., ?73 Int. on Temp. Loans 250. 250. 250. TOTAL -):MT SERVICE 85.091. 76,896. 62,866. 5. C0'?ST. & P.:.a,- I:. 1. Surface Treatment of Streets 15,000. 2. Curb & Gutter Renewal 10,000. 3. Gravel Basing of Streets 6,0oo. 4. Drainage Ditches - Floral Ave. 2,200. 5• University dive. Railing 1,400. r,. Enlarge and extend Storm Sewer, Chestnut St. 2,900. 7. Develop Gravel Roads - Popper Sub-div. 4 500. . Storm Sewer - Bool St. 1, 00. 100. 9. Rebuild 168 L.F. Concrete Ret. 'Nall 1 Six -ile Creek 10. Guard Fence-Qu.-rry St. 11300. 11. Storage Bldg, for Off -Season -nuip. 10,600. TOTA,I, CONST. & I' -P • 60 , 600. 50,200. 67,000. 6. CAPITAL RES-,!,R ITS 103,600. 59,039. Following is a recapitulation of the Ps nroviO-ed by the City Charter, together entire bucget renuisition by groups ;-ears. with a comparison for the two previous Bd. of Public Works 310,273. 327,057. 347,434. Bd. of Fire Comm. 129,675. 159 025. 140,600. Under Council 325,007. 310,693• 314,036. TOTAL 1A17TZZTA,7CE 764,955. 797, 475 • 802,070. 4. DEBT SERVICE 5,091. 76,896 62,866 TOTAL CUR-rt.YT EXP%TS: 850,o46. 874,371. 864,936. 5. COYST. & PER:,-,. T-P. fiQ-EOD_ 0,200 67.000 TOTAL ALL R.q. 910,646. 924,371. 931,936. CAPITAL RESERVES 103_, boo. 59 039 TOTAL BUDGJR 1, 01L, 246. 983,610. ESTII:ATDD INCOM12 According to present information our assessed taxable valuation will be approximately $4.0,284,000. -'e have estimated revenues other than those received through taxation amounting to $326,811. 1950 1951 FIITAL EST, TMTT. EST. Est. A sc. _Revenue 279►591.78 301,811. Res. for Current Obligations Res. for Debt Retire. Surplus from prior year _ 111,517.85 25,000 391,109.63 326,811. Tax bevy (,- 14.80 592,500,37 596,203.0 983,610.00 923,ol4.20 `'ach .4.0 increase in tax rate -rill produce $16,113.60 Respectfully submitted # 7g ?City Clerk OO 1-:OT COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N, Y. Regular Meeting 5 PIM, PRESENT Mayor a Shaw Alderman MacDaniels, :Tilkinson, Dickens, Hulse' Gibson, Attorney Dahmen Chamberlain .. Snyder Clerk Springer December 6, 1950 Gallagher, Holman, Hutton, Carlyony Little, Parsons. MIN_ UTES Minutes of the regular meeting held Yovember 1, 1950 and of, the special meeting held November 10, 19502 -,.*ere duly approved, PUBLIC HEARING - DISCO=�AUWTCE SCHOOL ST=T The Mayor opened the public hearing advertised for this time on the dis'eoritinuance of School Street. As no one appeared, the hearing was declared closed and it o 7-'as moved, By Alderman MacDaniels, Seconded by Alderman-Till'.inson RESOLVED, that School Street be discontinued in accordance pq with the Public Yotice as published, Q Carried., TAUGHANNOCT, BLZ. PROPERTY SALE The clerk re-norted that the parcel of land in Taumhannock Blvd., right of i-Tat t!as sold to the highest bidder Gust Lt Freeman, for thQ sum of �20.00. By Alderman 'Jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the sale be and it hereby is approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a deed to the purchaser on behalf of the City. Unanimously carried. S.P. REQUEST TO LEASE CITY LAND The following communication from the S*P.C.Ab .,►as presented, To the Common Council of the City of Ithaca., 11 «Y. Dear S.irs2 The Tompkins County Society for the Prevent -.on of Cruelty to Animals, a domestic membership corp-. oration, through its Board_ of Directors, requests; th,,.t the City of Ithaca., Noy*, lease to the Society at a nomin=.l rental, a parcel of land in the said City upon ,Thich the Society could psa.ce a shelter for the care and tre-.tment of neglected a.ncl. injured animals. It is suggested that the City consider for this purpose a plot of land 011ned by the City just off Taughannock Boulevard at the south—est crrner of the old muni cinal airport. This plot is part of the old right of 'ray of the said. Boulev-,.rd extending; in a. souther'ly direction along the foot of 'Test Hill at a point there the Boulevard r°unning south past Lhe airport takes an easterly turn tw,?ard Cavurra Inlet. The Society mould like a parcel large enough to place thereon an adeq,u tte shelter T•rith outdoor runs for dogs or other animals, and satisfactory driveivray space for entrance and exit. If this request is granted. by the City, the Society plans to rlace such shelter on this plot as"soon as possible, thus filling an urgent need in Ithaca. for a. proper and suitable place to care for injured and neglecter. animals, Dated at the City of Ithaca, N.Y., December 4, 1950, Tompkins County S.Pa,CoA. by The Board of Directors, Frank Kavanagh, President, By Alderman'Jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee to discuss T•rith the Planning Board and Public Works Committee of the Council. Carried, December 6, 1950 . 2 .. SALE DECOM ISSIONED_FIRE TRUCKS A letter from Chief Travis ,-,as presented, stating that the highest bid for decommissioned fire truck #7 and #9 was submitted by Kouf Bros, in the sum of $515.00, and that the Commission accepted the bid subject to approval of the Council. By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the action of the Fire Commission and the sale to Kouf Bros. be approved. Unanimously carried CITY EMPLOYEES1 IrTUTU�4L BEi?EFIT ASSN - WAGE INCREASE The follol,Tinv letter from the C, .Y.B.A. was presented,. December 4, 1950 The Common Council City of Ithaca Ithaca, PT.Y. Our group of employees was disturbed to hear last ,reek that it r°Tas the intent of the Common Council to increase salaries by an amount equivalent to ?100 per year instead of the t;300 requested by our organization4 To support our request, ?Te would like to submit the follol�ring figures: BPW Employees Cost of Living Avera e Pay Index Jana 1942 $225.20 after taxes) 100 July 1950 39,50 172.5 (nos,T 176.1) To compensate for the raise in living costs a take- home pay of �43.00 per i-reek ( excluding netr taxes is neces- sary. On the basis of a 48 hr, I•*eek, this is about 8¢ per hr. increase. Inasmuch as adjustments are made on an annual basis, we feel that our request of 12� per hr. increase is reasonable, particularly in view of the recent cost of living increases. The CET•11BA is composed of long -.time city employees *ho are maJ.ing a career of service to the community, '.re feel that our loyalty and service merit more consideration than Is indicated by the proposed `,100 adjustment. Sincerely yours, Carl Personius, President. Copies to, hayor Stanley C. Shas-T Members of Common Council City Superintendent By Alderman 'Jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration, Carried. BUMOUGHI S SE V:CE C011TR?.CT The clerk reported that a bill for repair service to Burroughs machines in the Chamberlaints Office Indicate an increase of approximately 20% over former contract prices, By Alderman "Til?>inson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the increase in repair service charges be accepted and the bill amounting to $54.60 be approved. for payment. Carried. FIRE DMI, ,AUDIT Follo?ring is the report of the Hovember audit as submitted by the Fire Department, The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca., do hereby certify that the folloiTing is a list of the bills audited at their regul^.r meeting held Tuesday, YTovember 7, 19501 the original bills being hereto attached, and the same have been checked and found correct, Cor401TCOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 7. 1950 C) N if am3— N%Y. Telephone Co, Elmira Star —Gazette, Inc, Buckingham Service Station C.J„ Rumsey & Co. rational "'lelding Sales Co,, Chemung Spring 'later Co, D.F. Head Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Sta.11man of Ithaca J.C. Penney Co. Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. Leon Domanski N.Y.Sw Electric u Gas Corp, City Chamberlain Ithaca Zoo & Coal Co. Payroll ending October 15, 1950 31, 79996 14, 24 16.65 4.25 3.00 1. 70 127, 84 3,t63 6.00 38.76 36.53 9.50 65.35 21o,70 11� 4, 5L1. 07 4. 80. 4 122g.. . Total.®e••..�..•.,..�...... ` 91668,74 '.let the members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City o-r Ithaca, do hereby certify that NRe have audited the bills listed above and recommend their payment at the amounts set opposite each name respectively. October 1, 1950 132 APPROPRIATIONS MgNT BALA 10 A 113,50000 93s771.74 19,728,26 C 1,y400 00 1,231.09 168,491 E F5 29,05000 1,500,00 27,860.42 1 189t,58 463.82 1,036.18 G 20000 e 00 623,13 1076,87 N Labor 200,00 .00 200,00 N Materials IV000,00 25-6,21 743079 0 2,400.00 2,400.00 ,00 R 400,00 155,70 244,30 LIU E 25,00 '00 25,00 G 750,00 709,79 40;21 H 3000,00 I,1o7.49 2, 392, 51 I 4j,00 2.867. 45 1.132.55 1�2,725,00 $ 132,019a,20 27,703d80 By Alderman '+illcinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the re--)ort be referred to the Fin, —.nee Comm.. I ttee, Carried, E- IDS QiJiTRAL GROUP M ETII?G A Letter from City Sealer ,3edroTr was presented requesting authority to attend. a group meeting of Sealers held in Utica Itovember 17, 1950. It Tras reported that -<ince there -,-'as no meeting of the Council since receipt of the requent that it was impossible to secure Authorization before the meeting and that Mr4 Nedrol-r did attend she one day session . By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Alderman Dic?Tens RESOLVED, that lira NedroT-rl s attendance at the meeting at 3'ity expense be and It hereby is approved, Carried. Chambers a1 n Snyder reported that 2.t the tax sale ield November 28, 1950, individuals purchased tax certificates in the amount of �653,16, T*hile the City *as required to purchase cer ti fi cat e s amounting to `J85, 34.. December 6, 1950 CO!1! ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS — 4. AUDIT By Alderman 'iil',inson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid,' Carried. FIRE DEPT% B S„rd ., MAI�1TEI a.I Alderman Hulse reported that the Charter and Oinance Committee recommends transferring main.• tenance of Fire Dept, buildings to the Board of Public 'forks and that Attorney Dahmen has prepared Local. Laws to amend the City charter to permit .such transfer. Follot,►ing are the proposed Local Lws, sa LOCAL LA-! A LOCAL LXJ PROVIDING FOR THE TRAiISFER OF THE SUPER-. II1TE 1DEITCE OF FIRE COKPAITY BUILDINGS FROM THE FIRE COEL'ISSION TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS BE IT E14ACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLL07.13: Sec. 1. Section 123(9) of the Ithaca. City Charter is hereby amended to read as follo',-sz See. 123(9) Public buildings and property, but not buildings or property for use of schools, nor the erection, alteration, repair, or the extension thereof, including buildings formerly supervised by the Fire Department, Sec, 2. This local la't, shall take effect Immediately. LOCAL LAW A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING ~OR THE TRANSFER OF TTM SUPER Ii1TE:'IDENCE OF FIRE COZPANY BUILDINGS FROTH? THE FIRE ; COhi- ISSION TO THE 3OARD OF PUBLIC WOFTS -BE IT ENACTED BY THE CO1gfON COMICIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS F0LLO'.'S; Sec. 1. Section 166(1) of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read as folloirsa Sec. 166(1). To assume entire control and management of all apparatus, fire alarm systems, equipments, appliances, sup -)lies, and employees exclusively in the Fire Department service, but excluding all build— ings housing said Fire Department. Sec. 2. This local law shall take effect immediately. Since the proposed Local Lai,,rs did not. meet with entire approval it vas moved, By Alderman '.Iilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Charter and Ordinance Committee @_-5). the Committee on Relations T-rith the Fire Department for further consideration and recommendation, Carried. Alderman Hall entered the Council Chamber at this time, HOEMSTEAD TERRACE In the absence of Alderman Benson, Attorney D=nhmen reported that no action can be taken on naming the new street at the east end of Homestead Rd, until it is accepted by the City. ABANDONED .PROPQTIMS Upon inquirey by Alderman YReDaniels, s ws wNna a.mi.ssw� 'rw. Attorney Dahmen reported that the cleaning up of abandoned pro- perties is a matter of negotiation which is under gray and that one of the owners of such property has expressed trillingness to sell to the City. C 0.,1! .J'OJT I COUNCIL PROCERDINGS Audit Sheet 0r,0 December 6, 11/ -1 Tomm',--Ins '11hotograjohers, Ithaca Journal News, I -no. Ithaca. Printing Service N.Y., T.elepbone..-Co. Addressograph-Muitiprr�mh COr]D. N -Yr -,,El.e c i r1c. S,-'0.0xp., City"G17i�amb"r�1PAa_ The T.G. Millers Sons Pp..-ner Co. Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. Vanl'atta Office Equinment Rothschild' s Bros, Herbert L. VqnOstr-nnd Fr.an!.�. A. (71-7�dy Lyman Moore Domenico DeS,?.nti Cl--rence 113. Tom-)*,,Ans Fred. 111. Elston JoseT)h Mignerdi Jamec V. Buyoucos Edward Thompson Co. T.G. 1111liers Sons Pa,-)er Co. Vp.nT1,i,tte- Office Eq ' ul-oment Co. Off Ice 7,(,-iui-,, ment Co. T ennin, & Cheadle Inc. J.B. Lp.nF. Engine & 0r=Fre Co. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Tioga Auto Parts J.F. WRlph & SonInc. College Chevrolet Co. Andy Soyring John M. Mulligan St.911-n-,an of Ith;5?.ca, Driscoll Bros. & Co. C=.Yuga R.1---1e R=-nge 'Ainif--ed R. Francis If John *1'. Hir,--.hfeld, �.D. Dr. Leo P. L-,),r-Iin Torn-,.-)!ci-is County "Fet.lorial Tios-r)!-ta.l Dr. R.C. 'I'Prror,! Dr. Fr^n'.r- S. , Ta r P, p T,j A.G. Ding -,,-all D.,i ,ll & R.7.7. niels, P1. T. A.J. Leone, '.,.D. Jol-,,.-i F. `1�4---rren, 1%,I.D. N.Y. 7--elej')h-)ne Co. 30-00 355-oo 116. 2,o 68. L1,2 ?2. 75 76 9. 4,q i..o. 4o 66.81 100.00 0.2721.33 118. 1.9 100.00 34.00 37.00 43-50 301,,00 . 1.00 23.50 30.00 3. L!3 112.99 1.55 Z, 20 2. 87 v- 298.86 LL. 00 130.90'., 11. 94 3.60 6. 10,� 83 76:71-t 9 . 48 3.36 20.00 27. 38 10.50: 15.00 11.00" 16. o o', 11111.00 I'll, kt, 9. 0 0 11.00 47-00! E. Pa-ul Nedrow 2.55 ..._. Jamieson Ncginney Co., Inc. .65 Cornell University 1.50 C.J. Rumsey Co. 3,24 The Dual Parking Meter Co. 204.75 Streeter-Amet Co. 321.75'e Ede^r D. Sebring Jr. 2K%20. City Chp.mberlRin �.00 * ` Ithaca. Printing, Service . 5 95 The Corner Boo'�store 11..24 . N.Y. Telephone Co. 9.81 Franklin Beach 35.19-' T.G. Millers Sonn Paper Co 42..601'- Therm -Electric Meter Co." Inc, . _._ 108.92 u Ithaca. Laundries Inc. 1.70i.- City of Ithaca, De-ot. of Public 'forks 30.00'' Keeffe & Ogier 357.00 ' Ithaca. Sporting Goods 11.00 N.Y. State College of Agriculture rt5.00- Collector of Internal Revenue 21.90-- John. W. Hirshfeld, T'.D. 8.00 Frederick P. Ascher, -`.D. 3.00 Scha.ber' s Cycle Shoff 58.25 APPROVED HY THE FINA dCE - CQMMITT,EE . 4 December 6, 1950 CO14,10 _ COUNCIL PROCEED iGS _._-.........._ ..�.. ...r.. �... .. 5 r. SERVIC,& RTE Jn4agT : WILLI MARS Attention Tras called to the fact that .1 3am darsha 1 is p anning to retire on December 31, 1950, as Chief of the Police Department and the folioiring resolution was offered v lth the a tied that it ICE w&4wdiurna +.,fie M11M ee Of `this meetings RESOLUTION OF 0014IENDATIOIT WHEREAS, the Common Council has learned of the planned retirement of `.rilliam Marshall, Chief of the Ithaca Police Department, and �MREAS, he has long been active in the best interests of the City and devoted to the security of municipal life and property, nowp therefore, be it RESOLVED, by this Common Council on December 5th, 1950 that it place on record its esteem of Chief William Marshall and his record of faithful municipal service; and that it extend its dee_nest gratitude for his devotion to duty. Moved by R.L, Q 1,1111:inson, Seconded by Daniel Gallagher Unanimously carried. 4LDEH'16BR STO1T ADAIA Latest reports on the condition of Alderman Adams who, due to a serious injury, is in the Packer Hiospital, 1,rere made and it t-ras moved, By Alderman Hutton„ Seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED, that the clerk be directed to write Professor Adams, and express the sympathy and best wishes of this Council. Unanimously carried, )N MOTION the Meeting eras adjourned, F,H, .ringer Cit Clerk City of Ithaca, N, Ys Regular Meeting 5 P•14. December 20, 1950 PRESENT Mayor !Shaw Alderman — MacDaniels, 1,111kinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dickens, Hulse* Benson, Carlyon, Parsons, Attorney Dahmen Clerk w Springer MINUIES ' Minutes of the preaoeding ineeting were duly approved, .• CITX CHALMLAIN The Mayor submitted the following statement relative to the appointment pf a new City Chamberlain: »I would like to explain my, course of action in naming a ne*rr City Chamberlain. Since Last meeting ►ith your group, it has been clarified by legal opinions that the supervision of the City Chamberlain s Office, and the appointment of the Chamberlain is a direct res— ponsibility of the Mayor# The Mayor is accountable for the conduct of the personnel of the Chamberlainis Office. He is responsible both for the manner in ,rhich sums of money are handled and with the manner in which the personnel deal 1-rith the public, I have two reasons for naming a new City Chamberlain. I say in all sincerity that I could not, in good conscience, rename Xr. Snyder, for in my opinion he has not carried out his duties for a long time 1n the manner he should have. Secondly., that looking to the future interests of the city, I had this choice; I could have kept Vir. Snyder and lost the qualified personnel in the office, or I could replace Mr. Snyder and keep a good staff, and so prepare for a stronger department in the future,, I prefer this unfortunate and unpleasant situation at this time to a situation after the first of the year lihen others could say that I have been negligent in pursuing the best interests of the city, I had to decide whether the t,relfare of an entire city i*as above that of one individual. Mr. Snyder was called into conference and advised that he T*ould not be reappointid on the first of January, 1951, It was suggested that he file for his retirement pension at once, but remain in the city's employment for the remainder of the year. This he refused to do. Instead, he questioned the legal right of the Mayor not to reappoint him, and challenged the Mayor to put in 1•rriting a notice that he was being released fry �hduties immediately. The Eayor appealed to I r. Snyder several�'to reconsider his request for an immediate termination notice, but Mr. Snyder accused the Mayor of bluffing and stated that he would discuss the matter no further. He still demanded his written notice, Tlhioh the Mayor reluctantly presented him later in the day. I •,rish to point out that 1.1r. Snyder ham been eligible for retire— ment on a pension since the time he eras 60 years of age. As the mandatory age for retirement is 70 years of age, Yr., Snyder's amount of monthly retirement benefits would be increased very little by tl�ro more years of service, The position of the City Chamberlain is one of the most important positions in our city government, The responsibilities are great, This office collects and disburses the monies of the city, In conclusion, I feel that as Mayor of this city, charged with the duty and responsibility of general supervision of all city accounts, I could not conscientiously reappoint Ext Snyder as City Chamberlain, as in 9V opinion he is not capable of discharging the duties of this office." Alderman Hall entered the Council Chamber at this point, December 20, 1950 ► d: The I ayor and Common Council Your Finance Committee having carefully examined all ,a'dget requisitions submitted by the various departments, here Ath submits for your consideration, its recommendations in .gard to the budget for the year 1951. Is The general acco•inrs of the Board of Public ''orks siYould accepted as requisitioned t•rith the exception of Item #116. '4e have reduced this in *she amount of $3,000 i4hich T•ras intended ,e l provide for a neTi position of Junior Engineer. Six paid ) i days for hourly employees is provided for 1•*ith the inclusion cX 4,000 in the requisitions. A meritorious increase in the Galary of the Senior Account Cleric is provided for in Item #110 �.s approved by the `hoard. The total of the accounts of the Board of public ,:forks zs therefore reduced 03,000 malting the recommended total $344, 434. oo. 2. The accounts of the Fire Department should be accepted as requisitioned T11th the exception of 200. requested for fire alarm labor, The total of the accounts in Item ,#132 is therefore reduced in the amount of %200 malting the recommended total $131000.00. 3. With regard to the accounts under control of the Council it is to be noted that generally all follot•ting recommended reductions are funds reclaimed for contingency spending required by the national emergency and may be re —appropriated from time to time during the year. a.. It is recommended that Item #101 be reduced $500 t•rhich was intended for the annual advertising to Finger Lakes Assoc — cation. b,. It is recommended that Item #102 be reduced ''400 which was intended as annual dues to the New York Conference of Mayors, c., It is recommended that Item #108 be reduced ??5 t^rhich was intended for travel, and that the Chamberlain receive �3400 of salary for the year 1951 and the Deputy'Chamberlain receive $2800 of salary for the year 1951, making a total requisition reduction of $75,00. d.. It is recommended that Item #111 be reduced �100 intended for travel, ti?'150 intended for furniture and fixtures, and l600 of anticipated bonus to the Associate Assessors making a total requisition reduction of $850 e.. It is recommended that Item ;112 be increased $200 to permit the replacement of t�300 anticipated cost of living bonus Frith a salary increase of 5,500, making the base salary 02500 and the total requisition 03850, f.. It is recommended that Item #113 be reduced yY300 of anticipated cost of living bonus to the secretary of the Com— mission. g.. It is recommended that Item #118 be reduced in the amount of �1,016 14hieh 7ras intended for travel, fixtures, and furniture. h,. It is recommended that Item #120 be reduced in the full ,-nount of �250 because of the absence of planned expenditures. i., It is recommended that Item #121 be reduced in the ,.-fount of :A500 intended for aerial photography survey of :jest R.11 and$1000 of general appropriation making a total requisi-- `Lcn reduction of Q 2500. J.. It is recommended that Item #130 be reduced 'q'3200 to correct an over —estimate of salary requirements in the Depart•- ff,-=nt, k.. It is recommended that Item #134 be reduced intended for furniture and fixtures, �50 intended for travel and N300 of cost of livinrf bonus intended for the Electrical Inspector, making a totP1 requisition reduction of 450. l.. It is recommended that Item #137 be reduced `'140 intended for neti equipment and t'75 intended for travel, making a total requisition reduction of M5. -- 2 .. m., It is recommended that Item #138 be reduced ";300 of anticipated cost of living bonus for 1951. n.. It is recommended that Item #139 be increased 00 to allow a change in salary classification from ;2200 -- 2500 / 100 'to the recommended ",'�2500 «- :.?`2800 / 100 and that the salary of present Parking Dieter Vaintenance employee be set at 052700. .oeginning January 1, 1951., It is to be noted that those appointed. part time officials nolding municipal positions requiring partial services for Trhich ,,artial compensation is Granted have not been recommended to -eceive the city employee cost of living adjustment bonus. It is recommendL L,L --"iat Item #260, i.Siscellaneous Expense �fJ reduced as follows t (1) The HousinL A-,-il,hority account be reduced in the full amount of �500 because of the absence of planned ex-)enditures. (2) The T.affic Commission be reduced in the amount of 0500. (3) The requests for appropriations of �p1200 for seasonal band concerts at Stwrart Park, �;>250 for Armistice Day Program be suspended for the emergency. This makes a. total requisition reduction in this account of $2450. All requisitions include the cost of living adjustment bonus granted for the year 1950. It is recommended that the cost of living adjustment bonus be granted to municipal employees excepting the folloiring appointed officials rendering partial servlaes-to the city: the City Attorney, Associate Assessors, Secretary to Civil Service Commission, Electrical Inspector, Dog Warden, and that the bonus allocation be as follo,,rs for 1951: $400 payable semi --monthly for salaried employees, �.7.70 per ,reek for 1•reekly employees and 16 cents per hour for hourly craploy e e s. Increase of the bonus will add approximately the sum of 017,000,00 to the total requisition for 1951 The various recommended adjustments of accounts trill be reflected in the Contingency Fund trhich T,ras initially set at ;.1�25000. Your Finance Committee in conjunction with that of the Board of Public :forks have a. d justed the items of proposed construction and permanent improvements and recommend the following schedule: 1+ Surface Treatment of Streets 2, Curb and Gutter ReneVal ?� Gravel $acing of Streets 4, Drainage Ditches — Floral Ave. 5. University Ave. railing 6. Enlarge & Extend Storm Sever, Chestnut St. 7. Develop Gravel Roads 8. Storm Setrer -- Bool St. 9. 168 Ft. Concrete '.Tall -- 6 Male Creek 10. Guard Fence -• Quarry St. WON 8,500 4,500 2, 200 1..400 2,900 4,500 1,100 11,000 1,300 11, Storage Building for B.P.' J, Equipment 0 TOTAL 499900 The above changes refleot a total requisition reduction of jj17,100. - 3 — The various recommended increases and reductions together the original re uieiticns make a total tentative budget '8 91 i 9 Sitio., l of �17 aP)3l5riI'I9 tx ---te of $lh80 per 1,11 to tameable -.1-uations, revonuc at 4923,o14,20, R.L* *411.1.inscn, L, Holman M.P. Hulse J.L, Button December 20, 1950 COIDO-N COUNCTL PROCEEDINGS msu �.rw.+f+rrr�e�r. 2 . ON-I4 tDINAAICF .. PROPOSED AMiENDMENT The clerk reported that ...... �..�.. .....e.� the Planning Board has' -approved_ the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to signs in residential districts and recommends it to the Council for approval, ART. XI, 0 11 alms In R®,idet�t„,��al �1 �ricts 11Provided, however, that Tourist Homes, Rooming Houses, Boarding Houses or other occupancies existing or permissible in Residential districts and reasonably requiring signs for identa• ification, may have same under the following conditionst such signs must be attached to the house or -placed adjacent to it, and if detached, may in no case be set further forr•rard than the set- back of adjacent di•rellings; such signs shall have an advertising space not exceeding five square feet, and no premises may display more than one such business sign; they may be lighted to an average brightness of not exceecl ng 50 foot -candle. -power, but o the light source must not be visible to the public, and, in no � case may colored or movinC light effects be used. CL. Any such signs 1-rhich do not presently conform to standards co herein set forth shell be altered or changed to conform with Q this ordinance prior to December 31, 1951." By Alderman 'tilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation, Carried, rr, R.N. prcutt, proprietor of the Hillside Tourist Home of 518 Steuart Ave,, ?-ras present and requested the Committee expedite its s%udy as he Trae ordered to remove his sign which has v►orked a hardship, tie 'i•ras given assurance that the matter would have prompt attention, TAX al I NG MACHIJAE .PURCHASE AUT�iORIZED The clerk reported that the card of Public .'orks has approved the purchase of a nets Burroughs tax billing, payroll machine for use in the City Clerk's Office at the approximate cost of $4000,00 and the trade In of one machine no,.r in use at the price of t 100.00. He reported that the Board also recommended that the machine be purchased from funds in the Public .orks'Equipment Funds By Alderman Button, Seconded by Alderman 'rilkinson WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up,.pursuant to Section be of the General Iiunioipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public "forks Equipment, and 11HEREAS, the Board of Public 'forks has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for tie purchase of one tax billing, pay roll machine, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund. 11017 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $4000,00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of ,the machine be and hereby Is authorized, and the City Clerlc is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $4000.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 11 Nays 0 Carried And approved by the hayor. U S CHAROJE MORTGAGES City Attorney Dahmen reported receipt from the County Attorney of discharges of tito iYelfare mortgagee, Charles Perry and Louis Vasteno frith the request that they be executed :by the Mayor, . Mr. Dahmen explained that these mortgages were not turned over to the County when the Uelfare Departments were consolidated, By Alderman 1iacDaniels, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the 11ayor be authorized and directed to execute the discharges on behalf of the City, Carried; December 20, 1950 CoI41-1011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - 3 W J SZ SAii UGH CHAP Mayor Shaw reports that Chamberlain Lull s appointed Mr. Sinsabaugh Deputy Chamberlain and requests Council approval, By Alderman 'jllkinson, Seconded by Alderman Button roVed. RESOLVED, that the appointment be and it hereby is aPP Ayes 9 Nays 2 . Dickens, Hall Carried and approved, FMISSIVE TAMS The following report on budget preparation and possibilities of increasing revenues was presented by Alderman Jilkinsono 'The tentative budget for 1951 is the result of careful planning and consideration, and is intended to make adequate provisions for all anticipated be � �ectedeexcePtuinBansextrement requests for funs should emergency, The Council is charged •yith the duty of preparing the budget and then, by its actions during the year, of adhering to it. This budget provides vLdequately for aessential a„ services and at the same time keeps these costs at Instead of taking advantage of a favorable debt margin to engage in any unnecessary spending programs, and daotse the ponsibility for new services and higher operating objective has been to adhere strictly to a cash budget program. Realizing the need for expanded municipal services and completion of planned capital improvements, the Finance Committee has informally discussed an expansion of the city's revenue system. Although the general property tax is rising in dollar yield there are constitutional aneconto omic limits t i4 at the local property tax can be expected cost of our city government. The field of local taxation has been enlarged to include a number of non -property levies that may be employed to broaden our tax structure* The decision to impose any one or a combin- ation of these available non -property taxes should rest on a survey of the ecanomio environment and an appraisal of the cumulative impact of the entire tax structure on the business life of the city. Should this source revenue o directlyproductive relieverelatively stable in yield, it can be expected t pressure on local property taxes. It to recommended that the Finance Committee for 1951 be authorized to study this auxiliar andrevenue source and present its findings after carefulg After discussion it Teas moved., By Alderman "fil'_inson, :Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVEDt that the report with recommendations be referred to the Finance Committee for 1951 for prompt study and report. Carried. DG T 12,51 - ORT !-.?I= R 0,. ND TIOA1 The report of the nanoe Committee 'Ath rec endatioJch is herenithganaendedgifasnpre- e budget for 1951, a copy sented and revieved, discussed and several Aldermen expressed the The report ages should opinion that salaries and T-iages, especially hourly 1-T aJ , be further increased. It was explained that the tentativebudget iand be presented at a later meeting this month for adoption* moved, By Alderman JJU'inson, Seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the report be accepted tentatively and re- ferred back to the Finance Committee, earrisd. The following etter from the Ithaca Paid Fireman' s Association 1°Tas ready December 20, 1950 00 I�iO„�N COUNCIL IL PROCEEDINGS 4— Paid Firemen's Association City of Ithaca, New York December 16, 1950 Mayor Stanley $hair and Members of Common Council City Hall Ithaca, New York Gentlemen: Ascent netts releases have mentioned that the Finance Committee of the Common Council has considered the sum of V100 as a cost of living adjustment for city workers for 1951. It is our belief that the adjustment should be made vrith due regard to the cost of living and should not become o a function of budget balancing. cv The most recent cost of living index, published October 15, 1950, eras 174.8. A fireman's salary adjusted upon that figure would be 0496,00 an increase of approxi. Q mately 1a300 over the 1950 wage scale. Such an adjustment Ignores all increases in income taxes since 1939 and also fails to consider the universal predictions of price increases in 1951. Therefore, i-ye, the Ithaca Paid Firement s Association firmly believe that an increase of $100 is grossly inadequate and 1,e respectfully request that the proposed adjustment in the cost of living bonus take into direct consideration the actual high cost of living as it exists today, the recent income tax increases, and also the apparently Trell founded predictions of further ?-)rice increases in 1951. Sincerely, Charles Ill, '.leaver, President Ithaca Paid Firements Association The letter T-ras referred to the Finance Committee. FI Z = RTM IT, U LDISIGS ,. IIAIITTEPTANCE Alderman Hulse re- ported that the Charter and Ordinance ommittee, together Trith Attorney Dahmen, has revised the proposed local lairs which would transfer maintenance of Fire Department buildings to the Board of Public '.Torts, and he presented the. following proposed local lairs, A LOCAL LAW PROVIDIITG FOR THE TRAPTSFER OF THE COITSTRUCTIOST, REPAIR AND MAIi3TEPT_AIICE OF FIRE COYPX1Y T3UILDI1TGS FROE THE FIRE COiII ISSIOPT TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC JORKS BE IT ENACTED �3Y THE C011'10N COUNCIL Or 'riL C'IT'T OF ITRACA AS FOLLO'JS : See, 1, Section 123(9) of the Ithaca. City Charter is hereby amended to rear" as follotts: Sec. 123(9). Public buildings and property, but not buildings or property for use of schools, nor the erection, alteration, repair, or the extension thereof, Ineluding buildings formerly supervised by the Fire Department. See. 2. This local law shall take effect immediately. A LOCAL LA7J PROVIDIiTG i OR -i HE TRAVSFER OF THE COITSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE 0014PAIIY BUILDIiIGS FROT'I THE FIRE COIjUd ISSIO14 TO THE t30_A ID OF PU,3LIC 'iORKS BE IT ENACTED BY THE C01'-VON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOITS : 7 December 20, 1950 CO L ON COUJICIL PROCEEDITIGS _5 oft Sec. 1, Section 137 of the Ithaca. City Charter Is hereby amended to read as follo`ls: Sec. 137, The Board of Public !9orks shall have super- vision over all public buildings now of-med by the city or hereafter acquired by it, and shall provide for their heating and lighting; superintend the making of repairs and all alterations thereto; supervise the construction of all buildings that may be required for city purposes; V.nd prooure necessary equipment, 1-71th a general super- vision and control over all matters pertaining to such buildings and equipment. The above polrers of super- intendence shall not be deemed to apply to that portion of public buildings occupied by schools or their equipment or to fire apparatus Sec. 2. This local l wi shall take effect immediately. A LOCAL UJ PROVIDIiTG FOR THE TMTSFER OF THE 00:16TRUCTIO T, REPAIR AND KAiNTENAIICE OF TIRE COi,1PANY BUILDINGS FROU., THE FIRE COT ..IS3SI011 TO THE BO_Q.FD OF PU71LIC 'JORKS BE IT ENACTED BY TFE COT,":OT? COUTICIL OF THE CITY OF I THACA AS FOLL07 JS : See, 1. Section 166(1) of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read es folloWs*w Sec. 166(1), To assume entire control and management of all apparatus, fire alarm systems, equipments, appliances, supplies* and employees exclusively in the Fire Department service, but excluding; all buildings housing -said Fired Department, Sec, 2, This local law shall take effect immediately, By Alderman I3ulsev Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED,'that the Local Lave be laid upon the table as required by lal°T. Carried, CIVIL SERVICE TEST - CHIEF OF POLICE Alderman Galia.gher re_nortea 'What several members of the police force have protested to him the decision to hold an open competitiyc examination for the position of Chief. He emphasized the fact th=.t 16he P,13eA. has exi-)ressed no opinion but that the rant and file of m r .feel th^.t opening the test is 'bypassing the regular force, a.nd:if an outside person is appointed it -till not tend to un", fy the force. CITY CH 11.11- LAIII «• Alderman Dic'cens expressed the opinion that the ap>>o,ntment of the City Chamberlain shculd be made by the Common Cour:cil and he offered the follo,Y i�g rejoiutioL t-,as seconded by Alderman G,llagher, lyMER AS, the Common Council of the City of Tths.ca, has, for the past 15 yen.rs appointed the City Chamberlain, and �rHEREAS, the duly elected aldermen of the City of Ithaca, comprising the Common Council of said city, during; that time presumably acted in good faith, and, in accordance i1th that they firmly believed. to be the established ]arts prevailing at the time of their aeticns in so appointing a City Chamberlain, and JHEREAS, it noir appears that the 17ommon Council's right to appoint a City Chamberlain has been questioned on a point of lall, THi;REFORE 110`:J BE IT RESOLVED that this Common Council directs that a referendum be conducted among the qualified voters of the City of Ithaca, at the next general election, bythis Common her the City Council, to establish by a vote of the people, `Je December 20, 1950 _ CO1111011 CO[ir?{`IL: MCZFD±N.GS .. 6 .:• Chamberlain shall be appointed by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, or by the 1-ayor of said City. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is directed to take'the necessary legal action to bring about such a referendum , and that the Nayor, City Clerk and t-rhatever other city officials are concerned, are empowered to ta'�e such action as may be necessary and required by laT-r, to bring about the holding of suvh'a referendum,' The Finance Committe^ of this Common Council is requested to make available -through a proper appropriation., irhatever funds are necessary for the holding of such a referendum, such funds to 'be made avail:able `,Then required; The'l ayor stated' that Tihile he might be in favor of such action, he felt that the matter should be referred to committee for study as he felt that the position possibly should be put o under Civil Service, N Several Aldermen ex)ressed the opinion that no hasty action should be taken as the matter should be given thorough study: After discussion the resolution was nut to a vote TTiith the d follot-ring result: Ayes 5 •• Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Hall, Parsons Plays 6 .. r acDaniels, i1lLinson, Button, Hulse; Benson, Carlyon Notion lost; By Alderman .,Till-inson, Seconded by Alderm;pn Dickens RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation. Carried; ON KOTI011 the P eeting 'ryas adjourned to 7:30 P416`i:9: 'iedne•sday, December 27, 1950. r ,H. Springer City Clergy m A MC,xIP,PROCEED1 GS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 7130 P.M. December 27, 1950 PREP Payor - Shag Alderman - MaeDaniels, 'iilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dickens, Hulse, Benson, Gibson, Carlyon, Hall, Little, Parsons. Attorney- Dahmen Assessor-. Thorne Civil Service Commissioner - Shackelton Civil Service Secretary - Bulehe City Clerk - Springer Deputy City Clerk -. Blean NiI1UTES hinutes of the preceding meeting �•tere duly approved '.,'AGE I11CREASE A petition sponsored by the Paid Fireman;s Association and the i4achinists Union T•raa presented by D.J j 01,Connor, union representative, calling attention to the need of increased trsges for City employees and requesting at least a 6300.00 increase for all employees, Mr. 'leaver, President of the Paid Fireman's Association, also pointed out the need as did Mr. O'Brien of the P.B.A. 14r* Redfield Lyon called attention to present difficulties In recruiting men in the Fire Department and expressed the opinion that further increase in wages are necessary to keep an adequate force of paid firemen. Further discussion vas deferred until presentation of the proposed budget for 1951. 7_)NING 0 Dt„-I,N�ATJCE .4"KENDMOT Alderman Hulse reported that the Charter and Ordinance Committee has reviewed the proposed amend. went to the Zoning Ordinance relative to signs and recommends Its approval by the Council. By Alderman Hulse, Seconded by Alderman "filkinson RESOLVED, that Article XI, Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding the following paragraph, subject to final approval after a public hearing before this Council,. ART. XI, 1 11 Signs in Regidentlall DJstrJcts "Provided, ho,,tever, that Tourist Homes, Rooming Houses, Boarding Houses or other occupancies existing or permissible in NPsidential districts and reasonably requiring signs for ident- ification, may have same under the follatring conditions: such signs must be attached to the house or placed adjacent to it and, if detached, may "in no case be set further foiniard than the set- back of adjacent &-rellin(°s; such signs shall have an advertising space not exceeding five square feet, and no premises may display more than one such business sign; they may be lighted to an average brightness of not exceeding 50 foot-candle...power, but .he light source must•not be visible to the public, and, in no Gaza may colored or movin- light effects be used,. Xny such signs 1•,hich coo not presently conform to standards herein set forth shall be altered or changed to conform iTlth this ordinance prior to December 31, 1951." Carried. V EA - GR ? QTREE BU LD iG It was reported that the Board of Pu 1 o Works has approved, subject to the ap>roval of the Council, the bid of Roy Heath of $50.00 monthly for a lease on the building in the East Green Street parking area. By Alderman 'lil'_,�Inson, seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the terms be approved and the 1'ayor and Clerk authorized and directed to execute a lease to be prepared by the City Attorney, on behalf of the City. Carried. WRI S R1:CO1SXNDATIOL4 BE BUDG T Following is the Eayort s recommendation relative to the 1951 budget., Printinr Service A d d r e,-, s o g r� -) h _Y u 1 t L, - r a -iK, -1 Burroughs Aodjnzr 11�achie A.C. Gibson Co., Inc. Ne7Yorll' Stalle Electric p Egn e q. t A. Dahiren, Jr. ,elson H. Bulche r A. Pp---py Stam) P-�!d Service 'I'lortol-, Electric Co. T.G_ MAller's Sons Pa-oer (',A.ty Chamberl�.in Lth,-cp_ Police Benevolent Sch�.berls Cycle Shop Socony—vacuum 011 Co. C:pa-merl s Auto Parts T . k1T. -r I q Sons ;�r (3 3-ladys W. _Harrin�7ton Henry R. Norton Electric Co. Peter Atr-edes "'T.Y. Telei')h(-)ne Co. Du-1 Ppr",J:inF1!et=r Co. E. iT,. H.?,rric, John RIshirr! s, Jr. COUNCIL PROCE140LMS DecerinibAr 27, 1?50 Audit Sheet Corr). Gr a r Corn. CO. A, s n. 3 7 6. 5-3 V '15-72 10. 0 2 5L. 60 1,03 r, . LO 100.00,-,' 6. 1.4 1-- L 0 i. 00 71: -0 0 1. ?0 78 1Q 0 L. L1,3 k- 5 0 10 33r5. I -' ;� -) _5 . - 5 4PPROVED 13'r TT-TE F 1 7 T, T (i IT (,0'," T I-_T' �w b V December 27, 1950 CO%FfON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS a 2 BUDGET RECOI:IfENDATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 27, 1950. in accordance with the City Charter, I am recommending what :; deem advisable and expedient to the Council in reference to ,he .proposed Budget for the year 1951. First, I T•rant to commend the Vembers of the Finance Committee for the Trork they have done in prep?ring this tentative Budget. T: am fully wiare of the difficult task, and the hours spent in balancing the expenditures and the revenues. Generally, I am in close agreement -rith the Budget as submitted with but fel�r exceptions. !y principal objection is that this present budget provides for only $100. additional increase in the cost of living bonus. I feel that the bonus, can be increased by -9200.. and I believe that anticipated revenues', -rill finance the additional cost T-1 thout increasing the tax rate.. 0 N In order to be fair to the employees of our city, I see no other alternative than a w200 increase in this cost of living co bonus, and an equivalent for the hourly employees. Every employee Q has a right to a decent and fair standard of living. If the cost of living continues to rise, i,rage increases cannot wait, Other - ,,Ise, the employees 'rill be forced to reduce their standard of -1 ivingf; or seek employment elselrhere. Ti:^ government, as in nriva.te industry, we must move forr,rard. (,'erLainly at this time Tre can not stand still. - e,..re in the midst of a 1f ve of inflation. I am sure that We be called upon to defer many needed improvements in the rowing ,year due to the armament program. This Trill improve utl.r financial picture. In closing,, may I add that these comments are recommendations 4. Teat I hope the Council Trill give favorable consideration. Stanley C. Shahs Ilayor 4:17DIT By Alderman '"ril' Anson, Seconded by Alderman Hulse RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee re and they hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. ;SECRETARY CIVIL SERVICE C01:7 ISSION SALARY AW Ut3T1UQ1T_ Alderman U illUnson reported_ receipt of a request from tho civil Service Commission for an a6justment in the salary schedule for the Secretary of the Commission" The letter stated that by Trithdra'r•ring the usual bonus payment to the Secretary, the salary 11 be reduced and therefore not in accordance "Ith the agree-- mCnt made 'rith the Secretary T-rhen he accepted the p,)si tton, and requested that the usual bonus be incorporated in the salary range. by Alderman 'Jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that the salary schedule covering position of Secretary to the Civil Service Commission be amended as follo"Ts: Minimum 1000.00 Maximum 1500,00 Inc. 100.00 sand that the salary of the present incumbent be get at '1300,00 jr the year 1951. Unanimously carried. E1SLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTQd 00 'TRIBUTION Alderman 'jilkinson 'reported that invoices covering the Cityas cor,itribution to the E.R.S. exceed the estimate set up in the budget requisition by �2362.00 and that it Till be necessary to increase the approp- riation by that sum. He also reported that the extra cost to the City due to the Police Department particina-tion in the 25 year retirement plan amounts to $5o4g.00 for the year. December 27, 1950 We ftw4Nwwr8_1h1kr"4MN"_ 3— By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson RESOLVED, that budget item #128, Employees Retirement System, be increased in the amount of 02362,000 Unanimously carried, BUDGET RECOii iENDATI0N3 Alderman ?filkinson repeated his statement made when the report and recommendations on the budget ras submitted at the last meeting, that in order to increase lonus payments it krill be necessary to decrease services, city Tide, or increase the tax rate as the policy of setting aside reserves for Capital Improvements must be maintained in order to stay on a pay as you go basis. Upon inquiry by Alderman MaoDaniels, Mr. 11ilkinson stated that it -ould only be a matter of a few weeks before "permissive taxes" could be put in effect, but that returns from such taxes can not be anticipated at this time, and that if it is the Nish of the Council, a study TYil1 be started at once, After 1;pngthy discussion on the matter of bonus payment, it Teas moved By Alderman 1ilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Button RESOLVED, that the bonus payments for the year 1951 be set as follo-s: �50%00 annually, payable semi monthly for salaried employees, �%�9.30 per T-Teelc for i#eekly employees, and ".)0 20 per hour for hourly employees, TTith the understanding that if added rev- enue is required the tax rate will be increased to meet the (fteficit, and BE IT FURTHER RESOI,VPD, that the recommendations of the Finance Committee as submitted December 20, 1950 and amended this date be and the,,, 2',,ereby are approved and adopted. Ayes 11 !'Iaya 2 .- Carlyon, Hall Carried and approved by the 21ayor. �,951 TENTATIVE BUDG^T ADOPTED By Alderman 14ilkinson, Seconded by A-1derman Button RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1951 as amended, copy of T•rhi ch is h er e7•ri th appended, be and it hereby is approved and adopted, Unanimously carried and approved by the Vayor. PERElI SSIJE TAXES By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee be requested to start imriediate study on the matter of permissive taxes, Carried. FUTURE APPOI11Ti_EiTT CIT'f 01T1:Ai_3rRLAIN Alderman Benson reported that the Charter and Ordinance �omm_ittee has studied the res- olution in regard to the appointment of the City Cham'Frlain as .L.r. esented at the last meeting; and presented the fo1loT�i:iEr �r-:e:�ed resolution. )v Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman 'acDaniels 'JVEPZ:AS, a resolution -*as offered to the Common Council of the City cf Ithaca at a regular meeting of said'Council held on the 20th day of December, 1950, suggesting the appointment of the City Chamberlain by the Common Council after a referendum by ;;he qualified voters of the City of Ithaca at the next general t,lection, and, IHEREAS, said resolution T>>as referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Common Council for study and recom, endation, and, VIiEREAS, the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Common Council have met and studied said proposed resolution as '•'ell as other suggestions relative to the filling of the office of City Chamberlain, and, ';WRF,A.S, the Charter and Ordinanoe Committee are in accord Tn►ith the intention of the original resolution, the Charter and Ordinance Committee Wish to submit for the approval of this Council the following resolution: November 10, 1950 TO: The 1:ayor and Aldermen: I present herewith the following budget requisitions for the year 1951, as filed by the various City Departments. The same bonus as granted for the year 1950 is included in all requisitions. Account 1949 1950 1951 1951 1. BOA_-RD OF PUBLIC '.FORKS Final Final Estimates Tentative 110 Clerk's Office 19,110. 19,505. 19,655. t fe e— = Z o. 114 B.P.W. Administ. 15,102. 17,016. 17,536. t b z- o _ /�' 116 Engineer g'5 13,038. 1 ,188. 19,080. - x 3 6 z = ' 119 City Hall 9,167. 16,197. 11--,050- f -3 161 Street Cleaning 18,291. 18,791. 19,351. // 9 S = 10, Sy b 162 Refuse & Garb age 46,24o. 45,540. 47 , 699. t So . 9 2 6 168 Storm Sewers 7,731, 7,281. 7,434. S" = 7, f? B• 169 i,,osouito Control 3,000. 3,000. 3,000. = 3160 B' 180 Street Lighting 25,000. 25,000. 25,000. O 0. 181 Highway IL aint, 53,510. 54,510, 59,620. f- 2-6 71,/ a 62- 29# 182 Snow, Ice & Cinders 11,523. 11,073. 12,361. f 6,47 = /3,o i a 183 Dept. Bldgs . 1,352. 1,497. 1,225. (,S 184 Bridge Faint. 9,120'. 10,720. 11,505. y y$o = /, q$S• 185 Creek ,"aint. L,447. 6,847. 4,471. t )-qq �/,���• 186 Shop l,i..,int. 5.473. 5,673 5,782. t / $ 2 = S`, 1� 414 187 Traffic Control 0. 0. 8,300, f H.o =,7so• 230 Park Dept. General • 20,242. 20,592. 22,795. f iz3�= ,033. 231 Percy Field 9,436• 9,356. 8,630. + 11S17 c67. 232 Stewart Park V!,,255. 14,225. 14,800. 4 970: `S,7�e• 233 Treman Park 1,782. 1,832. 2,290. f 130 ' 2 42-1- 234 Golf Course 8,447. 8,447. 8,172. tea P 17,71 y. 250 ,un. Pkg. Areas 500. 1,400. 11400. 251 Eun. Comfort Ste. 2,754• 2,754- 2,748. -, Z1, Y r. 252 Cemetery 8,415. 8,325. 8,180..E 6ro z $,7fo. 253 Airport 2,338. 2,288. 2,350•,, TOTAL B.P.W. 310,273, 327,057. 347,434. 2. FIRE DEPARTidEPT 132 Fire Fighting 121,400. 151,450. 132,000. -0' 74A00 l3p.d•.. 133 :faint. Bldgs. 8,275• 8,275. 8,600. ��oo TOTAL FIR DPT. 129,675• 159,725• 140,600. 3. MMER CO TTROL Or COMYCIL 101 Common Council 850. 1,350. 975. 102 'eyorls Office 3,250. 5,841. 6,500. Soo. 108 Chamberlain 16,858. 15,358• 15,558• t 19 111 Assessor 11,650. 12,050. 12,050. - 3- o / 7-�0• 112 Attorney 4,050. 3.650. 3, 650, 4- 2,-0 .13 Civil Service Comm. 2,475. 2,350. 11900. /,RPo• 117 Elect. Comm. 5,-020. 11,970. 7,280. 7 L 8 U i18 City Court 7,600. 8,,488. 12,383. - 141 G / / 9 b 7• 120 City Historian 250. 250. 250. -- tSU a• 121 Ping. Board 2,000. 2,000. 3,500.- ZSoo /000 128 Lipp. Ret. Syst. 30,600. 32,131. 39,500. t x-3 �L Z 129 Undi st . Exp. 200. 200. 200. Z- o® 130 Police Dept. 108,900. 12.2,600. 130,050, f 134 Bldg. Comm. 3,150. 2,950. 3 ,150 . - 137 Sealer W & 17 4,030. 4,155. 4,090. - !S h/o 7S. 138 Public Pound 1,150. 1,175. 1,175• - 3 0 « 5T7S. 139 Pkg. i:eters 10,000. 11,400. 8,800. f- �e o i7 00, 260 1 isc. .Exp. 38,849. 26,775• 26,025. - LN s o Z 3 S7J. 261 'fork Comp. 3,500. 4,500. 4,500. y Soo. Youth Commission 5,625. 7,500, 7,500. 7Svo. Contingent Fund b , 000_, ____ _ 34,000. 25,000. A,5- a* `' TOTAL UNDER COUP, CIL 325,007. 310,693. 314, 036. 3 /'-/oz 0& 4. DE3T S.t;Rvl CF, 270 Principal 271 Interest 79,000. 73,000. 61,000. 273 Int, on Temp. Loans1,616. 5, 84.1. 250. 3,646. 250. 250. TOTAL :� ;BT SERVICE 85,091. 76,896. 62,866. 5• COS ST. & PER:. IA"P. 1. 2. Surface Treatment of Streets ene�:�21 Curb & Gutter a 15,000.- ZS oo, /2Soa,• 3. Gravel Basing of Streets 10 , . 000- � So Dre n Lage Ditches - F1or•al Ave. 6,000. — /S"o c, AlS oO. 5. University ^ve. Riling 22 ,00. 2Zov r' Enlarge ?nd_ extend Storm Sei,,er, , Chestnut St, ,200 7. a. DevelopGravel Roads - "i - topper Sub-div• 2, 900. 4.,500. 2 qo d Storm Sewer - 3001 St. 9. RQbuild. 168 L.F. Concrete Pet. '.lall 1.100. Six _"ile Creek 12,000._ /Goo. //000 10. Guard Fence-Q?u=rry St. 11. Storage 3ld-g. nor Off -Season nuip. 1,900. /3 o " 3.0,600.- /06, a o TOT,-,L COYST. 60,600. 50,200. 67,000. pf 9 q ov . �. CAPITAL R_LS.,RV7,S 103,600. 59,039. f Following is recapitulation of the entire bue.get reruisition by groups >s T)rovic�ed by the City Charter, together with e comparison for the two previous ;-ears. Bd. of Public ;forks 3d. of Fire Comm. 310,2.73. 129, 675. 327,057. 347,434. 3 bo, 9 3 -� Under Council 32,5 , 007. 1�9:725. 310,693• 14o , 600. 314,036. / `� 7 6 a .3 1,4 TOTAL 'AI'M-22d .'-cr 764,955. 797, 475 • 802, 070. S 2 3,�3 z r —, 4•" DEBT S RVI CE --8-5,o91. 76 , 896 62,866. TOTAL CU i_R� ITT :]X.p:, l S. 850,o46. 874., 371. 864-, 936. .., 5. COYST. 1?c PF,R :. I- P. .An On 50,200 67,000 i{`jy, c o TOTAL .ALL R?O 910,646. 92.4., 571. 931, 936. _�. 5 . CAPITAL R'_:SF,RVF,S 103 , 60o. 59,032, G`R �,TD TOTAL BUDGET 1, 01LL, 24.6. 983,61o. LSTI -,ATID I TCOU Accor,,_ing to pr©sent information our assessed taxable valuation will be zpproximately $40,284,000. i'e have estimated revenues other than those received through taxation amounting to $326,811. 1950 1951 r I'j'T,U EST. TEI?T. EST. Est. 77isc. Revenue 279,591.78 301,811. 3 Res. for Current Obligations Res. for Debt Retire. Surplus from prior year _ 111,517.85 25,000 .S7, o o O. 391,109.63 326,811. 3 3, Ai Tax Levy (, 14.80 92.5 0 7 596,203. 20 3. 2 983, 10.00 923,014.20 _ .,� 7ach .40 increase in tax rate produce ,a6,113.6o Respectfully submitted Y3 �e12� 23 yaa-.z City Clerk December 27, 1950 0 N 2 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - 4 - RESOLVED; That the office of City Chamberlain shall be an appointive office in the non-com.Detitive-class under the Civil Service Rules of the City of Ithaca. That the City Chamberlain shall be appointed by the Common Council by a majority vote of the full membership thereof for a term of four years at their first meeting in January of every fifth year commencing January 1, 1952. That a referendum be held at the next general election in the City of Ithaca proposing the above mentioned resolution to the qualified voters for either confirmation or repudiation thereof, LL Carried and approved by the Mayor. OLiCE CHIEF APPOI TTr•MIT The folloTring petition signed by 3z rli n—m ers of the police force T,ras presented by Alderman Gallsgher.o '01HEREAS, the undersigned are members in good standing of the ITHACA POLICE BENEVOLEiTT ASSOCIATIOid OF ITHACA, I1E7' YORK, and are P11 duly appointed patrolmen and officers of the Police Department of the City of Ithaca, and .LiEREAS, there T,,rill be a, vacancy in the office of the Chief of Police in the said Department commencing January 1, 1951 '-1HEREAS, this petition is made in the interests and advance- ment of the morale and progress in the Police Department of Ithaca; i'JsT, THEREFORE, 'T,re do respectfully petition the Honorable Stanley C. Shaer, i:a.yor of the City of Ithaca, to allw-r and hold a closed promotional examination to be taken by applicants for the s&id posit .on, and that such a.pplicailts sha:-1 be limited to Each qualified members of the Police Department of the City of Ithaca noT-r roi:iino- positions in the said Department and in the clas.iified Civ'_l Service of the City of Ithaca, k1derman Gibson presented the following; resolution and moved its adoption, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher. 1HI R;1,AS, the Police Department of the City of Ithaca has unanymously requested that the selection of a Police Chief be k as^c', on a promotional examination within the Dep�rtrnent; and rHEREAS, the T°relfare P.nd security of our City is dapcndent upon a strong, effective 'police Force; and , 'JHL'REAS, the City of Ithaca has a considerable investment in training members of the Police Force for suvh. > i,omction; and ir.'%RE'A3, such a promotional examination �i11. c.�fi.z',_tely Improve morale and increase incentive among thL mere _,rs u f' the Pol- nc Department! THT REFOT E BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Coi.ncil of the -t,ity of Ithaca stronrrly recommend that such promotion,?.l exam- ira ;°_can be used as the basis of the selection of a Police Chief, Ayes 4 I,c.cDaniels, Hulse, Benson, Carlyon Carried. _LOURS OF DUTY - PATROLIMT By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by �. derman Hulse RESOLVED, that the Police ne possibility of reducing the Committee be requested to study hours of duty of pia crolmen. Carried. ON kOTION the Meeting was adjourned. A/Springer City Clerk