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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1962COITION CO1JNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC A , N.Y. Regular Meeting 11:00 A.M. January 1, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Mayor -elect - John F. Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Slights, VanNiarter, Harrison, Gibson, Aagin, Stal2man, Miller, Alo, Schmidt, Hart, Aldermen -elect - Kilby, Rosica, Hines, McNeil,, Pearl Attorney - Johnson Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder Supt. of Public Works - Laverty City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Deputy Chamberlain - 74right Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Several friends and interested citizens were also present. Mayor Smith welcomed all present to this meeting for the purpose of the in- augration of Mayor -elect Ryan and his administration. He summarized the accomplishments of his administration for the past two years by reviewing his statement made two years ago when he took offica as Mayor. 1) He referred to the creation of a Department of Finance, authorized by an amendment of the. charter, and the appointment of a Controller as the most important accomplishment. 2) The technical staff of the Planning Board was strengthened, a revised Zoning Ordinance and a new Housing Code adopted with a revised Building Code drafted for adoption. Capital budget procedures improved. 3) Stepped up program of public improvements, many of which were completed and others scheduled for the future. 4) An excellent record by the Police Department and City Prosecutor resulting in getting a high percentage of convictions in cases of drunken driving. No evidence of professional gambling in Ithaca at present. 5) Fire department is well managed through its Fire Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners. 6) He called attention to recent actions taken recommending that City -Town relations be restudied by the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, and expressed the hope that it may result in future expansion of the City. 7) He emphasized the spirit of team play between department heads as the result of staff meetings held periodically by the Mayor with department heads. 8) He called attention to operation of the buses by the City which he termed a "surprise" which was not in the picture when he took office. He expressed the hope that the City will continue to operate a bus line here as the entire community needs this service. He concluded by expressing his thanks to members of the Common Council, paid city officials and department heads, and all the other city officials who serve without pay on the numerous Boards and Committees, for their splendid help and co-operation extended to him during his term of office. Before retiring, the 1961 council, on a motion by Alderman Stallman which was seconded by Alderman Miller, extended a rising vote of thanks to Mayor Smith for his services during the past two years. Mayor Smith acknowledged their thanks, dismissed the retiring members of the Council and invited Mayor -elect Ryan to the rostrum where he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Mayor by the Clerk. He'then formally turned over the reins of government to Mayor Ryan by presenting him with the Mayor's badge'of authority as head of the Police Department and the gavel, symbol of authority, as Chairman of the Common Council and other municipal Boards. Mayor Ryan asked all aldermen -elect to come before the rostrum. Each in turn took the oath of office and was sworn in by the Clerk. They were welcomed as meribers of the Council by Mayor Ryan, assigned their desks and were seated. In accepting the duties of his office, Mayor Ryan read the following prepared statement; - 2 - January 1, 19620 Gentlemen of the Council: '^that I have to say will in a general way outline my views on city affairs and express my hopes on what we may accomplish together. Now, before going any further, I want to emphasize that the stand I took in the recent Election Campaign hasn't changed in the least. I am Mayor today because many, many Ithacans are afraid they will be taxed right out of their homes. We have no control over school and county taxes but we are directly responsible for city taxes. I will not attempt a discourse of the purpose of taxes or what they re- flect. Just let me say there is a breaking point and we have about reached it. All of you are aware that Ithaca's population is declining and our tax base is fixed. So unless we expand our city limits, we must tighten up our spending and face the fact we are a very small city and live accordingly. The expanded tax base held out as an inducement to participate in Urban Re- newal is theoretical to say the least. And when I talked about Urban survival, I was thinking in terms of a factual broadening of the tax base through annexation of those township areas whose health and well being are dependent on the services the city extends. I am not only willing, I am anxious that our city representatives confer with town- ship authorities on the subject of a merger. In the meantime, I will insist that we no longer give away the inducements we have for annexation. 14e are now engaged in a court case concerning the taxability of Cornell University Fraternities. Should we lose, Ithaca's tax base would be dealt a body blow. Already less than one-half the assessed valuation of the city is carrying the entire tax load. We must keep this in mind at all times, especially when extending those services in which this small community has invested millions. I have been told that this Council will receive a comprehensive report on Urban Renewal in March. And when that report is received, I pray that you ,,rill give it serious study, that you will study alternative proposals as well and decide the question on the basis of what is best for Ithaca -- within the individual taxpayer's means -- not what would be nice for Ithaca. You have already decided to continue city operation of buses indefinitely. r I suggest that we watch this development closely and provide service only where service is needed. I doubt that further experiments are required in this operation which I would like to see conducted on a break-even basis. I know it would be nice to have many new buildings but I should like to see the tax base spread before involving ourselves too deeply. I believe the old Eagles Building which is now our City Hall Annex should be utilized to the fullest and that a Safety Building be erected soon. Our recent holiday shopping experience has, I believe, borne out my con- tention that more parking space is needed downtown. With such space avail- able, I am confident that our merchants will work out their own problems and make their own property improvements as they should in our system of free enterprise. Under the Charter, the Nayor is head of our'Police Department. I there- fore assume full responsibility for its conduct, operation, efficiency and morale. These responsibilities will be channeled entirely through the Police Commissioner who has been vested with authority to act in my name. You, as the legislative body of the City, will be responsible for municipal Policy as well as the finances of the City. I shall do my best as head of the Xxecutive Department. As for the Boards charged with administering the various tity functions, I remind their members that the initiative and responsibility rests with them, not with the Department Heads. We are fortunate, as you know, in having highly capable and loyal public Servants in charge of departmental operations but that is where their re- sponsibility ends; the responsibility for policy and administration rests upon you, the elected and appointed members of these Boards. Gentlemen, these are my thoughts upon taking office today. -3- January 1, 1962 the Clerk read a letter received from J.J. Clynes, Jr. tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Public ?,lorks, effective January 1, 1962. Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of J.J. Clynes, Jr. as City Attorney for the term ending December 31, 1963, invited him to the rostrum where he was s-Torn in and took a seat at the meeting. ST/'?DING COMMITTEES-. Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of standing committees of the Council for the ensuing year as follows: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS Stallman and Miller, Co -Chairmen Kilby Pearl CHARTER & ORDINANCE Hines Baldwii Ybrphy PUBLIC SAFETY Murphy Va nMbrt er Ha gin PUBLIC `TORKS & COUNTY RrLATIONS Kilby Baldwin Hart ]WIH & RECREA.TION Rosica Schmidt M Neill ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Michael LoPinto as Acting City Judge for the year ending December 31, 1962 and requested approval thereof. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Michael LoPinto as Acting City Judge for the term ending December 31, 1962, be approved and confirmed. Carried. COMMISSIONER CF PUBLIC 1,,TORKS: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Francis Tq. Egan as a Commissioner of Public Works for six years, ending December 31, 1967, and requested approval thereof., By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Francis T11. Egan as a Commissioner of Public Works for the term ending December 31, 1967 be approved and con- firmed. Carried. Mayor Ryan then announced his appointment of Michael J. Leary as a Commissioner of Public Works for five years to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J.J. Clynes, Jr., and requested approval thereof. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Michael J. Leary as a Commissioner of Public `^Torks for the term ending December 31, 1966 be approved and con- firmed. Carried. GREATER ITHACA. REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of John C. Burns, Jr. as a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board representing the City, for a three-year term, ending December 31, 1964 and requested approval thereof. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of John C. Burns, Jr. as a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, representing the City of Ithaca; for the term ending December 31, 1964 be approved and confirmed. Carried APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ryan then announced appointments as follows which do not require the Council's approval: William H. Sullivan Police Commissioner (1 Yr) for term end. 12-31-62 Robert J. Hines City Prosecutor (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Arthur J Golder Bldg. Commissioner (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 James Conley ' 'Telfare Service Officer (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Tlilliam Heidt, Jr. City Historian (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. Municipal Surgeon (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Arthur J. Gilcott Electrical Inspector (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 John P. Sepos Ex. Board of Electricians (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Frank A. Bangs Ex. Board of Plumbers (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31.-64 - 4 - January 1, 1962 Jm. S. Downing Jr Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 Francis J. Sigler Bd. of Zoning Appeals (1 Yr ) for term end. 12-31-62 Turtle O'Neil Bd. of Zoning Appeals (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 Joseph T. Conley Bd„ of Zoning Appeals (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 Anthony Cerracche Planning Board (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 John C. Burns, Jr. Planning Board (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 Robert J. Hines Planning Board (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Francis TAT. Egan Planning Board (2 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-63 Richard 14. Brewer Housing Bd. of Review (3 Yrs) for term end. 12-31-64 Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of John C. Burns, Jr. as Chairman of the Planning Board. He reported that the term of"Robert O'Neill as Comm. on Examining Board of Electricians had expired and that the person holding this appointment is required to be an electrical contractor but that all such contractors in Ithaca live outside the City. He asked what the Council wished to do in this case. On recommendation of Alderman Stallman the matter was tabled until the February meeting of the Council. All of the aforementioned appointees who were present were brought before the rostrum where they were sworn in by the City Clerk. ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Ryan announced that it would be in order to elect an Acting Mayor. Alderman Miller nominated James D. Murphy and Alderman VanMbrter nominated Arthur C. Stallman. There were no further nominations and the Clerk polled the aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in seven votes being case for Mt. Stallman and five for Mr. Murphy. Mayor Ryan declared Imo. Stallman duly elected Acting Mayor for the ensuing year. REGULAR MEETING DATE: By .Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Common Council be held on the first Wednesday in each month at 7:30 p.m. in Common Council Chamber at City Hall. Carried, On motion the meeting was adjourned. f Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COPbION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHA.CA, N.Y. ,t, gular Aeeting 7:30 P.M. January 3, 196Z PRESENT: yor - Rya n Aldermen - T�brphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanNlarter, Hines, McNaill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart. Attorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder City Planner - Niederkorn Controller -Weinstein Clerk - B lean Deputy Clerk - Grey HOSPITAL BUS SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter received from the Volunteer Services Coordinating Committee of the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital re- questing that consideration of public bus transportation to the hospital be studied and implemented as soon as possible. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Bus Executive Committee for study and report. Carried. LIBRlRY CONTRIBUTION FOR 1.962: The Controller reported that the amount of con- tribution requested by the Cornell Public Library Assn. for 1962 was $21,103.00 -Thereas last year's agreement provided for a contribution of $22,500 00. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the present Library agreement providing for a contribution by the City to the Library of $22,500.00 be amended to read $21,103.00 and extended to cover the calendar year 1962; and that the letter from the Library requesting this amount be filed with the agreement as thus amended, Carried. _SECRETARY OF CIVIL SERVICE COMA ISSIONII The Clerk read a letter received from the Ithaca Civil Service Commission requesting that the position of Secretary to Civil Service Commission be upgraded two increments, from $284.7.00 to $3079.00, effective January 1, 1962. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. APPOINTIENTS: Mayor Ryan announced the following appointments to the Youth Bureau Advisory Committee: Yx s. Edward Pierce, 402 S. Albany Street Mrs. John Kelly, Danby Road Myron Stanton, 1 Renwick Place Mrs. Ruth Harrison, 214 S. Albany Street. OFFICIAL NEI•5PAPER: By Alderman Liller: seconded by Alderman Mkirphy RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 232 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca, the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is design.-ted as the official newspaper of the City. Carried. 1962_DEPOSITARIES: By Alderman Hiller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter, the First National Bank & Trust Company and the Tompkins County Trust Company be and they hereby are designated as the official depositaries for all city funds for the ensuing year as follows: FIRST N!TIONAL BINK AND TRUST COMPANY Water and Sewer Fund Firemen's Relief Fund E. State Street Interceptor Sewer Construction Fund Cayuga Inlet Wall Construction Fund Community Transit System TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY City of Ithaca, General Fund Capital Reserve Fund #3 - Paving #4 - Bridges #9 - General Municipal Building East State Street Parking Area Fund Thurston Avenue Bridge Construction Fund - 2 - J nuary 3, 1962 .`spencer :Load Area Sewer System `ewage Treatment Plant Fund 'rterial Highway Fund mp'1 Social Security Contributions mn'1 Savings Bonds Account .�W l N.Y. State 7°lithholding Tax Emp'l Group Insurance Deductions "orkments Compensation Reserve (Time Account) Firemen's Relief Fund " it Vet. Vol, Firemen's Assoc. " t' City Cemetery Fund Hillick Cemetery Fund Storms Cemetery Fund Holmes -Stamp Cemetery Fund Trust Funds ^ccount (Guarantee & Bid Deposits, Urban Renewal Alderman Hart abstained from voting. Bingo Licenses, Tax Sale Redemptions) Carried. COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS• The Clerk reported that under present agreements the Tompkins County Trust Company is required to deposit $460,000.00 in approved collateral to secure deposits and the First National Bank & Trust Company is re- quired to deposit $200,000.00 for like purpose. He advised that under escrow agree- ments approved by the Council for both banks there is on deposit in the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York the sum of $460,000.00 by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the sum of $200,000.00 by the First National Bank & Trust Company, both in U.S. Government bonds, to secure deposits in each of the respective banks. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the First National Bank & Trust Company respectively., as reported by the City Clerk, be and hereby are approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried. PUBLIC OFFICIALS' BONDS: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and Section II of the Public Officers' Law the following bonds which have been approved by the Mayor and are on file in the office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in. all respects for the year 1962: NAME Adeline L. Shaw Edward J. Casey Faithful Performance Bond TITLE A MOUNT City Chamberlain $50,000.00 City Judge 2,000.00 For all city employees 50,000.00 BOND NO. 401279-A ( American Casualty_ Co' 401280-A (American Casualty Co) 904172 (American Casualty Co) Carried. ANNUAL REPORT OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRrT_ET" t SS'N: The Clerk read an annual report for the year 1961 covering activities of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associatic_ indicating total receipts of $3,398•46 and disbursements of a like amount. The report was received and ordered filed. CAPITAL IMPROVEI��NT PROGRkM• Controller Tleinstein reported that a capital improve- ments program had been prepared by the Planning Board and copies mailed to each alderman. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman N�rphy RESOLVED, that the capital improvement program be referred to the Public "fork,,.; Relations Committee and the Finance Committee for joing study and report. Carried. FINA,NCE CONY== REPORT: Alderman Stallman reported that no bills had to be audited and no transfer of funds had to be made by the Finance Committee under rower given it on Dece b 2 1 6 m er 7, 9 1. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $1353.03 as listed on audit abstract 41-1962 be approved for payment. Cp rried. - 3 - January 3, 1962 ST,'TE iID: Alderman Miller presented and read the following statement; "Local governments in this city and county as well as other cities and counties in the State are hard pressed to meet their fiscal needs. There is much concern over the burden of property taxation. The returns to local governments of the formerly shared taxes; a lcholic beverage tax, utility tax, corporation franchise tax, personal income tax, motor vehicle fees, motor fuel tax and the mortgage tax have not changed since the now antiquated formula was adopted in 1946. The per capita for cities, villages and towns are $6.75, $3.00 and $3.55 respectively. Where do the greatest number of people who pay their taxes reside? It is obvious that the greatest number of car owners, gasoling purchasers and state income tax payers reside in the cities and villages. Yet, they are not getting a fair r etur n of state aid and, as a result, are paying higher real property taxes each year. The city will lose tax revenues from railroad property this year due to State tax exemption laws for railroads. The new budget will have to include an increase for three additional firemen required under State law for holidays and vacations. The State continues to increase its mandated costs to the city, while chipping away at its sources of revenues to pay the bill. The Mayors' Conference and other cities throughout the State are requesting a revision of the present per capita plan. Since 1945 there has been no adjustment upward in the State Aid Formula, while the State has mandated at least 10 additional costs to the City. I refer to those revenues and costs which the State has requires} the city to bear during the same period when they have reduced the city's share of state taxes. These mandated costs include such items as increased compensation benefits, retirement benefits, social security coverage, vacation and holiday requirements, reduced work weeks for policemen and firemen, property tax exemptions for railroads and so forth. Certainly property tax exemptions in this city are tremendously burdensome. Under the per capita plan the city receives approximately $197,000 while duringi the year 1945, prior to the present per capita plan we received approximately $158,000 from this source. This is an increase of $39,600 in 17 years. So, even though state revenues have increased approximately 250%, the state is still re- turning to the city shares pegged to population. This in spite of a situation where population is moving into suburbs and yet demands for local services by these same people remain the same or increase. It is my belief that this item is not a matter of partisan politics regardless of how it is presented in Albany. This is a matter of concern to all our citizens engaged in trying to balance our budget without increasing the load on property owners." By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman `JHEREAS, the City of Ithaca in common with many other communities of this state is faced with a continuing period of increasing municipal costs; with accumulating needs for maintaining and rebuilding the essential physical components of the City, its public buildings, its streets, bridges and sewers; and with meeting the a-egitimate requirements of its employees for adequate salaries and of its citizens far adequately supported services; and 1r11EREAS, the assessed valuation of real estate in the City of Ithaca can no longer Provide a sufficient tax base to support adequately these essential charges on the Csty government, and WIEREAS, the projected growth of total real estate valuation within the City of =thaca will average less than lib per year with the result that the City of Ithaca is faced with the choice of ever increasing tax rates or ever deteriorating city services and physical plant, and ^IHEREAS, current expenditures of the City of Ithaca have increased almost 50% (48.9%) since 1952, per capita local assistance received by the City of Ithaca from the State of New York has increased only 7% in the same period; and in 1952 per capita assistance represented 15% of current expenditures but by 1960 this percentage had ,declined to less than 11% of current expenditures. NO1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby respectfully petition the Governor and Legislature of the State of New York to act favorably on any legislation to be introduced in the present session of the legislature in relation to increasing state assistance for the support of local government and the reduction of local real estate taxes," providing for an increase in per tapita local a--.�sa.stanee. to cities,, ranuar�'; 106 BE 6i �U TH R PESOiiT 1f,�T }�a C �C2ip�e5� 7i tk�i R sq u1 Rio be addressed b r t&e most,, expe�i tiQi syrhea2�5 tb� e n8r i y�'ori D R66k _ 6 ' Assemblyman'Ray Ashbery end Senator George ic3 end tt5 '.�a3te' J_; Mahoney; Majority Leader of the Senate; George L Ingalls, Majority Leader of the Assembly; Joseph Zaretzki, Minority Leader o the Senate ;Anthony J. Travis, Minority Leader of the Assembly; Joseph F.. Carlin, Speaker of the Assembly; Austin WO Erwin, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee; and Fred W. Preller, Chairman, Assembly ?Nays and Means Committee." Carried. '1 J.n By Alderman Killer:: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED; that the Mayer together with the Finance Committee be authorized to take such steps as they may deem necessary to urge upon the legislative representatives of Tompkins County the importance of this legislation for the City of Ithaca and to authorize representatives at any hearings to be held on such legislation. Carried. BUS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Alderman Stallman referred to action taken by the Council on December `6_, 1961 extending the life of the Bus Executive Committee until such time as the new Council and Board of Public Works determine who should be responsible for operation of the Community Transit Bus System after January 1, 1962. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that operation of the buses in the city be turned over to the Boazrd� ' Public `nlorks to operate as one of its departments. Alderman Stallman asked that the motion be tabled until the new Board has had its first meeting for 1962. Alderman Kilby withdrew his motion and offered a new one in place thereof. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Dbrphy RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public '176rks Relations and Finance Committees of the Council for joint consideration and discussion with the Board at its next regular meeting and report the result back to the Common Council. Carried. FIRE CONTRACT - TOWN OF ITHACA: Alderman Ytrphy presented an agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca for the calendar year of 1962. The agreement provided that the City extend fire services to the ToTan during such period for a payment of $16,500.00 to be payable on or before June 1, 1962. He advised it had been approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners, for the City, and by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca. He recommended its approval. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the agreement for fire services between the City and Town of Ithaca for the year 1962 be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. POLICE UNIFORM FUND: Alderman rbrphy reported that the Public Safety Committee will meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the proposed police uniform fund and report thereon to the Council at a later meeting. YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Rosica presented a resolution authorizing the continuation of the Youth Bureau and it was acted upon as follows: a Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman Murphy I&REAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuation of the Youth Bureau to the N.Y. State Youth Commission for it's approval, and if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reim- bursement of funds expended on said project as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as amended, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and John F. Ryan, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried. Gn motion tha meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COM[4ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. p Febru^ry 7, 1962 it,;gulr. r PIc.,�ting 7 :3 P•m• PR!_1SE iT : H,av - Ryan .ldermen: Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanM-artc.r, Hines, I°cNei11, H� gin, U l,� in. Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt ttorney: Clynes Commissioner of Police - Sullivan Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder Planning Director - Niederkorn Asst. Planner - Bonner Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey P,D=NUTES: Alderman Baldini called attention to the caption 'Bus Executive Committee" on the last page of the minutes of the last meeting -Therein it was recorded that the matter was referred to the Public `Torks Relations and Finance Committees, whereas it should have included the Charter & Ordinance Committee also, On his _• recommendation the Clerk was directed to correct the minutes accordingly, By Alderman Baldini.: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as thus corrected, Carried:: LONGIS MOTOR SALES: The Clerk read a letter from T4M. H. Long, President of Long's Motor Sales, protesting the manner in which specifications for purchase of auto- mobiles by the city are written. He alleged that the bid specifications exclude his product and were made for Ford and Chevrolet only. He asked that the matter be studied, that his and other types of automobiles, now excluded, be inspected and that the bids be placed in a manner that will do the best for all concerned- The Clerk advised that this was a copy of his letter -addressed to the Board of Public Works but that the Board had not had a meeting since its receipt. No action was taken pending its presentation to the Board FIRE DEPT - SENIORITY INCREMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Fire Chief advising that through a'clerical error four paid fire fighters had not received increments on January 1, 1962 to which they were entitled. Alderman Stallman re- ported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the matter and will present a resolution thereon later in the meeting in conjunction with other similar changes. NA.YORIS CUALIFICATIONS: Mr. Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. appeared before the Council a"D identified himself as a former City Attorney and Chairman of the City Republican Committee. He stated that he, along with others, had been asked several questions recently which he thought deserved an answer from Mayor Ryan and about the simplest way to handle the matter was to come here and ask them publicly. There follows the questions asked by Mr. Johnson and Mayor Ryanis answers thereto: Q. John - Do you own in your 01�Tn name or as a stockhcicier of a cvr� ora+.z�>ri a real property in Ithaca? A. Yes Q. Is this property Ryan Theatres, Inc. at 113 Vest State Street? A. Right. Q. Do you have a contract to purchase or have you recently contracted to porches: real property in the City of Ithaca? �►. No Q. Is the Ryan Theatres, Inc. real property the only real property located in the City in which .you have any interest? A. Ye s Under the circumstances, as a taxpayer and as the Chairman of the City Republican Committee, r]r. Johnson stated he felt it was his duty to call attention to Section 211 of the City Charter, which he read. He also called attention to Section 30 bf the Public Officers Law of the State of New York and quoted subsection "1 and subdivision "h thereof. He then continued as follows: "These sections obviously disqualify John F. Ryan from serving as mayor. It is unfortunate that this has to be brought up at this time, but it is one of the disagreeable duties of a party committee chairman to bring this to your attention and make it a part of the public record. I herewith submit for filing with the Clerk my affidavit of search of the Assessor's and Chamberlain's Offices and the affidavit of the deputy Clerk of Tompkins County of the records of the County Clerk's Office showing no property in the name of John F. Ryan on record or assessed to him. I suggest at this time there be a recess declared so that the City Attorney, Mayor Ryan and the Councilmen can confer for a few minutes because of the magnitude of the problem just brought to your attention." Mayor Ryan ordered a recess and he together with Attorney Clynes and Mr. Johnson retired to the Mayor's office for a conference. Upon return to the Council meeting Attorney Clynes stated that due to the many cross sections and ramifications he intended to seek an opinion from Attorney General in the matter. He stated further that from an examination of the agenda for this meeting it did not appear that the Mayor would have to participate and that in matters requiring his signature it would be advisable to have them signed by the Acting Mayor also. Attorney Clynes then advised that on the basis of in- adequate notice and inadequate information, he was not going to rule further on the matter at this time. Mayor Ryan commented, "This is another "Jim Conley" case and I don't like it." LAKE STREET S34ER SERVICE: Mayor Ryan announced that the owner of property on Lak Street, adjacent to Kline Road, had applied for a building permit to construct an V apartment house there with 45 units and that sewer service in this area is needed immediately. He advised that this is a good time of the year for the city to do the work and urged an appropriation of $2,000.00 to finance this sewer project. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the request for funds to finance construction of a sanitary sewer on Lake Street be approved, and that the 1962 tentative Sewer Department budget be amended by adding to budget item 7'350 thereof, new construction, an amount of $2,000.00 to finance this project. Unanimously Carried. STtWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had received bids on the construction of a new bridge on Stewart Avenue, over y Cascadilla Creek, and had requested the Council for authorization and funds to proceed with this project. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED: 1) That the reconstruction and replacement of the Stewart Avenue Bridge be a14.v, 2) That the funds be provided as follows: $509000 from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges and the balance from the procee��� of a bond issue in an amount to be determined upon the awarding of bids for this work. 3) That the taking of bids, authorized by the Board of Public Works on December 13, 1961, and received on January 24, 1962, be approved; and that the Board be requested to report the results of said bidding at its March meeting 3t which time further action will be taken regarding the bond issue. 4) That the Board be authorized to award bids to the lowest responsible bidder and proceed with the work in anticipation of the aforementioned bond resolution. Unanimously Carried. In this connection Attorney Clynes reported that Cornell had officially approved donating to the City the land it may need in the reconstruction of this bridge. Page 3 February 7, 1962 SOUTIT EST PARK PLAYGR(UND: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended to the Council that the application filed with Finger Lakes State Park Commission for allocation of funds for the purchase of lands in the southwest area of the city for park purposes be withdrawn. Alderman Stallman asked that action be delayed pending further discussion of the matter with the Board. Alderman Miller recommended that a report thereon be asked from the planning Board. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Board for further consideration. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKIWI METERS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public "Torks had requested the Council to standardize Dual Parking Meters as the type of meters to be used in the City of Ithaca and authorize it to purchase, after public bidding, such number of meters as there may be funds appropriated for that purpose in the 1962 budget. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standardize Dual Parking Meters as the type to be used in the city and to authorize the Board to advertise for bids on 100 such meters, and, ',IHEREAS, such price determined from the bids shall also determine the price to be paid for any and all such meters throughout the balance of the year 1962, and, WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City for reasons of efficiency and economy for the Common Council to approve such standardization for the following reaso:is: 1) There are 1228 Dual Parking Meters currently in service on city streets and municipal parking lots in the city. 2) A complete stock o� spare parts and mechanisms is maintained for servicing this type of meter. 3) Ithaca has one of the best trained meter repairmen for Dual meters in the country. 4) Ithaca's record for length of usable life in its meters is outstanding. 5) Standard meters provide less confusion for the general public. NOT,1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to subdivision 5 of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York the Common Council hereby authorizes the standardization of Dual Parking Meters as the type of a parki.nF meter to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the Board of Public '^forks be authorized to advertise for bids thereon during 1962; and that said Board be authorized to include such limitation in its advertisement for bids thereon, AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved: PLAIN STREET - PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended the installation of parking meters in the 100 blocks of both North and South Plain Street and to amend the traffic ordinance to provide for parking meter zones there. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. AGREEMENT FOR REPURCHASE OF BUSES: Attorney Clynes presented and reviewed an agreement between the City and Jay Madsen Co. wherein the Company agreed to re- ✓ purchase the new buses the city is buying from it at the end of the year 1962 if the city decides to discontinue the bus service. He stated it was substant- ially the same as agreed on at the time of awarding the bid - purchase within 45 days from the end of the year with payment to the city being made not later than September 30, 1963. He then presented and reviewed contents of a letter wherein it was agreed that if the city decides to advertise a franchise for operation of the buses it will provide for an alternate bid wherein bidders will be permitted to bid as an alternate on the basis of taking over the city buses with the city reserving the right to make its decision as may appear at the time to be in the best interests of the city. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Acting Mayor and City -clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement and that the letter htireinabove referred to be accepted and approved. AYES: 11 NAYS: 2 - Murphy, Kilby Carried. BOND SALE: The Controller reported that he had conducted a bond sale on January 4, 1962 at which time the following bids on $305,000.00 Public Improvement Bonds were received. He explained that the total amount included $2251000.00 for the Thurston Avenue Bridge and $80,000 00 for the E. State Street Sewer Interceptor. Bidder Interest Rate Amount of Bid 1� Adams McEntee & Co, Inc. 2.90 305,458,,00 2, Continental Illinois National Bank 3.00 307,032.50 3. First National Bank of Chicago 3.00 306,226.00 4. Tompkins County Trust Company 3.10 305,611.00 5. Geo. B. Gibbons & Co, Inc. 3,10 3051455.00 6. First National Bank & Trust Co. of Ithaca 3.10 305,420.90 7. Bacon, Stevenson & Company 3•20 305,549.00 He advised that he had awarded the bonds to Adams, McEntee & Co, Inc., the bidder offering the lowest rate of interest thereon. TEMPORARY TAX LOANS: The Controller reported that it Trill be necessary to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for 1962 in an estimated amount of $300,000.00 and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks which have agreed to loan the money on the basis of an interest rate of not to exceed 3%. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.00 a. I (c) of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the City Controller is hereby 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 r.nd for the 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 $300,000 to be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current year of 1962; and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and re- tirement 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, and at an interest rate not to exceed 3%. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved. MRS. WILMA CHAPKAN APPOINTMENT: Controller Weinstein recommended the upgrading of Mrs. Wilma Chapman's position from Account Clerk Typist to Sr. Account Clerk, and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini �,A EREAS, upgrading of the position of Account Clerk -Typist in the City Clerk's Office currently held by Mrs. Wilma Chapman has been approved by the Civil Service Commission, and ?*EREAS, Mrs. Wilma Chapman has been recommended for appointment thereto by the City Controller, and 'i1HEREP,S, funds have been provided in the budget for this position, NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the upgrading of the position from Account Clerk -Typist, grade #11 to Sr, Account Clerk, Grade #15 be and hereby is approver and that the appointment thereto of Mrs. I•Tilma Chapman at an annual salary of $3602.00 effective as of February 16, 1962, be approved as recommended by the City Controller. Carried, BIDS: Controller Weinstein reported that it had been mutually agreed that the City and Board of Education would cooperate in advertising for bids by including a clause stating that where applicable bid prices would be extended to each other. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that this arrangement be approved by the Council. Carried„ INCREMENT CHANGES: Alderman Stallman reported that in reviewing the rating schedules approved by the Council on December 27, 1961, it has been determined that errors have been made in that various individuals listed below were eligible and recommended by department heads were listed incorrectly on said rating schedule. D-T'PARTD7,NT OF PUBLIC WORKS Fred Coon John Beach FIRE DEPARTI',;ENI' Page 5 GRADE FROM RPTE 20 Max. 2.46 20 10 2.56 February 7, 1962 GRADE TO RATE 20 10 2.56 20 15 2.66 Arthar Johnson 19 Max. 4930 19 10 5127 Richard Oliver 19 10 5127 19 15 5332 Frank Stamp 19 10 5127 19 15 5332 Bexley Wilkinson 19 10 5127 19 15 5332 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Adeline Shaw 28 Max, 7o16 28 10 7297 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the rating schedules for the Department of Public 14orks and Fire Department approved by Council on December 27, 1961 be amended as aforesaid effective as of January 1, 1962; and that the rating schedule for Department of Finance be amended as aforesaid; effective as of February 16, 1962. COMPENStTION PLAN CHANGES: Alderman Stallman reported that on December 27, 1961, the matter of upgrading the position of Sealer of %eights and Measures was re- ferred by Council to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation,, On January 3, 1962, the matter of upgrading the position of Secretary of the Civil Service Commission was referred by Council to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. The Finance Committee has given consideration to these matters and is of the belief that the grading in the Compensation Plan of these positions are equitable and fair for the duties of the positions and recommends no change. Alderman Murphy objected. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding upgrading the position of Sealer of Tits. & Msrs. and Secretary of Civil Service Commissior be approved by the Council. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Murphy Carried By Alderman Stallman- seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended to change annual rate of pay for City Judge from $6000 to $6600, effective February 1, 1962, Carried, TENTATIVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS: The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Superintendent of Public Works requesting an additional amount of $1550,00 in the Water Department to finance purchase of an engine and pump for the dredge; and ar, additional amount in the General Fund of $650.00 for purchase of an electric hoist for the repair shop, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the request of Department of Public i'orks for additional funds to finance purchase of engine and pump for dredge be approved and that the tentative budget for 1962 for the T^later and Sewer Divisions be amended by adding to budget item #312, Watershed, the amount of $1550,00 AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried„ By Alderman Stillman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the request of Department of Public Works for funds to finance purchase of hoist for garage be approved and that the tentative budget for 1�62 be amended by adding to budget item # 186, Shop Maintenance, the amount of $650,00 AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried„ AUDIT- By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Comrtnittee in the amount of $3,112�08 in the General Fund, and $2.15 in the Community Transit Fund, as shown on audit abstract #2-1962, be approved for payment. Carried. d Page 6 February 7, 1962 BUILDING CODE: Alderman Hines reported that the Charter & Ordinance Committee is continuing its study of the proposed revised Building Code and expects to have a report thereon ready for the next meeting. He suggested that a public hearing be held thereon at that time. f or EXAMINING BOARD OF FIECTRICIANS VACANCY: It was reported that no solution filling the vacancy on the Examining Board of Electricians has been found since there is no electrical contractor who resides in the city. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for further study and recommendation. Carried VACATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Commissioner Sullivan appeared before the Council and requested that action taken on December 27, 1961 providing for a twenty-one consecutive day vacation for a member of the police department be amended to read three weeks, Alderman Murphy presented a proposed resolution to effect this. It was discussed and reviewed and then offered in the following form: RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby amends its action taken on December 27, 1961, regarding holidays and vacations by amending paragraph 1 thereof to read as follows A member of the police department after having served twelve months shall be allowed an annual vacation of three weeks, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that personnel employed after January 1, 1962 shall be allowed fourteen consecutive days of annual vacation, and fourteen consecutive days plus an additional seven days annual vacation after five years of,serv--ce After some discussion it was recommended that the matter receive further study By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the public Safety Committee for further study and report thereon. AYES: 11 NAYS. 2 - Murphy, Kilby Carried POLICE UNIFORM FUND: Alderman Murphy reported that upon advice received from N,Y.. State Department of Audit & Control it is impossible to set up a trust fund or c capital fund for purchase of police uniforms_ He therefore stated that the appropriation for this purpose Trust be carried as a line item in the Police Department . He advised that the mechanics for providing the uniforms will be worked out and presented for Council approval at a later time N. TIOGA STREET - PARKING T,1ETERS: Alderman Murphy recommended installation of new parking meters on N. Tioga Street, from Court to Cascadilla Avenue, as 1, recommended by the Board of Public 'Torks, Alderman Stallman advised that funds have been included in the tentative budget for this purpose. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that parking meters be installed in the 400 block of N. Tioga Street between Court Street and Cascadilla Avenue, and '�IHEREAS, the installation of parking meters in this area was recommended in the report of "Parking Needs, Central Business District", dated July 21, 1960, and T,,MREAS, ten of the elaven property owners in front of t,Thich these meters are to be installed have given written approval of such a metered parking zone, and WHEREAS, the City Traffic Engineer has determined that there is a need for a metered parking zone in this area, N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the installation of new parking meters on N. Tioga Street, from Court Street to Cascadilla Avenue, be approved from funds in the 1962 tentative budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that section 185, Schedule VI of rrticle XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Meter Zones, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: North Tioga Street; between Court Street and Cascadilla Avenue - both sides AYES: 10 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved BIDS - POLICE PATROL CARS: Alderman Murphy reported that the Public Safety Committee J advertised for and received bids on purchase of four new patrol cars but tha'- after receipt of the bids one of the cars offered as a trade-in was involved yn a wreck which caused damages to it estimated at approximately $400,00. Due to this he reported that the Committee recommended rejecting all bids received and readvertising for new ones. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Committee be approved and that all bids received on the police patrol cars be and hereby are rejected Carried. Page 7 .February 7. 1962 �.By Alderman i-;urphy. seconded by Alderman Hagin ,RESOLVED, that the Public Safety Committee be and hereby is authorized to re advertise for bids on four new patrol cars as recommended. Carried. It was understood that a special meeting would be called by the Mayor to hear -esults of the new bids and take action to award it to the low bidder in order to get the new cars as soon as possible. FIR73 TRUCK RJRCHTSE: Alderman Murphy read a letter received from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending aryl urging that a new fire truck be purchased this year for Fire Engine Co. Al. By Alderman Mbrphy: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and Carried r epor t BUSES: Alderman Kilby reported that the Board. of Public 14orks feels operation of sibility and stated that, in vie the buses should be the Counciles responw of this pending and P in advice from our consultants, the matter should be left as it is right now. 14M. T. PRITCHARD ENCROACHMENT: Alderman -Tins called attention to a sign in the area between the sidewalk and curb in front of 14m. T. Pritchardis on S. Cayuga Street and suggested that a lease arrangement may be necessary, Building Commissioner Golder reported that the sign has been there. for the last ten .years and that an encroachment fee has been paid for it each year, By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public ',,/Torks for investigation Carried, and report. BUS COIN BOX _LEASE RENE�.TAL: Alderman Stallman presented for approval a proposed renewal of a lease between the City. and BEO, Inc„ for the coin boxes on the buses from January 1 to December 31, 1962, He stated that consideration is being given to purchase of new coin boxes by the City, He recommended approval of the lease arrangement if the Bus Executive Committee decides to rent instead of purchase, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the leas renewal if recommended by ;:he Bus Executive Committee,, AYES- 11 Carried, NAYS: 2 - Murphy Kilby BUS _EXECUTIVE COMP'IITTEE- Alderman Stallman proposed the follot-ring resolution: BE IT RESOr\TED that the present Community Transit executive committee be replac:eo with a new committee to be known as the C01,11 h'ITY TRANSIT POLICY COMT'ITTEE with duties as follows: 1 - Set policies of operation of the Community Transit System. 2. - Set routes, schedules, fares and any other matters pertinent to the operation of the buses. 3 - Make contracts with suppliers of any and all types of material necessary for the operation of the buses up to the amount of $1000,00 per contract. For amounts in excess of this amount, the contracts are to be presented to the Common Council for approval, 4 - Delegate the physical operation of the buses to the Department of Public 'TTorks or to recommend to the Council a contract with any other competent contractor who may offer his services at an advantageous cost to the City of Ithaca. 5 - Report monthly to the Common Council on its activities, This committee is to be made up of two members of the Common Council and two me.m. ber: from the Board of Public Works and is to be bi-partisan in both groups. The members of the Common Council portion of this committee are to be appointed by the Comm(fn Council and the Board of Public Works members are to be appointed by the Board; of Public � Torks There shall be ex-officio members of this committee without vote consisting .of the follotiring city officials: 1 - City Controller a 2 - City Superintendent of Public Works 3 - Manager of thdl#iitomotive repair shops of the City or the Assistant Superintendent' .'of Public Toorks. This party shall be` the manager of the physical operation of the buses Page 8 Zbruary 7. 1962 In the event this Committee cannot agree with a simple majority the matter in- volved shall be referred to the Common Council for a decision. This committee shall elect its own chairman who shall serve at the pleasure of the committee. This committee shall take over the operation of the buses immediately upon passrF= of this resolution and to continue its operation until disbanded or replaced by the Common Council. Vacancies occuring in the membership of this committee are to be replaced or filled by the Common Council or the Board of Public ',forks depending upon the vacancy, at its or their first regular meeting after such vacancy occurs or at any special meeting called for this purpose. Alderman Kilby recommended it be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee, Alderman Hines stated he felt it ignores provisions of the City Charter and urged defeat of the resolution pending further study. Alderman Pearl called attention to the unwillingness of the Board of Public forks to accept responsibility for the bus operation„ Alderman Baldini called attention to the fact it could not be effective as of this time anyway since the Board of Public Works will not meet until a week hence. Alderman Baldwin recommended tabling the motion. By .Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled. Carried Upon recommendation of Alderman Hines it was agreed to discuss the matter by the Council acting as a committee of the trhole and that this discussion would take place at the special meeting of the Council to be called by the Mayor which was authorized earlier in the meeting to take action on bids on patrol cars,. LIBRARY REPORT: Alderman Miller reviewed contents of the annual report of the Director of the Public Library which showed that circulation had increased about, 30% in the past year while the unit cost had increased from 220 to 240, He expressed his opinion that our investments in the Library are showing good re- sults. Alderman Baldini commented on the present status of a new library and stated that he has been in touch with our Consultant but that there is no detailed report on the subject as yet. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean i City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL, PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 21, 1962 PRESENT: Nk yor - Ryan Aldermen - Yarphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldiii, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt Attorney - Clynes Police Commissioner - Sullivan Chief of Police - Van0strand Traffic Engineer Melchen C,sst. Planning Director - Bonner Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Ryan announced that he had called this special meeting to discuss bids on police cars, police vacations, uniform fund for policemen., salary of Asst. to Supt. of Public 'corks and the status of the Bus Executive Committee. BIDS - POLICE CARS: Alderman Murphy reported that the Public Safety Committee had received the following bids on the purchase of four new police patrol cars; Disc. and Name of Bidder Make Gross Bid Trade -In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Sales Corp Ford 6472.00 Brie J. Miller, Inc. Plymouth 10,233.00 4234.80 5998.20 Jack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc Chevrolet 8,292.00 2300,00 5992.00 Long's lAotor Sales Rambler Ambassador 11,190.40 4947.20 6243.2.0 G,rm. T. Pritchard Dodge Dart 6586.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin I/IHEREAS, bids on automobiles to be used as Police Patrol cars, which were re- ceived by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on February 15, 1962 have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and 1,HEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Jack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. for four 1962 Chevrolet, 2-door sedans in the total net amount of $5,992„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 four 1962 Chevrolet 2-door sedans be and hereby is awarded to Mack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. in the net amount of $5,992,GO in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1962 Police Department budget, account #130, AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. U04TIONS - POLICE DEPARTNEIT: Police Commissioner Sullivan renewed his request of February 7th. for three weeks vacation for present members of the Police Department rather than 21 consecutive days as provided for in action of the Council dated December 27, 1961. He further recommended that police department personnel hired after January 1, 1962 be limited to 14 consecutive days vacation each .year for the first five .years of service. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby amends its action taken on December 27, 1961 regarding holidays and vacations by amending paragraph 1 thereof to read as follows: A present member of the Police Depertment, after having served twelve months, shall be allowed an annual vacation of fourteen consecutive days and an additional seven consecutive days. Personnel employed in the de- partment after January 1, 1962 shall be allowed fourteen consecutive days vacation each year for the first five years and after five years' employ- ment shall be allowed an additional seven consecutive days. Carried. - 2 - February 21, 1962 POLICE UNIFORM FUND: Alderman Murphy presented and reviewed a proposed plan for furnishing clothing or uniforms for officers of the Police Department. He stated that an appropriation for the purchase of the uniforms had been provided as a line item appropriation in the Police Department budget and that this ex- pense must be considered as an operating expense of the department. It was discussed in detail, revised in several areas and presented in its final form. By Alderman Marphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the following plan regulating the mechanics and administration of the clothing and/or uniform allowance for officers of the Police Department: Proposed Plan For Clothing Allowance For Uniformed Personnel Ithaca Police Dept, 1. City of Ithaca to advertise for bids a. The City of Ithaca shall advertise for bids on uniforms for the Ithaca Police Department in accordance with specifications and regulations as set forth by the Chief of Police. b. The right to reject any/or all bids or any/or all items on bids is expressly reserved. c. Items of uniforms shall consist of overcoat (beat men) (Motorcycle men), blouse (suit coat) trousers, raincoats, jacket (prowl car) shirts, shirts ( summer) , hat, d. Bidders shall specify the mill number of cloth being submitted, Shall specify if garment or garments are "custom make", tailor made", "rnade to measure". e. The successful bidder shall be determined each .year by competitive bidding. 2. Requisition and Authorization a. Requisition for replacement of items or items of uniform shall be issued by the Chief of Police on regular requisition forms of the City of Ithaca. b. Officers requesting replacement of item or items of uniform must have the recommendation of the Chairman of the Clothing Committee of the Police Benevolent Association and the approval of the Captain of Police. The final decision as to any such replacement, however, will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police. c. Purchase Order will be issued and presented to merchant under contract for the year. d. Invoice and purchase order when properly executed, shall be forwarded by the merchant to the City of Ithaca, Police Department for payment. 3• Regulations a. Officers in need of replacement of item or items of uniform gust surrender to the Chief of Police each item that is to be replaced. b. Only regulation uniform will be worn by officers *chile on duty. c. No items of uniform furnished by the City of Ithaca shall be worn by officer except while on assigned duty. 4. Supply Basis a, The City of Ithaca shall take over all items of police uniform now owned by the Police Benevolent Association. 5. Mutilated or Damaged Uniforms a. Item or items of uniform damaged while officer is on tour of duty shall be repaired or replaced by the City of Ithaca. b. Dry cleaning and/or laundry shall be at the expense of the wearer. - 3 - February 21, 1962 6. New Appointees a. An officer prior to appointment shall be required to furnish a complete uniform at his own expense. b. No replacement item or items of uniform will be granted for one year, except in event of No. (Sa). c� Item or items of uniform for replacement shall be surrendered by the officer to the City of Ithaca in order to qualify for replacement, after one year of service. 7. Severence From Service a. An officer leaving the police department by retirement, dismissal, or voluntary severance shall surrender all items of uniform to the City of Ithaca, except an officer with service of one year or less. 8. Special Notations a. A unifMm for sergeants or patrolmen assigned to the Detective Division shall be a sport coat and trousers or a suit of matching coat and trousers. An overcoat shall be a top coat or other outer garment approved by the Chief of Police. Carried VINCENT P. HANNAH _ ASST. TO SUPT OF RJB 1F1KS- Alderman Stallman reported that the Board of Public Works had appointed Vincent P. Hannan to the position of Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks., effective as of March 1, 1962, at a salary of $9,23400 subject to approval of the salary by the Council. He explained that the rules governing the compensation plan require that'a newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate for his appointed grader or a rate set by the Council. He stated that Mr� Hannan is being hired at step 3 of grade 37 of the Compensation Plan., By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the Boardts appointment of Mr, Hannan at an annual salary of $9234.00, effective as of March 1, 1962, be and hereby is approved, Carried. BUS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Alderman Stallman reviewed in detail the history of the Bus Executive Committee and events leading up to its appointment. Having done this he advised that he had a resolution for presentation to provide for dissolving this Committee and transferring its responsibilities to the Finance Committee of the Council. He recommended defeat of the motion tabled at the last meeting which would have provided for a COIWNITY TRANSIT POLICY COMMITTEE, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the motion which was tabled at the last meeting be brought to the floor for a vote. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwni RESOLVEI), that the present Community Transit Executive Committee be replaced with a new committee to be known as the CON2'IUNITY TRANSIT POLICY COMPIITTEF, with duties as follows: (as provided in tabled motion, dated February 7, 19621 and shown in full on pages 169 and 170 of the minutes of this Council.) AYES: 0 NAYS: 12 Motion Defeated. He then reviewed his new motion and it was discussed in great detail, amended in certain areas and agreed upon in final form. During the discussion Attorney Clynes expressed his opinion that the City has a right to own and operate a bus system; that it did have the right to purchase all rights of Ithaca Railways, Inc, in the former bus system; that the Council can delegate policy decisions in the matter to its Finance Committee; that it can delegate physical operation of the system to the Board of Public Works who in turn can delegate it to one of its employees. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the present Bus Executive Committee be and hereby is dissolved and its members discharged from their duties, and - 4 - i3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1) that all of the present powers, duties and responsibilities of the Bus Executive Committee relating to policy be trans- ferred to the Finance Committee of the Common Council. 2) The Common Council shall delegate the physical operation of the buses (maintenance, repair, hiring and firing of personnel and any other items) to the Board of Public Works who shall appoint a manager of Community Transit. 1) The manager shall have the right to hire and fire personnel, make all purchases for fuel, tires and repair parts, and services and keep a "log" on each bus showing daily mileage, drivers, fuel consumption, tire replace- ments, weather conditions, repairs and cost of repairs and the route number for that day. 4) All money spent on the buses shall be charged to the proper "bus" account and all invoices, bills and vouchers shall be approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Public Works through its regular audit procedure. 5) The Finance Committee shall have the right to call on any employee of the City for help, advice and guidance. 6) The Finance Committee shall make a monthly report to the Common Council and a copy of said report shall be sent to the Board of Public T^corks for its information. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried, On motion the meeting was adjourned. y Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHA.CA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. March 7, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Pearl, Hart, Schmidt Attorney Clynes Police Commissioner - Sullivan Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Controller - Weinstein City Planner - Niederkorn Asst. Planner - Bonner City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ARTERIAL HIGHTJA.Y RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read a letter from E.L. Towlson, District Engineer of N.Y. State Department of Public Works, requesting a- doption of the following resolutions pertaining to State arterial Highway Meadow Street (Ithaca Road - Green Street) Approval of plans Maintenance of sidewalks and sewers Encroachments - federal aid Approval of tracing of title sheet of plans Light certified copies of each resolution were requested. Action was taken thereon as follows: RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACI , N.Y. (Approval of Plans) Pursuant to subdivision 2.5 of section 349-c of the Highway Law, in relation to the State Arterial Highway described as Meadow Street CIthaca Road -Green Street By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the designs, plans, specifications and estimates of cost of the work of construction, reconstruction or •improvement of the above described state arterial highway, as authorized in Section 349-G of the Highway Law, are hereby approved. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACP , N.Y. (Maintenance of sidewalks & sewers) By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin 1AEREAS, the New York State Department of Pabltc Worker proposes the oonstruatior. of the State Arterial Highway in the City of Ithaca designated as Meadow Street (Ithaca Road -.Green Street). WHEREAS, the State will provide for the construction of sidewalks and sewers as shown on the contract plans relating to the project herein, which plans have been approved by the City of Ithaca, NOt-T, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca will maintain the sidewalks and sewers after construction in connection with the project herein. AYES: 13 NAYS: ti Carried. RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. (Encroachments - Federal Aid) B7 Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads of the United States Department of Commerce has recently ruled that where projects are submitted by the State which have any portion of the project within the corporate limits of a city or village, the State shall submit an agreement with the municipal authorities to the effect that said authorities will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right-of-way; and - 2 - March 7, 1962 `^HEREPS, the State Department of Public `^lorks has notified this Common Council of the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate of cost for the im- provement of Meadow Street (Ithaca Road -Green Street) Federal Aid Project No. and has made know its intention of advertising a contract for the improvement of the same and has requested an agreement from the Common Council to the effect that, in the future, authorities of this municipality will not permit an encroachment upon the right of way for said highway or street within the corporate limits of this municipality, RESOLVED, that the Common Council of this municipality does hereby agree with the State Department of Public 14orks that the authorities of this municipality will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right of way for said project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Common Council is hereby directed to transmit three (3) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the State Department of Public Tflorks. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. (Approval of Tracing of Title Sheet) Carried. By Alderman Stall.man: seconded by Alderman Baldwin °JFIEREAS, by resolution of the Common Council at its meeting duly held this 7th. day of March, 1962, the designs, plans, specifications and estimates of cost of the work of construction, reconstruction or improvement of the WADOY"T STREET ARTERIAL HIGHIWAY (ITHACA RD- GREEN STREET) as authorized in Section 349-e of the Highway Law were duly approved, and 14EREAS9 the Title Sheet for said arterial has been prepared and recommended, and T11EREAS, the City Engineer has been requested by the District Engineer of the State of New York Department of Public Works to sign this approval and the City Clerk has been requested to attest the approval of the Common Council, NOT,T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to execute his approval and the City Clerk attest to the approval of the Common Council on the Title Sheet of the CITY OF ITHACA - MEADO1W STREET ( ITHACA ROAD .. GREEN STREET) as requested. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried, MAYOR'S QUALIFICATIONS The Clerk reported that he had been requested by Alderman Baldini to place on the agenda for discussion the matter of directing the City Attorney to obtain for the City a ruling or opinion of the Attorney General as to whether or not Mayor Ryan is legally qualified to hold office, whether the official actions of the City during his present term of office are valid, and whether the City is exposed to liability of litigation concerning the official acts of Mayor Ryan. He then reported that a written opinion on the matter had been filed with him by the City Attorney. He reported further that he had received a petition from Republicans requesting the City Committee to reconsider its position in seekirj; the removal from office of Mayor John Ryan on a technicality and drop this action in the spirit of fair play and out of respect for the will of the Electorate who chose Mayor Ryan as Mayor of the City of Ithaca. It contained 39 signatures. The Clerk then read the City Attorneys opinion. Alderman Baldini stated that this is the first official legal ruling the Council has had from the City Attorney and, in view of this, requested that a recess be granted for republican members of the Council to caucus and perhaps discuss the matter with the City Attorney. Mayor Ryan granted a recess and all republicans members of the Council retired to the Mayor's office at approximately 7:50 p.m* and later requested the City Attorney to join the group. At approximately 8:30 members returned to the Council room and the Mayor called the meeting to order. Alderman Baldini presented the following resolution: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin �AMREAS, the City Attorney in the Common Council meeting of February 7.th, 1962 stated to the Councilmen that he interned to seek an opinion of the Attorney General of the State of New York as to whether or not Mayor Ryan is legally qualified to hold office, and L !' 3 - March %, 1962 WHEREAS, a refusal of the City Attorney to follow through on this announced in- tnetion and the pronouncement of his'own formal ruling on the matter may be biased, consciously or unconsciously, because of a conflict of interest in that the City Attorney is appointed solely by the Mayor and is also Chairman of the Democratic Party of Tompkins County, and ',MI REAS , the Common Council and the citizens of Ithaca are entitled to an opinion in this matter free from bias or conflict of interest because of its serious nature and the possible effect it may have on the citizens of Ithaca, N9,J THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council direct the City Attorney to obtain an informal opinion from the Attorney General of the State of New York concerning the following questions: 1. 14hether or not Mayor Ryan is presently legally qualified to hold office; 2. Whether or not the official actions of the City during his term of office are valid; 3. Whether or not the City is exposed to a possibility of liability or litigation concerning the official acts of the Mayor; 4. Whether or not there is any way in which the Mayor may become qualified if he is not presently qualified, and 5. Whether or not the City Attorney should disqualify himself from rendering a formal ruling in this matter since his position as City Attorney and the emoluments of office depend solely on the appointment of the Mayor. Alderman Hines arose and said "MR Mayor, I rise to a point of order". He stated he felt the motion is politically motivated, obviously not a proper one, and therefore out of order, Mayor Ryan stated, "I rule that this resolution is out of order." Alderman Stallman arose and stated, "Mr. Mayor, I appeal from the decision of the Chair." The appeal was seconded by Alderman Pearl. Alderman Hines upheld the Mayor in his ruling that the motion was out of order because he felt the Aldermen cannot request the City Attorney to get a ruling on the subject elsewhere. The Attorney General of N.Y. State is a paid official and a republican and he criticized the republican members of the Council who feel that his opinion would be better than that of the City Attorney. If this is proper, he continued, it might be just as reasonable for democratic members to seek advice from the U.S. Attorney General, a'democrat. He insisted that the Council, which is presided over by the Mayor, is a legislative body and should seek legal advice from its duly appointed City Attorney, it has no appeal from his legal ruling and cannot direct him to seek opinions elsewhere. No Court would compel such action and the adoption of the proposed resolution would be an infringement on the separation of powers that make government in this country strong. A roll call vote was then taken on the question "SHCULD THE DECISION OF '11M MAYOR BE SUSTAINED?" Which resulted as follows: AYES: 4 - Murphy, Kilby, R.osica , Hines NAYS: 9 - Baldiii, VanMarter, Hagin, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Pearl, Hart, Schmidt The majority was against the Mayor's ruling. Then it became in order to debate the original motion directing the City Attorney to get an opinion of the Attorney General and vote on it. Alderman Hines led the opposition and among other things stated he felt the following were significant: The request for placing the matter on the agenda for this meeting was prepared by Mr. Johnson and signed by Alderman Baldiii. It is not the urge of the Council. Both the City and County Chairmen know the answer. He urged members of the Council not to become further eml7roiled in this matter - it appears that the Council is being asked to seek an answer to that which the answer is already known. go declared the matter to be a political football and that it should not be tossed back to the Council but should rest with the republican party. He referred to a somewhat similar case in 1911 in Ticonderoga, N.Y. in which it was decided by court ruling that an official qualified by owning stock in a corporation. He repeated his belief that Mayor Ryan is legally qualified to hold office and that all official actions of the City during his administration are valid as ruled by the City Attorney and, therefore, urged defeat of the motion. - 4 - March 7, 1962 Alderman Stallman stated that those in favor of the resolution respect the decision of the electorate in its ohoice of MayorRyanwith the only question being whether or not his acts are legal. All we ask, he continued, is a second opinion, which we think is fair, proper and fitting. Alderman Baldwin stated that some constituents also want an opinion in the matter from the Attorney General. A roll call vote was then taken on the motion which resulted as follows: AYES: 9 - B aldini, VanMarter, Hagin, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 4 - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Hines. Motion Carried. Mayor Ryan then stated "I veto this resolution and I will file my reasons in writing with the City Clerk before the next Council meeting." H.C. MAPES CORP: The Clerk reported that H.C, Mapes Corp. owed the City of Ithaca $340.00 that said Corp. had filed for bankruptcy, and in doing so had made an arrangement to pay all its creditors over a period of time if permitted to do so. A plan of arrangement for such payments which would permit Mapes to stay in business under supervision of the Court and pay all creditors in full was presented. It was urged that the City accept the plan, Attorney Clynes recommended acceptance also. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the plan of arrangement in the matter of the City of Ithaca Vs. H.C. Mapes Corporation, Debtor, as more fully described in Proceedings for an Arrangement No. 48071, filed in UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City of Ithaca. Carried,, ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports from the Supt. of Public Works, Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. , City Planning Board and the Chief of Police. Copies of each were distributed to members of the Council. BOND ISSUE .. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had awarded a contract in the total amount of $156,005.00 for construction of a new bridge on Stewart Avenue, over Cascadilla Creek, to the Standard Engineering Corp., the law bidder, on the basis of a negotiated revision of some bid items which will permit substitution of a welded steel arch instead of a riveted arch and the substitution of concrete for the stone masonry facing. The revised figure will amount to a total saving in the contract figures of $15,385.00. Alderman Kilby noted that the savings in this project was the results of efforts made by Leon H. Cass, City Engineer, Alderman Stallman con- curred and stated he felt Mr. Cass should be highly commended in this respect. Alderman Stallman then presented a bond resolution as follows to provide for financing this project. BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 7, 1962 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $145,000 SERIAL BONDS CF THE CITY OF ITHACA , TOMPKINS COUNTY, . NET,1 YORK TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ON STET,;TART AVENUE IN AND FOR SAID CITY. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: SPc 'on 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the construction of a new bridge on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek in' and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including approaches, there are hereby authorized to be issued $145,000 serial bonds of said city pursuant to the Local Finance law, Section 2,. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $1959000, and the plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows: 5 .. March 7, 1962 a) By the issuance of said $145,000 serial bonds herein authorized; b) By the expenditure of $50,000 from Capital Reserve Fund No. 4 Bridges, of said City, which amount will be provided prior to the issuance of said bonds or bond anticipation notes and shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 1. It is hereby determined that subdivision 10 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law applies to the aforesaid specific object or purpose and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is twenty years. Section 4. 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. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 5. 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 re— newals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Clerk; `the `c%ief 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 6. 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 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in THE ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said city, together with a Clerks notice in substantially the form provided in Section 83.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. NAIRPHY VOTING YES P.C. KIIBY VOTING YES D.F. ROSICA VOTING YES R.P. BALDINI VOTING YES M.C. VANMARTER VOTING YES R.OBT. HINES VOTING YES F.J. HAGIN VOTING YES KEITH MC NEILL VOTING YES FRANK C. BALDINN VOTING YES A.C. STALLMAN VOTIIG YES E.G. PEARL VOTING YES VAN B. HART VOTING YES W.F. SCHMIDT VOTING YES APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ��,• ic cam. Mayor rch 7, 1962 - 6 - March 7, 1962 LONG PROTEST: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'forks had taken action to advise Tex. T*n. H. Long, President of Long's Motors, that specifications for the automobile purchased by the city were intended to meet the city's desire for a 107 cost full size car and that w Q ever the city•desires a so --called compact car he will be certainly invited.° action was taken in answer to his protest regarding specifications for the car. :]F111EST BONNER - APPOINTMENT: The Controller reported that'the Manning Board had appointed Ernest Bonner as Assistant Planner on January 15, 1962 at a salary of $5545.00, the first increment step of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan. He ex- plained that where an appointment is made at other than the minimum of a grade the Compensation Plan rules require Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's appointment of Ernest Bonner at an annual salary of $5545.00, effective January 15, 1962, be approved and confirmed by the Council. Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGR BIEN S : The Controller presented for approval two agreements between the City and the City School District One covered the collection of school taxes for the School District by the City Chamberlain for the fiscal year July 1, 1962 to June 30,. 1963 for a lump sum payment to the City of $13,963.00. The other one covered administration of Civil Service matters on behalf of the School District by the city's Civil 'Service Commission for a similar period for a lump sum payment to the City of $1,555,15. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and the City School•District for the collection of school taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963 be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and the City School District for administration of the Districtts Civil Service program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963 be approved, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carri.ed. BIDS - A ERTISING ON BUSES; Controller T^leinstein reported that the Finance Committee had authorized advertising for bids on advertising inside and outside on the city's buses. Alderman Stallman explained that it planned to examine carefully the type of advertising to be used and reject any bids that might not be acceptable for any r,*_ason,, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl RESOLVED, that action of the Finance Committee in advertising for bids on advertis- ing on the cityts buses be approved and confirmed. Carried. BOND ISSUE - BUSES: Alderman Stallman presented for adoption a proposed bond issue to finance purchase of three new city buses authorized on December 6, 1.961_,, BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 7, 1962 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE TRANSIT BUSES FOR THE CO11'iUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N34 YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST aF $549000,00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $549000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY OF ITHACA TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1� The purchase of three Transit Buses is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $549000.00. 7 _ March 7, 1962 Sf-etican 2. Plan for th-e financing of the maximum estimated cost of such specific objector purpose is by the issuance of $5 4,000.00 serial bonds of said City hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. 2=1i:2n 1. It is hereby determined, pursuant to Subdivision 29 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law that the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose is five years and that the proposed maturity of the bonds herein ,thorized T.ril.l be five years. Section 4. General obligation serial bonds of said City of Ithaca in the said incipal sum of $54,000.00 shall be issued for the object Qr purpose aforesaid rsuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and .ch bonds shall be of such term, form and contents as this Common Council shall prescribe. Section 5. There will not be provided prior to the issuance of such bonds or bond anticipation notes a sum sufficient to pay at least 5% of the entire estimated cost of such object or purpose in accordance with Section 107, subdivision b (5) of the Local Finance Law having a period of probable usefulness of five years or less as prescribed in paragraph "a" of section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. S tion 6. The full 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 obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. ;Section 7. 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 Controller, 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 Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of the City, together with a erk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81<,00 of the Local nance Law. The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. NURPHY VOTING NO PAUL C. KIIBY VOTING NO D.F. ROSICA VOTING NO R.P. B A LDINI VOTING YES M.C. VANMARTER VOTING YES R.J. HINES VOTING YES KEITH M NEILL VOTING YES F.J. HAGIN VOTING YES F.C. B ALDI),TIN VOTING YES A.C. STALLMAN VOTING YES E.C. PEARL VOTING YES WM. F. SCHMIDT VOTING YES VAN B. HART VOTING /, YES APPROVED BY THE MAYOR �' � � � t,Z►�- Vayor r Marcb 7, 1962 , 1962 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THR,E TRt,NSIT BUSES FOR THE COMMINITY TRANSIT SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF ITH AC A. , NE?a YORK. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl ?%TER EA,S, on March 7, 1962, the Cammon Council of the City of Ithaca, adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $54,000.00 serial bonds of said City to pay the cost of the purchase of three transit buses for the Community Transit System of the City of Ithaca, New York, and .. 8 _ March 7. 1962 .H'REAS, there are no bond anticipation notes outstanding which have been previously issued in anticipation of the sale of the aforesaid bonds; and it is now desired to provide temporary financing thereof by the issuance of bond anticipation notes, N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County„ New York, as follows: _Pc,.ion j. Bond anticipation notes in the total amount of $54r000.00 shall be '_ssued 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 7, 1962, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE TRANSIT BUSES FOR THE COMMUNITY TRAIJSIT SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NET°T YORK; AT A, MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST CF $5 4,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $54,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY OF ITHACA TO PAY THE COST THEREOF," Section 2. Such notes shall be dated March 10,, 1962, or such later date as the officers by their execution thereof will determine, and will mature on the 9th. day of March, 1963, and will bear interest at a rate of not exceeding 3 percent per annum payable at maturity, will be payable as to both principal and interest in lawful money of the United States of America as the First National Bank and Trust Company of Ithaca, or the Tompkins County Trust Company, in Ithaca;, New York will be signed in the name of the City of Ithaca by the City Controller and attested to by the City Clerk and will be sealed with the seal of said City. Section 3. The said bond anticipation notes shall be renewable and of substantially the following terms, form and contents, to wit: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEW YORK CITY CF ITHACA BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF 1962 No. 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 of Ithaca, New York, the sum of $ on the 9th. day of March, 1963, together with the interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of 3 percent per annum� payable at maturity, Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in Lawful money of the United States of America at , Ithaca, New York. This note may be called for redemption on any date prior to maturity after giving at least 30 days' notice of the date of redemp+ion to by mailing written notice to the said bank, and interest shall cease to be paid herein after such date of redemption. This note is one of an authorized issue,, the aggregate principal amount of which if $5 4,000.00. It is issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIM THE PURCHASE OF THREE 'TRANSIT BUSES FOR THE CONM'iUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM OF THE CITY CF ITHACA, NEW YORK", which resolution was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca on the 7th. day of March, 1962. The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this note according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this 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 ',dTNESS TTHEREOF, the City of Ithaca has caused this note to be signed by its City Controller and City Clerk, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and this note to be dated as of the day of 1962 ATTEST: • CITY OF ITHACA City Clerk Controller 9 _. March 7, 1962 / XZ1 SPetioz!:, The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are -hereby pledged for tha payment of the principal of and interest DIV.:sUeh bor_d 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 Law of the State of New Yerk� Rx Pc ZJ_Qi [. The City Controller of said City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to Sell such bond anticipation notes and renewals thereof at private sale for not .less than par and accrued interest at a rate not exceeding the rate above sr)ec_fied; and the City Controller is authorized to deliver such notes to the Aurchase or purchaser upon payment of the purchase price and accrued interest as above specified, The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser or purchasers, who shall no- be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money, Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately,, AYES; 9 Baldiii, VanMarterr, Hines, Hagin, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Pearl, Schmidt NAYS 3 Yairphy, Kilby, Rosica ABSTAINED: Hart (Conflict of Interest) 11otion Carried. BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a report on operations of the buses from January 1, 1962 to February 23, 1962, It showed total income of $9,241.12 and total expenses of $14,213,95 or a net operating loss for the period of $4,618.,30. He predicted the loss could have been -reduced to $8('2 ,25;. if the new buses had been in operation, He reported a 22� increase on last; Monday over a similar date one year ago and an 8% increase of over Monday of the previous week,. Alderman Kilby lodged a protest against routes 1, 4 and 5 which go into the Village of Cayuga Heights, without the Vill-age paying for this service, He lodged another protest against the reduced rate for Cornell University students as not justifiable since the bus operation is being subsidized by the taxpayers of Ithaca,, Attorney C'l;;nes reported he had had some correspondence from N,Y.,S, Dept, of a Audit & Control regarding the various phase of the operation. end the n:aite� was therefore referred to him for further study and report to the Finance Committee, AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE BUDGET: Alderman Stal1."nan recommended an additional appropriation of $345.00 to budget account 7114 to cover the cost of pu )!ishii19 the Rules & Regulations of the Board of Fublic Works. By Alderman Stallmanv seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the 1962 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account ,'114 an amount of $345.00 for printing the Rules & Regulations of the Board of Public Works,, Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF FIRE TRUCKS: Alderman Murphy reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners had requested the Council to standardize American LaFrance Fire Trucks as the type of fire trucks to be used in the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman VanNarter ►` IPMREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Fire Commissicpf-N- , to standardize American LaFrance Fire Trucks as the type to be used in the City, a nd t^1HEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City for reasons of efficiency and economy for the Common Council to approve such standardization for the following reasons: 1) Seven out of nine fire trucks currently in use in the City are American LaFrance make. 2) The Fire Department mechanic has trained at the factory of American LaFrance and is most experienced with their apparatus, 3) Ithaca?s record of usable life with these fire trucks is outstanding. 4) The proximity of the American LaFrance factory to Ithaca makes parts and service immediately available., �1 NO'T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to subdivision 5 of Section "-Ic 'of the General Ninicipal Law of the State of New York the Common Council hereby authorizes the standardization of American LaFrance Fire Trucks as the type of fire truck to be used in the City of Ithaca. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. - 10 - March '?, 1962 r FIRE EAGIIFE FURCHASE: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin 'II,REAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners have certified the urgent need of re- placing Fire Engine No. 1 with a new fire engine at an estimated cost not ex- ceeding $26,000 and `TEREAS: there are no available funds in the current budget to finance the entire vost thereof, IN0j°! THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLL(74S: 1) That the purchase of a new fire engine be approved. 2) That the funds be provided in the amount of $109000 from the current budget and the balance be provided from the proceeds of a bond issue in an altunt to be determined upon the securing of bids for this purchase, 3) That the taking of bids by the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized and that the Board of Fire Commissioners be requested to report the results of said bidding back to this Council at its April meeting at which time further action will be taken regarding the bond issue, 4) That due to the urgent need of replacement, the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to award bids to the lowest responsible bidder and proceed with the purchase in anticipation of the aforementioned bond resolution,. Carried, AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman* seconded by Alderman Pearl RESOLVED, that the bills approv6d and audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $14,812.82 in the General Fund and $1,143.14 in the Urban Renewal Fund as shown on audit abstract #3-1962 be approved for payment. Carried. POLICE CAPTAIN: By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin `IHEREAS ; the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council met i�rlth the Police Commissioner and the Chief of Police on March 6, 1962, AND ',MEREAS: the Police Commissioner and the Chief of Police recommend the appointment of a third captain in the Ithaca Police Department on a trial basis N(Y11T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Police Corrflnissioner and the Chief of Police be approved; and that Sergeant Raymond Wilkinson be appointed a provisional captain, expiration date December 31, 1962� at which time a re-evaluation of the position with recommendations will be made to the Council. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Carried. 41Y( F Geo. A. Blean City Clerk 9 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHICP, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 4, 1962 PRESENT: Mp.yor - Ryan Aldermen - VArphy,'Rosica, Kilby, Baldini, VanNarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Clynes City Planners - Niederkorn, Bonner Chief of Police - VanOstrand Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved VETO MESSAGE: The Clerk presented and read the following statement filed by Mayor Ryan: 'Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of our City Charter I wish to state my reason for vetoing a resolution of the Common Council of March 7, 1962, directing the City Attorney to ask for the Attorney General's opinion respecting my legal qualifications to serve as Mayor. A provision of the City Charter designates the City Attorney as legal advisor to the Mayor, the Common Council, the various boards and other officials of the city. The City Attorney has ruled on such qualifications. I vetoed the resolution since the question has been decided by the legal counsel, the proper party designated to make such decisions under our City Charter." Sgd. John F. Ryan, Mayor Alderman Baldini stated he felt that an opportunity should be provided for the Councilmen who wish to go on record as sincerely believing it is their re- sponsibility to be recorded as desiring an opinion free from bias or conflict of interest as to the qualifications of Mayor Ryan, the legality or validity of the official acts of the Mayor, and in answer to the five questions raised in the resolution vetoed by the Mayor. He therefore offered a resolution to effect this and requested a roll call vote. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the Council override the Mayor's veto. AYES: 9 - Baldini, VanMarter, Hagin, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 5 - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Hines, Miller Note: (Motion required a two-thirds majority) Motion Defeated, POLICE AADOUARTERS: The Clerk read a letter from Roger Sovocool, District Attorney, requesting that more space be made available to the Police Department to make its administrative duties more efficient. He referred particularly to the cramped quarters being used by the Detective Division and the difficulty experienced in questioning witnesses or defendants. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. JOHN J. QUINN /�.PPOINFMENT: The Clerk read a letter from A.J. Golder, Building Commissioner, recommending the provisional appointment of John J. Guinn as a Housing Inspector at an annual salary of $4382.00, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that John J. Quinn be provisionally appointed as a Housing Inspector at an annual salary of $4382.00 as recommended by the Building Commissioner; and that the appointment be effective April 16, 1962. Carried. CITY COURT HELP: The Clerk read a letter from the City Judge requesting approval of the hiring of additional help for typing a master sheet on individual operators' licenses for use of the Traffic Violations Bureau. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the 1962 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account #118, City Court, the amount of $177.00 to be used for additional help requested by the City Judge, which help is hereby approved. Carried. Page 2 April 4, 196Z BUDGET AF-MMENr: The Clerk read a letter from the Superintendent of Public Works requesting additional money in his budget to provide for a Principal Account Clerk at an annual salary rate of $4930.00. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the 1962 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account f1141 Superintendent of Public T,,forks, the amount of $3697.00 for this purpose for the remainder of the year 1962. Carried. URBAN RENEWAL: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Niederkorn, City Planner, transmitting the following resolution of the Planning Board: WHEREAS, the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan for Downtown Ithaca has been pre- sented and explained in detail to this Board; and ?AREAS, this plan appears to be economically feasible and in conformance with the general development pattern and plan for the City and the Urban Area as a whole; and T'IHEREAS, it is recognized that, if renewal is to continue in any form, an additional period of detailed survey and analysis will be necessary'to provide specific and conclusive data with regard to economics and financing, relocation „ and redevelopment potential in the project I area: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ITHACA: 1. That said`General Neighborhood Renewal Plan is accepted as an adequate outline of the urban renewal activities proposed for the area involved and as a framework for detailed study and preparation of specific urban renewal plans; 2. That the Common Council is urged to accept this renewal plan as a possible means of improving the economic and physical vitality of downtown and to proceed with survey and planning for project I as expeditiously as possible; 3. That the Common Council is urged to set policy for establishing, directing and financing a program of public information so that the objectives, propos- als and methods of the renewal program can be kept con§tantly and clearly before the citizens of Ithaca. By Alderman Hines; seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca submitted an application dated August 30, 1960, to the Federal Government for financial assistance in undertaking certain urban renewal planning activities for project No. R79 GN pursuant to Section 72M of the New York State General Municipal Law; entered into a contract for planning advance with the Federal Government, and pursuant to which contract certain planning activities are being carried out for project No R79 (GN); and '4HEREAS, the State of New York has recently enacted Article 15 of the General Municipal Law pursuant to which municipalities may carry out urban renewal activities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the City of Ithaca shall henceforth carry out all urban renewal activities with respect to the project identified above pursuant to the provisions of Article 15 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Alderman Stallman, Van%rter and Hart indicated their intention to abstain from voting, on advice of the City Attorney, due to possible conflict of interest. AYES: 10 - Murphy, Rosica, Baldini, Hines, NScNeill, Ha.gin, Baldwin, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt NAYS: 1 - Kilby ABSTAINING : 3 Stallman, VanMarter, Hart Motion Carried. Page 3 April 4, 1962 RESOLUTION OF THE LOCPL PGENCY APPROVING THE GENERAL NEIGHBORHOOD RENFWL PLAN FOR DOt11NTOWN ITHACA By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as ?mended, the City of Ithaca (herein called the "Local Public Agency") has enter- ed into a contract, designated Contract No. N.Y. R-79 (GN), with the Federal Government pursuant to which the Government has made available to the Local Public Agency financial assistance for the preparation of a general neighborhood renewal plan for the urban renewal area designated as the Downtown Renewal Area, in the City of Ithaca, State of New York (herein called the "Locality"); and ?AREAS there was presented to a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca a General Neighborhood Renewal Plan for said urban renewal area on March 28, 1962 (said plan being hereafter called the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan); and T,,1iEREAS said General Neighborhood Renewal Plan was reviewed and considered at length at said meeting: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL that the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan be and hereby is approved and is determined to be adequate as an outline of the urban renewal activities proposed for the area involved; that it is acceptable as a framework for the preparation of urban renewal plans; that it indicates generally, to the extent feasible in preliminary planning, the land use, population density, building coverage, prospective requirements for the conservation and rehabilitation of property, and any portions of the area contemplated for clearance and redevelopment; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to file the copy of the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan upon publication with the minutes of this meeting. Attorney Clynes reported that at the meeting of March 28th, when the matter was presented to aldermen and other officials he had asked specifically whether or not in taking the recommended action at this time the City would be making a definite committment. He said he did not get a definite answer to his question at that time and had therefore telephoned federal government officials and again asked the question. He advised that the answer he received is contained in the following telegram on the subject: "In response to your inquiry this is to confirm that federal funds advanced for planning both a GNRP and the first project within the GN Area become pay- able out of the first .monies made available for the carrying out of the first project within the area. In the event that the local governing body determines not to carry out such project federal funds advanced to date of that decision are not repayable. Sgd. Charles J. Horan Regional Director UR." Alderman Kilby stated he felt the project is too broad, too costly and will take too long to get much needed results in a hurry. Among immediate needs he listed the need of more library space, replacement of burned down buildings, a municipal building, public safety building, and increase parking space . He recommended cutting the size of the project as it relates to municipal buildings by using the present Eagles building on State Street for this purpose, that the library be expanded on its present site and that quick action be taken on a motel. He urged merger of the Town of Ithaca, Village of Cayuga Heights and the city. He criticized the project for lack of low income housing and be- cause it creates no new jobs. Alderman Miller agreed that some of Yr. Kilbyts reasons appear valid in terms of expediency. He felt, however, that to proceed without careful planning would result in a piece -meal downtown development. He urged that development be undertaken as expeditiously as possible and felt that the flexibility offered in Project I will give the advantage of the overall project while providing some of the essential parts. Alderman Hart asked, what is the point of no return? Attorney Clynes answered that when the study of Project I is completed the Council will have to make a definite decision. This will be the point of no return. Alderman Stallman, Vankiarter and Hart again indicated their intent to abstain from voting for reasons already cited. Page 4 April 4, 1962 A roll call vote was then taken which resulted as follows: AYES: 10 - Eurphy, Rosica, Baldini, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin,raller, Pearl, Schmidt NAYS: 1 - Kilby ABSTAINING: - 3 Stallman, VanMarter, Hart r' Motion Carried. Mayor Ryan then presented and read the following statement giving his views on Urban Renewal: "The Council has voted to continue further studies of Urban Renewal. I hope that when the final decision is needed to either accept or reject this costly renewal plan that the Council will act with discretion. From the time the Tuning Fork was built I have always thought that new stores would spring up on West Seneca and West Green Streets. I think talk of Urban Renewal has delayed all this, The City of Corning recently experienced this same development. New stores, some of them nationally known, have been started on the new arterial street, located one block over from the business section, similar to Seneca and State Streets. Our business section can still operate successfully in.downtown Ithaca as at present and extending west on all three streets, State, Seneca and Green. With stores providing some of their own parking lots and the city furnishing parking lots we can accomplish our own Urban Renewal without any cost, and a gain to the city in taxes. This renewal plan is already causing much confusion among property owners in the business district. The owners of the property that was recently destroyed by fire, are confused as to whether to rebuild or not. Other landlords and tenants have had problems because of urban renewal. In trying to be fair to everyone I did not oppose any resolution tonight. However, when the time comes for a final decision; unless the plan is more definite than it is at present I will still be opposed to it." Sgd. John F. Ryan, Mayor Mr. Joseph Cosentini, a State Street merchant, urged that Urban Renewal be brought to a head as soon as possible and that it should be kept out of politics. RECREATION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY: The Clerk presented an application for submission to the State Adult Recreation Council and the Commissioner of Education for approval of a recreation program for elderly people from April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1963 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 $9,026.00 with the city's share amounting to $1,710.00 subject to state reimbursement at 50%, or a net contribution by the city of $855.00. He recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the city and submit it to the State Adult Recreation Council for its approval. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the budget as presented in the total gross amount of $1710.00 as the eityts share of the cost of providing recreation for the elderly for the period from April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1963 be approved;and that the Mayor be authorized to execute it and submit it to N.Y. State Adult Recreation Council, Albany, N.Y. for its approval. Carried. The Clerk 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. He advised that it was similar to the agreement in effect for the past year. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried, EAGLES BUILDING RENOVATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to provide $17,000.00 to finance the cost of re- novating the third floor of the Eagles Building at 330 E. State Street for use as city offices. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 5 April 4, 1962 South Hill Sewer Interceptor: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the construction of the South Hill Sewer interceptor at a total estimated cost of $52,000.00 and to provide for the financing of this project. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin 'JEREAS, the Board of Public Works requested, at its meeting of March 28, 1962, authorization and financing of construction of the South Hill Sewer Interceptor Sewer and South Aurora Street Sewer at an estimated total cost of $52,000 with work to be done by city forces, and T'7HERE%'S, this request has come before this Council with insufficient time to obtain the necessary bonding papers from the Bonding Attorneys, and "THREAS, there is an immediate and urgent need to start construction as soon as possible, NOT,,T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1) That construction of the aforesaid S. Hill Sewer Interceptor and South Aurora Street Sewer be approved, 2) That an amount'of $201000 be provided from Current Funds and that the rY balance of $33,000 be provided from the proceeds of a bond issue in an amount not to exceed $33,000. 3) That the Board be authorized to proceed with construction in anticipation of bond resolution to be passed by this Council at a later date. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried, SOUTHWEST PARK: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had confirmed its action taken January 24, 1992 recommending to the Common Council that the application filed with Finger Lakes State Parks Commission for state funds for the proposed purchase of lands in the southwest area of the City for park pur- poses be withdrawn. Alderman Kilby urged that the city avail itself of the opportunity to obtain state funds for purchase of park land in the city for neighborhood use. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to review the application filed with Finger Lakes State Parks Commission, study the proposal and report its findings with recommendations to the Finance Committee of the Council prior to April 15, 1962.. Carried. RCUTE #11 BY-PASS STREET LIGHTING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has requested the Council to endorse a proposal for the ornamental street lighting of Route #13 By-pass, within the city limits, estimated to cost an additional amount of $89743.00 in the year 1964 and annually thereafter. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Miller WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended approval of a proposal to provide for an ornamental street lighting system on the proposed Route #13 By-pass, within the city limits, which will increase the annual appr-K7Pr3at1o1, for street lighting in the budget starting in 1964 and thereafter by $8,743.00, and '^AREAS, said Board has recommended that the Council request New York State Department of Public Works to provide for the i?.stallation of such a system in construction of the roadway, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby approves the pro- posal as follows: 1) that lighting be installed on that portion of Route #13 Truck By-pass known as Northeast Arterial, Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane, plus that additional portion beyond Rosemary Lane in the City of Ithaca, to consist of 30 foot ornamental poles, bases, arms, 400 watt mercury luminaries and duct work, 2) that the City will install, or cause to be installed, wires, controls etc. to make this a complete lighting system; and that the City of Ithaca will be responsible for the completed systems operation. 3) that New York State Department of Public Works be requested to provide for the installation of such a system in construction of the roadway. Carried. Page 6 April 4, 1962 JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COkMERCE cnTwITTEE: her. Ronald Nordheimer appeared before the Council and introduced himself as a member of a Committee appointed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to attend Council meetings as well as meetings of the Town Board and Village of Cayuga Heights, and to report official actions back to the Junior Chamber, STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Attorney Clynes reported that the closing had taken dace today with Chi Phi for the parcel of lam needed by the City in re- construction of the Stewart Avenue bridge. He presented the deed and other related papers to the Clerk for filing. DAMAGE CLAIM: Attorney Clynes reported receipt of a damage claim filed on be- half of Norman L. and Alice A. Cooper, Meggett, S. Carolina, in the amount of $246.23 which represented their traveling expenses to Ithaca and other financial loss alleged to have been suffered in coming to Ithaca to answer a summons about a traffic ticket. He reported it was being forwarded to the City's Insurance agent for action. ANNUAL REPORT _ CITY CONTROLLER: Controller Weinstein presented his annual report for the Department of Finance for the year 1961. Copies were distributed to each of the aldermen. It was received and ordered filed. OZALID MACHINE CONTRACT: Controller Weinstein recommended approval of a mainte. nance agreement covering the City's Ozalid printing machine used by the Engineer- ing Department. He presented an agreement covering this service effective April 1, 1962 at an annual cost of $99.20. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the agreement with Ozalid, A division of General Aniline & Film Corporation, in the amount of $99.20 annually, effective April 1, 1962, for the City's ozalid printing machine be approved. Carried.. WEIGHTS & MEASURES: Controller Weinstein reported that some of the weights and measures currently being used by the Sealer had been condemned by N.Y�S. Dept. of Agriculture & Markets and that the Sealer had requested the sum of $450.00 for their replacement. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the 1962 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account `137, Sealer of Weights & measures, the sum of $450.00 for the purchase of new weights and measures for the Sealer. Carried. BUILDING COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Building Commissioner Golder reported that he had issued several permits for building repairs and alterations since the first of the year, only one for new construction and none in the Urban Renewal area, He blamed Urban Renewal for the apparent apathy in the business district. He urged the Council to take action in getting something done pending further studies. Alderman Baldini informed Mr. Golder that the Library Coordinating Committee is progressing with its plans for a new library building, BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented one report on the bus operation for the period January 1 to February 28, 1962 which showed a loss of $6,868.62 and another for the period March 1 to March 31, 1962 which showed a loss of $722.91. He stated that studies are continuing before any route changes will be made. Alderman Kilby expressed the hope that there may be a possibility of reaching a break-even point in the operation. Alderman Miller reported that the Finance Committee has had some discussion with the Board of Education regarding the possibility of having a contract with the School District for transportation of school children from September 1962 to June 1963. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee be authorized to continue its discussions with the Board of Education regarding a contract for transportation of school children on the buses, within the city limits, with terms of a contract to be based on existing rate schedules. AYES: 12 - Rosica, Baldini, Hines, KaNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Pearl,'VanMarter, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - N:urphy, Kilby Carried. Page 7 April 4, 1962 NANCY MASTERS - OVERTIME: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman FicNeill Resolved, that the Controller be authorized to provide overtime pay at straight time rates to Miss Nancy Masters in an amount of not to exceed four hours for ,;he purpose of assisting the Civil Service Secretary proctoring Civil Service examinations held on March 31, 1962. Carried. C ° PIT �,L BUDGET HEAAlderman Miller announced that a public hearing on the Capital Budget has been scheduled to be held on April 17th. at 7:30 P•m- in the Council Chamber and invited all to attend. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #4-1962 in the amount of $8819.59 in the General Fund and $1,049.49 in the Urban Renewal Fund be approved for payment. Carried. FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE: Alderman Murphy read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending the purchase of a fire truck from American IeFrance Co. for the total sum of $25,200,00 in accordance with terms of its bid sub- mitted. Alderman Murphy reported that the Public Safety Committee recommend its purchase also. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the bid received from the American LaFrance Company for $25,200 for furnishing a new fire engine to the City be accepted as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners, and Public Safety Committee; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract for the purchase. Carried. RAXMOND C. 17ILKIN,SON SA AIRY ZNCRRASE: Alderman I�nirphy reviewed action taken at the Last meeting to appoint Raymond Wilkinson as a Police Captain on a pro- visional basis. He stated that it had been intended to appoint him at the rate of $6238.00 which is the 2rd. step in grade 27 of the Compensation flan, but that this had been inadvertently omitted from the resolution. He recommended amending the resolution to provide for this salary increase. During discussion of the matter it was decided that the salary raise cannot be made retroactive to date of his appointment. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin I�IBEREAS, Raymond 1^111kinson was appointed as a Police Captain on a provisional basis by this Council on March 7th. without any provision being trade for a salary increase,, and ,,.W-REAS, it was the intent of the Public Safety Committee of the Council to recommend his appointment at an annual rate of $6,238.00, the 2nd, step of grade # 27 in the Compensation Plan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary of Raymond Wilkinson be and hereby is approved at the rate of $6,238.00, effective April 1, 1962. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - FIRE CHIEF: Alderman Murphy reported receipt of the annual report of the Fire Chief for 1962. Copies were distributed to each of the aldermen and it was accepted and ordered filed. URBnN RENEWAL CQL*MTEE: Alderman Y4Neill recommended that the Mayor consider the appointment of a Committee to confer on matters related to Urban Renewal. He stated he felt such a committee could correlate citizens' comments, suggeStinri4,. criticisms and thinking on this subject and bring them before the Council, and could confer with Cornell University on its participation in the program Mayor Ryan stated he would consider the appointment of such �a committee. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk C01, SON COUNCIL PRCCEED1YGS CITY OF ITHP.0 n , NE" I YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 2, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan k1dermen - Murphy, Kilby, Baldini, VankJarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, B2ldwin, Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Clynes Chamberlain - Mxs. Shaw Building Commissioner - Golder Planners - Niederkorn, Bonner Chief of Police - VanOstrand Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Ryan introduced and welcomed Miss Stephanie Lipsit, a teacher of 9th. grade Social Studies at Delolitt Junior High School, who was present with about 15 members of her class to observe the proceedings.. MUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. FINGER LIKES kSSCC. Pjo ING: The Clerk read a letter from the Ntayors' Council the Finger Lakes announcing a meeting to be held May 9th, 1962 in Seneca Falls to help promote the tourist trade in the Finger Lakes region. City officials were strongly urged to attend. I US ROUTE IN TO►-iN QF ITHAG ^ : The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, advising that the Town had passed a resolution giving formal approval to the city to operate buses T,ri.thin the Town. The period of approval was for the calendar year 1962. YCUTH BUREAU - STM. MRPFHFR: " The Clerk read a letter from C. Robert Cutia, Director of the Youth Bureau, requesting approval to hire a stenographer in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $3330.00, the third stop of grade 10 in the Compensation Plan. He stated that he found it difficult to hire one at the minimum of the grade. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report at the next meeting. Carried. -YOUTH CCURT: fttorney Richard Thaler appeared and reviewed the aims and objeetives of a proposed Youth Court for Tompkins County which he advised had been endorsed by the Board of Supervisors, the Magistrates' Assn, and the Tompkins County Bar V Assn. In addition he stated that Judge Casey had approved it. Jeffrey Nichols, a sophomore in Ithaca High School spoke in opposition to the Proposal. He claimed that the youth of the community who oppose it had not had ample opportunity to speak, that posters in favor of it had been posted, yet Posters opposing it had been taken down, and that only very limited copies of the court constitution had been made available to those who oppose it and these only for the last two days. By Alderman Vurphy: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Council hereby endorses the proposed Youth Court. Alderman Hines opposed the endorsement. He stated he felt youth of the community need to be better educated in the present laws that provide for handling of such infractions as those that are proposed to be referred to the Youth Court. He felt that such education should come from the older leaders in the Community. After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: AYES: 11 NAM : 1 - Hines , 13STrINED - 1 - VanMarter nation Carried. 5TIND'RDIZATIQN CF grUIPME : The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'Forks had recommended standardizing the following items of equipment for reasons of efficiency and economy as stated in its meeting dated.April 11, 1962: Equipment 3-5 ton tandem roller Salt & cinder spreader Traffic paint striper Bulldozer Snowplow blade and mount Standardized Type or make Recommended Buffalo -Springfield Big Scottie by Tarrant Mfg. Co. Kelly Creswell Caterpillar M. by Frink Sno-Plows , Inc. Page 2 May 2, 1962 37 Alderman hilby: seconded by 'Iderman Hagin R»^S, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public `forks to standardize certain items of equipment in accordance with the foregoing schedule and authorize said Board to advertise for bids thereon,and "7-F'R2AS, upon investigation, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Ithaca to approve such standardization for reasons of efficiency and economy which are listed as follows: 1) The City of Ithaca is currently using the foregoing types of equipment all of which have given satisfactory service over the past several years, znd, in fact, have proven more satisfactory than other types of similar equipment. 2) A large inventory of repair parts must be maintained for them. 3) It is necessary to standardize these types of equipment in order to keep the inventory of repair parts to a minimum. AND '^THEREAS, subdivision 5 of Section 103 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 that, for reasons of efficiency and economy, 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 responsible bidder furnishing the required security after advertising for sealed bids therefor, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that the types of equipment hereinabove listed be and hereby are standardized as the types to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the Board of Public 14orks be authorized to advertise for bids thereon; and further that said Board be authorized to include such limitation in its advertisement for bids therefor, AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. BULLDOZER FURCHPS The Clerk reported that the Board of Public I'Torks had re- quested that the budget be amended to permit the purchase of a new bulldozer for use at the city dump. Alderman Stallman advised that this request had already been reviewed by the Finance Committee and funds provided in the budget for this purpose. $CUTIWEST PARK: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had recommended that the City amend its application filed with Finger Ie kes State Parks Commission for state aid in the purchase of lands in the Southwest section of the City for park purposes by requesting the purchase of approximately 59 acres instead of 100 acres as originally requested. It was indicated that the city's share of the total cost of such a proposal would be approximately $13,000.00. Alderman Miller reported that there remains some questions as to actual b Alndarlan of the new proposal, availability of site, estimate of cost which he felt the Planning Board did not have time to decide on. He therefore recommended the matter -be referred back to the Planning Board. , By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldini' RESOLVED, that the application filed with Finger. Lakes State Parks Commission be referred back to the Planning Board with a request that it submit a final site with definite boundaries and a firm estimate of cost, based on a review of present appraisal figures or a new appraisal if necessary, upon which the Council can take action on how to amend its application. Carried. BUS REPORT: The Controller reported that it was impossible to present a monthly ' bus report at this time but that one will be made avialable within a week or so. FIR:71,ENS '•TORK WEEK: Controller Weinstein informed the Council that. the Governor � had signed a Bill which will reduce the work week for firemen from 56 to 48 hours, to be accomplished in stages of 2 hours a year over four years beginning January 1, 1963. He advised that this measure will eventually increase the Fire Depart= ment's payroll by approximately $54,000.00 per year. STE'.^1PRT AVENT0 BRIDGE ACCCUNT: The Controller reported that he had advanced the total sure of $1719.75 from the General Fund to pay for the acquisition of a right- of-way for the new Stewart Average bridge including the cost of recordi deeds from Cornell University and Chi Phi fraternity. He explained that the ouncil had already approved the use of $50,000,00 from Capital Reserve Fund f4, Bridges, to help finance the cost of this project with the balance to be financed from the proceeds of Bond Issue for this purpose. He recommended that the present cash balance of $1,979.70 in said reserve fund be transferred to a Capital construction account for the Stewart Avenue bridge, in order that the General Fund may be re- imbursed for the months that it has advanced; and that the remainder of the $50,000.00 be likewise transferred when the fund's present investments mature. Page 3 May 2, 1962 3y :'alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Controller be'authorized to transfer the cash balance in Capital Reserve Fund 4L47 Bridges, to a Capital Construction Fund as recommended; and that he be authorized to transfer the remainder of the $50,000.00 from said reserve fund when the maturity of present investments permit. AYES : 13 N^YS 0 Carried TT-,,-, IT : By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of rn'a'lud"j;abstract in the General Fund and $11.50 in the Urban Renewal Fund as listed -45-1962 be approved for �payment. o� Sa9 i� Carried. E. GRREN STREET STAIRWAY: By Alderman Stalliran: seconded by Alderman Schmidt TIHEREAS, there remains in Current Appropriations an unexpended balance of $2,686.31 which has been appropriated to finance the cost of constructing a stairway on E. Green Street at the S. Aurora Street bridge, and T,MREAS9 it is the sense of 'this Council at this time that the stairway is not needed and that the project should therefore be abandoned and the money made available for current use, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the stairway project'be abandoned and that the Controller be authorized to transfer the said sum of $2,686.31 from Current Appropriations to Current Surplus which will make it available for current use. AYES- 13 Nt:YS : 0 Carried. BUDGET PDOPTION: Alderman Miller presented the recommendations of the Finance Committee together with a final proposed budget for the year 1962 in which a Nt final total gross budget of $2,031,310.00 with an accompanying tax rate of h16.40 Per $1,000,00 of assessed valuation was recommended for adoption. He noted that it had been discussed in detail at a meeting of the Council as a committee of the whole held on April 25, 1962 and agreed upon informally. He announced that,_ having approved the recommendations 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 1962 establish the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom. The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1962 had been completed, footed and proved and showed the following valuatiorie' Valuation of land $ 15,765,000„00 Valuation of buildings 15.5,1251633 00 Total valuation of real property 170,890,633..00 Less exemption for R,R, ceiling 102;876;,00 170:787,757000 Less valuation of exempt property 92;1669933 00 Total net valuation of real property 78,620,824.00 Plus valuation of special franchises 2;488 3 53-00 TOTRL NET VAIIJATION OF TAXABLE PROFERTY 81,109,177,00 By Alderman taller: 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 $2;031,310,00 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended here=,rith, and WHHEREfS, available and estimated revenues total $701,119.50 thereby leaving $1,330,190,50 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and ',JHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1962 certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of $81,109,177.00, and `'MRE.t'S, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to $1,837,873.97 for 1962, NOYJ THERE -FORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal year 1962 be and the same hereby Iis established and fixed at $16.40 per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties on the 1962 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be of $11330,190.50, 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 -rt?ith their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $16.40 per $1,000,00 of such taxable valuations, and S Page 4 Niay 2, 1962 K,, IT FURT11],R 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 Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such iaarrant and forthwith to file the same frith 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 there- to, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $2,03 1,310.00 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: 11 NAYS: 2 - t!urphy, Kilby Carried & approved. rayor Ryan presented and read the following statement: "Needless to say, I am very disappointed with this budget. It imposes a tax rate that ,rill be a real hardship to many. `bile I appreciate the commitments made by the past administration compelled a tax rate increase, there are expenses in this budget that could have been cut and must be reduced another year. *I ask you now to keep this in mind, to have the taxpayer in mind at all times, and to realize Ithaca will never attract the industry it needs if our city continues to fall for every spending scheme that come along," John F. Ryan, Mayor Alderman Stallman stated he wished the rhyor could have found it possible to attend Committee meetings on the budget and especially the meeting of the Council as a committee of the whole on the subject which was held ^pril 25, 1962 and at which time he could have registered his objections. Alderman Miller expressed his opinion that the tax rate increase is due in part at least to problems which should rightly be shared with the State. He maintained that if State Comptroller Levitt's revised formula for state aid to cities had been approved this year in Elbany, Ithaca would have received ~119,000.00 more income from this source than at present, enough to meet approximately 757; of the increase. He stated that Ithaca's tax base does not fluctuate like the economic well being of the community and therefore places a burden on taxpayers not enjoy- ing benefits of a general economic growth. He cited the further burden of local taxpayers by reason of the amount of tax exempt property here owned by the State as well as educational institutions. = - POLICE UNIFORMS Alderman Murphy reported that the Public Safety Committee had received bids on April, 20 for purchase of various items of police uniforms and recommended that the lour bids on all items, except shirts, received from Morro Men's `Tear be accepted and that the low bid on shirts received from Iry Lewis be accepted, By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin `^1HEREAS, bids on items of uniform for Ithaca Police Department, which were re- ceived by the Public Safety Committee of the Cotrmon Council on April 20, 1962 have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and ',MREPS, the Chief of Police has reo< rmierded that the low bid submitted by Morris' Men 's ' lear , Inc. , 106 3. Cayuga Street. Ithaca, N,.Y. for fnl laWJ_YW itetr� of uniform be accepted: Overcoats: Patrolmen $74.25 Sergeants 74.25 Captain 78.18 Chief 78.18 Motorcycle & prowl Car 57.65 3louses: Patrolmen 42.19 Sergeant 42,94 Captain 46.14 Chief 46.14 Motorcycle 43.43 Trousers: Winter Summer N trolmen 19.13 17.72 Sergeant 19.63 18.97 Captain 20.46 19.12 Chief 20.48 19.12 Motorcycle 21.94 Page 5 May 2, 1962 Jackets: Fowl Car Hat: Patrolmen Sergeant Captain Chief Motorcycle Raincoats: Black Yellow Miscellaneous Items: Motorcycle Puttees Sheeplined Gloves $37.64 4.19 4.79 5.79 5.79 4.33 9.43 9.43 8.44 7.94 N07-T 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 of the City of Ithaca with items of uniform listed above be awarded to Morris' Men's Wear, Inc. in accordance with the specifications as set forth by the Chief of Police and the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1962 Police Department budget, account l'•130. AYES: 13 NAYS. 0 Carried. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman VanVarter `1HEREAS, bids on items of uniform for Ithaca Police Department, which were re- ceived by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on April 20, 1962, have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and 'AREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Iry Lewis, Inc., 120 E. State Street, Ithaca, N.Y. for the following items of uniform be accepted: Shirts: Long Sleeve - gray poplin $ 3.90 Short Sleeve - Gray poplin 3.45 N(Ytl 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 of the City of Ithaca with items of uniform listed above in accordance with the specifications as set forth by the Chief of Police and the terms of the bid as submitted be awarded to Iry Lewis, Inc; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1962 Police Department budget, account ,'`130. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. RIDS - MOTOR CYCLE: Alderman Murphy reported that the following bids on the purchase of a 2-wheel motorcycle for use in the Police Department had been received, opened and read by the Public Safety Committee on April 27, 1962; NAFE OF BIDDER GROSS BID TRADE-TNTRADE_TN MT BITS Horseheads Harley-Davidson Sales $1,511.00 •300.00 $1,211.40 Ithaca Harley-Davidson Sales 1.556.75 256.75 1,300.00 He recommended that the low bid submitted by Horseheads -Ha rley-Devidson Sa7.e5 ba accepted. By Alderman rurphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin 1,T]EREAS , bids on 2-wheel ( solo) police motorcycle, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on April 27, 1962 have been re- viewed by the Public Safety Comittee of the Council, and TJHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Horseheads Harley-Dgvidson Sales for one 2-wheel (solo) police motorcycle in the total net amount of $1,211.00 be accepted. DOW 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 one 2-wheel (solo) police motorcycle be and hereby is awarded to Horseheads Harley- Davidson Sales in the total net amount of $1,211.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted;•and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1962 Police Department budget, account �,L130. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Page 6 May 2, 1962 TIDS - N:ET^R SERVICE CAR: Alderman Murphy reported that the following bids on the purchase of a meter service car for use in the Police Department had been received, opened and read by the Public Safety Committee on April 27, 1962: E IE OF B IDDER GR6SS BID T R; DE -IN NE'?' AID Mid -State Contractors Equip. Co, Inc (Cushman) 1,452.00 352.00 1,100.00 Material Handling Products Corp. (Cushman) 1,448.77 350.00 1,098.77 Ithaca Harley-Davidson Sales (Topper) 700.00 100,00 600.00 He reported that the "Topper" machine offered by Harley-Davidson did not meet requirements and therefore recommended that the low bid, meeting specifications, submitted by Material Handling Products Corp. be accepted. By Alderman Yurphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin `IHEREPS, bids on police meter service car (truckster), which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on April 27, 1962 have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Material Handling Products Corporation for one meter service car (truckster) in the total amount of $1,098.77 be accepted, NOV THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the reccmr.endation of the Chief of Police be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with one meter service car (truckster) be and hereby is awarded to Material Handling Products Corporation in the net amount of $1,098.77 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1962 Police Department budget, account 7'-�130. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. URBAN RFUET•IAL STUDY: By Alderman Puller: seconded by Alderman Baldini '^IHEREAS, a situation of great urgency exists with respect to plans for the development of downtown Ithaca because of: 1. The existence of critical needs for public buildings, including a new library, a new public safety building and a new city hall; 2. The condition of uncertainty facing doi•mtown property owners who cannot proceed with individual plans for development, remodelling, or expansion until the question of whether the city will undertake urban renewal is re- solved; 3. The existence of an increasing number of vacant properties in the downtown area which are unlikely to be occupied until the question of urban renewal is resolved; 4. The increasing possibility that further delay will create growing pressures for retail and commercial developments in the periphery and in the township; 5. The existence of other areas within the City of Ithaca requiring redevelop- ment which need to be considered and •ihich 7.A11 suffe • from further delay and neglect; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV*2D, that the Common Council hereby urges the Planning Consultant and the Economic Consultant to proceed with the utmost dispatch to prepare the detailed studies of Froject I in order that the Council may deeter:nine whether to proceed or not to proceed with an urban renewal project at the earliest possible date; and that the Council establish as a target date, November 1; 1962, as the date on which data shall be made available to it on which a decision may be based; and let it further be resolved that the Planning Director and the Planning Board are hereby instructed to maintain constant communication with the consultants staffs for the purpose of expediting the work of the study of Project I. Carried. Miller LIBRARY, CITY HPLL ETC: By Alderman;/ seconded by Alderman Baldini ',dHEREAS, the need for a public safety building, a new library, and a new City Hall have been demonstrated, and the need for these facilities is becoming daily more urgent and. TPIHEREAS, these buildings will be needed regardless of decisions which the City may make with respect to urban renewal, and Page 7 May 2, 1962 'MR�., , it is the intent of the Common Council to hasten the planning of these necessary public buildings by the early preparation of preliminary architectural studies and plans to the end that the Board of Public Works may be in a position to negotiate architectural contracts for working drawings by the end of 1962, NOW THEWFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cron Council hereby instructs the Library Coordinating Committee and the Public Safety Building Coordinating Coils, ittee to: 1. Review immediately the space requirements and general specifications for the buildings they are concerned with to the end that they may submit to the Council for approval at the earliest possible date a completed building Program including capital budget and operating cost estimates for subsequent submission to an architect, and; 2. Review the site plans for the Library and public Safety buildings as pro- posed in the General Neighborhood Renewal plan Report/Rogers, Taliaferro, Kostritsky, and Lamb, and make a firm recommendation to the Council as to site, and further to note that the site recommendation should include at least one alternate site and, if feasible, one of the recommended sites should be a site location on city owned property. Carried. FAG%$S Bi7ILDII\'G: Alderman Hines presented a resolution to earmark $17,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund `9, General I]4nicipal Building, for remodeling the third floor of the Eagles Building into offices for municipal use. During a discussion of the matter the Clerk pointed out that it would not be permissable to use money from this reserve fund for the stated purpose. The notion was withdrawn. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. B lean City Clerk CITY CF ITHf,CP_ GENERI L FUND BUDGET SUPIU RY 1962 1ppropria tions : General Government $427,871.00 Protection of Persons & Property 616,146.00 Sanitation & Clesnliness 119,285,00 Highways . Creeks & Bridges 285,275.,00 Parks & Recreation 92,851.00 Public Utilities (non-commercial) 18,883.00 Miscellaneous 99;663.00 Municipal Indebtedness 117,497,00 Construction & Permanent Improvements 153,090.00 Capital Reserve �=9, Municipal Building 320'000.00 Youth Bureau 33,749.00 Contingent Fund 35,000.00 Total fppropriation or BUDGEET $2,031,310.00 Revenues Other Than Current Property Tax: Locally Collected Revenues $363,725.15 State Grants or Shared Taxes 237?024072 Surplus, Pvailable at beginning of Year for Appropriation 94,035.00 694,784.87 Lae From Other Funds: Plrterial Highway Fund 3,399.09 Thurston Ave. Bridge Capital Constr. Fund 2,935.55 63334.64 Amount to be supplied by Property Tax 1;?300'190.49 Total Budgeted Expenditures a2,031,310„00 Amount to be Supplied by Property Tax r1,730,190,49 (a) Assessed Tax Valuation 81,109d77 (b) Tax Rate (Divide a by b) 16.40 r (Per1.,000 Valuation) 1962 CITY BUDGET CITY OF ITHi.CA, N.Y. I GT,NER/ L GOVT RNI,T;NC 101 Ccrmon Council 102 Mayor's Office 106 City Controller 108 Chamberlain's Office 108E Chamberlain's Office (Equipment) 110 Clerk's Office 110E Clerk's Office (Equipment) 111 I_ssessor's Office 212 Pttorney's Office 113 Civil Service Commission 114 Board of Public Works Ldministration 114E Board of Public Works (Equipment) 116 Engineer's Office 116E Engineer's Office (Equipment) 117 Election Commissioners 117E Elections (Equipment) 118 City Court 118E City Court (Equipment) 11-9 City Hall 120 I:unicipal Building (330 E. State St) 121 Planning Board 121E Planning Board (Equipment) 122K Municipal Surgeon 123 City Historian 128 Employees Retirement System 12911 Social Security 129B Undistributed Expense 129C Health Insurance II PROTECTION CF PERSONS & PROPFRTY 130 Police Force 130E Police Force (Equipment) 132 Fire Force 132E Fire Force (Equipment) 133 Fire Department Buildings 134 Building Commissioner 134E Building Commissioner (Equipment) 135 Board of Zoning !ppeals 137 Sealer of Weights & Measures 137E Sealer of Weights & Heasures (Equipment) 138 Public Pound - Dog Catcher 139 Parking Meters 139E Parking Meters (Equipment) III SAUTTATION & CLEI'NLINFSS 161 Street Cleaning 162 Refuse & Garbage 162E Refuse & Garbage (Equipment) 168 Storm Sewers 169 Nlosquito Control IV HTQTFtT1'YS , CREEKS AND BRIDGES 180 Street Lighting 181 Highway Yleintenance 181E Highway Maintenance - Equipment 1811, Public Utility Street Repairs 182 Sncw & Ice Removal 182E Snow & Ice Removal - Equipment 183 Highway Department Buildings 183E Highway Department Buildings (Equipment) 184 Bridge Maintenance 185 Creek Yzintenance 186 Highway Shop Haintenance 186E Highway Shop Iaintenance (7quipment) 187 Traffic Control 187E Traffic Control (Equipment) V LRKS & RPCREITION 230 Forestry Division 230E Park Department (Equipment) 232 Stewart Park 232E Stewart Park (Equipment) 234 Golf Course 234E Golf Course (Equipment) 3,450 4,400 9,484 33,835 250 35,714 500 19,546 6,500 4,109 34,770 65 42,269 50 7,341 1,700 21,386 368 12,504 7,200 30,912 243 1, 750 100 1071000 28,200 725 13,500 282,992 11,103 249,375 10;625 14,o65 17,218 50 115 6,210 450 2,200 15,020 6,723 19,268 55,280 29,500 12,227 3 r 010 46,600 102,527 17,640 20,000 26 , 200 8,350 5,355 11350 17,350 8,000 9,830 2,600 16,150 3,323 50,132 1,400 22,592 1,300 17,327 100 $427,871 616,146 119 s2F,5 ?85,275 92,851 0 - 2 - V1 EM LIC UTILITIE (WON-COMNLRM L) 18,883 250 Principal Parking Areas 1,530 252 Cemetery 7;930 252E Cemetery (Equipment) 200 253 1irport Park 8,423 253E P irport Park - (Equipment) 600 254 lirport 200 VII D1TSGr, U. NEOUS 99,663 260 Judgements and Settlements 250 260 Taxes Expunged or paid 250 260 Tax Sale Expenses and Purchases 2,'500 260 Contribution - Library 21,103 260 General Insurance 38,000 Memorial Day Expense 50 260 Veterans' Day Celebration 300 260 Recreation for the Elderly 1,710 260 Contribution to 'dater and Sewer Fund 11,000 260 Contribution to Transit Fund 12,000"• 261 'Jorkmen's Compensation 12000 VIII MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 117,497 270 Bond Principal 49 76o 271 Capital Notes Principal 48,000 272 Bond Interest 10,980 273 Interest on Temporary Loans 8,757 IX CONSTRUCTION & PFRI'PNF, INPROVENENTS 153,090 X CAPIT^L RFSTRVm FUND ;,�, GT;NER; L PNICIPAL BUTIDIrG 32,000 XI MUTH BUREAU 33,749 XII C0NTING3NT FUND 35,000 Grand Total of Estimates or BUDGET 2,031,310 BUDGET SUM,ARY (RECAPITULATION BY GRCUFS P_S PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHl;RTER) T;STIMATET) EXPENSES Board of Public `.corks Fire Department Common Council Total Maintenance Debt Service Aermanent Improvements Capital Reserves Total Budget Expense gsSr,SSED V(JUATION FOR 1962 Total Real Property Valuation Total Franchise Valuation Total Full Valuation Less: Exempt Railroad Property Other Exemptions Total Net Taxable Valuation 613,152 274,o65 ' 8411506 1,728,723 117,497 1,846,220 ' 153 1090 1,999 ,310 32,000 2,031,310 17o,89o,633 2;488,353 173,378,986 102,876 92,166,933 92,269,809 81,109,177 FOR !,LL FURFOSFS 694084486 State Aid - Per Capita I1location 197t484.72 State Aid - Mortgage Tax 200000.00 State Aid - Youth Bureau 14,500.00 State !'.id - Recreation for the Elderly 855.00 State Aid - State Highway Maintenance 41185.00 Utility Taxes - local 46,000.00 Television Franchise 1000600 Miscellaneous Licenses 5,300.00 City Court Fees 45 �000.00 Fire Service - Town of Ithaca 16,500.00 Agency Service - Board of Education 15,500.00 Agency Service - Water Department 25,250.00 Agency Service - Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Bd 49000,00 Youth Bureau Revenues 7,300.00 Parking IL -ter Fees 122,000.00 Urban Renewal 6,000.00 School Drop Out Program 27800.00 Departmental Earnings 66,275.14 Surplus of Prior Year 94,035•00 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS Arterial Highway Fund (Capital Fund) Interest Earnings to apply on payment of interest on bonded debt (Art. Highway Bonds -budget account - 273) 3 ,399 0 09 Thurston Avenue Capital Construction Fund Unexpended bond proceeds to apply on payment of interest on bonded debt (Public Improvement Bonds - budget acct.-i,`-273) 2,935.55 Total Tax Levy on $81,109,177 C $16.40 per M Approved and adopted by the Common Council May 2, 1962. 6,334.64 19330,190.50 2, 031,310.00 Fred It-'einstein City Controller i THE CITY nF ITHACA, NEW YORE WTIERE YOUR TAX DOLLAR GOES ppPSST��G gVl`r1Ts � The (gip \ ts Yltfvlr �er i1 rKs dev h 7 n a a 04rea - �. �, �o Faacing & dg� oOs� 0eri heed and h�s� �. �`� .• ,� ReP bra- s n� A apg 3mpr °,p° d bzz . of - \ Aar . �� G� �'� C t2Oh.dd1h n��a� tie O� PARTS AND � 0 � RECREATIoy 6% 0 s SANITATIOINT, HIGHWAYS, CREEKS AYV f PROTECTIOY OF PERSOYS AND BR DGEP PROPERTY Cleaning streets, collection of _ -- garbage, street lights, street and nFor your Police and Fire Dep^rtment. road maitenance, snow and ice removal, maintaining bridges and' Also Building Inspection, checlTing of; creeks, traffic control, city ' scales, Public Pound -nd Dog Warden, cemetery, Airport and 11arina etc. Perk, etc. 30% 21% General Government 14% Employees' Fringe Benefits 80 Protection of Persons and Property 30% Sanitation, Highways, Creeks & Bridges 23.E Parks & Recreation & Youth Bureau 6% Municipal Indebtedness 6% Miscellaneous and Contingencies 6% Construction & Permanent Improvements 9% TOTI L 100- 6CO 450 a a 0 C:� 0 v� O Ex-+ 300 COMPARATIVE BUDGET 61-62 Vjhite Areas = 1961 Shaded Areas = 1962 r Hll El`� i r, 1 t 1 i 1 I ! 1 ri 1 1 t 1 1 E+ � 1 1 1 i 1 1 co 1 1 E-t W x co W 7 Z OW H H Ems+ cf) 0 a RECO111';ND1,TIONS OF THE FINANCE COP ZTTEE 1962 CITY BUDGET To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor and Members of the Ccmmon Council Final budget requests for the year 1962, as filed by the various city departments have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows: 1960 1961 1962 1962 1962 1, BOI,RD OF PUBLIC 11ORKS Budget Dudget Requests TentAtive Final 114 Bd. of Pub. Wks. Admin. 18,453 26,733 291640 26,928 34,770 114E Bd. of Rub. Wks. 1:dmin-Equip 1,600 - - 65 116 City Engineer 32,087 34'401 42274 42,125 42,269 116E City Engineer -Equipment 1,60o 1,600 - _ 50 119 City Hall 14,050 121000 121004 12,004 1215C4 120 N'unicipal Bldg-330 E. State St 11,200 7,300 7,200 7:200 7,200 161 Street Cleaning 20,800 19,241 19,241 19,241 19,268 161E Street Cleaning -Equipment - 162 Refuse & Garbage 55,250 53,199 54,600 54,600 55,280 162E Refuse & Garbage -Equipment 22,000 - 28:500 11,500 29,500 168 Storm Sewers 12,200 11,820 12#000 12,000 12,227 169 Mosquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,200 3,000 3,010 180 Street Lighting 38,200 43'868 47,000 46,600 46,600 181 Highway Maintenance 89,300 91,013 103,700 103,000 102,527 181E Highway Maintenance -Equip 27,000 279500 35,640 17,640 17,640 181, Public Utility -Street Repairs 209000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,Coo 182 Snow & Ice Removal 26,700 44,981 36'000 36�000 26,200 182E Snow & Ice Removal -Equipment 2,300 40400 8,350 8050 8;350 183 Highway Department -Buildings 1,900 1,075 1,825 1,025 51355 183E Highway Department -Equipment - - 550 1,350 1,350 184 Bridge Maintenance 15,500 16,620 17,350 17,350 17,350 185 Creek Maintenance lo,650 6,920 7,000 7,000 8,000 185E Creek MaintenanceEquipment 250 186 Highway Shop Maintenance 9,350 9,625 10,700 9,225 9,830 186E Highway Shop Maintenance Equip -- - - 1,600 2,600 187 Traffic Control 16,500 16,050 17,470 16,150 16115O 187E Traffic Control Equipment 450 _ 2,000 3,323 3,323 230 Forestry Division 41,850 431242 50,770 50,132 50,132 230E Forestry Division Equipment 5,750 39450 1,400 1,400 1,400 232 Stewart Park 20,500 221700 22,550 22,592 22,592 232E Stewart Park 0125 3,240 1,300 1,300 1,300 234 Golf Course 13,050 14,700 17'479 17,077 179327 234E Golf Course -Equipment 400 - 1,500 100 100 250 Yunicipal Parking Areas 21500 2;821 2,780 1,530 1,530 252 Cemetery 6,375 7,975 8,000 71930 71930 252E Cemetery -Equipment 1150 240 200 200 200 253 Airport Park 51900 8,300 8000 8,423 89423 253E Airport Park Equipment - - 600 600 6o0 254 l_irport 1,400 .200 '200 '200 '200 TOTAL BOf:RD OF PUBLIC 140RKS 548,340 558,214 631,523 588,695 613,152 2, FIRE T)EPf.RTPFhT 132 Fire Fighting 217.120 230,089 247,328 247,888 249' 1375 132E Fire Fighting Equipment 3,695 4,198 25,878 626 10,625 133 Fire Dept. B ldgs-Supplies 12,000 120485 14,426 132190 14,o65 TCTI:L FIRE DEPf,RT1,MNT 232,815 246,772 287,632 261,704 274,o65 3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL 101 Common Council 625 39075 2r950 20950 3,450 102 Mayors Office 4,350 4,400 4,400 49400 4,400 106 City Controller - - 109000 9,484 9,484 108 Chamberlain 27,855 31.033 33,332 33,639 33,835 108E Chamberlain -Equipment - 1,304 1350 .250 '250 110 City Clerk 29,221 38,431 34,710 35,314 35,714 110E City Clerk -Equipment 11000 1,200 400 500 500 111 Assessor 14015 150850 11,644 21s526 191546 112 City Attorney 5,000 6,400 6,4o0 61400 69500 113 Civil Service & Personnel Con. 3,234 5,642 3,859 5,859 4,109 113E Civil Service -Equipment 41 75 117 Elections 5,496 50398 7,321 7 ;,321 7,341 117E Elections -Equipment 200 1100 1:700 1,700 1,700 118 City Court 18,709 19,385 20,584 20,396 21086 118E City Court -Equipment 200 173 830 668 368 . 196o 1961 1962 1962 1962 UNDER CONTROL CF COUNCIL (CONIT) Bii�qpt Bii�gpt Rpgi3ests TAntatjvP Fina 121 Planning Board 23,952 30,789 33,177 30,912 30,912 1?13 Planning Board Equipment - - 243 1243 1 243 122K Municipal Surgeon 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 123 City Historian .300 100 1100 1100 '100 128 Employees Retirement System 90,550 911935 107,000 1071000 1078'000 129A Social Security 22,000 27,000 28,200 28,200 28,200 129D Undistributed Expense '660 825 725 725 725 129C Health Insurance 13,150 13,000 13,500 13,500 13,500 130 Police Department 256,891 278,558 298p612 2889623 282,992 130E Police Department -Equip. 6,375 7,922 10,5e6 1o,603 11,103 134 Building Commissioner 12,296 12,848 27,716 18,095 17,218 134E Building Com nissioner-Equip 100 - 850 50 50 135 Board of Zoning Appeals 150 " 50 150 150 115 137 Sealer of I^Teights & Treasures 5,380 51922 61145 6,145 6,210 137E Sealer of Wgts. & P•srs. Equip 250 115 360 _ 1450 138 Public Pound - Dog Catcher 1,100 1,100 1,100 2,2CO 2,200 139 Parking Meters 14091 14,691 15,320 157020 15,020 139E Parking Meters -Equipment 5,000 6,400 51350 6,723 6,723 260 Miscellaneous Expenses 33,860 42,o60 37,163 37'163 37;163 Insurance 27,430 30,748 30,000 30,000 381000 Contrb. to Comm. Transit System - - 25,000 9,500 121000 261 Workmens Compensation 5 s500 6,500 6,500 6,500 12 �500 Youth Commission 32,872 33,317 33,749 33,749 33,749 Contingent Fund 35,000 35;243 50;000 35,000 359'000 TOTI:L UNDER COUNCIL 699,203 773,839 871,696 832,358 841,_5c6 4. DEBT SERVICE 270 Principal 352000 35,000 47,000 47,000 49,760 271 Bond Antic. Notes -Principal 40,000 409000 48,000 489000 481000 272 Interest on Bonds 7,320 6;700 7,875 13,955 10,980 273 Interest on Temporary Loans 49'730 10;799 5;910 5;910 TOTPL DEBT SERVICE 87,050 92,499 108,785 114,865 _8;757 117,497 CPPITPL BUDGET 5. CONSTRUCT70N & PFW:ANENT IMPROVEMENTS Surface Treatment of Dirt Streets 15,000 14,704 15,000 159000 17,500 Curb & Gutter Renewal lo,000 14,704 15,000 15,000 159000 Gravel Basing of Streets 10,000 99795 109000 101000 109000 Machine Paving 18,500 46,244 16,400 16,400 160400 Replace Concrete Wall (Cliff St) 10,000 - - - - Park Development 49,700 25,000 12,000 12,000 6,000 Storm Sewers: Warren Place -Hook to Richard Pl. 2,800 - - «. - Adams St-Cascadilla Creek to First 2,60o - - - - Cliff St. to Campbell Ivenue 4,900- Adams Street - Second to Third - 2;200 - - Elmira Road - 2,200 - - - Madison Street - - 2a900 2,900 2,900 VAtchell Street - _ 9,600 9,600 9,600 Hector Street 7 - 4t200 4,200 41200 Walkway on Gunshop Hill 11800 - Gravel Basing New Subdivision Sts, 13,500 19,590 26,700 25,000 221000 Dept. of Pub. Wks. Storage Yd. 4'000 31000 3,000 3,000 3,001 Renewal of E. Green St. Parking Lot 3,K00 5,186 - - - Remodel Waite Boathouse 41000 8,200 1,500 1,500 1,500 Lincoln Street Repaving 401000 - - - - Rebuild Retaining ??,Tall, Walk & Railing Stewart Ave Fall Creek & Thurston - 3,000 - - - Concrete Retaining Wall -Terrace Pi. - 4,000 -- - - ConCrete Retaining ?loll -Stone quarry Rd - - 1,200 1,200 1,475 Beautification Elmira Road - - 10,250 - - Guard Railing -State St & 11itchell St. - - 1;350 1,350 1,350 Widen Buffalo St -Stewart Ave to Eddy St - - 41,000 - - Develop Brookfield Rd -Cliff St to Fallview - - 2,300 2,300 2,300 Develop Taylor Pl Northerly from Hook Pl - - 6,000 6,00o 6,000 Repave Dryden Rd -Maple P,ve to City Line - - 32,000 32,000 32,000 Storm Damage - Elmira Road - _ - 19865 19865 TOTPL CCNSTR & PERM IMIRWITS 190.300 157,823 210,400 159,315 1539090 6. CPPITPL RESERVES No. 4 Bridges - 50,000 - - - Fire Engines - - - 102000 - No. 9 General Municipal Bldg. - - - - 32;000 TOTIL CAPITtL RESERVES - 501000 - 100000 32,000 The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget by groups as provided by the City Charter, together with a ccmrarison for the two previous years: 1960 1961 1962 1962 1962 Budget Budget Requests Tentative Final 1. Board of Public Works 550,340 558,214 631,523 588,695 613,152 2. Board of Fire Ccmmrs. 232,815 246,772 287,632 261' 704 274,065 3 Under Common Council '6999'203 '773,839 '871r696 '832,358 '8i!1;5C6 Total 11`aintenance 1,482,358 1,578,825 1,790,851 1,682,7;7 1,728,723 4. Debt Service 87f050 " 92;499 �108;785 '114,865 '1179497 1,5691408 1,671#324 1,8991636 1,7971622 1,846,220 5. Constr & Perm Inrrvmts '190;300 •157;823 •210,400 159$315 153no90 1,759,708 1.829,147 2,110,036 1,956,937 1,999,310 6. Capital Reserves - 50,000 - 10,000 32,000 GRf,I\TD TOTAL BUDGET 19759,708 1,879,147 2,110,036 1,966,937 2,031,310 ESTIMATED INCOI, 1960 1961 1962 1962 1962 Budget Bud, -et Requests Tentative Final Surplus Prior Year 112,320 86,426 50P000 50,000 94;035 00 Miscellaneous Revenues 598,742 609,319 595,585 595:585 600,749�87 Due From Other Funds 49.851 56,�1'76 — — 6;334,64 760,913 752,221 645 P583 645,585 701,119.51 Taxes on assessed value of 79,937 ,332 E 12.50 for year 1960 998,794 On asstd value of 80,725,373 @ 13.96 for year 1961 1,126,926 On asstd value of 81,109,177 C 16.40 for year 1962 1,132,554 1,132,554 1,330,190.4c 1,759,708 1,778,139 2,031,310,00 1,879,147 1,778,139 May 2, 1962 CO1MON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. June 6, 1962 PRESENT: fayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin Stallman, Miller, Pearl, Schmidt, Hart. Attorney - Clynes Supt, of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan Chief of Police - VanOstrand Police Commissioner - Sullivan Building Commissioner - Golder Planners - Niederkorn, Bonner Controller - 11einstein Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. HAROLD MOSHER - FIRE COMMISSIONER: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Harold (Mike) Mosher as a Fire Commissioner for a term of three years ending June 30, 1965 and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Harold Mosher as Fire Commissioner for a term of three years ending June 30, 1965 be approved and confirmed. Carried. SMITH G. PAULISON - CIVIL SERVICE COM14ISSIONER: Mtayor Ryan announced his appoint- ment of Smith G. Paulison as a Civil Service Commissioner to succeed himself for a term of six years ending June 1, 1968. ROUTE #96: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting a joint meeting of the Council and the Town Boards of the Town of Ithaca and Ulysses at mutual convenience to discuss the relocation of Route 96 within the various municipalities. Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement on the subject: "I would like to comment on this letter. In the first place the several groups who have suggested an alternate route are only delaying the building of this new highway into Ithaca. On January 26, shortly after I took office, Mr. Laverty and myself went to Syracuse to talk with Mr. Towlson, the District Engineer about the Route 96 relocation. We were told that the Flood Control project had been holding up state planning of Route 96. We now have these plans and we can expect the state engineers to turn their attention to the original plan of the Route 96 by-pass. Construction of that arterial which will depart from the present Route 96 on the Trumansburg Road north of the city limits and follow a new course across Cayuga Inlet to Meadow Street in the vicinity of Hancock and Cascadilla Streets is the next step after relocation of Route 13 in the original 1949 state highway plan for Ithaca. Route 13 was delayed by certain individuals disagreeing with the state's plan, Too many plans by too many groups or individuals will only delay the new Route 96 by-pass." John F. Ryan Mayor Mr. James Niefer appeared before the Council and filed a resolution adopted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce urging the Mayor and members of the Council to do everything possible to expedite the reconstruction of route 96 along any routes acceptable to planners. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the entire Council as a Committee of the whole. Carried. Page 2 J ine 6, 1962 TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION: The Clerk read a letter from E.W. Melchen, Jr., Asst. Traffic Engineer, presenting a proposal entitled, 'Better Traffic Administration for Ithaca". By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that action of the report be deferred until the July meeting of the Council. Carried. S. AURORA STREET SPEED LIMIT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Traffic Commission calling attention to the fact that 25 miles per hour is the lowest speed regulation that the city may establish within its limits. Attention was called to Ithaca Traffic Ordinance which calls for a 20 mph on S. Aurora Street which is in conflict with the Traffic Commission's regulations. It was recommend- ed that it be changed to 2S mph. After some discussion, during which it was suggested that the State Traffic Commission be made aware of the hazardous conditions existing on S. Aurora Street, it was decided to study the matter further before taking any action. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for further study with instructions to contact the State Traffic Commission to ascertain if it has any plans to alleviate hazardous traffic conditions on this street. Carried. RITA RILEY APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from C. Robert Cutia, Youth Bureau Director, recommending the provisional appointment of Miss Rita Riley as a stenographer in the Youth Bureau. By Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that Miss Rita Riley be provisionally appointed as a stenographer in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $2,961.00, the minimum of grade 10 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment be effective on June 18, 1962; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary qualifying examination for this position. Carried. CAROL MOREHOUSE APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Judge recommend* ing the temporary appointment of Miss Carol Morehouse as a typist, on a part-time basis, for two and one-half months in the Traffic Violations Bureau. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the temporary appointment of Miss Carol Morehouse as a typist on a part-time basis in the Traffic Violations Bureau, at the rate of $1.32 per hour, be approved as recommended by the City Judge. Carried. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Alderman Hines presented and read a resolution outlining a "Declaration of Policy for the Program for Community Improvement". He recommended its adoption. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the City has decided to proceed with survey and planning studies for the first urban renewal project as indicated by the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, recertification of the city's Program for Community Improvement (Workable Program) is necessary for these planning studies to proceed; and WHEREAS, a "Declaration of Policy" statement outlining accomplishments and goals under the renewal program must be submitted as part of this recertification re- quest; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a "Declaration of Policy for the Program for Community Improvement" be and hereby is approved and adopted to read as follows: A review of Ithaca's Program for Community Improvement, submitted to the Housing and Home Finance Agency on August 31, 1960, indicates that substantial progress has been made toward attainment of the objectives set forth in the original policy declaration. A summary of significant accomplishments is as follows: 1. Complete review and major revision of the City's Zoning Ordinance was concluded, and the revised ordinance adopted, in June of 1961. To keep this ordinance current an annual review is to be made by the City Planning Board. 2. The City's First Housing Code was adopted in October of 1961. This code is also subject to annual Planning Board review. 3. A review of the existing Building Code has been completed and adoption in the near future is expected. Review of subdivision regulations has been initiated and work is now in progress. Page 3 June 6, 1962 4. Enforcement of codes and ordinances has been accelerated and funds for an additional inspector were provided in the 1962 City Budget. S. Emphasis has been placed on a Major Thoroughfare Plan for the city and most of the basic data for this plan has been assembled and analysed. This includes a complete inventory of characteristics of the existing street system and a proposed plan for street improvements. 6. Space requirement programs and rough cost estimates have been prepared for a new City Hall, Library, and Public Safety Building. These facilities, along with all other contemplated capital expenditures for public improvements have been included in the annual capital improvements program. 7. A Department of Finance headed by a City Controller was established in 1961. This has greatly expedited coordination and control of the city's fiscal policy and provides the basic element for preparation of a long- range financial plan. 8. A community -wide assessment of deterioration and obsolescence has been made as part of the general plan program. This survey forms the core of an analysis, by neighborhood, of all land use and existing development within the city. 9. Initial steps of a housing survey requested by the city were undertaken by the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. By evaluating the local housing inventory in light of present and expected future needs this survey will provide valuable groundwork for relocation activities and sub- sequent housing redevelopment programs. This Council asserts that the above summary of achievements demonstrates progress in its Program for Community Improvement. At the same time, this Council reaffirms its intent to counteract deterioration in Ithaca by all means at its disposal and to take necessary steps to prevent further deterioration and obsolescence from occurring. In carrying out this policy several major goals are to be attained in the coming months. The revised Building Code will be adopted and revision of Sub- division Regulations will be completed. All major elements of a preliminary general plan to guide future city development will be presented for public discussion and official action. Work on architectural drawings and other studies related to needed public buildings will proceed as quickly as possible. Studies and surveys pertinent to the housing needs of this community will be completed so that a broad program for housing rehabilitation and redevelopment can be undertaken. Alternate ways of encouraging development and expanding the tax base will be explored as a supplement to Federal urban renewal programs. More and broader citizen participation in, and understanding of, these programs will be encouraged and every effort will be made to assist in the development of strong and informed citizen groups. Cooperation and coordinated efforts of citizen groups and all official de- partments and offices in the city is essential to the success of this Program for Community Improvement. This Council will provide leadership in the attainment of cooperative action and instructs all official bodies to coordinate those activitie, of mutual concern and interest to the maximum extent possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and directed to submit the City's Program for Community Improvement to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for recertification. Carried. LIBRARY REPORT: Alderman Baldini presented a report outlining a program and staffing proposal for a new Cornell Public Library building prepared by Jos. B. Rounds, Cornell Library Association's consultant, which indicated the need of a total of 32,192 square feet of space for all needs. He advised the Committee recommended that the space be reduced by 10% to approximately 29,000 square feet for all purposes. He stated the committee's first choice of site is the one indicated in the GNRP plan with the corner of N. Cayuga and West Court being selected as an alternate. He reported that the total estimated cost of a new building will be $646,000.00 and that the Library Association has approximately $170,000.00 in available funds which will reduce the net cost to about $476,000.00 which could be ammortized in about 25 years by a capital contribution of $27,000.00. He estimated the operating cost of a new library at $48,000.00 per year. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the program of space requirements for a new Cornell Public Library, with the Committee's recommendation of a 10% reduction, be and hereby is approved. Page 4 June 6, 1962 Alderman Hines recommended that action be delayed until the July meeting when members of the Council will have had a chance to study the matter. After some further discussion the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the resolution which resulted as follows. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, a feasible program of space requirements and general specifications for a new public library building has now been submitted and adopted by the Common Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes and directs the Board of Public Works to undertake immediate negotiations with architects for the purpose of preparing a contract for preliminary architectural plans and design drawings for the proposed library building based on the program of space re- quirements and general specifications adopted by the Common Council, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council proposes that the Board negotiate this contract with a collaborative group of architects in which all Professionally licensed local architects engaged in the full time practice of architecture may participate, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes the Board of Public Works to consult with the Library Coordinating Committee and the Director of the Cornell Public Library in all matters affecting the preliminary design and planning of the Library building; and the Board shall instruct the architects to maintain close and effective liaison with the Library Coordinating Committee, and the Director of the Cornell Public Library, and of the Finger Lakes Library System and their governing bodies. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried. ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD INTERSECTION: Mr. George Culligan, 318 Ithaca Road, appeared before the Council and recommended that a white line be painted in the pavement on Ithaca Road from points both sides of its intersection with Dryden Road, Maple Avenue and Oak Avenue. He felt it would relieve traffic conditions at this busy intersection. The matter was referred to the Superintendent. S.P.C.A. CONTRACT! Mr. Albert Beck, President of S.P.C.A., explained the work the SPCA is doing. He advised that a new animal shelter on Hanshaw Road is about two-thirds completed at an estimated cost of $25,000.00 and that the SPCA has secured the services of a man and his wife to be in attendance. He expressed the hope that the City will want SPCA to continue to provide the services of a Dog Warden, and keep animals at the shelter on a full time basis under contractual arrangements mutually agreeable to both parties. He noted that the City has agreed to pay the total sum of $2,200.00 for such service in 1962. The Clerk pointed out that the current contract is for $1,100.00 only and suggested that some steps be taken to have a new contract prepared and approved before any money can be paid to S.P.C.A. for its work during 1962. The City Attorney was requested to prepare a new contract for consideration. HEATING REPAIRS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re- quested tie Council to approve making repairs to the City Hall heating system at an estimated cost of $500.00. Alderman Stallman reported that this had already been approved when funds were included in the 1962 budget for such purpose. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re- quested t e Council to approve the following salary adjustments: Raymond Ryerson from $7,589.00 to $7,892.00 Walter Happel Jr. from $2.66 per hr.to $2.77 per hour Charles Benisi from $2.77 per hr to $2.88 per hour By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Acct. 301-2 306 307A 307B 307E 309 312 314 369 302 303 304 305 308 311 313 315 316 317 FINAL BUDGET 1962 CURRENT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES ti?ATER DIVISION Title Administration Share of Gen. Fd. Expense Meter Section Debt Service -Principal Debt Service - Interest Paying Agent's Fees Building & Yard Shop Equipment Compensation, Ins., Taxes and Retirement Plumbing Inspector Watershed hater Treatment Plant VanNattas Pump. Station Water System -Gen. Plaint. Hector St. Station #1 Service Account Hector St. Station #2 Maintenance Valves & Hydrants Maintenance of Standpipes Flushing [Pater Plains TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL RESERVES CONTINGENCY FUND TOTAL EXPENDITURES ESTIPIATED REVENUES Surplus Metered Water Hydrant Rental Service Account Income from Property Rental Income from Sale of Property 1960 1961 1962 1962 Final Final Tentative Final 2S,038 25,987 24,157 23,903 15,210 18,150 16,260 17,392 11,182 11,220 12,870 12,570 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 2,100 1,950 1,7SS 1017S5 - - -- 10 11,700 11,640 10,515 14,325 14,280 17,700 21,438 21,218 14,220 11,856 10,975 9,174 22,546 4,398 4,250 43,146 32,618 16,150 2,790 43,500 860 6,000 5,165 1,800 286,953 13,313 300,266 20,000 14,420 334,686 5,211 273,000 12,675 43,500 300 334,686 1962 !'LATER DIVISIONd CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 26,100 3,630 22,520 4S,420 26,900 17,650 2,950 43,500 860 6,700 5,180 1,800 316,7 4 53,000 369,714 30,522 400,236 21,661 316,000 12,675 43,S00 200 6,200 400,236 26,760 3,642 31,885 51,275 32,815 19,400 3,350 43,500 800 7,400 4,985 2,200 340,982 12,600 353,S82 35,793 389,375 30,000 302,575 12,700 43,500 600 389,375 _36,.A30 3,642 36,985 S1,650 34,257 19,030 3,400 43,500 950 7,400 4,960 2,200 27,300 389, 75 30,000 302,575 12,700 43,500 600 389, 375 COST TO BE FINANCED AS FOLLOWS 1961 Approp. Carry- Current Bond Over Income Issue Taylor Place Water Line 2,600 - 2,600 - New Filters 4,200 -- 4,200 - Stewart Ave. Bridge Line Relocation 6,000 -- 6,000 - Dump - Line Extension 3,000 -- 3,000 - Other Lines 3,900 -- 3,900 - Tanks - Land Aquisition 2,484 1,384 1,100 - Tanks - Engineering 9,000 9,000 - - Tanks - West Hill 75,500 -- - 75,500 Tank - South Hill 74,500 -- - 74,500 Triphammer Rd. Line Replacement 5,000 -- 5,000 - Giles St. Line Insulation 1,500 -- 1,500 - TOTALS ]87,,684 10;384 2713,00 15 000, 0 FINAL 3UDGET 1902 CURRENT REVENUES $ EXnENDITURFS SETTER DIVISIOP Acct. 1960 1961 1962 1962 No. Title Final Final Tentative Final 301-1 Administration 161692 17,324 16,101 15,936 301-2 Share of General Fund Expense 10,140 12,100 102840 11,595 306 Meter Section 7,4SS 7,480 8,580 8,380 307C Debt Service-Princinal 41,000 40,000 50,000 49,710 307D Debt Service - Interest 33,637 42,838 47,200 460450 307F Paying Agents Fees - - - 250 309 Building & Yard 731800 7,760 7,010 9,550 312 Shoo 9,520 11,800 14,292 14,146 Eauinment 9,480 7,904 7,316 6,116 314 Compensation, Ins. & Taxes & Retirement 150030 17,400 17,840 ;10,1'I0 369 Plumbing Insnection 2,932 1,650 2,428 2,428 360 Sewer System -Gen. P-Iaintenance 7,000 7,500 7,S00 8,04S 361 Main Sewer Clean. $ Flushing 4,400 4,400 S,100 S,100 362 �1ain Sewer Stoppages 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 364 Sewage Treatment Plant 433,400 60,162 49,735 51,835 365 Buffalo St. Pumn Station 1,570 1,570 1,550 1,S50 366 Wood St. Pumr Station 1,870 1,870 1,850 1,850 367 Cherry St. Pumping Station 1,130 1,370 1,S00 1,500 368 Giles Strcet Sewer Plant 1,180 1,280 1,62S 1,625 370 Elmira Road Pumr Station 1,130 1,650 1,600 1,600 371 Judgements & Settlements - - - 3,500 TOTAL - OPERATING EXPENSE 216,966 248,429 253,667 261,976 CAPITAL INTROVEVE11,7S - - 7,487 32,994 TOTAL OPERATING $ CAPITAL 216,966 248,429 261,154 294,970 CAPITAL RESERVES 5,000 - - - CONTINGENCY 6,027 2,72S 14,382 566 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 227,993 251,1S4 27S,S36 29S,S36 ESTIMATED REVENUES Surplus 16,468 6,9S4 7,500 7,500 Metered Sewer 174,675 193,000 214,686 2141686 Sewer Rental 23,850 21,700 23,250 23,250 Canital Contribution by Cornell - 15,500 16,S00 16,500 Plumbing Inspection Fees 2,000 3,000 2,600 2,600 General Fund Contribution 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 Sewer Treatment Plant Canital Construction Fund-Unexnended Bond proceeds to annly on rayment of interest on bonded debt - - - 20,000 227,993 2�1,I� 275,53 295,536 SEt:'ER DIVISION CAPITAL I�4PROVEP+ENTS COST T') BE FINANCED FP^" Current Bond Income Issue 'laite Avenue Sewer 5,287 5,287 - Lake Street Sewer 1,500 1,500 - Stewart Ave. Bridge Line Relocation2,600 2,600 - S. Hill Interce^tor Sewer 26,750 10,000 16,750 S. Aurora Street Sewer 25,250 10,000 15,250 E. State St. Intercentor 6,802 3,607 33119S Additions to Sewer Treat. Plt. 5,428 - 5,428 TOTALS 7T=O 32,994 4Q 6 r Page S June 6, 1962 VACATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to provide a third week of vacation for department employees with more than 10 years of continuous ;service, effective January 1, 1963, with the under- standing that this additional vacation must be taken during the winter months. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. ANTONIO HERNAEZ DAMAGE CLAIM. The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommen a tat t e Council authorize the settlement of a damage claim filed by Antonio Hernaez for an agreed amount of $2,900.00. He reported that a release in this amount had been secured from Mr. Hernaez. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works be approved and that the City Attorney be authorized to settle the aforementioned claim in an amount of not to exceed $2,900.00 from funds in the current Sewer Department budget. Carried, WATER $ SEWER RATES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended tat the Water and Sewer rate schedules now in effect be confirmed without change. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the current water and sewer rates be approved until December 31, 1962. Carried. WATER $ SEWER DEPARTMENT BUDGETS - 1962: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public ors had amended its Water and Sewer Department budgets for 1962 and presented revised budgets for Council approval. Controller Weinstein advised that an additional amount of $18S0.00 in the Water Department and $1250.00 in the Sewer Department will be required to meet the annual contribution to the Employees' Retirement System and recommended that transfers within the respective budgets be made to meet these demands. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the sum of $1850.00 be transferred from the Contingent Fund in the Water Department to budget account #314, Retirement Fund - Water Fund; and that the sum of $1250.00 be transferred from account #307-C, Debt Service, to account #314, Retirement Fund - Sewer Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budgets for the Water and Sewer Departments for 1962, which have been recommended for approval by the Board of Public Works, be amended to include the aforementioned transfers and that the budgets as thus amended be and hereby are approved and adopted by this Council. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved, VOTING MACHINE STANDARDIZATION: The Clerk reported that an appropriation had been provided G the current budget for purchase of a new voting machine in 1962 and he recommended that the Council authorize its standardization before advertising for bids thereon. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl WHEREAS, this Council has been requested by the City Clerk to standardize the Automatic Voting Machine which is manufactured by the Automatic Voting Machine Corp, Jamestown, N.Y. as the type to be used in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City, for reason of efficiency and economy, for the Common Council to approve such standardization for the following reasons: 1) The city now owns 23 voting machines all of which are Automatic Voting Machines; and have given satisfactory service over the past 30 years or more. 2) The voting machine custodians employed by the City are trained and experienced in the care and maintenance of this type of a voting machine. 3) Spare parts from old machines will be made available for use if needed. 4) Standard machines will provide less confusion to the voting public. AND WHEREAS, Subdivision 5 of Section 103 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 members of the governing body of the city, for reasons of efficiency and economy, that there is need for standardization, purchase con- tracts of more than $1000.00 may be awarded by the appropriate Board of said city to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement for sealed bids, Page June 6, 1962 tt t NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. that the Automatic Voting Machine manufactured by Automatic Voting Machine Corp. of Jamestown, N.Y. be and hereby is standardized as the type of voting machine to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on one voting machine for delivery in 1962; and that he be authorized to include such limitation in the advertisement for bids thereon. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried $ Approved., REGINA LACKO APPOINTMENT: The Clerk reported that Miss Regina Lacko had passed a civil service examination for the position of Senior Stenographer and he recommended her appointment to this position. The Controller concurred. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman VMEREAS, Miss Regina Lacko, a provisional senior stenographer, has passed a civil service exam for such position, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that her permanent appointment to said position, effective June 1, 1962, at an annual salary of $3746.00 as provided for in Grade 15 of the Compensation Plan, be and hereby is approved as recommended by the City Clerk and Controller. Carried. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: Attorney Clynes reviewed Chapter 554 recently enacted by the N.Y.S. Legislature which creates an effective grievance procedure for municipal employees and applicable to all political subdivisions outside New York City. He noted that each municipality has until October 1, 1963 to enact its own grievance procedure and if this is not done will be regpired to adopt the procedures established by Chapter SS4, which adds a new Article 16 to the General Municipal Law. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Pearl RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. I.B.M. ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER CONTRACT:- The Controller reported purchase of an IBM electric typewriter anrecommended that a service agreement in the amount of $35.00 per year be approved for it's maintenance. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl RESOLVED, that a maintenance agreement with I.B.M. Corporation in the amount of $35.00 per year, effective August 21, 1962, for service of an electric typewriter in the City Clerk's Office be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. - Carried. SR. DRAFTSMEN - PLANNING BOARD: The Controller reported that the Planning Board had requested permission to hire two senior draftsmen on a part-time basis rather than an Assistant Planner as originally budgeted for. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's request be approved. Carried. SELF-INSURANCE PLAN: The City Controller reported that a study was being made to determine if the City should elect to join the Tompkins County Self Insurance Plan. He advised that if the City decides to do this the Council must authorize it by resolution which must be presented to the Board of Supervisors on or before August 1Sth, to become effective January 1, 1963. He stated that he would have a definite recommendation thereon at the next meeting of the Council for its action. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONTROL: The Controller reported that auditors from N.Y. State Department of Audit and Control have found on several occasions that the accounts receivable control is not in balance with the detail. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to adjust the balance as recommended by State auditors. Carried. CITY DUMP: Supt. Laverty reviewed the history of conditions at the city dump row m 1946 to date. He advised that a series of recent fires had been checked and that corrective measures had been taken to abate the offensive odors coming from the dump. Among these he listed the following: 1 Page. 7 June 6, 1962 ,ly, $Tl}e.; ope:�k, face 0 the duampi yg ores 'is being, kPRt,; ow tq;,rQ4wd t ie; fire hazards. ai 2. A new operator has been placed in charge. 3. Disposal methods -of sludge has been changed to,me.at;heaLth..department requirements-wh c1 h cause it to be limed and:_sburied.each, day. 4. New bu11doze.ar,�prch.asod for use at ,the c 5. 400 Cu.'Yds.,*of,clean fill hauled in to cover about an;acre of,the area. 6. A 6" water line'has been extended about 600 feet and a new hydrant in- stalled to facilitate firefighting. 7. The entire area was sprayed with a chemical to control odors. Ife.cited costs•of operation for 1961 at $11,300.00 or $1.12 per.t;on :compared with a cost of.$1.3U to $4.50 per ton reported elsewhere* He estimated 1he cost .of, an :incinerator for Ithaca :at:,.$:300;OQ0.00 with °costs of its operation at between $40,000.00 and $50,,000,00,,p x;year SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Commissioner Sullivan appeared on behalf o >.I,.uR; Cornelius and Donald E. Wallenbeck5 -both; -of whom requested their 20-year salary increment. By Alderman Murphy: seconds 4 by, A derrgap ,IS �?,?'..,,r RESOLVED, that the matter'be'referred'tothe Finance and Public Safety Committees for joint study and report'. Carried. BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman' pres�nted and reviewed a report on the operation of buses showing an operating loss of $7,981.25-from 1-1-62 to 5-31-62, but a profit for the month of May of $213.12 / By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the $us Committee be extended a vote"'of^`thanks"from the'Council for its work and efforts in providing bus servici for the citizenry of Ithaca. Carried '," AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Pearl RESO VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #6-1962 in the total amount of $215,814.94 in'the General Fund and $168.79 in the Urban Renewal Fund be approved and ordered paid. Carried.' PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING:" Alderman VanMarter request ed'`that the Police Commissione:. and'Chief o olicIe We added to the Special Committee studying asnects'of a public safety building and that a new member of the Planning Board`be'appointed thereto to replace Mr. Anderson, deceased. Mayor Ryan appointed IVm. H. Sullivan,Police Commissioner, Herbert L. VanOstrand, Chief of Police and John Charles Burns, a'member of the Planning Board, as members of this special committee.- By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Mssrs. Suilivan,'VanOstrand and Burns be approved. Carried. Alderman VanMarter then presented a report of the "Committee to Study Public Safety Building", dated June 1, 1962, including a space requirement estimate. He asked that it be received at this,time and copies thereof were distributed to the aldermen for study. It was so ordered. NEXT MEETING: The Clerk reported that the next regular meeting date -of the Council wail fall on,the 4th. of July and suggested that a date which will be suitable to all be selected for the July meeting of the Council. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the regular meeting of the Council for,July-be postponed until July 11, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk C01► COUNCIL, dPQ�CEpINGS CITY QF I'itACA,! Postponed Regular'Meeting i:3�'p m. July 11, 1962 PRESENT-.-' Mayor - Ryan , Aldermen - t�iu�tphy,..,K jbY,. Rosl.caR Baldini,, VaRMartgr, ir�es,� M Nei t Baldwin, talla�au, A�xTler� Freeman,.t.,; Attorney. - C1ynes Chief of 'Police -e tian(strnd rs Niederkprn, ` l 9nger Planne _ Asst. to Sint. 94 public totgcksan Controllfor -;te4nstetn i!puty clerk - Grey a MINF,S• 'It was iaoved by Alderin a Yag&r#ex,.,seconde4, by Alderman Baldini and carried that the minutes of the last meeting be corrected to indicate,that the appointment of Harold Mosher as Fire Commissioner was carried unanimously. The Clerk rac edAbe h44 Committee listed the appointment,of Jobn .Charles Burns as a member of the special studying aspects of a public safetybuilding and this matter was ordered corrected. The minutes were then approved as corrected. URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE: Mayor Ryan announced he had been requested to appoint a committee from members of the Council to gather more information concerning urban renewal and that he would appoint two members from each political party to serve as an "Urban Renewal Committee" until November 1, 1962 only. He then announced his appointment of William Schmidt, Paul Kilby, Keith McNeill and James Murphy to serve on this committee. JOHN LEACHTENAUER: Mayor Ryan announced the death of John Leachtenauer, Assoc. Assessor, on July 5, 1962. He noted that Mr. Leachtenauer had served as Associate Assessor for a number of years and had an excellent record and will be missed very moth' b� 'those of us in -,`city 'government.'', He then called upon' Alderman Baldini who presented the foilowing resolution: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Murphy WHEREAS, in the passing of John Leachtenauer, Associate Assessor for many years, the` City 'of 'Ithaca has lost one of its valued officials, and 141JEREAS; hiss 'death is` a distinct loss to his family, friends and community, Ndli THEi2i&E'BE 1T RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of this Council do hereby express our feelings of loss and do offer our sincere sympathy to his family, aria BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council meeting -and that a copy thereof be sent to his family.` Unanimously Carried. Mayor Ryan "then announced that he intended to submit a name to.the Counoil at its next meeting for approval as Associate Assessor to fill the vacancy. ELMER PEARL RESIGNATION: Alderman Pearl advised the Mayor and Council that he had purchased a new ome at 205 Fall View Terrace, which is in the First Ward, and expected to move there shortly. He would, therefore, be ineligible to serve as an Alderman from the Sixth Ward and tendered his resignation. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Alderman Pearl's resignation as alderman from the sixth ward be accepted with regrets. Carried. MARTHA FREEMAN APPOINTMENT: Alderman Baldini nominated Mrs. Martha Freeman, 310 Pleasant Street,, for the office of alderman to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Pearl's resignation. It was seconded by Alderman Hart. Alderman Miller nominated Paul Leonard, 410 S. Aurora Street, for this office and it was seconded by Alderman Murphy. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried. The Clerk polled the alderman by ballot which resulted in seven votes being cast for Mrs. Freeman and five for Mr. Leonard. Mayor Ryan declared Ptrs. Freeman duly elected as an Alderman from the Sixth Ward for the term ending December 31, 1962 and, after being sworn in by the Clerk, she was introduced to members of the Council and seated at this meeting. Page 2 July 11, 1962 DEPUTY BUILDING COMMISSIONERS: The Clerk read a letter from A.J. Golder, Build- ing Mmmissioner, requesting that Kenneth Herrmann and John J. Quinn be appointed as Deputy Building Commissioners under the provision of Art. I1, paragraph 1203 of the Building Code. He further requested that the Council fix the salary for position of Deputy Building Commissioner at $4,382.00, the minimum of grade 020 in the Compensation Plan, starting at $4,382 for Mr. Quinn and providing for con- tinuing increments for Mr. Herrmann; and that Mr. Quinn's salary be made retroactive to May 14, 1962 to compensate him for eight week's work for which he has had no remuneration. Upon inquiry Controller Weinstein explained that Mr. Herrmann is now classified as Building Inspector II and approved by Civil Service Commission and that Mr. Quinn has been working as a Housing Inspector, a classification that has not been approved by Civil Service as required. He stated that the reason Mr. Quinn has not been paid is because Civil Service has refused to certify the payroll with his name on it and after due notice served on both Mr. Golder and Quinn, Mr. Quinn had continued to work without pay. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that the request presented by the Building Commissioner be denied at this time and that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Mr. John Shoemaker, 104 Utica Street, appeared before the Council and explained that he had passed a civil service examination for the position of Building In- spector II which was held March 24, 1962 and at the time the public announcement listed two vacancies one of which was being held provisionally by Mr. Herrmann. He advised that Mr. Golder refused to hire him because three or more could not be certified as passing by the Civil Service Commission. He expressed interest in receiving an appointment. MRS. MARJORIE MICK SALARY: The Clerk read a letter from the City Judge requesting that Mrs. Marjorie Mick. a senior typist in City Court, who works on a half -day basis be paid at one-half the annual rate of $3,330.00. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Hines RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the Controller be authorized to pay Mrs. Mick on the basis of one-half of the annual rate of $3,330.00; and that approval be effective as of July 1, 1962. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Baldini Carried. ANNEXATION: The Clerk reported receipt of a petition for annexation to the City o aann`area of the Coddington Road cross-roads signed by residents of Coddington Road, Hudson Street and Hudson Place. He advised that this petition had been approved by the Board of Public Works and recommended to the Council. He then read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, advising that this same petition had been received by the Town Board and requesting that August 14th. at 7:30 p.m. be set as a convenient time for all concerned to meet with City and Town officials at a public hearing on this subject. James R. Bishop, 146 Coddington Road, one of the petitioners, appeared and urged approval of the petition. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter 6 Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. Upon inquiry by Alderman Baldini, Attorney Clynes reviewed the legal procedure which requires that notice of a public hearing be given within twenty days after receipt of the petition etc. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to notify Mr. Boynton that August 14th. at 7:30 p.m. will be a suitable time to hold a joint public hearing on the petitic;: that the City Attorney and Clerk review the petition as filed and advertise a public hearing thereon to be held on August 14th. at 7:30 p.m. at a place to be determined by the Attorney and Clerk, and that the costs of advertising be shared jointly by the City and the Town of Ithaca. Carried. FIRE COMPANY NO. 2: The Clerk read a letter from Fire Company 42 stating it had gone on record as being opposed to any change in the existing facilities at Central Fire Station since it felt that present facilities are adequate and capital expenditure for their replacement would be unwarranted and unjustified -at this time. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that Fire Company No. 2 be advised that its letter has been received and placed on file. Carried. Page 3 July 11, 1962 ANTHONY CERACCHE APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Mr. Anthony eracc a as Mairman o t e Planning Board to succeed John Charles Burns Who had resigned. EDWARD HALL APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Hall as a mem er or t e anning Board for their term ending December 31, 1963 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Charles Burns. He also announced his appointment of Dr. Hall as the Planning Board's reprelentative on the special committee study aspects of a public safety building. (This appoint- ment to take the place of John Charles Burns erroneously reported in the minutes of the last meeting of Council) BIDS - VOTING MACHINE: The Clerk reported that he had advertised for and received a bid on the pure ase of a new voting machine from the Automatic Voting Machine ✓ Division, Rockwell Mfg. Co, for the total sum of $1,S31.00 f.o.b. Ithaca, N.Y. He recommended its acceptance. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City of Ithaca with one new automatic voting machine be awarded to Automatic Voting Machine Division, Rockwell Mfg. Co, for the total sum of $1,S31.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract on behalf of the city for its purchase; and that the cost thereof be charged against budget account #117, Elections. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR CITY DUMP: The Clerk reported that the Board of PuTlic Works had requests an a itional appropriation of $9,118.70 for additional work done at the city dump to cover up areas causing fires and creating offensive odors. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. J WATER TANKS: The Clerk reported the Board had approved estimates of $138,S00.00 ror a new water tank on South Hill and $151,800.00 for a new water tank on test Hill and requested the Council to approve and authorize the necessary financing. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works requested at its regular meeting of June 13, 1962, authorization and financing of construction of the South Hill Water Tank at an extimated total cost of $138,500.00 and of construction of the West Hill Water Tank at an estimated total cost of $151,800.00 and WHEREAS, upon review, it appears that the total estimated cost of the South Hill tank will be $192,SOO.00; and that the total estimated cost of the West Hill tank will be $178,000.00, and WHEREAS, there are no available funds in the current budget to finance the entire cost thereof, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1) That the construction of the South Hill and West Hill Water Tanks be approved, at the total estimated amounts of $192,S00.00 and $178,000.00 respectively. 2) That the funds be provided from the proceeds of a bond issue, in an amount to be determined upon the securing of bids for this purpose, 3) That the taking of bids by the Board of Public Works be authorized and the Board of Public Works is requested to report the results of said bidding back to this Council prior to the award of such bids, at which time further action will be taken regarding the bond issue. Carried. WATER SUPPLY: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby MERE , an adequate supply of water for the City of Ithaca is of utmost importance AND WHEREAS, our present supply of water is not without limit, AND WHEREAS, the water needs of Ithaca and all other cities is on the increase, AND WHEREAS, many cities are faced with a serious problem of water supply and are forced to go far afield to obtain water, AND WHEREAS, the Federal Government has a major interest in the St. Lawrence Waterway AND WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake water finds its way into the St. Lawrence River and may at some time be restricted by the Federal Government, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Board of Public Works thlaughly investigate the present rights of the City of Ithaca to draw water from Cayuga Lake, Page 4 July 11, 1962 AND FURTHER take any and all necessarysteps to preserve in perpetuity the rights of the City of Ithaca to take and use the Water of Cayuga Lake for any and all purposes presently contemplated or may develop in some future time, AND FURTHER to make known to all other government bodies who have an interest in the eventual use of Cayuga Lake water that the level of this lake be preserved at or about its present level, AND FURTHER to contest actively any new or additional use of Cayuga Lake water for any purpose that may affect the City's rights or the level of the lake or the contamination thereof. Carried. BUS SERVICE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended tsat the Common Council withdraw its application made to H.H.F.A. for a federal grant to provide an experimental project of free bus service to the City of Ithaca. l r By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board be disapproved. AYES: 9 - Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 4 - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Miller. Motion Carried. CURB b GUTTER ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved and levied-c—ur-g-& gutter assessments in the total amount of $875.46 for work on Second Street and the total amount of $1,141.96 for work on Sears Street, thereby making a grand total of $2,017.42; and that the Board had recommended them for confirmation and levy. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on June 27, 1962 levied assessments for curb and gutter construction on Second Street, Adams to Hancock Street, and on Sears Street, from E. Court Street to Cascadilla Avenue, and WHEREAS, after a public hearing held thereon to adjust said assessments as justice might require, the Board of Public Works finally approved said assessments on July 11,1962, and filed a schedule thereof with the Common Council for confirmation, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments in the total amount of $87S.46 for work on Second Street and $1,141.96 for work on Sears Street, 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 the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and execute said warrant, whereupon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of execution thereof; and on all such assessments or portions thereof remaining unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of said warrant the City Chamberlain shall add and collect the percentage thereof at the rate of S% per annum except and provided however that the City Chamberlain may allow persons to pay their assessment and or assessments, if the aggregate amount exceeds $2S.00, in five equal installments with interest @ S% on or about June 1st. of each year, provided, however, that any persons desiring to pay by installments shall make application promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain; and all properties having such assessments or portions thereof in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close of any tax collection period shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Sale held in November each year following such city tax collection period; and such property shall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions thereof on any unpaid installments together with the outstanding balance of such installment payments, together with all interest, fees and penalties that may have accrued. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Motion Carried. Approved: July 11, 1962 /- /w f^ Mayor o City f Ithaca,rN..Y. E. GREEN STREET STAIRWAY: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had approved a petition it had received for the construction of a stairway on E. Green Street adjacent to the South Aurora Street bridge and requested the Council to provide an appropriation of $1400.00 for its construction. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for further study and report. Carried. Page 5 July 11, 1962 ROSEMARY LANE RT/WAY: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that t e Common Council accept an offer received from New York State in the amount of $1,500.00 for a right-of-way over city -owned land between Rose- mary Lane and the east city line, being parcels 70 and 71 as shown on Map 60 of N.Y.S. Department of Public Works (map for appropriation of property). It was indicated that the right-of-way is needed by the State in relocation of Route #13 within the city. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and the Council accept the offer of $1,500.00 for said right-of-way. Carried. S.P.C.A. AGREEMENT: Attorney Clynes presented and reviewed a proposed contract with Tompkins County S.P.C.A. for the claendar year 1962 covering the services of a dog warden, maintenance of a dog pound and related matters for the total sum of $2,200.00. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hines RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved as presented; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City; and that it be submitted to Tompkins County S.P.C.A. for its approval; and that it be then for- warded to N.Y. State Department of Agriculture & Markets for final approval. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY TAX CASE: Attorney Clynes reported that minutes in the Cornell University tax case are currently being transcribed by a court stenographer and briefs on behalf of the City and University being prepared. He estimated that they would be submitted to the Referee about August lst. who in turn will report thereon to the Supreme Court Justice who will then have to make a decision. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Attorney Clynes recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended so t at the maximum speed limit on S. Aurora Street be established at 25 miles per hour in order not to conflict with the Vehicle State Traffic Law of the State of New York. He advised that to have a maximum speed of less than 25 m.p.h. established it would be necessary to introduce an Act in State Legislature which would permit the State Traffic Commission to use its discretion in local conditions such as exist on S. Aurora Street. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the second paragraph of Section 49 of Article V of the Traffic Ordinance, speed regulations, as last amended on August 11, 1959, be further amended by deleting therefrom the sentence "South Aurora Street: south city line to State Street, twenty (20) miles per hour. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to write our Assemblyman, State Senator, and the State Traffic Commission regarding the introduction of an Act in the Legislature to reduce the speed limit from 25 to 20 m.p.h. on S. Aurora Street due to local hazardous conditions that exist there. Carried. �i TAX COLLECTION: Controller Weinstein reported that $1,226,029.00 of the total 1962 tax warrant or 92% thereof had been collected by the first penalty date which compared with 92.3% collected last year at a similar date. J TOMPKINS COUNTY SELF-INSURANCE PLAN: On recommendation of the Controller and mem ers of the Finance Committee action was taken as follows to provide for Workmens' Insurance coverage for city employees under the Tompkins County Self - Insurance Plan, effective January 1, 1963. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that all of it's officers and employees, who are not now covered by Workmen's Compensation, be provided with such cover.. age, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby elects to bring all of its employees or officers, elected or appointed or otherwise not enumer- ated in section three, subdivision one, group one to seventeen inclusive of the Workmen's Compensation Law, with the exception of paid firemen and policemen who are covered by sections 207-a and 207-c respectively, of the General Municipal Law, within the coverage of said law; and that such coverage for those not now covered become effective on January 1, 1963. Carried. Page 6 July 11, 1%2 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that this Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby elects to bring within the coverage of the Tompkins County Self -Insurance Plan all of the employees and officers of the City of Ithaca whether elevtive or appointed; such coverage to commence on January 1, 1963, and continue until terminated by resolution of this Council made and filed as required by the Rules $ Regulations of said Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of this resolution on or before July 15, 1962. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that this Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby elects to bring within the coverage of the Tompkins County Self -Insurance Plan all of the vol- unteer firemen of the City of Ithaca including compensation, assessments, or other obligations payable under the Volunteer Firemens Benefit Law, such coverage to commence January 1, 1963 and to continue until terminated by resolution of this Council made and filed as required by the Rules k Regulations of said plan, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of this resolution on or before July 15, 1962. Carried. ELMER INMAN TAX BILL: The Controller reported that Elmer Inman had deeded a small parcel of lando—w-n-W by him at 319 Elmira Road to the City of Ithaca, without fee, and in return asked that his 1962 city tax bill thereon in the amount of $1.64 be paid by the City. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the 1962 tax bill amounting to $1.64 which was rendered to Elmer Inman for property at 319 Elmira Road owned by him at the time of tax levy but now deeded to the City be approved for payment; and that the Controller be authorized to pay such amount to the City Chamberlain from funds provided for such purpose in the current budget. Carried. YOUTH BUREAU - TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that transfer of funds within the Youth Bureau budget be authorized in the amount of $265.00 from account 10S - Labor - to account 460 - Equipment for the purchase of a recessitator for use at the Waterfront. Carried. APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING: RESOLUTION DATED JULY 11, 1962 A resolution authorizing filing of application with the United States of America for an advance to provide for the planning of public works under the terms of Public Law 560, 83rd. Congress of the United States, as amended. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (herein called the "Applicant") after thorough con- sideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data has hereby determined that the construction of certain public works, generally described as Public Library - Public Safety Building - City Hall is desirable and in the public interest and to that end it is necessary that action pre- liminary to the construction of said works be taken immediately; and WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law S60, 83rd. Congress, as amended, the United States of America has authorized the making of advances to public bodies to aid in financing the cost of engineering and architectural surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications or other action preliminary to and in preparation for the construction of public works; and WHEREAS, the applicant has examined and duly considered such act and the applicant considers it to be in the vublic interest and to its benefit to file an appli- cation under said act and to authorize other action in connection therewith; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council, the governing body of said applicant, as follows: 1. That the construction of said public works is essential to and is to the best interests of the applicant, and to the end that such public works may be provided as promptly as practicable it is desirable that action preliminary to the construction thereof be undertaken immediately; 2. That the Mayor be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the applicant an application (in form required by the United States and in conformity with said act) for an advance to be made by the United States to the applicant to aid in defraying the cost of plan preparation for the above described public works, which shall consist generally of Public Library - Public Safety Building - City Hall. Page 7 July 11, 1962 3. That if such advance be made, the applicant shall provide or make necessary arrangements to provide such funds, in addition to the advance, as may be re- quired to defray the cost of the plan preparation of such public works; 4. The said Mayor is hereby authorized to furnish such information and take such action as may be necessary to enable the applicant to qualify for the advance; S, That the officer designated in the preceding paragraph is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the United States such information, data, and documents pertaining to the application for an advance as may be required; and otherwise to act as the author- ized representative of the applicant in connection with this application. 6. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the appli- cation for an advance to be submitted to the United States. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - POLICE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS: Alderman Miller reported that the inance mmittee had reviewed requests -1— for salary adjustments in the Police, Water and Sewer Departments and recommended they all be denied. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the salary adjustments requested by L.R. Cornelius and Donald Wallenbeck in the Police Department, and those requested by Raymond Ryerson, Charles Benisi and Walter Happel in the Water $ Sewer Departments be and hereby are all denied. Carried. VACATION: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee recommends delaying any action of the request for three weeks' paid vacation for employees of the Department of Public Works with ten years of service until the August meeting. CAPITAL BUDGET: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to have all Boards and Departments of the City represented in and advised of the CAPITAL BUDGET and the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, and; WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to have a completely reviewed CAPITAL BUDGET and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM presented each year, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that: there shall be formed each year, not later than June 1, a CAPITAL BUDGET and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE. This Committee shall be composed of the following persons: One member from the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council, appointed by the Mayor upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and approval of the Common Council. Two members from the Board of Public Works, appointed by the Mayor upon the recom- mendation of the Board of Public "tlorks and approval of the Common Council. i Two members from the Planning Board, appointed by the Mayor upon the recommendatio of the Planning Board and approval of the Common Council. This Committee may invite a member or representative from the BOARD OF EDUCATION -anal a member or representative from the County BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to sit in as ex officio members without vote. The duties of this Review Committee shall be to review estimates of available revenue and the capital budget and improvement recommendations from all Boards, Departments and persons after they have been approved by their respective Boards and submitted to the Planning Board Staff for processing. This Committee may make additions to or deletions from the recommendations pre- sented for review. This Committee, after suitable review, shall cause a report to be made and shall make recommendations to the COMMON COUNCIL for the Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the City of Ithaca. Any Board or Department may submit to the Common Council any objections or comments concerning the recommendations passed upon by the Review Committee and submitted to the Common Council. Page 8 July 11, 1962 The review committee shall elect its own officers and establish its own rules of procedure. The members of this Committee must and shall report back to their respective Boards as to the decisions and recommendations passed upon and recommended to the Common Council. Members of this Committee shall serve for one year only but may be again selected and appointed after a lapse of one year. Carried. Inasmuch as it is almost the middle of July this year already, Alderman Stallman urged the Mayor to appoint this committee at his earliest possible opportunity so that it can get started to work immediately on its task. He also suggested and recommended that the Mayor consider the appointment of Robert Mueller, a former alderman, as a consultant to the Committee without fee. He stated Mr. Mueller would be willing to serve in such capacity without fee. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $S439.76 in the General Fund and W9.04 in the Urban Renewal Fund as shown on audit abstract #7-1962 be approved for payment. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman VanMarter reviewed the report of the Public Safety Buil3ing Committee, dated June 1, 1962, which was presented at the last meeting. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Hines. WHEREAS, there is a definite need for the replacement of the present police headquarters, including jail facilities, WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety Buildings has recommended that a new police headquarters building be constructed to include, if possible, the following: A city court room, judge's chambers, traffic violations bureau, jail facilities and an assembly room for the common use of policemen and firemen. AND WHEREAS, the first choice of location is the present off-street parking lot at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets; and the second choice is the site at the corner of Seneca and Tioga Streets (present city hall site), NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the Committee be approved and that the Board of Public Works be authorized to contract for plans and estimates for the construction of a proposed safety building, to include the committee's recommendations, and to receive bids thereon and report back to this Common Council. Unanimously Carried. During a discussion of the motion Alderman Murphy stated he was in favor of it with the exception of the first choice of location. Alderman Baldini expressed the hope that the public safety building, library and future City Hall be con- sidered a unit so far.as architectural design is concerned and that a com- prehensive plan in this respect be adopted. Unanimously Carried. It was then moved by Alderman VanMarter, seconded by Alderman Murphy and carried that the Clerk, Mayor and Chief of Police confer on the best method in getting this information to the attention of N.Y.S. Department of Correction in view of its many year's interest in getting better jail facilities provided by the City. LIBRARY COORDINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Baldini presented and reviewed afive-page report on the proposed new library building. Copies thereof were distributed to each Alderman. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Special Meeting IOD!if)N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. 4:00 p.m. July 18, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor.- Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Clynes Controller Weinstein'" Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey ARTERIAL.HIGHWAYS PLANS ETC: Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement n 1958 during my prior term of office the planning of Ithaca's Arterial Highways was begun; Since that time there has been completed the Tuning Fork portions of the Arterial Highways on green and Seneca Streets. In March of this .year I requested this Council to approve the second major portion of the Arterial Highway, the Meadow Street Arterial Highway from Elmira Road to Seneca Street. I have called this special meeting today to request approval of the final portion of the Route 13 Arterial, that portion from Rosemary Lane to Seneca Street. Be- cause of your action today, bids will be taken in the early Fall for construction of this road. I will continue my efforts for our city to gain early action on the final portion of the plan, the construction of Route 96." Sgd: John F. Ryan, Mayor The Clerk read a letter from E.E. Towlson, District Engineer of N.Y. State Department of Public Works, requesting adoption of the following resolutions per- taining to Northeast Arterial Highway (Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane) Tompkins County: Approval of plans Maintenance of sewers and sidewalks Encroachments - federal aid Eight certified copies of each were requested. Action was taken thereon as follows: RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. (Approval of Plans) Pursuant to subdivision 2.5 of section 349-c of the Highway Law, in relation to the State Arterial Highway describes as - Northeast Arterial Highway (Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane) By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the designs, plans, specifications and estimates of cost of the work of construction, reconstruction or improvement of the above described state arterial highway, as authorized in Section 349-c of the Highway Law, are hereby approved. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. (Maintenance of sidewalks and sewers) Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Public Works proposes the construction of the State Arterial Highway in the City of Ithaca designated as - Northeast Arterial Highway (Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane) WHEREAS, the State will provide for the construction of sidewalks and sewers as shown on the contract plans relating to the project herein, which plans have been approved by the City of Ithaca, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca will maintain the sidewalks and sewers after construction in connection with the project herein. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. Page 2 July 18, 1962 RESOLUTION OF CONSION COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. (Encroachments - federal aid) By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads of the United States Department of Commerce has recently ruled that where projects are submitted by the State which have any portion of the project within the corporate limits of a city or village, the State shall submit an agreement with the municipal authorities to the effect that said authorities will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right-of-way; and ;uHEREAS, the State Department of Public Works has notified this Common Council of the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the improvement of City of Ithaca Northeast Arterial Highway (Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane) Federal Aid Project No. and has made known its intention of advertising a contract for the improvement of the same and has requested an agree- ment from the Common Council to the effect that, in the future, authorities of this municipality will not permit an encroachment upon the right-of-way for said highway or street within the corporate limits of this municipality, RESOLVED, that the Common Council of this municipality does hereby agree with the State Department of Public Works that the authorities of this municipality will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right of way for said project; AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Common Council is hereby directed to transmit three (3) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the State Department of Public Works. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. The Clerk then read another letter from fir. Towlson requesting adoption of a resolution providing for the city's share of right-of-way costs extending pavement of the Northeast Arterial Highway, Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane; and Meadow Street Arterial Highway, Tompkins County. It was acted upon as follows: RESOLUTION OF COND-10N COUNCIL, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller WHEREAS, the designs, plans, specifications and estimates of cost of the work of construction, reconstruction or improvement of Northeast Arterial Highway, Seneca Street to Rosemary Lane; and Meadow Street Arterial Highway, Tompkins County having been duly approved in accordance with Article 12-b, Section 349-c of the Highway Law, such approval being contained in the Resolution of this Common Council bearing number and adopted on July 18, 1962, it is RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 349-c of the Highway Law, and the report of the Committee on Finance of this Common Council having been duly considered, the estimated cost of acquisition of property, as defined in Section 349-c of the State Highway Law, to wit: $1,300,000.00 shall be borne fifty ner centum by the City of Ithaca upon the understanding that fifty per centum thereof shall be borne by the State of New York, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the determination of this Common Council that the financial condition of the City of Ithaca would be adversely affected by the payment in one lump sum of the full amount of its aforesaid share of such costs and expenseF of right-of-way acquisition and therefore, pursuant to Subdivision 2.7 of Section 349-c of the Highway Law, as amended by Chanter 478 of the Laws of 1961, it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Ithaca enter into an agreement with the State Superintendent of Public ''forks, subject to the approval of the State Director of the Budget, extending the repayment by the City of its said share of such right-of-way costs and expenses to be advanced by the State in the first instance and which agreement shall also Provide for such repayment to be made in equal annual installments without interest, payable by the City of Ithaca to the State Comptroller on or before April 1 of each year and in no event shall such period of repayment to the State exceed the term of ten years providing, however, that during the term of repayment the said City may elect to pay the balance owing to the State in full or make such additional payment or Payments at such time or times as it may so pro- pose, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be filed with the State Director of the Budget, the State Comptroller and with the State Superintendent of Public Works; it being understood that upon the completion of the above described arterial project, the Superintendent of Public ''forks of the State of New York shall transmit to this Common Council a statement showing the actual costs and expenses of such acquisition as hereinbefore mentioned and shall notify the City Clerk of the amount due from or to be returned to the City, as the case may be, and that any sum due the State of New York shall be Paid by the City of Ithaca in accordance with the terms and conditions of the aforesaid agreement with the State Superintendent of Public Works. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. J /a Page 3 July 18, 1962 S.P.C.A. SHELTER: The Clerk read a letter from Tompkins County S.P.C.A. inviting all members of t e Common Council to attend the official dedication and open house of the new S.P.C.A. Shelter on Hanshaw Road to be held on Saturday, July 21st, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to acknowledge the invitation with thanks. Carried. On motion the meeting, was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. August 1, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Clynes Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Building Commissioner - Golder City Planner - Niederkorn Chief of Police - VanOstrand Police Commissioner - Sullivan Clerk - Sloan Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CITY PROSECUTOR: Mayor Ryan announced the resignation of Robert Hines as City Prosecutor Mich became effective on July 23, 1962 and advised that he had appoint- ed Richard I. Mulvey to succeed him in this position for the term ending December 31, 1962. ASSOCIATE ASSESSOR: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of j• Clarence W. Bailey as ssociate sessor for the term ending December 31, 1%2 to fill the vacancy in this office created by the recent death of J.A. Leachtenauer. He requested Council's approval of this appointment. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of J.C;W.'Bailey as Associate Assessor for the term ending December 31, 1962 be approved and confirmed. Carried. CAPITAL BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of a Capital Budget Review aw ttee to centist of the following: Alderman Murray C. VanMarter From Public Safety Committee of Council Comm. Seville Reulein 6 Francis Egan From Board of Public Works Comm. Anthony Ceracche and Thomas H. Canfield - From Planning Board By Alderman Stalluan: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointments to the Capital Budget Review Committee be approved. Carried. ALDERMAN FREEMAN APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Alderman reeman as a wAfter of Me Finance Committee to succeed Alderman Pearl, resigned. SOUTHWEST PARK AREA: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Ruth *arr"VN Chairman o ty ac ties $ Services Committee of the Planning Board, recommending that the City acquire about S9 acres of the Wo. Knight Estate property together with an immediate access to this property on the south east corner by acquiring a 60' right-of-way to Elmira Road. It was further recommended that negotiations for these properties be undertaken as soon as possible so that the City's appli- cation for State assistance can be effectuated and its share of acquisition costs can be incorporated in the capital improvement an ad�tWOW a, s from Meadow Street to the northeast corner of aro�„Sg,�i rty /* W`t** is %to future by acquiring a 60' right-of-way easement across the G.L.F. property and the northern line of the Novidor property By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the recommendations be referred to the City Attorney and Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. POLLING PLACES: The Clerk read a letter from the Election Commissioners register- 5i t�opposition to the combining of polling places for registration purposes as provided for by section 416 of the Election Law and requesting that all places be kept open on registration days. Alderman Stallman reviewed the practice of combining for the past several years which had been done in an effort to economise and advised that each year the Election Commissioners had registered criticism and opposition. He therefore recommended that the Commissioners' request be granted at this time. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorises the use of all polling places on registration days during 1%2 as requested and recommended by the Election Commissioners. Carried. Page 2 August 1, 196Z The Clerk reported that all polling places used in the City of Ithaca during the year following October 1, I%l, with the exception of French's Garage in the second district of the 4th. !Yard, will be available for use again for such purpose In 1962. He recommended designation of Rocker's Rug Cleaners, 30S West Lincoln Street, as a polling place in the second district of the 4th. ward to be used on Primary Day, September 6, 1962, and designation of all places used last year, as amended to include Rocker's Rug Cleaners in place of French's Garage, for all purposes for the year following October 1, 1962. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that Rockers Rug Cleaners, 305 West Lincoln Street, be designated as a polling place for the second district of the 4th. ward at which Primary Day election shall be held on September 6, 1%2. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Clerk be approved and that the following be and hereby are approved and designated as polling Maces in each election district of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. at which the registration of voters, elections and primaries shall be held during the year following October 1, 1962: First Ward 1st. District Chestnut Street West Hill School 2nd. District 626 W. State St. 06 Fire Station 3rd. District 532 W. Buffalo St. City Pumping Station Second Ward 1st. District 119 Third St. North Side House 2nd. District 301 W. Court St. Basement, Central School 3rd. District 136 11. State St. OS Fire Station Third Ward 1st. District 30S S. Plain St. South Side Community Center 2nd. District 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School 3rd. District 402 S. Cayuga St. Bob's Auto Upholstery Fourth Ward 1st. District 1012 N. Tioga St. M7 Fire Station 2nd. District 30S W. Lincoln St. Rocker's Rug Cleaners 3rd. District Cor. N. Aurora 8 King Sts. Fall Creek School Fifth Ward Ist. District 402 N. Aurora St. St. Paul's Methodist Church . 2nd. District 206 E. Seneca St. •2 Fire Station 3rd. District Cornell Campus Noyes Lodge Sixth Ward 1st. District 11S N. Cayuga St. Masonic Temple 2nd. District Hudson Street New South Hill School 3rd. District Hudson Street New South Hill School Seventh Ward 1st. District 311 College Avenue •9 Fire Station 2nd. District 105 Stewart Avenue East Hill School 3rd. District 502 Mitchell Street Belle Sherman School Carried. BUILDING SITES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the ounci=to designate definite sites for the proposed Library and Public Safety Buildings. Several Aldermen expressed surprise at the Board's request. Alderman Baldini lad the discussion and stated that in the matter of a Library Building it was the Council's intent that the Board secure a contract with an architect for design drawings and he felt this could be accomplished without a definite site inasmuch as a first choice and alternates had already been decided upon. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that a special committee consisting of the Chairman of the Library Co- ordinating Committee, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety Building, a member to represent the Board of Public Works, a member to represent the Planning Board, and the Building Commissioner, be appointed to meet and formulate an orderly'` plan on which to proceed in matters pertaining to all buildings, subject to Council approval. Carried. Mayor Ryan appointed Alderman Baldini, Alderman VanMarter, F.J. Laverty, Supt. of Public works, Thomas Niederkorn, City Planner and Arthur Golder, Building Commr. as such a committee and named Alderman VanMarter as Chairman thereof. Alderman VanMarter announced that a meeting of this tea, would be held on August 8, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. Page 3 August 1, 1962 TREE TRIMMER FOREMAN: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommen a tat t e position of Tree Trimmer Foreman be re-established in the Compensation Plan at grade 25. 13y Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby PESOLVED, that the 1962 Compensation Plan be and hereby is mended by adding thereto the following classification: Foreman: Competitive Tittle Grade Minimum Maximum Free —Trimmer Foreman Z5 2.56 per hour 3.0 per our Carried. Alderman Baldini recommended that a program of inspecting newly planted trees be instituted whereby they would be properly trimmed and in this respect recommended that those along W. Seneca Street, in the vicinity of the Immaculate Conception Church,be inspection for trimming. Supt. Laverty agreed to have suh an inspection made. BESSIE PEARCE INVOICE EXPUNGED: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that an invoice rendered to Mrs. Bessie Pearce and which she had paid in the total amount, including penalties, of $233.84 be expunged and refunded to her. He explained details leading up to the Board's decision in this matter. By Alderman Hagin: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, THAT the Board's recommendation be approved. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works is of the opinion that an invoice rendered to Mrs. Bessie Pearce should be expunged and, by its action of July 25th, has recommended that the Council take appropriate action to expunge said invoice, and WHEREAS, in the meantime, Mrs. Pearce has paid said invoice, together with a penalty thereon of $8.54, with the understanding that the amount would be refunded to her, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mrs. Pearce's invoice be ordered expunged as recommended by the Board of Public Works and that the Controller be authorized and directed to refund the total amount of $233.84 to Mrs. Pearce, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Water Department make a record of this matter with the understanding that if the service is used at any time in the future the amount of $225.30 will be reinstated against the owner of record at such time. Carried and approved. MRS. WILMA CHAPMAN: The Clerk reported that Mrs. Wilma Chapman who had been servir. as Sr. Acct. Clerk on a provisional appointment had recently passed a civil service examination for the position and recommended her permanent appointment. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that Mrs. Wilma Chapman be and hereby is appointed a Senior Account Clerk at the annual salary of $3602.00 as provided in grade 15 of the Compensation Plan and that her appointment be effective August 1, 1962. Carried. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Clynes reported as follows: 1. that he had a contract prepared with SPCA for dog warden service and related matters and that it awaits execution by SPCA. 2. that he had written letters to our Assemblyman, State Senator and the State Traffic Division regarding legislation for 20 m.p.h. speed limit on South Aurora Street. 3. that he had reviewed the brief submitted on behalf of Cornell University in its tax case vs. the City and that the attorneys engaged by the City are pre- paring a brief on behalf of the City. When both are in they will go to the Referee who in turn will report his findings to the Court. YOUTH COORDINATOR AGREEMWT: Attorny Clynes presented and reviewed a proposed agreement With the omp ins County United Fund covering the services of a Youth Coordinator and Alderman Rosica recommended its adoption. Page 4 August 1, 196Z By Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman McNeill WHEREAS, the City and the United Fund desire to enter into a contract to coordirtat,. the programs and to avoid duplication and unnecessary expenses in the administration of the youth programs of the City Youth Bureau, the NorthSide House and the West Side House, and WHEREAS, the City and the United Fund desire to use the services of a Youth Coordinator whose function will be to coordinate the administration and activities of the Youth Bureau, West Side House, and North Side House and to supervise and coordinate the work of the directors of each, and WHEREAS, the City and the United Fund wish to continue on a trial basis for one year the office of Youth Coordinator, among other things, to evaluate and conduct research, and to make recommendations regarding the adoption and scheduling of programs for youth and the prevention of delinquency, NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby agree, as follows: 1. That the administration of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, the North Side House and the West Side House be coordinated by a Youth Coordinator. 2. That the Youth Coordinator be paid by the United Fund for his services, for a twelve-month period, the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000.00). 3. That the City pay to the United Fund the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($700.00) for the services of said Youth Coordinator, payable THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00) on or before December 1, 1962, and the balance of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00) on or before June 1, 1963. 4. That this agreement and the services of the Youth Coordinator be continued for an experimental period of twelve (12) months and to be renewed only upon successful evaluation by the City and the United Fund of the proposed coordination. S. That the basic duties of said Youth Coordinator are to coordinate the administration of the North Side House, West Side House and Youth Bureau, to advise and consult with the respective directors with regard to their programs and activities, scheduling of events, and to improve communications and public relations between the agencies and the community and to promote central purchasing and equipment pools, if feasible, and to conduct research and make recommendations regarding the adoption of nrograms for youth and the prevention of delinquency. It is also understood that the Youth Bureau Direc:c: is a City employee and as such, it is his direct responsibility to carry out the programs and activities of the Youth Bureau, and to that extent the Youth Coordinator serves in an advisory capacity only. 6. The Youth Coordinator will be responsible to a Joint Board made up of members from the Youth Advisory Board and Social Service League Board. 7. That the qualifications of the Youth Coordinator be the same as the present job qualifications for the position of the City Youth Bureau Director. 8. That this agreement shall become effective upon the approval of the Youth Bureau Advisory Board of the City and the Social Service League Board representing the North Side House and the West Side House and upon execution by the duly authorized officials of the City and the United Fund, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute this agreement. Carried. TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS - WATER DEPARTMENT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public fors had requested a trans er o unds within the Water Department's budget to help pay for a gate valve at the Filtration Plant. Alderman Stallman reviewed the situation wherein the old valve had to be replaced on an emergency basis and recommended approval of a transfer as requested, Attorney Clyres point- ed out that the total cost of the valve amounted to $1100.00, that the Board had approved the emergency purchase without advertising for bids. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the sum of $500.00 from budget account 302-460 and the sum of $100,00 from budget account 302-380 in the Water Department Current Budget be transferred to account #302-370 to provide for the cost of the gate valve purchased for use at the Filtration Plant. Carried. Page 5 August 1, 1962 _. YOUTH BUREAU TRANSFER: Alderman Stallman recommended transfer of $400.00 within the You Bureau uget to pay for the services of an additional lifeguard at Stewart Park for the balance of the season. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the sum of $400.00 be transferred within the Youth Bureau's Current 3udget from Account No. YB 295-1, Mental Health Clinic, to Account No. YB F-105, Waterfront Labor, to pay for the services of an additional lifeguard for the baiance of the season. Carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT RULES: Police Commissioner Sullivan presented each alderman ,pith a copy of revised rules for the Police Department, to be effective August 1, 1962. He stated that the rules had been drawn up to govern the various positions in the department at the present and for the future and are not aimed at any in- dividual officer. He stated that they had been drafted with the cooperation of John LoPinto, attorney for the PBA and J.J. Clynes, City Attorney, and had been approved in their final form by the Mayor, City Attorney, Chief of Police and him- self. He requested that the Council authorize printing of the rules from funds in the Police Department's budget. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the amount of $167.50 for Printing and the amount of $75.00 for binding the rules and regulations of the Police Department be authorized by the Council from funds available in the Police Department budget. Alderman VanMarter stated he felt those directly concerned had no part in form- ulation of the rules. Upon inquiry by Mr. VanMarter, Chief VanOstrand stated he had received the final draft as presented only a few hours before this Council meeting and had not had time to review them in final form in their entirety. Attorney Clynes took exception to the inference that the Chief had been excluded from consideration of the rules and stated that he had been given, a copy of the original draft several weeks ago. Motion Carried. CITY DUMP: Supt. Laverty reported that, barring occasional fires that break out, the present condition of the city dump is good. He advised that about 2,000 yard of fill has been hauled in to cover over areas causing trouble, that no raw sewa� has been dumped there since July 4th, and that sludge being taken there at preset is deactivated with all gases removed. Action on the request for an additional appropriation for extra work at the dump was postponed until the next meeting of the Council. STAIR11AY; Action of providing an appropriation for a stairway on E. Green Straet was postponed until the next meeting, JOHN J. QUINN APP0INr4ENT: Alderman Stallman reported that the Civil Service Commission had, by letter dated July 23rd, approved the position of Housing Inspector and that the Council may now make a provisional appointment. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, John J. Quinn be appointed Housing Inspector at an annual salary of $4,382.00, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan, that it be effective as of this date, that it be provisional; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this nosition. Carried. VACATION: Action of three weeks' paid vacation for employees with service of ten years or more was postponed until the next meeting. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin R SOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $18,605.66 in the General Fund and $19.80 in the Urban Renewal Fund, as listed on audit abstract 08-1962 be approved for payment. Carried. ANNEXATION: Attorney Clynes reported that a public hearing on a petition for annexation of an area on South Hill in the Coddington Road area to the City had been duly advertised and that the public notices thereof had been posted within the territory to be annexed as required by law. He advised the hearing will be held on August 14, 1962 in the Tompkins County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m,, and that a court reporter had been hired to take testimony at the hearing. All Aldermen were urged to attend. URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE: Alderman Murphy reported that the Urban Renewal Committee had met on July 26th. and discussed the following points: 1. Organization and duties of the Committee. 2. Review of renewal program to date and work to be done in future. 3. Administrator of Urban Renewal. 4. Preparation of a memorandum for potential developers. QW S. Possible changes for GNRP. y!� On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean. City Clerk WRION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Neeting 7:30 p.m. September 54, 1967 PRESENT: i tayor - Ryan Aldermen - I'urphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanHarter, Hines, A1cNei11, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Nart Attorney - Clynes Police Commissioner - Sullivan Planning Director - Niederkorn Building Commissioner - Golder Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Ryan called on Alderman Baldwin who introduced !'I.S. el-Shamma, a Professor of Plant Breeding at the University of Baghdad in Iragho was present as a guest to observe the proceedings. MINUTES: Vinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PETITION DOG ORDINANCE: The Clerk Presented and read a petition from residents of the area in the vicinity of Monroe and First Streets informing the Council that they had been plagued by dogs barking both at night and by day, chasing cars, and in general making a nuisance. more rigid enforcement of dog ordinances was re- quested. The petition bore approximately 24 signatures. Alderman Hines reviewed sections of the Ag & Markets Law which provides for the licensing and seizure of dogs and the local ordinances regulating control of dogs within the City. He con- sidered that Section 31 requiring certain types of dogs to wear muzzles and that all dogs be kept on a leash to be archaic, since it was adopted in 1927, and he recommended that it be rescinded. Attorney Clynes stated that the present contract with SPCA had been sent to Albany for approval and that when it is received he ex- pected to meet with representatives of SPCA, the Chief of Police and other interest- ed officials/&frange an orderly procedure under the contract. He suggested that action on local ordinances be deferred until after such a meeting has been held. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the petition and related matters be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. JAIL REPORT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Commission.of Correction enclosing its annual report of inspection of the City Jail completed on April 26, 1962 and which included a renewed recommendation that the city officials take definite action on the construction of an adequate detention facility built accord- ing to approved modern standards. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. TOtN OF ITHACA FIRE CONTRACT: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, calling attention to the fire contract between the City and Town which will by its terms expire on December 31, 1962. The Clerk reported U that the present contract covers the calendar year 1962 and is for the stipulated fee of $16,S00.00. He then read a letter from the Fire Chief in which he advised that the Board of Fire Commissioners recommend renewal of the present contract for the year 1963 under its present terms. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for con- sideration and final negotiation. Carried. CITY -TOWN COOPERATION: The Clerk read a letter from George L. Morse, 148 Coddington Ro-ad.which was addressed to Mr. Charles Chatfield of Radio Station 1VHCU concerning the recent public hearing regarding annexation of a portion of the Town of Ithaca in the Coddington Road area to the City. In his letter he recommended that meetings between City and Town officials be completely open to the radio, the press and the public. TRAFFIC BUREAU - HELP: The Clerk read a letter from the City Judge stating that Carol Morehouse a terminated her employment as part-time help in the Traffic Violations Bureau on August 31, 1962. He recommended the temporary appointment of Miss Patricia Searles as Clerk on an hourly basis to work five hours per day at the rate of $1.32 per hour. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the tomporarr eppaintment of Miss Patricia Searles as a Clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau be ur�roved.as recoem Jed by the City Judge. Carried. 'a a Page 2 September 5, 1962 C. ROBERT CUTIA - RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from C. Robert Cutia tende r- ing his resignation as Youth Bureau Director effective on this date to accept the position of Youth Coordinator for United Fund. By Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman tturphy RESOLVED, that Mr. Cutia's resignation be accepted. Carried. ROBERT BRIGGS APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Cutia announcing that the Youth Bureau Advisory Council recommended the provisional appointment of Robert Briggs, Youth Bureau Director, effective immediately. Nayor Ryan recommended Mr. Briggs' appointment. By Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Robert Briggs as Youth Bureau Director at an annual salary of $5,545.00, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan, be and hereby is approved to become effective September 6, 1962; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. TELEVISION OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS: The Clerk read a message received by the Mayor from Ithaca College expressing its interest in televising proceedings of either the January or February Council meeting in a series entitled "local government in action." If approved it was requested that the meeting be held in the College's studios to assure a better presentation than if it tried to do it elsewhere. Mayor Ryan stated he had no objection. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that final decision of the request be tabled until the next meeting of the Council. Carried. MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES: The Clerk reported the Domestic Relations Law had been amended, to become effective on September 15, 1962, whereby the City Clerk shall, upon receipt and return of marriage licenses properly endorsed and completed by the person who shall have solemnized a marriage, issue to the couple a certificate of marriage for a fee of $1.00 to be approved by the Council and that he may issue a similar certificate with expanded information for a fee of $2.00 to be approved likewise by the Council. The Clerk recommended approval of these fees. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldwin 11HEREAS, the Domestic Relation Law has been amended, to become effective September 15, 1962, by adding Section 14a thereto which provides in part as follows: 1. that the City Clerk shall, upon receipt and return of marriage licenses properly endorsed and completed by the person who shall have solemnized a marriage, issue to the couple within 15 days after such receipt or re- turn of the completed marriage license a certificate of marriage in a form approved by N.Y. State Department of Health. 2. that the City Clerk shall be entitled to a fee for such certificate, payable at the time of issuance of the marriage license in a sum of not exceeding $1.00, to be fixed by the Common Council. 3. that the City Clerk shall be entitled to a fee in a sum of not to exceed $2.003, to be fixed by the Common Council, for a similar certificate of marriage and expanded with additional information. N0I THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a fee of $1.00 for the issuance of a certificai of marriage provided for in Section 14a of the Domestic Relations Law; and a fee of $2.00 for the issuance of a similar certificate expanded with additional in- formation requested be and hereby are approved respectively to become effective September 15, 1962, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all fees collected by the City Clerk under this authorization shall be credited as current revenues in the City of Ithaca, General Fund. Carried. GREATER ITHACA REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD: The Clerk reported that he had received a copy of a letter receiveU by the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board from Haxfield $ Company indicating that an audit of its Treasurer's records for the year ended December 31, 1961 had been completed and all moneys found to be properly accounted for. The report was ordered filed. POLICE HOLIDAYS: Controller Weinstein called attention to the fact that policemen must— be granted paid holidays, effective January 1, 1963, and recommended that this matter receive some study. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and re- port. Carried. Page 3 September S, 1962 RAY ROMEAU APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner advising that the N.Y.S. Board of Fire Underwritws had appointed Mr. Ray Rob;deau as its representative in this area to replace Mr. Gilcott who will therefore be able to serve no longer as Electrical '` Inspector for the City. He recommended D4r. Robxdeau's appointment to succeed Mr. Gilcott. Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of "Tr. Robadeau as Electrical Inspector for the term ending December 31, 1963 to succeed Hr. Gilcott as recommended by the Building Commissioner. G. ERIC PEABODY APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of G. Eric Peabody as a member of the Planning Board for the term ending December 31, 1963 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Fred A. Rogalsky. ANNEXATION: Attorney Clynes reported that the transcript of minutes of the public hearing held August 14th. jointly by the Council and Town Board of Town of Ithaca on a petition for annexation of an area on Coddington Road crossroads had not been received yet. Fie advised that it will be necessary to call a special council meeting soon after receipt of the minutes in order to act on the petition within 30 days after the hearing as prescribed by law. ROSEMARY WAY LANE RT/CrAY RELEASE: Attorney Clynes presented a release by the City of Ithaca for the Northeast Arterial Highway (Rosemary Lane -East City Line) right-of-way - Map 60, Parcels 70,-71, and he recommended that the 'Mayor be authorized to execute it. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Miller Be It Ordained by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. John F. Ryan is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca releases to the State of New York releasing a possible right-of-way, title or interest in, upon and over so much of property appropriated for the project known as Proceeding 2467 AH 132, City of Ithaca, Northeast Arterial Highway, Rosemary Lane -East City Line, Tompkins County. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY TAX CASE: Alderman Hart inquired about the status of the University tax case and ha was informed by Attorney Clynes that Counsel retained by the City is presently reviewing the brief filed with the Referee on behalf of Cornell and that the city's brief is being prepared. TOMPKINS COUNTY SELF-INSURANCE PLAN! The Controller reported that since the Counci:. had approved entry into Tompkins County Self -Insurance Plan, negotiations had been underway with county officials to determine the amount that the City should pay into the County's Compensation Reserve Fund. He advised that when negotiations are completed the amount due will be reported to the Finance Committee for pre- sentation at a subsequent meeting for Council action. fie explained that this amount will be in addition to our annual contribution for current costs and will represent what the City would have contributed to the County's reserve fund if it had participated in it from the beginning. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - STATE AID: The Controller reported that under recent legislation the City will be eligible for State Aid for the cost of operation and maintenance of the Sewage Treatment Plant amounting to 30% of eligible costs. He reported further that the State Commissioner of Health had requested that an advance estimate of costs for 1963 be authorized and filed at this time. Ile pre sented such an estimate in the total amount of $65,191.00. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman ,Tiller RESOLVED, that the advance estimate of cost of operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant for the year 1963 be approved as presented in the total amount of $65,191.00 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City and file said estimate with New York State Commissioner of Health as required. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET SEIVER: The Controller reported that in adopting the Capital Improvements budget For the Sewer Division the S. Aurora Street Sewer had been estimated at $25,250.00 and the South Hill Sewer Interceptor at $26,750.00; and that it now appears that the cost of the S. Hill Interceptor will be completed at approximately $10,000.00 less than the estimate whereas the South Aurora sewer will run approximately the same amount more than its estimate. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the Capital Improvements budget for the Sewer Division be amended by transferring $10,000.00 from the South Hill Sewet Interceptor to the South Aurora Street Sewer. Carried. Page 4 September 5, 1962 K.C. PARSONS AGREENTNT: The Controller recommended amendment of an agreement be- Tween the City and K.C. Parsons, which was approved on May 3, 1961, by increasing it from #390.00 to $480.00 to provide for additional services rendered by fir. Parsons. He stated that an audit made of the city's Urban Renewal accounts by the ERIFA indicated the necessity of this corrective action. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and K.C. Parsons covering his technical services and advice in connection with the planning of a General Aeighborhood Renewal Plan, which was approved by this Council on Mlay 3, 1961, be and hereby is amended by increasing the amount thereof from $390.00 to $480.00. AYES: 13 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. ROGERS, TALIAFERRO, LAMB - FINAL PAYMENT: The Controller reported receipt of a final bill from Rogers; Talia erro 6 Lamb in the amount of $2,610.00 representing all retained percentages on its contract for professional services in preparing a General Neighborhood Renewal Plan and recommended its approval for payment. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the bill received from Rogers, Taliaferro f, Lamb in the amount of $2,610.00 be and hereby is approved for payment as recommended by the City Con- troller. Carried. BUILDING COMMISSIONER - ADDITIONAL PART-TIME HELP: The Controller reported that the Building Commissioner had requested that he be permitted to have additional services of a part-time typist at an estimated amount of $650.00 from available funds in his budget due to a departmental vacancy. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the amount of $1,582.00 in the Building Commissioner's budget for part-time help be increased to a total of not to exceed $2,232.00; and that the Commissioner be authorized to engage the additional services of his part-time typist as requested. Carried. POLICE DE;'A T!tENT I U ,ES : Commissioner Sullivan cal to ' avl_encion to action takon a' the last meeting to provide for -,rintin,� of the nolicc -it rule- and exnl�!,, ed that upon investigation it appears that there is insufficient funds in the prin`-. ing fund of the budget. He requested that a transfer of funds within the budget b,: authorized to cover this expense. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, THAT the sum of $133.00 from Account #230 in the police department's budget, convention expense, and $113.00 from account #295, training expense, making a total of $246.00 be and hereby is transferred to account #30S thereof to cover the cost of printing and binding the police department rules. Carried. CITY DUMP APPROPRIATION: Action of this matter was nostnoned for another month. E. GREEN STREET STAIRWAY: Action on this matter was deferred for consideration in preparation oF the 1961 budget. THREE WEEKS' PAID VACATION: Alderman Stallman reported the Finance Committee will have a proper resolution at the October meeting to provide three weeks paid vacation for city employees with ten years or more of service, exclusive of fire- men and policemen who currently receive such benefits. BUDGET NOTE - FIRE TRUCK: BUDGET NOTE RESOLUTION OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1962 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NE! YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,200.00 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman P±urphy Sri BE IT RESOLVED. this Sth. day of September, 1962, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the City of Ithaca, New York, for the purpose of purchasing an American LaFrance Metropolitan 1250 GMP Pump and Hose Car with 300 gallon tank at a total purchase price of $25,200.00, $10,000.00 of which is to be paid from current City funds; the balance of $1S,200.00 to be borrowed on a Budget Note as authorized herein, shall issue and sell a Budget Note in the amount of $15,200.00 to mature on July 1, 1963. Page 5 September S, 1962 Section 2. That except as herein specifically prescribed, said note shall be of the date, terms, form, contents and place of payment and at a rate of interest not exceeding 3 percentum per annum, as may be determined by the City Controller of the City of Ithaca, consistent, however, with the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and shall be executed in the name of the said City by . its City Controller and attested by the City Clark and the seal of the City shall be attached thereto. Section 3. That said note shall be sold at private sale by the City Controller at a price of not less than par value and accrued interest, if any, and upon the due execution and sale of said note, the same shall be delivered to the purchaser upon the payment by it to the City Controller of the purchase price, in cash; and the receipt of such City Controller shall be a full acquittance to such purchaser who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 4. The full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are pledged to the punctual payment of the principal and interest on said note. Section S. This resolution shall take effect immediately. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Approved Mayo AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $7,088.32 as listed on audit abstract #9 - 1962 be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a report on operation of J the busses in the city indicating an operating loss of $650.94 for the month of June, $1,153.64 for July, a profit of $100.55 for August, and a total net loss from January 1st. to August 31, 1962 of $9,685.00. SCHOOL BUS SERVICE: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a proposed contract between the City School District and the City providing for bus service to the schools from September S, 1962 to June 22, 1963 for the sum of $1,350.00 payable at the rate of $135.00 per month for ten months starting in September. ✓ By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the contract be approved as presented and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. Alderman Hines inquired if the buses should be painted the same as other school buses are required to be. On his recommendation the City Attorney was directed to look into this matter. URBAN RENE;IAL REPORT: Alderman HcNeill presented and read a prepared report by the Urban Renewal Committee of the Council. The final paragraph of the report is listed as follows: "May we, as a Committee, present these questions to the Mayor and the Council: (1) Who will hire an Urban Renewal Administrator? (2) ',Jill whomever has that authority accept the suggestions of this committee?*,. or have we been wasting our time? (3) Is it desirable to have a Redevelopment Committee, made up of local citizens, appointed by the Council, to handle the work that this committee has been doing, or does the Council intend to sit, as many times as is necessary, as a complete body, to perform its work at the LPA -- Local Public Authority? These are extremely important considerations that should be resolved by the Council, as soon as possible, in order to attain the objectives that we are striving for -- particularly expediting matters." On recommendation of Alderman Baldwin Alderman McNeill's name was included in the report as being appointed to the Committee in place of the wort "I". Page 6 September S, 1962 Alderman Hines and City Planner Niederkorn both expressed the appaling lack of public interest and support and sir. Hines suggested the Committee attempt to ascertain what financial interest from private sources has been shown. This view was supported by Alderman Baldwin. Alderman Stallman indicated that Arthur D. Little Company had secured such information in its interviews but tAkt/is and must be held in confidence at this time. Alderman Miller felt a discussion between the Committee and the Citizens' Committee would be fruitful. Alderman Kilby stated he felt the two things most needed in urban renewal were jobs for people and better low cost housing, neither of which, he contended, are included in the plan. He stated he was and still is opposed to Urban Renewal, that the Urban Renewal Committee appointed by the Mayor and accomplished nothing but learn more about Urban Renewal. Based on his stated feelings, he tendered his resignation from the Committee. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Urban Renewal Committee of the Council be directed to inquire and solicit information of the financial committments shown by private interests in building in the City and that it supply such information as may be available to the Council for its information prior to the time when the matter will have to be voted upon. Carried. r Alderman Murphy felt it will be difficult for the Committee to get the requested information since it is confidential. Alderman Kilby felt the answers to all the questions hinge on the hiring of an Administrator. Attorney Clynes stated that the City has thirty days in which to accept the Urban Renewal grant and it can be acted upon at the October meeting, and if the City accepts the grant it will then have to hire an Administrator. A discussion centered on who should hire the Administrator and it was agreed^�hat the Urban Renewal Committee should continue to interview applicants and/a P 8mmendation to the Council for appoint- ment. At this point in the meeting Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Alderman Robert Hines to the Urban Renewal Committee to replace Alderman Kilby who tendered his resignation earlier. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, 1) that the Urban Renewal Committee be authorized and requested to continue its interview of applicants for the position of Urban Renewal Administrato- and reports its findings with recommendations to the Council. 2) that the Council will appoint an Administrator if it decides to accept the federal grant for continued studies of the urban renewal program. 3) that the Urban Renewal Committee be authorized to determine if it is desirable to have a Redevelopment Committee as suggested in its report and, if so, to suggest members for Council appointment thereto. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Special i:leetinR COi 3',ION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 4:45 p,m. September 13, 1962 PRESENT: ;ayor - Ryan Alderruen - miurphy, Kilby, Baldini, Hines, ;;cNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallmam, "iller, Freeman, Schmidt, hart Attorney - Clynes Surat. of Public 11orks - Laverty Controller - Feinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey ANNEXATION: ;;ayor Ryan announced lie had called this special meeting to act on a petition for annexation of a territory on Coddington crossroad including properties on Hudson Place and Hudson Street Extension. Attorney Clynes reviewed Sec. 120 of the General City Law and nointed out that the Council is required to take action on the petition within thirty days from the date of the hearing thereon. fie stated this meeting had been postponed until this, the last day, because minutes of the public hearing had not been received but he expected they will be received in a few days. In order to answer the criticism of the press and radio implying that the Council had been delaying its action unnecessarily and none of its members had discussed the petition at the public hearing, Attorney Clynes exnlained that he had advised the Council that its role at the hearing was not to discuss but rather to sit and hear all the pros and cons presented at that tire. He reported that certain city and town officials had met informally after the hearing, and had mutually agreed to wait for receipt of the minutes before taking action if possible. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 120 of the General City Law of the State of New York, that this Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby does approve the annexed Petition of residents of the Coddington Road, Town of Ithaca, concerning proposed annexation of that area to the City of Ithaca, and that a copy of this decision, the petition, notice, testimony and minutes be filed in the office of the City Clerk and that the City C1erl, shall so notify the Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and request said Town Clerk to call a special election to determine the question of annexing such territory to the City of Ithaca in the manner nrovided in Section 120 of the General City Law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the City Clerk establish a meeting date in the very near future with the Town Board of the Tom of Ithaca or a committee thereof, with represent- atives of this Council to determine the ground rules of said annexation vote. Unanimously Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN SEE';AGE TREATTIENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUND: The Controller requested authorization to pay $20,000.00 oF the amount due October 1, 1962 on Sewer Bonds from unex.ended balance of bond proceeds in the Sewage Treatment Plant Construction Fund. By Alderman pdiller: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sure of $20,000.00 from the Sewage Treat- ment Plant Construction Fund for the purpose of payinC part of the Sewer bond indebtedness due on October 1, 1962 be authorized as recommended by the Controller. Unanimously Carried. DOG ORDINANCES ETC: Alderman Hines reported that a meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Attorney, Chief of Police, Prosecutor and other interested parties had been held today immediately prior to this special Council meeting on matters re- lating to enforcement of dog ordinances. He advised that it had been agreed by those present that a new ordinance will be drafted for presentation to the Council at a later date ;thigh will provide for restraining dogs fror, running at large in certain public *daces such as parks, schoolgrounds, etc. and will replace Sec. 31 of Chapter II which has proven very difficult to enforce. fie also advised that SPCA will be furnished with a list of all dog ordinance4 and regulations indicatin who is the responsible enforcing agent. He exnressed the hone that this will answer the complaints registered in the netition on the subject read at the last meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. ' Geo. A. Bl an City Clerk hJ T I C) N art G;-s Ithaca, shown enclosed in red on the att&C.h*,'I maint, 'Wilgh to troileate Our desire to booem * part of tNs CitY Of oub'Wet to thm conditione ortlinod billow. M JF 17 lei yob 04 - I ( - / , �t 4 cz- a. The territory cwov" by this potion is the or" laftC*t*d Its Mi6 b, The motor of wisbitanto - ostimat" A 225 Go At least 25 "mi"ata Mist sign (at u&vt to%) d, 'Ierif ioution by 3 residents as truliaoted 00 ACknmI*dPMat by witm" IL000vy r P E T I T 1 0 N ne signers of 'l a enclosed petition do hereby respectfully request that the Town of Ithaca Approve the annexation to the City of Ithaca of the property described herewith: a. begin at the intersection of the existing south line of the City of Ithaca and the east line of the Danby Road; thence southerly along said east line of the Danby Road S40 feet more or less to a point on the extension northwesterly of the east line of 113 Coddington Road; thence southeasterly along said line of 113 Coddington Road and its extension a distance of 360 feet more or less to a point on the southerly line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the easterly line of the Ithaca College property; thence southeasterly along said Ithaca College east line a distance of 650 feet more or less to a point; thence easterly a distance of 630 feet more or less to a point on the line dividing Centini-Capalongo and Gridley properties, said point being also SSO feet more or less south of the south line of Coddington Road; thence northeasterly a distance of S95 feet more or less to a point on the east lire of Coddington Road said point being also on the dxtension southerly of the east line of 725 Hudson Street; thence northerly along said east line of 72S Hudson Street 14S feet more or less to a point on the south line of Pennsylvania Alvenue; thence northerly SSO feet more or less to a point on the existing south line of the City of Ithaca said Point being 155 feet sore or less from the east line of Hudson Street measured along said existing city line; thence westerly along said south city line 1260 feet more or less to the Point of beginning, all as shown on map entitled "Proposed South Hill Annexation into City of Ithaca Scale 1" equals 200 feet, dated July 1961, revised 5-9-62. b. The number of inhabitants in the pronosed territory is estimated at 40. c. At least 20% of qualifici ►otine persons have signed this Petition. d. Three residents of the area have verifieci that at least 20% of them, have signed. ,TATE M !'K l(:kn: O&TY GI IoSIPKINS: ;n this day of .t.,peared T,V�11 known ap to M and th wlcdged i( Signed k..� /��.?ci�4 James R. Bishop Ray Thomnion Ralnh liethering�n �19_JL,)_ before me this witness personally described sad the saim. to me Personally the within petition i is v V I +I.-* undprsi,-md,, qv*j!fl*d vrxt.c of that portlor of '...he irmn of Ithacps sl,ow enclosed A.n red int; the Ftti.w-hod maps wish to 1-JIC4t,e our drair- to becom a rart of the City of Ithacap wiblect to the conditions Conditions to be moet$ a* The territory cover" by We pWtlm Is the area indicated in red. b. The maber of iub*ltants - ostluated at 225 Ce At lout 25 residents wat sign (at least 2%) d. verification by- 3 residents as indicated 0* Aakr)ow2edp~nt by witriess CO�INON MIATCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeti- 7:30 p.m. October 3, 1962 PRESENT: "ayor - Ryan r+ldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, ^1cNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart ,attorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand Pclice Commissioner - Sullivan Fire Chief - weaver Building Commissioner - Golder Planners - Niederkorn, Bonner Asst. Traffic Engineer - t1elchen Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Controller - l;einstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey On recommendation of the Mayor all those present stood in silence for a short time in tribute to the memory of 11r. Paul Blanchard, Supervisor of the 2nd. ward, who passed away on this date. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. URBAN RENEWAL GRANT: The Clerk read a letter from Leonard Miscall, a former member of the Planning Board, outlining his own Plan for acceptance of the federal grant and augmenting the local planning staff to develope a cormnrehensive Plan which will consider not only the downtown business district but all districts in the city. The Clerk read a letter, dated September 18th., from Carl A. Willsey, Vice - President of the National Institute of Real Estate Agents, stating; he had a builder - investor interested in building city hall, library and Public safety building's and leasing them back to the city. He read another letter of the same date from Mr. Willsey requesting the possible purchase, under urban renewal procedures, of the area bounded by Six "file Creek, Clinton Street and South Cayuga Street for an apartment structure. He stated he had a builder -investor waiting, for an answer He also stated he had an AAA department store chain and a national lodge chain interested in discussing Ithaca's renewal Program. He then read a third letter from Mr. Willsey, dated September 25th., askin17 if the City had made a decision on his proposals so that he could bring the builder -investor interested in Public buildings to Ithaca to discuss the matter more fully. The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce urging the Council to pursue economic and planning studies to their conclusion by acceptance of the grant presently offered by the Federal Government. He read a letter from the Nest End Business Association urging favorable action also and urging in addition that the Council instruct the Planning Board or local urban renewal agency to include in this study a survey of the area west of the designated projects to determine its potential for developement and its possible inclusion in the urban renewal Plans for the City, Alderman McNeill read a letter from Raymond McElwee, Chairman of the Citizens' Committee on Urban Renewal, announcing the establishment of the Ithaca Investmer, Corp. as agent to provide the capital and to arrange for the long-term financin needed for economig cal feasible urban renewal projects. Alderman P1cNeill read a letter from the Robert Chuc?crow Corp. of New York City asking to be considered in the development of downtown Ithaca. Persons present at the meeting who spoke in opposition were John LoPinto, who claimed that he represented the inarticulate little people who would be against it if they could speak out, Mrs. Gladice adoolf, a real estate agent, and Nathan Ileiner, proprietor at the New Central Food Market. Persons who spoke in favor included Ronald Nordheimer, Lewis warren, Manager of the Chamber of Ccmmmerce, Arthur J. Golder, Building Commissioner, Ben DeYoung, President of ?lest End Business Assn. and 1';m. S. Downing, Jr., Architect. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR PLANNING ADVANCE FOR SURVEYS AND PLANS FOR URBAN RENEIVIAL PROJECT UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS A4IENDED, NUMBERED CONTRACT NO. N.Y. R-112 (A), BY AND BETIVEEN THE CITY OF ITHACA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Page 2 October 3, 1962 WHEREAS the United States of America (herein called the "Government") has tendered to the City of Ithaca (herein called the "Local Public Agency") a pro- posed Contract for Planning Advance for Surveys and Plans for Urban Renewal Pro- ject under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949'as amended, under which the Government would make an advance of Federal funds to the Local Public Agency to aid in financing the cost of certain surveys and plans in preparation of an urban renewal project designated Project No. N.Y. R-112 in the urban renewal area described in such proposed Contract; and WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has given due consideration to said proposed Contract: BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Douncil of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. The proposed Contract for Planning Advance for Surveys and Plans for Urban Renewal Project under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, designated Contract No. N.Y. R-112 (A), consisting of Parts I and II, under and subject to the terms and conditions of which the Government would make an advance of Federal funds to the Local Public Agency to aid in financing the cost of certain surveys and plans for an urban renewal project designated Project No. N.Y. R-112, situated in the City of Ithaca, New York, is hereby in all re- spects approved. Section 2. The Chief Executive of the Local Public Agency is hereby authorized and directed to execute said proposed Contract in two counterparts on behalf of the Local Public Agency, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal of the Local Public Agency on each such counterpart and to forward such counterparts to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for execution on behalf of the Government, together with such other documents relative to the approval and execution thereof as well as to this Resolution as may be required by the Government. Section 3. The City Controller is hereby authorized to file requisitions, together with necessary supporting documents, with the Government, from time to time as advance funds are required, requesting payments to be made on account of the advance provided for in the said Contract, and to do and perform all other things and acts required to be done or performed in order to obtain such payments. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. AYES: 10 - Murphy, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, Hagin, McNeill, Baldwin, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt. NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Rosica ABSTAINING: - 2 - Stallman, Hart Alderman Stallman abstained on basis of conflict of interest. Alderman Hart stated he abstained for a similar reason on advice of the City Attorney and on other legal advice obtained personally. He stated "I abstain but with the distinct understanding that my abstaining carries with it absolutely no admission, x connotation or implication of the existence of my conflict of interest." Motion Carried, Mayor Ryan stated he had opposed Urban Renewal in his campaign for election. "I think this is a foot in the door and I therefore Veto the resolution," he continued. Some discussion ensued as to whether or not any member of the Council had the right to appeal the Mayor's decision at this time. Attorney Clynes reviewed Section 15 of the Charter relating to the matter and ruled that the Veto must stand until the next regular meeting when it may come up for discussion. The veto may be overridden then by a two-third's vote of all the aldermen then in office. Due to the fact that action on acceptance of the grant is required to be taken within thirty days from receipt of the contracts therefor, Attorney Clynes advised he would write to HHFA and explain the action taken tonight which will prohibit such acceptance and request an extension of time until the next regular meeting of the Council which in his opinion would be granted under the circumstances. MM October 31, 1962 CORNELL UNIVERSITY TRAFFIC RULES & REGULATIONS: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell niversity transmitting a revise cony of Rules $ Regulations for the control of vehicular traffic and parking on the Campus. These rules and regulations, which became effective on September 15, 1962, super0ede and take the place of any rules and regulations previously in effect. It was noted that they are to be filed in the City Clerk's office as required by Section 5708 of the N.Y. State Education Law. The rules were ordered filed. (P.F. # 987) PAID FIREMEN'S ASSN. - REQUEST FOR SALARY INCREASE: The Clerk read a letter from t e PM Firemen S_ Assn. requesting a salary increase and fringe benefits for its members as follows: 1. A salary increase to pay grade 24. (Note: Present range #19 4214 - 4930 Proposed #24 5127 - 5998) 2. That the city pay the full amount of the Health Insurance Plan. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. ,a TAX SALE CERTIFICATE & TAX DEED EXPUNGED: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain advising that the property of Washington & Herndon at 209 Second Street had been sold at several tax sales and had not been redeemed. Tompkins County forclosed this property cancelling the claims of the city, leaving the following amounts to be expunged by the Council to clear up the city's records. 19S9 City Tax Sale - Deed to City of Ithaca 1960 $97.11 1960 City Tax Sale - Deed to Mrs. Louise Uher 1961 - 1961 City Tax Sale - Tax Sale Certificate - City 1961 12S.00 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the Tax Sale Deed and Tax Sale Certificate held by the City on the Washington & Herndon property be expunged as recommended by the Chamberlain. Carried. CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES ETC, The Clerk read a letter from the Municipal Code Corp. proposing to codify t e City Charter, codes and ordinances. A proposed contract covering this work including the printing of 100 copies of the new Code with 100 copies in mechanical looseleaf binders with an estimated 400 pages was presented. The total cost, including editing, printing and binding, was $6,750.00 with $2,000.00 becoming due on signing of the contract and the balance upon de- livery of the completed codes to the City. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the contract between the City and Municipal Code Corp. providing for the codification of the city's charter, codes and ordinances and in the max- imum amount of $6,750.00 be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the city. Unanimously Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the total sum of $2,500.00 be appropriated .from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #101 - Aldermen, $2,000.00 of which shall be to finance the down payment required in 1962 under terms of the contract and the balance of $S00.00 shall be used to finance the mailing and other costs relating to this work. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved. BUS SUBSIDY: The Clerk read a letter from HHFA requesting that the City advise it of the City's present interest in a federal subsidy for operation of the city's bus system. It was indicated that unless promptly advised otherwise H.H.F.A, will assume the City has no present interest in undertaking the proposed demonstration, consider the application transmitted by letter of November 24, 1961 as "withdrawn", and close its file in this matter. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee, Bus Committee of the Board of Public Works, Controller and City Attorney for study and report and that the Controller be directed to notify H.H.F.A. of this action and request that the file be kept open pending final action. Carried. - 4 - October 3, 1962 THOMAS CANFIELD RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter received from Thomas H. Canfield tendering his resignation as a member of the Planning Board. Mayor Ryan expressed his thanks to Mr. Canfield for all his time spent and the fine work done by him as a member of the Board. MRS. JEAN ANGELL APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Mrs. Jean Angell, 113 College Avenue, as a member of the Planning Board to fill Mr. Canfield's unexpired term until December 31, 1963. He informed the Council that she had been a former member of the City Planning Board of New York City. N. PATRICIA GRAY: The Clerk read a letter from firs. N. Patricia Gray tendering her res�tion as Senior Account Clerk, to become effective October 15, 1962. ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENTS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS: The Clerk reported that the Board of V Public Wor s a —approved architects' agreements with Ithaca Associated Architects covering a Public Safety Building and a Public Library Building and recommended them to the Council for approval. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the agreements between the City and Ithaca Associated Architects be approved as recommended by the Board of Public Works, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute them on behalf of the City. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Council take action to terminate the present alternate side all-night street parking regulation. Alderman Murphy presented the follow- ing report on the matter: The request of the Board of Public Works to terminate the Alternate Side All -Night Street Parking Regulation has been studied at length by the Public Safety Committee in consultation with the Chief of Police, City Prosecutor and Traffic Engineer. In addition to the arguments the Board of Public Works has advanced in support of the request, this committee offers these reasons: 1. The public will be adequately informed of existing parking regulations since pertinent restrictions are posted with signs. 2. Enforcement of parking regulations will be simplified. 3: Substantial improvement of public relations between the City of Ithaca and almost 13,000 semi -permanent residents, as well as guests and visitors, will be achieved through the elimination of confusion and misunderstanding with respect to the City's parking regulations. 4. More convenient parking will be made available to residents, guests and visitors. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the alternate side all-night street parking regulation now in effect be terminated immediately, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Traffic Ordinance be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom Section 139, all-night parking prohibited. Effective upon publication. Considerable discussion ensued. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the motion be tabled until the next meeting. AYES: 7 NAYS: 7 Due to a tie vote Mayor Ryan voted No and declared the tabling motion lost. A vote on the original motion was then taken which resulted as follows: AYES: 13 NAYS: 1 - Stallman Motion carried and approved by Mayor. MARINA CANAL: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved `and iinnc u3ea in its 1963 capital budget an item of $95,000.00 for a new canal at the airport park marina and recommended to the Council as follows regarding this item: 1) that the Council include in the 1963 Capital Budget an item of $95,000.00 to finance the construction of a second completed marina canal at the airport park marina. 2) that this project be financed by the issuance of revenue bonds. - S - October 3, 1962 3) that the Council be requested to make funds available at once, by temporary borrowing or otherwise, to permit immediate purchase of the necessary materials and enable city forces to take full advantage of the off-season winter months to make this facility available for use as early as possible in 1963. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board be referred to the Capital Improvements Program Review Committee for its study and report. Carried. BOND ISSUE - SOUTH HILL SEIVER: Action was taken to authorize a bond issue for the South Hill Sewer as follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1962 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $32,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF i ADDITIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the construction of additions to the sanitary sewer system of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, consisting of approximately 1,942 feet of 10 inch sewer in South Aurora Street, and approximately 1,640 feet of a 12 inch and 14 inch interceptor sewer in the South Hill area, including appurtenant facilities, there are hereby authorized to be issued $32,000 serial bonds of said City pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is •S2,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: a) By the issuance of said $32,000 serial bonds, herein authorized; and b) By the expenditure of $20,000 from available current funds. Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid specific object or purpose, and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is thirty years. It is hereby further determined that the aforesaid improvements will be self- sustaining and that the provisions of Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law do not apply to the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof. Section 4. 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 appro- priation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and in- terest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section S.' 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 re- newals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, 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 Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. 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 Con- stitution. Section 7- This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be publis ed 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. - 6 - October 3, 1962 The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly nut to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. Murphy P.C. Kilby D.F. Rosica R.P. Baldini M.C. VanMarter Robert Hines F.J. Hagin Keith McNeill Frank C. Baldwin A.C. Stallman J. Gormly Miller Martha Freeman Van B. Hart W.F. Schmidt 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 Lev % L 2x�✓ Mayor October 3, 1962 BOND ISSUE - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Action was taken to correct a bond resolution dated March, 1962 relating to tewart Avenue Bridge as follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1962. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 7, 1962 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $14S,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TMIPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ON STEWART AVENUE IN SAID CITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE DELEGATION OF POWER TO ISSUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.;u.,,. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. Section S of the bond resolution dated March 7, 1962, which authorize t e issuance of $14S,000 serial bonds of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, to pay part of the cost of the construction of a bridge on Stewart Avenue in and for said City, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section S. 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 author- ized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may bs proscribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law." Section 2. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in THE ITHACA JOURNAL, the official ueKspaper -of said City. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly nut to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. Murphy Voting Yes P.C. Kilby Voting Yes D.F. Rosica Voting Yes R.P. Baldini Voting Yes M.C. VanMarter Voting Yes Robert Hines Voting Yes F.J. Hagin Voting Yes Keith McNeill Voting Yes Frank C. Baldwin Voting Yes A.C. Stallman Voting Yes J. Gormly Miller Voting Yes Martha Freeman Voting Yes Van B. Hart Voting Yes W.F. Schmidt Voting Yes �t "� APPROVED BY THE MAYOR L , Mayor October , 1962 - 7 - October 3, 1962 POLICE HEADQUARTERS PAINTING: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the sum o 525.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriation, budget account #119 - City Hall, to finance the cost of painting police headquarters and repairing the roof of City Hall. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. BUILDING DEMOLITION COSTS: The Controller presented the following list of building demolition costs certified to by the Building Commissioner: Owner's Name Melvin Steele Anthony Pitts Carl Davis Wm. & Flossie Davis Herbert Parker et al Carrie L. Maloney Jessie A. Johnson et al Robert Love Location of Property 906 Giles Str t 221 Floral Avenue 114 Morris Avenue 633 West Clinton Street 14 308 Madison Street 505 W. Seneca Street: 9XXX911 K1t#KX9flt Q[XXYX 505 N. Albany Street 203 Third Street Cost of Demolition 15-0. 00 125.00 3S.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 101x21 150.00 15.00 By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that bills for demolition of buildings be approved and ordered render- ed by the City Chamberlain in accordance with the foregoing schedule; and, if not paid at the end of thirty days, that the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to have them added to the next tax roll for collection as provided by the Building Code. Carried. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT HEAT EXCHANGER: Controller Weinstein reported the need of a new heat exchanger at the Sewage Treatment Plant estimated to cost $15,000.00 and stated the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works was present to answer questions regarding it. He requested that the Council express its intent to include it in the 1963 budget in order that arrangements may be made to place an order for this equipment during, 1962. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the placing of an order for a new heat exchanger at the Sewage Treatment Plant during 1962 be approved with the understanding that an appropri- ation will be included in the 1963 budget for its financing. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA FIRE CONTRACT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the present agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca for fire service to the Town for 1963 under its present terms and conditions for the stipulated amount of $16,500.00 be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - CITY DUMP: By Alderman Stallman: seconded y lderman Hagin RESOLVED, that there be transferred from budget account #162, refuse and garbage collection - line item 460 - equipment, the sum of $5,000.00 and there be appropriated from budget account #290, gravel basing of new sub- division streets, the sum of $1,500.00 for a total of $6,500.00 to budget account #163 A, City dump fill operation. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. LOCAL LAW - VACATIONS: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a local law providing for vacations for all city employees, excluding firemen and police- men who are otherwise provided for. He recommended its approval. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Local Law be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of the Council. Carried. POLICE HOLIDAYS: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any contrary provisions of any general, special or local law, or of any city ordinance, on and after January 1, 1963, holidays for uniformed members of the police department shall be as follows: { - 8 - October 3, 1962 On and after January 1, 1963, a policemen who shall be required to work on any of the following holidays, shall within a period of one year next following such holiday receive equivalent time off; the first day of January known as New Years Day; the 22nd. day of February known as Washington's Birthday; the fourth day of July, known as Independence Day; the first Monday of September known as Labor Day; the fourth Thursday of November known as Thanksgiving day; and the 25th. day of December known as Christmas Day. Carried. REAPPRAISAL: Thomas Payne, County Director of Assessments, appeared before the Council reviewed the proposal currently being considered by the Board of JSupervisors to have all property in the County, including the City of Ithaca, reappraised at a total estimated cost of $113,000.00. Alderman Baldini read a letter from C.J. Calistri, City Assessor, expressing his approval of the proposal. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the present proposal for a uniform reappraisal of all real property in the County, including the City of Ithaca, now under consideration by the Board of Supervisors, be endorsed. Unanimously Carried. ANNEXATION: Alderman Stallman reported he was unable to have final rules cover- ing the Froposed annexation of a territory on Coddington Cross road in the Town for presentation as expected, because he was informed late this afternoon that the Town Board members did not agree with terms discussed at a joint meeting thereon recently. He said it will be necessary to have another meeting on the matter. Attorney Clynes pointed out that it should be understood clearly that the City is in no way trying to delay this annexation and that the Town had agreed to hold the referendum thereon sometime in November. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - MACHINE SHOP ROOF REPAIRS: By ,Alderman Stal lman : seconded y Alderman I agzn RESOLVED, that the sum of $570.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #186 - machine shop, to finance Dart of the cost of needed repairs to the roof of the building. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - STEWART PARK By Alderman Stallman: seconded y Alan Miller RESOLVED, that the sum of $330.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #232 - Stewart park, for emergency re- pairs to a dry well at the park. Carried. SOUTHWEST PARK LAND ACQUISITION: Attorney Clynes reported receipt of an offer room the William Knight Estate in the amount of $40,000.00 for approximately 59 acres of land in the southwestern part of the city for park purposes and stated that an estimated additional $10,000.00 will be needed for the Nelson Palmer property which will provide access to it from the Elmira Road. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the offer of $40,000 received from the estate of William B. Knight be accepted subject to the following conditions: 1. The City of Ithaca being able to obtain access to said Knight parcel from Elmira Road. 2. That the amended application of the City of Ithaca to the New York State Department of Conservation and the Finger Lakes Parks Commission for State Aid to acquire said parcel be approved by said bodies. 3. That the Mayor be authorized to submit an application for federal aid for said acquisition. ' And the acceptance of said Knight offer be conditioned upon the approval of said application for Federal Aid. Carried. Formal action was then taken authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to HHFA for federal aid for acquisition of these properties as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE LAND. - 9 - October 3, 1962 By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 provides for the making of grants by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to States and local public bodies to assist them in the acquisition of permanent interests in land for open -space purposes where such acquisition is deemed essential to the proper long-range development and welfare of urban areas in accordance with plans for the allocation of land to such purposes; and WHEREAS the City of Ithaca desires to acquire Fee Simple Title to certain land known as Southwest Park (Knight Tract), which land, in accordance with the Ithaca Urban Area General Plan approved by Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board and Common Council of the City of Ithaca, is to be held and used for permanent open -space land as playfields; and WHEREAS it is estimated that the total consideration to be paid for the acquisition of said interest will be $50,000: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS: 1. That an application be made to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a grant in an amount authorized by Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, which amount is presently estimated to be $12,500, and that the City of Ithaca will nay the balance of the consideration for the acquisition of such interest and the total of all related costs from other funds available to it. 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and to file such application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may be required by said Agency, to execute such contracts as are required by said Agency, and to act as the author- ized correspondent of the City of Ithaca. 3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Area General Plan approved by the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board for the preservation of permanent open -space land, and that, should said grant be made, the City of Ithaca will retain said land for the use designated in said application and approved by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $5,272.72 in the General Funds and $75.76 in the Urban Renewal Fund as shown on audit abstract #10-1962 be approved for payment. Carried. ORDINANCE - DOGS: Alderman Hines recommended repeal of the Section 31, Chapter II Of t e city ordinances relating to dogs and enactment of a new section in place thereof. Action was taken as follows: By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that Section 31 of Chapter II of the city ordinances be and hereby is repealed in its entirety, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be adopted in place thereof a new section to read as follows: Section 31 - Dogs: The owners of all dogs shall keep said dogs on a leash, the length of which shall not exceed (5) five feet, while said dogs are within 100 feet of any school ground area or within 100 feet of any area of public assembly or within that area of the City bounded on the east by the east line of Aurora Street, on the west by the west line of Geneva Street, on the north by the north line of Buffalo Street and on the south by the south line of Clinton Street, ex- cept when said dogs are on or within the confines of their owners' premises. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct and the maxi:cum fine for conviction thereof shall be $25.00. Effective upon publication. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 BUILDING CODE: Alderman Hines reported that by the Charter & Ordinance Committee and is Attorney for legal opinion. Carried and approved. the Building Code had been reviewed ready for submission to the City - 10 • October 3, 1962 BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a bus report indicating net profit of $268.19 for the month of September. TELEVISION OF FEBRUARY MEETING OF COUNCIL: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini WkWREAS, it is the intent of this Council to grant a request received from I4baca College to televise the proceedings of the February meeting of the Council in the College's studio, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to notify Ithaca College of the Council's intent; and that action will be taken at its January meeting to authorize the holding of the February meeting at the College's studio as re- quested. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. i Geo. A. Blean City Clerk tl•►_; CO't1IDN COUNCIL PROCEEDING CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. kegular *9eeting 7:30 p.m. November 7, 196.1 Present: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - 'iurphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, Vanklarter, Hines, 11agin, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Hart, Schmidt Attorney - Clynes Asst. Planner - Bonner Building Commissioner - Golder Chief of Police - VanOstrand Police Commissioner - Sullivan Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Ryan welcomed and introduced Alderman -elect Robert Burns who had been elected November 6th. as an alderman from the 6th. Ward to serve from January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1965. lie thanked Alderman Freeman for her fine work while serving in this capacity pending the outcome of the elections. MINUTES: Alderman Bart called attention to the minutes of the last meeting; whichquoted him as referring to "My" conflict of interest when he abstained from voting on the resolution regarding, an urban renewal grant. He advised the only statement he made in answer to calling of his name on the roll call vote with which the minutes were concerned was the one he read from a long -hand copy prepared prior to such roll call and now quoted as follows: "On advice of City Attorney and other legal advice obtained personally, I abstain with the distinct understanding that my abstaining carries with it absolutely no admission, connotation, or implication, what -so -ever of the existence of any conflict of interest on my part." fie requested that the minutes be corrected to cover the errors referred to above and that the corrections be made a part of the minutes of this meeting;. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the minutes of the preceding meeting be corrected as requested by Alderman Hart by substituting his statement as listed above for the one contained therein; and that the minutes as corrected, be approved. Carried. WILLIAM ALLES APPOINTMENT: Alderman Rosica nominated Michael J. Leary for Supervisor of the 2nd. Ward to fill the vacancy created by the recent death of Paul Blanchard. Alderman Baldini nominated Willaim Alles and no further nominations were made. Mayor Ryan directed the Clerk to poll the Aldermen. This was done and the ballot resulted in nine ballots being cast for Mr. Alles and five ballots for Mr. Leary. Mayor Ryan declared that Mr. Alles had been duly elected as Supervisor from the 2nd. Ward for the term ending December 31,1963. Mayor Ryan then read the following statement: "Ladies and gentlemen of the Council -- In my opinion, the action that has just been taken by this Council in installing a Republican Supervisor is not proper. A Democratic Supervisor was elected by the people in the Second lard. They wanted a Democratic Supervisor. In my opinion, you should have filled the vacancy with a Democrat. I will, however, not veto this resolution since I do not deem it in the public interest to leave the residents of the Second Ward unrepresented on our Board of Supervisors." MAYOR'S VETO: The Clerk read a letter from Jeanne A. White, 810 Dryden Road, urging ttH "Council to override Mayor Ryan's veto of its motion to accent a federal grant for further studies of urban renewal for Ithaca. Mr. Frank Connolly, President of Tompkins County Taxpayers' Assn., spoke on the subject of Urban Renewal and revealed that petitions had been circulated among approximately 500 persons throughout the city with the result being that opposition to it at the rate of 9 to 1 was registered. He urged that any pro- ject with so much opposition from the public be decided by referendum. Page 2 November 7 , 19u7 Th;: Clerk then read the following Veto 11essage filed on Nove;;iher 7, 1962: "Jnaer existing Federal law, no urban renewal can be effectuated without exercising the City's power of eminent domain. This power involves the taking, uf a nerson's property without his consent upon payment of compensation. So far as property rights are concerned, this is an absolute curtailment of the liberty rf the honest citizen. Only one similar curtailment is greater - our beloved Country's right to demand that the citizen lay down his very life in its defense. But the power belongs to all the People. As to the City of Ithaca, each Alderman represents the citizens of his ward. The Mayor represents the whole City. The members of the Common Council and he are mere trustees of this power of eminent domain. This trusteeship is for the benefit of all the people, not for the selfish few. The current Urban Renewal Plan would benefit the few and is not broad enough to promote the general welfare of all the people of the City. At the last mayoralty election, we sought office on a platform which included rejection of the present Urban Renewal idea. The people expressed their agree- ment with us by electing the present Mayor and five Democratic members of the Common Council. We believe now that the overwhelming majority of all the People is opposed to the present plan. If a referendum were possible the issue would die. Therefore, we must take the responsibility of preventing the divided Common Council from flouting the will of the People. These are the reasons which in my conscience and judgment required me to veto the resolution approved by a majority of the Common Council at its regular meeting on October 3, 1962. No man worthy to be the Mayor of all the city could or should have done less. Signed: John F. Ryan, Mayor" The Clerk then read the following letter from Mayor Ryan: "To the Members of the Common Council: Since vetoing the resolution to pour federal funds into an urban renewal project that was opposed by an overwhelming majority of our citizens, I have given much thought to a means of urban survival that will be of general benefit to all Ithacans. My thinking has been directed along lines that would eliminate the tremendous taxpayer risk involved in Project I, do away with the distasteful and arbitary exercise of eminent domain, dislocation of merchants and others satisfied with their present locations, and to offer something practical for the many. With these thoughts uppermost in mind, I would like to suggest that the Common Council and Planning Board seriously consider the following steps in their local planning for submission of any new project involving the use of federal aid. 1. New housing of low or middle income classification to be established in the area of the Lehigh Valley Railroad yards that are to be abandoned. It is my be- lief that this housing can be designed to suit the desires of our industrial workers now travelling many miles daily to local plants. In a recent population projection, I was astounded to note the very small percentage of Ithacans employ- ed at these plants. Ithaca, like every other community, is competing for new industry and it may take a long time for us to obtain one. However, this seems to me an ideal time to increase our population and per capita state aid and broaden the tax base in one full swoop without appreciable cost to the community. It is pertinent too, I think, to mention that the addition of several hundred families in the city limits might do far more to help our merchants than the fantastic cable cars, malls, arches and dawdling centers mentioned in Project I. ., Page 3 ;:ovember 7, 1962 2. Feplacemert of the Seneca Street Bridge over Cayuga Inlet to fully utii:iz- the nigh speed, arterial street leading to it, make better provision for the 'ncreased traffic resulting from such a housing development and providi;ig a :ajor access road to what we realize will become the area of greatest develon- renc in the next few years. >. New thinking concerning the Central business district. It strikes me L at much more parking is essential and that the area from Tioga Street west along ^Teen Street and Six Mile Creek to Cayuga Street should be studied as the corn of it. There is a possibility that we might sell off the big parking lot in Green Street to businesses on State Street wishing to expand in that direction. I do not suggest that the entire area I mentioned be devoted to narking for it would seem the space is there for other uses as well. 4. The densely populated area fringing the Collegetown business section is a distinct problem and one that requires intensive study. As a first step in this direction it might be well to confer with Cornell University authorities concerning their plans and possible interest in a project for which they too would be eligible for renewal funds. Certainly housing as well as parking is an immediate need there. S. with flood control accomplished, a broad area will be open to expansion. It can provide zones for housing, commerce and industry with one area establish- ed for sanitary land fill as a substitute for the present dump. Proper land fill under strict supervision could well be tied in with the thinking of those who envision a suitable park and play area there sometime in the future. 6. Although I have saved this to the last, it is by no nienas an afterthought. I am convinced that we can use the area around the Eagles Building (our present City Hall annex) for development of a municipal center providinE, for an adequate City Hall, Police Station, jail, City Court and Library. For the time being, the Central Fire Station could remain where it is. From the stand- point of fire protection, it is the most desirable location available and since fire protection is one of our greatest needs, it must for the time being take precedence over aestheticism. Briefly, that is what I have to offer concerning your planning studies, I did not cite traffic and parking as a first step because it must be considered in connection with all proposals. I could have itemized many things that go hand in hand with these suggestions but they are details to be more thoroughly reviewed in subsequent discussions. Everyone of you -- and just about everyone I know -- has an urban renewal play of his own. My hope is that every proposal be sifted for the good that is to be found in it. My hope is for a plan that all of us at City Hall and City Hall annex can present for federal approval, knowing that we have community approval in offering such a presentation. Signed: John F. Ryan, :Mayor" Alderman Hines presented the following statement: "Ladies and gentlemen of the Common Council - We have just heard Mayor Ryan's suggestions on Urban Renewal, and he has ex- hibited to us his map of what he proposes as the Boundary description of his proposed project area, and, in my opinion, his suggestions and description eeaerally have great merit. We have, been advised that, before any amendment or modification is made tc, existing application with the Federal Government, or before a new application for a new project is prepared, the Federal Government snecifically requests that the Mayor, City Attorney, Planning Director, the Chairman of the Comrlon Council's Urban Renewal Committee, and one of the members of that Committee, �r others, confer with the Federal Government in New York City at a conference tD be held sLme time during the week of November 12, 1962." In accordance with that request, and with the Mayt,r's sail su„?esti-,ns an:' plan in mind, be it hereby Page 4 "lovomber 7, 1962 RESOLVED, that it is the intention of this Council that the Mayor, City Attorney, Planning Director, Chairman of the Common Council's Urban Renewal Committee and one of the members of that Committee, or others, confer with the Federal Govern- ment, and present to its agents the said map as outlined, looking forward to the workin out of a satisfactory new resolution encompassing as many of the Mayor's ideas as may be approved by the Federal Government, together with some of the suggestions that have been presented, not only here tonight, but to the various City representatives. The foregoing; resolution was moved by Alderman Hines and seconded by Alderman Murphy. Alderman Baldini inquired, if nothing comes from this method of an -roach, can the Aldermen still present the original resolution vetoed by the Mayor. Attorney Clynes explained that he would hopefully expect the meeting with H.H.F.A. officials in New York will result in approval of some of the suggestions in- cluded in the Mayor's proposal and that the group of local officials may ex?sect to return to Ithaca with a list of acceptable items which may be included in a resolution to be presented to the Council for approval at a later meeting. He advised that he had written H.H.F.A. officials after the last Council meetin,- and secured an extension of tire for the Council's acceptance of the $1S9,527.00 federal grant until November 9th. In view of the Mayor's n ronosal he contacted H.H.F.A. officials again and had been assured, by telephone, that the urant will still be available pending outcome of the proposed conference in New York. On inquiry by Alderman Schmidt Attorney Clynes stated that the Mayor's veto of the resolution at the last meeting is not a turndown of the grant, only a veto of a specific resolution. Alderman VanMa*ter urged concentration on areas that will increase the tax base. Alderman Miller urged approval of the resolution in order that there be no further delay. Alderman Kilby urged that substantial amount of the grant be used to finance studies by local planners who can present a Plan that will be more acceptable by the people of Ithaca. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING - 2 - Stallman, Hart Alderman Stallman noted that he abstained for possible conflict of interest. Alderman Hart noted he abstained on advice of the City Attorney. Motion Carried. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: The Clerk read a letter from the N.Y. State Department of Labor concerning methods for financing the city's share of unemployment in- surance if it elects to rrovide it for its employees. Mayor Ryan referred the letter to the Finance Committee. SALARY INCREASE - PATROLMEN: The Clerk read a letter from the Police Benevoler4 Assn. requesting a minimum starting salary of $5,000.00 for patrolmen ranging to a maximum of $6,200.00. tie read another letter from the PBA which was addressed to the Mayor endorsing the request and one signed by the Chief of Police & Police Commissioner endorsing it also. In addition the Police Commissioner made a personal plea to the Council on behalf of the patrolmen and other members of the Department, and Patrolman Robert Day asked that the re- quest be considered by the entire Council rather than by the Finance Committee. The Clerk then read a letter from the PaidlFiremen's Assn. which was addressed to the Mayor requesting a salary increase for its members from $4214.00 to $5127.00 for minimum starting salary and asking the Mayor's suprort. Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement on these subjects: "At this time I would like to request a raise in pay for both the police and firemen. I feel that both these departments are underpaid compared to other departments and Communities. Police and firemen play an important part in the operation of the safety of the City. We should not skimp on this Dart of the city budget. I am sure that there are other places that we can save what these men are asking for. I feel this is important and should be given consideration by the Council as a whole. In referrin-Y this to the Finance Committee I hope they will discuss this with the other Aldermen." Page 5 November 7, 1962 Py Alderman IMiller: seconded by Alderman Murphy F.LSOLVED, that the requests for salary increases for patrolmen and firemen and all related letters be referred to the Public Safety Committee for review with the Police Commissioner, Fire Commissioners, representatives of the PBA and raid Firemens' Assn. and subsequent recommendation to the Finance Committee. AYES: 13 NAYS: 1 - VanMarter Carried. FAIL CREEK PTA: The Clerk read a letter from members of the Fall Creek PTA Safety Committee thanking city officials and particularly Edward Melchen, Asst. Traffic Engineer, for cooperation extended its members in trying to better traffic conditions in and around Fall Creek School. CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSN: The Clerk read a letter from the Tompkins County Civil Service Employees Assn. urging the Council to increase car mileage allowance from the present 07� to 10� per mile for city employees using their cars for city business and providing one week of paid vacation and five paid holidays per year for part time city office employees working more than twenty hours per week. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. HOLT $ DOWNING: The Clerk read a letter from Holt $ Downing, Architects,offering to the City of Ithaca the necessary professional services pursuant to the pre- paration of detailed plans for an Urban Renewal Program in accordance with all 4 Federal, State and City regulations. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the Urban Renewal Committee of the Council be authorized to continue to function until December 31, 1962; and that the letter received from Holt $ Downing be referred to this Committee for its consideration. Carried. TELEVISION FRANCHISE: The Clerk read a letter from Ceracche Television Corp. requesting an increase in the maximum rate for television service under its franchise. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for joint study and report. Carried. TEMPORARY HELP - CLERK'S OFFICE: The Clerk reported he had hired Mrs. Madeline Ryan as an Account Clerk -Typist on November 1, 1962 to work on a temporary basis while Mrs. Chapman, a regular office employee, recovers from an operation. He estimated that Mrs. Chapman may be absent from the office for approximately 6 weeks. He requested approval of his action. By Alderman Freeman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Mrs. Madeline Ryan to serve on a temporary basis as an Account Clerk -Typist, at an annual salary rate of $3,079, the minimum of Grade #11 in the Compensation Plan, be approved effective as of November 1, 1962. Carried. LOCAL LAW - VACATIONS: The Clerk reported that a Local Law pertaining to vacatie or certain city emp oyees had laid on the table since the last meeting. Action was taken to adopt it as follows: A LOCAL LAW PERTAINING TO VACATIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLO;'JS: Section 1. Paragraph 219 C of the Ithaca City Charter entitled "Vacations for certain employees" as last amended by Local Law No. 2 of 1955 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2: Purpose The purpose of this local law is to establish uniform provisions for vacations, applicable alike to employees of all departments of the City of Ithaca. These provisions shall not apply to the uniformed members of the Police Department and Fire Department. Section 3: Definitions The term "city employee" shall include all employees of the city except elected officials, members of the various city Boards and Commissions, and seasonal, temporary or per diem employees. Page 6 Nuve)iber 7, 1962 :section =41: Vacations All employees who have been in the service of the city for at least one year 3.all be entitled to five working days vacation with nay at their regular rate. All employees who have in the service of the city more than two years shall be nititled to ten working days vacation with nay at their regular rate. ;:11 employees who have been in the service of the city more than ten years shall be entitled to fifteen working days vacation with pay at their regular rate, not more than ten days to be taken consecutively. The computation of vacation leave, and rules governing shall be in accordance with regulations as established by the Common Council, of the City of Ithaca. Section 5: All previous resolutions or policies adopted by the Common Council or department heads pertaining to vacations of city employees and in force, are hereby recinded and repealed. Section 6: This local law shall take effect January 1, 1963. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this 23r d day of November 1962 and designated Local Law # 1 1962. L• o7r, City o t a , New P or: i Alderman Miller then presented a set of rules for the administration of this Local Law. 6y Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that rules of procedure for vacation be established to read as follows: VACATION LEAVF. GENERAL STATEMENT Vacations are earned. The primary purpose is to provide an opportunity for rest and relaxation and for returning to work refreshed. However, they may also be used when it is necessary to be absent from work for personal reasons such as extended illness of the employee where he has no unused sick leave. PROCEDURE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING VACATION LEAVE The Department and Division Heads are responsible for administering the vacation leave policy and for maintaining leave records. Each Department or Division }lead shall notify the payroll clerk for his department or division, in writing, of vacation leave taken during the current pay period. RATE. OF ACCUMULATION 1) All regular employees of the city with over one year of service earn two work weeks of vacation leave in one calendar year of work. The number of work days is computed on a 10 work day (two week) basis. It will accumulate at the rate of on% day per month not to exceed the maximum for the group. Vacation to be granted in the current year is for the number of days earned in the prior year. (-,.g. a) Employees completed one year service December 1961 and worked twelve months in 1962 shall earn 10 work days vacation to be used in 1963. Page 7 :November 7, 1962 e.?. b) Employee completed one year service June 1962 and worked twelve months in 1962 shall earn one day per month from July thru December 1962 or 6 days plus the pro-rata no. of days computed for employees with less than one year service which vacation is to be used in 1963. In no case shall he be granted in excess of the ten days maximum. Vacation is earned to January 1st. of the succeeding year and is grant-od on the basis of no. of days earned in the prior year. 2) All regular employees of the City of Ithaca with over ten years of service shall be granted three work weeks (15 work days) of vacation not more than 2 weeks of which may be taken consecutively. As stated in paragraph 1 above, he shall be eligible in the year following the year of completion of his tenth year. Vacation shall accumulate at the rate of 1 1/4 days per month. Computation of accumulations will be governed by the same principles set forth in paragraph 1 of this section. e.g. a) Employees completed ten years service on December 31, 1961 and worked 12 months in 1962 shall earn 3 work weeks vacation to be used in 1963. b) Employee completed ten years service June 1962 and worked 12 months in in 1962 shall earn 6 days (1 day per month) from January thru June 1962 and 7 1/2 days (1 1/4 days per month) from July thru December 1962. Ile may therefor be granted 13 1/2 days vacation in 1963. NE6 EMPLOYEES Employees entering the employ of the City of Ithaca earn vacation leave on the basis of 1/2 day per month from date of employment to completion of 12th. month of employ NOT TO EXCEED FIVE DAYS. Vacation is earned from date of employment to January 1st. of the following year. All employees who shall have completed one calendar year of employment shall be entitled to vacation earned from date of employment to the first of January of the current year. e.g. Employee begins work January 1, 1962, and worked 12 months in 1962 shall have five days vacation granted in 1963. e.g. Employee begins work July 1, 1962 and worked six months in 1962 shall be granted vacation after July 1, 1963 of 3 days (6 mo. 4 1/2 days per me.) In 1964, this employee will have vacation earned in 1963 of 3 days earner' from January thru June plus 6 days earned from July thru December 1963. (6 mo. x 1/2 day per mo.) + (6 mo. x 1 day per mo.) WHEN ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VACATION LEAVE In no case will an employee have earned vacation leave granted or paid for in the first 12 months of employment. Such leave will not be added to his record until after he has completed his first 12 months of continuous service. If separated from the city service before completion of 12 months service, such vacation leave will not be vested or payable to the employee. No vacation leave may be granted in advance of vacation leave earned. COMPUTING MONTHS OF SERVICF. Tar the purpose of computing leave allowance for determining completion of months of service: 1) Employment on or before the 15th. of the month - one month's credit. 2) Employed after the 15th. of the month - no credit. For the purpose of computing months of service of those separated or dismisse('! 1) Separated or dismissed on or before the 15th. of month - no credit. 2) Separated or dismissed after the 15th. of the month - 1 month's credit. HOLIDAYS DURING VACATION LEAVE If a paid holiday occurs during a vacation leave, it is not counted as a day of vacation and does entitle the employee to an additional day of vacation. Page 8 SCHEDULING OF VACATIONS November 7, 1962 Department and Division Heads shall, when possible schedule annual earned vacation leave on consecutive days. Those employees over 10 years service shall not be granted more than ten days consecutively. Department P Division Heads shall develop vacation schedules in conformance with the policy of scheduling vacations over as wide a period as possible, in order to obviate the need for a temporary increase in personnel. VACATION LEAVE NOT CUMULATIVE Vacation leave is not cumulative. Such leave shall be taken in the calendar year following the year in which earned. Should the vacation leave not be taken in the period prescribed above, such leave will be forfeited. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Regularly scheduled part-time employees who shall work an average of twenty hours or more per week shall earn vacation leave of 50% of those for full time employees. All other rules shall apply. SEPARATION An employee who resigns or is separated from the city employ will be paid for his unused vacation leave in a lump sum; the total sum to be added to his last payroll check. The amount of vacation pay will be determined based on months of service in the year preceding separation: plus months of service in the year of separation; less any vacation already taken in the calendar year of separation. The total number of vacation days in either year not to exceed the work days of vacation for his group in either year. No employee will be paid for vacation earned in units of less than half days. In no case will an employee receive terminal vacation pay who has not completed at least 12 months of competent s,&rvice. In the event of an employee's death, payment will be made to his estate. REINSTATEMENT An employee who is reinstated after a leave of absence without pay is eligible to receive vacation leave as scheduled after January 1st. of the year following that of reinstatement. The amount of leave will be that earned from date of reinstate- ment to January 1st. of the succeeding year. EARNING LEAVE WHILE ON LEAVE Shall accumulate only if an employee is in a pay status while on leave. His absence from duty causes no break in service. Carried. HOOK PLACE RTS/WAY: Attorney Clynes reported the various rights -of -way for the Widening of Hook Place have been received from the Hook Estate and recorded. He reported further that the Department of Public Works has begun its work to widen and improve Taylor Place and Hook Place. CORNELL UNIVERSITY TAX CASE: Attorney Clynes reported he had received a final rep y memorandum ile _01TS the Referee by the attorneys for the City in the tax case being contested with i0oxnell University. SOUTHWEST PARK: Attorney Clynes reported several city officials had met with Dona yan, General Manager of Finger lakes States Parks Commissinn,regarrling an amended application for acquisition of land in the southwest section of the city and outline the city's proposition to him. He stated Mr. Ryan will present it to the Parks Commission tomorrow for tonsideration. Page 9 November 7, 1962 ANNEXATION: Attorney Clynes presented the following report: "With regard to annexation of Coddington Road property, the petition and certificate of election, approving the proposition, has been filed with the City Clerk by the Town Board. I have prepared a local law which it is necessary for you to pass, annexing this area to the City of Ithaca. This should be passed tonight and laid on the table for thirty days, and taken from the table and enacted at the December meeting, and then forwarded to the Secretary of State. The Planning Board should also be directed to prepare an amendment to the zoning map of the City of Ithaca, placing this territory in the Second Election District of the Sixth Ward and applying the proper zoning. In the interests of saving time, the Planning Board should be directed to hold a public hearing on this change so that when the matter is pre- sented to the Council at its December meeting, the Council may enact this zoning change pursuant to the provisions of Section 83 of the General City Law. A public hearing is necessary and in the interests of saving time, the hearing could be held by the Planning Board rather than having the matter be presented to the Council, the necessary notice being published, and then having a special Council meeting to hold the hearing. The City Assessor has already started his exam- ination of the properties to be annexed." He then presented the following Local Law: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, ANNEXING THERETO A PORTION OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows: Section 1. All that part of the Town of Ithaca included in the following described territory is hereby annexed to, and shall form a part of, the City of Ithaca, and the following description is hereby added to the sixth para- graph of Section 3 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca: Beginning at the intersection of the existing south line of the City of Ithaca and the east line of the Danby Road; thence southerly along said east line of the Danby Road 540 feet more or less to a point on the extension north- westerly of the east line of 113 Coddington Road; thence southeasterly along said line of 113 Coddington Road and its extension a distance of 360 feet more or less to a point on the southerly line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the easterly line of the Ithaca College property; thence southeasterly along said Ithaca College east line a distance of 650 feet more or less to a point; thence easterly a distance of 630 feet more or less to a point on the line dividing Centini-Capalongo and Gridley properties, said point being also 550 feet more or less south of the south line of Coddington Road; thence north- easterly a distance of 595 feet more or less to a point on the east line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the extension southerly of the east line of 725 Hudson Street; thence northerly along said east line of 725 Hudson Street 145 feet more or less to a point on the south line of Pennsylvania Avenue; thence northerly 550 feet more or less to a point on the existing south line of the City of Ithaca, said point being 155 feet more or less from the east line of Hudson Street measured along said existing city line; thence westerly along said south city line 1260 feet more or less to the point of beginning; all as shown on map entitled: "Proposed South Hill Annexation into City of Ithaca", Scale 1" equals 200 feet, dated July 1961, revised 5-9-62. Section 2. The territory above described, when annexed to the City of Ithaca, shall constitute a part of the Second Election District of the Sixth Bard of the City of Ithaca, and all the laws applicable to the City of Ithaca shall apply to such territory. Section 3. This local law shall take effect according to the provisions of Section 120 of the General City Law of the State of New York. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the Local Law presented by the City Attorney be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and that the Planning Board be directed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Map placing the territory annexed in the second election district of the Sixth Ward and provide for its proper zoning; and that the Council hereby authorizes and directs the Planning Board to hold a public hearing on this matter as recommended by the City Attorney and that the time and place of such public nearing be Thursday, November 29, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Board's Office in City Hall Annex at 330 E. State Street. Carried. Page 10 November 7, 1962 Attorney Clynes then reported that since the Coddington Road vote, it had been brought to his attention that there are other petitions being circulated by residents of certain areas of the Town of Ithaca, seeking to be annexed to the City. In the interest of good government, and proper procedure, he suggested that this Council direct the Planning Board to immediately study and recommend its views on the areas that should be considered by the City with regard to annexation -- both from an economic viewpoint, and from the viewpoint of topography. Rather than by piecemeal, hit or miss petitions being presented to the Council, the Council could then direct residents of any given area that they would only consider the area if taken as a whole, rather than annexing piecemeal parts of it. By Alderman Freeman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the Council direct the Planning Board to immediately study and recommend its views on areas that should be considered by the City for annexation as suggested by the City Attorney. Carried. LOCAL LAW: Attorney Clynes reported he had a report from the Department of Audit and Control, concerning a local law passed in 1960 which increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00 the right of the Board of Public Works upon unanimous consent and approval of the Mayor, to purchase certain materials and equipment, without advertising and bidding, in the manner deemed best by the Board. However; in that local law, the phrase "subject to the provisions of the General Municipal Law of the State or New York" was used and that created an ambiguity since the General Municipal Law requires that contracts in excess of $1,000.00 be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Having assured the Department of Audit and Control that he would correct this error in the 1960 law, he presented a local law which in its entirety does nothing but delete the phrase "subject to the provisions of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York" and thus negates the ambiguity. He requested that this be introduced and placed on the table and enacted into law at the next meeting. He then presented the following local law: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 146 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE REPAIRS OR IMPROVEMENTS AND PERFORM ANY WORK BY ITS OWN EMPLOYEES OR BY CONTRACT Section 1. Section 146 0£ the Charter of the City of Ithaca, being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1905, as amended by Local Law 1932, No. 2, Local Law 1960- No. 9 is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 146. The Board of Public 1,11orks shall have the power in all of its departments to make repairs or improvements and perform any work contemplated within said departments by the aid of its own servants and employees, or by contract. If the Board shall determine to have any work performed or materials furnished by contract, in excess of one thousand dollars, it shall advertise for bids upon the work to be performed or 1 materials to be furnished, at least three times in one or more of the daily newspapers published in the City of Ithaca, said publication to be not on consecutive days, and the first publication to be at least ten days prior to the time set in the notice for the opening of bids; and upon receipt of the bids at the time specified, and the opening thereof, the Board may reject any or all bids submitted, or may let the contract as it deems best. The Board may require security or certified check to accompany the bids, assuring the execution and faithful performance of the particular contract upon which the bid is made. When the Board shall decide to purchase equipment or :materials and the estimated cost thereof shall be over one thousand dollars, it shall advertise and accept or reject bids therefor in the manner provided in this section, un- less by the unanimous vote of the members of the Board present at the meeting and with the approval of the mayor, the purchase thereof be authorized without such advertising or calling for bids, in which case the purchase shall be made as the Board may deem best. Page 11 November 7, 1962 Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the Local Law amending Section 146 of the City Charter as recommend- ed by the City Attorney be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of the Council. Carried. ANNEXATION CONDITIONS FOR CODDINGTON ROAD AREA: 3y Alderman Miller: secon ed by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the following conditions for annexation of the Coddington Road area, which have been agreed upon by City and Town officials, be approved and ratified by this Common Council: THE CITY OF ITHACA AND THE TOWN OF ITHACA PROPOSE TO CONTRACT FOR THE FOLLOWING IF ANNEXATION IS APPROVED 1) Regular within city Water and Sewer rates will be charged by the City. 2) Sewers: Sewer main extension design and construction to be done by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works. The cost is to be u`o paid entirely on a front footage basis as special assessments payable over the life of the bonds. The estimated cost is $35,000 plus interest estimated at 30. The City will issue the bonds and the debt service would be paid by property owners, excluding properties now having sewer. Since sewer service may only be rendered to publicly owned systems, the town and/or property owners will turn over title to all main trunk sewers already constructed in the annexation area to the City of Ithaca. 3) dater: The City will assume the liabilities of the residents of the annexation area to the South Hill Water District for the bond costs in existence as of the date of annexation. This share will be in accord with the existing formula for spreading costs among members of the District. The City will participate in costs of improvements which benefit the annexed area, after the date of annexation, made by the Water District. The governing body of the Water District will consult with the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works before any major improvements in the Water District. The City of Ithaca will participate in the bond cost existing on the date of annexation and the debt service after date of annexation for improvements which benefit the annexed area until such bonds or notes are paid off. When such bonds or notes are paid, the City of Ithaca will own that share of the assets pur- chased by such bonds in the proportion of the amount paid by the City of Ithaca and the residents of the annexed area to the total paid by the District as a whole. The City will also participate in the operating costs of the Water District as benefitting the annexed area in accordance with the formula under which these costs are spread among all members of the District. This participation will continue until such time as the existing water line may be entirely replaced by either the Water District or the City. The South Hill Water District will negotiate with the owners of all privately owned water mains in the annexation area for the purpose of acquiring title to such mains. Thisaquisition will be with the participation and consent of the Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca. The City of Ithaca will purchase these mains from the District at the aquisition Pfice. The City shall do nothing to disturb the present water pressure balance of the District and shall not restrict use of the aquired city mains providing water to the South Hill !pater District as presently arranged and constituted. i Page 12 November 7, 1962 4) The City will pay annually from the area tax receipts during the life of the water bonds $1,000 to the City Water Department toward the cost of the water bonds. 5) More restrictive zoning provisions are not planned. 6) All city services will be extended to the annexed area such as: a) regular garbage & refuse collection. b) police and fire protection. c) normal road maintenance with snow $ ice control $ street cleaning. d) residential street lights. 7) The following services will not be provided until the water bonds are paid off in 1986: a) curbs $ gutters except on petition and participation of the property owners on the normal special assessment basis. b) permanent replacement of streets in the area unless the Department of Public Works determines that such reconstruction is indicated by high maintenance. 8) All provisions of the Charter of the City of Ithaca shall apply to the annexed area in the same manner as the rest of the city. Carried. STEWART PARK TRUST FUND: Controller Weinstein reported receipt of $1,544.15 from the State of New ork for a right-of-way over city land between Rosemary Lane and the east city line, being parcels 70 and 71 as shown on Map 60 of N.Y.S. Department of Public Works needed by the State in relocation of route #13 within the City. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart WHEREAS, the City has sold a parcel of land to the State of New York to be used in reconstruction of route #13, within the city, and WHEREAS, the deed to this parcel (P.F. 495), part of an area originally purchased for the City with funds bequeathed by the late Edwin C. Stewart to the Ithaca Trust Company as trustee for the benefit of Stewart Park, was made and accepted on the condition that if the grantee shall have occasion to sell any part thereof it may do so only on obtaining consent of the grantor, or its successor in trust, and upon the condition that the avails from such sale shall be used exclusively for the benefit of Stewart Park, and WHEREAS, CONSENT for such sale has been received from the Tompkins County Trust Company, successor in trust, on the condition hereinabove stated, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized and directed to deposit the proceeds of this sale in a Trust Fund to be known as Stewart Park Trust Fund which shall remain intact until appropriations therefrom are made by this Common Council for the benefit of Stewart Park; and further that he be per- mitted to invest such funds in any manner permitted by the Statutes of the State of New York; and further that the proceeds of any future sales from a similar source shall be deposited in a like manner. Carried. SOUTH HILL SANITARY SEiVER: Action was taken to authorize an additional amount o` 4,000.00 or construction of the South Hill sanitary sewer as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman WHEREAS, the Controller has reported that construction of the South Hill Inter- ceptor Sewer and the South Aurora Street Sewer will exceed the authorized ex- penditures of $52,000 for said construction. BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council authorizes additional expenditures not to exceed $4,000 for construction of these sewers and this authorization shall be in anticipation of an amending bond resolution to be presented to this Council increasing the authorized bond issue from $32,000 to $36,000 and the total estimated cost from $52,000 to $56,000. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. UDGETS: Controller Weinstein presentee} budget estimates for 1963 for the General Fund, rater $ Sewer Division, Community Transit System and a report on the Capital budget prepared by Capital Improvements Review Committee. The operating budgets ere referred to the Finance Committee. Alderman VanMarter, chairman of the Capital Improvements Review Committee, reviewed his report briefly, read a letter from Controller 1.1einstein about the city's debt, its limit and related matters. Hle stated his committee has some more work to do on -the Capital budget and requested authority to turn it over to the Finance Committee with recommendations when finished. Alderman suggested the Council meet as a committee of the whole with representatives from the Board of Education and Board of Supervisors to study it. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the Capital Improvements Review Committee be authorized to finish its review work and turn its findings and recommendations on the Capital Budget over directly to the Finance Committee before the next meeting of the Council for its consideration. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $7,562.12 for the General Fund and $1,684.90 for Urban Renewal, as shown on audit abstract #11-1962 be approved for payment. Carried. BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented a report dicati g that income for the month of October 1962 expenses were $3,116.14. On motion the meeting was adjourned. on operation of busses in - amounted to $4,693.18 and �A f Geo. A. Blears City Clerk 6-.2- COi-;NON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF 1THACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 5, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart Alderman -elect - Burns Attorney - Clynes Police Commissioner - Sullivan Chief of Police - VanOstrand Planners - Niederkorn, Bonner Building Commissioner - Golder Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Town of Ithaca Supvr. - Ben Boynton MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. . URBAN RENEWAL: The Clerk called attention to the minutes of the Planning Board dated November 21, 1962 wherein the Board reaffirmed its resolution to the Common Council, passed October 15, recommending acceptance of the Project I Lt4dy grant. Action to accept the grant was taken as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR PLANNING ADVANCE FOR SURVEYS AND PLANS FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS ATIENDED, NUMBERED CONTRACT NO. N.Y. R-112, BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF ITHACA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By.Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the United States of America (herein called the "Government") has tiidered to the City of Ithaca (herein called the "Local Public Agency") a 'poiosed Contract for Planning Advance for Surveys and Plans for Urban Renewal }sect under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, under which the y.ernment would make an advance of Federal funds to the Local Public Agency g y p preparation of Co aid in financin the cost of certain surveys and plans in ,.an, urban renewal project designated Project No. N.Y. R-112 in the urban re- newal area described in such proposed Contract; and •7 WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has given due consideration to said proposed Cant ract : . E IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1.� The proposed Contract for Planning Advance for Surveys and Plans for Ur an Renewal Project under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, designated Contract No. N.Y. R-112, consisting of Parts I and II, under and subject to the terms and conditions of which the Government would make an advance of Federal funds to the Local Public Agency to aid in financing the cost of certain surveys and plans for an urban renewal project designated Project No. N.Y. R-112, situated in the City of Ithaca, is hereby in all re- spects approved. Section 2. The Mayor of the Local Public Agency is hereby authorized and directed to execute said proposed Contract in two counterparts on behalf of the Local Public Agency, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal of the Local Public Agency on each such; counterpart and to forward such counterparts to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for execution on behalf of the Government, together with such other documents relative to the approval and execution thereof as well as to this Resolution as, may be required by the Government. Section 3. The City Controller is hereby authorized to file requisitions, to- gether witl necessary supporting documents, with the Government, from time to time as advance funds are required, requesting payments to be made on account of the advance provided for in the said Contract, and to do and perform all other things and acts required to be done or performed in order to obtain such pay- ments. Pap Z Dyer S. U42 Section 4. 9E It FUMSR RESOLVED# that it is the general consensus of the My"Or an Common Council of the City of Ithaca that the best public interests Of the City of Ithaca will be served if all deteriorating or blighted areas are identified and studied on a city-wide basis so as to determine the total need for renewal action, and that the City Planning Board is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and submit to the Mayor and the Common Council an application for a Federal grant to assist in financing the preparation of a Community Renewal Program. Section S. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the consensus of the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that all renewal projects should be carried out with a maximum of local control and participation. Section 6. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all survey and planning activity for all renewal projects and programs shall be done under the direct control of the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of Ithaca and that it is the in- tent of the Mayor and the Common Council that local personnel shall participate in renewal studies to the maximum extent possible. Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Mayor Ryan called for a roll call vote which resulted as follows: AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING - 2 - Stallman, Hart (possible couflict of interest, on advice of City Attorney) Carried & Approved by Mayor. v Mayor Ryan then presented and read the following statement. "I feel that the tripMr. Cl . ynes and I made to New York was well worth it. Ive found out we could immediately ask for studies of other sections of the city and that I, the Mayor, could have more voice in all Urban Renewal decisions. I was told the Common Council and I should be the ones to hire an Urban Renewal administrator after the Planning Board had interviewed applicants for this job. I expect the Planning Board to work very closely with the Common Council and me on all plans and decisions to be made. I suggest that parking be one of the first purposes of Urban Renewal. Housing should also isbe an important part of the program. Someone may be hurt in carry- ing program, however, the people have my pledge that there will be a minimum of these cases. I also pledge that no individuals are going to gain financially through this Urban Renewal program. I expect our local planners with some outside consultants to come up with some good constructive plans that will benefit the whole city. I repeat that I expect to have a lot to say about Urban Renewal plans for our city and therefore am willing to go ahead on this basis with the hope there will be no need for more vetoes on this question in the future. As I now feel this present opportunity to extend Urban Renewal to other parts of the city comes very close to fulfilling my campaign promises to the voters." Sgnd: John F. Ryan, Mayor T.V. CABLE RATES: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. A.H. Paschall, S16 The Par way, protesting any increase in T.V. Cable rates as requested by Ceracche Television Corp. at the last meeting. Alderman VanMarter pointed out that the writer lived in the Village of Cayuga Heights and since she addressed her letter to him he had answered and advised that no rate increase for the Village was being requested. CLOSING CITY OFFICES: The Clerk read a petition signed by several office work- ers of the City requesting the Mayor and Council for permission to close the municipal offices on December 24th., the day before Christmas, and on December 31st., the day before New Year. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that all city offices and departments, except the Police and Fire Departments, be closed at 12:00 Noon on December 24 and December 31, 1962; and that the Superintendent of Public !corks be authorized to make such arrange- ments as may be necessary to carry out all essential services during these periods. Carried. Page 3 December 5, 1962 CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain advising that there are a number of city checks outstanding in the General Fund and the Water $ Sewer Fund for more than one year and she recommended that they be cancelled. She presented an itemized list of .these checks which amounted to $7 84.08 in the General Fund and $30.35 in the Water $ Sewer Fund. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED; that the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to cancel out- standing checks dated September 1961 and prior and that these amounts be added to the balances cf the General Fund and to the Water & Sewer Fund in accordance with the following schedule: GENERAL FUND # 9861 February 1949 $16.50 11673 April 1949 40.60 7175 July 1954 14.28 December 1958 28.24 7131 May 1959 103.84 10224 October 1959 2S.00 10234 October 1959 5.00 10245 October 1959 376.98 21368 December 1960 23.SO 14208 April 1961 24.12 14927 July 1961 45.00 27703 Sept. 1961 81.02 TOTAL $784.08 WATER & SEWER FUND # 5853 Sept. 1944 5.65 8258 March 19S8 24.70 Carried. FINGER LAKES ASSN. AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Finger Lakes Assn. requesting renewal of itE contract for publicity services for the year 1963 in the total amount of $S91.90, the same as paid in 1962 and other pre- vious years. Alderman Stallman reported the Finance Committee does not approve this agree- ment and therefore did not include any funds in the tentative budget for it. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for further study and report thereon at the time of adoption of the tentative budget. Carried. FAIRGROUNDS LEASE RENEWAL: The Clerk reported that the lease of the fairgrounds will expire at the end of this year and advised he had been requested by the Cooperative G.L.F. Holding Corp. to ascertain if the City wishes to renew it. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Youth & Recreation Committee for study and report at the next meeting of the Council. Carried. SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting the Council to determine if the City will provide sewer services to areas in the Town without the contingent requirement of annexation. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the -matter be referred to the Board of Public Works; and that the Board,be requested to advise the Council of its action thereon. Carried. N.Y.S. DEPT. OF AUDIT G CONTROL REPORT: The Clerk presented a Report of,Exam- ination of the accounts and fiscal a fairs of the City of Ithaca received from N.Y.S. Department of Audit $ Control which covered the period from January 1, 1959 to December 31, 1961. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and ordered filed in the City Clerk's Office. Carried. Page 4 December 5, 1962 LOCAL LAW - ANNEXATION: The Clerk reported that a Local Law on annexation had laid on the table ce tho lastmeeting. Action'was taken to adopt it as follows: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA' ANNEXING THERETO A PORTION OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. All that part of the Town of Ithaca included in the following described territory is hereby annexed to, and shall form a part of, the City of Ithaca, and the following description is hereby added to -the sixth para- graph of Section 3 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca: Beginning at the intersection of the existing south line of the City of Ithaca and the east line of the Danby Road; thence. southerly along said east line of the D"by Road 540 feet more or less'-�6`'4 point on the extension north- westerly of 66e eist line of 113 Coddington Road; thence southeasterly along said line of 13"Coddington Road and its exteis'ion a distance of 360 feet more or less to .a point oil the southerly line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the easterl} line of the Ithaca College property; thence southeasterly along said Ithaca C-611P e east line a distance of 650 feet more or less to a point; thence easterly 'a`d'istance of 630 feet more or less to a point on the line dividing Centini-Capalongo and Gridley properties, said point being also 550 feet more or less south of the south line of Coddington Road; thence north- easterly a distance of 595 feet more or less to a point on the east line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the extension southerly of the,.east line of 725 Hudson Street; thence northerly along said east line of 725 Hudson Street 145 feet more or less to a point on the south line of Pennsylvania , Avenue; thence northerly 550 feet more or less to a point on the existing south line of the City of Ithaca, sai,d.,point being 155 feet more or less from the east line of Eudson Street measured a�ong.said,existing city line; thence westerly along said south .city lire 1260 feet more or less to the point of be- ginning; all as shown on map entitled: "P reposed South Hill Annexation into City of Ithaca", Scale 1" equals 200 feet,'dated July 1961, revised 5-9-62. Section 2. The territory above described, when annexed to the City of Ithaca, shall constitute a part of the Second Election District of the Sixth Ward of the City of Ithaca, and all the laws applicable to the City of Ithaca shall apply to such territory. Section 3. This local law shall take effect- according to the provisions of Section 120 of the General City Law of the State of New York. AYES: 14 NAYS,: 0 Carried. Approved by me this 1 y.if�day of December 1962 and designated Local Law #,'Z,, , 1962. ✓ Z TMa r, City of Ith a, New York 1 By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman S allman RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise a public hearing to be held on the foregoing Local Law by the Mayor as required by Law, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the Mayor that the Clerk be authorized, pursuant to provisions of Sec. 120 of the General City Law of the State of New York, to file with the Secretary of State a certified copy of this Local Law, an outline of the corporate limits of the City of Ithaca as extended plainly indicating the territory annexed, a description of the territory annexed, and a certificate of the election of which the proposition approving such annexation was adopted. AYES: 14 NAYS : 0 a; >r Carried. Page 5 December S. 1962 LOCAL, LAW - AMENDING SEC. 146 OF CITY CHARTER: The Clerk reported a proposed Local Law amending Section 146 of the Charter had laid on the table since the last meeting. Action was taken to adopt it as follows: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 146 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE REPAIRS OR IM- PROVEMENTS AND PERFORM ANY WORK BY ITS OWN EMPLOYEES OR BY CONTRACT. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Hagin: BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 146 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca, being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, as amended by Local Law 1932, No. 2, Local Law 1960- No. 9 is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 146. The Board of Public Works shall have the power in all of its de- partments to make repairs or improvements and perform any work contemplated within said departments by the aid of its own servants and employees, or by contract. If the Board shall determine to have any work performed or materials furnished by contract, in excess of one thousand dollars, it shall advertise for bids upon the work to be performed or materials to be furnished, at least three times in ore or more of the daily newspapers published in the City of Ithaca, said publication to be not on consecutive days, and the first publication to be at least ten days prior to the time set in the notice for the opening of bids; and upon receipt of the bids at the time specified, and the opening thereof, the Board may reject any or all bids submitted, or may let the contract as it deems best. The Board may require security or certified check to accompany the bids, assuring the execution and faithful performance of the particular contract upon which the bid is made. When the Board shall decide to purchase equipment or materials and the estimated cost thereof shall be over one thousand dollars, it shall advertise and accept or reject bids therefor in the manner provided in this section, un- less by the unanimous vote of the members of the Board present at the meeting and with the approval of the mayor, the purchase thereof be authorized without such advertising or calling for bids, in which case the purchase shall be made as the Board may deem best. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. AYES : 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this jam/ day of December 1962 and designated Local Law # 3 , 1962. yor, City of t ca, N.Y. AGREEMENT OF ADJUSTMENT - N.Y.S. DEPT. OF PUBL C WORKS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Council accept an offer re- ceived from N.Y. State in the amount of $51,430.00 for a right-of-way over city land, being parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 shown on Map 1-Ri and parcel 4 shown on Map No. 2 of N.Y. State Department of Public Works (map for appropriation of property). It was indicated that the right-of-way is needed by the State in the relocation of Route #13 within the City. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the agreement of adjustment as submitted by N.Y. State Dept. of Public Works and recommended by the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca for a right--of-way over city land to be used for the relocation of Route #13 within the city be approved at a price of $51,430.00; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended amending the Traffic Ordinance by adding Section 139 to prohibit all-night parking in metered zones. Alderman Murphy reported that it had been reviewed and recommended by the Public Safety Committee: i Page - 6 December 5, 1962 By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto section 139 to read as follows: Sec. 139. All-night parking prohibited in metered zones. No person shall park a vehicle in any metered zone on any street for a period of time longer than 15 minutes between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. of any day, except physicians on emergency call. Effective upon publication. 1A AYES; k5 vv J0,n-2. igf.3 NAYS: OZk Kilby.-MILLER - Carried & Approved. Alderman Murphy reported that the Chief of Police, Traffic Engineer, and the Public Safety Committee concur in a recommendation that parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of South Aurora Street, from Six Mile Creek to the south city line, and on portions of Ridgewood Road. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: Deletion: 1) South Aurora Street; from the D L &IV railroad tracks to city line, west side. Addition: 1) South Aurora Street; from Six Mile Creek to the south city line, west side. 2) Ridgewood Road; from Thurston Avenue to the north city line, west .side; and from Thurston Avenue northerly approximately 400 feet, east side. Effective upon publication. AYES: 14 NAYS • 0 Carried $ Approved. E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an appropriation of $2300.00 for the installation of standard and caution traffic lights at the corner of E. State Street and Green Street. It was indicated that it is proposed to install new reflectorized STOP signs and a flashing signal mounted overhead on a spanwire. Alderman Murphy reported that the Public Safety Committee urged approval of the request. Alderman Stallman reported that such an appropriation had been tentatively included in the Capital Budget for 1963. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be informed that funds for this project will be included in the 1963 Capital Budget and that it be authorized to take Lids in anticipation of such appropriation. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended amending the Compensation Plan as follows: 1) regrade the positions of streets $ sanitation supervisor and water & sewer supervisor from grade 28 to 29 and that the two incumbents be given their 20 year increment since one employee has 30 years of service and the other has 32. 2) regrade all positions in the foreman (competitive) class from grade 24 to 25 and that all incumbents be granted an equivalent increase in addition to any other merit increase to which they may be entitled. Alderman Miller reported that the recommendation regarding upgrading the positions will be dealt with under the Finance Committee's report. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter of increases requested for incumbents in these positions be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS BIDS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has requested the Council to authorize it to take bids for an operator of the Community`Transit System; effective January 1, 1963, at no cost to the City. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the request be denied. The motion was subsequently withdrawn and further action deferred until later in the meeting, when a bus report will be given. Page 7 December S, 1962 ROBERT HINES APPOINTMENT: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had recommended t e appointment of Robert Hines as a member of the Capital Improve- ments Review Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Canfield, resigned. Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Mr. Hines to this Committee for the term ending Ju:.e 1, 1963 and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Rosica RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Robert Hines as a member of the Capital Improvements Review Committee, for the term ending June 1, 1963 be approved and confirmed. In discussing the appointment it was pointed out that while there was no objection to the appointment it did not quite carry out the Council's original intent since it would provide two members from the Council rather than two members from the Planning Board. It was felt this should be kept in mind in making future appoint- ments to this Committed. Motion Carried. J STEWART PARK WATERFRONT: The Clerk reported that the Youth Bureau Advisory Council had recommended to t e Council that the Stewart Park Waterfront be closed until such time as some action can be taken to alleviate the present conditions that exist, namely: 1. The problem of extremely high cost of operating a facility that is being used by a decreasing number of swimmers. 2. The problem of safety resulting from the difficulty of guarding a very large expanse of murky water. 3. The periodic problem of a high bacterial count, resulting from unusual circumstances such as dredging operations and sewage difficulties. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Youth & Recreation Committee and the Board of Public Works for study and report. Carried. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL BY-LAWS: The Clerk presented copies of the Youth Bureau Advisory Council's By -Laws and they were referred to the Youth Recreation Committee for study and report. SOUTHWEST PARK APPLICATION: Attorney Clynes reported that the City's application for State Aid for purchase of land from the Wm. Knight Estate and others in the Southwest section of the City had been approved subject to getting an appraisal to support the purchase price. He stated that the appraisal had been approved by the Board of Public Works and is being done now. He further advised that an application had also been made for Federal aid for this same purpose and that he had talked with federal officials regarding this matter on his recent trip to New York and anticipated approval of the Federal aid requested. TAX GRIEVANCE: Attorney Clynes presented the following report: "As a result of Tax Grievance Day in March, all tax cases against the City were disposed of except: (a) the fraternity case which, as you know, is already in the courts; and (b) the case of Aurora Heights and Sharwill Gardens. The matter has been before Judge Simpson and he has appointed Enos Pyle to hear and determine. It has been stipulated by the attorneys that the costs of the Referee's fees and the stenographer would be split subject to my getting approval from this Council. I respectfully ask that you authorize said fee splitting and I would think that half of the costs involved at least on the hearing before the Referee would not be in excess of $300.00, However, if there is an appeal in the case by either side, I will report same to you and perhaps will have to ask for additional funds." By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to enter into a stipulation re- garding the fee splitting as recommended. Carried. BUILDING CODE: Attorney Clynes reported he had reviewed the revised Building Code with Alderman Hines, made some changes, and forwarded it to the Municipal Code Corporation for suggestions prior to enacting it as an ordinance of the City of Ithaca. He anticipated some final action on it soon. Page 8 December 5, 1962 T e BOND RESOLUTION:/ ontroller presented and reviewe(! an amending bond resolution which was acted upon as follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 5, 1962 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED: 'BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1962. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $32,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY.", TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST AND THE AMOUNT OF SERIAL BONDS TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT THERETO. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The title and Sections 1 and 2 of the bond resolution entitled: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1962. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $32,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE SANITARY SEVER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY.", duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, on October 3, 1962, are hereby respectively amended to read as follows: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1962. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $36,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE SANITARY SEVER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY. Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the construction of additions to the sanitary sewer system of the City of Ithaca; Tompkins County, New York, consisting of approximately 1,942 feet of 10 inch sewer in South Aurora Street, and approximately 1,640 feet of a 12 inch and 14 inch interceptor sewer in the South Hill area, including appurtenant facilities, there are hereby authorized to be issued $36,000 serial bonds of said City pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $56,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: a) By the issuance of said $36,000 serial bonds, herein authorized; and b) By the expenditure of $20,000 from available current funds." Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on Iroll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. ' MURPHY P.C. KILBY D. R. ROSICA R:P. BALDINI M.C. VANMARTER ROBE RT HINES F.J. HAGIN KEITH MC NEILL FRANK C. BALDIVIN A'.C. STALLMAN J.,GORMLY MILLER MRS. MARTHA FREEMAN VAN B. HART W.F. SCHMIDT` APPROVED BY THE MAYOR VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING VOTING YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES r- -L � � ti.y� , Mayo r Dece ber 5, 1962' Page 9 December 5, 1962 TAX SALE APPROPRIATION: Controller Weinstein reported that at the 1962 tax sale more properties had to be, bidin, by the .City than anticipated in the .current budget and 'request ed a'n additional appropriation of $2,000 00 for this purpose. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,000.00 beand hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #260 - Tax Sale Expenses. AYES: 14 NAYS'': 10 Carried. WORKMENS ,C0 9PENSAT'igN TRANSpER: • , Control leYt I%Teinsiein reported that a sum in the V amount o $11.000.00 had been negotiated between City and County officials as the amount the City would have contributed to the Tompkins County Self -Insurance Plan if the City had participated in it sinceits inception,., By Alderman ,Puller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that``rthe Controller be authorized and directed to pay over to the Tompkins County Self Insurance Plan the amount of $11,000 from the City of Ithaca Workmens Compensation Reserve Fund., This amount represents what the City of Ithaca would have,,paid,to.the County Self Insurance Plari,keserve Fund if it h4d'''p"rticipated s- n.ce its. inception, adjusted to reflect an:,amount toward pending awards on city, �'-ompensatign,cases to be assumed by the County Plan,. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 '.Carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES: The Controller recommended that action be taken to establish fees for certificates and searches made by the Police Denart-pent.-when - requested for immigration purposes_, job 'clearances, and similar reasons. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter $ Ordinance 'Committee for study and report. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - SEWER DEPARTMENT: Controller Weinstein reported,.,an,; anticipated shortage o 20,000.00 in t e operating budget of the Sewer Department for the cUrrent.year. Mr. Hannan; Asst. to Superintendent of Public Works, explain- ed that most of'the extra unanticipated expense was caused by,a broken gear in the Sewage Treatment Plant which necessitated the use of man power: to remove the _sludge. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that there be appropriated from the Sewer Division Surplus Account the amount of $20,000,00; $15,000.00 of which is appropriated to budget account #364, Sewage Treatment Plant, and $5,000.00 to budget account,#3,14, Insurance, Retire- ment and Workmens' Compensation. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stay lmp.: seconded by Alderman`M411er RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #12-1962 be approved for payment. Alderman Stallman presented;artd re.commeRded'approval of a bill in the,amount of $300.00 submitted by the Building Commissioner against Tompkins County Welfard, Department for demolition of a dilapidated building at 240 Floral Avenuei!on property reputedly owned by M.D, $ J.L. Beach. By Alderman Stallman,-)seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the b1,ll against Tompkins County Welfare Department in th.6:.amount of $300.00 for demolition of a dilapidated building at 240 Floral Avenue be approved and ordered rendered by the City Chamberlain for collection as provided for by Article XVIII,gf the Building Code. Carried,. BUS REPORT $BUS BIDS;�,,, Alderman Stallman presented a report on the bus operation showing receipts of $4 .543.26 and disbursements of $3,377.79 for the,month'bf November 1962. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the Cit:x, Clerk be authorized and'directed to take bids for private operation of the transit system, the specificatidns for which shall incorporate. those terms of the agreement between the City of Ithaca $ the Madsen Bus Company:' That said bids be taken at 3:00 P.M. by said City Clerk on December 12, 1962. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council shall hold a special meeting at 7:00 P.M.? December 11, 1962 ,o receive said bids :from the City Clerk and make award thereof. Page 10 December 5, 1962 Alderman Kilby urged support of the resolution while Aldermen Baldwin and Stallman urged that bids be not taken and that the City continue the operation. Alderman Stallman then read the following letter from Cornell University: December 53, 1962 "Dear Mr. Stallman: The University Administration has been impressed by the operation of the Community Transit System and is interested in its continued operation. tale under- stand that the System may not be able to operate in the black during the period when the purchase of new buses is being amortized. It is not possible to measure our interest accurately on an accounting basis. University employees who use the Transit System will generally be found to be residents of the City of Ithaca and taxpayers in one way or another. University students who ride the buses should generally mean business being taken to the downtown area. Of course there are many more people who use the buses to advantage and are connected in no way with the University. However, it would be an inconvenience to the University Community if there C was not a reliable Transit System. Accordingly, the University is willing to cooperate financially in the operation of the City bus system. We would be will- ing to pay one-third of the City's annual deficit (including bus acquisition r �.mortization) not to exceed $7,500 for the one-third. If we make arrangements with the City for special or non-scheduled service on the campus for our own in- d_vidual benefit, like from peripheral parking lots to the center of the campus, this service would be paid for by the University outside of this proposed one- third arrangement. ` Very truly yours, (Sgn) John E. Burton Vice President -Business" Alderman Kilby criticized Mr. Stallman's authority to negotiate with the University in this respect. He urged the taking of bids and the running of the busses by private enterprise. After some further discussion the matter was put to a roll call vote. AYES: 3 - Murphy, Kilby, Rosica NAYS: 11- Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart. Motion Defeated. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Alderman Hines reported that the Planning Board had held A public hearing on November 29, 1962 to determine proper zoning of the area on Coddington Road which will soon be annexed to and become 'a part of the City. As a result of this hearing the Board recommended that the area be zoned "R-2" except for a small portion in the northeast corner which is presently zoned light in- dustrial and which should be reclassified as an "I-1" district under the City's zoning ordinance. Amendment of the zoning map as recommended by the Planning Board was postponed until after final annexation takes place. ?,!;,AL LAW T.V. CABLE RATES: Alderman Hines presented a proposed T.V. rate icrease requested by Ceracche Television Corp. under its franchise. Mr. '_'eracche and Walter Wiggins, his attorney, appeared before the Council and ex- plained it was the first.increase requested in over six years and is necessitated now by a large expansion program, estimated to cost $200,000.00, to keep up with modern equipment and techniques. Alderman Hines then presented a.proposed local law granting law granting the increase in rates requested. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Rosica RESOLVED, that the following local law be received and laid on the table at this time as required by law: Page 11 December 5, 1962 A LOCAL Li,,1 TO AMEND SECTION 242 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA - TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE Section 242, TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE, Cerracche Television Corporation, of 518 West State Street, Ithaca, New York hereinafter referred to as Grantee is hereby granted and invested with the right and authority to construct, erect, operate and maintain buildings, machinery, and apparatus within the city limits of the City of Ithaca, as it now is, and as it ;hereafter may be constituted by revision, modifi- cation, or addition, and which said buildings, machinery, apparatus may or shall be- come necessary in the transmission of television programs, and distribution and sale of television or radio programs for the use of the citizensof the City of Ithaca. 1. Grantee shall have the right, further.to erect, Place, operate, repair and main- tain poles, wires, transmission lines, distribution lines, and service lines in and over, and the right to use, all public avenues, streets, alleys, grounds and places in the city, and within its present limit or as it hereafter may be extended, for the purpose of furnishing the City of Ithaca and its inhabitants with television or radio service, provided always, that such poles, wires, transmission lines, dis- tribution lines, and service lines shall not interfere with, nor obstruct, the necessary or proper use of said streets, avenues, alleys, public grounds and places, j 2. Grantee shall have the right and permission of the City of Ithaca to use existing poles, wires, transmission lines and service lines now erected and in existence and owned, controller_'• or operated by the New York Telephone Company or New York State Electric $ Gas Corporation within the City of Ithaca upon the condition that it shall first obtain the written permission of the New York Telephone Company or New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for such uses. 3. Grantee shall be permitted to extend its poles, wires, transmission lines, dis- tribution lines and service lines, and to give service to the City of Ithaca and to its inhabitants in accordance with the permissivc rules, regulations, and statutes as the same may be amended from.tiinc to time, of the Public Service Commission:, Federal Cona'unications Commission, and 611k-'dr regulatory bodies of the State of New York or the United States of America and subject at all times to the applicable laws of the State of New York and of the United States of America. 4.,- tantee is hereby empowered, and subject always to the approval if necessary,.of the`ptblic Service Commission of the State of New York, and the Federal Communications Commission, to use proper practices and procedures within the spirit of this Fran,Chise and appropriate to the service within the geographical limits of this franchise. 5. Grantee upon the adoption of this Local. Law, shall, if required, be allowed to proceed to petiti6n the Public Service Commission of the State of New York and Federal Communications for any approval required to be had in the premises, and upon such approval, he shall notify the Mayor of the City of Ithaca in writing. 6.7,;.No poles are to be.prIecteci upon the public streets, alleys, avenues grounds and no.excavation of any type shall be done or caused to be done mission in writing is first obtained frpm the Department of Public Works of Ithaca, New York. 7. In the event that a change is madeh'in the grade of public and grounds by authority of the City, which shall necessitate poles, wires, transmission and distribution line to conform to Grantee shall make the necessary changes in its lines, at its notice from the Board of Public Works of the City to do so. and public unless per - of the City streets, alleys, avenues, the removal of any the change of grade, own expense upon due 8. All work. in any way necessitated by the business of the Grantee which may in- volve the opeaing, breaking or tearing up of.a portion of a street, sidewalk or other part of any City -owned or City-contrplleci,property shall be done by the City at the expense of Grantee. Grantee sh p, ,§ave and keep the City harmless against all loss or damage to person or property caused by the construction, laying, main- tenance or operation of any of its lines or other undertaking u144er the authority of this Franchise. , ",, , 9. During the term of this Franchise, Grantee shall furnishgga:, 1 persons desiring the service offered, and paying for the same, a wire service cqe.' le of producing as good a quality of Television picture or reception as may be practicable from time to time, and shall make all reasonable and praticable betterments of said services as improvements in the science of the carrying of television signals shall warrant, as well, as in the elimination of radio interference. �26'3 Page 12 December 5, 192 10. This franchise does not in any manner grant to the Grantee, his successors or assigns, the exclusive right to the sale and service of television sets or accessories within the City of Ithaca, and it is expressly understood that the right to sell such sets or accessories is reserved to any and all legitimate dealers. By acceptance of this Franchise, the Grantee, his successor or assigns, shall be deemed to have accepted thefollowing conditions: (a) Any person, individual or corporation may purchase television sets!°from !---any source without any liability to the holder of the Franchise herein granted. 6.4I (b) The holder of this franchise shall be required to permit any individual or corporation to have access to the services of the holder of this Franchise subject only to the payment of regular installation fee and monthly charges which are hereby established as follows: (1) Residential or Commerical establishments: First Installation charge - $100.00. Each additional installation $25.00; If installation involves over 250 feet from main line, an additional reasonable installation charge may be made. Rental charge for first installation.charge may be made. Rental charge for first installment: $3.50.per month. Additional rental charge for each extra set at same establishment.' Residential - $.50 per month per set. Commercial - $1.00 per month per set. (2) Suspended service: No charge for disconnecting and no rental charge while disconnected. Reconnecting charge - $4.00. (3) Multiple dwellings. Installations purchased by landlord: Firs t`•tallation $100.00. This installation shall be transferable. Each additional installation $25.00. Additional installations shall not be transferableto a different address or apartment, but can be with the property. Rental charge for the first installation and any additional installations $3.50 per month, Subdivision (2) applies for suspended service. (4) The user shall have the privilege of selling and transferring the service once only to a different party at a different address for a $10.00 transfer charge, where the service is available at the time. (5) Changing location of cable: $3.50 charge for moving to another location ,in the same room; $5.00 charge for moving to a different room in same apartment or living quarters. (b) Any user that, has paid the regular established residential installa4. on fee who moves to4apo.ther residence within the city where service is avai may have this servicip t-ransferred for a $10.00 charge. (7) Cable Service may be disconnected when rental or installation charge is sixty days past -due. If service is disconnected because of non-payment a charge of $3.50 is made for reconnection after past -due account is paid. (8) Installations may be disconnected if user attempts to run more than one set at one time on each installation, or permits -anyone else to do the same; or tampers with the lines in any way. (9) Any increase of the --maximum charges must first be approved by the Common Council and will be pe'rinitted if increased costs show it to be reasonably necessary. �b (10) All installation and other charges include applicable Federal, State and Local taxes, if any. (c) Grantee of this franchise shall not directly or indirectly reflect the cost of installations in the price of sets sold by it. 11. If the trees in the City Streets interfere with the erection of poles or the stringing of wires, or cables, in accordance with the terms of this Franchise, written permission for removing said trees, or any part thereof, must be obtained from the Department of Public Works, for trees on City Property and from the owners of private property. i M Page 13 December 5, 1962 12. In all street installations, the cables or wires erected shall, in all respects comply with the provisions of all existing Codes pertaining to the extension of Wires across streets, and all applicable provisions of the Electrical Code of the City of Ithaca. Co -axial cable shall be used to carry the television signal throughout the street installations. Messenger cables shall be used to carry the co -axial cable across streets. 13. The holder of this Franchise shall, at all times, keep in effect the following types of insurance coverage: 1. Workmen's Compensation upon its employees engaged in any manner in the in- stallation or servicing of its plant and equipment within the City of Ithaca. 2. Public Liability Insurance in a total over-all amount of not less than $50,000.00, insuring the holder of this Franchise and the City of Ithaca against Liability for property damage and $100,000 to $300,000 for personal injury or death by reason of the installation, servicing or operation of its plant and equipment or installations within the City of Ithaca. 14. The term of this Franchise shall terminate May 1, 1966. 15. This franchise is personal to the Grantee, and may be transferred only on appli- cation to and approval by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca. No permit or grant of similar privileges and powers as are covered by this franchise shall be, allowed during the period hereof except upon a franchise applied for and approved by the Common Council. 16,, The Grantee shall pay to the City Chamberlain annually a sum equal to one per centum (1%) of its gross income from its cable service operations within the City, in the manner and in accordance with the terms of Local Law No. 2 of 1950, effective June 6, 1950. Such fees shall be and constitute a lien upon the nroperty of the Grantee within the City prior and superior to all other debts, obligations, taxes, mortgages or liens of whatsoever nature regardles3 of the time of the creation there- of. Failure to make the required quarterly report or pay such franchise fees shall be grounds for revocation of this franchise. 17, Violation of any Section or provision of this Local Law shall be an offense punishable by a fine not in excess of $50.00 for the first offense, and not in_ ex- cess of $100,00 for the second or any subsequent offense, and continuous and willful violation shall be grounds for cancellation of the franchise, after due notice and public hearing. The right is reserved to the Grantee to prosecute in any lawful manner in Court or otherwise, any stealing, pirating or unlawful uses of services covered by this franchise. 18. If any section of this law or any clause or any phrase thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional or void, all other portions not so held shall be and remain in full force and effect. AYES: 13 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. BUDGET: Alderman Miller, Co-chairman of the Finance Committee, presented a proposed budget for the General Fund for 1963 and explained "that it is proposed to hold a public hearing thereon on December 12, at which time it will be reviewed in detail by the entire Council and the public. He urged that members of the Council scrutinize it carefully in the meantime. He reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the Compensation Plan to reevaluate certain positions, raise all employees one grade plus regular increments, raise uniformed policemen and firemen two grades with no increments in 1963 but increments to resume the following year. These changes are reflected in the proposed budget. He stated lie had developed a great admiration for the devotion, degree of responsibility, and efficiency of city employees. He expressed his opinion that they deserve a very definite expression of appreciation by the Council and the executive branch of the government. Alderman VanMarter, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Review Committee, reviewed the proposed capital budget for 1963, the Committee's findings and recommendations thereon. Alderman Stallman expressed his thanks to Mr. VanMarter and his committee for an excellent job done on the capital budget and stated he felt its results were far beyond his expectations. Page 14 December S, 1962 By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to appoint a committee of five members, which shall include the City Controller and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, to study the feasibility and ramifications of a sales tax in the City of Ithaca and report its findings by March 31, 1963, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee estimate the possibility of a County -wide sales tax and study its impact as well as its revenue producing potential in com- parison to a sales tax limited to the City of Ithaca. Carried. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council accept the recommendations of the Capital Improvements Review Committee and that the Committee be requested to make more specific recommendations on a Committee for Industrial Development. Carried. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council convene as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, December 120 1962 at 7:30 p.m. at which time a public hearing will be heard on the proposed budgets submitted by the Finance Committee. Carried. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that a special meeting of the Council be held on December 27, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. for adoption of the tentative budgets for 1963, and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the Council. Carried. SALARY INCREASES: Alderman Murphy expressed his appreciation to members of the Finance and Public Safety Committees for a well -deserved salary increase to firemen, 'policemen and other municipal employees. YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Rosica presented a resolution authorizing the continuation' of the Youth Bureau and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Rosica: seconded by Alderman McNeill WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuation of the Youth Bureau to the New York State 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, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and John F. Ryan, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and present said application to the New York State Youth Commission for it's approval. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried. YOUTH CENTER AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented an'agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca covering the operating expenses of the Ithaca Youth Center for the calendar year 1963 wherein the Town agreed to nay to the City, as its share of the cost, the sum of $1,200.00 payable by February 10, 1963. He reported it was similar to an agreement which has been in effect for the past several years. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the agreement in the amount of $1,200.00 between the City and Town of Ithaca be approved as presented and that the Mayor be -authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY: Alderman Stallman recommended that Cornell University be ex tendod a vote of thanks for its offer to cooperate financially in the operation of the City bus system as indicated in its letter presented earlier and recorded in the minutes of this meeting. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby express its thanks and appreciation to Cornell University for its generous offer to cooperate financially in the operation of the .City bus system by participating in the City's annual:deficit' as outlined in its letter dated December S, 1962. Unanimously Carried. a� w Page 15 December 5, 1962 CITY CONTROLLER: Alderman VanMarter referred to the examination of municipal affairs received from the N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control and expressed his feeling that it contained fewer criticisms than previous reports. He suggested it was due to the efficiency of the City Controller and he, therefore, recommended that an expression of appreciation for the Controller's efforts be spread on the minutes of this session. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby commends the City Controller for his work in the handling of city affairs. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. /r Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 27, 1962 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Kilby, Baldini, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Stallman, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart - Alderman -elect - Burns Attorney - Clynes Planner - Bonner Building Commissioner - Golder Police Commissioner - Sullivan Police Chief - VanOstrand Asst. City Engineer - Melchen Controller - Weinstein Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved. GREATER ITHACA REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board recommending that the Town of Danby be given membership as requested by it. Alderman Hines presented and read a proposed agreement which included the Town of Danby by giving it one member on the Board for representation and wherein it agreed to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 as its share of the cost of the Board's operation for 1963. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had recommend- ed amending the traffic ordinance to prohibit parking on the east side of Wooderest Avenue from E. State Street to Eastwood Avenue. By Alderman Kilby: 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 adding thereto the following: Woodcrest Avenue; from E. State Street to Eastwood Avenue, east side. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved. LOCAL LAW - TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE: The Clerk reported that a proposed local law relating to a television cable franchise had laid on the table since the last meeting of the Council. Action was taken to adopt it as follows: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 242 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA - TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Hagin BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLOWS: Section 242. TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE. Cerracche Television Corporation, of S18 West State Street, Ithaca, New York hereinafter referred to as Grantee is hereby granted and invested with the right and authority to construct, erect, operate and maintain buildings, -machinery, and apparatus within the city limits of the City of Ithaca, as it now is, and as it hereafter may be constituted by revision, modifi- cation, or addition, and which said buildings, machinery, apparatus may or shall be- come necessary in the transmission of television programs, and distribution and sale of television or radio programs for the use of the citizens of the City of Ithaca. 1. Grantee shall have the right, further, to erect, place, operate, repair and main- tain poles, wires, transmission lines, distribution lines, and service lines in and over, and the right to use, all public avenues, streets, alleys, grounds and places in the city, and within its present limit or as it hereafter may be extended, for the purpose of furnishing the City of Ithaca and its inhabitants with television or radio service, provided always, that such poles, wires, transmissi lines, dis- tribution lines, and service lines shall not,4erfere with, nor obst ct, the necessary or proper use of said streets, avenues, alleys = ilic grounds and places. �4F3 Page 2 December 27, 1962 2. Grantee shall have the right and permission of the City of Ithaca to use existing poles, wires, transmission 'Lines and service lines now erected and in existence and owned, controlled or operated by the New York Telephone Company or New York State Electric & Gas Corporati-on within the City of Ithaca upon the condition that it shall first obtain th,w written permission of the New York Telephone Company or New York State ElectricGas Corporation for such uses. 3. Grantee shall be permitted to extend its poles, wires, transmission lines, dis- tribution lines and service lines, and to give service to the City of Ithaca and to its inhabitants in accordance with the permissive rules, regulations, and statutes as the same may be amended from time to time, of the .Public Service Commission, Federa Ll Communications Commission, and other regulatory bodies of the State of New York or the United States of America and subject at all times to the applicable laws of the State of New York and of the United States of America. 4. Grantee is hereby empowered, and subject always to the approval if necessary, of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, and the Federal Communications Commission, to use proper practices and procedures within the spirit of this Franchise and appropriate to the service within the geographical limits of this franchise. S. Grantee upon the adoption of this Local Law, shall, if required, be allowed to proceed to petition the Public Service Commission of the State of New York and Federal Communications for any approval required to be had in the premises, and upon such approval, he shall notify the Mayor of the City of Ithaca in writing. 6. No poles are to be erected upon the public streets, alleys, avenues and public grounds and no excavation of any type shall be done or caused to be done unless per- mission in writing is first obtained from the Department of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, New York. 7. In t'_e evert that a ch ,-;� is made in the grade of public streets, alleys, avenues, and grounds by authority of the City, which shall necessitate the removal of any poles, wires, transmission a:•.d distribution line to conform to the change of grade, Grantee shall crake the necessary changes in its lines, at its own expense upon due notice from the E3 and of Public Works of the City to do so. 8. All work in any way ricessitated by the business of the Grantee which may involve the opening, breaking or tearing>p of a portion of a street, sidewalk or other part of any city -owned or citle-contraller property shall be done by the City at the expense of Grantee. Grantee shall save and keep the City harmless against all loss or damage to person or property caused by the construction, laying, maintenance or operation of any of its lines or other undertaking under the authority of this Franchise. 9. During the term of ;his Franchise, Grantee shall furnish to all pf:rsons desiring the service offered, and pairing for the same, a wire service capable of producing as good a quality of Television picture or reception as may be practicable from time to time, and shall make all reasonable and practicable better—ments of said services as improvements in the science of the carrying of television signals shall warrant, as well as in the elimination of radio interference. 10. This franchise does not in any manner grant to the Grantee, his successors or assigns, the exclusive right to the sale and service of television sets or accessories within the City of Ithaca, and it is expressly understood that the right to sell such sets or accessories is reserved to any and all legitimate dealers. By acceptance of this Franchise, the Grantee, his swccessor or assigns, shall be deemed to have accepted the following conditions: (a) Any person, individual or corporation may purchase television sets from any source without any liability to the holder of the Franchise herein arantpd_1 ',�`' The holder of this franchise shall be required to permit any individual or co 1 tion to have access- -- the services of the holder of this Franchise Subject only. to the payment of regular installation fee and monthly charges which are hereby establish- ed as follows: (1) Residontial or Commerical Establishments: First Installation charge - $100.00. Each additional installation $25.00. If installation involves over 250 feet from main line, an additional reasonable installation charge may be made. Rental rge for first installation charge j may be made. Rental charge for first installment: $34'.50 per month. .Additional rental charge for each extra set at same establishment. Residential - $,50 per month per set. Commercial - $1,00 per month per set. Page 3 December 27, 1962 (2) Suspended service: No charge for disconnecting and no rental charge while disconnected. Roconnecting charge - $4.00. (3) Multiple dwellings. Installations purchased by landlord: First installation $100.00. This installation shall be transferable. Each additional installation $25.00. Additional installations shall not be transferable to a different address or apartment, but can be with the property. Rental charge for the first installation and any additional installations $3.50 per month. Subdivision (2) applies for suspended service. (4) The user shall have the privilege of selling and transferring the service once only to a different party at a different address for a $10.00 transfer charge, where the service is available at the time. (5) Changing location of cable: $3.50 charge for movinti; to another location in the same room; $5.00 charge for moving to a different room in same apartment or living quarters. (6) Any user that has paid the regular established residential installation fee who moves to another residence within the city where service is available may have this service transferred for a $10.00 charge. (7) Cable service may be disconnected when rental or installation charge is sixty days past -due. If service is disconnected because of non-payment a charge of S3.50 is made for reconnection after past -due account is paid. (8) Installations may be disconnected if user attempts to run more than one set at one time on each installation,,or permits anyone else to do the same; or tampers with the lines.in any way. (9) Any increase of the maximum charges must first be approved by.the Common Council and will be permitted if increased costs show it to be reasonably necessary. (10) All installation and other charges include applicable Federal, State and Local taxes, if any. (c) Grantee of this franchise shall not directly or indirectly reflect the cost of installations in the price of sets sold by it. 11. If the trees in the City streets interfere with the erection of poles or the stringing of wires, or cables, in accordance with the terms of this Franchise, written permission for removing said trees, or any part thereof, must be obtained from the Department of Public Works, for trees on City property and from the owners of private property. 12. In all street installations, the cables or wires erected shall, in all respects comply with the provisions of all existing Codes pertaining to the extension of wires across streets, and all applicable provisions of the Electrical Code of the City of Ithaca. Co -axial cable shall be used to carry the television signal throughout the street installations. Messenger cables shall be used to carry the co -axial cable across streets. 13. The holder of this Franchise shall, at all times, keep in effect the following types of insurance coverage: 1. Workmen's Compensation upon its employees engaged in any manner in the in- stallation or servicing of its plant and equipment within the City of Ithaca. 2. Public Liability Insurance in a total over-all amount of.not less than $50,000.00, insuring the holder of this Franchise and the City of Ithaca against liability for property damage and $100,000 to $300jA0 for personal injury or death by reason of the installation, servicing or operation of its plant and equipment or installations within the City of Ithaca. 14. The terms of this Franchise shall terminate May 1, 1966, 15. This franchise is personal to the Grantee, and may be transferred only on appli- cation to and approval by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca. No permit,or grant'of similar privileges and powers as are covered by this franchise shall b,e alio'wed.during the period hereof except upon a franchise ap*)lied for,and approved by the Common Council. Page 4 December 27, 1962 16. The Grantee shall pay to the City Chamberlain annually a sum equal to one per centum (1%) of its gross income from its cable service operations within the City, in the manner and in accordance with the terms of Local Law No. 2 of 1950, effective June 6, 1950. Such fees shall be and constitute a lien upon the property of the Grantee within the City prior and superior to all other debts, obligations, taxes, mortgages or liens of whatsoever nature regardless of the time of the creation there- of. Failure to make the required quarterly report or Pay such franchise fees shall be grounds for revocation of this franchise. 17. Violation of any Section or provision of this Local Law shall be an offense punishable by a fine not in excess of $50.00 for the first offense, and not in ex- cess of $100.00 for the second or any subsequent offense, and continuous and willful violation shall be grounds for cancellation of the franchise, after due notice and public hearing. The right is reserved to the Grantee to prosecute in any lawful manner in Court or otherwise, any stealing, pirating or unlawful uses of services covered by this franchise. 18. I£ any section of this law or any clause or any phrase thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional or void, all other portions not so held shall be and remain in full force and effect. AYES: 10 - Murphy, VanMarter, Hines, McNeill, Hagin, Baldwin, Miller, Freeman, Schmidt, Hart. NAYS: 3 - Kilby, Baldini, Stallman Carri ed. Approved by me this day of January 1963 and designated Local Law #1-1963. Pt� or, City of It aca, New w YorTc. OUTSTANDING AWARDS: The Clerk reported that the Advisory Committee provided for in the Compensation Plan had reviewed and confirmed the over-all rating of outstanding sub- mitted in three cases to include the following persons: i FIRE DEPARTMENT: Lester Nivison, a Fire Alarm Electrician CITY COURT: Mrs. Kathleen Quinn, an Account -Clerk -Typist DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Water & Sewer Division) Earl Denmark, Plant Operator. He further reported that the Committee recommended that each of these employees be granted an award of $130.00 in recognition of such rating. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the rating of outstanding as recommended by the Advisory Committee for Lester Nivison, Mrs. Kathleen Quinn, and Earl Denmark be confirmed by this Council, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows: 1) that each of these three employees, who have been rated outstanding, be awarded $130.00 in recognition of such rating. 2) that the award be paid during the year 1963 only; and that it be added to and be in addition to their respective base salaries as may be approved by the Common Council to become effective as of January 1, 1963. 3) that the Mayor be authorized and requested to commtnd these employees by letters of commendation in addition to the award recommended by the Advisory Committee and approved by the Common Council. Carried. WATER $ SEWER RATES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Council authorize a 28.4% increase in water and sewer rates effective on all bills rendered after April 1, 1963. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the Board's recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for further study and report. Carried. WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re- quested the Council to provide an appropriation of $20,000.00 to finance the estimated cost of design plans and specifications for a new bridge on West Seneca Street. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance and the Capital Improvements Review Committee for joint study and report at the next meeting of the Council. Page 5 December 27, 1962 Alderman Stallman and Alderman VanMarter both objected because they insisted more time is necessary to make such a report. Asst. Engineer Melchen presented and reviewed four alternate proposals for improving traffic conditions in the West end of the City, After some further discussion the motion was withdrawn in favor of the following one: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance and the Capital Improvements Review Committee for joint study and report at the February meeting of the Council. Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented an agreement between the City and the City School District covering use of the School District's I.B.M. machines for city payroll purposes for a total annual fee of $4995.00 for the year 1963, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the proposed agreement be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. CODDINGTON ROAD AREA AGREEMENT: Attorney Clynes reported that the necessary certificate PURSUANT TO Section 120 of the General City Law, had been filed with the City Clerk by the Secretary of State regarding the annexation of the Coddington Road area and there- fore the territory officially became a part of the City today. He presented and recommended approval of the following agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca regarding the matter: WHEREAS, a certain portion formerly part of the Town of Ithaca, known as the Coddington Road Area, has been annexed to the City of Ithaca effective December 27, 1962; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca had negotiated certain terms of a contract to be entered into if said annexation was approved; NOW, THEREFORE,. it, is mutually agreed`.between.the,C3•ty of, Ithaca.;and the, down of _Ithaca, s follows: 1... Sewer service may only be rendered liy the City of Ithaca to publically owned systems, j'hE;petore,,,the Town of, Ithaca,dill convey,title,;t9, the City of ,Ithaca of all •maim trunk sewers already constructed in the annexed are a 2. The City of Ithaca assumes the liabilities of the residents of the annexation area to-. the .SQ40 ,H 11, Water. District for: the;bogd costs in exisxepGe as -of;, Dece.mber-.27, 1962,.: This share wi.11,.be,in accord with the,formula for spreading costs among,members of the District. 3. , The City of. Ithaca will participate in costs of improvements which benefit the% annexed area, made by the Water District. The governing body of the Water.District will consult with the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works before any major improvements in the ;Water District, .4. The City of Ithaca w.ill,participate in -the bond:cost.e;xisting,on.�December,:27 ,1962, and the deb.t;service after ;that .date,, for ;improvements whi.cb.benefi,t;•tho-annexed area un.Xil. such, bonds or notes, are;paid.. , tVhen. s•uFh bonds, or ;.notes are,, paid,. ;the City .of ftha.ca.,wi11 own that share of the assets purchased by such bonds in the proportion of the amount paid by the City of Ithaca and the residents of the annexed area to the total paid by the District as a whole. 5: The City�of�Ithaca will also participate in the operating costs of`the Water District as;benef�t.ting,the, annexed area in accordance with-the.,forpyl,a.under,which these.. costs ohe i aare spread` -among all members,fttarticipation will continue until such time`as`the existing waterline may 6e entirely replaced by either the Water ,pist#ct or, ,the City of. Ithaca. s , 6. The City of Ithaca will purchase from the Town of Ithaca for $8,601.73, all formerly privately owned water mains in the, annexed area,,.title. to .wh}ch. has been .acquired_by, the Town of_Ithaca. The�dty`shall dognothing to disturb the present water pressure balance of the District and shall not ;restrict,,use o f the . District mains within . tbp Ctty ��hich,'.are, pro- viding ,water ,to the, South, Hill. Water District 4s, presently; 4Franged, M constituted. 7,The;T9'wm.shall have the right to constructs and maintain water mains In the annexed area as advised by the Town engineers. $r. 1'he Town will refund all, taxes, that are 'collected for Town,purposes, with .the state and bounty Tax.bill of,1963 to. the taxpayers af,,jhe annexed territory, By'Aiderman Stallmans seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESQJ,VED,.that the foregoing agreement be approved as recommended by the City Attorney & 'that .the `Mayor & Clerk be `author ed to'execute it on behalf of the City. parried, Page 6 December 27, 1962 FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Miller reported that it was the majority opinion o Council members who attended a public hearing held on the tentative budget on December 12th. to approve the agreement with Finger Lakes Assn. covering publicity services for 1963. He reported that an amount of $591.90 had been included in the budget for. this purpose. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the 'agreement as presented'in the amount of $591.90 for publicity services by the Finger Lakes Association for the year 1963 be approved; and that the •Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Alderman ICilly pointed out that Tompkins County is a member of the Ass'n. and con- tributes,to it through State $ County taxes. He deemed this to be double taxation for city taxpayers. AYES: 11 NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Stallman Carried. WORKbIENS COMPENSATION RESERVE TRANSFER: Controller Weinstein reported that there will be a de is t o 3,686.32 in the amount appropriated in the current budget for workmens compensation purposes and recommended_a transfer be made from the Reserve Fund for this purpose. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the Controller be and hereby is authorized to withdraw the total sum of $3,686,32 from the Workmens Compensation Reserve Fund and transfer this amount to Current Appropriations, Account #261 - workmens compensation, in the General ,Fund. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0_. Carried and approved. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Action was taken to approve additional appropriations as follows: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Freeman RESOLVED, that the total amount of $3,100.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund of the General Fund to Current Appropriations as follows: Account No. Title of Account Amount 119 City Hall 35 6000 1 182 Snow & Ice Removal 2000.00 187 Traffic Control 300.00 282 Mitchell Street storm sewer 300.00 $3100.00 AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the total sum of $4,515.00'be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund of the Water Division as follows: Account No. 302 307E 312 317 AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 By Alderman Miller: RESOLVED, that the tingent Fund of the AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Title of Account Watershed Paying Agents Fees Shop $ Equipment Flushing Amount $3500.00 15.00 800.00 200.00 $4s1s.00 Carried and approved. seconded by Alderman Stallman total sum of $500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Con - Sewer Division to Account 312, Shop & Equipment. Carried and approves AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $4,323.06 as listed on audit abstract #12-2 - 1962 be approved for payment. Carried By Alderman:Stallman; seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee be empowered to approve and audit for payment final bills for 1962 as may require such action; and to make any transfers within the 1962 budget appropriations as may be needed due to unforseen circumstances at this time. Carried. Page 7 Decembor 27, 196Z COMPENSATION PLAN: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the following: Bus Driver Grade 1S Minimum $1.73/hr. Maximum $2.03/hr. Carried. Alderman Miller then explained that certain positions have been re-evaluated since the 1962 Plan was adopted and that all graded positions have been upgraded including the City Prosecutor; that the Compensation Plan has been revised to include all of these changes including the addition of the Bus Driver Title. Fie presented and distributed copies of a proposed comt)ensation plan for 1963 and recommended its adoption. By,Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan for 1963 as presented be approved, including the rules governing same as last amended; and the Mork Performance Evaluation Plan as last amended, be and hereby are approved, and that a copy of the 1963 Compensation Plan, in- cluding all its component parts, be attached and made a part of these minutes. Unanimously Carried. RATING OF EMPLOYEES: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Council accepts, approves and ratifies the salary and wage rating schedules for all city employees as presented by the Finance Committee under the rules of the 1963 Compensation Plan and set forth in said schedules which are to be attached to and made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. Carried. TENTATIVEBUDGET: Alderman Stallman recommended adoption of the tentative budget which he stated remained the same as when reviewed on December 12th. at ,a,public hearing with the exception of changes made which were agreed upon at that time. By,A_lde�man Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for,1963 .as presented in the,total gross amount of $2,200,391,00 be approved, AYES : 13 Carried. NAYS: 0 BUDGET -TRANSIT SYSTEM: A proposed budget for 1963 covering operation and mainteilance of the .Community Transit System in the gross total of $67,552.OQ was presented by; Alderman Stallman and reviewed in detail by Controller Weinstein. By Alderman„Stallman: seconded by Alderman.Miller RESOLVED, that the 1963 budget for the Community Transit System be and hereby is approved as follows: Operating.E xpenses $50,992 Debt Service 12,,202 Contingent Fund 4 3S8 .. �67,552 AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved. Upnii adoption of the transit system budget there was a discussion about the Cornell University's expressed willingness to participate in any.deficit resulting from the operation Controller Weinstein explained no Provision had been made for:such-,. .' participation in preparation of the budget. Alderman Stallman expressed his willingness to pursue the subject with Cornell in an effort to reach a written agreement thereon. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED,.that the Council hereby authorizes Alderman Stallman to negotiate the te�,rms, of, ueh an agreement with Cornell University-.and-report:thereon to the :Council for. t its approval. Unanimously Carried. 4CAPhTAl, BUDGET: Due to the unsettled state of the !best Seneca Street bridge,.the adoption of the'Capital Budget was referred back to the Council for further study and presentation at a later date. WATER a SEWER RATES: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Freeman RE,SOLVED,_that the current Water and Sewar rates now in effect shall continue to be use on.all, bills sent out through and including March. 31, 1963. Carried. QRDINAN,CE - SOLICITING OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN PUBLIC: Alderman Hines presented a pro- posed ordinance regulating the soliciting of contributions in public. He advised it had been prepared by the City Attorney and City Prosecutor and he recommended its adoption. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that Chapter IV, Section 4a of the Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, enacted ..on February 18, 1929, is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new section adopted in place thereof, to read as follows: Page 3 December 27, 1962 CHAPTER IV SEC. 4a - SOLICITING OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN PUBLIC (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, organization, society, association or corporation or their agents or representatives to solicit money, donations of money or property, or financial assistance of any kind upon the streets, in office or business buildings, by house -to -house canvas. or in public places in the City, except upon a license issued by the Mayor and as identification card issued by the City Clerk. (b) Application to solicit funds for any cause whatever as provided for in this section shall be addressed to the Mayor at least two weeks in advance of the first day of solicitation and such application shall contain the following information: 1. Name and purpose of the cause for which permission is sought. 2. Names and addresses of the officers and directors of the organization. 3. Time for which permission is sought and localities and places of solicitation. 4. Whether or not any commissions, fees, wages, or emoluments are to be expended in connection with such solicitation. S. Such other information as the Mayor shall require. (c) It shall be the duty of the Mayor, before granting permission to solicit funds or donations as provided for in this section, to compel the applicant to file with him a signed statement of all moneys collected in the calendar year or the fiscal year of such organization, society, association or corporation previous to the application, the expenditures connected therewith, together with the names and addresses of all persons receiving wages, commissions or emoluments and the amounts so expended. (d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any corporation organized under the Religious Corporations Law; nor to solicitations at the regular exercises or services of any lodge, benevolent order or fraternity, or any branch thereof, whenever such solicitation is made at the regularly appointed meetings and regular places of worship or exercises of such lodge, order or fraternity. (e) Violation of this ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct. Effective on publication, AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Baldini Carried Approved. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Alderman Hines recommended amending the.Zoning Map to provide for zoning of the newly -annexed area on Coddington Road. By Alderman Hines: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the City Planning Board, after holding a public hearing thereon, has recommend- ed the amending of the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca to categorize the Coddington Road area annexed to the City today, December 27, 1962, as follows: NOW THEREFORE BE IT PESOLVED, that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca be amended to categorize the following described area as an R-2 zone: Beginning at the intersection of the existing south line of the City of Ithaca and the east line of the Danby Road; thence southerly along said east line of the Danby Road 540 feet more or less to a point on the extension northwesterly of the east line of 113 Coddington Road; thence southeasterly along said line of 113 Coddington Road and its extension a distance of 360 feet, more or less, to a point on the southerly line of Coddington Road, said.point being also on the easterly line of the Ithaca College property; thence southeasterly along said Ithaca College east line a distance of 6S0 feet more or less to a point; thence easterly a distance of 630 feet more or less to a point on the line dividing Centini-Capalongo and Gridley properties, said point being also 550 feet more or less of the south line of Coddington Road; thence north- easterly a distance of 595 feet more or less to a point on the east line of Coddington Road, said point being also on the extension southerly of the east line of 725 Hudson Street; thence northerly along said east line of 72S Hudson Street 145 feet more -or less to a point on the south line of Pennsylvania Avenue; thence northerly 340 feet more or less to a point on the north line of Hudson Street Extension; thence westerly along said north line of Hudson Street Extension a distance of 2S0 feet more or less to the east line of Hudson. Street; thence northerly along said east line of Hudson Street 160 feet more or less to the intersection of the east line of Hudson Street and the existin g'south line of the City of Ithaca; thence westerly along said south City line 1105 feet mere or less to the point of beginning. Page 9 December 27, 1962 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca be amended to categorize the following described area as I -I zone: Beginning at the intersection of the existing south City line of the City of Ithaca and the east line of Hudscrn Street; thence southerly along said east line of Hudson Street 160 feet more or less to a point on the north line of Hudson Street Extension; thence easterly alung said north line of Judson Street Extension 250 feet more or less to a point on the boundary of the Coddington Road annexed area; thence northerly 210 feet more or loss to a point on the existing south line of the City of Ithaca; thence westerly along said south line of the City of Ithaca 155 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Effective upon publication AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved. RAYMOND WILKINSON APPOINTMENT: By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Hagin RESOLVED, that there be created in the Police Department the position of Captain, said position to expire on December 31, 1963, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Raymond Wilkinson be appointed provisionally to Police Captain, said appointment to expire December 31, 1963 and to be at'the annual rate in 1963 in the amount of $6,746. Carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL COMMISSION: Alderman Murphy called attention to a letter from Edward Melchen, Asst< Traffic Engineer, ;which was presented at the June meeting of the Council concerning traffic administration and which included a recommendation for the creation of a Traffic Control Commission. He recommended consideration of Mr. Melchen's recommendations. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance, Charter & Ordinance and Public Safety Committees for joint study and report thereon. Carried. P.B.A, LETTER: Alderman Murphy read a letter from the Police Benevolent Assn. express- ing its appreciation for the raise in salary granted members of the Police Department. Police Commissioner Sullivan thanked Council members also and expressed his hope that this raise will aid in he' -ping satisfy present members of the force as well as help in attracting qualified new members. YOUTH BUREAU BY-LAWS. Alderman McNeill recommended approval of the Youth Bureau By -Laws which were presented at the last meeting of the Council. By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED; that the By -Laws of the Youth Bureau (copy attached to minutes) be and here- by are inaall respects approved by the Common Council. Carried. URBAN RENEWAL REPORT: Alderman McNeill reported the Urban Renewal Committee Lad met with the Mayor and City Attorney in mid -December. At that time all had agreed that the hiring of an Urban Renewal Administrator was of paramount importance and that local assistance in making planning and economic studies must be arranged. He stated that the Planning Director had contacted all candidates previously interviewed for Administrator and found that three of the six are no longer interested. He now is advertising for additional candidates for the job. He anticipated that the Committee will meet again in January concerning the hiring of an Administrator. LOCAL LEGISLATION: Assemblyman -elect Mrs. Constance E. Cook appeared before the Council and expressed her particular interest in service to local communities and pledged her support to the Mayor and Council in working for any local legislation requested. Before the meeting was adjourned the Mayor thanked Mrs. Freeman, Sixth Ward alderman since July 6, 1962, for her time spent and good work done as an alderman. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. <Blear���� City Clerk CITY OF ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU BY-LAWS I.., WE: The name of this Bureau of the Municipal Government shall be "City of Ithaca Youth Bureau". 2, OBJECT: The object of this Bureau shall be to coordinate, foster and supplement the activities of public and private agencies devoted in whole or in part to the welfare of youth in and about the City of Ithaca. The activities of the Ithaca Youth Bureau shall conform with the state law supporting this activity and be subject to such rules and regulations as may be imposed by the government of the City of Ithaca, 3. YOUTH BURE&U BOARD: The Youth Bureau Board shall be made up of the following: (1) President of P. T.A. Council, Children's ,Oourt Judge, a delegate from Ithaca Ministerial Association, a representative from the office of the Superintendent of Ithaca Public Schools, Tompkins County Medical Society, Community Chest and Chief of Police. (2) 12 additional members appointed by the Mayor. There shall be in addition, an Advisory Group made up of the Youth and Recreation Committee of the Common Council and the Building.. and Grounds Committee of the Board of Public forks. 4. POWERS AND DUTIES: The Youth Bureau (Advisory Council) shall have the power and it shall be its duty to adopt a program of activities designed to pro- mote the welfare of youth in and about the City of Ithaca. It shall be responsible for the observance of these by-laws, and for the change thereof to meet changing needs or statutory obligations. It shall prescribe rules in keeping with these by-laws and all other pertinent laws and make such other provisions which are necessary to the efficient and satisfactory operation of the Youth Bureau. It shall devise and establish policies, provide advice and assistance, and in other democratic ways aid the director in administering the program of the Youth Bureau. It shall adopt budgets, recommend employment, transfer, and dismissal of personnel, and make all recom- mendations to the Common Council necessary for the operation of the Youth Bureau. The Board shall further be responsible for encouraging wholesome youth activities in Ithaca and aiding the coordination of the Youth Bureau with other agencies and institutions toward this end. 5. SELECTION OF MEMBERS: Appointed members for the Youth Bureau Board shall be appointed by the Mayor, January 1st. Vancancies in the unexpired terms of Board members shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor. (2) City of Ithaca Youth Bureau, By-Lav,Ts Conttd, 6. TENURE OF MEMBERS: a) The terms of appointed members of the Youth Bureau Board shall expire on December 31st, each year, beginning on December 31st, 1952. The term for regular members shall be for 3 years. Initial appoint- ments should be made so 1/3 of the members trill serve a 1 year term expiring December 31st, 1952. 1/3 of the members a 2 year term and 1/3 a 3 year term. Appointed members may serve for no more than 2 consecutive terms and must be absent from membership for a period of 1 year before again being eligible for appointment. b) If any appointed member of the Advisory Council shall be absent from three consecutive, regular meetings, without notice to the Director of the Youth Bureau, such absence shall automatically terminate membership on the Youth Bureau Board and a successor shall be approved by the Youth Bureau Board and appointed by the Mayor at a subsequent meeting. 7. 0 FFICERS : The officers of the Youth Bureau Board shall include: 1. Chairman 2. Vice -Chairman - who shall be elected at the regular January meeting and shall continue in office until successors have been elected. 8. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: (a) The Chairman of the Youth Bureau Board shall preside at all meetings, appoint all committees subject to appointment, shall call special meetings, act as Chairman of the executive committee, be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Bureau and perform any other duties generally considered the responsibility of the Chairman or President of an organization. (b) The Vice -Chairman shall assume the duties of the Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. 9. STAFF: (a) The Director of the Youth Bureau shall be a salaried employe of the City of Ithaca, appointed by the Hayor of the City of Ithaca upon recommendation of the Youth Bureau Board. He shall direct and supervise all projects of the Bureau as authorized by the Common Co*icil of the City of Ithaca and under the direction of the Board may lend whatever assistance he can to any projects involving the general objectives stated in paragraph 2. (b) The Secretary shall send notices of meetings and shall be responsible for keeping the minutes and other records of the Board. (The paid stenographic assistant to the Director shall perform the duties of the Secretary of the Board under the supervision of the Director.) (c) At each November meeting of the Youth Bureau Board, the Director shall prepare and present for approval a budget of Youth Bureau projects proposed for the ensuing year. The approved budget shall be submitted to the December meeting of the Common Council for their approval and then forwarded to the New York State Youth Com- mission for their approval.