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r,ITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
fiegular Meeting 7:30 P•m• January 7, 1959
PRESENT:
ayor - Ryan
Aldermen - hurphy, Piazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanNarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connoll--,
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn
rttorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Director of Planning - Wallick
"lerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
AiINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting held December 23, 1958 were duly approv, ,
DAnkGE CLAIM - ARCHIE CORNELIUS: The Clerk read a letter from Cobb, Cobb &
Simpson, attorneys for General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. Ltd.,,which
carries the City's liability policy. It advised that an action has been brought
in Supreme Court by Archie Cornelius against the City for damages to his building
at 111 E. Clinton Street alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
city in failing to erect proper creek walls tQ protect his property. The policy
limits coverage to property when "caused by accident" and it was the contention
of the company that several of the allegations of the claimant do not constitute
"accident". It was therefore recommended that the City Attorney be authorized
to participate in the litigation in order to protect the City's interests in
any matters not covered by the policy.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the Council accepts the recommendations in this matter without
admitting any liability whatsoever on the part of the City; and that the City
:Attorney be authorized and directed to participate in the litigation of this
claim, including the trial, to protect the City's interests.
Carried.
AIRPORT LEASE: Mr. James E. Mann, Lyons, N.Y. appeared before the Council and
reaffirmed his desire to lease the municipal airport. He presented and read
a prepared statement on the subject and distributed copies of his statement to
each alderman. Pir. Richard Compton and Mr. Kenneth H. Tompkins, Jr. appeared
in support of Air. Mann and both urged that the airport be not closed.
The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had studied Mr. Mann's requesi
and, in view of conditionq * cited under which he would like to undertake the
operation of the airport, had recommended to the Council that the airport be
closed.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman hurphy
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Works Relations and Finance
Committees for joint study and report thereon as soon as possible.
Carried.
L.V.R.R. CO. PASSEMBR SERVICE: Mayor Ryan presented and read the following
statement on this subject:
"During the past few weeks many official and unofficial organizations and
groups have taken action concerning the proposal by the Lehigh Valley Railroad
to abandon all passenger service between Buffalo and New York. This action
would eliminate all rail service for passengers through Ithaca.
I now call on the Common Council to take a stand on this request, by pass-
t-rq an appropriate resolution.
There can be no question but what the railroads are losing money, particularly
on passenger service. This was clearly brought out -by President Major in a neet-
ing that I attended in New York City several weeks ago.
In my opinion, with federal government help I believe the railroads could
give limited passenger service and modernize equipment. There is preoedent
for such action by the federal government in their aid to other public trans-
'Portation agencies. The ai.r1{nes through dire -at subsidies and the busses throuo'1
the federal highuey lx-ogrem.
Thearefox% I suggest that a resolution be adopted by the Co mton Council in-
cluding the following points;
1. That our representative and Senators in Congress be requested to introduce
legislation requesting the federal gov4errb " to help the Lehigh Valley Railroad
and other railroads financially in an effort to maintain limited passenger service.
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January 7, 1959
2, Request the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue passenger service
until the question of federal help is settled."
The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Supervisors enclosing a copy of a
resolution adopted by it regarding this matter and suggesting that the Council
adopt a similar resolution.
".lderman Connolly opposed the 1st. point of the Mayor's suggestion that the Council
go on record as favoring and requesting federal aid for railroads. He maintained
that the Interstate Commerce Commission will have to decide on how to maintain
passenger service, whether through federal aid or otherwise. In the ensuing
discussion during which it was generally agreed that passenger service should
be continued if at all possible, Alderman Horn suggested that the Mayor formalize
his recommendation in the form of a resolution for consideration at the next
meeting. Mayor Ryan agreed to do this and distribute copies thereof to the
Alderman prior to the next meeting of the Council.
ACTING CITY JUDGE, Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Edward W. King as
Acting City Judge for a term of one year, ending December 31, 1959, and asked
Council confirmation thereof,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Edward W. King as Acting City Judge
for the term of one year, ending December 31, 1959, be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Louis S.
Pickering as a Commissioner of Public Works for a term of six .years, ending
December 31, 1964, and asked for Council confirmation thereof,
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Louis S Pickering as a Commissioner
of Public Works for a term of six years, ending December 31, 1964,be approved
and confirmed. Carried.
AYES: 12
ABSTAINING: 2 - Stimson, Stallman
APPOINTMENTS: Kayor Ryan then announced the following appointments which do
not require Council approval:
Yember of Housing Authority
Examining Bd. of Electricians
Examining Bd. of Plumbers
Member of Planning Board
Member of Planning Board
Member of Appeals on Bldg. Code
Member of Bd,, of Zoning Appeals
n if " it rt it
It It if ❑ rt it
Fred A. Rogalsky 5 yrs, ending Oct. 17, 1963
Robert T. O'Neil 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961
Frank A. Bangs
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
31,
1961
Mrs.
Elizabeth Lee
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
319
1961
Leonard Miscall
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
31,
1961
J.V.
Leonard
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
31t
1961
Jack
Goodman
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
31,
1961
John
C. Burns, Jr,
3
yrs,
ending
Deco
31'
1961
Mrs.
Myrtie O'Neill
3
yrs,
ending
Dec.
31,
1961
He also announced that he had appointed H. Stilwell Brown as Chairman of the
Planning Board.
ACTING MAYOR: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that appointment of an Acting Mayor be made under Roberts Rules of
Order, sections 46 and 66, similar to the procedure followed January 2, 1958
for like purpose.
Carried.
The Clerk conducted a poll of members by secret ballot which resulted in 12
ballots cast for Alderman Gibson, one for Alderman Stimson and one for Alderman
Murphy,
The Mayor declared Alderman Gibson duly appointed Acting Mayor for the ensuing
year.,
Q: FICIAL 1VET^1SP�,PFR • By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that pursuant tc section 232 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca,
the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the
City. Carried.
DEPOSITORIES: By Alderrro n Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca,
the First National Bank and the TomTkins County 'l�jzst Company be and they hereby
are designated as the c>fFic3,�1 r1Q1>o-;Itor�es for all city funds for the ensuing
year as follows:
3 _ January 7, 1959
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY'
Water and Sewer Fund
Fire Relief Fund
TOPa'KINS COUNTY TRUST- COF1PANT
City of Ithaca, General Fund
Capital Reserve Fund #3-Paving
#4-Bridges
#5-Public Works Equip.
#7-Off Street Parking
#9-General Municipal Bldg.
1 10-Fire Training Center
Spencer Rd. Area Sewer System
Sewer Construction Fund
Sewage Treatment Plant
Emp'1 Social Security Contributions
Emp'1 Savings Bonds Account
Workmen's Compensation Reserve (Time Account) -
Arterial Highway Fund it "
Firemen's Felief Fund it
Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assoc. if
Survey and Planning Account Advance Contract T.Y. State
City Cemetery Fund
Hillick Cemetery Fund
Storms Cemetery Fund
Holmes -Stamp Cemetery Fund
State Highway Naintenance Fund
COLI.tTERAL To SECURE DEEOSITS: The City Attorney presented for approval a revised.
agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Company requiring it to deposit $460,000.0-
of approved collateral in`a safe deposit box of its own or in a designated _�,Tew
York City bank to secure city deposits. The Clerk reported that under a similar
agreement dated'July 7, 1942 the First National Bank & Trust Company is required
to deposit $200,000.00 for like purpose.
He reported further that there is now on deposit in a safe deposit box in the
Trust Company $460,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds and that under.an escrow agree-
ment approved by the Council there is on deposit with the Chase Manhattan Bank of
New York the sum of $2009000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the
First National Bank & Trust Company,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the revised agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Company as
presented by the City Attorney be and it hereby is approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust
Company and the First National Bank & Trust Company as reported by the City
Clerk be approved as to form and sufficiency.
Carried.
FUBLIC OFFICIALS' BONDS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Balding.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and Section 11 of the
Public Officers' law, the following bonds approved by the Mayor and which are
on file in the office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in all respects
for the year 1959:
NA11E
AdeliiYe L. Shaw
Tom1F
City Chamberlain
Edward J_ Gamey P-ity Judge
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
City Clerk
Deputy City Cleric
Sr. Acct. Clerk
Account Clerk
Stenographer
AMOUNT BOND NO.
$50,000.00 Columbia Casualty Cc.
F B 199777 - F
2,000.00 Columbia Casualty Co
FB 199778-F _.
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
1?000.00
10000.00 Columbia Casualty Co.
No. 199779 - C
4 - January 7, 1959
Position
Schedule Bond CITY CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE
Deputy Chamberlain 5,000.00
Sr. Acct. Clerk 5,000.00
Account Clerk 5,000.00
Account Clerk 5,000.00
Clerk 5,000.00
CITY COURT
Acting City Judge 2,000.00
City Marshall 1,000.00
City Court Clerk 2,000.00
Clerk - Traffic Court 1,000.00
Carried.
REGULAR MEETING DATE: By Alderman Stimson. seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVEp, that the regular meeting date of the Common Council be set for 7--W p.m.
on the first Wednesday of each month. Carried.
LOCAL LAW:
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 221 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER TN
RELATION TO ACTIONS AGAINST THE CITY ffD LIABILITY FOR SIDEWALK
INJURIES, ETC.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 221 of the Ithaca City Charter be and it hereby is deleted
in its entirety and the following substituted as a new Section 221:
"The City of Ithaca shall not be liable for the damage or injury
sustained by any person in consequence of any street, highway, bridge,
culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk in said city, being out of repair,
unsafe, dangerous or obstructed by snow, ice, or otherwise or in
any way or manner, unless written notice of the defective, unsafe,
dangerous or obstructed condition of said street, highway, bridge,
culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk shall have been given to the Board
of Public 1,4orks of said city, or at the office of the Board of Public
Works of said city to the person having charge thereof, at least
twenty-four hours previous to said damage or injury. This section
applies to claims of infants and all other persons. No action may
be maintained for damages or injuries to persons or property caused
or sustained as aforesaid, unless the action is commenced within
one year after such damages or injuries were sustained. This section
applies to claims of infants and all other persons. The place of
trial of all actions or proceedings against the city or any of its
boards or officers shall be in the County of Tompkins, unless changed
by order of the court."
SlbcA-Lori 2, This Local law shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 14
NAYS; 0
Carried.
AP'TVI" by me -' day a Jwmary 1959 and designated Local Law No. 1 ..
1959.
Vryo, LIABILM, FOR DAMAGES,
ETC.
ifq 10E is hereby, Siven that the
a�or will hold a 3tublic hearing at
Ii A,M. on January 13, 1959 in the
am_Vn Council Chamber, City Hall,
hay.a '39.Y. to hear anyone interested
Ca' -,.proposed local law amending
eet;on 221 of the City Charter re -
a,
ibi ty for damages, etc.
GEO. A. BL1Gl1N,
City Clerk
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Mayor
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ITHACA COLLEGE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public "forks had -approved
y in principle the sale of certain public lands in the Six Mile Creek water shed
area with the understanding that the Council set forth the procedure for the
sale at a later date.
By Alderman Beldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the Council endorse the recommendation of the Board of Public
Works and approve in principle the sale of certain public lands in the Six
Nile Creek water shed area, adjacent to the VanNatta Dam.
Carried.
ANNUAL REPORT - VET. VOL. FIREMEN: The Clerk read the annual report of the
Veteran Volunteer Firemens Association for the year 1958 and it was accepted
and ordered filed.
ANW AL REPORT - DAMAGE CLAMZ: The Clerk presented a report,in summary, of
damage claims filed against the City of Ithaca for the year ending December
31, 1958, as required by Section 50-F of the General Municipal Law which showed
the following information:
Nun er Filed Tvne
30 Automobile property damage
1 Automobile Bodily injury and property damag
�3 Public Liability - Personal Injury
14 " it - Property Damage
Of the 68 claims filed, 31 were settled, 1 denied and 36 still pending. The
report was accepted and ordered filed.
FIR? DEPT. RUG: Attorney Clynes reported that he had filed a claim for the
rug at No. 7 Fire Station which was alleged to have been damaged as a result
of building repairs done by the City. He advised that he had received a con=
promise settlement of $50.00 and recommended its acceptance.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the settlement be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign a release in full settlement thereof.
Carried.
FIRE DEPT, AUDIT: Alderman Stinson presented the Fire Department audits dated
December 8th. and December 27, 1958.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that they be made a part of these minutes.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
SPECUL AUDIT: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had met
on December 31, 1958 and made a final audit of bills for 1958.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
z:MEREAS, this Common Council authorized its Finance Committee to act as an
auditing committee to audit and approve the remainder of the bills for 1958,
with the power to order them paid, and
NHEREAS, the Finance Committee desires to submit its action to this Council
for ratification in accordance with the aforesaid resolution,
N(YJ THEREFORE BE IT RESOIAED, that this Common Council approves and ratifies
the action of its Finance Committee of December 31, 1958, in auditing and
appr<ving for payment the final bills for 1958 in the amount of $608.47, and
concurs in the order that they be paid.
Carried.
TRANSFER OF FUND SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: Alderman Stinson reported that the
Finance committee, under authority granted to it by the Common Council, had
authorized the transfer of $4,000.00 within Current Appropriations from budget
account 4184, bridge maintenance, to item #182, snow and ice control.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman,Stallman
`A EREAS, this Common Council empowered its Finance Committee to authorize any
transfer of appropriations to budget account #182, snow and ice control, needed
from December 23rd, to the end of the year, and
'AHEREAS, the Finance Committee on December 319 1958 authorized the .transfer of
$4,000.00 to said budget item #182,
NOI.r THCREFORI�, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council approves and ratifies the action
of its Finance Committee of December 31, 1958 in an respects.
Carried.
.
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The Boarr-1 ofirwOf Git�,,,,
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their rerular meeting i,'Onday.
8t 1958, the
original bills beim,• 11iereto atta4Ae(,t, an.,,; ti—,�.
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96.17
IT. Y. -,elephoue Goy,r-tally
140.15
Hinds a, Und,--r,,,,-ood
1 kID; .10
Amurican LaFrance
431.20
'Cramerlt-, Auto 1P,.irts
5 18
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3.04
S,ocony N' 'ob--,.l Gompany, Inc.
34-53
Ithaca e ar .:'o;to Parts
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FLAN \JING BO?_R.D y.- BUDGET AIM OFFICE SPACE: Alderman Stimson reported that the
Finance Committee had met with the Planning Board regarding its 1959 tentative
budget and new office space for the Board but that no decision had been reached
regarding space. He reported that the Finance Committee'recommended that the
Board's tentative budget for 1959 as approved by the Council on December 23rd.
in the total gross amount of $42,800.00 be adhered to for the first three months
of the year and that at the end of that time it again be reviewed with the Board.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Bald#i
RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and endorsed by
the Common Council. Carried.
Apg_ULANCE SERVICE: Chief of Police VanOstrand reviewed the problem of trans-
porting accident and emergency cases to the hospital in prowl cars by stating
that it had been found necessary to broaden the limitations originally establish-
ed to permit the use of prowl cars if the officer in charge or at the scene
decides in his judgment it is the best thing to do. Alderman Connolly recommend-
ed that this policy be approved as an interim one until such time as more
permanent arrangements for ambulance service have been made by the hospital.
Alderman Alo questioned the wisdom of this procedure since a police officer
does not possess the technical knowledge to properly handle an injured person.
He urged that a local ambulance service be made available.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the interim policy recomended by the Chief of Police and Safety
Committee be accepted and approved.
Carried.
Baldi i
In this connection Aldermm/ reported that in answer to complaints registered -
against ambulances speeding and blowing sirens a set of standard rules govering
the operation of such vehicles had been established through the cooperation
of the Sheriff's, Police and Fire Department and that copies thereof are to
be mailed to operators of all known emergency vehicles.
YOUTH CENTER HEATI : Aldermen Gibson reported that there is no provision
for heating the 3rd. floor of the Central Fire Station which is currently being
used as a Youth Center,
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public ?dorks be instructed to install radiators
at this location.
Carried.
YOM gUREAU- Alderman Gibson presented a resolution authorizing the continuation
of the Youth Bureau and it was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuatior.
of the Youth Bureau to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval, and if
approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement
of funds expended on said project, as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of
1945, as amended,
NO?tf TH'ER7ORE BE IT RESOLVED, that such
approved and John F. Ryan, Mayor, is here
execute and to present said application to
it's approval. This resolution shall take
On motion. the meeting wes adjourned -
application is in all respects
by directed and authorized to duly
the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for
effect immediately.
Carried.
o. Alean
City Clerk
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Comm CoU'NCIL PROCEEDDW
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW HOFK
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 4, 1959
PRESWT :
Mayer - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly,
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller
Attorney - Clynes
Bldg, Corm. - Arthur J. Golder
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Traffic Engineer - Melchen
Member of Charter Revision Commission - Yenden Smith.
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly apprmved.
CHAIM REVISION: Mr. Mandon Smith extended an imitation to the Mayor and
members olof the Council to attend a meeting of the Charter Revision Cpnd-asion
to be held on February 20, 1959 to discuss a proposed redistricting plan for
the city. lie requested that a special meeting of the Council be called as
early as possible in March at which time it is expected that the proposed new
charter for the City will be presented officially to the Council.
FB GER LADS ASSQC, AgE92 T: Representatives of the Finger Lakes Association
including Ralph Smith, Pat Porter and Leo purphy appearek' before the Council
v and urged reconsideration of the Association's request fof renewal of its con-
tract for publicity services for the year 1959• Mr. Smith reviewed in some
detail the publicity work carried on by the Association and noted that Ithaca
is the only city in this area not now participating.
L.V_R.R. CO. PASSENGER SERVICE: Mayor Ryan again recommended the support of a
resolution asking that our representatives in Congress be requested to introduce
legislation requesting the federal goverment to help the L.V.R.R. Co, and other
railroads financially in an effort to maintain limited passenger service.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
T'WREA,S, the Lehigh Valley RAilroad has made application to the Interstate
Commerce Commission for permission to abandon passenger service, and
'"1HEREAS, such abandonment of passenger service would adversely affect the
interests of many Ithacans and other persons traveling to and from Ithaca,
NO!,T T'HRREF'ORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, in the interests of citizens of this
oouftnity, this Council opposes the elimination of rail passenger service
through Ithaca. Carried.
APPOIN S: Mayor Ryan announced the follcwing appointments;
~
Richard Morrison - Hember of Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code - term ending 12-31-59
'gym. D. Heidt , Jr.- City Historian - term ending 1231r-59
Arthur J. Golder - Building Commissioner - term (temporary)
He advised that Mr. Morrison replaced A.D. Gentle who, had moved from th& City
and is therefore no longer eligible to serve.
f MAC A GQLL �t,�R „T9L=IQj: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement:
At this time I would like to bring to the attention of the Council the
t8lbpbona oa+rpWe plan to cut off use of the local television cable by
Station 741CH-T7.
hation14ICB-TV serves the citizens and the needs of this city. It has
sansilstently operated in the public interest. In a national emergency the
Civil Demnse could make good use of this station in swinging local forces 1&0
action Uwediataly.
'!'he citizens of Ithaca are ready to back this Council in anything that can
be done to etarwWthen lthaca College'e position in this serious situation.
I am certain that the Telephone Comparor will recognize the importance of
Ithaca College's television operation in this caw4mnity and will give immediate
eonsideration to reversing its policy and permit WICB-TV through access to the
comnrrunity cab3B syetew to-om*uXw *_&s,we our city- in the future as it has
in the past.
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February 4, 1959
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
R?SOLVEED, that we, the members of the Common Council of tho-Cit,?',Of Ithaca,
do hereby protest the action of the New York Telephone Company in prohibiting
Ithaca College from utilizing the services of the Community Cable System from
transmitting its non-commercial programs to the citizenry of this corrmunity,
Ithaca College and its television operation has consistently served the public
interest. It is the only television service available to this community,for
the origination of public service and educational television programming, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do hereby request the "Tew York Telephone
Company to reconsider its announced decision in order that Ithaca College may
continue to serve the public interest in the future as it has in the past.
AY7,S : 12 Carried.
NA'LS : 0
ABSTAINED - 1 - Stimson
A'N'NUAL INCRFNENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of
ommended that the Council authorize annual increme
employees in the Water & Sewer Division who have a
awaiting civil service examinations.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that annual increments be authorized for
in the 'dater & Sewer Division as recommended by the
nts fo
year Is
Public Works had rec-
r two provisional
service and are
two provisional employees
Board.
Carried.
CP,PITAL RESERVE, TRAPTSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works
had approved the purchase of an industrial loader and requested the Council
to authorize the transfer of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund !"5, Public
`,orks Equipment, to pay for this equipment.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
11,H REAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section be of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated
as Capital Reserve Fund f5, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on January 14, 1959 requested that an
appropriation of $645.00 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned
specific item of equipment, which may be financed from said reserve fund,
N91 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $645.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund ;`5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed
to transfer the total sum of $645.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the
General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth. X Ra s csN o e'D
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved_.
PARKING METER ZONES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works ha .•
recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended to provide for the following
parking meter zones:
Oak Avenue, north side - between College Avenue and Summit Avenue
College Avenue, both sides - between Oak Avenue and Bool Street
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Public Safety Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
TE1iPORARY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow
money in anticipation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of
$250,000. and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks,
which have agreed to lend the money on the basis of an interest rate not to �
exceed 24.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 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 money 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 purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance
of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $2509000 to be
issued it amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city
taxes fob the current year of 1959; and the faith and credit of the City of
Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary
loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received
for the current fiscal year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks.
AYES : 13
PTAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor
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By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
do hereby protest the action of the New York Telephone Company in prohibiting
Ithaca College from utilizing the services of the Community Cable System from
transmitting its non-commercial programs to the citizenry of this corminnityo
Ithaca College and its television operation has consistently served the public
interest. It is the only television service available to this community for
the origination of public service and educational television programming, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do hereby request the New York Telephone
Company to reconsider its announced decision in order that Ithaca College may
continue to serve the public interest in the future as it has in the past.
A 1S: 12 Carried.
I\1AYS : 0
ABSTAINED - 1 - Stinson
A''NUAL INCRENENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public I'lorks had rec-
ommended that the Council authorize annual increments for two provisional
employees in the ?later & Sewer Division who have a year's service and are
awaiting civil service examinations.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that annual increments be authorized for two provisional employees
in the 'dater & Sewer Division as recommended by the Board.
Carried.
Cc,PITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works
had approved the purchase of an industrial loader and requested the Council
to authorize the transfer of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund ;"5, Public
Jorks Equipment, to pay for this equipment.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
11E,REIZ , there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated
as Capital Reserve Fund f5, and
',1HEREAS, the Board of Public Works on January 14, 1959 requested that an
appropriation of $645.00 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned
specific item of equipment, which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $645.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund ,r5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed
to transfer the total sum of $645.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the
General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth.
AYES: 13
)1AYS: 0 Carried and approved.
PARKING METER ZONES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public T•lorks had
recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended to provide for the following
parking meter zones:
It
Oak Avenue, north side - between College Avenue and Summit Avenue
College Avenue, both sides - between Oak Avenue and Bool Street
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Public Safety Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
_152OR4RY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow
money in anticipation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of
$250,000. and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks,
?Thich have agreed to lend the money on the basis of an interest rate not to
exceed 2.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local
Finance law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby ere
authorized to borrow money 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 purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance
of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to be
issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city
taxes for the current year of 1959; and the faith and credit of the City of
Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary
loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received
for the current fiscal year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks.
AYES: 13
hTAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Njayor
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A I'U AL REPORTS: The Clerk distributed copies of the annual report of the City
Chamberlain for the year 1958. The repnrt was received and ordered filed.
Chief nf PpRlice VanOstrand presented and distributed copies of his annual
report for 1958 which was also received and ordered filed.
BUILDING CoWaSSIONERIS REPORT: Building Commissioner Golder presented and
read a 3-page prepared statement covering his work since his appointment and
a plea for sufficient funds and help to insure the proper administration of
the office in the future,. (copy of complete report attached)
AUDIT - FIRE-DEPT.: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept. audit dated
January 14, 1959 which he noted did not include payrolls.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman lhwphy
RESOLVED, that the Fire Dept. audit as presented be attached and made a part
of these minutes and that the City Clerk be directed to reruest the Fire Dept.
to include its paymlls in future audits.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman St3.mson: seconded by Alderman Cenncilly
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance C01 9 tteo be and
hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
HEALTH INSURA\TCE: Alderman Stinson reviewed the resolution recorded in the
December 23rd. minutes relating to Health Insurance which provided for in-
clusion in such plan its officers and employees, (and retired officers and
employees). He advised that this was recorded erroneously since it was not
the intent mf the Council to provide coverage at this time for retired officers
and employees.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stall man
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to strike the words (and
} retired officers and employees) from the resolution dated December 23v 1958
relating to Health Insurance and advise the TT,Y.S. Dept, of Civil Service
accordingly. Carried.
AM, S : 12
�y __'AYS : 1 - Ali,
GO_ 1PEWSAT ION PLA�j , 1259: Alderman Sti.mson presented and reviewed a proposed
Compensation Plan for 1959, one phase of it covering salaried officers and
emplTsees and another phase covering hourly paid employees. He also presented
a set of rules governing the plan and rating schedules for all officers and
employees currently in the city's employ which rated each individual employee
into the new proposed plan. He advised that it had been approved and recommend-
ed for adoption by the Finance Committee and endorsed by other members of the
Common Council who attended a committee meeting of,.the_,C*uncil on February 2,
1959.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Plderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the 1959 Compensation Plan and rating schedules for oalaried
officers and employees of the City of Ithaca be approved as presented to be -
cone effective February 1, 1959•
Unanimously Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the 1959 Compensation Plan and rating schedules for hourly paid
employees of the City of Ithaca be approved as presented to become effective
February 1, 1959• Unanimously Carried.
' I:i�FI$S�TIQN PLAN RULES• Alderman Lueller presented and reviewed a set of
"'Irltten rules governing the compensation plan.
By PIderman Stinsont seconded by Alderman Yueller to section ]1 the phrase
R�m()L�TEp, the rules as presented be amended by adding ��
"except fan the case of Veterans federal regulations applicable shall Gpply
�''D 6 IT nRTHER RESOLVED, that the rules as thus amended be and the same
here,fapprwed, in all respects. Unanimously Carried.
31JD2ET .. t�tATER & SE��IF;R DEPT 1959• Alderman Stinson presented a proposed
budget for the Water & Sawer Department for the year 1959 which was acted
upon as follows:
By-41derman Stinson: seconded by - Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the budget for the water & Sewer Departments for the year 1950 as
approved by the 'Board of Public 'forks and recommended for adoption in the total
amount of $1,243,480.50 be and hereby is approved and adopted; and that the
total estimated revenues of the 'dater & Sewer Departments of $1,243,480.50
be and hereby is appropriate -A to said_ departments in accordance with the
Schedule filed herewith .
AYES.. 13
PAYS: b Carried andapproved,
RrPORT TO COUNCIL:
Since the first of the year our principle effort has been directed to:
1. Reorganizing the record system in an attempt to bring some order out of chaos.
2. Revamping some of the record forms so that we may obtain more information
and give better service to builders and taxpayers.
3. Reviewing previous inspection records and inspecting a sufficient number of
buildings to familiarize ourselves with conditions as they now exist.
?-fork on the first two items has proceeded in orderly fashion and should be
accomplished this month. The third item "conditions as they now exist" may
never be changed. Accomplishment of the NEEDED change will be contingent upon
your interest, attitude and determination to bring the change about.
This ends my "report"t what I have to say now is a PLEA for action.
A study of conditions here in Ithaca has been a revelation to me. The
Building Department files are replete with "unfinished business" relative to
Mitchell Law enforcement - or rather the lack of enforcement. A considerable
amount of work has been done on inspections, warnings, threats and appeals to
the City's Legal Department, but nowhere do we find any record of accomplish-
ment. Time, money and effort have been expended in establishing certain facts.
These facts have been filed - but there the action died - in the files. In
short, we have had little - if any - enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However,
there is good and sufficient reason for this condition. In the past the
Building Department has been obliged to operate on a budget which not only
limited its activity but made accomplishment an impossibility. The only reason
for the limited budget is that neither this council nor any council over the
years, has had sufficient information concerning delinquent enforcement and
i
,the ever accruing dangers which result.
It would be quite impossible for me, in these few minutes, to adequately
describe the conditions which exist here in Ithaca. Any attempt would sound
like an exaggeration. Fire Chief weaver, Proctor George of Cornell and others
in a position to know the condition, are in accord with my statement that it
is only by the Grace of God that we have not had one or more catastrophes re-
sulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
The big problem, presently, is how to convince you members of the council
of the seriousness of the situation. If every one of you - or an appointed
committee - could accompany Chief T-Teaver or me - not to any hand-picked "horrible
examples" but to establishments you might select at random - I'm sure .your
experience would result in some immediate action. Unless .you do this or some-
thing equally convincing, we seem destined to abide by the old railroad policy
of waiting -for a maximum number of deaths before we are driven to action by an
aroused public opinion.
Now,for what it is worth, I suggest the Building Department be given a
priority on the agenda of important matters to be accomplished by this Council.
Please weigh this analogical comparison: - you have been and are involved in
t4he making of decisions for the expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars
for items -and work designed for public convenience - for expansion of services -
and thousands of dollars for the planning of things which may or may not become
a reality. You rate the importance of these things in direct ratio to public
clamor for more and better services for improved living conditions. Seldom is
there public clamor for just the right to live - free from danger And potential
disaster. From the public viewpoint these dangers and resultant deaths are
something that happens in Syracuse or Chicago. Furthermore, the public is never
critical of the authorities until the catastrophe strikes home.
These dangers can be overcome. New York State enacted the Mitchell Law
Olultiple Residence Law) with the idea that its enforcement would afford pro-
tection for the individual resident. Its enforcement has another - and automatic
result. It helps to maintain property values upon which tax assessments are based.
Therefore, it isaxiomatic that an efficient Building Department could return
many -fold the amount of the necessary appropriation in the increased revenues
its operation would make possible. -Investigation would convince anybody of the
need for enforcement of the Mitchell Law.
However, like many other laws, it leaves a loop -hole for non -enforcement
r - the budget - or rather the lack of one sufficient to carry on the work.
This places the first responsibility squarely in the lap of this council.
Failure to appropriate sufficient funds will be tantamount to a decision against
enforcement.
If you want the Mitchell Law enforced - if you want an efficient Building
Department - it will take men and money to do the kind of job that will make
this town a safe place in which to live - for several thousand cf its residents.
The first year's budget will be high. Once the bulk of the work has been done,
subsequent budgets can be greatly reduced.
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However, it will take more than just a budget. It will take a dedicated
personel and the cooperation of various departments and civic groups - Fire,
Health, Police, ?-Telfare and such groups as Plumbing, Heating and Electrical
Contractors, the Real Estate Board, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the
State Electric a Gas Corp. If all will meet the challenge, they can make
a very real contribution to community well-being. But you - the Common Council
must be the sponsors of the effort.
':)hoever directs this job must have the support of this council. Personally,
without that support, I would have no further interest - only regret for having
failed to awaken a recognition of the importance of the work to be done.
A.J. Golder
Feb. 4, 1959 Building Commissioner
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ellE;ter�d T,�ater
M(Aered Sewer
Scwcr Rental
Hydrant Rental
From Service .cct.
Plumbing Inspection .Fees
Cliff St. Pumping Station
General Fund
BC`,1O :.NTICIP,.TIOP? :
Best Hill. Tnterc,:pter
S,-wa c,e Treatment Plant.
31,encer Road Sc�,ri_r
f LS
IL.TER SL7 rFE
240,600,00
126,150.00
26,150.00
8,250,00
40) coo ,OO
978.00 652.00
1,700.00
7,000.00 11,000.00
TOT_:L
2L0,60C.00
126,150.00
20,150.OG
8;1250.00
40,000.00
1, 6?0.00
1,700.00
17,000.00
49,000.00 49,000.06
573,000.00 573,000-a,;
1591,000.00 1593000.0,
q 52 . oc , :3 94452.0C :k:l, 243 � z! ,,
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(1)
1959 r''1DGET
301.1 Hater & Sewer Division Cffice
Labor - Rich
7550.
Ryerson
6200.
NewnIrt
4750.
Vo1.pi.celli
4250.
Si,nore
4615.
Johnson
4600.
32,000.00
C!'fice Expdnse
3,500,00
Traveling Expense
200.00
:Idve.—tizing
150.00
Fngineer',ng Service
1, 500.00
New Equipment
300.00
Mileage
25.00
37�0
301.2 City Hall Cffices
Contribution to General Fund p 20,390.00
Office Lxpense 2,00.00
22,390.00
�60,065.00
NOTE: 301 - :'.dded cost represent normal pay Increment and normal increase
in material costs, supplies, posta,,re etc.
307 - Sinking Fund &. Interest
Vater Bond Principle 10,000.00
Interest -2 200.3C
200.3E
Sewer ljotes:
Spencer Road (351) 4 7,177.20
Plain, Green, & Cayuga St. 5,000.00
Plant Site 6,875.00
19,552.20
302 -, r,iater-shed
Labor w 3,000.00
Supplies c00.00
Hired Equip-ment 500.00
b 4,000.00
303 - Filt e? Plant
ant
Labor 27,050.00
Stock & Supplies 2,000.00
Chemicals 103000.00
Heat 2,500.00
�IV 41, 550.00
A!OTE: 303 - Inereas, costs here a.ro nearly all labor costs. 1�'ith th-
shortining of the work week from 48 hrs. it has been necessary
to divide the time of one operator between the f ilter .-ant 5
the sewage treatment pl,—A .
304 - Van Nattas Pu_r-�Li_ng Station
Labor 5,30C.00
Stock & Supplies 40C.00
H i.t 1,000.00
Potirer 16,200.00
22,900.00
� 10TE': The -1- _:ase cost in this item is increased cost of power.
305 - I j7ater General aint enance
Labor
Stock F, Supplies
Hired Equipment
13,110.00
2,155,OC
;, 15, 2 5.00
(2)
NOTE: T.-is _tem is much .less than last year, however account numbers
315, 316, & 317 were formerly included in 305•
306- Deter Secticn
Labor
13,300.00
St^ck P;, Supplies
3,200.00
riila,gc
200. CO
17,200.00
309 - Vater Bu.ildir.L & Yard
Labor
13,500.00
Stock & Supplies
3,800.00
Light & Heat
2,500.00
19,800.00
312- Shop & Equipment
Labor
11,350.00
Stock & Supplies ( gas, oil, parts etc.)
7,500.00
Sryal1 tools
2.000.00
New Equi )went: 4 9- 1951 Chu.v. M, Stake
2,300.00
#22- 1954 Ford 1/2 Ion
1,700.00
#24- 1954 Chev. 1� condump
3,500.00
#27- 1954 Chev. 11 ton dump
3,5CO.00
#201- 1_951 cfm compr,�sso
3,800.00
Fordson trac=,or with backhoe
6.1000.00
#r`34- 1944 _`� ^my Surplus 6 x 6
5, 600.00
2/3 cost of dredge
28,400.00
,;;,75, 750.00
NCTE,: Increase costs in -Uhis item -represent a greater e.quipm(snt rei,l cc; ent
cost than last year. The cost of the dredge
is charged entirely to the
water fund and not pro rated. ';7,000 of the
cost of the dredg(_ is to
be reimbursed from t he Gener-.l Fund as rent
to equalize:, the cost to
a ratio.
314 - Retirement - Compensation
Re 'U it e.iient a 15,182.00
Social Security 6,630.00
Taxes 4,000.00
Insurance 3,500.00
Compensation 3,000.00
5� 32,312.00
369 - Plu_,mbing Inspector
Labor
;;
4,600.00
Supplies
200.00
Miler ge
450.00
�.dvertizing
5, 250.0`0
308
- Hector St. Pumpin;, Station #r 1
Labor
w
4,800.00
Stock & Supplies
25.00
Power
1,500.00
>
2,005.00
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- Cliff St. Pump House
Labor
430.00
Stock & Suppplies
20.00
Power
1,700.0000
311
- ldater Service �".ccount
40,000.00
313 --
H ctor St. Pumping Station jr 2
Labor
480.00
Stock & Supplies
Power
360.00
840.00
;:LS - :'IaintenanccV:�.lv��s & Hydrants
L<<bor
Stock Rc Supplies
316 - ,,I'-i-int nance of Standripts
Labor
3t,,ck ; Supplies
Cathodic �-votcction
Power
Leased telephone: lirL,.s
(Q
4, t�01,.00
1,200.00
6,000.00
500.00
1,500.00
6CO.00
175.00
180.00
4,955.00
317 - Flushing; ( labor ) 1, 200.00
360 - Sewer Gtneral Fiaintenance
Labor 5,100,_'0
Stoci� & Supplies 2,600.00
7, 700. iJ0
N"_:TF: This item is smaller than l- st y r tut it Y;r"Viously
included account nuri,bers 361 and 362.
3E11 - Main Sew r cleaning & flushing
Labor
2,100.00
Stock & Supplies
500.00
N 2,600.00
362 -- Main Sewer St2pp`?.{_2s
Labor
1,200.00
"stock Rc 3upplic;s
400.00
1,600.7
3b4 - Sewage treatment plant
Labor
29,500.00
Stock &. Supplies
3,400.00
Power
1, 7CC.00
Heat
600.00
Chemicals
3,400.00
39,000.00
NnTF: 364 - This modest increase is 1_-`Ibnr cost,
365 - Buffalo St. Pumping Station
Labor
;20,JC
Stock
& Suppliers
150.00
Power
1,000.00
1,�7o.oc
366 -brood St. Jumping Station
Labor
72C.00
Stock
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JOB CLASSIFICATION AND ANNUAL SALARY OR SALARY GRADE -Y eb 1 1959
POSITION ANNUAL SALARY SALARY GRADE
Mayor
4000. 00
City Clerk, Compt
30
Deputy City Clerk
1 9
City Chamberlain
5300. 00,
(23)
Deputy Chamberlain
19t
City Assessor
5*0*;-t,�6000. 00
(24)
Deputy City Assessor
19 {
Bldg Commissioner
3600. 00 to 4000. 00 ? ...
Director of Planning
32
Assoc Planner
24..-
Director Youth Bureau
17 -•
Sealer of W jts and Measures
17
City Judge
6000. 00'`
City Attorney
3500. 00
Prosecuter
2000. 00 i`
Supt Public Works
Z!.1.-
Asst Supt PW
33-
City Envineer
32 -
Asst Enur
2<<
Jr Engr
21 -
Sr Encr Aide 35hr
16
Sr En-r _' ide 40 hr
13
Ens-r z`iide 35 hr
12
End,r Aide 40 hr
14 ;
Inspector Enginering
19,
Inppector Plumbing
19,
r orester
20
Dr of trnan
14.'
Janitor
9 .'�
Clerk
6
Typist
7
Steno
9
Account Clerk..
9 .
Senior Clerk
10
Sr Typist
11
Sr Steno
14
Sr Account Clerk 35hr
i 11
Sr Account Clerk 40 hr
16
Principal Clerk 35 hr
hb i
Principal Clerk 40 hr
1�9
Sect to Civil Service Comm
1200. to 1500 '
R�.
City Count Clerk
10-
Police Chief
216-
Captain
2L._ ,
Sargeant
21.
Patrolman
v `
Ratio Technician
18,
Pa :' -"-'in Dieter Maintenance
13,
3o� Waruen
600. 00 to 1000. 00 '_'
R,.:
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Fey 1 1959
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND ANNUAL SALARY OR SALARY GRADE P` 2
School Guard
Meter Checker
Fire Chief
Asst Chief
Lieutanant
Superintendent of Fire Alarms
Fireman
Charter Rev. Temp. Res. Asst.
Associate Assessor
Actin; City Judo-e
Election Inspectors
75. 00 per month
1. 50 per hour,•
24,
21 -,^
19
18- .
3. 00 per hour
500. 00 to 1000. 00 t;Incr
100. 00)''
15. 00 per diem./
1 5. 00 per diem r
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JOB CLASSIFICATION AND
SALARY GRADE
,,,M3ERS FEBRUARY 1, 1959
Clark
6
HOURLY RATES
/
Typist
7
Seasonal Labor
1.48/hr.
v
Steno
9
Laborer
14
v
Account Clerk
9
Semi Skilled
17
Senior Clerk
10
Skilled
20
Senior Typist
11
Foreman
23
Senior St=
14
Supervisor
26
Senior Account Clrk 35
hr. 14
Janitor
9
Sr. Account Clerk 40 hr. 16
Principal Clerk 35 hr.
17
ENGINEERING DEFT. (APIDTUAL)
Principal 01rk 40 hr.
19
City Court Clerk
10
Chief. Police
L
Junior Engr.
21
Captain
24
Sr. Eng. Aide 35 hr.
16
Sargeant
21
Sr. Eng. Aide 40 hr.
18
Patrolman
18
Eng. Aide 35 hr.
12
Radio Technician
18
Eng. Aide 40 hr.
14
Parking Meter N,aint .
18
School Guard
75.00/mo.
:deter Checker
1.50/hr.
Eia-,ti on Inspectors
15.00/day
Chief Fire
Asst. Chief
24
Lieutenant
21
Supor FI re Alarms
19
Fireman
18
Janitor
9
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JOB CLASSIFICATION AND HOURLY WAGE GRADES Feb 1 1959 Page 1
Seasonal Laborer
Laborer
Semi Skilled
Skilled
Forman
Supervisor
Janitor
Golf Course Manager
65. 00 per week
+4- W&—In .-cements
14
17
20
23
26
9
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB. 1 1959
Page 1 of 0' pages
John F. R.yan
Geo A Blean
Edw I Barber
Susan E Hastings
Shirley L Rich
Regina Lacko
Adeline L. Shaw
John D Wright
Mary E Benson
Doris M Olney
Judith .A Bickal
Mary L,u Haskins
Edward J Casey
James J Clynes
Virgil R.eugsegger
Ma:ry--K-etchem
Marjorie Mick
Kathleen Quinn
Philip Wallick
Diana C Donald
Bertha Crysler
Robert S Becher
John Gisiger
J Edward. Dixson
Clo Calistri
Wm INeidt
John A Leachneuer
Arthur J Golder
Dora E Cramer
Francis J. Laverty
Leon I-: Cass
Richard S Baker
Edward Melchen
John A Dougherty
K J R.apalee
lW-enr y Wuens ch
William J R.yan
E Paul Nearow
J Warren Ross
Mildred Shoemalrler
Jackson O hall
Jeanne E Sikes
'_S Kenneth Koward
rarles W Rich
Walter E Grey
Leon H Newhart
Daniel M Signore
Louis F Volpicelli
Micheal N Johnson
Mayor
Pol. App.
City Clerk
Grade 30
Deputy
Gr 19
SrAcctCl
14
Acct Cl
9
Steno Prov
9
Chamberlain
Pol App
Deputy Cham
19
SrAcctC1
14
Acct Cl
9
AcCl Prov
9
Cl Prov
6
City Judge
P. A.
City Attor
P. A.
Prosecuter
P. A.
City Ct Cl
10
SrCl Prov PT
10
Sr Cl
10
Plan Dir Prov
32
Assoc Plan Pr 24
Sr Typist
11
Temp Draft
OUT
PT Draft
Assessor
P. A.
Deputy Asses
19
Assoc Asses
P. A.
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P A
TempBI Com
P. A.
Tem Cl
Supt P W
41
City End
32
Forest
20
Asst En£ F,�rn
24
Jr Ent
21
Sr En`: Aide
L 6
Eng Ail Prov
12
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17
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17
Civil Ser
P. A.
PT Sr Typ
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Sten Prov
9
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As st Super
33
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19
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19
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18
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16
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14
4000. 00
7300. 00
4740. 00
3650. 00
2850. 00
2847.00
5300. 00
4600. 00
3800. 00
3330. 00
2850. 00
2531. 00
6000. 00
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2000. 00
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3464. 00
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3464. 00
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pil'V
,1 5.0 per hour
8208.00
5545.00
5332. 00
4 74 0. 00
4558.00
3350.00
4930.00
4740.00
1275. 00
_,-4-Z--r/ per hour
3600.00
2847. 00
3. 00 per hour
7589.00
4740.00
4382. 00
4214.00
3746.00
3464.00
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE
- FEB 1 1959
Page
2 of c.= pages
Herbert L VanOstrand
CiefPol
zS
581%8':40 )l`j`f} 1,k
Ronald J Casciotti
Captain
24
5550. 00
Raymond B Price
IT
24
5150. 00
Donald E Wallenbeck
Sergeant
21
5127.00
21
5127.0021
Raymond Wilmson
21
5127. 00
Lew H Cornelius
John L Brawn
"
21
5I27. 00
Russell R Sa.vey
21
4930. 00
John P Maluka _ € " t ' '"
"
21
4740.00
Elett C Brooks.
Patroman
18
4740.00
Herbert C Cummings
"
18
4740. 00
Henry B Johnson
18
47400 00
Lawrence P Griffin
If
18
4740. 00
Albert C Curry
It
18
4740. 00
Robert E Spencer
it
18
4740. 00
Robert E Day
18
4740. 00
Joseph F Cummings
"
18
4740. 00
Everett A Robinson
"
18
4740. 00
Donald A Tompkins
"
18
4740. 00
Clifford H Axtell
"
18
4740. 00
Frederick J alexander
"
18
4740.00
Richard H Parr
18
4740.00
Daniel E Pardon
18
4740.00
Leland G Wilkinson
18
4740.00
Ray Van Orman
18
4740.00
Joseph 3' Jamorusty
18
4740.00
Edwin J Townsend
18
4740.00
Leon J O Branski
"
18
46-48'-6
Richard B Rohpz-, .
"
18
41.-UD. 0-0'47
18
4,6 oa-oo -$ r•f�.�E
Billy J Belous
John R. Capo$si
"
18
4558.00
Edward R Trainor
18
4558.00
David Norman
"
18
4558.00
Robert B Wilcox
"
18
4382. 00
Ralp N R.asch
18
4382.00
Walter S Pagliaro
"
18
4382.00
Maurice A Bonanni
"
18
4382.00
George N Craig
'
18
4214.00
Alvin E Lincoln
"
18
4214. 00
James Wray
18
4214.00
John M Joyce
18
4052. 00
Clyde D Hopkins
"
18
4052.00
Bertram A Graham
"
18
4052. 00
Glen D Robertson
1s
4052.00
Keene M Brown
Radio Tech
18
4740.00
{
John T Feller
Pk Mt Maint
is
4740.00
Gail M Chase
Sr Steno
14
3464.00
Jean E Stoughton
Typist Prov
7
2632.00
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE -.FEB 1 1959 Page 3 of _--pages
Anna K Nikula
Meter Checker
1. 50 per hour
Helen C Ladd
If
1. 50 per hour
Chester M Armstron `
Do` Warden
1000. 00
Annual
Bertha Vyskocil
School Guard
75. 00 per month
Mary F. Darling
" it
75. 00
if
Mary S Lane
it it
75. 00
"
Marguerite C Stone
IfIt
75. 00
"
Marion I Cooper
it
75. 00
"
Janice C Mann
" "
75. 00
If
Claire King
" "
75. 00
"
Jean A Klee
"
75.00
"
Margaret G Smith
IT "
75.00
"
Eloise Smith
" "
75.00
'
Et'lel A Neely
75.00
if
Dorothy V Oltz
" "
75.00
"
"'tharles Weaver
Chief (FIRE)
2$3
Richard Gregg
Asst Chief
24
5332. 00
S az.-oo
Robert Tarbell
Asst Chief
24
('�3
Lawrence Daniels
Lieutenant
21
5127.00
Laurence Beach
Lieutenant
21
4740.00
Thaddeus Fairbanks
Lieutenant
21
4740. 00
Lester Nivison
Alarm Supt.
19
5127. 00
rank Stamp
Fireman lst
18
740. 00
Walter Buckindharn
it
18
47,�0. 00
Clinton Wilcox
if
18
4740.00
James DeLango
"
It
4740.00
Joseph 6rearley
lv
4740.00
LloyC Ellis
18
4740.00
Merle Ellis
I8
4740.00
Donald Bennett
"
18
47zl0. 00
Eciwarc Te-rwillicer
"
18
�--740.00
George GenunL-;
"
18
4740.00
William Olesen
18
4740.00
Malcolm Fowler
1 U
4740. 00
Oeor�e Zlu�hes
"
18
4.740. 00
Richard Oliver
18
4740.00
Bexley Wilkinson
1&
4740.00
�.`
Donald Weaver
18
4740.00
Maurice Protts
"
18
474-0.00
Jahn Gainey
"
18
4740.00
Donald June
18
4740. 00
Arthur Johnson
-
4't�i1
Carl Upc_ike
8
Ray W. Daniels
Fireman 2nd
18
4558. 00
George Harper
i8
155S. 00
Martin Mal:ula
s ireman 3rd
i8
4382. 00
P?iineas K Reeves
"
18
4382.00
Stephen Weaver
13
4382. 00
Robert Michener
Tireman 4th
18
4214.00
R.oL,ert Mc -Fall
"
18
4214. 00
Philip Casciotti
16
4214. 00
Earvin Park
Fireman (Prow)
18
4-052. 00
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB 1 1951 Page 4 of L pa8'es
Leroy Grover
Fireman (Prov)
18
4052. O i
Arthur LaPointe
18
4052.00
Camillo Bordoni
18
4052.00
Edward Sharp
18
4052. 00
Frederick Brainard
"
18
4052. 00
Robert Cook
Typist PT
per
hour
3vficlre .�h *OTr-_
-40hrs - Jr.Eng.Aid-e(Pxau)..:
14
3464.00
FS Gombas
35 hrs JrEn-.Aide(Prov)
12
3202.00
Edwa-_,-c-- W King
Act City JudSe
15. 00 per
diem
In trle eve.= t that any person has been overlooked orr._Ji;t From this
list, ,e c2 she will be pain on the 1958 schedule until suca time as the
Cornmori_ Council fits him or her into the 1959 ply.,,.
HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE
-FEB 11959
Page 1
of Ti pages
WATER AND SEWER
40 hour week (Note * means provisional)
Thomas J Amici
Motor Equip Opp`
20
2. 1I/per hour
Arthur Bacon
Chief Sew PI Op
23
2. 66 ,
Clayton M Ball
Equip Mech
20
2. 56,,
Charles Benesi
Carpenter Foreman
23
2. 56,
Romeo Berarci.ucci
Carpenter
20
2.46
William 3 Berich
Filter PI Oper
17
2. 03'
Jack H' Blake
Autornotiiae Mech
20
2. 46
Guy O Blaker
Foreman'
23
2.37
Richard Bowlsky
Sewer PI Oper
17
1. 95
Dominick M Capozzi
Water Main Foreman
23
Z. 88,
C Chilson
Water Main Foreman
23
Z. 88,
Robert D Cowvington
Sewer Main'
17
1. 87
E Davenport
Equip Mech Foreman--
23
2. 37 r
Frederick C Deeley
Sewer Plant Oper ,,
17
1. 87
Walter Happel
Sewer Main Foreman'
23
2. 37
Edwin House
Sewer Plant Oper
17
2. 11"
Parry Leach
Sewer Plant Oper*
17
1.87r�aw�._b�
Paul Mooney
Sewer Plant Oper
173-5'-
Louis Mosher
Maint Helper
1`-�
2. 03,
Mildred Neigh
Maint Helper
14
2. 03-
G M Neigh
Chief Filter Plant Oper
23
2. 88
Herbert M Oltz
Motor Equip Oper
20
2. v1�1,
C E per sonius
Water Meter Foreman
23
Z_.�
James H Quigley
Water Meter Reader
17-
1 . 95
B Roher
Water Main Foreman
23
2. 88 1
Raymond Ryerson
W&S Maint Super
26
3. I2r
Charles Schimorchitz
Maint Helper
14
1. 95
Edward Shaw
Water Maint Man
20
2. 19-
Donald L Terrell
Filter Plant Oper
17
2. 03-
Lester A Wells
Motor Equip Oper
20
2. 28-
William R-1 uresick
Maint Helper
14
1. 80 ,-
Wallace E Hollenbeck
Maint Helper
14
1. 80 %
Norman Mainville
Maint Helper
14
1. 80
Richard Lipker
Maint Helper elper
14
1. 73 -
Joseph J Pettinato
Maint I.Ielper
14
1. 73-'
Raymond King
Maint Helper
14
1. 73,,
Joseph P Zavaski
Equip Cper *
X1K 20
2. 11
Geor le G Tuthill
14
1. 73,'
Earl Richar
14,
1. 73,
Charles Baker
14
1. 73 -'
Charles E '-unn
14
1. 66!
Leo M Stedwell
14
1. 73,--
Charles E Bov,4y
y�
14
1. 73
Harry K King it
14�
1. 73
Kenneth G Emerson
14
1. 66
Richard R Clark
14
1. 66,,'
Jerry Hendrickson
14
1. 66,
Robert M Baker
14
1. 66 --"
Joseph S Nelson
,
14
1. 66 z
HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB 1 1959
Page 2 of ik pages
Charles E Rivers ;"I
14 1.66 -
Albert G Morgan 14 1.73-
Gerald R Boda 14 1.66,-,
x mane xxmxxxmxixxxxxxx
HOURLY WAGE
SCHEDULE - fEB 1 1959 Page
3 of �pa12s
t
BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS ( 40 hour week, * means provisional
)
Willi-a-m W Carroll
2. 46'
Michael R.inkics
Blacksmith
20
2. 56-
Floyd Smith
Automotive Mech
20
2.56.,
Francisco Volpicelli
Street Maint Man
17
2. 28F`
Giovachino Guidi
St. Maint Foreman'
23
2.46'1
Bert Poole
Motor Equip Oper
20
2. 56,
Karlton Taylor
Auto Mech Foreman
23
2. 88 -
Paul Fidler
Street Main Supery
26
3. 24
Robert CoV�ington
Motor Equip Oper
14
2. 03 -
Paul Mapee
Truck Driver
14
2. 03 %
John Beach
Motor Equip Oper
20,
2. 56
William Lynch
Super Gr& Forestell`
26
2. 77
Frank Blake
Street Maint Mara
17
2. 19 ,
1sar r y Huddle ]e
Street Maint l iForemaAR 23
Z. 37 r
Corneluis Edsall
Grounds Foreman
23
Z. 88
William Quinn
Paint Foreman"
23
2.46'
Lloyd Irvin
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.46-
Frederick Coon
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.46,,
Raymond Hamilton
2, Street Maint Mari 11�
17
1.87 �
Frank Mooney
Street Maint Mangy
17
2. 19-
John Van Gordo4r
Motor Equip 64=r Forem. X0X23
2. 37<'
Frederick French
Street Maint Man*
17
Z. 19
Lyall Blaker
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.46,,
Eugenio DiPrimio
St Maint Man *
17
2. 19"
Clifford Arthur
Motor Equip Oper
20
2. 1911,
Carmine Magnosi
Street Maint Man*
17
1. 95/
Bruce Eastman
Street Maint Man*
17
1.95-
James Burns
Tree Trimmer
17
2.191,
Edwin Lynch
Grounds Foreman
23
2. 46 -,
Lonnie Mullens
Street Main Man*
17
1.87,1'
Theron Butler
Street Maint Man*
17
1. 87'
Karold Onan
Tree Trimmer
20
2.46-
James Westbrook
Auto Mechanic
20
2. 11 -
Peter J Milille
Maint Helper
14
1. 95-
Loreto is Amici
Maint Helper
14
Z. 03 --
Clifford l-andy
Groundsman
14
1. 87�
Glover C Newby
Maint Helper
14
1. 95
Kenneth L Hamilton
Maint Yelper
14
1. 95
Jack C Rivers
Maint Helper
14
1.87-
Adam J Carman
Groundsman
14
1. 87
Mart/ n E France
Maint Helper
14
1 v 87,-
Wilmer D Harvey
Maint Helper
14
1. 80"
Robert R yer son -
Maint Herer
14
1. 80 H
Alfred M Rumph
Maint I-=elper
14
1. 80 r
Anderson S Mitchell
Maint Helper
14
1. 80,
John Cooper
Sanitation Man
14
1. 73
Birl R. Cooper
Maint Helper
14
1 . 73
Flenry W Make
Maint Helper
14
1.73
.;
_cJruce A Meariam
Groundsman
lei
14
1. 87
1 73,
Laurence Leonard
Maint I_elper
.
HIOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE
- FEB 1 1959
Page 4 of
-r, paces
Russell Fish
Maint Helper
14
1. 73'
Herbert J Murphy
Groundsman
14
1. 87-
Thomas C Sinn '
Maint Helper
14
1. 66''
Edward J Ferry
Groundsman
14
1.95/
David S Ellis
Maint Helper
14
1. 87-'
Ronald Perry
Maint Helper
14
1. 66
Franklyn E Gardner
Groundsman
14
1.80/
George E Shaw
Maint Helper
14
1. 66 /
Robert E Deuel
Sanitation Man
14
1. 80/
Douglass Quinn
Painter's
20
2. 19/
1-0
r
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COMPENSATION PLAN RULES
CITY OF ITHACA
Effective Fed,. 1, 1959
The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensa-
tion Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the following rules:
1. NEW APPOINTEES
A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his
appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council.
2. ANNUAL INCREMENTS
An employee receiving less than the maximum for his grade shall be
eligible for a one merit increment each fiscal .year until his rate reaches
the maximum. The service records of all eligible employees shall be re-
viewed -annually by his department head. Such merit increments -are not
automatic or mandatory, but are granted upon recommendation of the depart-
ment head and approval of Civil Service Commission and Conman.CounciL
Annual merit increments shall take effect on the first day of each fiscal
year. To be eligible for merit review, an employee must serve at least six
months prior to the first day of the fiscal year. No employee is entitled
to more than one.increment each fiscal year.
3. TRANSFERS
There shall .he no_immediate change in the salary rate of an employee
who is transferred unless his salary is below the approved minimum of the
new grade. If an employee is transferred to a higher grade, this is a pro-
motion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If an employee is
transferred to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing
demotions shall apply.
4. PROMOTIONS
When an employee is promoted to a higher grade, his salary is in-
creased at least to the minimum rate for the higher grade. His next salary
shall not be lower --than that received prior to promotion.
5. DEMOTIONS
When an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shallbe paid at a
rate within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the de-
partment head and Common Council.
6. REALLOCATIONS DOWNWARD
When an employeets job is reallocated to a lower grade, the employ
shall continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency
(except in event of general service -wide reductions), but the new salary
maximums shall apply.
7. REINSTATED EMPLOYEES
A reinstated sbal T h� paid at a rate w g-fh-u: t etW" e l
range for the position in which he is reinota+, d. such rate to be set by
fho Coxrnnon
Page 2
8. PART TIME EMPLOYMENT
When employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid
dhall be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for
full time employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Em-
ployees working 20 hours or less per week are not eligible for annual
merit increments. Employees working more than 20 hours fall under Civil
Service Rules and are eligible for merit increases under standard rules.
9, OVERTIME
Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for
payment of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one-half
times regular hourly rates. Ordinary overtime shall be paid at a straight -
time basis.
10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM
An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade
shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (exeept
in the event of a general service -wide reduction) but shall not be entitled
to a salary increase or' increment, except those provided by longevity.
11. LONGEVITY MERIT INCREA5B
An employee serving more than 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years, is eli-
gible for merit increases beyond the established maximum rates for his
grade. Such merit increases are to be granted upon recommendation of the
department head and approval of the Civil Service Commission and the
Common Council. In any one fiscal year, no more than one such merit
increase shall be granted, although the employee is eligible for further
merit reviews by his department head each year that he is eligible for any
such longevity increments due to length of service.
In determining eligibility, the employeest total uninterrupted service
is the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present
grade. In counting total years service, time away from the job does not
accumulate in determining years of service. Involuntary time off, such as
prolonged illness, military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary
layoffs, do not constitute a break in service, although such time off does
not accumulate in determining total years of City service. C R V __ a b , .,•.
12. PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE
Provisional employees are not eligible for merit increases except upon
recommendation by department head, and approval by the Civil Service Com-
mission and the Common Council.
4. -
February 4, 1954 f �
PARKING IN ST RIFTS: Alderman Connolly recommended legislation to permit
chL1rging eking in city streets. He advised that it is legal in cities
with a population of 1,000,000 or more and that he had been informed Buffalo
and Rochester have requested such legislation.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman VanYarter
R-SOLVED, that enabling legislation be requested which will permit the City
or Ithaca to make a charge for parking vehicles on the city streets.
'T c
2 - Stimson, Nurphy
Motion Carried.
SPEED LIMP.[': Elldrmn. Connolly recommended o�pos tj_on of a proposed mandate
which would establish a state vide minimum speed limit of 30 miles per hour
on all streets in all cities. Engineer Melchen reviewed this matter and also f
recommended opposition as it affects Ithaca, and suggested an alternate.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Ala
RESOLVED, that Senator Metcalf and Assemblyman Ashberry be advised that the
City of Ithaca is opposed to that pi)rtion of Senate Intrn Fo. 7M , Assembly
Intro.'Nn. 990. "A proposal of the Joint Legislative Committee on Traffic
Violations t�, Recodify and Amend Speed Limits", whiuh would establish.a state-
wide minimum speed limit of thirty (30) miles--per-hour on all streets of all
cities, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr, Edward Speno, Chairman of the Joint Legislative
COrni.ttee on Traffic Violations, be advised as follows!
1. The City of Ithaca is opposed to that portion of "A Proposal of the
Joint Legislative Committee on Traffic Violations to Recodify and
Amend Speed Limits" which would establish a minimum speed limit of
thirty (30) miles -per --hour on all streets of all cities, because
mandating a thirty mile -per -hour speed limit on all streets of all
cities unduly penalizes those cities which endeavor to establish
realistic speed limits on those streets where higher speed limits
are safe and warranted. Such a mandated speed limit would permit
and encourage a thirty mile -.per -hour speed or. streets where such a
speed is unrealistic and unsafe.
2. The City of Ithaca suggests that the proposal be amended to establish
a minimum speed limit of thirty (30) miles-por-hour on State Routes
through cities because by so doingi
a. Realistic speeds on main thoroughfares (State Routes) will be
realized in all cities.
b. The citizens and officials of cities with an unrealistic approach
to the establishment of speed limits will have before them in
their own city a working example of how realistic speed limits
can improve traffic flow and voluntary compliance with posted
speed limits.
c. The public will then demand the establishment of higher realistic
speed limits where safe and warranted on other streets of the city,
Unanimously Carried.
AIDULANCE SERVICE:
Alderman Connolly expressed the hope that county officials will act immediately
on the problem of ambulance service to the Tompkins County Hospital. He urged
this action so that the temporary arrangement for taking injured persons to
the hospital in police prowl cars can be ended as soon as possible.
a `? LR SERVICE GUTSTDE CITY LIMITS:.
Dy Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
Rr'Z;OLVED, that- the statement of policy concerning extension of water and sewer
service which was approved and adopted by the Board of Public Works and Comnut.
Council at a joint meeting held July 29, 1953 and amended by the Common Cou.nci.1
on 'overrber 4•, 1953 be and hereby is modified by further amending it to permit
the extension of such services to receive sewage at the city line, in accordance
rri.th the recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to residents of organized
water and sewer districts up to the limit of water and sewer service now avail-
able to the city; and that Harry N. Gordon, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca,
be notified of this action.
Ilderman Stinson suggested that rates be included and he was inforT,;ed that
it is impossible to do so until they have been deterrined.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the motion be amended to include the provision that rates will
be determined when data is available. Carried.
rn vote was then taken on the motion as amended which resulted in it being carried.
unanimously. Carried.
- 5 - February 4, 1959
+ NCRT PARK DEVFLOPETa?T: Alderman Baldini recommended the request of the
Board of Public ?°Torks for an appropriation of $70,600. for the second phase
of the developement of the municipal airport park(including a marina) be
epproved and included in the 1959 budget and that the money to finance this
improvement be appropriated from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund in the
General Fund with approval of $10,000. to be expended for work to be done while
the lake level is low and additional sums to be approved as needed.
By Ilderman aldini:seconded by Alderman Gibson
P.T�SOLVED, that the second phase of developement of the municipal airport park,
including a marina, as recommended by the Board of Public T°lorks, be approved
in principle at an estimated cost of $70,600.00, and
B- IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of $70,600.00 be added
to the 1959 tentative budget, Construction & Permanent Impravements,fbr this
purpose with the understanding that the Council approves the expenditure of
`11101000.00 thereof as soon as may be determined by the Board and other amounts
as may be approved from time to time by the Council,
A YES : 13
NAYS' 0 Unanimously Carried,
AIRPORT LEASE: Alderman Baldini reported that a study of the airport lease
was being continued in order to confer with the City Attorney regarding legal
Points involved.
STRFET LIGHTING SURVEY: Alderman Baldini recommended the a
Leonard Miscall as ,a re PPo�ntment of
presentative of the City to conduct a study and review
of the present street lighting contract and other uses of electricity by the
v City. He advised that Mr. Miscall had agreed to do this without cost to the
City. Alderman Stallman pointed out that it may be necessary for Mr. I,ascall
to appear before the Public Service Commission in Albany in this matter and
recommended that he be reimbursed for necessary out-of-pocket and travelling
expenses incurred during his study. It was finally agreed that an amount of
not to exceed $200.00 be approved for this,
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Leonard P;iscall as a representative of the
city to conduct the aforementioned study and survey be approved; and that a
sum of not to exceed $200.00 be added to the 1959 tentative budget for this
purpose.
Carried.
YOUTH CENTER IATiNG: Alderman Gibson reported that used radiators for heating
the Youth Center had been secured at a very reasonable cost and been installed
without cost to the city, by members of the Plumber's union. He stated that
in addition to the cost of purchasing the radiators there was an additional
cost of converting them from hot-water to steam, making a total cost to the
city of $170,85.
By .Alderman Gibson; seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Council approve the expenditure of $170.,85 for this purpose
and that the 1959 tentative budget be amended by adding to the Youth Bureau's
budget the sum of $170.85.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Stallman Unanimously Carried,
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to write a letter of
thanks to the Plumber's Union conveying the Council's appreciation for the
donation of the time of its members involved in performing this work without
cost to the City.
Carried.
nr, tnvt�or, the mee+,i1)j7 was nrl.ioixrned,
1`
Geo, A Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL
AUDIT SHEET
FEBRUARY 4,
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Senior Citizens' Council Inc.
Kenneth Howard
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Ithaca Office Equipment
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Ithaca Printing Service
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Philip B. Wallick
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
Ithaca Journal
Ithaca Journal
Mack's Photo Copies
Elizabeth Boyarsky
Carrie P. Shopos
James J. Clynes, Jr.
Transo Envelope Co.
Ithaca Journal
Klines Pharmacy
William Miller
Dual Parking Meter Co.
Socany Mobil Oil Co.
Communications Eng. Service
Mrs. William Mordoff
Dr. R. Mazza
J. Worden Kane, M.D.
Art's Transmission
Johnny's Welding Ser.
Smith's Atlantic Service
Iceco, Inc.
Quick's Garage
Ithaca Printing Service
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Paul E. Killion, Inc.
T.G. Millers
Mary H. Darling
J. Scott Burdin
Elmira Harley - Davidson Sales
Andy Soyring
Walsh & Son Chev,
Taber Tire Shop
W.A. Harvey
Tioga Auto Parts
National Welding
VanMa.rter Office Equip.
Champlin Oil &- Refining Co.
N.Y.S. Elec. & was.
Jaw s J. Clynes, Jr.
City Chamberlain
Total
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMM=TF,E
PROCEEDINGS
1959
9.96
427.50
5.68
6.16
14.18
299.00
111.45
37.18
16.36
105.10
2,10
56.04
20.00
3.36
3.78
13.60
6.60
25650
100.00
64.95
45.99
31.00
607.07
168.66
419.84
153.00
296.50
150.80
5.40
244.65
1.25
48.25
12.48
258.30
16.50
114.57
17.62
65.72
50,00
20.40
108.90
1.50
4.23
50.04
300.86
10.98
9.00
65.85
4.68
.16
94.97
11.28
4,949.95
COMMON COUNCIL
AUDIT SHEET
FEBRUARY 4, 1959
Cant,
T.G. Millerts Sons
r?,Y, Telephone Co.
1\1,.Y. Telephone Co.
T.G. Millerts Sons
Miles Tipton
Total from Page 1
TOTAL
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.00
12.12
10.27
9.84
46.50
4,949.95
5.031.68
Tile Board of . Fire Com(Assionerb of the City of Ithaca do hereby
certify that the following Is a list of thc.: bills audited at
rog t' eir 11 ular meeting held Tuesdays January 13, 1959, tile
original bills b-Zinf; hi�reto Lttached, and the Sau(� have been
chackcd and fouril-A" correct.
City Chaob-rlaiii 2.25
T. G. ;-111ill.ei-16 ::oils I "-pur Go. 3.46
New yorlk- Co. 98-37
G. J. R1,11sey L Go. 38.02
Gramert.-i Auto Farts 55.63
hatic,nal 10-36
i,,ina -,of�ty Aprlliances Go. 3 09
liaadls SE:' rvi c(� nation 48:88
Robinson �'.,(;arpenter, Ilic. 1.71
1.hebtonls 9.15
ikwerstick Co. Inc. 30-73
The SAic-rwin-All-lams Co. 36-75
liew York 'Itate 1-Aectric & Gas Cori). h7l. llE
Total ..................... 809,54
.10$ the wembcr6 of the Buart� of lire
Commissioners of the City of Ith--ca,
do cortify that uo, 1-,e've auJitod
tia; bill.b listed above aril reemim,"-rid
their payiilctlt at 04: a1ao'LA1,Lz;, ,;UL op-
posite each name
t L
m
R POPT TO COUNCIL:
Since the first of the year our principle effort has been directed to:
1. Reorganizing the record system in an attempt to bring some order out of chaos.
2. Revamping some of the record forms so that we may obtain more information
and give better service to builders and taxpayers.
3. Reviewing previous inspection records and inspecting a sufficient number of
buildings to familiarize ourselves with conditions as they now exist.
�,Tork on the first two items has proceeded in orderly fashion and should be
accomplished this month. The third item "conditions as they now exist" may
never be changed. Accomplishment of the NEEDED change will be contingent upon
your interest, attitude and determination to bring the change about.
This ends my "report"! What I have to say now is a PLEA for action.
A study of conditions here in Ithaca has been a revelation to me. The
Building Department files are replete with "unfinished business" relative to
Mitchell Law enforcement - or rather the lack of enforcement. A considerable
amount of work has been done on inspections, warnings, threats and appeals to
the City's Legal Department, but nowhere do we find any record of accomplish-
ment. Time, money and effort have been expended in establishing certain facts.
These facts have been filed - but there the action died - in the files. In
short, we have had little - if any - enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However,
there is good and sufficient reason for this condition. In the past the
Building Department has been obliged to operate on a budget which not only
limited its activity but made accomplishment an impossibility. The only reason
for the limited budget is that neither this council nor any council over the
years, has had sufficient information concerning delinquent enforcement and
the ever accruing dangers which result.
It would be quite impossible for me, in these few minutes, to adequately
describe the conditions which exist here in Ithaca. Any attempt would sound
like an exaggeration. Fire Chief Weaver, Proctor George of Cornell and others
in a position to know the condition, are in accord with my statement that it
is only by the Grace of God that we have not had one or more catastrophes re-
sulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
The big problem, presently, is how to convince you members of the council
of the seriousness of the situation. If every one of you - or an appointed
committee - could accompany Chief S,Teaver or me - not to any hand-picked "horrible
examples" but to establishments you might select at random - I'm sure your
experience would result in some immediate action. Unless .you do this or some-
thing equally convincing, we seem destined to abide by the old railroad policy
of waiting for a maximum number of deaths before we are driven to action by an
aroused public opinion.
Now,for what it is worth, I suggest the Building Department be given a
priority on the agenda of important matters to be accomplished by this Council.
Please weigh this analogical comparison: - you have been and are involved in
the making of decisions for the expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars
for items and work designed for public convenience - for expansion of services -
and thousands of dollars for the planning of things which may or may not become
a reality. You rate the importance of these things in direct ratio to public
clamor for more and better services for improved living conditions. Seldom is
there public clamor for just the right to live - free from danger gnd potential
disaster. From the public viewpoint these dangers and resultant deaths are
something that happens in Syracuse or Chicago. Furthermore, the public is never
critical of the authorities until the catastrophe strikes home.
These dangers can be overcome. New York State enacted the Mitchell Law
(multiple Residence Law) with the idea that its enforcement would afford pro-
tection for the individual resident. Its enforcement has another - and automatic
result. It helps to maintain property values upon which tax assessments are based.
Therefore, it isaxiomatic that an efficient Building Department could return
many -fold the amount of the necessary appropriation in the increased revenues
its operation would make possible. -Investigation would convince anybody of the
need for enforcement of the Mitchell Law.
However, like many other laws, it leaves a loop -hole for non -enforcement
- the budget - or rather the lack of one sufficient to carry on the work.
This places the first responsibility squarely in the lap of this council.
Failure to appropriate sufficient funds will be tantamount to a decision against
enforcement.
If you want the katchell LaTa enforced - if you want an efficient Building
Department - it will take men and money to do the kind of job that will make
this town a safe place in which to live - for several thousand cf its residents.
The first year's budget will be high. Once the bulk of the work has been done,
subsequent budgets can be greatly reduced.
- 2 -
However, it will take more than just a budget. It will take a dedicated
personel and the cooperation of various departments and civic groups - Fire,
Health, Police, TIelfare and such groups as Plumbing, Heating and Electrical
Contractors, the Real Estate Board, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the
.„417.. State Electric & Gas Corp. If all will meet the challenge, they can make
a very real contribution to community well-being. But you - the Common Council
must be the sponsors of the effort.
11hosver directs this jmb must have the support cf this council. Personally,
T,rithout that support, I would have no further interest - mnly regret for having
failed to awaken a recognitimn mf the importance of the work to be done.
A.J. Golder
Feb. 4, 1959 Building Commissioner
CONMi ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ZTHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting ,,
7a,30, p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Mazza, M1zrphy. Stimson B
March '4. 1959
aldini, VanMarter, H
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, arrison, Gibson, Connolly,
Alo, Mueller Horn
Attorney - Cl
ynes •
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Building Copm. - Golder
City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
Member of Charter Revision Commission - Mendon W, Smith
Clerk m Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Tom% Minutes of the preceding meeting were dulYapproved.
anA BRIDGES Mr, W,S. Sweet, President of Ithaca , quested a definite answer as to when the bus co Railway' Inc'' appeared
us"Triphammer Bridge again. He told the Council that Coll be permitted to
a. , Zoss in passenger revenues since December 2, 1958, whenmeh company suffered
sed to;vehicular traffic over 5 tons, amounting to $5,400. in Jarnaage Was
ruary from the like period a year a Januaryand
bus co t go. Alderman Stimson inquired when',the
s present franchise expires and he was advised by the City Attorney
tt'the expiration date thereof will be March 6, 1960. Attorney Cln
OMMended that the franchise be reviewed at this time in order that it may have
Proper consideration before its expiration date.
By Alderman.Stimscn: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bus franchise and its attendant
be referr.
Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for Joint rst dysand eport.d to the
Carried.
Alderman Baldini reviewed a report on the bridge made by ModJeski & Masters
and recommended that the Board of Public Works be authorized to have plans
contract documents prepared for its replacement.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to engage Modjesk3;';&
Masters, bridge consultants, to design and prepare plans and contract d
for the replacement of the Triphammer Bridge and to include such ad ti
costs for core borings as may be required with the understanding;"
costs, when determined, will be financed from Capital Reserve
Funs
Ayes s 14 k df
Nays: 0
and
Carried,
NHS . RUMFH a PAnT1�rr+aur�;,� �. s
Rtimph as a member of the Civil Sor ervice Commissioounced n topsuccceeeed el Mrs, Florence
deceased, for the balance of his unexpiredd Nelson Bulche,
term, ending June 1, 1964.
held at MEETT u'rs Mayor Ryan announced a"special meetin of t
7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 18 1 g r Council e"
charter to be presented by the Charter Revision o discuss a prCoposed revs ed
Zrun*tr_� o►nmission.
OME
• S• MEet�OW-T'r'mJS The Clerk reported that the Planning
Board had made a study of requests made that the 500 blocks of S.
Street and S. TitMeadow V"'
us Avenue be rezoned from an "A" Residential to a Business
District and recommended that the area bent rezoned.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted
and apprOVed and that the request for a change of zone in this area be den
and that the applicants be so notified.
•
Carried.
VITAL Tti'PRdDN�tT RFT . }
report on a The Clerk presented and distributed `copies of a
had been red b The
program for 1959 to 1964�. He reported that it
Pr'ep�ired by the Planning Board staff approved
on February 16, 1959 and submitted to the Counciforr �withBthed
recommendation that it be approved by the Council. BY Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman V
RESOLVED, that the re anMarter
Committee for joint report be referred to the Finance and Public Works Relations
joint. committee. dyad report, Alderman Stimson to be chairman of th
e
Carried,
Regular Meeting
COMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
7130 P-m.
March 4, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor .. Ryan
Aldermen - Mazza, Muarphy, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly. ,
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller' Horn
Attorney - Clynes
C ,),ief of Police - VanOstrand
Building Comm. - Golder
City Chamberlain - Mrs. Staw
Member of Charter Revision Commission - Mendon W, Smith
Clerk - Blean
Depity Clerk - Barber
i `T�;S: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
IRIPH41 ER. BRIDGE: Mr. W.S. Sweet, president of Ithaca Railway, Inc., appeared
and requested a definite answer as to when the bus company will be permitted to
use Triphammer Bridge again. He told the Council that his company has suffered
a 25% lossin passenger revenues since December 2, 1958, when the bridge was
closed to vehicular traffic over 5 tons, amounting to $5,400. in January and
February from the like period a year ago. Alderman Stimson inquired when the
bus company's present franchise expires and he was advised by the City Attorney
--t that the expiration date thereof will be March 6, 1960, Attorney Clynes rec.
or+mended that the franchise be reviewed at this time in order that it may have
proper consideration before its expirations date.
'By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stailrran
RESOLVED, that the bus franchise and its attendant problems be referred to the
Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
Alderman Beldini reviewed a report on the bridge made by Modjeski & Masters
and recommended that the Board of Public Works be authorized to have plans and
contract documents prepared for its replacement.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Board of -Public Works be authorized to engage Modjeski &
Masters, bridge consultants, to design and prepare plans and contract documents
for the replacement of the Triphammer Bridge and to include such additional
posts for core borings as may be required with the understanding that such
costs, when determined, will be financed from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges.
Ayes s 14
Nays a O Carried,
iS. PPOINTIMITs Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Mrs. Florence
Rumph as a merrber of the Civil Service Commiesion to succeed Nelson Bulche,
deceased, for the balance of his unexpired'term4 ending June 1, 1964.
SPECIAL MEETIN'Gs, Mayor Ryan announced a'special meeting of the Council to be
held at 700 P.M, on Wednesday, March 18, 1959, to discuss a proposed revised
charter to be presented by the Charter Revision Commission.
CC �"-TANGE� . S. MEADOW-TITUS EVE tUE,� The Clerk reported that the Plannibg
R CTION study of requests made that the 500 blocks of S. Meadow
?REA,S �F 1 AxC„9 be rezoned from an "A" Residential to a Business
r''Inutes through H 4�'H. �1 -qrea be not rezoned.
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ANNUAL REPORT: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of the annual report
of the Department of Public Works for 1958 and the report of the Sealer of Weights
and Measures.
J.J. NEWBERRY CO. LEASE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
approved a request received from J,J, Newberry Company for renewal of its present
lease agreement covering a right-of-way through the municipal parking lot on
E, Green Street to the proposed new receiving room of said J.J. Newberry Co,
for an annual fee of $100.00 and recommended its approval to the Common Council,
Attorney Clynes pointed out that when the City bought land recently in the
parking area from 121 E. Seneca Street Corporation it had taken title under a
condition, that such right-of-way would be renewed.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign
and execute a lease agreement with J.J. Nm4 ewy/covering the aforementievned
right-of-way upon approval thereof by the City Attorney.
Carried.
ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS, By Alderman Baldi.ni: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the
V enactment by legislation as set forth in'
No. 2764; Assembly Bill, ' Intro. No. 3164,
to amend the Highway Law, in relation to
City of Ithaca and State highways in the
matter be brought out of the Legi s3,ative
the New York State Legislature.
City of Ithaca hereby requests the
Senate Bill, Intro. No. 2657, Print
Print No, 3222, entitled "An act
the state arterial highways in the
County of Tompkins," and that the
Committee and enacted' to law by
Carrfed.
PARKING M STREETS By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stall.mara
RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the
enactment by legislation as set forth in Senate Bill, Intro. No. 31369 Print
No. 3313; Assembly Bill, Intro. No, 3736, Print No. 3881, entitled; "An act
to authorize the City of Ithaca to regulate over -night parking of motorvehicles
and to issue licenses therefor", and that the matter be brought out of Legisl.ati
Committee and enacted into law by the New York State Legislature.
Ayes: 12 Carried,
Nays: 2 - Stimson . Murphy
LIBRRARYYAGREWNT: Attorney Clynes reported that State examiners currently
engaged in making an audit of city affairs have advised that section 256 of
the Education Law requires that a written agreement be entered into with the
Cornell Library Association covering the annual contribution made to the Library
by the City. He presented an agreement for approval.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Stimson •
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor ank
City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute same on behalf of
the City.
Carried,
Fes, DEP . AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit sheet dated February 10, 1959 in the
total amount of $17,247.28 be attached to and made a part of the minutes of
this meeting. Carried.
AUNT; By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, in the
total amount of $2,779.73, be approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
EOARD OF EDUCATION AGR,]ZMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the present agreeme_t
with the Board of Education for the collection of school taxes by the City
Chamberlain will expire on June 1, 1959 and that the Board had requested a new
agreement for the coming year.
F- .$y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee and City Chamberlain be and hereby are
authorized and empowered to renegotiate an agreement with the Board of Education
covering the use of city services and agencies for the collection of school. taxes
by the City Chamberlain provided that such renewal agreement does not differ
from the present one by plus or minus 10%0 and provided further that such an
agreement be approved by the City Attorney; and further that the Mayor and
i City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute such an agreement on
1.,_ beh4if of the City. Carried.
COMPENSATION PLAN. RULES AIENDED: ,
'i
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Dueller
RESOLVED, that section 4, Promotions, of the Compensation Rules be and hereby
are corrected and am*nded to read as follows:
4. PROMOTIONS: In the event of the permanent promotion of an employee, his
salary 0rade shall be -changed to the grade set forth for the new position in
the following manner:
The salary for the"new position shall be the same as the employee was earning
at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart)
immediately upon permamncy.ln the event that the old salary plus one horizontal
step.l.s less than the prescribed minimum for the new position, then the minimum
offthe new position shall be the salary.
If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th.
of June of any year, he will be eligible for consideration for a merit increase
on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent promotion takes
place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible for merit increase
until January 1 of the 'second year following. In other words he must demonstrate
his abilities as a permanent employee in the new job for over six months before
becoming eligible for a merit increase.
<7
Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment.
Employees on the hourly scale will have promotions handled in the same identical
fashion.
A.man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4558.00 is promoted to Grade 21. His
new salary,;will be $4558.00 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new
salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent.
This promotion rule shall take effect as of February 1, 1959, and shall include
all promotions on and after January 1, 1959.
PAYROLL RATINGS: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had'mat
with heads of departments and several individual employees concerning the
Compensation Plan and as a result recommended the following:
A REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
After s 'pal meetings with heads of departments andalsowith individual
employeeroncerning the compensation plan, we recommend:
1. There shall be no change in the Grades set up as of`'Pebruary 1, 1959 for
the differential between 35 hour work week and 40 hour week.
2. There will be no change in the placement of certain employees in the
Compensation plan, with only the following exceptions:
One man in the Fire Dept. upon the specific request of the Board of Fire
Commissioners. (Robert D. Tarbell raise to $5332.00)
Two men in the Fire Dept, because of certain inequities among men of the ;same
grade. (Arthur C. Johnson raise to $4740.00)
(Carl Updike raise to $4740.00)
Two hourly men in the Board of Public Works, who would otherwise receive. -less
after promotion than they would have received in their old grade:
(Paul Mooney raise to $1.95)
(Carl E. Personius raise to 2.46)
These adjustments to be effective as of Feb. 19 1959•
All other requests have NOT been recommended.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and that the
employees referred to therein be rated into the Compensation Plan as recommended.
Carried.
.. 4 «.
TRAFFIC ORDINANC�� ,�MEEiUDNENT: On recommendation of the Public Safety Committee,
the following amendment to the Traffic Ordinance was adopted,
r-By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
j RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI, Article YX, of the Traffic Ordinance,
1 Parking Meter Zones, be and hereby is amended by adding to and, by deleting
therefrom the following:
DELETIONS: College Avenue: from No. 9 Fire Station to Oak Avenue - both sides.
ADDITIONS: College Avenue; Oak Avenue to Bool Street - east side, and
Oak Avenue to Cook Street _ west side
Oak Avenue: College Avenue to the west curb line of Summit Avenue
extended - north side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and ap
proved.
pproved,
PARING METERS APPROPRIATION Alderman Connolly presented the following estimate
College and Oak Avenues: g parking meters in the new meter zones on
42 parking meters $58.00 each $2 436,00
4 extra It58,00 It,232.0
235.0
42 posts, collars 5.60 it Installations 7,00 " 235.020
Paint stalls 1,25 '�
53.65
Total 3,250 8
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the 1959 tentative budget be amended by increasing budget item 139,
FarkAMg"Meters, by the sum of $3,250,85 for the purchase and installation of
parking meters on College and Oak Avenues.
Alderman Stimson questioned this as proper procedure by stating that this matter
had been referred to the Charter & Ordi.nance# Finance and Safety Committees in
December 1958 and that these committeePeNE
A vote was then taken on the motion, ��°intly considered the matter.
Motion Carried.
RIDS - POLICECAR: The following bids on purchase of a police
were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
prowl car
Name of Bidder
Make
Goss Bid
Trade -In
Allowance
Net Bid
Wm. T, Pritchard
Walsh & Son Chev.
Plymouth
$2,675.00
$1,2.00
$1,643,00
Chevrolet
2,64 9.Oo
1,11 9.00
1,530.00
The Clerk noted that both of these bids had been received prior to the time advertised for the opening, but that the opening thereof had beenclock delay
ed until this time because of the inability to get members of the Public Safety Comm,
together at 5. The meeting was recessed for a study of the bids received,
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
WHEREAS, bids on an automobile to be used as a police patrol car, which were
received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on March 4, 1959
have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council.
AND WEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by
Walsh & Son Chevrolet for one 1959 Chevrolet, 2-door, sedan, in the total amount
of $1,530.00 be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved and that the contract for furnishing the City with a 1959
Chevrolet, 2-door sedan be and hereby is awarded to Walsh & Son Chevrolet in the
net amount of $1,530,00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted;
and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police Department budget,
account #130,,
Ayes: 14
Nays; 0
Carried.
COi�TZON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
MARCH 4, 1959
Don Streeter Mobil Service
5.35
Miles Tipton
75.00
City Chamberlain
�. 1
N.Y. Telephone Co.
35•00
Management Consultants, Inc.
16.35
Mack's Photo Copies
46.85
46.87
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
73
Philip Wallick
19.08
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
105.80
Ithaca Printing Service
15•84
VanMarter Office Equip.
86.43
Addressograph ivIultigraph
12.96
Chase Manhatten Bank
61.00
Mary P. Steelman
9.38
Arthur J. Golder
20.75
K_lines Pharmacy
15.00
Tompkins County Hospital
37.00
Karen D. Howard
21.40
John Marcham
9.90
The Todd Co. Division
126.36
Pitney -Bowes
5.71
Ithaca Delivery Inc.
21.80
J.P. Farrell
50.00
Mary H. Darling
280.00
Dual Parking Teter Co.
28.00
N.Y.S. Vet. College
27.00
Dr. R. Mazza
8.64
Dr. L. Larkin
16.20
Dr. A. Leone
4.47
Kline's Pharmacy
46.34
Precision Tool & Gun
6.80
Walsh & Son Chev,
4.00
Shepherd's Bike Shop
4.50
National Welding
64.00
Communications Eng. Ser.
277.67
Quick's Garage
3.82
Robinson & Carpenter
3.25
Brooks Pharmacy
100.50
Auto Body Works
4.63
C.J. Rumsey & Co.
4.00
Overhead Door Sales
61.59
Paul F. Killion, Inc.
21.96
Gulf Oil Products
16.46
Henry R. Head
84.15
Cramer's Auto Parts
11.49
Goodyear Service Stores
96.45
Taber Tire Shop
Colonial Cleaners
9.30
VanNatta Office Equip.
235.35
T.G. Millers
10.19
American Photo Equip. Co.
87.00
106.23
N.Y. Telephone Co.
120.85
Failing's Plumbing
Frank H. Gloss
50.00
Ithaca Printing Service
20.00
Curt Foerster
12•75
T.G. Miller's
35.06
Ithaca Journal
1.71
Ithaca Journal
2•88
N.Y. Telephone Co.
11.97
22M9e73
TOTAL ,
A ROV .) BY COMMITTEE
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'i"Tia hoard of Pirc, Commissionc.-rs of the City of Ithaca do hereby
c,L;vti.f,y tljat the fo11cwing, is a liot of the bills audited at,
hald "I'vic—day, February 10, 1959, the
ori,;,Arial billbeli-w. hcrt..,to atkache,i, aio] tLo. smae have bean
cl,.ecked and found' correct.
Ilew York T;.Jephone Go.
93-89
Ghandler 16
3.50
T. C,. fAlLxIs Y.!apx Go.
69.1.8
J. Humoay Co.
22.11
Cramcrt,i iOutu, Parts
,
GIAS i'
0 .88
Ithaca Glei-r .. Auto I'art", 1C)c,
2.88
UA—sh (, ")''03L G110 vrolet
3.75
11c,ad's '-lervico f,Aation
17.33
S t, u. 13 r os .
8100
1,itic"Le !,- .)'on
117-95
Lhc;atonls -Aicet ii.,Ietal jhop
8.55
Haverstick U f'o. Inc,
10.1)
i,.'obinson (,:.. Garoanter, ;Elie.
3.4
Hull 11cati-t-v., iw1umbin- Inc.t_-
4.60
Cayuga Electric Supf"Iy Co.
Ij. 13
Duro-Test Corp.
72.15
City Ghadock-lain
15-48
11. Y. ..3. .`lectric & Gass Corp.p.
482 Q2
1$230.62
Payroll endini, January 15, 1959 8,006.24
January 31, l9r,") 8. 010. 1�2
1b 101.6.66
Total. ,pooeoeose� 1712L7.28
.leg the members (-f the Board of
Fire of Lhe City of
Ithaca, do horebr car Lift' that we
have xuditcd tlia- bills listed above a
and reculuiend their payment at t1le
amounts sc.-,t opposite each name
respectively.
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as Add 13 Paid Call Men to each of Companies #1, #2 and #3, which would
be the acceptable equivalent of the fully paid 7 man company. This
would almost insure our staying on the A rating for the present.
d. The equipment is generally classed as OK and the completion of
the training center fulfills a vital need.
e. General - The items mentioned on page 26 of the Rating Board report
of October 1956 should be carried to completion without further
delay. These items will be found on an attached sheet.
f. The causes of friction between the volunteers and paid sections
of the Fire Dept. should be removed immediately. The interest
of the City of Ithaca surmounts any interest of parts of the
Fire Dept. Things like this arise from faulty leadership and
improper sense of values. The City of Ithaca is deeply grateful
for the efforts of the volunteers and is anxious to see that the
volunteers are treated fairly. That is all that they can demand.
It is the responsibility of the officials of the Fire Dept. to
determine immediately what constitutes fair treatment. The
committee feels that the present organization of the Fire Commission
does not centralize authority and recommends that the matter of
supervision of the managment of the Fire Dept. be explored so that
one man will be responsible for making policy decisions somewhat
similar to the local Police Dept, in which the final responsibility
rest squarely on the shoulders of the Mayor. A deputy could be
considered who would represent the volunteer segment because the
Fire Dept, is different from the Police Dept, in that it has a
system which uses both paid and non paid men. Some of the present
trouble with the Fire Dept. is due solely to negligence.
#4 The Common Council has not been reluctant to appropriate money nor
unwilling to listen to complaints and arguments. The Board has apparently
neglected to realize the seriousness of the classification that Ithaca has
on the rating board scale and what the cost will be to policy holders if
decisions on important matters are not made immediately. Internal dissention
can prove very expensive to the people as a whole and we may find ourselves
in the position of having won a battle and lost a war.
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard Miscall
Arthur C. Stallman
A REPORT ON THE CITI OF ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
by SPECIAL COMMITTEE :. MISCALL and STALLMAN
Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor February 12, 1959
City Hall
Ithaca, N.Y.
The Ithaca Fire Dept. is a totally tax supported local operation and
its function is to save life and property from fire. The policy for operat-.
ing the department is in the hands of a Fire Commission which in turn is
under the control of the Common Council by virtue of the Council's control
over appropriations.
The Dept* is unique in the City in that only a small number of those
fighting fires are full time paid employees of the City of Ithaca. At all
fires the crew fighting the fire consists of paid men, who usually operate
the fire fighting equipment, and public spirited volunteers who do the
actual fire fighting. The overall efficiency of the Dept. is more or less
determined by the response of volunteers to alarms. The matter of notifying
volunteers of fires is an important item in the operating efficiency of the
Dept.
The operating efficiency of the Fire Dept. is determined locally, but
this efficiency is measured for insurance rate purposes by a rating board
over which the City of Ithaca has no control. Insurance rates affect every
real property owner in the City of Ithaca as well as the tenants whose
possessions are in the buildings, and it is vitally important to manage the
Fire Dept, in such a way that the rating board will establish the lowest
possible rates for fire insurance. Many small items which might appear
unnecessary from a local viewpoint are considered extremely important by
the rating board. Therefore, in recommending changes we must always have
in mind the attitude of the rating board. This committee faces this kind
of a problem - an increase in the efficiency of the Dept, will cost the
City more money in the budget, but the savings will not go directly to City
Hall but will be spread over every fire insurance policy on the properties
in the City. It works something like this. In a hypothetical case it might
be wise for the City to spend one dollar which would produce a two dollar
saving to policy holders. In other words increases in efficiency are not
reflected in tax reductions but in rate reductions to the individual. This
committee is working along that line.
#1 From a local viewpoint it would appear that it might be wise to close
stations #5'and #7. If this were done a cash savings of about $1500, per
year (light, heat, etc.) would be made. If the property were sold it is
assumed it would go on the tax roll. However, the rating board would look
with disfavor on this move and its representative stated clearly that it
would affect our relative standing on the rating scale for an increase in
fire insurance rates. Therefore, this committee recommends that Stations
#5 and #7 be retained.
#2 The ideal rating for a city on rating board standards, is a fully paid
fire department with no volunteers. Ratings go on a downward scale from
this point depending on the number of paid men and the volunteer response
to alarms, plus the item of proper modern equipment. The City of Ithaca
cannot shoulder the burden of a fully paid Fire Dept. and must continually
aim to make a combination paid volunteer department function at the highest
efficiency. Our present rating by the National Board is Class 6 with insurance
premium rating A. In order to maintain our present schedule of premiums we
must reach a Class 4 rating. If nothing is done at once we will be placed
in Rating B for insurance premiums which we estimate will cost policy holders
an additional $400,000. in annual premiums. At present fire insurance
premiums in the City of Ithaca are estimated at almost $29000,000, per year.
It can be seen from these figures that we are faced with a 20% increase in
rates if we continue to let the Fire Dept, operations drift.
#3 The rating board suggestions for improvement in the department.
a. Companies #1, f2 and #3 be augmented with 4 paid men each.
#1 Requires 7 paid men
12 Requires 7 paid men
713 Requires 7 paid men or see b and c below
b. Seriously consider the use of Paid Call Men (volunteers who are
paid when they work at fighting fires). These men must respond to
alarms to maintain their paid status.
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Rating Board recommendations of October 1956 and present status from page 26 of
the report
#9 Change Civil Service requirement to 6 months probationary period. -
Awaiting action of Civil Service Commission.
#10 Retirement age - Controversial subject not yet resolved
#11 ?hilly paid force - See Paragraph 3 a,b and c above
#12 Fully paid force - See Paragraph 3 alb and c above
#13 Is being done OK
#14 Is being done OK
#15 Is being done OK
#16 Equipment requirements - Are being improved.
#17 Mayor must authorize Fire Dept, in writing that they may obtain
gasoline from Police Dept. pumps - Has been done.
#18 Dept, should have full time paid mechanic - Presently under discussion.
#19 Regulation and Rules - Are being prepared but should be rushed to
completion at once.
#20 Training program - Has improved but must be followed up more closely
and must be required. Minimum requirement is one training period
per week for all men.
#21 Programming movement of pumpers on an alarm and connection to sprinkler
systems - Is under way but should be speeded up.
#22 Is being worked on but should be speeded up.
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!`Alderman Connolly reported on a study being made of proceduie.for.
t '. llegally parked or involved in accidents and advised that definit,o
reco Y s,bereon will be ready for the next meeting.
D� REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a written
report "Wed by himself and Planning Board Member Miscall. Aldermap;';Qnolly
expresser~Ee hope that Mr. Chamberlain from the Fire Rating Organiza 11
be inviteCq o appear before the Council for a discussion of fire rate" orgy
Clynes �idv ied that the last survey was made in 1956 and that there no '
increase in rates until a new survey is made at which time officials of
rating organization will discuss their findings with city officials.
Y R SON APPOINTMENT: Alderman Gibson reported the resignation of Mrs.
Joan Silibi from the position of stenographer in the youth Bureau and recommended
the app$�ftment of Mary Robertson to succeed her.
By '' Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOL 'that Mary Robertson be appointed provisionally as stenographer in the
Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $20847.00; and that the Civil Service
Commissibri be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position.
Carried.
IMS- 0 POLES: Alderman Stallman reported receipt of complaints about'the
number of television poles being erected in the city.
By Alde�pan Stallman: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the Finance and Public Works Relations Committee be authorized -
to request a conference with the Ceracche Television Corp. to discuss mutual","'
problems regarding the installation of television poles throughout the City.
Carried.
PLANUUM BOARD OFFICE SPACE: By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman VanMarter
RESOLMs that the Finance Committee and City Attorney be empowered to negq ate
for office space for the Planning Board and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign the necessary lease upon approval thereof by the City Attorney,
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. /
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
CMIMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
PA
CITY OF ITHACA, WEN YORK.,
Special Meeting 7;30 p.m. Narch 18, 1959
PRESENT -
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson,'Baldini, VanMarter, HarrisPn, Gibson, Connolly.
Vignyei, Alo, Mueller
Members of Charter Revision Commission: laendon Smith, Chairman
PtWers, Bradford, Marcham, Mm Copeland, Mrs. Johnson, Carolyn
Clerk - Bl.ean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called to permit the
Charter Revision Commission to present its proposed new charter. He requested
permission to present two other items first.
BUILDII2G COMMISSIONER: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement:
"In view of the bad fire which occurred last night on College Avenue, where
fortunately 16 persons escaped with their lives, I would like to ask the
Finance Committee to meet with Mr. Golder, the Acting Building Commissioner,
as soon as possible to discuss the duties and salary concerning that department.
This is something.whieli should be settled as soon as possible and the sooner
the better."
J L.V.R.R. CO. TAX EXEMPTION• The Mayor presented the following statement:
"Last Thursday, Mr. N.A. Baird, District Land and Tax Agent for the Lehigh
Valley Railroad called on Mr. Dixon, City Assesson for a 10% tax abatement,
which had been anticipated.
At that time, I met with Mrc Baird, and pointed out to him that the City of
Ithaca has been trying to get a decision from the Railroad concerning the
relocation of the new Route 13 and the use of the Auburn and Ithaca Branch
Right of Way to avoid many homes.
I have today received a letter from Mr. Baird which I will ask the Clerk to
read. It is my suggestion that this letter be referred to the Finance Committe,
for consderation. Further, I do not think that any decision by the Council
should be made until the Railroad gives an answer to my request of last October.
The Clerk read the letter from L.V.R.R. Co. indicating that no certiorari proceec;-
ings wou:;d.be started if the City is willing to grant a 10% tax abatement or
exemption as permitted under Chapter 970 of the Laws of 1958. It was also
indicated therein that an answer on the relocation of Highway #13 will be ready
for the April meeting of the Council.
BY Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report. Carried.
Alderman Stimson entered at this point in the proceedings.
CHARTER: Mayor Ryan presented thy: attached statement regarding the proposed new
charter.
At the request of the Charter Revision Commission and with permission being
granted, the balance of the proceedings was tape recorded by the Commission
for its records.
lam- Mendon W. Smith, Chairman of the Commission, presented copies of the prof-q-,
rlew eharter to members of the Council and reviewed in detail the Commissiones
work on the charter from start to date. He emphasized that it was a collective
job by Commission members and that it represented the unanimous opinion of the
Commission that its adoption will be in the best interest of the City. He then
compared the present form of government with the proposed new form and reviewed
the major technical changes contained in the proposed charter.
In conclusion he stated that it was the unanimous judgement of the members of
the Commission that the proposed new Charter is basically good and is best suit',
to the present needs of the City. He urged that it be judged on its basic struc,--
and pointed out that minor adjustments may be made from time to time if warrante
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED that this Common Council does hereby designate May 26, 1959 as the dajr
for holding a Special Election pursuant to Section 20 of the City Home Rule Law
Of the State of New York. The following question shall be submitted to the
qualified voters:
"Shall the Charter proposed by the Charter Commission be adopted?"
All polls shall be open from the hours of 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m,t?,il»leetion
shall be by written ballot.The polls to be manned by two election tors, one°
from each of the two major political parties.
A qualified voter is one who is properly registered by May li M59 and who meets
the requirements of Section 150 of the Election Law of the State 'of New .York.
w
March 18, 1959
To: Members of the Charter Revision Comm & the Common Council
At this time, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of
the City to thank each and every member of the Charter Revision CorrLmittee
for the amount of time they have devoted to the task of Revising the
Charter.
Everyone on the Committee deserves credit for giving up other
engagements and spending much of their spare time on this new Charter.
I know that the members have made the decisions they thought were the
best.
However, on such a big job there are bound to be differences of
opinion.
I intend to further study the document carefully and reserve the
right to present any disagreements that may be evident.
At this time I would like to protest the Charter Revision Committee's
decision to make a chance in the duties of the Mayor and reducing the
salary. I am doing this with the thought of helping whoever the next
Mayor is, whether Republican or Democrat.
When I first became Mayor I was satisfied with the $4000 salary and
I still am. I did not enter any protest when the position of secretary
to the Mayor was abolished as I took office. In fact I approved of it.
This has been handled by myself with the help of Mr. Blean's office.
At the end of this, my fourth .year, the City will have saved $16,000.
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I feel that the Charter Revision Committee being a non -partisan
group should set the minimum salary at this time. If this is left
up to a Democratic Council with a Republican Mayor or a Republican
Council with a Democratic Mayor everyone knoTrs what could happen.
During the time I have been in office I have had many people tell
me the Nayor's position should pay double what it does at present.
However, at no time during my three years as Mayor have I suggested or
even requested more salary. The Chairman of the Finance Committee will
verify this. I do protest the saving of $1500 a year on the salary of
the Mayor when we spend over $1,000,000. annually for ordinary city
expenses and $284,000. on a bridge without batting an eye, knowing that
this bridge is used mostly by everyone but Ithacans. The saving of
t1500 is insignificant in view of the amount of the budget and the
duties of the Mayor as I see them after three years.
One of the earliest decisions made by the Charter Revision Committee
was to decide on a strong Mayor form of government. However, this has
turned out to be nothing more than a City Manager under another name.
As I understand it the form of government you at first proposed
for Ithaca, included six department heads in the fielcis of public works,
administration and finance, planning, fire, police and youth all directly
responsible to the Mayor. However, I have heard these have been changed
and the Mayor would only make the appointments of the Department Heads.
No ore would be directly responsible to him after that.
I believe th4the Commission has confused the whole set up by
recommending a cut in the Mayor's salary. This in effect will not
give the mayor any strength, but rather will reduce his standing to
the present honorary status.
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I did not seek the job of Mayor for salary reasons. However I
would like to point out that in running for Mayor there are campaign
expenses plus many donations that are made during the Mayor's term
of office. With the $2500 salary you have mentioned this would ?_n-.
dicate that a person world almost have to pay to be Mayor.
It appears that with the salary you have mentioned that you are
making the job of Mayor an honorary position instead of your strong
Mayor with more power. You are encouraging; the Mayor to stay away
from City Hall as much as possible. If this is what you want he__
should have no salary at all.
I approve of your decision to have an Administrative Assistant,
providing he does not become a City Manager. This person could per-
form many duties and would always be helpful to every new Mayor taking
office.
There are some who question whether this Administrative Assistant
should receive more than the Mayor, but I myself feel that a trained
person Tgho would be doing a lot of work would be entitled to a higher
salary than the Mayor.
However I would like to point out that very few people would ever
think of taking their complaints to this Administrative Assistant or
asking his help on promoting certain projects. The Mayor is the first
one they think of. He is the person who would get the telephone com-
plaints at home, not this new Administrative Assistant.
Another very important thing to think of is that this person in
the job of Administrative Assistant is not going to be a leader and pub
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himself in the position of having anyone disagree with him if he can
avoid it. I am thinking of the Aldermen, local Attorneys, Cornell
University Officials, etc.
A Chief Executive of a city who has a title and $2500 salary is
nothing more than an honorary Mayor.
.A strong ITayor can really push for the things that can benefit the
City by thousands of dollars.
In closing I want to say that unless the Charter Revision Commissions
changes their mind about this $2500 salary immediately and also making
the department heads directly responsible to the Mayor I will proceed to
do all I can to publicize the fact that the Revision of the Charter
should be voted down in May. I know that this is protesting very
strongly and I am sorry that I have to -pursue this course but this is
the way I feel. I hope that the Aldermen and Commission can see my
point in this matter.
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r arch 18, 1959
By Alderman Stimsan: seconded by Alderman Imrphy and Gibson
T4MV,aS, this Common Council is charged, m xW Section 20 of the City Home Rule
Law, to provide for publication and other publicity in respect to the provisions
of the proposed charter as it tray deem proper, and
,,IHMEAS I this Cartoon Council believes that the Charter Revision Comission can
handle this publicity best on behalf of the Council, rs the Charter
mow THFJWOR'E BE IT MOLU�, that the Council hereby empaWe
Revision CoVoisaion to prepare and submit such publicity to the Council and
cooperate with it in presenting such publicity to the electorate.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Bl`e'a�n , City Clerk
Regular Meeting
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDnGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
7:30 p.m.
April 1, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Hurphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn,
Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Horn, Mueller.
Attorney - Clynes
Building Commissioner - Golder
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Chief of Fire - Weaver
Members of Charter Revision - Powers, Mrs. Copeland
City Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk _ Barber
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
EAGLES CLUB PROPERTY: The Clerk read an offer by the Fraternal Order of Eagles
to sell its real estate including its building at 330 E. State Street to the City
for the total sum of $150,000.00.
HERNAN C. SMZ H PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from Herman C. Smith and
Cecile L. Smith offering for sale to the City their properties known as 319
W. State Street and 404 W. Green Street, consisting of about 17,622 square feet
with a building with a floor space of about 89000 square feet on the 319 State
Street portion, for the total sum of $100,000.00.
Py Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly
FESOLVEDo that both letters be referred to the Board of Public Works for study
and report thereon.
Alderman Murphy recommended that they be referred to the Planotng/for its study
also and Alderman Stallman advised that the Planning Board is aware of both offers,
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Piazza Motion Carried.
RESOIZED, that both letters be referred to the Planning Board for study and report
thereon.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 _ Stallman Carried.
BIDS - STATION WAGON: The Clerk read a letter from the Sealer of Wts. & Msrs.
requesting permission to advertise for bids on a station wagon for his use from
funds in his 1959 tentative budget.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman•Alo
PESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorised to advertise for bids
on the purchase of a Station Wagon for use of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
and that the bids be received and opened by the Safety Committee of the Council
prior to the next regular meeting of the Council.
Carried.
PLA--�.NNUQ BOARD IEaSE• Alderman Stimson reported that a lease had been negotiated
for lease of office quarters for the Planning Board on the second floor of premises
located at 223 E. Seneca Street for a rent of $135,00 per month. It was approved
and ordered filed.
'UMM RENEWAL: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that
J the Floral -Island Urban Renewal project be terminated due to complications arising
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Flood Control Project; and that the Council
take appropriate action to accomplish this.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and.
report. Carried.
AIRE= TEASE: Mr. Paul Jackson, Savannah, N.Y. and Mr. James Mann, Lyons, N.Y.
both appeared before ths,Council regarding lease of the municipal airport. Mr.
Jackson stated that he was prepared to take over the present lease of the airport
It Article 4 of the agreement can be amended to permit other uses. He advised
that he contemplated operating a drag strip there on Sundays.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Council reject the recommendation of the Board of Public Works
to close the airport in view of the new interest in leasing it and that the Board
be requested to renew its study of the entire matter in view of this expressed
new interest; and that Mr. Jackson and Mr. Mann be advised to present their
proposalst in writing to the Board of Public Works for its action.
Carried.
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LIBRARY: Mr. Geo. F. Rogalsky appeared before the Council and requested a special
meeting at which time the Library Trustees might present and discuss with city
officials its plans and proposal to relocate the Library building. He advised
that the Library had received an offer to sell the old building to the First
National Bank & Trust Company for the sum of $90,000.00.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Council express its willingness to attend such a special meeting
if called by the Mayor. Carried.
L V.R.R. CO. TAX EXEMPTION: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement:
"On two occasions today, Mr. Laverty has talked with Mr. Crowley, Supt. of the
L.N.R.R. in Buffalo by phone. He has also spoken to an Assistant to Mr. Baird,
Land and Tax Agent.
A letter setting forth the position of the L.V.R.R. was signed by Mr. Viviano,
Vice Pres. of the R.R. on March 25th. This letter agrees to the relocation of
route 13, using R.R. property, provided the R.R. is not put to any expense in
relocating the R.R. and if the present shippers using the railroad are also
relocated.
Yx. Crowley promised to furnish this letter in confirmation.
In view of this development, I have no objection to the Council granting a reduction
in assessment to the L.V.R.R, if that is their wish."
By Alderman'Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca, acting pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
970 of the Laws of 1958, hereby grants to the L.V.R.R. Company a partial exemption
form taxation for the year 1959 equivalent to ten per cent of the assessed valuat:1,):
of its property within the jurisdiction of said City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the necessary agreement granting such exemption upon approval
thereof by the City Attorney. Carried.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that an amount of $1,832.13 had been
expended from the General Fund for a roof for the new Fire Training Center; and
that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the transfer
of the sum of $1,832.13 from Capital Reserve Fund #10 to pay for this item of
expense.
• By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly
14-1EREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for the construction of a Fire Training
Center, designated as Capital Reserve Fund #10, and
NIHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on March U, 1959, requested that an appropri-
ation of $1.832.13 be made from said reserve Hand for the construction of a roof
on the Fire Training Center, a specific item of capital improvement which may be
financed from said reserve farad,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $1,832.13 from
Capital Reserve Fund #10 for the construction of a roof on said Fire Training
Center be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is
authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $1.832.13 from said Capital Reserve
Fund to lbe Geneml Fund to be esp waded only for the purpose herein setforth.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
gAEZLe UZRVE TRAN§M: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works
had approved the purchase of a power stump cutter oatt a total net cost of $3,146.50
and requested the Council to authorize the transfer/the sum of $3,146.50 from
Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, to pay for this equipment. ✓
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson
14HER.EAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment designated as Capital
Reserve Fund 715,and
14M EAS, the Board of Public Works, on March 25, 1959, requested that an appropri-
ation of $3,146.,50 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned specific
item of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $3,146.50 from
Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to transfer the
sum of $3,146.50 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended
only for the purpose herein setforth.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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PARKING METERS - EDDY STREET: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had
requested the Common Council to establish a parking meter zone on Eddy Street,
between Buffalo and Seneca Sts - both sides; and to authorize the purchase of
parking meters for this new metered area at an estimated cost of $1,770.00.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Public Safety, Finance and Charter
& Ordinance Committees for joint study and report thereon.
Carried.
V BIDS - PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had requested
the Council to permit advertising for 46 parking meters for use on College and
Oak Avenues and to adopt a resolution indicating that, for reasons of efficiency
and economy, there is need for standardization of parking meters in the City and
therefore permit the purchase, after public bidding, of'a type of meter which
will be standard for the City of Ithaca.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn
TAHEREAS this Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to permit
advertising for bids for new parking meters for use on College and Oak Avenues
and other areas, and
'WHEREAS, upon investigation, it is deemed to be for the best interests of the City
of Ithaca to advertise for Dual meters only for the following reasons of efficiency-
and economy: 1. At present there are 1072 Dual parking meters in operation in
the City of Ithaca.
2. Extensive quantities of repair parts would need to be kept for
only one make of meter.
3. Ithaca has one of the best trained meter repairm*n for Dual
meters in the country.
4. Manufacturers' representatives have stated that Ithaca's record
for length of usable life in its meters is outstanding.
5. It provides less confusion to the general public.
1v14D WHEREAS 6 103 (5) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
provides that upon adoption of a resolution by a vote of at least two-thirds
of all the members of the governing body of a city, for reasons of efficiency
or economy, that there is need for standardization, purchase contracts of more
than one thousand dollars may be Awarded by the appropriate Board of said City
to the lowest re:epotsible bidder furnishing the required security after advertise-
ment for sealed:'bids ,
N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council that the Board of Public Works
is authorized to advertise for public bid for the purchase of 46 Dual meters for
installation on College and Oak avenues and for such additional Dual meters as
may be needed and authorized by the Board of Public Works for the remainder of
the year 1959.
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AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
OFF-ST PARKING REAR OF ITHACA HOTEL: The Clerk reported the Board of Public
Works -had requested the Council to take action on its recommendation regarding
acquisition of property in the rear of Ithaca Hotel for an off-street parking lot.
Alderman Baldini reported that the matter is still under consideration but not
reported on yet due to confusion in its being referred to joint committees of
the Council which have been changed in the meantime.
CITY Qjjalg ANNTAL REPOT• The City Clerk presented his annual financial report
for tha mar 19, o.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Mueller
RESOLVED, that the report be accepted with thanks to the Clerk and that it be
ordered filed. Carried.
M
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SITE• Attorney Clynes reported the Public Service Commission
had approved the sale by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. of land to the City as a site
for the addition to the Sewage Treatment Plant, and that the closing will take
place in a week or so.
_ 4 April 1, 1959
BUB ILDINC� C%SIONER: Acting Building Corodssioner Golder presented and reviewed
a quarterly report covering a survey of the conditions and needs of the Building
Department, with suggestions of remedies and procedures. It included a proposed
budget of $31,500.00 based upon inspecting all multiple residences in the city
and completing an enforcement program at least in part in a period of one year.
A general question and answer period ensued, Alderman Stimscn reported the
Finance Committee had met with Mr. Golder on March 30th. but had been unable
to agree on the budget contained in his report. He advised that his committee
we* opposed to the increased budget, not because It did not realize there is
a job to be done, but because of its strain an the tax rate and its effect on
the entire city salary structure. Both other members of the committee concurred
and all agreed that no alternate to his proposal had been suggested or offered
by Mr. Golder. After further discussion the Building Commissioner agreed to
a discussion of a compromise and the matter therefore was referred back to the
Finance Committee for this purpose.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
FIRE DM, AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept.. Audit dated March loth.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Fire Dept, audit in the total amount of $17,901.19 be attached
and made a part of these minutes. Carried.
BOARD OF EDUCATION AGRF,�EMNT: Alderman Stimson reported the Finance Committee,
in cooperation with the City Chamberlain, had presented a proposal to the Board
of Education in the amount of $10,429.53 for the collection of school taxes by
the City Chamberlain for 1959 and that if it is accepted by the Board an agree-
ment will be drawn by the City Attorney.
CHARTER, 3MLICI11: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
WHEREAS, the Common Council by resolution dated March 18, 1959, authorized the
Charter Revision Commission to prepare publicity for the proposed new charter
for the City of Ithacan
AND WHEREAS, the resolution further provided that the Charter Revision Commission
shmuld, submit such publicity to the Common Council,
AND WHEREAS the Charter Revision Commission has submitted plans for a published
br%chure-w�th charts and a popular description of the changes proposed by the
new charter,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by this Common Council that the Charter Revision
Commission is authorized to arrange for such publication of the contemplated
brochure and charts as it deems necessary, and to charge the expense of such
Publication to the City of Ithaca, not to exceed the amount of four hundred
and fifty dollars.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Charter Revision Commission be authorized to
Publish its final report to the people of Ithaca at the expense of the City of
Ithaca, and such final report is not to be considered publicity for the Charter
within the meaning of the resolution of March 18, 1959. Such publication will
be within the present budget of the Commission.
Carried.
ADDITIONA? AEMOPRIATIM FARE TRAINING : Alderman Connolly reported
"eeipt of a request from the Superintendent of Public Works for an additional.
"WrWiation of $3600.00 to complete the Fire Training Center and that in the
74eantime the Fire Chief had presented a request for another $1,800.00. He
)'eco:anended further study to clarify the total amount actually needed for this
PuIrpose.
By A140rman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stimson
OLV, that the requests be referred to the Public Safety Committee, Finance
a4 Board of Public Works Relations Committees for joint study and report with
A1r t o art as chairman of the group.
Carried.
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April 1, 1959
BIDS - RADIO ECU IPMENT: Alderman Connolly reported that the Public Safety
Committee had received and opened bids on radio equipment at 5:00 p.m. today
as follows:
NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL NET BID
Motorola Communications & Electronics $1,669.06
General Electric 1,445.00
The equipment included one base station receiver, 1 base station transmitter,
2 mobile receivers, 2 mobile transmitters fcr the Police Department. He
recommended further study of the bids received, and they were referred to the
Public Safety Committee for study and report thereon.
TRIPHAMMER BRIDGE: Alderman Baldini reported the Board of Public Works had
l/ authorized Modjeski & Masters to proceed with design of the Triphammer Bridge
and that the location for core boringshad been received but work thereon had
not been started yet. He also reported that the bridge consultants have
decided that the new bridge will have to be constructed at the site of the
old one.
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN: Alderman Stinson called attention to a letter dated Feb.
25; 1959 received from Ithaca Volunteer Firemens Association regarding the
Mayor's alleged unjust criticism of the Fire Department and the volunteers.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the letter be attached and made a part of these minutes and the
contents thereof re -'eared to the Public Safety Committee for study and report.
Carried.
On'-Ttotion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blesn
City Clerk
Common Courcil Proceedings
Audit Sheet
April 1, 1959
Ithaca Printing Service
4.50
N.Y.S. assessors Assoc.
40.00
Brandt 4utomatic Cashier Co.
93.20
Cayuga Press Inc.
63.00
City Chamberlain
12.26
Lehigh V-i)-ley R.R. Co.
8.46
Norton. Frinting Co.
178.15
The Penna Constr. Co.
200.00
Ithaca Journal
-i.L,?
First -rational Safe Deposit Co;
6.00
Malcom J. 1 a.nn, M.D.
5.00
Addressograph-Mu.ltigra.ph
2 ,LPa0.50
Moslpr 3-9fe Co.
60,00
rfack's Photo Copies
14-76
.Earle W. and Mabel C. DeMotte
135.00
Ithaca Journal
r
1�.98
NIgry H. Darling
50.00
The Ithaca Journal
10.2.0
_'.G. Filler's
q
1� .70
Telephone Co.
105.06
Ithaca Printing Service
27,00
Police & Sheriff's Assoc.
5.00
Van1,'Iarter Office Fqu4L .
1.80
Andy Soy -ring
3.60
Cramer's Auto Parts
41.15,
H.A. manning moo.
5L..00
Iceco, Inc.
17.28
Tioga Auto Parts
20.'30
Brewer & Brown
57-45
H.L. V r.Ost.rend
61.60
Dr. R. Yazza
64.80
"ancy ]-1 ott
17.95
Dr. W. Ward
32.4.0
Tompkins County Hospital
271.4.0
E Lrrira -Harley Davidson Sales
22.70
Socony ioail Oil
532.I
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
15.99
N.Y. Telephone Co.
97.03
Ralph J. Mazza, Y:D.
64.84
The Itha.ca Journal
8.46
Gerald 1�1. Quick
148.88
Smith's Atlantic
15.90
Art 's Transmission Ser.
84•85
i4es & Les Diner
40.20
01vmpia restaurant
51.55
The Corner Book Store
16.25
The Grover Press
-Wallick
5.50
Fhi.lip B.
10.00
Management Consultants, Inc.
17.50
F.A. 1°fanning Co.
0
270
Ithaca .Agency
.
22700
Guyda 14iiting
7.11
88
Vayne Bliss
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
10.50
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Con't )
Common Council Proceedings
Audit Sheet
April 1, 1959
Files Tipton
VnWatta 0ffice Equipment Co.
Paul Thornton
Andy Soyring
New York Telephone Co.
Add-ressograph Multigrarh
Ithaca Journal
James J. Clynes, Jr.
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
A.J. Golder
Paul Guaruera
Dale B. Pritchard
Kline's Pharmacy
H.A. Nanning Co.
Leonard idscall
Ithaca Agency Inc.
TOTAL
APPROVED BY !�i!
I?
COW?IW13
33.00
31.30
8.75
32.95
10.72
26. A
4.62
200.00
18.96
10.64
9.00
10.00
30.25
162.00
76.74
25,418.48
$31,752.30
The Word of Fire G=issioacrs of the City of Ithaca, do hereby
certify that the followinZ is a list of the bills audited at
their regular mceting hold Tuesday, -k�rch 10, t,-,e
original bills being hercto attached, an6 the sane nave been
chocked and found correct,
A G. Ailler's & bons Papor Go.
4-11
;. Y. Telephone Go.
144-94
City Chamberlain
154-82
The Ithaca Journal
3.36
American LaFrance
2.95
Gayuga Motor Wes carp.
1.50
Ithaca Gear K Auto Parts
12-50
Cramer's Auto ?arts
.84
G. J. Rumsey A Go.
11.68
ILECO Inc.
26-31
Ithaca junk Go.
11-50
Ames ` elding L Supply Go.
4.50
National telding
4.50
Sturm Bros.
C)o
The Gamewell Go
48.12
A. A. Little L Son
353-85
jonohue-halverson, lac.
10-97
Orton ,_lectric Go.
16.20
-0 J. Howard
29.27
Clarkson Chumical Go., Inc.
77-35
J. 1. Holcomb Mfg. Co., Inc.
19.00
Driscolls !GA ;More
12.68
H. Y. S. Electric & Gas Uorp.
1,519-13
_11nyroll ending February 15s 1959
8P209.27
February 28, 1959
8;172.79
16082106
Total ............... i 17,901,19
',,;a; tho i,-tci--abers of the board of Fire
Commissioners of the City of ithaca,
do hereby certify that we hove audited
the bills listed above and reconnend
their payment at the anounto set op
posite each name respectively.
387 10
3 20
317-11.
6
05
1.731.29
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I i HACA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOC.
P. 0. BOX 441
ITHACA, NEW YORK
February 25, 1959
Dear ` _%t . 1�
It is with some reluctance that the following letter is written
to you, but circumstances of late compel some action.
Those of you who follow the activities of the fire department are
well aware of the increased activity in that department, espeoi& ly in
the past year, You are also well aware of the continued harassing of
the fire department. By unfounded and half true statements, the morale
of the volunteer, as well as the paid man, has been greatly undermined.
While it may seem that the men are being a little over sensitive about
this thing, it must be remembered that the volunteer works for free.
His onl� pay is the "thankks" he gets from the community. When the
"thanks he gets is unfounded, non -constructive criticism, then he must
feel that his hours spent and risk taken are not worth while.
In the year 1958, the volunteer firemen, under the able direction of
Assistant Chief Richard Gregg, have spent many hundreds of man hours in
an attempt to improve the department efficiency. We hope to continue this
progress in the year 1959. This can and will be done, but how much is
accomplished will depend a very great deal on the gttitude of City Hall,
specifically the Mayor's office. We are already getting refusals from
men in regards tc training with always the same reason. We will not
continue to take the abuse from the Mayor. Mind you, not the Staff, but
by the Mayor.
We are not politieiams, but we are citizens and taxpayers of this
city. We seldom complain about the running of the city. In this case,
we feel compelled to appeal to you, not in the behalf of the firemen,
but in the best interests of all taxpayers and res:"d_ents to block, by
whatever means you may possess, the indiscriminate and unjust criticism
of the fire department.
We trust this problem will be given some thought, by the members of
the governing body of this city, to the end that the controversy between
the Mayor and the fire department can be settled.
Very truly yours,
Fa L E. D�
W. Lyle Pie gh, President
APR 11959 Ithaca Volunteer Fireman's Assoc.
:a s'Y ELERA Raym,o$d Paetow, Vice -President
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACP,, N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 29, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor -. Ryan .-
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly;
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Aloe Mueller, Horn.
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Building Commissioner - Golder
B sPoWo Commissioner - Gam, Egan
Planning Commissioner _ Mrs. Lee
Planning Director - Wallick
Assoc. Planners - Donald, T,7est
Charter Revision Commission - Mrs, Copeland
Cornell Library Representatives - Mrs. VanDevort,
Clerk - B1ean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Mr. Geo. Rogalsky, Mr. Sherman Peer
CHARTER REVISIONy SPECIAL ELECTION RITLES: The Clerk presented and read a draft of
a proposed resolution recommended for adoption by the Charter Revision Commission
to provide rules for the conduct of the special election to be held May 26th.
on Charter Revision.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
IPJHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by rese ution dated March 18,
19599 proclaimed a special election to be held in the City of Ithaca on May 26,
1959, to vote on the question: "Shall the charter proposed by the Charter Commission
be adopted?",
AND WREAS the Common Council further resolved: that the polls shall be open in
each election district from 12 noon to 9 p.mo; that the -polls should be manned
by two election inspectors, one from each of the two major political parties;
that a qualified voter is one who is properly registered by May 1, 1959s and who
meets the requirements of Section 150 of the Election Law of the State of 'few York;
AND TTfEREAS the details of the conduct of the special election are within the
powers of the Common Council to establish under the Home Rule Law,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the rules, regulations, ballots, conduct, canvass,
and all other details of procedure of such special election conform as nearly as
may be to the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York, specifically,
but without limitation thereto or of the general applicability of other provisions
of the Election Law, with suitable modifications:
(all article and section references are to the Election Law of the State of New
York)
1. The Board of Elections of Tompkins County shall choose the two inspectors of
election for each polling place from their regular lists of election inspectors
as set up under Article 8. All other employees and personnel needed in the con-
duct of this special election shall be those provided i•Tith such duties under the
Election Law.
2. There shall be no special registration days in the various polling places of
the City. Central registration for voters eligible to vote in the special election
shall continue only until May 1, 1959.
3. Certificates of service and payment shall be in accordance with Art. 3, Sec. 47.
4. The compensation of election officers shall be the same as that provided by
the Common Council for election officers at the general election in November 1958.
5. Certification of the proposition shall be by the Clerk of the City of Ithaca
to the Board of Elections, in accordance with Art.. 3, Sec. 68, suitably modified,
without, however, including in such certification the present (1908)charter of
the City of Ithaca, but including the abstract of the proposed charter (1959) and
of the present charter (1908) as prepared by the Charter Commission.
6. Publication by the Board of Elections of notices of the special election shall
follow the rules of Art. 4. Secs. 73, 74, and 77, with suitable modifications to
adapt them to a special election on a proposition,
7. furnishing of supplies by the Board of Elections shall be in accordance with
Art. 40 Sec. 841 applicable to a general election, except that the Clerk of the
City of Ithaca shall provide necessary copies and abstracts of the proposed
charter.
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8. Preparation and delivery of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with
Art. 15, Sec. 411.
9. Use of the registration records shall be in accordance with Art. 15, Secs,
412, 413, 414, and 415, except that the Board of elections may provide for
signature of the voter, in lieu of signature on the back"of his registration
poll record, special signature sheets applicable only to this special election.
10. Distribution of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Sec.
91, with suitable modification.
11. Election expenses shall be a charge upon the City of Ithaca, and payment and
apportionment and certification of such expenses shall be in accordance with Art.
4, Secs. 93 and 94,
12. Ballots shall meet the standards of Art. 5, Sec. 102, and shall be in the
form and carry the instructions provided in Art, 5, Sec. 106.
13. The returns of the canvass shall be in accordance with Art, 10,, Secs. 1.11
and 112.
14. Tally sheets shall be as provided in Art. 5, Sec. 114. paragraph 2.
15. There shall be no provision for either absentee or military ballots.
16. The conduct of the election shall be in accordance with Art. 8, Secs,
192-1949 196, 197, 201, 202, 205-210, 212-216, 219-221, 223, 225, and 226.
17. The canvass of results shall be in accordance with Art. 10, Secs. 272, 273.
and 275-277, as far as applicable to a special election on a proposition, except
that delivery of the certified copy of the statement of the canvassing board
shall be delivered to the Clerk of the City of Ithaca,
18. The provisions of Art. 13 in regard to campaign expenditures and receipts
shall apply where pertinent, except that statements shall be filed with the Clerk
of the City of Ithaca.
19, The provisions of Art. 14 in regard to judicial proceedings shall apply
__where pertinent. Carried.
�J (_NFR M&T_ PA=G: Alderman Connolly reported that the Governor had vetoed
a Bill that would have permitted Ithaca to issue licenses for overnight parking
in the city's streets. Attorney Clynes stated that he had been advised the
reasons given for its veto were as follows:
1. Its reference to "CITY MAGISTRATE" instead of "CITY JUDGE"
2. Omission of specification of a maximum fee for the licenses.
3. Doubt of the possible effect of the measure on the power of Cornell
University Trustees over streets in the University area.
He discounted the first as unimportant, said that the omission of a maximum fee
had been deliberate until the City had been able to determine this fact and
stated that the matter over Cornell's jurisdiction had been thoroughly cleared
with Counsel for the University. He presented a copy of a letter from Counsel
to Cornell to the Counsel to the Governor advising that the University would
register no opposition. Alderman Connolly recommended that an effort be made
to reintroduce the measure at a later date.
BIDS - RADIOEMIL=: Alderman Connolly advised that upon review of bids taken
on radio equipment for the Police Department by the Public Safety Committee it
recommended that all bids be rejected and that the Chief of Police be authorized
to readvertise for bids which would include a replacement of all equipment rather
than part of it as originally planned.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stal man
RESOLV 'D, that the bids received April 1, 1959, by the Public Safety Committee
of the Common Council, for furnishing the City with radio equipment for the Police
Department be and hereby are rejected, and
BE IT -FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Police be authorized to readvertise for
bids on radio equipment to include the following:
The successful bidder shall furnish 1 base station receiver, 1 base station.
transmitter, 5 mobile receivers, 5 mobile transmitters, 2 mobile motorcycle
receivers, 2 mobile motorcycle transmitters, in accordance with specifications
to be filed at the time of readvertisement.
Carried.
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April 29, 1959
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BIDS - STATION WAGON: Alderman Connolly reported that the Public Safety Committee
had received and opened bids as follows on fipril 21, 1959 for furnishing the City
with a Station Wagon for use of the Sealer of Its. & Msrs.:
N A1� OF BIDDER P to
* T^hm. T. Pritchard Plymouth
Dodge
TRADE-IN NET
GROSS BID ALLOWANCE FAD.
TO - - 1663.00
(b) - - 1803.00
(a)
(b)
* Trialsh•& Son Chevrolet Chevrolet (a) 2644.89
(b) 2805.49
Ithaca Motors Co. International (a) 2789.75
(b) 3031.75
(a) Standard transmission
(b) Automatic "
(*) Add $101.00 for V-8 engine on Pritchards bid
(*) Add 103.00 " It It " Chevrolet It
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Van Marter
1663.00
1848.00
1198.89 1446,00
1198.89 1606.6o
990.76 1798.99
1050.76 1980.99
liJHEREAS, bids on a station wagon to be used by the Sealer of Weights & leasures,
which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on April
21,1959, have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and
`)HEREAS, the Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. has recommended that the low bid submitted
by Ualsh & Son Chevrolet for one 1959 Chevrolet Station Wagon with automatic
transmission, in the total amount of $1606,60 be accepted,
Ngol THERIYORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Sealer be accepted
and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with a 1959 Chevrolet
Station Wagon, Model 1115-6, with automatic transmission be and hereby is awarded
to Walsh & Son Chevrolet in the net amount of $1606.60 in accordance pnth the
terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the
1959 Sealer's budget account #137.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Alderman Connolly reported that the Board of Public l
Works had recommended that the Traffic Ordinance be amended to provide for the
following:
A. Establish "No Parking" on the north side of Ozmun Place.
B. Establish a parking meter zone on the south side of Ozmun Place from Stewart
Avenue westward 1101.
C. Establish a parking meter zone on the west side of Stewart Avenue from Buffalo
St. to a point 1061 north of Ozmun Place.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Prohibited at All Times, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom
and adding thereto the following:
Deletions:
Ozmun Place; Stewart Avenue to Buffalo Street - south side.
Additions:
Ozmun Place; from the north side of Buffalo Street northerly 1501 -
east side; from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 262' - north
side.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
Effective upon publication.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVT+' , that Section 185, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Pieter Zones, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom and adding
thereto the following:
Deletions:
Eddy Street; Buffalo Street to Campus Arch - both sides.
Additions:
Eddy Street; Catherine Street to Campus Arch - east side;
Seneca Street to Williams Street - west side.
AYES : 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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CHAR14R REVISION PUBLICITY: Alderman Stimson reported that apparently there
was some misunderstanding about the $450.00 provided by the Council on April
1, 1959 for the Charter Revision Commission to publish its final report. He
stated that it was the duty of the City as provided by City Home Rule Law to
make this information available to the public and that it was not nor should it'
be considered either pro or can on the proposed new charter, but merely a state-
ment of facts.
BD. OF EDUCATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the proposal presented
to the Board of Education as reported April 1, 1959 in the amount of $10,429.53
for the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain for 1959 had been
accepted and approved by said Board and that it now awaits the preparation of
the necessary agreement for signature.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the report of Alderman Stimson on behalf of the Finance Committee
in this matter be accepted and approved, and *
BILLY J. BELOUS INSURANCE RECOVERY: Alderman Stimson reviewed Section 21.)-a of
f the City Charter, Accidental Disability for Policemen and Firemen, and paragraph
4 thereof providing for repayment to the City of benefits received by an injured
officer in the event of a recovery from a third party. He then reviewed the
case of Billy J. Belous, a patrolman, who was injured in the line of duty in an
automobile accident on or about August 31, 1957. He stated that Officer Belous
had brought an action and recovered from a third party and that the amount of
benefits paid to him by the City during his disability amounted to $1,339.33.
He advised that the Charter gives the Council the power to fix and determine -the
amount to be repaid if it shall appear to its satisfaction that the amount of
the settlement remaining after the repayment will be insufficient to adequately
compensate such member for the injuries received. He stated that this was the
first recovery made under this section of the Charter and that the Finance
Committee had taken all aspects of the matter into consideration and after
consultation with the City Attorney recommend acceptance of 75% of $1,339.33 or
$1,004.50 in full settlement of the amount to be repaid to the City in this
instance. The matter was discussed at length and the following action was taken
thereon:
By Alderman Stimson seconded by Alderman Stallman
7-,JHEREAS, Section 219-a, Paragraph 4 of the Ithaca City Charter provides for re-
payment of accidental disability claims when there has been a recovery from a
third party by an injured policeman, and
?7HEREAS, the Common Council under this section may fix and determine an amount
to be repaid by such policeman, when return of the full amount expended by the
City might be insufficient to adequately compensate such policeman for the
injuries received, and
NHEREAS, this Common Council believes that such an inadequate compensation would
result in the case under consideration if full repayment were demanded,
THERMRE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council fixes and determines a sum
of $1'004.50, as full repayment in lieu of an expenditure of $1,339.33, from
Patrolman Billy J, Belous, in connection with payments for accidental disability
claims accompanying an accident occurring on August 31, 1957,
AND BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, after approval of the City
Attorney, execute the necessary documents in connection with this matter.
Carried.
CAPITAL BUDGET: Alderman Stimson made an interim report on Capital Budgeting
and stated that the Finance Committee had forwarded a prepared statement on
this subject to the Planning Board for its consideration.
J URBAN RE?`?EfdAL: Alderman Stimson reported that the Planning Board recommended
the termination of the Urban Renewal Project in the Floral -Island area because
of its conflict with a proposed flood project in the same area and adjacent
areas,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
1,CEREAS, the City Planning Board at a special meeting on April 27, 1959, unanimously
approved the following resolution;
RESOLVED, that the City Planning Board recommends termination of Urt'an Renewal
Project No. N.Y. R-.24 (Floral -Island) in conformance with recommendations of the
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency due to a conflict with the federal flood
relief project proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and further recommends
that the unexpended balance of the Survey and Planning account which was advanced
to the City of Ithaca by the federal government for preliminary planning be re-
turned to the federal government.
*BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a service agreement between the City, of Ithaca and
Board of Education in the amount of $10,429.53 be approved for the year ending
June 30, 1960; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and
execute such an agreement upon approval thereof by the City Attorney.
Carried.
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April 29, 1959 5 r)
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the recommendation
of the City Planning Board to terminate the Urban Renewal Project No. V.Y. R-24
(Floral -Island) in conformance with recommendations of the Federal Housing and
Home Finance Agency for the reason aforesaid, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the unexpended balance of the Survey and Planning
Account, which was advanced to the City of Ithaca by the Federal government for
preliminary planning be returned to the Federal government, in the amount of
$1,117.17, as approved by Federal audit of April 8, 1959, and certified by the
Planning Board on .April 27, 1959. Carried.
COITAL RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS - LIQUIDA,TIOON-. Alderman Stimson reported that
it will be necessary to liquidate Capital Reserve Fund #3 Investments and Capital
Reserve Fund #4 Investments to finance the paving of Plain Street, the construction
of Giles Street bridge and pay for plans etc, for the Triphammer Bridge during 1959.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
NHEREAS, funds must be available for expenditure from Capital ReservEs'\Io. 3 and '
No. 4,.and
?,7HEREAS, these reserves are now invested in certain U.S. Government Trust Notes,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council authorizes the City Clerk to
proceed to liquidate these investments by giving the necessary three month's
notice and other required steps for the liquidation of these investments on
August 1, 1959, in the amount of $60,000,00 for Capital Reserve Fund No. 3 and*�173,000.
for Capital Reserve Fund No. 4.
Carried.
TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS: Alderman Stimson reported that the money received from
the Board of Education for the sale of Bergholtz Tract was invested in government
securities which do not become due until 2-1-60 but that it will be necessary to
liquidate some of these investments also to finance part of the cost of the air-
port park developement during 1959 and stated that the Finance Committee will
have a recommendation thereon at the next meeting. It was moved by Alderman
Stallman, seconded by Alderman Osborn and carried that the report of Alderman
Stimson in this matter be accepted.
Carried.
PUBLICATION OF TAX EXrMPT PROPERTY! Alderman Stimson reported that a ruling had
had been received from the 4th. Department of the the Appellate Division saying
that only a summary statement of Tax Exempt property needs to be published instead
of a complete tabulated statement as previously ruled on by the Attorney General.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
'AiEREAS, this Common Council finds that the records of tax exempt property is
fully available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, this Common Council wishes to effect the economy that publication of a
tabulated listing would bring about,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Common Council reduce its budget for advertising
under Account No, 101, Common Council, by $750, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk notify the Board of Supervisors of
Tompkins County that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca will be most
appreciative, if they follow the recommendation of said Council, by publishing
this list in tabulated form, if this meets with their approval and is in
accordance with the advice of the County Attorney. ,
BUDGET - PLARMI G BOARD: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a revised budget
for the Planning Board. He noted that there was a net increase to the City in
this instance because of the termination of the urban renewal project, and that
the revised estimate had been arrived at through the cooperation of the Planning
Director and the Planning Board.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOI,VM-11 that the tentative budget of the Planning Board adopted December 23,
1958, in the amount of $42,800 be rescinded, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council appropriate and hereby does
appropriate the sum of $24,415 to account No. 121, Planning Board.
Carried„
BUDGET ,-_BLDG. QXS ISSIONER; Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a revised
budget for the Building Commissioner to include a salary range for the Commissioner
equivalent to that of grade #24 in the Compensation Plan, starting with 1;5,127,,00.
On behalf of the Finance Committee he recommended adoption of the revised budget
in the total amount of $11,355.00. He stated that it is the desire of the Committee
to have inspections required by the Multiple Residence Law made as fast as possible
but in fairness to all property owners. He predicted that based on a plan of co-
operation with Cornell University and the Fire Department suggested by the Building
Commissioner the job can be done. He stated that the only bone of contention at
this time is the proposed salary of the Commissioner.
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By Alderman Stir son: se onde b �� der Stal an
^iHEREAS, a newompensaionlaYYi for 1j for e City of Ithaca was adopted to
be effective on February 1, 1959, and
TAHEREAS, this Compensation Plan did not provide for compensation for a building
inspector,and
'-HEREA:S, this plan retained the compensation range of $3600 to $4000, with an'
increment of $200, which was in effect in 1958, for the Building Commissioner,
and
1,7HEREAS9 this Common Council wishes to adjust the compensation of these employees,
Mi EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the job classification and salary grade of Build-
ing Commissioner be amended from the range of $3600 to $4000, to the range assigned
to Grade 24, and that of the Building Inspector be included at the range assigned
to Grade 19, effective May 1, 1959,
During the ensuing discussion Alderman Connolly urged that the range be that of
grade ,_=27.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the motion be amended to change the salary range of the Building
Commissioner to that assigned to Grade 7127. ($5,767. - $6,746.)
Before voting on the amendment Commissioner Golder stated that he could not accept
the proposed salary of grade 27 and expressed his hope that the Council would
handle the matter in such a manner that a person capable of doing a good job in
this important work could be obtained.
A vote was then taken on the amendment and it resulted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Murphy, Gibson, Connolly
NAYS: 11 - Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei,
Alo, Mueller, Horn. Motion Defeated.
A vote was then taken on the original motion which resulted as follows:
AYES: 11 - Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei,
Alo, Mueller, Horn.
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Gibson, Connolly Motion Carried,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
BE IT RESOLVED, that a revised budget of $11,355 be adopted in place of a tentative
budget of $7,150, and that an additional amount of $4,205. be appropriated and
hereby is appropriated to Account No. 134, Building Commissioner's Department.
Carried.
BUDGET - PARKING METERS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution of March 4, 1959 which appropriated the
amount of $3250.85 for the parking meters on College Avenue and Oak Avenue be
rescinded, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council appropriate and hereby does
appropriate a sum of $4,860. to Account No, 139, Parking Meters, for 46 meters
on College and Oak Avenues, 24 meters on Eddy Street, and 11 meters on Ozmun
Place. Carried.
BUDGET - SNOW & ICE RIiOVAL• By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
BE IT RESOLVED, that an appropriation of $1,200.00 be added to Account No. 182,
Snow and Ice Removal, increasing the budget to $26,700.00 _
Carried,
BUT1Gt�7' .. Pt}?3T.IC *r R U T; By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
IAMREAS, a recommendation of the Department of Audit and Control requests that
current expenditures for equipment be made from appropriate operating accounts
and not from a capital reserve hind for Public Works Equipment, known as Capital
Reserve No. 5,
T'IHEREAS, adjustment of this matter has been arrived at by conference between
the Finance Committee and the Superintendent of Public Works,
THI-3REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council's resolution of December 23,
1958, be amended as follows:
(1) That the amount appropriated to capital reserves be revised from `)72b800
to $723,400, and
(2) That the $72,400 be redistributed and transferred in the budget from
Capital Reserve Fund No. 5 to the following operating accounts:
PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET FOR 1959
To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Payor
and
Members of the Common Council:
The Tentative Budget for 1959, as adopted by the Common Council on December
20, 1958, and the Final Budget for 1959, proposed by the Finance Committee for
consideration by the Common Council, are presented herewith:
1. BO;:RD OF PUBLIC TMRKS
1957 1958 1959
Budget Budget Estimate
110
City Clerk
$24,000
114
Bd. of Pub. Talks. Admin. 17,710
116
City Engineer
28,180
116e
Equipment
119
City Hall
189000
119A
Fire Dept. Bldgs.
6,00o
161
Street Cleaning
22,235
16ie
Equipment
162
Refuse and Garbage
53,400
162a
Equipment
168
Storm Sewers
12,218
169
Mosquito Control
3,000
180
Street Lighting
32,000
181
Highway Maintenance
97,500
18le
Equipment
181A
Public Utility Street
Repairs
182
Snow & Ice
23�0?7
182E
Equipment
183
Highway Dept. Bldgs.
29400
184
Bridge Maintenance
23,784
185
Creeks T-iaintenance
8,050
185e
Equipment
186
Highway Shop Maint.
8,900
186e
Equipment
187
Traffic Control
17,757
187e
Equipment
230
Forestry Division
40,310
230e
Equipment
232
Stewart Park
22,300
232e
Equipment
234
Golf Course
11,275
234e
Equipment
$30,071
$24,275
18,010
18,070
29,280
30,580
19,500
19,500
2,990
8,044
22,235
22,235
56,800 57,710
12,218
12;200
3,000
3,000
34,350
354,374
104,470
108,180
4o,500
25,500
2,400
2,400
16,250
16;25o
8,050
8,050
10,260
18,097
41,310
22 ,400
12,900
9,26o
18,100
38,200
24,000
14,250
1959 1959
Tentative Final
$ 24, 225
17,66o
30,580
17,800
5,000
20,000
54,210
12,200
3,000
35,400
88,000
15,000
25,500
1,200
9,500
7,300
8,500
16,500
38,000
23,500
13,750
250 Municipal Parking Areas 1,300 1,700 2,800 2,750
252 Cemetery 9,600 9,100 81'880 8,130
253 Airport 2,250 19200 6,950 6,400
$495 ,646 $5179091 $513 ,808 $484,lo5
2. FIRE DEPARTT-TENT
132 Fire Fighting
132e Equipment
133 Fire Dept. Bldgs,
$200,850 $218,825 $220,815
59250 5,250 59'500
$206,100 $224,075 $226,315
$214,550
5,250
$219,800
$25,183
17,947
30,600
300
17,079
5,000
20,000
15,500
54,210
13,000
12,200
3,000
35 ' 400
93,000
18;100
201000
26,7oo
5 ,000
1,200
9,500
7,300
14,500
8,500
goo
16,500
goo
389042
3,500
23,500
500
13,750
500
2,750
8,130
6,400
$568,591
$208,920
8,800
5,250
$222,970
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3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
1C o
101
102
108
108e
ill
Me
112
113
113 e
117
118
121
122
123
128
128A
128E
129
130
13Oe
134
134e
135
137
137e
138
139
139e
260
261
Charter Revision Commission
Common Council
Mayors Office
Chamberlain
Equipment
Assessor
Equipment
Attorney
Civil Service
Equipment
Elections
City Court
Planning Board
Ibnicipal Surgeon
City Historian
Employees Ret. System
Social Security
Health Insurance
Undistributed
Police Dept. 2
Equipment
1957
1958
1959
1959
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Tentative
-
$ 2,000
$ 89000
$ 6,800
1,122
6,940
2,600
1,700
4,350
4,350
4,350
4,350
22,700
26,625
28,425
28,425
14,000
14,250
15,915
15,365
4,900
4,900
5,000
4,900
1,700
1,500
3,565
3,740
7,496
12,022
7,2o4
7,200
19,300
19,075
20,175
18,425
26,950
22,500
53,830
42,800
2,250
1,750
1,750
1,750
75
100
100
100
879053
949687
85,518
85,500
12,800
18,900
18,000
18,000
15,000
613
66o
15 ,580
250,435
Bldg. Comm.
10,450
Equipment
Bd. of Zoning Appeals
200
Sealer of Vets. & Msrs.
5,250
Equipment
Public Pound
1,100
Parking Meters
22,079
Equipment
660
z43 , z90
660
z52,ll0
7,050
15,000
zoo
150
5,150
6,915
1,100 1,100
17,574 160250
7,150
150
6,915
1,100
13,250
Nliscel. Exp.
38;245
64;678
54;885
61,290
Workmens Comp.
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
Youth Commission
28,250
29,800
30;200
30,200
Contingent Fund
25,000
35,000
35 , 000
35,000
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL
$557,463
$64- 0,101_$672,702
$666,205
4. DEBT. SERVICE
1959
Final
$ 6,250
1,000
4,350
27,053
1,250
14,115
1,250
4;900
3,510
250
7;200
18,486
24,415
1,750
85,500
18;000
9,000
660
243,332
11,000
11,015
340
150
5,218
1,825
1,100
13 ;660
4;860
61,290�
S. S Sow
30,213
35,000
270
Prin., Brdgs & Art.
$34,000
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$35:000
271
Prin., Seneca -Aurora Pkg.
Lot
40 000
272
Interest on Bonds
9,170
8,560
7,940
7,940
7,940
273
Int, on Temp. Loans
3,775
5,850
4,550
4,000
3,800
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
$46,945
$49,410
$47,490
$46,940
$86,740
5. CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVEHENTS
Surface treatment of dirt streets
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
Curb & gutter renewal
101000
10,000
8,000
8,000
Gravel basing of streets
10,000
10,000
12,000
12,000
Machine paving streets
5,200
48,000
40000
49000
Extend guard rail on Cliff St.
1;500
Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley)
59800
'
Gunite facing (Six Mile Creek ',,fall)
21,000
6;300
6,300
6,300
Replace concrete wall (Cliff St.)
10,000
10,000
10,000
Pave Bathing Beach (Stewart Park)
6;500
Regrade & widen Hillview P1. & Hudson St.
4,350
4,350
4;350
Fire Training Center
3;600
Airport Park Farina Development
70,600
$19,960
$68,500
$66,150
$59,650
$133,850
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1957 1958
6. CAPITAL RESERVES Budget Budget
No. 3 Street Paving $35,000
TTo. 4 Bridges 30,000
!"o. 5 Public Works Equipment 27,155
N0.10 Fire Training Center 20,000
$112,155
1959 1959
1959
Estimate Tentative
Final
$6o,000
$6o,0oo
20000
72,800
- $132,800
$69.,000
The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as
provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison for the two previous years:
Requisitions
Tentative
Final
1957
1958
i959
1959
1959
1. Bd. of Pub. !�Acs.
495,646.
517,091.
513;808.
484,105.
568,591.
2. Bd. of Fire Comm.
206,100.
224,075.
2269'315.
219,800.
222,970.
3. Under Com. Coun.
557,463.
640,101�
672,702.
666,205.
653,492.
Total Ylaint.
1,259,209.
1,381,267
1,412,825.
1,370,110.
1,445,053.
4. Debt Service
46,945.
49,410.
47,490.
46,940.
86,74C.
1,306,154.
1,430,677.
1,460,315.
1,417,050.
1,531,793.
5. Constr. &
Perm. Impr'mt.
19,960.
68,500.
66,15o.
59,650.
133,850.
1,326,114.
1,499,177.
1,526,465.
1,476,700.
1,665,643.,
6. Cap. Reserves
- -
112,155.
- -
132,800.
62,000.
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET
1,326,114.
1,617.032.
1,526,465.
1,609,500.
1,727,643.
Surplus of prior year
98,810,22
96,160.90 50,000.00
50,000.00
112,725.16
Miscellaneous Rev.
463,343.00
505,029.49 523,004.72
524,665.72
619,833.99
562,153.22
6o1,190.39 573,004.72
574,665.72
732,559.15
Taxes on assessed
value of 77,167,756
0 $9.90 per M. for
the year 1957
763,960.5 8
On ass'd value of
80,811,329. G 12.50
for the year 1958 1,010,141.61
On ass'd value of
79,800,000. (Est.)
12.50 for the year
1959 997,500.00 997,500.00
On ass'd value of
79,6o6,708. ('� 12.50
for the year 1959
995,C83.85
1,326,114.00 1,611,332.OD 1,570,504.72 1,572,165.72 1,727,643.00
Dated:
April 29, 1959
75
Respectfully submitted,
FINANCE COMI:ITTEE
Clinton R. Stimson, Chrm.
Arthur C. Stallman
Robert I � . Mueller
-7-
April 29, 1959
161 1 street sweeper
162 2 garbage trucks
181 2 - 5 ton truck 5,000
4 dump trucks 12,500
1 power tamper 600
182 i - 5 ton truck
185 General Fund's share of $21,500. portable dredge
186 1 - yd. pick-up truck
187 1 - -E yd, pick-up truck
230 Equipment
232 Power mowers
234 Power mowers
$15 ,500
13,000
18,100
5,000
14,500
goo
900
3,500
500
500
1,720,400
Carried.
BUDGET - 1959: Alderman Stimson then presented and reviewed in detail the entire
proposed budget for 1959 as amended,, reflecting all changes since its adoption
and including the changes made at this meeting. He noted that it included benefits
provided in the new compensation plan, and health insurance coverage, the completion
of some old and new projects during 1959 and has been balanced without increasing
the tax rate. He expressed his thanks to the other two members of the Finance
Committee for the many long hours spent in getting the budget ready for presentation
at this time, thanked the other members of the Council for their support through
the activities of the Finance Committee and all department heads for their co-
operation.
AIRPORT LEASE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved
in principle a proposal submitted by Mr. James E. Mann to assume on June 1,
1959 the unexpired terms of the lease of H.M. Peters with the City of Ithaca
for the municipal airport contingent on his securing a new lease beginning
Jan. 1, 1960 for a period of three years with certain changes therein.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Harrison
'^AREAS, the Board of Public Works has approved in principle a proposed lease
of the municipal airport for the period Jan, 1, 1960 to Dec. 31, 1962, and
I&EREAS, Section 352 of the General Municipal Law provides that no such lease
shall be made until the governing body of the City shall have held a public hear-
ing in respect thereto on at leant, ten days notice, and
")HEREEAS, it is the sense of this Council that said hearing must be expedited
in order that the Board of Public Works will have sufficient time to advertise
and receive bids thereon prior to June 1, 1959,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby delegate its authority
by vesting the jurisdiction to hold such a public hearing in its Charter & Ordinance
Committee; and that said Committee be directed to present its findings directly
to the Board of Public ?florks at its next regular meeting to be held -on May 13, 1959,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
such a public hearing to be held by the Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Common
Council at 7:30 p.m. on May 11, 1959.
Carried.
LIBRAR : Geo. F. Rogalsky presented and reviewed a recommendation of the Trustees
of Cornell Library Association that a new library be built on a site to be acquired
in the 300 block of N, Aurora Street including properties at 309 and 313 N. Aurora
Street with other properties to be purchased adjacent thereto to provide vehicular
access from E. Buffalo Street He advised that it is planned to build a two story
building to provide space for the library on the first floor and office space on
the second floor for the United Fund and related agencies. He stated that it had
been approved by United Fund and the Trustees of the Library and that the proposed
site had been approved by the Planning Board. He requested the Mayor to appoint
a committee of three or more to participate in a joint study of the proposal.
Alderman Stimson noted that a Committee had been appointed to study library matters
on February 2, 1958.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
74HEREAS9 this Common Council adopted a resolution on February 5, 1958, creating
a special committee of three members appointed by the Nayor, one from the Common
Council, one from the Board of Public `Torks, and one from the Planning Board to
study with the Building Committee of the Cornell Library Association the problem
of a new building for the library,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the plans proposed by the Library Building Committee
and Trustees of the Cornell Public Library at this special meeting of the Common
Council be referred to this special committee aforementioned, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor may enlarge this Committee at his pleasure.
4Carri d.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
rity rlark
J
Regular Ivieeting
CCP'MON COUNCIL PROCEED114GS
CITY OF ITHPCA, N.Y.
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
t1ldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stinson, Baldini, Varu%rter,
Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Ymeller, Horn.
Iittorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
Building Commissioner - Golder
City Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
May 6, 1959
Harrison, Gibson, Connolly,
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on
April 29, 1959 were duly approved.
CITY JAIL:_ The Clerk read a letter from the March 1959 Grand Jury recommending
that city authorities investigate the possibility of making the facilities of
the County Jail available to the City. It was signed by A.H. Adams, Foreman,
and V.A. Myers, Clerk.
Alderman Baldini reported that he had discussed this matter with Mr. Edward
Abbott, Supervisor from the 4th, ward, who had written N.Y. State Dept. of
Correction to ascertain if this is possible. He stated they had been informed
by telephone that there is such a possibility and that they expected to have
a letter on the subject soon and also a visit from a staff member of the State
Department to further discuss it with local officials.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations
and County Relations Committees for further study and report.
Carried.
REGIONAld PLANING DOAM AUDIT $Tp.Tr2=: The Clerk read a letter from E.B. Watson,
Chairman of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, in which he submitted a
copy of the audit statement prepared by T.B. Maxfield, C.P.A., covering the
financial operation of the Regional Board from its inception in 1957 until Dec.
31, 1958.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Finance Committee.
Upon review of the report by the Finance Committee it was accepted and ordered
filed. — (Sew ? F. t{ / 0- R) Carried.
RECMATI�RQJMT FOR ELT_ ,Y;
The Clerk presented an application for submission to the State Audit Recreation
Council and the Commissioner of Education for approval of a recreation program
for elderly people from April 1, 1959 to March 31, 1960, sponsored by the Senior
Citizen's Council Inc. He reported that it had been prepared by the Senior
Citizen's Council and shows an estimated annual expense of $6,170.00 with the
city's share amounting to $1,710,00 subject to state reimbursement at 50%. He
recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City
and sutmit it to the State Adult Recreation Council for its approval.
B y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the budget as presented in the gross amount of $1,710.00 as the
City's share•of the cost of providing recreation for the elderly for the period
from April 1, 1959 to March 31, 1960 be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized
to execute it and submit it to N.Y. State Adult Recreation Council, AlbanylJ% Y.
for its approval. Carried.
The Clark then presented an agreement between the City and Tompkins County Senior
Citizen's Council Inc. providing for the operation of the program on a contractual
basis.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the hayor be
authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
ACA„GOLLEGE L60: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
received a detailed land survey of city property desired by Ithaca College and
forwarded it to the Common Council for its consideration and appraisal of the
land involved, as the next step in the procedure.
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May 6, 1959
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
^iHEREAS, the Board of Public i,,Torks on April 22, 1959, resolved that the detailed
land survey of city property desired by Ithaca College be forwarded to the Common
Council for its consideration and appraisal of the land involved, as the next
step in the procedure.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be empowered to secure the
services of three appraisers to serve as a Board of Appraisers, and that the
cost of these appraisals be a charge to Ithaca College,
3L IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the findings of the Board of Appraisers afore-
mentioned along with all other aspects of this matter be referred to a joint
committee of the Common Council, composed of the Board of Public Works Relations
Committee and the Finance Committee with Alderman Ralph Baldini as Chairman
for study and report thereon.
Carried.
ANNUAL KFORT - U9 CHIEF- The Clerk presented and distributed copies of the
annual report of the Fire Chief for 1958. It was received and ordered filed
for reference.
AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT• Alderman Stinson presented an audit of Fire Department
vouchers dated April 7, 1959 in the total amount of $239081.61.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit as presented be accepted and made a
part of these minutes.
Carried.
Ate: A telephone bill in the amount of $40.76 for a new telephone service
in the Planning Board's office was criticized by Alderman Stallman as too fancy
a type of service when compared to the service used in other city departments.
He stated that he did not feel it should be approved for payment. After some
discussion it eras moved by Alderman Horn, seconded by Alderman Baldini and
carried that the bill be approved for payment with the understanding that the
type of service and related details be worked out with the Director of Planning.
Alderman Stinson reported that the budget for the Planning Board was based on
a cheaper type of service to include one line plus me extension and that the
Director was now aware of this fact.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, including
the disputed telephone bill, in the total amount of $10,672.48 be approved and
ordered paid. Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be notified that its 1959 budget provides only
for one telephone line with one extension and that it make such change in its
Present service, to be contracted for through the City Clerk in the regular
manner, Carriedo
BIAS - POLICE CA---: Alderman Connolly reported that the following bids on the
replacement of two police patrol cars had been received, opened and read by the
Public Safety Committee at 5:00 p.m. today.
K:U 4' : "1
GRCSS,S B P
Walsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. Chevrolet 5,296.00
TRADE-IN
AUQ9KE NET DID
2,348.00 2,950.00
William T. Pritchard Plymouth 5,2g8.00 2,092.00 3,186.00
Cayuga Motors Sales,Corp. Ford 59177.80 2,266.80 2,911.00
He recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Cayuga hotors,
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Harrison
i,'HEREAS, bids on two automobiles to be used as police patrol cars, which were
received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on May 6* M9
have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and
'MEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp: for two 1959 Ford Custom- 300 Tudor Sedans in the
total net amount of $29911.00 be accepted.
N01 THEREFORE -r,L IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with two
1959 Ford -Custom 300 Tudor Sedans be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Yotors Sales
Corp. in the total net amount of $2,911.00 in accordance with the terms of its
bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police
Department budget, account ;4130,
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
.SUM,
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TAX DEEDS E`MIGED: Alderman Stinson presented a letter from the City Chamberlain
in which she advised that the property of Tony Tursick, 1032 14. Seneca Street,
and that of F.L. & F. Tyler, Lane 105-315 Eastwood Avenue, had been sold at
various tax sales to the City of Ithaca and have not been redeemed. The County
of Tompkins foreclosed these two properties cancelling the claims of the City,
leaving the following amount to be expunged to clear the City's records:
F.L. & F. Tyler, Lane Eastwood Ave.
1954 City Tax Sale
Deed to City of Ithaca 1955
$lo6.19
1955
" it "
Deed to City of Ithaca 1956
81.96
1956
rr It it
n n " " ri 1957
44-77
1957
n it rr
it rr rr n n 1958
51.95
1958
a rr n
Certif. rr rr rr 1958
56.15
TOTAL
$341.02
Tarry
Tursick, 1032 ?J. Seneca St
1955
City Tax Sale
Deed to City of Ithaca 1956
$ 88.02
�956
" n u
n n u " to 1957
92.03
1957
"
Terra Land Co. 1958
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1958
11 if
Certif. to City of Ithaca
11s.16
TOTAL
$295.21
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that Tax Deeds owned by the City in the amount of $284.87, and Tax
Sale Certificates in the amount of $56.15 on the F.L. & F, Tyler property,
land on Eastwood Avenue, and Tax Deeds in the amount of $180.05 and Tax
Certificates in the amount of $115.16 on the Tony Tursick property, 1032 W.
Seneca Street, in accordance with the schedule hereinabove listed be and they
hereby are expunged. Carried.
TEMPORARY INVESTIZNfS:
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
°•hiEREAS, the City of Ithaca has invested money from the sale of the Bergholtz
tract which was deposited in the General Fund of the City in accordance with an
act of the �M.Y. State Legislature, Chapter 536, 180th. Regular Session 1957, and
WHEREAS, this investment is in the form of U.S. 'Treasury ?Totes, Series B, 1962,
due August 15, 1962, in the face amount of $133,000 with premium and accrued
interest, and
1,MEEREAS, this Common Council has appropriated $701,600 from the General Fund of
the City for airport -park marina development in 1959, and
11HEREAS, these treasury notes need to be liquidated to meet the aforesaid budget
appropriation as well as to comply with the Local Finance Law,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee of the Common Council to-
gether with Alderman Horn and the City Attorney, be empowered to liquidate these
investments at an appropriate time by the sale of these Treasury Notes in the
open market to the extent of at least $100,000 of face value and up to the
m4ximum of t133,000 of face value, and
BE IT FURTHEER. RESOLVED, that the proceeds from the liquidation of these in-
vestments be returned to the General Funds of the City of Ithaca in accordance
with Chapter 536 of the laws of 180th. Regular Session of the New York State
Legislature, 1957, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action of the Finance Committee thus empowered
shall be reported to this Common Council, Carried,
BUDGET ADOPTION: Alderman Stinson announced that, having approved the recommenda-
tions of the Finance Committee and authorized the appropriations contained therein,
it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget for
1959, establish the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom.
The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1959 had been completed, footed
and proved and showed the following valuations:
Valuation of land $15,603,800.00
Valuation of buildings 138,861,103.00
Total Valuation of real property $154,464,903.00
Less Valuation of exempt property 77,080,803.00
Total net valuation of real property ?7,384,100.00
Plus valuation of special franchises 2,222,608.00
TOTAL NET VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY $ 79,606,708.00
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By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
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
$1,727,643.00 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herezrith,
and
T*]EREAS, available and estimated revenues total $732,559.15 thereby leaving
$995,083.85 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and
14HEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1959, certified and filed by the City Assessor,
has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of $79,606,705.
and
14 EREAS, Under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to
$1,701,423.37 for 1959,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for
the fiscal year 1959 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $12.50
per $1,000. of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the
respective properties on the 1959 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax
levy as near as may be of $995,083.85, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied
and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown
on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations
at the rate of $12.3 0 per $1,000. of such taxable valuations, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be and hereby is directed to
extend and apportion the City tax as above, and that upon the completion of the
extension of said Roll the City Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamber-
lain 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 with provisions of the City Charter and other laws
applicable thereto, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,727,643.00 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.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Carried and approved.
CAPITAL RESERV_, TRANSFER:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
T^HMEAS, this Common Council on February 4, 1959 appropriated $645 from Capital
Reserve Fund 4, °5 , Public T,,Torks Equipment, for the purchase of an Industrial Loader,,
and
'+ff WAS, the :.Y. State Department of Audit and Control has pointed out that this
item is not a proper charge against a Capital Reserve Account, and
TiHEREA.S, the final budget adopted May 6, 1959 by this Common Council provides
sufficient funds for this item in operating Account No. 230-e, Forestry Division
Equipment,
THER�FORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the motion of this Common Council of February 4,
1959 to appropriate $645 from Capital Reserve Fund "o. 5, Public TTorks Equipment,
for an Industrial Loader be rescinded,
A&ND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that this item be a direct charge against Budget _Account
No. 230e, Forestry Division Equipment.
Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
T*MREAS, the stump cutter, the purchase of which was anticipated from budget ticcount
No. 230-e, was authorized by this Common Council on.April 4, 1959 to be purchased
by an appropriation from Capital Reserve Fund No. 59 Public Works Equipment,
'MEREAS, a balance in account No 230-e, Forestry Division Equipment, of $2855
now exists, after encumbering the account to pay for an industrial loader of $645,
according to an earlier resolution of this Common Council,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby transfers $2855 from
Budget Account Mo. 230-e, Forestry Division Equipment, to the Budget Account,
Contingent Fund. Carried.
TAX ROLL: Attorney Clynes expressed his appreciation to four individuals in the
Assessor's office for the vast amount of detailed work that was necessary this
year to correct all land values before completion of the final roll. He stated
that he felt the job was well done, that it resulted in a minimum of complaints
on grievance day and that it was a tribute to those concerned.
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May 6, 1959
EUBL ULAp ..- AIR= " Alderman Murphy reported that a public hearing
on a proposed lease of the municipal airport had been advertised to be held by
the Charter & Ordinate ComMittee an Monday May u , 19599 at 7:30 p.m. He
invited all members of the Council to be present if possible.
Yt7 M M&UR P_£3QC elks Alderman Gibson reported that plans for the Youth Bureau l s
summer programs have been cowleted and predicted another &=easeful season.
Alderman Vari arter expressed his appreciation to meffbers of the Finance Committee
for all their work and efforts in preparing the budget in its final fora for
adoption.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
o. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
MAY 6, 1959
N.Y, Telephone Co.
57.19
Ithaca Printing Service
11200
Cayuga Press
816.5 0
Klinets Pharmacy
22•75
Klinets Pharmacy
16,19
Ithaca Journal
25 .80
Mary P. Steelman
51.50
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
102.47
Tompkins County Hospital
1.00
Arthur Beddoe
18.00
Tompkins County Hospital
25`.00
A.J. Laux & Co.
38.69
Addressograph-Multigraph
89.88
Ithaca Office Equipment
265.5 0
Pitney`=Bowes Inc.
6.25
Shelton's Ref. Sales
62.31
Norton Printing Co.
8100
Lent's Inc.
11.88
Paul Bradford
8.43
John Marcham
600
George Hoerner
30.00
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas
17.08
VanNatta Office Equip.
100.00
Klinets Pharmacy
2.50
William Miller
2 , 283`.95
Earle. W. and Mabel C. DeMotte
135.00
Lee of Ithaca, Inc.
1:65
Richard T. West
22.91
C.J. Rumsey & CO..
8.33
Mack's Phote Copies
1532
N.Y. Telephone Co.
40.76
Edward King
46.35
James. J. Clynes
10000
T.G• M ller's Sons Paper Co.
91.02
Baker Lumber Co.
8.40
TioF;a Auto Parts
22.05
G.J. Hovanee Displays
18.00
Goodyear Serv. Store
3.50
Streeter's Mobil Ser.
3,40
Soppts Atlantic Ser,
54.70
H.L. VanOstrand
9.45
Coop. GLF Service
3.30
H.L. VanOstrand
1000
H.L. VanOstrand
7.55
N.Y.S. Vet College
10.00
Dr. R, Mazza
19120
Jo;n; yI s Welding Ser.
2.25
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts
1259
Dual Parking Meter Co.
21058
C.J, Rumsey
400
Cramer's Auto Parts
54.19
Alvin E. Lincoln
2500
National Welding
4.50
Walsh & Son Chev.
79.38
Gerald H, wick
164,58
Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales
9780
Cortrzght Electric Inc.
55*30
Auto Body Works
12.00
WaIsh & Son Chev.
2 430.00
N.Y, Telephone Co.
115.49
T.G. Miner's
36,65
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
MAY 6, 1959
(Con't )
Paul E. Killion, Inc.
46.91
Ithaca Printing Service
25350
Mary H. Darling
5 0 00
National Welding
19.50
Henry R. Head
10.20
Atlantic Refining Co.
3':78
Gulf Oil Corp.
9.88
Socony Mobil Oil Co.
426.68
Esso Standard Oil
21501
Iceco, Inc.
1248
S.N. Reese
4.50
Los Aiageles Stamp & Stationary
10415
Conan. Engineering Service
15300
Ithaca Propane Co.
2.50
Vannts Motor Service
11.55
Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic
2,000 00
George A. White11.25
Guyda Whiting
700
New York Telephone Co.
10.27
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
26.6o
City Chamberlain
736
City Chamberlain
34039
TOTAL 10,617.58
APPROVED BY FINAIJCE COMMITTEE
V
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City
that following is
of Ithaca do hereby
bills
certify the a list of the
audited at
their regular meeting held Tuesday, April 7,
1959, the
original bills being hereto attached, and the
same have been
checked and found correct.
T. G. ".filler's Sons Paper Co,
8.55
If. A. ,(Anni.ng Co.
27.00
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. Inc.
fne.
8.50
Central N.Y. Firemen's Assn.,
5.00
National 11'ire Protection Assn.
12.95
City Chamberlain
6.$$
N.Y.Telephone Co.
143.30
Chemung Electronics, Inc.
4,639.20
General Llectric Co,
9$0.00
C. J. iLumsey & Co.
17.08
American LaF'rance Corp.
22.70
Cayuga Electric Supply Co.
2,98
V;heaton's 'heet Metal, Shop
2.30
ICECO Inc,
2.40
Goodyear-ervice stores
2.00
Ithaca Glass Co.
33•84
Cayuga tlotor Sales Corp.
6.23
Andy 'ooyyring
122,40
Socony P!obil Oil Co., Inc.
60.28
Head 's Service station
39.30
Robinson & Carpenter, Inc.
.90
Jamieson -McKinney Co,, Inc,
12.66
A. M. Little & 6on
9.19
Jim's Fix -it "'),hop
6.00
l.Y.S. Electric &. Gas
80.6
69652.27
Payroll ending i4arch 15, 1959
89237.29
March 31, 1959
8.192.05
.._
,4 9.34
Total ...........
23,0$1.61
We, the members of the Board of Fire
Commissioners of the City of Ithaca,
do hereby certify that we have audited
the bills listed above and recommend
their payment at the amounts set op-
posite each name respectively.
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March 31v 1959
010,0,3.01
586,51
5o691*73
314*11
417,18
7114 84
25605
9*39
268*68
2.211AZ
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BALA710E
Regular Meeting
COW ON COUNCIL PROCEEDDTGS
CITY OF ITHACA 9 N.Y.
7:30 P.N.
June 3, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Mazza, Stimson, VanMarter, Harrison, Connolly, Gibson, Osborn, Stal.lma- ;
Visnyei, Ala, Mueller, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Mom: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
AU.. M-S_T NnACALI _ FIRE COMt=1QNER_ The Mayor announced his appointment of August
14acali as a Fire Comissioner, effective July 1, 1959, for a three year term
ending June 30, 1962. He requested Council approval of his appointment.
By Alderman VahParter: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Attorney Clynes called attention to Section 164 of the City Charter which required
that a Fire Commissioner shall be appointed in June each year. The motion was
withdrawn.
By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the PSayorts appointment of August Macali as a Fire Commissioner
for the specified term be and hereby is approved,
Unanimously carried.
BINGO The Clerk read letters from Loyal Order of Moose, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles each of Which re- ;
quested that the Council hold an election to legalize Dingo in the City of
Ithaca.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Cowdttee
for study and report. Carried.
TAX 89"CDOWTIOx: The Clerk read a letter from J. Edward Dixon, City Assessor,
calling attention to the fact that a mechanical error resulting in a reduction
of $250.00 in the general tax base had been disccwered in extending the taxes
on the 1959 city tax roll. He asked that the tax roll be corrected by deducting
$250.00 from the general tax base which was certified on May 6, 1959. The
Assessor stated that the error necessitating this correction occurred on page
154 of the Tax Roll. The Clerk then presented a copy of the original figures
certified by the Assessor and a copy of the corrected ones presented at this
time which show the following valuations:
$ 15,603,800.00 Valuation of land $35,603,800.00
138,961403.00 Valuation of buildings 336*%6y8f3;00
154,E+64,903.o0 Total Valuation of Real Property 154,464,653.00
77,oeot§93.00 Less Valuation of exempt property 777208o'n 00
77,384,100.00 Total valuation of real property 77,383,850.00
2,222,6�08.0000 Valuation of special franchises 22222.608 00
79,606,708.00 TOTAL NET VALUATION OF TAXABLE 79,606,458.00.
PROPERTY
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stal7mon
REDOU ED, that the final 1959 tax roll and assesatwnt roll approved by this
Commm Council on May 6, 1959 be and it hereby is amended so as to include
the correction of the mechanical error as submitted by the City Assessor; and
that as thus corrected the final tax and assessment roll be ratified and confirmed
in all respects, in accordance with the Assessorts report.
Carried.
- 2 - June 3, 1959
LOUIS VOLP TT SALAM gRFASE: The Clerk read a letter from F.J. Laverty,
Supt. of Public ?forks, requesting that the salary of Louis Volpicelli as Senior
Account Clerk - 40-hr. week - in the Water & Sewer Department be fixed at $3,896.
which is one increment over the minimum of the grade -416 in the compensation plan.
He advised that this employee had served in a Provisional capacity since January
16, 1958 and received a probational appointment effective June 1, 1959•
Alderman Stimson reviewed section 25 of the General City Law which prohibits
the Council from increasing the compensation of any office or position during
any fiscal year, after the same shall have been fixed and provided for in the
budget for such fiscal year. He advised that the Finance Committee had explained
this to Mr. Volpicelli who had agreed to continue at the minimum with the hope
that an adjustment may be made next year.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stall.man
RESOLVED, that the request be denied since it is prohibited by section 25 of
the General City Law. Carried.
PAID L AYS i Mr. Donald J. OtConnor, business representative of the Machinists
Union, appeared and urged that hourly paid employees in the Department of Public.
Works be paid for six paid holidays even though they fall on their regular days
off. He called attention to the fact that Decoration Day and the 4th. of July
both fall on'Saturdays this year, and that the Board of Public 14orks had taken
action to give compensatory time off. He contended that when such a holiday
falls on a Saturday the hourly paid employees should be permitted to observe it
on the preceding Friday, and asked that this rule be adhered to in the future.
= CHA R: The Clerk reported that the Election Coo issioners had certified
V the results of the special election held on May 269 1959 on the proposition
"Shall the charter proposed by the Charter Commission be adopted" as follows:
Affirmative votes cast 1,470
Negative it of 2,681
Blank 2
Void gl
Total number of votes cast 4,234
NNONNUMON
Mayor Ryan presented the following statement in regard to the charter:
"Although the new charter has been defeated there are many who would like to
see some parts of it adopted.
I think we should be considering this during the summer months and in the Fall
ask the Charter and Ordinances Committee to make a study to see what parts of
the proposed new charter the Council wants to adopt.
I am sure that the nine members of the Charter Revision Commission will, eventually
see some of their proposals become amendments to our present charter. They will
realise that their work had not been a complete loss but rather the mans of
correcting sections of the charter that were long overdue.
One of the first things that I decided to do starting tonight is to have the
Superintendent of Public 'Ilorks, Mr. Laverty, attend all Council meetings in
the future.
From the time I started as hayor he has always been very helpful as my adviser
and we have worked together on complaints and problems relating to the Depart-
ment of Public Vlorks.
I feel that I-ir. Laverty's presence at the Council meetings will give the Aldermen
the opportunity of asking him questions concerning problems that may have come
up in their respective wards.
I also think we should make an early decision on reorganizing the City Clerk's
department. It has been suggested that there be two separate departments in place
of the one now handled by the City Clerk. One department would handle duties
relating to a City Clerk, the other would be the Comptroller, in charge of
budget and finances. We all know Mr. Blean has had a tremendous amount of
work and responsibility and now that the charter question has been settled
this is something we should act on as soon as possible."
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the COMM Council of the City of Ithaca hereby expresses its
thanks to the Charter Revision Commission for the time and effort expended in
preparing the suggested new Charter.
Garried.
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Alderman Connolly recommended
entire Council rather than t
By Alderman Stimson: second
RESOLVED, that the matter of
a committee of the whole wit
seconded
o
h
that amendment of the Charter be referred to the
the Charter & Ordinance Committee.
by Alderman Connolly
amending the Charter be referred to the Council as
Alderman MurpW to act as chairman.
Carried.
Alderman Gibson recommended a study of the Ward boundaries of the present charter
with the thought of changing them to redistribute the population more evenly.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman VarftrF,er
RESOLVED, that the matter of establishing new ward boundaries be considered by
the Council in its review of the charter for possible amendment.
Carried.
CURB & GUITE,R ASSESSMENTS .. pgypgE RO Clerk reported that the Board
of Public Works had approved and levied assessmmts in the total amount of
$962.36 for the construction of curbs and gutters during 1958 on the west side
of Dryden Road, from Oak Avenue to Campus Road, and recommended them to the
Common Council for confirmation thereof.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Horn
'WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on April 29, 1959 levied assessments for
w� curb and gutter construction on Dryden Road; and held a public hearing thereon
on May 130 1959 as required by the City Charter; and finally approved said
assessments on May 13, 1959, and filed a schedule thereof with the Common
Council for confirmation,
NOW THERPYORE' BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments in the total amount of
$96206, as finally approved and filed, be and the same hereby are in all
respects approved, confirmed and levied, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to prepare a warrant
on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedule for the collection
of said assessments; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are
authorized and directed to execute said warrant, whereupon all such assessments
will become due and payable from the date of execution thereof.
PYES' 12 Motion Carried.
NAYS: 0
Approved: June 3s 1959.
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of City of It N.Y.
BILU J. BELOUS REFUND: The Clerk reported that on May 15th. he had received
the total sum of $1039.33 qs a repayment by patrolman Billy J. Belous from
the amount recovered by him hvn s third party (Jesse Snyder) as the result
of his accident on August 31, 1957 and which represented benefits paid to
him by the City during his disability on account of such accident,$ He advised
that, pursuant to action of this Council dated April 24, 1959,he had credited
75% thereof or $1,004.50 to current revenues and the balance or $334.83 to
Current appropriations, budget item 260-1 - Judgements and Settlements, to be
refunded to Fjr. Belous. He requested approval of his action in order that the
$334.83 will be reflected as an additional appropriation from which to made said
refund.
By Alderman Stinson,: seconded by A]derwm Mueller
RESOLVED, that the Clerk's action be approved and that the amount of $334.83
received from the
settlement be and hereby is ordered credited to Current
Appropriations, budget item 260*1 - judgements and settlements, as an additional
appropriation from which to make the refund to Mr, BelauS previously authorized
by this Council on April 2q, 1959.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0
Carried.
appropriation of 2 .I to The Clerk reported than need of an odditioni
pay for flags purehased for use It osweteries within
than City on Deawetion Day. He advised that this was fmossary sInca the Bags
for 1958 had riot been paid for.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderwm Connolly
RESOLVED, that the amount of $26.80 he and hereby is trmwferred within gent
Appropriations from budget account #101, Aldermen, to aecowt #260-1. judgfents
MW settlements, for this purpose. Carried,
AM The Clerk called the attenttett to the mod ter makiM a new plate
fha which to print ward maps which will inaiude the annmd areas of the city
and new streets added since the last pUte was made in 1"0,
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He requested authorization to have this done and to charge the expense thereof
to the budget for elections, account #E117.
13y Alderman Strom: seconded by Alderman Stallman
IMSOLM that the Clerk be authorized to order a new plate and secure a supply
of new ward traps; and that the expense thereof be a charge against budget account
"LU?,. elections, as recos+merded. Carried.
= BUS The Clerk reported that the Board of Public �,,lorks had held a
v ftftcisl meeting today at 1:30 p.m. and considered a report submitted by McPherson
U11ders on the cost of renovating the ftg1es Building as a City hall. The total
estimated cost thereof not including architect fees amounted to $189,000.00.
Alderman Stallman reviewed the feeling expresses! by Board members in the matter
and advised that the Board felt it was not a goad bargain for the City since the
cost of acquisition plus renovation was approaching the cost of a new building.
He asked the Hayor if he wanted the special committee to continue its study of
relocating City Nall and advised that one member, Mr. Miscall, is presently out
of the country. The Mayor requested the camittee to continue and agreed to
appoint a new tuber to serve in place of Mr. Miscall.
G M$ DAMAGE CIS Attorney C].yrws reported that the Archie Cornelius claim
vs. the City of Ithaca for damages to his property from creek water on 9. Clinton
Street will be heard before a Referee during the simmer.
E-& Qc-`s A=: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESMVED, that the Fire Department audit dated May 12, 1959 in the total amount
of $18,897.36 be attached and made part of these minutes.
S� Carried.
;&WIT: A2derman/PAWn%d the regular audit in the total amount of $81,070.17 and
advised that the finance Committee had withheld therefrom two vouchers totalling
$149.89 for investigation. He recommended approval of the audit with this ex-
ception.
BY Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RE501=1 that the audit in the amount of $80,920.28 as approved by the Finance
Cotmmrittese be and hereby is approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
PIAMIRR a'rRE.CT-CR'S SALARY• Alderman Stinson reported that the Planning Board
had requested that the salary of the Planning Director be increased from $7,200.
to $7,297.00.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stalltmen
RESOLVED, that the request be denied because section 25 of the General City Law
prohibits it; and that the Finance Committee explain the Council's action on
its request to the Planning Board. Carried.
Bt1M= CMOSIOM:, Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Coammittee had
received applications fray five persons interested in the position of Building
Commissioner and he presented a written list to the Mayor to aid him in the
ssloction of a successor to A.J. Golder. In doing so he pointed out that the
PUW"e Cc ittee or the Council in no way intends to usurp the progativcs�.Of
the Mayes" in appanting a Building Commissioner. He noted that the 14eyor had
a list of three persons interested in the job.
Alderman R�s'�extiman Connolly reported F,01 + tam_ ported that the Public Safety Come
,...O ...�,;.�i
had reoet "** opened and read bids on radio equipment for the Poiioe Department on
June 2, 1"9 as fonats:
Motorola Inc. $4.927.50 $700.00 $4,227.50
Oeneral Elstanc Co. 3,135.00 440.00 2,695.00
The General Electric bid did not include two motor cycles units requested in the
specifications. 14rr, Connolly advised that the cost of two such units installed
wftU ar+oount to $1,55?.00 which if added to General Electric ee bid would increase
it to a net figure of $41,252.00. He rocowwnded acceptsmo at the Votorolo bid.
The Board of 1,"ire Commissioners of City of Ithaca, do hereby
certify that ti.,.e follovring is a li-,t of t-,.e bills aur-11-ted at
their re�--ular m,etinv held 14ay 12. 1959, the original
L
c-, ked
'-ereto attached b(�aP.n chec
Alls b e nj,,,
an foLm6 correct.
'Kichard Gregg
T. G. illerls So-'.'-''
National 'Pire Protection
VorI Teleplim',.e Co.
Albert 'Pinsley
Lee of Ithaca, 1--r,c.
Uihamunr, `.',lectronics, D'Dc.
a o P, r Uartlett
Lonfr s IM"tor
I C,;-, 0 Inc.
Amarican La rance
Craer's Parts
Natmional g
J. 11umsey Co.
,'ocony -Al- GO-
o-chuylor Tire ilecapping,
Gun P,'.:: Tackle u",emter
flead.'s 'Service �',tation
--'turm 3ros.
Little Son
,ter S; ever D i v . IEDept o,,.,Ta
,.ssociation
147.62
35.17
9.04
188.89
7.02
.95
10.00
65-00
14-00
15-59
672-44
'If'- 0 - 5 9
34-00
Q.L; , -0
1.84
78, - 5 2
139.65
189.23
2.95
5.00
37-31
of -ublic .orkd 82.84
Service , Inc.
Clarkson Co., Inc.
U-ity Clhambe-rlain
i4. Y. 1-11ectric
15, 1959
i:j)ril 301
1959
12.30
6,/.oO
16.92
4
4 5-
�D 1-2--
213tt,82
. 1 2.49
8.1 2-.Oj
16$534-54
Total ................... 189FF.q7-75
r,� of f :' iro
"o the i, i e' 'fibe
he Gity oj.' Ithaca,
0 (
O� �'�i I s s i n rs 0 f t
do 'hereby, cc-,rti'F.,,, that we 11-�:,ve a,�udited
the ''bill s listed above and recormend
their pay--,-,ient at tl',e a,-.iounts set op-
t-eatively.
f-) o s i ach ae --mres,"
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AUDIT SHEET
JUNE 3. 1959
T.G. Millers Sons
44.08
Milton Stamp
5.25
Van NTatta Office Equipment
86.22
Rent of Polling Places
48.00
Ptorton Printing Co.
175.00
Wayne Bliss
6.13
Herbert Poole
8.75
Noltie Turley
5.00
Kenneth A. Fauls
7.00
City Chamberlain
23.5t
The Ithaca Journal
3.36
Ithaca Journal
9•24
The Post Standard
10.08
N.Y. Telephone
121.15
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
14.28
Ithaca Printing Service
125.00
E.H. Boeckh & Associates
10.00
Norton Electric Co.
6.00
Ithaca Journal
5.88
James J. Clynes, Jr.
100.00
Georgia -Hanks Corp.
92.00
Lents Inc.
12.00
Phillip B. Wallick
1.50
Ithaca Office Equipment
15.10
Better Paint and Wall Paper
18.92
Ithaca Office Equip.
15.30
E.W. & M.C. DeMotte
135.00
Kline's Pharmacy
28.20
Tompkins County Hosp.
31.25
Dr. R., Mazza
25.00
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
225.26
Hersc)n Funeral Home
15.00
% Y.'S. Employees' Retirement
77,254.00
SIlp7plemental Pension Fund
1,058.76
MaT.y H. Darling
50.00
Tb.e Ithaca Journal
3.78
T G. Miller's
20.41
J.Y. Telephone Co.
98.89
Ithaca Office Equip.
50.00
Cortright Electric, Inc.
38.34
Walsh & Son Chev.
10.85
Quick's Garage
84.40
Esso Standard Oil
186.40
Socony Mobil Oil
4.30
5opp's Atlantic
18.00
national Welding
4.50
Comm. Eng. Service
64.00
H.L. VanOstrand
9.25
N.Y. Vet. College
15.00
Dual Parking Meter
32.57
y
A.J._ Golder
50.26��
Billy J. Belous
-�34 8
The Corner Bookstore
76.80
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
26.50
(CONIT)
COMKON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
JUNE 3, 1959
Dr. David Rabb 10.00
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 16.21
^'era York Telephone Co. 11.27
City Chamberlain 12.75
TOT.P.L 81, 070.10
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By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
14 EREAS, bids for two way frequency modulated communications equipment for the
Ithaca Police Department, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of
the Common Council on June 2, 1959.have been reviewed by the Public Safety
Committee of the Council.
AT'D `,MBREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the bid submitted by the
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Jnc. for furnishing one base station
r®ceiver, base station transmitter, 5 mobile transmitters, 5 mobile receivers,
2 mobile motorcycle receivers, 2 mobile motorcycle transmitters in the total
amount of $4,227.50 be accepted; said bid being the only complete unit bid
received meeting the specifications as set forth in "Information For Bidders",
* W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police
be accepted and approved: and that the contract for furnishing the Police
Department, City of Ithaca with complete two way frequency modulated communications
equipment be and hereby is awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc.
in the net amount of $4,227.50 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted;
and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police Department budget,
account z#130.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0
Carried.
COMPENSATICN PLt'•,N AMENDMENT: Alderman Connolly reported that State Examiners
have criticized the method of paying the Jail Matron currently being done on
a voucher basis, and recommended it be done on a payroll basis.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the job
classification of Jail Matron with a salary of $50.00 per month; and that the
person performing these duties be included on the Police Department payroll
effective June 1, 1959. Carried.
YOUTH & RECREATION REPORT: Alderman Gibson reported that applications being
received for the summer day camp at Stewart Park indicajakeen interest and
predicted another successful season. He stated that "Parents' 'Might" will be �
held at the Youth Center on Friday night, June 5th. and invited all aldermen
to be present. He called attention to the activities at the new airport park
and the boat launching area opened on Decoration Day and predicted a successful
season there also, He announced that plans are being completed for a large
4th. of July celebration.
HUDSON STRrrT SIGN: A'tctrman/recommended that an appropriate sign be installed
on Hudson Street to prohibit heavy trucks, particularly those traveling through,
from using Hudson Street.
After discussion it was referred to Supt. Laverty for study and report.
STMS - FALL CREFK AREA: Alderman Gibson called attention to the fact that the
new high School is expected to be opened in the Fall of 1960 and he suggested
that the Superintendent advise the Board of Public Works that the condition of
streets and bridges in the north end of town that will. have to bear heavier
traffic when the new school is opened should be reviewed.
PLANNING BOARD: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that the Common Council require an immediate report from the Planning
Board as to why the promised reports on Capital Budgeting and Zoning Ordinance
have not been presented.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Carried.
Geo. A. B lean
City Clerk
COMION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHA2A, 111.Y.
Regular fleeting 7:30 p.m. July 1, 1959
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PRESENT: A,
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, Van Marter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly,
Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn.
Attorney - C lynes
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Building Commissioner - Golder
Chamberlain - lirs. Shaw
Assoc. Planner - West
Planning Board Chairman - H.S. Brown
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Repr. of Cornell Library Asstn,
Comm. of Pub. Wks. - 1,N. Egan rirs, VanDerVort
Clerk - Blean Geo. F. Rogalsky
Deputy Clerk - Barber Sherman Peer
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved,
CLOSING OF CITY OFFICES• Mayor Ryan recommended that city offices be closed on
Friday. July 3, 1959 in observance of the 4th, of July in order to afford city
employees a long week -end holiday. He noted that where possible all State offices
will be closed on this date.
Alderman Stimson called attention to the fact that this is the last date as
advertised to pay city taxes without penalty and that therefore the City Chamberlain';_
office must remain open for business as usual. The Chamberlain verified this,
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the closing of all city offices on Friday,
July 3, 1959, with the exception of the City Chamberlain's office which will
remain open as advertised to collect city taxes.
Ayes: 11
Nays: 2 - Stimson, VanMarter Motion Carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR _ JAMS C. AVERY JR.: The Clerk read a letter from the Building
Commissioner announcing his appointment of James C. Avery, Jr. as a Building In-
46tor effective June 8, 1959 and requesting approval thereof. On inquiry by
Alderman Gibson the Commissioner advised that MT. Avery was a resident of the City.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of James C, Avery, Jr. as Building
Inspector, effective as of June 80 1959,'at an annual salary of $4,214.00 provided
for in Grade 19 of the Compensation Plan be approved as recommended by the Building
C+0mmissioner; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a civil
service examination for this position.
Carried.
CITY JAIL REPORT: The Clerk read a report from N.Y.S. Commission of Correction,
dated June 15, 1959, covering a meeting held in Ithaca on June 9th. with Aldermen
Baldini, VanMarter, and Stallman, Supervisors Abbott, Culligan, Flynn, Nelson and
Graves to discuss the possibility of using the County Jail for city purposes.
Details of the discussion were included in the report. At the conclusion of this
conference the city and county officials present seemed to be in agreement that
the proposed arrangement would not be feasible and the city officials indicated
that they would proceed with the intention of providing separate detention facilities
in any new municipal building.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Board of Public Works & County Relations
Committee of the Council for its further consideration.
Carried.
J I-ANNING BOARD: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board advising that the
Capital Impravement Program for 1959-65 was submitted to the Common Council on
February 16, 1959, that the revision of the Zoning Ordinance was originally plannod
for completion in the Spring but that work thereon has been delayed slightly to
answer immediate problems, and that it is expected to have the completed ordinance
in the hands of the Council this summer, Chairman Brown who was present advised
that the final draft thereof will be studied by the Planning Board at its first -
meeting in July and will be sent to Council as soon as possible thereafter.
Alderman Mueller, Stallman and Stimson criticized the Planning Board for its slow
progress on capital budgeting and zoning ordinance revision, matters of much
importance, and expressed their individual feeling that the money being spent by
the Planning Board is not producing the desired results. Alderman Stimson then
traced the recent history of capital budgeting which eventually resulted in the
Planning Board's February 15the report on this subject. Since the Finance Committee
did not feel the report attacked the problem in its entirety it replied to the
Board in a written statement which he recommended be made a public record at this
time. He questioned whether or not the City should continue its appropriations
to the Planning Board. Alderman Gibson suggested the possibility of securing
planning advice on a contractual basis on specific problems as needed.
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Chairman Brown reviewed the highly teohnical problems involved in capital budget-
ing and promised that the Planning Board would give it first priority after the
completion of the Zoning Ordinance.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the following statement by the Finance Committee be and hereby is
submitted to be incorporated in and made a part of the minutes of this meeting:
Gentlemen:
We have .your Capital Improvement Program Report for 1959•
This program approach resulted from your excellent Capital Improvement Programming
Report dated November 26, 1956.
We feel the present report is totally inadequate and r(:mommend that it be revised
in keeping with your earlier report. The 1959 Report does not answer these questions.
1. Where is an analysis of future revenues, projected operating expenses, and
availability of capital funds?
2. what are current tax resources and possible additional sources?
3. 14here are priority ratings of proposed Capital Improvements?
4. What timing of capital expenditures is necessary to avoid rapid fluctuations
in tax rate?
5. Must the specific projects listed in the present report be done within an
arbitrary 6 .year period? This can be decided only after a study of probable capital
needs over a much longer period, say 25 years.
6. Shouldn't there be an orderly program for debt retirement?
7. Shouldn't the Capital Improvement Program take into account the annual
cost of long term maintenance and replacements of present city facilities; streets,
bridges, operating plants, etc.? This involves a total inventory, present condition,
and estimated life, estimated replacement costs, etc.
8. What is timing required for plans and construction and resulting cash floras?
9. what are the recommendations on long terms land acquisitions during the
current 6 year period considered?
10. Where is the analysis of changes in operating costs resulting from such
capital improvements? Those capital expenditures which produce relatively large
operational savings should reeelve high priority. Those which increase operating
expenses should evaluate benefits gained against permanent increases in operating
costs.
11. Nhat engineering policies are to be established in budgeting for maintenance
and replacement of city streets? Is it more economical to replace streets than to
patch them? Will this vary depending whether traffic is heavy or light?
12. 1;:1hat is the long-term thinking on maintenance or replacement of all 33
bridges owned by the City?
13• Why is there an item for Urban Renewal when other obvious needs, such as
down town parking, are not recommended for lack of specific plans?
Conclusion:
The impact on the 1959 Budget for recommendations in this' report could double the
present tax rate. Is this the intent of'the Planning Board? This report is lacking
in not covering the financing aspects. If the people of the City want these im-
provements, are they prepared to pay for them and how? Do we want a doubled tax
rate, or a sales tarp, or do we want too borrow our limit and hope that some day we
can finally get it all paid for? Plans are fine things, but only when they are
complete and tell the whole story.
^additional study is in o ,, rTe feel that the Capital Improvement studies should
cover a twenty-five year ` in broad terms, with more specific studies devoted
to a 6 year period. Tho reconenended improvements for the immediate year should
be worked out in detail and with specific recommendation in such form as to constitute
responsible requests to the Conwn Council for the Annual Budget. The format can be
improved by a separation of: Lone_ -Term 119Wsnance ' of present facilities, Long -Term
Replacement of present facilities, New Acouisitions, non -recurring.
The presentations should - 3 July 1, 1959segregate Capital Costs chargeable to operating revenues
from capital costs financed by short or long-term debt. These listings should
include items that other divisions of City Government plan to do.
The Finance Committee is vitally interested in this important
can start this Capital Improvement Program on problem° T a Council
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done. This present report is Triad � after carei�l staff work has been
the Council could not embark on sucatlarneprogram basic information and in concept, and
This report is a beginning and we hope that it wille hesiedh suchiinitimeffoor
t dr con-
structive legislation in the 1960 budget.
Finance Committee
SUZou nt . e i,r�T
announcing h Motion Carried. Common Council
nr, To CLERK: K The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain
annher appointment of 14iss Suzanne M. Banfield as a Clerk in her office
th ereof. of June 29, 1959 to succeed Mary Lou Haskins. She requested Council approval
thereof.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Hurphy
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment
in the officof Miss Suzanne M. Bonfield as a Cleric
e of the City Chamberlain, effective as of June 29, 1959, at an annual
salary of $2,531.00 Provided for in Grade 6 of the compensation plan be approved
as recommended; and that the Civil Service COmi.ssion be requested to hold a civil
service examination for this position.
Carried.
PLANNING DIRECTOR & ASSOCIATE D RF'r'rnR The Clerk read a letter from H.S. Brown,
Chairman of the Planning Board announcing that Philip Wallick and Richard '•Test
had,passed civil service examinations for Director of Planning
Planner respectively. It was requested therefore that the Cncil aand pprove
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Probational appointment of these two employees pprove the
effective July 1, 1959. oyeea to the respective Positions
By Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the appointments be tabled.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Murphy
Carried.
YOUTH BUREAU DM'CTORAlderman Gibson reported that the Youth Bureau Advisory
Committee had recommended the provisional appointment on a full-time basis of
Jackson 0. Hall as Director of the Youth Bureau to become effective July 1, 1959.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by /alderman Harrison
RESOLVM, that the Council hereby approves the provisional appointment Q. Hall as Youth Bureau Director, effective July 1 l tanannua of Jackson
$5,998.00 which is one increment above the minimum of Gradet an annual salary of
the Compensation Plan; and that the civil service commission be requested to ovided for in
an examination for this position.
Carried.
SITE LOCATIOi\TS CTTy HAT P 7TRAeAy Mr. Brown, Chairman of the Planning Board,
reviewed criteria considered by the Board in its study of site locations for a
new City Hall and Library trhich included space needs, working relationships,
parking requirements, effects on nearby properties, land use - zoning - assessed
values, and convenience of city residents. He then presented a map shovring four
site locations which meet all of this criteria and are suitable for these purposes
to both the Planning Board and members of the Library Board of Trustees. The
sites included the following:
Revenue from City
1. N. Ca Ass'sd Vag faxes
Cayuga Street, opposite DeWitt Park 1080500.00 806.88
2. N. Tioga Street, opposite Court House
3. Aurora & Court Streets 170,950.00 1 6b1.8$
lb6
4. Aurora & Buffalo Streets '100°� 1,345.00
99*800.00 1,159.38
The cost of building a new City Hall to provide 15,000 square feet of floor space
was estimated at $255,000.00 and to build a new library to provide 27,000 square
feet of floor space at $459,000.00, both of which estimates excluded the cost of w
acquiring sites.
Mrs. VanDertFort advised that the Library Trustees have an to
Library Building to the First National Bank & Trust C opportunity er sell the
had been received from the Board of Regents to sell theepny erty and tand that permission
proceeds of the sale over to the city to help finance the construction of a n tnew
building.
Nr. Paul Brainard, President of First National Bank & Trust Company, reviewed the
bank's interest in Purchase of the Library Building to be used as an off-street
Parking lot for patrons of the bank during banking hours with the
that it will be made available to the general that
satisfactory arrangements can be worked out with the City, other hours if
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Mr. Sherman Peer, Statutory Librarian, reported that the Library expects to have
an estimated y;200,000.00 to turn over to the City for the financing of a new
building.
_'y Alderman Harrison: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, 1) that the City Attorney be empowered to work out a management plan
for the City of Ithaca and the Cornell Library Association that is
acceptable to the parties concerned at the State level;
2) that the Council reaffirm its desire to work with the Cornell Library
Association to the end of providing a site and satisfactory housing
for the Cornell Public Library; and
3) that a joint committee consisting of the Finance and Board of Public
VTorks and County Relations committees of this Common Council with
Alderman Baldini acting as chairman proceed immediately with the
formulation of definite plans which will bring about housing mention-
ed above and report back to this Council at its regular meeting in
September.
4) and, that all other existing committees previously appointed to
study Library matters be discharged at this time.
Carried.
BUILDING COMI-PJISSIONER'S REPORT: Nir, Golder reported an average of seven inspections
t- per day being made since June 9th., two-thirds of which related to multiple residences.
He noted that reception had been good with results achieved in most cases. He re-
quested the co-operation of both the Charter & Ordinance Committee and the Public
Works & County Relations Committee in making decisions on some matters requiring
attention. He noted the need of changes on some of the codes relating to his
office and the need of bettering housing conditions for welfare clients in the
city. Alderman Gibson inquired about the status of the property at the corner of
Dryden Road and College Avenue recently destroyed by fire and Commissioner Golder
informed the Council that he has been in constant touch with the attorney for the
owner, that he had requested bids on the demolition from three concerns and as
soon as possible after receiving the bids the building will be torn down.
POLICE DEPT. ECUIPMENT: Alderman Connolly recommended the purchase of a used
truck, equipped with a hydraulic ladder, from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for
$300.,00 for use by the Police Department in replacing traffic signal lights. He
reported that it is being made available with the courtesy of F.Y.S. Electric & Gas
Corp. at a very reasonable cost to the City. He also recommended approval of the
purchase of a power lawn mower for use at the pistol range at a cost of $129.95.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman VanMarter
RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase this used truck and
the power lawn mower and that'the cost thereof be charged to the 1959 Police
Department budget, account ;AM0-e; and that the Chief be directed to express the
thanks and rappreciation of the Council to M.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp'n for its
cooperation in making this vehicle available to the City at this moderate cost,
Carried.
SNOKE NUISANCES: Alderman Connolly reported that two recent complaints on smoke
nuisances by Lake View Dairies and Ithaca Laundries had been abated by the use of
new equipment in one and the use of a different type of coal in the other instance.
HUDSON STRE<<,T SIGNS: Supt. Laverty reported that signs had been posted at Hudson
& Aurora and Prospect and Aurora Streets prohibiting through trucks on Hudson and
limiting other trucks to a five -ton limit, He also reported posting a sign on E.
State Street at the Tuning Fork to accomplish the same thing for westbound traffic
on State and another at Albany and State Street governing eastbound traffic. Ald.nn.
Visnyei commended the Superintendent and the Chief of Police for their attention
given to these matters.
ST7VART PARK PARKING FEES: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman
R:f1SOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public
hearing on proposed parking fees at Stewart Park; and that such public hearing
be held before this Council at its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on August
5, 1959- Carried.
ORDINANCE - AIRPORT PARK: Alderman Baldini presented a proposed ordinance governing
fees for use of the boat launching area at the airport park which was acted upon
as follows:
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. be amended by adding
thereto the following:
CHAPTER XIII - AIRPORT PARK
Section 1. DEFINITION: Airport Park in this chapter shall include all property
designated as "N'unicipal Park - West side of Cayuga Inlet" on a map filed in the
office of the City Engineer under date of February 26, 1958.
- 5 - July 1, 1959
Section 2. The rate of $1.00 per day is hereby established for the use of the
boat launching area, including the right to park a car and/or boat trailer a
the Airport Park, effective between the hourp of 3:00 p,m. on Fridays and 8:00
p.m. on Sundays.
Section 3. Violation of this ordinance shatl be punishable by a fine of not to
exceed Fifty C%`50) Dollars.
effective upon publication.
AYE'S: 13
NAYS' 0 Carried and ap
proved.
BO%T SPEED ON FMET• Alderman Alo called attention to the excessive speed of
boats on the Inlet. After a discussion the matter was left with the Superintendent
to post an appropriate sign regarding excessive speed at the boat launching area.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Gibson recommended an appropri-
ation to hire an additional life guard to serve at the Stewart Park bathing beach-
V for the balance of the 1959 summer season.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the sum of $450.00 be and hereby is.^-,�propriated from the Contingent
Fund to Current Appropriations - Youth Bureau - for the purpose of hiring an ad-
ditional lifeguard for the bathing beach at Stewart Park for the balance of the
1959 summer season.
AYES: 13
0
Carried.
AUDIT - FIRS DEPT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Department audit for May
in the total amount of $18,337.35• In review of this audit he reported that un-
forseen repairs to the ladder truck had caused a small overdraft in the line item
for repair of equipment but that it appears that there will be sufficient funds
in the line item for supplies and that a transfer of funds will be requested later
in the year when the exact amount is known.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit as presented be attached to and made a
part of these minutes. Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the
total amount of $ 11,179.E be and hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
SEALER OF TpITS. & YORS. STATION WAGON: Alderman Stimson reviewed a report by the
Sealer of Wts. & Measures covering damages to his station wagon as the result of
an accident on June 23rd. while making an inspection trip on Cliff Street. He
stated that the cost of repairs was estimated at $210�00. He advised that there
remained in the Sealer's budget for new equipment an amount of $218.40 and recommend-
ed that the Sealer be authorized to have the repairs made and charged to this
appropriation.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Sealer of I'ts. & Measures be authorized to have the Station
Wagon repaired in accordance with the estimate received; and that the cost there-
of be charged to budget account 197-e, Sealer of TTts. & A1srs., new equipment.
Carried.
V BINGO: By Alderman rlurphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, by this Common Council of the City of Ithaca that a special election
be held in the City of Ithaca on Primary Day, September 15, 1959, and that said
polls be open from 12:00 noon to
in g� 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the follotr_
"Shall the local law of the City of Ithaca entitled 'Conduct of certain games of
chance by certain organizations within the City of Ithaca' be approved?"
-AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Vani�arter Carried.
- 6 -+ July 1, 1959
LOCAL LA'-T - BDgGO: Alderman hurphy presented a proposed local law as follows:
A local law providing for the conduct of Certain games of chance by certain
organizations within the City of Ithaca,
Section 1. It shall be lawful id:� A i�f aAhorized organization, as defined
in Section 476 of Article 14G of the Genera. IiIt hidipal 'Law of the State of -ew
York, upon obtaining the required license to conduct the game of Bingo within
the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, subject to the provisions of this
local law, lrtiele 14G of the General Municipal Law and Article 19B of the
Executive Law of the State of New York, and the following restrictions:
A. No person, firm, association, corporation or organization, other than
an authorized organization licensed under the provisions of Article 14G of the -
General Municipal Law, shall be permitted to conduct such games.
A-1. o bingo game shall be held, operated or conducted on or within any
leased premises if rental under such lease is to be paid, wholly or partly, on
-the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net profits derived from the operation
of such game,
B. The entire net proceeds of any game shall be exclusively cde oted to
the lawful purposes of the organization permitted to conduct the same.
C. No single prize shall exceed the sum or value of Two hundred fifty
dollars.
D. ?o series of prizes on any one occasion shall aggregate more than one
thousand dollars,
E. No person except a bona fide member of any such organization shall
participate in the management or operation of such game.
F. Yo person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the
management or operation of any such game.
G. The unauthorized conduct of a bingo game and any willful violation
of any provision of this local law shall constitute and be punishable as a
misdemeanor.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect September 16, 1959, subject
to the prior approval of the Electorate of the City of Ithaca.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the local law as presented be accepted and laid on the table until
the next regular meeting of this Common Council, August 5, 1959.
Carried..
CHARTER AFEINDIENTS: Alderman Murphy reported that the Council met as a Committee
of the whole on June 29, 1959 for a discussion of possible revision of the City
Charter, Twelve members were present and evenly divided on the question: "Shall
the Council at this time consider a revision of the present charter in its entirety?"
He further reported that the following decisions were made:
1, That the Charter & Ordinance Committee study redistricting of the City as
proposed by the Charter Revision Commission,
2, That the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees consider an amendment
to the Charter to provide for the appointment of a City Comptroller so that
the City Clerk would not further be burdened with both offices; also that
the City .:attorney be consulted on whether or not these two offices should
come under the jurisdiction of the Council or the Board of Public Works.
By Alderman K�urphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the recommendation regarding redistricting the City be referred
to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for its study and report.
Carried.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the recommendation regarding /ft,%Alfter to provide for appoint-
ment of a City Comptroller be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance
Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
7 - July 1, 1959
Alderman Stimson noted that w}en 'Vdting on the question of revising the charter
in its entirety the Council U#s doing so informally as a committee and he there-
fore recommended voting on it at this time formally.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mazza
RESOLVED, that the Council at this time consider a revision of the City Charter
in its entirety.
AYES: 6 urphy, Mazza�Stimson baldini, VanPlarter Harrison
MAYS: i� - Gibsono Conn613]y, Staiizn, Visnyei, Alo, Mbeller, Horn
Motion Defeated.
On m6t-ion the. meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A, Blean
City Clerk
9
Common Council Proceedings
July 121959
Audit Sheet
y 429•69 ✓
.heItha.ce. Journal
✓
l
Clinton R. Stimson
3 11
13.50
Norton Printing Co.
108.98
N.Y. Telephone Co.
1"�
T.G. Millers Sons Parer Co.
1 .22
Curtis 1000 Inc.
�-"
11.57,"
A.C. Gibson Co.
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
12.84
177.b�
Transo Envelope Co.
I
75.02
James J. Clynes Jr.
James J. Cl nes Jr..
100.9
A.J. Laux & Co. Inc.
1.99�
Van Natta Office Equipment Co.
.77�""
1,3•35
C.J. Rumsey &co
13.
Tlacf's Photo Copies
00
J.H. Fenner
i.00
1.60
The Corner Boo store
Broo'rs Pharmacy
r
Cayuga Press
S
25.95
12�20
Ithaca. Office Equipment
�-
��
Marion & French
"
1-5.00
N.W. & Yabel DeYotte
15.00
Guthrie Clinic
5.00 "
Yalcolm Y nn T"".D.
20.00
Ratlph J. Mazza, Y.D.
�•99
Ithaca Journal
14.07 `
T.G. 111illers
L2.7L Vs
Paul E • Killion
101.59
"T �'. Telex�hone Co.
1v'
''na00
Cayuga. Motors
Ithaca Office Equipment
38.50
Elmira. Harley Da.vid.scn Sales
Karl Phillips
F.50
17Q•25
Cortright Electric
Cornell Laundry
�
19.5 37
Quivks Garage
10.35
Cramers Auto Parts
Tioga Auto Parts
Esso Standard 011 Qo.
.70
281.79
I.D. M.`'-
4o.64
T''.A. Harvey Sptg Goode.
32' 6"
I CECO Inc.
T3.Y.88
S, Electric & Gas Corp.
•0
8.0
Ba?.er Lumber Co.
105•
Precision Tool & C`run
5.20
C.J, Rumsey & Co.
75.0
S+• La•Trence University
98
150
Rothchilds
f
019
A.J. Golder
`
Van Harter Office Equipment
•
115. 50
E . Paul I' edrow
1, bOb, b
11.1alsh & Son Chevrolet
?,u"b1.00
Dual Parking Meter Co.
h•�0 .,
Lehigh Valley R.R. CO.
TOTAT';rIA?S COUITT'�'_' SF FOR CITIZENS
?6. 0 ,
5
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LL27.50,
Form Printing Co.
89,
7.0
15.0
N.Y. Federation of Music Clubs
�7.5
George A. '--Thitg
7.4�
Ithaca Outdoor Store
over
-#2
Lents Inc.
N.Y, Telephobe Co,
ICECO Inc.
Ith.-ce, Sporting Goods
C i t'1I?7 of Ithaca
T.G. 1!!Ill-ers
Roger Yarion
Robinson & Carpenter
macl;' P Photo Copies
City Cha-miberlain
C i t:T C Ilamb e rl a i n
A rov d- F ance Committee
1(),00
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10.27'
23.90
[26.08
1.00
2.98
qP,O,
7.44
Total $11 179.64
The Board of 'Firk� GoUlMiSsioy 6rs Of C;itY
Of Ithaca do hereby
certify ttiat tLe followim- is a lict of tLe
I
;
bills audlted at
th(,,ir fiicc;tilier hld Tuesday, June 91
111",59 the original
her(,,to attacLijd, have;bc!.en checked
found currcxt.
Charles 1;1. ':vc;'.Ver
V-'ow York To,1ephorie Co.
28-q00
141949
Ci ty GhambExlain
148,486
T. G. Co.
2.62
GhmiilnL." 1.A.Cxtroilicst )r1c.
125498
TLe (aamewell Co.
'I 35 15
"
Z
Auto Body & iia(iiator ':',arks
205
C 1, i ff Is G a ra,-,- e
188:o
84
Ft,-j(jj.o '%irc Television, Inc.
61924
Trippe i'lfg' Co.
3.57
Vialsh 1`c Son ChrIvrolet, 1.1,Co
tody Soyring.
9,25
t45
D�:,,an Phipps 'Stores Inc,
60,,,
5,64
Akron fly -ass MXg. Inc.
407
Cramerts Auto Parts
7902
8971
Ai-,iurican LJ'rance
Hational ',;ulding.
13900
Ik-;ad's '5.rvice '13tation
104988
Chemung Spring '.4ater Go.
5.25
MIX0. Inc,
5t90
Norton 1-Jectric Co.
1,54
C. J. !�Iffasey 14 Go,
6t23
EAion&l Fire 'Frotection I',s s n .
17,00
Louis Shulman
511,85
1�etter Paint & 11,,all paper jervice
32,15
Lions, Club of jth4,w-tca
24q00
Vasbo Products Co.
3995
1.1riscoll't3 IGA
12.78
uoths cl i i Id I s
21-38
New York State i�.Jectric Coro*
2 81!., 229
70981,89
Payroll ending May 151 1(1)59
8114397
flay 31, 1959
8.211.70
16055#46
18037,35
,,ja I the me.-ribers o.1 the ioard of fire
Cormnissioners of tho City of Ithaca,
do hereby certify th.-A we hluve audited
the bills Ii.-ted above and recommend
their payment at tho amounts set op-
rosita each riame reolqctively.
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CC MM COMIL FROCFEDiIM
CITY OF ITRACA. N.I.
Regular Keeting
700 P.N.
August 5. 1959
PRESENT:
Mmyor - Ryan
Aldermen - ilirphy. h'lazza, Baldiini, Varftrter, Harrison, Connolly, Stallmon,
Yinovi, Alo, Mueller, Flom
Attoway - Clyres
City &%sneer • Cass
Cbief of Police - YanOstrend
Building Can d.ssioner - Golder
Clerk - B3*an
Deputy Clerk - Barber
H AMM IM
Copw.-9.*4. Taber, Mrs. Lee
PUMdag Dlrwtw - WIelliek
.Assoo. Manner - West
ISI ES:, The minutes of the preceding neAiM were duly apWowed.
22W PARK ,MM PAS x Z= JZ: The Mayan, opened a public hearing
advertised for this tine an a proposal, to *huge parker foss at Stewart Park.
No one appeared to be heard on the subject and the hearing was closed.
=_,A, a�aQ ram,_, B^,&$' The Clerk read a Utter from Ithaca Rsiboays,
Ift. ems" its desire to ocntieme its bus operation in the city and re•
gd*sting that its franchise, which expires March 5, 19609 be renewed.
By Alderman Stallmn: secaded by Alder= Connolly
MUM that the matter be referred to the Charter A Ordinance and Finance
Ca dtteexs for study and report. Carried.
A? _ AMU= Cis=.- The Clerk read a letter from Joseph J. baler. Pres.
Of the Society for the Genesee and the Lakes, requester the City to subscribe
to the saintename of an information center and wise= to be built an the Y.Y.
State ThrW87 to advertise the tourist and i*1ustrial advantages of the finger
lakes area including the City of Ithaca. ltr. Philip J. Coyle of the Thrusay
Authority presented and rwiewed a visual display of the proposed building.
He advised that adequate space has bees reserved :for ItAaaa as cos of the 24
communities scheduled to be included in the adirertising proiran. the urged the
City to act favorably can the request by approvixng a sunbseripilan to the program►.
He estimated the contribution for the first year to be A60.00.
By Alderman VJmWei: seconded by Aldlanian !+fuses
RESMVIDl, that the rognest be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report at the nest meeting of the Comeau. Carried.
GRSM ITHQ =Z,,, AL,M,xM UM: T%* Clerk read a letter from the Greater
Ithaca Regional Planning Hoard requesting payment of the City's contribution of
$4,000,00 for 1959 se provided for In the ap"Pent. He also read another letter
frm the Board announcing a refund In the aslant of $1,153.47 trcw the Board to
the City the staff services received from the City Planning Board during April,
May and June of 1959.
the .HAMMIK ,gP1L JWAID: The Clerk read a letter from Judge Finard Casey
reaosaNnding that a refund of bail money in the amiumt of $50.00 be made to
George Manheim. He advised that the matter had been pending since 1951 and
that all such bail sonnies not retlntded had been turned over to the City and
deposited in the General Pwid. He also read a letter fraw Jdm ioPlate, attorney
for her. Ylaeaheim, reggesting that the bail monney parable to W. Haohtim be return-
ed to his as his attorney.
By Alderrman Stallsaaa: secar:ded by Alderman Harrison
R5SCUM, that the City, Clerk be authorised and directed to refund the sun of
$+50.00 from the General FWA to Mr. Menheitm as roomwaded and ordered by the
City Judge; and that he be further directed to deliver sold refend check to
John LnPinto, his attorney. Carried.
AM Cs _P 1 The Cleat read a letter grow Johan Limo, Attorney for
Owe $ogles Club , withdrawing completely and without rraervation the offer of /
the cUb to sell its property to the City as a site for a City Hall for the sum
of $150,000.00
Y ,�9 l ZU.- The Clark read a letter from Leo Gaagl. Attorney and
agent for the Veterans of Foreign %rs, Post f g61s effom% to tell its building f'
wed lard at 421Jh** W. Stage Street to the City at a price of between $2009000.00
and $300.000.00 as a site for a City Hail or a Public Library building.
Aldermn Stallu m reported flat the plans of the bulUt" led been turned over
to the City Ervianser for study.
By Alderra n StsUman: seconded Dy Alderman hu rphyr
RISOLVEDs thet the offer resolved hvm VoT.W. Post P961 be referred to the Mayor's
special a mr+ittee on public bu1UWWs for study and report.
Carried.
August 5,, 1959
CITY.JPIL W:PORT: The Clerk read a'letter from N.Y. State Commission of
Correction enclosing information received from the Village of Monticello
indicating that the cost of constructing jail detention facilities would
amount to'approximately $2,000.00 per cell complete. He read another letter
from the Commission enclosing the usual annual report of inspection of the
City Jail. It included the following recrorm*nfttigos,
"That, in, order to provide police department with-4 detention unit of
modern construction and adequate for the purpose,. provision be made to
include same in any planning for future construction of overall municipal
facilifi6s#,
Alderman BaldiAk reported that members of the Public 'corks & County Relations
Committee and City Supervisors had discussed the possibility of using facilities
of the County Jail for city purposes with officials of the W.Y.S. Commission of
Correction and reached the conclusion that it is not feasible to do this and
that if the City is required to build a new jail that it do so at another
locations or perhaps as a new wing to'the present county jail.
,,.By Alderman Stallmn: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESCUED, that the data on the cost of constructing jail detention facilities
be referred to the Mayor's committee on public buildings; and that the annual
report on inspection of the jail with its recommendation be referred to the
Safety Committee.
Garried.
TEND: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor in which he advised that
because of a change in the Law the property at 106 and 110 East Couit Street,
owned by the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, should be wholly exempt from
taxes. It is now used as parsonages. He requested the Council to expunge this
property from the tax roll and return to the Church the amount of the 1959 city
tax s ' it had paid in the total sun of $170.63.
.By erman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly
that the recommendation of the Assessor be approved; and that the City
k be and hereby is authorized and directed to refund the amount of $170.63
to
tie First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca in accordance with said recommendation.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDMAbZ ALE==: Virs. Bernice M. Twtton, 110 Osmun Place, appeared
before the Council and distributed to each alderman copies of " her written pro-
-test to the traffic ordinance amendment adopted on April 29th,,. relating to
parking regulations on Ozmn Place and to the action of the Council on the
came date authorizing the purchase of 11 parking meters for installation on
t#s.stkeet.
By, Comm. Connolly: seconded by Comm. Horn
RESd,YED3, that the matter be referred to the Safety Committee.'for study and
repot*...
Carried.
G F14C_M : The Clerk reported that all polling places in the City of
Ithaca used during the year following Oct. lt 1958 will be available again
for such purpose in 1959 and he recommended their approval and designation
ap required by the Election law,
.,By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Vi6nyei
fEqLVERs,ihat the following be aril hereby :are 'approved and designated as
polling places in each election district in'tho'City of Ithaca, N.Y. at which
the registration of voters, elections and primaries shall be held during the
year following the 1st. of October 1959.
First Ward let, District Chestnut St. West Hill School
tt
2nd. f
626 w. State St. #6 *Fire Station
3rd. 532 W. Buffalo St. City Pumping Station
Second Ward lot, District 119 Third St. North Side House
2nd. 301 W. Court St. Basement -Central School
3rd. 136 ',To State St. #5 Fire Station
Third Ward 1st. District 301 So Geneva St. St. John School
it its 2nd. 11 301 So Geneva, St, St. John School
3rd 402 So Cayuga'St. Van Marter Office Equip.
Fourth rd 1st. District 1012 No Tioga St.
#7 Fire Station
2nd. 702 No Cayuga St. Fr4enchls Garage
3rd. Cor. No Aurora &
King St5. Fall Creek School
- 3 - August 6, 1959
Fifth Ward 1st. District
11 1t 2nd 11
" It 3rd. to
Sixth Ward
11 11
11 1t
Seventh Ward
11 11
1t 11
1st. District
2nd 1t
3rd. if
1st. District
2nd. '1
3rd "
402 N. Aurora St.
206 E. Seneca St.
Cornell Campus
115 N. Cayuga St.
Hudson Street
Hudson Street
311 College Ave.
105 Stewart Ave.
502 Mitchell St.
Methodist Church
#2 Fire Station
%yes Lodge
Masonic Temple
Now south Hill School
Yew South Hill School
#9 Fire Station
East Hill School
Belle Sherman School
Motion Carried.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works
had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of'$3,575.77 from budget
account 162-E,%fuse& Garbage Equipment, to the following individual budget
accounts:
181,.,E Highways - equipment $19398.55
182-E Snow & Ice " 187.50
186-E Machine Shop " 591.00
187-E, Traffic Control " 643.00
230-E Park Department " 75 .72
$3,575.77
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the Clerk be authorized to
make a transfer of appropriations in accordance with the foregoing schedule.
Carried.
The Clerk further reported that the Board had requested the Council to grant
it permission to retain one of the trucks scheduled for trade-in, at its appraise(
value of $1,200.00, for use in the Parks Division for stump removal; and that
the transfer of $1,200.00 from budget account ;"-161-E, street cleaning equipment,
to account ;;'230-B be authorized to accomplish this.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the request of the Board be approved; and that the City Clerk
be authorized to transfer the sum of $1,200.00 from budget account #fi61-E to
budget account #230-E for this purpose. Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public i-lorks
had requested an additional appropriation of $100.00 to budget account "253,
Airport Park, to cover the cost of moving bleachers and benches from the Airport
Park to the High School Field.
By Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the request be denied; and that the Board of Public Works be
requested to finance the moving of the bleachers and benches from�its current
Operating budget. Carried.
ZONINQ O,RDIi_ ANCE: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of a proposed new
zoning ordinance for the City of Ithaca which had been prepared by the Planning
Board and recommended by it to the Common Council for adoption. He then read
a statement prepared by the Ithaca Board of Realtors entitled, "Review of the
Purposed zoning ordinance". The statement included the following recommendation:
"'As urge the members of the Common Council, on receipt of the presentation
of this proposed zoning ordinance, to refer it back to thg Planning Board, with
instructions that those people who are most deeply interested in real estate,
w111 hav; an opportunity to examine it and discuss it with them, and have
corrections made before it is again presented to the Council."
By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that if this Ordinance is to properly serve all the property owners
of our city, definite changes must be made before its final approval; and that
in the interest of securing local assistance of the developement of this
ordinance ;It be referred back to the Planning Board with instructions to such
Board to immediately invite (A) members of the Board of zoning Appeals, (B) the
Building Commissioner, (C) the Planning CommAttee-Ithaca Board of Realtors, 0)
Representatives of ali banking institutions, (E) small and large property owners
and others interested, to meet with the Zoning & Subdivision Committee of the
Planning Board in the interest of solving this important problem and report back
to this Common Council by the first meeting in October 1959 with a zoning ordinan
applicable to the requirements of our community, upon which the Council will then
hold the public hearing required by law.
4 — August 5, 1959
Alderman Nurphy called attention to the fact that it had already taken about
a year's time to develope the proposed ordinance with an estimated 13.31 hours
of staff time and 200 hours of time by members of the Zoning & Subdivision
Committee of the Planning Board being spent in its preparation. Ha stated
that the Board of Zoning Appeals as well as the Building Commissioner had. been
consulted. Director 'Kallick advised that a member of the Board of Realtors
'had been invited to all meetings of the Planning Board and that usually there
;'was one present. Alderman Murphy recommended that the motion be amended to
provide for a series of public hearings by the Board. Comm. B.W. Taber warned
that it will be next to impossible to comply with the Council's instructions
by'October,lsto, since it is reasonable to expect that groups other than those
mentioned in the resolution will request to be heard also. He expressed his
personal feelings very.strongly that the Board should not be subjected to criti
oism for delay, as it has been in the past, if it cannot comply within the time\-.�
allotted. Director Wallick called attention to copies of the minutes of a
special meeting of the Planning Board dated August 3,,1959 which had been
distributed earlier in the meeting to the aldermen and which dealt_with-a
capital improvement program being studied by the Planning Board. He noted
that there seemed to be an October 1st. target on this project too and he
concurred with Comm. Taber in his feeling that it might not be possible to
have a revised zoning ordinance by October lot. It was generally agreed by
members of -the Council that an extension of time would be granted if needed
and requested by the Board. Motion Carried.
CAPITAL MEM FUND EM20TS: The Clerk reported that Capital Reserve Fund
v #3 and Capital Reserve Fund ,,'4 Investments had been redeemed an August 1, 1959
as authorized by the Council on April 29, 1959• Interest on investments and
1959 budget appropriations has increased Reserve Fund #3 to $122,82-3.53 and
Reserve Fund 0 to $186,800.14. He also reported that Arterial Highway Reserve
Fund amounted to $13,458.94 which is deposited in a limited time deposit..account
bearing interest at the rate of 1%. He reported further that on approval of
and with the cooperation of the Finance Committee he had reinvested that part
of these respective funds, $70,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, $165,000.00
from Capital Reserve Fund :A and $13,000.00 from the Arterial Highway Reserve
Fund, that will not be needed immediatelyg on a short term basis by -purchasing
certificates of deposit on a ninety -day basis with interest thereon at the rate
of 22% from the date thereof.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the report of the City Clerk be accepted and approved.
Carried.
N.Y.S. DEPT. OF LUIT & CMROL REPO: The Clerk reported receipt of a report
of examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of the City, covering the
period from January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1955, and completed by N.Y.S. Dept.
of Audit & Control in accordance with Article 3 of the General Municipal Law.
He advised that it was being filed in his office as a public record available
for inspection by anyone interested in it. He noted that the Dept. of Audit
& Control had,requested that it beystudied by all officials of the City.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Mazza
RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and filed for future reference and that
the City Clerk be directed to acknowledge its receipt.
Carried.
AUDIT - FIRE DEPA•RTMMIT: Alderman Stallman reported that the Fire Dept. audit
dated July 6 1n the total amount of $16,918.69 had been reviewed.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the Fire -Dept. audit be approved and made.a part of these minutes.
+ Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallma.n:'seconded by Alderman Mueller
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in an
amended amount of $8,407.79 be and hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
PL LAIJ 8MO: Alderman Nurphy recommended adoption of a Local' Law relating
to Bingo in the City. He advised that it had laid on the table since the last
meeting, more than the required length of time. Action was taken thereon as
'follows:
-5-
August 5, 1959
A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN GAMES CF CHANCE BY
CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS 14ITHIH THE CITY OF ITHACA
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Mazza
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONMi CST COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It shall be lawful for any authorized organization, as defined
in Section 476 of Article 140 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New
York, upon obtaining the required lioense to'conduct the game of Bingo within
the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, subject to the provisions of this
local law, Article 140 of the General Mnicipal Law and Article 19B of the
Executive Law of the State of New York, and the following restrictions:
A. No person, firm, association, corporation or organization, other than
an authorised organization licensed under the provisions of Article 140 of the
General Municipal law, shall be peradtted to conduct such games.
A-1. No bingo game shall be held, operated or conducted on or within any
leased premises if rental under such lease is to be paid, wholly or partly, on
�`. the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net profits derived from the
:A operation of such game.
B. The entire net proceeds of any game shall be exclusively devoted to
the lawful purposes of the organization
�+ purpo g permitted t0 Conduct the same*
C. No single prize shall exceed the sum o:t value of Two hundred fifty
dollars.
D. No series of prizes on any one occasioh shall aggregate more than one
thousand dollars.
E. No person except a bona fide member of any such organization shall
participate in the management or operation of such game.
F. No person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the
management or operation of any such game.
G. The unauthorized conduct of a bingo game and any willful violation of
any provision of this local law shall constitute and be punishable as a mis-
demeanor.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect September 16, 1959, subject
to the prior approval of the Electorate of the City of Ithaca.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 1 - VanMarter Carried.
Approved by me this %r —"flay of August 1959 and designated Local Law #2-1959
N;ayor
B1141RA ROAD AREA IMPROVEMENT P1,AN: The Clerk distributed copies of a report
prepared by the Planning Board staff on improving the Elmira Road area. It
was noted that the report has had wide press and radio coverage, has begun to
create a good deal of interest and that it is being printed and distributed
by the Chamber of Commerce.
TFIC ORDINANCE ANENDIJENTS: Alderman Connolly presented several amendments
to the Traffic Ordinance which were acted upon as follows.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto
the following:
Schedule IX, Sec. 188. Lower gear regulation for trucks:
All trucks shall make use of transmission gears lower than the normal cruiting
gear when descending grades on city streets at the following locations:
Ithaca Road: Dryden Road to Mitchell Street.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes : 11
Nays: 0
Carried and approved.
- 6 - August 5, 1939
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto
the following:
Schedule X. Sec, 189. Lower gear regulation for all vehicles:
All vehicles shall- make use of transatibsion gears lower then the normal
cruising gear when dO=ending glades on City streets at the following
locations:
Aurora Street; south city line to State Street
Mitchell Street; Ithaca Road to State Street
State Street- Mitchell Street to Seneca lAky
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that the second paragraph of Section 49 of Article V of the Traffic
Ordinance, speed regulations, be amended to read as follows:
No person shall ride, drive or cause to be propelled any automobile, motor-
cycle, or any other vehicle on any public street, highway or thoroughfare
within the City of Ithaca at a rate of speed greater than twenty-five (25)
miles per hour, except that the maximum permitted vehicle speed on certain
streets at specified locations shall be:
Taughannock Bouldvard; from the north city line southerly to a point
fifty (50) feet north of the Lehigh Valley Railroad spur crossing
said BOUlevard to the Barge Canal Terminal; thirty-five (33) miles
Per hour.
South Aurora Street; south city line to State Street; twenty (20)
miles per hour.
Elmira Road; south city line to Plain Street; forty (40) mikes per
hour.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 21
NAYS: 0
Carried and approved.
ALTEMT0R SALE: Alden Coll, rec nded the scale of a used alternator
to the Village of Cayuga Heights. He advised that it had been used by the Police
I)OWtment and that the Chief of Police had certified that it is surplus equip-
ment no longer needed by his department.
By Alds"Un Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo
r�EiEBEAS, the Chief of Police has certified that there is no further public use
for which a used alternator will be needed; and has reec"manded its sale to the
Village of Cayuga Heights, another municipal corporation,
A_'D '*MEAS s this alternator is deemed to come under the care and custody of
this Coazvn Council.
1"O11 'MARE BE IT RESOUM , that the sale of the alternator to the Village of
CaYQ9& RQi.ghts for the sum of $?5.00 be and hereby is authorized; and that the
City Clerk be authorized OM direct0d to dompiete such sale.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Carried.
Goo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
AUGUST 5, 1959
Ithaca Journal
9.03
N.Y. Telephone Co.
80.58
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
11.12
T.G. Millers Sons
26.89
Ithaca Delivery Inc.
12.33
James J. Clynes, Jr.
100.00
J.J. Tatascore
33.00
Ithaca Engraving Co.
108.52
Norton Printing Co.
106.50
Ithaca Printing Service
72.00
Ithaca Office Equipment
195.00
Philip B. Wallick
10.92
Contempory Trends
36.00
The Corner Bookstore
.90
E.W. & M.C. DeMotte.
135.00
C.J. Ramsey & Co.
1.60
Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board.
4,000.00
Ralph J-o Mazza, M.D.
40.00
Kline's Pharmacy
28,75
N.Y. Telephone Co.
105.28
Paul E. Killion, Inc.
24.4o
Ithaca Printing Ser,
44.80
T.G. Millers
10.40
N.Y. Elec. & Gas
3M 00
Auto Body Works
114.5 0
Mid -State Contractors Equip.
624.80
Cayuga Motor Sales
13.58
Andy Soyring
15.00
F. Morton Pitt Co.
60.85
Esso Standard Oil
164.8k,,
W.A. Harvey
8.00
Tioga Auto Parts
16.16
Heads Camera Shop
2.80
Socony Mobil Oil Co.
44.60
Cramer's Auto Parts
3.00
C.J. Ramsey
8.97
National Welding
9.00
Iceco Inc.
25.08
H.L. VanOstrand
22.70
Quick's Garage
82.26
Olympia Restaurant
58.50
N.Y. Elec. & Gas
1.24
N.Y.S. Vet College
10.00
Sopp's Atlantic Ser,
28.5 0
Freeman's Motor Marine
13.50
Wes & Les
36.Oo
Goodyear Service Store
55.22
Dr. R. Mazza
31.81
Dr, F.M. Mitchell
37.50
Kline's Pharmacy
6.40
James Go Avery, Jr.
3.36
A.J. Golder
39.20
Walsh & Son Chevrolet Inc.
187.57
George Manheim
50.00
First Presbyterian Church
170.63
Tompkins County Hospital
7.00
Lackawanna Feed Co., Inc.
2.55
Cayuga Lwber Co.
28.11
Robert Comstock
64.50
Champion Knitwear Co. Inc.
56.10
N.Y. Telephone Co,
lo.27
T.G. Miller's Sons
19.65
Ithaca Sporting Goods
91.20
Petrillose Cleaners, Inc.
4.20
Freeman's Motor Marine Inc.
105.00
C.J. Ramsey & Co.
16.22
(Con'd)
Hugh S. MacNeil
The Ithaca Journal
Addressograph Multigraph
City Chamberlain
City Chamberlain
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
AUGUST 5, 1959
TOTAL
APPROVED BY�FINANCE COMMITTEE
yY_- ..
334.00
72.24
86.43
7.55
8.08
61.10
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10-75
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the bills li,sted above anu, reco,�n-_nd
tliair -payment at tlio amounts ,,.,et or)-
-,-osite each tiame respectivel,,,.
COP'liON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
PITY OF ITH.fICA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7;30 P.M. September 2
P , -V5:9
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Connolly, Osborn,
Stallman, Alo, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Pub, Wks. _ Laverty
Chief of Police _ VanOstrand
Assessor - Dixon
City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
City Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
TAX CERTIFICATE FEES: The Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney in which
he pointed out that state auditors have criticized the City for not charging for
all tax certificates issued by the City Clerk and City Chamberlain. He reviewed
the applicable statute and recommended that the sum of $1.00 be established as
j. a fee for such tax certificates to include both the searches of the City Chamberlain
and the City Clerk and that the fee be collected by the City Chamberlain.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mazza
RESOLVED, that.a fee of $1.00 be assessed for tax searches, such fee to be collect-
ed by the City Chamberlain at the time of the search; that a serially numbered,
receipt be issued for each fee paid and that the fees be deposited in the General
Fund of the City. Carried.
GREATER ITHACA REGIONAL PLANITr1G BOARD AGREEMENT: The Clerk read.a letter from
the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board presenting articles of agreement in-
corporating several minor amendments and providing for the inclusion of the Town
of Lansing in the Regional Board and amending the constituent municipalities and
their respective annual appropriations for the operation and functioning of the
Board to read as follows:
City of Ithaca $4,'000.00
Town of Ithaca 2,000.00
Village of Cayuga Heights 1,000.00
Town of Lansing , 1,000.00
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report at the next meeting. Carried.
EMME SHELTER PROGRAM: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca-tompkins County Defense
Council informing the Council that a panel discussion on the Home Shelter program
against radioactive fallout as advocated by Governor Rockefeller will be conducted
at the County Courthouse at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 10, 1959. The letter
included an invitation for members of the Council to attend this meeting.
By Alderman Stall -man: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to acknowledge the letter and express the
Councils thanks to the Director of Civil Defense. Carried.
-SUZANNE BANFIBID _ BARBARA HOLDEN APPOINTMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from
the City Chamberlain requesting approval of the provisional appointment of Miss
Suzanne Banfield'as an account clerk to succeed Mrs. Shirley Rich who is resign
ing September 15, 1959. She also recommended the provisional appoi.-fitment of Miss
Barbara Holden as a clerk, effective Septembers 16;-1959,�- to su6'ceed-'*iss Banfield.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman'Stallmaii
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Miss Suzanne Banfield As an account'
clerk, effective September 16, 1959, at -an annual salary of $2,847.00 be approved:
and that the provisional appointment of Miss Barbara Holden as a clerk, effective
September 16, 1959, at an annual salary of $2,531.00 be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
�0 LEGE AV`a!UE PARKING METF,RS: The Clerk read a letter'of protest against the
installation of parking meters in front of residences on College Avenue, The
letter was signed by Miss Ruth Behrens, 204 College Avenue, and 12 other residents
pf the neighborhood.
By Alderman .^lo: seconded by Alderman.Connolly
RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Safety Committee for investigation
and .report, Carried.
- 2 - September 2, 1959
HUDSON STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a letter from Maurice Neufeld, 305:
Hudson Street, suggesting several remedial actions for the control or/and pre-
vention of trucks over five tons using Hudson Street. He appeared before the
Council and reviewed the situation further by pointing out that the signs posted
by the City are being completely ignorod. Among other things he suggested that
Best Way Lines, one of the prime offenders, be notified officially of the offense
by its drivers, The Chief of Police advised that this had been done. The Chief
noted that while the City has the authority to post streets there must be an
ordinance enacted in order to enforce compliance and he stated that at present
there is no ordinance regarding this particular situation.
By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Safety and Charter & Ordinance Comm-
ittees for joint study and report thereon. Carried.
GENERAL PROPERTY A`1APS: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor requesting the
Council to formally adopt the new General Property Maps as prepared by the Planning
Board and Engineering Department of the City of Ithaca. He also requested an
additional appropriation of $400.00 for extra help in his office which will be
required for cutting new addressograph plates to change the assessment roll to
correlate it frith the new property maps. The Assessor presented and reviewed'
the maps which he noted included the annexed area on Spencer -Elmira Road area.
His letter indicated that part of the work will run into next year and therefor
suggested that $200.00 be made available this year,
By Alderman Stimson: Seconded by Alderman Alo
RESOLVED, that the sum of $200.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent
Fund to Current Appropriation, budget account -"lll - Assessor, to pay for extra
help during 1959 needed in cutting plates to change the assessment map to correlate
it with the new property maps.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 1 - Stallman Carried,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the General Property Naps as prepared by the Planning Board and
Engineering Department be and hereby are approved and adopted as the official
property maps of the City of Ithaca. Carried.
BOND -ISSUE -. SEWER DFPARTP�iEIIT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney
advising that a reduction n the amount of bond anticipation notes outstanding
on authorized sewer bonds will have to be made in 1960 if the notes are to.be
renewed,, He presented two plans for further financing in this respect and noted
that in any event it will be necessary to raise $ 31,000.00 for principal payment
in 1960.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report
at the next meeting. Carried.
LIBRARY REPORT: The Clerk read a prepared statement by the City Attorney on the
legality of a proposal submitted to him by Cornell Library Association concerning
a proposed new library building. He reviewed the proposal in detail and statutes
applicable to the legality of the matter and concluded that, in his opinion, there
is serious doubt as to the constitutionality of such a proposal on the part of the
City of Ithaca,
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred back to the Library Association for such
further study and report thereon to this Council as it may deem proper; and that
a copy of the City Attorneyls letter regarding the legality thereof be forwarded
also to the Library Association. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - LOCALLpt•I ON BINGO: The Clerk reported that the Mayor had held
a public hearing at 10:00 A.M. on August 14, 1959 on a proposed local law relating
to the operation of bingo in the City. He advised that the City Attorney had state
at that time that Section 496 of the General Municipal Law provides that it must
be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon and that it 11�_e
been determined that people who are not currently registered under P.P.R. must
register with the Election Commissioners on or before August 28th. in order to'oe
eligible to vote on the question. No one appeared in opposition to the local lair
and the Mayor closed the hearing, approved the local law and designated it as
Local Law =il, 2 - 19590
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
requested the Council to appropriate -an additional amount of $2,000.00 to budget
account ;;`1859 creek maintenance, to finance the dredging of Fall Creek,
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to proceed with its plan to
dredge Fall Creek; and that the Council agrees to provide funds therefor .in an
amount not to exceed $2,000.00 when actual cost of the work is;reported back to
this Council. Carried.
tr ., 3 •* September 2, 1959
TRAFFIC ORDIiif.ACE ALENDMENT• The Clerk reported that the Board of Public ',forks
had recommended amending the traffic ordinance to provide for the following:
a. -:Tie prohibition of parking cfj. the . south side 'of: Ozmun- Place.
b. The establishment of a parkifig meter zone on the north side'of Ozmun
Place from Stewart Avenue westerly 1,56 feet, more or leSS
Action was taken on the recommendation as follows:
By Alderman Connolly:. seconded by Aldermian"Stallman
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there-
from and adding thereto the following:
Del.--.gtti_n. ns •
Ozmun Place; from the north side of Buffalo Street northerly 150' east
side; from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 2621
north side.
Addu_lorlsv
Ozmun Place; from the north line of Buffalo Street northerly 1901 to the
north line of Ozmun Place » west side; from the west line of
Stewart Avenue westerly to the east line of Ozmun Place
south side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Section 1859 Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Deter Zones, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the
following:
Dele� tpzons, -
Ozmun Place: from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 1101 - south side.
Additi n :
Ozmun Place: from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 156' -• north side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0
Carried and approved.
AIRPORT RULES & REGULATIONS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public "Torks
had approved General Rules & Regulations regarding public use of Ithaca Municipal
Airport and he presented them to the Council for its approval. Alderman Stallman
reported that they had been reviewed by the Attorney and he recommended their
adoption.
By.Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman
T^?HERF.AS,;t�e Board of: Public TTorks on August 26, 1959 approved general rules and
regul.,ation's' regarding public use of the Ithaca I-iunicipal Airport, and
",HEREAS, the City Charter requires that they be approved by the Common Council,
1119`'T THEREFOR; BE'IT RESOLVED, that the airport operating rules and regulations
approved by the Board of Public Works be and hereby are approved, and
BE 3T FURTIiT;p' RESOLVED, that the Rules & Regulations of the Board of Public 1*Torks
concerning the Municipal Airport, dated 1944, be and they hereby are amended by
adding thereto the following:
RULE 13. Gerigral Rules & Regulations _ Public Use & Operation of Municipal Airport.
a) Definitions' TTHACA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT as shown on a map entitled, "Ithaca.
Municipal Airport", dated August, 1944, Office of the City
Engineer, Ithaca, I,iew York, revised August 26, 1957 L.H.C.
Airport Operator and FINGER LAKES FLYING SERVICE, TDiC.
Representative of� JAMBS E. P'pNN, President
Board of Public Ilbrks ,
City of Ithaca.
AS
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b) Local. Traffic Rules
September 2,.1959
" l Traffic around Ithaca Municipal Airport flows in a standard,a,:,' ht-hand
rectangular pattern. Altitude of the traffic pattern is 80S"feet fog light
,s�'ie`engine gWn_e3s, 1000 feet for other Olanes. All turns within the traffic
pattern are right -hated , turns: c
2.- Erit into the pattern is accomplished by approaching the traffic pattern
at a 4$0 angle at the appropriate altitude its straight and level flight.
3. DeBarture from the pattern is accompli*.ad by making a 450 left turn out
of the pattern.
4. Maintain at least a 500 foot interval between planes, and never lose.sight
of the plane ahead of you in traffic,
5. Take-offs.are made from the ends of the paved runway. Maintain normal
climb and ding turn until traffic pattern elevation is obtained. Do not start
the climbing turn until the plane ahead of you (if arty) has either departed from
traffic or has completed his climbing turn and passed abeam,of your plane"on the
cross wind leg.
6. LandinEs will ordinarily be made on the paved runway.
7. The firsst turn after landing should always be TOPORD the traffic pattern.
8. Except in emergency, landings and take -offs are Yorth or South.
9. When returning the airplane to the flight line, taxi on the paved taxi
lanes. The engine gill always be switched off before crossing the white line on
the taxi lane unless directed by airport personnel.
10. All hand cranking of airplanes will be done by persons qualified to do
so, with proper safeguards taken.
11. East Hill practice area only is to be used, unless otherwise directed by
airport operator.
NOTE: In the event, of a forced landing at any time in lirplane owned by an
operator, phone the airport-- DO NOT ATTM TO FLY 3ME ;SHIP CJJ gg FIELD.
c) General Air Rules
1. No aeronautical activity shall be conducted at the airport except in con..
formanae with the current Civil Air Regulations.
2. Low flying`within the confine of the traffic pattern is prohibited, except
Ui emergencies or when.necessary to -climb to the designated pattern altitude or
descend to a landing.
3. All aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed, not exceeding
15 miles per hour. No aircraft shall take off'or land, except in conformance with
the currently approved traffic pattern, emergency landings excepted.
4. Taxiing in and out of harigars'is specifically prohibited.
5a Aircraft shall not cross the runway until the pilot has stopped and made
certain by visual inspection that there is no danger of collision with any person
and/or object.
6. Except in emergency, no turn shall be made after take off until the air-
port boundary has been reached and the pilot has attained an altitude of at least
400 feet and has ascertained that there will be no danger of turning into the pat:
of a following aircraft.
7. The airport manager may refuse clearance or delay any flights or other
operations at the airport for any reason he can justify in the interest of safety.
8. Formation flying is prohibited in the traffic pattern.
9. The airport operator may regulate practice touch-and-go landings whenever
he deems it necessary for the safe, orderly operation of the airport.
10, No aircraft shall remain on the landing or takeoff area for the purpose
of instructing students between flights; except for takeoff and landing, the
runway shall be kept clear.
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lle 10 student pilot shall fly solo without permission of the operator.
12, No student shall practice simulated forced landings solo.
d) Restricted Areas.
'N3o person shall enter any restricted area posted as being closed to the public,
except:
1. Persons assigned to duty thereon or authorized by the operator.
2. Persons under appropriate supervision entering the apron for the purposes
of enplaning or deplaning.
e) Use of Roads and Walks
No person shall use the roads, walks, or landing areas, or restricted areas
in such a manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use without first obtain-
ing permission of the airport operator,
f) General Conduct of Aircraft Operators arul Owners
1, Payment or satisfactory credit arrangements must be made for parking,
storage, repairs, supplies, or services rendered by the airport or its service
�. operators before flight clearance is granted. There is no landing fee for air-
craft not used for compensation or hire. Pees for parking, tieing down, and
storing aircraft and for 'landing planes used for compensation or hire shall be
paid to the operator, on lands under lease to the operator.
2. Landing fees. There shall be no landing fee for aircraft not used for
compensation or hire. Fees shall be charged for landing aircraft used for com-
pensation or hire at the following rates:
Single engine aircraft - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 1.00
Light twin engine aircraft under 12,5000 - - - - - - 2.00
Heavy twin engine aircraft over 1.200Qf - - - - - - 4.00
Landing fees shall be paid to the operator who shall remit them monthly to
the city.
3. No person shall park, tie down or store an airplane or otherwise use
that portion of the airport not leased by the operator without the authority of
the Board of Public Works granted pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter.
Aircraft shall be parded, stored and repairs made in the space designated for the
purpose by the airport operator and in such place only.
4. Aircraft owners, their pilots or agents, shall be responsible for the
prompt removal of disabled aircraft and parts thereof, The airport operator or
Federal authorities may delay such action pending accident investigation.
5, Aircraft engines shall not be started or run unless a competent operator
is at the controls and unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate brakes, fully
applied, or the wheels are securely blocked with blocks which can be removed safely.
6. Persons involved in accidents on the airport shall make a full report
thereon to the airport operator as soon after the accident as possible.
g) Fueling Operations
1. No aircraft shall be fueled or drained while the engine is running, or
while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed space.
2. _To smoking shall be permitted within SO feet of an aircraft being fueled
or drained,
3. No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, or switch
electrical appliances off or on in an aircraft during fueling or draining.
4. During fueling, the aircraft and the fuel dispensing apparatus shall be
properly grounded.
5. No person shall engage in fueling and draining without operator's per-
mission.
6. Fire extinguishers shall be within reach of all fuel draining operations.
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h) Fire Hazards
1. All dopd.ng and painting processes shall be conducted with reasonably
necessary safety provisions.
2. Smoking shall be prohibited in certain restricted posted areas.
o 140 person shall use low flash inflammable substances for cleaning floors
in any building of the airport.
u, No person shall keep, store, or discard any flammable liquids, gases,
combustible material in the hangars.
5. No person shall dump any waste, refusa or other material on the airport.
Conduct of Business or Advertising
1. No person shall post, distribute or display signs, advertisements, printed
or written matter at the airport except with the approval and in such a manner as
may be prescribed by the airport operator.
2, No person shall engage in'any business or commercial activity of any
nature on the airport.except in conformance with a permit, license, lease or
•`use agreement and under terms and conditionsprescribed by the airport owner
or airport operator. ,
j) Land Transportation
1. Motor vehicles entering upon the roads of the airport shall be operated
in strict compliance with speed limits posted by the airport owner and in no
.event in excess.of 25-miles per hour. The airport owner shall have authority
to move or tour away at owner's expense any vehicle parked in such places or in
such manner as to hinder any approved operation on the airport.
2. Vehicles shall not pe parked on the airport other than in the manner
and at locations -indicated -by signs in designated areas.
3. No person shall operate any vehicle on any of the landing areas or
aprons unless authorized to do so by the airport operator and in a manner pre-
scribed.
4, No common carrier vehicle or vehicle for hire shall load or unload
passengers or stand on the airport at any place other than in the area designated.
k) Firearms
NO person except peace -officers duly authorized, post office, air carrier
and members o£ the armed forces of the United States on official duty, shall
carry any firearms, air guns, bows and arrows, explosives or flammable materials
on"the airport without the written permission of the airport manager. Persons
without such permission shall surrender all such objects'to the airport manager.
1) Animals
Animals shall, not be permitted on the airport unless leashed or restrained
in such a manner as to be under control.
m) Liability
The airport owner, the airpo
rt port operator, their agents or employees assume
no responsibility for damage to personal property of persons using the airport
facilities, by reason of fire, theft, van.Ualism, act of. -God,, nor do they assume
any liability by reason of injury to persons while on the airport or using its
facilities.
n) Penalties
Any person, firm, or corporation, who ,shall violate or refuse to abide by
these rules and regulations shall be subject to appropriate legal action. Any
person may be removed from the airport for refusing to comply with these rules
and regulations.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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LIBRARY LEASE: The Clerk presented a lease agreement covering rental of office
quarters in the Cornell Library Asstn. building now occupied by the City Chamber-
lain's, Assessorts and City Court offices and by the Planning Board to March
15th. of this year. It covered the year ending December 31, 1959 in the total
amount of $5,625.00. He advised that it had been reviewed and approved as to
form by the City Attorney,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Carried.
FIRE DEPARTLENT AUDIT:-, Alderman Stimson resented the Fire Department audit for
the month of July in the total amount of K1,389,53•
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that it be accepted and made a part of these minutes.
Carried.
AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented and recommended for approval the regular audit.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the
total amount of $3,264.12 be and herebyare approved for payment.
Carried.
THRWAY INFORHATIO_ N C,MER• Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee
had studied the proposal presented at the last meeting requesting an appropriation
Of funds by the City to support the maintenance of an information center and
museum on the "F*Y.S. Thruway intended to advertise the tourist and industrial
advantages of the Finger Lakes area including the City of Ithaca. It was the
unanimous opinion of the Committee he stated that the City of Ithaca should not
participate in this matter.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to answer the Letter and advise that
the City has taken no action on the request and does not intend to provide an
appropriation for this purpose. Carried.
E^UIFMEsi?T PURCHASES - BOARD OF PUBLIC 1,IORKS: Alderman Stimson criticized recent
practices of the Board of Public Works wherein certain awards for purchase of
equipment, after competitive bidding, had been made in excess of specific approp-
riations without first consulting the Council. He stated that in doing so the
Board was in effect acting as an appropriating body and thus infriging upon the
rights of the Council. He stated that he had discussed the matter with the
Superintendent and arrangements had been made to discontinue such practices.
He emphasized that he did not wish to convey the idea that the Board had acted
unwisely in purchasing its equipment.
CHARTER AliEYNTD1, NT: Alderman Murphy reported that at a joint meeting of the ,
Finance and Charter & Ordinance Committees it was decided the members present
to recommend to the Common Council that the position of City Clerk -Comptroller
be divided into two parts by creating the separate position of City Comptroller;
and to abolish the present position of Deputy City Clerk and create the position
of Deputy City Clerk -Comptroller.
By Alderman Hurphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn
I-NEREAS, the duties of the City Clerk -Comptroller have increased to such an extent
over the past several years that the position has become too large to be handled
efficiently by one person, and
1,1HEREAS, much budgetary and other financial duties are anticipated in the future,
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments to the City Charter to create the
position of City Comptroller separate and apart from that of City Clerk and which
will assign specific powers and duties to such officer, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Deputy City Clerk -Comptroller be
treated, abolishing the present position of Deputy City Clerk, and
BE IT FLIRT=,, RESOLVED, that the Deputy City Clerk -Comptroller assume the functions
of the City Clerk or City Comptroller in their absence, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the positions of City Clerk, City Comptroller and
Deputy City Clerk -Comptroller be placed under the jurisdiction and control of
the Common Council. Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDDTANCE rNENDIN1TTS: Alderman Connolly presented several amendments to
the local traffic ordinance designed to make it conform with the "Traffic Control
Plan" - Seneca-Green-Headow Street Arterial Highway formulated by the State Traffic
Commission on July 27, 1959• They were acted upon as follows:
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September 2, 1959
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there-
from and adding thereto the following:
Deletions: Meadow Street: Buffalo Street to the south city line - west side
Additions: Meadow Street; Buffalo Street to Seneca Street - west side
Meadow Street; Seneca Street to Green Street - both sides
Meadow Street; Green Street to Elmira Road - west side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0
Carried and approved.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Article YX of the Traffic Ordinance,
through streets, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the follow-
ing:
Deletions; ?Test Seneca Street to its intersection with West State Street.
Additions: Seneca Street; from the east line of North Aurora Street westward
to the north line of West State Street,
Seneca Way; from the north line of East State Street to the east
line of North Aurora Street.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
WAYS: 0
Carried and approved.
y THURSTON AVUNUE BRIDGE- Alderman Baldini reported that the Board of Public Works
had received a proposal from Modjeski & masters, Consulting Engineers, for engineer-*,
ing services on the Thurston Avenue bridge as follows:
Phase I. The engineering services to include the design, preparation of contract
plans, contracts and specifications, ready for advertising - $20,000.00.
Phase II. Checking of contractor's details
Phase III. Supervision of construction
He advised that the Board had approved Phase
on at appropriate times.
- $1,500.00
- 1,500.00 per month during
the period of residence at the
site by the Resident Engineer
I leaving the other two to be acted
ALBANY STRTMT TRAFFIC: Alderman Stimson reported receipt of numerous complaints >
from residents of Albany Street since the temporary rerouting of route �'13
traffic over Albany Street. He also noted that there are four schools in this
area which will create dangerous traffic conditions when they reopen in the
Fall. He recommended that something be done to route it back on Meadow Street.
He stated that the Layor and Superintendent are expected to discuss other traffic
matters with State officials and suggested including this recommendation in their
discussion.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Superintendent be authorized and directed to reo_uest
State officials to remove the temporary rerouting of route Va13 traffic from
Albany Street and transfer it back to Meadow Street until such time as it may
be necessary during reconstruction of South Meadow Street.
AYES : 11
'SAYS : 2 - iiurphy, Nlazza Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
SEPTEMBER 2, 1959
VanNatta Office Equipment Co. Inc.
E.W. & M.C. DeMotte
Cogan Advertising
Mack's Photo Copies
Ithaca Office Equipment
T.G. Millers & Sons Paper Co.
N.Y. Telephone Co.
N.T.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
Jack Frost, M.D.
A.J. Golder
C.J. Ramsey & Co.
Chase Manhattan Bank
Ithaca Office Equipment
Ithaca Printing Service
Burroughs Corp.
Norton Printing
A.C. Gibson Co.
Socony Mobil
N.Y. State Conference of Mayors
James J. Clynes, Jr.
Ithaca Journal
Edward Austin
Edward King
Cudlin's Service Sta.
Don Streeter
Goodyear Service Store
T.G. Millers
Ithaca Printing Service
Auto Body Works
Ithaca Office Equip.
Cortright Electric Co.
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Esso Standard Oil
Iceco, Inc.
Cramer's Auto Parts
Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales
Ithaca Revolver & Pistol Co.
Brewer & Brown
Joseph F. Cummings
Alcor, Inca
A.J. LAUX & CO.
Paul E. Killion, Inc.
Comm. Eng Service Co.
Quick's Garage
F.W. Woolworth
Hugh S. Mac Neil
Ithaca Sporting Goods
New York Telephone Co.
Rosica Distributing Co., Inc.'
T.G. Miller's
Charles S'°'Thomas
Kay's Fabric Shop
Robinsmn & Carpenter
Fahey Pharmacy
Fahey Pharmacy
Cayuga Press
City Chamberlain
City Chamberlain
TOTAL
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135.00-
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43.15'
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90.00'
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117.00'l
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The Board of -i"LLre -)f usie vit- of Itliaca, d,:hereby
c rt i f"Y L'O a t Oliov; in1 '- I I I`S; L ibills at
II'uesday Au-,-ast il, 1959t "ic, ori,,i-al
t
Oills beinv: 1herato aLtaChed, anf., the sa-Ile have been checked
aim. fuc 'onu orrect.
Les tc�r --. ,Avison
2,1.75
T. C. -iller's IS'ons 1aper 'kd'o.
2 . ':' 1-�
The ItIlaca Jour-i-jal
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VJe, the mer.n.bers of the Board of Fire
of G'Ae Oity )f 1Zhaca,
do hereby certify that have audite:,d
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CON'DN COMTCIL P P=FDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N,Y.
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.K,
PRESENT:
Kayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stinson, Beldini,
Alo, Visnyei, Mueller, Horn.
Attorney - Clynes
,$Upt. of Public Works - Laverty
ief of Police - VanOatrand
�ftdldlag Condissioner - Golder
'Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
beputy Clerk .. Baxter
October 7, 1959
VaanMarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman
A group of newspaper carrier boys who were serving as City Officials for the
way under a project sponsored by the Ithaca Journal were present and they were
introduced by Mayor Ryan as follows:
Richard Srnka, Acting as Mayor
5oaaald Sutherland " City Clerk
htchard Hetaler " Supt. of Public Works
Motor lameu " Fire Chief
Orancis Leonard " Chief of Police
MXM: The mimtes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
A%TERiIATOR SAIE: The Clerk read a letter from the Village of Cayuga Heights
;submitting a bid of $100.00 for two of the used police oar alternators. He
called attention: to the action taken on August 5th. authorising the sale of
sine alternator for $75.00. Duriog the discussion it was agreed that $50.00
tras a fair price for these alternators.
,Y Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this common Council pn August 5, 19"
authorizing the sake of one used alternator to the Village of Cayuga Heights
"or $75,00 be and hereby is rescinded; and that the bid submitted at this time
by the Village of $100,00 for two alternators be accepted, and that the City
Clerk be authorised and directed to compl,ste the says.
Carried.
• • The Clerk read a letter
r= the Civil Service Commission requesting advice on the Council Is action re.
arding the provisional status of the P7aening Director aid the Associate Duvator.
it was explained that an oligibya list for each position containing the name of
the lrovmmb"t in each case had been furnished on June 27th. and that is not usual
par is it proper that the incuabents be ccsntinmed, on a provisional basis when, they
�re eligible for permanent appointment from lists.
y Alderman Vurphy: seconded by Alderman Massa
RWOLVED, that the probational appoint mt of Philip B. Wallick as Director of
?Tannins and that of Richard T. ,Test as Associate Planner be approved.
A Alderman A1o: seconded by Alderman Stallman
R LVED, that the foregoing m0t1= be tabled until the next regular meeting; and
that toe Council meet with the Planning Board to discuss the ratter.
AYES: 6 - Stinson, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnysi, Ala
NAYS: 6 - tkr*y, Neese, Baldini, VanKarter. 11aeller, Horn
Date to a tie vote the Nayer cast his vote in favour of the tabling motion and de-
clared it carried. Carried.
ALBAW STD T =ICs_ The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Dept. of Public
140rks rsconnaendime that traffic on Routes 13, 344 and 96 main an Albany Street
until 3, Meadet3 Street is reconstructed under the arterial prograam. It was agreed
to grant the Mayor's request that Route 34 north of Seneca Street be changed frm
Court Street and N. Albany Street to North Cayuga Street and Seneca Street.
Fp , P WAZ: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Coop G.L.F. ftchaange NO.
advising that the City's lease of the fairgrounds will expire on Deaewber 31, 19"
and asking if the City wishes to renew it in view of developement by the City or
recreational facilities in other areas.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Osborn
FMOLVM9 that the matter be referred to the Youth & Recreation Committee for
investigation and report, Carried,
• 2 - October 7, 1959
Y WATER ITHKA REGIONAL PLQNNDQ BOARD REPORT: The Clerk read a
setter from Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board releasing copies of a recent
Research Report as an aid to forecasting future population growth in the Ithaca
region, and to give the commramity at large an insight into the secondary effects
an the commammunity resulting from the establishment of new employment opportunities.
Copies thereof were distributed to each of the alderman.
SE ER RM ALMI;= AREA: The Clerk read a revolution presented by residents
of the Spencer Road area requesting full. enforcement of all city ordinances in
the area.
$�r Alderman Vxurphy: seconded by Alderman Mazza
VZOLVED, that the ordinances of the City of Ithaca be enforced in the Elmira..
Spencer Road area which was annexed to the City, effective January 1, 1958•
Carried,
9UMBER OF CCU M : Mr. John L. Til.ey, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
presented and read a prepared report by the Off -Street Parking Committee of the
Chamber urging the Council to include a new City Ran in its proposed capital
budget. It was also recommended that the Council reaffirm its present policy
with which it justified the purchase of the buildings at the corner of Aurora and
3ereca Streets by including within the proposed capital budget for the next six
yews budget items covering:
2. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new city hall.
Construction funds for a now city hall.
�. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new central fire station.
4. Construction tends for a now central fire station, and
s. Architectural plans and construction funds for ramp parking facilities
at the Seneca Street site.
By Alderman Stims": seconded by Alderman Murphy
RFSOLM, that the OFF-STREET PARKING CCtitin= REPORT, dated October 7. 19590
as presented by Mr. Tiley be received and attached to the minutes of this 'mating;
and that it be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations and Finance Connittees
£or joint study and report, Carried.
ARY; Yx. Sherman Peer presented and reviewed a prepared statement relating to
the City Attorneyns ruling on the legality of whether or not the City could build
a library to be operated by the Cornell Library Assn. He then reviewed all aspects
of the Library's present position and expressed the hope that the City will find it
possible to move the Library to temporary quarters so that the Library can accept
the offer from First National Bank to purchase its building, and that the City will
also find it possible to acquire a site for and build a new Library. Total cost
pf such a building was estimated at $300�,000.00 by Mr. Peer with an indication front
him that the Library would contribute one-half of the coat.
$y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOMM, that hr. Peer's report be received, attached to and made a part of the
minutes of this meeting, Carried.
A= G. H - MMWI21: The Mayor read a letter from Alfred G. Hall tender-
lcg his resignation as Fire Commissioner, effective October 7, 1959.
'19. J- 241 - FM G AS TS, p1i1ER• Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of 4M.
J. Sammons as Fire Commissioner. for the term endift June 30. 1961, to succeed
Mr. Hall. and he asked Council confi.rmm&tion thereof.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Aldermmm n Baldini
RESMVED, that the appointment Of 'Am. J. Sammmouas Fire Commissioner for the term
ending June 30, 1961 be and hereby is approved and confirmed.
Carried.
PROTIMY 1UP FPS• The Clerk requested the Council to establish fees for the nerr
property maps recently approved by the Council. He noted that a charge of 400 per
page had been approved by the Planning Board on November 18, 1957• The Engineerira_
Departmnent has now recommended in view of increased costs that fees for these maps
be established as follow:
$ .50 per single map
80.00 per complete set of maps, excluding cowers, (I set to include 323 pages,
one key rap, and 1 title sheet)
The Engineer further recomRaended that requests for printing a complete set be
,made in Writing to the Engineer's Office.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Aldermen Baidini
RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are established as fees for copies of the
new city property maps:
$ •50 per single map
80.00 per complete set of maps, excluding covers,
BE IT FURTHER MSOLVED, that said fees shall be payable to the office of the City
Clerk upon delivery of maps,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLV.FD, that requests for printing complete sets thereof shall
be made in writing to the !kWineer's Office. Carried.
I /l L T,R
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Ly0MMrW Lys'
Y O R K
OFF STREET PARKING COMMITTEE REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
October 7, 1959
fo,y name is John Tileye I am Manager of the Ithaca. Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit
~c-;-rcrotion made up of business, industrial and professional people of tho community.
'fr membership presently consists of 647 persons and is divided into divisions as
l ows: Finance - 74; Minufacturing - 91; Professional - 85; Public Service - 38;
'.etc.il - 152; Service - 157; and Tourist - 49. I point this out only to e,lph size
that I am not representing any one segment of our business community, but rather
ran integr ted organization.
On this occasion I am here as secretrry tc the Off -Street Puking Committee, a
standing committee appointed by President Frank Saturn, with the pproval of the
Board of Directcrs, which incidentally represents III divisions of the Chamber of
Commerce.
My discussion end its accompanying requests to the Common Council concern the
pr posed six year capital budget and the vitel needs for additional parkin^ space
if the commercial nreps of our community are to be preserved as we know them today.
First, the capital budget, we wish to commend the council for instituting this
procedure of spacing its capital expenditures in such a way cs to avoid an undue
hcrdship on the taxpayer in cny single year.
Since such a plan will be adopted, we feel that every effort should be made to
include those copitul items which are most vital to our ccnmunity - and where a
double benefit ccn be derived it is most important that the capital expenditure
be made es quickly as possible.
double benefit can be secured by inclusion of a new city holl within the budget,
thus gr.ining a modern facility fcr the city and providing additional parking wren.
Tax savings to the city will be msde by providing housing for city offices now
using rented spcce and the revenue from the parking meters installed on the lot
where the city holl st-ands will bring in revenue to more than compensate for tax
losses fro" _:cquiring c new city hall site.
The site occupied by the Central Fire St•.-ation poses a slightly different problem.
The Planning Board originally named 13 possible sites for a new central fire station.
These sites were reviewed and four were recommended to the New York Fire Insurance
Rcting Organizoticn for recommendration. F, new site was cpproved by this ,rgcni-
za.tion _,s meeting all the needs of the city. l:elccation of this building would
also have a double benefit. It would allow for the consolidation of the ground
level lot fr,-m t;urcra Street to T i ege Street, providing a parking :re" for some
100 cars - ~,+at mr-ro Important, it would provide the needed area for a romp porking
garege.
"Horne of Industry, Agriculture, Education and Scenic Beauty"
s�
r 2.
Ramp parking is considered by all leading authorities on parking to be the ultimate
in efficient use of high priced land to provide parking.. Ramp parking at this site
will easily provide from 200 to 250 additional parking spaces beyond the ground
level without removing one single piece of property from the tax roil and increasing
the revenue to the city through parking receipts.
We strongly recommend that council re -affirm its present policy with which it
justified the purchase of the buildings at the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets
by including within the proposed capital budget for the next six years budget
items cover ingt
I- Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new city hall
2. Construction funds for a new city hall
3. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new central fire station
4. Construction funds for a new central fire station, and
5. Architectural plans and construction funds for ramp parking facilities
at the Seneca Street site.
?:' my closing remarks, I would like to touch on some alternc;tes to cur proposal
N10 ch the council may wish to consider.
Ore, of course, would be to completely change the present policy and revert to
picking up small parcels of land as they become available.
Another would be to select a new site with ample room to expand, purchase the
property and start all over.
Still another would be to avoid the parking problem entirely, hold the status quo
and hope for a miracle or disaster to provide parking space.
It is the letter point that brings up my final statement. An expensive disaster
is in the making. Expensive not to the merchant, but to the average city taxpayer.
Faced with high assessed valuations without the compensating service of municipal
parking, merchants will find it more and more convenient to locate their business
houses outside of the business sections and in many cases outside of the city.
This will not hurt the merchant, but the effect of the tax loss because of reduced
assessments within the city will effect the rate paid I6y all residential property
owners. The Canon Council has an obligation to its residential property owners
to preserve the high tax producing property in the business sections by providing
parking.
I tira al..d appreciate havini this report entered irr ,o the of_ficia?. minutes o.1 tI< _ '
es )ec Lively S al- r dV e;
OF tREET PAR NG COMMITTEE
j ITHACA CHAMB OF COMMERCE
C John L. Tiley, Manager
TO THE MAYOR AND C012,101T COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA. October 7th, 1959
At a Beptember meeting of the Council & 1'ePort Was read to the effect that
the Plan for a municipal library as submitted to the Department of Audit
and Control at Albany as submitted by Mr. Clynes and by us submitted
to him in writing, was :illegal.
gal.
It is plain that amunicipality either alone or in combination with
other rmunicipal bodies can erect, manage and control a public library
building and giv-- library service to the people for whom the service
is intended.
Under Article VIII of the State Constitution it appears that a munipipal=
ity cannot make capital contributions to a private association.,
library or other type. Library Association has never asIK"ed for a
capital contribution. instead it plans to make the city a capital
contribution to assist in financing a library project to be city oTrmed
and controlled. The Constitution goes a str,p further - "No city shall
give or loan any money or propera I.D to any private corporation, nor
shall an7y--7ty give or loa—n-T-t—screditto or in aid of any private:
corporation".
The reason why the Department of Audit and Control made an adverse
decision appears to be that in the memo handed to !,�Ir. Clynes and by
him submitted to the Department it was proposed among other items that
Library Associatic.a "lease the premises for a nominal- consideration".
I think it was natura=or the Department to rule that a lease was the
same as loan of its property and therefor illegal.
1,Iy point is that the Cornell Library Association does not, and during my
term as Statutory Librarian, desired to lease the city's library. The
word 11leaseR crept into the memo submitted to the City Attorney by
-ruing the word
"loan" in the State Constitution but I consider the
inadvertence. Itmtold that the courts differ in construing
word loan to be
the equivalent of lease and that a lease would be not only too question --
able an interpretation but actuall*y we do not want to lease.
J
It so happens, however., that See. 265 of the Education Law expressly
authorized a city or group of municpal bodies to contract with a private
library association for the library association to operate the library
as such, not as tenant, but as Agent for the municipality and at the
municipality's pleasure, presumably from year to year. The City of
Ithaca would retain the right to continue or discontinue the agency
as it in its sole Judgment should desire.
It is this kind of agency arrangement by written contract that the
Cornell Library Association desires,
- 3 - October 7, 1959
rti1 'r.
"M Cy LOT - GRANDVIVI AYUJA MCM-ST
The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Works had received a request from the South Hill Churah of the
4asarene to purchase a city -owned parcel of land located at the north-west corner
of Grandview Avenue and Hudson Street to be used to provide additional parking
for church needs; and that the Board had recommended to the Council that this
property be sold at public auction to the hlgbest bidder with the stipulation
that no bid for less than its appraised value, plus advertising costs, be accepted.
fie further reported that the Board had an appraisal made by an independent realtor
and that it had been appraised at $500,00,
Me Clerk reported that as a result of the Board'a action a letter of protest to
the sale of the lot for use as a parking lot had been received from lfr. Paul
Wasserman, owner of property located at 215 Grandview Avenue, and he read the
contents of 11r. Waasermants letter,
Alderman VisrWai expressed his opinion that this lot might be needed for the
future widening of the Intersection of these two streets.
$y Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Beldini
IMSOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Board of Public Works for
reconsideration. Carried.
ADDITIONAL a The Clerk reported that the
card of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $106800*00
eor the gravel basing of new streets on West Hill.
aderman Baldini recommended approval of the appropriation from: Capital Reserve
Fund #3 From savings reported by the Superintendent in the repaving of Plain Street
`t over the original estimate. Alderman Stinson advised that this Would be proper R
da@ of these capital funds since the streets involved are now streets and could
not in any event be anticipated in the regular budget.
IUVED,
derman Baldini: seconded'by Alderman Murphy
that the sum of $3,Q1800,00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital
Reserve Fund -13, street Paving, to the General Fund for gravel basing of streets
on West Hill as requested by the Board of Public Works.
AYES: 12
MAYS: 0 Carried.
MOO: On recommendation of the City Clerk action was taken to delegate certain
of the Councilts power in relation to the issuance of Bingo lioenses and other
administrative details in relation thereto as follows:
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Aldermen Harrison
B$ IT RESOLVED by this COrseson Caancil that pursuant to the provisions of Article
14-0 of the General *m:Lcipal Law of the State of New York entitled "Local Option
for Conduct of Certain Games of Cha=e by Certain Organizations" and in particular,
Section 498 thereof does hereby delegate to the City Clark the authority granted
to this Council in relation to the issuance and amendment of licenses, the super-
vision of the operation of games and the collection and transmi.ssaon of fees.
Carried.
IACA MUGS LAND A M_ j2 —, Attorney Gyres reported that pursuant to author-
ization granted him by the Council on May 7, 1959 he had secured an appraisal of
city -owned land in the Six Mile Creek watershed area desired to be purchased by
Ithaca College. He advised that the land involved had been appraised at $4,500.
by Joseph T. Conley, Joseph D. Gallagher, Jr, and Fred A. Rogalsky, acting as a
Board of Appraisers. Bills in the amount of $50.00 each for their services were
esented.
y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mazza,
RESOLVED, that a copy of the appraisal and the bills for services in relation
thereto be forwarded to Ithaca College and that the ratter be referred to the
Board of Public Works Relations and Finance Corrumittees for joint study and report
thereon. Carried.
CITY CLERK, COMPTROLLER: Attorney Clynes reported that in making changes to the
City Charter to provide for the position of City Comptroller separate from that
of City Clerk many problems remain unresolved and he, therefore, recommended that
an early meeting of the Charter & Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, City
Clerk and himself be held to discuss these.
By Alderman Stal]man: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the report of the City Attorney in this matter be accepted and
approved. Carried.
1FIRE INEPT. AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire
61 August in the total amount of $17, 142083.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that it be Accepted and made a part of these
Dept* audit for the month
minutes,
Carried.
- 4 - October 7, 1959
A=i By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Sta]lman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment in the total amount of $4,335.58•
Carried.
-.U=R IMACA ZMIONA,L & ING MOARD MIST M: Alderman Stinson reported
V`t that the City Attorney had reviewed and approved as to legality the ascended
i articles of agreement which provide for inclusion of the Town of Lansing in the
Regional Board and amend the caastituent muricipalities and their respective a:,-> 1
;appropriations for the operation and flmetioning of the Board to read as follows:
C
City of Ithaca $490009
Town of Ithaca 2,000.
Village of Cayuga Heights 10000.
Tarn of Lansing 1,000.
He reported that the Finance Committee approved the financial aspect thereof.
Bar Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mueller
RESOLVED, that the Articles of Agreement, Amendment I, between the City of Ithaca,
the Town of Ithaca, the Town of Lansing, and the Village of Cayuga Heights regard-
ing the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board be and hereby are approved; and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorised to sign and execute same on behalf
of the City of Ithaca. Carried.
Q SWTi BOIL IS —WE: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had
recommended that the sum of $319000.00 be provided in next year's budget as a
payment on bond anticipation loans issued in anticipation of a sewer bond issue
o be sold at a later date.
yy Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
.%SOLVED, that the Council authorize the inclusion of $31,000.00 in the 1960
tentative budget for this purpose; and that the City Attorney be directed to
advise our bonding attorneys of the Council's action in this respect so that the
notes may be renewed when they become due; and that the Water & Sewer Division
be requested to include such an item in its 1960 budget to reimburse the General
Fund for this expense. Carried.
FM CONTRACT �,�'�q A; Alderman Stinson reported that the present 3-year
f contract with the Toren of Ithaca for fire service will by its terra expire on
December 31, 1950 and that negotiations for a new contract have been completed on
the basis of $16,000. for 1960, $18,000. for 1961 and $20,o0o.00 for 1962.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stal2stan
RESOLVED, that the Council approve this as a basis for a new three-year contract,
and that the Board of Fire Commissioners and City Attorney be authorised to draw
such a three-year contract with the Town of Ithaca, and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorised to sign and execute it on behalf of the City of Ithaca.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
ed.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COP2,10N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDTT SHEET
OCTCBER 7, 1959
City Chamberlain
30.92�
Norton Printing
15.7-5 ..
The Ithaca Journal News
118.62''
N.Y. Telephone Co.
112.92'
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
12.16 `
Ithaca Printing Service
19.00'"
Burroughs Corp.
27.00''
John D. Wright
43.50,...
Art Craft of Ithaca, Inc.
209.50Y-
James J. Clynes, Jr.
100.00'"'
Malcolm Mann
25.00
Edward King
15.00
Olympia Restaurant
7.70'
T.G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co.
12.39'
Ithaca Office Equipment
18.57-
E.W. and M.C. DeMott
135.00'
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D.
10.00,
Klines Pharmacy
21.50-`
Dr. R. Mazza
5 . CSC
Dr. M. Mann
5.00
Klines Pharmacy
18.75T"._
Social Security Contribution Fund
48.6y-r
Larry W. Schanz
T.G. Millers
25.3g---
N.Y. Telephone Co.
98.60`
Paul E. Killion, Inc.
16.1?-'
Quick's Garage
123.48—
Cayuga Motor Sales
14.66—
Tioga, A?ato Parts
24,10.---
C . J. Rumsey
9.18 --
Esso Standard Oil
376.98--
C.E.S. Co.
2.42.00--
John L. Brown
81.53"
Gee's Sport Shop
8.73.
Herbert L. VanOstrand
124.32 --
James Avery, Jr.
15,26—
Walsh & Son Chevrolet
Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council
427.50=
The Ithaca Agency
1,307.88-`"-
Chairman, Workmen's Comp. Board
25.91
Johnson Boat Yard & Marina
5.50
New York Telephone Co.
10.27 "
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Ithaca Engraving Co.
15.00 ~-_.
Haverstick & Co.
58.14
Freeman's Motor Marine, Inc.
15.60 --"
Bernie Milton
52.50-""-
Ithaca Agency, Inc.
25.49'—
Whelan Drug Stores _
16.71-'--
T.G. Miller's
1.03-.
Jackson 0. Hall
41.3& ,-
City Chamberlain
12.76 -'
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACt., V -Y.
Regular I,ieeting
7:30 P.N,.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aider:r&n - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter,
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Fueller, Horn.
Mayor -Elect - Ralph C. Smith
Aldermen -Elect - Frank Baldwin, Fred J. Hagin
Attorney - Clynes
City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
Deputy Chamberlain - irlright
Chief of Police - Van Ostrand
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Building Commissioner - Golder
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
November 49 1959
Harrison, Gibson, Connolly,
Mayor Ryan welcomed a group of students from T:rs. Albright's class at Junior High
School in Citizen Education who were present to observe a meeting of the Council.
Mayor Ryan then introduced and welcomed r:ayor-elect Smith and Aldermen -elect
Baldwin and Hagin. He announced that the Mayor -elect and all Aldermen -elect
had been extended an invitation to attend remaining sessions of the Council
during 1959. The Mayor acknowledged the re-election of Aldermen Va;Marter and
Murphy to the Council.
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
LIBRARY: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell Library Association regarding the
possible need of additional space in the Library building by the Finger Lakes
Library Association if a decision is made not to sell the building. This space
would be needed by January 1, 1960 in such an instance. It was pointed out that
the bicycle shop in the basement of the building is available for rent at $90.00
per month.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Finance Committee for study pending
further information to be supplied by the Library Association, Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCEIlNTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'rTorks
had recommended two amendments to the Traffic Ordinance which will permit unre- ,/
stricted free parking on Plain Street, from Green to Seneca Street. The proposed
amendments were read, reviewed and acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that Section 1821, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there-
from the following:
Plain Street; Seneca Street to Green Street - west side
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
MAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
parking meter zones, be amended by deleting therefrom the following:
Plain Street; Green Street to Seneca Street - east side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
LiAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
,ALA NIGHT PARKING: Alderman Connolly recommended approval of the present "alternate
side all night street parking" which has been permitted from time to time on an
experimental basis.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Horn
WHEREAS, on September 32, 1956, the City Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police
issued an emergency regulation concerning "alternate side all night street parking"
pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 27 of Traffic Ordinance of the
City of Ithaca, and
GJHEREAB# it is necessary for the CommoA.'Council to approve said action,
NOtnl THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council that the experimental regulatior
of the Chief of Police and the City Traffic Engineer issued September 12, 1956, en-
titled "Alternate Side An Night Street Parking" be approved and continued.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 2 Stallman, Stimson Motion Carried.
- 2 -
November 4. 1959
CAPITAL BUDGET: The Clerk distributed copies of a 1960-1965 proposed capital
improvement program recommnended for the City of Ithaca by the City Planning
Board. Each Alderman received a copy thereof.
By Alderman Stimson:seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the report submitted by the planning Board be received and referred
to the Finance Committee for study and use in preparing a budget for 1960.
Carried.
LIBR!,RY:. Attorney Clynes presented and reviewed his legal opinion of the proposal
presented by Cornell Library Assn for the City to build a new library, including
his recommendation that it be submitted to Z.Y.S. Dept. of Audit & Control for
approval. hr. Robert Pasley, counsel for the Library Ass'n, stated he felt the
proposal as submitted is legal but that he had no objection to its being submitted
to Audit & Control for approval. He urged the Council to give an indication of
its willingness to go ahead with plans for a new library subject of course to its
legal clearance referred to.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman
RESOLVED, thatthis Council be convened in
meeting to discuss all matters relating
Stallman
executive session at the end of this
to the library. Carried.
TEMPORARY INVESTEENTS: Alderman Stimson reviewed action taken on Hay 69 1959
empowering the Finance Committee to liquidate temporary investments at an
appropriate tins. He reported that the Committee is watching the market and,
with the help and cooperation of the City Attorney and Alderman Horn, will
liquidate these investments when the market price is favorable.
SO4ER BOED ISSUE: Alderman Stimson reported that bids taken by the Board of
Public ;forks on additions to the Sewage Treatment Plant and the West Hill in-
terceptor sewer are in excess of amounts already authorized as Bond Issues by
this Council for such purposes by approximately $$125,000,00 and therefore the
Board has requested the Finance Committee to meet with it on Tuesday, November
loth. at 11:30 A.M.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RFSOLVFD, that the Finance Committee be authorized to meet with the Board of
Public Works on Tuesday, Fovember 10, 1959 at 11:30 A.M. to review this matter.
Carried.
AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept. audit sheet
dated October 13th. in the total amount of $17,006.85.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVM, that it be accepted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLV', , that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved
for payment. Carried.
In view of the change in administration that will take place on January 1, 1960, as
a result of the November 3rd. election, Alderman Stinson stated that he had con-
templated stepping aside at this time and let his successor take over in order to
be active in preparing the tentative budget for 1960. He further stated that he
had been encouraged not to do this by Alderman liueller and Alderman Stallman, the
other tvmo members of the Finance Committee, Vlayor Ryan and Mayor -elect Smith and
that he had, therefore, agreed to remain on the Council until his term expires
on December 31, 1959 and work with Aldermen -elect Van Hart and Robert Morris, who
he had been informed will be on the Finance Committee effective January lst.
Mayor -elect Smith expressed his thanks to Alderman Stimson for his willingness
to work with the Aldermen -elect and expressed his appreciation for this opportunity,
being afforded to them to become acquainted with budgetary matters.
CITY CLERK-C22199T.LM Alderman Murphy reported it had been impossible to have
a report on the creation of the office of City Comptroller and expressed his hope
of having a report thereon at the next regular meeting of the Council.
LEASF, OF FAIRGR�S: Alderman Gibson recommended renewal of the lease of the
Fairgrounds for another year.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Kayor and City Attorney be authorized to renew the lease of
the Fairgrounds for one year from the date of its expiration under its present
terms and conditions. Carried.
AYES : 12
NAYS: 1 - Balding.
CaQ40N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
NOVEMBER 4, 1959
N.Y. TELEPHONE CO.
104.o6
ITHACA JOURNAL
56.95
CAYUGA RUBBER STAMP
12.30
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS
12.72
KEE LOX MFG. CO.
17.93
CITY CHAMBERLAIN
10.10
ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE
5.00
C.J. RUMSEY
8.55
ADDRESSOGRAPH_MULTIGRAPH
86.43
T.G. MILLERS SONS PAPER CO.
9.90
JANES J. CLYNES
100.00
NORTON PRINTING CO.
125.00
JOHN T. FELLER
178.09
RENT OF POLLING PLACES
188.00
FRANCIS A. GRADY
150.00
HERBERT POOLE
42.00
LANSING BOWERS
22.75
GORDON OVERSLAUGH
65.20
WAM- BLISS
42.88
KENNETH FAULS
35.88
ROBERT COYLE
32.38
14ILLIAM TERWILLIGER
22.75
ROLAND LATTER
17.50
ITHACA OFFICE EQUIPMENT
.60
FREDS RECORD SHOP
.75
EDWARD THOMPSON CO.
51.00
T.G. MILLER'S SONS PAPER CO.
20.53
ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE
18.00
ITHACA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1.19
E.W. & M.C. DEMOTTE
135.00
ROBERT PACKER HOSP.
683.50
DR. R. NIZZA
80.25
RALPH J. MAZZA, M.D.
5.00
LEO P. LARKIN, M.D.
1200
WONDERLAND MOTELS, INC.
28.20
ALCOR, INC.
33.93
BILL PYLE
25.00
ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE
93.00
PAUL E. KILLION, INC.
20.46
T.C.. NILLERS
20.22
N.Y. TELEPHONE CO.
100.71
QUICKtS GARAGE
119.93
SOPPtS ATLANTIC SER,
75.50
J. SCOTT BURDIN
11.30
TEETERS MOBIL SERVICE
1.00
DON STREETER SERVICE
2.50
ART'S TRANSMISSION
37.90
NATIONAL WELDING
4.50
SMITH IS HARDWARE
8.03
SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO.
3.56
VASCO PRODUCTS CO.
3.98
G & H EXTINGUISHER CO.
53.85
HEAD1S CAMERA SHOP
12.o4
GOODYEAR SERVICE STORES
76.91
TIOGA AUTO PARTS
1.38
LES & WES DINER
23.95
OLYMPIA RESTAURANT
56.00
C.E.S. CO.
64.00
PRECISION TOOL & GUN
106.32
STAR MACHINE WORKS
4.4o
N.Y.S. ELEC. & GAS
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JAMS C. AVERY, JR.
13.09
A.J. GOLDER
33.67
BILL PYLE
15.00
SOCONY MOBIL
2.19
THE DUAL PARKING METER CO.
1.551.50
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, DEPT. OF COMMERCE
1,925.00
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
NOVEMBER 4, 1959
ROBINSON & CARPENTER
T.G. FILLER'S SONS PAPER CO.
COOPERATIVE G.L.F. SERVICE, INC.
LENT'S INC.
ITHACA SPORTING GOODS
JIKIS FIX -IT SHOP
THE ITHACA JOURNAL
WILBUR VISUAL SERVICE, INC.
N.Y.. TELEPHONE CO.
BAKER LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC.
CITY CHAMBERLAIN
TOTAL,
APPR07ED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
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- 3 - November 4, 1959
PLANNING DIRECTOR & t1SSCCIATE PLANNER:
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of,$bilip B.;•Taallick as Director of
Planning, effective.as of July 10 1959, at the annual salary of $7200.00 be
approved; and that the probational appointment of Richard.T..West, effective as
of July 1, 1959, at the annual salary of $5127.00 be approved.
AYES: 11 . J • .
NAYS: 2 - Stallman, Stimson Carried.
BOMB SHELTER: By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Gibson r
RESOLVED, that the Safety Committee be requested to ascertain whether or not a
bomb shelter constructed by an individual on his property will be taxable or
not on the City tax roll. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned and reconvened in executive session.
Alderman Visnyei did not attend the executive session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A lengthy discussion of all matters relating to the constructior
of a new library building by the City and contracting with Cornell Library Assoc.
for its operation and maintenance ensued. At the conclusion thereof the executive
session was terminated and the Council was reconvened in regular session. The V
following resolution was then adopted.
r1 By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
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RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of,,the City of Ithaca be authorized to submit the
following proposal to the Department of Audit and Control of the State of -'few York,
for a ruling as to its legality. The City of Ithaca proposes to:
(1) Accept a contribution of $150,000,00 from the Cornell Library Associatit
toward the cost of erecting a new public library, as well as accepting title to the
books, periodicals, etc. of the Cornell Library Association;
(2) Provide or acquire a site and erect a library building, to be financed
over a period of twenty-five years through a bond issue;
(3) Contract with the Cornell Library Association for the maintenance and
operation of a free public library and will contribute $7,000.00 per annumito the
cost of operating said library, as the consideration under said contract;
(4) The total cost to the City of Ithaca for the acquisition of a site and \
erection of a library building shall be $282,000.00, to be amortized over a twenty-
five year period, at four per cent per annum; or an appropriate total cost adjusted
according to the rate per annum that can be obtained on the bond issue.
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AYES: 11
NAYS: 1 - Stallman
ABSENT: 2 .. Visnyei, Alo t'on Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Joint Meeting 5:00 p.m. November 13, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor -Elect - Smith .
Aldermen - Murphy, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Osborn, Stallman,
Visnyei, Mueller, Horn
Aldermen-Eleot - Hart, Baldwin, Miller
Attorney - Clynes
Comm. of Public Works - Wm,, Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering
Supt. of Public 'corks - Laverty
Consulting Engineer - Wheeler
Planning Comm. - Miscall
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
Mayor Ryan introduced and welcomed Aldermen -elect Frank•Baldwin, 5th. Ward,
J. Gormley Miller, 6th. and Van Hart, 7th. Ward.
FIRE CONTRACT - T014N 0F TM ACA: Attorney Clynes reported that the Town Board of
the Town of Ithaca had approved a proposed fire contract between the City and
Town with a provision that it may be canceled upon due notice at the end of the
first year. He stated that he could not therefore prepare a contract since the
Council approved the contract on a three-year basis. Alderman Stimson read and
reviewed Council action taken on October 7th, and stated that he did not feel the
Townts action contemplated a three-year contract as agreed on at the time bf
negotiating the contract,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to refer it back to
the Town Board for approval.on a three-year basis as originally agreed upon.
Carried.
BOMB SHELTER: Attorney Clynes reported that upon investigation bomb shelters
constructed by a home owner are deemed to be taxable and that he had referred the
matter to the Assessor.
LIBRARY RPSMLUTION• Alderman Stimson read the following resolution regarding the
library prepared by the City Attorney as directed at the last Council meeting:
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the City of Ithaca be authorized to submit
the following proposal to the Department of Audit and Control of the State of
New York, for a ruling as to its legality. The City of Ithaca proposes to:
(1) Accept a contribution of $150,000.00 from the Cornell Library Association,
toward the cost of erecting a new public library, as well as accepting title to
the books, periodicals, etc. of the Cornell Library Association;
(2) Provide or acquire a site and erect a library building, to be financed
over a period of twenty-five years through a bond issue;
(3) Contract with the Cornell Library Association for the maintenance and
operation of a free public library and will contribute $7,000.00 per annum to the
cost of operating said library, as the consideration under said Contract;
(4) The total cost to the City of Ithaca for the acquisition of a site and
erection of a library building shall be $282,000.00, to be amortized over a twenty-
five year period, at four per cent per annum; or an appropriate total cost adjusted
according to the rate per annum that can be obtained on the bond issue.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVE, that the foregoing resolution be approved and that the Clerk be
authorized to incorporate it in the minutes of the November 4th. meeting,
AYES: 10
`LAYS: 1 - Stallman
Carried.
- 2 -
FIRE DAi,il.GE - COLLEGE AVE & DRYDEN ROAD:
November 13, 1959
r.
The Clerk read a letter from James Buyoucos, attorney for Ers. Patros, enclosing
a check payable to the City of Ithaca in the total amount of $ 813.90 in payment
of bills submitted by the Building Commissioner, on behalf of the City, in
connection with the fire loss sustained by Yxs. Patros at the corner of College
Avenue and Dryden Road as a result of a fire which occurred on March 18, 1959.
The letter advised that the payment was being made under protest and that any and
all rights were being reserved on behalf of his client to recover the said funds.
The Clerk reported that the bills were the result of the demolition work done at
this location and ordered by the Building Commissioner as follows:
Wallace Steel & Supply Company - Rental of crane $354.00
Ithaca Agency Inc. - Liability insurance on crane 136.76
City of Ithaca -Dept. of Pub. Wks - Labor and trucking 323.14 V
Total...... .... ........ $813.90
He requested the Council to authorize payment of the Wallace Steel & Supply Co.
bill in the amount of $354,00 and the Ithaca Agency bill in the amount of $136.76;
and that the Council authorize a total appropriation of $490.76 from which to make
such payments.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the total amount of $813.90 which has been received from Mr.
Buyoucos be credited to the City of Ithaca General Fund; and that the total
amount of $490.76 be and hereby is appropriated from the 'Contingent Fund to
Current Appropriations, budget account #260-1 judgements and settlements, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wallace Steel Company bill in the amount of
354 .00 and the Ithaca Agency bill in the amount of $136.76 be and they hereby
are approved for payment from the appropriation herein above mentioned.
Carried.
ITHACA COLLEGE - USE OF YOUTH CENTER: Alderman Gibson presented and recommended
approval of a proposal to rent space in the Youth Center on the Ird. floor of
Central Fire Station to Ithaca College for class room instruction in tap dancing
for one hour per day, 2 days per week for a period of approximately eight weeks.
He advised that the College had agreed to pay the sum of $100.00 for the use of
these quarters and that it had been approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners
and the Youth Bureau Advisory Council.
It was moved by Alderman Gibson and seconded by Alderman Harrison that a contract
be drawn under these terms and conditions. Under discussion Alderman Stallman
questioned the legality of it without advertising for bids thereon. Attorney
Clynes ruled that it must be advertised. The motion was therefore withdraim and
after further discussion was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Youth & Recreation Committee, City
Attorney and City Clerk with power to arrange the details in a.legal manner; it
being the sense of this Council that favorable action be taken on the proposal as
submitted if found to be possible from a legal standpoint. Carried.
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINKS: Alderman Gibson presented a proposal to establish
outdoor ice skating rinks for the youth of the community, estimating the cost
thereof as follows:
$ 400.00 Total cost of rink liners
225.00 Cost of supervision for balance of 1959
125.00 Cost of labor to provide rinks
750.00 Sub -total (cost for balance of 1959)
500.00 Cost of supervision for winter of 1960
$1250.00 Total cost of project
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the project be approved and that the sum of $750.00 be appropriated
from the Contingent Fund to cover the cost thereof for the balance of 1959.
Alderman Stimson objected on the grounds that it was not on the agenda for this
meeting and its not being urgent as were other matters brought up at this time.
Attorney Clynes ruled it out of order and further action was taken.
SETdER BOND ISSUE: Having disposed of the foregoing matters, Mayor Ryan announced
that this meeting had been called to discuss the additional financing of the sewer
program and called on Supt. Laverty: Mr. Laverty reviewed the need of an additional
$150,000 for additions to the sewage treatment plant and $100,000.00 for the T,Iest
Hill interceptor sewer. In a discussion of this on Tuesday, November loth. with
the Finance Committee of the Council he related that a col-U teral issue, the matter
of the Halmur bid, had been discussed and that since it involved a considerable
saving to the city if acceptable and feasible he had been directed to go to Albany
and discuss it with State Engineers. This was done on Thursday, November 12th. and
he reviewed the results, more clearly set forth in the following letter on this
subject:
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- 3 - `iovember 13, 1959
NE'-1 YORK STATE DEPIRTFiENT OF HEALTH
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Nir. Francis J. Laverty
Superintendent of Public 'forks
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, -Mew York
Dear N1r. Laverty:
Re: 24:117PC NY 55
City of Ithaca
✓ This will. confirm the results of our conference on November 12, 1959.
The State Department of Health and Water Pollution Control Board will not
consider any revisions in the plans and specifications for the proposed sevrage
treatment plant to serve your city unless such revisions are recommended by the
Consulting Engineer retained by the City.
Your Consulting Engineer has previously considered the possible use of the
activated sludge process, and for various reasons has recommended against it.
It is doubtful that he would reconsider his previous position; but if so, in
relation to the proposed Halmur Process, he would probably need a considerable
amount of time to study all angles of its possible application to the Ithaca
pollutional problem before considering it as a satisfactory substitute for what
he has designed.
However, in the event your Consulting Engineer should wish to submit plans
to us for employment of the Halmur Process, I can tell you that much time would
be required on our part to appraise its possible use for the City of Ithaca,
Based on the limited data now available, as we understand it, from use of
this process serving a small community in Pennsylvania, we would be very reluctant
to consider its use for a city the size of Ithaca until there is a much more ex-
tensive background of experience to justify its approval for such a large population.
In any event, without passing in any way as to the suitability of the use of
the Halmur process, we believe that the time required to give this process the
study required by both your Consulting Engineer and ourselves would cause so much
delay that the Federal aid already offered to your City would definitely be
jeopardized.
Furthermore, if this process is a patented process, we doubt very much that
the U.S. Public Health Service would be able to approve of its use to the exclusion
of other competitors because of Government regulations.
Very truly yours,
A,F. Dappert, P.E.
Executive Secretary
cc: Stearns and Wheler, Engineers
Gilbert Associates
U.S.F.H.S.
Syracuse Regional Office
Tompkins Co. D.H.
He then read a telegram on the subject as follows:
t1^Ie wish to formally withdraw our bid on your Sewage Treatment Plant project.
We are impelled to do this after we learned at our conference in Albany that should
we persist further we would jeopardize your Federal grant of $250,000. 1,.Te would
not be a party to this because it would be unfair to .you and your community. !,Te
wish to thank you and .your consultants for the fair and courteous consideration
we received while negotiating with you.
Signed
P.J. Murray, Vice President
Halmnr, Inc."
- 4 _ November 13, 1959 v
The Clerk then read resolutions adopted by the Board of Public Works on November
loth. recommending that the Council increase the bond authorization, dated July
2, 1958, for the sewage treatment plant by an amount of $150,000.00 thereby making
the total for this issue $825,000.00 and increase the bond issue of like date for
additional trunk and interceptor sewers by an amount of $100,000j00 thereby making
its total $300,000.00.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had decided to present the
entire matter to the Council for its action without recommendation thereon. He
noted that the increased cost in the West Hill interceptor sewer was due to
additional work included in the contract but not previously authorized by this
Council and he recommended that action be taken on this phase of the program
first.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Council approves the request of the Board of Public Works to
increase the bond authorization, dated July 2, 1958, for additional trunk and
interceptor sewers by an amount of $100,000.00, thereby making the total of said
issue $300,000.00; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to consult
with the bonding attorneys and instruct them to prepare the formal bond resolution
required for adoption by this Common Council.
AYES: 10
NAYS; 1 - Stimson the
Supt. Laverty acknowledged full responsibility for including/additional work on
Trlest Hill sewer interceptor without proper authorization. Alderman Stimson advised
that he had voted in the negative on the resolution only because of the procedure
employed and asked for permission to change his vote to the affirmative. This was
granted resulting in the following vote thereon.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0
Unanimously carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the request of the Board of Public
Tslorks to increase the bond issue, dated Julyy 2, 1958, for additions to the
sewage treatment plant by an amount of $1509000.00, thereby making the total of
said issue $825,000.00; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed
to consult with the bonding attorneys and instruct them to prepare the formal
bond resolution required for adoption by this Comon Council.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
On motion the Council meeting was adjourned and the Board of Public 'forks was then
convened by the Mayor.
By Comm. 1'h, F. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESUED, that the Board of Public Works approve its intent to make the following
CI,
awaordfconrtracts, subject to State and Federal approval, based on recommendations
of the City's consulting engineers, and subject also to the final approval of the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca of increased bond issues to cover the cost
thereof:
Contract Tank Construction:
Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Compar*y............................$331,20•�
Contract --„'2 - General Construction:
1L1)...........................$526,157.50
M,A. Bongiovanni, Inc. (Alternate
Contract 'r3 - Electrical Construction:
Lecce Construction Co., Inc .....................................$ 33,734.00
Contract for West Hill Interceptor:
Schooley...................................................$126,259.15
R.L.
AYES: 4
'NAYS: C
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Unanimously carried.
G0- elar)
oo. A. Blean
City Clerk
` 4�-
Regular Meeting
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
7:30 p.m.
December 2, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor -Elect - Smith
Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldwii, VanMarier, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly,
Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn
Aldermen -elect - Hart, Morris, Hagin, Miller, Baldwin
Attorney - Clynes
Police Chief - Van0strand
Bldg. Comm. - Golder
Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
Youth Bureau Director ,- Hall
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
h4l. P. N SU Lj IVA- SUPERVISOR: am_....-�' Mayor Ryan announced a vacancy in the office of
Supervisor of the 5th. ward caused by the recent death of Daniel B. Flynn.
Alderman Osborn expressed the Council's sense of loss and its long rememberance
of Mr. Flynn's service and devotion to the City of Ithaca and County of Tompkins.
She then recommended the appointment of Wm. P. Sullivan, 417 N. Aurora Street,
to fill the vacancy in this office.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Wm. P. Sullivan be and hereby is appointed as 5th. Ward Supervisor
for the term ending December 31, 1960, pursuant to section 208 of the City Charter.
Carried.
JC1 CLASSIFICAT= SURVEY: The Clerk read a Letter from the Civil Service
Commission announcing the completion by N.Y.S. Dept. of Civil Service of a job
classification survey of all city employees and enclosing a list of the changes
made. He noted that where changes have been made it will be necessary to
correlate them with the present compensation plan. Alderman Stimsou noted one
change which is contrary to the City Charter and therefore recommended that
the matter be reviewed by the Finance Committee.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
review with the Civil Service Commission. Carried.
=ZER-OL RMS PL-ANN Wa BOM The Clerk read a letter from the Planning
Board requesting a transfer of funds from budget account #134, Building Comm.,
to budget account 1212 Planning Board, to cover an anticipated deficit in
salaries in the Planning Board's staff. It was noted that the final 1959 budget
included half of the Senior Typist's time in Budget #134 and #121 respectively
whereas the full time has been charged to #121.
The letter also included a request of transfer of $135,00 within the Board's
budget from the line item for traveling to the line item for supplies.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mueller
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report thereon. Carried.
AMITIONAL APPRQPRIATION - TAX S„jE , The Clerk read a letter from the City
Chamberlain requesting an additional appropriation of $418.74 to cover the
cost of the 1R59 tax sale. By Aldmn. Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the sum of $418.74 be and hereby is appropriated from the
Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #260-3, Tax Sales
Expenses, to cover the cost of the 1959 tax sale.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0
Carried.
=ER LAKES AS.SOC. AGREEMENT: The Clerk reported receipt of a proposed agreement
for publicity services for 1960 from the Finger Lakes Assoo-1 tion. Cost of these
services to the' City amounted to $591.60.
t�y Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration
in its review 'of the 1960 budget.
Carried.
e
2 - December 2, 1959
CAPITAL BUDGET: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Director transmitting
to the Finance Committee the file of project request forms completed by various
departments and agencies and compiled by the Planning Board in connection with
the Capital Budget submitted to the Council on November 4th.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMENT: The Clerk reported that N.Y.S. Electric
& Gas Corp. had requested an easement over city property for a guy wire to
support a power line in the 900 block of W. State Street and that it had been
reviewed by the Board of Public Works. He reported that the Board had recommended
to the Council that the easement be granted.
Alderman Stinson recommended that, in granting such an easement, steps be taken
to insure its not encumbering the city's title to the extent that it might change
the value of the city's property in any way. Attorney Clynes advised that it
could be granted with a $D-day cancellation clause.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works concerning this
matter, dated November 10, 1959, be approved; and that the Council does hereby
grant to said N.Y,S. Electric & Gas Corp. and easement over city property in
the 900 block of West State Street as requested with the understanding however
that it contain a clause reserving the right of the City to cancel said easement
agreement on a 60-day written notice; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign and execute said easement on behalf of the City on approval F �-
thereof of the City Attorney, Carried.
CAPITAL RESERV-C, TRANSFER PLAIN STREET PAVING The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of
the sum of $35,682,69 from Capital Reserve Fund ';"3, Street Paving, to the General
Fund for the repaving of Plain Street,from Green to Buffalo Street.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
I-MREAS, there has been heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the
General Municipal Law a Capital Reserve Fund for street paving, designated as
Capital Reserve Fund #r3, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on November 24, 1959, requested that an
appropriation of $35,682.69 be made from said reserve fund for the repaving of
Plain Street, from Green to Buffalo Street, a specific item of improvement which
may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESCLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $35,682.69 from
said Capital Reserve Fund #3 for the repaving of Plain Street be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
the sum of $35,682.69 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be
expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
BIDS - iIiATER PfT T: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had, due
to an emergency, taken bids on a new water pump for VanNatta's Pumping Station
and that the law bid received thereon was one received from Goulds Pumps, Inc.
in the total amount of $69385.00; and that the Board had requested the Council
to authorize it to accept the low bid submitted with the understanding that the
amount will be included in the 1960 budget for the Water Department.
Alderman Stinson recommended that the Board be authorized to file a letter of
intent to award with the low bidder but that actual acceptance cannot be
authorized until approval of the Water Dept, budget for 1960.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the Board of Public Works to file a letter
of intent with the low bidder but that actual acceptance of the bid must be with-
held until after approval of the 1960 budget of the Water Department.
Carried.
ITHACA URBAN AREA . GETTERAL PLAN: The Clerk reported official receipt of a copy
of the Ithaca Urban Area General Plan prepared under the direction of the Greater
Ithaca Regional Planning Board. Copies were made available for use of the Aldermen.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Area general plan be received,iti, h appreciation
and referred to the City Planning Board and the Board of Public ''lorks for study
and recomwnda tion to this Council. Carried.
- 3 - December 2, 1959
TOWING CHARMS: The Clerk reported that a total of seven cars had been tagged
by the Police Department and subsequently ordered towed away before the Veterans'
Day parade on the evening of November 11, 1959. He reported further that the City
Judge had dismissed the charges in all of these cases and directed that the towing
charges paid by the respective car owners be reimbursed to them by the City. As
a result six claims totalling $41.00 have been filed and one, estimated at $7.50,
is still pending. He asked for Council consideration of this matter and that,
in the event the claims are approved for payment, that an additional appropriation
of $50.00 be made for such purpose.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance and Safety Committees of
the Council for joint study and report thereon.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 2 - Alo, VanMarter Carried.
BUDGET - 1960: The Clerk presented and reviewed copies of a proposed budget for
the year 1960 including all budget requisitions received from various city de-
partments. (copy attached)
Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had not yet studied any of
the requisitions and urged all Council members to participate in the Finance
Committee's review thereof.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the budget requisitions for the year 1960 be received and referred
to the Finance Committee and the Council as a Committee of the whole for study
and report. Carried.
FIRE CONTRACT - TOWN OF ITHACA: Attorney Clynes reported that he had advised
the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca of the Council's wishes in respect to the
Fire contract with the Town starting January 1, 1960 but had received no reply.
LIBRARY: Attorney Clynes reported that he had written N.Y.S. Department of
Audit & Control regarding the city's resolution adopted November 4th. regarding
a new library building but had no reply thereon as .yet.
AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stinson presented the Fire Department audit,
dated November loth., in the total amount of $17,074.27.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mueller
RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit be appended and made a part of the minutes
of this meeting. Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the
total amount of $8,194.60 be and hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RENEWAL; Alderman Stinson reported that a principal payment
of $20,000.00 each on two bond anticipation notes - one with Tompkins County Trust
Company and one with the First National Bank & Trust Company - had been made from
the 1959 budget on bond anticipation notes of 1957 (renewed) authorized for the
purchase of the Seneca -Aurora Street parking lot. He recommended renewal of these
notes in the principal amount of $40,OOO. each with provision being made for their
retirement in equal amounts in the 1960 and 1961 budgets. Action was taken to
renew them as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD RENEWAL OF
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA,
NEW YORK TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION BY
THE CITY OF ITHACA OF THREE PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF
AURORA AND SENECA STREETS, ITHACA, NEW YORK,
THE DEMOLITION OF SAME AND THE RESURFACING
OF SAID AREA AND CONVERTING IT INTO A PARK-
ING AREA FOR SAID CITY.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
WHEREAS, on March 6, 1957, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, PT.Y.
adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $180,000,00 serial bonds
of said City to pay the cost of the acquisition by the City of Ithaca of three
parcels of real property located at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca
Streets, Ithaca, New York, the demolition os same and the resurfacing of said
area and converting it into a parking area for said City; and
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'4HEREAS, there are two bond anticipation notes outstanding in the amount of
$180,000.00 which have been previously issued in anticipation of the sale of the
aforesaid bonds; and
14MREAS, said notes were renewed in the amount of $77,500.00 each after making
a Partial payment on each note in the amount of $12,500.00; and
'EEREAS, it is decided to renew said notes after making further partial pay-
ments on each in the amount of $37,500.00 each;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, Now York, as follows:
Section 1. Bond Anticipation notes in the total amount of $180,000.00 have
been issued by the City of Ithaca for the purpose aforesaid in anticipation of
the sale of the serial bonds authorized by the resolution adopted on March 6,
1957, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AC(JJISITION BY THE CITY OF ITHACA
OF THREE PARCEIS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NMTHWEST CORNER OF AURORA AND
SENECA STREETS, ITHACA, NEW YORK, THE DLMOLITION OF SAME AND THE RESURFACING OF
SAID AREA AND CONVERTING INTO A PARKINGAREA AT A MAXIMU, ESTIMATED COST OF
$180,000.00 AiVD AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1809000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY
OF ITHACA TO PAY THE COST THEREOF." and said notes having been renewed for one
year after a partial payment having been made on each note in the amount of
$12,500.009 and said notes having been renewed for another year after a partial
payment having been made on each note in the amount of $17,500.00, and it is now
desirable to make another renewal of said notes after making partial payments on
each in the amount of $20,000,00,
Section 2., The renewal notes shall be in the amount of $40,000.00 and dated
December 31, 1959, or such dater date as the officers by their execution thereof
will determine, and will mature on the 31st, day of December, 1960, will bear
interest at a rate of not exceeding 3 per centum per annum payable at maturity,
will be payable as to both principal and interest in lawful money of the United.
States of America at the Tompkins County Trust Company, in Ithaca, New York, or
the First National Bank and Trust Compuny of Ithaca, New York, will be signed in
the name of the City of Ithaca by the Mayor and City Clerk and will be sealed
with the seal of said City.
Section I. The said bond anticipation notes shall be of substantially the
following terms, form and contents, to wit:
No.
UNITED STATES OF AtIERICA
STATE OF "TEW YORK
CITY OF ITHACA
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF 1958
THIRD RENEWAL
$40 , 000.00
The City of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins, State of New York, hereby
acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the
day of December, 1960, together with the interest um
00dateon the3hereof
at the rate of 3 per centum per annum, payable at maturity. Both principal of
and interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the Unites States of
America at
This note may be called for redemption on any date prior to maturity after
giving at least thirty days notice of the date C: redemption to
by mailing written notice to the said bank, and
interest shall cease to be paid hereon after such date of redemption.
This note is the third renewal of the Bond Anticipation Note of 1958 - No.
dated as of the 25th. day of March, 1957, payable on the 31st. day of December,
1957,which note was one of an authorized issue, the aggregate principal amount of
which is $ 180*000.00 and was issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution
entitled "A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a Bond Anticipation
!Vote of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. to Pay the Cost of the Acquisition by the City
of Ithaca of Three Parcels of Real Property Located at the Northwest Corner of
Aurora and Seneca Streets, Ithaca, New York, the Demolition of Same and the
Resurfacing of said Area and Converting it into a Parking Area for Said City,"
duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, adopted on the 6the
day of March, 1957; and this renewal was duly authorized by resolution of said
Common Council, adopted on the 2nd. day of December, 1959• The faith and credit
of the City of Ithaca are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principal of and interest on this note according to its terms.
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It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things re-
quired by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to
have happened and to have been performed pursuant to and in the issuance of this
renewal note exist, have happened and have been performed, and that this note
together with all other indebtedness of such City is within every debt and other
limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the State of New York..
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Ithaca has caused this note to be signed by its
Mayor and City Clerk, its corporate seal to be hereunto attached and this note
to be dated as of the 31st. day of December, 1959•
ATTEST:
CITY OF ITHACA
BY:
Mayor
City Clerk
Section 4. The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby pledged
for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bond anticipation notes,
and such notes shall be paid from the proceeds derived from the sale of said bonds
or may be redeemed as provided by the Local Finance Lavr of the State of New York.
Section 5. The City Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to sell
such bond anticipation notes at private sale for not less than par and accrued
interest at a rate not exceeding the rate above specified, and the City Clerk is
authorized to deliver such notes to the purchaser or purchasers upon payment of
the purchase price and accrued interest as above specified. The receipt of the
City Clerk shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser or purchasers, who shall
not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 6,= This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0
Carried & Approved.
BOND ISSUE - SEWER BONDS: Alderman Stinson presented and reviewed a bond
✓ resolution increasing the bond issue, authorized by the Council on July 2, 1958,
for additions to the sewage treatment plant, from $675,000.00 to $825,000.00 and
it was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECaIBER 2, 1959.
A RESOLUTION A 10\M. NG A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: "BOND
RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
AN INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY,
NEW YORK, AT A FAXIM F ESTIMATED'COST OF $6?5,000, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $ 675,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.", TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST AND THE AMOUNT OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED THEREFOR.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins Courrty,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. The bond resolution entitled: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958•
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING Ai INCREASE AND IPIPROVaiENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SEW-
AGE TREA.TNEiINT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA., TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A I�:AXIInvl
ESTIMATED COST OF $675,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $675,000 SERIAL BONDS
OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.", duly adopted by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, on July 2, 1958, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 29 1958.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF
THE FACILITIES OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA., TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED
COST OF $8259000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $825,000
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, as follows;
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Section 1. The increase and improvement of the facilities of the sewage
treatment plant of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, by the addition
of primary settling tanks, trickling filters, pumps, pump house and grit chamber,
is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $825,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by
the issuance of $825,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued
Pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of bonds to
be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced by the amount of any Federal
grant received by said City for the object or purpose for which said bonds are
herein^ iauthoftedd.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness
of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to sub-
division 4 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. It is hereby estimated that the capital improvement herein
authorized and described will be self-sustaining through the collection of
sewer rentals. Pursuant to item (d) of subdivision 3 of paragraph d of Section
107.00 of the Local Finance Law, no down payment is required in connection with
the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation thereof.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power
to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation
of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals
of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Clerk, the chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such
manner, as may be prescribed by said City Clerk, consistent with the provisions
of the Local Finance Law.
Section 9. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City
is not authorized to expend money, 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 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in full in THE ITHACA JOURPIAL, the official newspaper of said City,
together with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81,00
of the Local Finance law."
gigtion 2. Upon this resolution taking effect as provided in Section 3 hereof,
the band reso txtYon ns ttt tl6r'tli in Soctihn 1 htrc;�P shall be pu ``l3she in f0l
�n THL i ' ,. J 1.'i' , +,he o�'f'ttiu3: ni§ustdpe,r df t d city, toE;,w�thet, with 02 1
notice in SUV--l'ahtially the %orm provided in Section 81.00 of the Iocal Finance La7,.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a
vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
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December 2� 1959
J.D EURFHY
VOTING
YES
R.T.
NAZZA
VOTING
YES
C.R.
STIMSON
VOTING
YES
R.F.
BALDINI
VOTING
YES
M.C.
VANMARTER
VOTING,
YES
MRS.
RUTH E. HARRISON
VOTING
YES
F.J.
CONNOLLY
VOTING
YES
D.E.
GIBSON
VOTING
YES
2RS.
AGDA S. OSBORN
VOTING
YES
A.C.
STALLNAN
VOTING
YES
G.J.
VISNYEI
VOTING
YES
F.S.
ALO
VOTING
YES
R.T.
HORN
VOTING
YES
R. 1-.
A UELLER
VOTING
YES
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 ���/v-
Approved by the Mayor � Mayor
Carried and approved.
December 2, 1959
Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed another bond resolution increasing the
bond issue, authorised by the Common Council on July 2, 1958 for additional trunk
and interceptor sewers, from $200,000.00 to $300#000.00 and it was acted upon as
follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 2, 1959.
A RESOLUTION A*MXDING A RESOLUTION .ENTITLED: "BOND
RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TRUNK AND INTERCEPTOR SEWERS
FOR THE SANITARY SV4ER SYST9.: OF THE CITY OF IMACA, T014PKINS
COUNTY, NVd YORK, AT A NAXIMUNi ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 0
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2009000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST ?HrREOF'.", TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST AND THE AMOUNT OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED THEREFOR.
BE IT RE,,SOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, as follows:
Section ?. The bond resolution entitled: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958.
A RESOUJTION AUTHORIZING THE COMTi41CTION OF ADDITIONAL TRUNK AND INTERCEPTOR SE1J�.
ERS FOR THE SANITARY SE.M SYSTENt OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TaKPKINS COUNTY, NE'j-mnK
AT A MAXIM I ESTIMATED COST OF $200,0001 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 y
SERIAL BONDS CF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST TfiERT'7W. -', duly adopted by the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, on July 2, 19589 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL
TRUNK AND JNTERC:-;PM S$rg5 FOR THE SANITARY Shlp SYST i
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, �W YORK, AT A
i�'AXD M I:STDATM COST OF $300,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL 30NDS Or. SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THERE'CF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Corwn Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, as follows:
SOsetion,1 The construction of additional trunk and interceptor sevrers for
the sanitary sewer system of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, in
Cayuga Street, Plain Street, Green Street and 'Hest Hill in said City, including
original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus, is hereby authorized
at a maximum estimated cost of $300,000.
Section . The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is
by the issuance of $300,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be
issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of
bonds to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced by the amount of
any Federal grant received by said City for the object or purpose for which said
bonds are herein authorized.
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f ,7
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness
of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to sub-
division 4 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. It is hereby estimated that the capital improvement herein
authorized and described will be self-sustaining through the collection of
serer rentals. Pursuant to item (d) of subdivision 3 of paragraph d of Section
107.00 of the Local Finance Law, no down payment is required in connection with
the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation thereof.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each .year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
Section . Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power
to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation
of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals
of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Clerk, the chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such
manner, as may be prescribed by said City Clerk, consistent with the provisions
of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City
is not authorized to expend money, 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 _8, This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in full in the ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said City,
together with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section
81.00 of the Local Finance Law."
Section 2. Upon this resolution taking effect as provided in Section 3
hereof, the bond resolution as set forth in Section 1 hereof shall be published
in full in T101 ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said City, together
with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of
the Local Finance Law.
Srjettion '3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution waS duly put to
a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
J.D.
MURPHY
R.T.
MAZZA
C.R.
STIMSON
R.P.
BALDINI
N.C.
VANN.ARTER
1M.
RUTH E . HARRISON
F.J.
CONNOLLY
D.E.
GIBSON
MS.
AGDA S . OSBORN
^,C.
STALLMAN
G.J.
VISNYEI
F.S.
ALO
R.T.
HORN
R.I.
N;UELLER
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0
Approved by the Mayor
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
VOTING
YES
Mayor
6/carried and approved.
December 2, 1959.
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X&ES STREET BRIDGE,; Alderman Stimson reported that the Board of Public "'forks
had received bids on the construction of a new bridge on Giles Street at VanNattas
Dam, resulting in a low bid of $112.520.00 which together with an estimated cost
of $23,480.00 for approaches to be built with city forces amounted to a total
estimated cost of $136,000.00. He recommended that funds be made available at
this time so that the Board may proceed with this project by awarding the con-
tract to the low bidder as soon as possible.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
UJHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a Capital Reserve Fund for bridges, designated as Capital Reserve
Fund 114, and
'4MREAS, the Board of Public Works, on November 24, 1959, received a low bid in
the amount of $112,520.00 from Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Co. for the con-
rtruction of a new bridge on Giles Street; and has certified through its Super-
intendent that an additional estimated amount of $23,480,00 will be needed to
construct the necessary bridge approaches with city forces, thereby making a
grand total estimated cost of $136,000,00 for this bridge, and
14MREAS, it is deemed necessary by this Council that an appropriation of funds
be made at this time in order that the Board may proceed with this project without
further delay, and
1,EEREAS, the construction of the Giles Street bridge is deemed to be a specific
item of capital improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund,
N0W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the total sum of $136,000.00 ,
from said Capital Reserve Fund n4 for the construction of this bridge be and
hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to transfer the sum of $136,000.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to
the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth as the
same may become necessary.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CITY CLERK. COITTRO_ LLER; Alderman Murphy reported the Charter & Ordinance
Committee is continuing its study of changing the Charter to provide for a
City Comptroller and expects to consult further on the matter with the City
Attorney within the next week or so.
ALL-NIGHT PARKING: Alderman Connolly called attention to action of the Council
taken on February 4, 1959 authorizing the filing of a request for enabling legis-
lation which would have permitted the City of Ithaca to make a charge for all-
night parking of vehicles in city streets, and the subsequent veto of such a
Bill by The Governor for stated reasons (4-29 59)• He recommended that a renewed
request for such enabling legislation be presented at this time.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stall.man
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to contact Assemblyman Ashbery
and Senator Hetcalf and request them to introduce into the New York State
Legislature a bill similar to Print No. 3381, Intro. 3736, which was introduced
in the 1959 session of the New York State Assembly, authorizing the City of
Ithaca to regulate -overnight parking of motor vehicles and to issue licenses
therefor and further instructing said people that the bills should be so drawn
as to overcome the alleged defects in the former bill; namely: (1) Fixing a
maximum fee for the licenses; (2) Reference to the city judge as "City Judge"
rather than "City F-agistrate;" and (3) Discuss with the counsel to the Governor
the possible effect of the measure on the power of Cornell University Trustees
over streets in the University area.
Joseph Mayer, appeared on behalf of Ithaca College, and asked that the College
be put on record as opposed to this or any other legislation to change the
present system of parking all-night on alternate sides of the street. He
stated that any change would work a severe hardship on students at the college
who need cars to get to and from part time work and who must have such part time
work to help pay for their education.
Alderman Alo opposed it on basis of cost of enforcement. Alderman Stimson said
he felt it might be discriminatory if not applicable to all streets and be
unfair to out_of-town visitors, After further discussion a roll call vote was
taken.
AYES: 11 - Mazza, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman,
Visnyei, Mueller, Horn
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Stimson, Alo, notion Carried.
NANCY MASTERS-- PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Alderman Gibson announced the resignation
of Mrs. Mary Robertson and the provisional appointment of Pfancy Masters as sten-
ographer in the office of the Youth Bureau.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of 7ancy klastery as stenographer in
the Youth Bureau, effective as of movember 19, 1959, at the salary of $2847,00
be and hereby is approved. Carried.
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December 2,1959
Audit Sheet
Norton Printing
10.00-
thaea Journal
494.45-
thaca Printing
198.20'
Pitney Bowes Inc.
9.00-
N.Y.S Electric & Gas Corp.
12.48-
N.Y. Telephone Co.
44.09
City Chamberlain
4.00-
Ithaca Photo Su ply
4.70�
James J Clynes Jr.
100.00-
T.G. Millers Sens Paper Co.
19.14-
Dorothy Hall
20.00-'
Ned's Welding Service
75.00'
Matthew Bander & Co.
35.00-
IPhoto Copies
5.76.'
E.W. & M.C. D!eMotte
135.00--
Klines Pharmacy
27.75-
Leo J. Larkin M.D.
20.00-
Llines Pharmacy
5.01-
Klines Pharmacy
44.g4
H.L. VanOstrand
12.00`
N.Y. TELEPHONE Co.
84.W
T.G. Millers Some Paper Co.
9.61'
Va.n Marter Office Equipment
1.50'
Motorola Comm. & Electronics
49227.5G`
Uicks Garage
195. 8'
Andy Soyring
16.62--
Whitings Glass & Trim Shop
12.00-
Overhead Door Sales Co.
17.5c,
Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales
67.55-
Cortright Electric
35.!•6-
Arts Transmission Shop
55.80'
Esso Standard Oil Co.
589.90'
Sturm Bros/
6.00'
Tio.ga Auto Parts
50.83-/
Lane Bryant
60.76�
Matthew Bender& Co.
35.00-
Henry Head
8.15"
C.J. Rumsey & Co.
Topple
63/00
Goodyear Service Store
118.3
Haverstick & Co.
2, 5"
A.J. Golder
12.39-
James Avery Jr.
11.13'
Race Office Equipment
28.50'
N.Y.S. Vet College (Cornell University)
19.00
Dual Parking Meter Co.
217.71-
Dual Parking Meter Co.
588.50''
Tompkins County Hospital
3.00,
Ithaca Cayugs Optical
8.00'
Leo H. Speno M. ]).
8.50'
N.Y. Federation of Music Clubs
32.75-"
Race Office Equipment
26.1Q--
Luttons Office Equipment
214.95
National Recreation Assoc.
10.00
T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co.
31.03-
Ithaca Journal
6.85-
Fahey Pharmacy
1.24-
Raymond Poelvoorde
5.25-"
S.S. Kresge Co.
Cramers Agto Parts
.69
6.52
G.L.F. Service Inc.
13.00-,
City Chamberlain
_ 12 7�
Total
8,194.60
pr a y, n ce Committee,_---)
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BUDGET RErUIS ITIONS FOR THE YEAR 1960
To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor
and
Members of the Common Council:
Budget requisitions for the year 1960, as filed by the various city departments,
have been compiled and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows:
1. BOtRD OF PUBLIC WORKS
110 City Clerk
114 Bd. of Pub. Wks. Admin.
116 City Engineer
119 City Hall
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs.
161 Street Cleaning
162 Refuse and Garbage
168 Storm Sewers
169 Mosquito Control
180 Street Lighting
181 Highway Maintenance
181A Public Utility Street Repairs
182 Snow & Ice
1$3 Highway Dept. Bldgs.
184 Bridge Maintenance
185 Creeks Maintenance
186 Highway Shop Maint.
187 Traffic Control
230 Forestry Division
232 Stewart Park
234 Golf Course
250 Mun. Parking Areas
252 Cemetery
253 Airport
TOTAL BD, PUB. WKS.
2. FIRE DEP_ARThE-NT
1958 1959 1960 196o
Budget Budget Estimate Tentative
$30,071
18,010
29,280
19,500
2,990
22,235
56,800
12,218
3,000
34,350
104,470
40,500
2,400
16,250
8,050
10,260
18,097
41,310
22,400
12,900
1,700
9,100
1,200
$517,091
132
Fire Fighting
$2181825
133
Fire Dept. Bldgs.
5,250
TOTAL FIRE DEPT.
$2241075
3.
UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
100
Charter Revision Commission
$ 2,000
101
Common Council
6,940
102
Mayors Office
4050
106
City Comptroller
108
Chamberlain
26,625
111
Assessor
14,�50
112
Attorney
4,900
113
Civil Service
1,500
117
Elections
12,022
118
City Court
19,075
121
Planning Board
22,500
122
Municipal Surgeon
1,750
123
City Historian
100
128
Employees Ret. System
94,687
128A
Social Security
18,900
128B
Health Insurance
129
Undistributed
660
130
Police Dept.
243,290
134
Bldg. Comm.
7,050
135
Bd. of Zoning Appeals
200
137
Sealer of Wts. & Msrs.
5,150
138
Public Pound
1,100
139
Parking Dieters
17,574
260
Miscel. Exp.
64,678
261
Workmens Comp.
6,000
Youth Commission
29,800
Contingent Fund
35;000
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL
$640,101
$25 ,183
17.947
30,900
17,079
5,000
35 ,5nO
67,210
12,200
3,000
35,400
111,100
20,000
31,700
1,200
9,500
21,800
9,400
17,400
41,542
24,000
14,250
2,750
8,130
6,400
$568,591
$217,720
5.250
$222,970
$ 6,250
1,000
4,350
28,303
15,365
4,900
3,760
7.200
18,486
24,415
1,750
85,500
18,000
9,000
66o
254,332
1-1,355
150
7,043
1,100
18,520
61,290
5,550
30, 213
35 , 000
$653,492
$25,600
20,053
34,o67
17,225
5,000
20,800
78,650
12,200
3,000
38,200
125,830
20,000
29,550
1,900
17,500
10,900
9,550
16,950
47,850
24,025
14,200
2,750
8,380
5,900
$590,080
$225,195
7,200
$232,395
1,400
4,350
20,000
27,633
14,715
4,900
3.465
8,636
19,o62
23,458
1,750
100
90,550
22,000
12,000
66o
264,624
13,700
150
5,705
1,100
17,251
6o,285
5,550
33,980
35,000
692,024
LM
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1958
1959
1960 1960
4. DEBT SERVICE
Budget
Budget
Estimate Tentative
270 Principal
$
35,000
$
35,000
$ 35,,000
271 Bond Anticipation Notes - Prin.
-
40,000
71,000
272 Interest on Bonds
8,560
7,940
7,320
273 Int. on Temp. Loans
5,850
3,800
4,330
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
$
49,410
$
86,740
$117,650
5. CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVEMENTS
Surface treatment of dirt streets
$
15,000
$
151000
$ 15,000
Curb & Gutter renewal
10,000
80000
10,,000
Gravel basing os streets
10,000
12,000
10,000
Machine paving streets
5?200
49000
7,732
Extend guard rail on Cliff St.
1,500
-
-
Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley)
5,800
-
_
Gunite facing (Six Mile Creek Wall)
21,000
6,300
6,500
Replace concrete wall (Cliff St.)
-
10,000
10,000
Regrade & widen Hillview P1. & Hudson St.
_
4,350
-
Fire Training Center
-
3,600
-
Airport Park I%:arina
-
70,600
-
Storm Sewers:
Warren Place; Hook to Richard Pl.
-
-
2,825
Adams Street; Casca. Creek to First
St.
-
-
2,6o0
Cliff Street; to Campbell Avenue
-
-
4,920
Walkway on Gunshop Hill
-
-
1,800
Gravel basing new subdivision streets
_
-
13,500
Dept. of Public Works storage yard
-
-
4,000
Renewal of E. Green St. Parking lot
-
-
3,500
Remodel Waite boathouse at Stewart Park
-
-
4,00o
TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM.;. IMPROVEMENTS
$
68,500
$133,850
$ 96,377
6. C.A.PITAL RESERVES
No. 3 Street Paving
$
35,000
$
60,000
No. 4 Bridges
30,000
2,000
_
No. 5 Public ?^forks Equipment
279155
-
No. 10 Fire Training Center
20,000
-
-
TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVES
$1129155
$
62,000
-
The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as
provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison for the two previous years:
1958
1959
196o
1. Board of Public '-forks
$ 517,091.00
$ 5 68.591. 00
$ 59 0, 080.00
2. Board of Fire Commissioners
224,075.00
222,970.00
232,395•00
3. Under Common Council
640,101,00
653,492.00
692,024.00
Total Maintenance
$1,381,267.00
$1,445,0S3.00
$1,514,499.00
4. Debt Service
49,410.00
86,740.o0
117:65o.o0
1,4301677.00
1,531,793.00
1,632,149.00
5. Constr. & Perm. Impr'mt.
68,500.00
133,850.00
96077.00
1,499,177.00
1,665,643.00
1,728,526.00
6. Capital Reserves
112,155.00
62,000.00
-
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET
$1,611,332.00
$1,727,643.0o
$1,728:526.00
ESTIMATED INCOME
Surplus of prior year
$ 96,160.90
$ 112.725.16
$ 50,000.00
Miscellaneous Revenues
505,029.49
548,500.47
571,481.87
Due from other funds
-
71,322.83
31,150.00
$ 6ol,190.39
$ 732,548.46
$ 652,631.87
Taxes on assessed value of
80,811029. 12.50 per ICI.
for the .year 1958
1,010,141.61
On ass'd value of $79,606,458.
,� $12.50 for the year 1959
995,094.54
On ass'd estimate value of
$80,400,000. � $12.50 for the
year
year 1960
1'CO5oC00.00
$1,611,332.00
1,727,643.00
$1,657,631.87
Dated:
Res ectfully submitted,
�j
December 2, 1959 Ce
75 Geo. A. Blea-n, City Clerk
- 10 - December 2, 1959 .%
ADDITIONAL �_PPROPRIATION YQUTH BUR AU: Alderman Gibson reported that during
1959 the Kiwanis Club had contributed $300.00 to the City for a golf & tennis
program, that the Board of Educttion had contributed an additional $70.00 toward
its summer playground activity program and that Friends of the Childrenst Theatre
Workshop had contributed $41.50 toward this program. He recommended that the
funds be appropriated to the Youth Bureau for such purposes.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the total sum of $411.50 be and hereby is appropriated from the
Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Youth Bureau, to cover additional costs
of the following Youth Bureau programs:
Golf & tennis $300.00
Summer playground 70.00
Childrenst Theatre Workshop 41.50
$411.50
AYES: 13
NAYS: Q
ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman Carried.
ICE_ SKATING RINKS: Alderman Gibson reviewed a proposal to provide and supervise
J'-*
an outdoor ice skating rink or rinks and stated he felt it should be provided by
IIAO the Board of Public Works and supervised by the Youth Bureau.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Council approve in principle the proposal, and that it be
referred to the Board of Public Works and Youth Bureau Advisory Council for
study and report back to the Council.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 2 - Stallmn, Visnyei Carried.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS: Alderman Stimson recommended that the Aldermen review the
report of examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of the City which
was reported filed at the tugust meeting. He expressed his concern with one
particular criticism contained in the report regarding city officials doing
business with the City in violation of Section 3 of the General City Law.
He recommended that all city officials, whether elected or appointed, should
carefully examine their elegibility to serve under such conditions. He
recommended that two members of the Board of Pubue 1,1orks - Comm. Seville Reulein
and Comm. L.S. Pickering - carefully consider whether they are serving the best
interest of the city by serving on this Board, and that they seriously consider
discontinuing their service on the Board under the circumotances.
Attorney Clynes said he felt both Commissioners Pickering and Reulein have served
the Board well and that the First 'fational Bank & Trust Co. is taking a loss
by reason of 11r. Reulein's membership on the Board. He stated that 13r. Pickering's
membership had been permitted because there is no newspaper other than the Ithaca
Journal qualified to be designated as the official newspaper. Alderman Stimson
stated that he may d 0Av-, to bring a taxpayer's action in the matter after
January 1, 1960 if his recommendations are not complied with.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. /
Goo. e'Ble�an
City Clerk
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C011110N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITH .0 r, , N O Y*
Special Iiieeting 5:00 p.m. December 30, 1959
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor -elect - Smith
"aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stim3son, Beldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Osborn,
S tallman , Mueller, Horn
rldermen-elect - Hart, Morris, faller, Hagin
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Building Commissioner- Golder
Youth Bureau Director - Hall
Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Barber
NEXT MEETING: Mayor Ryan announced that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter
a meeting of the Council would be held on January 1, 1960 at 11:00 A.M. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall at which time the mayor -elect and aldermen -elect would
be sworn in and be convened in regular session to conduct such business as might
properly be brought before the Council at that time.
Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called to transact such
end -of -the -year business as may be necessary and adopt a tentative budget for
the .year 1960.
CAPITAL RESEKV TRANSFER - BRIDGES: The Clerk reported that the :kmaw6i6 on December
J 22, 1959 had taken action requesting the Council to authorize the transfer of the
sum of $10,155.35 from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges, to the General Fund to
pay for costs incurred during 1959 in connection with the construction of the
Triphammer and the Giles Street bridges.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Mazza
'AMREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve find for bridges, designated as Capital Reserve
Fund 44, and
IMEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on December 22, 1959, requested that an
appropriation of $10,155.35 be made from said reserve fund for engineering and
other costs in connection with the construction of the Triphammer and Giles Street
bridges, specific items of improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $10,155.35 from
said Capital Reserve Fund �4 for costs during 1959 in connection with the con-
struction of these two bridgeg be and hereby is approved; and that the City Clerk
be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the total sum of $10,155.35
from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the
purpose herein setforth.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried & approved.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER - STR= PAVING: The Clerk reported that the Board of
Public Works on December 22, 1959 had requested the Council to authorize the trans-
fer of $9,017.22 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, to the General Fund
to pay for the cost of gravel basing streets on West Hill done during 1959.
By Alderman Mazza: seconded by Alderman N;urphy
14HEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Dbnicipal Law a capital reserve fund for street paving, designated as Capital
Reserve Fund `3 , and
'41EREAS, the Board of Public Works. on December 22, 1959, requested that an
appropriation of $9,017.22 be made from said reserve Hind for the gravel basing of
streets on West Hill, a specific item of improvement which may be financed from
said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $9,017•22 from
said Capital Reserve Fund 0 for costs of gravel basing such streets during 1959
be and hereby is approved# and 'that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to transfer the sum of $9,017.22 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the
General Fund to be expended only,fcr the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 11
NA;TS. 0 Carried and approved.
- 2 - December 30, 1959
FULL CRFE DREDGING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re-
quested an appropriation of $2,000.00 to budget account i�'185, creeks, to cover V
the cost of dredging Fall Creek in accordance with action of the Council dated
September 2, 1959.
Alderman Stimson advised that action would be taken on this request later in the
meeting as it had been included with other requests for deficiency appropriations
in operating budgets under control of the Board.
S f LI OF CITY_CF-TDt'D LAND ON GILES S REFT: The Clea-_ reported that the Board of
Public ''rorks had received a request from Stephen A. and Ethel L. Cooper to purchase
a small parcel of city -owned land adjacent to theirs at 306 Giles Street and that
the Board had recommended to the Council that this property be sold at public
11
auction to the highest bidder with the stipulation that no bid for less than its
appraised value of $250.00 be accepted.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini
"IMIREAS, a request has been received for the purchase of a parcel of city -owned
property adjacent to 306 Giles Street, and
"JHEREAS, upon investigation of the Board of Public TWorks it appears that this land
is not needed for city purposes; and said Board at its meeting held on December 22,
1959, recommended to this Council that said property be sold at public auction to
the highest bidder on the condition that no bid for less than $250.00 be accepted,
NOW THEREFORE BT; IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at
public auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LINT; Beginning at a point on the common property line
between the property of the City of Ithaca on the east and the property of Stephen
A. and Ethel L. Cooper, 306 Giles Street, on the *,nest and being seventeen feet,
more or less, southeasterly along said common property line from an iron pipe
marking the northeast of said Cooper property and the northern end of said line
which is also on the present south right of way line of Giles Street; thence south
easterly along said common property line ninety-seven feet, more or less, to an
iron pipe; thence northeasterly at right angles to the aforesaid common property
line twelve feet, more or less, to a point; thence northerly and on a curve to the
left parallel to and seven feet distant from the center -line of the existing con-
crete storm water culvert ninety-seven feet, more or less, to a point on the pro-
posed south right of way line of Giles Street as it is revised and realigned to
accommodate a relocated bridge over Six bile Creek; thence southwesterly along
said proposed southright of way line of Giles Street twenty-five feet, more or
less, to the point of beginning containing 0.052 acres of land, more or less, and
being designated as "Area A" on a map filed as No. 1206 in the Office of the City
Engineer, dated December 30, 1959 and entitled "Proposed Right of Way Acquisition".
The City of Ithaca reserves a right of way over the above described premises for
the sole purpose of the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of the concrete
,box culvert now existing on these premises for storm water drainage purposes and
further reserves the right to enlarge said concrete boa culvert.
TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will be required to pay at least 10% of his bid
at the time of the sale and the balance to be paid upon delivery of a Quit Claim
Deed. Rio bid for less than $250.00 will be accepted. The right is reserved to
reject any/or all bids received, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to advertis(,.
for bids and hold auction of said premises, and he is hereby directed to refuse any
bids for a sum less than $250.00, and he is further directed to include such limi-
tation in his advertisement of sale, and
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, that the hayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized
and directed to execute and deliver a suit Claim deed of said property to the
successful bidder. Carried and approved.
WATER & SE1^1ER DEPT. BUDGET: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'forks
had approved a budget for the 'Kater & Sewer Department for 1960 and recommended
it to the Council for approval as follows:
General Maintenance - dater Department $286,952.80
Sewer Department 191,329.20
Construction - !,Jter Department 13,313.53 $478,282.00
Sewer Department 1181,264.93
Contingent Fund - later Department 17 895.81 1194,578.46
Sewer Department 10,947.28
28,842.99
Grand Total ..........0..........., $1701,703.45
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December 30, 1959
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the 1960 proposed 'Water & Sewer Department budget be referred to
the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Clerk reported an estimated deficit in appropri-
ations of budget accounts for 1959 under the control of the Council as follows:
Budget Account il-o.
Title of Account
Amount
118
City Court
$ 514.99
121
Planning Board
640.09
122
Municipal Surgeon
769.42
128a
Social Security
1144.99
128b
Health Insurance
652.58
139
Parking Meters
669.29
TOTAL ..................... $4391.36
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the transfer of the sum of $640.69 from budget account No. 134,
Building Commissioner to budget account No. 121, Planning Board,be authorized,
?M BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,751.27 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations in accordance with the foregoing schedule
of budget accounts, excluding account ;�121.
AYES : 11
NAYS: 0 Carried.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS - FIR2 DEPT: Alderman Stinson read a letter from the
Board of.Fire Commissioners requesting the transfer of an unexpended balance of
$ 1400.00 within the Fire Department budget for 1959.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the transfer of $1,400.00 within the Fire Department budget for
1959 be approved as follows:
$500. From budget item 132-e, new equipment�to 132_f, maintenance of equipment.
$900. From budget item 132-e, new equipment�to 133-I, light,_heat & water.
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - BOARD OF PUBLIC JORKS ACCOUNTS: Alderman Stinson
advised that the Superintendent of Public Works had reported a deficit in several
of the operating budgets for 1959 under control of the Board of Public Works and
some surpluses in other of its accounts. He recommended appropriation of the
amount of the deficits from the Contingent Fund with the understanding that it
should not be regarded in the light of a gross deficit appropriation since the
surpluses involved together with earnings of the Department,in excess of those
anticipated, trill decrease it considerably.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the total amount of $25,160.37 be and hereby is appropriated from
the Contingent Fund to Current fipproprations in accordance with the following
schedule of budget accounts:
Budget
Aect.
#161 -
Street Cleaning
$1,473.08
Budget
Acct.
162-3
- Garbage collection, etc.
9,300.00
Budget
Acct.
181a
- Public Utility Street Rep.
9,313.63
Budget
Acct,
185
- Creeks
1,570.83
Budget
Acct.
187
_ Traffic Control
147.55
Budget
Acct.
230
- Park Department - General
3,355.28
TOTAL..............................$25*160.37
Alderman Stinson advised that he had been assured the appropriation included for
budget acct. :,'�185, Creeks, would be sufficient to cover the cost of dredging in
Fall Creek.
AYES, 11
NAYS: 0 Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the
total amount of $5,674.71 be and hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
I �;"I.
- 4 - December 30, 1950
,AUDIT - FIRF DEPARTMENT; 'laerman/ reviewed an audit sheet Presented by
')epartment, dated December 7, 1959, in the total amount of $18,051.26. the Fire
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that it be accepted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting.
Carried.
''0','ING CHARGF;S: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed
the six claims totalling $41.00 for towing charges which were presented at the
iast meeting of the Council and that the Committee recommends that they be denied.
3y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that six claims presented for payment at the last meeting for towing
charges be denied as follows:
Name of Claimant
Peter Fox
Amount
Richard Whitman
7.50
H. Schwardt
7.50
Robert Langenberg
7.00
Robert C. Cetas
7.00
Laura Terwilliger
7.00
5.00
$41.00
Carried.
INVF" TNT NT SALE: Alderman Stimson reported that, pursuant to power granted the
Finance Committee, it had sold $1
33,000.00 4% U.S. Treasury 'dotes due 8-15-62 which
had been purchased on December 15, 1958 from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund in the
General Fund as part of these funds will be needed to reimburse the General Fund
i"
for work done on the Airport Park marina project during 1
the
be done during the coming year. He reported the transaction asdfollowslance to
Purchased December 15, 1958 at par
Premium $133,000.00
Accrued Interest 1,662.50
Total cost of 1----�15
Purchase $13 b,440.65
Interest received thereon on 2-15 -59
Interest received thereon on 8_15-59 2,660.00
Interest received thereon or, 12-29 59 1,0.00
,980.54
Sold 12-29-59 C' 99 30/32 7,300.54
Total, including all interest to date of sale 132,91b�88
�— 14o,217.42
Total net income derived from the investment
or an approximate "yield of 2.?%
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gibson 3,776•77
RESOLVED, that the action of the Finance Committee in selling these investments be
approved and ratified.* and that the reinvestment of the Unused r-1- cr! of said re_
serve fund be referred to the Finance Comm. for action in 196o. Carried.
SALARY INCRE/S PErUFBTS: Alderman Stimson reported that the f'o1]_owir,
for fringe benefits and salary increase had been received: g
I Police Benevolent Assn:
a. A raise of one grade in classification for all patrolmen, sergeants and
captains. (the equivalent of a 4% increase)
b. Four weeks of vacation.
II Paid Firemen's Association:
a. A raise of one grade in classification for all paid firefighters, including
the Fire Alarm Supt., Lieutenants and Assistant Chiefs (the equivalent of
a 4% increase)
b. 21-working day vacation for all men with 10 years or more of service.
III International Association of Machinists:
a. Three weeks of vacation for all hourly paid employees in the Department of
Public Works after ten years of service.
IV Sealer of T•:Tts. & Msrs:
a. A raise of 3 grades in classification - from grade 17 to 20 - with the
salary for 1960 to be fixed at $5127.00, the maximum for grade 20.
V City Prosecutor:
a, Salary increase of $500.00 - from $2,000.00 to $2,500.00.
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VI City Attorney:
a. That salary, including allowance for office expenses, be increased to
$7,500, (Present salary is $3,500.00 plus an allowance of $1,200.00 for
office expenses)
He reported that the Finance Committee had taken action on each request and
recommended them for approval as follows:
I Request denied and the merit increment system applied.
II Same as I
III Request denied.
IV Request denied and one increment granted.
V Request denied
VI Salary, including allowance for office expenses, increased to $4,800.00
By Alderman Stimson. seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the foregoing actions and recommendation of the Finance Committee
be approved and ratified in all respects. Carried.
CCEPENSATION PLAN - 1960: Alderman Stinson presented and reviewed a proposed
Compensation Plan for 1960 which included the grading of all job classifications
into the plan, merit increment lists which became effective February 1, 1959, and
rules to govern the plan with a recommended amendment. He advised that the re-
classification of city employees recommended by the Civil Service Commission had
been included in the plan where possible and appropriate grades and salary ranges
provided where new titles were involved; that there was no change in the merit
increment lists which became effective February 1, 1959; and recommended that the
compensation plan rules be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to read as
follows:
13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of
employees in departments under the control of the Common Council, shall be
approved by the Common Council.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mueller
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL AS FOLLOUS:
1. That the rules governing the Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto
a new paragraph to read as follows:
13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional in-
crements of employees in departments under the control of the Common
Council, shall be approved by the Common Council.
2. That the 1960 Compensation Plan as presented by the Finance Committee ,
including the Rules governing same as hereinabove last amended, be and
hereby is approved.
3. That a copy of the 1960 Compensation Plan, including all of its component
parts, be attached to and made a part of the minutes of this meeting.
Carried.
RATING OF EYTLOYFES: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finanoo Committee had
prepared rating schedules to become effective January 1, 1960 for all city emp7_oyee,
and he presented and recommended them for adoption.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman and Murphy
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council accepts, approves, and ratifies the
salary and wage ratings for 1960 of all City employees as made by the Finance
Committee under the rules of the Compensation Plan for 1960 as set forth in the
following lists, which are to be attached to and made a part of the official
Minutes of this meeting:
General City Salary and Wage Payroll 44 names
Police Department Payroll 63 names
Fire Department Payroll 44 names
Water Department Salary Payroll 5 names
Board of Public Works Hourly Payroll 60 names
Water & Sewer Department Hourly Payroll 54 names
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council recognizes, accepts, approves
and ratifies the following exceptions in the application of increments under the
rules of the Compensation Plan for 1960:
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December 30, 1959 -a
1. One employee has been granted one merit increment and one longevity increment
on account of exceptional service.
(George A. Blean - City Clerk - 30 to $7892)
2. One employee has been rated into the plan at $5332 (present salary $5300) and
then given two merit increments, because of exceptional hardship of being at
$5300 since 1954.
G-Adeline L. Shaw - Chamberlain - 23 to $5767)
3. One provisional employee on salary to be given an increment because no
examination has been given since her appointment on October 2, 1957.
(Regina Lacko - Prov. Stenographer - 9 - to $2961)
4. One probational employee on salary to be given an increment because he did
not become probational until July 22, 1959, although he had been serving
since February 1, 1957 and took his examination in April, 1959-
(Henry Wuensch - Prov. Engineer Aide - 12- to $3464)
5. One provisional employee and one permanent employee on the salary payroll of
the Water Department (40 hours per week) to be given two increments because
of excessive hardship in rating into the Compensation Plan in 1959•
(Leon H. 7ewhart - Prov. Prin. Aect. Clerk (40) - 20 - to $4740)
(Louis F. Volpicelli - Sr. Acct. Clerk (40) - 16 - to $4052)
6. One employee on the hourly payroll of the Water and Sewer Department to be
permitted to retain her present rate of pay even through it should be reduced
under the rule 6: Reallocations Downward, since her job has been down graded.
�. (Mildred N+ei.gh - Cleaner - 9 - Remain at $2.03 - will retire on January 16, 1960)
7. Three provisional hourly employees of the Board of Public Works and two
provisional employees of the Water and Sewer Department to be given one
increment, because they would have received it except for a recent Civil
Service Reclassification of their positions.
a. Board of Public Works
Wilmar Carroll - (Prov. Asst. Prin. Clerk (40) - 18 to $2.56
?Jilliam Lynch - (Prov. Parks Dint. Foreman - 24 to $2.88
John Van Gorder - (Prov. Streets and Sanitation Foreman - 24 to $2.46
b. Water and Sewer Department
Edgar E. Davenport - (Prov. paint. Equip. Foreman - 24 to $2.66
James H. Cuigley - Prov. deter Serviceman - 18 to $2.03
CORRECTION OF I=ARCH 4TH. PiINUTES: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Aldrmn Stallman
7HEREAS, through an oversight an action of this Common Council was omitted in the
Minutes of March 4, 1959,
141EREAS, on April 27, 1959, the Planning Board took an action in reliance upon this
implied authorization of this Common Council,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to include on page 81
of the official minutes of this Common Council by interlineation following "Payroll
Ratings: A Report of the Finance Committee," the following resolutions:
"By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the position of Senior Draftsman be included in the 1959 Compensation
Plan and that this position be assigned grade 18 in the compensation scale. -
Carried"
AWD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that under item 2 of the aforementioned report, there
shall be included by interlineation the following:
"One man on the Planning Board.staff, because of the creation of a new job title
and grade. (John Gisiger - Sr. Draftsman, Part Time - 18 - $1.95 per hour
Effective upon appointment by the Planning Board)
Carried"
ICE SKATING RINK: Alderman Stimson reported that no provision has been made in
the tentative budget for construction on an ice skating rink at Washington Park
for which the Board of Public Works requested $495.00.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Council provide an appropriation of $495.00 in the budget for
construction of an out -door ice skating rank at Washington Park.
Alderman Stallman pointed out that in addition to the $495.00 for construction of
the rink an estimated $325.00 will be needed for its operation and supervision.
Alderman Stimson stated that the material needed for its construction could not be
obtained until sometime between February 1 and February 15. He predicted about 10
days of skating weather left after that during the winter of 1960 and criticized
the cost as being excessive. Alderman Stallman urged delay until the Council is
aware of the complete cost involved and suggested it could be added to the budget
prior to May 1st, so that the project, if approved, could be constructed during the
Fall of 1960.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled.
AYES: 9
W YS: 2 - Gibson, Hurphy Carried.
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December 30, 1959
FINGER LAKES .I031N. AGRE1,1SENT: Alderman Stinson reported that no funds are in
the tentative budget for the Finger Lakes Assn. agreement to provide publicity
services for 1960.
T7NTATIVE BUDGET - 1960: Alderman Stinson presented a tentative budget for 1960
for approval and reviewed it in some detail. Budget items under control of Board
of Public 'Torks were reviewed and agreed upon as presented as were items under
control of Board of Fire Commissioners. Items under control of the Common Council
were reviewed and Alderman Stinson explained that the amount requested for a City
Comptroller had been eliminated from the tentative as a separate item with the
understanding that when the position is established the necessary funds can be
provided from the Contingent Fund. Alderman Stallman stated that throughout the
Finance Committee's deliberations there had been complete unanimity on all matters
with the one exception of the Planning Board's budget. He expressed his opinion
that there is too large a staff of Planners. He stated for the record he was
opposed to two planners.
The budgets for debt service, construction and permanent improvements and capital
reserves were agreed on.
Alderman Stimson stated that it was impossible to balance the budget until after
completion of the 1960 tax roll and the actual surplus for 1959 is known. He
noted that the additional amount of income needed to balance the budget as pre-
sented was $16,828.13. He recommended its adoption at this time in the total
gross amount of $1,693,460.00.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1960 in the total gross amount of
$1,693,460.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted.
Carried.
FrUIPMFAT: Alderman Stinson presented a list of new
Public ?forks intends to purchase during 1960 and for
included in the tentative budget for 1960.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RMOLVED, that the following list of equipment to be
in and made part of the minutes of this meeting:
114E
116E
162E
181E
182E
185E
1$7E
2310E
equipment that the Board of
which appropriations are
purchased in 1960 be included
Equipment Accounts for B.P.W. in 1960 Budget
1,600
1,600
22,000
27,000
2,300
250
450
5,250
232E 125
234E 400
252E 150
BATED; Dec. 30, 1969
SGD: F J Laverty
1,600
Supt. of Public Works Car
1,600
Printer and Developer
18,000
2-16 cu. yd. packers
4,000
New tracks on bulldozer
2,000
2 pumps
1,000
Radio Equipment
6,600
2-3 cu. yd. dump trucks
1,800
Car - Fidler
1,600
Air Compressor - 60 cfm
4,500
Tandem Roller - 5 ton
7,000
Asphalt spray truck
2,500
Heavy equipment trailer (50%)
2,300
Scottie
250
Renewal to dredge
450
Traffic Counter
730
Used dump truck (exch)
3,600
Tractor with sickle bar
600
Chain saw
100
Power mower
220
Chain saw
125
Power mower
400
Green's mower
150
Power mower
Carried.
Special Common Council P.roce-dings
December 10,1959
Audit Sheet
N.Y. Telephone Co.
T.G. millers Sons Paper Co.
Brandt Automatic Cashier Co.
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
Burroughs Corp.
Ithaca Printing Service
Ithaca. Office Equipment Co.
James J. ClynesJr.
Malcolm J. Mann M.D.
Joseph J. Tatiascore
Williamson Law Book Co.
Ithaca. Office Equipment Co.
R.J. Mazza. V.D.
R.J. Mazza M.D.
H.L. VanOstrandj
Ithaca Printing Service
T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co.
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Paul E. Killion
Walsh & Son Chevrolet
Auto Body Works
Ithaca Office Equipment
Sopp' s Atlantic
Goodyear Seriaice Store
Cayuga Motor. Sales
Horseheads Harley—Davidson
Johnson Chevrolet
Quick's Garage
Esso Standard Oil Co.
Cramers Auto Parts
Cornell Laundry
C.J. Rumsey & Co.
Stack Electronics
Tioga Auto Parts
Olympia Re.Dtaurant
Les & Wes Diner
C.E.S. Co.'
H.L. Va.nO strand
Precision Tool & Gun Co.
Bret*er & Broi°Tn
N.Y.Electric & Gas Corn.
Cortright Electric
Bush Oil Co.
City of Ithaca �Iat er 3= Sewer
A.J. Golder
James C. Avery
Yarion Electric
Walsh & Son Chevrolet
Cornell University
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts
O.G. Peterson_ Treas. Tompl-ins
Division
CO. Veterans
Tomrkins County Senior Citizens Council
Tompkins County Trust
First National Bank & Trust Co.
T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co.
Ithaca Journal
Hickeys Music Store
N.Y. Telephone Co.
City Chamberlain
Total
A ,roved inance Committee
f
182. 40
76. o4,'
10.75•'
13.04
316. L0---
185.35
519.10:
100.00"
15.0cr
2:2.00
131.14"
9.35-
35.00--
50.00;
19.�►5.--
55
. 2�_,
12. 2 �
105.00'
8.85--
40.9�
83.21
4.50--,
L7. 8 5.--
26.69--
187.31
60.00T
45.55
142.40
26o.39 -
1. 101"
11.00-
18.35--
27. 66--
24.46-
28.85-
20.35-
64. o 0"-
221.66-
99.7a-
3.4o--
15,10-
61.51-_.
448. 64--
16.05--
11.76
27.52
1.50-
6.oG-
3.6o
nay
300.00-
427, 50 -
500.00--
500.00-
3.I'4
20.1*--
29.16-
20/94-
4.6
$56i4. 71,--?
SALARY DEPARTMMTT
Jar�kav,
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE
Page I of -2 pages
NAME
TITLE
GRADE
Ralph C. Smith
Mayor
, .
George A. Blean
City Clerk
30
Edward I. Barber
Dep. City Clerk
19
Virginia H; Rogers
Sr. Acct. Clerk
14
Y. Patricia Gray
Pr. Act. Clk Typist
Regina A. Lacko
Steno. Provo
9
Adeline L, Shaw
Chamberlain
Po. App.
John D. Wright
Deputy Chemb
19
Mary E. Benson
Sr. Acct. Clerk
14
Doris M. Olney
Acct. Clerk
9
Suzanne M. Banfield
Act. Clk. Prov.
9
Barbara Holden
Clerk Prove
6
"Edward J. Casey
City Judge
Pol. App
Kenneth C. Johnso
Virgil Reugsegger
Martina Neiderman
Marjorie Mick
Kathleen Quinn
Philip Wallick
Bertha Cryeler
Richard T. West
Robert Bell
J, Edward Dixon
Clo Calistri
Carrie Shippos
n City Attorney
Prosecutor
Court Clk. I�M
* PT Pry.. Sr. CC^lerk,
City Planner
Sr. Typist
Asst. City Plnr.
�(
T.sap. t.
Assessor
Deputy Assessor
PT Sr. Typist
Pol. App
Pol. App
10
10
10
32
11
24
1�
P
Pol. App
1959 SALARY
4000.00
7300,00
474o.00
3464.00
3464, oo
2847«00
5300,00
4600.00
3800.00
3330.00
2847,00
2531-00
6000,00
3500.00
2000,00
2961*00
3000.00
3464.00
7200.00
3464.00
5127,00
r
6oeo,00
5000-00
1.48 per hr.
Page 2 of 2 pages
NAME
TITLE
GRAI)E
1959 SALARY
William Heidt
Assoc. Assr
Pol. App
900,00
John A, Leachtneuer
Assoc. Assr.
Pol. App,
1000,00
Arthur J. Golder
TORK Building Com.
Pol. App
5127-00
C.
James Avery
Pr. Bld. Ins II
19
4214.00
Dora E. Cramer
PT Sr. Typist
1,50 per hr
Francis J. Laverty
7ifiai, Pub. Works
41
11,9683.00
Leon H. Cass
City Engineer
32
8208,00
F�sea�'TeCyti;c:. 1�dv;s�r
Richard S. Baker
$�
20
5545.00
Edward W. Melchen
Asst. Engineer
24
5332*00
John A. Dougherty
Jr. Engineer
21
4740.00
S.J. Rapplee
Sr. Fngr, Aide
16
4558.00
Henry Wuensch
Engr. Aide
12
3350.00
Szilard F. Gombas
Engr. Aide
12
3202.00
William J. Ryan
Prin. Clerk
17
4930.00
E. Paul Nedrow
City Sealer
17
4740.00
J. Warren Ross 6?-t- Civil Service Comm,
Pol, App
1275.00
M11dred Shoemaker
PT Sr. 'Typist .�4,
T
1,48 per hr.
Jackson 0, Fall
Pr. Y.B. Dir
27
5998*00
Nancy Masters
Stan. Prov.
9
2847.00
+ /�
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL
SALARY AS OF
JAN. 1, 1960
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POLICE DEPARTI ENT
�
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE — MWY 1, 1960
NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY
Herbert L. VanOstrand —Police chief
Ronald J. Casciotti
Captain
Raymond B. Price
^Capta.in
Donald E. Wallenbeck—Sergeant
Raymond Wilkinson
Sergeant
Lew H. Cornelius
Sergeant
John L. Brown
Sergeant
Russell R. Savey
Sergeant
John P, Mikula
Sergeant
Flett C. Brooks
Patrolamn
Herbert C. Cummings
Renry Be Johnson n
Lawrence P. Griffin "
Albert 0. Curry "
Robert E. Spencer "
Robert E. Day it
Joseph F.
Cummings "
Everett A.
Robinson "
Donald A.
Tompkins "
Clifford H. Axtell "
Frederick
J. Alexander "
Daniel Be
Pardon u
Leland G.
Wilkinson "
Ray Van Orman a
Joseph J.
Jamarusty n
28
24
24
21
21
21
21
21
21
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
5998.00
5550.00
5150.00
5127,00
5127,00
5127.00
5127.00
4930,00
474o.00
47!0.00
4740.00
474o.00
4740.00
474o.00
474o.00
404o.00
474o.00
474o.00
474o.00
474o.00
4740.o0
4740.o0
474o. o
474o.00
474o.00
Edwin J. Tol.-meend " 18 474o.00
Page 1 of .2 pages
SALARY AS OF
JAN. 1, 7.960
33,;?.,
............
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0. 3
..... . ... .
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Page 2 of pages
SALARY AS OF
Nip TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAPT. 1, 1960
Leon J. OlBranski Patrolman 18 4740.00 .../. /.LL ...
Richard B. Rohrer " 18 4740.00 u �J
Billy J. Belous " 18 474o,00
%f G�ih
John R. Capozzi " 18 4558.00 ....:.......
zY 00%
Edward R. Traynor " 18 4558.00 t,n
David Norman " 18 4558.00 '.� ...
.......
Robert B. Wilcox " 18 4382.00 `lf
Ralph N. Rasch " 18 4382.00 ............
Walter S. Pagliaro " 18 4382.00 ..;.3.....
r'
Maurice A. Bonnani " 18 4382.00 ,. :..•.
erge No Craig " 18 4214. 00 , ."E ....... .. .
Alvin E. Lincoln " 18 4052.00 A`JT
John M. Joyce " 18 4052.00 ..1.i:.....
Clyde D. Hopkins " 18 4052.00
Bertram A. Graham " 18 4052.00
Charles Dolloway " 18 4o52.00 ,. f.�:�.....
Glenn D. Robertson " 18 4052,00 7C
John Brennan " 18 4052.00 *
Keene M. Brokm Radio Tech. 18 4740.00 .. `".., ��C''/
t Mete'r 51?nvicellali 04r
T T. 'feller ...P�-�t--i��nt:' �,18 4740.00 etPi' )
Gail M. Chase Sr. Steno 14 3464.00
Joan E. Stoughton Prov. Typist 7 2632.00 +•.•••••••••�
H!Y$ Y
nna A. Mikula Meter Checker 1.50 pr hr
Anna Courtemanche 1.50 pr hr
Chester M. Armstrong Dog Warden 1000,00 ,.•.........
To Pj
Bertha Qyskocil Shhool Guard 75.00 pr mo ...�Y.R
NAME
Mary H. Darling
Mary S. Lang
Marguerite C. Stone
Marion I. Cooper
Janice C. Mann
Claire King
Eloise Smith
Bettye M. Rvmdle
Janet L. Nathan
Shirley M. Dean
an J. Webber
TITLE
School Guard
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
APPROVED BY COMMON COUNCIL
DEC 3 t. 1959
n
GRADE
Page 2 of 3 pages
1959 SALARY
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
75.00
per mo
SALARY AS OF
JIN. 1, 1960
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FIRE rEfP..RTNENT
Isunuor
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE — i�i 'f 1, 1960
Page 1 of 2 pages
QAME
TITLE
GRADE
Charles Weaver
Fire Chief
28
Richard Gregg
Asst. Chief
24
Robert Tarbell
Asst. Chief
24
Lawrence Daniels
Lieutenant
21
Laurence Beach
Thaddeus Fairbanks
Lester Nivison
Frank Stamp
Walter Buckingham
Clinton Wilcox
James DeLango
Lloyd Ellis
Merle Ellis
Ponald Bennett
Edward Terwilliger
George G-enung
William Olesen
Malcolm Fowler
George Hughes
Richard Oliver
Bexley Wilkinson
Donald Weaver
Maurice Protte
JRhn Gainey
Donald June
Arthur Johnson
Li eut ena.tn
Lieutenant
ry,v- Alo tw.
Fi refight er
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
36rnft#hte r
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter
21
21
19
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
SALARY AS OF
1959 SALARY
JAN. 11 1960
6238.00
.. ......
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5332.00
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5332,00
... .
5127.00
.............
04aw 4930.00
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4930.00
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4 740,00
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4740.00
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474o.o0
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4744.00
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4740.00
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4740.00
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4740.00
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4740.00
7
4740,00
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474o.o0
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474.0.00/.`
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. .
4740.00
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4740.00
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474o. o0
...f .
'vA�ME TITLE
Carl Updike
Firefighter
George Harper
Firefighter
Coy W. W.-:VI's
F rtfi, hf.�r
Martin Mikula
Firefi�,hter
Phineas A. Reeves
Firefighter
Stephen Weaver
Firefighter
Robert Michner
Firefighter
Pobert McFall
Firefighter
Philip Casciotti
Firefighter
Arthur LaPoint
Firefighter
Camillo Bordoni
Firefighter
Phillip Mente
Firefighter
Edward Sharp
Firefighter
Gerald Sanford
Firefighter
Frederick Brainard
Firefighter
Francis H. Backner
Firefighter
A&Quhd- l'Ier k—
Robert Cook
F-i Typist
Marbaret Terrell
Ar.�u�.¢ CIe�rK'
L'* Typist
APPROVED BY COTTON COUNCIL
8EC 3 0 1959 i.�A'':
GRADE
18
18
1 Q'
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
q
Page 2 of ,? pages
SALARY AS OF
1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960
474o.00
4558.00
y,537900
4382.00
4382.00
4382,00
4214-. oo
4214.00
4214.00
4052.00
41052.00
4052.00
4052.00
4,052.00
4052.00
4052.00
n.27.pr hour
1.27 per hour
City Clerk
WATER — SALARY DEPARTMF-FT page 1 of 1 pages
I
SALARY AFD WAGE SCHEDULE J%uar Y 1, 19$0
SALARY AS OF
NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960
Charles W. Rich Asst. Supt. Pub Arks 33 7589.00 ...:$92:00..
Plumbing napI 19 4'740.00 :.4930.00 t
Walter Z. Grey ,
Leon H. Newhart Prin, Act. Clk (40) Prov-20 4382*00V*0060.0004740.0006
Joseph Multari Sr. 8ngr Aide Pr (40) 18 4052-00 00,00.2.00*;
Louis F. 9olpicelli Sr. Acct Clerk (14(3� 16 3746.00 4052.00
APPROV-LD BY COMM017 COUNCIL
City Clerk
-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Page Z of
3 pages
nun 11 l q to o
HOURLY WAGE S CHEI)ULE - EF
N ECT I VT3
(40 hour week,
SALARY AS OF
ffAMF1
TITLE
GRADE
1959 SALARY
JAN. 1R 1960
*(Pr Asst. Prin Clk (40)
18
2.56
Wilmar if. Carroll
_
-W
2.46
,,..........
Giovachino Guidi
Working Foreman
23
2.46
2.56
Bert Poole
Motor Eqp. Oper.
20
2.56
• Z. 66, 15. yr
Paul Fidler
Sts & Sanit Supry
26
3.24.
3.37 15 yr
r...a..s..R.
Robert Corrin on
gt
Motor E qp.. Oper
20
2.03
•+2�11••••=•
2,11
Paul Mabee
Moter Equip Oper
20
2.03
.,..........
John Beach
Motor Equip oper
20
2.56
..?'�6......
William Lynch
Parks Mant Frmn#`Prov
24
2.77
2, 88
....0.......
2.46
Harry Huddle Jr
Working Foreman
23
2.37
...•••••••
Cornelius Edsa.11
Ground'Foreman
23
2.88
..2::8......
William Quinn
Paint Foreman
23
2.46
......2.56..,._,
2.46
Lloyd Irvin
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.46
2, 46
Prederick Coon
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.46
........•...
2, 1,
Raymond Hamilton Jr
Motor Equip Oper
20
1.95
••••••••••••
Frank Mooney
St. Maint Man
17
2.19
f e - 0 0 ......
John YanGorder
Sts & Sanit Forema.*rov
*24
2.37
• • m6•. • • • •
Frederick French
Laborer
14
1,66
il66........
Lyall Blaker
Motor Eauip Oper
20
2.46
Eugenio DiPrimo
Maintainer
17
2.19
Clifford Arthur
motor ]%quip Oper
20
2.19
..2.2$......
Carmine Magnost
Maint Man
17
1.95
.,?`.03......
2.03
Bruce Eastman
Maintainer
17
1.95
.,..,......,
2, 56
p Edwin Lynch.
Grounds Foreman
23
2.4E
............
►
1.95
Lonnie B. Mullens
Maint. Man
17
1.87
........,.,,
2.19
sr
Maurice �ato�
Motor Equip Oper
20
2,11
.. ..... ,
T nwi a R_ Milml a
Auto MAehnnieV
2.11
2.A
,.......... a
Prov
Harold Onan
William S. Jones
James Westbrook
Peter J. Milillo
Loreto G. Amici
Clifford Handy
Kenneth L Hamilton
Marvin H. France
Wilmer D. Harvey
Robert Ryerson Jr
Alfred Rumph
Anderson S. Mitchell
Henry W. Blake
Lawrence Leonard
Herbert J. Murphy
Thomas C. Sinn
Edifard J. Berry
David S. Ellis
Ronald Perry
Franklin E. Gardner
George E. Slaw
Robert E. Deuel
Douglas Quinn
Charles Bower
William Rouille
TI TLE
Tree Timmer
Tree Trimmer
Auto Mechanic
Laborer
Laborer
Groundskeeper
Motor Equip Oper
Laborer
Laborer
Sanitation Man
Maintainer
Sanitation Man
Laborer
Laborer
Groundskeeper
Laborer
Motor Equip Oper
410ft Laborer
Sanitation Man
Maint Man
Maint. Man
Sanitation Man
Maintainer
Laborer
Laborer
Page 2 of 2 pages
SALARY AS OF
GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN 1, 1960
20
20
-tea 21)
14
14
14
20
14
14
14
17
14
14
14
14
14
20
4014
14
17
17
14
17
14
14
2.46
2.11
2.11
1.95
2.03 (1441-o'11ty)
1.87
1.95
1.87
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.48
1.73
1.66
1.87
1.66
1.95
1.87
1.66
1.80
1,66
1180
2.19
1,66
1,66
2, 46
2,11
............
2.28
............
...1...:95
......
2,11
............
1.95
............
1,87
............
1,87
............
1.87
... ... .. • 0.0
1.66
............
1.800
1.73
............
1.95
............
1973
2,11
00900000*0*9
1.95
,i..........
1.73
1, 87
1,87
1, 87
...,.......,
2.19
1.66
of 0000#0*00
1.73
............
Page :, of 3 pages
SALARY AS OF
NAME
TITLE
GRADE
1959 SALARY
JAAT. 1s 1960
George Chelekis
Laborer
14
1,66
.1:73.......
Richard S. Bower
Laborer
14
1.48
1.66
............
Ezra Bagley
Labohre-,
14
1.4$
1.66 .......
+....
Richard N. Wood
Laborer
14
1.48
+106.006006
Adam J. Carman Jr
Groundskeeper
14
1.48
1:66...,.�+
Elbert E. Soule
Laborer
14
1048
+1.f6..��..o
James J. Lawrence
Groundskeeper
14
1.66
1.66
Allen K. Smith
Groundskeeper
14
1.48
166
•s...*...as.
L
,ewis J. Adesso
Golf Course Mngr
$65.00 pr wk
65-00 pr wk
6}.00 per week
.........++s
AFP1-10VED BY COMMON COUNIL
City Clerk
* Title to be approved by Civil Serfice
CL I
WATER Air?D SEWER ILIEPARTMIK, IT Page 1 of a pages
HOURLY WAGE SCHEXLY — JANTUARY 1, 1960
) 4.0 hour week)
SALARY AS OF
NAME
TITLE
GRADE
1959 SALARY
JAIL. 19 1960
Thomas J. Amici
Motor Equip Oper
20
2,11
.2.�9 ...........
Arthur Bacon
Chief Ser P1. Oper
24
2.66
.2.77
...........
Charles Baker
Motor Equip Oper
20
1.87
.2:12.......
2.668.00049.0.0
Charles Beni si
Gen. Maint 'Formn
24
2.56
8
Romeo berarducci
Carpenter
23
2.46
.2.56......,
William S. Berich
Water Plant Oper
18
2.03
2011...00.0.
2,56
Jack H. Blake
Automotive Mech
21
2.46
,.,.........
2.46
Guy 0, Blaker
Water Ma.int Foremen
23
2.37
.....,......
2.03
Richard. Bowlsby
Sewage Pl. Oper
18
1,95
,.......,...
Dominick Capozzi
Water Maint Formn
2-4
2.88
3.00 �15 yr Incs�
2.48
C. Chilson
Water Maint Formn
23
2188
............
1.95
Robert D. Corrington
Maint Man
17
1.95
,,,,.•0.....
2.66
E. Davenport
Maint Equip Frmn Prov24
2.56
............
?Frederick C. Deeley
Sewage Pl Oper
18
2,03
,z;Z1,.....,
Walter Happel
Sewer Maint Formn
23
2.37
.2,46
...........
2'19
Edwin House
Sewage Plant Oper
18
2.1.1
2,19
Michael Johnson
Auto Mechanic
21
2.11
..,..,,.,,,.
1.95
Harry Leach
Sewage Pl Oper Prov
18
1.95
••••••••••••
2.03
Paul Mooney
Sewage Plant Oper
18
1.95
...........*
2,11
Louis Mosher
Ma.int Man
17
2.03
............
2.03
Mildred Neigh
Cleaner
9
2,03
............
2,88
O.M. Neigh
Chief Wet Pl Op
24
2.88
.......,,...
2019
Joseph Nelson
0
rFauiotor p Oper
20
2,11
............
C F. Personius
. .............
Water Meter Formn
24
2.46
2,56
2.03
James H. Quigley
Meter Servcman Prov
18
1,95
NAIIE TITLE
GRADE 1959 SALARY
Page 2 of 2 pages
SALARY AS OF
JAN. 1, 196o
B. Rohrer
Water Maint Formn
23
2.�8
3.00�15 yr Iner)
••••••••••••
24�C10. Incr.)
Raymond Ryerson
Wat & Sew Su ery
26
3.12
•3; sY: •
Charles Schimorchitz
Laborer
14
1,95
2,28 (iC tpY. )me*%
Edward Shaw
Water Ya.int Man
17
2.19
•••••• •••"
Leo Stedwell
Motor Equip Oper
20
1.87
2.11
••••••••••••
Donald Terrell
Water Plant Oper
18
2.03
••••••••••••
Lester Wells
Motor Equip Oper
20
2,28
•2� :•••••••
William R. Turesik
Mair_t Man
17
1.80
. b?7.......
1:87
Wal].a.ce Hollenback
Laborer
14
1.80
...,,...
1.87
Normand Mainville
Laborer
14
1.80
•"•""""
1,80
Richard Lipker
Laborer
14
1.73
*•••......
1.80
Joseph J. Pettina.to
Laborer
14
1.73
•••••••••• "
3..80
Raymond King XEMM
32 Laborer.
14
1.73
*•••••••••••
Joseph P. Zavaski
Motor Equip Oper
20
2.1
.2.19.......
1.80
George G. Tuthill
Laborer
14
1.73
••••"•""•
1.95
Farl Richar
Wat Plant Oper Pry
18
1.73
••••••••••••
1.80
Charles E. Bowlsby
Baborer
14
.
173
•••••.......
1, 87
Harry King Jr
Ma.int Man
17
1.73
........•••.
1973
Richard R. Clark
Laborer
14
1.66
••••••••••••
Jerry Hendrickson
Laborer
14
166
.
1.73
• • •' " • ' ""
Charles E. Rivers
Laborer
14
1.66
•1:730•9900•
1.95
Albert G. Morgan
Mtr Servcman Prov
18
1.73
••••••••••••
1.73
Gerald R. Boda.
Laborer
14
1,66
..•.••••••••
1.73
Frank E. Blake
Laborer
14
1.66
•••••••••••••
1.66
Jack Harding
Laborer
14
l.66
••••••••••••
1.66
David Cormma.n
Laborer
14
1.4$
,••.•••.••••
Page a of a pages
NAME
Earl Denme:rk
�iEMUNNIM
Brink G. Mapes
Clair Whiting
TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY
�. 6cMEM— I x I., LP
NIMUM E. Z ffi Imx
Vilter Pler_t 4ppr. 14 1.66
Filter Plant Appr. 14 1.66
L
SALARY AS OF
JAN. 1, 1940.
1.66
... . . • . ... • . .
1.66
............
1.66
APPROVED BY COMMON COUNCIL, �--
DEC, 3 0 1959
City Clerk
t
BUDGET RE^UISITIONS FOR THE YEIR 1960
To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor
and
Members of the Common Council
Budget requisitions for the year 1960, as filed by the various city departments,
nave been reviewed by the Finance Committee and are presented for Council consider-
ation as follows:
1. BO.PRD OF PUBLIC WORKS
110 City Clerk
114 Bd. of Pub. Wks. Admin,
114E Bd. of Pub. Wks. (Equipment)
116 City Engineer
116E City Engineer (Equipment)
119 City Hall
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs.
161 Street Cleaning
162 Refuse and Garbage
162E Refuse and Garbage (Equipment)
168 Storm Sewers
169 Mosquito Control
180 Street Lighting
181 Highway Maintenance
181E Highway 'aintenance (Equipment)
181A Public Utility Street Repairs
182 Snow & Ice
182E Snow & Ice (Equipment)
183 Highway Dept. Bldgs.
184 Bridge Maintenance
185 Creeks 1,11aintenance
185E Creeks Maintenance (Equipment)
186 Highway Shop Maintenance
187 Traffic Control
187E Traffic Control (Equipment)
230 Forestry Division
230E Forestry Division (Equipment)
232 Stewart Park
232E Stewart Park (Equipment)
234 Golf Course
234E Golf Course (Equipment)
250 Municipal Parking Areas
252 Cemetery
252E Cemetery (Equipment)
253 Airport
TOTfiL BD. PUB. WKS.
2. FIRE D>PA.RTP',�ENT
1958
1959
196o
196o
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Tentative
$30,071
$25,183
$25,600
25,713
18,010
17,947
18,453
18,453
-
-
1,600
1,600
29,280
30,600
32,467
329087
300
1,600
1,600
19,500
17,079
17,225
16,800
21990
5,000
5,000
5,000
22,235
35,500
20,800
20,800
56,800
54,210
6o,250
559250
-
13,000
18,400
22,000
12,218
12,200
12,200
12,200
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
34,350
35,400
38,200
38,200
104,470
93,000
100,800
89,300
-
18,100
25,030
27,000
-
20,000
20,000
20,000
40,500
26:700
25,950
26,700
:.
5,000
3,600
2,300
2,400
1,200
1,900
1,900
16,25o
9,500
17,500
15,500
8,050
7,300
10,65 o
102650
-
14,500
250
250
10,26o
9,400
9,550
9,350
18,097
16 ,5 00
16,500
16,500
-
goo
450
450
41,310
38,042
41,850
41,850
-
3,500
600
59'250
22,400
23,500
23,900
20,500
-
500
125
125
12,900
13,750
13,400
13,050
-
500
800
400
1,700
2,750
2,750
2,500
9,100
8,130
7,830
6,375
-
=
550
150
1,200
69400
5,900
5,9Co
$517,091
$568,591
$590,080
$568,703
132 Fire Fighting $2181825 $217,720 $219,478 $217,017
132E Fire Fighting (Equipment) M - 5,717 2,702
133 Fire Dept. Bldgs. - Supplies 5,250 5,250 7,200 6000
TOTAL FIRE DEPT. $224,075 $222,970 $232,395 $226,o19
3. UNDER C%ITROL OF COUNCIL
100 Charter Revision Commission
101 Common Council
1.02 Mayors Office
106 City Comptroller
108 Chamberlain
Ill Assessor
112 Attorney
113 Civil Service
117 Elections
117E Elections (Equipment)
118 City Court
118E City Court (Equipment)
121 Planning Board
122 Municipal Surgeon
123 City Historian
128 Employees Ret. System
128A Social: Security
128B Health Insurance
129 Undistributed
2,000 $ 6,250
6,94o
1,000
1,400
625
4,350
4,350
4,350
4.350
-
-
20,000
-
26,625
28,303
27,633
27,855
14,250
15,365
14,715
14,315
4,900
4,900
4,900
50000
1,500
3,76o
3,465
11875
12,022
7,200
8,436
5,496
- ,
-
200
200
19,075
18,486
18,862
18,709
-
-
200
200
22,500
24,415
23,458
23,941
1,750
1,750
1,750
1,750
100
-
100
-
94,687
85,500
90,550
90,550
18,900
181000
22,000
221000
-
9,000
12,000
13,000
66o
66o
66o
66o
- 2 -
1958
1959
1960
196o
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Tentative
130 Police Department
130A Police Department (Equipment)
243,290
254,332
257.249
249,9181
134 Building Commissioner
134E Building Commissioner (Equipment) 7,050
11,355
7,375
13,600
6,375
12,296
135 Bd. of Zoning Appeals
137 Sealer of �°Its. & Msrs.
200
-
150
100
�50
100
150
5'150
137E Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. (Equipment) _
7,043
5,5
5,380
138 Public Pound
139 Parking Meters
1,100
1,100
2 50
1,100
250
1;1C0
26Miscel Exp.
261 ?rlorkmens
17,574
64,678
18,520
61;290
17,251
60,285
13,891
60,260
Comp.
Youth Commission
6;000
29,800
5 ,550
5 ,550
5 ,500
Contingent Fund
35 i 000
30,213
359000
33,980
35,000
32,872
35 ; 000
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL
t640,101
$653,492
$692,024
$653,618
4. DEBT SERVTCF
_r
270 Principal
271 Bond Anticipation Notes Prin.
$ 35,000
$ 35,000
$ 35,000
$ 35,000
_
272 Interest on Bonds
8;560
40,000
7.940
71,000
40,000
273 Int. on Temp. Loans
5,850
3,800
7,320
4,330
7,320
29200
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
$ 49,410
$ 86,740
$117,650
$ 84,520
5. CONSTR. & PERK. TI\TPROVEI�,NTS
Surface treatment of dirt streets
Curb & Gutter renewal'
$ 15,000
15,000
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
Gravel basing of streets
Machine
10,000
10,000
8,000
12,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
paving streets
Extend guard rail on Cliff St.
5,200
4,000
7,732
10,000
18,500
Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley)
5,800
-
Gunite facing (Six Ndle Creek Wall)
Replace
21,000
6,300
_
6,500
-
concrete wall (Cliff St.) _
Regrade & widen Hillview Pl. & Hudson St.
1,0
10,000
10,000
Fire Training Center
_
'
4,350 0
3
_
_
Airport Park Marine
-
,600
70,60o
Storm Sewers:
_
_
Warren Place; Hook to Richard Pl.
Adams Street; Casca. Creek to First
St.
_
2,825
2,800
Cliff Street; to Campbell Avenue
_
_
2,600
2,600
'..walkway on Gunshop Hill
-
4,920
4,900
Gravel basing new subdivision streets
r
-
1,800
1,800
Dept. of Public Works storage yard
-
�3,00
13,500
Renewal of E. Green St. Parking lot
_
_
'"
4,0000
4;000
Remodel Waite boathouse at Stewart Park
_
3,500
4,000
3,500
42000
TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVE'ENTS
$ 68=500
$133,850
$ 96,377
$100,600
6. CAPITAL REST?RVpS
No. 3 Street Paving
'To. 4 Bridges
$ 35,000
$ 60,000
-
$ 60,000
No. 5 Public '•forks Equipment
30,000
2,000
No. 10 Fire Training Center
209,000
TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVES
�'l1-2,155
t 62,000
_
_
_
$ 60,000
The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as
provided by the City Charter, together with
a comparison
for
the two previous
years:
196o
1960
�958
1959
Estimate
Tentative
1. Board of Public T,lorks
2. Board of Fire Commissioners
r
217,0091
75
268,591
590,080
568,703
3. Under Common Council
640;z01
,970
653,492
232,395
692,024
226;019
653,618
Total Maintenance
4. Debt Service
$1,381,267
1,445,053
1,514,499
1,448;340
49j4lo
86,740
117,650
84,52p
5. Constr. & Perm. I m runt.
p
1'430'677
68,500
1,531,793
�33,850
1,632,149
1,532,860
96,377
loo,boo
6. Capital Reserves
1,499,177
1,665,643
1,728,526
1,633;460
112,155
62,000
_
60,000
GRA.:TD TOTAL BUDGET
$1,611,332
1,727,643
1,728,526
1,693,460
V
-3—
EST IK.iiTED I NCOPTE
1958
Surplus of prior year $ 96,160.90
'iscellaneous Revenues 505,029.49
Due from other funds —
$ 601,190.39
Taxes on assessed value of
80,811,329. ® 12.50 per M.
for the year 1958 1,01o,141.61
On ass'd value of $79,606,458.
$12.50 for the year 1959
On ass'd estimate value of
$80,400,000. @ $12.50 for the
year 1960
$1,611,332.00
Dated:
December 30, 1959
4o
196o 1960
1959 ESTIriA,,TF TE'TATIUF
$ 112,725.16 $ 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00
548,500.47 571,481.87 571,481.87
71,322.83 31, 15o.00 150.00
$ 732.548.46 $ 652,631.87 $ 671.631.87
995,094.54
1,005,000.00 1,005,000.00
1,727,643.00 1,657,631.87 1,676,631.87
Respectfully submitted,
Finance Committee
C.R. Stimson
A.C. Stallman
R.M. Mueller
V .'EYSAT I OAT PL.y?'
CIT?' OF 11HACA
196o
GRADE OR SAL=RY
i'INI:lIUJ.:
AXI;'Un�
''yor
Charter: $4000.
4000.00
4000.00
Comptroller*
32
7016.00
8208.00
City Clerk
30
6487.00
7589.00
Deputy City Clerk
19
4214.00
4930.00
Citv Chamberlain
23
4930.00
5767.00
Deputy City Chpmberinin
19
4214.00
4930.00
City Planner
32
7016.00
8208.00
Assistant City Planner
24
5127.00
5998.00
A^sensor
24
5127.00
5998.00
Deputy Assessor
19
4214.00
4930.00
Associate Assessor (100.00 pr ,yr
Inc)500, to 1000.
500.00
1000.00
Building Commissioner
24
5127.00
5998,00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
17
3896.00
4558.00
Youth Bureau Director
27
5767.00
6746.00
*When and if the position is created in 1960.
CLERICAL QTD ALLIED:
Clerk (35 hours per week)
6
2531.00
2961.00
Clerk (40 hours per week)
8
2737.00
3202.00
Typist
7
2632.00
3079.00
Stenographer
9
2847.00
3330.00
Account Clerk
9
2847.00
3330.00
Account Clerk -Typist -Von -Competitive
9
2847.00
3330.00
Account Clerk -Typist -Competitive
10
2961.00
3464.00
Senior Clerk
10
2961.00
3464.00
Senior Typist
11
3079.00
3602.00
Senior Stenographer
14
3464.o0
4052.00
Senior Account Clerk (35 hours per week)
14
3464.00
4052.00
Senior Account Clerk (40 hours per week)
16
3746.00
4382.00
Assistant Principal Clerk**(35 hr.. per wk.)
16
3746.00
4382.00
A ssistant Principal Clerk**(40 hr per wk.)
18
4052.00
4740.00
Principal Clerk (35 hours per week)
17
3896.00
4558.00
Principal Clerk (40 hours per week)
19
4214.00
4930.00
Principal Account Clerk (35 hr per week)
18
4052.00
4740.00
Principal Account Clerk (40 hr per week)
20
4382.00
5127.00
Secretary to Civil Service Commission- No Salary
Election Inspector 15.00/diem
15.00/diem
15.00/diem
**Provided the position is approved by Civil Service
LEGAL OD JUDICIAL:
City Judge
6000.(part time)
6000.00
6000.00
Acting City Judge
15.00/diem
15.00/diem
15.00/diem
City Attorney***
4800.(part time)
4800.00
4800.00
City Prosecutor
2000.(part time)
2000.00
2000.00
Court Clerk
10
2961.00
3464.00
***This salary is allowed in lieu
of all claims for office
expenses.
POLICE DEPARTD11,ZTT :
Police Chief
28
5998.00
7016.00
Captain
24
5127.00
5998.00
Sergeant
21
4558.00
5332.00
Patrolman
18
4052.00
4740.00
Radio Technician
18
4052.00
4740.00
Meter Serviceman (Parking)
18
4052.00
4740.00
Parking Meter Checker
1.50 per hour
1.50/hr
1,50/hr
School Guard -monthly
75.00 pr month
75.00/mo
75.00/mo
School Guard -hourly
1.50 per hour
1.50/hr
1,50/hr
Jail Matron
50.00 per month
50.00/mo
50.00/mo
Dog garden (75.00 per year Incr)
625. to 1000.
625.00
1000.00
FIRE DEPART1: NT :
Fire Chief
28
5998.00
7016.00
Assistant Fire Chief
24
5127.00
5998.00
Lieutenant
21
4558.00
5332.00
Fire Alarm Electrician
19
4214.00
4930.00
Firefighters
18
4052.00
4740.00
r
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PAG. 2
GRADE OR SALARY
EXGI'.7EERIYG ALLIED:
Superintendent of Public Works
41
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
33
City Engineer
32
Assistant City Engineer
24
Junior Engineer
21
Forestry Technical Advisor**
20
Plumbing Inspector
19
Inspector of Engineering
19
Electrical Inspector
No
Salary
Building Inspector II
19
Senior Draftsman
18
Draftsman
14
Senior Engineering Aide (35 hr
per week)
16
Senior Engineering Aide (40 hr
per week)
18
Engineering Aide (35 hours per
week)
12
Engineering Aide (40 hours per
week)
14
Golf Course Manager
65.00
per week
**Provided the position is approved by Civil Service.
LABOR:
Seasonal Laborers
1.48 per hour
Cleaner (Annual Salary)
9
Cleaner (Hourly)
9
Laborers:
Filter Plant Apprentice
Groundskeeper
Sanitation Man
Other Laborers
Semi -skilled (Not competitive in future)
Street Maintenance Man
Water and Sewer Maintenance ran
Maintainer
Maintenance Man
Semi -skilled: Competitive
Water Plant Operator
Sewer Plant Operator
Meter Serviceman (Water)
Skilled (Not competitive in future)
Motor Equipment Operator
Tree Trimmer
Skilled: Competitive
Auto Mechanic
Foreman:(Not competitive in future)
Working Foreman
Grounds Foreman
Paint Foremen
Carpenter
Water Maintenance Foreman
Sewer Maintenance Foreman
Foreman: Competitive
Parks Maintenance Foreman
Streets r-nd Sanitation Foreman
Chief Sewer Plant Operator
General Maintenance Foreman
Maintenance Equipment Foreman
Chief Water Plant Operator
Water Meter Foreman
Supervision:
.Streets and.Sanitation Supervision
?later and Sewer Supervision
"4I ZI II `UM
9987.00
7297.00
7016.00
5127.00
4558,00
4382.00
4214.00
4214.o0
4214,00
4052.00
3464, oo
3746.00
4052.00
3202.00
3464.00
65. 00/wk
1.48/hr
2847.00
1,37/hr
MAXIP:LV
11,683.00
8536.00
8208.00
5998.00
5332.00
5127.00
4930- 00
4930.00
4930.00
474o.00
4052.00
4382.00
474o.00
3746.00
4052.00
65.00/wk
1.48/hr
3330.00
1.60/hr
14
1.66/hr
1.95/hr
14
1.66/hr
1.95/hr
14
1.66/hr
1.95/hr
14
1.66/hr
1.95/hr
17
1.87/hr
2.19/hr
17
1.87/hr
2.19/hr
17
1.87/hr
2.19/hr
17
1.87/hr
2.19/hr
18
1.95/hr
2.28/hr
18
1.95/hr
2.28/hr
18
1.95/hr
2.28/hr
20
2.11/hr
2.46/hr
20
2.11/hr
2.46/hr
21
2.19/hr
2.56/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
23
2.37/hr
2.77/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2:.46/hr
2.88/hr
24
2.46/hr
2.88/hr
26
2.66/hr
3.12/hr
26
2.66/hr
3.12/hr
All the rules adopted in 1959 are hereby reaffirmed and adopted for 1960.
I1 leis Other' c stat-d in ,r ,ens will to determined from the attached increment lists
ae ewi� as part o e ,ompensa. ion plan.
u e f�. 11 c anges in increments within a. grade and all promotional increments
of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council shall be
approved by the Common Council,
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COMPENSATION PLAN RULES
CITY OF ITHACA
Effective February 1, 1959
The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensa-
tion Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the following rules:
1. NEW APPOINTEES
A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his
appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council.
2. ANNUAL INCREMENTS
An employee receiving less than the maximum for his grade shall be
eligible for a one merit increment each fiscal year until his rate reaches
the maximum. The service records of all eligible employees shall be re-
viewed annually by his department head. Such merit increments are not
automatic or mandatory, but are granted upon recommendation of the depart-
ment head and approval of Civil Service Commission and Common Council.
Annual merit increments shall take effect on the first day of each
fiscal year. To be eligible for merit review, an employee must serve at
least six months prior to the first day of the fiscal year. No employee
is entitled to more than one increment each fiscal year.
3. TRANSFERS
There shall be no immediate change in the salary rate of an employee
who is transferred unless his salary is below the approved minimum of the
new grade. If an employee is transferred to a higher grade, this is a pro-
motion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If an employee is
transferred to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing
demotions shall apply.
4. PROMOTIONS:
In the event of the permanent promotion of an employee, his salary
grade shall be changed to the grade set forth for the new position in the
following manner:
The salary for the new position shall be the same as the employee was earning
at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart)
immediately upon permanencye In the event that the old salary plus one
horizontal step is less than the prescribed minimum for the new position,
then the minimum of the new position shall be the salary.
If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th.
of June of any years he will be eligible for consideration for a merit in-
crease on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent pro-
motion takes place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible
for meriUncrease until January 1 of the second year following, In other
words he must demonstrate his abilities as a permanent employee in the new
job for over six months before becoming eligible for a merit increase.
Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment.
Employees on the hourly scale will have promotions handled in the same identical
fashion.
Page 2
FJ,AP•:PLE:
A man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4558.00 is promoted to Grade 21" His
new salary will be $4558000 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new
salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent.
This promotion rule shall take effect as of February 19 1959, and shall in-
clude all promotions on and after January 1, 1959.
5 , DEECTIONS
14hen an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shall be paid at a rate
within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the department
head and Common Council.
b. REALIQCATIONS DO�n1N�TARD
when an employee's job is reallocated to a lower grade, the employee shall
continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in
event of general service wide reductions), but the new salary maximums shall
apply.
7• REINSTATED EMPLOYEES
A reinstated employee shall be paid at a rate within the approved range
for the position in which he is reinstated, such rate to be set by the
Common Council.
8. PART TIME EMPLOYPT.',gT
when employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid shall
be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for full time
employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Employees working
20 hours or less per week are not eligible for annual merit increments.
Employees working more than 20 hours fall under Civil Service Rules and
are eligible for merit increases under standard rules.
9. OVERTIME
Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for paymant
of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one-half times regular
hourly rates. Ordinary overtime shall be paid at a straight -time basise
10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIM
An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade shall
continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (except in the
event of a general service wide reduction) but shall not be entitled to a
salary increase or increment, except those provided by longevity.
11. LONGEVITY MERIT INCREASE
An employee serving more than 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years, is eligible
for merit increases beyond the established maximum rates for his grade. Such
merit increases are to be g::anted upon recommendation of the department head
and approval of the Civil Service Commission and the Common Council. In any
one fiscal year, no more t-:an one such merit; increase shall be granted, al-
though the employee is el'_bible for further merit reviews by his department
head each year that he i_ eligible for any such longevity increments due
to length of service.
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In determining eligibility, the employeest total uninterrupted service is
the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present grade.
In counting total years service, time away from the job does not accumulate in
determining years of service. Involuntary time off, such as prolonged illness,
military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary layoffs, do not con-
stitute a break in service, although such time off does not accumulate in de-
termining total years of City service; except in the case of Veterans federal
regulations applicable shall apply.
12. PROVISIONAL RT_ OYF
Provisional employees are not eligible for merit increases except upon
recommendation by department head, and approval by the Civil Service Com-
mission and the Common Council.
Geo, A. Blean
100 City Clerk
Approved by Common Council February 4, 1959
Amended March 4, 1959
13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments
of employees in departments under control of the Common Council, shall be
approved by the Common Council.
Approved by €3ommon Council
December 30, 1959
November 30, 1959
A P R 0 nill I A T --E 0 N
BALANCE
132
-P
A
1959720.00
179,225-73
16P494.27
B
500-00
377-76
122.24
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21200,00
1s776-57
423.43
E
8$800.00
09588-93
2$211.07
F
19500,00
29238.22
-738.22
G
3,000,00
29763.72
236.28
N
lt047-17
1,186.61
-139-44
0
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4,200.00
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300-00
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67.87
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95-72
404.28
133
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750.00
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51"' .96
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287-50
465.82
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— 115.61
11514-58
The Board of Fire Cornmissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby
certify that the folloeiin' - i.3 a list of the bills audited at
their regular meetinr- hell x 7, 1951) original
onday, Decembc the
bills 1-')cing hereto attachod, a.n(i tl�c. saulle have, been checked
,and found correct.
T. G. Sons
aper Co.
3-14
11T. Y. Telephone Co.
132.84
Cheinung ';'Aectronicl-,
Inc.
10.00
STAG1',' Electronics,
Inc.
136,,0`7
Ithaca Junk Co.
13-10
Cliff's Garage
79-09
AT.,iericaLaFrance
Cayuga Motor Sales
1'_�n
�.08
29b,63
� f
corer 4". Bartlett
C�
19345-00
Paul Fontana
35.25
A. 14. Little & Son
9.19
114ichael Research Co.,
Inc.
3.50
The Camewell Co.
6.7o
2P089.19
Payroll ending Nov.
15, 1959
7,965.16
Nov.
30, 1959
U
_7,99�-91
15,962-07
Total .................. $ 18,051.26
7.Y�7 the �-.':mbers of the Board of Fire
e e,
Corimissioners of the City of Ithaca,
do hereby certify t1lat we have audited
the bills listed above and recormnend
their payment at the amounts set op-
posite each nai-,qe respectively.
Z
The Bo,-;.rd. of 'Fire Co-nrCssio-Zers of the City of Ithaca, do hereby
certify that the following is a list of the bills audited at
their meeting held vlednesday December 30, 1959, the original
bills bei7ig hereto attached, and t.he sname havo- been checked
c.,
and found correct.
N. Y NI Y. 1"1
Tcler'one Go.
135.24
T. C. a',Iillerfs Sons Paper Go.
•69
T. 0. P. D;stributing Go.
21o.20
STACK T,
�,-lic" Irc.
le c�roj
119.95
Chemung
9.10
American LaIvrance
1,004.03
Ithaca Junk Co.
13-10
Trippe l-,lanufacturing Go.
4-18
National 'e'..'elding
18-50
..turm Bros.
8.00
Head's Service �' 'tation
149-10
3.89
National Fire Protecti,.n Assn.
C. J. Rumsey Co.
3.59
Smith's Hardware
8.32
1,. Y. ELL- ctric as Gorp.
676.82
City Chamberlain
163.96
29534-67
'Payroll ending Deco 15, 1959
8 rN
.044. Q
Dec. 31, 1959
7.989.29
160034-09
18068-76
the members of the Board of Fire
Commissioners of the City of Ithaca,
d,,-) her-�by certify that we have audited
the bills li,-,,ted above and recommend
their payment at the a-mc--unts set op-
posite each name r ve ly
- 8 - Deeember 30, 1959
Alderman Stimson noted that his term as alderman will expire on January 1, 1960
and he took this opportunity to thank all the aldermen for his wonderful assoc-
iation with them during his term of four years. He stated that he had enjoyed
it, would be glad to do it again and acknowledged the friendships he had made
during this time. He thanked the Mayor for having appointed him as Chairman of
the Finance Committee and expressed the hope that he had completed this assignment
to the best of his ability.
Niaycr Ryan thanked Mr. Stimson for the find job he had done through his term
and in turn thanked Mr. Stallman and Mr. Mueller, the other two members of the
Finance Committee.
Both Aldermen Stallman and Muller individually thanked Mr. Sti.mson for a job well
done, noted that it had been a distinct pleasure to work with him, were grateful
for background and advice given to them on city affairs and expressed their
opinions that the City was losing an able and devoted public servant.
On behalf of the entire Council Alderman Stallman thanked Mayor Ryan for the
fine job he had done during his two terms as Mayor of the City of Ithaca.
.. On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk