HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1967 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF IMACA,, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. January 4, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor -- Johns
Aldermen (13) Clynes, Saccucci , Kacali , Rosica, Bangs, 14ughes, Rundle, Hunt, Stallman,
Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
ABSENT:
Alderman ( l) Baldwin
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman
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Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Housing Authority - Kiely, Chairman, and Mrs. Blanchard, Executive Director
City Planner - Kasprzak
Building Commissioner - VanMarter
Controller - Russell
Chamberlain - Wright
City Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Q� MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on December
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2-$,~i9g6, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
L: PETITIONS AGAINST URBAN RENEWAL IN COLLEGETOWN AREA: The Cleric read a petition from an
independent Citizens Committee opposing Urban Renewal in the Collegetown area in any
form, either partially or totally, now or in the future. it contained 104 signatures
and an additional 28 names were added. to it at the meeting. He read another petition
from the East Hill Merchants Association stating its disapproval. This petition con-
tained 34 signatures. He then read a letter from Wm. E. Krantz, 408 College Avenue,
expressing his fear about being compensated for his property based upon its assessed
valuation rather than on the basis of the true worth of his business, including good
will and projected annual gross receipts . Who will meet my bank payments if inad-
equate urban renewal compensation is allowed to force me out of business?. he asked.
By Alderman Hughes : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the petition and letter opposing Urban Renewal in the Collegetown area
be referred to the Urban Renewal Committee for study and report. Carried.
JOSEPH LUCARELLI RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Joseph Luc.arelli tendering
his resignation frog the Housing Board of Review because he had moved his residence
out of the City.
By alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that Mr. Lucarelli °s resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried.
RAY VANORMAN RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Ray VanOrman tendering his res-
ignation as a patrolman to enter private business to offer, him an opportunity for
advancement to an economic level which, he felt, would never be possible in the Police
Department.
PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NY - 54 - l : The clerk read a memorandum fror;, the Ithaca Housing
Authority requesting approval_oT a revised Development Program for 220 units of low-
rent public housing which included 152 units of elderly housing on the Park Street site
and 68 units of family housing on the Hancock Street site and identifies) as Project NY-
54-1 . The total cost of the development was estimated at $4,329,711 .00. Mr. Kiely,
Chairman of the Authority, presented and reviewed a summary of the revised development
program and urged its approval . The Clerk then read a letter from Mr. Kasprzak, City
Planner, advising that the Planning Hoard had approved the project on December 19, 1966.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority is in the process of developing a project com-
prising approximately 220 units of federally-aided low-rent public housing and Aas pre-
pared a D,— elopment Program outlining the plan of development for said Project, known as
Project No. NY-54-1 , located in the City of Ithaca(hereinafter referred to as the "Mun-
icipality") ; and
P WHEREAS, the planning board of the Municipality did on December 19, 1966 consider said
Development Program and unqualifiedly approved same, which action was made known to
this body; and
WHEREAS,this Common Council has considered the Plan and Project and Sites as contained
in the Development P rog ram submitted by the Housing Authority;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THIS COMMON COUNCIL IN MEETING ASSEMBLED, THAT
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 150 OT THE PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, THE PLAN AND PROJECT
AND SITES FOR PROJECT NO. NY-54-1 ARE HEREBY APPROVED: AND
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing action be forwarded without delay to the
Ithaca Housing Authority for its information.
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Mayor Johns felt the Housing Authority should give some assurance that the homes to be
vacated by low-income persons would be rehabilitated. Alderman Hughes felt this could be
done economically. Mayor Johns felt the survey made by the Authority regarding the need
of public housing in the city was inadequate, and that unless the vacated homes are re-
habilitated they will attract more low-income people into them. He felt it should be
considered as a County problem.
After some further discussion a vote was taken on the motion and it resulted as follows :
AYES; 13
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
(Mrs.) MARNA D. MCNEAL: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain requesting 0"M
the provisional appointment of Mrs. Marna D. McNeal as an account clerk to fill a vacancy
in his office staff.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Marna D. McNeal be appointed provisionally as an Account Clerk in
the City Chamberlain's office at an annual salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17
in the Compensation Plan ; that her appointment become effective as of January 1 , 1967,
and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this
position. Carried.
ITHACA FESTIVAL: The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Edward P. Abbott expressing his
opposition to tax monies from any government level being used to finance the Festival .
Alderman Stallman advised that there was no appropriation in the city budget for such
pu r-,ose.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott's letter be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried.
KENNETH C. JOHNSON ,JR. - ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of
Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. , to succeed himself, as Acting City Judge for a term of one
year, ending December 31 , 1967, and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. , as Acting City Judge
for a term of one year, ending December 31 , 1967, be approved and confirmed. Carried.
MICHAEL J. LEARY - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER: Mayor Johns announced his appoint-
ment of Michael J. Leary as a Commissioner of-Public Works for a term of six years , endirl'
December 31 , 1972, and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Hart *"41
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Michael J. Leary as a Commissioner of Public
Works for a term of six years, ending December 31 , 1972, be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
WM. HEIDT, JR. - ASSOCIATE ASSESSOR: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of William
Heidt, Jr. , to succeed himself as Associate Assessor for a term of three years, ending
December 31 , 1969, and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of William Heidt , Jr. , as Associate Assessor for
a term of three years, ending December 31 , 1969, be approved and confirmed. Carried.
HOWARD S. COGAN : Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Howard S. Cogan as a member
of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board to represent the City of Ithaca for a term
of three years, ending December 31 , 1969, and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Howard S. Cogan as a member of the Greater
Ithaca Regional Planning Board to represent the City of Ithaca be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
KENNETH B. DECKER: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Kenneth B. Decker to succeed
himself as a member of the Examining Board of Electricians for a term of three years,
ending December 31 , 1969, and requested Council approval thereof. Carried. -°
WILLIS H. ELWOOD: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Willis H. Elwood to succeed ,
himself as a member of the Board of Appeals on Building Code for a term of three years,
ending December 31 , 1969, and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Willis H. Elwood as a member of the Board of
Appeals on Building Code for a term of three years, ending December 31 , 1969, be approved
and confirmed. Carried.
January 4, 1967 ='
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Johns then announced the following appointments which he had made
and which do not require Council approval :
Maurice H. Chalker Electrical Inspecter 1 yr. term ending 12-31 -6;'
Alian G. Feidt Planning Board 3 yr. term ending 12-31 -69
James D. Parkes Planning Board 3 yr. term ending 12-31 -69
Fred J. Hagin Examining Bd.of Plumbers 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Geoffrey Weaver Board of Zoning Appeals 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Richard Comstock Board of Zoning Appeals 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Milton R. Shaw Housing Bd. of Review 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Hugh Slocum Housing Bd. of Review 3 yr. term ending. 12-31-69
Walter A. Macki Mousing Bd. Of Review 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Patrick G. Porter Housing Bd. of Review 2 yr. term ending 12-31-66
Chas. M. Weaver Compensation PI .Adv.Comm. 1 yr. term ending 12-31 -67
Robert 0. Dingman Compensation PI .Adv.Comm. 1 yr. term ending 12-31-67
John L. Russell Compensation PI .Adv. Comm. 1 yr. term ending 12-31-67
Geo. A. Blean (Alt.) Compensation PI .Adv.Comm. 1 yr. term ending 12-31-67
Vincent P. Hannan (Alt.) Compensation PI .Adv.Comm. 1 yr, term ending 12-31-67
Clarence Larkin Youth Bureau Adv.Council 3 yr, term ending 12-31-69
Richard Sheffield Youth Bureau Adv.Council 3 yr, term ending 12-31--69
Walter Schnickenberger Youth Bureau Adv.Council 3 yr. term ending 12-31-69
Clayton Weber Youth Bureau Adv.Council 3 yr, term ending 12-31-69
STANDING COMMITTEES:- 1967: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Standing Committees
of the Council for 1967 as follows:
C.:
C ' FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Stallman, Chairman-Clynes, Vice Chairman-Hart-Tolles
CHARTER AND ORDINANCES
Baldwin, Chairman-Barrett, Vice Chairman-Bangs-Stallman
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Fire, Police, Parking & Traffic, Civil Defense, Health)
Hunt, Chairman-Clynes, Vice Chairman, Macali -Hughes
PUBLIC WORKS and COUNTY RELATIONS
Hughes, Chairman-Saccucci , Vice Chairman-Hart-Rosica
YOUTH AND RECREATION
Baldwin, Chairman-Yavits, Vice Chairman-Bangs-Macali
URBAN RENEWAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Rundle, Chairman-Barrett, Vice Chairman - Hunt, Tolles
GRIEVANCE
Saccucci , Chairman-Rundle, Vice Chairman - Rosica-Yavits
ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Johns announced it would be in order to elect an Acting Mayor for the
ensuing year, Alderman Hart nominated Alderman Stallman and his nomination was seconded
by Alderman Saccucci . Alderman Hughes nominated Alderman Bangs and his nomination was
seconded by XIOArmekn Clynes and Tolles. Alderman Macali nominated Alderman Rosica and
his nomination was seconded by Alderman Hunt.
By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the nominations for Acting Mayor be closed. Carried.
The Clerk then polled the aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in nine vote, being
cast for Alderman Bangs, four votes for Alderman Stallman and no votes for Alderman
Rosica. Mayor Johns declared Alderman Bangs duly elected as Acting Mayor for the ensuing
year.
Alderman Saccucci expressed his opinion that, under present day conditions, the Acting
Mayor should be required to assume some of the burdens of the Mayor rather than act as a
figurehead as had been customary in the past . He recommended that the Charter & Ordinance
Committee be requested to study this matter and prescribe some duties for the Acting Mayor.
Alderman Tolles suggested that this matter shawl-d' be left for- study -by the Advisory Com
mit,tee on. C.ity Government aQpointed by the Council on December 7, 1966. Alderman Saccucci
agreed to this .
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MEETING DATES: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that regular meetings of the Council for the year 1967 be held at 7:30 P.M.
on the first Wednesday of each month in Council Chamber, City Hall , 108 East Green St.
Carried.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and
it hereby is designated as the official newspaper for the City of Ithaca for the year
1967 Carried.
DEPOSITORIES: 1967: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter the First National Bank and ""
Trust Company and the Tompkins County Trust Company be and they hereby are designated as
the official depositories for all city funds for the year 1967 as follows:
TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY
City of Ithaca General Fund
City of Ithaca Payroll Fund
Capital Reserve Fund #3 - Paving
Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges
Capital Reserve Fund #9 - General Municipal Properties and Buildings
Capital Reserve Fund #11- Parks and Recreation Area
Capital Reserve Fund #12- Flood Control
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
Arterial Highway Fund
Lincoln Street Reconstruction Fund
Lake Street Bridge Construction Fund
Fourth Street Sewer Construction Fund
Urban Renewal Traffic Loop Construction Fund
Public Works Maintenance Facility Construction Fund
Employee Social Security Contributions
Employee Group Insurance Deductions
Employee New York State Withholding Tax ,>,., t
,Employee Savings Bond Account
Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account)
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association (Time Account)
City Cemetery Fund (Time Account)
M. C. Hillick Cemetery Fund (Time Account)
Storms Cemetery Fund (Time Account)
Holmes-Stamp Cemetery Fund (Time Account)
Railroad Loop Acquisition Fund
L.V. R.R. Yard Relocation Fund
Floral Avenue Property Acquisition Fund
Flood Control Water & Sewer Fund
Relocation of Water & Sewer Mains Flood Control
Urban Renewal Condemnation Fund
Computer Fund
Trust Funds Accounts :
Guarantee & Did Deposits
City Tax Sale Redemption
Deposits on Water Meters
Stewart Park
Zoo Project
Swimming Pool
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY
City of Ithaca Water & Sewer Fund
Public Safety Building Construction Fund
Water Tanks Construction Fund
Sludge Dryer & Building Construction Fund
VanNatta Pumping Station Construction Fund
South Aurora Street Widening Construction Fund
Tioga Street Parking Lots Construction Fund
Firemen's Relief Fund Carried.
CITY OF ITHACA
COMPENSATION PLAN - 1967
JOB TITLE GRADE OR MINIMUM MAXIMUM
ADMINISTRATION SALARY
Mayor Charter $ 8,000 $ 81000 $ 8,000
City Controller 48-=52 13,142 205232
City Clerk 35--38 7 ,892 11,683
Deputy City Clerk 32 7 , 016 9,234
City Chamberlain 36 85208 101802
Deputy City Chamberlain 30 6,487 8 ,536
City Planner 40 9,603 123637
Junior City Planner-Draftsman 34 7 ,589 9,987
Junior Planner 29 65238 83208
Assessor 36 8 ,208 10,802
Associate Assessors( $100per Yr . Increment 500-1000 500 1 ,000
Building Commissioner 34-38 7 ,589 11,683
Deputy Building Commissioner 30 6 ,487 8 ,536
Sealer of Weights & Measures 27 5,767 7 ,589
Youth Bureau Director 38 83,878 11 ,683
Assistant Youth Bureau Director 34 7 ,589 9 ,987
Youth Worker 30 6 ,487 8 ,536
CLERICAL & ALLIED
Clerk 13 3,330 4 ,382
Typist 14 3 ,464 4 ,558
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!Stenographer 17 3,896 5 ,127
Account Clerk 17 3 ,896 5 ,127
Account Clerk Typist 17 3 ,896 5,127
Senior Typist 17 3,896 5,127
Senior Stenographer 22 4 ,740 6,238
Senior Account Clerk 20 4 ,382 5,767
Principal Account Clerk 24 5,127 6 ,746
Office Manager 30 6 ,487 8 ,536
Secretary to Civil Service Commission 14 3 ,464 4 ,558
Telephone Operator 15 3 ,602 4 ,740
Election Inspectors 25/diem registrations and primaries
30/diem elections
Bingo Inspector 6/diem 6/diem 6/diem
LEGAL & JUDICIAL
City Judge $ 9 ,000 $ 9,000 $ 9 ,000
Acting City Judge * 25/diem 25/diem 25/diem
City Attorney 6,750 6,750 6 ,750
City Prosecutor 4 ,500 4 ,500 4 ,500
Court Clerk 25 5,332 7 ,016
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief 37--41 8,536 13 ,142
Police Captain 34 7 ,589 9 ,987
Police Sergeant 30 6,487 8 ,536
Patrolman 26 5,545 7 ,297
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COMPENSATION PLAN - 1967
JOB TITLE GRADE OR MINIMUM MAXIMUM
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POLICE DEPARTMENT (CONTD. ) SALARY
Radio Technician 26 $ 5,545 $ 7 ,297
Parking Meter Serviceman 26 5 ,545 7 ,297
Meter Maid 17 3 ,896 5,127
School Guard 1 . 87 hr . 1 . 87 hr . 1 . 87 hr
Jail Matron 350 350
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief 37--41 8 ,536 13,142
Assistant Fire Chief 34 7 ,589 9 ,987
Lieutenant 30 6,487 8,536
Fire Alarm Technician 28 5,998 7 ,892
Fire Fighter 26 5 ,545 7 ,297
ENGINEERING & ALLIED
Superintendent of Public Works 49--52 13 ,668 20 ,232
City Engineer 44--49 11 ,234 17 ,987
Assistant Supt . of Public Works 42 10,387 13 ,668
Asst . to Supt . of Public Works 41 9,987 13 ,142
Asst . City Engineer W/P .E. 40 9,603 12 ,637
Assistant City Engineer W/O P .E. 36 8,208 10 ,802
Junior Engineer 31 6 ,746 83878
Plumbing Inspector 27 5 ,767 7 ,589
Building Inspector 27 5,767 7 ,589
Housing inspector 26 5,545 7 ,297
Senior Engineering Aide 26 5 ,545 7 ,297
Engineering Aide 23 41930 6,487
Golf Course Manager 11 3 ,079 4 ,052
Street and Sanitation Supervisor 33 7 ,297 9,603
Water and Sewer Supervisor 33 7 ,297 9,603
Parks Supervisor 33 7 ,297 9 ,603
LABORERS
Seasonal Laborers I 1 . 54 hr . 1 . 54 hr . 1 . 54 hr .
Seasonal Laborers II 1 . 87 hr . 1 . 87 hr . 1 .87 hr .
Water Treatment Plant Trainee 23 4 ,930 5 . 127
Groundskeeper 20 2 . 11 hr . 2 . 77 hr .
Laborer I 20 2 . 11 hr . 2 .77 hr .
Laborer II 20 2 . 19 hr . 2 . 77 hr .
Laborer III 20 2 . 28 hr . 2 . 77 hr .
NON-COMPETITIVE
Water & Sewer Maintenance Man 22 2 . 28 hr . 3 . 00 hr .
Maintenance Man 22 2 . 28 hr . 3 . 00 hr .
Motor Equipment Operator 27 2 .77 hr . 3 . 65 hr .
Truck Driver 25 2 . 56 hr . 3 . 37 hr.
Maintainer 24 2 . 46 hr. 3 . 24 hr .
Working Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr . 4 . 10 hr .
Grounds Foreman 29 3 . 00 hr . 3 . 94 hr .
Carpenter 30 3 . 12 hr . 4 . 10 hr.
JOB TITLE GRADE OR
NON-COMPETITIVE (CONTD. ) SALARY MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Water Maintenance Foreman 30 $ 3 . 12 hr . $ 4 . 10 hr .
Sewer Maintenance Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr. 4 . 10 hr .
Bus Drivers 25 2 . 56 hr. 3 . 37 hr .
COMPETITIVE
Water Treatment Plant Operator 27 $ 5 ,767 $ 7 ,589
Sewer Treatment Plant Operator 26 5 ,545 7 ,297
Water Meter Serviceman 24 2 . 46 hr . 3 . 24 hr .
Tree Trimmer 27 2 . 77 hr . 3 . 65 hr .
Equipment Mechanic 27 2 . 77 hr. 3 . 65 hr .
Auto Mechanic 27 2 .77 hr. 3 . 65 hr .
Chief Sewer Plant Operator 30 6,487 8 ,536
General Maintenance Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr . 4 . 10 hr .
Chief Water Plant Operator 31 6 ,746 85878
Water Meter Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr. 4 . 10 hr .
Auto Mechanic Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr . 4 .10 hr .
Streets & Sanitation Foreman 30 3 . 12 hr. 4 . 10 hr .
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DATE EMPLOYED NAME TITLE GRADE MERIT GROSS
9/11/50 Alexander, Frederick J. Patrolman 26 6 7016
1/16/50 Axtell, Clifford Patrolman 26 6 7016
8/1/53 Belous, Billy Sergeant 30 4 7589
5/15/63 Betts, John Patrolman 26 3 6238
1/1/44 Brooks, Elett,C. Patrolman 26 7 7297
116/48 Brown, John L. Sergeant 30 6 8208
6/7/49 Brown, Keene M. Radio Tech. 26 7 7297
12/1/64 Burinz, �yh. Patrolman 26 Min. 5545
7/16/54 Capozzi, John R. Patrolman 26 5 6746
1/16/42 Casciotti, Ronald Captain 34 7 9987
9/1/42 Cornelius, Lew R. Sergeant 3C 7 8536
8/18//45 Cummings, Herbert Patrolman 26 7 7297
3/1.0/49 Cummings, Joseph Patrolman 26 6 7016
1/26/47 Curry, Albert 0. Patrolman 26 6 7016
2/16/48 �Day,Robert E. Patrolman 26 6 7016
8/16/61 Devlin, John Patrolman 26 3 6238
1/1/63 Dockstader, William C. Patrolman 26 3 6238
12/1/59 Dollaway,Charles Patrolman 26 4 6487
3/5/63 Emerson, Pauline Meter Maid 17 Min 3896
6/7/49 Feller, John T. Meter Servmn 26 6 7016
1/26/47 Griffin, Lawrence Patrolman 26 6 7016
1/1/63 Grover, Dale S. Patrolman 26 3 6238
12/2/66 Humble, William J. Patrolman 26 Min 5545
9/1.5/51 Jamarusty, Joseph Patrolman 26 5 6746
5/21/46 Johnson, Henury B. Patrolman 26 7 7297
4/1/58 Mikula, Anna Meter Maid 17 4 4558
9/16/47 Mikula, John Sergeant 30 6 8208
7/1.6/44 Norman, Davd)d Patrolman 26 5 6746
6/1/57 Pagliaro, Walter Patrolman 26 4 6487
112/1/60 Parr, Richard Jr Patrolman 26 4 6487
5/1/47 Price, Raymord Captain 34 6 9603
12/1/59 Robertson, Glenn Patrolman 26 4 6487
9/6/49 Robinson, Everett Patrolman 26 6 7016
10/16/52 Rohrer, Richard B. Patrolman 26 5 6746
5/1/47 Savey, Russell, Captain 30 6 8208
12/1/62 Scaglione, Frank Patrolman 26 3 6238
12/15/60 Scaglione, Thomas Patrolman 26 4 6487
1/3/61 Smith, Charles E. Patrolman Pr 26 4 6487
7/1/61_ Smith, Eloise F. Meter Maid 17 Pain 3896
2/16/48 Spencer, Robert E. Patrolman 26 6 7016
9/21/64 Stevenson, Dorothy Sr. Typist 17 1. 4052
4/6/49 Tompkins, Donald Patrolman 26 6 7016
3/15/52 Townsend, Edwin J. Patrolman 26 5 6746
7/16/54 Traynor, Ed�•rard R. Patrolman 26 5 6746
12/1/64 Tucker, Gerald Jr. Patrolman 26 1 576,1
6/1/62 VanIdistine, 1". Patrolman 26 3 6238
9/15/51 VanOrman, Ray Jr. Patrolman 26 5 6746
1/1/44 Vanostrand, Herbert Chief 37 5 10387
6/30/64 Velletri, Peter P. Patrolman 26 1 5767
5/10/40 Wallenbeck, Donald Sergeant 30 r
6/30/61 Welch, Gordon L. Patrolman 26 4 6487
6/30/64 Weston, Donald Patrolman 26 1 5767
10/3/66 Marshall, Marie Sr.Steno
Part time 22 Min 4740 (2.dt hr)
FIRE DEPARTMENT RATINGS (PAYROLL) AS OF JANUARY 1, 1967
DATE EMPLOYED NAME TITLE GRADE MERIT GROSS
6/10/63 Apgar, George H. Firefighter 26 3 6238
6/1/59 Backner, Francis Firefighter 26 4 6487
5/1/48 Beach, Laurence Asst.Fire Chief 34 5 9234
7/24/37 Bennett, Donald J. Firefighter 26 7 7297
8/18/58 Bordoni, Camillo Firefighter 26 4 6487
9/16/58 Brainard, J. Fred Firefighter 26 4 6487
1/l/58 Casciotti, Phillip Firefighter 26 4 6487
9/3/65 Cook, Robert W. Acct.Clerk Typist 17 Mi*n 1.87 hr
2/25/66 Cooper, David R. Firefighter 26 Min 5545
6/22/64 Cynoski, David Jr Firefighter 26 2 5998
12/15/42 Daniels, Lawrence Asst. Fire Chief= 34 6 9603
11/1/54 Daniels, Ray W. Firefighter 26 5 6746
5/6/62 Durling, Ralph J, Firefighter 26 3 6238
5/16/61 Emerick, Charles Firefighter 26 4 6487
6/16/52 Fairbanks, T.H. Fire Lieutenant 30 5 7892
7/24/37 Fowlerq Malcolm K. Firefighter 26 7 7297
12/3/57 Gainey, John J Firefighter 26 5 6746
4/4/66 Gilchrist, Ronald Firefighter 26 Min 5545
6/1/63 Gregoier, Edward Firefighter 26 3 6238
11/23/53 Harper, George T. Firefighter 26 5 6746
6/18/65 Heath, George W ZA Firefighter 26 1 5767
5/1/47 Hughes, George W. Firefighter 26 7 7297
2/4/52 Johnson, Arthur C. Firefighter 26 5 6746
10/8/51 June, Donald M. Firefighter 26 5 6746
6/16/58 McFall, Robert R Firefighter 26 4 6487
2/11/58 Michener, Robert Firefighter 26 4 6487
3/4/59 Mente, Phillip E. Firefighter 26 4 6487
9/19/55 Mikula, Martin S Asst. Fire Chief 34 1 7892
9/3/65 Miller, Frank Firefighter 26 Min 5545
6/18/65 Moore, Donald L. Firefighter 26 1 5767
5/14/62 Neigh, Earl S. Firefighter 26 3 6238
7/15/37 Nivison, Lester M. Fire Alarm Elect. 28 7 7892
6/10/63 Nyberg, Carl V. R Firefighter 26 3 6238
4/1/47 Oliver, Richard A. Firefighter 26 6 7016
6/16/64 Pearson, Richard Firefighter 26 2 5998
11/6/50 Protts, Maurice Firefighter 26 6 7016
10/1/64 Peeves, Phineas K. Fire Lieutenant 30 6 7016
5/ /66 Sanford, Gerald A. Firefighter 26 4 6487
5/13/59 Sanford, Thomas D. Firefighter 26 Min 5545
8/10/58 Sharpe, Edward C. Firefighter 26 4 6487
4/1/47 Stamp, Frank R. Firefighter 26 6 7C16
10/31/66 Todd, Frederick Firefighter 26 Min 5545
5/1/60 Tuckerman, C. Fire Lieutenant 30 6 7016
11/16/53 Updike, Carl Firefighter 26 5 6746
8/ /66 VanOrman, W.B. Firefighter 26 Min 5545
2/1/47 Weaver, Charles M. Fire Chief 38 6 11234
7/4/56 Weaver, Stephen P. Firefighter 26 4 6487
6/21/51 Wilcox, Clinton R. Firefighter 26 6 7016
4/1/47 Wilkinson, Bexley Firefighter 26 6 7016
12/1/62 Williams, Albert Firefighter 26 3 6238
WATER & Sa-ER PAYROLL RATES - JANUILRY 1, 1967
DATE EMPLOYED NAME TITLE GRADE MERIT GROSS
1/24/66 Amici, Edgard T. Laborer 20 1 2.19
2/8/55 Amici, Thomas J. Motor Equip Oper 27 4 3.24
5/7/62 Andrews, Denis J. dater Plant Oper 27 Min 5767
10/20/51 Bacon, Arthur C. Chief Swr Pit Oper 30 5 7892
5/19/58 Baker, Charles Working Foreman 30 2 3.37
6/14/48 Benisi, Charles Gen. Maint. Foreman 30 6 3.94
5/31/66 Bentz, David Laborer 20 Min 2.11
3/1.5/54 Berarducci, Romeo Carpenter 30 4 3.65
6/1/54 Berich, William S. Water Pit. Oper 27 2 6238
9/5/61 Blake, David P. Motor Equip. Oper 27 Min 2.77
8/7/48 Blake, Jack H. Auto Mech. Foreman 30 6 3.94
10/10/48 Blaker, Guy 0. Water Maint. Foreman 3C 6 3.94
4/2/58 Boda, Gerald R. Laborer 20 3 2.37
8/20/56 Bowlsby, Richard Swr. Pit. Operator 26 2 5998
5/18/60 Brooks, Jack E. Equip. Mechanic 27 1 2.88,
4/10/60 Cappucci, Cesare Maintainer 24 3 2.77
7/21/58 Clark, Richard R. Working Foreman 30 Ilin 3.12
6/21/57 Corrington, Robert Jr. Working Foreman 30 1 3.24
9/6/60 # DeBell, John W. Sr.Engrg. Aide (40) 26 Min 5545
4/1/54 Deeley, Frederick C. Swr. Pit. Operator 26 3 6238
8/31/59 Denmark, Earl Swr. Pit. Operator 26 2 5998
3/30/64 Emerson, Kenneth Maintainer 24 Min 2.46
3/1/62 Hannan, Vincent P. Asst. Supt. Pub.FJks. 42 4 12151
9/24/51 Happel, Walter, Jr. Swr. Plaint. Foreman 3C 6 3.94
5/18/59 Harding, Jack Motor Equip Omer. 27 4 3.24
4/5/56 Hollenbeck, Wallace Laborer 20 3 2.37
9/12/66 Howard, Arnold Laborer 20 1 2.19
10/21/62 Jager, Peter H. Sr. Engrg. Aide (40) 26 Min 5545
7/14/58 King, Harry Jr Working Foreman 30 Min 3.12
4/3/58 King, Raymond Auto Mech. Foreman 30 1 3.24
5/13/57 Mainville, Normand Working Foreman 30 Min 3.12
8114/62 Messmer, Gerard Water Plant Oper 27 Mir 5767
10/27/58 Morgan, Albert G. ,dater Meter Foreman= 30 4 3.65
3/19/62 Morgan, Leach L. Jr. Meter Serviceman 24 3 2.77
7/7/47 Mosher, Louis Maintainer 24 6 3.12
7/25/66 Murray, Peter B. Water Pit. Trainee 23 Min 4930
4/1/62 Newhart, Leon Office Manager 30 3 7297
12/5/55 Quigley, James H. P4eterserviceman 24 3 2.77
2/28/66 Radcliff, Melvin Maintenance Man 22 Min 2.28
8/2/65 # Riker, William J. Princ. Acct. Clerk 24 1 5332
4/11/62 Rivers, Charles Laborer 20 2 2.28
2/9/60 Rogers, Louis R. Laborer 20 3 2.37
5/26/30 Ryerson, Raymond WLS Supervisor 33 9 10387
9/4/51 Schimorchitz, Charles Laborer 20 3 2.37
10/13/64 # Simpson, Robert Water Pit. 6per 27 Min 5767
4/16/64 Slaght, Francis Plumbing Inspector 27 3 6487
9/12/66 Stark, David D. Laborer 20 1 2.19
8/14/61 Starke, Constance Sr. Acct. Clerk 20 4 5127
2/19/62 Starke, Gordon H. Swr. Pit. Operator 26 Min 5545
10/2/56 Terrell, Donald Chief Wtr. Pit. Oper. 31 4 YAhbIR 7892
6/2/65 Turesik, William Maintenance Man 22 Min 2.28
4/3/58 Tuthill, George G. Laborer 20 3 2.37
6/2/51 Volpicelli, Louis Working Foreman 30 1 3.24
2/20/62 Wood, Donald Swr. Pit. O?erator 26 Min 5545
4/3/53 Zavaski, Joseph Motor Equip. Oper 27 4 3.24
* PROVISIONAL EN.PLOYEES
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE - PAYROLL RATI:N,"S AS OF JANUARY 1967
DATE
EMPLOYED NAME TITLE GLADE MERIT RATEt SS
9/9/54 Arthur, Clifford Motor Equipment Operator 27 5 3.37
6/14/61 Bagley, Ezra Truck Driver 25 2 2.77
4/1/57 Blake, Henry Working Foreman 30 1 3.24
7/11/.66 Blake, Purl Laborer(9/4/66) 20 Min 2.11
5/16/66 Bower, Charles Laborer(9/4/66) 20 Min 2.11
3/26/59 Chelekis, George Maintainer 24 2 2.66
4/23/51 Coon, Frederick Motor Equipment Operator 27 5 3.37
8/1/66 Cornell, Alfred Laborer (9/4/66) 20 1 2.19
4/15/65 Cornell, Lester Truck Driver 6/13/66) 25 Min 2.56
K11145 Corrington, Robert Sr. Truck Driver 25 6 3.24
✓1/55 Eastman, Bruce Working Foreman 39 4 3.65
,/24/65 Eaton, Francis Truck Driver 25 1 2.66
3/20/59 Eaton, Maurice Motor Equ.ipmmnt Operator 27 4 3.24
4/8/58 Ellis, David Working Foreman (sign shop) 30 1 3.24.
1130161 Ellis, Richard Auto Mechanic 27 4 3.24
6/29/65 Fish, Charles. Truck Driver (6/13/66) 25 Min 2.56
11/6/64 Fish, Harold Truck Driver (6/13/66) 25 Min 2.56
3/3/58 Berry, Edward. Motor Equipment Operator 27 4 3.24
5/20/59 Carman., Adam Tree Trimmer 27 4 3.24
10/6/58 Gardner, Franklin Working Foreman (1/17/65) 30 1 3.24
5/17/66 Horton, Richard Laborer 20 2 2.28
9/15/56 Onan, Harold Tree `Primmer 27 4 3.24
3/20/36 Edsall, Cornelius Grounds Foreman 29 9 4.26
816156 Rumsey, Dennis Laborer 20 3 2.37
9/20/65 VanEtten, Howard Laborer 20 Min 2.11
3/23/66 French, Lloyd Laborer 20 1 2.19
6/6/60 Momarts, Robert Maintainer 24 4 2.88
8/28/61 Smith, Allen Laborer 20 2 2.28
11/15/66 Valentine, Chester Labc.r:-�r 20 li_;r 2.11
10/113/616 Veit, Charles Laborer 20 Min 2.11
5/6/66 Barnes, William Laborer 20 1 2.19
8/10/56 Brecht, John Laborer 20 1 2.19
4/3/62 Drake, Lloyd Laborer 20 2 2.28
7/18/56 Edsall, Joseph Maintainer 24 i-VA 2.#6
3/10/66 Vliet, Donald Laborer 20 Min 2.11
%28/63 Hamilton, Edward Maintainer (7/17/66) 24 1 2.56
LJ/1/54 Hamilton, Kenneth, Sr. Truck Driver 25 5 3.12
12/20/66 Hamilton, Kenneth, Jr. Laborer 20 Min 2.11
7/10/51 Hamilton, Raymond II Truck Driver 25 5 3.12
10/25/66 Hamilton, Raymond III Laborer 20 Min 2.11
3/26/62 Hubble, Earl Working Foreman 30 Min 3.12
4/3/50 Huddle, Harry, Jr. Working Foreman 30 6 3.94
3/30/51 Irvin, Lloyd Motor Equipment Operator 27 5 3.37
7/24/61 Jackson, James Motor 'Equipment Operator 27 3 3.12
7/26/65 Jolly, Clayton Laborer 20 2 2.28
5/31/66 Lynch, David Laborer 20 Min 2.11
10/29/45 Mabee, Paul Truck Driver 25 6 3.24
3/14/55 Magnosi, Carmine Maintainer (7/17/66) 2)1 4 2.88
7/11/66 Miller, Glenn Laborer 2.0 1 2.19
8/22/66 Miller, James Laborer 20 1 2.19
1/2/47 Mooney, Frank Maintainer 24 6 ' 3.12
5/17/56 Mullens, Lonnie Maintainer 24 4 2.88
5/4/65 Newton, John Maintainer 24 Min 2.46
3/26/63 Perry, Donald Maintenance Man (11/28/65) 22 Min 2.28
3/29/62 Perry, Ronald Maintenance Man (11/28/66) 22 1 2.37
3/9/65 Reeves, Walter Laborer (5/8/66) 20 Min 2.11
6/6/66 Rivrs, Jack Laborer 20 Min 2.11
8/6/56 Rumph, Alfred Maintainer 24 4 2.88
`/23/56 Ryerson, Robert, Jr. Maintainer 24 4 2.88
✓14/65 Smith, Richard Laborer 20 Min 2.11
✓9/58 Stedwell, Leo Motor Equipment Operator 27 4 3.24
9/26/66 Stoltz, Fred Laborer 20 I`•`Iin 2.11
9/6/49 VanGorder, John Streets & Sanitation Fore. 30 5 3.79
7/25/60 Ward, Frederick Automotive Mechanic 27 4 3.24
5/1/58 Westbrook, James Automotive Mechanic Foreman 30 4 3.65
10/2/66 Parker, Edward Laborer 29 Min 2.11
11/15/66 Daniels, Lester Automotive I,i:echanic 27 Min 2.77
10/24/66 Hall, Herbert Maintenance Man 22 Min 2.28
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DATE
77PLOYED NAME TITLE GRADE MERIT RATE GROSS
3/24/66 Bower, William Bus Driver 25 Min 2.56
12/8/61 Carpenter, Bernard Bus Driver 25 3 2.88
9/26/66 Davis, Leo Bus Driver 25 Min 2.56
10/1/62 Sweet, Richard Bus Driver 25 2 2.77
10/21/66 Applegarth, Ronald Bus Driver 25 Min 2.56
x/1/36 Adesso, Lewis Golf Course Manager 11 $4382.
/i5/63 Baker, Kenneth Asst City Engineer 36 Min 8208.
?/29/65 Barber, Charles Junior Engineer 31 Min 6746.
lO/17/66 Bell, Thomas Engineering Aide 23 Min 4930.
6/27/66 Ciaschi, Cecilia Stenographer 17 Min 3896.
9/1/65 Dingman, Robert 0. Supt. Public Works 49 3 15075.
2/13/50 Dougherty, John Asst to Supt. Public Works 41 Min 9987.
10/1/32 Fidler, Paul Street & Sanitation Supvr. 33 9 10,387.
2/2/59 Gombas, Szilard Junior Engineer 31 Min 6746.
5/2/66 Carole Grover Account Clerk-Typist 17 Min 3896.
4/17/56 Lynch, Edwin Parks Supervisor 33 5 8878.
744123 Rappalee, Kermit Engineering Aide 23 7 6487.
4/1/57 Stoughton, Joan Principal Account Clerk 24 1 5332.
4/1/65 Boda, Glenn Deputy Bldg. Commr. 30 Min 6487.
10/10/66 Conrad, Dannie Housing Inspector 26 Min 5545.
5/6/57 Cramer, Dora Senior 'Typist 17 4 4558.
2/3/66 Gautreau, Edward Housing Inspector 26 Min 5545•
1/1/66 VanMarter, Murray Building Commissioner 37 Min 8536
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COLLATERAL TO SECURE DF"OSITS: The Clerk reported that under present agreements the
Tompkins County Trust Cemdany is required to deposit $460,000.00 in approved collateral
to secure deposits , and h;� First National Bank and Trust Company is required to deposit
$200,000.00 for like purpose. He advised that, under excrow agreements with both banks,
there is now on deposit with the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York the sum 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 Bodns to secure deposits in the First National Bank
and Trust Company.
By ,A Nerman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the
Firsi National Bank & Trust Company, as reported by the Clerk, be approved as to form
Ell, and sufficiency. Carried.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS' BONDS: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and Section II of the Public
Officer's Law, the following bonds, approved by the Mayor, and which are on file in the
office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in all respects for the year 1967:
Name Title Amount Bond No.
John D. Wright City Chamberlain $50,000.00 488174(Globe Indemnity
Company)
CD Edward J. Casey City Judge 4,000.00 488134(Globe Indemnity
M Company)
Faithful Performance Bond All City Employees 50,000.00 487976(Gtobe Indemnity
Campan,r)
Carried.
PARKING CONTROL: Attorney Freeman filed his written opinion , as requested by. the Council ,
on the question as to whether the Council of Board of Public Works has the final and
exclusive jurisdiction over parking in the City of Ithaca.
1967 COMPENSATION PLAN : Controller Russell presented a final Compensation Plan for 1967
which inclu ed the parts thereof approved by the Council on December 7 and December 28,
1966 respectively and recommended approval thereof. He also p . dented rating schedules
for all city employees showing their respective salaries for lw7 under the plan.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the final 1967 Compensation Plan as presented by tie Controller together
with salary rating schedules for all city officers and employees for 1967 as provided
for in said Plan be and hereby approved and confirmed; and that a copy thereof be attached
to and made a part of the minutes of this session. Unanimously Carried,..
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTSti; . Controller Russell presented and recommended approval of two
maintenance agreements as follows:
Pierson's Duplicating Service for Duplicating machine at an annual rate of $32.00 ,
SCM Corporation for Calculator at an annual rate of $48.00
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, thatAhe foregoing machine maintenance agreements be approved as recommended
by the City Controller; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and
execute them on behalf of the City. Carried.
FINAL AUDIT FOR 1966: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee met on Dec.
30, 1966 and approved for payment bills amounting to $3, 152.00 under authority granteJ
to it by the Council on December 28th.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes k
RESOLVED, that the action taken by the Finance Committee on,December 30th tcrdit and
approve bills for payment in the t)tal amount of $3,152.AO,, as - listed on au dl ;'abstract
Y#14} 1566, be approved and confirmed. Carried
NQ, 9-*I,RE STATION PLANS: Alderman Hunt reported the Architects on #9 Fire Station were
� ogressing rapidly and anticipated they would be completed by Jan. l8th. He felt it might
e ,necessary to call a special meeting of the Council at that time.
fTY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE:., Alderman Rundle reported the Urban Renewal,Cc ittee was plan
=ring to meet soon with the Council 's Committee on City Government..
SPENCER ROAD ZONING: Aiderma6 Saccucci inquired about the present'statu' of the Dock used
car lot on Spencer Road at Meadow Street . Attorney Freeman advised the matter was still
in the courts awaiting the Judge's decision.
On Motion the meeting was adjourned.
e 001ean, ,,COty Clerk
na John , May
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.::CAUNCIL PROCMANGS"
s CITY OF ITAACA, N.Y.
ilieguIar Meet in A , 7:30 P.M. February 1 , 1967,
p,RESENT: `
, yor- JohQs
Aldermen 3) - Clynes, 1accucci , flosica, Bangs, Hughey,"'Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin,
S, llman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart. r ��
ABSt T: (1) - MacA Attorney - Freeman `
OTHE4S PRESENT:
° Acti City Attorney - Mulvey Ithaca Housing Authority:
Chief Opf Police: -4' VanOstrand Jack Kiely, Chairman, Tracey Jones,
Buildi' Commione;r� - Van Marter J . B. True, Mr9J;A�fbara Blanchard,
fk. Board ,of Pub1i ,1ioFl+ts Commissioner - Yengo Executive Direct6 Urban Renewal
`'. Superntenden Publ ic, Works - Dingman,;; Director, Daley;• Pibnner Kasprzak
Assisiant to erinten,dent - Dougherty Planning Consultant - Neiderkorn 'r
i Controller - ssell
Chamb' ain right
_ City k can
Deputy lee .►' Grey
An a skf '' ed,number of 125 peop 1 e interested in various items on the agenda for this meet--
iri re'`'in �ittendance. In deference to the large number interested in public housing.., it
wa `ut6a agreed to discuss the Mayor's veto of the Council 's resolution, dated_ Jan.
4, + 9679 oidi `a development program for public housing as the first item of bulginess
praor ,t ucting= the scheduled public heating on the D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation
pr urba�Tronewal in the Center-[ thaca Urban Renewal Project 1 Area. -
M114R', The bark read the Mayor's veto message, filed January 9, 1967, as follows:
,. HE.R N bell private enterprise, perhaps with tax relief (or rerwtubsi'dies
f"Kam h� unty: rtment to help ease -the f inaneial burden, 'shoulkr s0lvd� the
" +ho,�sngs.s. uatit
7'4 E RE, vet liution of the Common Council passed J&Wary 4,° 98 ei¢ etwing a
I° add lopm l5rogram ;Ithaca Housing Authority for public` housing on,-4h arlv"Street
an Hanco -'Street �s tss, identified as Project N,Y.-54-1 , for the following reasons:
°; Tyre has enough inf o rmat i orr on this subject ,made avai 1 ably' tib 'tip' '
p Ccoh man Coin
elfare Qi"irssioner Clinton Armitage!, who is close to the,: siftwt€on, has recam-
'ended a vdto.
y There has not been an adequate survey made to determine the need of low-income
family housing. _I,',:.
We don' t know who is qua] if g* tq,be. Jri a low-income famd.1-y public housing project,
< >� nor how many who might be quathied wild want to live ,such a project.
We don ' t know how many publlc,,housing units we will ha*,4:o eventually build, es-
pecially if we start off with fewer units than we have' 01fied tenants .
It is hard to justify an approximate monthly rental of $40 for one family in
R public housing wherein another family under similar flnancfal �ootcumstance in
.# ` private housing, whether unable to-enter public housing due to 1'ick of units or
h'.. failure to qualify or not wishing to do so, would be paying at beast twice that
amount.
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7. 1 of the purposes in public housing is to clean up slum neighborhoods, and I
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don't see that this program will do it. In most communities where they have public
" + horsing their experience has been that public housing creates more slums and
#Os. Cu
,. verage cost gfr$144090 Per un:1t:;; is excessive. Sixty p Tcent of the people in
a cannot oftefdb,9® buy or regVt a $20,000 home.
l ieve that thlirtdevek*mept dram should be changed nclude just aIdattly
.� ing, which wad ;horigTn en of the Ithaca Housi uthority. `
is a county lCp Wim as k as a city problem and 'plan for he]
me farm 1 ies !fly; a cOUrlt s `ot ld originate in the D o pery "
f anua y 1967 Hunna Johns, Me1p0
F., .
e 11 rtedp ur tters endorsing the Mayor' W4,11 op W be a ved and et � .
hr etitr' 1 g 192, 87, and 50 signatu esp"ett }'e dousing t1►e z
Ma acti „ do fi led. He reported furthetl,,-„that ahe Tr #mts County Economic
Op nity Corp ration and the Cooperative Consumer's Society, Inc. , had filed their sep-
ta_ra bjections to his action. grvf”
Me s of the public in the audience were given an opportunity to speak )66, ire subj"t
and <+Iere limited to two minutes time each.
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The following spoke in favor of upholding the Mayor's veto:
John Carroll , 311 Wood Street
Lester Cunningham, 218 Fourth Street
Laura Mainville, 119 Fifth Street
The following urged the Council to override the veto:
Reginald Moore, 106 Hopper Place
Rev. Warren Traube, Rector of St. Johns Church
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the Council reconsider a resolution, adopted by it on January 4, 1967,
approving a development program of the Ithaca Housing Authority for public housing on
the Park Street and Hancock Street sites, identified as Project NY-54-1 ; and that another
vote be taken on said resolution to override the Mayor's veto thereof. Carried.
Alderman Tolles read a prepared statement, copies of which were distributed to the Alder-
men. He urged his fellow Aldermen to vote to override the veto. Alderman Hunt criticized
the manner in which the Mayor made his veto public through the press rather than by doing
it by letter to the Aldermen. He disagreed with some of the Mayor's reasons, agreed with
others and felt he would be representing his constituents best by upholding the Mayor's
action . Alderman Saccucci stated he had consulted with his fellow Alderman from the 1st
Ward and that they had agreed to vote alike on the matter.
A roll call vote on the aforementioned resolution of the Council , dated January 4, 1967,
was then taken and it resulted as follows :
� AYES: 11 - C1 nes s Saccucci , Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits► Barrett
•
Tolles, Hart
NAYS: 2 - Rosica, Hunt . Motion Carried.
A two minute recess was agreed upon and at the end of this time the meeting was recon-
vened.
PUBLIC HEARING: ABBOTT DEVELOPMENT: The Clerk reported that pursuant to a request of the `
IC ca" ran enewT Agency pualic hearing had been advertised to be held at this meet-
ing of the Council for the purposes of determining whether the proposed disposition of
land agreement in connection with the Center-Ithaca, Project 1 , NYR - 112 should be
executed. Mr. William Baldwni , 48 Woodcrest Avenue, presented and read the following
statement: '
"We the Downtown Businessmen's Association would like to go on record as definitely
favoring the Woolworth Proposal for the betterment of downtown 'Ithaca. Our positive
attitude towards this proposal Is due to the anticipated following improvements:
1 . The added stimulation of traffic in the downtown area.
2. ' The addition of a several-hundred car parking area in downtown Ithaca.
3. A better visual and more modern appearing downtown area.
4. increased employment due to this large retail store.
5. The increased tax base allowing more tax revenues to fulfill local programs.
6. The additional selections of quality merchandise which would increase the selec-
tivity to the local consumer,
We trust the Common Council will endorse this proposal as the Downtown Businessmen's
Association definitely favors and urges this proposalY
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Lache, President
D.R.A. Ithaca
R. Davis Cutting, President of Cutting Motors, told the Council he needed more time than
October ist to vacate and relocate his business and pleaded for more time in which to
find a new location for his business.
Urban Renewal Director Daley introduced Mr. Abbott who, with his Architect, Robert Tall-
man, presented and reviewed his proposal in detail . At the end of a question and answer
period which followed his presentation, -Urban Renewal Director Daley presented the Urban
Renewal Agency's recommendation as follows :
"The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency finds that D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation is a
,qualified and eligible developer for Block 204 within the Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal
Project N.Y. R-112 for the following reasons :
1 . That upon a review of the Redevelopers Statement for Public Disclosure and the
Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsibility this Agency finds that
D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation, a domestic corporation, possesses the. quali -
fications and financial resources necessary to acquire and develop the land in
accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan.
2. That upon review of the Site Plan , Elevations, and the typical cross section de-
noted as representative of all four walls as presented to this governing body are
found to be consistent with the plans and objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan.
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3. That upon a review of Reuse Appraisals obtained and upon the opinion of the
Agency's expert consultant, the proposed price of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand
Nine Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($181 ,915. 14) is found to be
satisfactory and not less than the fair market value of the land for uses in
accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan.
The Agency requests favorable consideration of the resolution approving this trans-
action which is before this governing body."
Mayor Johns inquired if anyone else wished to be heard on the matter. No one responded.
By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Yavits.
RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
By Alderman Rundle : Seconded by Alderman Hart
,,WHEREAS, the D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation , a domestic corporation has submitted
a redevelopment proposal in connection with the Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal Project 1 ,
such proposal being incorporated in a proposed contract for the sale of land for private
redevelopment which proposed contract is on file at the office of the Ithaca Urban Renewal
Agency, and
WHEREAS, the said D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation has been heretofore duly designated
by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency as a qualified and eligible sponsor pursuant to the
provisions of Clause (1) of Sub-section (c) of sub-division 2 of Section 507 of the Gen-
eral Municipal Law without public auction, sealed or matched bids, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has duly caused to be published in the Ithaca
Journal , a local news media, public notice of the date and time of this hearing pursuant
to the applicable provisions of law which notice included among other things the price
to be paid and all other essential terms and conditions of said proposed disposition,
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca has conducted a public hearing in
connection with such proposed disposition, said public hearing being held on Wednesday,
February 1 , 1967 at 7:30 P.M. which date is not less than ten (10) days after the pub-
lication of the notice of said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, upon said public hearing David M. Abbott, President of D. M. Abbott Investors
Corporation appeared in favor of said proposed disposition agreement and R. Davis Cutting.
President of Cutting Motors, appeared in opposition thereto as reflected in the official
minutes of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, due deliberation having been had herein, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed disposition agreement including the sale of the land
described therein for the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN 0
and 14/100 ($181 ,915. 14) DOLLARS to the said D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation be and
the same is hereby approved, and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency be and he hereby is
authorized to execute all disposition documents in connection with said sale, sold Chair-
man being hereby designated as the specified municipal officer as provided in PART 1802.2
(b) (3) (iii) of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Department of Housing
and Community Renewal ."
AYES; 12 - Clynes, Saccucci , Rosica, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt , Baldwin, Yavits,
Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: (1) - Stallman - on advice of Counsel . Motion Carried.
MINUTES : Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
PAT PORTER RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Patrick S. Porter tendering his res-
ignation as a member of the Board of Appeals on the Building Code. Mayor Johns announced
his appointment of Edward C. Davey, 105 Maple Avenue, as a member of this Board to fill
the vacancy caused by Mr. Porter's resignation, for the term ending December 31 , 1968,
and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded ,by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Edward C. Davey as a member of the Board of
Appeals on the Building Code, for the term ending December 31 , 1968, be approved and
confirmed. Carried.
(MRS.) JAYNE ROEDEL: The Chamberlain reported Mrs. Jayne Roedel had passed a promotional
examination for the position of Senior Account Clerk and recommended her appointment' to ' "
fill a vacancy caused by the transfer of Miss Connie Doyle to the Youth Bureau.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that (Mrs.) Jayne Roedel be appointed to the position of Senior Account Clerk
in the City Chamberlain's office at an annual salary of $4,382.00, the minimum of grade
20 in the Compensation Plan; and that her appointment become effective as of January
16, 1967. Carried.
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MISS HELEN TOMPKINS: The Chamberlain recommended the provisional appointment of Miss
Helen Tompkins to the position of Account Clerk in his office.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that (Miss) Helen Tompkins be appointed provisionally as an Account Clerk in
the City Chamberlain's office at an annual salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17
in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment become effective as of January 162 1967;
and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this
position . Carried.
PBA LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from the PDA regarding alleged inequities in salaries
of several patrolmen under the 1967 Compensation Plan.
Controller Russell advised that under provisions of the new plan all members of the de-
partment had received a salary increase for 1967 of two steps or 8% as intended they
should under the new plan . He stated that individual cases had been reviewed with the
patrolmen involved and he felt they had been shown to their satisfaction that they would
be much farther ahead under the new than the old plan in the next five years. No further
action was deemed necessary.
N. MEADOW STREET REZONING: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending
Ch—at —a 'petition to rezone the 500 block of N. Meadow Street from a 0-1 to a B-4 Use
District be denied. Alderman Stallman moved that it be denied as recommended, but there
was no second to his motion.
Q� By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Clynes
CD RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled and placed on the agenda for the next meeting pending
receiving further information on the matter. (to be secured by Mr. Saccucci) . Carried.
U SOUTH HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION: The Clerk read a
t.� petition filed by South Hill Civic Assoc-
iation requesting that a 5 mph speed limit sign be placed on the school zone signs in
the South Hill School area - Hudson, Aurora Street and South Hill Terrace as such bound
school property. It was felt these were needed to control heavy and rapid traffic in
the area.
The Petition bore approximately 425 signatures.
By Alderman Barrett : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter E Ordinance Committee and the Pubitc
Safety Committee for joint study and report. Carried.
CAYUGA MOTORS CORPORATION: The Clerk read a letter from Cayuga Motors Corporation in-
quiring about the status of its sketch and plan to relocate its automobile agency on
the corner of Wood b Meadow Streets. It asked if there was any remote possibility of
its acquiring this property to relocate its businees on. It requested a positive stand
by the Council on its original proposal . Some discussion centered around the fact that
the land in question is still owned by the City School District which has indicated it
will sell it to the City for park or recreational purposes only. The matter was referred
again to the Urban Renewal Committee for consideration. Carried.
ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of the annual report of the Veteran Volunteer
Firemens Association for the year 1966. it was ordered filed.
The Clerk reported receipt also of the annual report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
for the year 1966 and copies of his report were distributed to the Aldermen. His report
was ordered filed also.
EVAPORATED METAL FILMS DEED: Acting Attorney Mulvey recommended that the City's title to
the property formerly owned by Evaporated Metal Films Corporation, acquired through con-
demnation proceedings, be transferred to the Urban Renewal Agency as requested by it.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Hunt
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca for and on behalf of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency took
title to property owned by the Evaporated Metal Films Corporation by order of the Supreme
Court, Honorable Harold E. Simpson presiding, said order being dated April 9, 1966 and
recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office on April 12, 1966, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has requested a transfer of the City 's title
to said parcel to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency,
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and hereby are auth-
orized and directed to execute a Deed for and on behalf of the City of Ithaca to the Ithaca
Urban Renewal Agency transferring the City's interest in the property obtained from Ev-
aported Metal Films, Corporation by Supreme Court Order dated April 9, 1966 as hereto-
fore requested by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABBOTT DEVELOPMENT: Attorney Mulvey noted that the resolution regarding
the redevelopment proposal submitted by the D. M. Abbott Investors Corporation, which
had been adopted by the Council earlier in the proceedings, had not been read in full-
because it had been distributed to each Alderman . He recommended that, from a procedural
standpoint, this resolution should be reintroduced, read in full and a new vote taken
thereon.
4 -5- Fe::ruary 1 , 1c57
The resolution was once again moved by Alderman Rundle, seconded by Alderman Hart and
read in full by Mr. Rundle verbatim as shown on page 2 of the minutes of this session .
Mayor Johns called for a roll rail vote on the resolution which again produced the
following result:
,.YES: 12 - Clynes, Saccucci , Rosica, Bangs, Hughes, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, 3,1-nett,
Tolles, Hart.
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: (1) Stallman - on advi -e of Counsel . Motion carried.
BOND ISSUE - WATER PUMPING STATION: A bond resolution to provide for the financing of a
Water Pumping Station on Cliff Street was presented and acted upon as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION) DATED FEBRUAF Y 1 , 1967
A RESOLUTION AUTPCRIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER PUMP STATION CN
CLIFF STREET IN AND 1=0R THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COU,iTl , NEW YORK,
AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF' $85,000 An;,) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$81 ,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY A PART CF THE ST THERE0,7.
By Alderman Stallm,;n : seconded by Alderman Hart
BE IT P=SOLVED, by the Common Council of the City o; Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1 . The construction of a water pump station, including appurtenant
facilities, to be located in the Vinegar !lilt area on Cliff Street, in and for the City
of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authori_ed at a maximum estimated cost
of $85,000.
Section 2 . The Plan for the financing of such maximu,! estimated cost is as
follows :
a) By the issuance of $81 ,000 serial bonds of said City hereby authorized to e
issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
b) By the expenditure of $4,000 current funds heretoforo appropriated in the
1966 budget of the Water Dvision of said City.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdiv':;ion 1 of p=iragraph a of Sect'nn
11 .00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid specific object or
-` Ni.,rpose, and that the period of probable usfu,ness thereof is forty ye.a~s .
Section 4. The Faith and ^redit of said City of Ithaca, New Ycrk, are hz-�re'.y
irrevocab;y oledcied to the payment of the principal of and interest cn such
bonds as the sa,roe respectively become due and payable. An annual arpr,7 rin- wo
tion shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and int-r-
est on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Luw, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticip, t_ion
of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, ircludin3
rene.Jal !7, of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chic-7
fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents , and
shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed *Dy said City Controller,
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Lair.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be -ntested 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 VOTiitiG YES
RUDOLPH SACCUCCI VOTING YES
ROMEO R. ROSICA VOTING YES
JOHN F. BANGS VOTING YES `
GEORGE HUGHES VOTING YES
HAROLD HUNT VOTING YES
JOSEPH RUNDLE VOTING YES
FRANK C. BALDWIN VOTING YES
A. C. STALLMAN VOTING YES
ISADORE YAVITS VOTING Y S
WM. C. BARRETT VOTING YE
VAN B. HART VOTING
N. ARNOLD TOLL ES VOTI .G
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A7PR^VED BY THE '��,.�•0 �. �J'''v:1 11r)1-:.. c M/A„ ,/
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BOND ISSUE_- SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON GILES STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE: A bond resolution '
to provide for the financing of certain sewer improvements on Giles Street and University
Avenue was presented and acted upon as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 1 , 1967
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
ON GILES STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA,
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $85,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $81 ,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY 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 additions to the sanitary sewer system of the
City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, consisting of a sewer pump station on Giles
Street and a sewer main on University Avenue, including, in each case, appurtenant facil-
ities, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $85,000.
follows :Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as
a) By the issuance of $81 ,000 serial bonds of said City hereby authorized to be
issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
b) By the expenditure of $4,000 current funds heretofore appropriated in the
1966 budget of the Sewer Division of said City.
J Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section
11 .00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid specific object or purpose, and
that the period of probable usefulness thereof is thirty years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are hereby
irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest- on such bonds as the
same respectively become due and payable. _ An annual appropriation shalt be made in each
year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and pay-
able in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to auth-
orize 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:
IT 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
RUDOLPH SACCUCCI VOTING YES
ROMEO R. ROSICA VOTING YES
JOHN F. BANGS VOTING YES
GEORGE HUGHES VOTING YES
HAROLD HUNT VOTING YES
JOSEPH RUNDLE VOTING YES
FRANK C. 81\ 01,11N VOTING YES
A. C.. STALLMAN VOTING YES
WM. C. BARRETT VOTING YES
VAN B. HART VOTING YES _
N. ARNOLD TOLLES VOTING YES
ISADORE YAVITS VOTING YS�
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nC APPROVED BY THE MAYOR HUNNA JOHNS, MAYOR_% '
FEBRUARY 1 , 1967
CAR MILEAGE: By Alderman Stallman seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the car mileage rate of 7s per mile which the City has heretofor paid to
owners of private cars who are required to use them for city purposes be increased to 10t
per mile, effective February 1 , 1967; and that this mileage rate shall apply alike to
those involved in all departments of the City. Carried.
-7_ February 1 , 1967
TAX ANTICIPATION LOANS: Controller Russell requested authorization to borrow in anticipa"
tion of the collection of city taxes for the current year.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Bangs
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 cites expenses normally paid out of the reg-
ular tax levy and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issu-
ance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00; and that such
note or notes shall be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collec-
tion of city taxes for the current fiscal year of 1967 with local banks or with the Water,
Sewer, or Capital Funds of the City of Ithaca at an interest rate of not to exceed 31%,
and
BE IT 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.
AYES: 13
0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
PARK ROAD: Controller Russell Reported the Board of Public Works had approved a proposed .
park road which will extend from Cliff Street to Cass Park and which will be designed so
that it can serve temporarily as a detour for Route 89. It will serve to lisp of a 'pro-
posed temporary bridge across the Flood Control Channel for the same purpose. The Board
has requested the Council to provide an appropriation of $100,000.00 to finance the con-
struction of such a road.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to engage the services of bonding
attorneys to prepare a bond resolution to finance this project; and that the sum of
$5,000.00, the required down payment, be and it hereby is appropriated from Capital
Reserve Fund #12 , Flood Control , for this purpose also.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and 'app roved by the Mayor.
APPRAISALS OF PROPERTIES IN UR Block 204 - By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Clynes
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca heretofore passed a resolution on
September 28, 1966 approving a bond resolution for the acquisition by the City of Ithace,
of the Arthur C. Stallman, Cayuga Motor Sales Corporation and Cutting Holding Corporatic
property in Block 204 to be dedicated for use as public parking, and
WHEREAS, the initial step in the acquisition of said parcels requires that their value
be determined by two competent appraisers,
NOW,THEREFORE be it resolved that the City Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to receive proposals from all interested and competent appraisers; and that two
appraisers be retained to make appraisals and render to him their appraisal reports with
dispatch; and
That the Finance Committee be given the power to approve the cost of the proposals
rendered. Carried.
CAYUGA LAKE SHORE PLANNING AND COORDINATING COMMITTEE: The Clerk reported that the Planning
Board had recommended the creation of a -Committeeii to have authority and responsibility
to coordinate the work of planning and developing that area west of the Flood Control
channel and Cayuga Inlet, and north of Buffalo and State Streets.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
WHEREAS, that area of the City of Ithaca which lies westerly of the Proposed Flood Pro-
tection Channel and Cayuga Inlet, and northerly of Buffalo and State Streets is proposed
to hc .developed as a park and public recreation area, and
WHEREAS, there are in addition to the City three or more agencies interested in this
development, namely the Center for the Arts at Ithaca, Inc. , the Motor Boat Division of
the New York Department of Commerce, and the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, and
WHEREAS , there is need for a master site plan for this area to establish guide lines
within which coordinated development can proceed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there be established by the Mayor with the concurr ;e
with Council a coordinating committee to be known as the Cayuga Lake Shore Park Planning;:
and Coordinating Committee, whose members shall be residents of the City of Ithaca and
representative of the above named organizations, who shall have full authority and re-
sponsibility to coordinate the work of planning and developing this area, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this committee shall specifically be empowered to negotiate
with a consultant or consultants for the planning of this area and present such contracts
as may be negotiated to the Council for approval , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall negotiate agreements of cooperation
with the Center for the Arts of Ithaca, Inc. , the Motor Boat Division of the New York
State Department of Commerce, the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Committee, and others
whose interest may appear, which agreements shall be subject to approval by the Common
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Council and shall spell out the responsibilities of each group, the areas of influence
of each of these groups , the contribution to be made toward the cost of planning and
development to be made by each group, and the services to be provided to each group,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this committee shall serve collectively and individually
at the pleasure of the Council . Carried.
Mayor Johns named the following as members of the aforementioned Committee :
Robert. O. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works
Carl J. Yengo, Commissioner of Public Works
Allan G . Feldt, Planning Board member
Wm. Schmidt, Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board member
Gregory Kasprzak, City Planner
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of the foregoing members of the Cayuga take Shore
Park Planning and Coordinating Committee be approved. Carried.
An agreement with Egner b Neiderkorn Associates, Inc. , to prepare a master site plan for
the area was presented and recommended for approval by the Planning Board. Mr, Dingman
objected to the agreement as presented and expressed his concern that the City, the
principal agency involved, was yielding too much at its autonomy. He felt that the agree-
ment for the total fee of $10,550.00 should be between the City and the Consultants, and
Qj that separate agreements between the City and the other agencies should be executed to
C.7 provide for them contributing their share of the total cost to the City. On recommen-
dation of the Superintendent the agreement was revised represented and approved.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the revised Master Site Plan Agreement between the City and Egner & Neider-
korn, Associates, Inc. , in an amount of not to exceed $10,500.00 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 and approved.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $5,899.45, as listed on audit abstract # 1 - 1967, be approved, for payment.
Carried.
BIDS - PATROL CARS: Alderman Hunt reported that bids on furnishing the City with three
new patrol cars for the Police Department were received on January 27th as follows:
NAME OF BIDDER TYPE OR MAKE GROSS BID TRADE-IN NET BID
ALLOWANCE
Cayuga Motors Sales Corporation Ford-Tudor Sedans $6-,600.66 _ $1 ,5;.6b�$4 7.00
Erie J . Miller, Inc. Plymouth-Two-door 6,716.43 1 ,600.00 5, 116.00
He recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Cayuga Motors .
By .Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Hughes
WHEREAS , bids on automobiles to be used as' Police Patrol Cars, which were received by
the City Clerk on January 27, 1967, 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 Cayuga Motor
Sales Corporation for three 1967 Ford Custom 2-door sedans in the total net amount of
$4,647.00 be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted;
and that the contract for furnishing the City with three 1967 Ford Custom 2-door sedans
be awarded to Cayuga Motors Sales Corporation in the total net amount of $4,647.00 in
accar:.lance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged
against the 1967 Police Department budget, account #A$2-230.
AYES: 13
MAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
BIDS-UNIFORMS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Hunt reported that two bids for furnishing
uniforms for the Police Department were received on January 27th and he recommended accep-
tance of the low bid. By Alder ran. Huxit: seconded 17y Alderman Hughes
WHEREAS, bids on items of uniform for Ithaca Police Department, which were received on
January 27, 1967, 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 Iry Lewis ;
Inc. , 120 East State Street, Ithaca, N. Y . for the following items of uniform be accepted.
Overcoats: - 3/4 reefer overcoats - satin lining
P,�troImen $72.50
Sergeants 72.50
C, pta i n 72.50
Chief 72 .50
Overcoats: - 3/4 Reefer overcoats - wool °fining
Patrolmen 7$,.50
Sergeants 78.50
Captain 71 .50
Ch f 7£1.50
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SIDS - UNIFORMS POLICE DEPARTMENT ( CONTINUED)
Blouses:
Patrolmen $50.75
Sergeants 50.75
Captain 52.00
Chief 52.00
Trousers: Winter Summer
Patrolmen $22.25 20.25
Sergeants 22.25 20.25
Captain 22.25 20.25
Chief 22.25 20.25
Motorcycle 26.25
Hat:
Patrolmen 5.95
Seraeant 5.95
Captain 5.95
Chief 5.95
Motorcycle 6.45
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 Iry Lewis, Inc. , in accordance
with the specifications as set forth by the Chief of Police and the terms of its bid as
submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1967 Police Department budget,
account ft,�;82-100.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt reported that last minute changes in the plans for the
No. 9 Fire Station would be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners at a meeting to
be held at No. 9's tomorrow night at 7:30 P.M. and invited the Aldermen to attend if possible.
He anticipated completion of final plans by the end of next week.
CENTRAL FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt advised that the general contractor on Central Fire
Station will be ready to turn the building over to the City by February 15th, and set a
date of March 4th for dedication cermonies.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE : Alderman Hunt recommended the creation of the position of Deputy
Chief of Police within the Police Department and he presented and reviewed "Job specifica-
tions" for this position which he advised had been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
He felt this position should have been created several years ago to create depth in the
Police Department similar to that in the Fire Department .
By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the specifications for the position of Deputy Police Chief, which have been
approved by the Ithaca Civil Service Commission,be approved by the Council ; and that the
position of Deputy Police Chief be and hereby is created within the Police Department of
the City of Ithaca, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1967 Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the
following:
POLICE DEPARTMENT GRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Deputy Police Chief 3 6 $8208 $10,801
Upon inquiry by Alderman Saccucci it was brought out that one of the Captains , who is el-
igible for retirement now, has expressed his desire to retire in the near future.Several
members of the Police Department were in attendance and the following expressed their views
regarding the proposal :
John Devlin, Patrolman: - The issue is to get the position established. We must look to
the future and find the best qualified person. I am sure where he comes from has little
bearing on his qualifications .
Albert Curry, Patrolman: I am a 20-year patrolman and deeply resent the attitude that we
have no one within the department capable of filling the position.
Bob Spencer, Patrolman-detective: Was Fire Depn rtment handled this same way?
John Capozzi , Patrolman and President of PDA: At a recent meeting of tha JPBA,with the ex-
ception of three members, those present voted to oppose taking a man from outside the de-
partment to fill the position,, •
H.L.VanOstrand, Chief of Police: I had no knowledge of this until this morning. 1 feel th
promotion should come from within the department since several men are qualified. If the
position is created, he requested that an examination for the position be held as soon
possible. There are at least seven men within the department equally qualified to compete
in the examination, the Chief Conclude#i,
Alderman Bangs agreed with the idea that if one of the men within the Department qualified
through examination he should get first consideration. Alderman Hunt stated that all men
within the department who are eligible will have a chance to compete in an examination for
the position .
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #1-1967 -10- February 1 , 1967
NANCE MEPJDMENM- eve eraI amendments to the traffic ordinance, recommended by
the Board of Pu lic Works , were presented and reviewed by Alderman Hughes. They were
approved as follows:
By Alderman Hughes; seconded by Alderman Gangs
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 be amended as follows:
1) That Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 15-79, Speed laws applicable; authority
to vary; speed limits, be amended by deleting thd ref ram and adding thereto the
following:
Deletion: Elmira Road: South city line to Plain Street, forty (40) miles
per hour.
Addition: Elmira Rd:South City line to S .Meadow Street ,forty(40)miles per hr.
2) That ffi pter 15, Article IX, Section 15-178, One-way streets and alleys, be
amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following:
Deletion: Oak Avenue between Dryden Road and College Avenue, westbound
traffic only.
Addition: Oak Avenue between Dryden Road and Oneida Place, westbound
traffic only.
3) That Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-182, parking prohibited during certain
hours on certain streets, be amended by adding thereto the following:
jTwo-hour parking
South Hill Terrace: Turner Place to South Cayuga Street; 8:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M.
South Cayuga Street; Spencer Street to south city line; 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLINIC: Alderman Baldwin announced that a Community School Clinic was
scheduled to be held in Flint, Michigan on March 8th, 9th and 10th if anyone was inter-
ested in attending.
URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Rundle reported his Urban Renewal Committee ex-
pected to meet next week with the Council 's Advisory Committee on City Government , appoint-
ed on December 7, 1966, to determine the scope of study of the city government's efficiency
to be undertaken by the special committee.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Mayor j
e@MMON eOUNOIL PReeEID1NGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. March 1 , 1967
PRESENT:
Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali , Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt,
Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Hart.
Attorney Freeman
Chief of Police - VanOstrand
Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Super,.intendent of Public Works - Dingman
City Planner - Kasprzak
Controller - Russell
City Clerk - B lean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
CAYUGA MOTORS: Mr. A. J. Golder, representing Cayuga Motors, spoke in opposition to a
purchase offer being made by the City to the City School District for the purchase of a
tract of land at the corner of Wood & Meadow Streets if it is used for park purposes only.
He felt that changing conditions make this site less desirable for park purposes and stated
that Cayuga Motors, the largest auto agency in the County, had been unable to find any
other suitable site upon which to relocate its business which would be acceptable to
Ford Motor Company. He asked the Council that its purchase offer be not predjudiced as
to its future use so that Cayuga Motors can make an offer for it to the City.
WOOD STREET & BELLE SHERMAN TRACTS: Attorney Freeman presented two purchase offers to
the City School District - one in the amount of $28,000.00 for the Wood Street tract and
another in the amount of $70,000.00 for the Belle Sherman Tract and asked approval thereof
for submission to the District. While Alderman Clynes objected to the purchases being re-
stricted to park purposes only, and Mayor Johns objected on the basis of the Mood Street
tract being too valuable as a commercial area and the further fact that both areas are
open to use of residents from adjacent Town and County areas, the majority consensus of
opinion seemed to favor park purposes .
By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to include a clause in the purchase offers
indicating that these properties will be used for park and recreational purposes; and
that both offers, as thus amended, be approved for submission to the School District fog
its consideration.
AYES : (9) Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
NAYS : (5) Stallman, Rosica, Macali , Saccucci , Clynes. Motion Carried.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - NATIONAL ARTS AND RECREATIONAL CENTER: Alderman Baldwin
reported that an agreement had been reached on the major points to be included in a
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING covering a joint development project for a National Arts and
Recreation Center at the airport park marina site in cooperation with the State of New
York, the City, and the Center for the Arts of Ithaca, Inc. He called upon Wm. F. Schmidt,
a member of a Committee appointed by the Mayor on December 7, 1966 to represent the City
in this matter, who reviewed the Memorandum in detail . Mr. Egner, from the firm Egner &
Neiderkorn, Planning Consultants, reviewed a map of the area showing the location of
the respective improvements . In conclusion, Mr. Schmidt advised that the final draft of
the Memorandum was being prepared by the State and, when approved by it, will be presented
to the Council for its approval . He distributed copies of the Memorandum to each Alderman,
urged that they review it carefully, and expressed the hope that a special meeting of the
Council would be held if necessary for its final approval .
GEORGE HUGHES ' RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from George Hughes, dated February
2, 19u'7, tendering his resignation as Alderman from the 3rd Ward as of that date. Mayor
Johns stated he was sorry to have Mr. Hughes resign and expressed the feeling that other
members of the Council felt the same way.
Alderman Bangs made the following statement for the record:
"George Hughes is a personal friend. A dedicated and loyal member of the City of ,
Ithaca 's Common Council .
He was an energetic, and enthusiastic worker on any committee that he was asked to
serve on. He gave of his time, and energy, his talents and ability to all whom he could.
help.
He is truly a dedicated citizen . It was a privilege to have worked with George Hughep
the past three years."
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, thast the Council hereby endorses the sentiments expressed regarding Mr. Hughes '
resignation which is accepted with deep regrets. Unanimously carried.
MAW, 11 1001, �4 1
BRITTON G. ANDERSON APPOINTMENT: Alderman Hunt nominated Britton G. Anderson, 503 71,us'
Avenue, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Hughes ' resignation for the remainder of the
year 1967, and the nomination was seconded by Alderman Rundle. Alderman Banns nominated
James Conley, 233 S. Albany Street, to fill the vacancy and his nomination was seconded
by Alderman Barrett. There were no other nominations and it was moved by Alderman Cs, idwin;
seconded by Alderman Rundle and carried that the nominations be closed. The Clerk palled
the Aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in seven votes being cast for Mr. Anderson
and six votes being cast for Mr. Conley. Mayor Johns declared that Mr, Anderson had been
duly appointed as an Alderman from the 3rd Ward, for the term ending December 31 , 10,67,
and called Mr. Anderson to the rostrum where the Clerk administered the oath of office
to him. Mayor Johns congratulated Mr. Anderson,, introduced him to other members of the
Council , and seated him as a member of the Council for the balance of the proceedings.
He announced his appointment: of Mr. Anderson to serve on the Public Safety Committee
and the Public Works & County Relations and appointed Alderman Saccucci to serve as Chaiir-
man of the Public Works & County Relations Committee and Alderman Hart as Vice Chairman.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: The Clerk reported that Maurice Chalker had resigned as Electrical
inspector on January 31 , 1967. Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Milford Langlols /
to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Chalker's resignation for the term ending December 31 ,
1967. The Clerk advised that Mr. Langlois had been sworn in and was performing his duties.
RICHARD I . MULVEY RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Richard 1 . Mulvey, dated c
February 2 i9 7, tendering his resignation as City Prosecutor to become effective on
March 11 , 1967, It was accepted with regrets .
CONSTANCE DOYLE APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Youth Bureau Advisory
Coun6iT recommending t e provisional appointment of Miss Constance Doyle to the position
of Senior Stenographer in the Youth Bureau to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mrs. Rita Nicholas.
L" By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Yavits.
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the provisional appointment of Miss Constance
Doyle to the position of Sr. Stenographer in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of
$4,740.00, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment to be
effective as of January 16, 1967; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to
hold an examination for this position. Carried.
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Finger Lakes Assoc-�,
iatlon requesting renews or +ts agreement for publicity services for the year 1967 for
a total fee of $863.97 - an increase of $272.07 over last and several other years.
Alderman Clynes advised that the matter had been discussed by the Finance Committee, with
three members present, that two were opposed and one opposed to the increase only. Mayors
Johns, Aldermen Anderson and Bangs favored renewal while Alderman Hunt felt the Associa-
tion should be made aware before it printed its publicity pamphlets if the City did not
intend to participate.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the agreement with Finger Lakes Association, inc. , for publicity services '
for the year 1967 be approved as presented for a total fee of $863.97; and that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Ayes : 13
Nays: I - Hart Carried.
ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY - PAYMENT-IN-LiEU-OF-TAXES: The Clerk read a letter from the
Ithaca Housing ut ority advising that its estimate of the annual amount of payments to
the City for its housing projects on the Park Street and Hancock Street sites, in lieu
of taxes, was $8,064.00 and of the annual ariiount of taxes which would be levied were in
the projects privately owned to be $110,230.00. It also indicated that the combined tax
revenues on both sites at the present time was approximately $6,600.00 per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY POSITION: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board re-
commend"ns the creation o a new position of Administrative Secretary to serve the Planning
Board at an annual salary of $5,545.00, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plano
Alderman Stallman reported that specifications for this new position had been presented
to and approved by the Civil Se ry i ce Commi ss 1 on.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the specifications for the position of Administrative Secretary, which have
been approved by the Civil Service Commission, be approved by the Council ; and that the
position of Administrative Secretary be and hereby is created within the City of Ithaca,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1967 Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the
fol Iowing:
ADMINISTRATION GRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Administrative Secretary --26-- T57517-500 77,_297,00
Alderman Clynes objected to approval of the position at this time because he felt the
Planning,. Board should realign its personnel first and termed this move as"putting the
car,. I.C,.fo,,e the horse" .
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Alderman Bangs inquired if the Mayor's Consultants had a recommendation on the matter.
Mr. Daley presented and read the following prepared statement:
STATEMENT TO COMMON COUNCIL FROM ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS
We feel it necessary to make a statement relative to the creation of an adminis-
trative secretarial position in the City Planning Office.
It is not our intent to create a problem for the City Planning Office by objecting
to this position. We recognize the problems that the Planning Office has had in the past
relative to staffing, and in fact we are as cognizant of the ramifications of lack of
staffing as anyone because the activity in the Planning Office affects every department
in the City of Ithaca.
However, in this instance we feel that the following points should be brought to
your attention prior to voting on this proposal :
1 . We have no objection to the Planning Office being adequately staffed to provide
an effective operation
2. We question whether the creation of this position will solve the personnel
problems within t!ie Planning Office.
3. We do not believe that this department's activities justifies additional clerical
staffing.
4. We believe the City of Ithaca's Compensation Plan includes adequate clerical
positions to provide the staffing for this department.
5. We do not believe that the creation of this position is in the best interest of
the City.
In the past few months we have been concerned about the role of the Planning Office
in the overall City Administrative Structure and its functions as they relate to the oper-
ation of the City,
We have been studying this problem and hopefully will have a report and recommendations
for Council at the next regular meeting.
We would request a delay pending this report and recommendations .
He stated that Mr. Dingman, Mr. Russell and himself unanimously supported the foregoing
statement.
By Alderman Bangs ; seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the resolution to create the position of Administrative Secretary be tabled
until the next meeting of the Council .
AYES: 13 Carried.
NAYS: 1 - Stallman
VOTING MACHINES: The Clerk reported the City School District had inquired if the City
wo4a d permit it to use city voting machines for use on May 2nd, , at its School Board
elections if it decided to do so,
By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVEQ, that the request be denied.
AYES: 4 - Anderson, Stallman, Yavits, Hart ,
NAYS: 10 - Clynes, Saccuccl , Macali , Rosica, Pangs, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Barrett,Tolles ,
Motion Defeated.
By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Hart
RfSQLVED , that the matter be left to the City Clerk and City Attorney with power to loan
the voting machines to the District if a suitable arrangement can be worked out whereby
the District agrees to indemnify the City against any and all losses that might occur
during transporfition or use `` r'•e machines by the District; and with the understanding
0-rkx the. District agrees-to pay for all cost-relating to such use.
AYES: 13
NAM 1 - Stallman Carried.
ANN UAL REPORTS: Annual reports for the year 1966 were received from the City Chamberlain,
Youth Bureau, and Police Department all of which were received and ordered filed.
APPRAISERS FOR URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 204: Attorney Freeman recommended hiring National Farm
Consulting Service, 102 East State Street , and one out-of-town firm to appraise the prop-
erties in Block 204 which the City is purchasing through condemnation proceedings.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to hire two appraisers for
Block 204 in accordance with his recommendations . Carried.
L. V. R. R. COMPANY: In anticipation of an early closing date with L. V. R. R. Company
regarding its relocated railroad tracks,,"r. rretmen recommended approval of deed from thq
City to L., V. R. R. Company covering its new site .
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that a deed from the City to L. V. R. R. Company to the site of its relocated
railroad tracks 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.
i
WATER s SEWER DEPARTMENTS - BUDGET: Mr. Russell presented a proposed MNP*h 11 loop
budget for the ttiat. ,- ,
Fund for i9677 in the total gross amount of $690.998.00 and another budget for the Sewer
Fund in the total gross amount of $580,439.00. He advised that both budgets had been re-
viewed and recommended for adoption by the Finance Committee,
By Alderman Stallman:seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that a budget in the total gross amount of $690,998,00 for the Water Fund for
1967 and a budget in the total gross amount of $580,439.00 for the Sewer Fund be and they
both hereby are approved and adopted; and that the total gross amount of $1 ,271 ,437.00
be appropriated to the Water and Sewer Funds respectively in accordance with a sche&;e
of acco(;rt; contained in detailed budgets attached hereto.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0
Carried and approved by Mayor
XALDERMEN 'S SALARY: Alderman Clynes recommended that Aldermen receive and annual salary of
) ,500.00 for their services. He felt that an Alderman 's job has become very time-consum-
ing under present-day conditions, that a salary would open the office to more people -
particularly the small business man or the self-employed man affected by economic pressures .
He recommended that the salary be established now but should not become effective until
January 1 , 1968.
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 8-13 of the City Charter, as codified, the Compensation
Plan be and it hereby is amended by adding thereto the following:
ADMINISTRATION GRADE OR SALARY MINIMUM
� MAXIMUM
Alderman $1 ,500.00
$1 ,500.00 $1 ,500.00
AND BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing amendment shall become effective on January
1 , 1968.
Attorney Freeman recommended that the Council vote on the foregoing resolution in principle
only at this time because he felt the salary should be established by a "Local Law" and
he agreed to draft a proposed local law for subsequent approval .
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion, in principle only,resulting in its being
carried. Attorney Freeman agreed to prepare a draft of a "Local Law" to accomplish this
purpose.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Tolles
RR ED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount
of $15,691 .96 in the General Fund and $5.88 in Special Funds, as listed on audit abstract
#12, 1967, be approved for payment. Carried.
A ten-minute recess in the proceedings was declared. At the end of the recess, Mayor
Johns reconvened the meeting - it being 9:45 P. M.
ATTORNEY FOR CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS: Alderman Clynes presented the following proposal
by the City Attorney: PROPOSAL RE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR CONDEMNATION PARCELS, NOS. 204-3,
204-4 and 204-10.
! would perform the following services as City Attorney under the compensation plan as
previously adopted through December 31 , 1967:
1 . Obtain appraisals and conduct necessary negotiations with the property owners for the
purchase of the above mentioned parcels .
2. If the negotiations did not culminate in contracts of sale, I would commence the
necessary condemnations proceedings including motions for immediate possession of said
parcels.
3. I would handle any and all other matters deemed necessary for the condemnation. of
thete .parcels, excluding -actual trial and preparation therefor, but including drawing all
necessary documents, orders and prepayment agreements, handling continued negotiations rel-
ative to the purchase price, consultation with appraisers and any other services reasonable
and necessary for the continuation of the condemnation proceedings as contemplated herein.
On January 1 , 1968, in the event that I were no longer City Attorney for the City of
Ithaca, the Mayor and the Common Council would enter into an agreement with me in my pro-
fessional capacity where I would agree to furnish all necessary legal services and .incid-
idental. off ice expenses:necessary and proper for the continuation of the condemnation pro-
ceedings. of the properties described -above, at the direction of the Common• Counci l of the
City of Ithaca.: The. City wou 1 d agree to reimburse me for these se ry 1 ces and office expenses
on I .- Allowing schedule upon the submission of adequate vouchers:
A. $20.00 per hour for necessary office work and preparation for trial ;
B . $50.00 for all necessary motions in Tompkins County;
3 C. $75.00 for all necessary motions outside of Tompkins County;
D. $200.00 per diem in court;
E . Dotal remuneration for each case shall not exceed $2,000.00 together with necessary
disbursements.
The agreement would be subject to amendment or termination at any time by mutual agree-
ment of the parties and would be in effect so long as was necessary to complete the condem-
n ^ii rr Ct cC!inC;S ^5 .j,q 3: Yr, th °
=y e Common f(,
ound 1 . Any �ppcals would be subject to
MMM M�IMfrh 1 � I��y
further agreement or handled by the City Attorney in office at the time, subject to the
direction of the Common Council .
Attorney Freeman informed the Council that he intended to resign as City Attorney December
31st . , and felt that it is very important that a continuity is necessary in cases of this
kind for the attorney handling it . He urged approval of his proposal in principle.
Alderman Barrett objected strongly to making a decision on the matter at this time. He
felt the city would be paying extra for work the City Attorney should be doing as part of
his regular duties.
By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney 's proposal as outlined above be accepted and approved in
principle.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1
ABSTAINING : t - Stallman (Alderman Stallman refrained from any discussion of this matter.
Motion Carried.
CODE AMENDMENT # 2-1967: By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Bangs
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 Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 15-79, Speed laws
applicable; authority to vary; speed limits, be amended by adding to paragraph (b) thereof
the following:
HUDSON STREET: Adjacent to South 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.
HILLVIEW PLACE: Between Hudson and Aurora Street 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: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: FLOOD PLAIN ZONE: Alderman Baldwin reported that the Planning
Board had renewed its recommendation, iriginally presented to the Council oh October 12,
1966, to rezone an area northwest of the old ''Ithaca Bowl" towards the railroad tracks to
serve as a Spillway in the Flood Control Project area. The Board recommended that the
zoning map be amended to indicate such -6 "Flood Plain Zone", that the ordinance be amended
to rezone it from 1-1 to a P-1 zone, and designate the permitted uses therefor. He then"*
read a letter received from Mr. A. James Hall , 112 W. Buttermilk Falls Road, registering
his objections to the proposed change. Mr . Russell Marion, another property owner in thy,
area,appeared and objected to the change also because he felt it would reduce the value
of his property.
By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Planning Board be referred to the Charter & Ord-
inance Committee for further study;and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to advertise a public hearing on the proposal to be held by the Common Council at
7:30 P.M. at its next regular meeting to be held on April 5, 1967.
Carried.
N. MEADOW STREET REZONING: Alderman Saccucci cited the following reasons in support of the„
petition to rezone the 500 block on N. Meadow Street from G-I to B-4;
1 . Route 13 has changed the character of the area making it largely commercial to the
extent that the sale of properties in this area for residential purposes would not
return market values.
2. He listed all of the commercial uses in the immediate vicinity .
3. He again stressed the serious affect on market value of properties in the area if thFy
remain in a 0-1 zone and pointed out that to use them for any other purpose would
require a variance which would create an unnecessary hardship on the owners in apply
ing for such variance.
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that the petition to rezone the 500 block of North Meadow Street from a B-1 to a
0-4 zone be approved. The motion was ruled out of order, because a public hearing was re-
quired to be held before an amendment to the ordinance could be made. ,
By Alderman Barrett : seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Charter & Ordinance for reconsideratior
and report thereon. Carried. '""
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt predicted final plans for No. 9 Fire Station would be
completed within two weeks and indicated he would request a special meeting at that time
for their approval .
CENTRAL FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt reported that the new Central Fire Station would be ded-
icated on March 12th. , with a program of guided tours of the building starting at 1 :30 P.M. ,
after the dedication ceremonies. He stated that a tour of the building would also be held on
March 6th. , at 7:30 P.M. for those who could not attend on the 12th.
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EXHIBIT A
SUMMARY OF BUDGET BY FUNDS
WATER FUND
APPROPRIATIONS
Source of Supply, Power & Pumping $ 42,548
Purification-Treatment Plant 102, 123
Transmission & Distribution 51 ,076
Administration 76,655
General 128,777
Undistributed 209,201
Debt Service 80,618
Total Appropriations $$ 9T 0,9
i
REVENUES
Water Sales $462,300
Interest & Penalties 4,700
Earnings on Investments 565
Rentals 13,000
Charges for Services 17,600
Minor Sales 5,290
Miscellaneous 15,200
Inter Fund Revenue 6,259
Appropriation of Prior Years Fund Balance 166 .084
Total Revenue $690,997
SEWER FUND
APPROPRIATIONS
Administration $ 509889
Sewage Treatment 6 Disposal 142,017
General 273,940
Debt Service 113,593
Total Appropriations $ 89
REVENUES
Sewer Rents $386,000
Interest & Penalties 3,400
Charges for Services 15,900
State Aid 26,000
Minor Sales 25
Miscellaneous 3,900
1 n to r Fun d Reven ue 62,2 00
Appropriation of Prior Years Fund Balance 83,014
t
5 0�+�39
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SCHEDULE 1-F
APPROPRIATIONS - WATER FUND
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
F-260 Source of Supply, Power & Pumping
1-Watershed
100 Personal Services $ 8,537 $ 10,661 $ 10,590 $ 10,590
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 2 ,250 1 ,350 4,850 41850
400 Other Expenses 4,936 10,910 6,910 6,910
Total 15,723 22,921 22050 22,350
2-VanNatta Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 1 ,663 $ 60249 $ 6,998 $ 6,998
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 191 850 1 ,100 1 ,100
400 Other Expense 22,088 21 ,600 2,600 2 ,600
Total 23,942 T28 699 10, $$ 1
3-Hector Street Station
100 Personal Services $ 1 ,041 $ 1 ,400 $ 1 ,080 $ 1 ,080
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 77 260 310 310
400 Other Expenses $ 2,643 $ 2 ,257 $ 2,550 $ 2 ,550
Total $$ 3,761 $ 3,917 T- 3,9x-o _3,940
4-E. State Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 154 $ 325 $ 390 $ 390
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 48 120 170 170
400 Other Expense 2 25 50 50
Total 20 _$____770 10 10
5-Pearsall Place Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 361 $ 281 $ 335 $ 335
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 29 110 110 110
400 Other Expenses 29 75 50 50
Total $__719 $ W 495 95
6-Cliff Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 1 ,039 $ 1 , 100 $ 1 ,320 $ 1 ,320
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 67 150 150 150
400 Other Expenses 1 ,738 1 ,800 1 ,600 1 ,600
Total 5 2,842 3,050 3,070 3,070
7-Christopher Circle Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 291 $ 312 $ 375 $ 375
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 59 220 270 270
400 Other Expenses 587 200 200 200
Total 937 $ 732 S 8T+5 S�'►r5
SCHEDULE 1-F (CONTINUED)
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
8-Sheldon Road Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 176 $ 270 $ 270 $ 270
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 99 170 220 220
400 Other Expenses 50 50 50
Total 275 90 546' T--5-4-0
Total Source of Supply, Power
and Pumping $ 42,548
F-262-Purification-Treatment Plant
100 Personal Services $ 33,882 $ 42,072 $ 46,551 $ 46,551
200 Equipment 7,759 3,915 3,915
300 Materials & Supplies 19,193 30,702 27,462 27,462
400 Other Expenses 3,433 4,125 240195 24,195
Total 7 7 76,699 $102, 123 $102 ,123
F-263-Transmission Distribution
1-Meter Section
100 Personal Services $ 9,886 $ 10,788 $ 11 ,550 $ 11 ,550
200 Equipment 6,708 11 ,940 13,440 13,440
300 Materials & Supplies 978 984 1 , 185 1 ,185
400 Other Expenses 191 231 246 246
Total T 17,7 -3 $ 23,943 2 21 26-,4-21
2-Maintenance of Valves & Hydrants
100 Personal Services $ 9,555 $ 10,075 $ 9,500 $ 9,500
200 Equipment
300 Materials 6 Supplies 1 ,058 3,900 3,200 3.200
400 Other Expenses
Total T-1-0-6-1-3 13,975 12,700 12,700
3-Maintenance of Standpipes
100 Personal Services $ 2,283 $ 1 ,145 $ 4,200 $ 4,200
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 488 750 2 ,050 2,050
400 Other Expenses 1 ,994 3,535 2,135 2.135
Total $ 5 5,430
4-Flushing Water Mains
100 Personal Services $ 1 ,609 $ 2,285 $ 3,570 $ 3,570
Total $$1,T09 T--2-,-2 T5- $ 3 ,570 3,570
Total Tranmission :; Distrib. 51707
F-265-Administration
1-Water Department
100 Salaries $ 22,337 $ 26,121 $ 46,098 $ 46,098
200 Equipment 1 ,675 180 180
300 Materials & Supplies 341 540 732 732
400 Other Expenses 953 19476 1 ,545 1 ,545
Total T 25,30 G x7555 x,555
SCHEDULE 1-F (CONTINUED)
CONTROLLER TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
2-General Fund Services
200 Equipment $ $ 300
300 Materials s Supplies 15 360 $ 360 $ 360
400 Other Expenses 23,267 24,060 27,740 27,740
Total T_23729-2 2 ,720 28,106", 2 ,100
Total Administration
F-290-General
1-Water System Maintenance
100 Personal Services $ 14,915 $ 15,820 $ 18,450 $ 18,450
200 Equipment 66 775 775 775
300 Materials & Supplies 9,029 7,550 10,500 10,500
400 Other Expenses 1 ,320 2,987 2,207 2,207
Total $ 25,330 $ 27,132 31 ,932 31 ,932
2-Water Building and Yard
100 Personal Services $ 9,577 $ 9,896 $ 7,882 $ 7,882
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 961 825 825 825
400 Other Expenses 1 ,923 3,240 4,320 4,320
Total 12,461 $ 13,96r 13,0 7 13,027
3-Service Account
100 Personal Services $ 17,238 $ 44,809 $ 23,353 $ 23,353
200 Equipment 700 700
300 Materials & Supplies 10,980 8,600 13,600 13,600
400 Other Expenses 1 ,214 900 1 ,900 1 ,900
Total $$ 232 T-57,-309 39,553 39,553
4-Shop & Equipment
100 Personal Services $ 9, 145 $ 10,988 $ 12,821 $ 12,821
200 Equipment 12,066 21 ,696 11 ,610 11 ,610
300 Materials & Supplies 9,955 11 ,685 11 ,718 11 ,718
400 Other Expenses 21032 2 ,352 2 ,502 2 ,502
Total 33,19 ,721 36,651 3-8-,6-51
5-Plumbing Inspector
100 Personal Services $ 3,392 $ 5,578 $ 5,272 $ 5,272
400 Other Expenses 301 342 342 342
Total 3, 93 5,920 T__5_,V1T $ 5,614
Total General 12 T,777
Undistributed
F-290-401-General Insurance $ 5,679 $ 7,800 $ 7,800 $ 7,800
622-South Hill Water District 932 1 ,781 1 ,781
628-Retirement 21 ,366 23,272 29,690 29,690
632-Paying Agents Fees 250 250 250
633-Social Security 5,506 6,951 9,180 9,180
636-Group Insurance 2,871 4,500 4,500 4,500
650-Contingent 1 ,200 25,000 25,000 25,000
Total Undistributed 36,622 68,705 7 ,201 7201
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ! ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
Provision for Capital Expenditure
F-290-560-Capital Fund $ 340863 $ 68,250 $ 61 ,000 $ 61 ,000
Total 3 ,8 3 $ 68,250 1 ,000 $ J ,000
Contributions to Other Funds
290-676-Capital Reserve $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ 70,000 $ 70 000
Total $$ 5C,-000 56,000 70,006 70,000
Total Undistributed 209,201
F-300-Debt Service
680-Interest on Bonds $ 12,076 $ 11 ,307 $ 26,118 $ 26,11€
690-Serial Bonds 35,500 X35,500- 54,500 54,500
Total Debt Service 7,57 $ 46,80 $ 0, 619 O, l
Grand Total
Water Fund Appropriations $690,998
SCHEDULE 2-F
ESTIMATED REVENUES
WATER FUND
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
ACTUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
Water Sales to Public
F-1101 - Metered Water Sales, Public $434,668 $410,000 $460,000 $460,000
F-1102 - Unmetered Water Sales,Public 1 ,039 2,300 2 ,300
Total $462,300
Interest&Penalties
F-1410 Interest and Penalties on
Delinquent Water Rents $ 4,960 $ $__4L700 $ 4,700
Interest and Earnings on Dep. & Inv.
F-1652-Earnings & Profits on Inv. $ 1 ,023 $ $ 565 $ 565
Rentals of Real Property & Equipment
F-1829 Hydrant Rentals $ 13,125 $ 13,000 $ 13,000 $ 13,000
Charges for Services
F-1916 Water Connection Charge $ 1 ,391 $ $ 1 ,100 $ 19100
F-1917 Water Meter Repairs 370 500 500
F-1919 Charges for Services-Other 19,368 35,600 16,000 16,000
Total $ 21 ,129 35,60U 17'.6 0 $ 17T 0
Minor Sales
F-2650 Sale of Scrap b Excess Material $ 730 $ $ 1 ,290 $ 1 ,290
F-2659 Minor Sale - Other 2 ,356 2,000 4,000 4,000
Total 3,0 2,000 7,2 5,290
SCHEDULE 2-F (CONTINUED)
ACTUAL BUDGET CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
1965 1966 RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
Miscellaneous 1967 BUDGET
F-2694 Delinquent Accts.Added to Tax Roll
$ 754 $ $ 200 $ 200
2695 Miscellaneous 5,510 15,000 15,000
Total 6,26 + $ 15,200 $_15,200
Inter Fund Transfers for Debt
F-2751 Premium on Securities Issued $ $ $ 2 ,145 $ 2, 145
F-2752 Acc. interest on Sec. Issued 3,114 3, 114
Total $ $ $ 5,259 $ 5,259
Inter - Fund Revenues
F-2801 Contr. From General Fund $ 1 ,000 $ 1 ,000 $ 1 ,000 $ 11000
Grand Total Estimated Revenues $ $ $ $524,914
SCHEDULE I-G
APPROPRIATIONS - SEWER FUND
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
G - 110 Administration
1-Sewer Administration
100 Personal Services $ 14,892 $ 18,415 $ 30,730 $ 30,730
200 Equipment 1 ,117 1 ,000 120 120
300 Materials & Supplies 228 360 390 390
400 Other Expenses 640 984 1 ,029 1 ,029
Total =1 , 20,759 332,267 32,269
2-General Fund Services
200 Equipment $ $ 200 $ $
300 Materials & Supplies 10 240 200 200
400 Other Expenses 15,512 16,040 18,420 18,420
Total $ 15,522 lb,460 18,616"
$ 1 20
Total Administration 50, 9
G - 113 Sewage Treatment & Disposal
I-Meter Section
100 Personal Services $ 6,590 $ 7,193 $ 7,700 $ 7,700
200 Equipment 4,472 7,960 8,960 8,960
300 Materials & Supplies 654 656 790 790
400 Other Expenses 128 154 164 164
Total 11 , 1T 5,9 3 17, 1 17, 1
2-Clean and Flush Mains
100 Personal Services $ 5,885 $ 7,872 $ 8,187 $ 8,187
300 Materials 6 Supplies 598 1 ,300 1 ,300 1,300
Total $_6.L483 _ 9,172 9,487 9, 7
SCHEDULE 1-G (CONTINUED)
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
3-Main Sewer Stoppages
100 Personal Services $ 1 ,314 $ 1 ,685 $ 2 ,252 $ 2,252
400 Other Expenses 74 300 300 300
Total $ 1,38$ $ 1 ,9$5 2,552 2,552
4-Sewage Treatment Plant
100 Personal Services $ 43,880 $ 50,284 $ 62 ,731 $ 62 ,731
200 Equipment 1 ,671 10,025 5,025 5,025
300 Materials & Supplies 9,799 12,370 17,270 17,270
400 Other Expense 16,879 18,937 16,460 16,460
Total $ 72 ,229 $$ 91 ,E $101 , + $1011
5-Buffalo Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 458 $ 1 ,079 $ 1 ,294 $ 1 ,294
300 Materials & Supplies 118 225 225 225
400 Other Expenses 486 600 550 550
Total $-1 ,0 s 1 ,954'
,90 T-2,5 $ 2�0 9
6-Wood Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 592 $ 3,134 $ 2,560 $ 2,560
300 Materials & Supplies 1 ,664 2,492 320 320
400 Other Expenses 597 900 850 850
Total 2.853 T752 X3,730 $ 3,730
7-Cherry Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 333 $ 2,078 $ 2,493 $ 21493
300 Materials & Supplies 1 ,311 320 220 220
400 Other Expenses 254 500 350 350
Total $"1,79$ $ 2899$ $ 3,023 3,0
8-Giles Street Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 204 $ 337 $ 404 $ 404
300 Materials & Supplies 25 175 200 200
400 Other Expenses 222 185 185 185
Total 51 -$--Z-97 $ 79-9 -$ ---7T-9
9-Elmira Road Pump Station
100 Personal Services $ 366 $ 337 $ 404 $ 404
300 Materials & Supplies 129 210 210 210
400 Other Expenses 216 300 300 300
Total $ 711 7---BT7 $914'
10-Renwick Heights
100 Personal Services $ 107 $ 169 $ 203 $ 203
300 Materials & Supplies 3 35 35 35
400 Other Expenses 27 75 75 75
Total $ 137 $ 279 $ 313 $ --313
Total Sewage Treatment t;
Disposal $142,017
SCHEDULE 1-G (CONTINUED)
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
EXPENDED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
G-290 - General
1-Buildings & Yard
)00 Personal Services $ 6,385 $ 6,932 $ 5,258 $ 5 ,258
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 642 550 550 550
400 Other Expenses 1 ,284 2 ,160 2 190 2 ,190
Total $x,311- -$ -97W2- $$7,99 ' $$ 7,99
2-Shop and Equipment
100 Personal Services $ 6,098 $ 7,326 $ 8,545 $ 8,545
200 Equipment 8,097 14,464 7,740 7,740
300 Materials & Supplies 6,638 7,790 7,812 7,812
400 Other Expenses 1 ,354 1 ,568 1 ,468 1 ,468
Total $ 22, 1$7 $ 3- 1;1T$ T 25,5 5 $ 25,5U5
3-Plumbing Inspector
100 Personal Services $ 2,218 $ 3,719 $ 3,515 $ 3,515
400 Other Expenses 247 228 228 228
Total $2,T+65 $ 31947 T'3,7+T3 $ 3,743
4-General Maintenance
100 Personal Services $ 7,078 $ 7,479 $ 8,082 $ 8,082
200 Equipment 56 675 675 675
300 Materials & Supplies 4,493 4,950 5,850 5,850
400 Other Expenses 1 ,431 617 1 ,017 1 ,017
Total $$ 1'3,05 $ 13,721 15,627 15, 2
G-290-401-General Insurance $ 3,287 $ 5,200 $ 5,200 $ 5,200
610-Judgements & Settlements 172 1 ,500 1 ,500 1 ,500
628-Retirement 14,244 15 ,515 19,790 19,790
632-Paying Agents Fees 41 460 400 400
633-Social Security 3,672 4,635 6, 120 6, 120
636-Group Insurance 1 ,914 2,000 2,000 2,000
650-Contingent 7,900 25,000 25,000 25 ,000
Total Undistributed 31 ,230 5 ,310 60-,015 0,010
Provision for Capital Expenditures
G-290-560 Capital Fund $ 781494 $ 91 ,250 $111 ,000 $111 ,000
Total T-7874-94-
7 , 9 $ 91 ,250 $111 ,OOU 111 ,000
Contribution to Other Funds
G-290-676 Capital Reserves $ 29,000 $ 29,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Total $ 29,000 $ 29,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Total General - 273,940
G-300 Debt Service
680-Interest on Bonds $ 43,486 $ 42,000 $ 40,433 $ 40,433
681-Interest on Notes 2,850 2,660 2,660
690-Serial Bonds 46,500 46,500 51 ,500 51 ,500
693-Bond Anticipation Notes 19,000 19,000 19,000
Total 5 9 $110,356' Tn T-573-3- 13,593
Grand Total-Sewer Fund Appropriations $580,439
SCHEDULE 2-G
ESTIMATED REVENUES
SEWER FUND
CONTROLLERS TENTATIVE
ACTUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED
1965 1966 1967 BUDGET
Sewer Rents
G-1250 Sewer Rents, Public $359,567 $374,660 $386,000 $386,000
Interest and Penalties
G-1415 Penalties on Delinquent Accounts$ 3 ,748 $ $ 3,400 $ 3,400
Charges for Services
G-1908 Sewer Charges, Other $ 18,083 $ $ 15,900 $ 15,900
State Aid
G-2309 Operation & Maintenance of Treat-
ment Plant $ 5,615 $ 25,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
Minor Sales
G-2650 Sales of Excess Materials $ 5 $ $ 25 $ 25
Miscellaneous
G-2694 Other Revenue $ 2,596 $ 3,279 $ 3,900 $ 3,900
Inter Fund Re-Imbursement
G-2707 Assessment Fund $ 1 , 107 $ 1 ,326 $ 1 ,200 $ 1 ,200
Inter Fund Revenues
G-2801 Contributions from General Fund $ 11 ,000 $ 11 ,000 $ 11 ,000 $ 11 ,000
G-2810 Contributions from Reserve Fund 65,300 50,000 50,000
Grand Total Estimated Revenues $497,425
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-6- March 1, 1967
DEPUTY rtH ,_ 7 OF PO!�"r: Alderman Hunt reported thbt Civil Service Commission was currently
r :ring ;l applications it had received for'the position of Deputy'Chief of Police, none
of which were received from members r.f the'locai Po lice Department., Those qualified would
then be presented to tha Public Safety Committee for further review with the Mayor-, Police
Commissioner and- Chief of Police. He felt that the applications received had some good
candidates interested in the position.
JAIL AGREEMENT: Alderman Hunt presented and reviewed a renewal of the present jail agree-
ment with Tompkins County under its present terms and conditions. He reported it had been
approved by the Board of Supervisors and he recommended approval by the Council .
By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that renewal of the agreement between the City of Ithaca and County of Tompkins
for continued temporary use of the Tompkins County jail facilities by the City of Ithaca
be and the same hereby is approved; and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized
and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal . Carried.
STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: Alderman Saccucci reported the Doard of Public Works
requested the continued standardization of parking meters for the year 1967. He recommended
approval of the request.
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Staliman
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standard-
C-� ize the Park-O-Meter as the type of parking meter to be used in the City of Ithaca and to
C-) authorize the Board to advertise for bids on and purchase meters of this type in such
J quantities as there are funds appropriated for that purpose in 1967, and
U 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 1967, 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) There are approximately 1200 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
types 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 Manur
facturing Co+npany, 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 1967; and that
said Board be authorized to include such limitation in its advertisement for bids thereon .`
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved.
CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #3-1967: On recommendation of the Board of Public Works an amend-
ment to sections 15-180 and 15-1 2 of the traffic ordinance was approved as follows:
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is or-
dained by authority of the same that Chapter 15, Article IX, Sections 15-180 and 15-182
be amended as follows:
Sec. 15-180, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets.
Delete the following: Lake Street; both sides, Fall Creek to north city line.
Sec. 15-182, parking prohibited during tertian hours on certain streets.
Add to No Parking 8:00 A. M. to 4:00 P.M. on school days the following:
Lake Street; both sides, Fall Creek to north city line.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor.
COMMUNITY_SCHOOL CLINIC: Alderman Baldwin reported a communityischool clinic, to be held
in Flint, Michigan on March 8-10 regarding use of School buildings for youth purposes, would
be attended by a local delegation including Robert Cutia, Alderman Yavits and himself to
represent the City.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, ,NEW 'YORK:
Special Meeting 7:30 P.M. March 15, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor-Johns
Aldermen (12) Clynes, Saccucci, Macali , Rosica, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Stallmart,
Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
ABSENT: i lti
Aldermen (2) Bangs, Baldwin a.y,
OTHERS PRESENT: terest
Attorney - Freeman
Superintendent of Pubic Works - Dingman
Controller - Russell in a= -
City Clerk - Blean cwsa "
Deputy Clerk - Grey
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Mayor Johns announced he had tailed this special meeting for the following purposes:
1 ) To adopt a Local Law regarding the appointment of a Deputy Chief of Police.
2) To authorize the Mayor to appoint a Deputy Chief of Police at a salary above the
minimum of the established grade in the Compensation Plan.
3) Local Law to provide a salary for aldermen .
LOCAL LAW - RE: DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE: Mayor Johns recommended adoption of a proposed
C„) Local Law amend ng Sec. 22 of the Carter to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Chief
C..) of Police and read the following Emergency Message requesting its immediate adoption:
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EMERGENCY MESSAGE
To the Common Council of the City of Ithaca:
Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca has, by resolution dated February 1 ,
1967, created the position of Deputy Chief of Police, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend section 22 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca to
authorize the Mayor to appoint a Deputy Chief of Police, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca that this position be created
and filled by a competent individual as soon as possible,
I hereby certify, pursuant to section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, that the immed-
iate passage of Local Law No. 1 , 1967 is necessary in the best interests of the City of
Ithaca and request the necessary 2f3rds vote of the Common Council thereon,
Given under y hand anti seal this 15th day
of March; 197.
may , f the City o Ithaca
Alderman Hunt presented and read a proposed local law as recommended by the Mayor and action
was taken to adopt it as follows:
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 22 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER RELATING
TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE.
By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Stallman
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS:
Section I . The first sentence of Section 22 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore
last amended is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The Mayor may appoint a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief of Police, two Captains and
six Sergeants ."
Section 2, Section 1 , of this local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the
office of the Secretary of State.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 /�
Approved by me thisTday of March 1967 and desi 41d, L c l Law41-1967.
Mayor
JAMES M. HERSON - DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE: Mayor Johns rec mended the provisional appoint-
ment - James M, Herson as DejiuiVIhief of Police at an annual salary of $9,987.00.
.21 Aldermen Hunt reported that in addition to Mr. Herson 's application, two had been received
c,i from members of the local Police Department, and nine from out-of-town residents . He stated
that the Public Safety Committee had met with the Mayor, Police Commissioner and Chief of
Police on several occasions to review the applications and hold interviews with several of
the applicants .
He advised that the three members of the Safety Committee who attended, the Police Commissioner
and the Chief of Police had agreed that Mr. Herson was the best qualified of all of the
applicants and that they had unanimously recommended him to the Mayor for appointment as
Deputy Chief .
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NO._9 FIRE STATION SOIL TESTS: Alderman Hunt reported that the results of two soil tests
made at No. g Fire Station site indicated the need of drilling four additional holes at
$125.00 each or an additional $500,00. Controller Russell reported that he had advanced
some money already for this project to pay architects ' fees prior to final financings ar-
rangements and he recommended that the Council authorize an advance of $10,000.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund #9 for this project with the understanding that it be repaid when
final financing arrangements for it are made.
By Alderman Hunt : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that four additional soil test boring be approved at No. 9 Fire Station site at
a cost of $500.00; and that the Controller be and hereby is authorized to withdraw the
sum of $10,000.00 from Capital Reserve #9, General Municipal Buildings, to finance this
project on a temporary basis; and that said $10,000.00 be ordered repaid to Capital Reserve
Fund #9 when final financing plans for it are completed. Unanimously Carried.
On Motion the Meeting? was Adjourned.
Geo. A. Olean
City ;Cle k
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Mayor
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N .Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 5, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (11) Clynes, Saccucci , Macali , Rosica, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin,
Yavits, Barrett, Tolles ,
ABSENT: (3) Bangs, Stallman, Hart.
PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. Nedrow
Chief of Police - VanOstrand Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Executive Dir. of Housinn Authority -
Ass 't. to Supt, - Dougherty . Mrs . Blanchard
Urban Renewal. Director - Daley Controller - Russell
Planner - Kasprzak Clerk - Blean
Planning Consultant - Neiderkorn Deputy Clerk - Grey
Planning Board Member - Alan Feldt
Mayor Johns expressed the community's shock about the tragic fire which broke out
about 4:00 a.m. on this date at Cornell Heights Residential Club on Triphammer Road,
and which took the lives of eight. students and. a Faculty Adviser who lived there .
;_) Upon his request all-present stood in silent meditation and prayer as an expression
of the group's condo-le-nces to the parents of the students, their friends, the Cornell
faculty and- the entire Cornell community.
DRYDEN ROAD: A group of property owners from Dryden Road appeared before the Council
top test the proposed widening- oT "thi-s ;street, between Bryant Avenue and Ithaca Road.
Mr. Wi i i i am Gordon, 508 Dryden road, sp64e for the group and Ares-ente.d the fol lowing
prepared statement,
" Hon, Hunna Johns- and Members -of the Counc i I :
"We would like to see an improvement in.Dryden Road, and in no way wish to
obstruct the ordinary progress of work that must be done.
"The proposed Dryden Road project is a major undertaking. It will correct the
r`dad *base '.and pavement and replace water lines and sewers.
"But--the project leaves �an 'unsightly exposure of overhead utilities; it makes
no #Jfowance for trees or planting strips . It moves the poles to within the walkway.
Snow and slush will have to be plowed onto the sidewalks, garbage cans will . have to be
placed on the sidewalks, children and pedestrians wil lhave- no buffer zone between
sidewalk and street.
"As the project'`amourits'' to a very long commitment`we must live with the results
for many years,
"We"-feel that now is the time to put tbe'6tii "rties underground and to retain
pTantng strips,' resulting in ,a street that' i.s truly improved and that will increase
the" attractiveness of an area already pleasant. This, it seems to us, is preferable
to 'a, bare .an'd"u4ly_ street which will lead to the deterioration of the entire neighbor-
hood.
"Resipectfu l}y, and in the -most 'coopera t iv'e' and'construct i Ve of spirits;" we ask
that 1thi's``'project :be `delayed in order 'fo nivd' ,tigate Bali the fofefj�ing and perhaps
to'estalfllish 'at this time a standard -of city 'street'reconstruction' for a vastly
Vnip'tovVed 6ty of i thaca.11: .
Arderr6dn A6ddfson''enterAd ,the room at this point in the proceedings.
I AIdeelfi6n`. Toiles; Secbnded-by Alderman Baldwin
oppoLiEED; 'that the Caun:ci l hereby requests the`'Board''of Public Works 'to affdrd another
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rtun,i ty for -the Dryden'"k6a'd'`'prbperty''owners "io a'pp'ear before i t `and present 'its`
i`deas ' i'nclud6d-In`the foregoing statement as presented here tonight.
Superintendent liirgman called attention to `talk:-f rom time to time recently about
inef-f,i,4lericy .n di'ty g6vdi66ent and the -la:ck"of abill'ty to .get things done. He felt
that if "the'Crty's government is expected ,to 'fun'ction effectively then �thc' Council`'
sh'oulti piace =its -confide'nce ',in 'those' city '_ officials who'are responsible for getting
work done . - 'He 1informed '06' Council `that a, project such as 'thi's one requires con
s`ideral5Te''planning which this aiready 'has had, 'and it''becomes almost `impossib'le'.to
do effective work if we are constant ly' having second thoughts-'after ai1 `of 'the`normal
!�feos ha4e ,-bee6 'to-leers during 'its,'planning-and'design stages .
Alderman Tol`les 'felt that cohSideration of the statement presented tonight by the
Board .was 'an orderly proceduire`and` that if it did 'hot `have 'merit 'then 'the `Board woiuld
kn ow i't
AY CS „'T - 'Baldwin, Barrett,' "Tones
NAYS: 8 Clynes, Saccuccl ,Macali , Rosica; Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Yavits . '
N'ction Defeated.
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1 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, is holding
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ya public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on April 5, 1967 in the Council Chambers at City
Hall on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Map and ammendments to the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, changing zoning on properties at or near the
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Elmira Road to be affected by the flood control project; and
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WHEREAS, said change in zoning is from I-I (Industrial) to P-1 flood a
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( plain zone) and is proposed in accordance with a resolution passed by the
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Common Council at its meeting of April 13, 1964 in response to a request from j
ai the State of New York; and ;
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s; WHEREAS, the following are all of the property owners in the areas
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affected:
I 1. R. Marion 8.88 acres
2. E. & H. Baker 4.42 acres
( 3. C. Havlick 10.75 acres
4. J. Hall 12.71 acres
5. Ashland Oil .03 acres
6. J. Novidor 2.26 acres
( 7. Ithaca property .15 acres ; and
WHEREAS, said properties are now zoned I-I (Industrial) and are assessed
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and taxed on said basis; and
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WHEREAS, the State of New York has not appropriated any of the said lands
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,� of said property owners as yet and has not negotiated with them as yet; and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has passed a resolution similar to that of
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the City of Ithaca but will not make any moves to re-zone until each property
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owner involved has negotiated a settlement with the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Flood Control Director of the State of New York, W. C. Welch
has informed Edwaxd P. Abbott, attorney for one of the undersigned, that as fax
as New York State is concerned the zoning change is not necessary until the
project is underway and the levy is in; and
WHEREAS, the United States Engineers' office in Buffalo, New York, has
informed said Edwaxd P. Abbott, that this matter is between the State of New
( York, City of Ithaca and property owners; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York values property on the basis of the zoning
in existence at the time of its taking ,so that if the City of Ithaca has
EDWARD P. ABBOTT
ATTORNEY AT LAW changed the zoning from Industrial to Flood Waste Lands prior to the State
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ITHACA. NEW YORK
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taking said lands, the value then becomes nil to the point that the State will s
pay about $35.00 per acre; and
a WHEREAS, by so acting now, the Common Council would then be acting to
.; the detriment of its taxpayers and would be subjecting the City of Ithaca to '
3; lawsuits in each case since said zoning changes would for all intents and
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'! purposes amount to a taking of said property; and
WHEREAS, by so acting now, the assessments of said properties would have
11to be immediately reduced to practically nothing, hence causing a loss of tax
revenues to the city.
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NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned property owners, do respectfully urge
Ithat the Common Council of the City of Ithaca take no action on making said
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zoning changes at least until the State of New York has taken said properties
and has settled with the property owners involved for said taking; and
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WE FURTHER respectfully request that prior to acting on said changes in j
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�iof the meeting at which action is contemplated.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
ITHACA. NEW YORK
-3- April 5, 1967
JOHN H. MC ALLISTER'S RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from John H. McAllister
tendering his re.s,i,gnation as a member of the Ithaca Housing Authority, effective on
March 14, 1967. Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Mr. E.lester Cunningham, 218
Fourth Street, to fill this vacancy for the term ending October 17, 1969,
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT:= The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain advising
that a l9,66 sidewalk assessment levied against James A. & Judith G. Kendall , 504
South Cayuga Street, in the total amount of $818.68, remained unpaid.
By Alderman Clynes: second'e'd by Alderman Saccucci .
Whereas the Clerk -has-certified to this Council that a 1966 sidewalk assessment in L.
the total amount of .$.81x.68 against the, property located at 504 South Cayuga Street
remains unpaid in the office of the City Chamberlain, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the City' Chamberlain be`and he hereby is authorized and directed to add this unpaid
sidewalk as'scssrrent, lncluuind interest and penalties' to"date'wb3cb. are d0$ phereon,
to'the 1967 City Tax Roll for collection as provided in Sec. 5-35 of the C, ty` Charter,
as codified. Carried.
GLENN! H. BODA APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner
announcing that Glenn H. Boda, who had been serving under a provisional appointment,
had passed a civil service examination for the position of Deputy Buildin-g.
Cj Commissioner. : He,:recommended his permanent appointment to this position.
?� By Alderman Saccucci :. seconded by ;Alderman Yavits.
v RESOLVED, that, Gllenn, H. Boda be appointed as Deputy Building Commi.ssioner .a:t an annual
salary of $6,4$7 00 ', the mj,nimum of grade 30 in the Compensation Plan; and that his
appointment become'. effective,as of March 14, 1967,
Carried.
ROBERT COTIA,'S APPOINTMENT: The Cle-rk :read. a: letter''from the Cayuga' Lake Shore
Coordinating Commit ee recommending the appointment of Robert Cutia, Youth. Bu'reau -
0irec;t9r',' to its membership. Mayor John announced his appointment off' M'r•, Cutia to
this Committee as .,requested.
B.� Aldetrlran to] les seconded by Alderman Yavits :
REULVE& that '"the Mayor 's appointment• of Mr, Cutia as a" member`of`the _Lake Shore
Planning and Coordinating Committee, .be approved .
Carried.
MASTER SITE:PLAN FOR CASS PARK: Mr. Neiderkoen, planning Consultant, presented' and
reviewed" a report of: the Lake Shore Planning & Coo'rdina'ting: Committee:, fn'dica''trng';
how/ it' proposed to develop Cass Park and its adjacent areas . He exhibited a Master
Site Plan f or. the areas and explained the proposal in detail . The total gross cost
of the proposed improvements was estimated at $1 ,600,000,00 with the City's share being ,
$500,000.00 in the form of a credit for the cost of relocating the L V R R tracks,
or a total net cast to the State and Federal governments of $1 ;100,000.00. Controller
Russell inquired if Mr , Neiderkorn felt sure the estimate- would be suff'it ent� to
complete all of the-'contemplated improvements in the�plan presented and''if-the -City
would have to p'rovi;de additional! financing if it became necessary. Mr. Neiderkorn .
indicated~ that, all anticipated contingencies had been provided for but nevertheless
could not gu'aran'tee the estimates . Controller Russell then inquired if the City
would, be required to finance -the improvement before getting any state or federal aid.
Mrr 'Ne=derkorn felt that the City might be eligible for aid on' $500,000.00 it: hadr; :;;. .
already spent' on t-he L V R R re.loca-tion 'project.Otherwise the City would no doubt
have; to arrange the financing and apply for- aid as- the funds were spent.
By Alderman Ealdwin.' seconded by Alderman Clynes :
WHEIREAS, it is the intent of the City of Ithaca to develop a 'ma{jo�r<!rer_�Tea,tion area r�,�-�
along"the western :shore of Cayuga Lake Shore Inlet; and
WHEREAS, . the retreat ion faci 1 i't i es proposed to "be provided in"'thi s rearea0on area w-,.-j
be used to. supplemen t and accelerate local outdoor-recreation programs; and,
WHEREAS, the City must receive grant--in-aid assistance from the Federal government or,
the,�Starte of. N—W Y' rk,or' .both. if this recreation area is to be accomplished; now
tiherref Ore,
BE--ff RESOLVED:
(1) That the City of Ithaca approves the recommended proposal of the Cayuga Lake
Shore Park Planning & Coordinating Committee;
(2) :_That I,the;_ recreaOon area sha'11 . be developed substantially 'in accordah-ce with:
th Masten Site'Pian submitted by said Planning and Coordinating Committee and
� §ubstant W fy in accordance with the development objectives and construction
schedule related to this Master Plan;
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(3) That an application for grant.-in-aid funds be submitted to the Federal Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation 'and that the Mayor be authorized to prepare and submit
such application.
Be it further resolved that,.,the City of Ithaca has authorized an expenditure 'of
$500;000 for acquisition of 'a railroad switching yard which will be developed as
part -of the total recreation' area,said. $500,000 to be used as the City's share of
estimated total project costs . '
Unanimously Carried.
ITHACA FESTIVAL SITE_USE:. The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Festival advising
that the Festival has approved a request received from the Knights of Columbus for
use of 3 acres of land on its site for a benefit program to be held on June 'l9, 1967.
Approval by the City was requested as provided in the Festival 's lease.
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Rosica.
RESOLVED: that the Council hereby approves the use of the Festival 's site by Knights
of Columbus on June 19th for the stated purpose.
Carried.
S. AURORA STREET HILL: The Clerk read a letter from New York State Traffic Commission
regarding traffic conditions on South Aurara,'$treet hill . It regretted that there
appears to be no "immediate solution" to th7i-si problem and indicated that the 'ultimate
solution is the physical construction or reconstruction of the actual highway to
eliminate the present severe grade. The letter stated that this answer lies solely
within the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Works which is continuing
its studies to determine a suitable new location for a highway down the escarpment.
It suggested that for the moment, rigid and sustained enforcement of the existing
truck weight limit and 25 mph truck speed limit,both inside and outside the City,
would be proper and should prevent, accidents such as the one which prompted this study.
Alderman Barrett felt it was absurd to say that there is no solution to the problem
and felt the City should continue to pressure the State to do something about it.
Alderman Hunt reviewed some of his past efforts to bring the seriousness of the problem
to. attention of State officials through Mrs .Cook, member of Assembly, and he pledged
his continued efforts to the cause. Mayor Johns felt that, on a local basis, the
County and Town of Ithaca had an equal responsibility In arriving at a solution.
After some further discussion the matter was left with the Mayor who promised to
bring it to the attention _of the Board of Supervisors.
A 10-minute, recess was approved at this point in the proceedings. At the conclusion
of the recess it was 9:45 p.m. , the Mayor called the meeting to order and business
was resumed
RECREATION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY: The Clerk presented an application for submission
to t e 9tate Adult Recreation Council and Commissioner of Education for approval of a
recreation program for the elderly people from April 1 , 1967 to March 31 , 1§680
sponsored by the Tompkins County Senior Citizens ' Council, Inc. He reported it had
been prepared by the Senior Citizens Council and showed a total estimated exRense of
$7;920.00 ,with' the City 's share amounting to $1 ,710.00 subject to state rei4,ursement
at the rate of 50% which would make a net contribution by the City of $855.00. :
By Alderman Yavits : seconded by Alderman Hunt .
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 , 1967 to March 31 , 1968 be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign
and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal , and submit it to New
York State Adult Recreation. Council , Albany, N .Y. 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 it was similar to the agreement in effect during the p:as t, several
years and recommended its approval .
By Alderman Yavits: :seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that thie,_agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized
to sign and`'executeit_ on behalVof the City, under its Corporate Seal .
Carried.
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LOCAL LAW #1-1967: The Clerk reported that the Mayor held a public hearing at
10:30 a.m. on March 23rd to hear anyone interested in the Local Law adopted by
the Council on March 15th relating to a Deputy Chief of Police. No one appeared
to be heard at the hearing, the Mayor approved it, and it was filed with the
Secretary of State on March 27, 1967, when it became effective.
JAMES M. HERSON APPOINTMENT: Mayor Johns announced he had appointed James M. Herson
as Deputy Chief of Police on April 3rd and that Mr. Herson started his duties in
such capacity on that date.
MRS . ELEANOR STOLTZ: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs . Eleanor Stoltz tendering
her resignation as a Senior Stenographer in the City Clerk's office, effective
April 7, 1967.
MRS. ELIZABETH PARRISH APPOINTMENT: The Clerk recommended the provisional appoint-
ment of Mrs . Elizabeth K. Parrish as a Senior Stenographer to fill the vacancy
caused by Mrs. Stoltz's resignation, to become effective on April 10, 1967 at an
annual salary of $4,930.00, the first merit increment step of grade 22 in the
Compensation Plan.
By Alderman Ciynes; seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Elizabeth K, Parrish be provisionally appointed to the position
�j of Senior Stenographer at an annual salary of $4,930.00,the first merit increment
C:7 step of Grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment shall become
effective on April 10, 1967; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested
to hold an examination for this position.
Carried.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER'S ANNUAL REPORT: The Clerk reported receipt of the annual
eport o the Building Commrsstoner for 'the year 1966 and it was `accepted °and
drdered •f iied. ;
TOMPKINS COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRAT,iON: The Clerk read a fetter 'from the
Board o Supervis6rs inviting the Mayor an 1s city offl6 als to attend Tompkins
County Sesquicentennial Celebration in the County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m, on
Monday, April 17, 1967.
FLOOD CONTROL RIGHT OF WAY: Attorney Freeman presented an agreement of adjustment
for an additional right-of-way to the Statefor the Flood Control project. He
advised it was similar to several others approved from time to time by the Council
and he recommended its approval .
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Baldwin .
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City ,Clerk to execute
in the name of and on behalf of the City of , Ithaca, under its Corporate Seal , an
Agreement of adjustment with payment waived ($1 .00 P.W.) covering Map No. 148,
parcel 175, and Map No. 149, parcels Nos . 176, 177, 178 and 179 of the Ithaca Flood
Protection Project.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried.
BOND RESOLUTION, PARK ROAD: Controller Russell presented a bond resolution to V
finance t e construction of a new public street from Cliff Street to Cass Park and
it was approved as follows:
8,040 ,RESOLUT ION DATED APRIL 5,•_-'1'967 !
'A- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC STREET FROM
CLIFF STREET TO CASS PARK IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,
4�7 NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM EM MATED COST OF $100-,000, AND AUTHORIZING 'THE
" ISSUANCE OF $95,000 !SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY, 'AND APPROPRIATING $5,000
CURRENT FUNDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLV8-0, by 'the-_Common Council of the City 'of N thaca, Tompkins Coun'ty', New
York, as follows:
Section1 The 'consfruction of a new public street in and for the City of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York, to run from Cliff Street to Cass Park and to serve as
a ='teAporal-y detour for Route 89, including inciAeYt61 improvements in connection
t1�ee-641 'h, *r'sl'hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of- $100,'000;
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Section 2. Thn plan for the finercing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows:
Tej~ By the i r sua;-;e of $55,000 serial bonds of said C i ty,hereby authorized to be
issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
(b) By the expenditure of $5,0'10 hereby appropriated therefor from Capital Reserve
Fund 41 2, elcc Control , which shall constitute the down payment required by
section 107 00 of t'.-- Local Finance Law.
Section 3 . ! t is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 20(c)
of paragraph a of Se..tion 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 respectively become d-je and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each y^-.r sufficient to p.-,y the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming
due and payable in Bach year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real
property of s- 'd city a tax s-fficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same becoce d-ie and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisicns of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell c�ond a-ticipation 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:
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 bends ar aJ-horized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
ow
Section 7. This 7eS0lution, 'Which t,0kcs effect immediately, shall be published in
uulll~-in THE ITHACA JG;'�,:.^,!_, the official newspaper of said City, together with a two
Clerk's notice in E:,,.bstant;-•liy the form provided in Section 81 .00 of the Local
Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of tho foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on
roll call , w'-. ich ref:�ilte -s follows:
J . C. Clynes V371 ` G Yes
Rudoi ph Saccl:cc? V07!N G Yes
August Macal i VOTING Yes
Romeo Rosica VOTING Yes
Britton Anderson „O; Yes
.
Harold 'iunt V07i Yes
Joseph Rundle VOTING Yes
Frank C . Baldwin VOTING Yes
Isadore Ya%; its `JOT 1 N, Yes
Wm. C. : arrett VO-i ING Yes
1 . Arnold Tolles VOTING Yes
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
i Mayor
April 5, 1967
SEWER FUND TRA"!S E : Cc-•-- -- , :.:- ' ' -----ommended the transfer of $500.00 within
budget account G-11 - u in the
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COMPUTER SCHOOL: Controller Russell requested authorization to send three employees
in the Finance Department to a computer school to be held in either Hartford, Conn.
or New York, New York.
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that the Controller 's request be approved.
Carried.
TAX DEEDS EXPUNGED: Controller Russell read a letter from the Chamberlain who advised
that sever—l-unredeemed Tax Deeds appear to be uncollectible because the properties
involved have been removed from the tax rolls . The Controller reviewed the circum-
stances in both cases, concurred with the Chamberlain and recommended their expungement
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the following Tax Deeds owned by the City of Ithaca be and they hereby
are ordered expunged as recommended by the Chamberlain and the Controller:
D. F. Head Oil Co. 110 S. Fulton St .
Year Sold Deed to Date of Deed Amount
19 Mrs . Louise Uher Dec. 3,1962
�j 1962 City of Ithaca Dec. 3, 1963 $1213.51
1963 It Dec. 3, 1964 133.64
U 1964 " " Dec. 3, 1965 86.67
TOTAL
Annie W. Horner 213 W. Fails St.
1966 Mrs. Louise Uher Dec. 14, 1961
1961 11 11 11 Dec. 3, 1962
1962 City of Ithaca Dec. 3, 1963 $252.96
1963 if 11 Dec. 3, 1964 263.30
1964 Dec. 3, 1965 168.62
TOTAL $u
Carried.
BOND ISSUES: Controller Russell requested authorization to arrange for the preparation
o bond- issues to finance the Dryden Road project and the air-conditioning of City
Hail ,
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized and directed to engage the services of
the City 's bonding attorneys to prepare bond resolutions for the following projects:
(a) Dryden Road widening at a total estimated cost of $67,100.00.
(b) Air-conditioning of City Hall at a total estimated cost of $50,000.00.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW - COMPENSATION OF ALDERMEN: The following action was taken on a proposed
Local Law relating to compensation of aldermen which was received and' laid on the table
at the Council 's special meeting held on March 15th:
A LOCAL LAW TO ADD A NEW PARAGRAPH TO SECTION 16 OF THE ITHACA'-61Y CHARTER
RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF ALDERMEN
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Macali
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . A new paragraph to section 16 of the Ithaca City Charter as heretofore
last amended is hereby added to read as follows: "Each Alderman shall receive
$1 ,500.00 per annum during his term in office, and no other fee or reward excepting
necessary expenses and disbursements incurred by him."
Section 2. Section 1 of this local law shall take effect on January 1 , 1968.
Alderman Baldwin felt it was part of a divic duty to serve as an Alderman when elected
and those who are chosen should do so without compensation . He called attention to the
fact that members of the School Board serve without pay. Mayor Johns urged approval
because he felt it would open the door to more people to serve on the Council . Alderman
Barrett felt it would help guarantee the participation of more responsible people in
city government. After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken which
resulted as follows:
AYES: 10 - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali , Rosica, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Yavits, Barrett,
Tolles
NAYS: 1 - Baldwin .
Approved by me this day of April 1967 a gsi nted Local Law #2-1967.
�Iayor
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DITt By A Berman Clym": s4pnded by Alderman Voila$
SOL 0, that the bills mudited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $5, 123 .06, as listed on audit abstract #4-1967, be approved for payment .
Carried.
N. ME'Af90W STRE`E'T`REZOiVING: Alderman Baldwin reported the Charter Ordinance Committee
had t--wrth 'peti't ro ers nfor a rezoning of the 500 block of N. Meadow Street and
reached a 'decision `'t'd postpone action and ;consider rezon in it from B-I to B-2 rather
than,,J3'/4 s as requested originally.
By Alderman Baldwin : seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that action on this matter be whihhe)d; and that it be referred back to the
Planning Board With a request that it consider changing it 'to a B-2 zone and report
back to this Council at its next regular meeting.
Carried.
CENTRAL FIRE STATION LANDSCARJNG- Alderman Hunt presented' and recommended a proposal
by the Fire Department for landscaping Central Fire Station site at an estimated cost
of $1 ,361 .00.
By Alderman Hunt-:•r seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be amended by ad.ding_lto budget account #A-81 ,
Fire Department, the sum of.$1 ,361 .00; and that the Flre" Depa'rtment be authorized to
proceed with this work.
Carried.
NO. 9 FIRE ST41"bN: Mr. Miller,architect for No. 9 Fire Station, advised the Council
that wor in rawIn specification for this project were 90% completed. He
g g and specif
t�c� ited t6ki 4ltrds but Jerrie 5th, wit9fld tar id'a'te for completion of Jan. 1,
"l t was'" 'ag reed that a• spe"ei a l meeting of the Coun'ci'l should 'be` ca-11 ed `to approve
the final' plans if necessary. Contro ller Russell su
be prepared to finance the project , 9'9ested-a bond 'resoiu'tion should
By Alderman Bunt; seconded by' Alderman- Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized 'to engage' the service of the City's bond- "'
iiiq -ittorneys to prepare a 'bond resolution for No'. , 9 Fi re 'Station at a rtotafl -4ross`
esti,mated cost of W5,00b,00'.'
Carried.
�. `NUSSBAUMER PAYMENT: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Works requested'
an p�r pria,'moo bf $5,500.00_ to pay for engineering 'consulting services relating to
the Ci'ty '--; water`-system.
By Alderman Clyne': seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOIVE-D, that the 'Control.le.r .'be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay for these
se�rvi'ces from the Water Pumping Station Construction Fu'rTd.
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - WATER 6 SEWER MAINS: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board
R Pub- c:I Wor s ad requested an additional appropriation of $80,000.00- to' c le
the relocation of water and sewer mains in the Flood Control project area • •'A`-Merman
Ciynts advised that in a review of the request by the Finance Committee with the
Assistant Supt. it had since been determined that $61 ,000,00 would be sufficient for
this purpose, and that $40,000.00 of this amount should be financed from the Sewer
Fund_and .'the' remainder from the Water Fund.
By 'Alderrrran -C1'yhes: 'seconddd by'"Alderman Tol les '
RE'SOLVED,tha �hlre sum, of $40,0100.00 be appropriated from Sewer Fund Surplus to budget'
account #G250-560 inithe Sewer Fund to finance it's additional share of relocatin§
sewer.`Md water mains in the Flood Control project area, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Controller be authorized to prepare a budget note for $21 ,000.00 to be
financed'f'rom' the Water Fund as its share of the additional. cost of this project.
AYESa 'hlx •
NAYS: '0- Carried and approved'.`
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Works had
recommended t at the Traffic Ordinance be amended to authorize the Police Department
to" cars'' found Illegally parked.
ByAI'derman Saccucci : seconded-by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study
and report
Carried.
April 5, 1967
WORKABLE PROGRAM: Urban Renewal Director Daley reported the Workable Program would
be completed and ready for submission by April 6 to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for recertification. He indicated copies thereof,-containing the
Building Commissioner's annual report, would be ready for presc-itation to the Council
at its next meeting.
WOOLCO UR PROJECT: Mr. Daley reported the work on razing the )uildinrp in the Woolco
U R Project site in the 100 block of East Green Street was sc;-. �`r d to start April 6.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS ' REPORT: Mr. Daley presented and ,e following prepared
statement and distributed copies thereof to members of the Cc; :;: �
"On March 1 , 1967 we voiced concern about the Planning Office Ls role and function
CTJ in City Government. At that time we stated that we were studying the situation and
would have a report for Common Council at the next regular meeting (i .e. April 5, 1967) ,
Q:
"Since that time we have met with the Planning, Board and studied and explored the
possibility of the Planning Office becoming an integral part of the Department of
Public Works.
"The Planning Board suggested a delay in the recommendation from us for a period of
three (3) months giving them ample time to study their own problems after they have a
complete staff . Also, they requested that we meet with the Planning Director and
the Planning Board periodically to assist them in resolving some of the apparent
problems . For our part we intend to honor this agreement.
"At the last Planning Board meeting a recommendation was presented for =on_ de -=
by the Planning Board relative to_ a possible reorganization within the i i !y s _: :- . .,;re
a copy of which this governing body has received. This recommendations ;e
considered in our study and report.
"Also, we understand a report is due from the Common Council's Administr,.<- ,, - tudy
group within a month or six weeks which we would like to study in relatio-' this
problem. Therefore, we request a postponement for three (3) months for c— •,aport
and recommendations .
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Daley, "Robert 0 . Dingman,
John L. Russell
Administrative Consultants to the:•Pkiyor
On motion the meeting was adjourned. 7?
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`Geo. A. Blea
City Clerk
1
Hunna Johns
Mayor
COMMON COUNCIL, PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF 1THACA, N . Y.
REGULAR MEETING 7.30 P.M. May 3s 1.967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (13) Clynes, Saccueci Mac0 l ,Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin,
Staliman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles,' Hart.
ABSENT:
Alderman Rosica
OTHERS PRESENT:
At orney - Freeman Supt-of Public Works Dingman
C01p,f of Pollee t. AinOstrand Sealer of Wgts . Measures - Nedrow
Bldg,. Commissioner - VanMarter Controller - Russell
City Planner - Kasprzak Clerk - Blean
Public Works Commissioner - Smith Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of,'the preceding meeting, as recorded.by: the Clerk, were approved.
CITY GOVERNMENT: . . -Mr.;-Raiph C. Smith presented and read a,.reportf entitled, "Comments
on 76 aca City Government"! prepared by a special Citizens ' Committee appointed by the
CJ Council on December 7, 1966 ta study the efficiency of Ithaca City Government and
report to the Council . Members of the Committee were Howard 1 . Dillingham, Ralph C.
J Smith, and W. Arthur Sprague. The report included a recommendation that a Council-
Manager form of government be given serious consideration as a permanent form of govern-
ment . This, in turn, would require a City Gharte-r"'i'60s'ion .
By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Hart
RES600,' 'that"the report .be,accepted with thanks and. refgr;red-,to the Chapter and '
Ord in nce CommTtteat:.�yi th a request that its study the recormendation for a Council-
Mar-ii elr' �form of govetnment and report to t � Council on the possible charter changes
that WouI be required to implement it.
Carried.
JACK KIELY 'S RESIGNATION: The clerk read a.'letter from JackyK., Kiely; dated April 7,
1 . 7; tendering his gnation as a memberof the Ithaca Housing Authority. He did
so�relu`ctantly but upon advice of Robert Williamson, Attorney for the.;:Authority, who
felt' he should resign-because he was seeking the nomination as a cand4date for Mayor.
MixyriF 'Johrss stated he' expected to appoint someone in the next few days to fill this
vacancy.
By 'Alderman' Statlman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that Mr Kiely's resignation be accepted with regrets and that the Council
ekte'nd' its thanks 'to Mr. Kiely for a job well done.
Carr i ed:
Fi REIGN IS CLOTHING ALLOWANCE : The Clerk read a letter from the Paid Firemen's Assoc-
i at.ton requesting a clothing allowance for.paid f i r'emen at a maximum of $50,00 each,
per year:
By' Alderman ;Stotlman: seconded by Alderman' Hunt
RtSOLVED;' that the request be, ref erred 'to the Pub Iis Safety Comm(t,tee fnr consideration
in' the FaIi When preparing the budget foe 'the calendar year ,of 196$=.
Carried.
FfRE` BELL ''Thd'C'lerk�-'read a' letter from the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
resCg the'`City to preserve and mount on an 'appropriate base-at: the south east corner
of the new Central Fire Station •site, ``the historicaV f1're rbell in use from 1878 -until the
d6mol iti'on' of C-ity Hall :..in 1966. ,14't also oequested that an approo-ri ate''Olaque be placed
on` the foundation ,ndicating 'it4!1h,s'toricai significance.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart
RAVED, that.-'.6e, request be tabled until the,-next meeting; and, that"�t'he Superintendent
be�Nquested 'to present a plan for the bell 's""relocation together :with an estimate of
the cost involved. v,
:: � _ ., _ • Carried:
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OVERTIME FOR POLICEMEN: The Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police requesting
approval of 'overtime for policemen when required to appear in Court regarding civil
cases as a result of criminal actions . He estimated it might amount to approximately
$1 ,000.00 per year.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and
report. Carried.
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD: The Clerk read a letter from Laurence H. Beach, 32 Wood-
crest Avenue, requesting that plans be made to include a regulation "Little League Base
ball Field" in the development of Cass Marina Park. The Clerk reported that a copy of
the request was presented to the Board of Public Works on April 26th and referred to
the Cayuga Lake Shore Planning & Coordinating Committee for study and report . The
Council concurred and took no further action at this time.
EDISON JONES APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from C. M. VanMarter, Building
Commissioner, who recommended the provisional appointment of Edison Jones as a Housing
Inspector.
By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that Edison Jones be appointed provisionally to the position of Housing
Inspector at an annual salary of $5,545.00, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation
Plan; that his appointment become effective on May 8, 1967; and that the Civil Service
Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position .
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0
A3STAINING: 1 - Clynes Carried.
U DEY STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Superintendent Dingman reviewed the history of the City's
request for installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Dey Street with Route
#13, and the complications which have delayed it because of its proximity to the LV RR
Co. tracks crossing nearby. He recommended the adoption of a resolution to petition the
Public Service Commission to establish protection at the railroad crossing.
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Tolles
WHEREAS, the increasing recreational and commercial use of Willow Avenue has increased
the ha.-ard of crossing the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Dey Street, and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the railroad crossing from Willow Avenue to Dey Street with
its resulting change in alignment has added to the hazard of crossing the Lehigh
Valley Railroad tracks, and
WHEREAS, the proposed erection of a traffic signal at the intersection of Dey Street
and the Northeast Arterial will increase the danger of entrapment of vehicles on the
Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks , and
WHEREAS, no form of automatic signal control at the railroad crossing of Dey Street now
exists,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby petitions the Public Service
Commission to establish crossing protection at the Dey Street Crossing of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad.
Carried.
Superintendent Dingman continued his review of the matter and predicted that under normal
procedure the earliest a light could be installed would be October 1st, whereas he
felt that the biggest need for it was during the months of June,July and August. He
suggested that if the Council would authorize him to assure the Railroad Company that the
City would assume the railroad's share of the cost of installing a flasher light an its
track crossing,, estimated at a maximum of $6,000.00, the Railroad Company would not
protest and thereby save about four month 's time in delay of the installation .
Alderman Bangs suggested that Dey Street be closed at its intersection with Route 13
temporarily or pending installation of the light. He felt this would force vehicular
traffic to enter Route 13 at some other point, and make either a left or right-hand
turn to get to the north side, making it much safer than crossing at Dey Street. w""AV
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to close Dey Street at its intersection
with Route 13 temporarily until the traffic light has been installed.
AYES: • lt' Saccucci , Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles
Clynes, Hart
NAYS: 2 Maca 1 i , Stallman Carried.
After some further discussion regarding the possible cost to the City for the railroad's
share of the cost of a flasher light at its track crossing, action was taken as follows:
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By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to assure LV RR Company
that the City will pay the railroad's share of the cost of installing a flasher light
at its Dey Street track crossing in order to implement the installation of the traffic
on Dey Street at its intersection with Route 13 at an earlier date than would otherwise
be possible .
AYES: 10 - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali , Bangs , Anderson, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits,
Barrett, Hart
NAYS: 2 - Rundle, Hunt
ABSTAINING: i - Tolles Motion Carried.
TITUS FLATS (SOUTHWEST) PARK: The Clerk read a letter from J. J.Tatascore, Director V
of Athietics for the City School District requesting permission to use the Titus Flats
playground for soccer and lacrosse practices and games after the property has been pur-
chased by the City from the District and until the District's own fields become avail-
able for this purpose.
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the req!,est be approved for the balance of the 1967 season.
Carried.
GILES STREET SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board advising
that it had once again considered a request from Donald J. Lucente to purchase three
city-owned lots located at 608, 702 and 704 Giles Street. The Board recommended that
V these lots be offered for sale without regard to the purchaser or their future use,
provided strict adherence to the present Zoning Ordinance is observed. It recommended
further that the following general conditions be included in the sale:
(a) That right of access to the stream-be negotiated and provided to the
City for the proper care of the sfream.
(b) That the City consider carefully a possible role of these lots in any
sale and arrange the sale id- such a manner as to insure adequate com-
pensation for their value'.
(c) That any purchaser or user be enjoined from obstructing or interfering
with the present water course without permission from the Department
of Public Works
By Alderman Stillman : seconded by Alderman Saccucci
VINE REAS,' a 'request .has been received by the City that it sell city-owned lots located
at 608, 702 and 704 Giles Street, and
WHERE-AS., the Board of Public Works, on 'February 23, 1966, recommended that these lots
be sold subject to a provision that they= be used only to provide parking for 708-710
Giles Street, and
WHEREAS,' the Planning Board by its latest -action, dated April 24, 1967, recommended that
they be sold subject to the following general conditions:
(a) that right of access to the stream be negotiated and provided to the
City for the proper care of the stream.
(b) that the City consider carefully a possible role of these lots in any
sale and arrange the sale in such a manner as to insure adequate compensa-
tion for their value.
(c) that any purchaser 'or user be enjoined from obstructing or interfering with
the present water course without permission from the Department of Public
Works,
and,
WHEREAS, the City Assessor, with due consideration being given to the restrictions
being placed on the future use of these lots; has currently appraised them at
$1 ,225 .00 as a unit,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this 'Counc"il hereby approves their sale as one unit,
at public auction sale under the direction of the City Clerk, being the premises more
fully described as follows:
All that tract or parcel" of land located in the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, State of New York,herein bounded and described as follows :
Beginning at the southeast corner of lands now or formerly of Leland B.
Snow (known as No. 606 Giles Street) ; thence northeasterly along the east
boundry of the aforementioned Leland B. Snow property to the northeasterly
corner of same; thence southeasterly a distance of 150 feet to the north-
east corner of lands of Frank and Mary Anna Lucenti (known as No. 706 Giles
Street) ; thence southeasterly along tbz west, boundry of Ho. 706 Giles Street
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to the north boundry of Gi les Street; thence northwesterly Tong the north
boundry of Giles Street to the place of beginning; containing 0.603 acres,
more or less.
It being the intent of the above to describe lots No. 608, 702 and 704
Giles Street as sbown on the assessment maps in the City Engineer's office
as Map U23, Block No. 306, Lots No. 28 and 29, also Map U22, Block No. 306,
Lot 18.
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least 10% of his bid
at the time of the sale and the balance thereof to be paid at time of delivery of a OWN
Quit Claim Deed. No bid for less than $1 ,225.00, their appraised value, plus the cost
of advertising the sale, will be accepted. The right to reject any/or all bids re-
ceived is hereby reserved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed
to advertise for bids and hold an auction of said premises; and he hereby is directed
to refuse any bid for less than $1 ,225.00, plus the cost of advertising the sale; and
he is further directed to include such limitation together with the aforementioned
restrictions as to future use of the premises in his advertisement for sale, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute
a Quit Claim Deed to said property to the successful bidder.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Stallman Carried.
NORTH MEADOW STREET REZONING: The Clerk rpported that the Planning Board was reluctant
to recommend veioning_ o_T_ Tie 500 block of North Meadow Street from 8-1 to B-2 and had
instructed its staff to conduct a thorough study of the land uses in this area. It
recommended that action on the matter be deferred until this study was completed at
which time it would present its recommendation thereon to the Council .
Alderman Saccucci urged action be taken now to approve the requested rezoning of the
area: B . M. Capagnolo appeared for Meadow Cleaners and appealed to the Council that it
approve the change to permit him to expand his plant. Alderman Stallman advised that
the proposed change to B-2 would not permit the expansion without a variance.
,;y 'A1�erm,�n brings: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLVED, that thevCouncil authorize the City Clerk to advertise a public hearing to
be held by the Council at its next regular meeting on a proposal to rezone the properties
on both sides of the 500 block of North Meadow Street, for their respective depths,
from a B-1 to a B-2 zone.
AYES: 6 - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali , Bangs, Anderson, Yavits
NAYS: 7 - Rundle, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
Motion defeated.
Alderman Bangs urged that the Planning Board be requested to expedite its study of the
North Meadow Street zoning problem.
V' SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: Action was taken to approve and confirm the following sidewalk
assesime'nts Teviea-"Fy the Board of Publ is Works:
Address _ Owner Amount of Assessment
41 2 S. ATbany Street T omas & H6-len ke&n $694.010
420 S. Plain Street Arthur W. Green 894.58
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Clynes
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works levied sidewalk assessments on February 8, 1967 for
sidewalk improvements made at 412 South Albany Street and 420 South Plain Street re-
spectively, and ,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Board on said assessments on April 12, 1967
at which time the Board took action to finally approve said assessments and file a
schedule thereof with the Council for confirmation and final approval ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that said assessments in the total amount of $1,588.58 for
sidewalks as finally approved and filed with the Common Council be and the same hereby
are in all respects approved and confirmed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk hereby is directed to prepare a warrant on
the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedule for the collection of said
assessments; and that the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized to sign and
execute said warrant,whereupon all such assessments will become due and payable from
the date of execution thereof; and, on all such assessments or portions thereof
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remaining unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of sale warrant, the
City Chamberlain shall add and collect the percentage thE-,reof at the rate of 5% per
annum except and provided however that the City Chamberlain may allow persons to pay
their assessment if the aggregate emount exceeds $25.00 in five equal installments with
interest at 5% on or about June 1st In each year, provided however, that any person
desiring to pay by installments shall make application promptly in writing to the City
Chamberlain; and all properties having such assessments or portions thereof or install-
ment payments thereof in arrears, and remaining unpaid at the close of any city tax
collection period shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent city tax
sale held in November each year following such city tax collection period; and such
property shall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions thereof or any unpaid
installments together with the outstanding balance of such installment payments, together
with all interest, fees and penalties th,-it may have iccrued.
AYES: 12
NAYS: I - Bangs Carried and approved by the Mayor.
A ten-minute recess was declared at this point in the proceedings at the end of which
the meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 9:40 p .m.
BONDS RESOLUTIONS: The Controller presented bond resolutions to finance the following
projects:
(a) Dryden Road - Widening and repaving $ 67, 100.00
(b) Air-Conditioning City Hnll 50 000.00
(c) No, 9 Fire Station 325,000.00
He advised they had been prepared by the City's bonding Attorneys and recommended their
adoption. Action was taken thereon as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 3, 1967
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WIDENING OF DRYDEN ROAD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $67, 100,,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $67,100 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF.
By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Clynes
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
as follows:
Section 1 . The widening of Dryden Road in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New"Yor , including incidental improvements in connection therewith, is hereby`-authorized
at a maximum estimated cost of $67, 100.
Section 2. The plan for financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of
W7,iO4 serial bonds of said city, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the local
Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore-
said specific object or purpose is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of
paragraph a of Section 11 .00 of the Local'Finance Law; provided, however, that the
maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized shall not exceed one-half of
such period of probable usefulness to be computed from the date of said bonds of the
date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation thereof, whichever date
is the earlier. It is hereby further determined that no down payment is required
under Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are hereby irrevocably
pledges to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each
year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and
payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property
within said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as
the same becom due and payable.
Section 5 . Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance
and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including 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.
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Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
TD— 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:
Rudo4ph Saeeueci VOTING Yes
John tTynes VOTING Yes
August Maca—�� VOTING Yes
John�Bangs VOTING Yes
Joseph Rundle VOTING Yes
Harold Hunt VOTING Yes
A.C . Stallman VOTING Yes
Franc C. Baldwin VOTING Yes
William C .Barrett VOTING Yes
Isadore Yavits VOTING Yes
Van B. Hart VOTING Yes
Britton G. Anderson VOTING Yes
N . Arnold Tolles VOTING No
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
May 3, 1967 _.
Mcyo"
BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 3, 1967.
A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN om
THE CITY HALL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $509000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 SERIAL BONDS
OF SAID CITY TO PAY 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:
Secticn- 1 . The installation of an air conditioning system in the City Hall of the City
o `Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost
of $50,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance
of 50,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the
Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore-
said specific object or purpose is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 13 of paragraph
a of Section 11 .00 of the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the maximum
maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized shall not exceed one-half of such period
of probable usefulness to be computed from the date of said bonds or the date of the
first bond anticipation no ta issued in anticipation thereof, whichever date is the earlier.
It is hereby further determined that no down payment is required under Section 107,.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 of such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year.
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable
in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property within woo
said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the
same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including 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.
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Section 6.: The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
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. Thi:s; ;resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be.pubii$hed, in full
in THE ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said City, together with,a 0e.rk's.
not i ce, i n;'Subs'6� t'i'a 1 1 y the f orm pro0 ded i n 'Sect i on 81 .00 of 'the' Loca f Fi nance Law`:
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 'duly pu't to a vote ori ;
roll call ; `whrCh'resulted as follows:
Ru-d6Yph 'Saccucci VOTING Yes
a n;Clynes_ VOTING Yes
August 7Maca' i VOTING Yes
`''Jon Bangs ,. ___ VOTING Yes
Joseph Rundle VOTING Yes
Harold Hdnt VOTING Yes
A. C .Sta}Tman- - VOTING Yes `
Fr—an k'CT, BaT(dwin__ VOTING Yes
Wiliam C . Barrett VOTING Yes
Isadore Yavits VOTING Yes -
N . Arnold Tolles VOTING .Yes
Van C.Hart VOTING Yes -
Britton G. Anderson VOTING Yes ' �-
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
May 3, 1967
Mayor �•
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BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 3, 1967.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ,I,NG THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION NO. 9
ON COLLEGE AVENUE IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK,
AT A MAX.IMUM:-ESTIMATED COST,.:OF $325,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF '
$308,000 �ERiiAL BONDS OF SAID CITY AND APPROPRIATING $17;000 CURRENT FUNDS
t = TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Yavits .
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New
``Vb; k, as follows:
Section 1 . The construction of a new fire station, to be known as Fire Station No. 9,
to be located on the east side of College Avenue adjacent to the existing fire station,
in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including original furnish+ngs,
equipment, machinery and apparatus and the grading and improvement of the site, is
hereby authgr`ized at,. a maximum estimated cost of $325,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows:
( By the issuance of $308,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be a
issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
Jb) By the expenditure of $17,000 hereby appropriated therefor f rom Capital Reserve
Fund #9, Municipal Buildings and Properties, which shall constitute the down
payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
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 11 (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
p hedged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable
in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property within
said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the
same become due and`)payable.
Section 5 . Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of an&to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the serial'. bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is
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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:
In.. 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 bf the Constitution.
Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately., .shall be published ` in full
in THE ITHACA JOURNAL, th,e 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 resgl-u t i on was duly` put'to a vote on roll
call , which resulted as follows:
Rudolph Sacc__ucc i _ VOTING Yes
John ynes — VOTING Yes
August Macao i� VOTING Yes ;
John Bangs VOTING Yes I `
Joseph Rundle_ VOTING Yes
Harold Hunt VOTING Yes
Britton Anderson VOTING --- Yes
A. C. Stallman VOTING Yes
Frank C. Baldwin VOTING Yes
Wi liem C . Barrett VOTING Yes
Isadore Yavits _ VOTING Yes
N . Arnold To.]. les VOTING Yes
Van B. Hart VOTING Yes
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR 1 �'
May 3 196
Mayor.
FLORAL AW$PIUEPURCHASE OPTIONS: . Attorney Freeman; presented acid recommended approval
of a pur haSe!:'.b .er for another ,property on Floral Avenue in the Flood `Control Project
area. 1.i,i,;-:: .,.,
By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that a purchase offer on the following property, presented and recommended by
the City Attorney, be approved and accepted on behalf of the City:
Charles and Mary House property at 233 Floral Avenue - $6,350.00
Carried.
CITY SCHOOL' 'D[WRICT AGREEMENTS: Controller Russell presented a renewal of an agreement
between the„C ttr; and the City School District for the collection of school taxes by the
City Chambetia i.n . The agreement covered the year from July 1 , 1967 to June 30, 1968,
and provided that the District pay the City the total sum of $15,600.00 for this service.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk by authorized
and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Sea] .
s.` Carried,
He presented renewal of another agreement between the City and the School District for
services performed by the Civil Service Commission for the District. It covered the '
same period and provided that the District pay the City the total sum of $2,832.00 for
this service.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the agreement 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.
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TYPEWRITER,gMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Controller -Ruin el l presented for approval a
meintenance agreement for anew IBM typewriter in the Planning Board's office. It
provided for an annual charge of $38,00 per annum, effective July 10, 1967.
By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Barret,,
RESOLVED, .that the agreement be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and
execute i t ion: behalf of thb: City .`' Carried.
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE EXPUNGED: The Controller recommended that several past due
accounts—receivable, which have been deemed uncoIIectible for various reasons, be
expunged.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Barrett .
RESOLVED, that accounts receivable in the total amount of $1 ,468.58 be and hereby are
expunged in accordance with the following schedule as recommended by the City Controller:
1948 Ames Welding $ 35.82
1948 Ted Smith 50.00
1949 Frank Fabbricatore 209.83
1949 Paul Pauduck 91 .76
1950 College Chevrolet 75.00
1950 William Burgess 31 .00
1954 Ben DeYoung 110.00
1956 Lyle D. Seamon 45.50
1957 N.Y .S . Elec . & Gas 481 .20
1962 Ryder Truck Rental 61 .05
1963 George Keller 69.00
1954 American Survey Inc. 40.00
1964 Joseph Illes 77.66
1964 Richard W. Moscowitz 90.76
TOTAL $1` ,V69--5T
�= Carried.
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-C-� 'BUDGET - 1967: Controller Russell read a prepared statement summarizing the final budget ✓
�.� for 196j-: He reported that the assessment roll for 1967 had been completed, footed and
`-� approved by the City Assessor and it showed the following valuations:
Valuation of land $ 28,377,850
Valuation of buildings 211 ,787, 100
Total Valuation of real property 24011 64,9-50
Less exemption for railroad ceiling _ 798,552
239,366,-3-97
Less 'valuation of exempt property 146,725,550
Total net valuation of Real Property 92, 0,8WF
Plus valuation of special franchises 3,585,030
Total Met Valuation of TAXABLE
PROPERTY 96,225,878
He then presented and reviewed a final budget for the year 1967 which included all
changes made since its tentative adoption on December 28, 1966.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Clynes
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 $4,498,700,00
in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith and,
WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $2,776,257 thereby leaving $1 ,722,443
as the amount to be raised by taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1967 certified and filed by the City Assessor, his been
footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of $96,225,878,and
WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for city purposes amounts to $2,561 ,973
for 1967,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal
year 1967 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $17.90 per $1 ,000 of tax-
able' valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties on the
1967 City Tax Roll , thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be of $1 ,722,443,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the
same here y 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 $17.90
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 F'U: °;:-:R-F,.ESOLVED, that upon the execution and fi 1 ing 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
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $4,498,700 be appropriated in accordance
with the Tax, Budget.,as adopted to the respective boards, offices and departments of the
City for the purposes respectively set forth therein.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
PLANNING CONSULTANT 'S RATES: The Controller reported the Planning Board had recommended
that the Council establish rates to be paid for the services of planning consultants
when needed by it .
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Laldwin
RESOLVED, that the following rates, which have been recommended by the Planning Board, =x
be established and approved by the Council for the year 1967, for planning consultants'
services when needed:
$20,00 per hour for Principal 's time,
21 times the basic hourly 'rate for "al l other employees.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount
of $16, 132.80, as listed on audit abstract #5-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried.
N:O. 9' FIRE STATION: ,Alderman Hunt presented a progress report indicating that bids on the
construction of en w No, 9 Fire Station would be opened on May 3 and that the results
would be reported to the Council at its regular meeting in June.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Bangs
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,by resolution dated June 9, 1965,
approved the final plans for ,the construction of a building by the County of Tompkins
which will serve as a joint County-City Police building; and approved, confirmed and
ratified said action on November 2, 1966,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby expresses its earnest desire to have
this matter finally resolved and does therefore hereby request the County's representativehm
of the Special Committee on the County-City Police building to present to the Board of
Supervisors a request of this Council that the [hoard resolve the matter by making a def-
inite decision either pro or con on the joint construction of such a building; that this
decision be made no later than May 22, 1967; that the City Clerk be directed to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for presenta-
tion to the Board at its next regular meeting to be held on May 8, 1967. ;
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - GARBAGE TRUCK ETC. : Alderman Saccucci reported the; Doard of
Pub lic Wo'r�ks had requested an additional appropriation, of $14,000.00 to finance the
purchase of a new garbage truck and a pick-up truck,
Alderman Stallman advised the Finance Committee had met with the Superintendent to consider
this request and decided that it would be unwise to include it in the 1967-budget. He
indicated arrangements had been made to advertise for this equipment in the Fall for
delivery after January 1 , 1968 and include funds for financing in the 1968 budget.
WEST GREEN STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Works
had -requested-tH6"touncil to authorize the Superintendent to make an application to the
N Y S TY�-,ff ie Ciiihmi ss.ion for permi ss ion to make changes in the West Green Street traff is
light at -80th Plain Street to regulate traffic at this point while fire trucks are
answering alarms .
Gy Alderman_ Saccucci ;.,.,:seconded by Alderman Stallman
KESOLVED, that Robert O:.Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works, be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to sign and execute an application,on behalf of the City of Ithaca"°'
New York, for permission to install , operate and maintain, in the City of Ithaca, Signal
1' AP on Green. Street, Route 13 , FAC 58-3, at its intersection with South Pl-a,i,n Street and vow
to preempt the;_operat.ion.:9f, this signal and Signal 7A (located on Green Street, Route 13,
FAC 58-3, at fits intersection with Albany Street) during periods of emergency by
actuation of a 'switch located in the City of Ithaca Fire Department building.
Carried.
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May 3, 1967
CODE RESOLUTION #4-1g Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Voeks had recom-
mended two mmnor changes in the traffic ordinance and action was taken to approve them
as follows:
By Alderman Saccucci : seconded by Alderman Stallman
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,Mew York, and it hereby is
ordained by authority of the same that Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Ithaca be amended as follows:
(1) That Article V, Sect4on'15-114, prohibited in specified places; no signs required,
be amended by rewording item (6) thereof to read as follows:
(6) Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
(2) That Article IX, Section 15-188, all-night street parking prohibited, be amended
by adding theretci the following:
East State Street, both sides; Sage Place to Stewart Avenue.
Effective upon publication .
AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
BAKER PARK SIDEWALKS: Alderman Bangs requested the Superintendent ,to cons,ider .providing
a sidewalk, .or a cinder path at least, along the Elmira Road side of, Baker Park to serve
school children walking. toA he school bus i,n. this area.
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CHANGES: Action was takentto make certain changes in block 204 of the
Urben-'Renewal Pian n order to convey the land therein to D. M. Abbott Investors Corp.
and to convey the remaining land in this block, owned by the Agency, to the City :of
C_) Ithaca for public parking.
J By Alderman Rundle: .seoortded by Alderman Barrett
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca held on the
7th day of September, 1966, a resolution was duly passed authorizing and approving the
acquisition of parcels number 204-2 (Arthur Stallman property) ; 204-3 (Cayuga Motors
property) and 2,04-16 (Cutting Motors property) for the purpose of public metered park-
ing; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing was duly advertised and held on the 7th day of December,
1966, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca by resolution amended the Zoning Map of
the Zoning Ordinance of said city by rezoning Block 204 in said City from�!a 0-4 zone to
a B-3 zone and by further amending the off-street loading requirements of said ordinance
by reducing the requirement for one loading, space for each 3000 square feet of floor
space to one loading space for each 10,000 square feet of floor space; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca at a regularly held meeting on the 24th
day of April , 1967, duly approved by resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof, the proposed changes in the Urban Renewal Plan of the City of Ithaca;
and
WHEREAS, it is required that the said Common Council also approve and pass upon any pro-
posed changes in said plan; and
WHEREAS, this Council upon careful consideration and reflection deems the requested
changes in said plan to be appropriate, necessary and in the best interest of the City
and Urban Renewal and Redevelopment thereof;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . The presently existing Proposed Land Use Map (Page R213-120 of said plan) be amended
by deleting therefrom the presently existing land use indications for Block 204
(entirely commercial) and by substituting in and in place thereof a land use map
indicating that said block encompass both Commercial use and public parking therein,
as set forth in the proposed land use map attached hereto and made a part hereof .
2. The presently existing Disposal Parcels Map (Page 11213-122 of said plan) be amended
by deleting therefrom the presently existing parcel numbers (27, 28,29, and 30) and
by substituting in lieu and in place thereof a new Disposal Parcels Map (26, 27 and
28) as set forth in said Map attached hereto and made a part hereof in order that
the proposed changes in requirements of Page 11213-16 be reflected and set forth.
3. The presently existing Proposed Land Acquisition Map (Page 11213-124 of said plan)
be amended by deleting the "Rehabilitation and Conservation" designation presently
existing in said plan for Block 204 as reflected in said Map and by substituting in
lieu and in place thereof a new Proposed Land Acquisition Map setting forth a new
designation of "Public Facilities not to be acquired" as set forth in said Map attached
hereto and made a part hereof .
4. ' The presently existing wording in paragraph 8213-C2.a .l (Page 213-3 of said plan) be
amdnded by incorporating the amendment to the District Regulations Chart of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca (heretofore approved and passed by the said
Common Council on December 7, 1966 as aforesaid) as set forth on said chart attached
hereto and made a part hereof .
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5. The Date of Adoption appearing in Sub-Paragraph 7 of Page R213-114 of said plan in
reference to the adoption of the Zcninr Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, New York
be amended to reflect the specific amendments as adopted on December 7, 1966 and as
more specifically referred to above.
6. The proposed parking facilities as set forth in the plan as amended be constructed and
developed by the City of Ithaca in accordance with the design objectives and aesthetic
standards established by said plan .
7. This Resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption .
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman Carried and approved by the Mayor.
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ALDERMEN 'S CERTIFICATES_: Alderman Saccucci recommended that each alderman be given some
type of certificate or identification in recognition of his services as alderman during
his term of office.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Alderman, Garrett : seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the C_iarter and Ordinance Committee be requested to review the zoning
ordinance as it relates to parking requirements with a view to amending it to meet
modern-day demands .
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned .
Geo. A. lean, City Clerk
Hunna Johnl, 9ayor
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COMMJN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N .Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 P. M. May 9, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (9) - Clynes, Macali, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Stallman, Tolles, Hart.
ABSENT:
Aldermen (5) - Saccucci, Rosica, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett.
OTHERS PRESENT:
. Attorney - Freeman Controller - Russell
Urban Renewal Director - Daley Clerk - B.lean
Building Commissioner - VanMarter Deputy Clerk - Grey
CONDEMNATION: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting at the request
of the City Attorney to take action on the following matters;,
(a) A resolution to authorize condemnation proceedings to acquire the Stallman,
Cayuga .Motors and Cutting properties in Urban Renewal block 204.
(b) A resolution to approve the City Attorney's offers to these property owners .
Attorney Freeman advised that he made verbal offers to each of the property owners
involved and,,he reviewed several meetings he had with their attorney in an effort to
negotiate. "He felt all of his efforts to negotiate, both as to time and price, had been
unsuccessful to date. He advised further he had received the second appraisal of these
..� properties and was ready to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire them if the
Council approves. He felt this should be done because the City must have the land by
July lst in order to permit its preparation for off-street parking by October 1st to
meet the deadline between the developer and his client.
Alderman Bangs felt that the businesses being displaced should not be required to suffer
any loss of business while being relocated on their proposed new sites. Attorney
Freemen agreed to do the best he could during negotiations to avoid this and to try and
arrange it so that they would not be put out of business at all, if possible. Urban
Renewal Director Daley promised that the Agency would make every effort to relocate
these businesses satisfactorily as it had done for others in the block.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Hunt
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at its regular meeting on September
7, 1966 approved the acquisition of Parcels #204-2, 2o4-3 and 204-16 in the Urban Re-
newal Block, contingent upon approval of a satisfactory development plan for the entire
block, and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 1966, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at a special
meeting approved a Bond Resolution for the purchase of said premises presently owned
by Cutting Holding Corporation, Cayuga Motors Sales Corporation and ,Arthur C. Stallman,
and
WHEREAS the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at its regular meeting on February 1,
1967, following a similar resolution being passed and at the request of the Ithaca Urban
Renewal Agency, granted David Abbott, preferred sponsorship for the acquisition and
development of the balance of Urban Renewal Block 204, and
WHEREAS the City Attorney has requested authorization to start condemnation procedings to
acquire the three parcels of land owned by Cutting Holding Corporation, Cayuga Motors
Sales Corporation,and Arthur C. Stallman as set- forth and designated as numbers 227,
233, 237 South Cayuga Street, 123,125, 127, 129 East Green Street and 131-135 East Green
Street as shown on a map entitled "Property Survey of Block in City of Ithaca, N. Y.
bounded north by East Green Street, south by East Clinton Street, west by South Cayuga
Street and southeast by Six Mile Creek", prepared by Carl Crandall, C.E. dated May 20,
1966, the descriptions of said parcels being attached hereto and made a part hereof as
if set forth at length herein, and
WHEREAS the City has been unable to negotiate a satisfactory option or contract for the
purchase of said premises, and
WHEREAS it will be necessary to obtain title and possession of said premises and to con-
struct parking areas thereon prior to the opening of the Woolworth Development on the
balance of Urban Renewal Block 204;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Attorney be authorized to submit a written
offer for the purchase of said properties, pursuant to Section 16 of the Condemnation
Law, in an amount not to exceed a total of $380,000.00 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said offers are not accepted, the above mentioned parcels
as shown on the' eboAre entitled map, be and the same are hereby ordered taken, appropriated
and condemned for the purpose of public parking, and
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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 the 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 lands, 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 said premises pursuant to Section 24 of the Condemnation Law.
AYES: 8
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: I - Stallman Carried and approved by the Mayor.
Clerk's Note: In addition to abstaining from voting, Alderman Stallman did not
participate in any of the discussion regarding the foregoing matters.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. ;2
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
Hunn a Johns, Mayor
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May 3, 1967
Mayor Hunna Johns and
Members of the Common Council
You have already received copies of the Proposed Budget of the City of
Ithaca for the year 1967. 1 think it only proper that a few comments be made
at this time to summarize the financial plan contained in this budget.
General Fund appropriations for 1967 exceed those of 1966 by approximately
$425,000. Of this increase $170,000 represents increases in salaries and
$175,000 for increases for debt redemption.
Water Fund appropriations for 1967 exceed those of 1966 by nearly $100,000
of which $31 ,700 is for salaries and $33,800 for debt redemption.
Sewer Fund appropriations for 1967 exceed those of 1966 by $13$,200 of which
$35,000 is for salaries and $60,000 for Capital Expenditures .
The Assessed Taxable Valuation of City property is $96,225,878, an increase
of $403,902. Two major factors are responsible for preventing a greater increase
in Assessed Taxable Valuation. One is the granting of the 50% exemption for the
elderly which amounted to $680,200 and the other is the removal of property
acquired by Urban Renewal in the amount of $806,000. These factors affected
the tax rate by 13C and 14� respectively.
There are two major deviations from last year's budget, which provide
definite advantages to the City as follows:
1 . At the recommendation of the N. Y.State Dept. of Audit and Control ,the
Community Transit System has been discontinued as a separate Fund and has
become a part of the General Fund under the Special Activities section of the
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Budget. By doing this,we have been able to eliminate one complete
set of books which results in a definite saving of time.
2. Also at the recommendation of Audit and Control , we have included in the
operating accounts of the Construction and Maintenance Division of the Dept.
of Public Works, those items of construction that were previously carried
in the Capital Construction section of the Budget, that are provided for,
each year, such as Gravel Basing Existing Streets, Curb and Gutter Renewal ,
Machine Paving, etc. As we are doing this work by City Forces,combining
construction accounts with operating accounts eliminates the necessity of
setting up separate bank accounts for each project and then reimbursing the
General Fund for force account work charged against the construction fund.
The Capital Construction portion of the Budget which is detailed on the last
page, enumerates the projects carried over from previous. years and the new ones
planned for this year. Two projects that were listed in the tentative budget
have been eliminated because, in the opinion of the Superintendent and Assistant
to the Superintendent, it would be Impossible to include them in the schedule
due to the heavy work load.
The Statement of Debt which is Schedule 4, on the next to last page, is a detailed
listing of debt as of December 31 , 1966, showing payment schedules during 1967
and the dates of final maturity of outstanding obligations. Although this does
not appear to be too earth shaking, it should be pointed out that to date this
year, $855, 100 additional debt has been authorized and another bond issue in
excess of one million dollars will be necessary within the next few months. Based
on our total debt on December 31 , 1966 of $4,463,738 plus the anticipated obligations
to be approved or issued in 1967 of $1 ,420,000, less 1967 payments on debt of
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$421 ,425, our projected total debt at the end of 1967 will be $5,462,313. In
addition to this, we are committed to the construction of a Sewage Digester in
1968, the cost of which will be in excess of $1 ,000,000.
To summarize, it is my opinion that, while we were able to keep the tax
rate down to a reasonable figure for 1967, it is going to be very difficult in
the future to avoid substantial tax increases, and to maintain present water and
sewer rate schedules .
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y.
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. JUNE 7., 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macal,i, Rosica, Bangs, ;Anderson, Rundle, Hunt,
Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles;- Hart.
Attorney -- Freeman Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Housing Authority Director - Mrs. Blanchard
City Engineer - Howard Schlieder City Planner - Kasprzak
Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Planning Comm.. - Parkes
Chief of Police -_ VanOstrand Controller - Russell
F!re Chief - Weaver Clerk - Blean
Fire Commissioners Paetow, :Kish Deputy Clerk - Grey
warms— MiyrateS 6-f the last;regular meeting and the special meeting held on May 9th,
as recorded by the Clerk, were;-approved.
HOW,A_RD SCHLIEDER - CITI, ENGINEER The Superintendent introduced Mr. Howard Schlieder to
' members of the Council and advised that Mr. Schlieder had been appointed City Engineer
by the Board of Public Works, effective June 1, 1967, to fill a vacancy in this office
since the riesignation of Mr. Melchen in the Fall. of 1966.
rz x_47 ??tlLL CORRECTION: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor stating that a
mechanical -failure of an Addres_sograph machine had resulted in a failure in one instance
to print the total assessment..,-pf a property owner, which resulted in an addition to the
;-� net taxable valuation for 1967 of $10,300.00. He recommended that the tax roll be
corrected to reflect this change:
Bye Aldefta� St imlah- seconded by Alderman Clyres; r
WHFREA.S, the final Tax Roll for 1967 which was presented to the Common Council on May 3,
197, ..aid which showed a net taxable valuation of $96,225,878.00, now appears'to be in
ere: -due,t1'6 a mechanical error- amounting to a net increase of $;10,300.009
NOW TtrR1HK U_PZ BE IT RESOLVED, that the .Tax Roll -for 1967 be corrected -to show the
`' rrected valuations:
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Present -Tax Roll Corrected Tax Roll
Val:iat"i0n =of land 2 ,377,850.00 2 ,37$r 9,700.00
V&Iu?ati oi,,'of bui ld ings 211 787,100.00 211,795,550-100
Teithl Valuation of real property 2 0,.1 ,950.00 2w 0 75,250.00
Less 'ate':ption for railroad ceiling 798,552.00 798,552.'00
239,300 239,37 9 .00
Less valuation of exempt property 146,7,,.25 550.00 146,725,550-00
T6tA,'1. tie% valuation of real property 92,6408.00 92,651,148.00
Pj#s,va?uatlon of special franchises 3,585,030.00 3,585,030.00
Total $het valuation of TAXABLE PROPERTY $96522"59878.00 $96,236,17$.00
JosD W"rIEREAS, this Council did by resolution, dated May,3,. 1.967, approve a total tax "levy
purPdses" of' $1,722',443 .00 based on a total net' taxable valuation of
$96,225�878.00, -whichras since proved to be incorrect, and'
1967 Tax Roll has now been corrected to show a total net ta*E 6Y vz'uation
of-496,236 178',00, which will produce a total tax'lr-v y of $1,722,627,9 at t'he ' aac rate
estaliAer rn 'May,3rd,
NN TH&tFORE BE IT- RESOLVED, that the total tax levy of"41,'-X2,443.00"WA 16h N approved
by tie C6.uncil on May 3, 1967 be corrected "by increasing it to $1,722,627.59, or as near
as may Abe; and that the Warrant prepared and served on,the City Chamberlain by the Ci.uy
eri _o .
Cl lay 29, 1967 �n the corrected amount 6 `$1,722,641.51 be approved and ratified,
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BE I� 'FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contingent Fund in the 1967 Budget'be inc�rea.sed from
$56,0000 to $50,184.371 which will provide 6"balar_ced budget at ,the established tax
rate 0�`$17.90 per'$1,000 of assessed 'traluation,
A.yES: 1.4
MAYS: 0 Carried. and approved by the Mayor.
A1jR . -TOM ki9s_LEAVE OY ABSrENCE: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor requesting"a
m� r it3' r eve' of s sence for the months of July And August for Mr&.. Catherine Tompkins;
and that he 'be' permitted to hire Mrs. Susan Bordoni as a temporary replacement during
her 'absence
BY Aldef-ml-Q.i Stallman; seconded by Alderman Tolles:
WSOLV D that Mrs. Catherine Tompkins be granted a maternity leave of absence during the
months or Ji4y and August 1967, as requested by the City Assessor; and further that the
Assessor 'be authorized to hire Mrs. Suzanne Boz°d'ori on a temporary basis during this
per�.od. Cex.ri ed.
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NORTH MEADOW STREET REZONING: Mr. Kasprzak, City Planner, reported that the Planning Board
had reviewed requests received from property owners to rezone the 500 block of North
Meadow Street. He presented charts and maps pertaining to the area in question as well
as to the Inlet Valley as a whole, being the area in general located between the Flood
Control channel and North Meadow Street. His maps in support of a comprehensive zoning
plan for the .inlet Valley area included the following:
(1) A map of the existing uses
(2) A diagramatic presentation of anticipated trends of development as seen
by the Planners
(3) A general plan of the Inlet Valley area showing existing zoning
(4) A general plan of the Inlet Valley area showing a proposed zoning plan as
recommended by Planning Board.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendations for rezoning the entire Inlet Valley
area be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for further study and report with
the understanding that the Committee give the matter full publicity for the benefit of
the general_ public and to all City department heads having an interest in the proposal.
Benito Campagnolo urged approval of the rezoning on North Meadow Street immediately to
permit expansion of Meadow Cleaners. Alderman Saccucci urged this also. Attorney Free-
man, advised that no amendment to the zoning ordinance may be made without first holding
a hearing thereon as required. On the request of Alderman Clynes a five-minute recess
was_ declared to discuss the Meadow Street aspect with Mr. Campagnolo further. At the end
Cam^, of the recess the Mayor called the meeting to order at approximately 8:25 p.m.
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Alderman Clynes offered an amendment that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be empowered
U to set the time for public hearing on the comprehensive plan for rezoning the Inlet
` 7 Valley area as recommended by the Planning Board. After some further discussion it
appeared to be the general feeling that, while there was some need to expedite the No.
Meadow Street phase, the entire plan warranted some further study. Alderman Clynes then
withdrew his amendment, and a vote was taken on Alderman Stallman's motion with the
understanding that a public hearing on the No. Meadow Street phase be held at the next
regular meeting of the Council. Motion carried.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk to advertise a
public hearing to be held by the Common Council at 7:30 p.m. on July 5, 1967 on a pro-
posal to rezone properties on the east side of the 500 block of No. Meadow Street, for
their respective depths, from a B-1 to a B-2 zone.
Carried. '
FIRE BELL RELOCATION: The Superintendent presented a proposed plan to relocate the old
fire bell on' a concrete foundation at the new Central Fire Station on West Green Street.
Hey advised that the Veteran Volunteer Firemens' Association had agreed to provide a suit-
able plaque supplying historial information about the bell. He requested an appropriat-
ion of $400.00 to cover the cost of moving the bell.
By Alderma:? Barrett: seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that the sum of $400.00 be appropriated from the aontigent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budget account A-81-400, Fire Department, to finance the cost of moving
the old fire bell.
AYES: 14; NAYS: 0 Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COb1MITTEE: The Clerk advised that the terms of office of all
members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee expired on June 1, 1967; that the
Board of Public Works recommended reappointment of Commissioners McGee and Yengo as its
representatives; and that the Planning Board had recommended appointment of Commissioners
Schmidt and Parkes as its representatives of this Cotami:ttee. Action was then taken to
select an Alderman to serve on the committee.
Alderman Bangs nominated Alderman Tolles and Alderman Saccucci nominated Alderman Anderson.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Rundle
MOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried.
The-'Clerk then cast a secret ballot which resulted in eight votes being cast for Alder-
ikn, Tolles and six for Alderman Anderson.
Tayyor Johns then announced his appointment of the new Capital Improvements Review Com-
mittee for the year ending June 1,1968 as follows:
N. Arnold Tolles, Council Representative William F. Schmidt, Planning Bd. Represent.
Carl J. Yengo, Bd. of Public Works Rep. James D. Parkes, it
Wm. J. McGee, it it tt if
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of the foregoing members of the Capital Improve-
ments Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1968 be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
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CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #20 1 On recommendation of the Controller action was taken to esta:olish
Capital Reserve Fund #2O as follows:
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
WHEREAS, this Council has included $20,000 in the Water- Fund budgets for 1966 and 1967
respectively, and intends to include additional amounts of $20,000 during the years 1968,
1969 and 1970 to finance the cost of construction, reconstruction and improvement of the
water system serving the West Hill area of the City and its environs, which has been
estimated at a total cost of $1009000.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 6-C of the General Municipal Law of
the State of New York that
(1) there be and hereby is authorized and established a Capital Reserve Fund, to wit,
the construction, reconstruction of water mains and all appurtenances connected
therewith for the improvement of the water supply to the West Hill area 'which fund
shall be knowtil-and designated as Capital Reserve Fund No. 20, West Hill Water Develop-
ment, and whfch •miay be referred to. as Capital Reserve Fund No. 20,
(2) the maximum estimated' cost of said capital improvement, as far as known at this time
is $100,000.04
(3) that there is hereby appropriated to said fund, the sum of $20,000.00 from the 1966
Water Fund budget, plus the sum of $20,000.00 from the 1967 Water Fund budget,
making a total of $40,000.00
(4) ; that the City Controller be directed to deposit such appropriations, as soon as
available, in said fund in one or more banks designated as depositaries of the funds
CZ of the City of Ithaca -
(5) that the Controller be authorized and directed to invest the monies in such fund as
provided by law
J (6) that the Controller shall keep a separate account of such fund in the manner provided
by Sec. 6C of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
(7) 'that expenditures shall be made from such fund only by an authorization of this"
Council and only for the specified capital improvement herein above described.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 -
Carried.
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Controller Russell requested an appropriation of $8,000.00 -to
finance the cost of a proposed beautificati-on' project, to be sponsored by the Youth Bureau,
similar to one sponsored in 1966 in the Six Mile Creek watershed. He advised that state
aid will be available through the N. Y. State Youth Commission equal to 100% of the wages
of aeven boys 'for a period of 7 weeks and that the City will be required to furnish small
tools and materials and two supervisors as its share of the cost. He estimated the City's
share at $2,000.00.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED that the sum of $8,000.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
Appropriations, bullet account A209-a, to finance the cost of a Beautification Project to
be sponsored by the Youth Bureau on behalf of the City, and
FE -IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of state aid for this project, the City Controller
be authorized and directed to credit such state aid directly back to the Conti.ngen,t!Fund.
AYES: 14
NAYS? 0 Carried.
POLICE CAR APPROPRIATION: The Controllerreported that a police car had been involved in
a recent accident causing damages estimated at $512.00 .
By Alderman Stallman: sen'onded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the sum' of' $512.00 be appropriated from the,-Contingent Fund'to Current
Appropriations, budget account A-82-Police Department, to finance the.:co5t of repairing
the police car; and that in the event there is any insurance settlement received by''the
City for this accident that the Controller be authorized to credit it directly to the
Contingent Fund.
AYES: la
NAYS 0 Carried. ',
AUDIT'; ' .Bry Alderman Stallman:' �secor_ded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the bills auclited and approved -by the Finance Committee in the total -amourit
of $213,779.23, in the General Fund, and $38.38 in No. 9 Fire Station Building Account;
as listed on audit abstract #6-1967, be approved for payment. ,
Carried.
GREEN STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Alderman Bangs complained about the inefficient operation of
-the traffic light at Wept Green and North Plain Street because it permits only two cars to
go ,through at a time in east and west bound traffic . Supt. Dingman reported proper parts
had been ordered to correct the situation.
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By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the total sum of $4,600.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to
Current Appropriations - budget accounts #295-60, A-201 and A-211 in the amounts of
$3,200.00, $1,100.00 and $300.00 respectively to finance the foregoing projects .
AYES: 9 - Saccueci, Macali, Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett
NAYS: 5 - Clynes, Hunt, Stallman, Tolles, Hart.
Motion carried.
WEST HILL PARK: Alderman Saccueci reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended
acceptance of a two-acre parcel of land on West Hill offered to the City by Mrs, Frances
MacDaniels for park purposes. Her offer included a 50 foot street right-of-way adjacent
thereto for the purpose of extending Warren Place southerly toward Elm Street. The
Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending acceptance of Mrs. Mac Daniel's
offer. Conditions included in the Offer of Sale were reviewed in detail by Attorney
Freeman.
By Alderman Saccueci : seconded by Alderman Baldwin.
RESOLVED, that the "offer of sale of land" to the City received from Mrs. Frances C.
MacDaniels, dated May 24, 1967, be accepted subject to all terms and conditions contained
therein, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to
sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal.
QJ Mayor Johns voiced his objection to paragraph 8 of the offer which required the City to
expend $20,000.00 in the development of the park in a period of five years . The
Superintendent recommended that this figure be renegotiated to about $5,000.00.
By Alderman Topes: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the motion to accept the offer of sale of land from Mrs. MacDaniels be
tabled. Carried.
DONALD GUNNING. Alderman Saccueci reported the Board of Public Works had approved the
appointment of Donald Gunning as a motor equipment operator at the rate of $3 .00 per hour
and requested Council approval thereof since it was the second merit increment of grade 27. '
Mr . ' Stallman advised the Finance Committee felt the request was justified.
By Alderman Saccueci: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, ,hat the Board's appointment of Donald Gunning as a motor equipment operator at
the rate of' $3 .00 per hour, the second merit increment step of grade 27 in the
Compensation Plan, be approved. Carried.
BIDS No. 9 FIRE STATION- Alderman Hunt presented an analysis of bids received May 25 on �
the construction of a new fire station for Co. #9. It was reviewed in detail by John
Miller, Architect. (See copy attached to minuted) . The bids appeared to be approximately
$70,000.00 higher than the architects' estimates . Alderman Tolles expressed his
frustration about this fact because he felt it was the second time recently that the
Council had been asked to commit itself based on estimates which later proved to be too
low. After considerable discussion it was agreed to postpone action on the bids for one
week.
By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Rundle
RESOLVEDthat the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Council on June 14,
1967 at 7:30 p.m. to take final action on the bids for No. 9 Fire Station.
Alderman Tolles recommended that the Public Safety Committee make an effort to renegotiate
the architects' fees in view of the fact that the bids were so much over estimates.
Alderman Clynes objected to such a procedure and Aldermen Barrettand Hart concurred with
Mr. Clynes. Motion carried.
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECTS: Alderman Baldwin advised that the Youth Bureau had decided �.-
to allocate $500.00, within its budget, to operate summer playground projects at South
Hill and West Hill schools, both of which had to be discontinued by the City School
District . He felt they would help compensate for the shortage in playgrounds, due to
loving West Side House to the Flood Control project.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves in principle the vote of the Ithaca Youth
Bureau to allocate $500.00 from its budget to the 1967 summer playground programs of
South Hill and West Hill schools in cooperation with the City School District.
Carried.
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On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y.
hEGULAR. MEETING 7:30 P.M. JUNE 7' 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macau, Rosica, Bangs, ;Anderson, Rundle, Hunt,
Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles Hart,
Attorney -- Freeman Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Housing Authority Director - Mrs. Blanchard
City Engineer - Howard Schlieder City Planner - Kasprzak
Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Planning Comm. - Parkes
Chief of Police -. VanOstrand Controller - Russell
Fire Chief - We Clerk - Blean
F#e Commissioners Paetow, :Kish Deputy Clerk - Grey
mINU'VES: Minates of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on May 9th,
as recorded by the Clerk, were;,,approved.
HOWAIM SCHLIEDER CITT ENGINEER: The Superintendent introduced Mr. Howerd Schlieder to
members of the Council and advised that Mr. Schlieder had been appointed City Engineer
by the Board. of Public Works, effective June 1, 1967, to fill a vacancy in this office
since the resignation of Mr. Melchen in the Fall. of 1966.
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r� TA7 R01,Tj CORRECTION: The Clerk read a letter from.the City Assessor stating that a
meciran cal failure of an Addrgs.sograph machine had resulted in a failure in one instance
'.� to print the total assessment..-of a property owner, which resulted in an addition to the
J net taxable valuation for 1967 of $10,300.00. He recommended that the tax roll be
corre-eted to reflect this change:
By Ajderr an �ts'�laiah: seconded by Alderman Clynes:
WHF'REAS the final Tax Roll for 1967 which was presented to the Common Council on May 3,
1967, lii d which showed a net taxable valuation of $96,225,878.00, now appears'to be in
error due t'& d mechanical error- amounting to 'a net increase of $10,300.00,
NOW THER"r:;r6PY 'BE IT RESOLVED, that the .Tax Roll for 1967 be corrected -to show the
r(111n-wing corrected: valuations:
Present Tax Roll Corrected Tax Roll
V�.�uatiOn of Land. R,377,850.00 2 ,379700.00
V81ulat11 or?"of buildings 211,787,100.00 211,795,550000
Tpte:l Valuation of real property A09164,550-00+4,950.00 240,175,250.00
Lesc a.teri7ption for railroad ceiling 798,552.00 798 552.00
239933 239,37 9 .00
Less valuation. cf exempt property 146,725,550-00 146 725 550.00
T6i86j: tier valuation of real property 92, 0,8 8.00 92,651,149-00
Plus,valuatiozr of special franchises ;�,585,030.00 3,585,030.00
Total iL'e"t daluation of TAXABLE PROPERTY $96;22.5,878,00 $96,236,178.00
AIM W'rlM.EAS, this Council did by resolution, dated May,3,. 1967, `apprav'e a total. tax -ley
fob* city purposes of' $1,722',443 .00 based on a total net taxable valuation of
$96,225 87$.00 which has since
s ._ proved to be incorrect, and'
WI IfiREI , Iae 1967 Tax Roll has now been corrected to show :a total net taxable 4zdaation
of-196,236-,dj6.00, which will produce a total tax levy of -$1,722,627.59"at 4he"t i rate
estab'lis'hed on may 3rd, .:
NW .THE&FORE BE IT� RESOLVED, that the total. tax 'levy oi''`$I T"22 443.b0 'wAiLlirs 'gproved.
b� the Mouncl on May 3, 1967 be corrected -by increasing' it to $1,722,627.59, or as near
as may IMF=; and that the Warrant prepared and served on-the City Chamberlain by the City
Cllr -o: a:sy 29, 1967 �n the corrected amount bfl$1,722,641.51 be approved and ratified,
acid
BE'{Pi FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contingent Fund: in'�ih.e 1967 Budget be increased from.
$ 0,(? a g) ? to $50,184,37, which will provide a 'balanced budget at ,the established tax
rate rif X1.7.90 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
AYES: 1.4
NAYS: O Carried and approved by the Mayor,
NR8, 'ToM�k .s--LEAVE OF'ABS-dCE: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor requesting`A
mfg ,_',vv le ve of a s nce for the months of July anal August for Mrs.. Catherine Tompkins;
aAd that he' be permitted to hire Mrs. Susan Bordon;i 'as a temporary replacement during
her a'b s en c
By Alderm��.n Stallman; seconded by Alderman Tolles:
Rt'83OI�V 0 that Mrs. Catherine Tompkins be granted a maternity 'leave of absence during the
months of July and August 1967, as requested by the City Assessor; and further that the
Assessor 'be authorized to hire Mrs. Suzanne Bordord on a temporary basis during this
peri.nda
Cexri-d.
` ' '+► .a.. d4tN• 1, LOST
MRS. MARNA MC NEAL: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain who advised that
Mrs . Marna McNeal, who had been serving in a provisional capacity, had passed a civil
service examination for the position of Account Clerk and he recommended her permanent
appointment to this position.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED that Mrs. Marna McNeal be appointed permanently as an Account Clerk at an annual
salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17 in the Compensation Plan; and that her
appointment become effective immediately'.
Carried.
✓" EGNER & NEIDERKORN AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommend-
ing approval of an agreement with Egner & Neiderkorn Associates, Inc, for the preparation , ,
of the survey and application for the Urban Renewal Downtown II project in accordance
with rates for this service which was approved by the Council on May 3, 1967.
Alderman Clynes advised there was $1,300,00 included in the current budget for .this work.
Mayor Johns expressed the hope that the Planners would work closely with the Urban
Renewal Agency and its Director in their work.
By Alderman- Stallman: seconded by Alderman Barrett.
RESOLVED,' that the Council hereby approves an agreement with Egner & Neiderkorn as
recommended by the Planning Board; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
and execute it on behalf of the City upon its approval by the City Attorney.
Carried:
F17E PREVENTION CODE AMENDMEN": The Clerk read a letter from the Fire Chief advising that
the N.Y.S. Air Pollution Control Board had recently issued regulations dealing with open
fires which, in effect, make open burning illegal in the City of Ithaca. He therefore
recommended that Section 3.04 and paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 26.01 of the Fire..
Prevention Code of the City of Ithaca be deleted from the City's Fire.Prevention Code.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Barrett:
F7-ZIOLVED,that. the- Fire l r�,-ention Code of the City of Ithaca, be and it hereby is amended
by deleting therefrom the following sections:`
Sec. 3 .04, burr_ g operations. (delete entire section)
Sec. 26,01. Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
Par. .a Permit required. (delete entire paragraph)
Par. b. :. Location restricted. (delete entire paragraph)
Effective upon_piubUcatioz.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
ROBERT H. HEAD: Mayor Johns announced that' he had appointed Robert H. Head on May 5th
as a member of the Ithaca Housing Authority to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Jack K. Kiely
FIRE COMMISSIONER: The Clerk advised that the term of Ray Paetow as Fire Commissioner
would expire on June 30, 1967 and th.-_.t action to fill this impending vacancy would be in
;order at this time. Mayor Johns indicated that he expected to select a person for this
position within the next ten days or so.
BIDS- °.VOTING MACHINE: The Clerk reported that he had advertised for and received a bid
from the Automatic Voting Machine Corp. , Jamestown, New York to furnish the'City with
one new 9/30 Standard Automatic Voting Machine for a total net delivered price of
$1,6ii.00. He recommended its acceptance.
By .-Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with the
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation for furnishing the City of Ithaca with a standard
automatic voting machine for 't'he total net sum 6f:$1,611.00 in accordance with the terms
of its bid submitted. Carried.
GILES STREET - SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk reported that he had held a public auction of lot ,, .,
at 608, 702 and 704 Giles Street on May 24, 1967 at which time these three lots had been
c�'fered for sale as a unit to the highest bidder as authorized by the Council. He advised
that 'bds. ranging from a low of $1,500,00 to a high of $4,005.00 had been received and
that he had sold these lots to Mr. David A. Saperstone, the highest bidder.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Barrett
.RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to review the zoning ordinance as it relates
to parking requirements, in the business district and report thereon with recommendations
to the Council.
Carried:
-3- June 7, 1967
NORTH MEADOW STREET REZONING: Mr. Kasprzak, City Planner, reported that the Planning Board
had reviewed requests received from property owners to rezone the 500 block of North
Meadow Street. He presented charts and maps pertaining to the area in question as well
as to the Inlet Valley as a whole, being the area in general located between the Flood
Control channel and North Meadow Street. His maps in support of a comprehensive zoning
plan for the Inlet Valley area included the following:
(1) A map of the existing uses
(2) A diagramatic presentation of anticipated trends of development as seen
by the Planners
(3) A general plan of the Inlet Valley area showing existing zoning
(4) A general plan of the Inlet Valley area showing a proposed zoning plan as
recommended by Planning Board.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendations for rezoning the entire Inlet Valley
area be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for further study and report with
the understanding that the Committee give the matter full publicity for the benefit of
the genera]. public and to all City department heads having an interest in the proposal.
Benito Campagnolo urged approval of the rezoning on North Meadow Street immediately to
permit expansion of Meadow Cleaners. Alderman Saccucci urged this also. Attorney Free-
man, advised that no amendment to the zoning ordinance may be made without first holding
a hearing thereon as required. On the request of Alderman Clynes a five-minute recess
was declared to discuss the Meadow Street aspect with Mr. Campagnolo further. At the end
�n of the recess the Mayor called the meeting to order at approximately 8:25 P.M.
�..� Alderman Clynes offered an amendment that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be empowered
to set the time for public hearing on the comprehensive plan for rezoning the Inlet
Valley area as recommended by the Planning Board. After some further discussion it
appeared to be the general feeling that, while there was some need to expedite the No.
Meadow Street phase, the entire plan warranted some further study. Alderman Clynes then
withdrew his amendment, and a vote was taken on Alderman Stallman's motion with the
understanding that a public hearing on the No. Meadow Street phase be held at the next
regular meeting of the Council. Motion carried.
By Alderman Gaccucci: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk to advertise a
public hearing to be held by the Common Council at 7:30 p.m. on July 5, 1967 on a pro-
posal to rezone properties on the east side of the 500 block of No. Meadow Street, for
their respective depths, from a B-1 to a B-2 zone.
Carried. '
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FIRE BELL RELOCATION: The Superintendent presented a proposed plan to relocate the old
fire bell on' a concrete foundation at the new Central Fire Station on West Green Street.
He�'Advised that the Veteran Volunteer Firemens' Association had agreed to provide a suit-
able plaque supplying historial information about the bell. He requested an appropriat-
ion of $400.00 to cover the cost of moving the bell.
By Alderman Barrett: seconded by Alderman Macali
RESOLVED, that the sum of $400.00 be appropriated from the (xontigent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budget account A-81-400, Fire Department, to finance the cost of moving
the old fire bell.
AYES: 14; NAYS: 0 Carried.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW CON4IITTEE: The Clerk advised that the terms of office of all
members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee expired on June 1, 1967; that the
Board of Public Works recommended reappointment of Commissioners McGee and Yengo as its
representatives; and that the Planning Board had recommended appointment of Commissioners
Schmidt and Parkes as its representatives of this Committee. Action was then taken to
"select an Alderman to serve on the committee.
Alderman Bangs nominated Alderman Tolles and Alderman Saccuedi nominated Alderman Anderson.
By, Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Rundle
F8801AD, that the nominations be closed. Carried.
The-'Clerk then cast a secret ballot which resulted in eight votes being cast for Alder-
i�an Tolles and six for Alderman Anderson.
Mayor Johns then announced his appointment of the new Capital Improvements Review Com-
mittee for the year ending June 1, 1968 as follows:
N. Arnold Tolles, Council Representative William F. Schmidt, Planning Bd. Represent.
Carl J. Yengo, Bd. of Public Works Rep. James D. Parkes, " it It
Wm. J. McGee, it it tt It
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of the foregoing members of the Capital Improve-
ments Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1968 be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
-4- June 7, 1967
FLOOD CONTROL RIGHTS-OF-�WAY: Attorney Freeman presented five separate agreements of
adjustment for additional rights of way to the State for the Flood Control project. He
advised they were similar to several others approved by the Council from time to time
and recommended their approval:
By Alderman Barrett: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in the
name of and on behalf of the City of Ithaca, under its Corporate Seal, agreements of
adjustment with payment waived ($1.00 P.W. ) covering the following rights-of-way:
(1) Map No. 203; parcel no. 168, 169, 170, 243
(2) Map No. 2o4 253, 254, 255, 256, 257
(3) Map No. 205 258, 259, 26o, 261
(4) Map No. 2o6 262,263, 264, 265, 266, 267
(5) Map No. 207 " 268 +
AYES: 14
NAYS c 0 Carried.
FLORAL"AVENUE PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Attorney Freeman presented a progress report of the
purchase of remanent parcels of property along Floral Avenue in the Flood Control project
area` as' follows:
19 transactions- closed at a total cost of $76,448.48
3 additional�puxchase contracts signed at 1,455.00
8 others that 'the'City has not taken title to nor does it have purchase contracts
v UNDERWATER LAND GRANT: The Attorney reported that proceedings started on March 10, 1961
to acquire an underwater land grant from New York State under the old channel of Cayuga
Inlet for property needed in connection with the Sewage Treatment Plant and the proposed
garage facility now under consideration had not been completed. He advised that since
the land, deeded by the City 'is not' to be..used for park purposes the State will require
that the' pay one-half'of the &ppraisal value of $2,800.00, or a total cost to the
City of $1,400.00. He requested than an appropriation of $1,400.00 be made available for
this purpose. He advisdd also that the State had requested the City to reaffirm a "Notice
of Application" dated March 10, 1961, regarding this matter. It was decided to finance
the purchase price of $1,400.00 from the Public Work Maintenance Facility Construction
Account.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the purchase of land from the State of New York in connection with the
aforementioned under-water land grant at a cost of $1,400.00 be approved; and that the
cost thereof be approved as a charge aipainet the Public Works Maintenance Construction
Account; and the sum of $1,400.00 is hereby appropriated from said construction account
for such purpose, and
`E .!. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the "Notice of Application", dated March 10, 1961, pertain-
_.;:.l o said under-water land grant be approved and reaffirmed subject to all of its terms
"and conditions .
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried.
TAX BILLS EXPUNGED: Attorney Freeman presented two tax bills rendered against the City
School District for property it had purchased and he recommended that they be expunged.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the following 1967 City tax bills, rendered against the City School District
be ordered expunged as recommended by the City Attorney:
Location of Property City Tax _
N. Albany Street $219.28
410 N. Albany Street 14.32
Carried.
CASS PARK APPRAISAL: Controller Russell requested an appropriation of not to exceed
750.00 to finance the cost of an appraisal of Cass Park which was required to support
the City's application for state and federal aid, submitted recently to the Bureau of
Outdoor Recreation.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the sum of $750.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
appropriations, budget account A-64, Planning Board, to finance the cost of an appraisal
of Cass Park; and that the City Controller be authorized to engage the services of
National Farm Consultants to make such a survey.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried.
-5- June 7, 1967
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #20i On recommendation of the Controller action was taken to establish
Capital Reserve Fund #20 as follows:
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
WHEREAS, this Council has included $20,000 in the Water Fund budgets for 1966 and 1967
respectively, and intends to include additional amounts of $20,000 during the years 1968,
1969 and 1910 to finance the cost of construction, reconstruction and improvement of the
water system serving the West Hill area of the City and its environs, which has been
estimated at a total cost of $100,000.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 6-C of the General 'Municipal Law of
the State of New York that
(1) there be and hereby is authorized and established a Capital Reserve Fund, to wit,
the construction, reconstruction of water mains and all appurtenances connected
therewith for the improvement of the water supply to the West Hill area, 'which fund
shall be knowh 'and designated as Capital Reserve Fund No. 20, West Hill Water Develop-
ment, and which may be referred to. as Capital Reserve Fund No. 20,
(2) the maximum estimated cost of said capital improvement, as far as known at this time
is $100,000.00
(3) that there is hereby appropriated to said fund, the sum of $20,000.00 from the 1966
Water Fund budget, plus the sum of $20,000.00 from the 1967 Water Fund budget',
making a total of $40,000.00
(4) that the City Controller be directed to deposit such appropriations, as soon as
available, in said fund in one or more banks designated as depositaries of the funds
C of the City of Ithaca
J (5) that the Controller be authorized and directed to invest the monies in such fund 'as
T provided by law
(6) that the Controller shall keep a separate account of such fund in the manner provided
by Sec. 6C of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
(7) 'that expenditures shall be made from such fund only by an authorization of this
Council and only for the specified capital improvement herein above described.
AYES: i
NAYS: 0 Carried.
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Controller Russell requested an appropriation of $8,000.00 -to
firiaface the cost of a proposed beautificati-on project, to be sponsored by the Youth Bureau,
similar to one sponsored in 1966 in the Six Mile Creek watershed. He advised that state
aid will be available through the N. Y. State Youth Commission equal to 100% of the wages
of seven boys-f`or a period of 7 weeks and that the City will be required to furnish small
tools and materials and two supervisors as its share of the cost. He estimated the City's
share at $2,000.00.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED that the sum of $8,000.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budet account A209-a, to finance the cost of a Beautification Project to
be sponsored by the Youth Bureau on behalf of the City, and
BE -IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of state aid for this project, the City Controller
be authorized and directed to credit such state aid directly back to the Contingen --Fund.
AYES: 1L
NAYS:? 0 Carried.
POLICE CAR APPROPRIATION: The Controllerreported that a police car had been involved in
a recent accident causing damages estimated at $512.00 .
By Alderman Stallman: s.ec`onded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the sum' &' $512.00 be appropriated from the, Contingent Fund. to Current
Appropriations, budget account A-82-Police Department, to finance the•;co5t of repairing
the police car; and that in the event there is any insurance settlement received by the
City for this accident that the Controller be authorized to credit it directly to the
Contingent Fund.
AYES: 14 '
NAYS:, •,0 Carried. ,
AUDIT'': ,By Alderman Stallman:` 'seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the bills aui3 ted and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount
of $213,779.23, in the Geh6ral' Pund, and $38.38 in No. 9 Fire Station Building Account,`
as -listed on audit abstract #6.1967, be approved for payment. ..,
Carried.
GREEN STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Alderman Bangs complained about the inefficient operation of
the traffic light at West Green and North Plain Street because it permits only two cars to
go ,through at a time in east and west bound traffic . Supt. Dingman reported proper parts
had been ordered to correct the situation.
-6- ,Tune 7, 1967
SALES TAX: Controller Russell reported that each City has a right to participate in any
local sales tax collected on business within its corporate limits up to a maximum of 50%
of the total amount collected. In order to do so the City of Ithaca must exert its
prior right and file a copy of its official action requesting such participation with the
Tompkins County Board of Supervisors not later than July 1, 1967, which is six months
Prior to the County's next fiscal year.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
(1) That the City Attorney and The City Controller be authorized and directed to
draft the necessary resolutions, ordinances, or local laws to enable the City
of Ithaca to collect the maximum sales tax available to it on all sales trans- am
actions within the City of Ithaca, pursuant to Article 29 of the New York State
Tax Law.
(2) That the City Attorney be directed to request Tompkins County Board of Supervisors
to waive the six month's waiting period in order that the City may become eligible
to participate in the present sales tax effective December 1, 1967.
(3) That the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Common Council to
adopt the necessary enabling legislation which will permit it to participate in the
present sales tax at the earliest possible date as provided by law.
Alderman Tolles asked that the record show his personal support of the foregoing resolu-
tion be not construed as his approval of the levy of the County Sales Tax but rather that
he felt that Ithaca's taxpayers were entitled to their proper share of the tax as pro-
vided by law.
By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be amended to provide that the Council's action be
taken without implying any position of the Council regarding the levy of the County
sales tax.
A vote on the amendment was taken by the Clerk which resulted in its being carried.
A vote on the original motion as thus amended was then taken which resulted in its
being carried also. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPT. DOOR APPROPRIATION: Alderman Hunt requested an additional appropriation of
1,850.00 for the Fire Department to replace a damaged overhead door at Central Fire
Station caused when a short-circuit in an auxiliary starter on a fire truck caused it MW
to start and, being in gear, go through the door.
By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,850.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budget account #A-81 - Fire Department, to finance the cost of replacing
the overhead door at Central Fire Station.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - SPEED OF TRAINS: Alderman Saccucci reported that the Board
of Public Works had recommended that the speed of trains be regulated at 10 m.p.h. while
crossing West Clinton, State, Seneca and Buffalo Streets and a maximum of 15 m.p.h. at all
other points in the City.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Anderson
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to draft an ordinance to regulate the speed
of trains in the City, as recommended by the Board of Public Works, and present it to the
Council at its next meeting. Carried.
f ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - BAKER PARK, BRYANT PARK, CITY CEMETERY: Alderman Saccucci
reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of
$4,600.00 to finance the following projects:
Baker Park - Sidewalk construction along Elmira Rd. adjacent to park $ 3,200.00
Bryant Park - development of children's play areas, fence, etc. 1,100.00
City Cemetery - fence around a portion of the cemetery 300.00
Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed these reports and,
being disturbed about receiving requests for additional appropriations so soon after a
adoption of the current budget, recommended that they be deferred until next year; and
that in the meantime they be referred to the Capital Improvements Review Committee for
consideration. One resident of the Bryant Park area appeared before the Council and
pleaded that at least the fence be erected at Bryant Park to prevent small children from
running into the street. Upon inquiry the Superintendent estimated that about $600.00
would be needed for the fence alone in this area.
After some further discussion action was taken on the Board's request as follows :
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-7- June 7, 1967 a
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the total sum of $4,600.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to
Current Appropriations - budget accounts #295-60, A-201 and A-211 in the amounts of
$3,200.00, $1,100.00 and $300.00 respectively to finance the foregoing projects.
AYES: 9 - Saccueci, Macali, Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett
NAYS: 5 - Clynes, Hunt, Stallman, Tolles, Hart.
Motion carried.
WEST HILL PARK: Alderman Saccueci reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended
acceptance of a two-acre parcel of land on West Hill offered to the City by Mrs, Frances
MacDaniels for park purposes. Her offer included a 50 foot street right-of-way adjacent
thereto for the purpose of extending Warren Place southerly toward Elm Street. The
Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending acceptance of Mrs. Mac Daniel's
offer. Conditions included in the Offer of Sale were reviewed in detail by Attorney
Freeman.
By Alderman Saccueci : seconded by Alderman Baldwin.
RESOLVED, that the "offer of sale of land" to the City received from Mrs. Frances C.
MacDaniels, dated May 24, 1967, be accepted subject to all terms and conditions contained
therein, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to
sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal.
QJ Mayor Johns voiced his objection to paragraph 8 of the offer which required the City to
expend $20,000.00 in the development of the park in a period of five years . The
Superintendent recommended that this figure be renegotiated to about $5,000.00.
By Alderman Topes: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the motion to accept the offer of sale of land from Mrs. MacDaniels be
tabled. Carried.
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DONALD Cri��a�3.aaG: Alderman Saccueci reported the Board of Public Works had approved the
appointment of Donald Gunning as a motor equipment operator at the rate of $3 .00 per hour
and requested Council approval thereof since it was the second merit increment of grade 27,
Mr, ' Stallman advised the Finance Committee felt the request was justified.
By Alderman Saccueci: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the Board's appointment of Donald Gunning as a motor equipment operator at
the rate of $3 .00 per hour, the second merit increment step of grade 27 in the
Compensation Plan, be approve?. Carried.
BIDS No. 9 FIRE LS ATION: Alderman Hunt presented an analysis of bids received May 25 on
the construction of a new fire station for Co. #9. It was reviewed in detail by John
Miller, Architect. (See copy attached to minuted) . The bids appeared to be approximately
$70,000.00 higher than the architects' estimates . Alderman Tolles expressed his
frustration about this fact because he felt it was the second time recently that the
Council had been asked to commit itself based on estimates which later proved to be too
low. After considerable discussion it was agreed to postpone action on the bids for one
week.
By Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Rundle
RESOLVEDthat the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Council on June 14,
1967 at 7:30 p.m. to take final action on the bids for No. 9 Fire Station.
Alderman Tolles recommended that the Public Safety Committee make an effort to renegotiate
the architects' fees in view of the fact that the bids were so much over estimates.
Alderman Clynes objected to such a procedure and Aldermen Barrettand Hart concurred with
Mr. Clynes. Motion carried.
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECTS: Alderman Baldwin advised that the Youth Bureau had decided
to allocate $500.00, within its budget, to operate summer playground projects at South
Hill and West Hill schools, both of which had to be discontinued by the City School
District. He felt they would help compensate for the shortage in playgrounds, due to
losing West Side House to the Flood Control project.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by .Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves in principle the vote of the Ithaca Youth
Bureau to allocate $500.00 from its budget to the 1967 summer playground programs of
South Hill and West Hill schools in cooperation with the City School District.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. /
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ANALYSIS OF BIDS RECEIVED ITHACN, �•v.
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309 COLLEGE AVENUE
ITHACA , NEW YORK
prepared by
Levatich and Miller
Architects,
119 West Buffalo Street
Ithaca , New York
Refer to BID TABULATION , attached to this report , for the complete
breakdown on bids received from all contractors .
The apparent low bidders and their respective bids are as follows :
General Construction Work
McPherson Builders , Ithaca , N .Y.
$242 ,780 . 00 Base Bid
1 ,600 . 00 Alternate GCI (provide (2) 12 ' -8" wide overhead
doors in lieu of ( 1 ) 30 ' -8" wide)
+ 2 ,000 .00 Alternate GC2 (provide complete lightning protection
for building)
Heating , Ventilating and Air Conditioning Work
Hull Heating and P1um.bing , Ithaca , N.Y.
$ 29 , 800 .00 Base Bid
6, 125 .00 Alternate HI (eliminate snow melting equipment
in ramp to street)
Alternate H2 (substitute Powers temperature controls
for Johnsons)
310 .00 Alternate H3 (substitute Honeywell temperature controls ;
for Johnsons)
Plumbing Work
Hull Heating and Plumbing , Ithaca , N.Y.
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Superior Electric , Ithaca , N .Y .
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Total Base Bid on all work $327 , 525 -00.+1
Total Cost of work including deduct alternates 319 , 790.00
Preliminary Cost Estimate 4 October 1966 308 ,000 .00
Preliminary Cost Estimate. Revised 4 November 1966 286 ,000 .00
Factors contributing to actual construction costs exceeding the
Preliminary Cost Estimate are as follows :
1 . Increased Construction Costs :
a . Sales Tax - 3% increase in sales tax on material went
into effect in March 1967 .
b . Labor - Recent Labor Settlements resulting in increased
wages and fringe benefits have caused an approximate 8%
total increase in construction costs . In preparing the
preliminary cost estimate we had anticipated only the
normal 2% annual increase.
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due to:
1 . Labor Shortage.
2 . Increased Overhead Costs .
3. Increased Compensation Costs .
4. Problems in work scheduling due to
delayed material deliveries .
d . Material - Material costs continue to rise along with the
increased construction activity.
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that Institutional Building Construction Costs on a national
average were up 5% from January 1966 to January 1967. This
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2 . Foundation Work; Due to existing poor soil conditions the
foundations lur the new building had to be increased beyond
normal design conditions . Soil test investigations and foun-
dation design were completed after the preparation of the
preliminary cost estimate .
3 . Site Conditions : Because of the small site ( the new building
covers approximately 75% of the site) the Bidders have in-
cluded extra costs to cover problems anticipated such as :
protecting adjoining property , foundation excavation and back-
fill , material storage, crane work, etc. The preliminary cost
estimate could not reflect these costs because the building
had not been designed.
4. Fire Alarm System: The Gamewell alarm system was added to the
original program.
In summary , the following figures represent an approximate dollar
value for the factors contributing to the higher construction costs
as compared to the preliminary cost estimate.
$286 ,000 .00 Preliminary Cost Estimate
+ 27 , 000 .00 1 . Increased Construction Costs
+ 81,050 . 00 2. Extra Foundation Work
+ 5 , 750 . 00 3 . Site Conditions
+ 4 ,000. 00 4. Fire Alarm System
$330 ,800.00 Total of Estimate and recent cost increases
$327 , 525 .00 Total [lase Bid Received
When considering the problems of increased construction costs , one
should be aware of the fact that the present situation will , in
all probability , not improve but will increase in magnitude . The
recent labor agreements are for increased wages and fringe benefits
over the next 3 years . Engineering News - Record reports in its
March 1967 edition that a 20% increase on a national average is
expected in the next 6 years . Construction costs in the Ithaca area
are far above the national average. Any delay in 'the actual con- `
sttuction will result in increased construction costs .
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Shower/Toilet Area .
1 , 140 . 00 2. Eliminate acoustical tile.
300.00 3. Cut hardware allowance.
900. 00 4. Substitute oak for teak wood for counter tops ,
shelving and benches .
300.00 5, Change refrigerator manufacturer.
480 . 00 6. Eliminate insulation in overhead doors .
500 . 00 7. Substitute lighter overhead doors .
14 ,000 . 00 8. Substitute painted concrete block for brick.
( the cost of painting is approximately $2 ,500 . 00
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
SPECIAL MEETING 7:30 P.M. June 14, 1967
PRESENT: Mayor Johns
Aldermen (10) - Clyfres, Saccucci, Rosica, Anderson, Hunt, Rundle, Baldwin,
Stallman,.,. Barrett, Hart.
ABSENT:, Aldermen (-4) Macal , 'Bangs, -Yavits, Tolles.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman Fire Chief - Weaver
Urban Renewal Director Daley Controller : Russell
Ithaca Housing Authority Blariehard City Clerk - Blean
Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Deputy Clerk - Grey
Fire Commissioners - Paetow, Bruce
Mayor Johns announced that Alderman Yavits had been called out of town due to the death
of his brother and therefore could not be present at this meeting.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to write to Mr. Yavits and express the Council's
condolence to him on the death of his brother.
Unanimously carried.
Mayor Johns then announced that he had called this special meeting as requested by the
aldermen to consider the following items:
(1) A local law regarding the City's participation in the County Sales Tax.
(2) Bids on No. 9 Fire Station.
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LOCAL LAW - SALES TAX: Alderman Stallman intraduced=";-proposed"Local Law" imposing
taxes on sales of tangible personal property and certain services, occupancy of hotel
rooms, admission charges and club dues, pursuant to Art. 29 of the Tax Law of New York.
the rate of-tax was specified at the rate of,one'`and one-half percent. Attorney Freeman
reviewed the proposal and explained it would have. the effect of participating in the
present County sales tax and would not impose an additional tax,
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law (copy attached) entitled, "A Local Law Imposing
Tak6'b on Sales,' 6f Tangible Personal Property and Certain Services, Occupancy of Hotel
RAaffis',-Adhd lion Charges and Club Dues, pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State
_a;lew York, be `' eceived and laid on the fable.
Carried.
Aldermah`$�-allman noted that the Local Law must lay on the table for at least seven
days prior to`its` adoption. He suggested that another special meeting be called for this
purpose.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Council at 5:00 p.m.
on Thursday, June 22, 1967, to take action om the enactment 'of the foregoing local law.
Carried.
BIbS` -: NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Hunt presented a revised budget for the construction
of a new fire station for Co. 9 at 309 College Ave. 0 indicating the following:
Apparent low bids received on May 25th $ 346,530.00
Deduct Items 29,679-00
Total of Contract Items 31.00
Other costs , 87x5119.20
$ 404,370.20
Fire Chief Weaver reviewed the proposed deductions and answered questions about them.
'She Chief advised thl. he had recommended items~ l through 14 and that the Public Safety
Committee had added items 15 and 16."
'Su lAing Commissioner VanMarter objected to the deduction of items ll and 16, Mayor Johns
8bjected to the elimination of item 16, and Alderman Saccucci objected to all the pro-
posed`'deductions .
y Alderman Hunt: seconded by Alderman Clynes
t4iEt, the Architects' canvass of bids for the construction of a new fire station for
company No.- 9, which were received by the Board of Fire Commissioners on May 25, 1967,
i.rcar_ate that the following were the apparent low bidders:
•7n General construction - McPherson Builders $ 244,780'.00
Electric - Superior Electric Co. 35,490.00
Heating & Ventilating- Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 36,515.00
Plumbing - Hull Heating & Plumbing 06 ;Inc:' + `' 19 745.00
$ 346.530.00
AND WHEREAS, the Board has recommended deductions totaling $29,679.00 thereby reducing
the above bids to the following net bid prices:
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McPherson Builders $ 235,970.00
Superior Electric Company 31,580.00
Donohue-Halverson, Inc . 29,556.00
Hull Heating & Plumbing Co., Inc. 19,745-00'
$ 3316,851.00
AND WHEREAS, other construction costs will increase the total Adjusted estimated cost of
the project to $404,370.20,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby approves the total estimated
cost of the new fire station at $404,370.20 and authorizes the Board of Fire Commissioners
to award contracts totaling $316,851.00 for its construction; and that the City Clerk be
authorized to notify all the respective low bidders immediately of the City's intent to
proceed with this project.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be amended to omit item 16 of the deductions for th .
cooling tower amounting to $2,040.00 which would increase total cost to $406,410.20.
A roll" call vote on the foregoing amendment resulted in the following:
AYES: 5 - Saccucci, Rosica, Baldwin, Barrett, Hart
NAYS: 5 - Clynes, Anderson, Rundle, Hunt, Stallman
Due to a tie vote the Mayor voted in the negative and declared the amendment defeated.
Motion defeated.
A roll call vote on the original motion was then taken which resulted as follows:
AYES: 9
NAYS: 1 - Barrett Motion Carried.
BY Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council expresses its appreciation and thanks to members of the Public
Safety (Committee who lead opent mAny long hours in reviewing the bids on No. 9 Fire Station.
Carried.
Alderman Hunt called attention to the need for additional financing of the project to
cover the increased cost,
By Alderman Hunt: seconded bY.AldermaA QVOY s
RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized and directed to engage the service of
the City's bonding attorneys to prepare an amended bond resolution by increasing the
amount of $325,000.00 previously authorized, to a total of $353,000.00 to finance this
project. Carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: John R. Cappozzi, Pres. of the P.B.A., appeared before the
Council and, speaking as an individual, opposed arguments by the District Attorney app
ing in the newspaper in favor of a joint County-City public safety building. He Felt
the recent approval by the Board of Supervisors of such a building by a vote of 9 to 7
was, just a "stall" tactic because he felt such a vote would not be sufficient to authorize
a bond issue to finance it. He urged the Council to consider construction of a city
police building. "We don't want a joint building. It's about time we had a place of
our .own," he continued. He recommended that the Eagles Building be modernized and used
as a police building until such time as a new one can be provided. On recommendation
of Alderman Stallman, who noted the matter was not on the agenda for this meeting, Mr.
Cappozzi was thanked for presenting his views on the matter.
HAROLD HUNT - RESIGNATION: Alderman Hunt presented and read his written resignation as
Alderman for the 4th Ward to become effective on June 21, 1967. He expressed his regret
in having to do so but advis-d he had no alternative since he was moving to Syracuse with
other Agway employees and would not be a property owner in Ithaca after June 23rd.
Mr. Hunt called the Mayor's attention to the need for naming a member of the Council to
succeed him on the following. Committees:
Public Safety Committee - Chairman
Urban Renewal Committee
Special Committee on County-City Police Building
He asked that someone be named to the last Committee as soon as possible to give the
City full representation on its continued study of this matter.
Mayor Johns expressed his personal feeling that Mr. Hunt had been a very good Alderman,
who had continued to work tirelessly at all times and had given unstintingly of his
time and efforts to all municipal affairs coming to his attention, and particularly
those relating to mattes of public safety. He felt his work as an Alderman had been . z
very beneficial to the City.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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LOCAL LAW
LOCAL LAW of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, imposing taxes on sales and
use of tangible personal property and certain services, occupancy of hotel rooms, ad-
mission charges and club dues, pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New
York.
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
(a) When used in this Local Law, the term"person" includes an individual, partner-
ship, society, association, joint stock company, corporation, estate, receiver, trustee,
assignee, referee, and any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity,
whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of the foregoing.
(b) When used in this Local Law for the purposes of the taxes imposed by sub-
divisions (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 2 and by Section 4, the following terms
shall mean:
(1) Purchase at retail. A purchase by any person for any purpose other than
those set forth in clauses (A) and (B) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (4) of this
subdivision.
(2) Purchaser. A person who purchases property or to whom are rendered services,
the receipts from which are taxable under this Local Law.
j (3) Receipt. The amount of the sale price of any property and the charge for any
service taxable under this Local Law, valued in money, whether received in money or other-
wise, including any amount for which credit is allowed by the Vendor to the purchaser,
without any deduction for expenses or early payment discounts, but excluding any credit
for tangible personal property accepted in part payment and intended for resale and
excluding the cost of transportation of tangible personal property sold at retail where
such cost is separately stated in the written contract, if any, and on the bill rendered
to the purchaser. For special rules governing computation of receipts, see Section 5.
(4) Retail Sale. (i) A sale of tangible personal property to any person for any
purpose, other than (A) for resale as such or as a physical component Fart of tangible
personal property, or (B) for use by that person in performing the services subject to
tax under paragraphs (1), (2) , (3) and (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 2 where the
property so sold becomes a physical component part of the property upon which the
services are performed or where the property so sold is later actually taansferred to the
purchaser of the service in conjunction with the performance of the service subject to
tax.
(ii) The term retail sale does not include:
(A) The transfer of tangible personal property to a corporation, soley in con-
sideration for the issuance of its stock, pursuant to a merger or consolidation effected
under the law of New York or any other jurisdiction.
(B) The distribution of property by a corporation to its stockholders as a
liquidating dividend.
(C) The distribution of property by a partnership to its partners in whole or
partial liquidation.
(D) The transfer of property to a corporation upon its organization in consideration
for the issuance of its stock.
(E) The contribution of property to a partnership in consideration for a partner-
ship interest therein.
(5) Sale, selling or purchase. Any transfer of title or possession or both,
exchange or barter, rental, lease or license to use or consume, conditional or otherwise,
in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a consideration, or any agreement therefor,
including the rendering of any service, taxable under this Local Law for a consideration
or any agreement therefor.
(6) Tangible personal property. Corporeal personal property of any nature.
However, except for purposes of the tax imposed by subdivision (b) of Section 2, such
term shall not include gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam.
(7) Use. The exercise of any right or power over tangible personal property by
the purchaser thereof and includes, but is not limited to, the receiving, storage or
any keeping or retention for any length of time, withdrawal from storage, any installa-
tion, any affixation to real or personal property, or any consumption of such property.
(8) Vendor. (i) The term "vendor" includes:
(A) A person making sales of tangible personal property or services, the receipts
from which are taxed by this Local Law.
(B) A person maintaining a place of business in the State and making sales, whether
at such place of business or elsewhere, to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law.
(C) A person who solicits business either by employees, independent contractors,
agents or other representatives or by distribution of catalogs or other advertising
matter and by reason thereof makes sales to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law; and
(D) Any other person making sales to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law, who may be authorized
by the Tax Commission to collect such tax.
(E) The State of New York, any of its agencies, instrumentalities, public
corporations (including a public corporation created pursuant to agreement or compact
with another state or Canada) or political subdivisions when such entity sells services
or property of a kind ordinarily sold by private persons.
(ii) Any salesman, representative, peddler, or canvasser, who is treated by the
Tax Commission as a vdndor, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1101 (b) (8) (ii) of
the Tax Law.
(c) When used in this Local Law for the purposes of the tax imposed under sub-
division (e) of Section 2, the following terms shall mean:
(1) Hotel. A building or portion of it which is regularly used and kept open as
such for the lodging of guests. The term"hotel" includes an apartment hotel, a motel,
boarding house or club, whether or not meals are served.
(2) Occupancy. The use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of
any room in a hotel.
(3) Occupant. A person who, for a consideration, uses, possesses, or has the
right to use or possess, any room in a hotel under any lease, concession, permit,
right of access,license to use or other agreement, or otherwise.
(4) Operator. Any person operating a hotel.
(5) Permanent resident. Any occupant of any room or rooms in a hotel for at
least ninety consecutive days shall be considered a permanent resident with regard
to the period of such occupancy.
(6) Rent. The consideration received for occupancy valued in money, whether
received in money or otherwise.
(7) Room. Any room or rooms of any kind in any part or portion of a hotel, which
is available for or let out for any purpose other than a place of assembly.
(d) When used in this Local Law for purposes of the tax imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2, the following terms shall mean:
(1) Active annual member. A member who is not a life member but who enjoys full
club privileges as distinguished from the privileges enjoyed by a person holding a
nonresident membership, an associate membership, or other partial or restricted member-
ship.
(2) Admission charge. The amount paid for admission, including any service charges
or any charge for entertainment or amusement or for the use of facilities therefor.
(3) Amusement charge. Any admission charge, dues or charge of roof garden,
cabaret or other similar place.
(4) Charge of a roof garden, cabaret or other similar place. Any charge made
for admission, refreshment, service, or merchandise at a roof garden, cabaret or
other similar place.
(5) Dramatic or musical arts admission charge. Any admission charge paid for
admission to a theatre, opera house, concert hall or other hall or place of assembly
for a live dramatic, choreographic or musical performance.
(6) Dues. Any dues or membership fee including any assessment, irrespective of
the purpose for which made, and any charges for social or sports privileges or facilities.
Dues of a life member shall be an annual equivalent to the amount paid as dues, within
this definition, by an active annual member, whether or not the life member paid for
his life membership prior to the imposition of the tax by this Local Law.
(7) Initiation fee. Any payment, contribution, or loan, required as a condition
precedent to membership, whether or not such payment, contribution or loan is evidenced
by a certificate of interest or indebtedness or share of stock, and irrespective of the
person or organization to whom paid, contributed or loaned.
(8) Lessor. Any person who is the owner, licensee, or lessee of any place of
amusement or roof garden, cabaret or other similar place which he leases, subleases
or grants a license to use to other persons who make amusements charges or admission
charges .
(9) Patron. Any person who pays an amusement charge or who is otherwise
required to pay the tax imposed under such subdivision (f) of Section 2.
(10) Place of Amusement. Any place where any facilities for entertainment,
amusement, or sports are provided.
(11) Recipient. Any person who collects or receives or is under a duty to collect
an amusement charge.
(12) Roof garden, cabaret or other similar place. Any roof garden, cabaret or other
similar place which furnishes a public performance for profit.
(13) Social or athletic club. Any club or organization of which a material
purpose or activity is social or athletic.
SECTION 2. Imposition of sales tax.
On and after March first, nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, there is hereby im-
posed and there shall be paid a tax of one and one-half percent upon:
(a) The receipts from every retail sale of tangible personal property except
as otherwise provided in this Local Law.
(b) The receipts from every sale, other than sales for resale, of gas, electricity,
refrigeration and steam, and gas, electric, refrigeration and steam service of what-
ever nature, and from every sale, other than sales for resale, or telephony and
telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service of whatever nature except interstate
and international telephony and telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service.
(c) The receipts from every sale, except for resale, of the following services:
(1) The furnishing of information by printed, mimeographed or multigraphed
matter or by duplicating written or printed matter in any other manner, including the
services of collecting, compiling or analyzing information of any kind or nature and
furnishing reports thereof to other persons, but excluding the furnishing of informa-
tion which is personal or individual in nature and which is not or may not be sub-
stantially incorporated in reports furnished to other persons, and excluding the
services of advertising or other agents, or other persons acting in a representative
capacity,and information services used by-newspapers, radio broadcasters and television
broadcasters in the collection and dissemination of news.
(2) Producing, fabricating, processing, printing or imprinting tangible personal
property, performed for a person who directly or indirectly furnishes the tangible
personal property, not purchased by him for resale,upon which such services are performed.
(3) Installing tangible personal property, or maintaining, servicing, repairing
tangible personal property not held for sale in the regular course of business, whether
or not the services are performed directly or by means of a coin-operated equipment or
by any other means, and whether or not any tangible personal property is transferred
in conjunction therewith, except such services rendered by an individual who is engaged
directly by a private home owner or lessee in or about his residence and who is not in a
regular trade or business offering his services to the public,and except any receipts
from laundering, dry cleaning, tailoring, weaving, pressing, shoe repairing and shoe
shining, and except for installing property which, when installed, will constitute an
addition or capital improvement to real property, property or land, as the terms real
property, property or land are defined in the Real Property Tax. Law, and except such
services rendered on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight with respect
to commercial vessels primarily engaged in interstate or foreign commerce and property
used by or purchased for the use of such vessels for fuel, provisons, supplies, main-
tenance and repairs (other than with respect to articles purchased for the original
equipping of a new ship); provided, however, that nothing contained in this paragraph
shall be construed to exclude from tax under this paragraph or under subdivision (b) of
this section any charge, made by a person furnishing service subject to tax under
subdivision (b) of this section, for installing property at the premises of a purchaser
of such a taxable service for use in connection with such service.
(b) Storing all tangible personal property not held for sale in the regular course
of business and the rental of safe deposit boxes or similar space.
(5) Maintaining, servicing, or repairing real property, property or land, as such
terms are defined in the Real Property Tax Law, whether the services are performed in
or outside of a building, as distinguished from adding to or improving such real
property, property or land, by a capital improvement, but excluding services rendered
by an individual who is not in a regular trade or business offering his services to the
public, and excluding interior cleaning and maintenance services performed on a regular
contractual basis for a term of not less than thirty days, other than window cleaning,
rodent and pest control and trash removal from buildings.
Wages, salaries and other compensation paid by an employer to an employee for
performing as an employee the services described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this
subdivision (c) are not receipts subject to the taxes imposed under such subdivision.
(d) (i) Irrespective of price, when beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages are
sold, or when the charge to the patron or customer is one dollar or more for a sale of
food and drink of any nature or of food alone, receipts from every such sale in or by
restaurants, taverns or other establishments in this City or by caterers, including
in the amount of such receipts any cover, minimum, entertainment or other charge made to
patrons or customers (except those receipts taxed pursuant to subdivision (f) of this
section) :
(1) in all instances where the sale is for consumption on the premises where sold;
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(2) in those instances where the vendor or any person whose services are arranged
for by the vendor, after the delivery of the food or drink by or on behalf of the vendor
for consumption off the premises of the vendor, servLes or assists in serving, cooks,
heats or provides other services with respect to the food or drink; and
(3) in those instances where the sale is for consumption off the premises of the
vendor, and consists of a meal, or food prepared and ready to be eaten, of a kind obtain-
able in restaurants as the main course of a meal, including a sandwich, except where
food other than sandwiches is sold in an unheated state and is of a type commonly sold
in the same form and condition in food stores other than those which are principally
engaged in selling prepared foods .
(ii) The tax imposed by this subdivision shall not apply to food or drink which
is sold to an air line for consumption while in flight.
(e) The rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in this City,
except that the tax shall not be imposed upon (1) a permanent resident, or (2) where
the rent is not more than at the rate of two dollars per day.
(f) (1) Any admission charge where such admission charge is in excess of ten cents
to or for the use of any place of amusement in the City, except charges for admission
to race tracks, boxing, sparring or wrestling matches or exhibitions which charges are
taxed under the laws of this State except taxes imposed by Article 28 of the Tax Law
of the State of New York, or dramatic or musical arts performances, or motion picture,
theatres, and except charges to a patron for admission to, or use of, facilities for
sporting activities in which such patron is to be a participant, such as bowling alleys
and swimming pools. For any person having the permanent use or possession of a box or
seat or a lease or a license, other than a season ticket for the use of a box or seat
at a place of amusement, the tax shall be upon the amount for which a similar box or
seat is sold for each performance or exhibition at which the box or seat is used or
reserved by the holder, licensee or lessee, and shall be paid by the holder, licensee
or lessee.
(2) The dues paid to any social or athletic club in this City if the dues of an
active annual member, exclusive of the initiation fee, are in excess of ten dollars per
year, and on the initiation fee alone, regardless of the amount of dues, if such initiation
fee is in excess of ten dollars, except that the tax shall not apply to a fraternal
society, order or association operating under the lodge system or any fraternal associa-
tion of students of a college or university. Where the tax on dues applies to any such
social or athletic club, the tax shall be paid by all members thereof regardless of the
amount of their dues, and shall be paid on all dues or initiation fees for a period
commencing on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight. In the case of a life
membership, the tax shall be upon the annual amount paid by active annual members as
dues, whether or not the life member paid for or was admitted to such membership prior
to the imposition of the tax under this Local Law, and shall be paid annually by the
person holding such life membership at the time for payment of dues by active annual
members.
(3) The amount paid as charges of a roof garden, cabaret or other similar place
in the state.
SECTION 3. Transitional provisions.
(a) The taxes imposed under subdivisions (a) , (c) and (d) of Section 2 shall be
paid upon all sales made and services rendered on or after March first, nineteen
hundred sixty-eight although made on or rendered under a prior contract, except as
Provided in Section 12, and except that a delivery or transfer of possession of tangible
personal property made after said date pursuant to an agreement for the sale of said
property made before November first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven shall not be subject
to tax if: (1) such agreement for the sale of said property was made in writing, (2) the
particular item or items of property so sold or agreed to be sold were segrated, before
November first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven, from any other similar property in the
possession of the vendor and identified as having been appropriated to such sale or
agreement of sale, and (3) the purchaser, before March first, nineteen hundred sixty-
eight shall have paid to the vendor not less than ten percent of the sale price of
said property.
(b) The tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section 2 shall be paid with respect
to receipts for property or services sold on or after March first, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight although made under a prior contract. Where property or service is sold on
a monthly, quarterly or other term basis and the bills for such property or service are
based on meter readings, the amount received on each bill for such property or service
for a month or other term shall be a receipt subject to the tax, but such tax shall be
applicable to all bills based on meters read on or after March first, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight only where more than one-half of the number of days included in the month
or other period billed are days subsequent to February twenty-eighth, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight; provided, however, that where such bills are for telephone or telegraph
service the tax shall apply to all receipts on such bills dated on or after March first,
nineteen hundred sixty-eight, for which no previous bill was rendered, excepting,
however, charges for services furnished before the date of the first of such bills.
(c) The tax imposed under subdivison (e) of Section 2 shall be paid upon any
occupancy on and after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, although such occupancy
is pursuant to a prior contract, lease or other arrangement. Where rent is paid on a
weekly, monthly or other term basis, the rent shall be subject to the tax imposed under
such subdivision (e) to the extent that it covers any period on and after March first,
nineteen hundred sixty-eight and such rent shall be apportioned on the basis of the
ratio of the number of days falling within said period to the total number of days
covered thereby.
(d) Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the tax imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2 shall be applicable to any admission to or the use of facilities of
a place of amusement occuring on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight,
whether or not the admission charge has been paid prior to such date, unless the tickets
were actually sold and delivered (other than for resale) prior to March first, nineteen
hundred sixty-eight, to a person attending the performance occuring on or after such
date.
SECTION 4. Imposition of compensating use tax.
Unless property or services have already been or will be subject to the sales tax
under this Local Law, there is hereby imposed on every person a use tax for the use
within this City on and after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, except as
otherwise exempted under this Local Law;
(A) of any tangible personal property purchased at retail,
(B) of any tangible personal property manufactured, processed or assembled by the
user, if items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by
him in the regular course of business,
(C) of any of the services described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of
Section 2, and
(D) of any tangible personal property, however acquired, where not acquired for
purposes of resale, upon which any of the services described under paragraphs (2) and
(3) of subdivision (c) of Section 2 have been performed. For purposes of clause (A)
of this section, the tax shall be at the rate of one and one-half percent of the con-
sideration given or contracted to be given for such property, or for the use of such
property, but excluding any credit for tangible personal property accepted in part
payment and intended for resale, plus the cost of transportation except where such
cost is separately stated in the written contract, if any, and on the bill rendered to
the purchaser. For purposes of clause (B) of this section, the tax shall be at the rate
of one and one-half percent of the price at which items of the same kind of tangible
personal property are offered for Bale by the user, and the mere storage, keeping,
retention or withdrawal from storage of tangible personal property by the person who
manufactured, processed or assembled such property shall not be deemed a taxable use
by him. For purposes of clauses (C) and (D) of this section, the tax shall be at the
rate of one and one-half percent of the consideration given or contracted to be given
for the service, including the consideration for any tangible personal property trans-
ferred in conjunction with the performance of the service, plus the cost of trans-
portation of property so transferred and of the tangible personal property upon which
the service was performed, except where such cost is separately stated in the written
contract, if any, and on the bill rendered to the purchaser.
SECTION 5. Special rules for computing receipts and consideration.
(a) The retail sales tax imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2 and the com-
pensating use tax imposed under Section 4 where computed in respect to tangible personal
property wherever manufactured, processed or assembled and used by such manufacturer,
processor or assembler in the regular course of business within this City shall be
based on the price at which items of the same kind of tangible personal property are
offered for sale by him.
(b) Tangible personal property, which has been purchased by a resident of this City
outside of this City for use outside of this City and subsequently becomes subject to
the compensating use tax imposed under this Local Law shall be taxed on the basis of
the purchase price of such property, provided, however:
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(1) That where a taxpayer affirmatively shows that the property was used outside
this City by him for more than six months prior to its use within the City such
property shall be taxed on the basis of current market value of the property at the
time of its first use within the City. The value of such property, for compensating use
tax purposes, may not exceed its cost.
(2) That the compensating use tax on such tangible personal property brought into
this City (other than for complete consumption or for incorporation into real property
located in this City) and used in the performance of a contract or subcontract within
this City by a purchaser or user for a period of less than six months may be based, at
the option of the taxpayer, on the fair rental of such property for the period of use
within this City.
(c) With respect to property leased, or sold under a contract deferring payments,
tax shall be payable at such times and in such amounts as may be prescribed by the State
Tax Commission as provided in Section 1132 of the Tax Law.
(d) If the State Tax Commission has prescribed or shall prescribe schedules of
the amount of tax to be collected upon each gallon of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel
sold at retail service stations, and upon each pack of cigarettes, as provided in
Section 1111 of the Tax Law, the tax thereon shall be collected as prescribed in such
schedules.
SECTION 6. Excemptions from sales and use taxes.
(a) Receipts from the following shall be exempt from the tax on retail sales
imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2 and the compensating use tax imposed under
Section 4:
(1) Food, food products, beverages, dietary foods and health supplements, sold for
human consumption but not including (i) candy and confectionery, (ii) fruit drinks which
contain less than seventy percent of natural fruit juice, (iii) soft drinks, sodas and
beverages such as are ordinarily dispensed at soda fountains or in connection therewith
(other than coffee, tea and cocoa) and (iv) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages, all
of which shall be subject to the retail sales and compensating use taxes, whether or not
the item is sold in liquid form. Nothing herein shall be construed as exempting food or
drink from the tax imposed under subdivision(d) of Section 2.
(2) Water, when delivered to the consumer through mains or pipes.
(3) Drugs and medicines intended for use, internally or externally, in the cure,
mitigation, treatment or prevention of illnesses or diseases in human beings and pro-
ducts consumed by humans for the preservation of health but not including medical
equipment and supplies other than such drugs and medicines, or cosmetics or toilet
articles notwithstanding the presence of medicinal ingredients therein.
(4) Prosthetic aids , hearing aids, or eyeglasses and artificial devices designed
for the use of a particular individual to correct or alleviate physical incapacity.
(5) Newspapers and periodicals.
(6) Tangible personal property, except property incorporated in a building or
structure, for use or consumption directly and exclusively in the production for sale
of tangible personal property on farms, including stock, dairy, poultry, fruit, fur
bearing animals, and truck farms , ranches, nurseries, greenhouses or other similar
structures used primarily for the raising of agricultural or horticultural commodities,
and orchards.
(7) Tangible personal property sold by a mortician, undertaker or funeral director.
However, all tangible personal property sold to a mortician, undertaker or funeral
director for use in the conducting of funerals shall not be deemed a sale for resale
within the meaning of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1, of this Local Law
and shall not be exempt from the retail sales tax.
(8) Commercial vessels primarily engaged in interstate or foreign commerce and
property used by or purchased for the use of such vessels for fuel, provisions, supplies,
maintenance and reapirs (other than articles purchased for the original equipping of a
new ship) .
(9) Fuel sold to an air line for use in its airplanes .
(10) Tangible personal property purchased for use or consumption directly and
exclusively in research and development in the experimental or laboratory sense. Such
research and development shall not be deemed to include the ordinary testing or inspection
of materials or products for quality control, efficiency surveys, management studies,
consumer surveys, advertising, promotions or research in connection with literary,
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(11) The flags of the United States of America and the State of New York.
(12) Tangible personal property sold through coin-operated vending machines at
ten cents or less, provided the retailer is primarily engaged in making such sales and
maintains records satisfactory to the State Tax Commission.
(b) (i) Telephony and telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service used by
newspapers, radio broadcasters and television broadcasters in the collection or dis-
semination of news shall be exempt from the tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section
2 if the charge for such services is a toll charge or charge for mileage services,
including the associated station terminal equipment.
(ii) Gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam, and gas, electric, refrigeration
and steam service of whatever nature for use or consumption directly and exclusively in
research and development in the experimental or laboratory sense shall be exempt from
the tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section 2. Such research and development shall
not be deemed to include the ordinary testing or inspection of materials or products
for quality control, efficiency surveys, management studies, consumer surveys, advertis-
ing, promotions or research in connection with literary, historical or similar projects .
(c) All sales of tangible personal property for use or consumption directly and
exclusively in the production of tangible personal property, gas, electricity,
refrigeration, steam, for sale, by manufacturing, processing, generating, assembling,
refining, mining, extracting, farming,agriculture, horticulture or floriculture, and
all sales of telephone central office equipment and station apparatus or comparable
telegraph equipment for use directly and exclusively in receiving at destination or
in initiating and switching telephone or telegraph communication shall be exempt from
the taxes imposed under subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 2.
(d) Services otherwise taxable under paragraph (1) , (2) or (3) of subdivision (c)
of Section 2 herein shall be excempt from tax under this article if the tangible
personal property upon which services were performed is delivered to the purchaser
outside the City for use outside the City.
(e) Telephone and telegraph service paid for by inserting coins in coin-operated
telephones where the charge is ten cents or less shall be exempt from the tax imposed
under subdivision (b) of Section 2.
SECTION 7. Exempt organizations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any sale or amusement charge
by or to any of the following or any use or occupancy by any of the following shall not
be subject to the sales and compensating use taxes imposed under this Local Law.
(1) The State of New York, or any of its agencies, instrumentalities, public
corporations (including a public corporation created pursuant to agreement or compact
with another state or Canada) or political subdivisions where it is the purchaser, user
or consumer, or where it is a vendor of services or property of a kind not ordinarily
sold by private persons;
(2) The United States of America, and any of its agencies and instrumentalities,
insofar as it is immune from taxation where it is the purchaser, user or consumer, or
where it sells services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons;
(3) The United Nations or any international organization of which the United
States is a member where it is the purchaser, user or consumer, or where it sells
services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons; and
(4) Any corporation, association, trust or community chest, fund or foundation,
organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for
public safety, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to
children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any
private shareholder or individual, no substantial part of the activities of which is
carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which does
not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of state-
ments) , any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office;
(b) Nothing in this section shall exempt retail sales of tangible personal
property by any shop or store operated by an organization described in paragraph (4)
of subdivision (a) of this section from the taxes imposed hereunder, unless the purchaser
is an organization exempt under this section.
(c) Where any organization described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of this
section carries on its activities in furtherance of the purposes for which it was
organized, in premises in which, as part of said activities, it operates a hotel,
occupancy of rooms in the premises and rents thereform received by such corporation or
association shall not be subject to tax hereunder.
(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subdivision, any admissions
all of the proceeds of which inure exclusively to the benefit of the following
organizations shall not be subject to any of the taxes imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2.
(A) an organization described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of this section;
(B) a society or organization conducted for the sole purpose of maintaining
symphony orchestras or operas and receiving substantial support from voluntary
contributions;
(C) national guard organizations, posts or organizations of war veterans, or
auxiliary units or societies of any such posts, or organizations, if such posts,
organizations, units or societies are organized in this state, and if no part of their
net earnings inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual; or
(D) a police or fire department of a political subdivision of the state, or a
voluntary fire or ambulance company or exclusively to a retirement, pension or dis-
ability fund for the sole benefit of members of a police or fire department or to a
fund for the heirs of such members.
(2) The excmption provided under paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall not apply
in the case of admissions to:
(A) Any athletic game or exhibition unless the proceeds shall inure exclusively
to the benefit of elementary or secondary schools or unless in the case of an athletic
game between two elementary or secondary schools, the entire gross proceeds from such
game shall inure to the benefit of one or more organizations described in paragraph (4)
of subdivision (a) of this sedtion; or
(B) Carnivals, rodeos, or circuses in which any professional performer or
operator participates for compensation.
(3) Admission charges for admission to the following places or events shall not
be subject to any of the taxes imposed under subdivision (f) of Section 2.
(A) Any admission to agricultural fairs if no part of the net earnings thereof
inures to the benefit of any stockholder or members of the association conducting the
same; provided the proceeds therefrom are used exclusively for the improvement, main-
tenance and operation of such agricultural fairs .
(B) Any admission to a home or garden which is temporarily open to the general
public as a part of a program conducted by a society or organization to permit the
inspection of historical homes and gardens; provided no part of the net earnings thereof
inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual.
(C) Any admissions to historic sites, houses and shrines, and museums conducted
in connection therewith, maintained and operated by a society or organization devoted
to the preservation and maintenance of said historic sites, houses, shrines, and museums;
provided no part of the net earnings thereof inures to the benefit of any private stock-
holder or individual.
SECTION 8. Deliveries outside the City; deliveries within the City of property sold
or serviced elsewhere.
Where a sale of tangible personal property or services other than those described
in subdivision (b) of Section 2, including an agreement therefor, is made in this City,
but the property sold or the property upon which the services were performed is or will
be delivered to the purchaser elsewhere, such sale shall nct be subject tc.tax under
this Local Law. However, if delivery occurs or will occur in a city, county or school
district imposing a tax on the sale or use of such property, pursuant to the authority
of Article 29 of the Tax Law, the vendor shall be required to collect from the purchaser,
as provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-four of the Tax Law of the State of New York
the aggregate sales or compensating use taxes imposed by the city, if any, County and
school district in which delivery occurs or will occur, for distribution by the State
Tax Commission to such taxing jurisdiction or jurisdictions.
Where a sale of tangible personal property or services other than those described
in subdivision (b) of Section 2, including an agreement therefor, is made outside this
City, but the property sold or the property upon which the services were performed is
or will be delivered to the purchaser in this City, such sale and use of such property
or services shall be subject to tax under this Local Law, and the vendor shall be
required to collect from the purchaser, as provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-
four of the Tax Law of the State of New York the sale or use tax imposed by this
Local Law, for distribution by the State Tax Commission to this City.
For the purposes of this section, delivery shall be deemed to include transfer of
possession to the purchaser and the receiving of the property by the purchaser.
SECTION 9. Certain sales of motor vehicles: proof required for registration
of motor vehicles.
(a) Where a sale of a motor vehicle, including an agreement therefor, is made
in this City to a nonresident thereof, such sale shall not be subject to tax under
this Local Law, despite the fact that such motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser
within this City provided the purchaser furnishes to the vendor, prior to taking
delivery, proof satisfactory to the Tax Commission that the purchaser:
(1) is a nonresident of this City;
(2) has no permanent place of abode within this City;
(3) is not engaged in carrying on in this City any employment, trade, business
or profession in which the motor vehicle will be used in this City, and such other
proof as the Tax Commission may require to insure proper administration of the taxes
imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2.
However, if the purchaser resides in a city, county or school district imposing a
tax on the use of such motor vehicle, the vendor shall be required to collect from the
purchaser, as provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-four of the Tax Law of the
State of New York, the aggregate compensating use taxes imposed by the city, if any,
county and school district in which the purchaser resides, for distribution by the
state tax commission to such taxing jurisdiction or jurisdictions.
(b) A vendor shall not be liable for failure to collect tax on such sale of a
motor vehicle provided the proof furnished to him by the purchaser pursuant to sub-
division (a) of this section shows that the purchaser's residence is not in any city,
county or school district which imposes a tax on the use of such motor vehicle, and
provided the vendor keeps such proof available for inspection by the tax commission
and further provided that such proof is not known by the vendor, prior to making
physical delivery of the motor vehicle, to be false.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" shall include a motor
vehicle as defined in section one hundred twenty-five of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
of the State of New York, and a trailer as defined in section one hundred fifty-six
of such law.
SECTION 10. Territorial limitations.
Any tax imposed under the authority of this resolution shall apply only within
the territorial limits of this City, except that any establishment located partially
within this City and partially within a town or towns and receiving any services or
utilities provided by this City shall be deemed to be wholly within the City for the
purposes of the taxes imposed by subdivisions (b) and (e) of Section 2.
SECTION 11. Exemptions from use tax.
The following uses of property shall not be subject to the compensating use tax
imposed under this Local Law:
(1) In respect to the use of property used by the purchaser in this City prior
to March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight.
(2) In respect to the use of property purchased by the user while a nonresident
of this City, except in the case of tangible personal property which the user, in the
performance of a contract, incorporates into real property located in the City. A
person while engaged in any manner in carrying on in this City any employment, trade,
business or profession, .shall not be deemed a nonresident with respect to the use in
this City of property in such employment, trade, business or profession.
(3) In respect to the use of property or services upon the sale of which the
purchaser would be expressly exempt from the taxes imposed under subdivision (a) ,
(b) or (c) of Section 2.
(4) In respect to the use of property which is converted into or becomes a
component part of a product produced for sale by the purchaser.
(5) In respect to the use of paper in the publication of newspapers and
periodicals.
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(6) In respect to the use of property or services to the extent that a retail
sales tax or a compensating use tax was legally due" and paid thereon, without any right
to a refund or credit thereof, to (a) any municipal corporation in this state or (b)
any other state or jurisdiction within any other state, but only when it is shown that
such other state or ,jurisdiction allows a corresponding exemption with resepct to the
sale or use of tangible personal property or of any of the services upon which such
a sale or compensating use tax was paid to this state and any of its municipal corp-
orations. In the event the compensating use tax imposed by this resolution is at a
higher rate than the rate of tax in the first taxing ,jurisdiction, such compensating
use tax shall be and hereby is imposed to the extent of the difference in such rates.
For purposes of this paragraph, a payment to the State Tax Commission of a tax imposed
by a municipal corporation shall be deemed a payment to such municipal corporation.
SECTION 12. Refunds or credits based on proof of certain uses.
Subject to the conditions and limitations provided for herein, a refund or credit
shall be allowed for a tax paid pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2 or Section
4 (1) on the sale or use within this City of tangible personal property if the purchaser
or user, in the performance of a contract, later incorporates that tangible personal
property into real property located outside this City, (2) on the sale or use of tangible
personal property purchased in bulk or any portion thereof which is stored and not used
by the purchaser or user within this City if that property is subsequently reshipped by
such purchaser or user to a point outside this City for use outside this City, and (3)
on the sale to or use by a contractor or sub-contractor of tangible personal property
if that property is used by him solely in the performance of a pre-existing lump sum
or unit price construction contract. For the purpose of clause (3) of the preceding
sentence, the term "pre-existing lump sum or unit price construction contract" shall
mean a contract for the construction of improvements to real property under which the
amount payable to the contractor or subcontractor is fixed without regard to the costs
incurred by him in the performance thereof, and which (i) was irrevocably entered into
prior to the date of the enactment of this Local Law, or (ii) resulted from the accept-
ance by a governmental agency of a bid accompanied by a bond or other performance
guaranty which was irrevocably submitted prior to such date. Where the tax on the sale
or use of Such tangible personal property has been paid to the vendor, to qualify for
such refund or credit , such tangible personal property must be incorporated into real
property as required in clause (1) above, reshipped as required in clause (2) above or
used in the manner described in clause (3) above within three years after the date such
tax was payable to the State Tax Commission by the vendor pursuant to Section eleven
hundred thirty-seven of the Tax Law of the State of New York. Where the tax on the sale
or use of such tangible personal property was paid by the applicant for the credit or
refund directly to the State Tax Commission, to qualify for such refund or credit, such
tangible personal property must be incorporated into real property as required in clause
(1) above, reshipped as required in clause (2) above or used in the manner described
in clause (3) above within three years after the date such tax was payable to the State
Tax Commission by such applicant pursuant to article twenty-eight of the Tax Law of the
State of New York. An application for a refund or credit pursuant to this Section must
be filed with such Commission within the time provided by subdivision (a) of section
eleven hundred thirty-nine of the Tax Law. Such application shall be in such form as
the State Tax Commission may prescribe.
SECTION 13. Administration and collection.
The taxes imposed under the authority of this Local Law shall be administered and
collected by the State Tax Commission in the same manner as the taxes imposed under
article twenty-eight of the Tax Law of the State of New York are administered and
collected by such Commission. All of the provisions of said article twenty-eight re-
lating to or applicable to the administration and collection of the taxes imposed by that
article shall apply to the taxes imposed by this Local Law, including sections eleven
hundred one, eleven hundred eleven and eleven hundred thirty-one through eleven
hundred forty-seven, with the same force and effect as if those provisions had been
incorporated in full into this Local Law except as otherwise provided in Section 1250
of the Tax Law.
SECTION 14. Disposition of Revenues.
Net collections distributed to the City by the State Tax Commission pursuant to
Section twelve hundred sixty-two of the Tax Law of the State of New York shall be
paid into the treasury of the City, shall be credited to and deposited in the general
fund thereof, and shall be available for any city purpose. Expenditures from the pro-
ceeds of the taxes imposed by this Local Law shall not be conisdered as part of the
cost of government within the meaning of any limitation on expenditures contained in
any general, special or local law applicable to this City. As used in this section,
net collections shall mean the moneys collected from the taxes imposed pursuant to
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this local law, after deducting therefrom expenses of administration and collection
and amounts refunded or to be refunded.
SECTION 15. Construction and Enforcement.
This Local Law shall be construed and enforced in conformity with Articles 28
and 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York pursuant to which the same is enacted.
SECTION 16. Separability.
If any provision of this Local Law or the application thereof shall for any reason
be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall
not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Local Law but shall be confined in
its operation to the provision thereof directly involved in the controversy in which
such judgement shall have been rendered and the application of such provision to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 17. Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect on the first day of March, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight, except that certificates of registration may be filed with the State Tax
Commission and certificates of authority to collect tax may be issued by the State
Tax Commission prior to said date.
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w' COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ��
CITY QF,.TA, NEW YORK
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. JUNE 22, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns ' ' «
Aldermen (12) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macali, Zangs, Anderson, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman,
Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart
ABSENT: (1) Rosica
One vacancy due to resignation of Alderman Hunt, effective June 21, 1967.
- OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman
Controller - Russell '
Clerk - Blean n�
Deputy Clerk - Grey <:
Mayor Johns announced that he had called this special meeting, as requested by membbr,s
of the Council, to take action on a proposed Local Law regarding Sales Tax which ° .
received at the special meeting of the Council held on June 14th and laid on the
at that time. He dispensed with the regular order of business, and called on Con bier
Russell who reviewed the distribution of estimated sales tax revenues under the +
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plan and compared with a distribution under provisions of the proposed law.
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' Alderman Bangs urged delay for one year until all facts and figures regarding tot sales'
tax revenues, distribution and use thereof' become available. Attorney Freeman ILdvised
that the proposed local law must be adopted by the Council at this time if it i13•,to
become effective on March 1, 1968. He suggested that the Council adopt it now and then
attempt to negotiate with the Board of Supervisors during the coming months. Both
Alderman Tolles and Mayor Johns concurred in general with Mr. Freeman's suggestion.
Alderman Anderson and Barrett both felt that transients, who use our streets and other !
municipal facilities, pay their share of sales tax and therefore help ease the burden
on local real estate tax payers.
Action was then taken to enact the Local Law as follows:
LOCAL LAW
LOCAL LAW of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, imposing taxes on sales and
use of tangible personal property and certain services, occupancy of hotel rooms, ad-
mission charges and club dues, pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New
York.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
(a) When used in this Local Law, the term"personn" includes an individual, partner-
ship, society, association, joint stock company, corporation, estate, receiver, trustee,
assignee, referee, and any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity,
whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of the foregoing.
(b) When used in this Local Law for the purposes of the taxes imposed by sub- x "
divisions (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 2 and by Section 4, the following terms
shall mean:
(1) Purchase at retail_. A purchase by any person for any purpose other than
those set forth in clauses (A) and (B) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (4) of this
subdivision.
(2) Purchaser. A person who purchases property or to whom are rendered services,
the receipts from which are taxable under this Local Law.
(3) Receipt. The amount of the sale price of any property and the charge for any
service taxable under this Local Law, valued in money, whether received in money or other-
wise., including any amount for which credit is allowed by the Vendor to the purchaser,
without any deduction for expenses or`early payment discounts, but excluding any credit
f6itangible'Orsonal property acecpted ib part payment,'dnd -i1atehcled for Veadl a in
g, g bl�'`per ong'3 'prc9p�e3`ty aold=act Ir6tA-il'-where
sucliutot+isesedpar-'a elystatr d�Yn t�'writttten '�c6ritra�ct i' if ,any and o1i tl e bill-rd dited
to!'the purchaser. For special rules governing computation of receipts, see Section 5.
(4) Retail Sale. (i) A sale of tangible personal property to any person for any
purpose, other than (A) for resale as such or as a physical component Fast of tangible
personal property, or (B) for use by that person in performing the services subject to
tax under paragraphs (1), (2), (3} and 15) of subdivision (c) of Section 2 where the
pf property so sold becomes a physical eompot(mt part of the property upon Af6h the
services are performed or where the property so sold it later actually t*� hsferred tb the
pu;rchaser of the service in conjunction with the performamee of the serfiee subject to
tax.
(ii) The term retail sale does not include:
• (A) The transfer of tangible personal property to a corporation, soley in bon-
sideration for the issuance of its stock, pursuant to a merger or consolidation effecter
under the law of New York or any other ,jurisdiction.
(B) The distribution of property by a corporation to its stockholders as a
liquidating dividend.
(C) The distribution of property by a partnership to its partners in whole or
partial liquidation.
(D) The transfer of property to a corporation upon its organization in consideration
for the issuance of its stock.
(E) The contribution of property to a partnership in consideration for a partner-
ship interest therein.
(5) Sale, selling or purchase. Any transfer of title or possession or both,
exchange or barter, rental, lease or license to use or consume, conditional or otherwise,
in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a consideration, or any agreement therefor,
including the rendering of any service, taxable under this Local Law for a consideration
or any agreement therefor.
(6) Tangible personal property. Corporeal personal property of any nature.
However, except for purposes of the tax imposed by subdivision (b) of Section 2, such
term shall not include gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam.
(7) Use. The exercise of any right or power over tangible personal property by
the purchaser thereof and includes, but is not limited to, the receiving, storage or
any keeping or retention for any length of time, withdrawal from storage, any installa-
tion, any affixation to real or personal property, or any consumption of such property.
(8) Vendor. (i) The term "vendor" includes:
(A) A person making sales of tangible personal property or services, the receipts
from which are taxed by this Local Law.
(B) A person maintaining a place of business in the State and making sales, whether
at such place of business or elsewhere, to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law.
(C) A person who solicits business either by employees, independent contractors,
agents or other representatives or by distribution of catalogs or other advertising
matter and by reason thereof makes sales to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law; and
(D) Any other person making sales to persons within the City of tangible personal
property or services, the use of which is taxed by this Local Law, who may be authorized
by the Tax Commission to collect such tax.
(E) The State of New York, any of its agencies, instrumentalities, public
corporations (including a public corporation created pursuant to agreement or compact
with another state or Canada) or political subdivisions when such entity sells services
or property of a kind ordinarily sold by private persons.
(ii) Any salesman, representative, peddler, or canvasser, who is treated by the
Tax Commission as a vdndor, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1101 (b) (8) (ii) of
the Tax Law.
(c) When used in this Local Law for the purposes of the tax imposed under sub-
division (e) of Section 2, the following terms shall mean:
(1) Hotel. A building or portion of it which is regularly used and kept open as
such for the lodging of guests. The term"hotel" includes an apartment hotel, a motel,
boarding house or club, whether or not meals are served.
(2) Occupancy. The use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of
any room in a hotel.
(3) Occupant. A person who, for a consideration, uses, possesses, or has the
right to use or possess, any room in a hotel under any lease, concemli permit,
right,.of access,license to use or other agreement, or otherwise.
(4) Operator. Any person operating a hotel.
(5) Permanent resident. Any occupant of any room or rooms in a hotel for at
least ninety consecutive days shall be considered a permanent resident with regard
to the period of such occupancy.
(6) Rent. The consideration received for occupancy valued in money, whether
received in money or otherwise.
(7) Room. Any room or rooms of any kind in any part or portion of a hotel, which
is available for or let out for any purpose other than a place of assembly.
(d) When used in this Local Law for purposes of the tax imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2, the following terms shall mean:
(1) Active annual member. A member who is not a life member but who enjoys full
club privileges as distinguished from the privileges enjoyed by a person holding a
nonresident membership, an associate membership, or other partial or restricted member-
ship.
(2) Admission charge. The amount paid for admission, including any service charges
or any charge for entertainment or amusement or for the use of facilities therefor.
..:� (3) Amusement charge. Any admission charge, dues or charge of roof garden,
cabaret or 'other similar place
(4) Charge of a roof garden, cabaret or other similar place. Any charge made
for admission, refreshment, service, or merchandise at a roof garden, cabaret or
other similar place.
(5) Dramatic or-musical arts admission charge. Any admission charge paid for
adnlIssion to a theatre, opera house, concert hall or other hall or place of assembly
for alive dramatic, choreographic or musical performance.
(6) Dues. Any dues or membership fee including any assessment, irrespective of
the' purpoee for which made, 'and any charges for social or sports privileges or facilities.
Dues of a life member shall be an annual equivalent to the amount paid as dues, within
this definition, by an active annual member, whether or not the life member paid for
his life membership prior to the imposition of the tax by this Local Law.
(`7) initiation fee. Any payment, contribution, or loan, required as a condition
precedent to membership, whether or no; such payment, contribution or loan is evidenced
by a certificate of- interest or indebtedness or share of stock, and irrespective of the
person or organization to whom paid, contributed or loaned.
(8):� -Lessor. i An)t person who is the owner, licensee, or lessee of any place of
azadement or roof garden, cabaret or other similar place which he leases, subleases
or grants a license to use to other persons who make amusements charges or admission
charges.
(9) Patron. Any person who pays an amusement charge or who is otherwise
required to pay the tax imposed under such subdivision (f) of Section 2.
(10) Place of Amusement. Any place where any facilities for entertainment,
amusement, or sports are provided.
(11) Recipient. Any person who collects or receives or is under a duty to collect
an amusement charge.
(12) Roof- garden, cabaret or other similar plate: Arfy'roof garden, cabaret or other
dimilar place which furnishes 'a public performance for profit.
(13) Social or athletic club. Any club-or orgriitaticm cif which a material "
purpose or activity is social or athletic'
SECTION 2. Imposition of sales tax.
On and after March first, nineteen hundred qqa q}xty-e:i$ht, there is hereby im-
posed and there shall be paid a tax of one =d aaO-h4�; perwit upon
(a) The receipts from every retail sale of tangible personal property except
as otherwise provided in this Local Law.
(b) The receipts from every sale, other than sales for resale, of gas, electricity,
refrigeration and steam, and gas, electric, refrigeration and steam service of what-
ever nature, and from every sale, other than sales for resale, or telephony and
telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service of whatever nature except interstate
and international telephony and telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service.
(c) The receipts from every sale, except for resale, of the following services:
(1) The furnishing of information by printed, mimeographed or multigraphed
matter or by duplicating written or printed matter in any other manner, including the
services of collecting, compiling or analyzing information of any kind or nature and ! "
furnishing reports thereof to other persons, but excluding the furnishing of informa-
tion which is personal or individual in nature and which is not or may not be sub-
stantially incorporated in reports furnished to other persons, and excluding the
services of advertising or other agents, or other persons acting in a representative
capacity,and information services used by-newspapers, radio broadcasters and television
broadcasters in the collection and dissemination of news.
(2) Producing, fabricating, processing, printing or imprinting tangible personal
property, performed for a person who directly or indirectly furnishes the tangible
personal property, not purchased by him for resale,upon which such services are perforated.
(3) Installing tangible personal property, or maintaining, servicing, repairing
tangible personal property not held for sale in the regular course of business, whether
or not the services are performed directly or by means of a coin-operated equipment or
by any other means, and whether or not any tangible personal property is transferred
in conjunction therewith, except such services rendered by an individual who is engaged
directly by a private home owner or lessee in or about his residence and who is not in a
regular trade or business offering his services to the public,and except any receipts
from laundering, dry cleaning, tailoring, weaving, pressing, shoe repairing and shoe
shining, and except for installing property which, when installed, will constitute an
addition or capital improvement to real property, property or land, as the terms real
property, property or land are defined in the Real Property Tax. Law, and except such
services rendered on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight with respect
to commercial vessels primarily engaged in interstate or foreign commerce and property „
used by or purchased for the use of such vessels for fuel, provisons, supplies, main-
tenance and repairs (other than with respect to articles purchased for the original
equipping of a new ship); provided, however, that nothing contained in this paragraph
shall be construed to exclude from tax under this paragraph or under subdivision (b) of
this section any charge, made by a person furnishing service subject to tax under
subdivision (b) of this section, for installing property at the premises of a purchaser
of such a taxable service for use in connection with such service.
(4) Storing all tangible personal property not held for sale in the regular course
of business and the rental of safe deposit boxes or similar space.
(5) Maintaining, servicing, or repairing real property, property or land, as such
terms are defined in the Real Property Tax Law, whether the services are performed in
or outside of a building, as distinguished from adding to or improving such real
property, property or land, by a capital improvement, but excluding services rendered
by an individual who is not in a regular trade or business offering his services to the
public, and excluding interior cleaning and maintenance services performed on a regular
contractual basis for a term of not less than thirty days, other than window cleaning,
rodent and pest control and trash removal from buildings.
Wages, salaries and other compensation paid by an employer to an employee for
performing as an employee the services described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this
subdivision (c) are not receipts subject to the taxes imposed under such subdivision.
(d) (i) Irrespective of price, when beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages are
sold, or when the charge to the patron or customer is one dollar or more for a sale of
food and drink of any nature or of food alone, receipts from every such sale in or by
restaurants, taverns or other establishments in this City or by caterers, including
in the amount of such receipts any cover, minimum, entertainment or other charge made to
patrons or customers (except those receipts taxed pursuant to subdivision (f) of this
section) :
(1) in all instances where the agle -lS f-or consumption on the premises where sold;
(2) in those instances where the vendor or any person whose'seftices are arranged'
for by the vendor, after the delivery of the food or drink by or or"behalf of the vendor
for consumption off the premises of the vendor, serves or assists in serving, cooks,
heats or provides other services with respect to the food or drink; and
(3) in those instances where the sale is for consumption off the premises of the
vendor, and consists of a meal, or food prepared and ready to be eaten, of a kind obtain-
able in restaurants as the main course of a meal, including a sandwich, except where
food other than sandwiches is sold in an unheated state and is of a type commonly sold
in the same form and condition in food stores other than those which are principally
engaged in selling prepared foods .
(ii) The tax imposed by this subdivision shall not apply to food or drink which
is sold to an air line for consumption while in flight.
'(e) The rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in this City,
except that the tax shall not be imposed upon (1) a permanent resident, or (2) where
the rent is not more than at the rate of two dollars per day.
(f) (1) Any admission charge where such admission charge is in excess of ten cents
to or for the use of any place of amusement in the City, except charges for admission
to race tracks, boxing, sparring or wrestling matches or exhibitions which charges are
taxed under the laws of this State except taxes imposed by Article 28 of the Tax Law
of the State of New York, or dramatic or musical arts performances, or motion picture,
theatres, and except charges to a patron for admission to, or use of, facilities for
sportlag activities in which such patron is to be a participant, such as bowling alleys
and swimming pools. For any person having the permanent use or possession of a box or
r ) seat or a lease or a license, other than a season ticket for the use of a box or seat
at a place'of amusement, the tax shall be upon'the amount for which a similar box or
seat is sold .for each -performance or exhibition at which the box or seat is used or
reserved by the holder, licensee or lessee or lessee. and shall be paid by the holder, licensee
(2) The dues paid to any social or athletic club in this City if the dues of an
active annual member, exclusive of the initiation fee, are in excess of ten dollars per
year, and on the initiation fee alone, regardless of the amount of dues, if such initiation
fee is in excess of ten dollars, except that the tax shall not apply to a fraternal
society, order or association operating under the lodge system or any fraternal associa-
tion' of students of a college or''university. Where the tax on dues applies to any such
social, or athletic club, the tax shall be ;paid by all members thereof regardless of the
amount of their dues_, ' and shall 'be pads on. all dues or initiation fees for a period
clommencing on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight. In the case of a life
membership, the tax shall be upon the annual amount paid by active annual members as
dues, 'whether or not the fife member paid for cr was admitted to such membership prior
to the imposition of the tax under this Local Law, and shall be paid annually by the
person holding such life membership at the time for payment of dues by active annual
members.
(3) The amount paid as charges of a roof garden, cabaret or other similar place
in the state.
SFICTI'QN-3' Transitional provisions,
- (a) The taxes imposed under subdivisions (a) , (c) and (d) of Section 2 shall be
paid upon all sales made and services rendered on or after March first, nineteen
hundred sixty-eight although made on or rendered under a prior contract, except as
provided in Section 12, 'a.nd except that'a delivery`or`transfer of possession of tangible
personal property made after said date pursuant to an agreement for the sale of said
property made before'Noveinber first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven shall not be subject
t0'' taY if: .' (1) such agreement for the sale of 'said property was made in writing, (2) the
particular item or items of property so sold or agreed to be sold were segrated, before
November first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven, from any other similar property in the
possession of the vendor and identified -as having been appropriated to such sale or
agreement of �sale, and (3) the purchaser', 'before March first, nineteen hundred sixty-
eight shall have paid ,to the vendor not less than ten percent of the 'sale price of:l '
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said property.
(b) -'The tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section- 2 shall be paid with-respect
to receipts`for'property or services sold on or after March'first, `nineteeri 'hundred
sixty-eight'!although-made under a prior contract. Where property or service is'sold on
a`nitirith
?y " quarterly or other term-basis and the bills for such property or service are-
bat*d''on�*Ihetet -readings, the amount received on each bill for such property or�service
for month orlbther term shall be a receipt subject to the tax, but such'�tax' shall'be
applicable to all bills based on meters read on or after March first, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight only where more than one-half of the number 'of' days included in' the'month
or other period billed are days subsequent to February twenty-eighth, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight; provided, however, that where such bills are for telephone or telegraph
service the tax shall apply to all receipts on such bills dated on or after March first,
nineteen hundred sixty-eight, for which no previous bill was rendered, excepting,
however, charges for services furnished before the date of the first of such bills.
(c) The tax imposed under subdivison (e) of Section 2 shall be paid upon any
occupancy on and after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, although such occupancy
is pursuant to a prior contract, lease or other arrangement. Where rent is paid on a
weekly, monthly or other term basis, the rent shall be subject to the tax imposed under
such subdivision (e) to the extent that it covers any period on and after March first,
nineteen hundred sixty-eight and such rent shall be apportioned on the basis of the
ratio of the number of days falling within said period to the total number of days
covered thereby.
(d) Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the tax imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2 shall be applicable to any admission to or the use of facilities of
a place of amusement occuring on or after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight,
whether or not the admission charge has been paid prior to such date, unless the tickets
were actually sold and delivered (other than for resale) prior to March first, nineteen
hundred sixty-eight, to a person attending the performance occuring on or after such
date.
SECTION 4. Imposition of compensating use tax.
Unless property or services have already been or will be subject to the sales tax
under this Local Law,. there is hereby imposed on every person a use tax for the use
within this City on and after March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, except as
otherwise exempted under this Local Law;
(A) of any tangible personal property purchased at retail,
(B) of any tangible personal property manufactured, processed or assembled by the
user, if items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by
him in the regular course of business,
(C) of any of the services described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of
Section 2, and
(D) of any tangible personal property, however acquired, where not acquired for
purposes of resale, upon which any of the services described under paragraphs (2) and
(3) of subdivision (c) of Section 2 have been performed. For purposes of clause (A)
of this section, the tax shall be at the rate of one and one-half percent of the con-
sideration given or contracted to be given for such property, or for the use of such
property, but excluding any credit for tangible personal property accepted in part
payment and intended for resale, plus the cost of transportation except where such
cost is separately stated in the written contract, if any, and on the bill rendered to
the purchaser. For purposes of clause (B) of this section, the tax shall be at the rate
of one and one-half percent of the price at which items of the same kind of tangible
personal property are offered for sale by the user, and the mere storage, keeping,
retention or withdrawal from storage of tangible personal property by the person who
manufactured, processed or assembled such property shall not be deemed a taxable use
by him. For purposes of clauses (C) and (D) of this section, the tax shall be at the
rate of one and one-half percent of the consideration given or contracted to be given
for the service, including the consideration for any tangible personal property trans-
ferred in conjunction with the performance of the service, plus the cost of trans-
portation of property so transferred and of the tangible personal property upon which
the service was performed, except where such cost is separately stated in the written
contract, if any, and on the bill rendered to the purchaser.
SECTION 5. Special rules for computing receipts and consideration.
(a) The retail sales tax imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2 and the com-r,"'
pensating use tax imposed under Section 4 where computed in respect to tangible person
property wherever manufactured, processed or assembled and used by such manufacturer, '.::,_.',
processor or assembler in the regular course of business within this City shall be
based on the price at which items of the same kind of tangible personal property are
offered for sale by him.
(b) Tangible personal property, which has been purchased by a resident of this City
outside of this City for use outside of this City and subsequently becomes subject to
the compensating use tax imposed under this Local Law shall be taxed on the basis of
the purchase price of such property, provided, however:
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(1) That where a taxpayer affirmatively shows that the property was used outside
this City by him for more than six months prior to its use within the City such
property shall be taxed on the basis of current market value of the property at the
time of its first use within the City. The value of such property, for compensating use
tax purposes, may not exceed its cost.
(2) That the compensating use tax on such tangible personal property brought into
this City (other than for complete consumption or for incorporation into real property
located in this City) and used in the performance of a contract or subcontract within
this City by a purchaser or user for a period of less than six months may be based, at
the option of the taxpayer, on the fair rental of such property for the period of use
within this City.
(c) With respect to property leased, or sold under a contract deferring payments,
tax shall be payable at such times and in such amounts as may be prescribed by the State
Tax Commission as provided in Section 1132 of the Tax Law.
(d) If the State Tax Commission has prescribed or shall prescribe schedules of
the amount of tax to be collected upon each gallon of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel
sold at retail service stations, and upon each pack of cigarettes, as provided in
Section 1111 of the Tax Law, the tax thereon shall be collected as prescribed in such
schedules.
SECTION 6. Excemptions from sales and use taxes.
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'17H (a) Receipts from the following shall be exempt from the tax on retail sales
imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2 and the compensating use tax imposed under
y� Section 4;
(1) Food, food products, beverages, dietary foods and health supplements, sold for
human consumption but not including (i) candy and confectionery, (ii) fruit drinks which
contain less than seventy percent of natural fruit ,juice, (iii) soft drinks, sodas and
beverages such as are ordinarily dispensed at soda fountains or in connection therewith
(other than coffee, tea and cocoa) and (iv) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages, all
of which shall be subject to the retail sales and compensating use taxes, whether or not
the item is sold in liquid form. Nothing herein shall be construed as exempting food or
drink from the tax imposed under subdivision(d) of Section 2.
(2) Water, when delivered to the consumer through mains or pipes.
(3) Drugs and medicines intended for use, internally or externally, in the cure,
mitigation, treatment or prevention of illnesses or diseases in human beings and pro-
ducts consumed by humans for the preservation of health but not including medical
if equipment and supplies other than such drugs and medicines, or cosmetics or toilet
articles notwithstanding the presence of medicinal ingredients therein.
(4) Prosthetic aids , hearing aids, or eyeglasses and artificial devices designed
for the use of a particular individual to correct or alleviate physical incapacity.
(5) Newspapers and periodicals.
(6) Tangible personal property, except property incorporated in a building or
structure, for use or consumption directly and exclusively in the production for sale
of tangible personal property on farms, including stock, dairy, poultry, fruit, fur
bearing animals, and truck farms, ranches, nurseries, greenhouses or other similar
structures used primarily for the raising of agricultural or horticultural commodities,
and orchards.
(7) Tangible personal property sold by a mortician, undertaker or funeral director.
However, all tangible personal property sold to a mortician, undertaker or funeral
director for use in the conducting of funerals shall not be deemed a sale for resale
within the meaning of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1, of this Local Law
and shall not be exempt from the retail sales tax.
($) Commercial vessels primarily engaged in interstate or foreign commerce and
Property used by or purchased for the use of such vessels for fuel, provisions, supplies,
maintenance and reapirs (other than articles purchased for the original equipping of a
new ship) .
(9) Fuel sold to an air line for use in its airplanes.
(10) Tangible personal property purchased for use or consumption directly and
exclusively in research and development in the experimental or laboratory sense. Such
research and development shall not be deemed to include the ordinary testing or inspection
of materials or products for quality control, efficiency surveys, management studies,
consumer surveys, advertising, promotions or research in connection with literary,
historical or similar DroJects . _ .7
(11) The flags of the United States of America and the State of New York.
(12) Tangible personal property sold through coin-operated vending machines at
ten cents or less, provided the retailer is primarily engaged in making such sales and
maintains records satisfactory to the State Tax Commission.
(b) (i) Telephony and telegraphy and telephone and telegraph service used by
newspapers, radio broadcasters and television broadcasters in the collection or dis-
semination of news shall be exempt from the tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section
2 if the charge for such services is a toll charge or charge for mileage services,
including the associated station terminal equipment.
(ii) Gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam, and gas, electric, refrigeration
and steam service of whatever nature for use or consumption directly and exclusively i
research and development in the experimental or laboratory sense shall be exempt from
the tax imposed under subdivision (b) of Section 2. Such research and development sha:
not be deemed to include the ordinary testing or inspection of materials or products
for quality control, efficiency surveys, management studies, consumer surveys, advertis-
ing, promotions or research in connection with literary, historical or similar projects .
(c) All sales of tangible personal property for use or consumption directly and
exclusively in the production of tangible personal property, gas, electricity,
refrigeration, steam, for sale, by manufacturing, processing, generating, assembling,
refining, mining, extracting, farming,agriculture, horticulture or floriculture, and
all sales of telephone central office equipment and station apparatus or comparable
telegraph equipment for use directly and exclusively in receiving at destination or
in initiating and switching telephone or telegraph communication shall be exempt from
the taxes imposed under subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 2.
(d) Services otherwise taxable under paragraph (1) , (2) or (3) of subdivision (c)
of Section 2 herein shall be excempt from tax under this article if the tangible
personal property upon which services were performed is delivered to the purchaser
outside the City for use outside the City.
(e) Telephone and telegraph service paid for by inserting coins in coin-operated
telephones where the charge is ten cents or less shall be exempt from the tax imposed
under subdivision (b) of Section 2.
SECTION 7. Exempt organizations. "'"
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any sale or amusement charge ,wi
by or to any of the following or any use or occupancy by any of the following shall not
be subject to the sales and compensating use taxes imposed under this Local Law.
(1) The State of New York, or any of its agencies, instrumentalities, public
corporations (including a public corporation created pursuant to agreement or compact
with another state or Canada) or political subdivisions where it is the purchaser, user
or consumer, or where it is a vendor of services or property of a kind not ordinarily
sold by private persons;
(2) The United States of America, and any of its agencies and instrumentalities,
insofar as it is immune from taxation where it is the purchaser, user or consumer, or
where it sells services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons;
(3) The United Nations or any international organization of which the United
States is a member where it is the purchaser, user or consumer, or where it sells
services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons; and
(4) Any corporation, association, trust or community chest, fund or foundation,
organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for
public safety, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to
children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any
private shareholder or individual, no substantial part of the activities of which is
carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which does
not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of state'`
ments), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office;
(b) Nothing in this section shall exempt retail sales of tangible personal
property by any shop or store operated by an organization described in paragraph (4)
of subdivision (a) of this section from the taxes imposed hereunder, unless the purchaser
is an organization exempt under this section.
(e) Where any organization described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of this
section carries on its activities in furtherance of the purposes for which it was
organized, in premises in which, as part of said activities, it operates a hotel,
occupancy of rooms in the premises and rents thereform received by such corporation or
association shall not be subject to tax hereunder.
(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subdivision, any admissions
all of the proceeds of which inure exclusively to the benefit of the following
organizations shall not be subject to any of the taxes imposed under subdivision
(f) of Section 2.
(A) an organization described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of this section;
(B) a society or organization conducted for the sole purpose of maintaining
symphony orchestras or operas and receiving substantial support from voluntary
contributions;
(C) national guard organizations, posts or organizations of war veterans, or
auxiliary units or societies of any such posts, or organizations, if such posts,
organisations, units or societies are organized in this state, and if no part of their
net earnings inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual; or
(D) a police or fire department of a political subdivision of the state, or a
voluntary fire or ambulance company or exclusively to a retirement, pension or dis-
ability fund for the sole benefit of members of a police or fire department or to a
fund for the heirs of such members.
(2) The excmption provided under paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall not apply
in the case of admissions to:
(A) Any athletic game or exhibition unless the proceeds shall inure exclusively
to the benefit of elementary or secondary schools or unless in the case of an athletic
"J game between two elementary or secondary schools, the entire gross proceeds from such
game shall inure to the benefit of one or more organizations described in paragraph (4)
of subdivision (a) of this section; or
(B} Carnivals, rodeos; or circuses in which any professional performer or
operator participates for compensation.
(3) Admission charges for admission to the following places or events shall not
be subject to any of the taxes imposed under subdivision (f) of Section 2.
(A) Any admission to agricultural fairs if no part of the net earnings thereof
inures to the benefit of any stockholder or members of the association conducting the
same; provided the proceeds therefrom are used exclusively for the improvement, main-
tenance and operation of such agricultural fairs.
(B) Any admission to a home or garden which is temporarily open to the general
public as a part of a program conducted by a society or organization to permit the
inspection of historical homes and gardens; provided no part of the net earnings thereof
inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual.
(C) Any admissions to historic sites, houses and shrines, and museums conducted
in connection therewith, maintained and operated by a society or organization devoted
to the preservation and maintenance of said historic sites, houses, shrines, and museums;
provided no part of the net earnings thereof inures to the benefit of any private stock-
holder or individual.
SECTION 8. Deliveries outside the City; deliveries within the City of property sold
or serviced elsewhere.
Where a sale of tangible personal property or services other than those described
in subdivision (b) of Section 2, including an agreement therefor, is made in this City,
but the property sold or the property upon which the services were performed is or will
be delivered to the purchaser elsewhere, such sale shall nct be subject tc.tax under
this Local Law. However, if delivery occurs or will occur in a city, county or school
district imposing a tax on the sale or use of such property, pursuant to the authority
of Article 29 of the Tax Law, the vendor shall be required to collect from the purchaser,
8s provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-four of the Tax Law of the State of New York
the aggregate sales or compensating use taxes imposed by the city, if any, County and
school district in which delivery occurs or will occur, for distribution by the State
Ts,x Commission to such taxing jurisdiction or ,jurisdictions.
Where a sale of tangible personal property or services other than those described
in subdivision (b) of Section 2, including an agreement therefor, is made outside this
City, but the property sold or the property upon which the services were performed is
or will be delivered to the purchaser in this City, such sale and use of such property
or services shall be subject to tax under this Local Law, and the vendor shall be
required to collect from the purchaser, as provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-
four of the Tax Law of the State of New York the sale or use tax imposed by this
Local Law, for distribution by the State Tax Commission to this City.
For the purposes of this section delivery p p xY g$p„1l be deemed to include transfer of
l� Y' possession to the purchaser and the receiving of the property by the purchaser.
SECTION 9. Certain sales of motor vehicles: proof required for registration
of motor vehicles.
(a) Where a sale of a motor vehicle, including an agreement therefor, is made
in this City to a nonresident thereof, such sale shall not be subject to tax under
this Local Law, despite the fact that such motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser
within this City provided the purchaser furnishes to the vendor, prior to taking
delivery, proof satisfactory to the Tax Commission that the purchaser:
(1) is a nonresident of this City;
(2) has no permanent place of abode within this City;
(3) is not engaged in carrying on in this City any employment, trade, business ,, °
or profession in which the motor vehicle will be used in this City, and such other
proof as the Tax Commission may require to insure proper administration of the taxes
imposed under subdivision (a) of Section 2.
However, if the purchaser resides in a city, county or school district imposing a
tax on the use of such motor vehicle, the vendor shall be required to collect from the
purchaser, as provided in Section twelve hundred fifty-four of the Tax Law of the
State of New York, the aggregate compensating use taxes imposed by the city, if any,
county and school district in which the purchaser resides, for distribution by the
state tax commission to such taxing jurisdiction or jurisdictions.
(b) A vendor shall not be liable for failure to collect tax on such sale of a
motor vehicle provided the proof furnished to him by the purchaser pursuant to sub-
division (a) of this section shows that the purchaser's residence is not in any city,
county or school district which imposes a tax on the use of such motor vehicle, and
provided the vendor keeps such proof available for inspection by the tax commission
and further provided that such proof is not known by the vendor, prior to making
physical delivery of the motor vehicle, to be false.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" shall include a motor
vehicle as defined in section one hundred twenty-five of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
of the State of New York, and a trailer as defined in section one hundred fifty-six
of such law.
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SECTION 10. Territorial limitations.
Any tax imposed under the authority of this resolution shall apply only within
the territorial limits of this City, except that any establishment located partially
within this City and partially within a town or towns and receiving any services or
utilities provided by this City shall be deemed to be wholly within the City for the
purposes of the taxes imposed by subdivisions (b) and (e) of Section 2.
SECTION 11. Exemptions from use tax.
The following uses of property shall not be subject to the compensating use tax
imposed under this Local Law:
(1), In respect to the use of property used by the purchaser in this City prior
to March first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight.
(2) In respect to the use of property purchased by the user while a nonresident
of this City, except in the case of tangible personal property which the user, in the
performance of a contract, incorporates into real property located in the City. A
person while engaged in any manner in carrying on in this City any employment, trade,
business or profession, .shall not be deemed a nonresident with respect to the use in
this City of property in such employment, trade, business or profession.
(3) In respect to the use of property or services upon the sale of which the
purchaser would be expressly exempt from the taxes imposed under subdivision (a),
(b) or (c) of Section 2.
(4) In respect to the use of property which is converted into or becomes a
component part of a product prodUgp4 for sale by the purchaser.
(5) In respect to the use of paper in the publication of newspapers and
periodicals.
(6) In respect to the use of property or services to the extent that a retail
sales tax-or a compensating use tax was legally due and paid thereon, without any right
to a refund or credit thereof, to (a) any municipal corporation in this state or (b)
any other state or jurisdiction within any other state, but only when it is shown that
such other state or ,jurisdiction allows a corresponding exemption with resepct to the
sale or use of tangible personal property or of any of the services upon which such
a sale or compensating use tax was paid to this state and any of its municipal corp-
orations. In the event the compensating use tax imposed by this resolution is at a
higher rate than the rate of tax in the first taxing jurisdiction, such compensating
use tax shall be and hereby is imposed to the extent of the difference in such rates.
For purposes of this paragraph, a payment to the State Tax Commission of a tax imposed
by a municipal corporation shall be deemed a payment to such municipal corporation.
SECTION 12. Refunds or credits based on proof of certain uses.
Subject to the conditions and limitations provided for herein, a refund or credit
shall be allowed for a tax paid pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2 or Section
4 (1) on the sale or use within this City of tangible personal property if the purchaser
or user, in the performance of a contract, later incorporates that tangible personal
property into real property located outside this City, (2) on the sale or use of tangible
personal property purchased in bulk or any portion thereof which is stored and not used
by the purchaser or user within this City if that property is subsequently reshipped by
such purchaser or user to a point outside this City for use outside this City, and (3)
on the sale to or use by a contractor or sub-contractor of tangible personal property
if that property is used by him solely in the performance of a pre-existing lump sum
or unit price construction contract. For the purpose of clause (3) of the preceding
sentence, the term "pre-existing lump sum or unit price construction contract" shall
mean a contract for the construction of improvements to real property under which the
amount payable to the contractor or subcontractor is fixed without regard to the costs
incurred by him in the performance thereof, and which' (0 Kas' irrevocably entered into
prior to the date of the enactment of this Local Law, or (ii) resulted from the' accept-
ance by a governmental agency of a bid accompanied by a bond or other performance
guaranty which was irrevocably submitted prior to such date=;' Where the tax on the sale
or use of such tangible personal property has been paid to the vendor, to qualify for
such refund or credit , such tangible personal property must be incorporated into real
property as required in clause (1) above , reshipped as required in clause (2) above or
used in the manner described in clause (3) above within three years after the date such
tax was payable to the State Tax Commission by the vendor pursuant to Section eleven
hundred thirty-seven of the Tax Law of the State of New York. Where the tax on the sale
or use of such tangible personal property was paid by the applicant for the credit or
refund directly to the State Tax Commission, to qualify for such refund or credit, such
tangible personal property must be incorporated into real property as required in clause
(1) above, reshipped as required in clause (2) above or used in the manner described
in clause (3) above within three years after the date such tax was payable to the State
Tax Commission by such applicant pursuant to article twenty-eight of the Tax Law of the
State of New York. An application for a refund or credit pursuant to this Section must
be filed with such Commission within the time provided by subdivision (a) of section
eleven hundred thirty-nine of the Tax Law. Such application shall be in such form as
the State Tax Commission may prescribe.
SECTION 13. Administration and collection.
The taxes imposed under the authority of this Local Law shall be administered and
collected by the State Tax Commission in the same manner as the taxes imposed under
article twenty-eight of the Tax Law of the State of New York are administered and
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collected by such Commission. All of the provisions of said article twenty-eight re-
lating to or applicable to the administration and collection of the taxes imposed by that
article shall apply to the taxes imposed by this Local Law, including sections eleven
hundred one, eleven hundred eleven and eleven hundred thirty-one through eleven
hundred forty-seven, with the same force and effect as if those provisions had been
incorporated in full into this Local Law except as otherwise provided in Section 1250
of the Tax Law.
SECTION 14. Disposition of Revenues.
Net collections distributed to the City by the State Tax Commission pursuant to
Section twelve hundred sixty-two of the Tax Law of the State of New York shall be
paid into the treasury of the City, shall be credited to and deposited in the general
fund thereof, and shall be available for any city purpose. Expenditures from the pro-
ceeds of the taxes imposed by this Local Law shall not be conisdered as part of the
cost of government within the meaning of any limitation on expenditures contained in
any general, special or local law applicable to this City. As used in this section,
net collections shall mean the moneys collected from the taxes imposed pursuant to
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this local law, after deducting therefrom expenses of administration and collection
and amounts refunded or to be refunded.
SECTION 15. Construction and Enforcement.
This Local Law shall be construed and enforced in conformity with Articles 28
and 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York pursuant to which the same is enacted.
SECTION 16. Separability.
If any provision of this Local Law or the application thereof shall for any reason
be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall
not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Local Law but shall be confined in
its operation to the provision thereof directly involved in the controversy in which
such judgement shall have been rendered and the application of such provision to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. _
SECTION 17. Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect on the first day of March, nineteen hundred
sixty-eight, except that certificates of registration may be filed with the State Tax
Commission and certificates of authority to collect tax may be issued by the State
Tax Commission prior to said date.
A role call vote was taken on the foregoing Local Law which resulted as follows:
AYES: 11
e tsi, Bangs.,,Audarson, Rundle, Baldwin, Stallman,
#`Ja 4".Barrett, ToU" .
NAYS: 1 - Clynes
Approved by me this aqI' day of- June 1967 and designated Local Law #3-1967.
y of the City of Ithaca.
By merman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESfNED, that Alderman A. C. Stallman and Alderman J. C. Clynes be, and they hereby
are designated as, a Committee of this Council to consult with and be available to the
Board of Supervisors for discussion on all matters regarding sales tax and any
alternatives thereto and report back to this Council.
Unanimously Carried.
COUNTY-CITY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Controller Russell advised he had been informed
that if the City adopted the Local Law relating to sales tax that the Board of
Supervisors intended to place the matter of a County-City public safety building on
the ggenda for its next meeting, to be held on Monday, June 26, for the purpose of
deciAing whether or not to rescind its action taken thereon to approve it recently.
On motion the Clerk was directed to write to the Board of Supervisors immediately and
request that if this matter comes up for discussion on June 26th, it be tabled pending
further negotiations between the City and the County.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
> Geo. A. TTean, City Clerk
llunTra7s, Mayor.
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 5, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (11) Clynes, Saccucci, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman,
Yavits, Tolles , Hart
ABSENT:
Aldermen (3) Macali, Rosica, Barrett
Attorney - Freeman
OTHERS PRESENT:
I Chief of Police - VanOstrand Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Fire Chief - Weaver Ex. Director of Housing Authority - Mrs.
Supt . of Public Works - Ding4ian Blanchard
City Engineer - Schlieder Controller - Russell
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meetings held on June 14th
and 22nd, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: The Mayor opened a public hearing advertised for
CZ this time to hear anyone interested in a proposal to amend the zoning map by rezoning
the east side of the 500 block of North Meadow Street from a B-1 to a B-2 zone. No one
-� appeared to be heard on the proposal and on motion by Alderman Saccucci, which was
seconded by Alderman Clynes, the hearing was closed.
Action was taken to approve the proposed zone change as follows:
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Common Council this 5th day of July, 1967
on a proposal to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca by rezoning the east side of
the 500 block of North Meadow Street from a B-1 to a B-2 zone, as recommended by the
Planning Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Zoning.Map of the City of Ithaca, adopted on June
7, 1961, be and it hereby is amended by rezoning the east side of the 500 block of North
Meadow Street from a B-1 to a B-2 zone, being the area more particularly described as
follows:
Those properties bounded as follows: On the north by Cascadilla Street; on the west by
Meadow Street; south by Esty Street, and east by the easterly property lines of the
Pa rcels presently fronting on Meadow Street ; such
properties shown on Map 51, Block 1 ,
lots numbers 1, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the City of Ithaca Tax Map.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
ANTHONY F. SPANO APPOINTMENT: The Council took action to fill a vacancy in the office
of Alderman from the 4th Ward caused by the recent resignation of Harold Hunt.
Alderman Rundle nominated Anthony F. Spano, 414 Utica Street, for appointment to fill
the vacancy and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Stallman.
Alderman Bangs nominated William A. McGuire, 214 E. Lincoln St., and his nomination was
seconded by Alderman Clynes .
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Rundle
RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried.
The Clerk polled the aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in six votes being cast
for Mr. Spano and four for Mr.. McGuire.
Mayor Johns declared Mr. Spano duly appointed to fill this vacancy for the term ending
December 31, 1967, welcomed him to membership on the Council, and introduced him to the
other members present , Mr. Spano took the oath of office which was administered by the
City Clerk. He was then seated and participated in the balance of the proceedings .
HAROLD HUNT RESOLUTION: By Alderman Rundle: seconded unanimously by all other members
present .
WHEREAS, Harold Hunt, resigned as an alderman from the 4th Ward, effective June 21, 1967,
after having served the City in such official capacity since January 1, 1964, and,
WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion of the Members of the Common Council that Harold has
served the City of Ithaca faithfully during his entire term of office; has exhibited a
trend to vote objectively with the best interests of the citizens of Ithaca in mind at
all times; has given unstintingly of his time and efforts to all City matters coming to
his attention -- particularly those dealing with public safety,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby express its formal and
sincere thanks to Harold for his civic services as an Alderman, his awareness of all
municipal problems , and his efforts to help solve them for the good of the general public
and citizens of the City of Ithaca, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council extends to him its very best wishes for his
continued good health and success in his position with Agway Inc. in Syracuse, New York,
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and that a copy thereof be presented to Harold. Unanimously carried.
BIDS -_FIRE TRUCK: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners request-
ing permission of the Council to take bids on the purchase of a new fire engine for
delivery in June 1968. It was anticipated that there would be sufficient funds available
in a capital reserve fund to finance the purchase of this equipment at time of delivery.
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the request received from the Board of Fire Commissioners be approved and
that the Board be authorized to advertise for bids on this equipment .
Carried.
FLOOD CONTROL PROPERTIES: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott regarding a
document the State alleged it had from the City stating that while it paid $5,000 an
acre for land in the flood control project area, the land was in reality only worth $800
per an acre. He asked if this was correct. His letter indicated that the State's
position is that even though the proposed change of zoning in the area to a "Flood Plain
Zone" reduced the value of the land, the State had no intention of compensating the owners
for same but that they should look to the City or Town of Ithaca for their losses . He
asked that the City make known its position in this matter.
By Alderman Hart: secondedipy Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott-'-s 'letter be referred to the Finance Committee for its attention.
Carried.
v' MRS. HELEN HOEFERIS RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Helen P. Hoefer,
tendering her resignation as Supervisor of the 7th Ward, effective July 1, 1967, because
she was moving her residence to a different part of the City.
By Alderman Hart; seconded by Alderman Tolles Council
RESOLVED,, that Mrs . Hoefer's resignation be accepted with regret and that the
extends its appreciation to Mrs. Hoefer for the faithful service she has given the City
as a member of the Board of Supervisors. Carried.
Alderman,li4Z,t nominated Jerome B. True, 28 Cornell Street, for appointment to fill this
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vacancy and �h'i " nomination was seconded by Alderman Stallman.
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Alderman Bangs nominated John A. Bentkowski, 108 Treva Avenue, and his nomination was
seconded by Alderman Tolles.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried.
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to cast one ballot for Mr. True.
Carried.
The Clerk cast a ballot for Mr. True as directed which resulted in his being appointed.
Mayor Johns declared Mr. True duly appointed as Supervisor for the 7th Ward and called
him to the rostrum where he took the oath of office before the Clerk.
ARTHUR CLEAVELAND- FIRE COMMISSIONER: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Arthur
N.Cleaveland, 123 E. Fall Street, as Fire Commissioner for a three-year term ending
June 30, 1970 and requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Mayor 's appointment of Arthur N. Cleave' land as Fire Commissioner for a
three-year term ending June 30, 1970 be approved and confirmed. Carried.
STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Johns announced the following appointments to
standing committees to fill vacancies caused by the resignation of Harold Hunt:
Public Safety Committee: Clynes, Chm. , Anderson, V.Chm. , Spano
Urban Renewal Committee: Spano
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LOCAL LAW RE SALES TAX: The Clerk reported that a Local Law regarding sales tax which was `
enacted by the Council on June 22nd had been approved by the Mayor on June 29th at the
conclusion of a public hearing held thereon, that it had been filed with the Secretary
of State, N Y S Dept . of Audit & Control and N Y State Tax Commission as required by law.
Alderman Stallman read the following prepared statement:
"As a result of meetings with members of the Board of Supervisors, a closer study of more
realistic figures than those originally studied, the disappointingly small check received
by the Board as a first remittance from the State and the general climate of the City's
relationship with the Board, I now feel that we the City have made a mistake in our
desire to participate in the County Sales Tax.
`It is my studied opinion that the taxpayers of the City will be better served and with
the minimum taxation if we the Common Council rescind our action for participation in the
County Sales Tax."
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, tgat this Common Council does hereby rescind its Local Law #3-1967 enacted on
June 22, 1967 and thereby revert to the conditions in effect prior to the introduction
and passage of this Local Law.
AYES: 9 - Clynes , Saccucci, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Hart
NAYS: 2 - Bangs, Tolles
Alderman Bangs questioned whether or not the motion passed because he felt it required
a two-thirds vote. The Clerk felt that since the subject matter was on the agenda for
this meeting the need of a majority or a two-thirds vote would depend on whether or not
it was deemed to be listed in proper form on the agenda. Mayor Johns declared the
motion carried. Motion carried.
ANNUAL REPORT OF FIRE DEPT. : The Clerk reported receipt of the annual report of the
Fire Department for 1966 and copies thereof were distributed'to the aldermen present.
It was accepted and ordered placed on file.
CAPITAL- IMPROVEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Clerk reported that the rules governing appoint-
ment to the Capital Improvements Review Committee required that the Council representative
be a member of its Public Safety Committee. Since Alderman Tolles is not a member of
this committee, it would appear that he is therefore not eligible to serve on the Capital
Improvements Review Committee.
Alderman Stallman felt the reason for this requirement was that it afforded representation
for the Police and Fire Departments regarding their capital budget needs . Alderman
Tolles stated that it was his intention of asking to be relieved of membership on this
Committee anyway and advocated removal of the restriction because he felt any member of
the Council should be eligible to serve on it .
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Tolles
WHEREAS, the Common Council's resolution, dated July 11, 1962, creating the Capital Budget
and Capital Improvement Program Review Committee stated that one of the members of this
Committee shall be a member from the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council,
appointed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and approval
of the Common Council, and
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Council that any one of its members should be eligible to
serve as its representative on this Committee,
NOW'THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution of July 11, 1962, which has been referred
to above, and relates to the Councils representative on this Committee, be amended to read
as follows:
One member from the Common Council, appointed by the Mayor upon recommendation and approval
of the Common Council.
AYES: 10 L,
NAYS: 1 Hart Carried.
Since Alderman Tolles indicated he wished to be relieved from serving on this Committee
action was taken to replace him as follows:
Alderman Stallman nominated Alderman Anderson for appointment to this Committee and his
nomination was seconded by Alderman Clynes.
Alderman Bangs nominated Alderman Barrett and his nomination was seconded by Alderman
Tolles.
By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried.
The Clerk polled the Aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in eight votes being cast
for Alderman Anderson and 3 votes for Alderman Barrett. Mayor Johns then appointed
Alderman Anderson to the Capital Improvements Review Committee for a one-year term end-
ing June 1, 1968.
TAX COLLECTION: Controller Russell reported that 93.3% of the 1967 City Tax, or
11 0 ;708:00 had been collected to date.
-4- July 5, 1967
BOND RESOLUTION: Controller Russell presented an amended bond resolution for the
financing of No. 9 Fire Station and action was taken to approve it as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 5, 1967.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $27,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE
CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,000
CURRENT FUNDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE
STATION NO. 9 ON COLLEGE AVENUE.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, r"W
as follows:
Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, pursuant to this
resolution, is the construction of a new fire station, to be known as Fire Station No. 9,
to be located on the east side of College Avenue adjacent to the existing fire station,
in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York, including original furnishings,
equipment, machinery and apparatus and the grading and improvement of the site, as here-
tofore authorized by a bond resolution dated May 3, 1967.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is now determined
to be $353,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows:
(a) By the issuance of the $308,000 serial bonds of said City and the expenditure
of the $17,000 current funds of said City as authorized by the aforesaid bond
resolution dated May 3, 1967;
(b) By the issuance of an additional $27,000 serial bonds of said City hereby
authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
(c) By the expenditure of an additional $1,000 hereby appropriated therefor from
Capital Reserve Fund #9, Municipal Buildings and Properties, which together
with the $17,000 heretofore applied from such Reserve Fund, shall constitute
the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
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 11(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
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable
in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property within
said City a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the saw
become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including 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, 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 Clyynes voting yes Frank Baldwin voting yes
Rudolph Saccucci voting Yes A.C. Stallman voting jyes �M= .
John Bangs voting yes Isadore Yavits voting yes
Britton Anderson voting yes N. Arnold Tolles voting yes
Joseph Rundle voting yes Van B. Hart voting yes
Anthony Spano voting yes
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
Mayor
July 5, 1967.
-5- July 5, 1967
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #22: Controller Russell recommended the establishment of a capital
reserve fund to provide for the purchase of new buses.
By Alderman Stallman`: seconded by Alderman Anderson
WHEREAS, this ''Council has included $7,500 in the current budget and intends to include
additional amounts during subsequent years to finance the purchase of new buses to
replace old ones as the need arises,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT.' RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-C of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York that
(1) there be and hereby is authorized and established a Capital Reserve Fund, to wit,
Bus Replacement, which fund shall be known and designated as Capital Reserve Fund
No. 22, Bus Replacement, and which may be referred to as Capital Reserve Fund No. 22.
., (2) that there is hereby appropriated to said fund, the sum of $7,500 from the 1967
General Fund Budget,
(3) that the City Controller be directed to deposit such appropriation, as soon as
available, in 's&id fund in one or more banks designated as depositaries of the
funds of the 'Citr-of Ithaca,
(4) that the Controller be authorized and directed to invest the monies in such fund
as provided by law,'
'(5) that the Controller shall keep a separate. account of such fund in the manner
provided by Sec'. 6C of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York,
(6) that expenditures shall be made from such fund only by an authorization of this
Council and only for the specified capital improvement hereinabove described.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that theController be authorized to transfer the sum of $2,411.47 -within the
current budget from budget account No. A-290-560-1, Storm Sewers, to account No. A-290-
560-5, retaining walls. Carried.
CAPI'L"nz, �4$, JEyl UdD„#17 TRANSFER: By. Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RFSOL D- ,' ,hat thP;sum of>, T;356:33 be appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund No. 17
to :the Fourth Street,,,Sewer I nterce' for Capital Construction Fund to complete the
financing of this project, an item'of Capital Improvement which may be financed from
said reserve fund; and that the Controller be authorized to withdraw this amount from
said reserve fund and deposit it in the "Fourth Street Sewer Construction Fund” for the
purpose hereinabove indicated.
AYES: 11,
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CANCELLATION OF CHECKS: On recommendation of the Controller action was taken to cancel
several city check.5, which have'remained outstanding for a number of years .
By Alderman Stall.man;r,s.ec.ondedf�by 'Aldel-man Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Controller-b 16t!horized to cancel the following City checks which
have remained outstanding f4 long periods of time:
Check No. Fund Amount
14— General Fund T 2.37
3050 it " 169.02
3474 Water Fund 60 .91
3924 it „ 9.31
9732 Payroll Fund 51.89
718 it 11 3 .66
6010 " „ 1. 16.38
259 „ if 1.93
7169 " " 12.14
Total:
And that he be directed to place a stop-payment order. on these checks and credit them
back to the respective funds upon which drawn originally.
Carried,
AUDIT: By Alderman Stal man: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the:tills..audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $16,180',$3; as,.,l,3sted on audit abstract #7-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried.
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: By Alderman Swcucci: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute a letter of agreement amending
Article V of the Arterial. Highway Maintenance Agreement between the State of New York and
the City of Ithaca, dated December 27, 1957, to provide that the formula for payment to
the City shall be increased to an annual rate of twenty-five cents per square yard,
effective July 1, 1967.
Carried.
-6- July 5, 1967
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 5 1967: Alderman Saccucci reported that the Board of Publia Works
had recommended that the Caun4il amend the traffic ordinance to prohibit parking on
sections of West Buffalo Street aad Taughannock Blvd. for periods of time in excess of
two hours .
By Alderman Saccucci: 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 the same that Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-182 of the
Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto:
Two hour parking:
Buffalo Street , south side,,, fron Taughann6ck Blvd. to Brindley Street.
Taughannock Blvd. , west gide, from Buffalo Street to Seneca Street . flow
Effective upon publication:
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
LLOYD FRENCH'S RATE OF PAY: Alderman Saccucci reported that the Board of Public Works
had requested the Council to approve Lloyd French's rate of $2.28 per hour which is the
second merit increment of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan. Alderman Stallman reported
that the Finance Committee was disturbed about the number of salary changes occuring
within the Dept. of Public Works after adoption of the current year's budget and
recommended denial of the request. Supt. Dingman reviewed the request and urged its
approval in order to be able to compete with the local labor market and retain the
services of Mr . French. Duri n`g the disucssion it was indicated he was a new employee
hired at a' lesseri,rate of pay and that the increase was requested because he had proved
to be a'.good employee.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the rate of pay of $2.28 per hour for Lloyd French, the second merit
increment of- Grade 20 in the Compe-nsktion Plap, be approved as requested by the Board
of Public Works. Carried.
City Engineer Schlieder entered at this point in the proceedings .
BIDS- NEW BUS: Alderman Saccucci reported that the Board of Public Work9 had requested
the Common Council to standardize buses and to provide $15,500 in the 1968 budget to
provide for the purchase of one new bus . Alderman Stallman reported the Finance Committee
had studied the request and was not in favor of it. Supt. Dingman felt the City could
get along without a new bus in 1968 but would probably have to get one in 1969►
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board's request for a new bus be denied at this time.
AYES: 10
Nays: i - yhvits Carried.
LEASE OF LANDS: Alderman reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that
the Council lease two city-owned parcels of land - one on Taughannock Blvd. in the rear
of 89 Lumber Company and the other adjacent on the west to the Station Restaurant. The
Board recommended that a minimum rental of $1,000.00 per annum be established for the
first parcel and $200.00 for the second one. Alderman Stallman reported the Finance
Committee had reviewed these recommendations and determined their leasing at this tite
might affect the City's application pending before the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for
financial aid in developing the railroad loop property of which both of these parcels are
a part . It was further determined, he stated, that if leased they would become taxable
and the City would have to pay school and state and county taxes thereon.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board's recommendation to lease these two parcels of city-owned real
estate be tabled at this time.
Carried.
JOHN WILSON: Alderman Baldwin read a letter from the Youth Bureau Director advising
that John N. Wilson, who had been serving in a provisional capacity, had passed a civil
service examination for the position of Assistant Youth Bureau Director. He recommender-*
his permanent appointment.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that John N. Wilson be appointed permanently to the position of Assistant
Youth Bureau Director at an annual salary of $7,589.00, the minimum of Grade 34 in the
Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective July 3, 1967.
Carried.
■O■ NAM 01 DOOM }
CHARLES SEALER: Mr. Baldwin read another letter from Mr. Cutia advising that Charles
Seager, who had been serving in a provisional capacity, had passed a civil service
examination for his position of Youth Worker and he recommended his permanent appointment .
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that Charles Seager be premanently appointed to the position of Youth Worker
at an annual salary of $6,487,00, the minimum of Grade 30 in the Compensation Plan; and
that his appointment become effective on July 3 , 1967.
Carried.
SPENCER ROAD ZONING: Alderman Saccucci reported that residents of the Old Spencer Road
area are not satisfied with zoning in the area. He was advised it is being considered
by the Planning Board in its study of zoning for the Inlet Valley area.
MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING -_PROJECT FOR NATIONAL ARTS AND RECREATIONAL CENTER AT ITHACA:
Alderman Baldwin presented a Memorandum of Understanding, between the City, New York
State Conservation Department, and Center for Arts of Ithaca, Inc . regarding a joint
development project for a national arts and recreational center at Ithaca. Copies there-
of were distributed to each alderman present. The Memo was reviewed by Alderman Baldwin
and Superintendent Dingman and they recommended its approval on behalf of the City.
By Alderman Bladwin: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Memo of Understanding between the City of Ithaca, New York State
Conservation Department, and Center for the Arts of Ithaca, Inc ., regarding a joint
development project for a National Arts and Recreational Center at Ithaca, New York be
and it hereby is approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are
authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City of Ithaca, under its Corporate
e �
Seal.
Unanimously Carried.
WEST HILL PARK: The Clerk reported that the 'Offer of Sale of Land" received from Mrs.
MacDaniels for a parcel of land on West Hill for park purposes including a street right-
of-way adjacent thereto had been renegotiated to overcome an objection raised at the
June 7th meeting by the Mayor regarding a requirement of paragraph 8 that the City
spend $20,000.00 to develop the park over a period of five years . He advised that this
figure had been reduced to $5,000.00 as recommended by the Superintendent and it was
agreeable to Mrs . MacDaniels .
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the 'Offer of Sale of Land" to the City received from Mrs. MacDaniels,
dated May 24, 1967, be accepted subject to all terms and conditions contain @d therein; and
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City,
under its Corporate Seal.
Carried.
BIBBINS HALL: Mayor Johns suggested the possible purchase of Bibbins Hall by the City
for use as a city police building. Chief of Police VanOstrand felt it would be ideally
suited for this purpose. Mayor Johns felt the aldermen should inspect the building.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee to arrange a tour of
the building by city officials.
Carried.
On Motion the meeting was adjourned. /f
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]Teo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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4, �Hu`nna Johns, Mayor
COMMCl� C�t1ifC�� �!lOdL��tl��Fd
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. August 2, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Saccucci, Mac ali, Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano,
Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles , Hart
Attorney - Freeman
Chief of Police - VanOstrand Comm. of Pub.' Works - Smith
Fire Chief - Weaver Youth Bureau Director - Cutia
Urban Renewal Director - Daley Controller - Russell
Planning Director - Kaspryzak Clerk - Blean
Housing Authority Director - Mrs. Blanchard Deputy Clerk - Grey
t_ MINUTES: Minutes of. the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
CAYUGA LAKE SHORE PARK - MASTER SITE PLAN: The Clerk read a letter from the Cayuga Lake
Shore Planning & Coordinating Committee recommending approval of a Master Site Plan for
the Cayuga Lake' Shore as I prepared by Egner & Neiderkorn,' Inc.' , the .City's planning
consultant. , Mr. Neiderkorn'showed slides of the various phases of the plan.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Aldermen Stallman
g.. WHEREAS the Common Council has appointed"the Cayuga Lake Shore Park Planning and
£" Coordinating Committee to undertake the development of a Master''Site Plan, and
WHEREAS, a Master Site Plan has been prepared by the Planning and Coordinating Committee
showing the circulation patterns and generalized land use relationships for the area of
the City which-lies westerly of the proposed Flood Protection ChAiInel and Cayuga Inlet
and northerly of Buffalo and State Streets, and","
WHEREAS, applications for funds to develop this recreation area have been submitted to
the State and Federal Governments ,
NOW TRERE*'OREBE. IT ;RESOLVED, that the Master 'Site Plan of .the National Arts and
Recreation Center.:as -approved ,by .the Cayuga Lake Shore Park Planning and Coordinating
Committee and the City Planning Board is approved by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the circulation 'system and land use patterns shown on the
Master Site Plan are adopted as City's guide for the development of the Lake Shore Park
area, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cayuga Lake Shore Planning and Coordinating Committee
continue to provide coordinating services in the detailed planning of the recreation
area and its facilities and that the Board of Public Works be aut4orized to undertake
the development-of;.the City recreation area in accordance with detailed plans and
available funds .;
Carried. ^ '
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the City Controller-be designated as the City offici=a'l empowe'red to sign
all papers regarding the developmett_t='of the Cayuga Lake Shore Park; and that ne hereby
is authorized to notify the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation that the ttao'parcels' of land
on the East side of the Flood Control Channel will remain in the project, and that a
designation as to their ultimate use or disposition will be made during the period of
construction. Carried.
STATE AID IN LIEU OF TAXES:
The Clerk read a letter'''from the City Assessor recommending that the' CouncAl inatf-iict
our delegates to the State Constitutional Convention to introduce legisla't'ion 'tb`gr�Lh't.
state aid to compensate for the large amount of tax exempt property'kthin It's
corporate limits owned by Cornell University and New York State Colleges. "
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
WHEREAS, there is now a State Constitutional Convention in session, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has over 60% of its assessed property values on an exempt
basis, and ,_
WHEREAS, the State. has large amounts of such exempt property, (nearly 40 millioa�s)'
'within the:CitylboundaTiesiti and
WHEREAS;:the' City'must Maintain and'supply facilities -for;these' properties' as''°well as
!certain fire and police protection without remuneration '' "'5 -"''
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that:
This Common Council,' and we hope the School Board and the Board of Supervisors will
follow suit, hereby instructs our delegates to the State Constitutional Convention to
"introduce a resolution to the Convention so that the 'City may be able to collect taxes
on'these State owned properties, or at least.-some-negotiated sum in lieu of taxes, to
affect some financial relief to the taxpayers of the City.
Carried.
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-2- August 2, 1967
POLLING PLACES:
The Clerk presented a schedule of polling places in the City of Ithaca and recommended'
their designation for the year following October 1, 1967. He recommended the use of
Fall Creek School to serve both the second and third districts of the Fourth Ward in
place of Petrillose Cleaners and No. 7 Fire Station, both of which were formerly used
but were unsatisfactory. He also recommended the use of Central Fire Station in place of
No. 5 Fire Station.
By Alderman Spano, seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are designated as polling places in each
election district in the City of Ithaca, New York at which the registration of voters,
elections and primaries shall be held during the year following .October 1, 1967:
FIRST WARD lst District 101 Sunrise Road U.S. Army Reserve Center
2nd District 626 West State Street No. 6 Fire Station
3rd District 532 West Buffalo Street City Pumping Station
SECOND WARD lst District 119 Third Street North Side House
2nd District 301 West Court Street Gym entrance-Central School
3rd District 310 West Green Street Central Fire Station
THIRD WARD lst District 305 South Plain Street South Side Community Center
2nd District 301 South Geneva Street Henry St. John School
3rd District 402 South Cayuga Street Bob's Auto Upholstery
FOURTH WARD lst District 1012 North Tioga Street No. 7 Fire Station
2nd District Cor. King & Aurora Sts. Fall Creek School
3rd District Cor. King & Aurora Sts. Fall Creek School
FIFTH WARD lst District 402 North Aurora Street St. Paul's Methodist Church
2nd District 312 East Seneca Street Boothroyd Insurance Agency
3rd District Cornell Campus Noyes Lodge
SIXTH WARD lst District 115 North Cayuga Street Masonic Temple
2nd District 520 Hudson Street New South Hill School
3rd District 520 Hudson Street New South Hill School
SEVENTH WARD lst District 311 College Avenue No. 9 Fire Station
2nd District 105 Stewart Avenue East Hill School
3rd District 502 Mitchell Street Belle Sherman School
Carried.
LOCAL LAW RE: SALES TAX: Attorney Freeman ruled that action taken by the Council at its
last meeting to repeal Local Law #3-1967 regarding sales tax was improper since it should
be done by a local law. Alderman Stallman attempted to introduce a resolution to present
a new local law for this purpose. Alderman Bangs objected because he felt it was not on
the agenda for this meeting and the discussion ended.
FRIDEN JUDGEMENT: Attorney Freeman reported he had filed a default judgement against
Friden, Inc . in the City's case vs. Friden for recovery of money on computer equipment
which had not performed in accordance with its warranty.
He then reported that the City had leased two pieces of equipment from Unico Leasing Corp.
operated in connection with the Friden installation and that this company was suing for
accumulated rentals of $4,881.06, but had offered to settle for $3,500.00. He recommended
acceptance of its offer.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to accept the offer received
from Unico Leasing Corp. in the amount of $3,500.00 as full settlement of any and all
claiusit may have against the City of Ithaca for equipment leased from it by the City.
Carried.
YOUTH BUREAU: Youth Bureau Director Cutia advised the Council that the Legislature passed ,
a new bill last year increasing state aid from the present maximum of $15,000 to a new
maximum of $25,000.00, and it also provided communities with Recreation project money dis-
bursed at the rate of 40 cents per person under 21 and for a Youth Service project appli-
cation in special program areas at the rate of 35 cents per person under 21. He recommended
the City's 1967 budget be separated and resubmitted in two parts T one for .a Recreation
Project and the other as a revised Youth Bureau budget. By doing this he estimated that
it would increase the maximum state aid available to Ithaca from $15,000.00 to $34,024.00,
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-3- August 2, 1967
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the Youth Bureau Director be approved; and that he
be authorized to continue his negotiations for additional State Aid and prepare a revised
application for presentation and subsequent submission to New York State Youth Division
for approval. Carried.
CONDEMNATION OFFER: By Alderman Hart: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to make an offer of pre-payment, in
accordance with provisions contained in Sec. 506-3 of the General Municipal Law, to
Arthur C. Stallman, Cutting Holding Corporation, and Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. for their
respective properties taken by the City through condemnation proceedings.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman (Clerk's Note: "Mi Stahl an ab3tairied—'trdm any discussion of
the fgrego ng motion also
Carried.
BIBBINS HALL i ` Alderman" Clynos reported that he'' ' together with :several aldermen, had
inspected i�bbiris".Hale"'and`tslked with representatives'' oP IYS Dept. of Correction regard-
ing its usei.gs a police; statl6n: He felt negotiations with Agway should be 'continued
pending receipt of cost estieates-.on its remodehfi'j to serve this function of government.
He stated he had talked' w�th thYee Supervisors 'regarding its possible use �ars; a joint City-
County police building, and that ,all three expressed interest in itd
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Public Safety Committee and Mayor be authorized to engage in preliminary
discussions with Agway Inc. regarding the price for which this building could be purchased
by the City and to discuss with the Board of Supervisors the possibility of using it as
a Joint City-County police building.
Carried.
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE "GARAGE -- ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Controller Russell requested
an additional appropriati-an. of 3,551.15 to pay outstanding bills incurred on the Public
Works Maintenance Garage facility.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,551.15 be and it hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve
Fund #18, Municipal Garage, to Public Works Maintenance Facility Construction Account
S #A-290-560-15 for the purpose of paying all outstanding bills on this project.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that when a redesign of the Public Works Maintenance Facility is authorized
that the Board of Public Works consider providing a building to include servicing of
construction and maintenance division, and water and sewer division, vehicles and
equipment . Carried.
FLORAL AVENUE LOTS: Controller Russell recommended that some city official be authorized
to negotiate for the purchase of several small lots on Floral Avenue which were not
included in the Flood Control project area proper. Attorney Freeman reported that the
Superintendent and he were working on this now.
URBAN RENEWAL TITLE TRANSFERS: By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, for and on behalf of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, took
title to property owned by Mary Stover Ray by order of the Supreme Court, Honorable
Harold E. Simpson presiding, said order being dated April 9, 1966 and recorded in the
Tompkins County Clerk's Office on April 12, 1966, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, for an on behalf of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, took title
to property owned by Peter and Margaret Hadzicki by order of the Supreme Court, Honorable
Daniel J. McAvoy presiding, said order being dated September 29, 1966 and recorded in the
Tompkins County Clerk's office on October 18, 1966, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has requested a transfer of the City's title to
said parcels to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and hereby are
authorized and directed to execute a Deed for an on behalf of the City of Ithaca to the
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency transferring the City's interest in the property obtained from
Mary Stover Ray and Peter and Margaret Hadzicki as heretofore requested by the Ithaca
Urban Renewal Agency.
Carried.
-4- August 2, 1967
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Barrett
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca took title to property owned by Cutting Holding Corporation,
Cayuga Motors Sales Corporation and Arthur C. Stallman by individual order of the
Supreme Court , Honorable Joseph P. Molinari presiding, said orders being dated June 23,
1967 and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office on June 30, 1967, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and The United States of
America entered into a Novation Agreement dated December 23, 1965 relative to Ithaca
Urban Renewal Project No. NYR-112, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency entered into a
Cooperation Agreement dated July 8, 1965 relative to Ithaca Urban Renewal Project No.
NYR-112, and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the execution of Ithaca Urban Renewal Project No . NYR-114
and to comply with the terms of the Cooperation Agreement described above, the City of
Ithaca has been requested by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency to convey title to the
above mentioned three (3) parcels to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and to accept a
reconveyance of title to said parcels subject to a restriction in the deed that said
parcel shall be used only for public parking for a period of 30 years, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will consider these conveyances as a non-cash local grant
in aid as a part of the City's share of the cost of said Ithaca Urban Renewal Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and hereby are
authorized and directed to execute a Deed for an on behalf of the City of Ithaca to the
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency transferring the City's interest in the property obtained
from Cutting Holding Corporation, Cayuga Motors Sales Corporation and Arthur C. Stallman
as heretofore requested by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, and be it further hereby
RESOLVED that the City of Ithaca hereby accepts reconveyances from the Ithaca Urban
Renewal Agency of the parcels formerly owned by Cutting Holding Corporation, Cayuga Motors
Sales Corporation and Arthur C. Stallman, said deed to contain a restriction that said
premises may be used only for public parking for a period of 30 years.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman (Clerk's Note: Mr. Stallman abstained from discussion of the
foregoing resolution also.)
Carried.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' FAIR EMPLOYMENT ACT: Controller Russell called attention to Article 14
of the Civil Service Law which will become effective on September 1, 1967 and will Owft
public employees' the right of organization and representation for the purpose of collect-+,
ively negotiating the condition of employment, creating a public employees relations
board etc . He advised that. the Council may establish its own
y procedureswhich are not
inconsistent with Sec. '207 of this Article and in the absence,of, such procedures
disputes shall be submitted to a Board established by NYS Dept. of Civil Service. He
recommended a Committee be appointed to study the matter and make recommendations thereon
to the Council prior to September lst.
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by-Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to appoint a Committee to study this matter and
make its recommendations thereon to the Council at a special meeting to be called by the
Mayor prior to September 1st.
Carried.
Mayor Johns appointed Richard Daley, Urban Renewal Director; Robert 0. Dingman, Supt. of
Public Works, and John L. Russell, City Controller; as members of such a Committee and
agreed to call a special meeting of the Council to hear the Committee's recommendations
as soon as possible.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $8,678.16, as listed on audit abstract #8-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried.
BIDS - FIRE TRUCK: Fire Chief Weaver reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners had
received bids on the purchase of a new fire truck on July 25th as follows:
Gasoline Terms Diesel Terms _
Seagrave Co. $28,577.00 1% disc. in 15 da. 2r 71 .00 1 disc. in 15 da.
American LaFrance Co. 29,897.00 Net 302931.00 Net
He reported the Board had accepted the low diesel bid and requested Council approval
thereof.
By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Anderson
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to award a contract to
Seagrave Company for furnishing No. 2 Fire Company with a new diesel fire truck for a
total price of $29,671.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on July 25.
Carried.
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CODE AMENDMENT N6-1967: Alderman Saccucci reviewed several traffic ordinance amendments
which had been recommended by the Board of Public Works and they were approved as
follows :
By Alderman Saccucci : 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 the same that the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca is
amended as follows:
(1) Sec . 15-180 Parking prohibited at all times on certain ,str,eets .
DELETIONS: West Green Street , north,.!side, Albany Ptreet to opposite Fayette Street
East StateStr#et, �south' sido,"bast` line from 317 East State Street
to Sage 'lace.
ADDITION: East State Street , south side, from east line of 317 East State Street
to West line of 505 East State Street.
--- (2) Sec. 15-182 Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets.
No standing 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. : . ,
ADDITION: East State Street , south side, from west line of 505 East State Street
to Sage Place,
Two Hour Parking:
DELETION: East State Street , south side, Elston Place to a point opposite Sage P1.
ADDITIONS: East State Street , south side,Elston Place to the west line of 505
;.. East State Street.
CL Hillview Place, south side, from Turner Place to South Hill Terrace,
'. 8:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m.
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Fifteen Minute Parking:
ADDITION: West Buffalo Street , north side, from Cayuga Inlet to Taughannock Blvd.
(3) Sec. 15-183 Parking Meter Zones.
ADDITION: East Seneca Street , south side, between North Tioga Street and
North Aurora Street.
(4) Sec . 15-188 All night street parking prohibited.
ADDITION: East State Street, south side, from west line of 505 East State
Street to Sage Place.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor.
At the request of Alderman Tolles the Mayor declared a 10-minute recess at the end of
which he called the meeting to order at approximately 9:15 p.m.
URBAN RENEWAL PARKING STRUCTURE: Alderman Rundle recommended approval of a parking
structure in connection with the development of Block 202 (Ithaca Hotel Block) in the
Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal Project 1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA APPROVING THE BUILDING OF A
PARKING STRUCTURE FOR BLOCK 202 IN THE CENTER-ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT I, NY R-112
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Barrett
WHEREAS, on February 16, 1967 Andre J. Andreoli d/b/a/ Associated Developments, 1540
West Market Street, Akron, Ohio announced a proposed redevelopment plan for the so-
called Block 202 in the Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal Project I, N.Y. R-112; and
WHEREAS, said proposal set forth a 165 room hotel and 20,000 square feet of retail space
at an estimated cost of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) ; and
WHEREAS, within the said proposal Associated Developments specified an adjacent 250 car
parking structure to be provided by the City of Ithaca; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1967 the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency designated Associated Develop-
ments a Conditional Preferred Sponsorship for Block 202 subject to the developer negotiat-
ing with the City of Ithaca for said structure; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Committee of Common Council of the City of Ithaca has been in
constant negotiation with the developer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca agrees to build a parking structure
for approximately 250 cars to open concurrently with the proposed hotel as a part
of the overall development plan for Block 2.02 subject to the following conditions :
A. The approval of an agreement between the City of Ithaca, Associated Developments,
and an architect for the design of a parking structure.
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B. The final approval of the cost based on the design prepared by the
above architect.
C. The final approval of the design and specifications for said structure.
D. Associated Developments will enter into an agreement with the City of Ithaca
for the lease of said structure.
E. The terms of the lease shall include the reimbursement of the total cost
to the --'
City of Ithaca for the building of a parking structure and in no
event be for a period longer than thirty (30) years.
F. A possible option for Associated Developments to purchase said structure
shall be negotiated at the time of entering into the above lease.
2. This commitment is subject to the ability of the City of Ithaca and Associated
Developments reaching an agreement on the acceptance of these conditions and a
choice of an architect within thirty (30)days of the passage of this resolution.
3. The Urban Renewal Committee of this Council 4s emp6we' t6d to coriduct the above
negotiations and to report to the Board of Public Works and the :Common Council
when the above arrangements have been completed.
4. In event of default by Associated Developments, this resolution shall be declared
null and void.
5. That this resolution 't;ake' ;e'ffect immediately upon it , 'adopt ion.
AYES: 12 - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali, Rosica Bangs, Rundle, Spano, Stallman, Yavits,
Barrett 14`olles; Hart
NAYS: 2 ,;.Anderson, Baldwin. -
Carried and approved.
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On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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H na Johns, Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 5:00 p.m. August 22, 1967
PRESENT: Mayor - Jo?ins
Aldermen (11) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macali, Rosica, Anderson, Rundle, Spano,
Baldwin, Stallman, Tolles, Hart
AB,'_7F'': Aldermen (3) _. Bangs, Barrett, Yavits
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman Controller - Russell
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean
Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting for the following purpose:
(1) Presentation of a local law to -repeal Local Law #3-1967 regarding sales tax.
(2) Report and possible action of development of Hotel block.
(3) Report on Public Employees ' Fair Empl:yment Act.
LOCAL LAW - SALES TAX: Alderman Stallman presented and read the following proposed
t- local law:
cc A Local Law of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, repealing Local Law #3-1967
SECTION 1. Local Law #3-1967 of the City of Ithaca which imposed taxes on sales
and use of tangible personal property and certain services, occupancy of hotel rooms,
admission charges and club dues, pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of
New York, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
By Alderman STallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law be received and laid on the table until the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Carried.
URBAN RENEWAL PARKING STRUCTURE
Controller usse reviewe mee ings held recently with `Mr. Andreoli, a developer for
Block 202 in the Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal Project 1, N.Y. R-112, and the City's bond-
ing attorneys in regard to the development and the City's participation in the parking
structure phase of it . He reported that the developer was very much interested in
proceeding with it and 'that he had hired an architect to proceed with plans. He report-
ed the bonding-attorneys had assured him it was legal to issue bonds for such a purpose
and that the City could ester into a contract with the developer and lease the parking
structure to him over a period of 99 years or less without bidding. He informed the
Council that the developer indicated his interest in leasing it over a 30-year period
with an option to buy. He also informed the Council that -bonds of thzs nature would be
exempt from the 5% down payment requirement and the City's debt limit.
Alderman Saccucci entered at this point in the proceedings.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded ,by Alderman'Stallman =
WHEREAS, Mr. Andre J. Andreoli, proposed developer, has authorized the architectural
firm of Warner, Burns, Toan and Lunde to proceed with preliminary drawings for the Hotel
Site necessary to develop a composite -facility, and
WHEREAS, for the sake of economy and the compatibility of the entire project 'it ''is'
desirable for the City to engage the ,same' architectural firm to prepare schematic'
drawings of the proposed parking structure in the development' to obtain current budget
estimates,
NOW THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public' Works be authorized to enter into
a contract with the firm of Warner, Burns, Toan and Lunde to provide schematic drawings
of the parking structure' in order to obtain 'current budget estimates, at a fee of
$10,000; that said $10"OOO is appropriated from Cap. Res. Fund #9, Municit&l 'Bui'ldings
and Properties for this purpose; and the Board of Public Works is further authorized
to enter into a contract with the developer to provide for reimbursement of these fees
to the City of Ithaca by the developer should he not proceed with the Hotel Site Develop-
me nt °and remit tlie- required' 10% deposit on the purchase of the land to Ithaca Urban
Agency ter March 1, 1968, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee of $10;000 shall be creditedlagainst'ovierall
architectural fees of approximately $30,000 when and if complete archit6cfV'ra3 services
are authorized. „ .
, Carried.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' FAIR EMPLOYMENT ACT PROCEDURE: Controller Russell presented the
following for the Council's consideration:
City of Ithaca Procedure for Determination of Employee
Representation Status
I. Statement of Purpose
To effectuate Article 14 of the Civil Service Law of the State of Nev York granting
the public employees the right of organization and the right of representation for
the purpose of collectively negotiating their conditions of employment, the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca enacts the following procedures in accordance with
Sections 206 and 207 of Article 14.
II. Representation Procedures
A. An employee, a group of employees, or an employee organization acting in their
behalf may request recognition as the collective negotiating representative for 1 _.
an appropriate unit of city employees. Such request shall be submitted in writing
to the Employee Relations Committee of the Ccmmon Council and it shall contain a
description of the proposed negotiating unit.
B. In requesting recognition, an employee organization must be able to demonstrate
by means of signed authorizations or other such evidence that it represents at
least 30% of the employees in the proposed unit.
C. Upon receipt of such request the Committee shall hold a hearing to determine
whether the representation unit sought is appropriate for the purpose of collective
negotiations taking into account the standards -enumerated below. The Committee shall
afford any other employee organization which claims to represent the employees in
the proposed unit an opportuunity to be heard. ,
D. In defining the appropriate negotiating unit the Committee shall consider the
following standards:
(1) the definition of the unit shall correspondlto a community of interest among
the employees to be included in the unit,
(2) the officials of government at the level of the unit shall have the power to
agree, or to make effective recommendations to other administrative authority
or the legislative body with respect to',the terms and conditions of employ-
ment upon which the employees desire to negotiate;
(3) the unit shall be compatible with the joint responsibilities of the City and
its employees to serve the public;
(4) employees who possess authority to discipline other employees or to adjust
their grievances shall not be included in the same unit as the employees they
supervise.
E. If, after the hearing, the Committee finds that the unit is appropriate and that a
question of representation exists, it shall conduct a secret ballot election among
the employees in the unit to determine their choice of negotiating representative,
if any. The ballot shall be so prepared as to enable an employee to vote against
any representation, if he so chooses. A majority of those voting shall be required
to determine the outcome.
F. Any other employee organization which claims to represent the employees involved,
and which can support their contention with signed authorizations or other such
evidence from at least 10% of the employees in the unit , shall be given a place on
the ballot. In the event that no choice receives a majority of the votes in the
first balloting, a run-off election shall be held with the choice receiving the
least number of votes in the first election being dropped from the ballot.
G. In the absence of a contending claim to represent the same employees by another
employee organization, and on the presentation of conclusive evidence through signed
authorizations that it represents a majority of employees in an appropriate unit,
the Committee may extend recognition to an employee organization without
conducting a vote among the employees .
III. Rights Accompnying Certification or Recognition
A. An employee organization which has demonstrated its majority status in a unit
on the basis of an election or by signed authorization and which has affirmed that
it does not assert the right to strike against any government, to assist or part-
icipate in any such strike, or to impose an obligation to conduct, assist or 1
participate in such a strike shall be certified by the Common Council as the
exclusive representative of the employees in the unit for purposes of negotiating
collectively with the City of Ithaca. However, any individual employee or group of�a
employees in the unit shall have the right to present grievances to their employer
and to have such grievances adjusted as long as the adjustment is not inconsistent
with the terms of an existing agreement and the exclusive representative has been
given an opportunity to be present at such adjustment.
B. The certified organization shall have the right to membership dues deduction
upon presentation of dues deduction authorization cards signed by individual
employees .
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III. (cont'd. )
C. The certified organization shall have the right to unchallenged representation
status until the next succeeding budget submission date , and thereafter, for an
additional period of either 12 months, or if the parties so agree, not less than
12 months nor more than 24 months , which period shall commence 120 days prior to
such next succeeding budget submission date.
IV. Decertification Procedure
A. An employee, a group of employees or an employee organization acting in their
behalf, which asserts that the employee organization which is currently certified
or recognized is no longer representative of the employees, may request the
Employee Relations Committee to conduct an election to determine the matter of
L-J representation as provided in Section II. Such a request must be filed during
the 60-day period prior to the expiration date of a currently valid collective
agreement between the certified representative and the City.
B. The request for decertification must be supported by signed authorization or
other such evidence from at least 30% of the employees in the unit.
He recommended that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a three-man Co=Wi.ttee to act as
an Employees' Relations Committee.
+ a By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the report of the Controller be received and laid on the table for study
and review by members of the Council prior to its presentation for adoption at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. B1 an , City Clerk
H a Johns, Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. September 6, 1967
PRESENT—
Mayor - Johns',-.
Aldermen (13) - Clynes, Saccucci,.Rosi'ca, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spsno, Baldwin;:
St allman, Yavit s, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
ABSENT-
Alderman (1)` •Macau
OTHERS PRESENT
Attorney -i?reeman City Engineer Schlieder
Urban Renewal Director -,Daley Controller - Russell
Housing Authority Director- Mrs. Blanchard Clerk - Blean
Building Commissioner — Van_.Marter Deputy Clerk:-- Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular'meeting and the special meeting held on August
22nd, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
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PETITION RE: VIETNAM WAR: Rev. Richard Gilbert, 212 Fall Creek Drive, appeared before
the Council and read a petition requesting that the question-"Are you in favor of an
immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of American troops from 'Vietnam so that the Vietnamese
people 'cain settle their problems ,among themselves?" be'_-placed -oA, .the November. 1967 ballot
with voters, indicating "yes" .or;,i.'nq". He Indi'dhted that there were 200 sift natures on'the`
petition. Alderman Baldwin offered a motion that the Council authorize p�acin the
question on the 1967 ballot .as. requested by the petitioners. Attorney Freeman felt that
it would be illegal to attempt to place such a matter on the ballot since he could find
no enabling legislation either in the Election Law, General City, or Beneral Municipal
Law which would authorize it. He therefore ruled that the Council did not have the power
to place it on the ballot. There was no second to Alderman-,Bal.dwin's motion and no
further action was taken thereon. The petition was returned to Rev. Gilbert, 'at his`'
request, by the Clerk.
METER MAID: The`Clerk read a"letter from the Chief of Police requesting the hiring of an
additional meter maid to check parking meter violations outside the business area which
is currently being done by a patrolman assigned to the Cushman Scooter. He felt this
would give the department the services of-'an additional patrolman and prove to be a
significant saving to the City in salary: ,Alderman Clynes recommended approval of the
Chief's. request.
By Alderman Clynes: -seconded by aderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be authorized to hire an additional meter maid at- a
salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of Grade 17 in the Compensation Plan, effective immed-
iately; and that she be assigned to the Cushman Scooter to check meter violations in areas
outside the business district only.
Carried.
POLICEMEN'S 20-YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN: The Clerk reported that the PBA had requested that
a study be made of the 20-year retirement plan for policemen and that the N.Y.S. Employees'
Retirement System had agreed to make such a study for a fee of $215.00.
By Alderman St allman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the New York State Employees' Retirement System be authorized to proceed
with its study of the 20-year retirement plan for policemen in the Ithaca Police Depart-
ment at a fee of $215.00; and that the sum of $215.00 be and it hereby is appropriated
from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations , budget account A-82-400 - Police
Department, to finance the cost of such a study.
AYES: 13 Carried.
NAYS: 0
LOCAL LAW - SALES TAX: The Clerk called attention to a Local Law to repeal Local Law
#3-1967 regarding sales tax which was received and laid on the table at the special meet-07
ing held on August 22, 1967. Action was taken to adopt it as follows: KK_
Local Law of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, repealing Local Law #3-1967
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman ClynesY
Be It Enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows:
SECTION 1. Local Law #3-1967 of the City of Ithaca which imposed taxes on sales and use
of tangible personal property and certain services, occupancy of hotel rooms, admission
charges and club dues, pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York,
is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effeat immediately.
Alderman Tolles opposed the Local Law because he felt the City's position remains the
same as it was when Local Law #3 was adopted in June. He maintained there would be a
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direct saving, to City taxpayers of between $9.00 and $9.50 per thousand of assessed
valuation if the City shared in the sales tax. He reminded his fellow aldermen that s
Negotiating Committee, appointed to discuss the City's point of view with the Supervisors,
had recommended the Local Law #3 be repealed which left nothing to negotiate. He felt a
sharing in the sales tax by the City was one way to partially equalize the disadvantage
City taxpayers are under at this time. He urged. defeat of the proposed local law for
these and other reasons . Alderman Stallman advised it was not mandatory for the County
to administer welfare to City residents and could return this cost to the City if it
desires in the event the City insists on its share of the sales tax. Mayor Johns felt
the County should be required to participate financially in planning functions, parks,
operation of the City dump, and maintenance of highways within the City. After some
further discussion a roll call vote on enactment of the foregoing local law was taken
by the Clerk which resulted as follows:
AYES: 8 - Saccucci, Clynes, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: 5 - Rosica, Bangs, Yavits , Barrett, Tolles
Approved by Me this /'" day of Sere r - , !967 and designated Local Law #4-1967
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' Mayor Johns requested Aldermen Stallman and Clynes to conti�ue to act as a Committee of
the Council to negotiate with the Supervisors on mutual matters concerning both bodies
and the County's possible financial participation in planning, parks, City dump and
maintenance of highways within the City.
SUPERVISORS ' MINUTES: The Clerk distributed Coy of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
proceedings , dated August 14', 1967 anrdµadviseai that copies of the Board's minutes in the
future would continue to be distributed to members of the Council. He advised that in
turn the Board had requested that all of .its members' be furnished with copies of the
l Council's minutes instead of just" City Supervisors as -is the current practice. The Clerk
was authorized to do so. Alderman`St allman .felt this was one way to establish closer
working :relations between members of the Council and Board.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' FAIR EMPLOYMENT ACT: Controller Russell recommended adoption of a local
procedure for determination of employee representation status as presented and recommended
to the Council at its meeting held on August 22,. 1967.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council, of't'he City of Ithaca, New York that a procedure for
determination of employee representation status for all emr3,ovees of the City of Tthaea
be approved and adopted to read as follows:
CITY OF ITHACA PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE RLPRESENTATION STATUS
I. Statement of Purpose
To effectuate Article 14 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New .York granting
the public employees the°fright of organization and the right of representation for
the purpose of collectively negotiating their conditions of employment, the Common
Council of the City 'of Ithaca enacts the following procedures in accordance with
Sections 206 and'207 of Article 14
II.' Representation Procedures
A. An employee, a group of employees, or an employee organization acting in their
behalf may request recognition as the collective negotiating representative for
an appropriate unit of city employees. Such request shall be submitted in writing
to the Employee Relations Committee of the Common Council and it shall contain a
description of the proposed negotiating unit.
B. In requesting recognition, an employee organization must be able to demonstrate
by means of signed authorizations or other such evidence that it represents at
least 30% of the employees in the proposed unit.
C. Upon receipt of such request the Committee shall hold a hearing to determine
whether the representation unit sought is appropriate for the purpose of collective
negotiations taking into account the standards enumerated below. The Committee shall
afford any other employee organization which claims to represent the employees in
the proposed unit an opportunity to be heard.
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I3.. i-Xia defitii�ng ,:the: appropriate negotiating unit the Committee shall consider the
folJowixrg._stLandards;:
definxUa-On of the :unit shall correspond to a community of interest among
th0.,regployeea to be included in the unit ,
(2) r ft:he:,..*fficials of government at the level.. of the unit shall have the power to
agr�e,:i:-or to make effective recommendations .to other administrative authority
b . the :legislative body with respect to-
the. -terms and conditions of employ-
;s menti :upon which the employees desire td_ .negot;iate;
(3}, -Lthtt_unit shall be compatible with the jotLat iresponsibilities of the City and
its employees to serve the public ; '
(4) employees who possess authority to discipline other employees or to adjust
their grievances shall not be included in the same unit as the employees they
supervise.
E. If, after the hearing, the Committee finds that the unit is appropriate and that
a question of representation exists, it shall conduct a secret ballot election among
the employees in the unit to determine their choice of negotiating representative,
if any. The ballot shall be so prepared as to enable an employee to vote against
any representation, if he so chooses . A majority of those voting shall be required
to determine the outcome.
F. Any other employee orgnization which claims to represent the employees involved,
and which can support their contention with signed authorizations or other such
evidence from at least 10% of the employees in the unit; shall be given a place on
the ballot . In the event that no choice receives a majority of the votes in the
i'irsit:balloting, a run-off election shall be held with the choice:�reeeivingl(the
-11ea t 1-humber of votes in the first election being dropped from fthe+'ballbt
G. In the absence of a contending claim to represent the same employeets' by another
employee organization, and on the presentation of conclusive evidence through' s'igned
authorizations that it represents a majority of employees in an appropriate unit,
the Committee may extend recognition to an employee organization without conducting.,
'a vote:�eiabng the employees . ;
III Right 9��A�anying ?Cett Tication or Recognition
AV "An e*loyee organiza'tlion which has demonstrated its majority status in a unit
- on" he bas`i's of an election or by signed authorization and which has affirmed that
it `does not assert the right to strike against any government, to assist or part-
icipate in any such strike, or to impose an obligation to conduct, assist or
participate in such a strike shall be certified by the Common Council as the
exclusive representative ofthe employees in the unit for purposes of negotiating ;..
collectively with the City of Ithaca. However, any individual employee or group of
employees in the unit shall have the right to present grievances to their employer
and to have such grievances adjusted as long as the adjustment is not inconsistent
with the terms of an existing agreement and the exclusive representative has been
given an opportunity to be present at such adjustment.
B. The certified organization shall have the right to membership dues deduction
upon presentation of dues deduction autr:;-:-ization cards signed by individual
employees .
C. The certified organization shall have the right to unchallenged representation
status until the next succeeding budget submission date, and thereafter, for an
additional period of either 12 months , or if the parties so agree, not less than
12 months nor more than 24 months, which period shall commence 120 days prior to
such next succeeding budget submission date.
IV. 'Eecertification Procedure
A. An employee, a group of employees or an employee organization acting in their
behalf, which asserts that the employee organization which is currently certified
or recognized is no longer representative of the employees , may request the
Employee - Relations Committee to conduct an election to determine the matter of
representation as provided in Section II. Such a request must be filed during
the 60-day period prior to the expiration date of a currently valid collective
agreement between the certified representative and the City.
B. The request for decertification must be supported by signed authorization or
other such evidence from at least 30% of the employees in the unit.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Controller Russell recommended that An Employee Relations
Committee of the Council be appointed as provided for in the procedure just adopted.
After some discussion it was decj�led that the Mayor should appoint three members of the
Council to such a Committee to serve until December 31, 1967. Mayor Johns appointed
Alderman Rundle as Chairman, together with Aldermen Saccucci and Rosica to serve until
December 31, 1967, as an Employee Relations Committee of the Council.
-fit- September 6,'.'I'967
NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE: The Controller recommended the appointment of a-Negotiating '
Committee to consist of-three members for terms of one, two and three years respectively
and,,for terms of three years at the expiration of their terms of office.
By Alderman Hart : seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint ,a three-man Negotiating Committee to'':,
consist of three members, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Carried.
Mayor Johns appointed Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works, John L. Russell,
-,City Controller, and Richard Daley, Urban Renewal Director, to such a committee to serve
at his pleasure.
' RELA'T1`ONS BOARD: The Controller recommended the
PUBLIC Ei�lPLO.YEES ... appointment of"a Pubic
Employees' Relations Board to consist of three members f6r a' term of-six years each. He
explained the difficulty in finding enough qualified people to serve:;on such A Board if
the City', County, School District, etc. elect to, appoint separate Boards and he supported
the idea of having one Board to serve all units of local government,...i,f possible
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman.,C,lynes
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby agrees to the appointment of a Public Employees'
Relations Board as soon as it is feasible to work out details with the proper County
officials; and that the Negotiating Committee, heretofore appointed by the Mayor, be
{# authorized and directed to meet with the proper County officials regarding this matter and
t..1 bring back its report .with. recommendations.;to,this Council for future consideration.
:Carried.
PBA REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from the Police Benevolent As.s.'n. (PBA) indicating
it had been designated. as the exclusive bargaining agent for all members of the Police'
Department and requesting that it'be recognized as such agent.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, the ,request;;received `-from the PBA to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining
agent for all members of, the' Police Department be referred to the Employee Relations
Committee of the Council. Carried.
HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS:. The Clerk- read, a letter from the Planning Board recommending
that the'Housing Code be amended as follows:
Dejete second sentence of Section 13:30, Paragraph' (`b) which-reads as follows: _
Bathroom facilities may be shared by not morerthan' 8 occupants of 2 dwelling ,
units providing entry to same`ds from a common hall
Add to Section 13:15 the following paragraph making it 13:15 (c) i 'ancl the present
13:15 (c) paragraph shall be 'known as 13:15 (d) . The new 13:15 ; (c) shall read as
follows:
There shall be permitted, however, non-conformity hereby limited specially
to the enforcement of Section 13:30, Paragraph (b) , of this ordinance, relief
from which rules and regulations will be granted by the Enforcement 'Officer
upon the following conditions :
a, that compliance with this section of the ordinance creates unreasonable hardship.
b. that continued non-compliance is not seriously detrimental to the public
health and safety,
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by-'Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the ,proposed amendments be referred to the Charter;,& Ordinance"Committee
for study •'and report.;. ,and that the City Cler$ be authorized and directed to advertise a
public heari;ng-on the proposed amehdments ;to be held by the Council at its next regular
meeting on October 4, 1967.
Carrie(!.*
arried
EAGLES BUILDTNG SALE:, Alderman Stallman called attention to action taken by t Council on
December 7, 1966 authorizing sale of the Eagles Building to the Urban.Renewal Agency, and
informed the Council that it now appears the Agency finds it impossible to"'do this. He
felt sale of this building was a key to the development of the First National Bank Block
and recommended that it be offered for sale at public auction.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Rundle
RESOLVED, that the property owned by the City and known as the Eagles Building be offered
for sale with proper restrictions included in the advertisement for sale to protect the
City of Ithaca and the Youth Bureau; and that the matter be referred to the Urban Renewal
Committee to work out the details of sale and report back to this Council for final
authorization. Carried.
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-5- September 6, 1967
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - BULLDOZER TRACKS: The Controller presented a request from
the Superintendent for an appropriation of $4,000.00 to replace tracks on a city bull-
dozer being used at the city dump. He indicated the large amount of debris from
demolition being disposed of at the dump had caused additional wear on this equipment
and recommended that a scale of fees should be established for disposal of this type of
debris which would help maintain the bulldozer in use there.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budget account #A-115-400 - Refuse & Garbage Collection, to finance the
cost of purchasing new tracks for the bulldozer used at the City dump.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to establish a policy and develop
a scale of fees for the disposal of debris from demolition work only at the City dump.
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - POLICE UNIFORMS: Alderman Stallman explained that heavy over-
coats worn by police patrolmen were limited and that many were used by different officers
because there were not enough to go around for all members of the department. He advised
that the Chief of Police had requested an additional appropriation of $500.00 with which
to buy the short three-quarter size coats for all. He recommended approval of the
request.
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 #A--82-400 - Police Department, to purchase additional
overcoats for members of the Police Department,
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $11,431.24 in the General Fund and $63.14 in Special Funds, as listed on
audit abstract #9-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried.
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Clynes presented a progress report on No. 9 Fire Station
indicating that all foundations had been completed.
BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Clynes reported meetings had been held with State officials and
members of the Board of Supervisors regarding the purchase of Bibbins Hall as a police
building. He promised a complete report thereon at a subsequent meeting.
DRYDEN ROAD: Alderman Hart inquired what authority the Council had over street changes
such as happened recently on Dryden Road. Alderman Clynes expressed his regret about
the lack of communication between the Board and Council on this matter. Alderman Stallman
questioned the Court's right to stop work by the City on this project and requested the
City Attorney to furnish a ruling on what procedure should be followed by the City in
altering or establishing new streets in the future to avoid a reoccurrence of the Dryden
Road"situation, which he felt was very costly to the City.
Attorney Freeman promised to furnish a ruling as requested.
YOUTH BUREAU BUDGET AMENDMENT: Alderman Baldwin presented an amended budget for the
Youth Bureau for the balance of 1967 - separated and resubmitted in two parts as .
authorized at a meeting of the Council on August 2, 1967.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Barrett
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit applications for the amendment of the
Youth Bureau Budget to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and, if
approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of ,u,"
funds expended on said projects as provided in Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945 as amende
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that such applications are in all respects approved;and
Hunna Johns, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to execute and present said
applications to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Carried.
REZONING WEST END: Alderman Saccucci pleaded for the rezoning of areas in the west end
of the City, particularly the block bounded by Buffalo, Meadow, Court and North Fulton -
before property owners are obliged to ask for variances. He was informed that the
matter is currently under study by the Planning Board.
-6- September 6, 1967
POLICE DEPARTMENT: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs
WHEREAS, some recent public disturbances in Ithaca have been reported by the news media,
and
WHEREAS, persistent complaints from Ithaca citizens have been received by members of
Common Council, alleging that police protection in Ithaca is seriously inadequate, and
WHEREAS, breaches of public ord6rx-, loss' of life and destruction of property in many
cities of the United States have raise serious questions regarding the adequacy, train-
ing, discipline and restraint of doTuest}- `security forces arid.regarding the needed
cooperation between various seouriy forces , and
WHEREAS, advanced preparation is"needed for proper consideration of the staffing and
fiscal needs of the Ithaca Police Department in the 1968 budget of the City of Ithaca,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, t' At"the Ithaca Common Council requests its Public Safety
Committee to consult forthwith with the Mayor, the Police Commissioner, the Chief of
Police, and such other persons as;:that Committee may, deem appropriate, and that said
Public Safety Committee be requested 'to submit an interim report to this Common Council
at its regular meeting in October 1967 "as to the adequacy, recruitment, compensation,
conditions of employment , discipline,.,.,.training and internal organization of the Ithaca
Police Department and such other matters as the aforesaid Committee may deem relevant to
the ability of the Ithaca Police to deal with both its regular responsibilities and with
possible emergency situations .
Some discussion ensued during which Mayor- Johns took,exception to the resolution because
he felt the department was well staffed and well disciplined. Alderman Baldwin objected
because the item was not listed on the agenda for this meeting and the discussion there-
on ended.
PUBLIC HOUSING: Alderman Saccucci informed the Council that residents of his Ward, who
were being displaced by the Public Housing Project on the Hancock Street site, were
gravely concerned about their future and suggested that the Council should assure them
that 'they`should hot be alarmed because the project is supported by the Council and
will be properly supet-iTsed.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
J
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
J ohns, Mayor
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 4, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (11) - Clynes, Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman,
Barrett, Tolles, Hart
ENT:
Aldermen (3) - Saccucci, Macali, Yavits
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman Supt. - Din gnan
Fire Chief - Weaver Asst, to Supt. - Dougherty
Urban Renewal Director - Daley Engineer - Schlieder
Planning Director - Kaspryzak Controller —Russell ,
Building Commissioner - VanMarter Clerk - Blean
Chief of Police - VanOstrand Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
Mayor Johns advised that Alderman Saccucci was absent due to a recent accident which
required him to have minor surgery from which he was still recuperating. He advised that
Alderman Yavits had requested to be excused to observe a religious holiday.
Mr. Harold Hunt , who resigned as Alderman from the Fourth Ward on June 21, 1967, addressed
the Council and extended his sincere thanks for a resolution entered on the proceedings
of July 5th regarding his retirement.
PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING CODE AMENDMENT: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing which had
been advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in proposed amendments to the
Housing Code which had been recommended by the Planning Board and presented to the Council
at its last meeting. The Clerk read a letter from the Housing Board of Review recommend-
ing their adoption. No one appeared at the Hearing to be heard on the matter.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
CODE AMENDMENT #7-1967: Alderman Baldwin reported the Charter & Ordinance Committee had
reviewed the aforementioned amendments and recommended their approval.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman
Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is
ordained by the authority of the same that Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Ithaca be amended as follows :
(1) Art . III, Sec. 13-30, basic equipment and services.
(b) delete the second sentence which reads: "Bathroom facilities may be shared
by not more than 8 occupants of 2 dwelling units, providing entry to same is
from a common hall."
(2) Art. II, Sec. 13-15, Non-conforming uses.
Change paragraph (c) to paragraph (d) and add a new paragraph (c) to read
as follows:
(c) Other Permitted Conditions
There shall be permitted, however, non-conformity hereby limited specially to
the enforcement of Section 13:30, paragraph (b) , of this ordinance, relief
from which rules and regulations will be granted by the Enforcement Officer
upon the following conditions:
a. that compliance with this section of the ordinance creates unreasonable
hardship.
b. that continued non-compliance is not seriously detrimental to the public
health and safety.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
DANNIE CONRAD, EDISON JONES APPOINTMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Building
Commissioner advising that Dannie L. Conrad and Edison Jones, who had been serving under
provisional appointments , had both passed examinations for the position of Housing
Inspector. He recommended their permanent appointment.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that Dannie L. Conrad and Edison Jones be and both hereby are appointed to the
positions of ,idUk Inspector at an annual salary of $5,545.00 each, the minimum of
grade 26 in the Compensation Plan; and that their appointments shall become effective on
October 2, 1967. Carried.
-2- October 4, 1967
ELMER STICKLER APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read another letter from the Building Commissioner
recommendingthe probational appointment of Elmer K. Stickler to the position of Housing
Inspector also. He advised that Mr. Stickler was a new employee but that he had taken
and passed a civil service examination ,for. the.position.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that Elmer K. Stickler be appointed probati0'nally to- the position of Housing
Inspector at an annual salary of $5,545.00, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation
Plan; and that his appointment shall become effective on October 2, 1967.
Carried.
LABORERS' UNION;.;, The Clerk read"a �Ietter,,1from Local Union #589 of the Laborers' Inter-
national Union of North America-`req'uesting recognition as the bargaining agent for city
employees in the Department of Public Works. Eighty-seven employees signed a petition
indicating their desire to have'the union recognized as requested.
By AldertAn Rundle: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED; that the letter be referred to the Employee Relations Committee for study and
report'. Carried.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY'S CONTRIBUTIO9I FOR FIRE PROTECTION: Mayor Johns read a letter from
Cornell University indicating its"willingness to make an annual contribution to the City
for fire protection. He also read the University's press release on the subject as
follows:
"Cornell University will start' eontributing $25,000 annually to the City of Ithaca toward
support of the city's increasing'dosts of fire protection. The first payment will be
made this fall.
"John E. Burton, Cornell's vice president for business who made the announcement, said
the payment for the current year will be made from the University's appropriation for
fire protection.
"'For many years ,' Burton said, 'city administrations have urged the University•to con
tribute toward the City's costs of fire protection services. The University's plant'
protected by the city has expanded greatly- and continues to do so.'
"Contributing to the city's increased fire protection costs , Burton said, has been the
construction of a new Central Fire Station on Green Street and a new fire station on
College Hill in Collegetown.
"Burton said suggestions have been made that the University maintain its own fire station
but contributing to the city's system of fire protection seems 'much more prudent' to
the University administration.
"The $25,000 contribution is about half the cost of personal service for the Collegetown
Station or between one quarter and one third of the entire cost of operating the College-
town Station which will include a 100-foot ladder truck and a new pumper.
"The University presently pays $60,000 a year to the city for sewer service. Cornell
also contributes about $5,000 annually to the city toward maintenance of the community
bus system. In addition, the University contributes to the Ithaca City School District
about $389000 per year in lieu of taxes because of school age children living in the_
University's married student housing units at Hasbrouck Apartments, Pleasant Grove
Apartments and Cornell Quarters."
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED,' that' the Council hereby expresses its thanks and appreciation to Cornell
University for its stated intention of contributing $25,000.00 annually to the City of
Ithaca toward support of the City's increasing cost of fire protection.
Carried.
ROBERT H. HEAD APPOINTMENT: The Clerk advised that the term of Robert H. Head as a
member of the Ithaca Housing Authority will expire on October 17th, resulting in a
vacancy. Mayor Johns announced his appointment of Mr. Head to succeed himself on
October' 17, 1967 for a new five-year term ending October 17, 1972.
HADZICKI PROPERTY OFFER: Attorney Freeman presented a purchase offer in an undisclosed
amount for the Hadzicki property on South Aurora Street in the Hotel block for approval.
He noted that the City has title to this property for the Urban Renewal Agency through
condemnation and recommended acceptance of the offer to end condemnation proceedings in
the matter. After some discussion a brief recess was declared for the Finance Committee
and the Urban Renewal Committee to review this offer and another offer for the Stallman
property n'the Woolco block which the City Attorney was seeking approval of also.
At the end of the recess the meeting was again called to order and action was taken on ''
these purchase offers as follows:
HADZICKI PROPERTY: By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has obtained the property formerly owned by Peter J. and
Margaret K. Hadzicki, 120 South Aurora Street, by condemnation, and
-3- October 4, 1967
WHEREAS, the said Hadzickis have executed and delivered to the City an offer to sell said
property to the City for a price contained therein subject to the approval of this Common
Council, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the regional office of Housing and Urban
Development,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York
hereby approves the purchase of the Hadzicki property for the price stipulated in the
purchase offer, subject to the approval of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the
regional office of Housing and Urban Development, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign
and execute the purchase offer herein above described upon its being approved by the
Agency and the Regional Office.
Carried.
STALLMAN PROPERTY: By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Spano
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca obtained the property owned by Arthur C. Stallman and located*' --'4
at 131-135 East Green Street by condemnation on September 15, 1967, and
WHEREAS, Arthur C. Stallman has executed and delivered to the City an offer to sell said
land to the City for the price contained therein, subject to the approval of this Common
Council and an affirmative order of the Supreme Court, and
WHEREAS, the two appraisers retained by the City to determine the value of this parcel
have advised the City Attorney that the price is fair and reasonable for the purchase of
said property and recommended the acceptance of the above mentioned purchase offer,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby approves
the purchase of the "Stallman property" for the total purchase price contained therein,
subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is hereby directed to petition the Supreme
Court of the State of New York for permission to purchase said property on behalf of this
Council pursuant to Section 802 of the General Municipal Law and upon obtaining this
Order, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign and execute the
Purchase Offer hereinabove described.
AYES: 10 Carried.
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING - 1 -Stallman. It should be noted that Alderman Stallman did not participate
with the Finance 'Committee or partake in any part of the discussion
regarding the purchase of his property.
FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTIES: Attorney Freeman presented and recommended approval of purchas
offers for additional properties on Floral Avenue along the Flood Control project area.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the following purchase offers for properties on Floral Avenue, presented
and recommended by the City Attorney, be approved and accepted on behalf of the City:
Location Owner Amount _
319 Floral Avenue William & Lucille Belcher 200.00
321-325 Floral Avenue Julia and John Vasse 2,750.00
219,223,229 Floral Avenue James Graves 1,500.00
Carried.
APPROPRIATION - SEWER NOTE INTEREST: Controller Russell recommended appropriation of
,000.50 from the Sewer Contingent Fund to pay the interest on a bond anticipation note
for the sludge dryer project which will become due on October 19th. He advised no
appropriation had been provided in the current budget because sale of the bonds had been
anticipated for 1967 but that it now appears this will not happen until 1968. Payment of
the interest will permit renewal of the note.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by llderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that $4,000.50 be appropriated from Sewer Contingent Account G 290-650 to Debt
Service Account G 300 for the purpose of paying the interest on the Sludge Dryer Bond
Anticipation Note.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
EMPLOYEES' DUES DEDUCTIONS: Controller Russell requested authorization to make payroll .
deductions for employees who wish to have their dues to the Civil. Service Employees'
Association deducted from their salaries.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to make payroll deductions for employees' dues
to the Civil Service Employees Association as requested.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount
of $10,374.59 in the General Fund and $130.32 in Special Funds, as listed on audit abstract
#10-1967 be approved for payment. Carried.
-4- October 4, 1967
CODE AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #8-1967: Alderman Baldwin presented and recommended adoption
of an amendment to Sec. 16-4 of the Code, Curfew Regulations. It was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Baldwin: 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 Chapter 16, Sec. 16-4, of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Ithaca be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 16-4. Curfew regulations .
(a) Established. It shall be unlawful for any minor actually or apparently under the
age of sixteen years to be' abroad or in the public streets , lanes, alleys, parks
or other public places in.=the city after the hour of 12:00 midnight, unless
accompanied by the parent 'or-'guardi:nn or other adult person having 'authorized
charge and control of such minor, or unless such minor is in the performance of
an errand of duty directed by said parent, guardian or other person having the
care and custody of such minor person, or unless the business or employment of
such minor, engaged in with the consent, of the parent or guardian or other custodian
of such minor, makes it ne-cessa+r+' to be upon the streets,, or '6- her- places
in said city after the hours ,specified herein; provided,, however,, that this
exception shall not apply when such minor shall be playing orIunneeessarily
loitering in or upon any street or other public places in said city.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 8 - Clynes, Rosica, Anderson, Rundle; Spano, Baldwin, Stallman,_ Hart
.. NAYS: 3 - Bangs, Tolles, Barrett
Carried and approved by the Mayor.
rn r ,
INDUSTRIAL ZONING: Alderman Baldwin read a letter from the Planning Board, dated Sept. 22 ,
regarding a"request from Mr. Hil dreth, 321 N. Fulton St. , for consideration of the Industrial
- .classification of the zoning ordinance as related to existing residential structures. ; The
Planning Board, by a vote of three to two, approved the following recommendation.
(1) that rezoning of such areas be not considered.
(2) that the wording in the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to existing residential
I tructures in I-1 classification remain as presently reads, and
(3) that future requests on the non-conformity or exceptions in the I-1 classification
for residential structures be forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals for its
consideration and decision.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded''`by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's report and recommendation be accepted.
Carried.
BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Clynes reviewed the results of recent meetings regarding the purchase
of Bibbins Hall by the City for use as- a public safety building to house the Police Depart-
ment and the City Court. He felt the building was large enough to serve as a joint- City-
County public safety building and expressed the hope that the 'County may decide to join
the City in such a venture. He estimated the cost of providing six prisoners' cells for'
City use only at $70,000.00, with the City's professional engineering staff doing the
design work. A joint City-County building would require the services of an architect to
design a permanent cell block in the rear of the building. He recommended that -a: purchase
offer in the amount of $165,000.00 be submitted to Agway Inc. for the purchase of Bibbins
Hall and the parking lot and garages located acress the street.
By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Spano
RESOLVED; that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare a purchase offer as
recommended and submit it to Agway Inc. for its consideration.
Alderman Bangs urged delay until the County had made its final decision regarding the
matter. Alderman Barrett felt the cost of renovation would be very. costly. ,
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled and that the Public Safety -Committee and the
Mayor be directed to negotiate further with the Board of Supervisors regarding the
County's participation in the'lroposal.
AYES: 4 - Bangs , Rundle, Barrett, Tolles
NAYS: 7 - Clynes, Rosica, Anderson, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart.
Motion defeated.
A vote was then taken on the original motion which resulted as follows:
AYES: 7 - Clynes , Rosica, Anderson, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: 4 - Bangs, Rundle, Barrett, Tolles . Motion Carried.
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Clynes reported satisfactory progress on the construction of
9 Fire Station and felt it would be completed and ready for occupancy by April 196'8''.
WEST STATE STREET BRIDGE: By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman' Ba;rrett
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to 'write or phone officials of the Interhat onal
Union of Operating Engineers regarding its current strike which had caused work to stop on
the West State Street bridge project and urge it to allocate men to this 'job pending
settlement of the strike. Carried.
-5- October 4, 1967
POLICE UNIFORMS: Alderm n Clynes reported receipt of a letter from the PBA expressing its
displeasure at the way iforms are supplied to members of the Police Department. John R.
Capozzi , President of the Association, was present and charged that there was discrimination
in the present practice of allotting the uniforms. Chief VanOstrand denied this allegation
and advised that the distribution was made on the basis of need. The matter was referred
to the Public Safety Committee for further consideration.
APPROPRIATION: Alderman Anderson reported the Board of Public Works had requested an
appropriation of $1600.00 to finance the cost of remodeling the office of the Department
of Public Works.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,600.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current
Appropriations, budget account #A-100 - Street Administration, to finance the cost of
remodeling the office of the Department of Public Works.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried.
COUNTY AID FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: Alderman Anderson reported the Board of Public Works
had recommended that the Council petition Tompkins County',BoJard of Supervisors to join the
City in financing the cost of certain highways and bridges `ih 'k�he City pursuant to Section
131-k of the Highway Law which became effective Ap 1 27, 1967.
By Alderman Anderson: seconded by Alderman Stallman
WHEREAS, there are certain highways and bridges located or planned within the City of
Ithaca which connect with state or county highways and serve primarily to fill a vital
transportation need to the County of Tompkins, and
WHEREAS, said highways or bridges may, in the future,need construction or improvement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby petitions the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Tompkins that the County indicate a willingness to participate
in the construction and improvement of certain highways or bridges located within the City
of Ithaca which connect with county or state highways and/or form an arterial deemed by
the Board of Supervisors to serve a vital transportation need of the County of Tompkins,
at the joint expense of the County of Tompkins and City of Ithaca, pursuant to Section
131-k of the_Highway Law.
AYES: 8 -.:Clynes, Rosica, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: `3 Bangs, Barrett, Tolles
Carried.
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Alderman Baldwin presented a report on the various projects
sponsored by the Youth Bureau during the summer months including the Beautification Project.
EAGLES BUILDING SALE: By Alderman Rundle : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the following conditions for sale of the "Eagles" Building be approved:
(1) The minimum bid acceptable to the City of Ithaca will be $105,000.00.
(2) Title to the property will be conveyed on or before December 1, 1967.
( 3) The successful bidder will agree to rehabilitate the structure to the Urban Renewal
rehabilitation standards .
(4) The successful bidder will grant a right-of-way for public traffic to move from the
adjacent City owned parking lot on the west, through the property and thence to
Seneca Way until such time as other access is available, then this right-of-way
will terminate.
(5) The successful bidder will lease the second floor and third floor of the building
to the City of Ithaca for use by the Youth Bureau for an annual rental of $10,000.00
with an escalation clause for tax increases. The owner will provide light, heat,
and building maintenance. The term of said lease will be that either party may
terminate the same after two (2) years from date of purchase by giving the other
party one (1) year written notice of his intention to terminate.
The Clerk recommended inclusion of the following additional conditions :
(1) That the successful bidder be required to pay at least 10% of his bid at the time of
the sale and the balance at the time of delivery of a deed to the property.
(2) That the bidder be required to pay the cost of advertising the sale.
By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be amended to include the Clerk's recommendations .
Carried.
The original motion as thus amended was voted on which resulted in its being adopted.
Motion Carried.
Having approved the conditions and terms of sale the following action was taken to
authorize sale of the building:
-6- October 4, 1967
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Anderson
.WHEREAS, the Common Council, by resolution dated September 6, 1967, expressed its intent
to offer the city-owned property commonly referred to as the "Eagles" building for sale,
subject to certain conditions, and
WHEREAS, condition for its sale, as recommended by the Urban Renewal Committee and City
Clerk, have been approved,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby approves the sale of the city-
owned property, known as the "Eagles" building, at public auction under the direction of
the City Clerk, being the premises more fully described as follows:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins
and State of New York bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point on the north
line of East State Street as shown on a map entitled "Map of Eagles property on E. State
St . Ithaca, N.Y. " dated May 24, 1949 and made by Carl Crandall, C.E. , copy of which reap is
filed in the City Clerk's Office; running thence westerly along the north line of East
State Street 67 feet 2 inches to a point in the north line of East State Street; running
thence northerly along the property line as shown on said map, which line is parallel to
and 1 inch westerly from the westerly most portion of the brick building now located on
said premises, said line extending from a point on the north line of East State Street to
a point on the south line of Seneca Way, a total distance of 198.4 feet, more or less;
running thence in a southeasterly direction along the south line of;Seneca Way a distance
of 115 feet , more or less, to a point on the south line of Seneca jay; running thence
southerly along the westerly line of the land now 'oi�"tormerly owned.,by the First National
Bank and Trust Company of Ithaca, New York a distance 8o 111.3 feet , more or less, to the
point or place of beginning.
Being the premises known as No. 326-330 East, State 'Street, Ithaca, New York and being
the same premises described in a certain deed to the Fraternal Order of Eagles from Elmer
H. and Mabel L. Wanzer, said deed being recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office on
April 4, 1929 in Liber 217 of Deeds at page 309, excepting so much of said premises as was
appropriated by the State of New York for the right of way of Seneca Way.
Together with a right of way five feet in width over land of the First National Bank
and Trust Company contiguous with the easterly line of the demised premises as described
in the deed recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 217 of Deeds at page
313. Subject to a five foot right of way for the benefit of the First National Bank and
Trust Company over and upon said demised premises as described in the above mentioned deed
recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 217 at page 313.
The above described premises is to be conveyed subject to an easement from the remain-
ing land of the grantor on the west across the demised premises to the north of the building
standing thereon to the southerly line of Seneca Way, for ingress and egress from the
grantor's parking lot presently located to the west of the demised premises. This ease-
ment is reserved subject to the agreement by the grantor that it will be released when the
grantor has obtained title to the property directly north of its parking lot and has thereby
obtained access to Seneca Way for ingress and egress from said parking lot.
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder shall pay at least 10% of his bid at the time of the
sale and the balance thereof to be paid at the time of delivery of a Quit Claim Deed to the
property. No bid for less than $105,000.00, plus the cost of advertising the sale, will
be accepted. The right to reject any/or all bids received is hereby reserved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to
advertise for bids and hold an auction of said premises; and he hereby is directed to refuse
any bid for less than $105,000.00, plus the cost of advertising the sale; and he is further
directed to include such limitation together with all of the aforementioned conditions in
his advertisement for sale, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute,
on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal, a Quit Claim Deed to said property to the
successful bidder.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION - BARGAINING AGENT: Alderman Rundle recommended acceptance
of the PBA as the recognized bargaining agent for all members of the Police Department.
By Alderman Rundle : seconded by Alderman Spano
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New York has declared it the public policy of the
State to promote harmonious and cooperative collective bargaining relations between
government and public employees and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the
orderly and uninterrupted operation and function of Government, and
WHEREAS, these policies are best effectuated and are required by statute to be effectuated
by' (a) granting to public employees the right of organization and representation, (b) by
requiring Local Governments and other political subdivisions to negotiate with and to enter
into written agreement with employee organizations representing public employees which '
have been certified or recognized, (c) creation of a Public Employment Relations Board to
assist in resolving disputes between public employers and public employees, and (d) con-
tinuing the prohibition against strikes by public employees and provide a remedy for
violation of such prohibition, and
-7- October 4, 1967
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to follow the public policy of the State of New York
as expressed in the Public Employees Fair: Employment Act, and
WHEREAS, the Police Benevolent Association of the Police Department of the City of Ithaca
has requested that the City Council recognize the said association as the sole bargaining
agent and representative for and- on behalf of the employees of the Police Department of
the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Police Benevolent Association has satisfied all requirements established by
this Council to be entitled to certification or recognition as the sole bargaining agent
and representative for and on behalf of the employees of the Police Department of the City
of Ithaca,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby
recognize the Police Benevolent Association of the Police Department of the City of Ithaca
as the sole and exclusive representative and bargaining agent for and on behalf of the -"
employees of the Police Department of the,-,City of Ithaca.
Unanimously carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Tollers, reintroduced his resolution regarding the Police
Department which was presented to the Council at its last meeting. It was the same
resolution with the exception that the date "October 1967" contained therein was changed
to "November 1967". His motion to reintroduce the resolution was seconded by Alderman
Bangs. Alderman Tolles felt that a study of conditions in the Police Department, required
in the resolution, would provide the Finance Committee with better information about police
salaries than it had last year for budget purposes. Mayor Johns took exception to the
resolution on the same basis as he did at the September meeting.
By Alderman Anderson: seconded by Alderman Spano }
RESO=ED, that. Alderman Tolles' resolution be tabled.
ATES: 7 - Clynes, Anderson, Spano, Rundle , Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: 4 - Tolles, Barrett, Bangs, Bosica
Motion Carried.
O—motion the meeting was adjourned. -
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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Hunn� ohns, Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 1, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (14) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macali, Rosica, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano,
Baldwin, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
Attorney - Freeman Planning Director - Kasprzak
Public Works Commissioners (2) -' McGee, Yengo Bldg. Commissioner - Van Matter
Supt . of P4bli'c Works - Dingman Controller - Russell r
Asst. Supt . = Hannan Chamberlain - Wright,
Engineer - Schlieder Clerk - Blean
Urban Renewal Director - Daley Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the clerk, were approved.
Mayor Johns suggested that the regular order of business be changed to place hearing of
persons before the Council at the end of the regular order- of business. It was moved by
Alderman Barrett, seconded by<..A:lderman .Barigs and carried-,that this change be approved.
SPCA AGREEMENT: The ,Clerk presented a request from Tompkins County SPCA that its agreement
covering the servic.es.` of a Dog Warden and related work be renewed for the year 1968 under
its present terms and conditions for an annual fee_ for all its services' of $5,400.00.
U- By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes"
RESOLVED,::.that the."renewal of an agreement with Tompkins.County SPCA covering services of
a Dog Warden and`rel'ated work for the year-1968 be,}approved as presented; and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and drected.to sign and execute it on behalf of the
City under its Corporate Seal;, and that it be forwarded,,to N. Y. S. Dept. of .Agriculture
and Markets for its final approval. Carried.
EVELYN JACOBS: The °Clerk read a letter from the Acting Ctty,, Judge recommending the appoint-
ment--of Mrs . Evelyn Jacobs to the ;,position of Clerk' i� the Traffic'Violations Bureau at .
an' annual salary of $3,464.00, the . rst merit increment step of grade 13 in the Compensation
Plan, to' fill a vacancy; caused,..Wv,the.,re-signation of Mrs. Lucille Sitch'.
By Alderman Stallman seconded :by Aldermdh ?YA•i"ts
RESOLVED, that (Mrs.,)?' ielyn Jacobs be appointed provisionally as a clerk in theliraffic ,
Violations Bureau at` an annual,:salaiY- of"$3,464,00., the first merit increment 'step of
Grade 13 ln''the Comp ,�sation ,Plan :that her appointment become effective November 1,
1967; th 'Ci'vi1,S�rvice Commission be requested to hold an examination for the
posiion. Carried.
EDTSQN -JONES: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner recommending the
appointment of Edison 'Jones as Building inspector at an annual salary of $5,767.00, the
minimumf,of-'Grade 27 in the Compensation Plan.
ii-Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
AESOLVED, that Edison Jones be appointed provisionally as Building Inspector'at an annum.
salary of $5;767.00, the minimum of Grade 27 in the Compensation Plan; and that the ,Civij... :
Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for the position.
BUILDING PERMIT REFUND: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner recommen-
frig the -refund of $5.00 to Consumers Construction Corp.. as a duplicate payment received
for a building permit.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to"refund $5.00 to Consumers Construction
Corp. as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Carried. -
COUNTY PLANNING: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board indicating'ihit it had
had, no .communication from the County Planning and Public Relations Committee as. to where
the `city and regional operation will fit into a proposed County Planning Board Alderman
Sealiman, Chairman of the Planning Board, commented "further by saying that the matter
would be presented to the Council at a later 'date for its approval. '
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EAGLES BUILDING SALE: The Clerk reported that.he 'had-'conducted a public auctift sale on
October 31, 19 7;' at which time he sold the city-owned building at 330 E State, the
former Eagles Building, 'to Donald and Ella Moore for "their total 'bid'of $105,073.60•
By'Alderman<:�Rundle: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the sale of the"Eagles Building" to Donald and Ella Moore for their total
bid price of $105,073.60 be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign and execute a deed to the property,on behalf of the City under its corporate seal,
for delivery to Mr.' & Mrs. Moore.'
Carried and approved by the Mayor.
- 2 - November 1, 1967
STALLMAH PROPERT'1 PURCHASE: Attorney Pree p, rcporte4 that the prep 4 4 offer for the
StkIliasn property which h' d been approved at the last meeting acl been apprgYed by the
Supreme Court as required.
TAXES EXPUNGED: The Controller read a letter from the City , #essor , o fling the
expungement of certain city taxes for reasons contained in his let'teo (copy muohed to
minutes) .
By Alderman Stallman, seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that city taxes on the following properties in the Flood £ontrol'projeet area
be ordered expunged in accordance with the following schedule as recommended by the
Assessor and Controller;
Owner Location Amount of Taxes
Lorinda J. Griffin 909-06 Taber Street 72.50 r ""
Lorinda J. Griffin 914 Taber Street 74.29
Herbert M. & Dorothy V. Oltz 235 Floral Avenue __ .... 81.45
Julia G. Vasse 321 Floral Avenue 115.46
Charles W. & Mary R. House 233 Floral Avbnue_. , 79.66
Clifford H. & Joan Towne 247-51 Floral Avenues 23.27
Milli. 'L. & Lucille V'.'I�alcher 319 Floral Avenue 7.16
Carried. `
By Alderman Barrett: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that city taxes in the total amount of $451,98 against the property located at
309 College Avenue, purchased by the City as a site for No. 9 Fire Station,be ordered
expunged. Carried.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that city taxes in the total amount of $78.76 against the property located at
822 West Clinton Street be ordered expunged. Carried.
By Alderman Barrett: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that city taxes in the total amount of $331.15 against the property located at
120 South Aurora Street, acquired by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency by condemnation order
of September 29th, be ordered expunged, Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of
$5,682.77, as listed on audit abstract #11-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried,
PBA UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Alderman Clynes reported the Public Safety Committee had made
arrangements that a member of the PBA be assigned to the Police Department clothing committee
which appeared to be agreeable to all concerned.
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Clynes felt there might be a slight delay in the anticipate4
target date for completion of No. 9 Fire Station due to a delay in delivery of construbtign
blocks for the building.
BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Clynes reported that a purchase offer in the total amount of
1 5,000.00 for Bibbins Hall and the parking lot and garages located across E. Clinton Sty
had been accepted by Agway Inc. with title to be transferred to the City by January 1,1966.
By Alderman Clynes: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that negotiations conducted by the Public Safety Committee for the purchase of
Bibbins Hall, including the parking lot and garages located across the street on E. Clinton
Street, for a total price of $165,000.00 be and hereby are approved in all respects; and
that this matter be now referred to the Board of Public Works for its consideration with
respect to renovation of the building for use as a Police building.
0 See below. Unanimously carried.
TOWN OF ITHACA LEASE: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Works had recommenced
renewal of a lease with the Town of Ithaca for use of office quarters in the city-owned ,M,;,
building at 123 South Cayuga Street including the use of two parking spaces in the West
Green Street municipal parking lot. The lease provided for a total annual fee of $2,544.go
to be renewable unless cancelled by either party on four months' written notice as provided'
therein.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the lease between the City and Town of Ithaca for office quarters on the third
floor of the city-owned building at 123 South Cayuga Street for a total annual rental of
$2,544.00 be approved as recommended by the Board of Public Works; and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate
Seal. Carried.
Minutes amended December 6 to read: "The matter of renovation of Bibbins Hall for use as
a Police Building was referred to the Board of Public Works and the Public Safety
Committee.
- 3 - November 1, 1967
RICHARD ELLIS APPOINTMENT: Alderman Saccucci reported the Board of Public Works had
appointed Richard Ellis as Auto Mechanic Foreman at the rate of $3.65 per hour, the 4th
merit increment step of grade 30 in the Compensation Plan, and requested approval of its
action as required by rules of the Compensation Plan.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Richard Ellis as auto mechanic foreman at the rate of
$3.65 per hour, the fourth merit increment step of Grade 30 in the Compensation Plan, be
approved as requested by the Board of Public Works. Carried.
Alderman Hart entered the Council Chamber at this point and he participated in the balance
of the proceedings .
NEGOTIATING UNITS:
On recommendation of the Controller action was taken to establish negotiating units of
city employees as follows:
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Saccucci :
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that appropriate negotiating units of City
employees and officers be established as follows:
Unit 1. All officers and employees of the Police Department, excluding its clerical
employees .
Unit 2. All officers and employees of the Fire Department, excluding its clerical
�..
employees .
�. Unit 3. All hourly paid employees, excluding any in either Police or Fire Department.
C,Q Unit 4. All clerical employees up to and including grade 30.
Unit 5. All technical and administrative employees and officers from grade 31 upwards.
Carried.
BARGAINING AGENTS: On recommendations of the Employee Relations Committee of tho' Council`
action was taken to recognize bargaining agents as follows:
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Saccucci.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New York has declared it the public policy of the
State to promote harmonious and cooperative collective bargaining relations between govern-
ment and public employees and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly
and uninterrupted operation and function of government, and
WHEREAS, these policies are best effectuated and are required by statute to be effectuated
by (a) granting to public employees the right of organization and representation, (b)- by
requiring local Governments and other political subdivisions to negotiate with and to enter
Finto written agreement with employee organizations representing public employees which have
been certified or recognized, (c) creation of a Public Employment Relations Board to assist
in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers, and (d) continuing the
prohibition against strikes by public employees and provide a remedy for violation of sugh
prohibition, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to follow the public policy of the State of New York,
as expressed in the Public Employees Fair Employment Act, and
WHEREAS, Local 737 of the International Association of Fire Fighters affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations and the Canadian
Labour Congress, hereafter known as the Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association, of the Fire
Dept, of the City of Ithaca, has requested that the Common Council recognize the said
association as the sole bargaining agent and representative for and on behalf of the
employees of the Fire Dept. of the Qty of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association has satisfied all requirements established
by this Council to be entitled to certification or recognition as the sole bargaining
agent and representative for and on behalf of the employees of the Fire Dept. of the City
of Ithaca,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby
recognize the Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association of the Fire Dept. of the City of Ithaca
as the sole and exclusive representative and bargaining agent for and on behalf of the
employees of the Fire Dept. of the City of Ithaca. Carried.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New York has declared it the public policy of the
State to promote harmonious and cooperative collective bargaining relations between goverp-
ment and public employees and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly
and uninterrupted operation and function of government, and
WHEREAS, these policies are best effectuated and are required by statute to be effectuated
by (a) granting to public employees the right of organization and representation, (b)by
requiring Local Governments and other political subdivisions to negotiate with and to enter
into written agreement with employee organizations representing public employees which have
been certified or recognized, (c) creation of a Public Employment Relations Board to assist
in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers, and (d) continuing
the prohibition against strikes by public employees and provide a remedy for violation of
such prohibition, and
''it
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4- November 1, 1967
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to follow the public policy of the State of New York
as expressed in the Public Employees Fair Employment Act, and
WHEREAS, the Hourly Employees of the City of Ithaca, exclusive of Police, Fire and Clerical,
hereinafter known as Hourly Employees, have requested that the Common Council recognize
the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local Union No . -589, as the sole
bargaining agent and representative for and on behalf of the Hourly Employees of the City
of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local Noo"589' has satisfied
all requirements established by this Council to be entitled to certifi�dation or recognition
as the sole bargaining agent and representative for and on behalf of 'e`'-Hourly Employees
of the City of Ithaca,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of tthaga ,does,hereby
recognize the Laborer's International Union of North America , Local Union No. 589, as
the sole and exclusive representative and bargaining agent for and on behalf of the
Hourly Employees of the City of Ithaca, Carried. " --
NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE CO . DISPUTE: Vincent P. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works, appeared before the Council, presented and read the following prepared statement :'r
"Gentlemen:
"I appear before you as your civil servant who was in direct charge of seeing to it,
that the Water and Sewer facilities serving the entire West Hill all the way to the
hospital be properly coordinated with the new Flood Control channel.
"This project, although talked about for many years, was actually thrust upon the 4ty
almost overnight in terms of being able to complete the work ahead of the State schedule
construction.
"These relocations of water and sewer were accomplished on schedule with no inter- _
ruptions in service and no inconvenience to the traveling public. Obviously the same
cannot be said for the State phase of the relocation work. The City portion of the work
was accomplished by the coordinated efforts of contract help where required and City
forces wherever possible. This coordination resulted in a direct saving to the City of
approximately $150,000.
"I am here to protest - indeed to rebuke publicly - those candidates for public office
- who have stooped to not only irresponsible peddling of, but actual inventing of vicious
slanders against those who have no way to defend themselves.
"This project could not have been so ably accomplished without complete cooperation
from all personnel concerned - whether they were under my supervision, cooperating at they,__
same level , or directing my work.
"I personally am proud to have participated with such an able work force and I think
:the City should be proud of a job well done."
He called attention to his own 35 years of experience in public works projects and stated
he felt amply qualified to handle all phases of the water and sewer relocation work in
the Flood Control project area except the coffer dams due to depth, underwater and unusuel
soil conditions . He felt his son was the best qualified pile driver in this area and
saw no conflict of interest in hiring the best man for the job. Several aldermen asked
questions about the matter which were answered by Mr. Hannan.
Mr. Robert Watson, Ovid, N. Y. , a crane operator on the job informed the aldermen that he
had rendered a bill in the amount of $1,008.00 to Northern Lights Co. for rental of a
three-inch pump and had been paid only $200.00 to date, even though he had made several
efforts to collect it and even though the City had paid Northern Lights $1,550.00 for rept
of a four-inch pump. He criticized various aspects of the project as being irregular,
Mr. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works, expressed his confidence in Mr. Hannan and }pis
son and stated that he had known about the problem for sometime and had been investigatio g
and was continuing to investigate the items that had been brought to his attention by Mr.
Watson.
After some further discussion the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Alderman Tolle$
requested a delay in adjournment and requested permission to present a resolution regard-
ing the matter. Alderman Bangs felt the Mayor did not have the authority to adjourn the A..,.
meeting without a motion. Some further discussion ensued regarding adjournment.
By Alderman Macali, seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned.
AYES: 9 - Saccucci, Macali, Rosiea,_Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: 5 - Clynes, Bangs, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles
M tion C rried.
Geo, A. Blean, City Clerk Huru3a, 'Johns, Mayor
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CITY OF ITUACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
yy I DICE
THE E ASSESSOR October 24, 1967
The Common Council
City Hall
Ithaca, New York
Gentlemen:
The following properties in the Flood Control Area were appropriated by the
State of New York after our Taxable Status Day but prior to our Lien Date and
should be expunged from the Tax Roll.
Owner Address
_71. Lorinda J. Griffin 906-08 Taber Street
711-7'i Lorinda J. Griffin 914 Taber Street
'�. Herbert M. & Dorothy V. Oltz 235 Floral Avenue
Julia G. Vassi 321 Floral Avenue
Charles W. & Mary R. House 233 Floral Avenue
,7 Clifford H. & Joan Towne 247-51 Floral Avenue
Willie L. & Lucille V. Belcher 319 Floral Avenue
w. i The property at 309 College Avenue purchased by the City of Ithaca should also
be expunged from the Tax Roll.
The property at 822 W. Clinton Street owned by Frank & Grace Miller is a partial
78210 taking and the assessment of X414,00 should be expunged from the Tax Roll.
The property at 120 S. Aurora Street owned by Peter J. & Margaret K. Hadzicki,
assessed for $18,500 was attained by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency by Con-
demnation Order dated September 29, 1966.
If any further information is desired, please contact this office.
Very truly yours,
P '
Clo J Calistri
City ssessor
CJC:et
cc: John D. Wright
9.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
SPECIAL MEEETING 5:30 p.m. November 22, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (13) - Clynes, Saccucci, Macali, Bangs, Anderson, .Rundle, Spano, Baldwin,
Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart
ABSENT:
Alderman - Rosica
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman
Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Controller - Russell
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
KENNETH C,. .JOHNSON RESIGNATION: The, Clerk read a letter from Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr.
tendering-his resignation as Acting City Judge to become effective on November 28, 1967. `
Mayor Johns announced his appointment of J. J. Clynes, Jr. to fill the vacancy for the
balance.of the term ending December 31, 1967 and requested Council approval thereof.
He felt the appointment of Mr. Clynes, the announced candidate for this position as of
January 1, 1968, would provide continuity in this office and serve the best interests
of all concerned.
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Anderson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of J. J. Clynes, Jr', as Acting City Judge for the
balance of the term ending December 31, 1967, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. , be approved and ratified,*, to become effective Nov. 28, 1967,
Unanimously carried.
F' )RAL AVENUE PROPERTY PURCHASE: Attorney Freeman presented a purchase offer for the
Abraham Wallace property at 317 Floral Avenue, being a portion of his property being
left over after taking by the State for the flood control project, and recommended
approval thereof.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves a purchase offer for an additional remnant
of property on Floral Avenue, as presented and recommended by the City Attorney as
follows_
Abraham Wallace 317 Floral Avenue $ 8,000.00
Carried.
IT RADISKY PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor regarding a triangular
remnant of property at 1018 West Seneca Street, owned by Mrs. Hradisky, which was also
left over after taking by the State. Although this property was not on Floral Avenue,
he believed it might become useful to the City for a turn-around when West Seneca Street
becomes a dead end street. He felt the City had a moral obligation to purchase this
remnant when its owner had been displaced by the flood control project. He cautioned
that if the City did not buy this remnant it might well become a dumping ground and a
disgrace to the area.
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Assessor be authorized to make an appraisal of this property and
present it to the City Attorney as a basis for negotiating for its purchase by the City
for its possible use for a future turn-around when West Seneca Street becomes a dead-
end street.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
o. lean, Cit� Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF IiHACA, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 6, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (12) - Clynes , Saccucci, Bangs , Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman,
Yavits , Barrett, Tolles, Hart
ABSENT:
Aldermen (2) - Macali, Rosica
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney Freeman Sealer of Wgts . & Msrs . - Nedrow
Urban Renewal Director - Daley Youth Bureau Director - Cutia
Supt , of Pub. Wks . - Dingman Controller - Russell
Asst . Supt . of Publ. Works - Hannan Chamberlain - Wright -
City Engineer - Schlieder Clerk - Blean
Asst , to Supt . - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey
Bldg. Commissioner-VanMarter
Mayor Elect - Kiely
Aldermen-Elect - Ronald Nordheimer,
Donald Slattery, Wm. H. Sullivan, Allan Feldt
EDWARD J. CASEY: Mayor.Johns 'issued the following statement regarding Edward J. Casey:
"Edward J. Casey served the` citizens of Ithaca with great distinction as City Judge
during the years 1946, and 1947, and again from 1950 till his death on December 3, 19674
a period of almost nineteen years .
"Being a native Ithacan, Ed had the ability to understand the problems and feelings of
the people who appeared before him in City Court, and was therefore able to deal with
their problems in a manner which taught people to respect him and the law.
"His election to office since 1950 attests to the esteem in which he was held by the
citizens of Ithaca, . I am sure he will be missed in his official capacity as Judge,
by his fellow attorneys , and most of all, of course, by the surviving members of his
family."
At the request of Mayor Johns all present stood in silent meditation for a few moments
to pay tribute to the memory of Judge Casey.
Mayor Johns welcomed Mayor-Elect Kiely and Aldermen-Elect Nordheimer, Slattery, Sullivan} "
and Feldt to the meeting.
MINUTES: Alderman Clynes requested the minutes of the last regular meeting be amended
to show that the matter of renovation of Bibb�ns Hall for use as a Police Building was
referred to the Board of Public Works and the Public Safety Committee. It was so ordered.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last regular meeting, as thus amended, and the minutes
of the special meeting held on November 22, 1967 be approved.
Carried.
CORNELL. LIBRARY ASSOCIATION: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell Library Association
thanking tiie- Mayor and Council for the City's generous support of the Library during the
past years and advising that it would not request funds from the_ City during 1968
because the Board of Supervisors had voted to support the total budget of the new library
from the County budget.
GREGORY KASPRYZAK: The Clerk read a letter from the Plar_ning Board announcing that
Gregory Kaspryzak had passed a civil service examination on September 21, 1967 for the
position of City Planner. It recommended his permanent appointment to this position.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the permanent appointment of Gregory Kaspryzak to the position of City
Planner at an annual salary of $9,603.00, the minimum of Grade 40 in the Compensation
Plan, be approved; and that his appointment shall be effective as of October 18, 1967.
Carried.
MRS. E. M. VAN ORDER: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs . E. M. VanOrder, 511 Cliff Street
requesting the City honor her damage claim for injuries she alleged were sustained on
June 3rd viheh' she stepped in a hole in the pavement while crossing State Street at Tioga
Street . The City's insurance carrier denied responsibility because the street condition}
had not been reported to the City prior to her accident, but Mrs . VanOrder felt the City
was morally responsible and should pay at least her medical bills amounting to $150.00
to date. The Clerk advised he had submitted her letter to the Carrier for reconsideration.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Anderson
RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled pending reconsideration by the City's insurance
carrier.
Carried.
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TARDED CHI, DREN: Mr. E J. Corcor= eDpeared before the Council and requested that the
City provide an appaopriatican of $6,000.00 in the 1968 budget for the Tompkins County
Retarded Ch.ildrens Association for its program. He indicated that such an appropriation
together with one from Tompkins County and matching funds from the State would enable the
Association to sign a $32,000.00 contract with Tompkins County Mental Health Board.
He said 90% of the children involved lived in the City.
Alderman Stallman advised the Finance Committee had already reviewed the request and felt
that funds should come from the County. Alderman Bangs felt it was too serious a problem
to drop.
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Finance Committee for reconsideration
in its budget deliberations . Carried.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Tompkins Chapter
of the Civil Service Employees Association requesting that it be recognized as bargain-
ing agent for certain city employees included in Units 4 and 5.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Employee Relations Committee for study
and report . Carried.
MOSES PETER: The Clerk read a letter from Moses Peter, an agent for State Farm Insurance,
� requesting that he be permitted to share in commissions on the city's insurance business
By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Carried.
NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE COMPANY: The Clerk read a letter from V. P. Hannan, Asst. Supt.
of Public Works, listing chronologically the events relating to the Northern Lights,
Bridge bontroversy . He requested that the matter be resolved and demanded that
thing further remained to be investigated by the Council it be done at once so that he be
either formally and specifically charged or completely exonerated. He asked for
immediate action on his demand.
The Clerk then read a communication from the Board of Public Works indicating it had met
in special session at 4:00 p.m. on this date and taken action to completely exonerate
the Northern Lights Bridge Company and Mr. Hannan, Asst. Supt ., from any and all of the
alleged irregularities .
Alderman Tolles introduced the following resolution regarding the matter:
By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Barrett
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the New Yor}
-State Department of Audit and Control to investigate, at its earliest convenience, the
propriety of all transactions between the City of Ithaca and the Northern Lights Bridge
Company during the calendar year 1967, and to report its findings to this Council through
the City Controller,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Controller is hereby instructed to transmit
this request to said Department of Audit and Control.
Alderman Tolles felt his resolution would serve to take the matter out of the Council
arena. Mayor Johns disagreed and felt the Council, in approving the resolution, would
in effect be showing it did not have confidence in the Board of Public Works , the
Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent. Mayor Johns called on the City Contoller
to review a telephone conversation with Audit and Control regarding the matter this after
noon.Mr. Russell stated that Audit and Control advises that allegations in the matter
would have to be made in writing and that the charges would then be studied to see if
they warranted extensive examination at this time. If not deemed serious, they would be
filed for consideration in the next regular audit about two years hence. Alderman Bangs
advised he had already discussed details of the controversy with the State Comptroller
and forwarded information about it to his office. He felt the matter would be pursued to
determine if it needs further investigation, Alderman Bangs declared that if the matter
is dropped he would apologize publicly to Mr. Hannan.
Alderman Clynes felt he could not vote in the affirmative until the Superintendent had
made his report . Mr. Dingman advised he had reported to the Board of Public Works and
that its action of this date was taken after hearing his report.
Alderman Stallman expressed his faith in the Board, the Superintendent and Assistant
Superintendent and therefore indicated he could not support the resolution.
After some further discussion a roll call vote on the resolution was taken which resulted
as follows :
AYES: 10 - Clynes, Saccucci, Bangs , Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Yavits, Barrett , "
Tolles
NAYS: 2 - Stallman, Hart.
Motion Carried.
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MARRIAGE_ LICENSE CLERK: The Clerk reported that, pursuant to provisions of the Domestic
elatons Law, he had designated Mrs . Elizabeth K. Parrish as a Marriage License Clerk
to receive applications for, examine applications , investigate and issue marriage licenses
in his absence or inability to act. He requested Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the Clerk's' designation of Mrs . Elizabeth K. Parrish as a Marriage License
Clerk to issue marriage licenses in his absence or inability to act be and hereby is
approved to become effective this 6th day of December 1967.
Carried.
NYS DEPT. OF AUDIT AND CONTROL - REPORT OF EXAMINATION: Controller Russell reported
that an examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of the City, covering the period
from January 1, 1964 to December 13, 1966, had been completed by N.Y.S. Department of
Audit and Control and an official copy of the report thereon filed in the office of the
City Clerk where it was open for inspection. He invited anyone interested to review the,' '
report .
BOND ISSUE - BIBBINS HALL PURCHASE: Controller Russell presented a bond resolution, pre-
pared by the City's bonding attorney, to finance the purchase of Bibbins Hall for use as
a police building and it was acted upon as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 6, 1967
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, FOR USE AS A POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND CITY
LOCK-UP AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING THEREON, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED
COST OF $250,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $235,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID -
CITY AND APPROPRIATING $15,000 CURRENT FUNDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
as follows:
Section 1. The acquisition of certain real property in the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, known as the Agway Properties , at a maximum estimated cost of $165,000
and the reconstruction of the building thereon, known as Bibbins Hall, for use as a police
headquarters and lock-up, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery and
apparatus required therefor, at a maximum estimated cost of $85,000 ,are hereby authorize4,,, „,
Section 2.- The aggregate maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific objects or
purposes is $250,000, and the plan of financing thereof is as follows:
a. By the issuance of $235,000 serial bonds of said City hereby authorized to be
issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
b. By the expenditure of $15 ,000 hereby appropriated therefor from Capital
Reserve Fund #9, Municipal Buildings and Properties, which shall constitute the
down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the real
property acquisition is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 21 (a) .of paragraph a of .
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid reconstruction is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 12 (a) of said paragraph
and section.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are hereby irrevocably
pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in
such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property within said,
City a.tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the -same
become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and +
sale of the serial bonds herein authorized,. including renewals of such notes, is hereby
Aelegated 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.
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Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full
in E THACA 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
Rudolph Saceucci VOTING Yes
John F. Bangs VOTING Yes
Britton G. Anderson VOTING Yes
Joseph Rundle VOTING Yes
Anthony F. Spano VOTING Yes
Frank G. Baldwin VOTING Yes
A. C. Stallman VOTING Yes
T_sadore,Yavits VOTING Yes
William C. Barrett VOTING Yes
N. Arnold Tolles VOTING Yes
Van B. Hart VOTING Yes �1
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR.
Mayor
t` December 6, 1967.
WAGE CONTRACTS: Controller Russell reported that contracts with the Police Benevolent
Association and the Paid Firemens ':Association regarding members of the Police Department
and the Fire. Department respectively had been agreed upon but their contents not dis-
closed pending. completion of negotiations with Local 589 of the Laborers ' Union. He
anticipated final agreement on.,..the latter would be reached by Friday, December 8. He
recommended that these three contracts be presented to the Council at a special meeting ,,
to be held on Wednesday, December 13. . It was so agreed.
BUDGET REQUESTS - 1968: Controller Russell,.presented a tabulation of all budget requests
for the General Fund for 1968 as submitted by the various departments including a listing
of actual expenditures for 1965 and 1966 and the final budget for 1967. He advised that
the Finance Committee had met several times already to review the requests which included
- salaries under the present compensation plan with normal increments where applicable.
He pointed out that the tabulated requests for 1968 did not reflect any of the Finance
Committee's decisions nor did they reflect any salary changes included in the proposed
contracts with the various bargaining agents .
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Spano
RESOLVED, that the budget requests in the General Fund be referred to the Finance Committee
for its continued study and report to the Council at a special meeting to be held
December 27, 1967. Carried.
AUDIT: Alderman Stallman called attention to an invoice in today's audit in the amount
of 1,042.68, payable to Tompkins County Development Corp., one in the amount of $603.56+
payable to Egner & Neiderkorn Associates, and another in the amount of $7,507.50, payabli
to Cornell Library Association. Each one represented final payments on the respective
contracts or agreements involved.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total
amount of $18,286.65 , as listed on audit abstract #11-1967 be approved for payment.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW - URBAN RENEWAL PAYMENTS: Alderman Rundle presented and read the following
proposed Local Law: A'LOCAL LAW REQUIRING THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY OF ITHACA,
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AND THE ITHACA "
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Section 1: The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is hereby required to pay to the City of
Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York, and the Ithaca School District such sum or
sums of money in lieu of taxes on all properties acquired by said Ithaca Urban Renewal
Agency on or after January 1, 1967 as may be properly paid under the provisions of
Section 506 of the General Municipal Law.
Section 2, This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of tho
Secretary of State.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposed Local Law be received and laid on the table for
adoption at a subsequent meeting. Carrj.ad.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. / 1
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Goo. A. Blean, City Clerk urrra gohns, Mayor
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ?THACA, Td. Y,
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 13, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor. Johns
Aldermen (13) - Clynes, Saccucci , Macali, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin,
Stallman, Yavits, Barrett, Tolles, Hart.
ABSENT:
Alderman Rosica
OTHERS PRESENT:
Attorney - Freeman Clerk - Blear.
Fire Chief - Weaver Deputy Clerk - Grey
Urban Renewal Dir. - Daloy District Attorney - Thaler. _.
Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Assistant D.A. - Mulvey- -
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. to Supt . - Dougherty Mayor-Elect - Kiely
City Engineer - Schlieder Aldermen-Elect (3) - Slattery, Nordheimer,
Controller - Russell Sullivan
Chamberlain Wright
Mayor Johns announcedhe had called this special meeting to take action on the following
matters:
1. To fill vacancy in the office of City Judge
2. - To- consider contract with and recognition of bargaining agents
3. Consideration of Compensation Plan.
He asked if anyone present wished to be heard on any of these subjects . '
Attorney Michael LoPinto addressed the Council regarding the first item on the agenda.
He criticized the method,,being used and termed it archaic, crude, inefficient and disgrace-
ful. He felt 'the Mayor was not qualified to pick a man to fill the vacancy and that the
Tompkins County Bar Association should be consulted before making an appointment.
Alderman Macali entered at this point in the proceedings .
Mr. LoPinto continued by6 urging that action on filling the vacancy be postponed and.the
Bar Association contacted for advice thereon.
Mayor-Elect Klely.spoke and urged delay also. He pledged that if confirmation of appoint-
ment by the present Mayor was withheld until after January 1, 1968 he would submit the ,r
names of J. J. Clynes, Jr. and Richard I . Mulvey, the apparent choices of their respective
parties, to the Bar Association and appoint whichever one was recommended by the Association.
RICHARD I. MULVEY - CITY JUDGE:
Mayor Johns announce is appointment of Richard I . Mulvey to the position of City Judge
to fill the vacancy in this important office, which was created by the recent death of
Edward J. Casey. He felt that Mr. Mulvey's professional training and his experience in
City Court during a period of five years when he served as City Prosecutor qualified him
well for this position, and requested that the Common Council confirm his appointment of
Mr. Mulvey. He requested also that his appointment be made effective on December 14, 1967
and that it be for the balance of the Judge's present term, namely for the term ending
December 31, 1969.
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Richard I . Mulvey as City Judge of the City'of
Ithaca be confirmed and approved; that his appointment shall become effective on December
14, 1967, and that it shall be for the term ending December 31, 1969.
Alderman 'Barrett recommended that a vote on the appointment should be by written ballot.
Mayor .Johns disagreed and felt it should be by roll call..
By Alderman Barrett: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that a written ballot on the appointment be conducted.
Alderman Baldwin objected.
After some discussion the Mayor called for a vote on Alderman Barrett's motion and, by a
show of hands, it resulted as follows : °
AYES: 5 - Clynes , Bangs, Barrett, Tolles, Yavits.
NAYS: 8 - Saccucci, Macali, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart.
Motion Defeated. k�
A motion by Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Tolles was offered to amend the original
motion to defer the confirmation until a report from the Bard Association was received.
Attorney Freeman ruled that it was not a proper amendment and it was withdrawn.
By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the motion to confirm the Mayor's appointment be tabled until an opportunity
be given the Bar Association to vote on the candidates .
A vote on the tabling motion was taken and, by a show of hands , resulted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Clynes , Bangs , Yavits , Barrett, Tolles.
NAYS: 8 - Saccucci, Macali, Anderson, Hundlo, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart,
Motion Defeated.
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AGREEMENT WITH POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (cont"d. )
Page 2, d. Establishment of Evaluation Committee
Change "Patrolman II" to Patrolman Sr. Grade", and eliminate "Patrolman Class I".
Page 3, Health Insurance
Add to second sentence, "dependents cost to be borne by employee."
Page 3, Article XII - Reciprocal Rights
Section I. In first sentence after the word designate, insert "a reasonable
number of". At the end of this sentence add, "as may be reasonably necessary".
In the last sentence cross out "Board of Supervisors" and substitute "Common
Council".
All other City employees not represented by contracts will move 1 step vertically and
no merit awards shall be made this year.
The Finance Committee recommends a suspension of the merit system until the administrators
of each department shall provide a proper yardstick for the grading of each employee.
The Finance Committee recommends the City Assessor's position be reclassified as having
a range of Grade 35 - 38, with the present Assessor moving to the 5th merit increment
of Grade 38 - $10,802. It is further recommended that the position of Deputy Assessor
be filled at the minimum of Grade 32.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO
NEGOTIATED AGREEMENTS
AGREEMENT WITH ITHACA PAID FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Page 1, Part I, Item 2 under (b) , delete the words "Finance Committee of the"
Page 3, Part II, Item (5) , In last line omit the words "the Finance Committee of".
Schedule A, Item (2) , add after the schedule of pay, "Each employee will move
vertically from present position on scale."
Omit items 3 thru 6. Items 7 and 8 then become 3 and 4.
Page 4, D. Health Insurance, Item (2) After the word Ithaca, add "except that
dependents cost will be borne by the employees."
Page 4, E. Holidays (3) Veterans. Delete line in parenthesis and substitute
"(as defined in Article 63 of the Public Officers Law)".
AGREEMENT WITH POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION:
Article IV 1. Rates of Pay (a)
Substitute the following pay scale:
1. Patrolman (27) 5767 - 7589
2. Patrolman Sr. Grade (29) 6238 - 8208
3. Omit
4. Sergeant (33) 7297 - 9603
5. Captain (37) 8536 -11234
6. Deputy Chief (39) 9234 -12151
7. Chief (40) 9603 -12637
8. Meter Maid (19) 4214 - 5545
9. Radio Technician (28) 5998 - 7892
10. Parking Meter Serviceman (28) 5998 - 7892
11. School Crossing Guard 2.00 per hour
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Above subject to Civil Service approval.
b. Definitions: 1. In first line cross out "Class III". The first sentence should
read ' For the year 1968, all patrolmen hired during the years 1964-1968".
At the end of the paragraph cross out "Class II" and substitute "Sr. Grade" .
b. Definitions 2. In first line cross out "Class II" and substitute "Sr. Grade".
The first sentence should then read "For the year 1968, all patrolmen hired prior
to 1964". Eliminate the balance of the paragraph.
Page 2. Delete all of item 3.
Page 2. (c) Adjustments from Salary Scale - At the end of the first sentence add
at present salary At the end of third line, cross out "III" and on next line
substitute the word "two" for the word "three".
Eliminate the last sentence under (c) which reads "This does not, however, eliminate
merit increments for 1969."
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At this point Alderman Clynes expressed his disgust with the result of the vote on th
secret ballot .
A roll call vote on the original motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Mr.
is City Judge was then taken which resulted as follows :
AYES: 8 Saccucci, Ma.cali, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Baldwin, Stallman, Hart
NAYS: 5 - Clynes , Bangs, Yavits , Barrett, Tolles .
Motion Carried
3ILARY INCREASES: Mr. David Saperstone made an appeal to the Council, the Mayor and
Mayor-Elect to consider an increase in the salaries and wages of municipal employees .
He felt they were being poorly paid when compared with officers and employees of the
City School District .
JOHN L. BUTTON- CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER: Mayor Johns advised he had appointed John
L. Button as a Civil Service Commissioner for the term ending June 1, 1968 to fill a
vacancy on the Civil Service Commission which had existed since Smith G. Paulison, its
Chairman, moved to Syracuse with AgTay Inc.
;3ARGAINING AGENT AGREEMENTS: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee had
reviewed proposed agreements between the City and the Police Benevolent Association
on behalf of members of the Police Department , and between the City and the Paid Firemen's
Association, on behalf of members of the Fire Department,which had been recommended by
�. the City's negotiating committee. On behalf of the Finance Committee he presented and
�. =•eviewed several amendments to each of the agreements and he recommended that the agree-
t mints be amended to include the Finance Committee's recommendations .
(: ,,stroller Russell felt the agreements could not be amended in this fashion, but trot th ,
vi.�ld have to be approved as submitted or disapproved and become. the subject of fur':.he
negotiations . Mr. Dingman advised the-'Ctiunc!l that. the Negotiating.Committee felt, the
agreements it had recommended, with the approval of.the bargaining agents, were well.,,.
C ..thin the ability of the City to pay, and indeed must pay to retain the quality o.f p r c
.servants necessary to provide good and :efficient service to � e. citizens of Ithaca .
u indicated that _ &ie eases provided in the agreements were l.esss than asked and yet n,Dt
too high when -6 ' 'pared with other cities' of comparable size. He urged the Council to
ta.'_ce affirmative action of the agreements as recorxn,_nded bee,euse he felt there was no
n�-:ed for further negotiation.
L,r Alderman Clynes se'conded'by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the Finance`Committee's' recomrnended amendments to the negotiated agree 1-
be referred to the Negotiating Committee with instructions that these are the terms
Council will accept. Carried.
Alderman Stallman then presented another proposed agreement between the City and Local
#589,'-Laborers ' International Union of North America, which had also been recommended by
the Negotiating Committee.' He advised that the Finance Committee had not had time to
review it .
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by'Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that this proposed agreement be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report . Carried.
Alderman Stallman 'reviewed in detail the last three items listed on page 2 of the Finance
Committee's reco_--ndations on negotiated agreements, and on his recommendation it was
°eed to withdraw them at 'this time.
BARGAINING AGENTS: On recommendation of the Employee Relations Committee action was tRkOn
to recognize an additional bargaining agent as follows:
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WKERREAS, the Legislature of the State of New York has declared it the public polls;
State to promote harmonious and cooperative collective bargaining relations between
government and public employees and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, "
derly and uninterrupted operation and function of government, and
EEREAS, these policies are best effectuated and are required by statute to be effec{
:_v (a) granting to public employ-es the right of organization and representation, (b ;
requiring local Governments and other political subdivisions to' negotiate with and
enter into written agreement with employee organizations representing public employe e
Trhich have been certified or recognized, (c) creation of a Public Employment Relatic,
Board to assist in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers, a,ad
(d) continuing the prohibition against strikes by public employees and provide' a remady
for violation of such prohibition, and
7HEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to follow the public policy of the State of New York
as expressed in the Public Employees Fair Employment Act', and
??HEREAS, the Tompkins County Chapter of the` Civil Service Employees Association has requ�:
that the Common Council recognize the said Association as the sole negotiating agent and
presentative for and on of all clerical employees of the City of Ithaca up to and
incluc;_ing Grade 30, de-:.r 4 1� d as Unit 4, and all Technical and Administrative employ-es
and officers of tr e City* of Ithaca from rra '.c 31 up-ard, d-9crib-:d ^.s Unit 5 , and
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WHEREAS, the 'Tompkirm Cminty Chapto r. of the Civil Sopv'ioe MVic ►eee Aesoeie.tion has
satisfied all requirements established by this Council to be entitl d to certif'icatd on
or recognition as the sole bargaining agent and representative for and on behalf of the
employees of Unit 4- and Unit 5 ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby
recognize the Toiapkins' County Chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association as the
sole and exclusive representative and negotiating agent for and on behalf of the employees
of Negotiating Units'';Xo. 4 and 5.`'
Carried.
RETARDED CHILDREN: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee had reconsider
a request presented at the last meeting by Mr. Corcoran for an appropriation of $6,000.0(
for the Tompkins County Retarded Children's Association and presented the following
written report on the matter:
1. The Finance Committee wishes to make it very clear that it in no way is
passing judgement on the merits of this organization.
2. The Committee is unanimous in its feeling that such a donation to a private
organization is unwise in principle and if acceded to in this instance would
establish a very undesirable precedent that would immeidately open the door to
many similar requests from other worthy causes .
3. The Committee therefore again reports in the negative and suggests that
some other source of Hinds be investigated.
The Clerk informed the Council that Mr. Corcoran had written another letter asking that the
matter be placed on the Council 's next agenda and that he would appear once again to
protest the Finance Committee's recommendations .
STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: Alderman Anderson reported the Board of Public Works
had once again recommended the standardization of parking meters and he presented a
resolution regarding this matter which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Anderson: seconded by Alderman Stallman:
WHEREAS, this- Common Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to standard-
ize 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 1968, 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 1968, 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) There are approximately 1200 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 types 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 Company, 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
for purchase and delivery during 1968; 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.
ROUTE 96: The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce announcing it had adopted
a resolution, on December 12, 1967, urging the New York State Department of Public Works
to maintain Route 96 as a state highway for the following reasons:
(1) Route 96B is the most direct route for trucks going between Route 17 and Ithaca.
(2) Most trucks using this route are not aware of the very dangerous 15% gradient
on 96B as it enters Ithaca.
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(3) Marcy Lraffia aacidentz Lavo oaeuvred sa a raaui.,► of Z~ks loaing bpe king
power on this hill.
(4) An extremely dangerous condition exists as all traffic from this arterial is
funneled into the heart of Ithaca's downtown business area.
The Chamber requested the Council to approve its resoltuion and urge New York State Derrirt-
ment of Public Works to maintain Route 96 as a state highway.
By Alderman Clynes : seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED,that the Council hereby endorses the Chamber's action on this matter; and that
the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the Governor and State Department of Public
Works conveying the Council's feeling in this matter.
Carried.
NEXT FETING:
By Alderman Stallman : seconded by Alderman Tolles
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to call a special meeting of the
Council to be held on Wednesday, December 27, 1967, to approve a tentative budget and
Compensation Plan for 1968, as well as take action on such other end-of-the-year matters
as may be properly brought before the Council at that time .
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo . A. Blean, City Clerk
Hunna, s Mayor
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CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 27, 1967
PRESENT:
Mayor - Johns
Aldermen (10) - Clynes, Saccucci, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spann, Stallman, Yavits,
' Barrett, Hart
ABSENT:
Aldermen (4) - Macali, Rosica, Baldwin, Tolles
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayor Elect - Kiely
Aldermen-Elect - Slattery, Nordheimer, Feldt
Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Pub.. Works - Dingman
City Judge - Mulvey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty
Chief of Police - VanOstrand Controller - Russell
Fire Chief - Weaver Chamberlain - Wright
Building Commr. - VanMarter Clerk - Blean
Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Deputy Clerk Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on December 13,
as recorded by the Clerk, were approved.
RETARDED CHILDREN: Mr. E. J. Corcoran made another appeal for an appropriation of
,000.00 to the Tompkins County Retarded Childrens' Assn. He introduced Dr. Maines
who spoke for the Tompkins County Mental Health Board and urged its approval. also.
Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance Committee had opposed the proposal originally,
had reviewed it again after the December 6 meeting and, once again he read the Committee's { `} :
negative report contained in the minutes of the special meeting held on December 13. He y
called attention to the fact that it was the unanimous recommendation of the Committee at
that time, and still is, that it be denied.
Aldermen Saccucci and Bangs felt the request was justifiable.
By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED,, tjj@t_ he Council hereby approves the request of the Retarded Childrens ' Assn.
for an appropriation of $6,000.00 .during 1968; and that an additional amount of $6,000.00
be included in the 1968 budget for this purpose.
AYES: - 7 - Saccucci, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Yavits, Barrett
NAYS: - 3 - Clynes, Stallman, Hart. Motion Carried.
LAWRENCE DANIELS TERMINAL PAY: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioq,
recommending that Lawrence Daniels be paid five weeks ' pay upon his retirement to become
effective on January 13, 1968. It was indicated that Mr. Daniels had served the City
since December 15, 1942 with an outstanding record of attendance and during his entire
period of service had given up much overtime, holiday and vacation time properly due him.
Alderman Stallman reported the Finance Committee had reviewed this request and recommended
its approval.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs
RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief be and hereby is authorized to include five weeks ' pay for
Assistant Fire Chief Lawrence Daniels, upon his retirement on January 13, 1968; and that
said amount be in addition to and added to his terminal vacation pay due him at that time..
Carried.
LOCAL LAW - URBAN RENEWAL PAYMENTS: Action was taken to approve a Local Law, presented
to the Council and laid on the table December 6th, as follows:
A LOCAL LAW REQUIRING THE ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN LIEU
OF TAXES TO THE CITY OF ITHACA, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AND THE
ITHACA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Bangs
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows:
Section 1: The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is hereby required to pay to the City of Ithar—
County of Tompkins, State of New York, and the Ithaca School District such sum or sums of
money in lieu of taxes on all properties acquired by said Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency on
or after January 1, 1967 as may be properly paid under the provisions of Section 506 of
the General Municipal Law.
Section 2: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the
Secretary of State.
AYES: 10 - Clynes, Saccucci, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Stallman, Yavits, Barrett,
Hart
NAYS: 0 Carried.
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ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - DEY STREET LIGHT: The Controller requested an additional
appropriation of $3,157.68 to pay the City's share of the cost of installing flasher
signal lights at the L.V.R.R. Co. track crossing on Dey Street.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Spano
RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,157.68 be and it hereby is appropriated from the Contingent
Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #A-109-Traffic Control, to finance the
City's share of the cost of installing flashing signals at the Dey Street crossing
adjacent to Route #13.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - DEFICIENCY: On the Controller's recommendation, it was moved
by Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Clynes, and carried, that the Controller be
authorized to transfer line item appropriations within budget accounts where necessary.
- The Controller reported definite budget deficiencies of $1,500.00 in budget account A-23,
$6,000 in account 290-633, $1,500 in account 290-400, $1,080 in Water Fund account
F590-5, and $720 in Sewer Fund account G290-3. He requested additional appropriations
to cover these .
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the total sum of $9,000.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the GeneFal
Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations in accordance with the following schedule of
budget accounts:
Account #A-23 - City Court $1,500.00
#290-400 - Miscellaneous Expense $1,500.00
C� #290-633 - Social Security Cont. $6,600.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,800.00 be and hereby isi appropriated
from.the Water and Sewer Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations in the Water and
Sewer'Funds in accordance withthe_following schedule of budget accounts:
#F590-d - Water Fund share of Plumbing Inspector $1,080.00
#G290-3 - Sewer Fund Share " " $ 720.00
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CASS PARK AGREEMENT: The Controller presented an agreement between the City of Ithaca
and New York State Conservation Department regarding the development of Cass Park, known
under the project title of "Cayuga Lake Shore and Inlet Park Development", to be financed
with federal, state and municipal support. It provided for the following estimated costs
and sharing:
PROJECT COST $ 1,600,000.00
Total Cost 1,600,000.00
Cost of this Stage 500,000.00
Federal Support 50% or $250,000.00
Municipal Support 50% or $250,000.00
Alderman Stallman advised it had been reviewed by the Finance Committee and recommended
its approval.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City of Ithaca and N.Y.S . State Department of
Conservation for the development of Cayuga Lake Shore and Inlet Park Development be
approved; and that the City Controller be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of
the, City under its corporate seal.
Carried and approved.
GILES STREET -DEED: The Controller presented a deed to a vacant lot (50 x 175) located
at 1105 Giles Street, Map U, Block 315,Lot "3, received from Clarence Larkin. He advip-=
that Mr. Larkin had acquired it through a tax sale and, having no further use for it,
had agreed to deed it to the City.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED,` that the Council hereby accepts the deed_.to this lot with thanks to Mr. Larkin
and'that the Clerk be directed to have it transferred to the City and recorded in the
Tompkins County Clerk's office. Carried.
COMPENSATION PLAN: Controller Russell presented a Compensation Plan for 1968 which he
had prepared in accordance with the recommendationsof the Finance Committee which were
received and approved on December 13.- He advised it included upgrading positions in the
�7n Police and Fire Departments two grades - the equivalent of 8% - those in the labor group,
one grade, plus a merit increment when recommended; and all others one grade only. He
advised that there were three exceptions,to this .which were presented.and reviewed by
Alderman Stallman as follows:
John A. Dougherty, Asst. to Supt . of Public Works
Upgrade this position from grade 471—t; grade 22- in the Plan and approve his 1968 salary
at step 2 of grade 42 or $11,234.00.
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Clo J. Calistri, City Assessor
Upgrade this position from grade 36 to 38 in the Plan and approve his 1968 salary at
step 5 of grade 38, or $10,802.00.
School Guard- Increase rate for this position from $1.87 to $2.00 per hour.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by ,Alderman Hart
RESOLVED,, that the 1968 Compensation Plan be approved as presented; and that the payroll
rating sheets for all municipal officers and employees, prepared by the Controller in
accordance with the foregoing Compensation Plan and approved by the Finance Committee, be
approved to become effective on January 1, 1968.
Unanimously carried.
TENTATIVE BUDGET 1968: The Controller then presented a tentative budget for 1968, revised
to include the ,000.00 appropriation for the Retarded Childrens ' Association, approved'
earlier in this meeting. It showed total gross estimated expenses of $3,454,283.00, with
total gross estimated revenues of $1,185,634.00, thereby leaving $2,265,649.00 to be
raised by taxes or the equivalent of a 1968 tax rate of $23.00 per $1,000 of taxable
valuation. Alderman Stallman presented and read the following prepared -statement by the '—,
Finance Committee:
REPORT OF FINANCE CO14dTTEE ON TENTATIVE BUDGET 1968
The attached_ schedules give as complete a picture, of our 1968;budget_as is possible at
this time.
There are certain income figures that are not final and we will not know-them until January
or even into February.
There are certain unexpended funds of the 1967 Budget that are not final.at .this time and
will not be known for sure -until after December 31, 1967. For instance, it is impossible
to predict the costs of snow removal, etc. until the deadline has passed.
The total tentative budget totals approximately $3,454,283.00, an all-time high. Of
this, $2,265,649.00 will have to be raised by taxes .
At this time (before all income and surplus figures are available), the tentative tax rate '
will be $23.00 per 1,000 of assessed valuation.
This compares with the present rate of $17.90 or an increase of $5.10. Because of sale
of assets of $220,000 in the present budget, $17.90 tax rate was possible. Without this
the current rate would have been $20.10. There is good reason to believe that this
increase will .be materially reduced by the time that we get all the figures in and the
time for final budget comes around.
What caused the increase? Very simply this. We have had to increase the pay scales or
lose our help. This accounts for about 1/2 of the increase and the balance is made up of
our capital improvement program presently underway and planned for 1968.
As far as the operating expenses of the City are concerned,excluding the pay raises,they :
very much in. line with recent years and contribute practically nothing to the rate
increase..
The Finance ,Committee recommends .the adoption of this tentative budget as shown. on the
schedules attached cheret6.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart
RESOLVED, that the tentative General Fund budget for the year 1968 in the ,gross total
amount of $3,454,283.00, as presented. and recommended for adoption by-the .Finance Committee,
be and it hereby is approved and ratified in all respects .
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried.
Alderman Stallman expressed his thanks to the other members of the Finance Committee who
spent a great many hours of their time on the review of this budget.
TRUCK PURCHASE FOR DPW: The Controller reported that a Dept. of Public Works' truck had
been almost completely demolished in a recent accident and that the Board had requested
the Council to authorize the transfer of funds from the 1967 budget to replace this truck.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to reserve the sum of $5,000.00 from budget
account A101-B, to finance the purchase of a new truck in 1968 which will replace #179
which was demolished in a recent accident .
Carried.
BARGAINING AGENT AGREEMENT - LABORERS: Alderman Stallman reported that the Finance
Committee had approved the agreement between the City and Local #589, Laborers Internati
Union of North America, with certain exceptions, as follows:
(1) The Union requested that the City pay complete health insurance cost for employees
and their dependents. The Finance Committee recommended that the City pay for the '
employee only as it recommended in all other wage agreements .
(2) Art . IX, Page 3, Wage Rates : The Finance Committee recommended adding the words ,
"as evidenced by performance ratings".
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council approves the Finance Committee's recommendation regarding this
wage agreement; and that it be referred to the Negotiating Committee for further
negotiations with instruction that these are the terms the Council will accept.
Carried.
1968 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Proposed
Expended Budget Budget
Appropriations : 1966 1967 1968
Legislative 7,541 10,231 24,900
Judicial 36,018 41,840 34,126
Executive 12,054 13,020 13,095
Staff Agencies 284,088 326,252 362,723 t/3
Public Safety 790,328 833,355 951,120
Streets 383,262 540,808 561,589
Sanitation 120,376 129,099 145,650
Health 3,004 3,010 3,210
Recreation 139,949 161,582 183,958
Special Activities 116,620 95,442 117,115
General 616,567 641,676
Debt Service 2741,443 378,972 362,726
TOTALS 2,784,250 3,175,287 �,�-' ' 3
Less - Estimated Revenue Others
Than Real Property Taxes
Payments in Lieu of Taxes 1,500 15,000
Non Property Taxes 63,922 58,000 60,000
Franchises 2,567 2,500 2,600
Interest & Penalties 9,162 7,000 7,200
Licenses & Permits 14,107 12,300 12,500
Interest & Earnings on Deposits 799 7,000 7,500
Rentals 21,540 20,000 22,000
Charges for Services 23,903 19,200 15,000
Charges for Services - Other Gov'ts . 41,949 39,100 40,000
Departmental Fees 16,206 14,250 15,000
Income From Special Activities 166,403 . 2263,417 256,550
State Aid 367,821 365,884 398,884
Reimbursement for Appropriated Expenses 38,851 28,000 28,000
Reimbursement from Other Sources 3,324 1,400 1,400
Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures 743,405 501000 45,000
Sale of Assets & Compensation for Losses 3,595 221,300 2,000
Contributions 3,849 10,550 35,000
Miscellaneous 5,623 52,200 1,500
Inter Fund Reimbursement 60,908 55,060 94,500
Inter Fund Transfers for Debt Service 13,000 27,137 29,000
Total Estimated Revenue 931,934 1,218,798 1,088,634
Appropriated Fund Balance 232,911 234,046 100,000
Total Revenue 1,164,845 1,452,844 1,188,634
Balance to be Raised by 'ly
Real Property Taxes 1,619,405 1,72211443 ^� � r 5
S C H E D U L E 1 - A
A P P R O P R I A T I O N S - G E N E R A L F U N D
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom-
Expended Budget mendation Adopted
1965 1966 1967 1967
LEGISLATIVE
A-10 COUNCIL
100 Personal Services 21,000 21,000
300 Material & Supplies 104 100 100 100
400 Other Expense 7,437 10,131 3,800 3,800
j 7,5 +1 10,231 2 , 00 24,900 -
TOTAL LEGISLATIVE 24,900
JUDICIAL
A-23 CITY COURT
100 Personal Services 20,470 21,700 22,017 22,017
200 Equipment 464
300 Material & Supplies 448 460 350 350
400 Other Expense 6,313 9,525 2,425 2,425
Total 27795 3131-,T85 2+,792 24,-792
A-24 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU
100 Personal Services 7,354 9,065 8,394 8,394
200 Equipment 32 200 200
300 Materials & Supplies 689 750 400 400
400 Other Expense 248 340 340 340
Total 8,323 10,155 9,32+ 9,334
TOTAL JUDICIAL 34,126
EXECUTIVE
A-30 MAYOR
100 Personal Services 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
300 Materials & Supplies 95 150 150 150
400 Other Expense 31959 4,870 4,945 4,945
Total 122057 13,020 13,095 13,095
TOTAL EXECUTIVE 13,095
STAFF AGENCIES
A-36 Controller
100 Personal Services 11,234 36,213 40,344 40,344
200 Equipment 823
300 Materials & Supplies 1,000 1,200 1,200
400 Other Expenses 310 13,711 22,733 22,733
Total 11,5jETt 51- ,7 �7 +,277
SCHEDULE 1-A (Cont'd. )
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendation Budget
1966 1967 1968 1968
STAFF AGENCIES (cont 'd. )
A-37 CITY CHAMBERLAIN
100 Personal Services 33,727 33,352 34,608 34,608
200 Equipment 168 1,400 1,400
300 Materials & Supplies 118 250 250 250
400 Other Expenses 3,136 4,065 4,163 4,163
Total 37,1T+9 37,6 0 21 40,421
A-45 CITY CLERK
100 Personal Services 44,618 21,729 22,405 229405
200 Equipment 1,782
300 Materials & Supplies 897 600 600 600
400 Other Expenses 6,730 1,435 1,300 1,300
Total 57,027 23 �+ 2-4,305' 24,305
A-50 CITY ASSESSOR
100 Personal Services 15,362 15,110 16,954 16,954
200 Equipment 500 171
300 Materials & Supplies 226 200 200 200
400 Other Expenses 882 1,155 1,205 1,205
Total 116,970 1 37 18,359 18,359
A-54 CITY ATTORNEY
100 Personal Services 6,200 6,750 6,750 6,750
400 Other Expenses 4,546 270 270 270
Total 107TT 7,020 7,020 7,020
A-56 CIVIL SERVICE
100 Personal Services 3,602 4,052 4,214 4,214
200 Equipment 354 354
300 Materials & Supplies 170 175 175 175
400 Other Expenses 364 424 482 482
Total F� � 5,225 5,225
A-58 ENGINEERS
100 Personal Services 38,657 50,397 54,891 54,891
200 Equipment 2,628 200 2,300 2,300
300 Materials & Supplies 1,123 1,200 1,000 1,000
400 Other Expenses 1,175 1,125 860 860
Total 3�+ ,5$3 52,922 59,051 59,051
A-59 HISTORIAN
300 Materials & Supplies 16 100 100 100
Total IT 100 100 100
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SCHEDULE 1-A (Cont'd)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendation Budget
1966 1967 1968 1968
STAFF AGENCIES (cont'd. )
A-60 ELECTIONS
100 Personal Services 6,913 91091 11,161 11,161
200 Equipment 1,627 1,650 1,700 1,700
300 Materials & Supplies 19 200 100 100
400 Other Expenses 1 921 2,059 2,434 2,434
Total 10-,x+8'0 13,000 15,395 15,395
A-62 MUNICIPAL SURGEON
400 Other Expenses 3,519 3,600 1,600 1,600
Total 3,519 3,600 1700 1,9_0_O
A-64 PLANNING BOARD
100 Personal Services 17,186 29,635 35,813 35,813
200 Office Equipment 57 475 250 250
300 Materisl & Supplies 378 510 620 620
400 Other Expenses 10,357 13,729 5,400 5 ,400
Total 27,9789 2+x,083 42,083
A-65 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
300 Materials & Supplies 135 60 60
400 Other Expenses 696 600 550 550
Total __T9 Z_ 735 - -710
A-74 CITY HALL
100 Personal Services 20,489 23,359 25,294 25 ,294
200 Equipment 300 300
300 Materials & Supplies 2,625 2,800 3,075 3,075
400 Other Expenses 13,089 17,851 19,951 19,951
Total 36,203 +x+,010 20
A-74 A EAGLES BUILDING
100 Personal Services 174 400 -- --
300 Materials & Supplies 4,086 166 -- --
400 Other Expenses 5,227 3,800 -- --
Tot al 9,7_7 4,366 -- --
A-74 B BIBBINS HALL
100 Personal Services 6,600 6,600
400 Other Expanses 5 ,800 5,800
Total 12 00 12,400
A-76 PUBLIC WORKS ADM.
100 Personal Services 15,385 17,875 20,042 20,042
200 Equipment 746 720 720
300 Materials & Supplies 220 325 300 300
400 Other Expenses 1,203 3 485 1,585 1,585
Total 17,554 21,685 22_t64-7 22,647
TOTAL STAFF AGENCIES 362,723
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (Cont'd, )
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendation Budget
PUBLIC SAFETY
1966 1967 1968 1968
A-81 Fire Department
100 Personal Services 302,559 333,311 358,346 358,346
200 Equipment 30,856 3,166 35,268 35,268
300 Materials & Supplies 8,837 7,510 9,349 9,349
400 Other Expenses 24,780 27,631 26,145 26,145
Total 3 7,032 371, 1$ 29rt ,-108- 29r ,108
A-82 POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 Personal Services 325 ,459 354 ,172 393,907 393,907
200 Equipment 13,840 7,787 17,480 17,480
300 Materials & Supplies 5,327 7,000 7,250 7,250
400 Other Expanses 19,588 23,141 2255-,33655 25 ,365
Total 3 ,21� 392,100 444,002 4�+�+ ,002
A-84 BUILDING COMMISSIONER
100 Personal Services 23,258 31,671 37,896 37,896
200 Equipment 431 40 40
300 Materials & Supplies 724 400 450 450
400 Other Expenses 1,195 2,965 2,625 2,625
Total 25,177 35,47 1+x,011 14 ,011
A-85 CONTROL OF ANIMALS
400 Other Expense 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
Tot al 5 5 -570-0 5,406-
A-88 ON STREET PARKING
100 Personal Services 13,106 14,313 15,481 15,481
200 Equpment 4,758 5,000 6,200 6,200
300 Materials & Supplies 507 600 600 600
400 Other Expenses 161 200 200 200
Total 118,532 20,113 2222 481 227+81
A-89 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES-
100 Personal Services 7,297 7,892 8,208 8,208
200 Equipment 2,269 75 75
300 Materials & Supplies 166 325 325 325
400 Other Expenses 241 440 510 510
Total 9,973 -T,-05-7 9,118
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 951,120
STREETS & SANITATION - STREETS
A-100 ADMINISTRATION
100 Personal Services 24,119 29,602 29,624 29,624
200 Equipment 2,958 1,651
300 Materials & Supplies 566 675 725 725
400 Other Expenses 1,002 1,435 1,905 1,905
Total -2F,75 333 3 -32-,-2-57
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (Cont'd.)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom= Tentative
Expended Budget mendation Budget
Streets & Sanitation - Streets (cont!d. ) 1966 1967 1968 1968
A-101A STREET CLEANING
100 Personal Services 18,906 23,636 25,000 25,000
200 Equipment 10,726 2,000
300 Materials & Supplies 3,058 3,410 3,410 3,410
400 Other Expneses 100 100 100
Total 3232-692 29,1 4 20 28,510
A-101B STREET MAINT.-HIGHWAY
100 Personal Services 65,364 65,951 70,000 70,000
200 Equipment 14,904 30,997 36,625 36,625
300 Materials & Supplies 32,157 38,600 81,000 81,000
400 Other Expenses 6,497 48,950 10,650 10,650
Total 118,922 18898 198,275 198,275
A-101C STREET MAINT.-UTILITY PATCH.
100 Personal Services 6,548 11,055 1011000 10,000
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 4,803 7,750 6,250 6,250
400 Other Expenses 863 750 900 900
Total 122,214 192555 17,150 172150
A-101D STREET MAINT.-SURFACE TREAT.
100 Personal Services 3,796 4,194 4,500 4,500
300 Materials & Supplies 12 210 122350 12,150 12,150
Total l 16,544 1�-50 16,650
A-103 SNOW & ICE CONTROL
100 Personal Services 28,511 30,116 31,000 31,000
200 Equipment 6,603 7,092
300 Materials & Supplies 18,931 15,025 19,625 19,625
400 Other Expneses 4,461 1,350 1,350 1,350
Total 58,50 53,583 51,975 51,975
A-105 STREET LIGHTING
400 Other Expenses 56,702 68,000 78,000 78,000
Total 5 ,702 68,000 78,000 78,000
A-106 BRIDGES
100 Personal Services 14,932 23,255 21,200 21,200
200 Equipment 51 50 50 50
300 Materials & Supplies 3,705 4,675 4,725 4,725
400 Other Expenses 403 14,600 13,200 13,200
Total 19,091. 42,580 394175 39,175
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (Cont 'd.)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendations Budget
Streets (cont'd.) 1966 1967 1968 1968
A-108 GARAGES
100 Personal Services 3,864 48,034 47,500 47,500
200 Equipment 1,505 1,500 2,050 2,050
300 Materials & Supplies 1,792 2,000 2,025 2,025
400 Other Expenses 3,894 4,100 4,900 4,900
Total 11,055 55,6_37 56,475 56,475-
r
A-109 TRAFFIC CONTROL
100 Personal Services 13,064 21,730 21,900 21,900
200 Equipment 1,852 1,400 7,350 7,350
300 Materials & Supplies 8,698 9,275 8,875 8,875
400 Other Expenses 5 ,817 5,500 5 000 5,000
Total 29, +31 3+ ,125
TOTAL STREETS 561,589
SANITATION
A-111 STORM SEWERS
100 Personal Services 8,031 9,149 9,200 9,200
200 Equipment 425
300 Materials & Supplies 5,071 6,300 5,300 5,300
400 Other Expenses 1 51,000 9 500 9,500
Total 13,528 20 449 24jOOO 29,000
A-114 WASTE COLLECTION
100 Personal Services 62,245 72,051 7411000 749000
200 Equipment 16,116 350 15,300 15,300
300 Materials & Supplies 41,152 4,400 4,600 4,600
400 Other Expenses 178 500 400 400
Total 2� ,6-9-1 77,301 94,300 99+,300
A-115 REFUSE & GARBAGE DISPOSAL
100 Personal Services 85689 9,531 11,000 11,000
200 Equipment
300 Materials & Supplies 874 1,200 1,500 1,500
400 Other Expenses 6,801 3,725 3,725 3,725
Total 1 ,3 1+�,75T 116,225 16,225
A-118 CREEKS
100 Personal Services 5,878 8,768 9,300 9,300
300 Materials & Supplies 1,170 1,125 825 825
400 Other Expenses 745 7 000 1,000 1,000
Total 7,793 16.-9-9-3 11,125 11,125
TOTAL SANITATION 145,650
TOTAL STREETS& SANITATION 707,239
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (contd. )
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendations Budget
HEALTH 1966 1967 1968 1968
A-139 Mosquito Control
400 Other Expenses 3,004 3,010 3,210 3,210
Total 37007 3,010 3,210 3,210
TOTAL HEALTH 3,210
RECREATION
A-201 PARKS -FORESTRY
100 Personal Services 30,000 33,800 36,400 36,400
200 Equipment 4,646 5,560 7,230 7,230
300 Materials & Supplies 3,543 3,625 3,775 3,775
400 Other Expenses 2,197 6,578 6,278 6,278
Total 40,386 49,56-3 53,683 53,683
A-201A STEWART PARK
100 Personal Services 20,160 23,200 24,128 24,128
200 Equipment 3,837 1,375 1,225 1,225
300 Materials & Supplies 2,695 3,175 111850 1,850
400 Other Expenses 3,757 3,480 3,800 3,800
Total 30.4-4 31,230 31,003 31,003
A-207 GOLF COURSE
100 Personal Services 16,243 20,400 21,216 21,216
200 Equipment 2,635 925 1,040 1,040
300 Materials & Supplies 2,219 3,040 2,690 2,690
400 Other Expenses 1,488 2,490 1,94o 1,940
Total 22,585 26,855 26,886 26,886-
A-209 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
100 Personal Services 41,762 49,384 55,046 55,046
200 Equipment 357
300 Materials & Supplies 2,753 2,910 4,950 4,950
400 Other Expenses 1,657 1,640 12 390 12,390
Total 53- 934 72�3$b 72-3$9-
TOTAL RECREATION 183,958
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
A-211 CEMETERY
100 Personal Services 7,524 7,900 8,216 8,216
200 Equipment 150 200 200 200
300 Materials & Supplies 137 370 380 380
400 Other Expenses 611 765 515 515
Total 8, 22 9,235 9,311 9,311
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (Cont'd. )
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendations Budget
1966 1967 1968 1568
Special Activities (cont'd. )
A-212 OFF STREET PARKING
100 Personal Services 2,902 3,700 14,700 14,700
200 Equipment 850
300 Materials & Supplies 749 1,150 1,200 1,200
400 Other Expenses 1,309 100 100 100
Total +T,9-� 5,800 1 ,000 l
A-216 MARINA
100 Personal Services 5 ,858 7,100 7,384 7,384
200 Equipment 1,300 655 535 535
300 Materials & Supplies 738 985 635 635
400 Other Expenses 1,401 1,620 1,020 1,020
Total 9,297 10,30 9,5 E 9,57+r
A-218 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
100 Personal Services 49,318 53,752 53,000 53,000
200 Equipment 29,927 565 16,000 16,000
300 Materials & Supplies 7,595 6,400 6,900 6,900
400 Other Expenses 7,101 9,330 6,330 6,330
Total 93,9T1 700T7 82,230 2$ ,230 ,
TOTAL SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 117,1 "
J
GENERAL J
290-400 Misc . Expense 3,740 3,360 4,310 4J/6
290-401 General Insurance 28,053 35,400 35,400 35,1 0
290-560 Provision for Cap. Projects 127,918 65,260 107,000 107, ;2 O
290-610 Judgements & Claims 105 300 300 ko
290=611 Expungment of Taxes 750 750 750
290-623 Property Acq. for Taxes 2,326 5,000 5,000 5,CC0
290-628 State Retirement 175,487 206,628 223,465 223,465
290-630 Workmen's Compensation 28,698 33,706 33,706
290-632 Bond & Note Issue Exp. 250 250 250
290-633 Social Security 47,899 53,000 60,000 60,000
290636 Hospital & Medical Ins. 18,244 21,000 24,000 243,000
290-650 Contingent Account 50,000 50,000 503,000 50,000
290-672 Contr. to Water Fund 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
290-673 Contr. to Sewer Fund 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
290-674 Contr. to Library 28,295 30,030 -- --
290-676 Contr. to Cap. Reserve 122,500 130,000 132,500 132,500
Total 616,567 lt67;' 6881681 88
0_001R. t0 A. C. G,00o
TOTAL GENERAL 6$$ 683
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SCHEDULE 1 - A (cont'd. )
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Controller
Recom- Tentative
Expended Budget mendations Budget
1966 1967 1968 1968
DEBT SERVICE
A-300 Debt Service
300-680 Interest on Bonds 12,168 57,072 53,432 53,432
300-681 Interest on Notes 8,433 25,475 49,461 49,461
300-690 Serial Bonds 118,000 1783,000 174,000 174,000
300-693 Bond Antic. Notes 135,842 118,425 85 ,833 85,833
j Total 274-s-4'4-3 378,972 362,726 3 2� ,726-
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 362,726
GRAND TOTAL - GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
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. 4 - December 27, 1967
AUDIT; By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount
of $6,204.04, as listed on audit abstract #12-1967, be approved for payment.
Carried.
By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Yavits
RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee and Controller be empowered to approve and audit for
payment any final bills for 1967 as may require such action; and to make any transfers
within the 1967 budget appropriations. as may be needed due to unforseen circumstances at
this time . Carried.
NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Clynes reported that, with slight delays in some building
materials , work on the new No. 9 Fire Station appeared to be progressing satisfactorily
and predicted a completicn target date of April 1st.
BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Clynes reported that the City now owned Bibbins Hall and that
installation of new gas and electric services were under way to separate it from other
buildings owned by Agway Inc . He stated that a letter from New York State Department of
Correction had been received indicating that the City's professional employees were capable
of designing the cell blocks needed for a city jail, and that the design layout for these
facilities had therefore been left with the Superintendent of Public Works .
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Alderman Yavits predicted the future need to expand the facilities of
the Youth Center presently housed in the "Eagles Building" to cover activities of all
�+ agencies including the YMCA, Northside House and South Side Community Center. He pre-
dicted a new building would be needed in about three years to include proper facilities for
all youth agencies in the City.
NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano
RESOLVED, that any or all members of the Negotiating Committee be and they hereby are
excluded from representation by any bargaining agent.
Carried.
MAYOR AND RETIRING ALDERMEN. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Stallman
WHEREAS, Hunna Johns ' second term of office as Mayor of the City of Ithaca will expire
on December 31, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the terms of office of the following aldermen will expire on December 31st, also
John C . Clynes, First Ward Isadore Yavits, Sixth Ward
August Macali, Second Ward Van B. Hart, Seventh Ward
Frank C. Baldwin, Fifth Ward
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the remaining members of the Council, do hereby
express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and foregoing Aldermen, as they
retire from public office, for their individual contributions to municipal government and
their unselfish devotion to civic duty as city officials during their respective terms
of office, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be approved and spread upon the minutes of
this meeting as a tribute to their contributions to municipal government.
Unanimously carried.
Mayor Johns thanked members of the Council for their cooperation extended to him during his
term as Mayor and stated he felt great progress had been made during this period. of time
He felt the extension of water and sewer services outside the City had helped the growth
and development of real estate in many areas, all of which he contended helped the entire
community because they all shared the total burden of real estate taxes by paying state
and county and school taxes . He noted the small amount on land left within the city limits
for expansion. He felt Urban Renewal development in the city was a great benefit although
he expressed disappointment with a serious delay in plans for the development of Project 2 .
NEXT MEETING: The Clerk requested the Council to set the time for a meeting to be held on
January 1, 1968 to inaugurate Mayor-Elect Kiely and his administration.
By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Barrett
RESOLVED, that the next meeting of the Council be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 1, 1968.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. /
Ge,.o. BleAn, City, Clerk
Huizna Johns , Mayor