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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1965#"IN UUMNIL PA80191NSI CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (13) - Clynes, Kilby, Stallman, Burn Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand City Planner - Niederkorn Assistant Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey 7:30 p.m. January 6. 196S Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, . Schmidt, Hart Mayor Johns introduced and welcomed John C. Clynes to his first meeting of the Council as an Alderman from the Ist. Ward. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. AIRPORT: Mr. Earl Muron and Mr. Melvin Hunter appeared for Re -Designs II of New York and stated the Company was interested in establishing a fixed base airfield business at the municipal airport on Taughannock Boulevard as part of an Upstate operation that would be linked directly with New York City. Mr. Hunter stated that negoiiations had been completed for the use of Sampson Air Base and that the City of Cortland had been approached regarding a similar use of its airport. He informed the Council that they had a series of alternate proposals which indicated that it would be possilbe for the Ithaca Airport site to serve as an air base and still accommodate the Ithaca Festival of Classics. Regular scheduled flights were not a part of the plan but charter service, flight train- ing and mechanical repair services were among the possibilities according to the They requested that their proposals be considered before any action is taken which'would discontinue use of the Taughannock 'Boulevard area as an airport site. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the proposal regarding the Ithaca Municipal Airport presented by Re - Designs II of New York be referred to the Industrial Development Committee for stur!y and report. Carried. K.C. JOHNSON, JR. - ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Kqnneth C. Johnson, Jr. as Acting City MUgefor the term ending December 31, 196S and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. as Acting City Judge be approved and confirmed. Carried. CARL J. YENGO - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER: Mayor Johns anno*unced his appoint- ment of Carl J. 7engo as a Commissioner of 11-c—Works for a 6-year term ending December 31, 1970 and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Carl J. Yengo as a Commissioner of Public Works be approved and confirmed. Carried. H. STILWELL BROWN - APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of H. Stilwell wn as a member of the Greate Ithaca Regional Planning Board, representing the City of Ithaca, for a three-year term ending December 31, 1967, and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of H. Stilwell Brown as a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, representing the City of Ithaca, for the term ending December 31, 1967, be approved and confirmed. Carried. ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Johns announced it would be in order to elect an Acting Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Bangs nominated Alderman Paul C. Kilby and his nom.1nation was seconded by Alderman Burns. Alderman Baldwin nominated Alderman A.C. Stallnian and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Schmidt. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the nominations for Acting Mayor be closed. Carried, The Clerk polled the Aldermen present by secret ballot which resulted in eight ballot's being cast for Alderman Stallman and five ballots for Alderman Kilby. Mayor Johns then declared Alderman Stallman duly elected Acting Mayor for the ensuing year, 12 �3� 1* Special Meeting COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 5:30 p.m. December 28, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen - (8) Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Schmidt, Hart Acting City Attorney - Richard 1. Mulvey Clerk - Blean URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to reconsider action t n by the Council on September 30, 1964, in making a request for the establishment of an Urban Renewal Agency. The following actions were taken thereon: By Aldermen McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted on September 30, 1964, wherein and whereby the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York resolved that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency members be appointed or removed by the Mayor with the concurring approval of a majority vote of the Common Council be rescinded and annulled. AYES: 8 NAYS: 0 Carried. RESOLUTION INCORPORATING PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY ACT By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the enactment entitled: "An Act to Amend the General Municipal Law in relation to the establishment of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency." The people of the State of New York, represented in the Senate and the Assembly to enact as follows: Section 1. Article Fifteen-B of the General Municipal Law is hereby amended by adding thereto a new title, to be Title , to read as follows: TITLE IniACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY Section . Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. Section . Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. A municipal renewal agency, to be known as the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby established for the accomplishment of any or all of the purposes specified in Articles Fifteen and Fifteen -A of this Chapter and in accordance with Article Eighteen of the Constitution of the State of Now York. It shall constitute a b0dy corperate and pslitic, shall be perpetual in duration, and shall consist- of five members including the Mzy:r. The members shall be appointed or rermoved by the Mayor with the concurring approval of a two-thirds vote of the Common Council. It shall have the powers and duties now or hereafter conferred by Article Fifteen -A of this Chapter upon municipal renewal agencies. It shall be organized in the manner prescribed by and be subject to the provisions of Article Fifteen-Aof this Chapter and the agency, its members, officers and employees and its operations and activities shall in all respects be governed by the provisions of such article, Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. AYES: 8 NAYS: 0 Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Ge Oean� CitY, Clark Munna,:J s _-�'ayot Page 2 January 6, 196S STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Johns announced standing committees of the Council for the year 1965 as tollows: FINANCE Stallman Hart Kilby CHARTER & ORDINANCE Baldini Baldwin Burns PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE lunt Clynes Macali Bangs YOUTH & RECREATION COMMITTEE Baldwin Macali Yavits URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE McNeill Schmidt Yavits Hughes PUBLIC WORKS & COUNTY RELATIONS COMMITTEE ,72art Hunt Hughes INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Schmidt Stallman Clynes McNeill Baldwin APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Johns :ouncil a�pr val: 4.C. VanMarter Ars. Patricia Nordheimer Allan G. Feldt M. C. VarL%Iarter A.L. Hull GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Baldini Kilby then announced appointments as follows which do not require Planning Board Member 3 years -term ending Dec. 31, 1967 Planning Board Member 3 years -term ending Dec. 31, 1967 Planning Board Member 2 years -term ending Dec. 31, 1966 Chairman, Planning Board Ex. Bd. of Plumbers 3 years -term ending Dec. 31, 1967 DIASTER COORDINAOR; Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Tompkins County Civil Defense Director a-�§ Disaster Coordinator for the City of Ithaca. He stated he had been requested by N.Y. State Civil Defense Commission to appoint a public official to act in this capacity if necessary* By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman HcNeill RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Tompkins County Civil Defense Director as Disaster Coordinator for the City of Ithaca be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried. CITY HALL DESIGNATION: The Clerk called attention to the fact that on and after this date the CounZill -Chamber will be relocated on the third floor of the building located at 108 E. Green Street and suggested that some action be taken to officially designate the building at City Hall. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RE -SOLVED, that the office building located at 108 E. Green Street be designated as City Hall, effective January 7, 1965, and that the Clerk be directed to place a legal notice in the newspaper informing the public of this action; and that the Press be requested to give the matter due publicity. Carried. REGULAR MEETING DATES: Alderman Stallman recommended that the Council return to the practice of having on regular meeting each month. During a discussion it was generally agreed that if it is found necessary to have more than one meeting that special meetings when necessary be called on the third Wednesday of the month if possible. By Alderman Stailman: seconded by Alderman Ba�dwin RESOLVED, that the regular meeting dates of t e Council for the year 1965 be the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York. Carried. 1 %3 2 Page 3 January 6, 196S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter, the hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the City for Schmidt Ithaca Journal be and the year 1965. Carried. DEPOSITORIES - 1965: By Aldeimian Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions 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 depositories for all city funds for the ensuing year as follows: FIRST NATIONAL BAINK XqD TRUST COMPANY Water and Sewer Fund Workmen's Compensation Reserve Public Library Construction Fund Public Safety Building Construction Fund Water Tanks Construction Fund Seneca Street Bridge Construction Fund Temporary City Hall Acquisition Fund Sludge Dryer & Building Construction Fund VanNatta Pump Station Construction Fund Firemen's Relief Fund Community Transit System TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY City of Ithaca General Fund City of Ithaca Pa -,,roll Fund Capital Reserve Fund #3-Paving Capital Reserve Fund #4-Bridges Capital Reserve Fund #9-General Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund #11-Parks & Recreation Area Capital Reserve Fund #12-Flood Control Capital Reserve Fund #13-Traffic Signal Standard Capital Reserve Fund #14-Parking Areas Capital Reserve Fund #15-Fire Engine Replacement Capital Reserve Fund #16-Development of Water Sources Capital Reserve Fund #17-Sewer Construction Capital Reserve Fund #18-Municipal Garages East State Street Parking Area Fund Arterial Highway Fund Fourth Street Sewer Construction Fund Public Library Construction Fund Public Safety Building Construction Fund Emp'l Social Security Contributions Emp'l Group Insurance Deductions Emp'l N.Y. State Withholding Tax Emp'l Saving Bonds Account City Cemetery Fund Hillick Cemetery Fund Storms Cemetery Fund Holmes -Stamp Cemetery Fund Trust Fund Account -Guar. & Bid Deposits, Bingo License, City Tax Sale R-�d., Dep. on Water Meters, Stewart Park Trust Fund, Zoo Project, Swimming Pool Fund) Firemen's Relief Fund )Time Account) Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assoc. (Time Account) Urban Renewal Carried. COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS: The Clerk reported that under present agreem-ents the Tompkins County Trust Company is requested to deposit $460,000.00 in approved to secure deposits; and that the First National Bank & Trust Company is required to dt7- posit $200,000.00 for like purpose. fie reported that under escrow agreements apprcv-d by the Council there is on deposit with the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York the of $460,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the Tompkins County Trust Company, and the sum of $200,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in t`­_ First National Bank & Trust Company. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and tl'-,� First National Bank & Trust Company, as reported by the City Clerk, be approved a�� tc, form and sufficiency. Carried, 1 9'3 3 Page 4 January 6, 1965 PUBLIC OFFICIALS' BONDS: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and Section II of the Public Officers' Law ' the following bonds approved by the Mayor and which are on file in the office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in all resnects for the year 1965: NXIE TITLE AMOUNT BOND NO. Adeline L. Shaw City Chamberlain $50,000 401279-1165 (American Casualty Co.) Edward J. Casey City Judge 2.*000 Faithful Performance All City Employees SOPOOO 401280-R65 (American Casualty Co.) 904172 (American Casualty Co.) Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN: The Clerk read an annual report received from the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association for the year 1964 indicating total receipts for the year of $3,303.96 and disbursements of a like amount. By Alderman Stallman: sQconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. ,—,,AUDIT: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee had been given power on ,-,December 16, 1964 to audit any unpaid bills before the end of the fiscal year if ,.qnecessary. He stated that it had not been necessary to do so and therefore the ,_)Committee had taken no action under its authorization. ��PUBLIC SAFETY 13UILDING M�DIITTEE: Alderman Hunt reported that the Board of Supervisors favors a jm:_,it County -City public safety building, had entered into a contract with J. Victor Bagnardi for the preparation of plans and specifications for such a building, and had appointed two of its members to serve on a five -member commission to consult with the architect in all matters relating to construction of the building. He recommended that the Mayor appoint two members to this commission to represent the City. By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the 1"layor be requested to appoint two members to the aforementioned CormEission. Carried. Mayor Johns appointed Aldermen Hunt and Bangs as the City's representatives. F,B,I. SCHOOL: Alderman Hunt reported that an application had been filed by the Chief of Police foi� a member of the Police Dei)artment to attend an F.B.I. School and had been informed that there is a long waiting list at present. ACCIDENT REPORT RATES: Alderman Hunt reported the Public Safety Committee felt there should be an increase in the present rate of $1.25 ver sheet charged for accident re- ports furnished by the Police Department. After some discussion the matter was referred back to the Public Safety Committee and City Attorney for further study and report. SKATING RINK: Alderman Baldwin reported the polyethylene material had been purchased for tile temporary skating rink at Washington Park. lie stated a first attempt to fill the area with water had not been successful but that some grading had been �one and another attempt will be made as soon as weather permits freezing. WEST HILL PARK: Alderman Baldwin asked about the right-of-way for access to the proposed park on West Fill. Attorney Freeman reported he was negotiating for the right-of-way with the property owner involved. I�B.14. SERVICE CONTRACT: By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that renewal of a service agreement with I.B.M. Corp. covering an electric typewriter used in the Urban Renewal Director's office for the year commencinq December 1, 1964 at an annual rate of $35.00 be approved. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman Carried. N.Y.S. ROUTE #17 EXPRESSWAY: On recommendation of Alderman Baldini.the fallowing action was taken regarding the proposed location of Route #17 expressway: q,4 Page 5 January 6, 196S By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Chambe:., of Commerce of VanEtten has recently gone on record by resolution as favoring the relocation and construction of Route 17 Expressway from Owego to Horseheads by way of Spencer and Van Etten and has directed that copies of this resolution be forwarded to appropriate county and state officials and departments, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County being in the center of the Finger Lakes Area has been requested to support the above -mentioned resolution, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York heartily and strongly supports the relocation of Route 17 Expressway as outlined in the Van Etten Chamber of Commerce Resolution for the following reasons: 1 . The resolution recognizes the fact that the counties through which the relocation is situated constitute an economic entity and as such, they are entitled to consideration and service,, 2. Since Tompkins County has three State Parks and the administrative offices of the Finger Lakes State Parks Commission within its boundaries and serves as a gateway to other parks, it is necessary that expressway type roads make the Finger Lakes Area convenient for access by thousands of visitors from all states in the United States and thus the public interest will be served, 3� The resolution correctly points out the necessity for modern highway transportation facilities to serve the needs of upwards of 15,000 students who are now attending Cornell University and Ithaca College in Ithaca, which figure is bound to increase from year to year creating conditions which can be alleviated by relocating Route 17, It is tc be noted that each of these institutions has independently gone on record as favoring the Van Etten plan, 4. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca is presently conducting a campaign to attract industrial and research developments for this area and the matter of good highway transportation routes becomes a matter of paramount importance which might spell the difference between success or failure of its efforts to produce results, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded promptly to the following: J. Burch iMcMorran, Superintendent of Public Works, Albany, New York; Rex M. Whitton, Federal Highway Administrator ' Bureau of Public Roads, Denartment of Cormierce, Washington, D.C.; Congressman Howard I, Robison, House Office Building, Washington, D.C.; Senators Jacob Javits and Robert Kennedy, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.; Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, Assemblywoman Constance Cook and State Senator George 1",letcalf, Albany, New York; Van Etten Chamber of Commerce, Cornell University and Ithaca College. Unanimously carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jlov _�Z, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS .CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Johns Aldermen (13) - Clynes, Kilby, Yavits,, Burns, Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Urban Renewal Director - Daley City Planner - Niederkorn Traffic Engineer - Flumerfelt Asst. City Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey 7:30 p.m. February 3. 196S Macali, Bangs, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Schmidt, Hart MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. LTERNATE SIDE ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING: Several persons appeared to be heard on the ubject of alternate side street parkin at night. Those who spoke in favor included "he following: C_� eo. Culligan, 318 Ithaca Road. He cited the annual savings to taxpayers through re- �uced cost of street cleaning and snow removal when the measure Is In effectq He acknowledged the need for relief on narrow streets, Bertha Jordan, 113 Stewart Avenue. She felt off-street parking facilities will not be used without the enforcement of —alternate street parking regulations. She stated she had several such spaces available for rent but cannot rent them unle$s the regulation is enforced. Lester Mattocks, 322 E. Fall Street, He objected to the use of streets for dead storage of cars Aen the measure is not in effect. Those who spoke in opposition included the following: Charlotte Stone, 307 E. Buffalo.Street. She voiced here objection to the list of narrow streets considered problem a—reas and urged that others be included in this category for exception to the measure. James Feton - E. Buffalo Street. He did not agree with it on a year -around basis and that it should be limit;R to tain dates. The City should issue warning notices rather than tickets for several weeks during initial periods of enforcement, If adopted all streets with parking restricted on one side should be excluded. Stuart Stein, 612 E. Seneca Street. He opposed it in its present form - not under other circumstances. If it is to DermiF easier snow removal then it should be in effect only during winter months. He felt it was not being enforced adequately and that local residents were being discriminated against because tickets issued to non-residents were not always paid for. John Park, 214 Stewart Avenue. The most sensible way to remove snow is by the use of snow removal signs. Ir we —must have alternate side parking it should be during the winter months only. Ruth Sammons, Stewart Avenue. She stated it was impossible to provide off-street parking ilities on her propeFt—ydue to the terrain and suggested that some of the mone)p being spent under urban renewal be used to lower sidewalks In front of properties such as hers to provide access to off-street parking facilities. Mrs. Patricia Stone, 206 Stewart Avenue. No place to park, whould be enforced in winter months only. ' The Clerk reported receipt of a letter in favor of the measure from Mr, & Mrs, A.H. Burr, 101 Orchard Place, and letters in opposition from Franz Meyer, 230 Pleasant Street and Michael H. Hirsch, 220 E. State Street. Alderman Baldwin presented the following amendment to the Code regarding the matter and was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Clynes BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Chapter 14, Article V of the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto Section 15-124 to read as followst page I Sec. 15-124. Alternate side all-night street parking prohibited. The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A,M, and 6:00 A.Me as follows: 1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days of the calendar month, except where otherwise already restricted. 2. On the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of the calendar month$ except where otherwise already restricted, Effective upon publication. During a discussion a majority of the aldermen favored extending the trial period for an additional 90 days during which time the narrow streets would be excluded. Alderman Clynes withdrew his second to the foregoing motion because he thought it included such an exclusion. The motion was then seconded by Alderman Stallman and a roll call vote taken on it which resulted as follows: AYES: S - Macali, McNeill., Baldwin, Stallman, Schmidt NAYS: 8 - Clynes, Kilby, Bangs, Hughes, Hunt, Yavits, Burns, Hart. Motion Defeated. Alderman Bangs then presented a resolution providing for continuation of the measure for an additional 90-day trial period and it was acted upon as follows! By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED,, that alternate side all-night street parking be continued on a 90-day trial basis, effective as of Monday,, February 8, 196S, with the understanding that the following streets,together with such other streets as shall be determined by the Traffic Engineer,shall be exempt from said alternate side regulations; and that such exceptions shall not become effective until proper signs are installed: Elm Street State to Chestnut Geneva Street Buffalo St. to 2509 North Geneva Street Court to Cascadilla W. Spencer Street Cayuga to Albany Cascadilla Park University Ave. to 400' East Edgemore Lane Heights Court Highland Ave. to 300' East Highland Avenue Thurston to Roberts Place Sears Street South Avenue Campus Road to West Avenue Willard Way Central block Wyckoff Avenue Dearborn to Highland Ozmun Place Cayuga Street South Hill Terrace to Spencer Street Columbia Street Turner to Hudson Giles Street Hudson Street to 4001 S.E, of Columbia Grandview Avenue Aurora to Grandview Court Hillview Place Aurora to Turner Pleasant Street Prospect Street Aurora to Hudson South Hill Terrace E. Spencer Street Turner Place Brandon Place Bryant Avenue Dryden to Ithaca Road Delaware Avenue Mitchell to Bryant Avenue Dryden Road Maple Grove to Ithaca Road Dunmore Place Elmwood Avenue Oak to Mitchell Ferris Place Harvard Place Linden Avenue Quarry Street State to Buffalo Woodcrest Avenue State to Eastwood Avenue AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make and an additional appropriation of an amount estimated at $1,700.00 to cover the cost of installing the necessary signs on the streetsto be exempted from said regulations$ AYES: 11 - Clynes, Bangs, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Macali Motion carried. Page 3 February 3. Alderman Bangs commended the Traffic Engineer for the tremendous amount of time and effort spent on trying to work out a solution to the nroblem of alternate side parking as it affects the narrow streets and recommended he be' extended a vote of thanks by the Council. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the Council extend its vote of thanks to Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt for his efforts in this area. Unanimously Carried. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS: C.M. VanMarter, Chairman of the Planning Board, read a letter dated January 25, 1 from Mayor Johns to the Planning Board regarding urban renewal development in addition to Project I. He reviewed the Board's action thereon as shown in its minutes of like date which he felt should be brought into "clearer focus" in view of an apparent misunderstanding that the Board was establishing priorities. He stated the Planning Board will not instruct the Council what priorities will be taken and did not infer in its action on January 25th. a timetable or schedule of future urban renewal projects. He reviewed the present limitations of the Planning Board in its work due to lack of adequate staff and suggested that the Council should direct the Board which way it should proceed. He offered his comments as a logical, partial answer to the Mayor's letter. EMERGENCY PARKING REGULATIONS EXTENDED: The Clerk read a letter from the Traffic Engineer re—ques-iing permission to extend two temporary parking regulations to regulate traffic and parking in and around the Post Office. One, dated August 10th, 1964, provided for a ten-minute parking limit in front of 209 N. Aurora Street and the others dated August 18, 1964, suspended the ten-minute parking limit in the 200 block of E. Buffalo opposite the Post Office ' and the 200 block of N. Tioga, in front of the Post Office and converted both of these areas into metered zones with a one -hour limit. The Traffic Engineer stated that the 90-day trial period for both of these regulations had expired and it is necessary to continue them until work on remodeling the Post Office is completed. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill WHEREAS, the Chief of Police and City Traffic Engineer promulgated temporary parking regulations on a 90-day trial basis, pursuant to Sec. 15-24 of the Traffic Ordinance, which provided for the regulation of the parking of vehicles in the following location$$ 200 block of E. Buffalo Street, adjoining U.S. Post Office 200 block of N. Tioga Street, adjoining U.S. Post Office 200 block of N. Aurora, in front of 209 N. Aurora AND WHEREAS, the 90-day trial period for said regulations has expired; and it is deemed necessary to extend it until completion of the new Post Office, which will end the existing special conditions at these locations, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the temporary parking regulations hereinabove referred to shall remain in effect until September 1, 196S as recommended by the Chief of Police and City Traffic Engineer. Carried. ELEANOR R. STOLZ: The Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police requesting approval o7 the _pr_o_v_1=1onal appointment of Mrs. Eleanor R. Stolz to the position of Sr. Stenographer in the Police Department, effective as of January 21, 196S, at an annual salary of $3894 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Mrs. Eleanor R. Stolz to the position of Sr. Stenographer in the Police Department be approved to be effective as of January 21, 196S; that the salary for this position be $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17 in the Compensation Plan; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a letter from the Citizens' Advisory Committee endorsing the Following recommendations. 1) that the term of office for the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be four years. 2) that the salary of the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be increased to not less than $7,500.00. 3) that the number of aldermen be reduced from two for each ward to one representative from each ward. 4) that the aldermen receive compensation in the amount of $1,150.00 per annum. It was indicated the Committee felt if these four recommendations were adopted a significant improvement in local government could be achieved. 13S Page 4 February 3, 1965 A discussion ensued as to the title and function of the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Some felt it was appointed to advise on Urban Renewal matters only while others felt it was to advise on all matters regarding community improvement. Urban Renewal Director Daley was called upon and he informed members of the Council that HHFA re- quires citizen participation in community improvement in all areas and it should not be confined to matters concerning urban renewal. He felt it may have been referred to in the past, probably through error, as the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal but that its real function is to advise on all matters of community improve- ment. It was agreed that the Committee be referred to and known as "Citizens, Advisory Committee". By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Comittee be referred to the Temporary Charter Revision Study Committee. Carried. CITY CHARTER REVISION: The Clerk read a letter, dated January 6, 1965, from Aldermarl Hart requesting -that he be replaced as a member of the Temporary Charter Revision Study Committee appointed by the Mayor on December 16, 1964. He indicated that he would be out of the city for the greater parts of February and March and unable to serve on this Committee. Mayor Johns expressed his regrets and then appointed Alderman Ralph Baldini as a member and chairman of this committee, to replace Mr. Hart. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Johns announced that he had made the following appointments: Jos. T. Conley Walter A. Macki J. Victor Bagnardi John H. McAllister Tracy R. Jones Chas. M. Weaver Mrs. Adeline Shaw Vincent P. Hannan H. L. VanOs trand Geo. A. Blean Henry B. Johnson Jerry Langdon Bd. of Zoning Appeals 3 yrs-term ending 12/31/67 Bd. of Zoning Appeals 3 yrs-term ending 12/31/67 Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code 3 yrs-term ending 12/31/67 Ithaca Housing Authority 5 yrs-term ending 10/17/69 Housing Board of Review 3 yrs-term ending 12/31/67 Comp. Plan Advisory Comm. I yr.-term ending 12/31/65 Comp. Plan Advisory Comm. 1 yr.-term ending 12/31/65 Comp. Plan Advisory Comm. 1 yr.-term ending 12/31/6S Comp. Plan Advisory Comm.(Alt) I yr.-term ending 12/31/65 Comp. Plan Advisory Comm. (Alt) I yr.-term ending 12/31/6S Youth Bureau Advisory Council I yr.-term ending 12/31/65 Youth Bureau Advisory Council 3 yrs-term ending 12/31/67 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Johns announced that there had been many changes in the membership of the Cit I izens' Advisory Committee during the past year brought about by resignations of some and the inability of others to attend meetings. He therefore announced his appointment of the following to membership on this Committee for indefinite terms: Walter Lynn, Chairman Adelbert L. Hull Michael LoPinto, Vice Chairman Charles Korherr Mrs. J.L. Hoard, Secretary Irving Lewis Thomas H. Bennett, Treasurer Royden H. Lounsbery Mrs. Frank C. Baldwin Joseph Lucarrelli C.O. Bangs Paul L. McKeegan Joseph S. Barr Walter A. Macki Vaughn C. Behn John Marcham George H. Blessis Paul R. Minnick Mrs. Paul A. Buck George C. Newman John C. Burns Mrs. Agda Osborn Jerome N. Clune Anthony Petrillose Robert Colbert James Rothschild Robert Crowley David A. Saperstone Howard I. Dillingham Randall Shew W. Robert Farnsworth Morris M. Shulman John Floros Frank Soltys Verne A. Fogg Myron Stanton Roland G. Fowler Rev. Warren E. Traub Mrs. G. Alx Galvin Jerome True James L. Gibbs Elwood Werner Donald E. Gibson Charles Wilson I �3 9 Page 5 February 3, 196S P.B.A. LEASE: The City Clerk reported that according to terms of a lease between the City and'the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, covering city property located in the City Water Shed and commonly known as the Police Pistol Range, the Association had agreed to make fiscal improvements to the land and building to include a heating plant for the existing building and other improvements equal to a total value of $300.00 in lieu of rent for the premises. He stated the Association had agreed to make all of these improvements., at its own expense, on or before December 31, 1964, but had failed to do so and have given notice that it does not feel it can live up to the terms of the agreement and therefore requested that it be cancelled. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the lease, dated January 1, 1964, hereinabove referred to be and the same hereby is cancelled. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - CITY CHAMBERLAIN: The Clerk reported receipt of the annual report of the City-ldi-W—erlain for tNe —year 1964. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain's report be received and ordered filed. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - CITY HISTORIAN: The Clerk reported receipt of the annual report of �:q the City Historian for !he YeTr 1964. By Alderman Stailman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the City Historian's report be accepted with thanks and ordered filed. Carried. WEST HILL PARK: Attorney Freeman reported he had been unable to complete negotiations property needed for an access road to an area on West Hill being offered to the City by Mr. McDaniels for park purposes. He recommended the matter be referred to the Finance Committee and Planning Board for study and report. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee and Planning Board as recommended by the City Attorney. Carriedi RUSSPAKKA PROPERTY OPTION: Attorney Freeman presented an option for the purchase of the Russp a property, included in the proposed site for a'public safety building in the 300 block of West State Street, and he recommended its approval. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the option for this Property as prepared and recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. FOURTH STREET SEWER PROJECT: Controller Weinstein reported that in consideration of receiving-Te—deral aid towa7d- construction costs of the Fourth Street Sanitary Sewer Interceptor (Proj. WPC-NY-224) the U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare had requested that the City must agreo to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He requested authority to sign a formal assurance of compliance in this matter. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the City Controller be and hereby is authorized to sign the required assurance of compliance in the matter of the Fourth Street Sewer (WPC-NY-224). Carried. SCHOOL GUARDS: Controller Weinstein reported that the school guards have requested a raise in pay similar to the across-the-board increase granted all regular city employees in 1965. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration with the understanding that if an increase is granted as requested it be made retroactive to January 1, 1965. Carried. STATE AID: The City Controller called attention to two items of state aid included in t =eovernor's State Budget - increased per capita assistance and aid to cities for the construction and operation of sewage treatment plants, He recommended that the Council take action to urge the legislature to take favorable action on these two measures. 14 01t, Page 6 February 3, 196S By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, 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 legitimate requirements of its employees for adequate salaries and of its citizens for adequately supported services; and WHEREAS, 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 city government, and WHEREAS, the projected growth of total real estate valuation within the City of Ithaca will average less than 1% 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 NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby respect- fully petition the Legislature of the State of New York to act favorably on that section of the State Budget which calls for the doubling of per capita aid for the support of local gove,rnment and the reduction of local real estate taxes; and that the State of New York provide funds for implementation of Chapter 321 of the Laws of 1962 in regard to the maintenance and operation of Sewage Treatment Plants. Unanimously Carried. S.P.C.A. CONTRACT: Alderman Staliman presented and reviewed a proposed agreement between the C—ity and Tompkins County S.P.C.A. for the year 1965 providing for the services of a Dog Warden and other related matters. The agreement provided that the City pay the S.P.C.A. the sum of $44,900.00 for these services. By Alderman Sta7lman: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that t!'e agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the city under its Corporate Seal; and that it be forwarded to N.Y.S. Department of Agriculture & Markets for its final approval. 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the bills,approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $6,,317.83, in the General Fund, as listed on audit abstract #1-1965, be approved for payment. Carried4 By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $3,088.S2 in the Urban Renewal Fund, as listed on audit abstract #1-1965, be approved for payment, AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 Stallman (due to possible conflict of interest) Carried. BUS FARES: Alderman Stallman reported that the Bus Committee of the Board of Public WorKs —and the Finance Committee of the Council had held -a joint meeting on January 26A 1965, at which time action was taken to increase the bus fares as follows: Old Rate New Rat e Cash Fare 20� 25� Tokens 6 for $1.00 S for $1.00 Student Tickets 8 for $1.00 8 for $1.00 (Highscho6l students,only) L.V.R.R. CO. STATION RELOCATION: Alderman Stallman reported that O'Brien and Gere has estimated fuat the study for apossible yard layout for the Lehigh Valley Railroad, including surveys, plotting and preliminary design, would cost $1,SOO. By making such a study the city will know whether or not relocating the yard is feasible and the railroad would have a specific proposal to react to should the city finally decide to move the yards. By moving the loop the city would acquire about 40 acres of developable land (about half of which might eventually be used for Route 96) and would reduce the amount of switching traffic across State and Buffalo Streets by at least 90%. This move would also make possible an iMDroved flood control channel and it would facilitate the location of Route 96 arterial. Page 7 February 3, 1965 1 0 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits � .,.' - , ; I — I WHEREAS, an engineering study to determine the feasibility and cost of relocating the Lehigh Valley loop yard is deemed nece-ssary; and, WHEREAS., it is estimated that such a study will cost $1,500; an1; WHEREAS, a capital reserve fund of $12,500 for relocating the loop yard has been established in the 196S city budget; r4ow tFefefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that $1J.500.00 'be transferred from t*,-ie c.finfital reserve fund to. a construction fund and used for an engineering study -ind preliminary di�sign of a new switching yard. Alderman Kilby felt thc-L n-t-i.;n i'v-, this resolution be conditional upon seeking federal aid therefor through Trcit:,�,�_n ,.f possible. Motion Carried. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to make a feasibility study of the eligibility of the relocation of the L.V.R.R. Co. loop in the West end section of the city under an urban renewal project. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABST AINING: 1 - Stallman (due to possible conflict of interest) r__4 Carried. JAIL CONTRACT: Alderman Hunt presented and reviewed a proposed agreement between the City and County of Toinnkins covering use of the county jail facilities by the Ithaca Police Department for -the ensuing year pending construction of a new public safdty building. He advised it had been aDproved by - the Public Safety and Finance Committe�s for the City and recommended its approval. B y A.Nd .#rman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESO - ED, that the agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor and City CleA be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. %I Carried. ACCIDENT REPORT RATE: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs 'WliEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Ithaca is requested frequently to furnish photostatic copies of accident reports in its custody,and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the current fee of $1.25 per page i�hich is charged by the Police Department for copies of such accident reports should be increased, �-NOW THEREFORE BE IT '�"�SOLVFD, that the Police Department of the City of Ithaca is Mereby authorized and 61rected to charge and collect a fee of $2.00 per page from anyone requesting a photostatic copy of accident reports. AYES 14 12 NAYS: 1 - McNeill Carried. 81W - POLICE UNIFORMS: Alderman Hunt reported that bids had been received on items of bniform for theTo-1 ce Department on J-anuary 29th. He recommended acceptance of' tW',�bid submitted by Morris Men's Wear, the only bidder. By4lderman Hunt: seconded by Adderman Bangs WH90AS, bids on items of uniform for Ithaca Police Department, which were received bythe Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on January 29, 1965, 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 Morris Men's Wear, 106 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca, N.Y., for following items of uniform be accepted. Overcoats,: Patrolmen $ 98.70 Sargeant 99.70 Captain 101.40 Chief of Police 101.40 Prowl Car 3/4 Jackets 70.50 Blouses: Patrolmen V. 1. 2 5 Sargeant Z1. 2 5 Captain Chief of Police 5 2, 70 Page 8 F ebrUaiy 3, 1969 Trousers: Winter Summer Patrolmen $_22.50 $21.00 Sargeant 22.55 21.00 Captain 22.55 21.00 Chief of Police 22.55 21.00 Motorcycle 26.40 Caps: Patrolmen 6.40 Sargeant 6.40 Captain 6.90 Chief of Police 6.90 Motorcycle 6.90 Raincoats: Size 36-46 Size 48-50 J Regular __T5 —.5 0 1970 Traffic 15.90 16.90 NOW 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 M�.'nls 11ear in accor- dance 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 1965 Police Department Budget, account #130. AYES: 13 NAY-S: 0 Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt reviewed recent meetings held by the Coi�,64.tt*e on a joint City -County public safety building. He stated they had visited Rome ad Syracuse and expect to go to Endicott next week to learn more about such joint facilities. He predicted the Architect will have preliminary sketches on the pro- posed building ready by April Ist. PLAN AMENDMENTS: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Work!t�,' :.nded that the positions of Senior Engineering Aide (40 hours) Engineering -)urs), principal account clerk (40 hours) and Senior Account Clerk (40 hours) 4 -sed three grades over the present grade of these positions on a 35 hour Sy"Aldet'inan Hart: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study and!,, 'report. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Alderman Hart reDorted that the Board of Public Work H*d requested the CoFff Tcil t�o amend Section 15-1'80 of the Code of Ordinances, parking �rohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the following: Heights Court, north side, Wyckoff Avenue to east line of No. 114 Heights Court. West Lincoln Street, north side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. West Sqpeca Street, north side, State Street to Floral Avenue. ChestA4 Street, east side, Elm Street to Sunrise Road. �anqd 7b,ft'lleting therefrom the following: . 'O'F�a Street, north side, Albany Street to State Street. i Hook Place Ext. to south school driveway. bntif,,treet, east side, _iaffi i ch co ded approval of the request and presented an amendment to the Co i�.Ppon as follows: NT #1-1965: By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hughes N D by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby Ak' 44 J 90 Page 9 February 3, 1965 11-11" Additions: Chestnut Street, east side, Elm Street to Sunrise Road Heights Court, north side, Wyckoff Avenue to east line of No. 114 Heights Court. West Lincoln Street, north side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. West Seneca Street, north side, State Street to Floral Avenue. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. Alderman Hart reported that the Board had also requested the Council to amend Section 15-183 of the Code of Ordinances, parking meter zones, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the following: Additions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to south line of No. 313 South Cayuga Street, except 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Cayuga Street, west side, Court Street to north line of No. 312 South Cayuga Street. Eddy Street, east side, from 801 north of north line of Seneca Street to Campus Arch. Deletions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to Clinton Street, except 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Eddy Street, east side, Catherine Street to Campus Arch. He recommended approval of the request and presented an amendment to the Code which was acted upon as follows: CODE AMENDMENT #2-1965: By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hughes BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 1S-183 of the Code of Ordinances, parking meter zones, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: Deletions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to Clinton Street, except the 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Eddy Street, east side, Catherine Street to Campus Arch. Additions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to south line of No. 313 South Cayuga Street, except the 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Cayuga Street, west side, Court Street to north line of No. 312 South Cayuga Street, Eddy Street, cast side, from 80 feet north of the north line of Seneca Street to Campus Arch. Effective upqn publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. WATER & SEWER BUDGETS - 1965: Alderman Hart presented budget requests filed by the Board of Public Works To-r=t e Water and Sewer Department for the year 1965 as shown in the Board's minutes dated January 13, 1965. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the budget requests for the Water & Sewer Department for 1965 be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS BUDGET: Alderman Hart presented also a budget request filed by the Board for operation of the buses for the year 1965 as shown in the Board's minutes dated January 27, 1965. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the budget request for operation of the buses for the year 1965 be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. 144 Page 10 February 3, 1965 WASHINGTON PARK ICE SKATING RINK: Alderman Baldwin commended Mr. Briggs, Youth Bureau Director, Mr. Weaver, Chief, and all others who helped to flood the ice skating rink at Washington Park. He expressed his hope that, weather permitting, the rink will soon be in good condition for skating there. URBAN RENEWAL: Alderman McNeill recommended an amendment to the Council resolution adopted on December 16, 1964 approving the Urban Renewal Plan and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York on December 16P 1964, entitled "Resolution of the City of Ithaca, New York approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for Project No. N.Y. R-112" be amended as follows: 1. Delete from the last WHEREAS clause the phrase "...with respect to housing, facilities related to residential use, and all public facilities proposed as non -cash local grants-in-aid; and employment:" and add a semi -colon and the word "and. " 2. Add a new WHEREAS clause after the above amended WHEREAS clause: WHEREAS., Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects assisted under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended; 3. Re -number action paragraph numbered 13 to 14. 4. Insert the following action paragraph 13: 13. That the United States of America and Housing and Home Finance Administrator be,, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Ithaca, New York with regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest, Carried. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY: Action was taken to approve in principle prospective members of t _U the members could he Ur an Renewal Agency. This action was deemed desirable so th-at ' meet with city officials from time to time on urban renewal matters and become familiar with procedures. 14 By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, on December 28, 1964, the Common Council voted to establish an Urban Reneviail Agency, and WHEREAS, action on the part of the New York State Legislature is necessary to establish such an agency and such action has not been taken to date and WHEREAS, it is important that the prospective members of the Urban Renewal Agency become familiar with the workings of the L.P.A. prior to the creation of this Agency NOWA THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Walter R. Lynn, Randall E. Shew, Anthony Ceracche and Edward F. Arnold, the prospective members of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency as appointed by the Mayor, be authorized and requested to meet with the Council Committee on Urban Renewal until such time as the Agency is officially created. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. ECONOMIC RESEARCH PAYMENT: By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt Alderman McNeill reported that Economic Research Bureau, Syracuse, N.Y. had satisfacto- rily completed its contract for a Land Use and Marketability Study in the Center Ithaca Urban Renewal Project, N.Y. R-112 and he recommended approval for payment of $1,795.00 due under the contract for this work. �0 Page 11 February 3, 1965 14 By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that payment of the sum of $1,795.00 to Economic Research Bureau, Syracuse, N.Y. be approved under terms of its contract with the city for the aforementioned study. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. AIRPORT: Alderman Schmidt reviewed the results of two meetings on the matter of future se of the municipal airport site. fie stated one meeting had been held with representatives of Ithaca Festival of Classics and that this group had been asked to make recommendations on the feasibility of using the site jointly for festival and airport purposes. He said a second meeting had been with Designs II, Inc. and felt there is a very good possibility of being able to establish a seaplane base at the site. He advised both groups were going to meet together and bring back a recom- mendation to the Council for approval. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET: Alderman Hunt referred to the reduction of the tentative e department budgeiby eliminating funds for the hiring of a 3rd. Asst. Fire Chief ,_.�and the elimination of $200.00 additional approDriation to each of the volunteer fire ,_'\Icompanies requested by the Fire Commissioners. 7 '� _­�He stated the Safety Committee expected to make a request at the next meeting for the '—'restoration of the appropriation for the volunteers but not for the third Asst. Chief. Z-.�) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt criticized action taken by the Board of Public Works on the Counci-IT—s recommendation to resume negotiations with Ithaca Associated Architects regarding cost estimates for a central fire station and police station on the site in the 300 block of West State Street. He felt that this was the second time that architects had been authorized to go ahead with plans without the City owning the site. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Huhna Johns, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 17, 196S PRESENT Mayor: Johns Aldermen (13): Clynes, Kilby, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart Attorney: Freeman Urban Renewal Director: Daley Controller: Weinstein Clerk: Blean Deputy Clerk: Grey Mayor Johns advised that he had called this special meeting to hear a report of the Charter Revision Study Committee on four proposed amendments to the City Charter. He stated that two other items appear to need consideration at this time and suggested that action be taken on them first if agreeable with members of the Council. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY ACT: Attorney Freeman reported that Assembly and Senate numbers had been receiv;d fFr—the proposed legislation to permit creation of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and suggested that action be taken to request the proposal be brought out of legislative committee. By Alderman Schmidt. seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby requests the enactment by legislation as set forth in Senate Bill, Intro. No. 380, Print No. 1086; Assembly Bill, Intro. No. 497, Print No. 2289, entitled: "An Act to Amend the General Municipal Law, in Relation to the Establishment of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Ageney". and that the matter be brought out of Legislative Committee and enacted into law by the New York State Legislature. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Stailman (due to possible conklict of interest) carried. CHESTER W. NIMITZ Alderman Stallman advised that Chester W. Nimitz, Rear Admirdl, was the lone surviving honorary citizen of the City of Ithaca and recommended that the Council's best wishes be extended to him on his 80th. birthday, February 24th. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, is the only living, honorary citizen of the City of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Common Council of Ithaca that Admiral Nimitz will be celebrating his 80th. birthday on February 24, 1965, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby congratulates Admiral Nimitz on his forthcoming birthday and extends to him its best wishes, on behalf of dril the citizens of Ithaca, for his good health and happiness now and in the years to come, Unanimously Carried. FLUORIDATION: Alderman Bangs presented the following resolution for consideration: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Kilby BE IT RESOLVED, by this Common Council that the resolution concerning fluoridation adopted by this common council on November 4. 19640 be suspended until the people have had an opportunity to indicate their desires as to this highly controversial subject through the means of a referendum and that the city attorney be directed to place this proposition on the May ballot. Alderman Baldwin and Hart both objected because the matter had not been listed on the agenda for this meeting. The matter was therefore deferred until the next meeting as provided in the.Councills rules. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Alderman McNeill read the following statement: "You are all, undoubtedly, cognizant of the information that I released to the press, yesterday, regarding possible conflict of interests. Some of you will also recall a statement of mine, made at the time that I was a candidate for the office that I now hold, quoted in part by the Ithaca Journal of October 24, 1961, as follows: 'I know that 1, and I firmly believe that every other successful candidate, will cast a vote on the Urban Renewal issue and any other issue that may come before the Common Council, with a clear conscience, guided not by personal considerations but by the "pressed will of the majority of the populace within the area that elected us to public office.' Today, I could add to that quotation, 'or guided by a knowledge of what is best for the people whom we represent!' Page 2 February 17, 1965 1 '1- 7 "I have never agreed with the concept that 'conflict of interests' can be legislated; that laws can build certain barriers around our consciences. I am certain that no vote cast by any one of you, nor your predecessors in the past three years and two months that I have been a member of this Council, nor of my own, has ever been dictated by considerations that would lead to personal benefit. However, we do, and perhaps of necessity, to eliminate doubts in the minds of others, have Conflict of Interest Laws and it is entirely possible that my present employment situation makes it man- datory that I resign from this body because of their operation. I have never appreci- ated anyone who voluntarily leaves any task until the job is done or his tenure is completed unless there are extenuating circumstances. Should that departure be mandated by circumstances beyond his control, however, ha has no choice. "Though I do not feel, personally, that I have ever had any conflicts, nor would I ever have in exercising my right to vote as one of you, for the last ten months of my term, I would desire that the matter be completely aired and a conclusion reached." By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, Alderman Keith McNeill has delivered to the City Clerk, in writing, the dis- closure of a possible conflict of interest pursuant to Section 803 of the General Municipal Law, and C,� WHEREAS, Alderman McNeill has over ten months of his present term yet to serve, and WHEREAS, Alderman McNeill has served the City of Ithaca as Alderman for over three years,, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said disclosure of a possible conflict of interest on behalf of Alderman McNeill be turned over to the.'C,_.ty Attorney for a ruling as to whether or not the said interest constitutes a prohibited conflict pursuant to Section 801 of the General Municipal Law, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the interim, Alderman McNeill shall continue to act in his capacity as Alderman from the 4th. Ward. Carried. CITY - CHARTER AMENDMENTS: Alderman Baldini reported that the Charter Revision Study ro"mmitte6 W-6ommend e following amendments to the City Charter, to take effect January 1, 1966. 1) Section 2-1 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows: "The officers of said city shall be as follows: A mayor and a city judge to be elected on a general ticket by the qualified voters of the city; one alderman and one'supervisor from each ward, to be elected by the qiaTifhed voters of the city residing in each ward, respectively;***," 2) Section 2-1 of the Charter shall be amended by adding the following sentence thereto: "The compensation of each alderman shall be $600 per annum,ft 3) The first sentence in Section 2-10 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows: "At the general election held in November 1965, and each fourth year thereafter a mayor shall be elected -fo—ra7—term of four years; saia-t Tm to commence on TaFuary Ts—t. n—ext followini-tre said g�_neral_7_1ecti;n_.11 4) The third and fourth sentences of Section 2-10 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows: "At a general election held in November 1965, and each fourth year thereafter, one Tli—erman shall be elTc_teU7fFom_e_a_cF *i7_ard fo—ra t—erm-o-F7o-tj7r--i,-�a.7F,--s7a-f-d— term to commence on January Ist. next followiEn-tIffe Th—eterm of —any a—lde—rmannow'in 6-7fi—ce—sT—all exp . ire _�—tmiTnight on D-e-cember 31, 1965. " 5) The second paragraph of Section 2-11 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows: "The salary of the mayor shall be seven thousand five hundred dollars per annum, and no other fee or reward, excepting necessary expenses and dis- bursements incurred by him." k Page 3 February 17, 1965 it is recommended that these amendments be passed at the March 3, 1965 meeting of the Council and a special election thereon be held in May 1965. This would allow the voters to elect a mayor and seven aldermen to four year terms in the November 1965 general election. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that recor:,.,endation #1 listed on page 2 be approved in principle. A lengthy discussionensued during which most of the aldermen expressed their views on the subject. Several felt that members of the Council have to spend too much time on com;nittee assignments and would be required to spend much more if the number was reduced to seven. This would make it difficult to find qualified can- didates willing to spend the required time. A fear was expressed that under the new system a mayor and all seven aldermen could be replaced at the same election which would result in no continuity in office. There was some sentiment that 14 aldermen were too many but that before the number was reduced there should be other changes made to strengthen the paid staff personnel. One suggestion was made to hire a full-time public relations officer while another was that there be a full-time corporation counsel. Mayor Johns favored a seven -member Council. After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken and it resulted as follows: AYES: 5 - Baldini, Bangs, McNeill, Hunt, Yavits NAYS: 8 - Clynes, Kilby, Hughes, Baldwin, Stallman, Burns, Schmidts Hart. Motion Defeated. Alderman Baldini stated that the second recommendation of the Committee to establish a salary of $6CO.00 for each alderman was based upon reducing the number to seven. He advised that one member of the Committee, Alderman Bangs, did not favor any salary for aldermen even though the number was reduced. Since the first recommendation was defeated the second was therefore withdrawn. by Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that recommendation #3 listed above be approved in principle. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Recommendation #4 listed above was also withdrawn. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that recommendation #5, listed above be approved in principle. All who expressed themselves agreed that the salary shaould be increased but there was a great deal of sentiment for increasing it above the $7,500.00 recommended. After considerable discussion the motion was withdrawn in favor of an amended resolution which was presented and acted upon as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Council approve in principle an amendment to the Charter which would increase the salary of the mayor to an amount of at least $7,500.00 per annum, and that the matter be referred to the Finance and Charter & Ordinance Committees for study and recommendation regarding the amount. Unanimously Carried, By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the matter of hiring a full-time corporation counsel be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for study and report. AYES: 12 NAYS: I - Kilby Carried. SCHOOL GUARDS: Alderman Kilby referred to the recent dismissal of a school guard, Mrs. Robt. Covey, by the Police Department. Both he and Alderman Bangs felt the dismissal was handled poorly by the Department and requested a full review of the matter by the Council. Mayor Johns advised he had discussed it with the Chief of Police who he felt had authority to dismiss school guar4s. He discouraged any review of the matter by the Council because he felt it was an administrative rather than a a legislative matter. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Ge�,�. BII�an, Cify'Clerk HtInni Jobrr's. Mayor I 1 4 Q, ti- �, 1 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. March 3. 196S PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen - (12) Clynes, Kilby, Macali4 Baldini, Bangs* Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Burns, Schmidt, Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Urban Renewal Director - Daley Planning Director - Niederkorn Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on February 17th. were duly approved. Under the order of "Hearing of Persons before the Board" Mr. John LoPinto stated he did not wish to speak at this time and he requested permission to speak later on the subject of fluoridation if it became necessary to, do so in the interests of his many clients. Mayor Johns ruled that he should speak now rather than later. DOG CnMPLAINIT: The Clerk read a letter from Maurice F, Neufeld complaining that certaizh dog or-H-niinces axe not betng enforced in the City. He cited Section 4-12 entitled #Voo at Large" an14 Se�_­_--ion 4-14 entitled "Barking, biting, Dogs". He requested action to see* ing tc it th._�se ordinances are enforced. By Vld-,=an McNeill: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Public Safety Committee and the Chiet of Polic-e for consideration. Carriede S TERM OF OFFICE: The Clerk read a resolution adopted by the Board of �uperv_sors on Feb-:ua7-y_1_11_.1_)1- requesting the City to adopt an affirmative resolutlos favorinZ a r.=datory 4--year'term for the office of Supervisor. Ey Al&��_-nan Z,ileini: secanded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Charter 4 OrdInanco Committee and Cit10 Attorney for study and report at the next regular meeting of the Council* Carried. PETITICN FOR AD�PTI!�N OF CITY CHARTFR AMENDME.NT98 The Clerk presented and read the To wing pe itioji: "We, the undersigned qualified electors of the City of Ithacas Tompkins County# State of New York, registered and qualified to vote in said City at the last general electioll preceding the filing of this petition, and equal to more than ton per eentum of the total number of valid votes cast for governor in said City at the last gubernatorial election, do hereby severally petition for the submission to the electors of the said City of Ithaca of a LOCAL LAW set forth in full in this petition as follows; and we hereby request that the Co. -Lion Council of the said Citf adopt a local law submittins such proposed LOCAL LAW at a Special Election. "A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER (NEW YORK LAWS OF 1908s CHAPTER 303)0 IN RELATION TO THE FLUORIDATICN OF THE WATER SUPPLIED BY THE CITY OF ITHACA "Section 1. Sec. 3-7. of Article III., of the Ithaca City Charter, is hereb.V amended to read as follows: Sec. 3-7. General Legislative powers. "The legislative power of the city is vested in the common council, and it has power to enact and anforce any ordinance or resolution, not repugnant to the constitution or laws of V�is stlate, for any local purpose pertaining to the government of the city and the manacement of its business the protection of the business and property interests of -ion of order, peace and health, and the safety and welfare its citizens, tl,-,e prsser%ra4,- of the city and the inhabitants thereof (;), exceRt that it shall not enact or enforce ca' law or c-dinance or resolution for any purpose Eerta'inlng Ti ny manner to the 0i the Wi�,t,6i Wder the codt'rol of the c ty or of the water eL—arment—of— E the - citY gayernment; and it, shiiT also have such powers of legisIdtlon, by ordinance or resolution, as are conferred upon it by this act (L. 1908s Ch 503). or any other provision of law alffecting the c1ty not inconsistent with this act (L. 1908, Ch. 503), pool 1 6461 except such as are specially conferred by this act (L. 1908j Ch. S03) upon any separate department or board of the city government. It shall have the management and control of the finances, and of all the property, real and personal, belonging to the city, except as otherwise provided by this act (L. 1908, Ch. S03) or by any other provision of law not inconsistent therewith. The powers conferred by this section are not limited by the enumerated powers in the following section. 0. 19081 Ch. S03, 934) .11section 2. Sec. 5-17P of Article V., as amended, of the Ithaca City Charter, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. S-17. Scope of authority of board of public works. "The board of public works shall tak,- charge and, subject to the limitations herein contained, have exclusive control of, the following departments of the city governz;.ent,, of the property belonging thereto, aid of the appropriations made therefor: (1) Water (.), excTpL_1hat it shall not in any manner fluoridate the water under the control of the Lte,r depaii66n____6_C t city government. (2)' _9e_Veis__ji�d_&—ainj—.C�-) Streifs­and sidewalks. (4) Creeks and bridges. CS) Street lighting. (6) Parks. (7) Cemeteries. (8) Garbage. (9) Public buildings and property, but not buildings or property for use of the fire department. (10) Such other departments as may be assigned to the board under the provisions of section one hundred and forty-five (5-43) of this act JL. 19080 Ch. 50, L23; L.L. 1951, No. 1. §1; L. 19530 Ch. 878P §127; L.L. 1960, No. 2, 91) (L. 1908 Ch. 503) "Section 3. The resolutions of the common council of the City of Ithaca made on October 7, 1964, and November 4, 1964, approving the fluoridation of the city's water supply and directing the board of public works to implement said resolutions to provide for such fluoridation are hereby rescinded and repealed. "Section 4. This Local Law shall take effect upon the filing thereof in the Office of the Secretary of State." New matter to be added to teat is underlined. He reported that the petition, which had been filed on February 18, 1965, contained 48 pages with twenty signatures on each page, He reported further that he had examined it, as required by Section 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and certified that it appeared to comply with the requirements of said Law. Alderman Bangs requested an opinion on the status of the petition. Attorney Freeman gave his opinion that the Council may elect either to do nothing about the petition or to send it to referendum at the next general election without passing on it one way or another. Alderman Bangs then requested an opinion on the status of the resolution about fluoridation which he presented at the SDecial meeting held on February 17th. and which, as a result, appeared on the agenda for 'this meeting. Attorney Freeman ruled that it was an improper resolution since the matter of fluoridation cannot legally be put to referendum. He stated however that the local law requested in the Petition submitted at this time can be put to referendum at a general election but not'at a special election as requested in the petition. Alderman Bangs then introduced a resolution which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Bangs: seconded,by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Common Council direct the Board of Public Works to proceeds without further delay, to fluoridate the City's water supply; and that such action be completed by the Board before May 1, 1965, and BE IT FUKrHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby appropriates the sum of $10 000.00 from Water Surplus to budget account No. 303 in the Water Fund to cover the cost of* fluoridating the City's water supply. Alderman Burns felt the resolution was not too meaningful and hoped the matter could be settled by referendum at a special election. Alderman Bangs felt members of the Council are the elected representatives of the people and should insist that the Board carry out the Council's directive to fluoridate the water supply. Alder *-an Kilby expressed his dissappointment that the matter cannot be settled at referendU!:'!,9 and opposed the local law requested in the petition going to referendum which, if approved, would close the door on the matter for all time. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be tabled pending action on the Petition. AYES: 4 - Kilby, Hughes, Stallman Burns NAYS: 8 - Clynes, Macali, Baldini,s Bangs, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Schmidt Motion defeated. Page 3 March 3., 1965 Mr. LoPinto requested the City Attorney to restate his opinion regarding the petition and Attorney Freeman again advised that the Council may elect to send it as it stands to referendum at the next General Election but cannot send it to Special'election as requested in the petition. A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution which res ulted as follows: AYES: 9 - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Schmidt NAYS: 3 - Hughes, Stallman, Burns Carried. ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of the following annual reports for the year 1964: Police Department, Department of Public Works and Water & Sewer Divisions, and the City Sealer of Weights & Measures. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the reports be accepted and placed on file. (hrried. ZONING ORDINANCE FEES: The Clerk read a memorandum from the Planning Board recommend- ing I that tHe Council establish a nominal fees for copies of the City's zoning ordinance. It was disclosed that about 500 copies had been distributed over the last 3 year period and that an additional 500 copies had been reprinted at a total printing cost of approximately $300.00 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that a fee for copies of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of IthaCa be and hereby is established at $1.00 per copy, payable at the office of the City Clerk; and that all monies received from this source shall be credited to the City of Ithaca General Fund. Carried. YOUTH CENTER AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented for approval renewal of an agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca wherein the Town agreed to Pay the City the sum of $10200.00 as its share of the cost of operating the Youth Ceinter for the calendar year 1965. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Macali 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 under its Corporate Seal. Carried. TAX ANTICIPATION LOANS- Controller Weinstein reviewed the need to borrow in anticipation of the collection of Taxes for the year 1965 and requefe/authority to do so. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2 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 and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $400,,000; and that such note or notes be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current fiscal year of 196S with local banks or with the Water, Sewer or Capital Funds of the City of Ithaca at an interest rate of not to exceed A, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary tax loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for the current fiscal year. Unanimously carried & approved by Mayor. LOCAL LAW - TAX BILL ENCLOSURES: Controller Weinstein Presented, at the request of the City Assessor, a request for enactment of the following -local law to authorize enclosures with tax bills. A LOCAL LAW TO AUTHORIZE ENCLOSURES WITH TAX BILLS Section 1. The Charter of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section, Section 4-18, entitled "Authorization to permit enclosures with tax bills". I 0'/Z Page 4 March 3, 1965 Section 2. The City Chamberlain is hereby authorized to include with tax bill enclosures which pertain to assessments and the collection of taxes. The Common Council shall authorize each such enclosure by resolution prior to mailing thereof. Section 3. This local law shall become effective upon filing in the office of the Secretary of the State. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table for subsequent action by the Council. owmo Carried. FLOOD CONTROL: Controller Weinstein reported that several city officials had attended a meeting in Syracuse on March 2nd. with state officials and U.S. Amy Engineers to discuss the status of constructing a bridge on Taughannock Boulevard over the flood relief channel. fie reviewed the contents of a letter of this date setting forth in general the agreement arrived at as a result of the meeting. (copy attached to minutes) The following action was taken regarding the matter: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council does approve and commit the City of Ithaca to an expenditure of $115,000 for the erection of a Bailey type bridge over the pro- posed Flood Control Relief Channel when needed, and subject to the formal approval of the Board of Public Works does authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to so inform the responsible authorities of the State of New York and the U.S. Corps of Engineers, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to prepare a Bond Resolutioll to this effect, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plan of financing shall be as follows: 1) By an appropriation of 5% of the total cost from current funds, and 2) That the bond or bond anticipation notes shall be repaid over a five year period commencing with the year following the first year of such borrowings. Unanimously Carried. WATER & SEWER BUDGET: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed the budgets for the Water & Sewer Departments for the year 1965. He stated the Finance Committee recommend- ed their approval. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the Finance Committee be approved and the budget for the Water Department for 1965 in the total gross amount of $554,873.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted in all respects in accordance with a copy thereof which is attached to the minutes of this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget for the Sewer Department for 1965 in the total gross amount of $464,257.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted in all respects in accordance with a copy thereof which is attached to the minutes of this meeting. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved by the Mayor. BUS BUDGET: A proposed budget for operation of the buses for 1965 was -likewise pre- sented and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the bus budget for 1965 in the total gross amount of $76,189.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted in all respects in accordance with a copy thereof which is attached to the minutes of this meeting. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved by the Mayor. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: Alderman Stallman reviewed two proposed amendments to the Compensation Plan recommended by the Finance Committee which would provide an expense allowance of $300.00 per annum for detectives in the Police Department. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the 1965 Compensation Plan be amended by deleting therefrom the following: orrice or CITY CLERK -CONTROLLER CITY OF ITHACA TOMPKINS COUNTY ITHACA, NEW YORK 148SO March 3. 196S Honorable Horace S. Evans Executive Director for Flood Control N.Y. State Department of Public Works 1220 Washington Avenue State Campus Albany 26, New York Dear Mr. Evans: TELEPI-IONE: AR 2-1713 coDe 607 In regard to the meeting held in Syracuse on March 2nd, the representatives of the City of Ithaca understand the results of such meeting to be as follows'. If you do not agree with any of the following points or wish to clarify them, please so notify the undersigned, In any case, please acknowledge. 1) New York State - it is the responsibility of the State to complete and Turnl-s—hpll—ans on the West State Street bridge. 2) City of Ithaca - the City of Ithaca will have its cath contribution avM—abi7e on —the date requested by the Corps of Engineers. 3) City of Ithaca - relocation of water and sewer lines will be done by the "Tt—j of —Ithaca and completed within 60 to 90 days after the State gives us the go ahead to proceed. It is -understood that to this point, any delay in the Flood Control Program will not be due to any action or lack of action by the City. g Ut of Ithaca - the City recognizes its responsibility to build a bridge. The City will provide assurances and schedules of bridge construction to the' State by March 15th. The City recognizes that when Route 96 is built that a bridge will be built by the State which may be made available for City use for Route 89, but that A Page 2 Honorable Horace S. Evans March 3, 196S the State gives no guarantee that such will be the case. It is understood that the Corps of Engineers will continue its design of the relief channel as set forth in the existing plans and maps after assur- ances are received on the bridge. In regard to the acquisition of the Railroad Loop property by the CityO if such acquisition is actually completed by the City, and if such is timely in regard to letting of the contract for section 2 of the Flood Control Project, the State and the Engineers will consider the relocation of the channel through such property, Such decision will be made on the basis of total cost including land acquisition and construction as well as channel alignmenia Not tied to the Flood Control directly, but of interest to the State D.P.W. is a consideration that if the City acquires the loop and looks favorably upon the granting of free right-of-way through such property for arterial highway purposes, the State may look favorably upon the design and con- struction of the Arterial Bridge for use of Route 96 and Route 89 traffic4 FW: r Very truly yoursi Fred Weinstein City Controller I enclose a supply of copies of this letter for distribution by you to the interested parties. SCHEDULE I CITY OF ITHACA WATER DIVISION 1965 1962 1963 1964 1965 1965 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Budget Budget_ Budget Requests B.P.W. 1-1 AcL-ainistration $-23,903 $2S,410 $YTT2-3 $27,069 $27,622 701-2 General Fund Services 170392 19#410 22,195 26,038 23,550 306 Meter Section 12,570 140155 17S262 l8p7S7 18,157 307A Bonds & Notes - Redemption 15*000 l6p000 35,500 35,500 35,500 307B Bonds & Notes - Interest 1#755 1,560 12J845 122845 12,845 307E Paying Agents Fees 10 25 250 250 2SO 307G South Hill Water District - - 1,400 1#400 1,400 309 Building & Yard 14#32S 13,,751 12iS66 110728 11,728 312 Shop 21$218 234832 230837 260513 200977 Equipment 9,174 161,476 l9j410 120780 12*lso 314 Insurance, Taxes, Retirement & Misc. 280380 33,396 36j,840 42P660 42A660 369 Plumbing Inspector 3,642 3j631 4#020 30819 30819 302 Water Shed 36J98S 360072 420708 290422 350447 303 Water Treatment Plant 51,650 69i018 60,459 671374 65#924 304 VanNatta Pump Station 340257 24019 244950 25*030 240530 305 Water System -General Maintenance 19,030 21,875 22.0956 23$IS7 20$557 308 Hector Street Station #1 3,400 3,0310 3jS10 3$342 30,342 311 Service Account 430500 40J235 27,005 30sSS9 26,937 313 Hector Street Station #2 950 10487 110610 10438 1,438 31S Maintenance of Valves & Hydrants 70400 9�924 144100 14,520 14,520 316 Maintenance of Standpipes 4.0960 64110 54000 Sj200 SP200 317 Flushing Water Mains 2j200 1)341 3,0072 31120 3,120 Total Operating Expense $351,701 $381*237 $418JI918 $4220521 $411j673 Capital Improvements (Schedule 11) 27,300 72,300 54,000 62,200 62,200 Capital Reserves: Water Source Devel. - - 35,000 50,0000 S0,000 Garage Building - 69000 62000 6,000 Contingency Fund Total Expenditures 10 374 $1 # t3 �j 2SA000 $'M$537- 2SA000 11;538,,918 25,000 $3-6S721 251000-- $3-54j,873 ESTIMATED REVENUES M red Water $302,575 $389JO00 $390,000 $390#000 $390,000 Hydrant Rental 129700 12#700 120700 12,700 12JI700 Service Account 43'soo 40.023S 270005 30,559 26,937 Property Rental 600 600 - - - Sale of Supplies & Property - 2P200 2j'000 2.,000 20000 Contribution from General Fund - l"000 l"000 10000 1,000 Surplus -Accumulated from Prior Years Total Revenues 30 000 $f89=-LT7; 32 802 $-47-8.'537 106,213 $3-38-pM 129 462 122 236 $SS4,573 March 1, 1965 SCHEDULE II WATER DIVISION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 196S 1965 (1) VanNatta Pump Station $22SO05-0 (2) Extend Albany Street Line to Elmira Road 21,000 (2) Relocate Lines - Flood Control 34j000 (2) East Seneca -Stewart to Schuyler 74200 Total $287,200 TO BE FINANCED BY: (1) From Bond Issue ($501000 ap�ropriated 1964) $2258000 (2) From Current Revenues 62 200 $287, Total '0200 March 1, 1965 SCHEDULE I SEWER DIVISION 1965 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 301-1 Administration 301-2 General Fund Services 306 Meter Section 307C Bonds & Notes -Redemption 307D Bonds & Notes -Interest 307F Paying Agents Fees 309 Building & Yard 312 Shop Shop Equipment 314 Insurance, Taxes, Retirement, etc, 369 Plumbing Inspector 360 Sewer System -General Maintenance 361 Main Sewer - Clean & Flush 362 Main Sewer - Stoppages 364 Sewage Disposal Plant 365 Buffalo Street Pump Station 366 Wood Street Pump Station 367 Cherry Street Pump Station 368 Giles Street Pump Station 370 Elmira Road Pump Station 311F Renwick Heights Pump Station 371 Judgments & Settlements Total Operating Expense Capital Improvements (Schedule II) Capital Res. for Sewer Constr, Capital Res. for Garage Bldg, Contingency Fund Total Expenditures ESTIMATED REVENUES Metered Sewer Sewer Rental Capital Contribution by Cornell University Plumbing Inspection Fees General Fund Contribution Unexpended Bond Proceeds -Debt Service Special Sewer Assessment Renwick Heights Pump Station Surplus-Accummulated from Prior Years March 1, 1965 1962 1963 1964 1965 196S Budget Budget Budget Requests -TI8,,696 B.P.W. ,936 $71-s $116,873 $T8_j282 $18,414 11,595 12,940 140797 17#602 15,700 8,380 9$437 11,508 12,250 12,10s soj000 520746 460soo 46,SOO 461500 46$450 46,750 44j972 450000 43,486 250 250 460 460 460 9#sso 9#167 8j377 7,844 70819 140146 15,888 150892 17s,675 13#986 6,116 10,,984 121940 8,520 8,100 180920 22j264 24,,560 28,440 28,440 2,428 2,421 2j680 1,157 2JS46 8004S 10,122 8,467 11j907 11,907 5#100 8,766 8i6OO 8,880 8,880 1,600 2,468 1,800 1,860 1,860 S1,835 73,829 7SP077 70,886 71#866 lasso 2#026 lj525 1,838 1,838 lj850 1,991 lj770 S,146 5,146 10500 1#841 1,600 40744 40744 lj62S 1,133 950 672 672 10600 1,384 1A185 922 922 - 133 210 266 266 3,500 3261,976 1,500 $304,913 1 S60 Soo I Soo 320994 38,800 68,000 103,100 103j100 - - 15,000 254000 254000 - 4*000 4,000 4$000 S66 $295,1536 25,000 $368,p713 2S 000 25 000 469,865 25 000 $_46-4-2­07 $214,686 $273,000 $289,000 $295,000 $295,000 23,250 25,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 160soo 18'soo 18,SOO 18,SOO l8psoo 20600 s0000 219soo 3#000 30000 11,000 118000 110000 118,000 11,000 20,000 - 9J812 - - - IJ326 11326 1$326 - 133 210 266 266 7 500 35 580 58 364 115,773 110P165 $29S:536 $3-68:713 SIM13'712 $469 865 $464 257 P W SGiEDULE I I SEWER DIVISION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 1965 (1) Sludge Dryer 4 Building $ 83,000 (2) Columbia Street Sewer 36,800 (2) Relocate Lines - Flood Control 501000 (2) Linn Street Sewer 6,000 (2) Willard Way Sewer 80300 (2) Other Lines 2P000 Total $186_j100 TO BE FINANCED BY: (1) From Bond Issue ($121000 appropkiated in 1964) $ 830000 (2) From Current Revenues 103ploo Total $186t_100 March 1, 1965 SCHEDULE I CITY OF ITHACA WATER DIVISION 1965 1962 1963 1964 1965 196S ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES K11--l-A-driinistration Budget Budget Budget Requests -$27,0069 B.P.W. $_23,903 $22S,410 OTjT2­3 $270622 301-2 General Fund Services 17j392 19#410 22019S 26,038 23PS50 306 Meter Section 12#S70 14015S 170262 180757 18,IS7 307A Bonds & Notes - Redemption is.0000 160000 350S00 350500 35AS00 307B Bonds & Notes - Interest 1.,75S 1,560 12,845 12$845 12,845 307E Paying Agents Fees 10 25 2SO 2SO 250 307G South Hill Water District - 1*400 1,,400 1,400 309 Building & Yard 14.932S 13#7S1 12pS66 11#728 11#728 312 Shop 21#218 23,832 230837 26PS13 202977 Equipment 90174 160476 19#410 12j780 12,150 314 Insurance, Taxes, Retirement & Misc. 28#380 33,396 36,840 42,660 42,660 369 Plumbing Inspector 3,p642 3,,631 40020 311819 3j819 302 Water Shed 36,98S 36,0072 42�p7O8 29,422 3S,447 303 Water Treatment Plant 51,6SO 690018 601,459 670374 6SP924 304 VanNatta Pump Station 34#257 24,319 240950 250030 24#530 305 Water System -General Maintenance 19$030 21,875 22,956 23,,IS7 20,557 308 Hector Street Station #1 30400 30310 319slo 30342 3j342 311 Service Account 43,500 40,23S 27$005 30jSS9 26,937 313 Hector Street Station #2 9so 1,487 1#610 1 438 1,438 315 Maintenance of Valves & Hydrants 70400 90924 14,100 14:S20 14,520 316 Maintenance of Standpipes 4A960 6,110 51000 50200 SP200 317 Flushing Water Mains 2,200 lj341 3:072 3,120 3,120 Total Operating Expense $351,701 $381j237 $418p918 $422pS21 $411,673 Capital Improvements (Schedule 11) 27#300 72p3OO 54,000 620200 62,200 Capital Reserves: Water Source Devel. - 35p000 50$000 S0,000 Garage Building - 6j000 61000 60000 Contingency Fund Total Expenditures 10 374 $!f8;: t3�7 25 000 r478S37 25 000 25.000 $S6Sp721 2S 000- $es�l_ ESTIMATED REVENUES Metered Water $302A575 $389*000 $3901000 $3900000 $390)000 Hydrant Rental 120700 12JI700 120700 12,700 12JI700 Service Account 430500 40.4235 27J005 300559 26,0937 Property Rental 600 600 - - - Sale of Supplies & Property - 2JI200 2.,000 21*000 2,000 Contribution from General Fund - l"000 l"000 10000 1,000 Surplus -Accumulated from Prior Years 30 P 000 32 802 106P213 129,462 122 236 Total Revenues $389#375 $-4781IS37 $538,918 $56S,721 $,S54,573 . 'March 1, 1965 SQiEDULE II WATER DIVISION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 196S 1965 (1) VanNatta Pump Station $7- 22S$000 (2) Extend Albany Street Line to Elmira Road 210000 (2) Relocate Lines - Flood Control 34$000 (2) East Seneca -Stewart to Schuyler 7,200 Total $287j200 TO BE FINANCED BY: (1) From Bond Issue ($50,000 appropriated 1964) $22S#000 (2) From Current Revenues 62)200 Total $287,6200 March 1, 196S SCHEDULE I SEWER DIVISION 1965 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 301-1 Admini;tration 301-2 General Fund Services 306 Meter Section 307C Bonds & Notes -Redemption 307D Bonds & Notes -Interest 307F Paying Agents Fees 309 Building & Yard 312 Shop . Shop Equipment 314 Insurance, Taxesj Retirement, etc. 369 Plumbing Inspector 360 Sewer System -General Maintenance 361 Main Sewer - Clean & Flush 362 Main Sewer - Stoppages 364 Sewage Disposal Plant 365 Buffalo Street Pump Station 366 Wood Street Pump Station 367 Cherry Street Pump Station 368 Giles Street Pump Station 370 Elmira Road Pump Station 311F Renwick Heights Pump Station 371 Judgments & Settlements Total Operating Expense Capital Improvements (Schedule II) Capital Res. for Sewer Constr, Capital Res. for Garage Bldg, Contingency Fund Total Expenditures ESTIMATED REVENUES Metered Sewer Sewer Rental Capital Contribution by Cornell University Plumbing Inspection Fees General Fund Contribution Unexpended Bond Proceeds -Debt Service Special Sewer Assessment Renwick Heights Pump Station Surplus-Accummulated from Prior Years March 1, 1965 1962 1963 1964 1965 196S Budget Budget Budget Requests B.P.W. �_15,936 $16,873 $18,282 $18,696 $18,414 11,595 12,940 14#797 17,602 15,700 8,380 90437 11,508 12,250 12,10S SOJOOO 52j746 46,,500 460500 46)SOO 469450 46j750 44,972 45jOOO 43,.486 250 250 460 460 460 9"550 9j167 8,,377 7§844 7.1819 140146 1S4888 15,892 17,67S 13,986 6,116 10j984 12,940 80520 80100 18j,920 220264 240560 281440 28,440 2j,428 2�421 2,680 1,IS7 2-PS46 8,045 lOjl22 8,467 llj907 11,907 S0100 8#766 8,600 8,880 8,880 1,600 210468 1,800 1,860 1,860 Slt835 73,829 75,0077 70,886 710866 1,550 2,026 IJ1525 1,838 1�838 1,8SO 1,991 1,770 5,146 S,146 l'SOO 1,841 1,600 40744 40744 10625 1,133 950 672 672 lb600 1,384 1,185 922 922 - 133 210 266 266 31500 32610976 14SOO $304�913 1 560 1 Soo 1.500 32,994 38j8OO 68jOOO 103$100 103slOO - 154000 252000 25jOOO - - 4#000 4jOOO 4j000 566 $7-05,536 25,000 $-368,713 25 000 $_415 712 25 000 $-4- 69,865 2SA000 _4__2"§ -7 $_46 j $214.686 $273,000 $289,000 $295,000 $295,000 23,,250 25,500 2S)OOO 250000 250000 16SISOO 1819SOO 182500 18,500 181500 20600 50000 2#500 3#000 319000 11,000 110000 11#000 110000 11#000 20,000 - 9#812 - - - lIP326 1$326 1,326 133 210 266 266 7 SOO 350580 58#364 115 773 110&16S $ $368,713 $469!865 $_�64 2S7 SCHEDULE II SEWER DIVISION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 1965 (1) Sludge Dryer & Building $ 830000 (2) Columbia Street Sewer 360800 (2) Relocate Lines - Flood Control 500000 (2) Linn Street Sewer 6�000 (2) Willard Way Sewer 80300 (2) Other Lines 20000 Total $186,100 TO BE FINANCED BY: (1) From Bond Issue ($121000 appropriated in 1964) $ 830000 (2) From Current Revetwes 1030100 Total $186,100 March 1, 1965 i CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM FUND 1965 BUDGET Budget Budget Budget Expenditures 1963 1964 196S Operating Expense $SO,992 $S6j682 $60,800 Debt Service 120202 12,012 llj,77S Contingency Fund 4P3S8 3P806 38614 Grand Total -Expenditures $67,552 $72�SOO $76_Ll89 Income Fares $42*000 $381*000 $4S$000 School Contract 1,,350 - From General Fund 241202 22SO00 230000 From Cornell University - 5,488 4#800 Carryover from prior years 7,j012 31389 Grand Total - Income $67,LS52 $72 500 L_ $76,189 __j March 1, 1965 N CITY OF ITHACA COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM COMPARATIVE BUDGETS - 1965 Operating Expense 105 Labor Manager 4 Drivers (full time) 1 Driver (part time) 1/2 Sr, Acct. Clerk Vacations & Special Runs IOSA Mechanics 240 Advertising 250 Insurance 270 Consultants 290 Repairs by Others 291 Fare box rental 292 Rent of Workspace & Facilities 305 Printing 310 Postage & Office Expense 320 Uniforms 355 Gas, Oil, Grease 360 Supplies & Repair Parts 440 File 450 Trade -In 19SO White Bus Debt Service 530 Note Redemption 540 Note Interest Contingency Fund GRAND TOTAL March 1, 1965 Budget Budget Budget 1963 1964 1965 300 $ 312 337 220297 25#432 280176 600 900 900 1,873 1,948 2,,107 1,662 1,400 10500 70000 7POOO 70280 ISO so so 6PS20 6.4000 S,400 200 - 500 450 4JI300 540 540 - 1,200 1,200 1,200 Soo 200 3SO ISO ISO 100 - - 100 6,000 50500 40500 IPSOO 410500 4*SOO 100 1 000 $ N-,992 $ 561,682 $ 10,800 $ 10.4725 $ 100725 l,p402 12287 12050 $ L2,202 $ l2jO12 $ 11,775 $ _4 358 'j $ 3j8O6 $ 3,614 $ 67#552 $ 72,4500 $ .762189 15. �"3 Page 5 March 3. 1965 "A Patrolman or Sergeant who has acted as a detective for 3 successive months shall be paid at one grade higher than a patrolman or Sergeant for the period after the 3 qualifying months that he acts as a detective. If he shall revert to patrolman status after that time, a new qualifying period shall be required." He then read the second amendment to inform the members of the Council about the expense allowance plan, which was stated as follows: RESOLVED,, that a patrolman or Sergeant who has been assigned to detective duty for 3 successive months shall receive an expense allowance of $300 per annum including clothing allowances after three months that he shall be assigned to detective duty. If he shall be assigned to other duties full time, a new three month period shall begin, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this be effective January 1965 and be payable monthly in the amount of $25.00. Alderman Kilby objected to the procedure and felt that it was not conducive to good morale within the department. fie recommended the establishment of a grade within the Plan whereby all qualified members would be eligible to compete for detective assignments under Civil Service rules. Alderman Baldini concurred. Chief VanOstrand was not in favor of this procedure and read a letter from N.Y.S. Civil Service Commission favoring the expense allowance method. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini ^,JRESOLVED, that the matter be tabled pending further study thereof by the Public Safety Committee. AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Stallman Carried. Alderman Stallman then reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed a request from the Board of Public Works that certain 40-hour per week employees be increased three grades in the Compensation Plan. He advised it was the unanimous recommendation of 6e Committee that the changes requested be not made. Ey Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby REESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved and that the Compensation Plan be not changed as requested by the Board. Carried. Alderman Stallman then reported the Finance Committee recommended increasing the salary of school guards from $84.00 to $90.00 per month. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee to increase the salary of school guards be approved; and that the Compensation Plan be amended as follows: POLICE DEPARTMENT GRADE OR SALARY MINIMUM MAXIMUM School Guard (Monthly) $90TM-0. $90/mo. $-9-0/mo- School Guard (Hourly) 1.71/hr. 1.71/hr. 1.71/hr. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this amendment become effective as of January 1, 1965. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - STREET SIGNS: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding an appropriation of $1700.00 to budget account #187-traffic control- for installing street signs for alternate side all- night street parking on the streets specified by the Council in its resolution dated February 3, 1965. AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - CITY ENGINEER: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account #116-City Engineer- an appropriation of $272.00 for the purchase of a map file and tracing table for the City Engineer's Office. Carried. TAX ABATEMENT: Alderman Stallman reported that the matter of the proposal for certain tax abatementsi, as proposed to this Council on August 19, 1964, and subsequently approved in principle by the Planning Board, has been studied by the Finance Committee with the following recommendations: 154 Page 6 March 3, 1965 1) That this matter of possible tax abatements be cleared for any legal aspects by the Assessor and by the City Attorney. 2) That the City Attorney report the legal findings to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for their study and report. 3) The Finance Committee approved these recommendations by a vote of two in favor and one negative vote. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the foregoing recommendations of the Finance Committee be accepted and approved. AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. BUS REPORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a bus report for the month of February indicating a profit, before amortization, of $1,365.43 and a profit, after amortization, of $384.18. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $3,328.55 in the General Fund, as listed on audit abstract #2-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the FinaRce Committee in the total amount of $609.96 in the Urban Renewal Fund, as listed on audit abstract #2-1965, be approved for payment. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman (due to possible conflict of interest) Carried, LOCAL LAW - TEP14 OF OFFICE OF MAYOR: Alderman Baldini presented the following local law increasing the term of office of the Mayor from two to four years: A LOCAL LAW TO MEND THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 2-10 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RE- LATING TO THE TERM OF THE MAYOR Section 1. The first sentence of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended is hereby amended to read as follows: "At the general election held in November 1965., and each fourth year thereafter a mayor shall be elected for a term of four years; said term to commence on January lst. next following the said general election." Section 2. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1965 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca,, at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table for subsequent action thereon by the Council. Carried. LOCAL LAW - MAYORS SALARY: Alderman Baldini presented the following local law relating to the compensation of the Mayor. A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 2-11 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE C91PENSATION OF THE MAYOR. Section 1. The last paragraph of Section 2-11 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended is hereby amended to read as follows: "On and after January 1, 1966, the Mayor shall receive such compensation as may be fixed and determined by the Common Council, and no other fee or reward excepting necessary expenses and disbursements incurred by him." A PROPOSAL TO THE COMMON COUNCIL August 19, 1964 WHEREAS, it is in the best of the City of Ithaca to -encourage new construction and remodeling of commercial properties, and WHEREAS there has been but very little new construction or major remodeling in the past few years, it is proposed that this Common Council consider the possibilities of some form of tax abatement to prospective investors. It is proposed that the City tax on new construction or remodeling be controlled and planned as follows - A - Where value of new construction exceeds present value of the land and/or buildings before construction. B - Where the costs of remodeling exceed 30% of the present assesed value before the remodeling. C - FIRST year after construction or remodeling is completed the tax shall be no greater than the present tax would be before construction started. D - SECOND year same as first year. E - THIRD year after completion the tax shall be increased by 1/3 of the normal tax on the new construction. F - FOURTH year after completion the tax shall be increased by 2/3 of the normal tax on the new construction. G - FIFTH and succeeding years*shall carry the full or 3/3 of the normal tax on the new construction. It is felt that this tax abatement, on this time plan, may be of sufficient interest to prospective investors that it may start some new construction to help rebuild some of the deteriorated areas of the City and thus for the long range planning increase our tax base, make Ithaca more attractive to new enterprise, improve the appearance of the City and improve the shopping attractions of the Cityi The term commercial as used above is intended to include, a. Stores b Factories c Service facilities d Apartment houses e Fraternity houses f Any and all structures or projects that have a commercial aspect or industrial aspect. It is further proposed that at some time during the discussions of this proposal that a public hearing be held as a means of bringing all the facts to this Council and to the taxpayers at large. . Submitted August 19, 1964 A.C. Stallman Page 9 March 3, 1065 IN Section 2. Not later than December 31, 1965, the Common Council shall fix and determine the compensation of the Mayor for the term commencing January 1, 1966. Section 3. Section I of this local law shall take effect on January 1, 1966, and Section 2 thereof shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table for subsequent action thereon by this Council. Carried. CORPORATION COUNSEL: By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be authorized to make a detailed study of a proposal to create a position of full-time Corporation Counsel and report thereon with its recommendations to the Council. AYES: 11 NAYS: � - Kilby Carried. ALDERMEN: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be requested to restudy a nroposal to reduce the number of aldermen from fourteen to seven. AYES: 10 - Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Burns, Schmidt. NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Hughes Carried. BIDS - POLICE PATROL CARS: Alderman Hunt reported that bids on police patrol cars had been receivcd by the Police Department on February 16th. as follows: 3 Patrol Trade -In Name of Bidder Make Cars Allowance Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $7#533.00 $72A150.00 $5.9383,00 Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 7)550.25 2.%918.25 41632,00 E.J. Miller Co. Plymouth 7JI375.95 20572.00 4,803.95 Station Wagon Cayuga Motors Ford $2.*870.00 $ 622.00 $20248.00 Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 30371.00 943.90 2,428.00 E.J. Miller Co. Plymouth 310095.60 850.00 2.*245.60 Cayuga Motors Total Net Bid (All Items) $70631.00 Wm. T. Pritchard Total Net Bid (All Items) 7PO60.00 E.J. Miller Do. Total Net Bid (All Items) 7JI049.55 He recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by E.J. Miller Co. By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, bids on automobiles to be used as Police Patrol cars were received by the Police Department on February 16, 1965 and 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 Erie J. Miller, Inc. for three 1965 Plymouth 2-door sedans and one 196S Plymouth Station Wagon in the total net amount of $7,049.S5 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 three 1965 Plymouth 2-door sedans and one 1965 Plymouth Station Wagon hereby is awarded to Erie J. Miller) Inc. in the total net amount of $7.,049.55 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 196S Police Department budget, account #130. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - VOLLNITEER FIRE COMPANIES: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by increasing the budget item of $4900 included in budget account #132 thereof to $6,400.00 thereby making an additional appropriation to this account of $1,500.00 for volunteer fire companies; and that the total amount of $6,400.00 be appropriated to each of the eight companies at $800.00 each. Page 8 March 3. 1965 By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled pending further study thereof by the Finance Committee. Defeated. A vote on the original motion was then taken and it resulted as follows: AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt reviewed the results of five field trips made by the Committee on a joint City -County public safety building. He stated a slight delay had been encountered on account of a proposal by the District Attorney to have included therein facilities for a Youth Detention Center. He advised the Architect had predicted preliminary sketches will be ready by April 15th. with a final target date set for June lst. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: Alderman Hughes reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an appropriation of $3500.00 to cover the cost of removing the DeWitt Place bridge and the construction of safety barriers at the bridge location and along Cascadilla Park. By Alderman Hughes: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding to account #184 thereof the sum of $3500.00 to finance the cost of removing the DeWitt Place bridge and construction of the necessary safety barriers as recommended by the Board of Public Works. Alderman Kilby wondered if the City would be legally liable in any way if this bridge is removed and asked for an opinion on the matter by the City Attorney. Attorney Freeman advised he could find nothing which would prohibit its removal. Alderman Kilby requested that a written opinion from the City Attorney on this matter be secured be- fore approving the Board's request. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled pending the filing of a written opinion on the matter by the City Attorney. A vote on the tabling motion resulted as follows: AYES: 6 Clynes, Kilby, Bangs, McNeill, Stallman.. Burns NAYS: 6 Macalil, Baldini, Hughes, Hunt, Baldwin, Schmidt Due to a tie vote the Mayor voted in the negative and declared the Motion Defeated. It was agreed to withdraw the original motion in favor of an amended one which was presented and acted upon as follows: By Alderman Hughes: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding to account #184 thereof the sum of $3,,500.00 to finance the cost of removing the DeWitt Place bridge and con- struction of the necessary safety barriers as recommended by the Board of Public Works; and that the City Attorney be requested to file his written opinion on this matter with the City Clerk; and further that the Board of Public Works be urged to close the bridge immediately to pedestrians as well as vehicular traffic. AYES: il ABSTAINING: I - McNeill Motion Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: Alderman Hughes reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the standardization of parking meters be- fore taking bids thereon for its annual needs for 1965. By Alderman Hughes: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standardize the Park-O-Meter as the type of parking meter to be used in the City of Ithaca and to authorize the Board to advertise for bids on and purchase meters of this type in such quantities as there are funds appropriated for that purpose in 19650 and WHEREAS, the price to be determined from such bids shall also determine the price to be paid for any and all such meters throughout the balance of 1965, and WHEREAS., it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to approve such standardization for the following reasons: Page 9 Mar4k 0, 1061 157 1) There are 1242 parking meters currently being used on city streets and in municipal parking lots. 2) The investment in a stock of parts that will have to be maintained for servicing one standard type of meter will be less than if the city is required to service several different types of meters. 3) The expense of servicing one type of meter when compared with servicing several different typas will be much less, NOW 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 of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby authorizes the standardization of Park-O-Meter as manufactured by the Rockwell Manufacturing Co., as the type of parking meter to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the Board of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids thereon during 1965; and that said Board be authorized to include such limitation in its advertisement for bids thereon. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved. URBAN RENEWALRESOLUTION AMENDMENT: Urban Renewal Director Daley presented an amendment to the resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation, which was adopted by the Council on December 16, 1964, It was acted upon as follows: By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the Comn.on Council of the City of Ithaca, New York adopted an Urban Renewal Plan for Project I, N.Y. R-112 on December 16, 1964; and WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan provided for an alternate plan in the area south of Green Street; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify Section R213-D(l) (c) of this alternate plan; N(AV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Section R213-D(l) (c) be changed to state the following: Itc. Properties Identified to be Acquired which 2ay b�_Exempted from Acquisition. "Properties or buildings of other than frame construction, south of Green Street, which are identified as 'to be acquired' on the map entitled 'Proposed Land Acquisition' (R-213D) may be exempted from acquisition if: "l) the exemption of the property or building does not adversely effect the objectives set forth in Section R-213-C(2)(b)(2) of this Plan; "2) the property or building is used in accordance with the provisions of Section R-213-C, 2, a of this Plan; "3) all buildings on the property are rehabilitated according to the Property Rehabilitation Standards of this Plan. "Owners of such properties shall execute agreements with the City of Ithaca within two (2) years from the date of the adoption of this Urban Renewal Plan embodying the foregoing in order to preserve their property against acquisition under this section." AYES., 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman (due to possible conflict of interest) Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - URBAN RENEWAL: Mr. Daley advised that the legality of the public i�earing held on Ithaca's Urban Renewal project in the area known as Center -Ithaca N.Y. R-112 on December 16, 1964 had been questioned by H.H.F.A. because the advertise- ment thereof did not include the boundaries of the area in detail. He recommended that another public hearing be held in order to clear up any doubts there may be about the matter. By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to re -advertise a public hearing on the Center -Ithaca Urban Renewal, Project to be held by this Common Council in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, at 7:00 p.m. on March 16, 1965. Carried. Page 10 March 3, 1965 AIRPORT: Alderman Schmidt reported that representatives of Design Il had called and requested another meeting with the Industrial Development Committee regarding establishment of a seaplane base at the municipal airport. He advised the Committee will meet on this subject next week. CITY HALL SITE: Alderman Kilby expressed his satisfaction with the relocation of all municipal offices dt their present location - 108 E. Green Street - and his thanks to the Kiwanis Club for arranging for an open house which was held on February 22nd. He also thanked all city officials who participated in making the event a success. He then offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: 1) that the present location of municipal offices at 108 E. Green Street be designated as a permanent City Hall. 2) that further planning and hearings on the former Eagles' property at 330 E. State Street as a site for a new City Hall be closed by rescinding the resolution adopted by the Council on September 1, 1964 which designated said location as a site for a new City Hall, and by rescinding all other resolutions adopted on the same date relating to such designation. 3) that the Council authorize the sale of the former Eagles' building at public auction. Several aldermen objected to the presentation because it was not listed on the agenda for this meeting. There was no second to the resolution and it was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Council as provided in its rules. MERGER PROPOSAL: Alderman McNeill referred to an article entitled "Ithaca Merger Proposal" pUb—iished in the Ithaca Journal on February 26, 1965. He wondered if the proposal offered by Supervisor Kerr to merge the governments of the City, Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights, which was the subject of the article, was going to be considered further or dropped entirely. After a short discussion the matter was referred to the Mayor who indicated he intended to pursue the matter further with Mr. Kerr. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna JQhns, Mayor 159 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 160 196S PRESENT Mayor - Johns Aldermen (8) - Kilby, Hughes, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Y9vits, Buims, Schmidt Attorney - Freeman City Prosecutor - Mulvey Urban Renewal Director - Daley Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey PUBLIC HEARING - URBAN RENEWAL: Mayor Johns opened the hearing advertised for this time to hear anyone desiring to De heard on Ithaca's Urban Renewal Project in the area known as Center -Ithaca, N.Y. R-112. He noted that the public hearing which had been held on this matter on December 16, 1964 had been criticized by HHFA officials because the advertisement thereof did not include an exact description of the area's boundaries. He advised this technicality had now been complied with in the re - advertisement of the hearing. By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Project 1. Center - Ithaca, N.Y. R-112 held before this Governing Body on December 16, 1964 be and hereby �7,, are incorporated into the proceedings of this hearing as if set forth at length here- r--� in. CA AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. No one appeared to b� heard at the public hearing. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the public hearing on the Center -Ithaca Urban Renewal Project I be closed. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. The following actions were taken on the matter: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR PROJECT NO. N.Y. R-112 By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 19490 as amended,, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to provide financial assistance to Local Public Agencies for undertaking and carrying out urban renewal projects; and WHEREAS, It is provided in such Act that contracts for financial aid 'thereunder shall require that the Urban Renewal Plan for the respective project area be approved by the governing body of the locality in which the project is situated and that such approval include findings by the governing body that: (1) the financial aid to be provided in the contract is necessary to enable the project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan; (2) the Urban Renewal Plan will affort max- imum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise; (3) the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to a general plan for the development of tke locality INI.� as a whole; and (4) the Urban Renewal Plan gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood imporvement, with special consideration for the health, safety and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York (herein called the "Local Public Agency") has entered into a planning contract for financial assistance under such Act with the United States of America, acting by and through the Housing and Home Finance Adminis- trator, pursuant to which Federal funds were provided for the urban renewal project (herein called the "Project") identified as "Center -Ithaca" and encompassing the area in the City of Ithaca, State of New York (herein called the "Locality") described as follows: See Exhibit A; and Page 2 March 16, 196S WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has applied for financial assistance under such Act and proposes to enter into a contract with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the undertaking of, and for making available financial assistance for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and social, cultural, and economic conditions of the Project area and has determined that the area is a sub- standard and insanitary area and that it is detrimental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users thereof and of the Locality at large, because of sub -standard, insanitary, deteriorated or deteriorating conditions, factors and characteristics, and the members of this Governing Body have been fully appraised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and conditions; and WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the Common Council of the Locality (herein called the "Governing Body") for review and approval an Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area, dated May 15, 1964, and consisting of 119 pages, 2 exhibits, and 5 maps, supported by the following supplementary material, data, and recommendations, which material, data, and recommendations are now a part of said Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, the Project area, which is predominately nonresidential in character, is to be redeveloped for predominately nonresidential uses under said Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, said Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, as evidenced by the copy of said Body's duly certified resolution approving said Urban Renewal Plan, which is attached thereto; and WHEREAS, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general development of the Locality as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Planning Board, which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the Locality, has submitted to the Governing Body its re- port and recommendations respecting said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and has certified that said Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the said general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the Governing Body has duly considered said report, recommeno dations, and certification of the planning body; and WHEREAS, said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area prescribes certain land uses for the Project area and will require, among other things, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York has caused to be made a competent independent analysis of the local supply of hotel and other transient housing; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has prepared and submitted a program for the relocatiot of families and individuals that may be displaced as a result of carrying out the Projec$ in accordance with said Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, there have also been pr.6sented to the Governing Body information and data re* specting the relocation program which has been prepared by the Local Public Agency as a result of studies., surveys, and inspections in the Project area and the assembling and analysis of the data and information obtained from such studies, surveys,, and in- spections; and WHEREAS, the members of the Governing Body have general knowledge of the conditions pree vailing in the Project area and of the availability of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation of families and individuals that may be displaced from the Project area and, in the light of such knowledge of local housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals for relocation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Governing Body take appropriate official action re- specting the relocation program and said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, in con- formity with the contract for financial assistance between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America, acting by and through the Housing and Home Finance Administrator; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I. including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin; and Page 3 March 16, 1965 16 It WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects assisted under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK: 1. That is hereby found and determined that the Project is a sub -standard and in- sanitary area and qualifies as an eligible Project area under the General Municipal Law, Article 15. 2. That said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project aforementioned, having been duly re- viewed and considered, is hereby approved, and the Mayor be and is hereby directed to file said copy of said Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this meeting. 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Urban Renewal area. 4. That it is hereby found and deteroined that said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area conforms to said general plan of the Locality, ,qS. That it is hereby found and determined that the financial aid provided and to be provided Pursuant n said =nt---act for ri7,ancial assistance pertaining to the Project 4s nece--a-i-y to enable the Projezt t(, be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Rerks-,,,al Plan for '--he Project a�_--aa, 6. That the red of th_- Urban Renewal Area for predominately nonresidential uses is nec--5.-lary for the proper development of the community. 7. That it is he�.eby fourd and determined that the above -mentioned Urban Renewal Plan for the Urba,- P!n.Tzewal Area will af ford maX4- .11UM - . opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of -(�o Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of such areas by private enterpr�_.-�e, 8. That it is h�_reby fo'znd and de -.ermined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal con2ideratlon to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and as ray be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of t'--- .4.4-e co-_fer��d by the Plan. 9, That it is as a recult of a competent independent analysis of t-La-1-.�ient hcusing, that there exists in the area a need for o-: %o%sing, 10, That it is hereby found ard determiinnd that the program for the proper relocation of the f&-nilies ane eisplaced in carrying out the Project in decent, safe, and s:�nitary in acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonabl.y 7-i-.d effoCLed to permnit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project; and that such dv��llings or dwelling units available or to be made avaiJc')_'e 11-o sitch displa-_-ed ftmiller, and individuals are at least equal in number to th�� ni.L:zer of displaced families and individuals, are not generally less desirable with regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the displaced families and individuals in the Project area, are available at rents or prices within -;-hF, financial means of the displaced families and individuals, and are reasonably accessible to their places of employment. 11. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban Renewal Plan hereby approved i., is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by this B-ody with reference, among other things, to the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relo�:ation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action, and, accordingly, this Body hereby (a) pledges its coopera".-J.cr. in helping to crr-rry out such Urban Renewal Plan; (b) re- quests the various of-ficials., departments, boards, and agencies of the Locality having a&ministrative respo-s4b i14 ties in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end to exerC4 . respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with said Urb.an Renewal Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designated to effectuate said Urban Renewal Plan. 62 A ,� Page 4 March 16, 1965 12. That financial assistance under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in the Project area to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and, accordingly, the filing by the Local Public Agency of an application or applications for such financial assistance under said Title I is hereby approved. 13. That the United States of America and Nousing and Home Finance Administrator be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Ithaca, New York with regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 14. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Ithaca, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal of the City of Ithaca, New York on'said contract and forward same to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for execution on behalf of the United States of America, together with such other documents relative to the approval and execution thereof as well as to this Resolution as may be required by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. EXHIBIT A BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT I AREA Beginning at the intersection of the center -line of East State Street and the center- line of North Tioga Street; thence northerly along the center -line of North Tioga Street to a point 160 feet more or less north of the intersection of the center -line of North Tioga Street and East Seneca Street; thence easterly along the north line of the City of Ithaca property to the center -line of North Aurora Street; thence south along the center -line of North Aurora Street to the intersection of the center -line of North Aurora Street and East Seneca Street; thence southeasterly along the center -line of Seneca Way to the intersection of the center -line of Seneca Way and East State Street; thence southwesterly along the center -line of East Green Street to the intersection of South Aurora Street and East Green Street; thence south along the center -line of South Aurora Street to the intersection of the center -line of South Aurora Street and the center -line of Six Mile Creek; thence southwesterly along the center -line of Six Mile Creek to the intersection of the center -line of Six Mile Creek and the center -line of East Clinton Street; thence westerly along the center -line of East Clinton Street to a point 190 feet more or less west of the intersection of the center -line of South Cayuga Street and the center- line of Clinton Street, which point is the southerly extension of the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Gilbert F. Sturrock; thence north along the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Gilbert F. Sturrock to the south property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers; P_�' thence west along the south property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers to the west property line of said property; thence north along the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers to the south property line of the City Right -of -Way; thence north along the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers to the south property line of the City Right -of -Way; Page 5 March 161, 1963 16 3 thence west 10 feet more or less along the south property line of the City Right -of - Way to the west property line of the City Right -of -Way; thence north along the west property line of the City of Ithaca extended to the center- line of West Green Street; thence east along the center -line of Green Street to a point 120 feet more or less east from the intersection of Cayuga Street and Green Street; thence north along the extension of the east building line of the building, now, or formerly, known as the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation Building to the south property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by F.A. Wilcox; thence west along the south property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by F.A. Wilcox to the west property line of said property; thence northerly along the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by F..A. Wilcox extended to the center -line of East State Street; thence east along the center -line of East State Street to the point of beginning. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR PROJECT NO. N.Y. R-112 By Alderman McNeill: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, in connection with an application of the Local Public Agency of the City of Ithaca, New York to the Housing and Home Finance Administrator for financial assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Government pursuant to Section 106(f) of said Title I require that the conditions under which the Local Public Agency of the City of Ithaca, New York will make Relocation Payments in connection with the Urban Renewal Project contemplated by said application be officially approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency; and WHEREAS, there was presented to this meeting of the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, for its consideration and approval, a set of conditions under which the Local Public Agency will make Relocation Payments, which set of conditions is set forth in the Relocation Program attached hereto and marked for the Urban Renewal Project contemplated by said application; and WHEREAS, the Project Area, which is predominately non-residential in character, is to be redeveloped for predominately non-residential uses; and WHEREAS, the conditions under which the Local Public Agency will make Relocation Payments were reviewed and considered at said meeting; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency of the City of Ithaca is cogni- zant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal assistance under Title I, including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin with respect to housing, facilities related to residential use, and all public facilities within a project area; public facilities proposed as non -cash local grants-in-aid; and employment: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK: 1. That the conditions under which the Local Public Agency will make relocation Pay- ments are hereby in all respects approved. 2. That the Relocation Program is hereby in all respects approved, and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of said Relocation Program with the minutes of this meeting. 3. That the redevelopment of the project area for predominately non-residential uses is necessary for the proper development of the community. 4. That the Local Public Agency is hereby designated to approve all claims for Relocation Patments. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: I - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried, AQ 4 Page 6 March 16, 1963 LAW Notkvs )N #3-k965 'rake notice 8iA'arNG,OSURES: Action was taken to adopt a local law to authorize hold a Public! that the Mayor Will Tuesday, ?4arch hearing 10: 30 AM on ls a ollows: 30, 19r-5 in i&; 'Cit Hall. 108 East Green Street to y anyone interested authorize the m In a 10C1 laweator 'ailing Of certain en- L LAW TO AUTHORIZE ENCLOSURES WITH TAX BILLS Closures with tax bills. A 10PY 1. on file of the proposed local law Clerk in the office oj the City March where it is open for inspection 22. 196s . conded by Alderman McNeill GEO. A. BLEW Mar. 22 — - City Clerk mmon Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: Section 1. The Charter of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section, Section 4-18, entitled "Authorization to permit enclosures with tax bills." Section 2. The City Chamberlain is hereby authorized to include with tax bills enclosures which pertain to assessments and the collection of taxes. The Common Council shall authorize each such enclosure by resolution prior to mailing thereof. Section 3. This local law shall become effective upon filing in the office of the Secretary of the State. AYES: 8 NAYS: 0 arried. Approved by me this 3e,-"4 -day of March 1965 and des-yn�tjd Local Law #I- - 1965 Mayor, City of MRICIaP New Yo7r-k LOCAL LAW - TERM OF OFFICE OF MAYOR: Alderman Stallman recommended that action to adopt � local law increasing the term of office of the -Mayor from two to four years, which was presented and laid on the table at the last meeting, be deferred until the next regular meeting. He felt that several of the aldermen who were absent at this time wanted more time to consider the matter. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that action of the proposed local law regarding the term of office of the Mayor be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. LOCAL LAW - MAYOR'S SALARY: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that action on a proposed local law regarding the compensation of the Mayor, which was received and laid on the table at the last meeting, be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. LOCAL LAW - CITY ATTORNEY: Alderman Baldwin presented and read a proposed local law which was'amended and presented in its final form as follows: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 2-14 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN ITS ENTIRETY RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, FUNCTION, AUTHORITY., DUTIES, POWERS AND COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. Section 1. Section 2-14 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended is hereby deleted in its entirety, and in its place a new Section 2-14 of the Ithaca City Charter shall be added to read as follows: "The official legal adviser of the Mayor, Common Council, the boards and other officers of the city shall be the city attorney. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the mayor subject to approval by the common council for an indefinite term. He shall be removable following reasonable notice and a public hearing if he should request such hearing, (a) by the common council by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the aldermen, or (b) by the mayor with the approval of the common council. The city attorney shall: (1) Prosecute and defend all actions and proceedings by and against the city and every department thereof, including condemnation and related proceed- ings. (2) Prepare all legal papers, contracts, deeds, local laws, ordinances, reso- lutions and other instruments for the city and the different departments thereof when required, and attend the meetings of the common council, the W Page 7 March 16, 1965 planning board and the board of public works. He shall, when requested, attend all committee meetings of the common council and of the board of public works, act as secretary at any such committee meeting in which he is in attendance and, at the request of the chairman of such committee, transcribe and furnish copies of the minutes of said committee meetings to the members thereof and other proper persons. (3) h%en requested by the board of public works, attend to all of the pro- ceedings under this act (L. 1908, Ch. 503, as amended), in relation to improvements, local or otherwise, and conduct the same in a legal manner. (4) Pass upon the legality of all bills or claims presented to the common council or the board of public works which may be submitted to him for that purpose, and perform such other professional services relating to the city as the mayor or common council may direct. (5) Appear in behalf of the people in proceedings before the city judge whenever in the judgment oi the mayor or a majority of the members of the Common Council or board of public works, the interests of the city require it. (6) Keep a record or registrar of all suits and proceedings which, as city attorney, he shall have in charge. (7) Have power to authorize ar attorney to appear for him, temporarily in case of his absence or illness, for and on behalf of the city in any suit cr proceeding. All costs o-f actions and proceedings, when the city is a party shall belong to the city, and when collected shall be paid to the city chamberlain and credited to, and form a part of, the General Fund. (8) Have such other functions, powers and duties with respect to the legal matters of the city as may be delegated to him by local law or ordinance." "If the city attorney certifies to the common council that he needs the assistance of additional counsel on questions or matters submitted to him, or if in the judgment of the mayor, other or additional counsel should be employed, the common council may authorize the mayor to employ counsel thereon; and exce-pt upon such authorization the city attorney shall be the sole attorney and counselor of the city and of its various Cments.. Whenever any papers in any proceeding or action, boards and depart I by which the city is affectedl shall be served on any officer of the city, he shall forthwith deliver the same to the city attorney, who shall there- upon take such action ir. the matter as shall be necessary to protect the interests of thedty-tft�il the next meeting of the common council, when he shall report.there'on with his proceedings and recommendations therein. At the termination of his term of office, the city attorney shall deliver to his successor, as soon as qualified, the record or registrar of all suits and proceedings in which the c:,ity 6 . r at? of its departments may be a party, and all papers therein in his possess . i , onj aild'shall sign stipula- tions substituting such zzuccessor as attorney for the city,, to the end that a suitable order may be entered making such-substitutio'ni The common council shall pay the city attorney all disbursements or expense's which he may legally incur on behalf of the city and which may be incurred under' the direction of the common council or mayor or any board or officer, as provided in this act (L. 1909, Ch� 503, as amended). The salary of the City Attorney and terms of payment shall be fixed by the common councili" Section 2. This local law shall take effect January 1, 1966 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the foregoing local law be received and laid on the table for subsequent action by the Council. Page 8 March 16, 1965 Alderman Kilby felt adoption of the proposed law would be a great mistake. He doubted if a large enough salary could be justified to attract a person with the re- quired experience, and felt it would prohibit the Mayor's flexibility in carrying out his programs, and might even tend to make the appointment more political than at present. If the position is established as a full time position, he felt it should be done through competitive civil service. He suggested also that some thought be given to sharing the services of an attorney with Tompkins County on a full-time basis. Alderman Stallman favored the proposed law because he felt it offered some assurance of continuity in this area of government which is currently lacking. AYES: 7 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. LOCAL LAWS - ALDERMEN: Alderman Baldwin presented and read a proposed local law relating to the number of aldermen for consideration as follows: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 2-1 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF ALDERMEN. Section 1. The first sentence of Section 2-1 of the Ithaca City Charter as hereto- fore last amended is hereby amended to read as follows: "The officers of said city shall be as follows: A mayor and a city judge to be elected on a general ticket by the qualified voters of the city; one alderman and one supervisor from each ward, to be elected by the qualified voters of the city residing in each ward, respectively; a city attorney, a city prosecutor, a. city chamberlain, an assessor, a deputy assessor, two associate assessors, a city con- troller, a city clerk, a deputy city clerk, six commissioners of public works, three fire commissioners, a commissioner of buildings, a police commissioner, such members of the police force, general and special, and such constables as in the judgment of the common council may be deemed necessary, and such officers as are hereinafter, or by the general laws of the state, authorized and provided, all of whom shall be appointed by the mayor, except as otherwise herein or by said general laws provided." Section 2. This local law shall take effect January 1, 1966 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca, at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the foregoing local law be received and laid on the table for sub- sequent action by the Council. Attorney Freeman recommended that it be amended by adding the following to Section 2 thereof. ";and provided further that the provisions of this local law shall not take effect unless at the same special election the electorate of the City of Ithaca shall approve also the local law providing for an indefinite term for the City Attorney." By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the amendment recommended by the City Attorney be approved as a part of the foregoing proposed local law. Alderman Kilby felt it was wrong to chop two years off the term of any aldermen who had been elected to serve for four years and suggested there must be some other way to make the transition. Motion carried. A vote on the original motion as thus amended was taken and it resulted as follows: AYES: 7 NAYS: I - Kilby Motion carried. Alderman Baldwin presented another proposed local law relating to the number and term of the aldermen for consideration as follows: X67 Page 9 March 16, 1965 A LOCAL LAW TO DELETE THE SIXTH SENTENCE AND AMEND THE THIRD AND FOURTH SENTENCES OF SECTION 2-10 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE NUMBER AND TERM OF THE ALDERMAN. Section 1. The last sentence of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as hereto- fore last amended is hereby deleted in its entirety. Section 2. The third and fourth sentences of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended are hereby amended to read as follows: "At a general election held in November, 1965, and each fourth year thereafter, one alderman shall be elected from each ward for a term of four years; said term to commence on January 1st. next following the said general election. The term of any alderman now in office shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1965." Section 3. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1965 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca, at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table for .� subsequent action by the Council. J J Attorney Freeman recommended that it be amended by adding the following to section 3 thereof. and provided further that the provisions of this local law shall not take effect unless at the same special election the electorate of the City of Ithaca shall approve also the local law providing for an indefinite term for the City Attorney." By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the amendment recommended by the City Attorney be approved as a part of the foregoing proposed local law. Carried. A vote on the original motion as thus amended was taken and it resulted as follows: AYES: 7 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Alderman Stallman reported that the Planning Board had recommended a proposed amendment to section 13 of the zoning ordinance to fix fines for violations thereof, which he presented and read. He recommended its approval. Mr. Mulveyo City Prosecutor, appeared before the Council and urged that a clause be inserted in the amendment to give the city injunctive powers. Auer some discussion the proposal was amended and approved for submission at a public hearing as follows: A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE For every violation of any provision of this ordinance the owner, general agent, or contractor of a building, premises or lot where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the lessee or tenant of any part of a building, premises or lot in which part such violation has been committed or shall exist, shall be guilty of an offense, Each calendar month's continued violation constitutes a separate offense. Each offense is punishable by a fine not exceeding $50.00. If the violation persists beyond 3 calendar months from the date of first written notification of a violation by the building commissioner each offense is then punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The proper local authorities of the City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure, or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. 8 Page 10 March 16, 1965 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing on the foregoing proposed amendment to Section 13 of the zoning ordinance to be held by the Common Council at 7:30 p.m. on April 7, 1965 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 108 East Green Street. Carried. GLENN BODA APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Building; Commissioner recommending the previsional appointment of Glenn Boda to the position of Building �n Inspector, effective as of April 1, 1965. He felt Mr. Boda was more qualified to inspect new work than either of the present inspectors. He stated that it was his intention to have Mr. Herrmann continue as a Housing Inspector and replace Mr. Quinn, the other Housing Inspector, with Mr, Boda who will be a Building Inspector. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the provisional appointment of Glenn H. Boda as a Building Inspector at an annual salary of $4,740.00, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective as of April 1, 1965, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position, Carried. REAPPORTIONM ::T: Mayor Johns expressed his intent to appoint Alderman Baldini, Yavits, Bangs and Hunt as a Committee to study reapportionment and discuss it with officials of Tompkins County. It was brought to the Mayor's attention that these same four aldermen are currently serving as members of the temporary Charter Revision Stud:_, Committee appointed on December 16, 1964 to study, among other things, redistricting of the city by ward boundaries. The matter of reapportionment was therefore referred to the Charter Revision Study Committee for study and report. Alderman Kilby requested the Clerk fe place the petition for adoption of charter amendments regarding fluoridation, which was presented at the last meeting, back on the agenda for the Council 's April 7th. meeting, No objection was registered to his request. On motion the me�ting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, Cit Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor 1_ COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N,Y. Regular Meeting 7.30 p.m. April 7, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (12) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Hunt, Stallman, Yavits Burns, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Freeman Chief of Pc.lice - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Urban Renewal Director - Daley Planning Director - Niederkorn City Engineer - Melchen Asst Engineer - Dougherty City Prosecutor - Mulvey Building Commissioner - Ward Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Alderman Kilby inquired about Alderman McNeill's status as an alderman and asked if a vacancy existed. He was advised that Mr. McNeill had not tendered his resignation and Attorney Freeman ruled there was no vacancy because his resignation had not been received or filed. Alderman Kilby protested the City Attorney's ruling. Ui3LIC HEARING - TONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing duly av^w%;.reci for t i:s time to ear anyone interested in a proposed amendment to the Section 13 o '-he Zoning Ordinance to establish fines for violation of said ordinance, Mr. iidesler Wells, 309 Park Place, was the only one to speak. He registered his protest about the lack of enforcement of the ordinance with particular reference to the operation of a 'o• sines conducted by Alby Constructi'bn Company at 316 Washington Street, an R-3 rosid'.z;..tial zone. Ry A; ;,.r.►an Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs kvSOLI',i,, th - the public hearing be closed. Carried. C-DE A_P'TND,jENT RESOLUTION NO, 4 - 1965: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs CF. IT' O'dDA�n�EC"�iy t;�e Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, (Appendix A) of the Code of Ordinances, be and it hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 13, Vio'atiors, For ev ry violation of any provision of this ordinance the owner, general agent, or contractor of a building, premises or lot where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the lessee or tenant of any part of a building, premises or lot in which part such violation has been committed or shall exist, shall be guilty of an offense, Each calendar month's continued violation constitutes a separate offense. Each c. frnse is punishable by a fine not exceeding $50.00. If the violation persists b°;-,-7^d 3 calendar mouths from the date of first written notification of a violation b;� i;w building commissioner each offense is then punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Tire proper local r,,A horities of the City, in addition to other remedies, may institute L;2p-ropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, -:e:cnstructicn, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or -)—a s>>.rh violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure, or land or to r,---event any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. Effective upon publication. AYES: 12 DAYS,, 0 Carried and approved, FLUORIDATION: Mr, W. Arthur Sprague, an announced candidate for the office of Mayor, ap:)9ayed be-ore the Council and read the following prepared statement: 170 Page 2 April 7, 1965 "Mr. Mayor and Members of the Common Council "I have a proposal for your consideration. "Because of the strong emotional feeling of the people in the community over a long period of time on the question of fluoridation, and because everyone has agreed that this question should not be a political one, I believe that the people of the community should be given an opportunity to express themselves by a referendum on the petition that has already been filed with the Council. , "I respectfully urge that the Common Council take action tonight to place the proposition on the November ballot in accordance with the ruling of the City Attorney." VETO MESSAGE: The Clerk reported that the Mayor had vetoed a resolution adopted by the Common Council on March 3, 1965 regarding fluoridation and filed his reasons for the veto on March 8, 1965. He then read the veto message as follows: TO: Members of the Common Council FROM: Hunna Johns, Mayor DATE: March 8, 1965 "Gentlemen: "As chief executive of the City, I feel that I must veto the Common Council resolution of March 3, 1965 requiring the Board of Public Works to immediately fluoridate the city water supply. After extended meetings with the Superintendent of Public Works and the Assistant Superintendent in charge of the city water department, I want to reaffirm my support of the action of the Board of Public Works in including fluoridation equipment in the plans for the new pumping station which is scheduled for completion in late fall of this year, for the following reasons: "1) I have been informed that it will be difficult for the Water Department to adequate- ly regulate the dosage of florides present in the water supply under the above mentioned Council resolution. This dosage can be adequately and accurately controlled in the new pumping station, and on these technical grounds I must veto the Council's proposal to rush florides into our water system. "2) While I do not feel that fluoridation of the city's water supply in carefully controlled dosage will be harmful to the citizens of the Community, I believe that it is necessary to educate the people to this fact and this cannot adequately be done in the short time available under the Council's recent resolution. "3) While I am personally opposed to fluoridation of the City's water supply at this time, I feel that this is a personal issue which must be decided by each individual and should not be used as a scare technique by any individual or group to attempt to gain political office. Hunna Johns, Mayor" In view of the Mayor's veto, Alderman Hart recommended that the matter be reconsidered by the Council at this time, as provided in Section 2-11 of the Charter, and that the vote thereon be done by roll call. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the following motion, adopted by the Common Council on March 3rd. and subsequently vetoed by the Mayor on March 8th. , be reconsidered at this time by a roll call vote of the Council: "RESOLVED, that the Common Council direct the Board of Public Works to proceed, without further delay, to fluoridate the City's water supply; and that such action be completed by the Board before May 1, 1965, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby appropriates the sum of $10,000. from Water Surplus to budget account No. 303 in the Water Fund to cover the cost of fluoridating the City's water supply." Alderman Kilby again insisted that Alderman McNeill's conflict of interest had created a vacancy even though he had not filed his resignation. This would result in the fact that a vote of two-thirds of the aldermen would be 9 instead of 10 at this meeting. Once again the City Attorney ruled that there was no vacancy at this time and the two- thirds vote would have to be ten votes, Page 3April 7, 1965 After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken and it resulted as fo110Ns:, AYES: 7 - Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 5 - Kilby, Hughes, Hunt, Stallman, Burns Due to the fact that a two-thirds vote was required to override the Mayor's veto the Mayor declared that the motion was defeated. Motion defeated. Alderman Kilby recommended that the proposed local laws contained in the petition pre- sented to this Council on March 3rd. be placed on the ballot at the next general election. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Burns \ __,/ RESOLVED, that the Council hereby directs the placing of the two proposed local laws contained in the petition filed with this Council on March 3rd, on the ballot at the general election to be held in November 1965. AYESt 6\-4Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Hunt, Schmidt, Hart • NAYS: 6"(- .Kilby, Bangs, Hughes, Stallman, Yavits, Burns �'� �• �' S'�S r"t Due to a tie vote Mayor Johns voted yes and declared the motion carried. CrD Motion Carried. P--I GREYHOUND BUS LINES: The Clerk read a letter from Eastern Greyhound Lines requesting permission to operate an omnibus line over the following route in the City: U ON BETWEEN AND Aurora Street Greyhound Station Buffalo Street Buffalo Street Aurora Street Taughannock Blvd. Taughannock Blvd. Buffalo Street Ithaca North city line. ia..�h4 INBOUND ON Taughannock Boulevard BETWEEN AND Ithaca nort city line West S't'ate Street West State Street Taughannock Boulevard Fulton Street 3 Fulton Street West State Street ^Green Street Green Street Fulton Street Tioga Street Tioga Street Green Street Greyhound Terminal ig t amt Cornell University will be 100 years old bn-Ap-rI rnn;--anu L,« �.... . publishing a special anniversary edition on this date. It was requested that the City sponsor a congratulatory message in this edition similar to that being done by local businesses and friends of the University. The Finance Committee recommended approval because it felt such an advertisement will be of benefit to the development of Ithaca. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that an advertisement be placed in the Cornell Sun in its special anniversary edition on April 27th. at a cost of not to exceed $50.00; and that the tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account 101-295, Industrial Development, the amount of $50.00 to finance the cost thereof. Carried. DROWNING ACCIDENTS: The Clerk read a letter from Louis J. Murichack , 349 Spencer Road, and one from R.L. Boothroyd, 1887 Danby Road, both of whom expressed their concern about a recent drowning which took the lives of two children at VanNattas dam. Mr. Murinchack suggested ropes be kept near bridges throughout the City and Mr. Boothroyd suggested that all patrol cars be equipped with reliable inflatable rescue equipment. The letters were referred to the Public Safety Committee. klderman Hunt reported that a fiberglas boat had been donated to the Fire Department y Johnson's Boatyard and it would be kept at central fire headquarters where it will be available on short notice in case of future accidents. By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, in the last few clays the City of Ithaca has been the recipient of a very generous gift in the form of a 10-foot fiberglas boat with oars, 100 feet of nylon rope, two life vests and a coastguard approved life ring, and WHEREAS, this gift was presented to the Ithaca Fire Department without solicitation, NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council hereby expresses its deep and sincere thanks to Johnson's Boatyard for its generous gift to the City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk he directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Johnson's Boatyard. Carried. 72 Page 4 April 7, 1965 WESLEY WELLS COMPLAINT: The Clerk read a letter from Wesley Wells, 309 Park Place, protesting the operation of a business by Alby Construction Company at 316 Washington Street, an R-3 residential zone. He asked the zoning ordinance be enforced. The matter was referred to the Building Commissioner. WEST HILL PARK: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had made the following recommendations to the Council regarding a proposed park on West Hill: 1. That the city negotiate for the acquisition of all the proposed Warren Place right- of-way from Hook Place to Elm Street. 2. That the city install the sewer line from Hook Place to Elm Street in the proposed \%,..o/ right-of-way of Warren Place; 3. That the city rough grade Warren Place south from Hook Place at least as far as the south boundary of the proposed West Hill Park; 4. That the proposed street plan showing the alignment of Warren Place be modified to reduce the hardship on the John Moeller property at the intersection with Hook Place. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Planning Board' s recommendation be referred to the Board of Public Works and the Finance bmmittee of the Council for further study. Carried. SEWER SURVEY STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the Joint Municipal Survey Committee of the Greater Ithaca Regional Area reporting on its progress relative to its charge of "surveying and studying the sewer needs of an area that includes the City of Ithaca, Village of Cayuga Heights, the village of Freeville, the Town of Ithaca, the Town of Lansing, and parts of the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Ulysses. It advised that copies • of the first report on the matter, "Comprehensive Sewerage Study of the Greater Ithaca Regional Board", prepared by O'Brien l=, Gere, consulting engineers, was on file in the office of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board at 108 E. Green Street. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Works $ County Relations Committee for its consideration. Carried. 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 the elderly people from April 1, 1965 to March 31, 1966 sponsored by the Senior Citizens Council, Inc. He reported that it had been prepared by the Senior Citizens' Council and shows a total estimated expense of $7,823.00 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. lie 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 Hart: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the budget as presented in the total gross amount of $1,710.00 as the City's share of the cost of providing recreation for the elderly for the period from April 1, 1965 to March 31, 1966 be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to execute it and submit it to New York State Adult Recreation Council, Albany, New York for its approval. Carried. "The Clerk then presented an agreement between the City and Tompkins County Senior Citizens 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 Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldini 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. ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports for 1964 from the Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. Copies of each were distributed to the aldermen and the reports were ordered filed. N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC .CORKS GENERAL RELEASE: The Clerk reported he had received a request from N.Y.S. Department of Public Works that a general release be executed in order to release a retained percentage of $507. 13 which is due the City Water Department on a contract for relocating water and sewer facilities on portions of the Seneca-Green Street arterial. Alderman Hart presented the proposed release and recommended its approval. Page 5 April 7, 1965 By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, a Municipal Corporation in the County of Tompkins and State of New York (hereinafter referred to as "Municipality") entered into a certain agreement with the State of New York, acting by and through John !N. Johnson, Super- intendent of Public Works, dat�4,k- it 11, 1955, entitled "Agreement in Connection with the Cost of Relocating Municipafry­Ownea Facilities Maintained for Public Use (Subdivision 24, Section 10 of the Highway Law) ' an4 concerning a particular project known as UA 403 on FAC 55-3, and WHEREAS, the general description of the work required of the Muni.ci'Saltty under the said agreement consisted of Relocation $ Maintenance of :+later & Sewer Servi-ces,, ,Green Street and Bridge over Six Mile Creek, WHEREAS, all work under said Agreement has been performed by the employment of the forces and the use of the equipment of the Municipality or by contract between the Municipality and others, and accepted by the State of New York, and WHEREAS, as a condition of and prior to reimbursement by the State of New York of the funds expended by the Municipality for said work under said Agreement, the Munici- pality is required to deliver a certain release, OW, THEREFORE, Know All Men by These Presents that the City of Ithaca, the Municipal orporation hereinbefore mentioned, acting by and through Fred Weinstein, City Controller, �5n consideration of the sum of $5,071.32 dollars to it in hand duly paid by the said :``1• State of New York, tho receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, and which C sum is in complete and full reimbursement for the work performed by the said Municipal Corporation under the said Agreement, does for itself, its successors and assigns, in all things fully release and discharge the said State of New York, its officers, agents and employees, from all claims, demands and liabilities of every kind and nature, legal or equitable, occasioned by or arising out of the work performed by the Said Municipal Corporation under the said. Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Municipal Corporation has caused this instrument to be signed by its Controller, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed the 7th. day of April, 1965. ** Carried. FLUORIDATION: The Clerk reported that Attorney John Lo Pinto had filed a summons and complaint with Tompkins County Supreme Court on March 8th. requesting an injunction and restraining order which would prohibit the fluoridation of the city's water supply. Attorney Freeman reported he had been granted an extension of time until April 30th. in which to answer the summons and that he intended to do so on or before this date. KEITH MCNEILL: The Clerk read a letter from Keith McNeill, Alderman from the 4th. Ward, indicating that he intended to resign and present his written resignation to the City Clerk on April 8th. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM MUNICIPAL OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES: On recommendation of the City Attorney the following resolution was presented and adopted. By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the purchase or acquisition of real property or any interest therein from any municipal officer or employee must be by either one of the following metho,is: 1. An order of the Supreme Court upon petition of the Governing body, or 2. Through condemnation proceedings according to law. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. Adopted this 7th. day of April, 1965. **-')y Alderman Hart: s�con-ed ';y Al.ierr an _'wldini kES6LVED, that Fred Weinstein, City Controller of the City of Ithaca, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute a General Release to the N.Y.S. Department of Public Works on behalf of the City of Ithaca, under its Corporate Seal, concerning a particular project known as UA 403 on FAC 55-3. Carried. -74 Page 6 April 7, 1965 ARTHUR C. STALLMAN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST: On recommendation of the City Attorney the following resolution was presented and adopted: By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York passed a resolution on January 8, 1964 directing all members of the Common Council, Mayor, City Clerk, City Controller, City Attorney, Building Commissioner, and Urban Renewal Administrator of the City of Ithaca to make full disclosure to the City Attorney of any personal interest, direct or indirect, as defined in Section S08 of the Contract for Planning Advance for Surveys and Plans for Urban Renewal Project Contract No. N.Y. R-112(A) ; and WHEREAS, Alderman Stallman owns two (2) properties within Project I of the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan, which properties were acquired prior to the execution of the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan and Planning Advance Contract; and gym. WHEREAS, Section 112 of the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan Contract, Section 508 of the Planning Advance Contract, and Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York deal with possible conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees; and WHEREAS, The Common Council has passed a resolution on the policy procedure for purchasing or acquiring properties from a municipal officer or employee; and WHEREAS, by resolution on January 27, 1964, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York declared Alderman Stallman was disqualified from participation in any action by the Council involving Urban Renewal as follows : IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Alderman Stallman, by reason of his ownership of business property in the Project I area, is disqualified from participation in any action by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca involving Urban Renewal, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that on any matters pertaining to urban renewal the City Clerk shall indicate in the minutes of such meeting that Alderman Stallman did not participate in the discussion or voting on such matters, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the resolutions of January 27, 1964 re-printed above be and they hereby are rescinded. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the participation of Alderman Stallman in any Common Council action involving Urban Renewal would not be contrary to the public interest and he has no personal interest as would disqualify him under New York State statutes or the Charter of the City of Ithaca, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Alderman Stallman may discuss and vote on any and all matters involving Urban Renewal, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution, together with the resolutions of January 8, 1964 and January 27, 1964 to the Housing and Home Finance Agency in New York City. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman, due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY ACT: By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the Common Council adopted a resolution on February 17, 1965, requesting the enactment by legislation as set forth in Senate Bill, Intro. No. 380, Print No. 1086; Assembly Bill, Intro. No. 497, Print No. 2289, entitled "An Act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to the establishment of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency," and WHEREAS, the proposed act has been approved by the Senate and Assembly and now awaits the Governor's signature, and _. WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the enactment of this proposed legislation would be of great value to the City of Ithaca and enable it to expedite the proposed Urban Renewal Program in the City of Ithaca, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York does hereby urge the Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller, Governor of the State of New York, to approve said legislation at his earliest possible convenience. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried. Page 7 April 7, 1965 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT: Controller Weinstein reviewed Sections 19-62 and 19-63 of the Building Code relating to the issuance of building permits and their becoming liens in the event they remain unpaid. He recommended a review thereof so that a tenant may not be permitted to cause a fee of this type to become a lien against a property owner without such owner's cpnsent. ,..,The following action was taken on the matter: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that this Council does direct the City Chamberlain not to proceed with the provisions of Section 19-63 of the Ithaca Code or Ordinances as relating to adding un- paid 1964 and prior year encroachment fees to the next tax roll, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such unpaid fees shall not become liens upon the properties and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Charter $ Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. STEWART PARK ENTRANCE APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Hart WHEREAS, this Common Council appropriated $1600 from the City of Ithaca Stewart Park Trust Fund in the year 1964 for the purpose of restoring the entrance to Stewart Park "__�necessary due to the Route 13 construction, and jWHEREAS, this work was not done in 1964 and it is desired to complete this work in the current year, NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED, that the amount of $1600 is reappropriated from the City of Ithaca Stewart Park Trust Fund to Capital Construction account Stewart Park Entrance, AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. A"THORIZATION FOR JOINT USE OF PERSONNEL (POLICE $ ENGINEERS) By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Yavzts WHEREAS, it is desired to make available on a permanent basis the joint use by the Police Department and the City Engineer of a Sr. Stenographer; NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does authorize the joint use of a Sr. Stenographer presently employed in the Police Department by the Police Department and the City Engineer and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final budget be adjusted to provide by transfer, the funds necessary to accomplish this on a permanent basis. Carried, TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Controller Weinstein recommended the transfer of $1,285.00 from budget account #181 to #18f because bids received on trucks included in budget #181 were less than the appropriation therefor and bids on an air compressor in #185 ex- ceeded the appropriation therefor. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the transfer of the sum of $1,285.00 from budget account #181 to budget account #185 be and hereby is approved as recommended by the Controller. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - CITY CONTROLLER: Controller Weinstein presented and reviewed his annual report for the year 1964. Copies were distributed to the aldermen and it was ordered filed. TAXABLE VALUATIONS FOR 1965: Controller Weinstein reported that the latest estimates of the 1965 assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor indicates that there will be an estimated increase in the net taxable valuations for 1965 of approximately $1,855,000. or a 2 1/4% increase, the largest in the last several years. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total anamt of $11,914.93 in the rAme;ral FW4, es listed on &Wit abstract t3-1965, be �psts�d !'ar pat, Carried. 7 6 Page 8 April 7, 1965 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $8,403. 85 in the Urban Renewal Fund, as listed on audit abstract #3-1965, be approved for payment. Alderman Burns left the meeting at this point in the proceedinyT.s. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #5-1965 - LOCAL UW: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 2-10 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE TERM OF THE MAYOR By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Schmidt BE IT ENACTED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. The /first sentence of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended is hereby amended to read as follows: "At the general election held in November 1965, and each fourth year thereafter a mayor shall be elected for a term of four years ; said term to commence on January 1st. next following the said general election." Section 2. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1965 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca, at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. Proposed Approved this 466k.day of April 1965 and designated/Local Lpw (3-196 t - 'L/) Mayor CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #6-1965-LOCAL LAW: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 2=11 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR By Alderman seconded by Alderman Yavits BE IT ENACTED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. The last paragraph of Section 2-11 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore- last amended is hereby amended to read as follows: "On and after January 1, 1966, the Mayor shall receive such compensation as may be fixed and determined by the Common Council, and no other fee or reward excepting necessary expenses and disbursements incurred by him." Section 2. Not later than December 31, 1965, the Common Council shall fix and determine the compensation of the Mayor for the term commencing January 1, 1966. Section 3. Section 1 of this local law shall take effect on January 1, 1966, and Section 2 thereof shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this X06 day of April 1965 and designated Loca Lr #2-19L5. , Mayor Alderman Kilby recommended that action be taken to set the"Mayor's; salary before Primary Day. He felt it should be made known to the candidates and to the( public before then. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the matter of increasing the Mayor's salary be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report thereon with its recommendations at the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. Page 9 April 7, 1965 CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #7-1965-LOCAL LAW: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 2-14 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN ITS ENTIRETY RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, FUNCTION, AUTHORITY, DUTIES, POWERS AND COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. By Alterman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Schmidt BE IT ENACTED, by the Don;non council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: Section 1. Section 2-14 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended is hereby deleted in its entirety, and in its place a new Section 2-14 of the Ithaca City Charter shall be added to read as fellows: "The official legal adviser of the Mayor, Common Council, the boards and other officers of the city shall be the city attorney, The City Attorney shall be appointed by the mayor subject to approval by the common council for an indefinite term. He shall be removable following reasonable notice and a public hearing if he should request such hearing, (a) by the common council by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the aldermen, or (b) by the mayor with the approval of the common council. The city attorney shall: (1) Prosecute and defend alt actions and proceedings by and against the city and every department thereof, including condemnation and related proceed- ings. V (2) Preparc all legal papers, contracts, deeds, local laws, ordinances, reso- lutions and other instruments for the city and the different departments thereof i!hen required, and attend the meetings of the common council, the planning board and the board of public works. He shall, when requested, attend all committee meetings of the common council and of the board of public woks, act as secretary at any such committee meeting in which he is in attendance and; at the request of the chairman of such committee, transcribe and frrnish copies of the minutes of said committee meetings to the me-fibers thereof and other proper persons. (3) When requested by the board of public works, attend to all of the pro- ceedings under this act (L. 1908, Ch. 503, as amended), in relation to improvem-nt s; local or otherwise, and conduct the same in a legal manner. (4) Pass upon the legality of all bills or claims presented to the common council or the board of public works which may be submitted to him for that purpose, and perform such other professional services relating to the city as the mayor, or common council may direct. (5) Appear in behalf of the people in proceedings before the city judge when- ever in the judgment of the mayor or a majority of the members of the common council or board of public works, the interests of the city require it. (6) Keep a record or registrar of all suits and proceedings which, as city attorney; he shall have in charge. (7) IIave power to authorize an attorney to appear for him, temporarily in case of his absence or illness, for and on behalf of the city in any suit or proceeding. All costs of actions and proceedings, when the city is a party shall belong to the city, and when collected shall be paid to the city chamberlain and credited to, and form a part of, the General Fund. (8) Have such other functions, powers and duties with respect to the legal matters of the city as may be delegated to him by local law or ordinance." "If the city attorney certifies to the common council that he needs the assistance of additional counsel on questions or matters submitted to him, or if in the judgment of the mayor, other or additional counsel should be employed, the common council may authorize the mayor to employ counsel thereon; and except upon such authorization the city attorney shall be the sole attorney and counselor of the city and of its various boards and departments. Whenever any papers in any proceeding or action, by which the city is affected, shall be served on any officer of the city, he shall forthwith deliver the same to the city attorney, who shall there- upon take such action in the matter as shall be necessary to protect the Page 10 April 7, 1963 interests of the city until the next meeting of the common council, when he shall report thereon with his proceedings and recommendations therein. At the termination of his term of office, the city attorney shall deliver to his successor, as soon as qualified, the record or registrar of all suits and proceedings in which the city or any of its departments may be a party, and all papers therein in his possession, and shall sign stipula- tions substituting such successor as attorney for the city, to the end that a suitable order may be entered making such substitution. The common council shall pay the city attorney all disbursements or expenses which he may legally ir.c:.:r on bohal.f of the city and which may be incurred under the direction of the common council or mayor or any board or officer, as provided in this act (L„ 19G3, Ch; 503•, as amended) . The salary of the City Attorney and terns of payment shall be fixed by the common council." Section 2. This local law shall take effect January 1, 1966 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965, AYES: 7 - Macali Baldini, Hunt, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 4 - Clynes, Kilby, Bangs, Hughes Carried. proposed Approved by me tl.J.s 02et4-'day of April, 1965 and designated/Local Law #4-1965. Mayor y CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTIC'. tf$-1555-LOCAL LAIC' A LO:;.AL LAW TO AMEND 'I-iE FIRS" SENTENCE OF SECTION 2-1 OF THE I1:1ACA CITY CHARTER `:ELATING TO THE NJMBER OF ALDERMEN. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs BE IT ENACTED, by the Ccm7,on Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: Section 1. The firs_ srr.`ence of Section 2--1 of the Ithaca City Charter as hereto- fore last amende=d i.s 1, z<by nmended to read as follows: "The officers of said city shall be as follows : A mayor and a city judge to be elected on a general ticket by L1,_f; qualified voters of the city; one alderman and one supervisor from each ward,; to be elected by rho c;:alified voters of the city residing in each ward, respectively; a city a city prosecutcr, a city chamberlain, an assessor, a deputy assessor, two asc:ocia:.e a:::era -s, a city controller, a city clerk, a deputy city clerk, six o_.pu".li: wo:-l:s, :hree fire commissioners, a commissioner of buildings, a p.aa c� cc iss is �.: ;.L:-•h re;irers of the police force, general and special, and such cor.�=t ;;les t'::> j,04,7ei:t of the common council may be deemed necessary, and srch offic-�i tar, are 7ereir.arter, or by the general laws of the state, authorized and provided, all of whore shall be appointed by the mayor, except as other- wise herein or by said g ., :a I ;a provided," Section 2. This loc--.l 16-1 shall t_-ake of oct January 1, 1966 subject to the approval of the electorat:: of i-.he City of I..haca., at a special election held on or before June i5, 1965; and provided further that the ; ,-ovisions of this local law shall not take effect unless at the ar..v special election the electorate of the City of Ithaca shall approve also the local lava providing for ,a indefinite term for the City Attorney. AYES: 9 - Macali, Baldini; Bangs, Hughes, Hunt., Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart. NAYS: 2 - Clynes, Kilby Carried. Pronosed Approved by me thi^ ,266- "day of April 1965 and design ed/Local Law #5-1965. Mayor CODE ,AMENDMENT R.'SOLUTION #9-19035-LOCAL LAW A LOCAL LAW i0 DELETE '111E STXT'N SENTENCE AND AMEND THE THIRD AND FOURTH SENTENCES CF SECTIC,' 2•-10 OF THE ITI?ACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE NUMBER MITI) TERM OF THE ALDERMAN. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hunt BE IT ENACTED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: I '"19 Page 11 April 7, 1965 Section 1. The last sentence of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as hereto- fore last amended is hereby deleted in its entirety. Section 2. The third and fourth sentences of Section 2-10 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore last amended are hereby amended to read as follows : "At a general election held in November, 1965, and each fourth year thereafter, one alderman shall be elected from each ward for a term of four years; said term to commence on January 1st. next following the said general election. The term of any alderman now in office shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1965." Section 3. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1965 subject to the approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca, at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965; and provided further that the provisions of this local law shall not take effect unless at the same special election the electorate of the City of Ithaca shall approve also the local law providing for an indefinite term for the City Attorney. AYES: 9 - Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Hunt, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - Clynes, Kilby Carried. Proposed Approved by me this 20 day of April 1965 and designated/Logd Law #;6-.1965. Mayor SPECIAL ELECTION: The following action was taken to set the date for a special election ` and to make rules for conduct thereof: By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Hunt WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, on April 7, 1965, passed the follow- ing local laws amending the Ithaca City Charter: (a) To amend Section 2-10 of the Charter to provide for a four-year term for the Mayor; (b) To amend Section 2-11 of the Charter to provide that the Mayor's salary shall be set by the Common Council; (c) To amend Section 2-1 of the Charter to provide for one Alderman per ward; (d) To amend Section 2--10 of the Charter to provide for an election of one Alderman per ward commencing at the November 1965 election; (e) To amend Section 2-14 of the Charter to provide for a full-time City Attorney; AND WHEREAS, each of the above mentioned local laws with the exception of the local law relative to the !Mayor's salary provide for the approval thereof by the electorate of the City of Ithaca at a special election held on or before June 15, 1965; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that a special election be held in the City of Ithaca on June 15, 1965 to vote on the following questions: 1. Shall the Ithaca City Charter be amended to provide for a four-year term for the Mayor. 2. Shall the Ithaca City Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of a full- time city attorney, by the Mayor, subject to approval of the Common Council. 3. Shall the Ithaca City Charter be amended to provide for one Alderman per ward. 4. Shall the Ithaca City Charter be amended to provide for an election of one alderman from each ward for a four-year term commencing January 1, 1966. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polls shall be open from 12 :00 noon to 9:00 p.m. ; that the polls shall be manned by two election inspectors, one from each of the two major political parties; that a qualified voter is one who is properly registered by May 15, 1965; and who meets the requirements of Section 150 of the Election Law of the State of New York; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polls shall be open in all polling places in each ward similar to the manner in which the 1964 General Election was conducted. 180 Page 12 April 7, 1965 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rules, regulations, ballots, conduct, canvass, and all details of procedure of such special election conform as nearly as may be to the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York, specifically, but without limitation thereto or of the general applicability of other provisions of the Election Law, with suitable modifications; (all article and section references are to the Election Law of the State of New York) . 1. The Board of Elections of Tompkins County shall choose the two inspectors of election for each polling place from their regular lists of election inspectors as set up under Article 8. All other employees and personnel needed in the conduct of this special election shall be those provided with such duties under the Election Law. 2. There shall be no special registration days in the various polling places of the City. Central registration for voters eligible to vote in the special election shall continue only until May 15, 1965. 3. Certificates of service and payment shall be in accordance with Art. 3, Sec. 47. 4. The compensation of election officers shall be the same as that provided by the Common Council for election officers at the general election in November 1965. S. Certification of the proposition shall be by the Clerk of the City of Ithaca to the Board of Elections, in accordance with Art. 3, Sec. 68, suitably modified. 6. Publication by the Board of Elections of notices of the special election shall follow the rules of Art. 40 Secs. 73, 74, 77, with suitable modifications to adopt them to a special election on a proposition. 7. Furnishing of supplies by the Board of Elections shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Sec. 84, applicable to a general election, except that the Clerk of the City of Ithaca shall provide necessary copies and abstracts of the proposed propositions. 8. Preparation and delivery of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with Art. 15, Sec. 411. 9. Use of the registration records shall be in accordance with Art. 15, Secs. 412, 413, 414, and 415, except that the Board of Elections may provide for signature of the voter, in lieu of signature on the hack of his registration poll record, special signature sheets applicable only to this special election. 10. Distribution of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Sec. 91, with suitable modification. 11. Election expenses shall be a charge upon the City of Ithaca, and payment and apportionment and certification of such expenses shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Secs. 93 and 94. 12. Ballots shall meet the standards of Art. 5, Sec. 102, and shall be in the form and carry the instructions provided in Art. 5, Sec. 106. 13. The returns of the canvass shall be in accordance with Art. 10, Secs. 111 and 112. 14. Tally sheets shall be as provided in Art. 5, Sec. 114, paragraph 2. 15. There shall be no provision for either absentee or military ballots. 16. The canvass of results shall be in accordance with Art. 10, as far as applicable to a special election on a proposition, except that delivery of the certified copy of the statement of the canvassing board shall be delivered to the Clerk of the City , , of Ithaca. 17. The provisions of Art. 13 in regard to campaign expenditures and receipts shall apply where pertinent, except that statements shall be filed with the Clerk of the City of Ithaca. 18. The provisions of Art. 14 in regard to judicial proceedings shall apply where pertinent. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. 18 _J_ Page 13 Ap ri.l 7, 1965 action SUPERVISORS' TERM OF OFFICE : The following was taken to approve increasing the term of office Tor Supervisors from two to four years: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County adopted a resolution on February 11, 1965 whereby it went on record as favoring a mandatory 4-year term for the office of Supervisor; and requested the common council of the City of Ithaca to adopt an affirmative resolution favoring 4-year terms for city supervisors, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the terms of all supervisors in the County, representing both the city and all of the towns, should be alike. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby concur with Tompkins County Board of Supervisors in its action taken on February 11, 1965 ; and does hereby favor 4-year terms for city supervisors as requested. Carried. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the cost of the Special Election hereinabove authorized be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report thereon. Carried. DETECTIVES : By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs r--i WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the creation of the position of Detective within the Police Department is necessary, and WHEREAS, Section 22 of the Civil Service Law requires that before any new position Junder civil service is created, the proposal therefor, including a statement of the duties of such position, shall be referred to the local Civil Service Commission for its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be authorized and directed to prepare a "New Position Duties Statement" for the position of Detective and present it to the Public Safety Committee for its approval; and that, upon approval thereof by said Committee, he be directed to forward it to the local Civil Service Commission requesting its approval thereof. Mayor Johns called upon Chief VanOstrand who expressed himself as being very much opposed to this procedure. (Once again he read a letter from N.Y.S. Civil Service Commissission opposing it. By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the foregoing_ motion be tabled and referred back to the Public Safety Committee for further study and report. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Reporting once again on the -proposed City-County building for joint use by the Police and Sheriff's offices. Alderman Hunt advised the Committee had reviewed preliminary sketches and will meet again on Friday night with the Chief of Police and Sheriff. He anticipated the Committee would present a final proposal on this matter by the middle of May for the Council's consideration. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - STORM SEWER: Alderman Bart reviewed a request from the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $1500.00 to relay a storm sewer which now runs across University property at the intersection of Campus Road and Stewart Avenue. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca presently has a storm sewer at Campus Road and Stewart Avenue, and WHEREAS, the deed for right-of-way provides that such storm sewer shall be moved when the University may construct upon such site, and WHEREAS, the University has indicated such desire and the Board of Public Works in accordance with the terms of the right-of-way has so recommended, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding thereto the amount of $1,500 to Construction and Permanent Improvements for construction of storm sewer at Campus Road and Stewart Avenue. Carried. STEWART PARK DREDGING: Alderman Hart reviewed a request from the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $800.00 with which to dredge a part of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested the sum of $800 to finance the dredging of a portion of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965 with the understanding that the dredging shall continue over a three year period, and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends such appropriation, w 14age 14 April V, 1965 BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does amend the tentative budget by adding thereto the amount of $800 to Construction u Permanent Improvements for dredging of the lagoon. AYES: 9 - Clynes, Kilby, Bangs, Hughes, Hunt, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - Macali, Baldini Carried. CENTRAL FIRE HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION: Alderman Hart reported that preliminary plans and cost estimates for relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of 1V. State Street had been presented to the Board of Public Works by Ithaca Associated Architects and referred to the Council for its consideration as requested. A pre- liminary budget for the proposed new fire station in the amount of $541,000.00 and the public safety building in the amount of $525,000.00 was »resented and reviewed. Copies `' of this report showing the details of both estimates were distributed to r-ach alderman. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has forwarded to the Council preliminary plans and cost estimates for the relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of W. State Street without specific recommendations, BE IT RESOLVED, that such plans and estimates be referred to the Council as a committee of the whole for study and report. Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had approved a proposed lease agreement between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics Inc. covering use of the airport site on Taughannock Boulevard. Attorney Freeman reported he had reviewed the proposed agreement with State officials in -Albany who agreed it appeared to be in proper form but could not give it their written approval at this time. He recommended its approval in principle and its advertisement for public, bidding. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the proposed lease agreement between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. covering use of the municipal airport site on Taughannock Boulevard be approved in principle; and that the City Clerk be authorized to prepare specifications for bidding; on said lease at public auction, pursuant to paragraph 2b of Section 23 of the General City Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise such public auction to be held by the Common Council at 7:30 rn.m. on May 5, 1965 in the .>.., Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York. Mr. Charles L. Smith, 110 flanshaw Road, appeared before the Council and urged the Council to reconsider the proposal which will discontinue use of the area as an airport site. He felt the Council should be sure it can justify its action and that all of the people are properly informed on the subject. Alderman Kilo expressed some reservations about the proposed lease. He felt that the' present a��Rjj /be very clearly delineated so that future lake front in the area, to be created by spoil from the flood control n.roject, will not become part of the site covered by the lease. He felt also that the Festival should not have the right to negotiate for the use of public lands. Controller Weinstein felt the second paragraph of Article Second regarding gross in- come was inadequate and he recommended the following as an addendum to the lease. "Gross receipts" shall be construed to mean, for the purposes hereof, the aggregate amount of all sales, admissions receipts, rent;:l fees, and ;')ayments received for sale of either services or materials, or both, for cash, on credit, or otherwise, of every kind, name and nature, regardless of when or whether paid for or not, together with the aggregate amount of all exchanges of goods, wares, merchandise and services for like property, or services, at the selling price thereof, as if the same had been sold for cash or the fair and reasonable value thereof, whichever is greater. Gross receipts should exclude any sales taxes imposed. It should include the cost or value of any free meals given for public relations reasons or to employees of the lessee except those engaged in the serving of meals. By Alderman Hart:seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the foregoing=, motion be amended by including the recommendation submitted by the Controller as an addendum to the lease. Carried. The original motion as amended was voted on and it resulted as follows : AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. 1 � Page 15 April 7, 1965 MARINA: Alderman Hughes recommended that the Council reconsider construction of a ditional boat dock facilities at the municipal marina which would accommodate boats in excess of 27 feet in length. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to restudy the matter and make its recommendations to the Council. AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. SWIA"MING PROGRAM: Alderman Yavits compared the success of the swimming project sponsor- ed by the Youth Bureau at the High School indoor swimming pool with its operation in the past at Stewart Park. Flo recommended it be continued at the High School pool for the 1965 season. By Alderman Yavits : seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau be authorized to compieteits negotiations with the -City School District for use of the indoor swimming pool at the High School during the 1965 season. AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. JJ ^� ICE SKATING RINK: Alderman Yavits reviewed a proposal by the Youth Bureau to regrade an area in Washington Park to make it suitable to hold water for an ice skating rink Jnext season. He recommended approval of an appropriation of $350.00 for this purpose. By Alderman Yavits : seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Youth Director has requested that work be done at Washington Park for creation of an ice skating rink, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public !'Yorks is in agreement therewith, J BE IT RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by adding to Account 230-Parks the amount of $350.00 for an ice skating rink. Carried. LOW INCOME HOUSING: Alderman Kilby expressed his approval of the Mayor's recommendation that low income housing be considered by the Housing Authority. He felt that use of land between Meadow Street and the up-townsh2FA�be considered for this purpose. YOUFH CENTER FACILITIES: Alderman Yavits expressed his concern with the future need of a combined youth center facility. He advised that several high school students had attended a recent meeting of the Youth Advisory Council and stated they were upset because they have no place to hold dances away from the High School. fie advised that the possible use of the Gym on N. Aurora Street had been investigated but that this building is needed by Ithaca College for storage nurpooses. On motion the meeting was adjourned. i Geo. A,_Blean.! City lerk r Hunna Johns, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 28, 1965 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Aldermen (11) - Clynes, Kilby, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Hunt Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Freeman Urban Renewal Director - Daley Mr. Edward F. Arnold Controller - Weinstein Mr. Anthony Ceracche Clerk - Blean Mr. Walter R. Lynn Deputy Clerk - Grey Mr. Randall E. Shew Mayor Johns announced that this special meeting had been called to take action necessary to create an Urban Renewal Agency and approve its members. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TO CARRY OUT URBAN RENEWAL FUNCTIONS By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, an Urban Renewal agency was established by Special Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, known as Chapter 63, Laws of 1965 State of New York, effective April 13, 1965 for the City of Ithaca, New York; and WHEREAS, Mayor Hunna Johns, has signed and filed a Certificate of Establishment--Urban Renewal Agency in the office of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal and a duplicate original in the office of the Secretary of State, setting forth the date (,f passage of the Special Act establishing the Agency, the name of the agency and the neaies of the members, their terms of office and specifying which member is Chairman; and `,IEREAS, the enabling act provides that the urban renewal agency consist of five (5) members including the Mayor and four (4) other members; and WHEREAS, the enabling act further provides that membership other than the Mayor will be appointed by the Mayor with the concurring approval of two-thirds of the members of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency shall carry out the urban renewal functions authorized by law; and WHEREAS, the powers necessary and provided by law shall be delegated to the Ithaca, Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, the enabling act requires consent to the use by the urban renewal agency of the agents, employees, and facilities of the municipality upon agreement et the urban r,anewal agency to pay a proportion of the compensation or costs attributable to such use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the urban renewal agency in addition to the Mayor shall consist of the following members: NAME PUBLIC OFFICE (IF ANY) TERM (OR AT PLEASURE) Edward F. Arnold ----- At Pleasure Anthony Ceracche ----- At Pleasure Walter R. Lynn ----- At Pleasure Randall E. Shew ----- At Pleasure AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Ueban Renewal Agency is hereby designated to carry out all urban renewal functions as authorized by law; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is hereby delegated all such powers as are provided by law which may be delegated to an urban renewal agency; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to use tyre agents, employees, and facilities of the municipality upon agreement of the urban renewal agency to pay a proportion of the compensation or costs attributable to such use; Page 2 April =16 IM AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution take effect immediately. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. All of the members of the Agency were present at the meeting and the Clerk administered the official oath of office to each of them. Alderman Burns entered the Council room at this point in the proceedings. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. The Council then met as a "Committee of the Whole" to discuss the following items: Relocation of Central Fire Station. Review of the final budget for 1965. Geo. A. Bleap, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 5, 1965 P ESENT: Ma;'or - Johns Alderman - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Planning Director - Niederkorn Asst. Engineer - Dougherty 3 Traffic Engineer - Flumerfelt Sealer of Weights 6 Measurers - Nedrow Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: The Clerk noted two errors in the minutes of the last regular meeting and requested permission to make the following changes: 1) Page 3. Reverse the AYE and NAY vote on submitting two proposed local laws dealing with fluoridation which was erroneously recorded. 2) Page 3. Add inbound route to Greyhound Lines petition which was omitted in the original. He stated that Greyhound had filed a new petition to include the following inbound route. INBOUND ON BETWEEN AND TaugaAock Boulevard Ithaca nortt city line West Ttate Street West State Street Taughannock Boulevard Fulton Street Fulton Street West State Street Green Street Green Street Fulton Street Tioga Street Tioga Street Green Street Greyhound Terminal By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Stallman RES^LVED, that the minutes of the last regular meeting be corrected to reflect both of these changes; and that the minutes as thus corrected, and the minutes of the special meeting held on April 28th, be and both are hereby approved.. Carried. KEITH MC NEILL'S RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter, dated April 8, 1965, from Keith W(;-I-,''-rlT,A erman'From t" Mee ourth Ward, in which Mr. McNeill tendered his resignation on April 8th. because he had a prohibitive conflict of interest In his employment and could no longer continue in office. Alderman Schmidt presented and read the following statement: "After A years of work with members of this Councils I've come to the conclusion that this is a very fortunate city with regard to its dedicated members of Council. Though they are all very different, I've come to have real respect for them. I have had the good fortune of working very closely with one of them, Keith McNeill - a most unusual man, with a passion for cooperation and team endeavor with the advancement of the terrific potentials of the city ever in mind. "As we come to the closing phase of 4 years of hard work and controversy on Urban. Renewal Project I. I can not help but feel a deep sense of gratitude to him for yoeman duty in bringing it to the final phase of government approval and hence the great probability that we may soon see a rejuvenated central business district. His clear thinking and meticulously fair approach to the solution of the urban renewal problems, typifies his action in many other affairs of the city. '"the City and this Council have indeed been fortunate to have had such a man amongst us. So, in light of the foregoing, it is with the deepest regret that I ,move the acceptance of his resignation and wish him success and happiness in his new venture." By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Council hereby accepts, with deep regrets, the resignation of Keith McNeill as an Alderman from the 4th. Ward; and extends to him its best wishes for success and happiness in his new business venture. Unanimously Carried. Page 2 May 5, 1963 JOSEPH A. RUNDLE APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns announced it would be in order to fill the vacancy until Decm er 31, 965. Alderman Baldini nominated Joseph A. Rundle, 828 N. Aurora Street, to fill the vacancy and the nomination was seconded by Alderman Baldwin. Alderman Kilby nominated William A. McGuire, 214 E. Lincoln Street, and the nomination was seconded by Alderman Bangs. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried, The Clerk then polled the Aldermen which resulted in seven votes being cast for Mr. Rundle and five votes for Mr. McGuire. (Alderman Burns was not present at this time.) Mayor Johns declared Mr. Rundle duly appointed as an Alderman from the 4th. Ward for the term ending December 31, 1965. Mr. Rundle was sworn in by the Clerk and he was escorted to his desk by Alderman Hunt. PUBLIC HEARING - BUS ROUTE: The Mayor opened a public hearing duly advertised for this time on a petition filed with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for permission to operate an omnibus line over certain streets in the City as indicated in the minutes of the last regular meeting. No one appeared to be heard thereon. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. Carried. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, Greyhound Lines, Inc. has filed a petition with the Common Council requesting _q permission to operate an omnibus line over certain streets in the City of Ithaca, and J whereas a public hearing on said petition has been held by the Common Council on this J Sth. day of May, 1965, and no opposition to said application has been made, V NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York hereby grants permission to Greyhound Lines, Inc. to operate an omnibus line over certain roads, streets, or avenues in the City of Ithaca, New York along the followiit: route: vi2, , ON BETWEEN AND Udtbour.d Aurora Street Greyhound Terminal Buffalo Street Buffalo Street Aurora Street Taughannock Blvd. Taughannock Blvd. Buffalo Street Ithaca North City Line Inbound Taugannock Blvd. Ithaca North City Line W. State Street W. Spate Street Taughannock Blvd. Fulton Street Fulton Street W. State Street Green Street Green Street Fulton Street Tioga Street Tioga Street Green Street Greyhound Terminal AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such consent to the use of said streets be granted subject to such rules, regulations and ordinances as are now in effect or may here- after be adopted. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor. Alderman Burns entered at this point in the proceedings. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: Mayor Johns announced that a public auction of a proposed lease o t e—municipal airport site on Taughannock Boulevard had been advertised at this time. Mr. Weinstein, conducted the auction. He reviewed steps taken by the Council from time to time which would discontinue use of the site as an airport and establish it as a site for the development of a program to promote and stimulate interest and learning in the classics of the theatre, films, music and graphic arts. He then read the legal advertisement together with the specifications of the proposed lease. He advised that no bid for less than 1% of gross income re- ceived by the lessee, which in any event shall be not less than $1,500.00 per annum, would be accepted. He also advised that the successful bidder would be required to deposit a certified check in the minimum amount of $150.00 with his bid. He then asked for bids. Mr. Walter J. Wiggins appeared on behalf of Ithaca Festival of Classics , Inc. and bid the amount of 1% of gross received by the Festival, or a minimum of $1,500.00, and he deposited a certified check in the amount of $150.00 with the Controller. No other bids were received and the Controller closed the sale and referred the bid submitted on behalf of Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. to the Council for its consideration. Page 3 May S. 1965 By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the bid of Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. in the amount of 1% of its gross income or a minimum of $1,500.00 be and hereby is accepted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute a 50-year lease agreement, effective July 1, 1965, with the Festival on behalf of the City under its corporate seal, subject, however, to the final approval of the agreement by the City Attorney. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. Alderman Schmidt requested permission to be excused. The Mayor consented and Alderman Schmidt retired from the meeting at this point in the proceedings. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - HOUSING AUTHORITY: The Clerk read a request from the Ithaca Housing Authority for an appropriation of 500.00 for its use. Alderman Stallman advised it had been approved by the Finance Committee and included in the current budget. (MRS) JAYNE VOEDEL APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain announcing that (Mrs.) Jayne Roedel had passed a civil service examination for the position of Account Clerk and recommended her appointment to this position. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the appointment of (Mrs.) Jayne Roedel to the position of Account Clerk in the City Chamberlain's office at an annual salary of $3,464.00, the minimum of grade 14 in the Compensation Plan, be approved; and that her anpointment be effective as of May 1, 1965, subject to the usual probationary terms. Carried. PURE WATERS PROGRAM RESOLUTION: The Clerk read a letter from the Greater Ithaca Regie:ial Planning Board enclosing the following resolution adopted by it on April S, 1965; "WHEREAS, polluted water jeopardizes health, lowers property value, restricts community development, hampers industrial expansion, destroys commercial fishing, degrades recreational areas, and impoverishes all it touches, and "WHEREAS, all areas in the State need clean water to protect the public health, to enhance the beauty of nature, to encourage proper development, to improve recreational areas for boating, bathing and fishing, to expand the local economy, and to make the State a finer place to live, work and play, and "WHEREAS, population growth, urbanization, technology, recreation demands, and raising living standards are greatly increasing our demand for water, while simultaneously these same factors are swelling population, and "WHEREAS, many of the people in the State are now adversely affected by polluted water, and our local governments are faced with mounting costs in education and other areas so that they find it difficult to finance needed sewerage facilities, and "WHEREAS, Governor Rockefeller has proposed a comprehensive six-year "PURE WATERS PROGRAM" which provides: grants to municipalities for planning, for operation and maintenance, and for construction of local sewerage facilities; for incentives to industry to build necessary industrial pollution control facilities; and for in- tensified enforcement of anti-pollution laws, in order to eliminate pollution in the State's lakes, streams, rivers:, and underground waters; and "11HEREAS, the "PURE WATERS PROGRAM" proposes a billion dollar bond issue to help finance a 60% construction grant to municipalities for the construction of intercept- ` ing sewers and sewage treatment works "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT The Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board hereby affirms its support of the proposed "PURE WATERS PROGRAM" and State bond issue so that the burden and blight of water pollution will be lifted and clean water will be available to all the people of the State." 1 Page 4 May 5, 1965 Alderman Kilby wondered what the city's attitude is in the area of cooperation on a regional basis regarding water and sewer service development. He felt there is a need to expand both services in the city itself. Alderman Stallman felt any action at this tire would be premature before knowing the results of regional studies that are currently being made. Alderman Burns recommended that an analysis be made of the total water consumption in the city during the past three or four years. Alderman Clynes expressed a fear of having another dry spell similar to last year's and felt the city owes its first responsibility to city residents. City Attorney Freeman advised that all contracts between the city and outside areas contain a clause whereby service could be discontinued to outside areas in case of a water shortage. Controller Weinstein reviewed an arrangement whereby the Board of Public Works has kept a pump on a reserved basis with a pump company in nearby Seneca Falls which could be installed at the Inlet on short notice and which would pump water from the inlet into the city's plant for purification and addition to the city's water supply in the event of a shortage. BELLE SHERMAN TRACT: The Clerk read a letter from the City School District announcing Sts inCention to dispose of property, commonly referred to as the Belle Sherman tract, and offering to make it available for purchase by the City of Ithaca for recreational purposes, An expression of interest on the part of the City was requested by June 1, 1965. A delegation of property owners and residents of the Belle Sherman area were present to urge that this tract be retained for park and recreational purposes. Mr. �.� Glenn Schmidt, President of the Bryant Park Association, presented and read the following resolution adopted by the Association on April 13, 1965 regarding this matter" '-� "That the City of Ithaca be asked to purchase - for use as a park and recreation area - all of the Belle Sherman Tract Site not retained by the School Board." Tl_e s.r: : uded Mr. Smith, Wm. Reeder, Walter Federer, Mrs. J.L. Hoard and Richard Pu`--n,:.y al! of whom spoke on the subject. Individually and collectively they sreUS: a tha 1a3_ of public park facilities in the East Hill and Belle Sherman areas and lie incre.asi- r� 7:,er of children residing in these areas. " ,! Ald rnf°� St ll._:n.r� seconded by Alderman Baldini F7707 2D, ° .at t're Yrcrosal to purchase the Belle Sherman tract from the School District for a park and --.acr�laLional area be referred to the Planning Board for study and report; an.i th).t, in conjunction therewith, the Planning Board be requested to make a study of areas in all other neighborhoods throughout the entire city.. Y Carried. PP_i:K RESERVE The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending the �31 r "ar" A�.-uisition $ Development Reserve Fund of $2,500.00 per year r gir•...ing as r_s p--act.J cab_e, Ey Aid rr..sn St ai' .-an: _°-,cc-:ded by Alderman Macali P?S,11"d::D, tl,(at ',;.e recd,:-endaticn be referred to the Capital Improvements Review yt-+•no C ' and inclusion in the Capital Budget. Carried. UTJVp i RviT-77"v,L SU!ZVEY & PLANNING TIMETABLE: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board F- Ti timetable for preparation of survey and planning ai-lica.ticns for r'ut.ure urban renewal projects: SURVEY & PUNNING APPLICATION _..� Submitted to SutmitteT to Started Completed Council Fed. Govt. s:n May 1965 July 1965 Aug. 1965 Oct. 1965 �;c t End July 1965 Sept 1965 Oct. 1965 Dec. 1965 Col lc-zeto7i,:? July 1965 Sept 1965 Oct. 1965 Dec. 1965 Cleveland Ave* Oct. 1965 Feb. 1966 Mar. 1966 May 1965 Tra..,gie Mar, 1966 July 1966 Aug. 1966 Oct. 1966 t l d lca d June 1966 Sept 1966 Oct. 1966 Dec. 1966 *;day not require a Federal Urban Renewal program. By Alderman S-all-ar.: seconded by Alderman Baldwin PWSOLVED, that the reccmr mended timetable on future urban renewal projects be referred to the Urban Renewal Cc,=i .tee. Carried. Page 5 May 5, 1965 STANDARDIZATION OF VOTING MACHINES: The Clerk recommended standardization of the automatic voting machine as the type to be used in the City of Ithaca and requested authorization to advertise for bids on one new machine from funds provided for such purpose in the 1965 budget. By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Baldini 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 contracts 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, 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 1965, and that he be authorized to include such limitation in the advertisement for bids thereon. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. LOCAL LAW: The Controller presented and recommended adoption of a proposed local law relating—to ting to sick leave for officers and employees as follows: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (5) OF SECTION 8-15 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Section 1. Paragraph (5) of Section 8-15 of the Ithaca City Charter, as last amended by Local Law No. 1-1955, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2. Paragraph (5) Exceptions. An employee or officer who suffers injuries in the course of his employment and who is entitled to benefits under pro- visions of the Workmen's Compensation Law may elect to use sick leave benefits which shall have been accumulated to his credit, pursuant to Sec. 8-15, during the period of his disability, which benefits shall be charged against his accumulated sick leave. If he elects to do so the amount of any award made to him by the Workmen's Compensation Board, during a period for which he shall have received sick leave benefits, shall be paid to the City of Ithaca. Payments made to the City under the provisions of this law shall be credited to whatever fund the sick leave benefits shall have been paid from. Section 3. This local law shall become effective immediately upon its being filed in the office of the Secretary of State. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of this Council. Carried. 1 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 1965 FINAL BUDGET RECAPITULATION Increase Tentative or Final Budget (Decrease) Budget Board of Public Works $ 6992067.00 $ 14,188.00 $ 7130255.00 Fire Commissioners 317,736.00 2,500.00 320,236.00 Police Department 344,855.00 2,684.00 347$ 39.00 Common Council 660,678.00 310433.00 664 111.00 $ 200222336.00 $ 22,8.00 $ 2,045,141.00 Debt Service $ 199,248.00 $ 1990248.00 Capital Construction Fund 104,050.00 25,105.00 129,155.00 Capital Reserves 123,160.00 21972.00 126,132.00 BUDGET $ _ ,4 94.00 $ S'- 08 882. ' $ 77-499,676.00 676.00 ESTIMATED INCOME Surplus from Prior Year $ 1000000.00 $ 880995.96 $ 188,995.96 Miscellaneous Revenues 660,573.00 660,072.99 From Other Funds 440500.00 *22,000.00 67,000.00 From Other Governments 9,000.00 910000.00 $ 814,073.00 $ 110.4995.95 $ 9250068.95 Taxes on $84,656,293 @ 18.60 1 586 01 S92.00 (11,984.95) 1 574 607.05 $ 244000665.00 $ 990011.00 $ 2 499 *Capital Reserve for Street Paving Page 1 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS CHANGES-TENTATIVE TO FINAL BUDGET 1965 Increase Tentative or Final Acct. Name Budget (Decrease) Budget BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 114 B. .W. Administration $ 37,327 $ 60 37,387 116 City Engineer 480377 543 48,920 119 City Hall Building 41,550 10490 432040 120 City Hall Annex 2,250 (440) 1,810 161 Street Cleaning 19,870 190870 161E Street Cleaning-Equipment 7,500 4,500 12,000 162 Refuse & Garbage Collection 540794 540794 163 Refuse & Garbage Disposal 12,000 120000 168 Storm Sewers 13,170 13,170 169 Mosquito Control 32015 30015 180 Street Lighting 542400 54,400 181 Highway Maintenance 97,935 15 971950 181E Highway Maintenance Equipment 19,700 (3,570) 16,130 181A Public Utility Street Repairs 20,000 20,000 181B ` Surface Treatment of Streets 15,000 150000 182 Snow and Ice Removal 3.40675 34,675 183 Highway Department Buildings 6,025 6,025 184 Bridge Maintenance 35,050 3,500 380550 184E Bridge Maintenance Equipment 50450 1,285 60735 18S Creek Maintenance 100400 100400 186 Garage Maintenance 9,500 1,475 100975 186E Garage - Equipment - 575 575 187 Traffic Control 220214 220214 187E Traffic Control-Equipment 2,300 1,700 4,000 230 Forestry 44,785 250 45,035 230E Forestry-Equipment 9,930 (650) 9,280 232 Stewart Park 260722 455 271177 232E Stewart Park-Equipment 2,900 800 30,700 234 Golf Course 191201 1,200 200401 234E Golf Course-Equipment 440 440 250 Municipal Parking Lots 10320 1,000 21%320 252 City Cemetery 90639 90639 252E City Cemetery-Equipment 200 200 2S3 Cass Park and Marina 90528 9,528 253E Cass Park and Marina-Equipment 1,700 1,700 254 Airport 200 200 $ 6990.067 $ 4#188 $ 713025S Page 2 Tentative or Final Acct. Name Buds get (Dec_ r�ease) Budget FIRE COMMISSIONERS 132 Fire Fighting $ 3010006 $ 10500 $ 302,506 132E Fire Fighting-Equipment 4,550 4,550 133 Fire Department Buildings 12.180 .�1t�0.00 13 180 $ 1177,736 $ 2,500 $ '3202236 POLICE DEPARTMENT 130 Police Department $ 337,131 $ (1,061) $ 336,070 130E Police Department-Equipment 7,724 3,745 11,469 $ 144*8SS $ 2. 84 $ 347,539 y Page 3 Increase Tentative or Final Acct. Name Budget (Decrease) Budget COMMON COUNCIL 101 Common Council $ 90859 $ 9,859 102 Mayors Office 40470 419470 106 City Controller 129401 12,401 108 City Chamberlain 35,285 500 35,785 108E City Chamberlain-Equipment 10500 (50) 1,450 110 City Clerk-Budget & Control 400189 20598 420787 110E City Clerk-Budget $ Control-Equip. 1,525 11I525 111 City Assessor 18,403 18,403 111E City Assessor-Equipment 550 (350) 200 112 City Attorney 6,400 70 610470 113 Civil Service 4114 4,114 117 Elections 70026 1,375 8,401 117E Elections-Equipment 10700 1,700 118 City Court 24,328 24,328 118E City Court-Equipment 250 250 121 Planning Board 30,138 300138 121E Planning Board-Equipment 100 100 121A Housing Authority - SOO 500 122K Municipal Surgeon 31000 18000 4,000 123 City Historian 100 100 128 Employees Retirement System 165,290 165,290 129A Social Security 37,600 37,600 129B Undistributed Expense 850 850 129C Employees Health Insurance 17,500 500 18,000 134 Building Commissioner 27,785 (20800) 242985 134E Building Commissioner-Equip, 25 25 135 Board of Zoning Appeals 125 50 175 137 Sealer of Weights $ Measures 70841 40 7,881 137E Sealer-Equipment 7S 7S 138 Public Pound-Dog Catcher 4,900 40900 139 Parking Meter Maintenance 16,900 160900 139E Parking Meters-Equipment 51350 50350 260 Miscellaneous Expense 80060 8,060 General Insurance 369000 360000 Contribution to Library 260625 26,625 Contribution to Sewer Fund 11,000 11,000 Contribution to Water Fund 1,000 1,000 Contribution to Transit Fund 232000 23,000 YB Youth Bureau 34,414 340414 Contingent Fund 352000 3_5�c_0_OO $ 66 ,678 $ 3'-,433 $ 466 ,111 Page 4 Increase Tentative or Final Acct.. Name Budget (Decrease) Budget DEBT SERVICE 270 Bond Redemption $ 1180000 $ $ 118,000 271 Note Redemption 57,000 57,003 272 Interest on Bonds 130348 1393:8 273 Interest on Notes 10,900 10J900 $ —1990248 $ —199,248 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND r Regular Programs $ 930700 $ 25,105 $ 1180805 Urban Renewal 100350 1003.50 $ 104.090 $ 25, $ 129,15 CAPITAL RESERVES No. 4 Bridges $ 458000 $ 170972 $ 620972 9 Municipal Buildings 25,000 251P000 12 Flood Control 15,000 (150000) 11 Southwest Park 660 660 Parking Areas 15,000 15,000 Fire Engine Replacement 10,000 101#000 Railroad Loop Relocation 122500 12,500 $ 123,160 $ 2 $ 1263,132 Page 5 Page 6 May 5, 1965 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR STREET SWEEPER: The Controller reported that the Board of Pu M Wor s had accepted a bid on a new street sweeper for a total net cost of $14,744. subject to approval of an additional appropriation of $2,744.00 by the Council to finance the purchase thereof. Alderman Stallman advised that the current budget provides an, appropriation of only $12,000.00 for this purpose. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to redraw specifications for the sweeper and readvertise for bids thereon. Carried. BUDGET: Alderman Stallman recommended adoption of the 1965 budget which was reviewed in detail by members of the Council as a Committee of the Whole on April 28, 1965. The Controller reported that the assessment roll for 1965 had been completed, footed and proved and showed the following valuation: Valuation of land $ 16,8S9,450.00 Valuation of buildings 1651,364,483.00 Total Valuation of Real Property 182,22 ,933.03 Less Exemption for Railroad Ceiling 1774806.00 182,046,127.0 Less Valuation of Exempt Property 1000433,683.00 �j Total Net Valuation of Real Property 810612,444.00 e-I Plus Valuation of Special Franchises 30433,849.00 TOTAL NET VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY $ 84,656,293.00 U Alderman Stallman then presented a formal resolution to adopt the budget which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits 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 $2,4991,676.00 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith and, WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $925,068.95 thereby leaving $1,574,,607,05 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1965 certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of $84,656,293, and WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for city purposes amounts to $2,310,215 for 1965, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal year 1965 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $18.60 per $1,000 of tax- able valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties on the 1965 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be of $1,574,607.05, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $18.60 per $1,000.00 of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be and hereby is directed to extend and apportion the city tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the City Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance with provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $2,499,676.00 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: 12 - Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Hart NAYS: 1 - Clynes Carried $ approved by the Mayor. Page 7 May 5, 1965 AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $48,097.67 in the General Fund, as listed on audit abstract #4-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. By Alderman Stal lman: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $23.35 in the Urban Renewal Fund, as listed on audit abstract #4-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #10-1965: Alderman Baldini presented and recommended several amendments to the Code of Or in ance for adoption. A proposed amendment to Sec. 6-61 dealing with marquises, awning and projection signs was tabled until the next meeting pending clarification of some items contained therein. Action was taken on other amendments as follows: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Burns BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Section 6-62 through and including Section 6-64 and Sections 19-60 through and including 19-69 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca are hereby repealed to become effective immediately, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following ordinances be and hereby are adopted in place thereof: Sec. 6-62. Encroachments - Definitions. (a) Encroachments. "Encroachments" shall include but shall not be limited to signs, awnings, canopies, cellar entrances, coal holes, manholes, marquees, sidewalk elevators or hoistway openings or sidewalk vaults, and shall also include such driveways as in the opinion of the building commissioner are so constructed or used as to create a permanent or continuously recurring obstruction to the normal use of any street or sidewalk. (b) Public Street. "Public Street" shall include the entire right-of-way and shall include public sidewalks. Sec. 6-63. Permits. (a) No person, whether as owner or tenant, shall erect or maintain or permit the erection or maintenance of any encroachment, sign, projection, awning or marquee, in, upon or over any public street, without first obtaining and keeping in effect a permit therefor as hereinafter provided. (b) Each application for such a permit shall be in writing and signed by the owner or owners of the property involved. Each encroachment, projection, sign, awning or marquee shall require a separate permit. (c) Permits shall be issued by the building commissioner upon application by the owner as aforesaid. Such permits shall specify the name of the person to whom issued, the location of the premises, and the encroachment covered by the permit. Each permit shall cover only one encroachment, projection, sign, awning or marquee, (d) All permits and renewals thereof shall expire on the first day of January next following their date of issuance or renewal. The fee for permits and renewals thereof shall be $5.00 and any such fee unpaid at the next lien date for city taxes shall thereupon become a lien against said property and collected as pro- vided by law. Sec. 6-64. Emergency signs and miscellaneous traffis signs; obstruction of egress. (a) Nothing herein contained shall be constructed to prevent the erection of special signs and notices by owners or proper public authorities, warning the public of danger or to make other proper and temporary announcements, having as their object the public welfare and safety. (b) No sign or billboard shall be so made or placed as to obstruct any door, window, or fire excape on any building. Page 8 May 5, 1965 Sec. 6-65. Conditions prerequisite to installation, operation of marquees, illuminating signs. (a) Approval of design. Before placing any marquee or illuminating sign or advertising device, the person or persons desiring to erect the same shall submit to the Common Council a request in writing together with a drawing or cut of the proposed device showing clearly its design and method of construction and attachment, and the applicant shall not proceed with the construction or erection of such device until the common council has by resolution expressed its approval and authorized the issuance of a permit. (b) Bond. Before any permit is issued the applicant shall file an indemnity bond with the city clerk in such amount as the council may determine. The written appli- cation together with the drawing or cut submitted and the bond shall be filed by the city clerk. (c) Boulevard electric light standards. Boulevard electric light standards with single or clustered lights on top may be placed at the curb providing the person or persons desiring to erect the same first obtain permission therefor from, and con- form to the requirements of the board of public works. M 71d) "Illuminating sign" defind. The words "illuminating signs" shall refer to signs on which the words or symbols are made legible at night by electric lights from within the sign or fastened upon the lettering thereon. (e) Hours regulated. Illuminating signs and privately erected boulevard lights shall be kept completely lighted every night from one hour after sunset until 10:00 p.m. All signs not conforming herein shall be removed. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York that Section 19-69 be renumbered as Section 6-66 to read as follows: Sec. 6-66. Erection, relocation of poles, wires, permits required. Zo person shall erect or cause to be erected any telephone, telegraph or television or :lectric light or electric transmission pole or poles, or install any conduits or change the location thereof, or string any wires in, over or upon any street, highway, or public place without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Superintendent of Public Works. (B.P.W, Min. of 3-14-62, §III-C) Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. MAYOR'S SALARY: Alderman Baldini presented a recommendation of the Charter $ Ordinance Committee that the salary of the Mayor be increased from $4000.00 to $8000.00, to become effective on January 1, 1966, By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the salary of the Mayor be increased to $8,000.00, effective January 1, 1966, as recommended. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled and referred to the Finance Committee for further review and report thereon at the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. ,ODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #11-1965: Alderman Hunt presented and recommended adoption of ind amendment to the traffic ordinance regarding alternate side all-night street parking .end it was acted upon as follows: By A•Iderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Baldini BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Chapter 14, Article V of the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto Section 15-124 to read as follows: q, ` .. Page 9 May 5, 1965 Sec. 15-124. Alternate side all-night street parking prohibited. The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. as follows: On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days of the calendar month, and on the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of t the calendar month, except that this ordinance shall not apply on the following streets when proper signs are in place thereon indicating that 24 hour parking is permitted. Elm Street #119 to #219 Geneva Street Buffalo St. to 250' North Geneva Street Court to Cascadilla W. Spencer Street Cayuga to Albany Edgemore Lane Heights Court Highland Ave. to 300' East Highland Avenue Thurston to Roberts Place Sears Street South Avenue Campus Road to West Avenue Willard Way Central Block Wyckoff Avenue Dearborn to Highland Cayuga Street South Hill Terrace to Spencer Street Columbia Street Aurora to Hudson Giles Street Hudson Street to 400' S.E. of Columbia Grandview Avenue Aurora to Grandview Court Hillview Place Aurora to Turner Pleasant Street Prospect Street Aurora to Hudson South Hill Terrace E. Spencer Street Turner Place Brandon Place Bryant Avenue Dryden to Ithaca Road Ctilaware Avenue Mitchell to Bryant Avenue Dryden Road Maple Grove to Ithaca Road Dunmore Place Elmwood Avenue Oak to Mitchell Ferris Place Harvard Place Linden Avenue >,. Quarry Street State to Buffalo South Titus Avenue Cayuga to Plain Effective May 9, 1965. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor, PO ,ICE BUILDING: Alderman Hunt reported a delay encountered with N.Y.S. Dept. of C o`rections regarding the timetable for presenting final plans for the combined county- city police building. He predicted a future target date of May 20th. after which he expected all information thereon would be ready for presentation to the Council. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 1965-1969: Alderman Hart presented a proposed Capital Improvements Program for the years 1965-1969 inclusive and copies thereof were distributed to each of the aldermen. He asked that the program be studied and scrutinized carefully by the aldermen. S. AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: Alderman Stallman called attention to a very recent runaway truck accident which occured on the S. Aurora Street hill. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney to start an action against the New York State Traffic Commission to reduce the speed limit on South Aurora Street hill to 15 miles per hour. Unanimously carried. A rvinort- . ntitled "South Auror- Street - Route 96-B Truck Survey, prepared by the City Iin r° office any'" -Iated April 208, 1965 was filed and copies thereof were distributed to aach alderman. ST'=`y'"AFPT':ATION OF VALVES & HYDRANTS: Alderman Hart renorted. that the Board of Public h _ cs i tai aITain recommended the standardization of Darling valves an&hydrants similiar to _,w5t years. x. 95 Page 10 May 5, 1965 By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standardize Darling Valves and Hydrants in all sizes, as required per specifications for construction of water mains as passed by the Board of Public Works June 8, 1960, as the type to be used in the City of Ithaca, and to authorize the Board to advertise for bids thereon, and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to approve such standardization for the following reasons: 1. These valves represent 90% of the valves in the system. 2. A complete stock of spare parts is maintained for servicing these valves and hydrants. 3. We are able to use parts from worn out valves and hydrants to repair others. 4. The record for usable life of these valves and hydrants is most satisfactory. N0W 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 of the City of Ithaca, New York hereby authorizes the standardization of Darling Valves and Hydrants in all sizes as the types of valves and hydrants to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the Board of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids thereon during 1965; ,-., and that said Board be authorized to include such limitations in its advertisement for bids thereon. J J AYES: 13 J NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the standa ation of Crouse-Hinds traffic signal equipment similiar to past years. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standard- ize the Crouse-Hinds traffic signals and traffic signal controllers as the type of traffic signals and traffic signal controllers to be used in the City of Ithaca and to authorize the Board to advertise for bids on and purchase traffic signals and traffic signal controllers of this type in such quantities as there are funds appropriated for that purpose in 1965, and WHEREAS, the price to be determined from such bids shall also determine the price for any and all such traffic signals and traffic signal controllers throughout the balance of 1965, and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to approve such standardization for the following reasons : 1) The City of Ithaca operates traffic signals and controllers at 43 intersections. 2) The investment in an inventory of repair parts which must be maintained for servicing one standard type of traffic signal and controller will be minimized. 3) The expense of servicing one type (standard) traffic signal and controller will be minimized. NOW 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 of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby authorizes the standardization of Crouse-Hinds Traffic signals and traffic signal controllers as the type to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that the Board of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids thereon during 1965; and that said Board be authorized to include such limitation in its advertisement for bids thereon. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - GOLF COURSE: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $1,200.00 to restore the fairways at the golf course. fie advised this had been included in the current budget. r96 Page 11 May 5, 1965 FEDERAL GRANT - VACUUM FILTER BUILDING ADDITION TO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FCR A FEDERAL GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SEWERAGE TREATMENT WORKS, UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED. By Alderman Hughes: seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca herein called the "Applicant," after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that the construction of certain works, required for the treatment of sewerage, generally described as Vacuum Filter Building Addition to Sewage Treatment Plant herein called the "Project" is desirable and in the public interest, and to that end it is necessary " that action preliminary to the construction of said Project be taken immediately; and WHEREAS, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the United States of America has authorized the making of grants to aid in financing the cost of construction of necessary treatment works to prevent the discharge of untreated or in- adequately treated sewage or other waste into any waters and for the purpose of reports., plans, and specifications in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has examined and duly considered said Act, as amended and the Applicant deems it to be in the public interest and to the public benefit to file an application under this Act as amended, 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 Project is essential to and is in the best interests of the Applicant, and to the end that said project may be constructed as promptly as practicable it is desirable that action preliminary to the construction thereof be undertaken immediately; 2. That Fred Weinstein, City Controller, be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the applicant and application (in the form required by the United States and in conformity with the Act as amended) for a grant to be made by the United States to the applicant to aid in defraying the cost of construction of the sewerage treatment works described above; 3. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to pay all the remaining cost of the approved Project, over and above the amount of the grant; 4. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to make provision satisfactory to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for assuring proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the treatment works after completion of the construction thereof; 5. That the said Controller is hereby authorized to furnish such information and to take such other action as may be necessary to enable the Applicant to qualify for the grant; 6. That the said Controller 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 a grant as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; 7. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application to be submitted to the United States, for a grant. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. MARINA FACILITIES: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had recommend- ed the inclusion of $93,300.00 in the 1966 Capital Budget for the construction of additional boating facilities at the municipal marina at Cass Park. He reported it is included in this budget. TAYLOR PLACE CONDEMNATION: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the City start condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary right-of-way on Taylor Place for the extension of this street. He suggested that this right-of-way might be acquired without condemnation proceedings if the city had a little more time to continue its negotiations with the owner of the property involved. 07 Page 12 May 5, 1965 By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled pending further negotiations, Carried. JOINT MUNICIPAL SURVEY COMMITTEE: Alderman Hart presented and reviewed a prepared leaflet o -information on t e Joint Municipal Survey Committee of the Greater Ithaca Regional Area and distributed copies thereof to each Aldermen. He called attention to pages 45-54 and 72-77 of the report by O'Brien $ Gere, consulting engineers, which is on file of the office of the Planning Board and urged each alderman to read them. SWIMMING POOL AGREEMENT: Alderman Yavits presented and reviewed a proposed agreement between t e City and the City School District covering the use of the High School indoor swimming pool by the Youth Bureau for the 1965 season. He recommended its approval. By Alderman Yavits: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City School District and the City of Ithaca, for use of the Ithaca high School swimming pool, and personnel, by the City's Youth Bureau from July 5 to August 28, 1965, be approved as presented; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute said agreement on behalf of the city under its Corporate Seal. AYES: 12 w NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. URBAN RENEWAL: Mayor Johns announced that he had received a telegram from federal c__)officials in Washington announcing the approval of Ithaca's application for Urban Renewal Project #1 N.Y. R-112. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo, ' Bleanf' City Clerk Hynnx�J hn5., 'Mayor r E 3 - COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meetings 7:30 p.m. June 2, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (12) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - Vanostrand .., Fire Chief - Weaver Urban Renewal Director - Daley Planning Director - Niederkorn Asst. Supt of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst, Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SCHUYLER PLACE: Mr. Robert Hines, 206 Schuyler Place, requested that the alternate si a a1 -ni.gT street regulation be amended to permit parking every night on the west side of Schuyler Place because parking is not permitted at any time on the other side of this street, By Ald cr.:an Stall-an: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that t?:.,3 ?aeuast be referred to the Public Safety Committee and Traffic Enginaar for study and report. Carried. GREATER ITHA; A REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD AUDIT: The Clerk presented and read a report Of an 1;a:� a ziu`� 37 tFe recor s of Zhe Crea ter Ithaca Regional Planning Board for the y�;ar env6ed December 31, 1964 which was made by Maxfield, Randolph $ Carpenter, CWr•-i:Ti Pd Pul'lic Acccu--t.wnts. By Aldar~a,i Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, lCh4-t the report be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. F.J. LAVERTY R.E.SIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from F.J. Laverty tendering his re_;l 1.ate or as a ::er„ r of the Joint Municipal Survey Committee because of his in- trntia:� yo retir a.3 Superinte:dent of Public Works on July 1st. By Alderr:ar. Baldwin. seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that Mr.. Laverty's resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried. Mayor Johns arziounced his appointment of V.P. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works, as a member of this Committee to fill the vacancy. By _Alderman Mazali: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Hannan be approved and confirmed. Carried. PETITIOTd - RELOCATION OF CENTRAL FIRE STATION: The Clerk read a petition protesting certra ire station ante 300 block of West Green Street. It contained about thirty signatures of taxpayers and residents in the immediate vicinity or. West Green and Fayette Streets. By Alde-=-i Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RFSCL`�ED, that the petition be referred to the Public Safety Committee for Its con* siderution. Carried. BTDS _ VOTING MACHINE: The Clerk reported that he had advertised for and received bids P:-c a-se o T 'a new voting machine from the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation fcr the total net sum of $1,501.00 f.o.b. Ithaca, New York. He recommended its acceptance. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City of Ithaca with one new automatic voting be awarded to Automatic Voting Machine Division, A.V.M. Corporation, f'--r the tots-2 -,z+ s=- of $1,501,00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; ar d that. trkL kayci and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract on be- half of `he C-l.ty for its pu:•chase; and that the cost thereof be charged against budget accou,-it #117, EleLtio ns, Carried. < f Page 2 ., June 2, 1965 1ha "expired CPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Clerk anthe terms of a 11 mem ers o t e Capital mprovements eview Committee on June 1. Mayor Johns announced he had received a recommendation from the Planning Board for its representatives on this Committee but had not received a recommendation from the Board of Public Works. He asked the Council for its recom- mendation. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits E RESOLVED, that the C=ioil recommends Alderman Hunt for appointment as its represent- " ` ative on this Committee. `{ Carried. Mayo Johns then announced he would have the complete membership of this Committee ad)t for the next meeting. MICH4P L R. KISH: The Clerk announced that the term of Harold W. Mosher as a Fire Conmi stoner will expire on June 30, 1965. Mayor Johns announced he had appointed Michael R. Kish, 713 West Court Street, to succeed { Nir. Mosher for a three-year term commencing July 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1968. He ; :- requested Council approval thereof. =: • By Alderman Macali : seconded by Alderman Clynes �*-�PESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Michael R. Kish as a Fire Commissioner for Jhe three-year term ending June 30, 1968 be approved and confirmed. ! Carried. 4,~ ILBERT WEBBER: The Clerk advised that the recent and untimely death of Gilbert Webber tad creat`ecTa`vacancy on the Planning Board. Mayor Johns announced his intent to fill ; ¢ r` Vhis acancy at t?ie next meeting of the Council. Alderman Stallman noted that Mr. d served as a member of the Council for a short time and, on his recommendation, nt arose and stood for a minute in silence as a tribute to his memory. S. OGA TREET PARKING LOT LEASE: The Clerk reported that Rothschild Bros. had with- ' . . draws its agreement to underwrite any operating loss incurred by the City after June 30, a Street` 955, by reason of its lease of the S. Tio g parking lot from Agda S. and.; `• Mar 4E. Osborn. He advised that the Controller had informed the Osborns of this action a^.d notified them of the city's intent to cancel the lease on this date unless the Council wished to renew it under new terms. r By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a lease wit rs.- Osborne for use of property located on South Tioga Street as a city parking to said lease to be on a month to month basis, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommended rent for said lot to be an amount al to the revenues from parking meters on said lot for the prior month. S. AURORA STREET TPUCK TRAFFIC: In view of a recent meeting held with State ials q1 regar ang trucfc trams is on outh Aurora Street,Attorney Freeman recommended t he action taken by the Council on May Sth. authorizing him to start an action aga the State Traffic Commission to reduce the speed limit on S. Aurora Street hill to miles per hour be rescinded. Alderman Stallman stated that the meeting referred to uced ' favorable results and that State Officials who were present had promised to to ' immediate action to prohibit all northbound truck traffic over 9 tons from usin Aurora Street hill by rerouting it over 96B at Candor. State Police and the S f had agreed to cooperate he noted. He stated that the Traffic Commission is wi power to reduce the speed limit below 25 m.p.h. and that if the city undertook ,d D it it would not be possible to collect any fines for violation thereof because the illegality. Alderman Stallman felt the matter should be tabled pending the res" of rerouting the truck traffic. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the Attorney be directed to suspend any action against the State affic Commission regarding this matter until the results of promises made at the recent meeting on the subject is known. Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS: Controller Weinstein presented and reviewed an agree- ment etwPen the—City and e City School District covering the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain for the year commencing July 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1966 for a lump sum payment of $15,600.00 for these services. He recommended approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. ,s a •,.. „� r• Page 3 June1�65':. R�. F. r - 4 • r r r • I }} � � ,raiiG� A•; .``� r•ai�*. . The Controller rese ' t r agreem �r'vices o£.. t�cal civil. ,t,. Servi Cennission"t b half of the Dist for`7ar ..period for a lump sum�� payment of $2,581.00. commended airal of this regiment also. W ° By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved as presented; and that `he Mayor and City O�ifk be aut ized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. ;f Carried. �. CAPITAisRESERVE FUND #13: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits r W -IT-AT.—tnere�,as-Teretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6C of the General Munich Law a Capital Reserve Fund No. 13, Traffic Signal Standardization, and f f WHEREAS, the purpose for which said fund was established has been abandoned, namely, the installation of two traffic signals at all places where there is presently one, and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this board to transfer the remaining funds of this Reserve Fund to other Capital Reserve Funds, NOW VEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to withdraw all remaining fun in Capital Reserve Fund No. 13 and deposit same in the City of Ithaca General Fun for reappropriation in accordance with the 1965 General Fund Budget to Capital Res rve Fund No. 4 - Bridges. AYE#: 12 N 0 Carried. RKMENS COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin = r WHEREAS, there has heretofore Ti�ee'n set up pursuant to Section 6J of the General Municipal Law a Workmens Cc^:pensation Reserve Fund, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has ceased to be a self insurer and has paid all known accrued and contingent liabilities, and � WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Board to transfer the remaining funds of this Reserve Fund to other Capital Reserve Funds, N HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to withdraw all remaining in this fund and deposit same in the City of Ithaca General Fund for reappropriation n accordance with the 1965 General Fund Budget to Capital Reserve Fund No. 4, Bridges. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #19: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, it is tie intent of this Common Council to accumnulate part of the cost of acquisition and relocation of the "Railroad Loop", the maximum cost of which is estimated to be $300,000.00, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 6-C of the General Municipal Law, as amended, this Common Council hereby establishes a capital reserve fund to be known as Capital Reserve Fund #19, Railroad Loop Relocation, the purpose of which is tofinanee the cost of acquisition and relocation of the "Railroad Loop", and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized and directed to deposit z moneys of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the "Railroad Loop Relocation Reserve Fund"; and further to invest, from time to time, the moneys : in this fund pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal Law, and 1 Pt_ E"IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no expenditure shall be made from this fund except specific items for which the fund is created; and then only upon authorization `* Common Council. AYES: 12 _ NAYS: 0 Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - WATER $ SEWER DEPARTMENTS: The Controller reviewed the " immediate need to repair the roof on t e Water Bui ing on First Street, at an estimated cost of $2000.00, an expense not included in the currep± budget. W By.,Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RE VED, that the amount of $1200.00 from the Water Contingent Fund, and the amoun4of •.,$80 , 00 from the Sewer Fund Contingent Fund, making a total appropriation of $2,000.00 ,1 •be•• a griated to budget account #3-H for the purpose of replacing the roof on the Water., u �( 3`'°► ­AYES: NAYS: 0 • y Car+ied. - �a 6_n l -0 4 �ji Page 4 June 2, 1965 SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT RAKE: The Controller reviewed the need for an additional apprcpriatio=o replace mechanical rake at the Sewage Disposal Plant, estimated to cost $3500, 00. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the amount of $3500,00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to budget account #364, Sewage Disposal Plant, for the replacement k a mechanical rake. AYES : 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. URBAN RENEWAL -ADVANCES: Controller Weinstein requested authorization to make advances tot e r5an ke*�Nwal Agency, after July 1, 1965, for operating purposes until it receives moneys from the federal grant., By Alderman Stallnan: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the City Controller be and hereby is authorized to advance sums up to $500000 to the Ithaca Urbar, Renewal Agency for disbursement by said Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ccr.troller is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency providing for such advances without interest and for repayment out of the first monies received from other sources by said Agency, and BE IT FURTHER R_SOLIED:, that such advances be made after said Controller is of the ?� opinion that said funds shall be safe and secure, AYES: 12 FC"'' Carried. (� ROXTF ci7 H A' 'i i :d .:�1°4 6V.:_ F -�eir. r.ce the provisional appoint- as an i,, the Department of Finance. He a1.,'iscd _;he. h:i =�. ���=°k�r: cn a part tire basis and proven satisfactory. BV Hue :a �. ..± ^ - ;:: - .c.jn�ed by Alder.-:an Ea,gs �_-a` x101 iC!as funds for the appointment th,, s.�'� Bu��L.: r -,r �.• p ^:ent of an Account Clerk in _nce, and esp as head or the Department of Finance, has recommended her a o�. ,- r r r' V ^ `�•- T- t1le pr visicnal a point lent of Miss Roxie Smith as an 3'k ! L�pz.~, r.:nfi of PL-.ance at the annual rate of $3464, the '�! r c - = n ��`?. r.. -_ :n, be approved; that her appointment be Service Commission be requested to hold M r. Carried. UPPAN AND PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT, NUMBERED CONTI-ZACT NO, N,Y, R-112 (G) , BETWEEN THE CITY OF ITHACA, Nr!V YOKK AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PE971AINING TO A CEFCIA_IN PROJECT DESIGNATED PROJECT NO, N�Y: R-112. AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT EXPEN- DT171RES AC,COUNvT AND A PROJECT RECEIPTS ACCOUNT By Alderm .n Schmidt., seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, Under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the United States of America (herein called the "Govern-pent") has tendered to the City of Ithaca, New York (herein called the "Local Public Agency") a proposed Capital Grant Contract, pursuant to which the Coverr,ment would extend certain Federal financial assistance to the Local Public Agency in connection with the urban renewal project described therein; and WHEREAS, Under said proposed Contract it is required, among other things, that, with respect to said Project, the Local Pubic Agency will promptly set up, and will maintain in a bank or banks which are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a separate account or accounts designated "Project Expenditures Account; Project No. N.Y. R-112", and a separate account or accounts designated "Project Receipts Account ; Project No. N.Y. R-112 ', into which shall be deposited certain funds described in said proposed Contract; and WHEREAS, The Local Pa'-yic Agency has giv�Dn due consideration to said proposed Contract; and Page 5 June 2, 1965 WHEREAS, The Local Public Agency is duly authorized, under and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of New York, to undertake and carry out said Project and to execute such proposed Contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK AS FOL L014IS: Section 1. The proposed contract, designated "Capital Grant Contract, Contract No: N.Y. R-112 (G)", consisting of Parts I and II, and providing for the making by the Government to the Local Public Agency of a Project Capital Grant under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, in connection with the project described therein H and designated as Project NO. N.Y. R-112, is hereby in all respects approved. Section 2. The Mayor of the City of Ithaca, New York is hereby authorized and directed to execute said proposed Contract in two counterparts on behalf of the Local Public Agency, and the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca, New York 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, together with such other documents relative to the approval and execution thereof as may be required by the Government. Section 3. With respect to that certain project of the Local Public Agency designated Prole`ct No. N.Y. R-112, there are hereby established a separate account or accounts, designated "Project Expenditures Account; Project No. N.Y. R-112", and a separate account or accounts, designated "Projected Receipts Account; Project No. N.Y. R-112", each of which accounts shall be maintained in a bank or banks which are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. All funds which, by the terms of the Capital Grant Contract, are required to be deposited in said Project Expenditures Account or in said Project Receipts Account shall be promptly deposited therein. Section 4. The City Controller of the City of Ithaca, New York is hereby authorized to file requisitions, together with necessary supporting documents, with the Government, in accordance with the Capital Grant Contract, requesting payments to be made on account of the Project Capital Grant provided for in the Capital Grant Contract, and to do and perform all other things and acts required to be done or performed in order to obtain such payments. Section S. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. MAYOR'S SALARY: Alderman Stallman reported that there was a difference of opinion among mem ersof the Finance Committee asto whether the Mayor's salary should be raised to $8,000.00 per annum as recommended previously by the Charter & Ordinance Committee. Aldermen Baldwin and Hart concurred with the $8,000.00 figure while Aldermen Kilby and Bangs felt it should be $6,000.00. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the salary of the Mayor for the term commencing on January 1, 1966 be and hereby is established at $8,000.00 per annum. AYES: 9 - Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 3 - Clynes, Kilby, Bangs Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart LVED, that the bills approved and audited in the total amount of $173,301.91, as listed on audit abstract #5-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Contract by and between the City of Ithaca, New York and the firm of Kelly, Parsons, Canfield $ Stein, a final payment of ten per cent (10%) of the total contract price has been retained subject to the Housing and Home Finance Agency approval of the Urban Renewal application for Project No. N.Y. R-112, Center-Ithaca; and WHEREAS, The Housing and Home Finance Agency has approved the Urban Renewal application, effective May 3, 1965; Page 6 June 2, 1965 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the firm of Kelly, Parsons, Canfield $ Stein has completed in a satisfactory . manner all services as described in its contract with the City of Ithaca, New York. 2. That a final payment in the amount of six thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($6,250.00) be approved for payment. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Urban Renewal Agency and the Finance Committee in the total amount of $6,389. 73, as listed on audit abstract #5-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. WATER RESOURCES REPORT: V.P. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works made a report to the Council on the status of a study being made of the Cayuga Lake basin. He advised this was being done by the Cayuga Lake Basin Board consisting of one member from Cayuga, three from Seneca and three from Tompkins County. He predicted all of the proposed studies should be completed by the end of 1966. On the local scene he listed the following improvements that are being made to the city's water system: J U 1) Improvement of our distribution system each year. 2) Bids will be taken within the next 6 weeks on a new pumping station to replace VanNattas station. 3) Consolidation, of the Hector $ Cliff Street pumping stations with a new station on Vinegar Hill which will improve the distribution of water on West Hill. 4) The recent construction of new water tanks on Elm Street (West Hill) and Coddington Road (South Hill) has improved the storage of clear water. 5) Upon completion of the pumping plant planning for needs of the future will continue to include securing additional sources either by further development of the present Six Mile Creek, a change to Fall Creek, or going directly to Cayuga Lake. CODE AMENDMENT: Alderman Baldwin presented and recommended adoption of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances which would repeal paragraph (d) of Section 6-61 and add a new paragraph in place thereof covering illuminating signs. The proposed amendment required that illuminating signs be constructed of non-combustible material and there was some doubt expressed as to what this meant. By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment be tabled and referred back to the Building Commissioner for further study thereof with sign makers. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #12-1965 - LOCAL LAW: Alderman Baldwin recommended adoption of the following Local Law which was presented and laid on the table at the last Meeting: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (5) OF SECTION 8-15 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ENACTED BY THE C0144ON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraph (5) of Section 8-15 of the Ithaca City Charter, as last amended by Local Law No. 1-1955, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2. Paragraph (5) Exceptions. An employee or officer who suffers injuries in the course of his employment and who is entitled to benefits under pro- visions of the Workmen's Compensation Law may elect to use sick leave benefits which shall have been accumulated to his credit, pursuant to Sec. 8-15, during the period of his disability, which benefits shall be charged against his accumulated sick leave. If he elects to do so the amount of any award made to him by the Workmen's Compensation Board, during a period for which he shall have received sick leave benefits, shall be paid to the City of Ithaca. Payments made to the City under the pro- visions of this law shall be credited to whatever fund the sick leave benefits shall have been paid from. Page 7 June 2, 196S Section 3. This local law shall become effective immediately upon its being filed in the office of the Secretary of State. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this d ay of June, 1965 and designated Loc 1 Law #3-19 5. Mayor BIDS - METER SERVICE CAR: Alderman Hunt reviewed bids received on May 21st. for furnishing the Police Department with a Cushman Meter Service car hich are tabulated as follows: Trade-In Gross Bid Allowance Net Bid Cushman Mid-Hudson Sales $ 1,931. 77 $ 1,18`1.451 Grass Cutting Equipment & Supply 1,733.90 243.90 1,490.00 Edwards Golf & Lawn 1,680.00 125.00 1,555.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Macali WHEREAS, bids on a three-wheel truckster type motorcycle, to be used as a meter service motorcycle by the Police Department, which were received on May 21, 1965 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 Cushman Mis-Hudson Sales, Inc. for one 1965 three-wheel Cushman Truckster in the total amount of $1,481.77 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 one 1965 three-wheel Cushman Truckster be and hereby is awarded to the Cushman Mid-Hudson Sales, Inc. in the total net amount of $1,481. 77 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1965 Police Department budget, ace #130. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carrie COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the 1965 Compensation Plan be amended by deleting therefrom the following! "A Patrolman or Sergeant who has acted as a detective for three successive months shall be paid at one grade higher than a patrolman or sergeant for the period after the three qualifying months that he acts as a detective. If he shall revert to patrolman status after that time, a new qualifying period shall be required, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be amended further as follows: 1) A patrolman or sergeant who shall have been assigned to detective duty for three successive months, shall thereafter receive, in addition to existing clothing allowances, an expense allowance of $25.00 per month for each month he shall be assigned to the detective division. A month shall be construed to mean he shall serve 28 days of the calendar month as a detective. 2) Such allowance shall be paid on a voucher rather than payroll and that there shall be no pro-ration of such allowance in periods of less than a month, 3) That if a qualified detective shall be assigned to other duties full time, a new three month qualifying period shall begin. 4) This shall be effective July 1, 1965 and periods already served shall count toward the qualifying period. Carried. POLICE BUILDING: Alderman Hunt reported that a joint meeting of City and County officials had been held within the past week at which time the Architect presented his final plans with cost estimates for a combined City-County police building. It was agreed by those present at that time that there be a joint meeting on Wednesday night, June 9th, of the Aldermen and Supervisors acting as a "Committee of the Whole" to review the matter. After some discussion it was agreed that the Council should convene in special session after this meeting to take action on the matter. Page 8 June 2, 1965 By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Council meet with the Supervisors in the County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9th, to act as a "Committee of the Whole" to review final plans and cost estimates for the proposed City-County police building, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council convene in special session at 9:00 p.m. at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, to take its action on the matter. Carried. FIRE STATION RELOCATION: Alderman Hunt reported that the Public Safety Committee did not have a unanimous recommendation regarding the relocation of central fire head- quarters in the 300 block of West Green Street. He therefore asked members of the Committee to state their views on the matter. Alderman Bangs strongly opposed it, Alderman Clynes approved, Alderman Macali had no comment and Alderman Hunt approved. After a lengthy discussion action was taken to designate a definite site for the building as follows: By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Macali and Clynes RESOLVED, that the following described properties be designated as a site for the relocation of central fire headquarters: 1. The property now owned by Fred D. $ Julia Way located at 310 West Green Street. 2. The property now owned by Atte $ Amanda Ru_i,pa'.ck_ located at 314 West Green Street, 3. As much of the municipal parking lot as the W. State Street parking lot, located at 310 West Street and extending through to W. Green Street, as may be needed. 'J AYES: 9 - Clynes, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 3 - Kilby, Bangs, Yavits Carried. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to continue his negotiation for the purchase of the property owned by Bernice E. Marshall and located at 317 West State Street for use in connection with expansion of the West State Street municipal parking lot. Carried. By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, that the Public Safety Committee be authorized to negotiate with Ithaca Associated Architects for the design of a new building to be located on the site hereinabove designated for the relocation of central fire headquarters. AYES : 10 - Clynes, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Bangs Carried. MUNICIPAL GARAGE: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had approved preliminary plans and a report on the proposed construction of a municipal garage and referred them to the Council for its action. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the plans and report for a joint municipal garage, approved by the Board of Public Works on May 12, 1965, be approved by the Common Council; and that the cost estimates for this facility be referred to the Capital Improvements Review Committee for inclusion in the Capital Budget for the year 1965. Carried. SALE OF LAND - GILES STREET: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had received a request rom Donald Lucenti to purchase a tract of city-owned land adjacent to 705 Giles Street and that the Board had recommended to the Council that it authorize its sale at public auction at a price of not less than $1,500.00, its appraised value, plus the cost of advertising the sale etc. Alderman Hart presented a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise this property for sale at public auction as recommended. Alderman Schmidt felt the matter should be referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation before being sold. Alderman Stallman advised that the matter is currently being studied by the Planning Board at the request of the Board of Zoning Appeals because Mr. Lucenti has applied for a rezoning of the area in order to construct an apartment house there. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled pending receipt of a recommendation thereon by the Planning Board, AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Hart Carried. Page 9 June 2, 1965 GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE ADDITION: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an appropriation of $2,000.00 to finance the construction of a storage addition to the municipal golf course club house. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the request received from the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $2,000.00 to build an addition on the Municipal Golf Course/bP M4% to the Capital Improvements Review Committee for inclusion in the Capital Budget for 1966. AYES: 7 - Kilby, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Hart. NAYS: 5 - Schmidt, Hughes, Bangs, Macali, Clynes. Carried. ,. TAYLOR PLACE CONDEMNATION: Alderman Stallman reported he had once again talked with Charles V. Brown, 206 C estnut Street, in an effort to get him to sell a parcel of his land to the City for the extension of Taylor Place but that all attempts to get Mr. Brown to sell had been unsuccessful. He felt Mr. Brown was not sure what he wanted. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary right-of-way from Mr. Brown for the extension of Taylor Place. Carried. APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMAN RUNDLE TO STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Johns announced his appointment o Alderman Rundle as a member of the UrFan Renewal Committee and the Industrial Development Committee to succeed Mr. McNeill. He appointed Alderman Schmidt as Chairman of the Urban Renewal Committee. BELLE SHERMAN TRACT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RAE $L Dom, t ai Cie Council go on record as being in favor of purchasing from the Ithaca City School District - for use as a park and recreation area - all of the Belle Sherman Tract Site not retained by the School Board, which was made available for purchase by the City at the last meeting of the Council. Carried. SALES TAX: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the imposition of a state wide sales tax, coupled with a liberalized state aid formula, makes a County sales tax unreasonable and unwise, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby requests that the Tompkins County Board of Supervisors dissolve and discharge the Special Sales Tax Committee requested by this Council in June 1964, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors. Carried. SENECA STREET - TWO-WAY TRAFFIC: Alderman Clynes recommended that West Seneca Street, between Fulton and Meadow treet, be returned to two-way traffic in anticipation of the Greyhound bus terminal being relocated at the corner of Fulton and Seneca Streets. By Alderman Clynes: seconded by alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee and Traffic Engineer for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Hunna fbhns,' Mayor PRELIMINARY COST ANALYSIS COUNTY-CITY POLICE FACILITY ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY N-Y. J, Victor Bagn ardi Arch it ect June 9, 1965 New Building ®====G-==4-a---- -=---- $343,500 Existing Building Renovation -----===---- 2__15 ,600 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION 28,085 Sq. Ft, @ $19,,90 ------=—=--- $559,100 Fixed Equipment =--n--®o 70,500 Site Development ----- ---------- 7,000 Fees ----------- ------ -------- 50,000 Contingency -------- so 000 $746,600 Demolition -------- 14,000 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 9:00 P.M. June 9, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen - Clynes, Kilby, Bangs, Baldini, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. Chief of Police - VanOstrand Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Mr. Victor Bagnardi, Architect The Council met on this date at 7:30 p.m. with the Board of Supervisors at the Court- house as a "Committee of the Whole" and listened to a detailed briefing by Architect Bagnardi on the final plans and a proposal for a joint county-city police building to be constructed on a site adjacent on the west to the present Tompkins County Sheriff's office on East Court Street. The Council was convened at 9:00 p.m. in City Hall to take action on this matter. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the proposal be brought before the Council for official discussion thereof. JCarried. A preliminary cost analysis, which was reviewed at the earlier meeting, is attached to the minutes which show the total cost to be $746,000.00 plus demolition of the old building estimated at $14,000.00. Alderman Stallman explained that the County intends to build and own the building and lease its facilities to the city for use by the Police Department on percentage of use basis. He expressed his approval of the idea. Mayor Johns felt it would be a real saving for the city and a real step towards consolidation. Chief of Police VanOstrand had some reservations about using joint facilities with the Sheriff. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, final plans and a proposal to construct a building by the County of Tompkins, which will serve as a joint county-city police building, have been reviewed by the Board of Supervisors and the Common Council, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Common Council that the proposal will afford substantial savings to the taxpayers of the entire County, including the City of Ithaca, and there- fore is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca, NOW THEREFOU BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the proposal as pre- sented, subject to its subsequent approval by the Board of Supervisors, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and the Public Safety Committee be authorized to negotiate with County officials and prepare a suitable lease agreement covering the use of said building by the Police Department of the City and present it to the Council for its approval. Unanimously Carried. BELLE SHERMAN TRACT - STATE $ FEDERAL AID: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, under Article 16-C of the Conservation Law, known as the "park and recreation land acquisition act" (hereinafter referred to as "park lands acquisition act") , state funds may be expended and made available to cities for the acquisition of land for parks; and WHEREAS, the acquisition by the City of lands for establishing or expanding a neighbor- hood­park is necessary and desirable due to the diminution of open lands convenient to densely-populated areas; and WHEREAS, an area or areas do not exist for establishing a new park of not less than SO acres nor for expanding an existing park to not less than 50 acres by the addition thereto of not less than 25 acres, within the City; and WHEREAS, insufficient areas of eligible land exist within said City to permit the establishment or expansion of parks in accordance with such minimum standards or the establishment of a new park, or expansion of an existing park which as expanded would contain not less than 25 acres; and Page 2 June 9, 1965 WHEREAS, state aid for acquisition of lands for a municipal neighborhood park approved by the governing body of the City may be made available upon the recommendation of the State Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal and approval thereof by the Conservation Commissioner; and WHEREAS, land acquired by a municipality with aid of state funds may not be used for other than a public park nor alienated without express legislative authority; and WHEREAS, the proposed park location has been approved by the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca which has also found that the proposed Dark location generally con- forms to the existing comprehensive plan of the community and park development plans and other plans or programs where such exist; and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City of Ithaca acquire lands estimated to cost approximately seventy thousand dollars ($70,000), in order to establish a municipal neighborhood park, described as follows: bounded on the east by the city line, on the west by Cornell Street, on the north by a 60-foot extension of existing residential properties facing Mitchell Street, and on the south by the property lines of residences fronting on Homestead Road, but excluding a portion in the southwest now belonging to the city and occupied by a water tank and another portion in the northwest to be retained by the school board for an addition to the Belle Sherman School playground; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA: 1. That the said described lands within the City of Ithaca consist of approximately 10 acres. 2. That the said described lands are located in or convenient to densely-populated areas. 3. (a) Certifies that because of the built up character of the municipality, eligible area or areas do not exist for "establishing" a new park of not less than 50 acres nor for expanding of an existing park to not less than 50 acres by the addition thereto of not less than 25 acres, within the City of Ithaca. (b) Certifies that insufficient areas of eligible land exist within the City to permit the establishment or expansion of parks in accordance with such minimum standards or the establishment of a new park, or expansion of an existing park which as expanded would contain not less than 25 acres. 4. That the said state aid available under and pursuant to the Dark lands acquisition act is needed to enable the City of Ithaca to acquire the said described lands. S. That the said described lands to be acquired consist of predominately open or natural lands. 6. That the lands described above are approved for acquisition for a municipal neighborhood park pursuant and subject to the provisions and requirements of the park lands acquisition act as well as such rules and regulations as are prescribed by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal. 7. That the City of Ithaca is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the park lands acquisition act and the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for the establishing or expansion of a neighborhood park with state aid, including but not limited to those prohibiting the municipality from (a) making any rule or regulation restricting the use of such park to the residents of the municipality without express approval of the Conservation Commissioner, (b) disposing or alienating the lands acquired with the aid of state funds without express authority of the legislature, and the provision by the municipality of twenty-five (25) percent of the cost of land acquisition. 8. That all legal requirements on the part of the City of Ithaca necessary to acquire the said described land will be met. Page 3 June 9, 1965 9. That the City of Ithaca will otherwise comply with any and all requirements of the park and recreation land acquisition act as well as the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal. 10. That the filing of an application by the City of Ithaca, for a State Grant-in-Aid, to acquire the said described lands, in the amount of seventy thousand dollars ($700000) is hereby approved, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application with the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal or other State Officials and to act as the authorized representative of the City of Ithaca, AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 -Burns Carried and approved. Resolution of Governing Body Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant to Acquire Open-Space Land By Alderman Stal lman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt 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 V of urban areas in accordance with plans for the allocation of land to such purposes; V and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York, desires to acquire Fee Simple Title to certain land known as the Belle Sherman Tract, which land, in accordance with the Ithaca General Plan and the Ithaca Urban Area General Plan, approved by the City Planning Board and the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, is to be held and used for per- manent open-space land as neighborhood park; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall be dis- criminated against because of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land proposed to be acquired; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total consideration to be paid for the acquisition of said interest will be $70,000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, 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 $14,000, and that the City of Ithaca, New York, will pay 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 appli- cation 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 authorized correspondent of the City of Ithaca, New York. 3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with the Ithaca General Plan, adopted by the City Planning Board, for the preservation of permanent open-space land, and that, should said grant be made, the City of Ithaca, New York, will retain said land for the use designated in said application and approved by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. 4. That the United States of America and the Housing and Home Finance Administrator be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Ithaca, New York, with regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Burns Carried and approved. Page 4 June 9, 1965 WOOD STREET TRACT - STATE & FEDERAL AID: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Aldmn. Clyrres WHEREAS, under Article 16-C of the Conservation Law, known as the "park and recreation land acquisition act" (hereinafter referred to as "park lands acquisition act"), state funds may be expended and made available to cities for the acquisition of land for parks; and WHEREAS, the acquisition by the City of lands for establishing or expanding a neighbor- hood park is necessary and desirable due to the diminution of open lands convenient to densely-populated areas; and WHEREAS, an area or areas do not exist for establishing a new park of not less than 50 acres nor for expanding an existing park to not less than 50 acres by the addition thereto of not less than 25 acres, within the City; and WHEREAS, insufficient areas of eligible land exist within said City to permit the establishment or expansion of parks in accordance with such minimum standards or the establishment of a new park, or expansion of an existing park which as expanded would contain not less than 25 acres; and WHEREAS, state aid for acquisition of lands for a municipal neighborhood park approved by the governing body of the City may be made available upon the recommendation of the State Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal and approval thereof by the Con- servation COm-miGsiOner; and WHEREAS, land acquired by a municipality with aid of state funds may not be used for other than a public park nor alienated without express legislative authority; and WHEREAS, the proposed park location has been approved by the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca which has also found that the proposed park location generally con- forms to the exiting comprehensive plan of the community and park development plans and other plans or programs where such exist; and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City of Ithaca acquire lands estimated to cost approximately twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) in order to establish a municipal neighborhood park, described as follows: bounded on the north by Wood Street, on the south by the center line of Park Street (extended), on the east by the center line of Fair Street (extended) , and on the west by South Meadow Street; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RECOLv'ED BY THE COP-MON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA: 1. That the said described lands within the City of Ithaca consist of approximately four acres, 2. That the said described lands are located in or convenient to densely-populated areas. 3. (a) Certifies that because of the built up character of the municipality, eligible area or areas do not exist for "establishing" a new park of not less than 50 acres nor for expanding of an existing park to not less than 50 acres by the addition thereto of not less than 25 acres, within the City of Ithaca. (b) Certifies that insufficient areas of eligible land exist within the City to permit the establishment or expansion of parks in accordance with such minimum standards or the establishment of a new park, or expansion of an existing park which as expanded would contain not less than 25 acres. 4. That the said state aid available under and pursuant to the park lands acquisition act is needed to enable the City of Ithaca to acquire the said described lands. S. That the said described lands to be acquired consist of predominately open or natural lands. 6. That the lands described above are approved for acquisition for a municipal neighbor- hood park pursuant and subject to the provisions and requirements of the park lands acquisition act as well as such rules and regulations as are prescribed by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal. Page 5 June 9, 1965 7. That the City of Ithaca is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the park lands acquisition act and the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for the establishing or expansion of a neighbor- hood park with state aid, including but not limited to those prohibiting the municipality from (a) making any rule or regulation restricting the use of such park to the residents of the municipality without express approval of the Conservation Commissioner. (b) disposing or alienating the lands acquired with the aid of state funds without express authority of the legislature, and the provision by the municipality of twenty-five (25) percent of the cost of land acquisition. 8. That all legal requirements on the part of the City of Ithaca necessary to acquire the said described land will be met. 9. That the City of Ithaca will otherwise comply with any and all requirements of the park and recreation land acquisition act as well as the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal. 10. That the filing of an application by the City of Ithaca, for a State Grant-in-Aid, to acquire the said described lands, in the amount of twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) is hereby approved, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application with the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal or other State officials and to act as the authorized representative of the City of Ithaca. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Burns Carried and approved. Resolution of Governing Body Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant to Acquire Open-Space Land By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes 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, New York, desires to acquire Fee Simple Title to certain land known as the Wood and Meadow Street Tract, which land, in accordance with the Ithaca General Plan and the Ithaca Urban Area General Plan, approved by the City Planning Board and the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, is to be held and used for permanent open-space land as neighborhood park; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land proposed to be acquired; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total consideration to be paid for the acquisition of said interest will be $28,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, 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 $5,600, and that the City of Ithaca, New York, will pay 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 authorized correspondent of the City of Ithaca, New York. Page 6 June 9, 1965 3. That the Proposed acquisition, is in accordance with the Ithaca General Plan, adopted by the City Planning Board, for the preservation of permanent open-space land, and that, should said grant be made, the City of Ithaca, New York, will retain said land for the use designated in said application and approved by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. 4. That the United States of America and the Housing and Home Finance Administrator be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Ithaca, New York, with regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Burns Carried and approved.. On motion the meeting was adjourned. C �{ Geo. A,/ Blean, 9iiy Clerk Hun na Jt5h S, Mayor II t COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA Special Meeting 5:00 P.M. June 28, 2965 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Aldermen (10) - Kilby, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Hart Attorney - Freeman Urban Renewal Director - Daley Engineer - Melchen Traffic Engineer - Flumerfelt Deputy City Clerk - Grey Mayor Johns announced that this meeting has been called at the request of Alderman John Bangs to adopt an ordinance to halt trucks from using South Aurora Street. Alderman Bangs introduced Amelia Longo, a resident of South Hill, who spoke on the hazards of runaway trucks on South Aurora Street. Alderman Bangs then read a letter from Lloyd A. Maeder, Chief Traffic Engineer of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, who stated that it would be appropriate for the city to adopt a similar resolution such as the State has ex- Z.�) cluding vehicles in excess of nine (9) tons from Mill Street in the Town of Candor to the southerly city line of Ithaca. Alderman Bangs then read a copy of the States traffic law in regards to trucks using Route 96B. CODE AMENDMENT - TRUCK ROUTES: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman turns BE IT R AND Uy the Common-council of the City of Ithaca, New York and it is hereby ordained by authority of same that Chapter 15, Article IX Section 15.111101 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca be amended by adding thereto a UW paragraph to read as follows: (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, all northbound vehicles having a total gross weight in excess of nine (9) tons are hereby excluded from Aurora Street from the south line of the City of Ithaca to State Street. Unanimously Carried. Alderman Kilby remarked on other routes that this ordinance would help, such as Cliff Street and Hector Street. He asked Engineer Nelchen to look into this$ On motion the meeting was adjourned. R ert G. G r Deputy City I it Hunna Johns Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 7, 196S PRESENT Mayor - Johns Aldermen - Clynes, Killy, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Freeman Fire Chief - Weaver Planner - Niederkorn Urban Renewal Director - Daley Attorney for Urban Renewal - Mulvey Housing Authority Member - Jack Kiely Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Sealer of Wts. $ Msrs. - Nedrow Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION WAGON: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of ire Commissioners requesting an a itiona appropriation of $650.00 to finance the purchase of a new station wagon for the Fire Department to replace the one demolished in a collision with a fire truck on June 6th. It was indicated that the amount together with the insurance recovered would pay for a new 1965 Ford station wagott ordered under State contract. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, Fire Department Car #8 was damaged beyond repair in an accident and WHEREAS, the insurance settlement after the deductible was in the amount of $1,450.000 and WHEREAS, the cost of replacement of said vehicle is about $2100 leaving a balance of $650 after application of insurance proceeds, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there be appropriated from Contingency Fund the amount of $650.00 to Fire Department Account No. 132450 - Vehicles for Mich purchase. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. BIDS - FIRE TRUCK: The Clerk read another letter from the Board Of Fire Commissioners requesting permission to advertise for bids on a new fire truck for No, S Fire Company to replace the one demolished in the collision on June 6th. It was indicated that there would be sufficient funds in Capital, Reserve Fund No. 1S for this purpose by 1966 when the purchase would be made. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, Fire Department Engine No. S has been damaged beyond repair to an accident, and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners has requested authority to take bids on re- placement of Engine No. S with payment therefor to be made in fiscal year 1966, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners are authorized to take bids on a new fire engine No. S, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners report back to this Council the results of such bids prior to award in order that this Council may consider an appropriation of funds therefor: . Carried. PARK ACQUISITION - EAST HILL: The Clerk read a letter from East Hill Civic Assn. re- questing the Council to investigate the possibility of purchasing the Ithaca College property located at the corner of Sage Place and Seneca Street for use as a neighbor- hood park. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Planning Board and Board of Public Works for study and report. Carried. Alderman Clynes entered at this point in the proceedings. Page 2 July 7, 1965 ITHACA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a letter from the Tompkins County Democratic Committee requesting t e ouncil to appoint one of its members to a committee of the Ithaca Festival to act as a liasion officer between the City and the Festival. Alderman Stallman felt that Alderman Schmidt was doing exactly this at present. Alderman Baldini felt the request was premature and that action thereon should be deferred until after election at least. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Mayor who will take office on January 1, 1966 for action. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be amended to designate Alderman Schmidt as the Council' s liasion representative until his term expires on December 31, 1965. Carried. A vote on the original motion as amended was then taken resulting in its being carried. Alderman Schmidt felt that there should be some continuity in the liasion between the City and the Festival and recommended that Tom Niederkorn, City Planner, be designated as a representative also. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that yr. Niederkorn be designated as an ex-officio liasion representative of the Council on the Festival Board. Carried. A ADELINE L. SHAW RETIREMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Adeline L. Shaw announc- -- ing her intention to retire as City Chamberlain on August 1, 1965 after 35 years of ,-) service to the City. He then read a letter from Fred Weinstein, Controller, recommend- ing the appointment of John D. Wright as City Chamberlain and Leon H. Newhart as Deputy City Chamberlain, both appointments to become effective on August 1, 1965. JOHN D. WRIGHT APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns appointed John D. Wright as City Chamberlain or an inde .finite term, to become effective on August 1, 1965, to succeed Mrs. Shaw and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw has notified this Council of her intention to retire from public service effective August 1, 1965, and WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for appointment of the City Chamberlain by the Mayor for an indefinite term subject to approval of the Common Council, and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed John D. Wright, presently Deputy City Chamberlain to succeed Mrs. Shaw, subject to Council approval, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointment of John D. Wright as City Chamber- lain be approved, to become effective August 1, 1965, with a promotional raise to the lst. merit step of line 32 of the Compensation Plan in accordance with rules of the plan. Carried. LEON NEWHART APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns appointed Leon H. Newhart as Deputy City Chamber- lain for an inde finite term, to become effective on August 1, 1965, to succeed Mr. Wright. He requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Leon H. Newhart, presently office manager for the Department of Public Works, to replace John D. Wright as Deputy City Chamberlain, subject to Council approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointment of Leon H. Newhart as Deputy City Chamberlain be confirmed, to become effective August 1, 1965, with a promotional raise to the 3rd. merit increment of line 27 of the Compensation Plan in accordance with the rules of the plan. Carried. ZONE CHANGE: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott on behalf of his client, RoTiert E. Allen,requesting that the property situated between Hector Street and the proposed extension of Campbell Avenue from Hook Place to the Old Hector Street, also known as Vinegar Hill Ext. , be rezoned from R-I to R-2. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Planning Board and Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 3 July 7, 1965 PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Weinstein, City Controller, advising that 1iac-received some inquiries from members of the Board of Supervisors, regarding parking in the area adjacent to the proposed new County-City police building. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Planning Board and the Board of Public Works for study and report. Carried. F.J. LAVERTY RETIREMENT: By Alderman Bangs: seconded unanimously by the remaining members of the Council. WHEREAS, FRANCIS J. LAVERTY has given 19 years of valuable service to the City of Ithaca as Superintendent of Public Works, during which time he has left a lasting and favorable imprint on the community, and WHEREAS, he earned the reputation for getting the job done as officially recognized in June 1965 by the Board of Public Works, and WHEREAS, he showed a strong sense of fiscal responsibility during his tenure in office, and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has earned an outstanding reputation for efficient and fast snow removal operations, among other accomplishments, and WHEREAS, he has decided to make Ithaca his home during retirement years, and for this reason we are blessed, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that this Common Council does hereby designate Francis J. Laverty as an Honorary Citizen of the City of Ithaca. Unanimously Carried. YOUTH BUREAU COORDINATOR: The Clerk read a letter from Elmer T. Blomgren in which he protests as a taxpayer of the City of Ithaca the renewal of an agreement between the City and the Social Service League for the services of a Youth Coordinator. He con- tended that this is one of the responsibilities of the Youth Bureau and provided for in Article II of its by-laws. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Youth $ Recreation Committee for its _< consideration and report. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: Mayor Johns then announced his appointment of the f-ollowing as mem ers of t e apital Improvements Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1966: Harold Hunt Common Council Representative Ralph C. Smith Board of Pub. Wks. representative Frank S. Alo Board of Pub. Wks. representative C. Murray VanMarter Planning Board representative Alan G. Feldt Planning Board representative He requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of the foregoing members of the Capital Improve- ments Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1966 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: The Clerk read telegrams and letters from the follow- ing trucking firms all of w om protested an ordinance enacted by the Council on June 28th. .v- which would prohibit trucks in excess of 9 tons from using South Aurora Street, from the south City Line to State Street: Roots Express, Inc. Universal Carloading & Distributing Co. The Red Star Express Lines, Inc. Akron-Chicago, Inc. Clenn Cartage Co. Halls Motor Transit Co. Allied Transportation Industries Assn. , _ Page 4 July 7, 1965 CODE AMENDMENT RESCINDED: Attorney Freeman advised that the State Traffic Commission could not approve t e traffic ordinance amendment adopted by the Council on June 28th. and that therefore it could not be enforced. He stated that he had received a recommend- ation by telephone today from the Commission for its further amendment so that it could be approved and enforced. He reviewed the new proposal. Alderman Bangs reviewed the results of a meeting on the subject held by the Chamber of Commerce today attended by representatives from Ithaca College, Morse Chain, National Cash Register Co. , Therm Electric Co. , Edward Melchen, Robert Flumerfelt, Dove Cutting, Lewis Warren and himself. He felt a temporary solution had been arrived at as a result by which all of the firms represented had agreed to erect signs at the exit of their driveways warning truck drivers to shift into their lowest gear. He also indicated that a committee working through the Chamber would contact all known truckers and make them aware of the dangerous situation existing on Aurora Street and that plans are in the making to have a cutoff constructed on the Danby Road south of the entrance to National Cash which would require truckers to enter, come to a stop and shift into their lowest gear before proceeding down the hill. Mr. Melchen concurred with Mr. Bangs in the feeling that the meeting was a very productive one and encouraged all city, town and county officials to strongly support the recommendations sent earlier to the State Traffic Commission regarding the problem. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the State Traffic Commission has advised city officials that the traffic ordinance amendment adopted by this Council on June 28, 1965 could not be approved by :q it and therefore is unenforceable, -� NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the traffic ordinance amendment prohibiting trucks over nine tons from using South Aurora Street hill, from the south city line to State Street, be and it hereby is rescinded. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RE-SOLUTION #13 - 1965: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldini BE IT MAINE y t e Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it is hereby ordained by authority of same that Chapter 15, Article IX Section 15-187. 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to read as follows: Sec. 15-187. 1 - Truck Route System (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, all northbound vehicles having a total gross weight in excess of nine (9) tons are hereby excluded from Aurora Street, from the south line of the City of Ithaca to State Street, except the following: 1) Buses engaged in, or normally engaged in, receiving or delivering passengers along Route 96B between its intersection with Route 96 in the Town of Candor, Tioga County and the intersection of Aurora Street and State Street in the City of Ithaca. ' 2) Trucks engaged in delivery of pickup or merchandise or other property along Route 96B between its intersection with Route 96 in the Town of Candor, Tioga County, and the intersection of Aurora Street and State Street in the City of Ithaca. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER'S SALARY: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board request- ing permission to Eire an Assistant City Planner at an annual salary of $7,589.00 which is the first increment step of grade 33 in the Compensation Plan rather than the minimum of $7,297.00. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended the appointment of Mr. Thomas Sinn as Assistant Planner at the 1st. merit increment of grade 33 rather than the minimum, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 8-23 of the Ithaca Code, all appointments other than at the minimum of the grade shall be made by the Common Council, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Thomas Sinn be appointed Assistant Planner, effective July 1, 1965, at the annual rate of $7,589, the 1st. merit increment of grade 33. Carried. Page 5 July 7, 1965 GILES STREET - SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommend- ing that the city-owned lots at 702 and 704 Giles Street be offered for sale at public auction with the condition that the City retain ownership to a stream right-of-way running through this property. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works for its further consideration and report. Carried. SPECIAL ELECTION: The Clerk presented a statement from the Commissioners of Election certi ying t Me result of the special election held on June 15, 1965 as follows: 1) Shall the Charter be amended to provide for a four-year term of the Mayor? Affirmative votes - 625 Negative votes - 820 Blank - 8 Void - 7 1,460 total votes cast. 2) Shall the Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of a full-time City Attorney, by the Mayor, subject to approval of the Common Council, to serve for an indefinite term? Affirmative votes - 299 Negative votes - 1139 Blank - 14 Void - 8 1,460 total votes cast. 3) Shall the Charter be amended to provide for one Alderman per ward? (This local law shall not become effective unless proposition #2 is approved) Affirmative votes - 574 Negative votes - 851 Blank - 26 Void - 9 1,460 total votes cast. 4) Shall the Charter be amended to provide for an election of one Alderman from each ward for a four-year term commencing on January 1, 1966? (This local law shall not become effective unless proposition #2 is approved) Affirmative votes - 542 Negative votes - 883 Blank - 27 Void 8 1,460 total votes cast. URBAN RENEWAL NOVATION AGREEMENT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF NOVATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF ITHACA, THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency was duly established by Chapter 63 of the Laws of the State of New York, effective April 13, 1965, for purposes of carrying out urban renewal activities within the City of Ithaca; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, duly adopted on the 28th. day of April 1965, a resolution entitled, "Resolution Designating Urban Renewal Agency to Carry Out Urban Renewal Functions", wherein said Resolution the City of Ithaca delegated to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency all of its powers to carry out Urban Renewal Activities for and on behalf of the said City of Ithaca; and F - WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into an Agreement of Novation between the said City of Ithaca, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the United States of America, acting through the Housing and Home Finance Agency in order to effectuate the Transfer and delegation of said power from the said City of Ithaca to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Ithaca, be and are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute a Novation Agreement for and on behalf of the said City of Ithaca with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the United States of America, acting through and by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Page 6 July 7, 1965 URBAN RENEWAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ITHACA TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ITHACA AND THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Rundle WHEREAS, Under date of June 21, 1965, Party of the First Part entered into a Contract, designated as Capital Grant Contract, N.Y. R-112(G) , (herein called "Contract") with Party of the Third Part under the terms of which Party of the Third Part agreed to advance to Party of the First Part, upon conditions set forth therein, the sum of Three Million, Eight Hundred Eighty-five Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($3,885,960.00) in preparation of an urban renewal project of the character contemplated by Title I of the Housing Act of 19490 as amended; and WHEREAS, Party of the First Part desires to be released and discharged from its obligation under the Contract, and Party of the Third Part agrees to release and dis- charge Party of the First Part therefrom on condition that Party of the Second Part undertakes to perform and to be bound by the terms of the Contract; and WHEREAS, It is necessary to enter into a Cooperation Agreement between the said City e--; of Ithaca and the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency in order to effectuate the transfer and delegation of said urban renewal activities, powers, and duties to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency; >� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Ithaca, be and are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute the attached Cooperation Agreement on be::alf of the said City of Ithaca with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Alderman Schmidt asked to be excused and left the meeting at this point in the proceed- ings. CORNELL UNIVERSITY TAX CASE: Attorney Freeman advised that a unanimous Decision had een 7eceived from Fie Appellate Division of N.Y. State Supreme Court in the matter of the Cornell University tax case and that the Decision was in favor of the City. (P.F. 1108) He recommended payment of a voucher in the amount of $4,782. 17 for legal fees and other costs payable to Phillips, Lytle, Yorkey $ Letchworth, the City's legal representatives. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, this Common Council has previously authorized legal fee of $5,000 for the appeal of the Cornell University Group Housing Tax Case, and has included such amount in the 1965 budget, and WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of a bill from the legal firm of Phillips, Mahoney, Lytle, Yorkey and Letchworth for fees of $4,425 plus disbursements of $357. 17 for a total of $4,782. 17, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has recommended payment thereof, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller be and hereby is authorized and directed to remit payment of the aforesaid bill in the amount of ¢4,782. 17. Carried. FIRE STATION SITE PROPERTY ACQUISITION: By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Macali WHEREAS, on June 2, 1965, this Common Council did by resolution designate the following described properties as the location for the Central Fire Station: 1. The property now owned by Fred D. $ Julia Way located at 310 West Green Street. 2. The property now owned by Atte & Amanda Ruuspakka located at 314 West Green Street. 3. As much of the municipal parking lot known as the W. State Street parking lot, located at 310 West State Street and extending through to W. Green Street, as may be needed. AND WHEREAS, the acquisition of said properties is necessary for the construction of said Central Fire Station, and Page 7 July 7, 1965 WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized the Mayor to execute an option for the purchase of the property located at 314 W. Green Street identified as Map #R14, Block #88 and Lot #21, for the placenent of a Central Fire Station and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to purchase said property on or about September 1, 1965 and to provide for the demolition thereof during September of 1965, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the option to purchase said property pursuant to the terms of the option agreement dated February 1, 1965 be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to set a date for the closing of this purchase on or about September 1, 1965, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City purchase the above described property for use as a Central Fire Station. AYES: 10 - Macali, Baldini, Hughes, Rundle, Baldwin, Hunt, Stallman, Yavits, Hart NAYS: 2 - Bangs, Kilby Carried. CONDEMNATION: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, on June 2, 1965, this Common Council did by resolution designate the following described properties as the location for the Central Fire Station: 1. The property now owned by Fred D. & Julia Way located at 310 West Green Street. 2. The property now owned by Atte & Amanda Ruuspakka located at 314 West Green Street. 3. As much of the municipal parking lot known as the W. State Street parking lot, located at 310 West State Street and extending through to W. Green Street, as may be needed. AND WHEREAS, the acquisition of said properties is necessary for the construction of said Central Fire Station, and WHEREAS, the City has been unable to negotiate a satisfactory option or contract for the purchase of the property identified as Map #R14, Block #88 and Lot #22 and located at 310 West Green Street and owned by Fred and Julia Way, • NCVT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to submit a final offer for the purchase of said property, pursuant to section 16 of the Condennation Law, in an amount to be agreed upon by the City Assessor and the National Farm Con- sulting Service, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said offer is not accepted, the following described property and any eas en ants thereon be and the same are hereby ordered taken, appropriated and condemned for the purpose of constructing the said Central Fire Station: Map #R14, Block #88, Lot #22, reputed owners, Fred Way & Julia Way, residing at 310 W. Green Street, Ithaca, New York. All that parcel of land situated in the County of Tompkins and in the State of New York, Conveys. . ."City of Ithaca. . .bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the north line of West Green Street in said City 174 feet west from the intersection of said street with South Albany Street: thence north along the west line of a lot of land formerly owned by Isabell P. Tichenor, 100 feet; thence west on a line parallel with said West Green Street 49 feet; thence south along the line of a lot of land formerly owned by Judson D. Winn, 100 feet to said West Green Street; thence east along the line of said West Green Street 49 feet to the place of beginning. AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney on behalf of the City is authorized Y to make or cause application to be made to the Supreme Court of the State of New York or the Tompkins County Court according to law, for the appointment of Commissioners of Condemnation, to ascertain and determine the compensation and recompense , which should be made to the respective owners, lessees and parties or persons respectively entitled unto or interested in the lands, tenements, and premises to be taken or in- jured for said purpose, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to make a motion for possession of the premises on or before September 1, 1965 pursuant to section 24 of the Con- demnation Law. AYES: 10 - Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Hart NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Bangs Carried. Pag• 10 July 7, i!65 - MARSHi:LL PROPERTY PURCHASE: Attorney Freeman reported he expected to have final negotiations for the Marshall property at 317 West State Street ready for presentation at the next meeting of the Council. APPRAISALS PARK PROPERTY: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, the City is submitting applications to New York State and the United States of America for financial aid in the purchase of the Belle Sherman and Wood Street properties as stated in the minutes of the Common Council meeting of June 6, 1965, and WHEREAS, as part of such applications it is necessary to obtain appraisals of said properties, N06 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized and directed to obtain appraisals of said properties and report the cost of obtaining such _;appraisals to this Council for an appropriation of funds. Carried, APPRAISAL FOR TAYLOR_PLACE RVWAY: Attorney Freeman requested an appropriation to cover the cost of having an appraisal made of the land needed for a right-of-way for the ex- tension of Taylor Place over the Charles Brown property. By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the sum of $50.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations budget account #260-Miscellaneous, to pay for the cost of appraisals of the Brown property on Taylor Place which is needed by the City for a might-of-way to extend Taylor Place. AYES: 12 SAYS: 0 Carried. '-�US RIGHTS-OF-T.1j By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. and Ithaca Railways, Inc. entered into an agree- ment which provided for a license for the Ithaca Railways to drive its buses over lands owned by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and WHEREAS, th eLehigh Valley Railroad Company land had been purchased by the Robinson Carpenter Inc, and Ithaca Railways license has been purchased by the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, Robinson Carpenter Inc. wishes to cancel said license in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and _ ZnHER&S,' the City of Ithaca no longrx needs said rights-of-way for bus purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does agree to such cancellation and said license agreement is cancelled effective immediately. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt WHEREAS, it is desirable for the operation of the City of Ithaca Community Transit Systen to use the new greyhound station on West State Street for purposes of transit bus operation, BE IT RESOLVED', that the City Attorney prepare agreements with Mrs. Claude Baldwin as tenant and Mr, A.D. Hull as property owner for use of said premises at no cost to the City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreements on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. CHESTNUT STREET BUS SERVI_C_E: Alderman Kilby recommended that consideration be given to running a bus service around the Chestnut Street loop on West Hill during certain peak hours of the day. His recommendation was referred to Aldermen Stallman and Kilby together with Mr, Dougherty and Mr. Flumerf elt for study and report. FIRE DEP,'RTM�TT INSURANCE SETTLEMENT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt WHEREAS, an insurance settlement has been made for Fire Engine #5 in the net amount of $1,,250, and WHERE13, the sale of this engine, after public bidding by the Board of Fire Commissioners, ,has resulted in a sale of said engine for scrap in the amount of $269.88, NCW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller be and hereby is directed to deposit the in- surance check for $1;250 and sale check of $269.88 in Capital Reserve No. 15, Reserve for Fire Engine Replacement. No,5 Insurable value - 100% $1600 Less: Deductible 250 $1350 Plus! Towing Charges 25 1375 Less: Repurchase of engine 125 Insurance Check $1250 Carried. `r 2 :Z Page 9 July 7, 1965 T1,X COLLECTION: Controller Weinstein reported that of the 1965 tax levy of $1,,575,000 for city purposes a total of $1,464.,000.00 had been collected as of July 6th, the be- ginning of the first penalty period, which was about 92.9% compared with 93% for the same period last year. Alderman Kilby expressed his feeling that the start of the 1st. penalty period should be extended one week more to benefit older and retired people who may have to wait for their social security and pension checks until after the lst. of the month. It was pointed out that this would require a change in the Charter. By 1,1derman Kilby: seconded by 1.1derman Bangs RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. !\t.t� L)y C--s- x: ./~ L` ''K"`�** �+r cL *L X^3 but . 4z -X$OND/ISSUE - WATER PUMPING STI:TION: .' _ BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 7, 1965 A RESOLUTION 1,UTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER PUMPING STI.TION FOR THE CITY OF ITHI,C1., TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, 11T A MLXIMUM FSTIK`TED COST OF $280,000, 'ND AUTHORIZING THE ISSU;,NCE OF $252,000 SERIAL BCNDS TO PAY A P1.RT OF THE COST THEREOF. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt BE,IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The construction of a new duplex water pumping station, to be known as the V,anNatta Pumping Station, including a building and facilities for the final treatment of filtered water, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $280,000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows: a By the issuance of $252,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the expenditure of $28,000 heretofore appropriated therefor in the 1964 budget of said City. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore- said specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. 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 re- spectively become; due and payable. 1,n annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section 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 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 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 author- ized 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 ITH1,CA 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. a H � Page 10 July 7, 1965 The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.C. Clynes Voting Yes P.C. Kilby Voting Yes August Macali Voting Yes R.P. Baldini Voting Yes John F. Bangs Voting Yes George Hughes Voting Yes Joseph A. Rundle Voting Yes Harold Hunt Voting Yes Frank C. Baldwin Voting Yes A.C. St allman Voting Yes Isadore Yavits Voting Yes Van B. Hart Voting YOs j 4. Approved by the Mayor ` .y' ��!?�'� , Mayor July 7, 1965 BOND ISSUE - VACUUM FILTRATION FACILITIES FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 7, 1965 v A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VACUUM FILTRATION FACILITIES FOR THE SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $265,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $172,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY A PART OF THE COST THEREOF. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The construction of vacuum filtration facilities for the sewerage treatment plant of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, to provide sludge dewatering facilities, additional heating capacities for the sludge digesters and additional sludge handling facilities, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $265,000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows: a By the issuance of $172,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; b) By the expenditure of $79,000 to be received as a grant from the Federal Government; and c) By the expenditure of $14,000 heretofore appropriated therefor in the 1965 budget of said City. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore- said specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are hereby irrevocably p edldgged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same re- spectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section 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 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 6. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: 1 Such onds 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. Page it July 7, 1965 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 Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 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.C. Clynes Voting Yes P.C. Kilby Voting Yes August Macali Voting Yes R.P, Baldini Voting Yes John F. Bangs Voting Yes ' George Hughes Voting Yes Joseph A. Rundle Voting Yes Harold Hunt Voting Yes Frank C. Baldwin Voting Yes A.C. Stallman Voting Yes Isadore Yavits Voting Yes Van B. Hart Voting �i Yes (J � Approved by the Mayor �; r,i , Mayor July 7, 1965 BOND ISSUE - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (RAILROAD LOOP) ETC: BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 7, 1965 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY BY .THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $475,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY A PART OF THE COST THEREOF. 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: Section 1. The acquisition by the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, of the real property now owned by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and used by said company for switching facilities, for flood control channel and arterial highway rights-of-way, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $500,000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows : a By the issuance of $475,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the expenditure of $25,000 current funds, which shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said $25,000 shall be provided by an appropriation of $12,500 hereby authorized from Capital Reserve Fund No. 19, with the balance, in the amount of $12,500, to be provided by a supplemental budgetary appropriation. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the a ansaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 21 (a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. 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 re- spectively 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 i become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of thy: 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. �� 5 Page 12 July 7, 1965 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 Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 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.C. Clynes Voting Yes P.C. Kilb y Voting Yes CT August Macali Voting Yes r R.P. Baldwni Voting Yes rl Jchn F„ Bangs Voting Yes J George Hughes Voting Yes Joseph A. Rundle Voting Yes Harold Hunt Voting Yes Frank C. Baldwin Voting Yes A.C. Stallman Voting Yes Isadore Yavits Voting Yes ; Van B. Hart Voting Yes Approved by the Mayor 1 -"C �t�4 , Mayor July 7, 1965 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO GO WITH BOND RESOLUTIONS - SLUDGE DRYER AND BUILDING BBy Wlcerm—an _57'tallman :_ econ e by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the unexpended balance of $5,040 in account 356, Engineering-Digester be and hereby is appropriated to Capital Account for construction of sludge dryer and building additicn. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. RAILROAD LOOP: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESO, EDP tT at there be appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund No. 19, Reserve for Railroad Loop Relocation the amount of $12,500 to Capital Account Railroad Loop Re- location, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be appropriated from General Fund Contingency Fund the amount of $12,500 to Capital Account Railroad Loop Relocation for the purpose of providing minimum amount from current funds as provided in the N.Y. State Local Finance Law as relating to the issuance of bonds. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. HOUSING PROJECT STUDY: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits 0 SO�ES,tFi`at tie -C67mmon Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby approve the sub- mission of an application by the Ithaca Housing Authority to the Public Housing Administration for a program reservation of 100 dwelling units, and the application for a preliminary loan in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 to cover the costs of surveys and planning in connection with the development of such 100 units. Carried. Mr. Jack Kiely, Chairman of the Ithaca Housing Authority, requested the Mayor to appoint a committee of the Council to attend meetings of the Housing Authority. Mayor Johns selected the Urban Renewal Committee of the Council for this purpose. Page 13 July 7, 1965 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Stallman RE9OLVED, that t e sum of $500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #2-A-1--'Cass Park, for the restoration of the baseball diamond at this location; and that the Board of Public Works be requested to proceed with this project as soon as possible. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart , RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $160979.41 as listed on audit abstract #6-1965, be approved for payment. L.,;. Carried. TAX ABATEMENT: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin BE IT -0=oD, that the Council does request the City Attorney to rule upon the legality of tax abatements, prior to the next meeting of this Council, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if such ruling be favorable the City Attorney prepare for consideration by this Council at its next regular meeting a resolution enbodying the proposals as set forth in the resolution by Alderman Stallman relating to tax abatements in the meeting of the Common Council on August 19, 1964. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #14 - 1965 : By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Section 6-61 (d) of the Code of Ordinances be re- pealed effective immediately and that a new paragraph (d) be added to Section 6-61 as follows: Spec. 6-61. Marquises, awning and projecting signs. (d) Illuminated signs. An illuminated sign must be constructed of non-combustible material and assembled in such a manner so that it shall not cause or create a hazard either structurally or electrically. All electric work on signs must be inspected and approved by the City Electrical Inspector. Any such sign shall not protrude more than eight (8) feet beyond the building line and shall not be less than nine and one-half (9 1/2) feet above the sidewalk. It shall be adequately fastened�braced,and guyed as required. Effective upon publication. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried $ approved. LOCAL LAW - BUILDING COMMISSIONER: Alderman Baldini presented the following proposed local law. A LOCAL LANs (INTRO. NO. S -1965) TO AMEND SECTION 20 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER (CODIFIED AS SEC. 2-19) RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF BUILDINGS. Section 1. Section 20 of the Ithaca City Charter (Codified as Sec. 2-19) is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 20. Commissioner of buildings; appointment, duties, powers, com- pensation: authority to adopt building code. The Commissioner of Buildings shall be under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Public Works. He shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Common Council, for an indefinite term. He shall be removable following reasonable notice and a public hearing, if he should request such hearing, (a) by the Common Council by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the aldermen or (b) by the Mayor with the approval cf the Common Council. Page 14 July 7, 1965 The Commissioner of buildings shall have power to enter and examine all premises and buildings, and to prevent all practices which may be a menace to life or property; to prevent and regulate the construction of any building which may be found to be dangerous by reason of faulty construction, and in the case of an existing structure found to be in dangerous condition by reason of age, dilapidation, decay or faulty construction, to cause the owner or occupant of any such building to put it in a safe condition; and in case the owner or occupant shall refuse or ne0 ect to do so and to comply with the provisions of the building code of the Cit;, of Ithaca now in force or hereafter adopted, said building commissioner shall have power to cause such building to be made safe at the expense of the owner or occupant and to collect the costs and expenses thereof by suit in the name of the city brought against the owner or occupant violating the provisions of such building code, or refusing to comply with the directions of such building commissioner; such action to be brought in the city court of the city; or the expense of said repairs or alterations may be assessed upon the property so im- proved or benefited thereby, and collected by warrant issued by the common council to the city chamberlain, and enforced by levy and sale in the manner provided for the collection of taxes. The Common Council may adopt a building code for regulating the construction, inspection, moving or razing of buildings, and for the regulation of all building operations, and provide penalties for the violation thereof. ^;The compensation of the commissioner of buildings shall be fixed by the common council. `1 "Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its being filed in the office of Secretary of State, subject to the prior approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca. BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT: Alderman Baldini presented the following proposed amendment to the Building Co e relating to the Building Commissioner: Section 6-12 of the Ithaca Code of Ordinances shall be amended by deleting therefrom paragraph (a) in its :.entirety and substituting therefor the following paragraph: "Section 6-12 Administration; function, duties of officers. (a) Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner shall be a practical builder, architect, or civil engineer who has been actively engaged in his occupation for at least five years in a responsible capacity, or otherwise suitably prepared by training or experience. During his term in office the building commissioner shall not be engaged in any capacity upon any building operation of the City of Ithaca nor hold any municipal office which would prejudice or interfere with the proper conduct of the office of building commissioner." Effective upon publication. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed 1c,cal law and amendment to the Building Code be roc.:ived and laid on the table until the next meeting. Carried. RELOCATION EXPENSES: By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman. Stallman RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Charter $ Ordinance Committee, that this Council approves the following legislation : N.Y. State Senate Introductory No. 4563, Print No. SS91, 5928 entitled "An Act to Amend General Municipal Law in Relation to the Payment of Movinp Expenses of Residential and Commercial. Owners and Tenants of Property Appropriated by Certain Municipal Corporations", BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Hon. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Governor; State Senator George Metcalf and "Assemblywoman Constance Cook. Carried. Alderman Kilby expressed his feeling that the City has a moral responsibility at least to help relocate residents of the City affected by the flood control project. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the city enter into an agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency to offer its assistance in relocation problems resulting from the flood control project and/or property acquired by the City. Carried. A.e Page 15 July 7, 1965 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; - SALARY: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had appointed Ro ert Dingman as Superintendent of Public Works, to become effective September 1, 1965, at an annual salary of $11,683.00 and requested approval of the salary. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Baldini WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has appointed Robert 0. Dingman as Superintendent of Public Works, effective September 1, 1965, at an annual salary of $11,683.00, and requested Council approval of the annual salary because it is above the minimum of grade 44 in the Compensation Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary of Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of POW Public Works, be approved at the annual rate of $11,683.00, effective September 1, 1965, as requested by the Board of Public Works. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had recommended that t e position of City Engineer be upgraded from 38 to 39 and that the position of Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works be added at grade 38. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the 1965 Compensation Plan be and hereby is amended by upgrading . the position of City Engineer and by adding the position of Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works as follows: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED GRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM City Engineer 39 $9234.00 $10,852.00 Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. 38 8878.00 100387.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing amendment be effective as of June 25, 1965. Carried. WEST HILL PARK ACQUISITION: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Council proceed with acquisition of land for the southerly ex- tension of Warren Place for access to the proposed West Hill park. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the City_ Attorney be authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to implement this action. AYES: 11 ABSTAINING: 1 - Clynes Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #15 - 1965: Amendments to the traffic ordinance, which were recommended by the Board of ublic Works, were approved as follows: By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same: 1) that Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances, parking pro- hibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by adding thereto the following: Tompkins Street, south side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. Hancock Street, north side, Lake Avenue to Third Street. 2) that Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-178 of the Code of Ordinances, one-way streets and alleys, be amended by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the following: Additions: Seneca eca Street between Eddy Street and Nest State Street, westbound traffic, except that two-way traffic shall be permitted on West Seneca Street between Fulton Street and Cayuga Inlet. North Cascadilla Avenue and South Cascadilla Avenue, between Tioga and Cayuga Street, westbound traffic only. Deletions : ennecca Street between Eddy and Meadow Streets, westbound traffic only. 3) that Chapter 15, Article IV, Paragraph (b) of Section 15-79, of the Code of Ordinances, speed laws applicable, authority to vary speed, speed limits, be amended by adding thereto the following: Page 16 July 7, 1965 Chestnut Street; adjacent to West Hill School in posted school speed zone, fifteen (15) miles per hour during the school noon hour, school recess, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours. Effective upon publication AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. WEST SENECA STREET - TWO-WAY TRAFFIC: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works recommended a request presented on behalf of Greyhound Bus Lines to permit two- way traffic on West Seneca Street, between Fulton and Meadow Streets, be denied. By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Stal lman RESOLVED, that the request received on behalf of Greyhound Bus Lines to permit two-way traffic on West Seneca Street, between Fulton and Meadow Streets, be denied as recommended by the Board of Public Works. AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Clynes Carried. PARK LANDS: By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Clynes �— RES`OLVED,that the Planning Board be requested to make a study of the need for additional , parks in the South and West Hill areas. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. f /\Geeo. A. Blean, Ci ty rk R Hunna Johns;, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING August 4, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Alderman - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart, Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - Van Ostrand City Planner - Neiderkorn Chairman of Housing Authority - Kiely Sealer of W^ights & Measures - Nedrow >- Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. GILES STREET SALE OF LOTS: Mr. John Bentkowski, lo8 Treva Avenue, Appeared and spoke in opposition to the proposed sale of city-owned lots at 702-704 Giles Street, G`J He opposed the use of these lots by Mr. Lucenti, who is interested in theme purchase, " for construction of a multiple dwelling unit. He called attention to the increased traffic in the area caused by the closing of the Columbia Street Bridge, the number of children, the lack of sidewalks, and the lack of proper sewer faciltiest Alderman Hart reported that both the Planning Board and of Public Works had recommended the sale of these lots. City Planner Neiderkorn stated that the lack of proper sewer facilities in this area had not been made known to the Planning Board when it made its recommendation. By Alderman Kilby: Seconded by Alderman Burns. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Planning, Board and Board of Public Works for reconsideration in light of the sewer problem which exists in this area. AYES : 11 NAYS: 1 - Ha-t Carried SEWER 'S^.'U''Y; Alderman Kilby expressed ressed his concern about other areas in the city without per sewer service. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Baldwin. RESOLVED, that the Board of Public 'Works be requested to have a study made of all areas in the City not served by sanitary sewers and which will indicate all dwellings not connected to the sewer system, Carried. ROBERT C. BRIGGS RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Robert C. Briggs ten Bring is resignation as rirector of the Youth Bureau to become effective on August 13, 1965. Alderman Baldwin stated that the Youth $ Recreation Committee recommended the designation of some other City official as "Acting Youth Bureau Director" for an interim period between August 13th and the next meeting of the Council at which time it is expected a successor to Mr. Briggs will be selected for appointment. By Alderman Baldw in: seconded by Alderman Yavits. WHEREAS, Robert C. Briggs has filed his resignation as Youth Bureau Director, to become effective on August 13, 1965 and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Youth $ Recreation Committee of the Council that a City Official be designated to act as Director for an interim period until a successor to Mr. Briggs is ,_pnointed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk, be and hereby is designated as "Acting Youth Dureau Director" for such interim period with authority to sign all necessary payrolls, vouchers and other documents of the Youth Bureau; and that he shall be empowered to sign them as "Acting Youth Bureau Director". Carried. ' fRED WEINSTEIN -on RESIGNATION- The Clerk read a letter from Fred Weinstein announcing his intenti to` sign as City Controller on September 17, 1965. Vr. Weinstein advised that he intended to enter Law School in September. By Alderman Hart : Seconded unanimously by the remaing members of the Council RESOLVED, that the Council accepts Mr. Weinsteinis stated intenti-ns with regrets; that it extends its thanks to him for his fine work and cooperation with the Council during his five years of service; and that all members of the Council join in extending to him their best wishes for continued success in his new, field of endeavor, Unanumously Carried. } JOHN RUSSELL APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns announced his appointmentsof4John6L. Russell to succeed Mr. Weinstein as Controller, and requested Council approval th^reof. Alderman Stallman advised that the Finance Committee had met with and interviewed Mr. Russell and were greatly impressed with his background of experience, his deportment and his obvious stability under strain. He recommended approval of his apnointment and action was taken as follows thereon: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits. WHEREAS, Fred Weinstein has announced his intention to resign as City Controller on Sept- ember 17, 1965 to enter Law School, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Finance Committee of the Council that his successor be hired before that date in order that he may have the benefits of working with present Controller. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1.) that the Compensation Plan b%dnded by adding thereto the Position of Deputy Cont- roller at grade 43 of the plan. 2.) that the Mayor's appointment of John L. Russell as City Controller, be approved and confirmed to become effective on September 18, 1965, at an annual salary of $10,802.00, the minimun of grade 43 in the Compensation Plan. 3.) that Mr. Russell be hired as Deputy Controller for the period August 24, 1965 to September 17, 1965 at an annual salary of $10,802.00, the minimun of grade 43 in the " Compensation Plan. HOUSING FOR ELDERLY: Alderman Schmidt read a 1F; Carried. ter from the Ithaca Housing Authority indicating it ad submitted an application to the HHFA for a prelim-'nary loan of $20,000.00 to develop 100 units of low-rent housing for the elderly in the City. The next step is the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Housing Authority and the City. A copy of the proposed agreement was presented and Mr. Kiely, Chairman of the Authority, appeared before the Councilanc,. reviewed it. ,� A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR RESEVATION OF LOW-RENT PUBLIC HOUSING AND FINANCIFL ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING COOPERATION AGRAMENT. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Yavits. WHEREAS, it is the policy of the CITY OF ITHACA to eliminate substandard and other inadequate housing, to prevent the sprea o slums and blight, and to realize as sccn as feasible the goal of a decent home in a suitable living environment for all of its citizens: and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, herein- after called the "Act", the Public Housing Adminstration is authorized to Provide financial assistance to local public housing, agencies for undertaking and carrying out Preliminary planning of low-rent housing projects that will assist in meeting this goal : and WHEREAS, the Act provides that there shall be local determination of need for low-rent housing to meet needs not being adequately met by private enterprise and that the Public Housing Administration shall not make any contract with a Public housing agency for pre- liminary loans for surveys and planning in respect to any low-rent housing projects unless the governing body of the locality involved has by resolution approved the application of the public housing agency for such Preliminary loan: and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the COMMON COUNCIL, that a Cooperation Agreement be entered into providing for the local cooperation required by said Act in connection with such low- rent public housing: and WHEREAS, the ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY (herein called the "Local Authority") is a public housing agency and is applying to t e Public Housing Administration for a reservation and financial assistance for the development of low-rent housing; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, AS { FOLLOWS: L. There exists in the CITY OF ITHACA a need for such low-rent within the means of low-income families, including the elderly. 2. The application of the Local Authority to the Public Housing Administration for a reservation and financial assistance in connection with a low-rent housing project or pro- jects of not to exceed approximately 100 dwelling units and a Preliminary Loan of $20,000. is hereby approved. --- an 3. That the CITY OF ITHACA enter int d agreement in writing, to be known as the Cooper- ation Agreement With t e Local Authority, substantially in the form attached hereto and made` a part hereof and the proper officials of the CITY OF ITHACA are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement and to impress- and 'attest the official seal on behalf of the CITY OF ITHACA on as many counterparts as may be decided necessary of such agreement which — as follows : COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Agreement entered into this ca o ______, Y , 19 by and between THE ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY (herein called the "Local Aut ority") and THE CITY OF ITHACA (Herein called the Municipality"), withnesseth: In consideration of the mutal covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties hereto do t.)i agree as follows : 1. Whenever used in this Agreement: (a) The term "Project" shall mean any low-rent housing hereafter developed as an entity by the Local Authority with financial assistance of the Public Housing Admi- nistration (herein called the "PHA") : excluding, however, any low-rent housing nrc� ject covered by any contract for loans and annual contributions entered into between the Local Authority and the PHA, or its predecessor agencies, prior to the date of this Agreement. (b) The term "Taxing Body" shall mean the State or any political subdivision or taxing unit thereof in which a Project is situated and which would have authority to assess or levy real or personal property taxes or to certify such taxes to a taxing body or public officer to be levied for its use and be:-efit with respect to a Project if it were not exempt frcn taxation. (c) The tern "Shelter Rent" shall mean the total of all charges to all tenants of a Project for dwelling rents and nondwelling rents (excluding all other income of such Project) , less the cost to theLocal Authority of all dwelling and nondwelling util-- . ities. (d) The ter:-n 'Slum" shall mean any area. where dwellings predominate which, by reason of dil,_,:idation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement o: design, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental TJ to safety, health, or morale. The Local Autherit:y shall endeavor (a) to secure a contract or contracts with the PITA e. r loans and annual contributions covering ntt or more Projects comprising approximately l AJ Units of low-rent housing and (b) to develop and administ ee such Pro,ject or Projects, MI of which she i l be located within the corporate limits of the Menic'nality, The obli- gations of the ru.:ties hereto shall apply to each ::,uch Project, 3. (a) Under the constitution and statu e of the State of NEW YORK, all Projects are expempt from all real and personal property taxes levied or imposed by any Taxing Body, With respect to any Pre cnt, _:o long as either (i) :nch Project is owned by a public body or governmental ageac; and :is used fer lc:i-rent housing puprose, cr(ii) any contract between the Local Authority end t o PHA fer loans or annual contributions, or both, in connection with such evject _emir:, force and effect:, or (iii) aw bonds issued in connection with ich Project or any monies cho tii the PHA in connection with such Project remain unpaid, ichever period is the l• og st, the Municinality agrees that it will not levy or' it or personal property taxee or special assossnents upon such Preject or upon the Local ' thority with respect thereto. De T such period, the Local Authority shall make annual payments (herein called "f•e,nent4 in Lieu of Taxes") in lieu of such taxes and special assn= ssments and in payor : t for the Public service cad facilities furnished from time to time without other cost-or chores for ,. u:ith respect to such Project. (b) Each such annual Panci nt in Lieu of Ta~es shall be made after the end of the fiscal year established for such Project, and shall b. in en amount equal to either (i) ten percent (10%) of the Shelter Rent charged by the Local Authority in respect to such Project during such fiscal year, or (ii) the aaeunt permitted to be paid by applicable State Law in effect on the dote such payment is iaadn whiche"er amount is the lower. (c) The Municipality shall distribute the Payments in Lieu of Taxes among the Taxing Bodies in the proportion which the real propeeet props.. taxes which would have been paid to each Taxing Body for such year if the Project wore not exempt from taxation bears to the total ral property taxes which would have been paid to all e the Taxing Bodies for snel. year if the Project were not exempt from taxation; Provided, eewever, That no payment for any year shall be made to any Taxing Body in excess the amount of the real property taxes which would have been paid to su"h Taxing Body for such year if the Project were not exempt from taxation. (d) Upon failure of the Local Authority to make any Payment in Lieu of Taxes, no lien against any Project or assets of the Focal Authority It , attach, nor shall any inte- rest or penalties accrue or attach on account thereof. 4. The Municipality agrees that, subsequent to the date of initiation (as defined in the �fitied States Housing Act of 1937; as ascended) of each Project and within five years after completion thereof, or such further period as may be approved by the PHA, there has been or will be elimination (as approved by the PHA) by demolition, condemnation, effective closing, or compulsory repair or improvement, of unsafe or insanitary dwelling units situated in the locality or metropolitan area in which such Project is located, substantially equal in nunber to the number of newly constructed dwelling units provided by such Projects : Provided That, where more than one family is living in an unsafe or insanitary dwelling unit 1N-6-- elimination Fieelimination of such unit shall count as the elimination of units- equal to the number of families accommodated therein; and Provided, further, That thisparagraph 4 shall not apply in the case of (i) any Project deveT4ed on thesite of a :77.im cleared to July 15, a w r'MP040 1 gyp, 1� A1240,p40, anal that the dwAlli.nl• u»#.t. f ,��...rnLtt:i s t by the a1or��.:�,�no* of tilos diet* of such Prmpoo4 shallnot be counted as elimination for any other Project or any other low-rent housing - project, or (ii) any Project located in a rural nonfarm area. 5. During the period commencing with the date of the acquisition of any part of the site or sites of any Project and continuing so long as either (i) such Project is owned by a public body or governmental agency and is used for low-rent housing purposes, or (ii) any contract between the Local Authority and the PITA for loans or annual contributions, or both in connection with such Project remains in force and effect, or (iii) any bonds issued in connection with such Project or any monies due to the PITA in connection with such Project remain unpaid, whichever period is the longest, the Municipality without cost or charge to the Local Authority or tenants of such Project (other that the Payments in Lieu of Taxes) shall: (a) Fur-' sh or cause to be furnished to the Local Authority and the tenants of such Project public service and facilities of the same character and to the same extent as are furnished from time to time withce cost or charge to other dwellings and inhabitants in the Municipal4t '; .')) Vacate such streets, reads, and alleys within the area of such Projects a maybe'hineirle `cepe.elop7ent thereof, and convey without charge to Leon]. Authority such in- terest eo ', _. -. • - able .to•dA so ui.t:. t- i.C_;':. f.:" . 1:. I Ati,t aity.::, r.. to the Municcpality, cause to be i,_movcd from such vacant areas, in so far it may be necessary, all public or private utility lines and ,uipment; (c) In so far as the Municipality may - -fully do so, (i) grant such deviationsfrom - the building code of the Mun .cipal`ty as are reasonable and necessary to nr&6P79 nd effi- ciency in the development ,:nod administration of such Project, and at ;:he same time safe- guard health and safety_ and (ii) nakn fnich chances in "'y zoning of the site and surround- ing territory of such Project as are reasonable and error the develonment and protect • - ion of such Project and the surrounding territory; (d) Accept grants of easments necessary for the devolonment of such Project; and (e) Cooperat with the Local Authority by such other lawful action or ways as the Municipality and the Local Authority may find necessary in connection with the development and administration of such Project. 6, In respect to any Project ;he Municina.'.ity further agrees that within a reasonable time after receipt of a written request therefor flee the Local. Authority: (a) It will accept the dedication of all interior stre f 'leads, alleys, and adjacent sidewalks within the area of suck Project, together with all storm and sanitary sewer mains in such dedicated area, y:'or the Local. Authority, at its own expense, has completed the grading, improvement, ua'i.ng, and installation thereof in accordance with specifications acceptable to the M:'caici.pali-ty; (b) It wi.l-1 accept necessary dedications of land for, and will grade, improve, nave, and provide sidewalks for, aU streets bounding such Project or ne-essary to provide adequate access thereto (in consid- rntion whereof the Local Authority Shall pay to the Municipality such a:.nount as would be "scessed against the Project site for such work if such site were privately owned ; and (c) It will. ,rovid., c,r cause to be provided, water mains, and storm and sanitary sewer mains, leading to such Project :nn salving the bounding streets thereof (in conside- ration whereof the LoonlAuthority shall pay to the Municipality such amount as would he assessed against the Project site for ouch work if such site were "rivately owned) . 7. If by reason of the Municipality's failure or refusal to furnish or cause to be furn- ished any public services or faci=.itics which it has agreed hereunder to furnish or to cause to be furnished to the Local Authority or to thetenants of any Project, the Local Authority — incurs any expense to obtain such services or facilities then the Local Authority may deduct the amount of such expense froth any Payment in Lieu of Taxes due or to becor due to the Municipality in respect to any Project or any other low-rent housing projects owned or oper- ated by the Local Authority, 8, No Cooperation Agreement heretofore entered into between the Municipality and Y'e Local Authority shall be construed to apply to any Project covered by this ;reement, 9. So long as any contract between the Local Authority and the :"_a for loans (including preliminary loans) or annual contributions, or both, in connection with any Project remains in force and effect, or so :coag as any bonds issued in connection with any Projact or monies dueto the PHA in connection with any Project remain unpaid, this Agreement shall not be abrogated, changed, or modified without the consent of the PHA, The privileges and oblig- ations of the Municipality hereunder shall remain in full force and effect with res-?ect to non each Project so long as the beneficial title to such Project is held by the Local Authority or by any other public body or governmental agency, including the PHA, authorized by law to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing projects, If at any time the beneficial title to, or possession of., .. any Project is held by other -- public body or governmental agency, including the PI-IA, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by, such other public body or governmental agency, including the PI-IA, IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Mt::ni_c .paity and the Local. Authority have resnectively signed this Agreement and crt;sect t :ei: seals to be <:ffirod and attested as of the day and year . � August 4, 1066 first above written. (SEAL) CITY OF ITHACA Cor-orate Name of unzcinality Attest : ry (tit le (Title) (SEAL) ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY Core orate Nave of . ut ority Attest: 'L"y airman (Title AYES : 12 NAYS: 0 Carried and A proved. EAGLES BUILDING: Mayor Johns recommended that the status of the former Eagles Building at 330 E. State Street be reviewed at this time in an effort to arrive at a decision on its future use. Alderman Stallman advised that several meetings had been held with civic groups looking for space as a community center. Walter Stainton, President of Jthe DeWitt Historical Society, spoke of the need of his organization. It was recommended U th,t Alderman Stallman continue his study of the matter and Mayor Johns appointed Alderman ,]Yavits to join. Mr. Stallman in this study. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that Aldermen Stallman and Yavits be requested to make a complete study of all phases of the matter and report thereon to the Council. Carried. POLLING PLACES - 1965: The Clerk presented <n schedule of polling -)laces in the City of Ithaca and recommen ed their designation for the year following* October 1, 1965, He advised that all places are the same as those used for this purpose last year with the exception of the one for the third district of the fourth ward where he recommended a change from Fall Creek School to 506 North Tioga Street because the school is unavail- able for this purpose due to new construction now in progress. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are designated as polling places in each election district in the City of Ithaca, Now York at which the registration of voters, elections and primaries shall be helc! ,.Iuring7 the year following October 1, 1965: FIRST WARD 1st. District 101 Sunrise Road U.S. Army Reserve Center 2nd. District 626 West State Street #6 Fire Station 3rd. District 532 West Buffalo Street City Pumning Station SECOND WARD 1st. District 119 Third Street Northside House 2nd. District 301 West Court Street Gym entrance - Central School 3rd. District 136 West State Street #5 Fire Station THIRD WARD 1st. District 305 South Plain Street South Side Community Center 2nd. District 301 S. Geneva Street St. John School 3rd. District 402 South Cayuga Street Bob's Auto Upholstery FOURTH WARD lst. District 1012 N. Tioga Street #7 Fire Station 2nd. District 305 West Lincoln Street Rockers Rus- Cleaners 3rd. District 506 N. Tioga Street Francis Welch Res. (basement) FIFTH WARD 1st. District 402 N. Aurora Street St. Paul's Methodist Church 2nd. District 206 E. Seneca Street #2 Fire Station 3rd. District Cornell Campus Noyes Lodge SIXTH WARD lst. District 115 N. Cayuga Street Masonic Temple 2nd. District 520 Hudson Street New South Hill School 3rd. District 520 Hudson Street New South Hill School SEVENTH WARD 1st. District 311 Cc-Ilege Avenue #9 Fire Station 2nd. District 105 Stewart Avenue East Hill School 3rd. District 502 Mitchell Street Belle Sherman School Carried. m G - August 4., 1965 TAYLOR PLACE RTS/WAY: Attorney Freeman reported that appraisals of the right-of-way for the extension of Taylor Place are being made. WEST HILL PARK: Attorney Freeman reported that a survey and description of a right-of- way needed for access to the proposed West Hill Park are being completed by the City Engineer. He noted that upon acquisition of the right-of-way it may be possible to construct a sidewalk for access at present with construction of the roadway to be done at some future time. LOCAL LAW: Controller Weinstein recommended adoption of a Local Law relating to check signatures which would require only the signature of the Chamberlain on city checks. It was presented as fellows : : A LOCAL LAW (INTRO. NO, 9-1965) TO AMEND SECTIONS 25b and 25f OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN RELATION TO PROCEDURE FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF CITY MONEYS THROUGH THE CHAMBERLAIN"S OFFICE Section 1. Paragraph (6) of Sec. 25b of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read as follows : Sec. 25b. City Controller, powers, duties. (6) Pre-audit all payrolls, bills, claims and demands against the city, upon certification by a department head that the amount is due and unpaid according to the records and information of his department. He shall prepare, sign and transmit to the Chamberlain an order directing him to pay compensation due to officers and employees listed on a payroll; and the bills, claims cr demands listed on each abstract showing the names of claimants, the amounts approved for payment and the funds chargeable therewith. Section 2. Paragraph (3) of Sec. 25f of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read as follows : Sec. 25f. Financial Administration. (3) Disbursements shall be made by checks signed by the Chamberlain or Acting Chamberlain upon the order of the Controller; except that an order shall not be required for payment of debt service. i Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its being_ filed in the office of the Secretary of State. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the foregoinn proposed local law be received and laid on the table. Carried. RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Alderman Stallman reviewed and recommended approval of a radio maintenance agreement with Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. for equipment in the Police Department. The agreement, in the amount of $111. 75 per month, covered the period from July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966 to be renewed automatically on a monthly basis unless cancelled by either party upon 30 days written notice. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the radio maintenance agreement be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carrie&. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS : Alderman Stallman recommended an additional appropriation o to the P37-ice Department for police training, $200.00 to the Board of Zoning Appeals for stenographic services. $1,500.00 to the Board of Public Works for a storm sewer on Homestead Road and $1,500.00 for a storm sewer on Tawhannock Blvd. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #130-295 - Police Training. AYES: 12 NAYS : 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the sum of $200.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #135-295 - Board of Zoning Appeals, for the cost of legal stenographers to transcribe minutes of hezrins=s by said Board at its discretion. AYES: 12 NAYS : 0 Carried. 7 - August 4' , 1965 By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, than the total sum of $3,000.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #275 - Construction and Permanent Improvements, to cover the cost of the following projects : Homestead Road - storm sewer $1,500.00 Taughannock Boulevard - storm sewer 1,500.00 AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. CASS PARK MASTER SITE PLAN: Mr. Niederkorn, Director of Planning, presented and reviewed in detail a master site plan for the development of Cass Park in conjunction with the development of the former airport site on Taughannock Boulevard by the Ithaca Festival of Classics. He advised the plan had been prepared by architects for the Festival in cooperation with him. It included additional marina facilities, a swimming pool, re- located and larger recreational areas for the city together with large ;.parking areas and an outdoor theatre for the Festival. He estimated the total cost of the project to be in excess of $1,000,000.00, indicated that it could be financed by matching, state and federal funds, and that the city's authorized expenditure of $500,000.00 for re- location of the L.V.R.R. loop can be used towards its share of the cost. He reported the plan was approved in principle by the Board of Public Works on July �j 28th, and it had been approved by the Festival also, He recommended that the Council approve it. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has appropriated the sum of $500,000.00 to initiate develop- ment of the Cayuga Inlet area by relocating the Lehigh Valley railroad loop, and WHEREAS, it is recognized that such development will provide needed recreational facilities for the entire Finger Lakes region, and WHEREAS, such a recreational program is complimentary to the plans and programs of the ItIrca Festival of Classics, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has approved in nrincihle the development of such area in accordance with the master site plan developed by the Ithaca Festival of Classics as being compatible with the comprehensive development plan for Cass Marina Park, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Ithaca Festival of Classics has approved said master site plan which will promulgate the recreational and cultural development of its lands in accordance with said plan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, that the program for developing the Cayuga Lake front and Inlet area as a major recreation- al and cultural center is hereby approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the master site plan developed by the Ithaca Festival of Classics is hereby approved in principle, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the preparation of the necessary applications for State and Federal matching funds to implement the develop- ment of this program, including said master site plan, and authorize that they be submitted immediately to the State and Federal governments on behalf of the City of Ithaca, AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Hughes Carried. OPEN-SPACE LAND GRANT APPLICATIONS: Mr, Niederkorn then explained a proposal to acquire additional land in the Inlet Valley, north of State Street, to be used for a water and land recreation facility which would be an extension of Cass Marina Park and provide an improved flood control channel as well as a recreational facility which would benefit the entire City. He recommended that the Council authorize the filing of applications for Federal and State matching funds to finance the purchase thereof. Action was taken therecn as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO ACQUIRE OFF- SPACE LAND By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt 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 acc,)rdance with plans for the allocation of land to such purposes; and 8 - August 4,, 1965 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to acquire ownership to certain lands in the Inlet Valley north of State Street, which land, in accordance with the Ggnedral Plan approved by City Planning Board is to be held and used for permanent open-space/as Park and Racreation; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating, that Title, provided that no person shall be dis- criminated against because of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land proposed to be acquired; 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 $500000, and that the City of Ithaca will nay the balance of the con- sideration for the acquisition of such interest and the total of all related costs from other funds available to it. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized 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 con- tracts as are required by said Agency, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the City of Ithaca. 3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with the General Plan approved by City Planning Board for the preservation of permanent open-sn_ ace land, and that, should said grant be made, the City of Ithaca will retain said land for the use designated is said application and approved by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. 4. That the United States of America and the Housing and Home Finance Administrator be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the City of Ithaca with regulations of the Housing and Home Finance agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AYES: 11 NAYS: I - Hughes Carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN- SPACE LAND By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Land Acquisition Bond Act of the State of New York provides for grants to acquire land for park and recreation purposes, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to acquire property in the Inlet Valley for the purpose of providing a water and land recreation facility which would be an extension of Cass Marina Park and would provide an improved flood control channel as well as a recreation facility which would benefit the entire city, now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca approves of the proposal to provide park and recreational lands in the Inlet Valley north of State Street and hereby authorizes the preparation of applications to appropriate State and Federal agencies to acquire said lands. AYES : 11 NAYS: 1 - Hughes Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby' 'R� LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $4,987. 13, as listed on audit abstract #7-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. - 9 - August 4 , 1965 MRS. ADELINE L. SHAW RETIREMENT: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, MRS. ADELINE L. SHAT retired as City Chamberlain of the City of Ithaca on August 1, 1965 after having served the City continuously since March 17, 1930, in various capacities, and WHEREAS, during this period of more than 35 years of total service she served as Deputy City Chamberlain from January 5, 1938 to December 31, 1950, and as City Chamberlain from January 1, 1951 to August 1, 1965, and WHEREAS, she has worked tirelessly at all times to serve citizens and taxpayers of the City of Ithaca and the entire City School District faithfully and diligently, and to promote the cause of good government, and WHEREAS, in her every act, her unselfish and extremely conscientious devotion to duty has been equalled only by her constant desire to give the public the best service possible and to help all those she came in contact with daily and has earned her the respect and admiration of her fellow employees and officials of both the City of Ithaca and State of New York who have known her, and WHEREAS, her devotion to the fiscal affairs of the City entrusted to her custody will stand forever as an exemplary pattern to those who have known her and who have been privileged to serve with her, and �d J WHEREAS, it is the. sense of this Common Council that her wisdom exhibited in handling the fiscal affairs of the City has earned for her the gratitude of the Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Commc)n Council does hereby extend to Mrs. Shaw, on behalf of all the citizens of Ithaca, its best wishes for good health and happiness in her retirement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a co*)y of this resolution be snr.ead unon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be presented to Mrs: Shaw. Unanimnusly Carried. SCHUYLER PLACE PARKING: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Macali WHEREAS, Schuyler P lace is a two-way street only 22 to 24.3 feet in width, and WHEREAS, parking is presently allowed on the ,.ven si(le of the 100 block of Schuyler Placo on alternate nights and on the odd side of the 200 block of Schuyler Place on alternate nights, and Lm both sides of adjacent blocks of Seneca and Buffalo Streets on alternate nights, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby denies the request of Mr. Robert Hines, of 206 Schuyler Place, for narking every night on the west side of Schuyler Place. AYES: 10 NAYS: 2 - Burns, Kilby Carried. FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt reported that the Board of Fare Commissioners had requested authority to advertise for bids on the demolition of the Ruusnakka and Way nronerties on West Green Street as soon as possible after they have been acquired by the City. By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Rundle RESOLVED, that the Roard of Fire Commissioners be authorized to advertise for bids on the demolition of the buildings which are located at 310 and 314 West Green Street and which the City is purchasing as hart of a site for the new fire station; and that the Board be requested to schedule the demolition of these buildings in late Sentember if possible ; and further that the Board report the results of the bids back to this Council. Carried. WAY PROPERTY PURCHASE: Attorney Freeman asked Council annroval of a purchase offer he had made in the total amount of X19,000.00 for the Fred Way pronerty at 310 West Green Street. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman P)urns RESOLVED, that the Council hereby anproves the -purchase offer made by the City Attorney to Mr. Way for his pror)erty at 310 West Green Street. AYES : 11 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. 10 - August 4, 1965 POLICE BUILDING: Alderman Hunt reported that negotiations for a lease to cover the proposed County-City police building are being continued and that another meeting on the subject would be held soon to work out final details. He predicted that if bids are taken this winter the building would be completed and ready for occupancy by January 1, 1967. V.P. HANNAN DESIGNATION: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended the designation of V. P. Hannan, Assistant Supt. of Public Works, as the authorized agent for the City to present costs and estimates for operation and maintenance of the Sewage Treatment Plant which will becom next year. e eligible for state aid By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that V.P. Hannan, Asst. Supt, of Public Works, be designated as the City's authorized agent in this matter as recommended by the Board of Public Works. Carried. CODE. AMENDMENT RESOLUTION # 16 - 1965 : Alderman Hart presented several amendments to the traffic ordinance which were recommended for adoption by the Board of Public Works. They were acted upon as follows : By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hughes BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of the same that the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca be amended as follows : 1) Amend Section 15-180, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the following: Additions : Taughannock Blvd. , both sides for distance of approximately 1000' at south end of airport. Taughannock Boulevard east side, in front of Freeman's Moat Yard for distance of approximately 500 feet. West State Street, south side, Floral Avenue to 1025 West State Street. West State Street , north side, Cayuga Inlet to Fulton Street. *7 Prospect Street, both sides, Turner Place to Aurora Street. West Green Street, north side, Albany Street to onnosite Fayette Street. " 4 East Seneca Street, south side, Aurora Street to Seneca 11day. East Seneca Street, north side, Tiogn. Street to City Parking Lot. Mitchell Street, south side, Ithaca Road to City Line. Willard Way, both sides, Lake Street to Stewart Avenue. Stewart Avenue, east side, Fall Creek Bridge to mirth line of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Dryden Rond, both sides, Maple Avenue to City Line. North Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to north line of DeWitt Park. North Cayuga Street, west side, Buffalo Street to south line of St. John's Episcopal Church. East State Street, north side, Stewart Avenue to Quarry Street. West Court Street, north side, from Albany Street west 100 feet. Deletions : East Seneca Street, south side, Aurora Street to Schuyler Place. Mitchell Street, south side, Elmwood Avenue to Ithaca Road. 2) Amend Section 15-181 , Stopping, standing or parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto and deletinv therefrom the following: Additions: West State Street, northeast side, no stopping, Buffalo Street to Cliff Street. East Seneca Street, northside, no standing, in front of Temple Theatre. East Seneca Street, south side, no stonning, Aurora Street to Tioga Street. East State Street, north side, no narking no standing, Aurora Street to Sage Place. College Avenue, west side, no -parking no standin4* Fire Zone, onnosite No. 0. Fire Station, from a joint in the center thereof, 75 feet in both directions. South Tioga Street, east side, no standing, State Street to 109 South Tioga Street. East State Street, north side, no standing, from Tirsga Pronerty Line East 40 feet. lI - August 4, 1965 Deletions : Seneca Street, south side, Aurora Street to Tioga Street, State Street, north side, Aurora Street to Sage Place. College Avenue, west side, orrosite Nr.. 9 Fire Station, from a point in the center thereof, 75 feet in both directions. South Tioga Street, east side, State Street to 109 South Tioaa. Street. State Street, north side, from Tioga property line east 40 feet. West Court Street, north side, from Albany Street west 100 feet. 3) Amend Section 15-182, i-larking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the followingy: Additions: No Markin? 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 *).m. Sundays and holidays excepted: East State Street, south side, 100 feet ornosite Valley Read. No standing 4:00 n.m. to 6:00 p.m. East State Street, both sides, Sage Place to Stewart Avenue. East State Street, south side, east line of Stewart Avenue to Quarry Street. r� East State Street, both sides, Quarry Street to Eddy Street. One hour narking: !Vest State Strut, meth sides, Fulton Street to 100 feet east. West Seneca Street, south side, Meadow Street to 100 feet east. 15 minute parkin sr: Taughannock 1,')uleva.rd, east side, Buffalo Street to 307 Taughannock 'lvd. Deletions: NO PARKING 8:00 A.M. to 4 :00 P.M. SUNDAYS :^1dD HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED: East Seneca Street, north side, Cayuga Street to Temple Theatre. Mitchell Street, south side, Elmwood Avenue to Corncll Street. 4) Amend Section 15-188, All-night street parkins prohibited, by addin� thereto and deleting therefrom the following: Additions: Mitchell Street, north side, Ithaca Road to East City Line. University Avenue, north side, Stewart Avenue to W'd st Avenue. Mitchell Street, both sides, State Street to Ithaca Road. Ithaca Road, both sides, Mitchell Street to Dryden Road. State Street, south side, Eddy Street to East Line of Stewart Avenue Ext. Stewart Avenue, west side, Willard May to Fall Creek. State Street, north side, Quarry Street to Eddy Street. Deletions : Mitchell Street, both sides, Ithaca Road to East City Line. University Avenue, both sides, Stewart Avenue to hest Avenue. Stewart Avenue, west side, Willard Way to Thurston Avenue. Effective upon publication. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. PARK ACQUISITION - EAST HILL: Alderman Hart reported that the r3onrd of Public Works had recommended denial o t e request of East Hill Civil Assn. that the City purchase the Ithaca Colle�7e pror)er.ty it the corner of Sage $ Seneca Street, for use as a neighborhood park. iy Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the request be denie ' as .recommended by the Board of Public Works. During a discussion it was felt that action on this matter should he delayed until the Planning L'oard has made its recommendation thereon, and the foregoing motion was withdrawn. { 12 - August 4, 19-65 By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that action of the East Hill Civic Association's request be tabled pending receipt of a report thereon from the Planning Board. AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Burns Carried. PARKING REQUESTS: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had received a request from Mr. Charles Denman to make city property across from 235 Cliff Street into a public parking area, and another request from the Purity Ice Cream Company to change the northwest corner of Cascadilla and Meadow Streets from parallel to angle '" parking. He advisee that the Board hae denied both requests, because it felt that they are in violation of Sec. 15-114 (a) (15) cf the traffic ordinance, and referred 4 them to the Council. By Alderman Stallman: scconclad by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, that acti-.>n on these requests be tabled rending_ receipt of a ruling there- on from the City Attorney. Carried. ROUTE #17 RESOLUTION: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHETMAS, the new Route 17 4-lane Expressway is to remain on the Pennsylvanin side of the Susquehanna River from Owego, dipping into Pennsylvania on the Lackawanna right- of-way south of Waverly, on it's new course to a point southeast of Elmira; AND WHEREAS, from Owego to Elmira, this new 4-lane Expressway will in effect circum- vent and isolate the Central Southern Tier of New York and the Finger Lakes region, by separating this area by the natural barriers of the terrain, the rivers and the Erie Railroad; AND WHEREAS, there is no New York East-West major highway between Route 17 and Syracuse, a distance of 90 miles ; AND WHEREAS, the Central Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region between Owego and Elmira, which includes Ithaca and Tomnkins County with their industries and new cultural and recreation programs, combined with Cornell's new 100 million dollar industrial research and ? � e<ucati.>nal programs ; an(' Ithaca C��llege with its new campus and expansion program; all of which will c':ouble the enrollment of these colleges and increase population of the area and enhance its importance and values as an educational; cultural and research center; all of which region is now isolated midway between Route 17 (Pennsylvania line) and the New York State Thru-way near Syracuse, and is devoid of any East-Nest highway transportation or railroad passenger service; and is wholly dependent upon secondary highways for service; AND WHEREAS, a new bridge is planned across the Susquehanna River from Lounsberry to Tioga Center, to give pecnle residins- in New York, north of the river, access to the new Expressway south of the river. And thus no additional expense would be involved for a bridge for the purpose of a new major highway from the new Expressway at that point through Halsey Valley to Ithaca by way r,,f Spencer and West Danby (Route 96 & 34) , to Route 13 at Treman State Park (6 miles south of Ithaca) ; AND WHEREAS, this would eliminate the present )rr)blom cf South Aurorn hill in Ithaca on Route 96?, and also the bottle-neck •)roblem at Owego; highway AND WHEREAS, this would be a scenic valley/from Ithaca to the new Route 17 Expressway, passing two State Parks (Buttermilk Falls and Tremn.n) and along mostly inexpensive and easily acquired sub-marginal farm land; AND WHEREAS, this course is the most direct, available valley route to Ithaca and the center of the Finger Lakes from the East via Route 17; AND WHEREAS, this route will meet the junction of Route 96 and Route 34 at Spencer, N.Y. ; AND WHEREAS, Spencer is only 17 miles from South Waverly where the proposed 4-lane (Pa.) Route 220 from Williamsport is planned to meet the new 4-land Route 17 Express- way; AND WHEREAS, the substantially new and scenic Valley Route 34 runs directly south from Spencer to Waverly and the proposed junction of Route 17 Expressway and the Pa. Route 220. 3, 13 - Aupust 4, 1965 AND WHEREAS, the 4- lane Route 220 will he similar to a. �Treat river flowing Northward from Cumberland, Maryland, throus*h Pennsylvania, fed by such interstate and Federal highway tributaries as Route 15 directly from the south and the new 4-lane Keystone Expressway from Youngstown, Ohio, . t their junction with Route 220 on the southern outskirts of Williamsport, and Route 6 at Towanda (directly from the nonulous Scranton and Wilkes-Darre area) , thence onward to Route 17 Exnressway, at which point Route 3.1 may carry on this mainstream of traffic directly North t^ Snencer, Ithaca and the center of the Finger Lakes Region; AND WHEREAS, such rn ute is the most direct, level, scenic, recreational, interesting, natural and Practical course, freest of city or other bottle-necks all the way from Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, Pa. , to Ithaca; "(! thence to Geneva, Auburn, Cortland, Syracuse, and the Thousand Islands to Canada, AND WHEREAS, it will be of great importance to the State of New York and the State of Pennsylvania, and particularly to the Central Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Region of New York and Eastern and Northern Pennsylvania, that fullest cooperation be given by both states and their resp ective regions to the coordination and con- summation of the proposals and plans of highway development referred to herein ; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Ro on record in favor of the rr� development and construction of major highway from Route 17 Expressway in the area of Lounsberry and Tioga Center, through Halsey Valley and Snen cer to Ithaca; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we -o on record in favor of the development and construction of any by--ass or connection necessary for a junction of the N.Y. Route 34 with the )roposed 4-lane (Pa. ) Route 220; and that the Department (,.f Public Works of New York State confer and cooperate with the Highway Denartment of Pennsylvania to that end to the same extent that the said departments of the two states confer an,'. cooperate in the junction of the *-Dune Route 17 ExY)ressway an:i the 1-lanr; Route 220; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the New York State Department of Public Works and the Pennsylvania Denartment of Highways; and to such other state and county an' local authorities in said states as it may be deemed advisable, including the Director of Regional Develonment programs at Cornell University. Unanimously Carried. YOUTH COORDINATOR AGREEMENT: Alderman Yavits ren->rted that several meetings had been held with Greater It aca Recreation G)un cil resJardinF the oaordination cf youth activities in the City. He recommended the renewal of the nresent agreement between the City and United Fund for the service of <a Youth Cr�ordinator for another year pending a continued study of the Problem. By Alderman Yavits : seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, continuation of an agreement between the City of Ithaca and the United Fund regarding the services of a Youth Coordinator was an-proved by this Council on July 10, 1963 and 5er)tember 2, 1964; and it is th,-.,. sense of this Council that said agree- ment should! be renewed for another year, under its nresent terms and conditions, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that tho resolution of this Common Council ('.ate(! July 10, 1963, continuing such agreement he and hereby is reado*)ted and confirmed in all respects, with the exceptions as listed below: 1. That the city shall nay to the United Fund the sum of TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1200.00) for the services of Said Youth Coordinator, 1-)ayable SIX HUNDRED DOLLARD ($600.00) on or bof)re December 1, 1965 and the balance of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) on or before July 1, 1966, 2. That there shall be deleted from said agreement nrnvisinns stating the City shall provide to said Ycuth Coor(linator office s-ace and/or equinment and facilities. Carried. TAX ADATEMENT: Attorney Freeman ;presented the following ruling* on tax abatements : ' ursi'suant to Article 3, Section 17 an,' Article 16, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution and the case of L L F Realty Com,-)any versus Fuchs 273 A.D. 111, a city is without power, unless authorized by General State Legislation, to exempt either wholly or in part, any of its real estate from taxation. Althoulgh various Teneral bills have been put before the lerlislature to allow abatements such as the ones pro- posed, to date no general Permissive legislation is in effect. E�,n . Norman D. Freeman City Attorney" 14- - 14 - August 4, 1965 BUILDING CODE PJYIENDMENT: Attorney Freeman presented a proposed amendment to the Building Code and acvised it had been recommended for adoption by the Building Commissioner. (See copy attached to minutes.) By Alderman Burns : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the norposed amendment to the Building Code regarding demolition of buildings be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. G 1, e Ci y Clerk >,tr Hunn ^� I i Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Septembe! Z. 1965 PRESENT: Maya r - Johns Aldermen - Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin* Stallman, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Fire Commissioner - Pearson Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Asst. City Planner - Sinn Sealer of Weights $ Measures - Nedrow Controller - Weinstein Deputy Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Mayor Johns introduced Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works, effective September I, 1965, and John Russell, City Controller, to become effective on September 18, 1965. He welcomed them both to the meeting. 'J ZONING VARIANCES : Mr. Stuart Stein, 612 E. Seneca Street, spoke and expressed his J great concern a out the fiscal development of the city with particular reference to the present Zoning Ordinance, the functions of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Ae administration of the Building Commissioner. He referred to the recent variance granted for construction of an apartment structure on E. Buffalo Street and insisted it was illegal and that area residents expect to take legal steps to have the courts decide the matter. He alleged that the Board of Zoning Appeals is changing the city's laws - a power which it does not have - that it is out of touch with the feeling of residents of the city and that as a result a great amount of resentment and frustration exists in the city today. He stated that civic associations in the city feel they are not getting the proper zoning protection through the Board. He presented the following questions for con- sideration: 1) Should the Board have as its members persons who are primarily interested in the real 3�3::ata tusir3ss?„ 2) Should there not be representation on the Board from all sections of the city?, 3) Should the Board not be more responsive to other Boards - the Planning Board, for instance?, 4) Should not the City Attorney attend the Board's meetings for legal advice?. He then requested that the Council go on record as against the changing of laws by variances granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. He recommend• ed that the Council consider the entire structure of the Building Commissioner's administration, PAMELA K. CAWARD APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain request* ing approval oF the provisional appointment of Miss Pamela K. Caward as an Account Clerk in his office, effective as of August 16, 1965, to replace Mrs, Judith Miller who will be leaving shortly. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that Miss Pamela K. Caward be provisionally appointed as an account clerk in the City Chamberlain's Office at an annual salary 'of $3,464.00, the minimum of grade 14 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment be effective as of August 16, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. RAND ALL E. SHEW RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Randall E. Shew tendering his resignation as a me-mg-eF77 the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee. SEIVER STUDY: The Clerk presented a report of unsewered properties in the City prepared yam`Me Toard of Public Works, under the direction of Asst. Supt. Hannan. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the report be referred back to the Board with a request that it make a recommendation to the Council regarding a long range plan for a solution to the problem. Carried. FRIDEN DATA PROCESSING MACHINE: Controller Weinstein reported that the Friden data process machine in the FinE ce Department had worked satisfactorily for 30 days and therefore recommended that one-third of the purchase price be paid at this time and that the balance be withheld until December lst. 16 MaMr I orMorMrMM $I HMe By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Friden Inc. has delivered a computer to the City of Ithaca in accordance with bid award by Common Council in 1964, and WHEREAS, the Controller has reported that said computer is pc-rform.ing adequately, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to accept said equip- ment and pay one-third of the purchase price, or $10,342.00, now ar.d the balance on December 1, 1965 in accordance with the terns of the bid specification_,. Carri s d, CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #3 WITHDRAWAL: Controller Weinstein requested authorization to wit draw funds rom Capital eserve Fund #3 to finance the paving of a portion of Hudson Street. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund No. 3, Street Paving, and WHEREAS, this Council has appropriated in the 1965 Budget, an amount from this reserve of $22,000 for the purpose of repaving hudson Street, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cont=roller be authorized to withdraw up to $22,000 from funds of Capital Reserve No. 3 and deposit same in the City of Ithaca General Fund for Hudson Street paving. AYES: 11 NAYS : 0 Carried. STREET SWEEPER: Controller reviewed the need for additional funds to ei.hur repair a street sweeper, damaged by fire, or purchase a new one in place th3reof. He estimated the cost of repairs at $1,200.00, the net cost of buying a new one at $8,200.00 and the cost of renting one for the Fall season at $1,200.00 per month. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin. RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids on the purchase of a new street sweeper with the understanding that the equipment be delivered for use during the Fall season if possible; and that it be paid for in the 1966 from funds to be included in next year's budget ; and that the Board consider the economic feasibility of renting a machine in the event a new one is not available for use when needed. Carried. 4 � GREASE GUN PURCHASE: Controller Weinstein reviewed the need of replacing a grease gun at the maintenance shop in the Department of Public {%'orks at a cost of $315.00. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderm-an Bangs RESOLVED, that the amount of $315.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget acc.,)unt #186 - shop maintenance, for the purchase of a new grease gun. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT STATION WAGON: Controller Weinstein reviewed the need to either repair or replace t e o ice Department's station wagon damaged in a recent accident. He estimated the cost of repairs at $1,200.00 and the net cost of a new wagon at $2,000. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the amount of $2,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #130 - Police Department - to purchase a new station wagon for the Police Department. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Baldwin WHEREAS, a 1965 Plymouth Station Wagon, used by the Police Department, was damaged extensively in the line of duty on August 28, 1965, and WHEREAS, an estimate of $1,200.00 to repair said car and an estimate of $2,000.00 to replace it with a 1965 wagon of like make and model has been received, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that this car be replaced at the earliest possible moment, and WHEREAS, it is the sensa of this Council that a new station wagon should be provided for the Police Department's use because of the urgent aad immediate reed thereof as certified by the Chief of Police; and that no benefit, fir:ancial or ct''ierwise would accrue to the city by reason of the delay caused by advertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be and he hereby is authorized to purchase a new 1965 Plymouth station wagon from Erie J. miller & Co. at a total net cost of not to exceed $2,000.00 without the forr:.ality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Cal•~,ied anl apnrowad by C-3 Mayor. pope r It IMAM 1 COMPENSATION PLAN: Controller Weinstein recommended a review of the salary grades or members of t e Police and Fire Department in the Compensation Plan. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance and Public Safety Committees for joint study and report. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Rundle RESOLVED, that the sum of $300 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account 130 - Police Department, for the purchase of amplifying equipment, AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bart RESOLVED, that the sum of $500 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account 252 - City Cemetery, for the purpose of re- pairing headstones. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin M RESOLVED, that the sum of $800 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund CZ to Current Appropriations, budget account 120 - Eagles Building, for the puroose of Jrepairing roof, heating system and water service. AYES : 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that there be transferred from budget accounts 311A - E. State Street Pump Station $250.00; 311C - Cliff Street Pump Station $200.00; 311E - Sheldon Road Pumn Station $50.00 for a total of $500 to budget account 311B - Pearsall Place Pump_ Station. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, in the amount of $5,269.67, as listed on audit abstract #8-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #17-1965 - LOCAL LAW: Alderman Baldini recommended adoption of Local Law (Intro. No. 9-1965) which was pre- sented and laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council. It was acted upon as follows : A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTIONS 25b and 25f OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN RELATION TO PROCEDURE FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF CITY MONEYS THROUGH THE CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraph (6) of Sec. 25b of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 25b, City Controller, powers, duties. (6) Pre-audit all payrolls, bills, claims and demands against the city, upon certification by a department head that the amount is due and unpaid according to the records and information of his department. He shall prepare, sign and transmit to the Chamberlain an order directing him to pay compensation due to officers and employees listed on a payroll; and the bills, claims or demands listed on each abstract showing the names of claimants, the amounts approved for payment and the funds chargeable therewith. Section 2. Paragraph (3) of Sec. 25f of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended to read as follows : Sec. 25f. Financial Administration. (3) Disbursements shall be made by checks signed by the Chamberlain or Acting Chamberlain upon the order of the Controller; except that an order shall not be required for payment of debt service. 18 MMAIM A 94616"Moss is *NON Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its being filed in the office of the Secretary of State. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by -me this ;��/ 6.A'day of September and Zdeigna, ed Lo Gal Law #�, 1965. J , Mayor CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #18-1965 - LOCAL LAWi Alderman Baldini recommended adoption of a propose local aw TIfitro. No, 8- 96 which waspresented and laid on the table at the July 7th, meeting, of the Council. It was acted upon as follows : A LOCAL LAW TO VEND SECTION 20 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF BUILDINGS, By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Baldwin BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 20 of the Ithaca City Charter (Codified as Sec. 2-19) is hereby amended to read as follows : Section 20, Commissioner of buildings ; appointment, duties, powers, com- pensation : authority to adopt building code. The Commissioner of Buildings shall be under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Public Works. He shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Common Council, for an indefinite term. He shall be removable following reasonable notice and a public hearing, if he should request such hearing, (a) by the Common Council by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the aldermen or (b) by the Mayor with the approval of the Common Council. The Commissioner of buildings shall have bower to enter and examine all premises and buildings, and to prevent all practices which may be a menace to life or property; to prevent and regulate the construction of any build- ing which may be found to be dangerous by reason of faulty construction, and in the case of an existing structure found to be in dangerous condition ` by reason of age, dilapidation, decay or faulty construction, to cause the owner or occupant of any such building to put it in a safe condition; and in case the owner or occupant shall refuse or neglect to do so and to comply with the provisions of the building code of the City of Ithaca now in force or hereafter adopted, said building commissioner shall have power to cause such building to be made safe at the expense of the owner or occupant and to collect the costs. and expenses thereof by suit in the name of the city brought against the owner or occupant violating the provisions of such building code, or refusing to comply with the directions of such building commissioner; such action to be brought in the city court of the city; or the expense of said repairs or alterations may be assessed upon the property so improved or benefited thereby, and collected by warrant issued by the Common Council to the City Chamberlain, and enforced by levy and sale in the manner provided for the collection of taxes. The Common Council may adopt a building code for regulating the construction, inspection, moving or razing of buildings, and for the regulation of all building operations, and provide nenalties for the violation thereof. The compensation of the commissioner of buildings shall be fixed by the common council. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its being filed in the office of Secretary of State, subject to the prior approval of the electorate of the City of Ithaca. AYES: 11 NAYS : 0 Carried. Approved by me this 11,1tk-day of September 1965 and desiRTLated Local Law NO. 1965. (� �✓�'� , Mayor Page S Soptember 1, 1965 By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Macali WHEREAS, this Common Council has adopted a local law relating to the method of appoint- ing the Building Commissioner, and WHEREAS, it is required that this Local Law must be submitted to th-3 electorate of the City of Ithaca at the next general election, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Election Commissioners to place the matter on the ballot at the next general election in the form of a question which shall read as follows : Shall the Building Commissioner be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Common Council for an indefinite term under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Public Works? Carried. Attorney Freeman recommended that the salary grade for th- nosition of Building Commissioner be reviewed by the Finance Committee. CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #19-1965 : Alderman Baldini recommended amendment of Sec. 6-12 of the Code oF Ordinances to clarify an existing conflict regarding appointment of the Building Commissioner. It was acted upon as follows : By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Baldwin BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is CZ ordained by authority of the same that Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca be amended by deleting therefrom paragraph (a) in its entirety and substituting therefor the following. paragraph: J Section 6-12. Administration; function, duties of officers. (a) Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner shall be a practical builder, architect, or civil engineer who has been actively engaged in his occupation for at least five years in a responsible capacity, or otherwise suitably prepared by training or experience. During his term in office the building commissioner shall not be engaged in any capacity upon any building operation of the City of Ithaca nor hold any municipal office which would prejudice or interfere with the proper conduct of the office of building; commissioner. Effective upon publication. AYES : 11 NAYS: 0 Carried and annroved by the Mayor CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #20 - 1965 : Alderman Baldini presented,, reviewed, and recommended the adoption of amendments to sections 14-f18 & 14-52 respectively of the code of ordinances regarding solicitors. There was some discussion as to a possible conflict between this ordinance and another one relating to transient retail business. Alderman Baldini recommended adoption of the proposed amendments at this time and a restudy of the entire matter by the Charter. & Ordinance Committee. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Burns BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of the same that Chanter 14, Article V. Sections 14-48 and 14-52 respectively be amended to read as follows : 1) The third paragraph of Section 14-48 shall be amended to read as follows : Solicitor. The term solicitor, as used in this article, shall mean and include any person who goes from place to place or house to house, who solicits, requests or acce; ts orders by telephone or who stands in any street or public place taking or offering to take orders for goods, wares or merchandise, except newspapers or milk, or for services to be performed in the future or for making, manufacturing or re- pairing any article or thing whatsoever for future delivery. 2) Paragraph (d) of Section 14-52 shall be amended to read as follows : "(d) Display. Every licensee, while exercisins. his license, shall carry the license with him and shall exhibit the same upon demand, or if enraged in telephonic solicita- tion, shall upon each completed call immediately state his name and address and the number of his license." Effective upon publication. AYES : 11 NAYS : 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor Paso b #o fl�MtM� L, LYM# By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the ordinance regarding hawkers, peddlers and solicitors be referred back to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for a complete review thereof. Carried. Alderman Clynes entered at this point in the proceedings. CODE tZIENDNENT #21 - 1965 : Alderman Baldini presented, reviewed and recommended the adoption ot an 777nance res7arding demolishing buildings. It was acted upon as follows : By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of the same that Chanter 6, Article I of the Code of Ordinances PW4% of the City of Ithaca be amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows : Sec. 6-19. Demolishing Buildings. (a) Before the demolition or removal of any building or structure is begun, a verified application shall be prepared by the owner, architect, builder or contractor, on appropriate blanks furnished by the Building Commissioner, containing a statement of the facts in relation thereto, and as to the location and ownership thereof. The application shall be filed with the Building Commissioner, and a written permit obtained from him. Such permit shall expire by limitation two months from date of its issue. The Building Commissioner shall be given not less than. 24 hours notice before the demolition of any building or structure is begun. (b) Before any permit is issued granting; authority to wreck a building or structure for which such hermit is required, the person, firm or corporation engaged in work of wrecking same shall file, when required by the Building Commissioner, a bond or public liability insurance containing personal injury and property damage provision, which bond or insurance policy shall be approved by the City Attorney, to indemnify, keen and save harmless the City against any loss, cost, damage, expense, judgment or liability of any kind whatsoever which may accrue against, bo charged to or recovered from said City, or any of its officials from or by any reason or on account of accidents to persons or property during any such wrecking operations, and from or by reasons or on account of any think=, done under or by virtue of any hermit granted for any such wreck- ing operations, (c) Said bond or public liability insurance shall be in amounts to be determined by the Building Commissioner who may require additional sums as protection for the City, as may be necessary from time to time thereafter. (d) In demolishing any building or structure or part thereof, story after story shall be completely removed. No material shall be placed upon a floor or any building in the course of demolition; the bricks, timbers and other harts of each story shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. The material to be removed shall be properly wet to lay the dust incident to its removal. (e) When any building or structure over 40 feet in height is demolished a shed or other protection may be required by the Building Commissioner. (f) Furthermore, before any permit is issued as aforesaid, the Building Commissioner shall determine the reasonable time required for the demolition or removal of the building or structure involved, and the permit shall be issued on the condition that demolition or removal is comnleted within the time limitation specified and the contractor shall be required to provide security in the form of a surety bond or certified check to insure compliance with the time limitation as set by the Building Commissioner in amounts to be determined by the Building Commissioner and in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. (g) The fee for the permit herein required shall be in the amount of $5.00. Effective upon publication. AYES: 12 ;,, NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS : Alderman Baldini recommended that an ordinance be enacted, applicable to all clty o ricers and employees, which would provide in essence when an officer or employee was sued as a co-defendant with the City or any department thereof, that the City Attorney or someone on his behalf would undertake his defense in such an action provided the action complained of occurred as the result of some official act done by him in the regular course of his employment. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for con- sultation with the city's insurance agent and for further study and report thereon. Carried. Pogo 11 to 044 BIDS - DEMOLITION: Alderman Hunt reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners had received three ids on the demolition of buildings located at 310 and 314 West Green Street ranging from a low of $1,4;0.00 to a high of $2,762.00. He advised that the Board recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by K P C Wrecking & Salvage Company in the amount. of $1,450.00. Icy°Aldcrma.n ?-Lunt : seconded by Alderman rIacali 'RES'OLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners be ,ind hereby are authorized to T)roceod `with the award for demolition of buildings at 310 and 314 111. Green Street to the low ijclder in an amount of not to exceed $1,450.00, and IAE AT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller he authorized to make Daymont therefor from the Public Safety Building Construction Fund on authorization and request of the Board of Fire Commissioners. AYES: 11 x NAYS: 1 - Bangs Carried. FIRE STATION PLANS: Preliminary plans for relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 lock of lost Green Street wera presented by Alderman Hunt and reviewed in detail by Mr. Tallman, a member of Assoicated Architects. Outline specifications for the building were presented and reviewo d also by Mr. Tallman at the conclusion of which he presented a proposed budget for the building as follows: Construction - 17,500 sq. ft. @ $20.00 nor sq. ft. $350,000.00 Site work and utility connections 40,000.00 Fixed equipment -10,000.00 Fees @ 80 34,400.00 V Demolition 3,600.00 V Contingency @ 15% 460,000.00 V Total (Excluding Land Acquisition) $S14,000.00 Fire Chief Weaver and Fire Commissioner Pearson both expressed satisfaction with the plans and Chief Weaver reported that the Board of Tire Commissioners met with renre- sentatives for Fire Companies 1 , 2, 3 and 4 on August 26th.. and the Board and those representatives unanimously adopted a resolution recommending an-)roval of the preliminary plans. By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the preliminary plans for the relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of :Vest Green Street as presented; and that the Associated Architects be authorized to proceed with final plans and speci- fications for this project. ` AYES : 11 NAYS : 1 - 3angs Carried. FEDERAL GRANT FOR SELVAGE TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had recommended acceptance of a federal grant of $79,000.00 to aid in construction of needed additions to the sewage treatment plant. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Schmidt 11,111EREAS, an offer has been made to the City of Ithaca by the Public Health Service in an amount of not to exceed $79,000.00 in connection with the city's application for federal aid for construction of sewage treatment facilities including additions and alterations to an existing Sewage Treatment Plant, Project No. 'VPC-NY-267, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, New York has recommended its acceptance by the Common Council, the .governing body of the said city, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby approves and authorizes the acceptance of said federal aid in the amount of $79,000.00, and BE- IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Fred Weinstein, chief fiscal officer of the City of Ithaca, be authorized to accept and sign said offer on behalf of the City of Ithaca. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN MIENDMENT: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had abolished t e position o Paint Foreman and recommended it be deleted from the Compensation Plan. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the 1965 Compensation Plan be amended by deleting therefrom the following position: Paint Foreman (competitive) grade 26, minimum $2.66 per hour and maximum $3. 12 per hour. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR TRANSIT: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $540.00 for the purchase of a new transit for the City Engineer's office. He advised the Finance Committee recommended denial of the request and requested the Board to include this item in next year's budget. It was so ordered. s 'r• • •'page g ,�`eptember 1•, 1965 PAf21�I Ga. reported that th* paA*r4 requests received from Purity Ice ream Chas enman were in violation of the present traffic "-A ordinance but suggested that the request of Purity Ice Cream Comnany be referred to the Public Safety Committee for further study thereof. It was so ordered. , YOUT ,;4REAU DIRECTOR: Alderman Baldwin reported that the position of Youth Bureau pr still. remainsDire Ce unfilled and that the vac-incy has been advertised in the Natiottall Recreation Association newsletter which has a wide circulation among person interested in this type of work, �? ANNUAL BUDGETS: Alderman Stallman reported that all budget requests for the coming year are to be completed and returned by October 8th. and asked that all department heads make every effort to meet this deadline. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET: Alderman Hunt reported that the Canital Improvements Review Committee met last night and startin on September 21st. will continue to meet once every week to prepare a capital. budget. He encouraged all those present to keep posted with the important work of his committee. On motion the meeting was adjourned. {/�✓ Geo. A. Blean, City ty Clerk �(unna Johns, Mayor eeH d�uret�, Nxeae�a:Nae � �� CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 6, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, McNeill, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Urban Renewal Director - Daley City Planner - Niederkorn Controller - Russell City Chamberlain - Wright Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey City Prosecutor - Mulvey Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Flumerfelt MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting as recorded by the Clerk were duly approved. E. BUFFALO STREET WIDENING: Mr. Stuart Stein, 612 E. Seneca Street, appeared and in- quired about a proposal being considered for the Capital Budget to widen and repave E. Buffalo Street, from Stewart Avenue to Eddy Street. He was informed that this work had been postponed about four years ago and is being reconsidered now because the Water & Sewer Department will be replacing a sanitary sewer in this area during 1966. He was informed also that it is planned to widen the street four feet on either side and that the estimated cost of the project is $34,000.00. JOINT MUNICIPAL SURVEY COMMITTEE REPORT: The Clerk read a letter from the Joint Municipal rvey ommittee o reater ItFaca Regi onal Area indicating its progress made to date on a survey and study of the sewer needs of the area. It stated that on March 8th. the Committee accepted the first report by O'Brien & Gere, its consulting engineers, and on September 7th. accepted its second report - both of which had been forwarded to the County Sewer Agency for consideration and action. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK: The Clerk read a letter from Veterans' organizations, civic groups an t e Chamber of Commerce petitioning the City to acquire land for park purposes at the c orner of Meadow & Wood Street, known as Titus Flats, and to name this park "Veterans Memorial Park". By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter $ Ordinance Committee and the Public Works $ County Relations Committee for joint study and report. Carried. FLUORIDATION: The Clerk reported that he had been served with a summons on September Rto answer a complaint in an action brought by Andrew Hacker, as a taxpayer, in the matter of a proposed amendment to the City Charter being submitted to referendum at the forthcoming elections in November. The action sought to enjoin the City and the Election Commissioners from submitting the matter to referendum. WATER PUMPING STATION BIDS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had met n sp. 'session at-3."10 p.m. today and reviewed the bids it had received on September 22nd. for the construction of a new water pumping station which exceeded the original bond issue authorized for this project by $125,000.00. He advised that the Board had taken action to request the Council to raise and appropriate the additional $125,000.00 needed for this purpose, thus making a total gross appropriation of $405,000,00 there- for. Alderman Stallman recommended approval of the Board's request. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that a bond resolution, dated July 7, 1965, entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER PUMPING STATION FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $280,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $252,000 SERIAL BONDS TO PAY A PART OF THE COST THEREOF" be and it hereby is repealed. AYES: 12 - Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. NAYS: 2 - Clynes, Kilby Carried. Pool 1 0001001 01 tool BOND RESOLUTION - WATER PUMPING STATION: Alderman Staliman then presented and reviewed a new bond resolution for the water pumping station and it was acted upon as follows: BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 6, 1965 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER PUMPING STATION FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $405,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $380,000 SERIAL BONDS TO PAY A PART OF THE COST THEREOF. , By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The construction of a new duplex water pumping station, to be known as the VanNatta Pumping Station, including a building and facilities for the final treatment of filtered water, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $405,000. � Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows: a) By the issuance of $380,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the expenditure of $25,000 heretofore appropriated therefor in the 1964 budget of said City. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. 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 respec- tively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize Re 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 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 Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 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: JOHN CLYNES VOTING NO PAUL C. KILBY VOTING NO AUGUST MACALI VOTING YES RALPH BALDINI VOTING YES JOHN BANGS VOTING YES GEORGE HUGHES VOTING YES HAROLD HUNT VOTING YES FRANK BALDWIN VOTING YES ARTHUR C. STALLMAN VOTING YES ISADORE YAVITS VOTING YES ROBERT M. BURNS VOTING YES VAN B. HART VOTING YE4 WM. F. SCHMI DT VOTING JOSEPH A. RUNDLE VOTING ``, YES T / APPRUVED BY MAYOR Mayor uct,oberJ6, NNt1 ONION$$ of 4000 9 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Alderman Stallman reviewed the need of and recommended an appropriation n f $2 .S60.700 to repair a sewer main on University Avenue. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the sua of $2,SOO.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Sewer Ccntingen t Fund to budget account No. 360 in the Sewer Fund to finance the cost of repairing a sewer main on University Avenue. AYES : 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. L,V,.R.R. LOOP: Controller Russell reported that L.V.R.R. Co. officials had verbally approved t-ie city's railroad loop swap proposal in essence and that it will contract with the City to build its new facility south of Clinton Street. He predicted the contract for this work could be let by February 1, 1966 and the work completed by eazly next Fall„ ,Q1 ID1 T: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hart 7�"�,-61VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total ar.:ou ,t of $5,4E5,,02, as listed on audit abstract #9-1965, be approved for payment.. Carried. E!'CNOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT (EX.A.) PROGRAM: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed brut y an i3 paga written summary containing=, the joint report of the Manpower & Statistics Committees of a proposed new Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Board. J A copy thereof was distributed to each alderman and he recommended that it be studied pending, discussic_< at a future meeting. By Alderman Kilby seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that tho proposal be referred to the Public Works & County Relations G '�:iii:leC for study and report thereon. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE : By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Bangs 7 1tEraS, it is tie sense of the Public Safety Committee that item (15) , paragraph (a), S-c, 15-114 o;4 the traffic ordinance should not be changed, and '11'LPEAS; it is the opinion of the Committee that the request received from Purity Ice :crpany to permit angle parking between the curb & sidewalk on the northwest co-: Far of Ca.scadi'_la Street, along the side of its building, should receive special a;.�;er+ria�x as an eyception to this regulation. II -'•.,' THE ^FORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Sec. 1S-114 be referred to the Charter & Ordinance mi`_�oP for revision to include exceptions thereto which would apply in cases similar to that o-' Purity Ice Cream Company, Carried. 2-155 FIE TRUCKS: Alderman Hunt reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners had re- bids on the purchase of a new fire truck to replace No. S engine had b Dn demolished in a. recent collision: American LaFrance Co. $22,990.00 A!::Prican LaFrance Co. #2 (alternate) 23,290.00-with diesel power Seagraves Company 24,071.00 Seagraves Company (alternate 24,071. 00 o t:hd-, read a letter from the Fire Commissioners requesting authority to accept the low bid sal.-pitted by American LaFrance Company at a total net cost of $22,990. 00. Sy Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Macali PFSOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to accept the low bid as -rcquested; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract for the purchase thereof. Carried. G .?r? RENEWAL - WORKABLE PROGRAM: Alderman Schmidt presented and read a "Declaration of r6lrcyI a�nclucJFT in a report entitled " A Review of Progress Under the Workable Prograu for Community Improvement for the Elimination and Prevention of Slums and Blight in the City of Ithaca" and recommended its approval. Mr. Jack Kiely, Chairman of the Ithaca Housing Authority urged approval thereof. By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the report entitled "A Review of Progress Under the Workable Program for Cc:-:unity Improvcrnent for the Elimination and Prevention of Slums and Blight in the City of Ithaca, New York" be approved; and 3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign and execute sr.id report on behalf of the City and submit same to the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Unanimously Carried. URBAN RENEWAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT: Alderman Schmidt recommended approval of an amen ment to Sect-ion of t e Urban Renewal Cooperation agreement and it was acted upon as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ITHACA TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ITIiACA AND TILE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, on July 7, 1965) the Common Council of the City of Ithaca authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cooperation ,agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 1965, said Cooperation Agreement was executed; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 1965, the Housing and Home Finance Agency requested a change in the wording of Section 9 of said Agreement to read as follows : "It is further understood, that the Parties hereto recognize that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the regulations and policies of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating the Title, prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the policies, practices, and uses of the public facilities proposed for credit to the localities share of the cost of an urban renewal project receiving financial assistance from the United States. "The City of Ithaca covenants that the public facilities, herein proposed as local grants-in-aid, will be available to and serve all persons without regard to race, color., or national origin. Without being in the way of limitation, it is the intention of the Parties that this anti-discrimination covenant shall accord to the benefit of the United States and the Housing and Home Finance Administrator." NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Ithaca be and are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute the amended Cooperation Agreement of the said City of Ithaca with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. Carried. Alderman Clynes left the meeting at this point in the proceedings. ROUTE #13 ARTERIAL: Alderman Baldini criticized the State Traffic Commission for its proposal to permit a 50 m.p.h. speed limit on the new route #13 arterial entering the city limits from the east until it reachas Cascadilla Street. Other aldermen concurred with him on this matter. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Common Council that a speed limit of 50 mph. on any part of Route 13 Arterial, within the limits of the City of Ithaca, such as that proposed by the State of New York in the "Traffic Control Report for the Meadow Street-Northeast Arterial" is deemed to be excessive, unwarranted, and unsafe, and it may result in heavy property damage and very likely death in many cases to residents of Ithaca and persons using and/or crossing said arterial, and WHEREAS, the following reasons hereby are cited to substantiate the Council's expressed feeling in this matter: 1. At the Dey Street intersection there will be heavy traffic crossing the arterial at this point to the Municipal Golf Course, a circus grounds, fire training center, a. commercial boatyard, and a commercial discount house, and many children live adjacent to this area. 2. At the Third Street intersection there is heavy truck traffic at all times servicing ,, but not limited to the following: a lumber yard, truck terminal, furniture warehouse, junk yard, bowling alley, two supermarkets, wholesale plumbing store, petroleum distributor, Cornell boathouse, municipal garages and storage yard, N.Y.S. Department of Public Works maintenance buildings, and others. Mhk$ 1 411"001 of tooth 27 3. Entry to and egress from the Purity Ice Cream Company located at 700 Cascadilla Street will constitute a definite traffic hazard at this location under a SO mph. regulation. 4. A family lives on the northwestern side of the arterial with three small children all of whom will have to cross the arterial to get to school. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the N.Y.S. Traffic Commission to amend the proposed speed regulation of 50 mph. and traffic signals being; designed for said arterial by lowering such speed limit to not more than 40 mph. until it reaches the Cascadilla Street intersection, from the east, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hereby further requests the State Traffic Commission to install a traffic light signal at the Dey Street intersection and other intersections not presently signalized; and to review the proposed traffic system for this entire arterial within the limits of the City of Ithaca. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried '^nd an, - rove,! ?)y'the Mayor. FLUORIDATION: Alderman Kilby requested that the repeal of fluoridation be placed on the ag� erida for the next meeting of the Council for discussion. GILES STREET - APARTMENT BUILDING: Alderman Kilby inquired about the status of the aJ apartment structure 5eing constructed on Giles Street by Donald Lucenti . He was informed that Mr. Lucenti had been issued a building Hermit for its construction but that water and sewer permits had been cancelled and that his building permit was Jsubject to approval of the Board of Health regarding sewage disposal. U The matter was referred to the City Attorney. 1") J On motion the meeting was adjourned. n o.1 A. e , 'Ci ty Clerk �flunJ oha ,, �Vo I 28 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 3, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart Alderman-elect - Arnold Tolles Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand Fire Chief - Weaver Planning Director - Niederkorn Asst. Planner - Sinn w.- Urban Renewal Director - Daley Controller - W%jXX1(%jt( Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Superintendent - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. - Nedrow MINNUUTEES_: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved. Mayor Johns introduced N. Arnold Tolles, Alderman-elect from the 7th. Ward, and welcomed him as an observer at the meeting. PROPERTY TAX MAPS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor requesting that the new tax maps eing made by American Air Surveys in connection with the re-valuation program taking place in the City be approved as the official property tax assessment maps to become effective on March 1, 1966, when the new assessment roll, making reference to these maps, will be completed. By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the assessment roll for 1966 will be based on new assessed values being deter- mined by the re-valuation program taking place in the City and it will refer to new tax maps being made by American Surveys to conform with requirements set by N.Y. State Board of Equalization and Assessment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the new property tax maps herein referred to be and hereby are approved and adopted as the official property tax mans of the City of Ithaca, to become effective on March 1, 1966, as requested by the City Assessor. Carried. GLEN BODA APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner advising t at Glenn H. BoU=ad passed an examination for the position of Building Inspector II. He recommended that Mr. Boda be appointed to this position. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the Building Commissioner's recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee, Controller and Superintendent of Public Works for study and report. Carried. WORKMENS' COMPENSATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Supervisors announcing, that the County a voted to abandon its Self-Insurance Plan, effective on January 1, 1966, and transfer coverage to the Glenn Falls Insurance Comnany. It was requested that the City withdraw from the Self-Insurance Plan and join the County with other governmental units in the County in its new coverage under a nrivste carrier. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS PASSES: The Clerk read a letter from the Superintendent of Schools requesting the City to permit Cornell students working with the Tutorial Program to use the public transit system for their twice-weekly tutoring sessions. Issuance of an official pass for such purpose was suggested. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee with power. AYES: 11 - Clynes, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. NAYS: 3 - Kilby, Baldini, Bangs Carried. Page 2 November 3, 1965 JOHN ALEXANDER APPOINTMENT: The Clerk advised that John Alexander's term, as a member o'--Zi`e t_,a—ca ousing Aut ority had expired on October 17, 1965. Mayor Johns announced his appointment of tor. Alexander to succeed himself for a new five-year term, ending October 17, 1970. TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented for annroval a service maintenance agy°e m nt sart�. Lust<o�s 0 flee Equipment Co. , Inc, covering service on a typewriter used by Civil Service Cc mission, Annual charge for the service was $18..504 By Aldeir„an S'uallm :.n : seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the service maintenance agreement be a-)nroved to become effective January Y, 1966, Carried. SALE OF PROPERTY: Alderman Schmidt presented a proposal to establish a procedure to 7011.o w w In city-owned property is offered for sale, It was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca currently owns approximately 135 parcels of land scattered throughout the city; and, WHEREAS, many of these parcels are not now being uc :d but may be strategically located in terms of future recreation; conservation, oven-space, street or other public land use ; and, H IEREAS, the City of Ithaca is occasionally requested to sell one or more of these Parcels for priva-� development Pnc , once sold, these parcels are no longer available for ,;,at- r^ .g;zi ev ua 1y be an important public use; now therefore r7 IT ;7S0 s!:'.Fr, t"at ° f 1, This Commer. Ccu ,cil declares its concern over the future sale of city-owned land and L� hereby establishes a procedure which shall be followed before such sales shall here- after be made 2. A report of f-.-dings shall be submitted to the Council by Board of Public Works along with recommendation for action on each request to purchase city-owned i nd or any othor action which would result in the sale of city owned land. 3. The report of findings shall contain a statement from the Planning Board regarding clMrrent zoning restrictions, the value of such land for future recreation, con- servatior_, open-space, street or other use and compliance with the General Plan; a statement from the Superintendent of Public Works regarding the availability of 7,!blic �:t�.li' .jes a_:d se-rvices to such land; a statement from the Fire Chief on f-re protect.?c-i which can be provided such land; an statement from the Assessor th.', pu'r^hs e price established for such land; and a statement from the T so:1, fir:, or agency requesting purchase as to the intended use, and intensity of vFe of suc'1 land, Carried► DAh4;•CE CLAIM LE The Clerk presented for approval a corporate release regarding a nwmage c a ,n res' ping from an accid.�ent on September 18, 1965 between a police motor- cycle driven by Edward Traynor and a car driven by Joseph White, Total damages to the cyc e, incluc-ng --meal and hospital bills and wages for Patrolman Traynor amounted to $279,28, By Alderman Ba;zgs : seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the release be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its corporate seal. Carried. MARSHALL PROPERTY PU�:CHASE : Attorney Freeman reported on his negotiations for purchase tiMars w 1propr�rty�at 317 West State Street for off-street parking to add to the Wes;; State Street parking lot to compensate for some of the spaces being used in the relecat-on of central fire headquarters in this area. He reviewed a purchase offer of $22,6'1-,00 to the owao r and $80000.00 to the Lessee wherein it was stipulated that the Lessee would move cut upon closing but that the owner could stay for a period of not to execd 18 months. Alder-man Bangs moved that the matter be referred to an appropriate committee for further study, but there was no second to his motion. After some further discussion it was moved by Alderman Stallman, seconded by Alderman Hugh and carried that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works for study and re-, ort, Carried. NOVIDCR PROPERTY PURCHASE: Attorney Freeman reported he had received a purchase offer Tor��iie ioi%"ao r proa :rty naeded for relocation of the L.V.R.R. tracks at a price of $5,000.00 per acre of an area of between 14.5 and 16.5 acres. He recommended acceptance of the offer, By Alderman Baldiii : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the offer for purchase of the Novidor property be znnroved as presented by the C-ty Attorney and that tho Mayor be authorized and directed to sign it on behalf of the C_lCy it:,� corporate seal. Carried. Page 5 November 3, 1965 L.V.R.R. CO. AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman reviewed a nroposed agreement between the L.V.R.R. Company and- —the City covering the relocation of the Comnany's railroad track from the present "loon" to the Novidor property south of Clinton Street. He requested approval thereof in principle' so that estimates of construction costs involved in the relocation may be made and other related studies undertaken. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the agreement between L.V.R. R. Co. and the City of Ithaca regarding the relocation of the Company's railroad tracks be approved in principle as recomnended by the City Attorney. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: Controller Russell requested an additional appropriation of 't 00,00 to t e Railroad Loon Relocation Fund in Canital Accounts. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits �{ RESOLVED, that the sum of ?1,S00.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to the Railroad Loop Relocation Fund in Capital Accounts. AYES : 14 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved. Controller Russell requested an approp Works of $2,200.60 to finance the cost of a new automobile purchased for use of the Superintendent of Public recently. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,200.60 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #114-Superintendent of Public Works - to finance the cost of a new automobile. AYES : 14 NAYS : 0 Carried & approved. Controller Russell reported a deficit of $506.25 in the current annronriation for social security coverage. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the sum of $506.25 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations - budget account #129 - Social Security. AYES : 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Controller Russell advised that considerable time can be saved in all computer operations if an additional slave unit can be added to the present Friden Equipment. This can be leased for $110.00 per month, and he requested authorization ' to do this. By Alderman. Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the rent of a "slave" unit for the Friden computer in the City Controller's office be approved at a monthly rental of x110.00; and that the Controller be authorized to rent this unit on a six-months trial basis with an option to buy. Carried. DEPUTY BUILDING COMMISSIONER: In view of the stated intention of the present Building Commissioner not to continue in office at the expiration of his term on December 31, 1965, Alderman Stallman recommended the creation of the position of Deputy Building Commissioner. He stated that salary for such a position had been provided in the current budget for one-half of the year. The Clerk reported this position had been approved by the Civil Service Commission as required by law. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the Council hereby creates the position of Denuty Building Commissioner. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $8,012.91 as listed on audit abstract #10-1965 be approved for payment. Carried. VETERANS' PARK: Alderman Baldini recommended approval of the Petition received from Veterans' groups at the last meeting asking that the Titus Flats area, when acquired by ,x the City, be named Veterans' Memorial Park. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has expressed its interest in purchase of oven-space land located at the corner of Meadow and 'flood Streets, more commonly known as Titus Flats and , WEREAS, applications made for State and Federal matching funds for the purchase of said open-space lands for park purposes have received preliminary approval, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the petition to have this park named "VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK" and does hereby express its annroval of having the park so designated upon its purchase by the City. Carried. MMMM r� hi�l�lNl��1Mi� #1 NMA� a TRAFFIC ORDINANCE hMENDMENT: Alderman Baldini recommended that th ., traffic ordinance be not changed to permit angle parking between the curb and sidewalk on the northwest corner of Cascadilla Street along the side of the Purity Ice Cream Comnany building. He stated the Charter & Ordinance Committee felt that existing conditions in this area would causo this.if permitted1to create P safoty and traffic hazard. By Alderman Baldini : seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the traffic ordinance be not amended to nDrmit this use ; and that the request received from Purity Ice Cream Comnany for an+-1e narkin4T in this area be denied. AYES : 9 - Macali, Baldini, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 5 - Hunt, Hughes, Banes, Kilby, Clynes Carried. FIRE STATION SITE SOIL SURVEY: Alderman Hunt road a request from the Fire Chief re- questing authorization to conduct a study of the soil condition at the site of the proposed new central fire headquarters that is necessary to design foundations for the building, By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to proceed with and award • contract for a study of the soil condition at the new central fire station site at • cost of not to exceed 012,000.00; and that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate and approve the prover contract for this work. Carried. POLICE BUILDING: Alderman Hunt advised that a technical difficulty had arisen in regard to the P roposed county-city police building and that the County Attorney and others are consulting with State officials thereon at present. He nredicted an early solution of the problem. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT: Alderman Hart reviewed the Economic Onnortunity Act of 1964, He recommended that t e Council take no action on the matter until the Board of Supervisors takes its action. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, that the Council urges the Tloard of Sune rvisors of Tompkins County to parti- cipate fully in the program provided for by this act with emphasis on those being* helped to participate. in it. Several Aldermen concurred with Alderman .Hart's recommendation. By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be tabled. _ AYES : 11 - Macali, Baldini, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 3 - Kilby, Bangs, Clynes Carried. SEWER STUDY: Asst. Supt. Hannan appeared before the Council and reviewed a sewer study report presented to the Board of Public 'I+lorks on October 13th, and forwarded to the Council at its request. EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public Works had received a re- quest rom an athletic group to lease the third floor of the EaQ1-s building, and that the Board, after comparing cost estimates of maintenance and operation, had recommended that any proposed leasing of the third floor of this building be at a minimum of $80.00 per month, Alderman Yavits objected strenuously to leasing to anyone and felt it was needed for use as a Youth Center as it was formerly. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Aldrman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to Alderman Stallman and Yavits for further consideration and report. Carried. CITY HALL SITE : Alderman Hart reported the Board of Public 4'lorks had recommended that the Council rescind its action taken on September 1, 196,1 designating the Eagles Building and adjacent areas as a site for a new City Hall. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Iiut hes 4` WHEREAS, this Council adopted a resolution on September 1, 1964 Pnnrovink_ the site located at the north prong of the Tuning; Fork, which includes all of the city's present holdings in the 300 block of East State Street, as the site of a new City Hall, .3nd WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended that the Council rescind said resolution, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforesaid resolution, dated September 1, 1964, and recorded on pages 66 and 67 of Book V of the minutes of the Common Council, be and it hereby is rescinded in its entirety. AYES : 8 - Clynes, Kilby, Banes, Hughes, Hunt, Yavits, Burns, Hart NAYS: 6 - Macali, Baldini, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman, Schmidt Carried. Won A CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO, 22-1965 : Alderman Hart renorted thv Board of Public Works had recommended amending-Ffie—traffic ordinance to prohibit narking, on the west side of Highland Avenue in a southerly direction for a distance of ?bout 200 foot. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hushes BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Now York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of same that Chanter 15, Article IX, Section 15-180, of the Code of Ordinances, narking prohibited at all tines on ccrtain streets, be amended by adding thereto the following: Highland Avenue, west side, from Westbourne Lane to the north line of 150 Highland Avenue. Effective ugon publication. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and ry)-ni-oved by Mayor. FLOOD CONTROL - MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING: Alderman Hart renorted that the Board of Pt141iC '--- Works M recommende-d anT)r6var-o-F--a-"4oiitorandum, of Understandimy' between N.Y.S. Dent. of Public 1,1orks and th,-� City of Ithaco regarding the relocation of the nro►sosed flood r,alief channel, construction of a bridge across the channel on Tnu-phpnnock Blvd. , and related matters. Superintendent Dingman an-neared before the Council and reviewod the proposals contained in the "Memo" in detail and racomr-en&d annroval also. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by It"'Iderman Hart WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca, Now York, has reviewed the -)Is.ns for the proposed channel improvement of Cayuga Inlet by the Sunerintendent of Public Works of the State of New York, )ursuant to the provisions of the Flood Control Law being Chapter 862 of the Laws of 1936, as amended, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca has requested the Sunerintendent of Public Works to make certain changes in the nlins for such channel improvement, and WHEREAS, an understanding has been reached between the said Planning Board of the City of Ithaca and the Department of Public Works of the State of New York with resnect to such Flood Protection Irnroverent Project and other matters as set forth in a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 4,1 1965, subject to the a--roval of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, NOW THEREFORE BE -7 '.2ESOLVF.D) th-,it the Memorandum or Undorstandinp, between the Superintendent of Public Wor,,s 0 State 04' i-Jew York, on behal F of the State of OR"* Now York) and the City of Ithaca, dated .1, 1965, be -na the same hereby is in all resnects a-)7)rov(;d, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 11,1yor of the City of Ithaca be and he hereby is authorized and emnowered to execute any and 1.11 naners, certificates, instruments and documents whatsoever., on behalf of the City of Ithaca, which may be deemed necessary or required by the State to carry out and effectuate the matters set forth in such Memorandum of Understanding. AYES: 13 NAYS : I - Hughes Carried and n-irroved by Mayor. YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Baldwin nresented a resolution nroviding for the continuation o?the Yoi Bureau for the coming year and it was acted uoon as follows: By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an a,'nrlication for continuation of the Youth Bureau to the New York State Youth Commission for it' s anDroval, and, if anprovedl to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds ex- tended on said project as -1rov ided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as amended, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,, that such application is in all res-sects annroved and Hunna Johns, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and nresent 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. W** URBAN RENEWAL - CONDEMANATION PROCEEDINGS: Alderman Schmidt reviewed a resolution adopted by the Urban Renewal Agency wher—ein it renuasted the City ^f Ithaca to authorize condemnation -iroceedings against certain 73ro-erties in the Project I areas designated for acquisition. Melt MW �An1�Mr1 � MAI A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Stillman WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York through the Ithaca. Urban Renewal Agency is in the �)rocess of acquiring cert^in real nroPerty within the C;-nter-Ithaca. Urban Renewal Project N.Y. R-112 ; vnd WHEREAS, efforts to acquire the real nronerties listed below by a'greetrent with the owner(s) have been unsuccessful and that a reasonable period of time has been allowed for negotiations ; and WHEREAS, in order to nut into eff:�ct the nurnose and intent of the Urban Renewal Flan, it is necessary to acquire title to such pronerty without further delay; and WHEREAS) it is in the Public interest that the title to such real nronerty be -cquircd by the City of Ithaca, New York on behalf of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Aacncy irm.odiately; N0W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1, That the City of Ithaca, New York on behalf of th-. Ithaca Urban Penewal A-ency authorizes the commencement of condemnation nroceedin!7s in the name of the City of Ithaca against the following nron ;rties desi-nat-d for acquisition : G'J - Block & Parcel Owner ^Iddress 201-14 Rothschild Brothers, Inc. 12.0 Fast Green Strict U 201-15 Evanorated Metal Films Corte+. 147 East State Strnf--t 201-16 Rothschild BrothLrs 128-130 E. Green Street 201-18 121 East Seneca Street Cor,). 128 South Tioga Strec.•t 202-4 The Snort Shot & Ithaca. Wholesale House 213 East St.qt,, Street 202-5 Osborn, Robert C. 209-211 E. State Stro t 202-6 Rothschild $ Bostwick, 201-207 Fast State St, Trustee 202-7 Osborn, Robert C. 109-111 S. Tiogn Street 202-8 Ray, Mary Stover 113-IIS S. TiocTa `street 202-9 Gallagher, Mary M. 117-119 S. Tios-a Stroet 202-10 219 Fast State St. Pronerty Inc. 128-132 S. Aurora Street 202-11 Osborn, Agda S. 123-127 S. Tiogn Str^et 202-14 Vl,ahos, John and rlaxin 124-126 S. Aurcrn Street 202-15 Hadzicki, Peter J. and Margaret K. 120 S. Aurora Street 202-17 219 East State Street Hotel Pronerty Inc. 116 S. ,Aurora Street 202-18 219 East State Strut Hotel Property Inc, 110-112 S. Aurora Street As said parcels are designated on the land acquisition -Mans for condemnation by th. City of Ithaca on behalf of the Ithaca Urbar. Renewal A,ronc.y. 2, That legal counsel of the City of Ithaca, Now York )rennre the ne;•cesslry documents for said nroccedings immediately. 3. That this Resolution take effect immediately upon its adoption. AYES : 1.2 NAYS : 2 - Kilby, Burns Carried. Vote FLUORIDATION: In view of the decisive /against fluoridation (3129 to 2342) , Alderman Kilby recommended that the Council rescind its action taken on November 4, 1964. anoroving fluoridation of the city's water sun,).ly and directing the Board to implement this ;action. By Alderman Kilby: seconded by Alderman I-IuOies WHEREAS, the Common Council by resolution, dated November 4, 1961, a-+-)roved the fluori- dation of the city's water sunny, and WHEREAS, a Local Law, to amend the City Charter to ,)rohibit the fluoridation thereo-F, was Presented to the electorate of the City of Ithaca at the treneral election ]told on November 2, 1965 and ar,)reved by a vote of 3,129 yes votes compared to 2,342 no votes, NOI'J THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby rescind its .resolution, ci:tted November 4, 1961 and recorded on oay-e 100 of Book V of the minutes cf the Council, .nprcving fluoridation, etc. Mayor Johns asked for a roll call vote which resulted ns follows : AYES : S - Kilby, Hughes, Rundle, Stal.lman, Burns NAYS : 9 - Clynes, M<acali, ]?aldini, Banns, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart. Motion Defeat d, ' Patio 7 tNovot"U"M as too$ SPENCER ROAD TRAILER: Alderman Kilby reported the use of a trailer on Spencer Road in violation of zoning regulations. Attorney Freeman advised the matter was being in- vestigated by the Building Commissioner. BUS ROUTES : Alderman Kilby recommended that the present bus route on Cornell Camnus b^ extended to include a noon run from Day Hall to the canner cam-?us. `!is recommendation was referred to thy, Bus Committe°,. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 1966-1970: Alderman Hunt presented r nronosed Canital lm-grovements Program for th:� years 1966 to 1970. He called special. attention to a bus tour beinu arranged for 9 :00 a.m, on Saturday, November 13th. , which will include a visit to projects listed in t:he nr.o(=ram with technical evilanations being nresentk)d by city staff, A cony of they proposed program was distribut-.d to ouch alderman and ha " urpcd that they examine carefully the items included therein. On motion the meeting was adjourned, Geo. A. B1 an., City Clerk ti Hunna Johns; Mayor 35 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 17, 1965 Mayor - Johns Aldermen (12) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Baldini, Hunt OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman-elect - Rudolph Saccucci Attorney - Freeman Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Superintendent - Dougherty Bus Manager - Jim Westbrook Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to consider the following items: 1) A request from the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $30,000.00 to finance the cost of three new buses. 2) A communication from the Board of Supervisors reg-!rding the City's Workmens' Compensation coverage after January 1, 1966, BUSES: Alderman Stallman advised that it is the intent to purchase intermediate size buses which will seat 19 and leave standing room for 14, that the new buses will be used during slack periods, and the large diesel buses retained for heavy duty. On behalf of the Finance Committee he recommended that $10,000.00 be used from funds in the current transit budget and that the balance be included in the 1966 budget. By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works at its meeting held on November 10, 1965 recommended the purchase of three new intermediate size buses, and requested the Council to appropriate the sum of $30,000 to finance the purchase thereof, and WHEREAS, the Council concurs with the Board that there exists a definite need for the purchase of these buses in order to provide a good, efficient bus service for use of the residents of the City of Ithaca and adjacent areas, which will help the economy of the entire city, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council as follows : 1) the request of the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $30,000 for the purchase of three new buses be approved as follows : a) that $10,000.00 be appropriated from the community transit fund. b) that the balance of the amount due be included in the 1966 transit budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board be authorized to accept a bid based on delivery of these buses in time to place them in operation by December 15, 1965 or sooner if possible. Alderman Kilby inquired about the possibility of securing a federal grant to aid in financing the purchase of these buses. Mr. Stallman felt there was such a possibility and advised that preliminary inquiries had been made on behalf of the City but that an answer had not been received. Alderman Kilby felt the $20,000.00 should be financed by a bond issue to spread the cost over the life of the buses. After some further discussion a vote on the resolution resulted: as follows: AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. WORKMENS COMPENSATION: Alderman Stallman recommended that the City withdraw from the Tomp ins County Sel -Insurance Plan and join with the County in its proposed new coverage under a private carrier, as requested by the Board of Supervisors. 3 6 Page 2 November 17, 1965 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins by Resolution No. 234 adopted on October 14, 1965, a plan to discontinue its Mutual Workmen' s Compensation Self-Insurance Plan and transfer compensation coverage to a n_ rivate carrier namely; the Glens Falls Insurance Company, and WHEREAS, by Local Law No. 2, adopted June 11, 1956, participating municipalities may withdraw from the plan by filing with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of a resolution of its governing body electing to withdraw, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Council hereby elects to withdraw from the Tompkins County Mutual Workmen's Compensation Plan effective December 31, 1965, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Council elects to participate in the over-all Workmen's Compensation Plan as proposed by the Glens Falls Insurance Company the cost of which will be based on payroll and experience and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this municipality forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Alderman Kilby felt action should be delayed and consideration be given to acquiring coverage under the State Insurance Fund. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. �y l e Blean, City Clerk I Hen `.; ohns, Mayor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 1, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (12) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart. Aldermen-elect (2) - Wm. Barrett and Rudolph Saccucci ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Stallman, Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Freeman City Prosecutor - Mulvey Chairman of Housing Authority - Kiely Supervisor - Wm. P. Sullivan Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Fire Commissioners - Pearson, Paetow, Kish Fire Chief - Weaver Police Chief - VanOstrand City Engineer - Melchen 6j Planners - Niederkorn, Sinn CC Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. - Nedrow Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on November 1`7� tai;as recorded by the Clerk, were both duly approved. EAGLES BUILDING: Several members of the Downtown Business Women of Ithaca appeared e-Mre—tFie-Council and presented the following proposed use of the Eagles Building for consideration. 1. The City Hall Annex be designated a Civic Center as of January 1st, 166. 2. The Youth Center be established on the main floor. This will confine this program to an area easily managed. There are two rest rooms on this floor and the former kitchen could be made operable without much outlay of money. The room without the temporary partitions should be large enough fcr dancing, ping gong tables and a snack bar. 3. The second floor former City Hall Court Room could be the home of a new Community Art Museum. The room next to this on the front could be the sales room for the Upstairs Gallery, their profits now being designated to help underwrite a Community Art Museum. 4. The Civic Opera, Ithaca Civic Ballet, Drama Unlimited and other cultural groups could use other space on the 2nd. floor for offices, meetings and scheduled re- hersals. S. The 3rd. floor auditorium would be reserved for special events and rental on a per diem or weekly basis for community events, conferences and other approved programs. The foregoing was supported by Mrs. John Lewton, Mrs. John Reinhardt, Mrs. Dorothy Saperstone, Mrs. Harold E. Simpson, Mrs. Earl DeMotte, Mrs. L.B. Ellis, Mrs. R.C. Osborn, Mrs. Christopher Barnes, Mrs. Pat Corcoran, Mrs. Nancy Elliot Kulp, Mrs. Norman Epstein, Mrs. J. L. Hoard, Mrs. Ralph Lent, Mrs. True McLean and Mrs. Robert Prins. The following persons spoke in favor of the proposal: Mrs. Weber for the Community Music School, Mrs. Prins for the Civic Opera and Mrs. Edward King for the Civic Ballet Group, Mr. Robert Cutia for the Youth Bureau, Rev. W. Covell for St. Paul's Methodist Church, Mr, Richard Thaler, District Attorney and Mr. Cogan, Editor of Town Crier. Aldermen Baldwin & Yavits both favored the idea of permitting the use of the building immediately as a Youth Center while Alderman Schmidt suggested that action be withheld until a report on the entire situation is received from the Special Committee appointed by the Mayor to study its use. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the Special Committee - Alderman Stallman and Yavits - be authorized to assign the first floor of the Eagles Building to the Youth Bureau for use as a Youth Center as soon as possible; and to consider the use of the remaining space in the building by other interested civic groups and to report thereon at the next meeting of this Council. Carried. 38 Page 2 December 1, 1965 Alderman Baldwin stated his willingness to serve with the Committee, and Mayor appointed him as a member thereof. By Alderman Yavits: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Alderman Baldwin as a member of such special committee be approved, Carried. FINGER LAKES ASS N. AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Finger Lakes Association r�g :es' neT rer.ewzl of its agreement covering publicity services for the year 1966. The " agreement was in the amount of $591,90 the same as pri.)r years. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Schmidt I:F.SGLVrD, that the a�,reement be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its corporate seal. AYES : 10 NAYS: 1 - Kilby Carried. S,P- C.A, AGREE1,4ENT: The Clerk read a letter from Tompkins County S.P.C.A. requesting rep 77=1'—s7Fee men t with the City for the services of a Dog Warden for the year 1966, In renewal thereof the S.P.C.A. requested that the fee for these services be increased from $4900:,00 to $5400,00. The Clerk advised he had received a latter from Mrs. Elizabeth Mordoff, Casc Worker for the Animal Emergencies, protesting renewal of t?,e proposed agreement, By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hughes PESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Clynes Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Housing Authority requesting `i ac0it i al app:apr� t'ion of $915.00 to proceed with the planning stage of a housing protect for the e:iderly, By A?derrur, Hart: seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the sum of $915.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #121-A - Planning Board, to complete the planning stage o: a housing project for the elderly. AYE S : 1 NAYS: 0 Carried. REAPPORTIONMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Andrew Hacker, Chairman of a Committee on neaporianrneilt, requesting the appointment of city representation to his committee. t:ayoz Johns announced his appointment of Alderman Stallman and Alderman-elect N.. Arnold Toll^s as members of the Committee on Reapportionmentment as requested. POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSN. The Clerk read a letter from the Police Benevolent Association ruE s %rg't�iat°"�he grade of patrolman be upgraded from grade 22 to 25 in the Compensation Plan.; Alderman Kilby spoke in favor of increasing the base pay, providing a non-contri butory retirement system, and a three to five year trainee program. Alderman Schmidt spoke in favor of the request and District Attorney Thaler added his support. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVEL', than the request received from the P.B.A. be referred to the Finance and Public Safety Committees for joint study and report, Carried. PETITION - SPENCER ROAD TRAILER: The Clerk read a petition received from property owners a: esidents of 1 Spencer Road area requesting removal of a trailer owned by Charles Ni.chol, Sr. at 542 Old Spencer Road. The petitioners felt it was in violation of the City' s zoning, ordinance, Attorney Freeman reported the Building Commissioner had issued a building permit to the owner to remodel an apartment in his garage building, one to remove the trailer in quastion, and that both permits had been issued on the condition that the trailer be r roved by not later than January 15, 1966. He felt the removal may be done by December 15th, of this year, ACTING CITY JUDGE : The Clerk read a letter from K.C. Johnson, Acting City Judge, request. Haig' ia'` tfte per diem fee for services of Acting City Judge be increased from $15.00 to $50. 00 per day.. Attorney Freeman recommended favorable action on this request and recommended also that consideration be given to increasing the salary of the City Prosecutor. By Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the request of the Acting City Judge and the Attorney's recommendation regarding the City Prosecutor's salary be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 3 December 1, 1965 CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON DECEMBER 24th. : Mayor Johns recommended the closing of city offices on December 24, 1965, C ris . as Eve. 3y Alderman Schmidt : seconded by Alderman 1laca1i RESOLVED, that the Council approves the closing of -:11 municii)al offices, excluding the Police and Fire Departments, on Friclav, December 24, 1965, as recommended by the Meyer. Carried. BUILDING COMMISSIONER'S RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter, dated November 30, 1965, recezve rom A. 'ar 7r.`V,,n�?oring his resignation as Juilding Commissioner. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the resignation of A.A. Ward, Jr. as Buildin« Commissioner be and hereby is accepted to become effective immediately. Carried. By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the Council h�:reby expresses its appreciation to Mr. Ward for his services Performed during extremely trying times in the imm' L diate nast. Carried. ACTING BUILDING COMTMISSIONER: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Baldwin VI A , t e resignation o A.A. b9ard, Jr. creates a vacancy in the office of Building Commissioner, and it becomes necessary tofill the vacancy on a temporary basis, ?� NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works, be designated as the responsible official to perform the duties of Building Commissioner until December 31, 1965; and that he be authorized to sign his name as "Acting Building Commissioner" while acting in such capacity. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Schmidt SO, D, tat F137 Mmpensation Plan be amended by upgrading the pGsition of Building Commissioner from grade 31 (460746 - ;7,899) to grade 34 (47589 - 48878) . Carried. C. MURRAY VANMARTER APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of C. Murray Va.n9arter as Acting Building Commissioner to become effective on January 1, 1966 to succeed Mr. Ward. lie requested Council approval of his appointment. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Yavits RESOLVED, that the Mwyor' s appointment of C. Murray VanMarter as Acting Building Commissioner, effective January 1, 1966, at an annual salary of 47589, the minimum of grade 34 in the Compensation Plan, as amended, be approved and confirmed. Carried. PURCHASE OFFERS - CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Attorney Freeman reported that a meeting had been held I%r)tfl o trcials OF t e c1_f_y_a­n_d_t1Te City School District regarding the city's acquisition of the Belle Sherman and the Titus Flats areas, and the District's acquisition of that portion of Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets. Ile recommend- ed that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for further study in order that purchase offers may be agreed upon for final approval by both groups. By ,Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that these matters be .referred to the Finance Committee as .recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Burns Carried. TAYLOR PLACE RT/WAY: Attorney Freeman presented a resolution in the matter of condemnation 677 t e Charles V. Brown property for a, right-of-way for the proposed extension of Taylor Place. Action was withheld pending; a formal conference on the matter between the Mayor and Mr. Brown as agreed upon at the recent public hearing held can the matter by the Board of Public Works. BUDGETS: Controller Russell presented the proposed budget requests for the year 1966 as prep,-r<!d by the various department heads and tabulated by him. He stated that the re- quests contained all salary increments earned by officers and employees but did not in- clude any requested increases. Alderman Bangs recommended that the salary of the City Prosecutor be raised to 4600011 and that the salary of City Judge be raised to $9000.00. By Alderman Burns: seconded by Alderman Beings RESOLVED, that the budget requests for 1966 be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. 0 Page 4 December 1, 136'5 APPROPRIATION FOR BUSES: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public Works had rejected al i s received by it on Noventer 24th. for the purchase of three new buses because it felt the Council's appropriation of funds therefor was contingent upon the buses being purchased and placed in operation by December 15th, a deadline which could not be met; and that it had authorized its Superintendent to readvertise for bids on these buses if the Council is willing to reanprooriate the money. By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Burns WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works received bids on November 24th. for three new inter- mediate size buses and subsequently took action on November 30th. to reject all bids received because it felt that the Council' s appropriation of money for this purnose was contingent upon the buses being delivered and placed in operation by December 15th, a deadline that could not be met, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by the Council on November ow,w, 17th. to appropriate $30,000 for the purchase of three new buses be rescinded. Carried. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has authorized the Superintendent to readvertise for bids on three new intermediate size buses subject to the re-appropriation of funds therefor, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the request of the Board for re-appropriation of $30,000.00 for the purchase of three new buses be approved as follows: a) that $10,000 be appropriated from surplus in the 1965 Community Transit Fund. b) that the balance of the amount due shall be included in the 1965 transit budget. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. FEDERAL GRANT TO AID IN FINANCING PURCHASE OF BUSES : By A erman Hart: seconded y erman c mi t WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is currently engaged in the process of negotiating for three new buses deemed necessary to maintain a public transit system for the City of Ithaca to help the economy of the entire city, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that federal aid should be sought to help the City of Ithaca in this field, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller of the City of Ithaca be authorized and directed to make application to the Housing $ Home Finance Agency, Washington D.C. for a federal grant to aid the City of Ithaca in purchasing new buses to maintain its public transit system for the City of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to travel to the offices of the H.H.F.A. in Washington D.C. at city expense, to present the city's application for this grant. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Macali RESULVED, that the compensation plan for the City Attorney shall be revised and amended as follows: The City Attorney for the year 1966 shall receive $6200 for legal services, which shall include all necessary office expenses, together with $20 per hour for pre- paration and $200 per day for Court appearances as payment for legal services, which shall include all necessary office expenses, rendered in connection with condemnation proceedings requested by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency only, effective January 1, 1966. Alderman Bangs felt the action was illegal. Attorney Freeman stated he had cleared the matter with N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control and been advised it was a proper action. AYES: 9 - Clynes, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Baldwin, Burns, Yavits, Schmidt, Hart. NAYS: 2 - Bangs, K.ilby. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Yavits TESaT.VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $5,735.24, as listed on audit abstract #11-1965, be and hereby are approved for payment."' Carried. Alderman Hunt entered at this point in the proceedings. FIRE STATION: Architects J.V. Bagnardi and Robert Tallman appeared and reviewed final plans of r'r`elocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of West Green Street. Page 5 December 1, 1965 4 t POLICE BUILDING: Supervisor Wm. P. Sullivan appeared ^nd reviewed a delay in Plans or t�e proposed county-city puli.ce building. Ile cxl ressed a hope that the technical difficulty may soon be overcome whereby the building may be built by the County with quarters for the city aolice department being leased to the City. He also calle<! attention to i problem in tryin! to find suit^bie (.1u^rtors in which to relocate the DeWitt Historical Society now occupying sp<'ce in th of courthouse. Alderman Kilby urged that a strong look be takon towards purchase of the Halsey rzoperty on North Cayusa Street. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Alderman Hart r)resented a request from the Board of Public ors or '.n appropriation of $1,100.00 for nurchasc of -h ^ir blower. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Hughes RESOLVED, that the sum of $1100.00 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to budget account No. 364 in the Sewer Fund to finance the purchase of an air blower as requested by the Board of Public 11orks. AYES: 12 Carried. NAYS: 0 COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: Alderman Hart re?)erted that the Board. of Public w1crks had recomme:i ed ups�ra ang the positions of bus driver, water treatment plant operator and Q� sewer plant operator respectivs�ly from grade 19 to 22 in the Compensation Plan. CO A motion to approve the Board' s request, and a subsequent motion to table the matter were both withdrawn in favor of the following: By Alderman Banes: seconded by Alderman Hunt RESOLVED, that the Board' s ru commendation be referred to the Finance Committee for Carried. study and report. nAFFIC ORDINANCE Atv1ENDMENTS : Aiderm.n Hart reported that the Board of Public Vdorks ad recommende7l several amendments to the traffic ordinance to implement the traffic plan for Meadow Street-Northeast Arterial and he recommended approval thereof. It was acted upon as follows: CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #23 - 1965 : By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldwin B 0 DAB D y t e Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordaine"! by authority of same that the Code of Ordinances be wren ded as follows: (1) Amend Chapter 15, Article IX, Section l5-179, through streets designated, by deleting therefrom and aduins, thereto the following: Deletion: Meadow Street, from Hancock Street to Elmira Road. Additions: Meadow Street between and including its intersection with Wood Street and Green Street is hereby designated as n through highway and stop signs shall be erected on the following entrances thereto: Wood Street from the east. South Street from the east. S. Titus Avenue from the east. W. Clinton Street from the west. Cleveland Avenue from the east. Green Street from the west. (2) ,amend Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-180, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the followi.nF: Meadow Street, west side, from: 285± feet north of Elmira Road to 50± feet south of the south curb line of W. Clinton Street, a distance of 2395± feet. S0± feet north of the north curb line of Fulton Street to 50± feet south of the south curb line -,f Green Street, a distance of 420± feet, Sotfeet north of tho north curb line =f Esty Street to, a point 50± feet south of the south curb line of Cascadill^ Street. C2 Page 6 December 1, 1965 Meadow Street, east side, from: 285± feet north of Elmira. Ro!lcl to 50± feet south of !;gin-)d Street, a distance Of 1190± feet. 50+ feet north of l'L"od Street to 50± foot south of South Street. 50± feet north of South Street to 50} feet south of S. Titus Avenue. 50+ feet north of the north curb line of bl. Clinton Street to 501 feet south of the south curb line of Cleveland Avenue. 501 feet north of the north curl) line of Clovel--nd Avenue to SO'- feet south of the south curb line of Green Street. 50+ feet north of the north curb line of Esty Street to a point 50+ feet south of the south curb line of Cascadilla Street. Meadow Street, both sides, froir.: 50+ feet north of the nc>rth curb line of Seneca. Street to 50+ feet south of the south curb line of Buffalo Street, 50± feet north of the north curb line of Buffalo Street to 5p± feet south of the south curb line of Court Street. 50+ feet north of the north curb line of Court Street to 50+ feet south of the south curb line of Esty Street. South Fulton Street, south side, from: 70± feet between points 30± feet and 100± feet west of the west curb line of Meadow Street. (3) Add a new section to Chapter 15, "crticle IX to read as follows : Sec. 15-190. Standing prohibiter: at Oesicmatec' locations. The standinv of vehicles is hereby nrchibited in the following designated locations: Meadow Street, both sides, from: 455± feet southwest of Elmira Roars to 2851 feet north of Elmira Road, a distance of 740+ feet. The south curb line: of Green Street southerly S0+ feet. The south curb line of Buffalo Street southerly 5O+ feet. The north curb line of Buffalo Street northerly 50+ foot. The south curb line of Court Street 50+ feet southerly. The north curb line of Court Street northerly S0+ feet. The south curb line of Esty Street 50+ feet southerly. The north curb line of Esty Street 5O+ feet northerly. The south curb line of Cascadil.la Street 50+ feet southerly. Meadow Street, west side, from: 50+ feet south of the south curb line of h'. Clinton Street to 50+ feet north cif the north curb line of S. Fulton Street, a distance of 470± feet. The north curb line of Cascacilla Street 300+ feet northerly. 113 Pat-e 7 Deccr.ber 1, 1965 Meadow Street, east side, from: The south curb line of Wood Street 50± feet southerly. The north curb line of 15'ood Street. northerly S0± feet. The south curb line: of South Street 50--� feet southerly. The north curb line of South Street 50± feet northerly. The north curb line of Cascadilla Street 200± foot northerly. 50± feet south of South Titus Avenue to 501 feet north of the north curb line of W. Clinton Street, a distance of 465± feet. Elmira Road, south side, from the east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 125± feet. Elmira I:oad, north side, from the east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 175± feet. Wood Street, both sides, from the east curb line of Meadow Street easterly Cz 50± feet. South Street, both sides, from the east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 50± feet. South Titus Avenue from the east curt, line of Meadow Street easterly 50± feet. West Clinton Street, both sides, from the west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 50* feet. West Clinton Street, south si�-Ie, from the: east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 200± foot. West Clinton Street, north side, from the cast curb line of Meadow Street easterly 150* feet. North Titus Avenue, both sides, from the south curb line of N.'. Clinton Street southerly 200± feet. South Fulton Street, south side, from the west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 30+ feet. South Fulton Street, north side, from the west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 80± feet. Cleveland Avenue, both sides, from the east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 50± feet. Green Street, both sides, from the west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 50± feet. Buffalo Street, south side, from: The west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 100±feet. The east curb line of MF;adow Street easterly S0± feet. Buffalo Street, north side, fxim: West curb line of Meadow Street westerly SO'- feet. East curb line of Meadow Street easterly 100± feet. 4 1►p�a�w M t1pw1u�1N� � MM West Court Street, south side, from: West curb line of Nleadow Street westerly 100± feet. East curb line of Moft low Strout easterly 50± feet. Wiest Court Street, south side, from: W(.;st curb line of Street westerly 50± feet. East curb line of Meadow Street easterly 100± feet. Esty Street, south side, from: West curb line of 14e^.low Street westerly 125' feet. East curb line of Honclow Street easterly SO± feet. Esty Street, north side, from: West curb line of Meadow Street westerly 1251 feet. East curb line of Meadow Street easterly 50± feet. Cascadilla Street, south side, from: West curb line of Hendow Street westerly 500 feet, Last curb line of I-,4endow Street. easterly 50t feet. Cascadilla Strut, north sick, from: West curb line of Meadow Street westerly SCt feet. Last curb line of Me �-cw Street easterly SOt feet. Hancock Street (relocated) , south side, from: Last curb line of Meadow Street easterly 50t feet. Hancock Street, both sides, from: Th,'. east edge of roadway on i4eadow Street easterly S0± feet,. Third Street, south side, from: West edge of roadway on ?dc^dow Street westerly 100# feet. Last edge of roadway on Meadow Street easterly 75± feet, Third Street, north side, fror.:: t+lest edge of roadway on Meadc)w Street westerly 100± feet. Last ed.*e :,f roadway on Me ad.?w Street easterly 50± feet. De Street, southerly side, from: West ed�W of roadway rn Meadow Street westerly 120± feet. East edge of roadway on Meadow Street easterly to the curb line of Lincoln Street. Dey Street, northerly side, from: West edge of roadway can tHeadow Street westerly 160± feet. East edse of roadway on Meadow Street to the north curb line of Lincoln Street. Effective upon publication. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried ^nil a-nnroved by the Mayor. 45 Pa;v 9 December 1, 1965 MARSHALL PROPERTY: Alderman HLrt reported that the Board ^f Public i'orks had approved t e proposed pure ase of the Marshall property at 317 West State Street for the purpose Of increasin- off-street perking facilities at the Nest State Street parki.nf� lot. By Alderman Hart: sccnnded by Aldermen Bans;s RESOLVED, that the Board' s re common dtit ion to purchase the Marshall property be referred to the Public Safety Committee fcr further study with n request that it report thereon at the next meeting of tht! Council. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN Nv9ENDMENT: Alderman Baldwin recommended ungradinsr the position of Youth Bureau in t e Compensation Plan from grade 28 to 32 in order to fill the vacancy in this office which has continued t-r> exist since the resignation of Robert Briggs. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and rep_ ort. Carried. UiEAN RENEWAL AGREEMENT: By Alderman Schmidt : seconder by Alderman Rundle R L , that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with the Ithar.,a Urban Renewal Agency to ryrovide legal services for Urban Renewal condemnation procecdinns, which contract shall provide that the Agency shall pay to the City the sum of $20. 00 per hour for preparation and $200.00 per day �p for court appearances as payment for such legal services* shall include all ?� necessary office expenses, effective January 1, 1966. AYES : 10 - Clynes, Macali, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt, Hart NAYS: 2 - Bangs, Kilby Carried. CITY ELECTRICIAN: Alderman Schmidt criticized the delay encountered in correcting the tra P f is lights ar the multiple intersection at Ithaca Road $ Maple Avenue. He suggested that consideration he given to hiring a full-time electrician for the City. Superin- tendent Dingman felt he was not ready to recommen<t this and felt that a. less expensive altern�,tive may be found. HOUSING PROJECT - LO' INCOME: Alderman Kilby recommended that the Housing Authority Se requested to consider t e possibility of starting a pilot housing project in 1966 for low-income class people in the City. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Ceq. A. Blear, City Clerk z' Hunna. Johns, Mayor t' COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 29, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Burns, Hart, Schmidt, Rundle Alderman-elect - Saccucci, 2arrett Attorney - Freeman Chief of Police - VanOstrand " ` Fire Chief - Weaver Chamberlain - Wright Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Prosecutor - Mulvey Sealer of Weights & Measures - Nedrow Assistant Planner - Sinn City Controller - Russell City Clerk - Blean Deputy City Clerk - Grey MINUTES: By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Burns 'ITSU . that the resolution on page 37 of the minutes of the last meeting, authorising the assignment of the first floor of the Eagles Building to the Youth Bureau, be amended to read the "third floor". Carried. The minutes, as recorded by the Clerk and amended by the foregoing action, were then duly approved. FIRE ALARM BELL: The Clerk read a letter from the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associ- ation requesting that the fire alarm bell located in the tower of the old City Nall be preserved as a memorial to the volunteer firemen of the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Burns RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Superintendent with the Council's recommendation that he take steps to see that the request be granted. Carried, TOMPKINS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Williamson, County Attorney, requesting the City to consent to be included in the Tompkins Covnty Mental Health Board programs. Attorney Freeman reported that Sec. 19!.�a of the Mental Hygiene Law requires that this be done by local law and he presented the following draft of a local law for consideration. LOCAL LAW, INTRO. NO. 9 - 1965 A LOCAL LAW AGREEING TO INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF ITHACA IN PROGRAMS OR T Z TOMPKINS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. Sec. 1. The City of Ithaca, New York, hereby agrees to the establishment of a Community Mental Health Board which was established by the Board of Supel 1 soars of Tompkins County by its Local Law #3-1965; and requests that said City be included in the benefits thereof. Sec. 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and filing with the Secretary of State. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed local law be received and laid on the table as required by law. Carried. RESIGNATIONS ETC: The Clerk read a letter from C. Murray VanMarter tendering his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Planning Board, effective December 31, 1965, a letter from Kenneth H. Herrmann announcing his retirement as Housing Inspector, effective January 1, 1966, and a letter from Thomas Niederkorn tendering his resignation as Planning Director, effective January115, 1966. 4 Page 2 December 29, 1865 E. BUFFALO STREET ZONING CASE: Attorney Freeman reported the Supreme Court had annulled t e Board of oning ppea s decision in the variance granted for an apartment structure on E. Buffalo Street and ruled in favor of Mr. Stein in the �ase of "Stein vs,. Board of Zoning Appeals He advised the matter is being reviewed by the Planning Director and himself in an effort to determine if an amendment to the present zoning ordinance may be necessa ry. CONDEMNATION - CHARLES BROWN PROPERTY: Attorney Freeman reported that the Mayor had tree to negotiate wit r, Brown for purchase of the necessary right-of-way to extend Taylor Place across Mr. Brown's property but that he had been unsuccessful. He then presented a proposed resolution in the matter and recommended its adoption. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to layout, construct and extend the highway known as Taylor Place in the City of Ithaca in a northerly direction in order that a large area on West Hill can be opened for development, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of a right-of-way for said highway across property owned by Charles V. Brown and Helen C, Brown, is necessary for the laying out and construction of said highway, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on April 14, 1965 has requested this Council to proceed with the condemnation of said property, and WHEREAS, the City has been unable to negotiate a satisfactory option or contract for the purchase of the property hereinafter described and owned by Charles V. Brown and (_)Helen C. Brown, and WHEREAS, a public hearing upon due notice was held by the Board of Public Works on November 24, 1965, pursuant to Section 5-30 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is authorized to submit a final offer for the purchase of said property, pursuant to Section 16 of the Condemnation Law, in the amount of $2,500.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said offer is not accepted, the following described property and any easements thereon, be and the same are hereby ordered taken, appropriated, and condemned for the purpose of constructing said public highway : Beginning at a point on the north line of the property owned by Charles V. and Helen C, Brown and known as 206 North Chestnut Street, Ithaca, New York, said point being 18.4 feet east from the northwest corner of said property; running thence in a southerly direction 42,6 feet to a point and continuing along a perimeter of a circle 448 feet radius for a chord distance of 134 fee* south 00 26' minutes west to a point on the southerly boundary of said property; running thence in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said property 51.5 feet to a point; running thence along the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 498 feet a chord distance of 162 feet north 00 33' east to a point; continuing thence in a northerly direction 27. 4 feet to a point in the north boundary of said property; continuing thence in a westerly direction 52.3 feet along the north boundary of said property to the point or place of beginning. Being a parcel of land shown on Ithaca file map No. 1249 pre- pared by the City of Ithaca, as parcel No. 2 thereon, containing approximately . 191 acres of land. AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney, on behalf of the City is authorized to make or cause application to be made to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, or the Tompkins County Court, according to law, for the anpointment of Commissioners of Condemnation, to ascertain and determine the compensation and recompense which should be made to the respective owners, lessees and parties or persons respectively entitled unto or interested in the land, tenements and premises to be taken or injured for said purpose; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to make a motion for immediate possession of the said premises pursuant to Section 24 of the Condemnation Law. 0 Carried. AUCTION $ AUCTIONEERS: Attorney Freeman reported an obvious need to revise a city ordinance res.ulati"nu aauctions and auctioneers and he advised that upon completion of a draft thereof he would present it to the Charter 6 Ordinance Committee for its review. Page 3 December 29, 1965 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: Controller Russell reported deficiencies in several budget appropriations For the year 1965 and action was taken thereon as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the total sum of $8,550.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations in accordance with the following schedule of accounts : Budget Account No. Title of Account Amount City ControlleF $T—'ST-00 110 City Clerk 600.00 117 Elections 1,700.00 118 City Court 450.00 128 Retirement System 2,575.00 129 Health Insurance 10300.00 293 S. Tioga Street Parking Lot "975.00 AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Stallman presented and read the following letter from the t aca Savings & Loan Association: "December 29, 1965 "To: Honorable Hunna Johns, Mayor of the City of Ithaca and Members of the Common Council "This is to advise the undersigned has been authorized by the Board of Directors of Ithaca Savings and Loan Association to indicate to you it's interest in purchasing the 'Eagles Building' for permanent use by the Association as it's principal place of business. "The interest of the Association in acquiring this property is subject to the following conditions: 1. That the New York State Banking Department grants the required approval for the change of location and the expenditure of the sum required for purchase plus rehabilitation. 2. That a new traffic pattern be established connecting Green Street across State Street with Seneca Way immediately east of the present "Eagles Building", prior to the transfer of title. 3. That not less than the two parcels of land shown on the current assessment map be included in any deed to the property, such land having an approximate frontage of 130' on State Street. 4. Approval of proper zoning officers or body for rehabilitation of the present building and use thereof by the Association as a banking office and remainder of space as offices to rent and use of available land for parking. S. That the City advise what the up-set price will be on this property and when the property would be available. 6. That the Association be advised by the City not later than January 14, 1966 of their interest in this proposal. "The foregoing is a statement of intent to negotiate for the purchase of the "Eagles Building". It is understood that title conveyed will be marketable and free and clear of encumbrances, restrictions and leases. Very truly yours, Haines W. Cole President" pnMw 4 "#WWW0W0 off 6000 49 By Alderman Schmidt: seconded by Alderman Baldini BE IT RESOLVED, that the Special Committee - Aldermen Stallman, Yavits and Baldwin - be authorized to consider use of a portion of the remaining space in the building (all except the third floor) by interested civic groups, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the building and land is to be retained for the public use including the possibility of the temporary relocation of businesses effected by the Urban Renewal Project I. Discussion produced. the following comments : Baldini - He objected to conditions set by Savings $ Loan Assay ation. Burns - He stated he opposed a City Hall at this site and once favored selling it but now felt it was needed for Youth and Civic Center. Baldwin - He advised two other locations had been investigated for a Youth Center and that the third floor of Eagles Building is the best suited place. Schmidt - He felt his resolution is the only conclusion that can be reached at this time and that it may be rescinded later if necessary. Kilby - He felt we should take a good look at cost of carrying out an obligation to the civic organizations in providing a civic center and that we owe it to the public to set an up-set price on the building. Mayor - He favored the Schmidt resolution. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart Qj RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be tabled until January 5, 1966, the next regular rC meeting, for further consideration. On Mayor Johns called for a roll call vote on the tabling motion which resulted as follows: AYES: 5 - Clynes, Kilby, Stallman, Burns, Hart. NAYS: 9 - Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Schmidt. Motion Defeated. A vote on the original motion was then taken which produced the following results: AYES: 11 - Clynes, Macali, Baldini, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Burns, Schmidt NAYS: 3 - Kilby, Stallman, Hart Motion Carried, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Kilby WHEREAS, Federal Public Law 83-452, known as Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, authorizes aid to communities for certain projects, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York, rezognizes that there are individuals and families living within the County of Tompkins who may be in need of the benefits to be derived from that act, and WHEREAS, the City wishes to do everything within its power to mobilize all forces at its disposal in order to help combat poverty and the misery which accompanies same, and WHEREAS, in order to avail itself of the benefits under said law, a non-profit membership corporation known as the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Board, Inc. will be formed, and WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed by-laws and proposed Certificate of Incorporation are on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, membership on the Board of Directors of said corporation will consist of repre- sentatives to be derived from the following sources : 1. County Welfare Department. 2. New York State Employment Service. 3. County Health Department. 4. Ithaca Board of Education. S. Board of Cooperative Educational Service. 6. Tompkins County Board of Supervisors (1 city and 1 rural supervisor) 7. Ithaca Common Council. S. Ithaca Chamber of Commerce. 9. Resource Development Committee. 10. Social Planning Council. 11. Cornell University. 12. Ithaca College. 13. The Catholic Churches. 14. The Protestant Churches, 15, The Jewish Churches. 50 Page S December 29, 1968 16. Tompkins County Commission cn Human Relations. 17. Council for Equality. 18. NAACP. 19. Regional Planning 3oard. 20. Organized Labor. (Representatives from the 20 organizations listed shall be on the Board) 21. The nine townships in Tompkins County. These members to be nominated by the recognized Economic Opportunity Committee in each of the townships. Comparable representation from the City of Ithaca may be nominated on a basis deemed desirable by the recognized City Economic Opportunity Committee. 22. Potential beneficiaries or clientele of the Economic Opportunity programs. This number will be equal to at least one-third of the total membership of the Board. These members to be nominated by differential methods including peer group choices, identification by key informant sources, reputational selection, and others as may be deemed advisable. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Board, Inc. , be and the same hereby is recognized and endorsed by the City of Ithaca as the community action group in the county authorized to carry out any and all programs authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. . Carried. S.P.C.A. AGREEMENT: Alderman Stallman recommended renewal of an agreement with Tompkins County . or the services of a DogWarden and related work for the year 1966 at an increased cost of $500.00 or a total fee of $5,400.00 for the year. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Aldermn Clynes RESOLVED, that the agreement as recommended be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal; and that it be forwarded to N.Y.S. Department of Agriculture & Markets for its final approval. Carried. GLENN BODA APPOINTMENT: Alderman Stallman recommended the appointment of Glenn Boda as a Building Inspe ctor II as a result of his having passed a civil service examination for this position. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin RESOLVED, that Glenn Boda be appointed as a Building Inspector II at an annual salary of $5, 127.00, the minimum cf Grade 24 of the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment be effective January 1, 1966, subject to his serving the usual probational period. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Schmidt 17MD, that bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $6,433.28, as listed on audit abstract #11-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable listed thereon be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee and Controller be empowered to approve and audit for payment any final bills for 1965 as may require such action; and to make any transfers within the 1965 budget appropriations as may be needed due to unforseen circumstances at this time. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee M recommended upgrading several positions in the Compensation Plan and action was taken thereon as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended by upgrading the following positions: City Assessor from grade 31 to grade 34 "•"" City Chamberlain from grade 32 to grade 34 Deputy City Clerk from grade 27 to Rrade 30 Youth Bureau Director from grade 28 to grade 32 Building Inspector from grade 22 to grade 24 Housing Inspector from grade 22 to grade 24 Water Treatment Plant Operator from grade 20 to grade 22 Sewer Treatment Plant Operator from grade 20 to _grade 22 Motor Equipment Operator from grade 22 to grade 25 Maintainer from grade 19 to grade 22 Bus Driver from grade 19 to grade 22 ACCOUNTS RFCrFITA-3L7 g Dave Sheff&eld #148 $ 11.51 Grossmants Central N.Y. 149 143.00 Donald Crobie 150 73.27 Ithaca College 151 159.17 Fliz?beth Co Wilson 152 Margaret �• Menzies 153 23.23 190.38 ( lC AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be amended also by adding thereto the position of truck driver at grade 23. Carried. Alderman Bangs inquired if the Finance Committee had made any adjustments in the salaries of the City Judge, Acting Judge, Prosecutor and Court Clerk. Alderman Stallman advised that the City Court Clerk had been upgraded one grade which together with her earned increment will give her an 8% increase for 1966. He then proposed that the City Judge's salary be increased from $6,600. 00 to $7,350.00 per annum; that the Acting City Judge's rate be increased from $15,00 to $25.00 per diem and that the City Prosecutor's salary be increased from $3,000. 00 to $3,750.00, By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Judge be increased from $6,600. 00 to $9,000.00; that the rate of the Acting City Judge be increased from $15.00 to $30.00 Der diem; that -the salary of the City Prosecutor be increased from $3,000.00 to $4,500.00; and that the City Court Clerk's grade in the Compensation Plan be upgraded to 19 and that she receive $4740.00, the third step of grade 19 for the year 1966. AYES : 7 - Clynes, Kilby, Macali, Bangs, Hughes, Yavits, Burns NAYS: 7 - Baldini, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Schmidt, Hart Due to a tie vote Mayor Johns voted in the negative and declared the motion defeated. Motion Defeated. Cp 07�By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart �RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Judge be increased from $6,600.00 to $7,350.00; that the rate of the Acting City Judge be increased from $15.00 to $25.00 per day; and that the salary of the City Prosecutor be increased from $3,000.00 to $3,750.00. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended to reflect the following changes to become effective January 1, 1966: 1) that all patrolmen, sergeants, captains and the Chief of Police in the Police Department be upgraded two (2) grades; and that all civilian employees in the Police Department including radio technicians, meter servicemen, meter maids, office personnel, school guards and jail matrons be upgraded one grade. 2) that all firefighters, alarm electrician, lieutenants, assistant chiefs and Fire Chief in the Fire Department be upgraded two grades and that clerical or civilian employees in the department be upgraded one Frade. 3) that all other positions included in the Compensation Plan, excluding per diem positions, and those hereinabove mentioned, be ungraded one grade. 4) that the upgrading of all the foregoing positions be approved on the condition that all earned annual increments be Franted and applied before the upgrading takes place. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN APPROVAL: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESIOEVED, t at the IM Compensation Plan, including the rules governing same, as last amended and the Work Performance Evaluation Plan, as last amended, be and hereby is approved; and that a copy of the Compensation Plan including all of its component parts, be attached and made a part of the minutes of this session. Carried. SALARY RATING- 1966: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart t at t e ouncil 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 1966 Compensation Plan and set forth in said schedules which are to be attached to and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. TENTATIVE BUDGET - 1966: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a proposed budget For t e year 1966 s ng budgets for 1963, 1964 and 1965, the budget requests for 1966 submitted by the various department heads, and the proposed tentative budget as recommend- ed by the Finance Committee. The gross total of the operating budget recommended amounted to $2,655,373. 00 and it showed an estimated income of like amount based on a tax rate of $18.59 on an estimated assessed valuation of $92,500,000.00. r Pave 7 December 29, 1965 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1966, as recommended by the Finance Committee, in the total amount of $2,655,373.00 be approved and adopted; and that the tentative budget for capital construction as recommended in the total amount of $2,497,1.75.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted also. Alderman Kilby recommended that the City consider haying all retirement costs for its officers and employees - at least by a year from now and recommended a study of the re- sulting costs be made. Alderman Hunt called attention to the elimination of $40,000.00 from the capital budget for air conditioning of City Hall and $16,000.00 for the Tuning Fork loop. fie wondered about the loop project and its effect on Urban Renewal Project I. It was indicated that the latter amount could be restored to the budget before its final adoption if necessary. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried, ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Hart reported that the Board of Public W7rKs hal requested the Council to provide such funds as may be needed to make repairs and renovation to the Eagles building so that it may be used as a Youth Center and for other purposes and to provide the sum of $9,000.00 in the 1966 budget for maintenance and operation of the building. He advised that the tentative budget, = account #A74A, includes an item of $3,210.00 for maintenance and he recommended it be increased to $10,000.00 for all purposes. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Schmidt RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by increasing budget item A74A from $3,210.00 to $10,000.00 to cover the cost of repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the Eagles building. Carried. TOM DE PATTO - YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR: Alderman Baldwin reported that the Youth Advisory Board had recommended the appointment of Tom DePatto as Youth Bureau Director. By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Macali RESOLVED, that Thomas A. DePatto be provisionally appointed as Acting Youth Bureau Director at annual salary of $7,016.00, the minimum of r;rade 32 in the 1966 Compensation Plan, that his appointment become effective on January 3, 1966, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for the position of Youth Bureau Director. Carried. Alderman Baldwin reported that the Youth Advisory Hoard had recommended that a sum of $250.00 each be given to Bob Cutia and Rita Riley for work they had done in the absence of a Youth Bureau Director. After some discussion as to the legality of paying the amounts recommended, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and Finance Committee for study and report. RETIRING ALDERMEN: Alderman Clynes called attention to the pending retirement from the ounce o r. Kilby and others, effective December 31, 1965. By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that the Council hereby expresses its formal thanks and appreciation to Aldermen Kilby, Baldini, ;urns and Schmidt for their valuable services rendered as aldermen during their respective terms of office. Unanimously carried. By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, our fellow Councilman, WilliamF. Schmidt is completing., his term of office on the Council, and WHEREAS, by his excellent judgment, unselfish giving of his time, by his cooperative spirit, and by his regular attendance at Council and Committee meetings, he has render- ed most valuable services to the Council as such and to the City of Ithaca, a our thanks NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that we extend/to Bill and wish him the best of health, success, and happiness as an Ex-Councilman and that we assure him that, although he will no longer be drawing the salary of a Councilman, the City of Ithaca will undoubtedly continue to call upon him for his assistance in handling problems of municipal govern- ment. 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Q) 1; .a te z, (D (0 x � (� _. r Q) I:, o �, ri �: c r, •rs i O O S, S•;; i D .O L) N S.r 4-) .Q v � `G CO CO r-i O •r; O O j C J u-N r-i CT N C? �'cr,cn 0 Ll�t'- vC? C° y d ue ,U ua Ln\..c>�D (Y1�� \ • .r)\\ �O�O �o Lt'\ \. \ \. �O`�.tt1\�. ( 1 N \�- \,u, 0 0 d) r 9 \ tc \\ \.\ C r-J r-s \Mr rl V-\ - u1\\\r? \ \ C r-5 C. r-i r:ICJ r-f \ N r-1 r i r i r-1 �'(�' r i\ �. r°4 ( �\ r-i r r tea, \.\ to,vo r-i r-i '-4 — - r7 U O`•(14 C{,-. u1 r i COMPENSATION PLAN RULES - CITY OF ITHACA The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensation Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the follzwing ruless 1. NEW APPOINTEES A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council. 2. ANNUAL WORK PERFORMANCE INCREMENTS Each employee with a minimum of six months service prior to the first day of the fiscal year, and receiving less than the maximum for his grade shall be considered for a Performance Increment in each fiscal year until his rate reaches the maximum of his grade. This increment for the new fiscal year is neither automatic nor mandatory but depends on the over-all rating of each employee during the current year as summarized on his final Report of Performance Evaluation. At least two interim Reports (and more where feasible) shall be made, one for the first half year and the other for the second half year. Ratings for all such Reports shall be reduced to the single Summary Report for the year. This summary report shall be completed as near the beginning of the new fiscal year as is feasible to provide time for adequate review with employees, raters, and reviewers, and for consideration by the Common Council. If the rating of the employee is "Outstanding" or "Cogmtent" in the Summary Report, he is thereby recommended for his Performance Increment for the new fiscal year. However, authority for final approval rests solely with the Common Council which shall consider all employee Reports in the light of pertinent matters, including financial status of the city. When granted by the Common Council, these increments shall take effect on the first day of the Fiscal year. No employee is entitled to more than one such increment in any one fiscal year. In addition to this performatsae Increment an employee with "Outstanding" rating on the Report of Performance Evaluation may be recommended for additional award to the Common Council by the Advisory Board as set forth in Section 14. 3. TRANSFERS If an employee is moved to another job in the same grade as at present there shall be no change in salary. If he is moved to a higher grade, this is a promotion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If he is moved to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing demotions shall apply. 4. PROMOTIONS In the event of the permanent promotion of an employee, his salary grade shall be changed to the grade set forth for the new position in the following manners -2- The salary for the new position shall be the same as the employee was earning at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart) immediately upon permanency. In the event that the old salary plus one horizontal step is less than the prescribed minimum for the new position, then the minimum of the new position shall be the salary. If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th of June of any year, he will be eligible for consideration for a performance increment on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent promotion takes place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible for performance increment until January 1 of the second year following. In other words he must demonstrate his abilities as a permanent employee in the new job for over six months before becoming eligible for a performance increment. Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment. These provisions shall apply alike to employees on annual rates and hourly rates. EXAMPLE: A man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4558.00 is promoted to Grade 21. His new salary will be $4558.00 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent. 5. DEMOTIONS When an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shall be paid at a rate within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the department head and Common Council. 6. RECLASSIFICATIONS D014NWARD When an employee's job is reclassified to a lower grade, the employee shall continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in event of general service-wide reductions), but the new salary maximums shall apply. 6A. RECLASSIFICATION UPWARDS: *Where an employee's job is reclassified to a higher grade by one line, that any performance increment due and recommended be granted. Where an employee's job is reclassified to a higher grade by two or more lines, that the reclassification shall be considered in lieu of any increment for that year. *Amended 12-27-61 7. REINSTATED EMPLOYEES A reinstated employee shall be paid at a rate within the proper range for the position and grade in which he is reinstated, such rate to be set by the Common Council. -3- g. PART TI14E EMPLOYMENT When employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid shall be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for full time employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for annual performance increments. Employees working less than twenty hours are not eligible for such increments. Amended 10/4/61 9. OVERTIME Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for payment of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one half times regular hourly rates. Ordinary- overtime shall be paid at a straight-time basis. 10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (e -;pt in the event of a general service-wide reduction) but shall not be entitled to a salary increase or increment, except those provided by longevity. 11. LONGEVITY INCREMENT An employee serving more than 10, 15, 20, or 25 years shall be considered for the Longevity Increment beyond the established maximum rates for his grade, Such an increment is not automatic or mandatory but is recommended if the overall rating in the summary of all interim Reports on Performance Evaluation, as outlined in Section 2 is "Competent" or "Outstanding". Authority for final approval rests with the Common Council. If an employee is rated "improvement needed" or "unsatisfactory", he lns-,,s credit for one year of service for the respective fiscal year for purposes of calculating longevity. In any one fiscal year, an amployee may not be considered for both a .longevity increment and a work performance increment nor for more than one longevity increment. In determining eligibility, the employees' total uninterrupted service is the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present grade. Involuntary time off, such as prolonged illness, military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary layoffs, do not constitute a break in service, although such time off does not accumulate in determining total years of city service, except in the case of Veterans, when federal regulations applicable shall apply. 12. PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE Provisional employees are not eligible for performance increments except upon recommendation by department head, and approval by the Common Council. 13. CHANGES IN INCREMENTS All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council, shall be approved by the Common Council. -4, 14. ADVISORY C0101ITTEE The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of three department or division heads appointed by the Common Council for one year terms. At least two additional department heads shall be appointed by the Council to service as alternates in the event that a regular member of the committee is unavailable or disqualified. A member is disqualified if one of his department employees is being considered by the Committee. Reports of Performance Evaluation with "Outstanding" rating are automatically "referred to the Advisory Committee for its recommendation to the Comr�ron Council as to nature and size of award. Any employee with an interim or summary Report of Performance Evaluation indicating an over-all rating of "improvement needed" or "unsatisfactory" may request a review by this Committee provided he has completed the steps for review of his Report with his supervisor(s) and department head as explained in the Work Performance Evaluation Plan. His request to this Committee must be in writing with a copy to his department head within seven calendar days immediately following his receipt of the review decision from his department head. The department head must furnish to the Committee: (A) Copy of the employee' s report. (S) Copy of the employee's request to this supervisor for review, with reasons. (C) Copy of review decision from department head. The committee shall limit its review to the evidence as presented in items a, b, and c of the preceding paragraph. The Committee roust give opportunity for both employee and department head to discuss the Report and supporting record. It must render its decision in writing to the employee, with a copy to the department head within seven calendar days immediately following its receipt of the request. Its decision may confirm, raise, or lower the rating in the Report. 15. Attached hereto and made a part of this Compensation Plan is a form of "Report of Performance Evaluation" which is to be used to evaluate the employees performance and work. The Common Council may from time to time change the form, make amendments or additions thereto or add supplements thereto to be used specifically for the Fire, Police, Board of Public Works or other Departments. Copies of any changes of form are to be sent to the employees concerned. XuXX S j, 1944 City Attteresoy 101 h awwra t aaittoaa, Ithace city Cowell pl a Norman V. Freeman* City Attorroa►Y E Salary IMMISsttats The ywrsttios 4" Waos "is" rabotkor the sa Urr of tho tU11410t Isslosor "d ethos similarly staid ottle ors CGS ba, Chested 40rfsg tth► iaaatorabaaty of raat14 ottl or. $00 100 2-1 atf Of Charter PrOY1400 that ""re 06y port akatil be appointed SO the O figOt 604 forth thao►lroist the Cowell. shall fix a► maxiWA twat* of asomposs*004 for "tA attiate and thst asial *axis** trataa stall met b* a"0104 48TAst the Ifteumboacy of the 0ext appoint**. rrxa►vo r, Soolort i«p of tho Charters math es$ 64404 subs4quontly to oattias�r• 1_14 prom tt that "sotwititstssa}is� say other pstrt►isioss of gait chaarter# the ail, •s�►r� eattttbliaalt and &M tU t9 % *d $ O - sraatios plan &evening that sawU riss and wag*# of such officers amat employees of tbR City of ltboas is saviA gomazil may + ttr ssa►+ss i The "ttboritty kotroby 4"f*rr*4 SMI1 #Ot atut#Ad tae tb* alatUTIOS Of +aloartty* arffi68ris Of siF" Q.!tty' It is therefore my ovistoo Oat it is proper for the Co"ail to CMUSO i s Compensation Plan tovoarsis atpp intto4 officer$ of the City 40tist their tor* ita offieo. RosVaasifully sit t , orman P. f ro"06 St? City Attorney [,TORK PERFORMANCE EV[LUATION PLAN - CITY OF ITH ACA, N.Y. (Subject to approval of Common Council) MEANS THAT Employees receive recognition for good performance. Employees are aided in improving their present performance and in preparing for promotion. Employees and supervisors gain a clearer idea of their mutual work relation- ships. "Gripes" are cleared up before they have a chance to become worse. Employees know what is being reported of them and their work to the "top management." Supervisors have been furnished with an important tool to improve supervisory techniques, training, communications and morale. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES Work Performance Evaluation is not just a once-a-year affair. Whether you realize it or not your work performance is being rated continually. Every day you work, every job you do gives your supervisor a chance to observe how well you perform your duties. Work Performance Evaluation procedures are designed to get down on paper a record of your significant performances so that your supervisor can be guided by the facts and not rely on memory. They are also intended to help him carry out his rating function as objectively as possible. TPTith the use of these pro- cedures the effects of "personalities" can be eliminated. Two procedures that we believe will help to keep the evaluations or ratings in line with the facts are: 1. 1,7riting out just what we mean by "outstanding, competent, improvement needed, unsatisfactory" and how arrived at in the Report of Performance Evaluation. 2. Arranging for you and your supervisor to discuss your work performance freely, fairly, frankly and objectively„ To sum it up - the chief aim of this program is to let you know just how you are getting along on your job and to help you get along even better in the future. The Report of Performance Evaluation which is an integral part of this pro- gram, provides for interim and summary ratings through use of various major factors each supported by several specific work categories. Narrative comments should be made wherever possible and mnst be made when over-all rating is "out- standing," "improvement needed," or "unsatisfactory." All supervisors must participate in the preparation of the Reports. All Reports must be signed by the immediate supervisor, the next higher supervisor or supervisors, if any, and the department head. where an employee has only one supervisor the Report may not be considered complete until reviewed and signed also by the Personnel Consultant. When raters and reviewers have significant differences they must - 2 be clearly stated on the Report with examples, but the department head shall have the majority weight when there are differences. Your over-all evaluation or rating is based upon a fair and reasonable consideration of'the various factors as they affect your work: quality and quantity of work, work habits, work interest, relationships with people, re- sourcefulness and initiative, "other," and supervisory ability. Where factors do not fit your work they are omitted. Where supplemental work factors are needed to rate your work adequately they become an integral part of the Report of Performance Evaluations When advised of any interim or summary over-all rating, you receive a copy of the Report which then furnishes a common ground for objective and constructive discussion of your work performance. If you believe any interim or summary Report in which you are rated "im- provement needed" or "unsatisfactory" is not in lire with the facts., you are en- couraged to discuss your Report further with your supervisor or supervisors as a desirable, friendly, constructive, and informal routine. If t'iis still does not resolve the problem you may, within seven calendar days immediately follow- ing the notification of your rating, hake a request in writing together with reasons, to your immediate supervisor for a further review of your Report of Performance Review. You may then review your Report in person with all those who have signed the Report. A review decision must be rendered and confirmed to you by the department head in writing within seven calendar days from receipt of your request, If you believe the review decision is not in line with the facts you may request a review by the Advisory Committee as outlined in Section 14 of the Ithaca Compensation Plan Rules. An interim Report of Performance Evaluation shall be completed for each employee not less than twice each calendar year. Likewise a Summary Report shall be completed prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year with sufficient time for additional review with your supervisors and deuartmen`, head if desired. In addition a Report must be completed each month for each probationary employee, for each employee whose latest rating is "unsatisfactory;," and for each employee when changing jobs or leaving city employment. TO RATERS MID REVIE14ERS As a supervisor in your daily duties you are continually weighing the evidence as to how effective your workers are doing their jobs. In his work an employee will usually meet, exceed or fall short of what you reasonably expect of him. As a result of weighing the evidence you assign him one of the four over-all ratings of the Report of Performance Evaluation. Use of the Report provides a much sounder basis for rating then reliance on memory and unwritten records. In rating an employee under this program simply put into action your know- ledge of the work duties to be performed, the manner in T.4nich they should be performed, and how well they are being performed by the employee. Performance evaluations or ratings fairly determined on the basis of actual work require- ments followed by frank and constructive discussion of the employees actual work performance will foster matual understanding between you and the employees you supervise. � 3 s Actual recording of the employee's over-all rating is simple. However, before you begin you should first be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the various work factors indluded in the Report of Performance Evaluation, also any supplemental factors which become part of the Report. Likewise you should be thoroughly familiar with tfie information under the title, "Definitions of Over-All Taork Performance Factors," which appears later. .Allowance should be made for the new employee or special circumstances. ''bitten comments should be used freely and must be used as set forth on the Report of Performance Evaluation. Cbjectivity is more easily attained by narrative comments based on written records made during the course of the rating period. Give examples of Work well done as well as work deficiencies. Give specific plans for improving performance together with a schedule for f011ow..up. You should supply any statement you think is specially descriptive of an employee's performance in the job. Your efforts to describe an employee's work performance will define more clearly your evaluation of him and help you in assigning him a rating which neither under-rates nor over-rates his perfor- mance, As a supervisor you should aim to encourage discussion of work performance with your workers at all times during the period covered by the Report and not Just during the few days prior to and immediately following its completion. Job or work performance standards should be based on the tasks of the job and not on the rating factors in the Report of Performance Evaluation. Your work standards should be made known continuously to each employee. You should make certain that each employee has a clear understanding of them. Ordinarily very few employees, even in a large work group, will be either outstanding or definitely unsatisfactory and unfit workers, DEFINITIONS CF OVER-ALL 140RK PERFORKANCE FACTORS As used in the Work Performance Rating Program, the over-all ratings have the following meanings: "OUTST IUDIM it Performance is consistently and substantially above the requirements of the Job in all respects throughout the year. Genuine "outstanding" performance on the part of an employee must tend to be somewhat unusual due to the fact that the employee does not normally receive an opportunity to work on extraordinary or especially difficult assignments greatly beyond the regular demands of his positic4. Therefore, 'Outstanding" means performance far above the level of work normally required of an employee in that position. This rating in his summary Report recommends an employee for 'Work Performance increment and such other award as approved by the Common Council. "COMPETENT" Performance consistently meets requirements of the job in a satisfactory manner throughout the rating period. .. 4 � Performance produces what can reasonably be expected of a well qualified employee in the title. Performance gives evidence of increased effectiveness over previous periods, if any. In some areas of his total work, his performance is consistently at a level above such requirements. Such a worker will very often do a better job than might be expected of a fully competent person in the title. In evaluating the employee against the requirements, allowance should be made for new employees, working conditions, variation in kind and condition of facilities and equipment, and the like. This rating in his summary Report recommends an employee for Work Performance increment. "IMPROVEMENT NEEDED" Performance does not meet minimum requirements of the job as substantiated by the detailed Report of Performance Evaluation. Performance is below average expected of his work group, has not improved commensurate with his length of service and remains below the minimum require- ments. Performance indicates the necessity for such improvement as additional skill, speed, better attendance, job interest, work habits, initt ative and the like. This rating is indicative of a positive need for a series of prVmpt, frank and constructive discussions between employee and supervisor regard:7ig de- ficiencies in his work, together with specific suggestions and plans ,for effect- ing improvement. If there is insufficient visible improvement in the indicated defic'encies after a reasonable time, and after due warning to the employee, consideration should be given to a transfer to other duties more suitable to his abilities, or consideration of demotion or other corrective action, Employee may not be placed in this rating more than one year unless the rating is unanimously approved by all raters and reviewers on his Report of Work Performance Evaluation. This rating in his summa3W Report results in the withholding of a perfo-:-M,nce increment or loss of credit Sor one year toward longevity increment. Likewise the appointing officer may not appoint him to a promotional position until -the rating on his Report of Work Performance Evaluation shall have become a higher rating. "UNSATISFACTORY" Performance is consistently below the minimum requirements of the job, is characterized by consistent weakness and deficiency in his work and fails to respond adequately to training and correction, - 5 His performance is deficient for reasons substantiated by the Report of Performance Evaluation with its written statement listing deficiencies with specific examples demonstrating the nature and seriousness of his unsatisfactory performance. This rating is indicative of a positive need for a series of prompt, frank and constructive discussions between employee and supervisor regarding de- ficiencies in his work together with specific suggestions and plans for effect- ing improvement„ If there is insufficient visible improvement in the indicated deficiencies after a reasonable time and after due warning to the employee, consideration should be given to demotion, dismissal and/or other corrective action. This rating in his summary Report results in the withholding of a perfor- mance increment or loss of credit for one year toward longevity increment„ Like- wise the appointing officer may not appoint him to a promotional position during the ensuing fiscal year. REPORT OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - INTERIM SUMMARY L/ • CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Date Employee Name Number From To Position Department Period Rate Each Outstanding Use space to describe Employee's Factor Competent strengths and weaknesses. Give Improvement Needed examples of work well done as well Unsatisfactory as when deficient. Give plans for improving performance. Mark boxes at left: "+" for strong, Over-all ratings of "outstanding", "✓" for standard, "-" for weak, "unsatisfactory" and "improvement "N" for not rated needed" must be substantiated hereon by written comments and examples. Quality of Work ------------- 0000 COMMENTS ❑ Accuracy (_ Neatness of work product Thoroughness Oral expression i Written expression Quantity of Work ____________________ ❑ [] ❑ ❑ Production volume of acceptable quality Completion of work on schedule Drk Habits 0000 ❑ Observance of work hours Observance of rules and regulations Observance of safety rules ❑; Compliance with work instructions Orderliness in work J Application to duties Attendance Work Interest ❑ CD F-1 0 ------------------------ ❑ Attitude toward work ❑ Enthusiasm t�] Increase in knowledge of job Relationships with People ........... ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (consider tact, courtesy, self control, patience, loyalty, discretion and the like ❑ Colleagues, subordinates, superiors ❑ Meeting and handling the public Resourcefulness and Initiative _ _ Cl ❑ ❑ [] ❑ Performance in new situations [] Performance in emergencies ❑ Performance with minimum instructions Supplemental Factors_________________ CID p ❑ Continued on reverse side LOCAL ORDINANCE - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The following grievance procedure is hereby established for employees of the City of Ithaca. 1. Definitions. As used herein the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. "Employee" shall mean any person directly employed and coirnensated by the City of Ithaca, except persons employed in the legislative or judicial branch thereof. b. "Grievance" shall mean any claimed violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of the existing laws, rules, procedures, regulations, administrative orders or work rules of the City of Ithaca or a department thereof, which relate to or involve employee health or safety, physical facilities, materials or equi-,ment furnished to employees, or supervision of employees ; provided, however, that such term shall not include any matter involving an employee's rate of comr-ensation, re- tirement benefits, disciplinary proceeding or any other matter which is otherwise reviewable pursuant to law or any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law. c. "Department" shall mean any office, department, board, commission or other agency of the government of the City of Ithaca. d. "Immediate supervisor" shall mean the employee or officer on the next higher level of authority above the employee in the department wherein the grievance exists and who normally assigns and supervises the emnloyee's work and approves his time record or evaluates his work performance. c. "Days" shall mean all days other than Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be excluded in computing the number of days within which action must be taken or notice given within the terms of this ordinance. 2. Declaration of Basic Principle. Every employee of this City shall have the right to present his grievance in accordance with the procedures *provided herein, free from interference, coercion, restraint, discrimination or reprisal, and shall have the right to be represented by a person of his own choosing at all stages of the grievance procedure. 3. Initial Presentation. a. An employee who claims to have a grievance shall present his grievance to his immediate supervisor, orally, within two days after the grievance occurs. b. The immediate supervisor shall discuss the grievance with the employee, shall make such investigation as he deems appropriate and shall consult with his superiors to such extent as he deems appropriate, all on an informal basis. c. l°Jithin three days after ;presentation of the grievance to him the immediate supervisor shall make his decision and communicate the same to the employee presenting the grievance, and to the employee's renresentative, if any. - z - 4. Second Stage a. If an employee presenting a grievance be not satisfied with the decision made by his immediate supervisor, he may, within five days thereafter, request a review and determination of his grievance by the department head. Such request shall be in writing and shall contain a statement to the specific nature of the grievance and the facts relating to it. Such request shall be served unon both the department head and the immediate surervisor to whom the grievance was originally presented. Thereunon, and within two days after receiving such request, the immediate supervisor shall submit to the department head a written statement of his information concerning the specific nature of the grievance and the facts relating to it. b. The department head, or iiis nominee, may and at the request of the employee shall, hold a ;-searing within five days after receiving the written request and statement from the employee. Thy employee, and his rerresentative, if any, may appear at the hearing and present oral statements or arguments. c. l'dithin five days after the close of the hearing, or within eight days after tho grievance has been submitted to him if there be no hearing, the department head, or his nominee, shall make his decision and communicate the same to the employee presenting; the grievance, and to the emoloyee's re^resentative, if any. S. Grievance Board. a. A grievance board of three members is hereby established to hear appoals from decisions of department }leads on grievances. b. The members of this board shall be a Standing Committee of the Common Council to be appointed by the Mayor, to serve at the pleasure of the P1ayor. Thy: Mayor also shall appoint an alternate to serve in the absence or inability of any member to serve. c. t? hearing of any matter before the grievance board may be conducted by any one or more members of the board, designated by the board to act on its behalf; provided, however, that if less than the full board presides at such a hearing, the member or members thereof conducting such ;rearing shall render a report thereon to the full board and the full board shall there upon make its report. d. Two concurring votes shall be necessary to determine any official resort or action of the grievance board. o. 114ccossary funds, supTIlies, facilities and personnel to imnlement the op-cration of the grievance board shall be provided by the Common Council. f. The grievance board may make and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of its proceedings not inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance. A complete and up to date set of such rules and amendments shall be kept on fil - in the City Clerk's office. 6. Appeals to Grievance Board. a. An employee may appeal from the decision of the department head, or nominee of the department head, within fifteen days after notice of such decision. The appeal shall be taken by submitting to thu grievance board a written statement sinned by the employee taking the appeal, containing: - 3 (1) The name, residence address, and department of employment of the emrloyoo presenting the grievance. (2) The name, residence address, and department of employment of each other employee or official involved in the grievance. (3) The name and address of the employee's representative, if any, and his department of employment if he be a fellow employee. (4) A concise statement of the nature of the grievance, the facts relating; to it, and the proceedings and decisions on the grievance up to the time of the arpo al. (5) A request for a review of the decision of the department head or his nominee. b. The grievance board may request the department head to submit a written state- ment of facts, including a summary of the record of the hearing, if there was a hopring, and the original or a true copy of any other record or document used by the department head or his nominee in making his decision. Such written statement shall be submitted within three days after request by the grievance board.. c. The grievance board shall hold a hearing within ten days after receiving the written request for review. It shall give at least three days notice of the time and Place of such hearing to the employee, the employee's representative, if any, and the department head or his nominee, all of whom shall be entitled to be present at the hearing. A The hearing on the appeal may be held in public or in private as determined by the grievance board. e. New evidence, testimony or argument, as well as any documents, exhibits or other information submitted to the department head or his nominee at the hearing, held by him may be introduced at the hearin<; by the employee, by the department head, or his nominee, or upon the request of the grievance board. f. 'i"ne hearing may be adjourned from time to time by the grievance board if in its judgment such adjournment is necessary in order to obtain material evidence. The total of all such adjournments, however, shall not exceed ten days, except that adjournments consented to by both the employee and the department head shall not be counted in determining the total days of adjournments as herein limited. g. The grievance board shall not be bound by formal rules of evidence. h. A written summary shall be kept of each hearing held by the grievance board. i. The grievance board shall make its report in writing within five days after the close of the hearing. It shall immediately Ella its report and the written summary of the proceedings with the City Clerk and shall at the same time send a copy of its report to the employee, the employee's representative, if any, the department head, the Mayor and the local Civil Service Commission if appropriate. The report shall include a statement of the board's findings of fact, conclusions and advisory recommen- dations. 4 - j . The report of the grievance board shall be final. 7. amendments. This ordinance may be amended at any time in accordance with the general procedures and requirements in effect at such time for the amendment of an ordinance. 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shell take; effect upon publication. A-,7roved by the Common Council on Sei�tc;mber 7, 1963 Published and became effective on Sentember 17, 1963 Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMPENSATION PLAN RULES - CITY OF ITHACA The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensation Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the following rules: 1. NEW APPOINTEES A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council. 2. ANNUAL WORK PERFORMANCE INCREMENTS Each employee with a minimum of six months service prior to the first daffy of the fiscal year, and receiving less then the ma-ximum for his grade shall be consider*d for a Performance Increment in each fiscal year until his rate reaches the maximum of his grade. This increment for the new fiscal year is neither automatic nor mandatory but depends on the over-all rating of each employee during the current year as summarized on his final Report of Performance Evaluation. At least two interim Reports (and more where feasible) shall be made, one for the first half year and the other for the second half year. Ratings for all such Reports shall be reduced to the single Summary Report for the year. This summary report shall be completed as near the beginning of the new fiscal year as is feasible to provide time for adequate review with employees, raters, and reviewers, and for consideration by the Common Council. If the rating of the employee is "Outstanding" or "CoWtent" in the Summary Report, he is thereby recommended for his Performance Increment for the new fiscal year. However, authority for final approval rests solely with the Common Council which shall consider all employee Reports in the light of pertinent matters, including financial status of the city. When granted by the Common Council, these increments shall take effect on the first day of the Fiscal year. No employee is entitled to more than one such increment in any one fiscal year. In addition to this Performance Increment an employee with "Outstanding" rating on the Report of Performance Evaluation may be recommended for additional award to the Common Council by the Advisory Board as set forth in Section 14. 3. TRANSFERS If an employee is moved to another job in the same grade as at present there shall be no change in salary. If he is moved to a higher grade, this is a promotion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If he is moved to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing demotions shall apply. 4. PROMOTIONS In the event of the permanent promotion of an-employee, his salary grade shall be changed to the grade set forth for the new position in the following manners -2- The salary for the new position shall be the same as the employee was earning at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart) immediately upon permanency. In the event that the old salary plus one horizontal step is less than the prescribed minimum for the new position, then the minimum of the new position shall be the salary. If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th of June of any year, he will be eligible for consideration for a performance increment on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent promotion takes place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible for performance increment until January 1 of the second year following. In other words he must demonstrate his abilities as a permanent employee in the new job for over six months before becoming eligible for a performance increment. Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment. These provisions shall apply alike to employees on annual rates and hourly rates. EXAMPLE: A man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4558.00 is promoted to Grade 21. His new salary will be $4558.00 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent. 5. DEMOTIONS When an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shall be paid at a rate within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the department head and Common Council. 6. RECLASSIFICATIONS When an employee's job is reclassified to a lower grade, the employee shall continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in event of general service-wide reductions), but the new salary maximums shall apply. 6A. RECLASSIFICATION UPWARDS: *Where an employee's job is reclassified to a higher grade by one line, that any performance increment due and recommended be granted. Where an employee's job is reclassified to a higher grade by two or more lines, that the reclassification shall be considered in lieu of any increment for that year. *Amended 12-27-61 7. REINSTATED EMPLOYEES A reinstated employee shall be paid at a rate within the proper range for the position and grade in which he is reinstated, such rate to be set by the Common Council. -3- 8. PART TIME EMPLOYMENT When employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid shall be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for full time employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for annual performance increments. Employees working less than twenty hours are not eligible for such increments. Amended 10/4/61 9. OVERTIME Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for payment of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one half times regular hourly rates. Ordinary- overtime shall be paid at a straight-time basis. 10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (e:-,--.apt in the event of a general service-wide reduction) but shall not be entitled to a salary increase or increment, except those provided by longevity. 11. LONGEVITY INCREMENT An employee serving more than 10, 15, 20, or 25 years shall be considered for the Longevity Increment beyond the established maximum rates for his grade9 Such an increment is not automatic or mandatory but is recommended if the overall rating in the summary of all interim Reports on Performance Evaluation, as outlined in Section 2 is "Competent" or "Outstanding". Authority for final approval rests with the Common Council. If an employee is rated "improvement needed" or "unsatisfactory", he loses credit for one year of service for the respective fiscal year for purposes of calculating longevity. In any one fiscal year, an employee may not be considered for both a .longevity increment and a work performance increment nor for more than one longevity increment. In determining eligibility, the employees' total uninterrupted service is the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present grade. Involuntary time off, such as prolonged illness, military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary layoffs, do not constitute a break in service, although such time off does not accumulate in determining total years of city service, except in the case of Veterans, when federal regulations applicable shall apply. 12. PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE Provisional employees are not eligible for performance increments except upon recommendation by department head, and approval by the Common Council. 13. CHANGES IN INCREMENTS All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council, shall be approved by the Common Council. -4r- 14.. ADVISORY CONAITTEE The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of three department or division heads appointed by the Common Council for one year terms. At least two additional department heads shall be appointed by the Council to service as alternates in the event that a regular member of the committee is unavailable or disqualified. A member is disqualified if one of his department employees is being considered by the Committee. Reports of Performance Evaluation with "Outstanding" rating are automatically "referred to the Advisory Committee for its recommendation to the Common Council as to nature and size of award. Any employee with an interim or summary Report of Performance Evaluation indicating an over-all rating of "improvement needed" or "unsatisfactory" may request a review by this Committee provided he has completed the steps for review of his Report with his supervisor(s) and department head as explained in the Work Performance Evaluation Plan. His request to this Committee must be in writing with a copy to his department head within seven calendar days immediately following his receipt of the review decision from his department head. The department head must furnish to the Committee: (A) Copy of the employee' s report. (9) Copy of the employee's request to this supervisor for review, with reasons. (C) Copy of review decision from department head. The committee shall limit its review to the evidence as presented in items a, b, and c of the preceding paragraph. The Committee roust give opportunity for both employee and department head to discuss the Report and supporting record. It must render its decision in writing to the employee, with a copy to the department head within seven calendar days immediately following its receipt of the request. I" decision may confirm., raise, or lower the rating in the Report. 15. Attached hereto and made a part of this Compensation Plan is a form of "Report of Performance Evaluation" which is to be used to evaluate the employees performance and work. The Common Council May from time to time change the form, make amendments or additions thereto or add supplements thereto to be used specifically for the Fire, Police, Board of Public Works or other Departments. 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"a N M V Ln %0 h 00 01 O 1-1 N M 1:t Ln tD 1� 00 0 .-t Ld M M M M M M M tn �t ::r 7 TI, v -;t 7 <T v Ld H d cr u L CITY OF ITHACA COMPENSATION PLAN 1966 ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE OR SALARY MINIMUM MAXIMUM Mayor Charter $8000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000 City Controller 44 11,234 130142 City Clerk 35 72892 9,234 Deputy City Clerk 30 60487 70589 City Chamberlain 34 74589 82878 Deputy City Chamberlain 28 5,998 71016 City Planner 39 98234 100802 Assistant City Planner 34 70589 80878 Junior City Planner 27 519767 6,746 Assessor 34 70589 81878 Deputy Assessor 24 50127 50998 Associate Assessor ($100 per yr increment) 500 to 1000 500 10000 Building Commissioner 34 70589 88878 Deputy Building Commissioner 28 50998 7,016 Sealer of Weights & Measures 25 5$ 32 60238 Youth Bureau Director 32 70016 8,208 Urban Renewal Director 44 110234 13,142 CLERICAL $ ALLIED Clerk 10 22961 3,464 Typist 11 30079 3,602 Stenographer 13 30330 3,896 Account Clerk 15 3,602 419214 Account Clerk - Typist Competitive 15 30602 40214 Senior Typist 15 3,602 40214 Senior Stenographer 18 4,052 40740 Senior Account Clerk - 35 hrs. wk. 18 40052 4,740 Senior Account Clerk - 40 hrs. wk. 19 4,214 40930 Principal Account Clerk - 35 hrs. wk. 22 4,740 50545 Principal Account Clerk - 40 hrs. wk. 23 41930 5,767 Office Manager 25 5032 60238 Secretary to Civil Service Commission 11 39079 3,602 Election Inspector $20/diem $20/diem $20/diem Bingo Inspector $ 6/diem $ 6/diem $ 6/diem Telephone Operator 13 3,330 319896 LEGAL & JUDICAL City Judge 7,350 (part-time) 7,350 7,350 Acting City Judge $25/diem $25/diem $25/diem City Attorney* $20.00 per hr - $200 per day condemnation - Urban Renewal 6,200 6,200 6,200 City Prosecutor 30750 (part-time) 30750 30750 Court Clerk 17 3,896 40558 *This salary is allowed in lieu of all claims for office expense. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief 36 8,208 90603 Police Captain 32 78016 88208 Police Sergeant* 28 516998 7,016 Patrolman* 24 50127 58998 Radio Technician 23 40930 58767 Parking Meter Servicemen 23 44930 59767 Meter Maid 15 1.73/hr, 2.03/hr. Garage Attendant 19 48214 41930 School Guard (Hourly) 1.78/hr. 1.78/hr. 1.78/hr. Jail Matron 1.80/hr, 1.80/hr. 1.80/hr. *Patrolman or sergeant who shall have been assigned to detective duty for three successive months, shall therefore receive, in addition to existing clothing allowances an expense allowance of $25.00 per month for each month he shall be assigned to the detective division. A month shall be construed to mean he shall serve 28 days of the calendar month as a detective. i Page 2 FIRE DEPARTMENT GRADE OR SALARY 'MINIMUM MAXIMUM Fire Chief 36 $ 80208 $ 90603 Assistant Fire Chief 32 70016 80208 Lieutenant 28 5,998 70016 Fire Alarm Electrician 26 50545 60487 Fire Fighter 24 50127 5,998 ENGINEERING $ ALLIED Superintendent of Public Works 45 11,683 130668 City Engineer 40 90603 11,234 Assistant Superintendent of Public Works 40 92603 118234 Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works 39 9,234 101802 Assistant City Engineer 33 7,297 80536 Junior Engineer 29 64238 70297 Forestry Technical Advisor 27 50767 60746 Plumbing Inspector 25 5,332 6,238 Electrical Inspector No Salary Building Inspector II 24 59127 54998 Housing Inspector 24 50127 50998 Senior Draftsman 22 42740 5,545 Draftsman 18 40052 4,740 Senior Engineering Aide - 35 hrs. wk. 20 4,382 5,127 Senior Engineering Aide - 40 hrs. wk. 21 4,558 50332 Engineering Aide - 35 hr. wk. 16 3,746 4,382 Engineering Aide - 40 hr, wk. 18 48052 4,740 Golf Course Manager 9 20847 3,330 Streets & Sanitation Supervisor 31 61746 70892 Water $ Sewer Supervisor 31 62746 71#892 Parks Supervisor 31 6,746 70892 HOURLY LABOR Seasonal Laborers $1,54/hr, $1.54/hr. $1,54/hr. Cleaner (Annual) 13 38330 31896 Cleaner (Hourly) 12 1.S4/hr. 1.80/hr. LABORERS Water Treatment Plant Trainee-Competitive 17 $1.87/hr. $2. 19/hr. Groundskeeper 17 1.87/hr. 2.19/hr. Sanitation Man 17 1.87/hr. 2.19/hr. Other Laborers 17 1.87/hr. 2. 19/hr. SEMI-SKILLED (NOT COMPETITIVE IN FUTURE) Water & Sewer Maintenance Man 20 $2. 11/hr. $2.46/hr. Maintenance Man 20 2.11/hr. 2.46/hr. SKILLED (COMPETITIVE) Water Treatment Plant Operator 22 $2.28/hr. $2.66/hr. Sewer Treatment Plant Operator 22 2.28/hr. 2.66/hr. Water Meter Serviceman 21 2. 19/hr. 2.56/hr. SKILLED (NON-COMPETITIVE) Motor Equipment Operator 25 $2.56/hr. $3.00/hr. Truck Driver 23 2.37/hr. 2.77/hr. Maintainer 22 2 28/hr. 2.66/hr. SKILLED (COMPETITIVE) Tree Trimmer 23 $2.37/hr. $2.77/hr. Equipment Mechanic 23 2.37/hr. 2.77/hr. Auto Mechanic 24 2.46/hr. 2.88/hr. r � Page 3 FOREMAN (NON-COMPETITIVE) GRADE OR SALARY MINIMUM MAXIMUM Working Foreman 27 $ 2.77/hr $ 3.24/hr. Grounds Foreman 27 2.77/hr. 3.24/hr. Carpenter (not to be filled after present incumbent) 27 2.77/hr. 3.24/hr. Water Maintenance Foreman 27 2.77/hr. 3.24/hr. Sewer Maintenance Foreman 27 2.77/hr. 3.24/hr. FOREMAN (COMPETITIVE) Parks Maintenance Foreman (to be vacant in 1965) 28 $2.88/hr. $3.37/hr. Chief Sewer Plant Operator 28 2.88/hr. 3.37/hr. General Maintenance Foreman 28 2.88/hr, 3.37/hr. Chief Water Plant Operator 28 2.88/hr. 3.37/hr. Water Meter Foreman 28 2.88/hr. 3.37/hr. Auto Mechanic Foreman 28 2.88/hr. 3.37/hr. Streets $ Sanitation Foreman 28 2.88/hr. 3.37/hr. SKILLED (NON-COMPETITIVE) Bus Drivers 22 $2.28/hr. $2.66/hr. All the rules adopted in 1959, and as amended, are hereby reaffirmed and adopted for 1966. Rule 13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council shall be approved by the Common Council. Unless otherwise stated increments will be determined from the attached increment lists adopted herewith as part of the Compensation Plan. December 29, 1965 r � CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM FUND 1966 BUDGET EXPENDITURES 1964 1965 1966 Operating Expense $ 56,682 $ 60,800 $ 66,050 Debt Service 12,012 11,775 11,369 Contingency Fund 3,8o6 3,614 3,000 Equipment - - 10,000 Grand Total Expenditures $ 72,500 $ 76,189 $ 90,419 INCOME Fares $ 38,000 $ 45,000 $ 51,000 General Fund 22,000 23,000 23,000 Cornell University 5,488 4,8o0 3,965 Carry Over from Prior Years 7,012 3,389 12,454 Grand Total Income $ 72,500 $ 76,189 $ 90,419 December 29, 1965 Mayor Hunna Johns and Members of Common Council Attached hereto is the Tentative Budget for the various departments of the City of Ithaca government financed by tax revenues. Sheet I Recapitulation Sheets 2, 3 $ 4 Operating Budget Sheet 5 Capital Construction Budget, the portion to be financed from current revenues being included in the Operating Budget. Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Arthur Stallman, Chairman Van B. Hart P. Kilby Page 1 TENTATIVE BUDGET GENERAL FUND The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget by groups together with a com- parison for the three previous years. 1966 1966 1963 1964 1965 Budget Tentative Budget Budget Budget Requests Budget I Board of Public Works $ 648,204 $ 653,907 $ 713,255 $ 8240637 $ 761,087 II Fire Commissioners 294,295 303,827 3200236 352,048 368,063 III Police Department 3230092 325,072 347,539 362,513 3800365 IV Common Council 602,482 650;723 664,111 723;075 7212583 Operating Accounts $10868,073 $1,9330534 $2,0450141 $20262,273 $20231,098 V Debt Service 196,264 191,396 199;248 206 925 206i925 $2,064,337 $2,124,930 $2,244,389 $204694198 $2,438,023 VI Capital Constr. Fund 149,330 110,435 129,_155 28�6,�35_0 94 .850 $2,213,667 $2,235,365 $20373,544 $2,755,548 $2$ 32,873 VII Capital Reserves 7� 5 660, ' 148960 126;132 122;500 122,500 Grand Total-Requests $2;28.9;327 $2;384,3`25 :$2,499;676 $2,878j048 $2;65`5;�373+ ESTIMATED-INCOME Surplus Prior Year $ 193,109 $ 146,436 $ 1880996 $ 1000000 $ 100,000 Miscellaneous Revenue 5910588 6011,128 660,073 7980997 798,997 From Other Funds 17,300 130000 670000 73990 35,990 , From Other Government 98 500 63,300 9,000 Sub-totals $ 700,497 $ 724' 64 $ 925 n �' $ 972 997 $ 3�'�1 87 Taxes on 81,695,893 @ 17.00 10388,830 Taxes on 82,800,439 @ 18. 84 1)559#961 Taxes on 84,656,293 @ 18.60 1,574,697 Taxes on 85,656,293 @ 22.24 1,905,061 Taxes on 92,500,000 @ 18.59 1 720 386 $2,289;327 $2,3884,3x25 ,$2;499,676 $2,878;048 $2;655;373 • Pa 9,e 2 1966 1966 1963 1964 1965 Budget Tentative [ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Budget Budget Requests Budget A-58 Engineers $ 45,461 $ 47,640 $ 48,920 $ 600951 $ 45,244 A=74 Buildings-City Hall 130264 12,824 43,040 41,335 390946 A-74A Buildings-Eagles Building 70490 7,582 1,810 3,210 3,210 A-76 Public Works Administration 36,654 35,512 37,387 170675 17,993 A-100 Construction $ Maintenance Off. - - - 340180 32,097 A-101A Street Maintenance-Cleaning 200015 18,850 312870 32,791 32,281 A-101B Street Maintenance-Highway 1164230 106,080 114,080 136,450 119,022 A-101C Street Maintenance-Utility Patching 20,000 20,000 200000 18,500 18,950 A-101D Street Maintenance-Surface Treatment 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,300 159444 A-103 Snow $ Ice Control 37,675 330375 34,675 41,935 38,945 A-105 Street Lighting 480000 48,500 540400 59,200 58,000 A-106 Bridges 170670 351235 45,285 50,295 50,797 A-108 Garage-Franklin St. Building 50930 6,125 6,025 1,200 1,050 A-108A Garage-Machine Shop 150252 12,675 11,550 13,675 120779 A-109 Traffic Control 20,210 22,653 26,214 450265 290,500 A-111 Storm Sewer 13,425 13,750 13,170 14,125 130695 A-114 Waste Collection 58,290 51,000 540794 70$ 20 720050 A-115 Refuse $ Garbage Disposal 130695 332065 12,000 152480 14,468 A-118 Creeks 831750 82510 10,400 109300 100612 A-139 Mosquito Control 30020 3,020 3,015 32015 3,015 A-201 Parks-Forestry 591O570 58,268 54,315 51,581 47,517 A-201A Parks-Stewart Park 29,745 272173 30,877 361804 360110 A-207 Golf Course 18,898 18,344 200841 262075 24,235 A-211 Cemetery 11,329 80518 9,839 9$ 70 9,599 A-216 Cass Marina 90937 810708 11,228 120555 12,418 A-210 Airport 200 200 200 - - A-212 Off-Street Parking 2,494 1,300 20320 2,800 2#110 Totals $648,204 $653,907 $713,255 $824;637 $761,087 II FIRE COMMISSIONERS A-81 Fire Fighting $278,921 $2839027 $3020506 $306,759 $322,414 A-81E Fire Fighting Equipment 10055 7,455 44550 310029 310029 A-81A Fire Department Buildings 14$ 19 13,345 133180 14,260 14,620 $294.1295 $303,827 Y320,236 $352,048 $368,063 III POLICE DEPARTMENT A-82 Police Department $313$ 63 $315,782 $336,070 $3490328 $367,880 A-82E Police Department Equipment 9,729 9,290 112,469 131185 12,485 $32392 $325,072 $3476539 $362;513 $380,365 Page 3 1966 1966 1963 1964 1965 Budget Tentative :V COMMON COUNCIL Budget Budget Budget Re nests Budget A-10 Common Council $ 8,000 $ 5,700 $ 9,859 $ 10,459 $ 10,459 A-23 City Court 24,027 230850 24,578 20,461 19,979 A-24 Traffic Violations Bureau - - - - 8,220 A-30 Mayor's Office 4030 4,532 4,470 80450 8050 A-37 City Chamberlain 36,600 37,398 37,235 38, 105 390171 A-45 City Clerk-Controller 50,103 50$ 71 56,713 61,730 66,499 A-50 City Assessor 12,017 240331 18,603 17,059 17,022 A-54 City Attorney 6,400 60400 6070 68470 6,470 A-56 Civil Service 4,177 3,910 41P114 4,077 40215 A-59 Historian 100 100 100 100 100 A-60 Elections 9,091 9,136 100101 8,951 8,951 A-61 Municipal Surgeon 1,750 3,000 4,000 3,750 22850 A-64 Planning Board 31,822 33,522 30,238 36,198 300215 A-65 Zoning Board of Appeals 150 50 175 400 375 A-68 Housing Authority - - S00 10030 1,030 A-84 Building Commissioner 20,163 20,836 25,010 30,672 29,800 A-85 Control of Animals-Dog Catcher 419900 44900 40900 50400 4,900 A-88 On-Street Parking 21,502 20,370 22,250 18,836 19,383 A-89 Sealer of Weights $ Measures 7,277 70362 74956 100321 10,602 A-209 Youth Activities 32,528 32,976 343414 36,170 36,170 A-290 City General-Miscellaneous 8,060 16,060 80060 8,660 8,660 General Insurance 35,000 36,000 360000 35,400 350400 Library Contribution 23,410 260750 260625 28,295 28,295 Sewer Fund Contribution 11,000 112000 11,000 110000 11,000 Water Fund Contribution 1,000 1,000 1,000 11000 10000 Transit Fund Contribution 24,200 230000 23,000 23,000 23,000 Social Security 350000 360000 37,600 42,000 423,000 Employees Health Insurance 15,000 16,870 183000 21,000 210000 Undistributed Expense 725 850 850 880 880 Retirement System 140,000 1590200 165,290 1750487 175,487 Contingent Fund 35,000 35,000 35,000 50,000 50,000 Totals $602,482 $650,728 $664,111 $723,075 $721,583 V DEBT' SERVICE A-300A De t e emption-Bonds $111,066 $118,066 $1180000 $1180000 $118,000 A-300B Debt Redemption-Notes 64,000 54,500 57,000 64,842 649842 A-300C Debt Redemption-Bond Interest 11,515 14,447 13,348 12,168 12,168 A-300D Debt Redemption-Note Interest 919683 4,383 10,900 8,275 8,275 Totals $ 4 19-113 0 $1`�3_ �;; LS'S vm VI CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND Regular P7ograms $149,330 $110,435 $118,805 $2700350 $ 94,850 Urban Renewal _ _ 16000 _ Totals $_14T, r $1 ?�Z;M" $11-184 $2 7'3 $ 9`4 837 Page 4 1966 1966 1963 1964 1965 Budget Tentative VII CAPITAL RESERVES Budget Budget Budget Requests Budget Railroad Loop Relocations - - $ 12,500 - - Arterial Highway Fund - 35,000 - - - Brid;es - 180000 62,972 S0,000 50$000 ,Municipal Buildings 250000 25,000 25,000 25,000 250000 Flood Control 50,000 25,000 - - - Southwest Park 660 660 660 - - Parking Areas - 353000 15,000 30,000 30,000 Fire Engine Replacement - 4,000 10,000 12,500 12,500 Park Acquisition - - - 51000 5,000 Traffic Signal Standardization 5,500 - - - Totals M+ l 'z7J a12_, :$22; 3 $122090, Pape 5 GENERAL FUND TENTATIVE BUDGET 1966 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION Construction Sources of Funds Gross 19616 BM Ot er Costs Taxes Issue Sources Gravel Base Existing Streets $ 1011000 $ 101000 Curb & Gutter Renewal 15,000 152000 Machine Paving 15,000 15,000 Gravel Base New Streets 10,000 104000 Tree Replacement Service 3,000 32000 Cascadilla Creek Wall Renewal 7,200 70200 Gunite Creek Walls 6,000 61000 Meadow & Spencer Storm Sewers 100500 1005000 Elmira Road Drains 71900 7,90J Golf Course Club House 2,000 Warren Place Extension 11,500 110500 Lincoln Street Reconstruction 511000 Taylor Place Extension 73,000 73,000 South Aurora Street Widening 165,000 82250 1563,750 Public Works Maintenance Facility 230,000 218,500 110500 Railroad Loop Relocation 5000000 475,000 25,000 No. 9 Fire Station 125,000 1180750 631250 Central Fire Station 51.4,000 4880300 25,700 City County Police Building 3750000 356,250 182750 Flood Control Project 160,000 152,000 8,000 Urban Renewal - Parking 20631075 195,771 10,304 1966 Total Construction Program $231497,17S 1966 Total From Current Tax Fun0s $ 94,850 From Bond Issue $20172,821 From Capital Reserves $229,504 Page 8 December 29, 19'>S :3y Alderman Yavits : seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, "Bob" L'urns, has contributed four years of service to the City of Ithaca as an alderman on the Common Council, and WHEREAS, "3ob" has served unselfishly, efficiently and diligently on several committees, to all of which, he has contributed excellent guidance, clue to his real est<:te 5^cks?round, and WHEREAS, ";yob", the gentlemen he is, has influenced the Council toward high ethic-1 standards, clue to his spiritual beliefs, NOW THEREFORE 3E IT RESOLVED, that the Council express their formal thanks and appre- ciation to "'Bob" for a job well none, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the C::uncil extend to 3c'), and his family, a new year's resolution for good health and happiness, for all the years to come. Unanimously carried. By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Hunt WHEREAS, our fellow Councilman, Dr. Ralph P. "aldini, is completing his second four- year term, and is terminating his place on this Common Council, BE IT RESOLVED, that we express our thanks to him for the outstanding contribution he has made in his position as Alderman of the Second Ward, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we wish him a most pleasant retirement from the various municipal responsibilities he has so well carries! throughout these eight years of service to the City Government of Ithaca. Unanimously Carried. NEXT MEETING: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs 1TS ,t�iat the next regular meeting of this Council shall be held on Wee'<nesday, January 5, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Hanna;.-JAns, Mayor �-L---aGeo. A. :'lean, City Cler A FAREWELL TO RETIRING ALDERMEN (By Isadore Yavits) There're Kilby, and Baldini, and Schmidt and Burns, With years of service, both pleasure, an squirms. They served the City, and served it well Of the disappointments endured, thr;y' ll never tell. They pushed Urban Renewal, not one but all, Due to their efforts, it's beginning to crawl, Fluoridation "bad word", they almost made, The voters objected; it couldn't make the grade. The Eagle's Building, there seems no chance, Of youngsters playing there, or to enjoy a dance. Fire station, and. pnlice building, they voted in, Someday, soon, the work will begin. Runaways on Aurora Street they tried to stop, They settled for fence guards, and there is a real crop Of them stretching up and down the hill The taxpayers must prepare, to foot the bill. The new railroad loo,), must not miscarry, Even tho it' s expensive; let's not tarry. The open season on Route Thirteen iw Finally closed, with lights on. the scene. The dog complaints have finally stopped, Hints from the Council, the number chopped. Baldini's efforts fox the library, have at last borne fruit, A site is levelled where horns used to toot. Many other features, this quartet helpel pass All four are gifted; rave the Council class. So to each one, this Council makes this request, May the future always hold nothin,, but the best. A ;good New Year to one and all, We' ll miss you so; y,-)u've a let on the ball.